Zhao Bingjun

Zhao Bingjun (Chinese: 赵秉钧; pinyin: Zhào Bǐngjūn) (1859 – February 26, 1914) was the third premier of the Republic of China from 25 September 1912 to 1 May 1913. Zhao was previously a public security official during the Qing dynasty and became minister of the interior during the republic before becoming premier. He was directly implicated in the assassination of Song Jiaoren, the man most likely to be his successor. The murder was most likely ordered by the provisional president, Yuan Shikai, who was angry that Song wanted to fill the cabinet with Nationalists that would obstruct Yuan's policies. Zhao protested his and Yuan's innocence but resigned to protect Yuan's government. He was made governor of Zhili. Zhao was mysteriously poisoned in 1914, most likely by Yuan to prevent him from leaking more details of Song's death to the press.

Zhao Bingjun 赵秉钧
Premier of the Republic of China
In office September 1912 – July 1913
Preceded by	Lou Tseng-Tsiang
Succeeded by	Duan Qirui
2nd Minister of Internal Affairs of the Imperial Cabinet
In office 3 October 1911 – 1 November 1911 Serving with Natong
Monarch	Xuantong Emperor
Prime Minister	Yikuang, Prince Qing
Preceded by	Shanqi, Prince Su Guichun (acting)
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Personal details
Born	(1859-02-03)3 February 1859
Died	27 February 1914(1914-02-27) (aged 55)
Awards	Order of Rank and Merit Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain