Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

Sensible, capable, obedient, and able to bring honor—where can you find such a good subordinate?

"Yes, Director. As long as you're willing, I'll always be your servant, ready to be moved wherever needed," Shen Hao said, saluting.

"Hahaha, good, good, good!"

"Oh, by the way, did you end up sleeping with that foreign girl from yesterday?" Cao Yuanzheng gossiped.

"Of course not..." Shen Hao hadn't finished speaking when the door was suddenly opened.

A police officer cried out in a panic, "Chief, something terrible has happened! Hundreds of students are rioting and they're heading towards the Presidential Palace!"

Cao Yuanzheng's face darkened as he angrily said, "Damn it, these idiots, all they do is cause trouble all day long!"

"What are you all standing there for? Arrest all the men you're rushing to?"

"It's the bureau chief."

With an urgent mission in hand, Shen Hao and Cao Yuanzheng stopped chatting idly.

Shen Hao returned to the Chengnan branch and urged everyone to go and provide support.

'Down with the warlords, restore the republic'

Down with warlords, prohibit dictatorship!

Dictatorship is forbidden!

Watching several students in long robes and female students in blue short robes walk forward, each holding a banner and a flag.

Shen Hao ordered his men to block their path.

These days, patrol officers are actually at the lowest level, and the things they do are mostly dirty and tiring work, often without any appreciation.

During the Beiyang government period, a group of students and troublemakers often took to the streets to demonstrate and express their dissatisfaction.

In the event of a protest or demonstration, patrol officers are often at the forefront, serving as the first line of defense.

The students who were stopped glared angrily at the patrol officers.

"You lackeys of the Beiyang government, get out of my way!"

'We want to protest'

Hearing the students' insults, Shen Hao's face darkened. They really didn't know what was good for them or how cruel society was.

As more and more people arrived, a number of soldiers, armed with guns, suddenly appeared.

Seeing this, the students were not afraid at all; on the contrary, they felt a kind of heroic spirit to die for their country.

Shen Hao ordered, "Arrest them all!"

"It's the bureau chief."

These soldiers weren't patrol officers; they were actually firing their guns.

Shen Hao also understood the reason for the incident.

The General Secretary and the President were at odds. Tang Shaoyi, the General Secretary, did not want to swear brotherhood with Yuan Shikai; instead, he was more inclined to join the Tongmenghui (Revolutionary Alliance).

Whenever Tang Shaoyi entered or left the Presidential Palace, people would point at his back and whisper: "The Premier is bullying the President again."

The Yuan Shikai silver dollar was in a very awkward position; how could anyone tolerate it?

Having spent many years in the United States, Tang Shaoyi was no longer a feudal-style servile bureaucrat. He was fascinated by the Western democratic system, but also confused by the cabinet accountability system.

Therefore, he would not blindly obey Yuan Shikai's every word and would handle many issues on his own, even bypassing Yuan Shikai's authority.

For thousands of years, the relationship between ruler and subject has been one of mutual respect and influence. Even for subordinates, such an action would be extremely dangerous.

Just yesterday, Yuan Shikai made his move, and Tang Shaoyi, the current head of the department, disappeared, leaving behind only a resignation letter.

After Tang Shaoyi left, four Tongmenghui members in the cabinet, including Song Jiaoren, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, and Cai Yuanpei, Minister of Education, also immediately announced their resignations, bringing the cabinet to the brink of collapse.

Those who remained in office were all subordinates of Yuan Shikai, such as Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang, Interior Minister Zhao Bingjun, Army Minister Duan Qirui, and Finance Minister Jin Quan.

Yuan Shikai got the silver dollar effortlessly. He originally wanted to get rid of the out-of-control Tang Shaoyi and the Tongmenghui members, but he didn't expect that everything would be resolved as soon as Tang Shaoyi left.

In a good mood.

That very night, he prepared to form his new cabinet, which was met with opposition from the Senate and Congress.

