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- Chapter 375 The country and citizens are looking forward to you
"My brother has asked someone to re-draft the contract. If the president dies, the prime minister will naturally inherit the position of president!"
Like a bolt from the blue, Yuan Shikai's words shocked everyone. Li Yuanhong, Duan Qirui, Liang Shiyi and others who were originally in Jurentang were even more shocked and speechless. They looked at the president in surprise. The president has never mentioned this before. //www.//
And Liang Shiyi looked at the president first in surprise, and then at Li Zicheng. What did Yuan Shikai mean by this? I'm afraid there is only one meaning, and that is that in Yuan Shikai's view, Li Zicheng has become his heir.
That¡¯s right, he is the successor. Although China is now a republic, although China is a republic, the law has long been changed. As the president, Yuan Shikai has the right to designate the successor president. Liang Shiyi looked at the eldest young master standing aside, only to see that the eldest young master's face was pale and his eyes were angry. Yes, the most angry one among them was probably the eldest young master. But the eldest young master
Looking at Yuan Shikai, Li Zicheng was first shocked, then stunned, and then at a loss What was Yuan Shikai thinking? Facing Li Zicheng's silence, Yuan Shikai just smiled. He knew he couldn't be impatient. This was a peach thrown to Li Zicheng, a peach wrapped in poison.
Looking at the seemingly sincere smile on Yuan Shikai's face, and savoring what he said before, Li Zicheng couldn't help but picture a man with thick eyebrows in his mind.
From the youngest regiment commander of the Red Army and the president of the Red Army University, from hiding his whereabouts and going abroad for medical treatment to the invincible commander commanding millions of troops; from the once-prominent "deputy commander" to the infamous "forest thief", ** His life is full of ups and downs, as well as contradictions and controversies.
What impressed Li Zicheng most deeply was not the ups and downs, conflicts and controversies in his life, but the scenes after this "forever healthy" had his name written into the party constitution when he became deputy commander-in-chief, and was listed as the successor. If ¡
Thinking about the ups and downs of sex, looking at Yuan Shikai's sincere smile and the expectation in his eyes, Li Zicheng smiled slightly in his heart and said seriously.
"President, I think this matter comes from the Presidential Succession Act, which stipulates that when a president suddenly leaves his post, he should be replaced in a special order. Although the President intends to enact a bill, I believe that China's current priority is to determine the constitution."
Looking at Yuan Shikai, Li Zicheng, who returned the soft nail, smiled again.
"Although China now has a constitution, the constitution is not a constitution. It has been nearly four years since the founding of the first republic in Asia, and it has not yet drafted a constitution. It is really inconsistent with legal principles, and a constitution is more necessary for legal rule! I hope the president will agree. , after the resumption of Congress this time, a National Constitutional Committee will be established to formulate a fundamental constitution! Implement constitutional government!"
Faced with Yuan Shikai's "sincerity", Li Zicheng could only retaliate with the "Constitution". When Yuan Shikai was stunned, Li Zicheng smiled in his heart. "Constitution" is both a need and an excuse. Now that I mention this matter, but It was only a few weeks in advance. In fact, in the original plan, "constitution making" was the top priority of all work.
Now is the best time to launch a constitutional convention. The current situation caused by the division of government and Yuan is almost as good as that in China in 1912. It can be said that now is the best time for China to implement constitutionalism. The current external environment is far better than In the external environment in 1912, the European powers fell into chaos and were unable to extricate themselves. After the "Jiao'ao Incident", Japan was even less able to intervene. As for the internal environment, on the one hand, it was the basic recognition of the central authority and the stability of the internal situation. It can be said that the constitution was completely It is completely achievable to implement it in the name of complying with public opinion.
The more important point is that the power struggle between himself and Yuan Shikai has not yet begun, and it is time to formulate a constitution based on universal principles. It is foreseeable that the constitution-making and subsequent ratification process not only postponed the fight for supreme power, but also popularized constitutional thought throughout the country, which was conducive to strengthening the authority of the constitution.
