Historical legend: Cao Kun, the shocking story of Chinese civilians counterattacking the president
Hello everyone, today I want to tell you a little-known legend in Chinese history, the thrilling journey of a civilian peddler who counterattacked and became president. This hero is Cao Kun, whose story may not be well known, but it is a real and amazing historical legend. Let's travel through time together and uncover this little-known chapter of history.
The story begins in 1862, in Dagukou, Tianjin. Cao Kun, the child of an ordinary family, his father was a shipwright, and he worked hard to maintain the family of ten. Despite living in poverty, Cao's father paid special attention to his education, providing him and his brothers with a few years of private school education, which equipped them with literacy skills.
However, Cao Kun did not inherit the family craft. At the age of 16, he did not have any outstanding skills and could only become a peddler. Picking up fabrics and selling them on the street every day, he lives a simple and inconspicuous life. However, opportunities always come unexpectedly.
At the age of 17, Cao Kun met a good daughter-in-law, and this acquaintance became an opportunity for him to counterattack. But the road to counterattack was not easy, Cao Kun was ridiculed and blocked by the city gate, and these humiliations became the driving force for him to move forward. He was determined to make a difference in this world.
In June 1882, Cao Kun put down the fabric in his hand and went to Tianjin Wubeitang to study Xi. After graduating, he joined the Yi Army and became a sentry officer, equivalent to the current company commander. Despite his honest appearance, during his military career, Cao Kun showed his resourcefulness and courage, and even participated in the Korean War. This ordinary peddler, with his hard work and courage, embarked on the road of counterattack.
In 1885, Cao Kun joined the newly built army led by Yuan Shikai, the Beiyang New Army. He was appointed assistant of the 1st battalion of the Right Wing troops, equivalent to a deputy. Cao Kun performed well in Yuan Shikai's army and won Yuan Shikai's appreciation. Interestingly, Cao Kun learned that Yuan Shikai's brother was Cao Kezhong, so he decided to meet Cao Kezhong. As a result, Cao Kun successfully became Cao Kezhong's grandson and gradually rose to prominence in the army.
With the development of his military career, Cao Kun became a powerful figure among the direct warlords. He set up his base camp in Baoding and had a good relationship with the politician Kang Youwei. Cao Kun, who is honest and honest on the outside, is actually smart and wise on the inside. He was good at scheming, and successfully maintained a balance between the direct and Anhui lines, avoiding the fate of being excluded. After Feng Guozhang's death, Cao Kun became the direct leader of the line, won the Zhiwan War and the First Zhifeng War, and became the de facto control of China's central power.
However, Cao's political career has not been without its challenges. After the death of Yuan Shikai, the Beiyang warlords split into the direct and Anhui lines, and Cao Kun showed his wisdom in this time of crisis. He managed to avoid being ostracized. However, the good times were short-lived. In October 1924, the Second Zhibong War broke out. Feng Yuxiang was not accustomed to the rule of Wu Peifu and Cao Kun, and decided to stage a coup d'état, successfully placing Cao Kun under house arrest. Wu Peifu also fled in the chaos, and the Feng army took control of the overall situation.
Cao Kun's political career came to an end, and he plummeted. However, even in the midst of difficult times, he still held fast to some principles. After the 918 Incident was launched in Japan, Cao Kun refused to become a traitor in Japan. He lived in the British Concession with Mrs. Liu and expressed a firm attitude towards the Japanese. Mrs. Liu even stood up in front of the Japanese to fight for Cao Kun's dignity. This experience shows the deep national spirit and principled side of Cao Kun's heart.
In the end, Cao Kun did not degenerate into a traitor in his later years, and he retained his last dignity. His life has both twists and turns, as well as wisdom and wisdom. He may be a villain who bribed the president, but he is also a tough guy who would rather drink porridge than be a traitor. In your opinion, what kind of person is Cao Kun? Is this grassroots hero a legend or a tragedy? Looking forward to your comments! #Historical Legend# #Grassroots Counterattack# #曹锟#