The Senate and Congress are now surrounded by Lu Jianzhang's security detail.

It's only a matter of time before they succumb to gunfire.

Yuan Shikai's dictatorial ambitions were blatantly obvious.

Unexpectedly, this has led to a protest from the students.

29. Does overthrowing the warlords mean overthrowing your father?

With the departure of Tang Shaoyi, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Yuan Shikai and the Tongmenghui (Revolutionary Alliance) parted ways completely, and of course, the process was extremely dignified.

When the four ministers resigned, Yuan Shikai even shed crocodile tears, saying with great reluctance, "On behalf of 400 million people, I beg you all to stay in office."

But family members, who dares to keep this?

Thus, the first cabinet of the Republic of China collapsed quickly. The reason is obvious: Yuan Shikai was unwilling to sit in a nominal position, nor would he be content to be as obedient as the cabinet hoped.

His eventual bypassing of the cabinet to issue the order was simply a "president's" normal thirst for power.

Like Tang Shaoyi, those Tongmenghui cabinet members were nothing more than idealists. If things went wrong, they would "flee," abandon the cabinet, and then abandon the parliament, handing it over to the government.

Of course, who wouldn't be afraid to die when Yuan Shikai had a gun?

Lacking the patience for struggle and the courage to advance wave upon wave, they could only watch helplessly as Yuan Shikai's lust for power grew ever stronger.

Protests began at schools throughout Beijing.

Shen Hao only arrested those in the southern part of the city; the others were not his responsibility.

Inside the prison, the students glared angrily at the patrol officers.

'You Beiyang dogs have no right to lock us up.'

'Let us out if you dare, we'll protest!'

'That's right, let us go.'

Shen Hao ignored the students and hid in his office drinking tea.

Just then, the door opened, and a policeman cautiously said, "Chief, we've arrested a female student, but her identity is unusual."

Shen Hao smiled and said, "Oh, which family's young lady is she?"

"She is Kim Yoon-ji, the sixth daughter of Finance Minister Kim Chuan."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hao realized that this person was indeed quite influential.

This woman is someone you can't offend, but you're not afraid of her either.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Come on, take me to see this spirited horse."

Upon arriving at the prison, they were met with a barrage of insults from students.

Shen Hao ignored him and went straight to the cell where Jin Runzhi was being held.

There were three female students imprisoned in the cell, and to Shen Hao's surprise, they were all very beautiful.

The one in the middle, with fair skin, beautiful features, and an arrogant expression, should be the sixth young lady of the Jin family.

Seeing Shen Hao arrive, Jin Runzhi's face showed a mocking expression, and she sneered, "Oh, the bureau chief has come in person. How did he know who I am? He's come here to curry favor. Humph, a lackey of the Beiyang government."

Shen Hao scoffed, "Do you even know what you're doing?"

"Of course we know. We want to protest, to protest warlord dictatorship. We want democracy and the restoration of the cabinet."

Jin Runzhi said arrogantly;

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This caused quite a stir among the students.

"What are you laughing at? What's so funny? Our ideals are beyond the comprehension of you lackeys of the Beiyang government," another female student said angrily.

The remaining female student also glared angrily at Shen Hao.

In their hearts, Shen Hao was nothing more than a lackey of the Beiyang government who aided and abetted evil.

Shen Hao scoffed, "Then tell me, who are you referring to as warlords?"

Jin Runzhi sneered, "Of course it's Yuan Shikai and his henchmen."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hao immediately clapped.

"well said"

Then, Shen Hao laughed and said, "Since you've mentioned Yuan Shikai's henchmen, I'll go into more detail."

For example, Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang, Interior Minister Zhao Bingjun, Army Minister Duan Qirui, and Finance Minister Jin Quan.

Oh right, isn't Finance Minister Kim Chuan your father?

Does your so-called overthrow of warlords mean overthrowing your father?

Hilarious, hahaha..."