["Braid Shuai" Zhang Xun] The restoration of Zhang Xun, also known as the restoration of Puyi, was a farce of restoration that lasted only 12 days. Zhang Xun was extremely loyal to the Qing Dynasty. After Puyi abdicated, he swore to the death not to cut off his braids. People called him "braid handsome". On June 14, 1917, Zhang Xun led 5,000 "braided army", under the name of "mediation", directly entered the city of Beijing, and immediately announced the restoration of his support for Puyi. (This is a set of old photos reflecting Zhang Xun's restoration)
[Zhang Xun and his son] Zhang Xun's arrival made the old man from the Qing Dynasty extremely excited. At the same time, as soon as Zhang Xun led his army to Beijing, he energized the elders of the Manchu and Qing dynasties all over the country, allowing them to quickly enter the capital "Xiang Zan restoration." The biggest reason why Zhang Xun dared to lead his army into Beijing at this time was that he saw Li Yuanhong and Duan. For the contradiction between Qi Rui, he made up a reason for this, "mediation".
[Pu Yi during Zhang Xun's restoration (with empty eyes, fearful expression)] After Yuan Shikai's death, Li Yuanhong became his successor, but he had no military power, no power, and no power. On the other hand, Duan Qirui, Prime Minister of State, is a powerful figure. He does not put Li Yuanhong in his eyes at all. He only hopes that Li Yuanhong is willing to be a "puppet president" and "puppet president". This intensifies the conflict between the two.
[The dragon flag is hoisted again in the streets and alleys] After Zhang Xun came to Beijing, he came directly to the Forbidden City to meet Puyi. Pu Yi later recalled that he and his teacher Chen Baochen attached great importance to this meeting with Zhang Xun. Although Puyi was only 12 years old at the time, under the arrangement of the old man from the Qing Dynasty, the meeting between the two was relatively successful, and Puyi "reluctantly" reset.
[The attacking army launched an offensive] After the news of Puyi's reset was spread, public opinion in the whole country was in an uproar. Everyone agreed that this was against the trend of history and must be abdicated again. At the same time, Duan Qirui, who is in Tianjin, thinks that he has an opportunity to "come to save the crisis and rebuild the republic." On July 3, Duan Qirui, together with Liang Qichao, Duan Zhigui and others, sweared at the horse factory, and everyone recommended Duan Qi. Rui is the commander-in-chief of the rebel army.
[The braid army left weapons] It was like a smash to defeat the army. On July 6th, it lightly took Langfang and advanced to Daxing. Since Zhang Xun entered Beijing with only 5,000 braid soldiers, he was initially panicked and soon retreated to Beijing. "At this time, in Beijing, sandbags were piled up at every intersection, and machine guns were erected around Nanchi and the Forbidden City. All the shops in the city are closed."
[The attacking army launches an attack on the Forbidden City] In the face of the attacking army’s step by step, the young Pu Yi was ignorant until the attacking army’s plane dropped three bombs on the Forbidden City. , He realized the seriousness of the situation. At dawn on July 12, the Insurgent Army invaded the Temple of Heaven. The Braid Army immediately hung the five-color flag and surrendered across the board. The restoration operation failed in just 12 days. In contrast, Zhang Xun had already fled to the Dutch embassy.
[Zhang Xun's little concubine and son] The Beiyang government issued a wanted warrant and negotiated with the Dutch embassy, hoping to hand over Zhang Xun, but was rejected. In March 1918, the Beiyang government pardoned Zhang Xun for “how difficult the current affairs are, and talents are rare”. After getting rid of the trouble of being wanted, Zhang Xun came to Tianjin's German Concession No. 6 (now No. 6 Pukou Road, Hexi District) apartment. Zhang Xun made a lot of investment in his early years, such as the Kailuan Coal Mine and the Jinan Lufeng Spinning Factory, which allowed him to live a luxurious living.
[The Braid Army in Beijing] Although the restoration failed, Zhang Xun was unwilling to cut his braids. For this reason, Zhang Xun believes: "I am powerless, but I can only take care of myself. My head is here, and my braids can't be lost! I really am the minister of the Qing Dynasty." On September 12, 1923, Zhang Xun died of illness in Tianjin at the age of 69.
[Rebel Army] After Zhang Xun passed away, the funeral was extremely grand, and Pu Yi bestowed the posthumous title "Zhongwu". After Zhang Xun's death, Sun Yat-sen commented: "The abdication of the Qing Dynasty was due to the current situation. Zhang Xun's desire for restoration is also stupid and loyal. The sin of treason is punishable, and his love for the Lord is self-pity. Thinking of an enemy is not disrespectful."
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