Yuan Shikai is well known because he was the most powerful restorer after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Yuan Shikai, as a person who originally accelerated the demise of the Qing Dynasty and promoted the development of the revolution, was originally respected and became a great president.
Later, Yuan Shikai betrayed the revolution, proclaimed himself emperor again, and was criticized. Having done such extreme things twice, Yuan Shikai's comments in later generations were mixed. However, this article is not to evaluate Yuan Shikai, but to tell you the funny things that made people laugh and cry before Yuan Shikai ascended the throne.
In ancient times, people often called emperors "sons of heaven" and "sons of dragons". Because the monarchy is sacred, and "dragon" is the totem of China. Yuan Shikai's restoration is not in line with the people's hearts, what's more, he held the emperor back.
Before Yuan Shikai ascended the throne, he often secretly ordered his confidants to collect some big scales in order to ensure the smooth accession to the throne and prove that he was the "real dragon emperor".
Every time after taking a shower, he would quietly throw a few fish scales into the bathtub. When the servants saw it, they discussed with each other that only dragons would have such large scales, and Yuan Shikai must be the reincarnation of a real dragon.
Of course, this matter should be largely inspired by Yuan Shikai in private. However, whether the servant said it spontaneously or Yuan Shikai instructed it. The idea that Yuan Shikai is the reincarnation of a real dragon has gradually spread. Since Yuan Shikai is the real dragon emperor, it is natural to be crowned emperor.
Of course, only some ignorant people will believe this statement, and sober people will naturally ignore it. If Yuan Shikai wants to restore the emperor, he should oppose it.
After Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor, Cai E attacked first, and then the southwestern provinces responded in succession. Now he's a little worried. In addition to giving normal orders and sending troops to fight, Yuan Shikai became superstitious.
At that time, Yuan's son invited a Feng Shui gentleman named Jia Xinglian, who was said to be very famous in Shandong. Yuan Shikai asked Jia Xinglian to show him luck.
Jia Xinglian looked at Yuan Shikai's face first, and then turned three times in the Forbidden City. When he came back, he said to Yuan, "There is nothing wrong with your majesty's real dragon emperor, but there are some problems in this palace."
Yuan asked, "to tell you the truth, sir. What's the problem? Is there a solution? "
Jia Xinglian said: "The Forbidden City was built in the early Yuan Dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its design and structure are full of vitality, which can protect emperors from generation to generation. Only the Xinhua palace gate is scattered and not gathered. After it is in place, there will inevitably be some twists and turns. "
Yuan glanced at it and continued: "This method is naturally available. You just need to build a wrong place on the left side of xinhua gate to gather filth, which is natural. "
Yuan Dingke told Yuan Shikai Jia Xinglian's answer, and Yuan Shikai hesitated at first. After all, building a toilet next to xinhua gate is very abrupt. But think about the opposition after being proclaimed emperor. In order to ensure the eternity of the throne, we can't control the problems of dignity and beauty.
With a stroke of his pen, Yuan Shikai ordered the construction of a toilet on the left side of Xinhua Yao. At that time, many people were talking behind the scenes, but since Yuan Shikai gave the order, the toilet was quickly repaired.
However, although the toilet has been repaired, anti-Yuan sentiment is high all over the country. This new toilet does not guarantee that Yuan Shikai's throne will last forever and his luck will last forever.
Yuan Shikai was emperor for 83 days and was forced to abolish the monarchy. ?