He studied military science in Germany, and became one of Yuan Shikai's top lieutenants, but later opposed Yuan's bid for monarchy-he expected to succeed Yuan in the presidency, but the imperial gambit was seen as a betrayal.
He studied military science in Germany. He became one of Yuan Shikai's top lieutenants. He opposed Yuan's bid for monarchy. He expected to succeed Yuan in the presidency. The imperial gambit was seen as a betrayal.