Hunan Opera Protection & Heritage Center Safeguarding the Country

Date: Sept 16-17 — 7:30 pm Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts Price: 80-480 yuan In 1913, Cai E was transferred to the capital under an order from the president of the Republic of China Yuan Shikai. The President entrusted him with an important position to win over his support, and he was also enchanted with the president. Also, he hoped to fulfill his dream of making the country and army stronger with his own efforts. However, Yuan Shikai, who had conceived an idea of being enthroned, distrusted him, and therefore sent for his family members in an attempt to keep him under control. Ostensibly Yuan showed concern for him, but in fact his family members were already held hostage. Cai pretended to be dissipated and shiftless all day long to relax Yuan Shikai’s vigilance, but Yuan Keding, the eldest son of Yuan Shikai, who was ambitious to be crown prince, became suspicious of Cai E and ordered a raid on his house. Contact: 010-6655-0000