And for Yuan Shikai, challenging the constitution approved by the people of the whole country involves taking much greater risks and encountering much greater resistance than challenging the so-called "Convention" that is not authoritative enough. More importantly, formulating a constitution will lead people to identify with the authority of the constitution rather than the authority of Yuan Shikai.
Although I need Yuan Shikai's authority now, I need to check and balance his authority even more. Maintaining a certain level of military strength is a prerequisite, but using constitutional checks and balances is fundamental.
"this¡¡"
After being slapped lightly by Li Zicheng with such a soft nail as "constitution making", Yuan Shikai laughed dryly. Originally, he only said these words for everyone to listen, to tell the people, but this soft nail from Li Zicheng, But it's not okay for him to do it, and it's not okay for him to do it.
"The constitution is the fundamental law of a country. The constitution needs to be formulated, but it needs to be followedDiscuss! "
After thinking for a moment, Yuan Shikai said equivocally. Seeing what Yuan Shikai said, Li Zicheng did not go into details. At least now is not a good time to discuss the formulation of the constitution. The formulation of the constitution cannot be done by one's own wishful thinking. It also needs the support of Yuan Shikai. It also needs the support of Yuan Shikai. It requires the support of all provinces. Today, at most, there is only a rumor that China will formulate a constitution.
"Justice!"
Finally, when everyone exited Jurentang and headed to Yingtai, after some polite remarks, Li Zicheng looked at Yuan Shikai and said two words.
"Um¡¡"
After pondering, Yuan Shikai didn't say anything. After some courtesy, he just casually asked what kind of work the State Council would carry out, and Li Zicheng gave him these two words. However, the Ministry of Justice is a department of the Presidential Office. Although Before, there were rumors that he intended to appoint Wang Chonghui as the Chief Justice, but at that time the Ministry of Finance was not in his hands, Li Zhiyuan. Now the times are different and the situation is different. Naturally, the candidate for the Chief Justice is also different.
But now, the first job Li Zicheng will carry out is the judiciary!
"President, I wonder what the president thinks of the situation in China today?"
"Well, now that European countries are at war, the pressure from the great powers on China has been reduced sharply, and the Japanese have been defeated by China. The country's status has risen, and it can be said that it is in an advantageous situation that has not been seen in decades!"
Faced with Li Zicheng¡¯s question, Yuan Shikai answered truthfully.
¡°President, since the European War has brought about diplomatic opportunities, our country should seize this opportunity and strive for a diplomatic breakthrough. And a diplomatic breakthrough, from Zicheng¡¯s point of view, is nothing more than taking back the privileges of various countries in China, and the privileges of various countries in China , and the top priority is consular jurisdiction, customs autonomy and concessions in China!"
Staring at Yuan Shikai, Li Zicheng did not hesitate to tell what he would do after becoming Prime Minister. The reason why extraterritorial jurisdiction with consular jurisdiction as its core is mentioned in the first place is that it is an exception or infringement of the country's territorial superiority, a serious infringement of the judicial sovereignty of the host country, and a violation of the concept of national sovereignty. In addition to unequal privileges, a more important reason is to use this as an excuse to place one's own people in the Ministry of Justice, so that the Ministry of Justice can serve itself, or at least keep the Ministry of Justice neutral.
Perhaps in history, Yuan Shikai has been described in this way, but through understanding Yuan Shikai in the past few years, Li Zicheng knows that Yuan Shikai can truly change the revolution in modern Chinese history. Many things that are commonplace in China in later generations, In fact, they all started under his auspices. Moreover, he may be a ruthless and ruthless political veteran, but one thing remains unchanged. He is also a "patriot" at heart. Of course, everyone has their own understanding of patriots. At least he also values ??China's rights and interests, which means This gave him the feeling of not wanting to miss the opportunity to recover his rights.
"Zhiyuan, consular jurisdiction can be said to be the most important part of all countries' privileges in China. I am afraid that this is the first step"
After thinking deeply and looking at Li Zicheng, Yuan Shikai first expressed his worries.
"I'm afraid that if all countries are dissatisfied, there will be foreign-related incidents!"
Although it cannot be said that we are afraid of foreigners, after the "Gengzi Disaster" and the "Shame of Xin Chou", Chinese people have always been cautious in foreign affairs, so as not to cause harm when their own strength is insufficient, and then harm the country. .
"If you only care about the country's life and death, how can you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings!"
After saying this famous quote from Lin Zexu in a slightly lower voice, Li Zicheng looked at the president emotionally.
"Some things have to be done, and some things have to be done. If we fail to seize this diplomatic opportunity now and decisively open up the diplomatic situation, you and I will both be national sinners!"
Picking up the tea cup, Yuan Shikai said in a very plain tone.
"But what if countries want to threaten?"
¡°If the situation becomes unstoppable, the president can naturally remove me as the prime minister and reorganize the situation!¡±
Li Zicheng's answer only made Yuan Shikai's heart move. He looked at Li Zicheng, as if he wanted to find something, but on Li Zicheng's face, apart from calmness, he was still calm. If he had to look for something, I'm afraid there was only that. Unwavering perseverance.
¡°I¡¯m afraid that by the time the situation becomes irreversible, it will already be too late!¡±
After taking a sip of tea, Yuan Shikai was still a little worried.
"In the Gengzi Year, who could have imagined that the situation would collapse to that point, and"
"I am not Yuxian, and the president is not Cixi!"
After the voice fell, the two people in Jurentang fell silent. At this time, there was only the clicking sound of the pendulum clock in Jurentang. For several minutes, the air in Jurentang changed. It was all a little strangely quiet,Finally, Yuan Shikai let out a dry cough.
"The French Minister, Liang Yansun has been walking around for a while, trying to persuade us to send troops to France!"
While speaking, Yuan Shikai held the tea cup as if he was drinking tea, but he held the cup under his mouth, holding the lid with his right hand, and looked at Li Zicheng. He wanted to see how Li Zicheng responded to these words.
"Just send them, they've already joined the war anyway!"
Although he knew clearly that "sending troops" was a trap he dug for himself, Li Zicheng still jumped in and added another sentence when he agreed in a relaxed tone.
"However, if we need to send troops, we also need things. They have demands from us, and we have plans for them. This matter is a chain of events, and sending troops is also part of the diplomatic opportunity!"
Li Zicheng¡¯s answer made Yuan Shikai nod. He took a sip of tea and said calmly.
"The French are eyeing your Jiangsu Land Rover!"
¡Finally, facing these words, Li Zicheng fell silent. While he was silent, Yuan Shikai smiled slightly in his heart. If you want to do something, fine, then hand over the military power first!
"The President!"
Raising his head and looking at Yuan Shikai, Li Zicheng said in an extremely calm manner.
"The Jiangsu Army is not my Jiangsu Army, but the country's Jiangsu Army!"
A righteous and awe-inspiring sentence came out of Li Zicheng's throat, and then his expression changed slightly.
"When he was in the United States, John Adams, the second president of the United States, once said to the French when he served as minister to France, national politics, compared with other sciences, is what I should concentrate on; legislation Science, administration and negotiation, to some extent, should be placed above all other disciplines. I must study politics and war, so that our descendants can study mathematics and philosophy on top of democracy; we Their descendants must study mathematics, philosophy, natural history, shipbuilding, navigation, commerce and agriculture, so that their descendants can learn painting, poetry, music, architecture, sculpture, embroidery and porcelain art on top of science. "
Are you quoting John? After Adams' words, Li Zicheng's expression became a little sad, and he cast his eyes on Yuan Shikai.
"Every country has one generation or even several generations. Their destiny is to sacrifice for the country. I think history will remember that it is their sacrifice that makes the country strong, and history will remember them. Their names, their blood, sweat, and dedication! If the country needs it, the Jiangsu Army can mobilize 200,000 people to go to Europe!"
There was no argument or hesitation, but Li Zicheng's answer made Yuan Shikai look at him with a tea cup in hand. He wanted to see this young man clearly, stared into his eyes, and wanted to see his heart through those eyes. He could clearly see what he was thinking, but when he saw the calmness in those eyes, he looked away. For the first time, he found that he couldn't look into this young man's eyes.
¡°Let¡¯s swap the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Justice!¡±
Yingtai in Zhongnanhai.
The setting sun of late spring is still on the waist of the Western Mountain, and the place is already brightly lit; the once deserted hall is suddenly decorated with tables and chairs for a banquet: there is feasting and feasting, and the aroma of vegetables is fragrant. Those dignitaries who were invited to accompany them were filing into the courtyard, laughing and cheering: Vice President Li Yuanhong, a figure who rarely appeared in the capital, was also full of joy today, and several government officials around him seemed to say no. The military and state affairs that have been completed have been completed; and what everyone is talking about at this time naturally cannot avoid the conversation between the president and the "prime minister" in Jurentang just now. Everyone is speculating about what Li Lianyun will bring to the capital after today. What kind of storm is coming.
That¡¯s right!
It was a storm. Although the welcome ceremony seemed calm, the actual undercurrent could not be hidden from the eyes of these "old and mature" figures. Whether it was the "inheritance" of the president or Li Lianyun's "Constitution making" will cause a turmoil in China tomorrow, but the current turmoil is just the beginning. The real turmoil will probably come in seven days. Seven days, only seven days in total. After seven days, the president will The establishment of the State Council will be announced, and Li Zicheng will be appointed as Acting Prime Minister. After approval by Congress, the word "generation" will be removed.
¡°The most busy and uncertain person at this meeting is Liang Shiyi, Secretary-General of the Presidential Office. Obviously, as a host, he was socializing with everyone, especially the "Longhai people" who came by car with Li Zicheng. Compared with these political veterans, the "Longhai people" seemed too young, but It is precisely because of this that deep down in the hearts of those political veterans, there is a certain amount of contempt for them, but the sincere smiles on their faces and the tone of their voices are even more affectionate and intimate.
When night fell, President Yuan Shikai walked in accompanied by Li Zicheng, who was nearly a head taller than him. The expressions on their faces were??With a smile that seemed to come from the heart. Seeing that today's protagonist arrived, everyone present stood up to welcome him.
Yuan Shikai, who is nearly sixty years old, is obviously old. His slightly squat body is slightly hunched, and his eyes are a bit sunken because he has lost a little weight recently. The short beard on his lips is neatly trimmed. At this time, he was smiling all over his face, but he walked lightly, frequently greeting people with fists in his hands, asking questions or saying a few words. Naturally, those eyes revolved around him.
"Everyone, take your seats, take your seats!"
Liang Shiyize greeted from the side.
On the Eight Immortals table in the middle, Yuan Shikai took the main seat, Li Zicheng sat at the guest table, everyone took their seats one by one, and the feast just began.
Yuan Shikai raised his glass, glanced at Li Zicheng first, then smiled at everyone and said:
"Everyone, everyone! Today we gather to pay tribute to our Chinese Premier Li Zhiyuan. Zhiyuan worked tirelessly to come to the capital from Lianyungang on the coast of the Yellow Sea to work with you. We should raise a toast to him!'
Everyone stood up, raised their glasses together, and shouted:
"Hello, Premier Li!"
Now that the President has spoken out and called him "Prime Minister", everyone no longer has any scruples about the title before, and they all follow Yuan Shikai's way and call Li Zicheng Prime Minister.
"You are all older than Zicheng. Zicheng is young and inexperienced. I hope you will support Zicheng in the future. This glass of wine should be given to all of you by Zicheng!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zicheng went ahead to show his respect.
After a few drinks, Yuan Shikai picked up the wine glass, left his seat, and came to Li Zicheng. When Li Zicheng stood up and picked up the wine glass, he said:
"Zhiyuan, the last time, you and I, brothers, won a game together. At that time, I was in Beijing and you were in Lianyun. There was not even a single discussion between us. Now, you have come to Beijing. How about we join hands again and fight on the same rope for this Greater China?'
Li Zicheng still smiled lightly as he picked up the cup.
"President, Zicheng is young, I'm afraid he may disappoint the public."
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