In Jurentang, Zhongnanhai, generals have been welcomed and sent away in the past few days. They all came to report to their president, "Feng Guozhang is the first. Feng Guozhang is gone. Jin Yunpeng of Shandong Here they come; Jin Yunpeng is gone, Li Chun from Jiangxi is here, Yan Xishan from Shanxi, Zhang Xiluan from Fengtian, Duan Zhigui from Hubei, and General Tang Xiangming from Hunan are squeezing in with their toes on their heels as if they have bought theater tickets and entered the theater. //www. //
While generals from these provinces were summoned one after another, some people discovered that generals who were not in charge of the military affairs of a province were also summoned, such as Zhang Zuolin, commander of the 27th Division in Fengtian, and Wang Zhanyuan, commander of the Second Division in Hubei.
People are a little surprised:
"Why did they also enter the Zhongnanhai Sea?
While people are full of doubts, they turn their attention to the State Council. They want to see what "Xiao Prime Minister Li" is doing. Now, people will never doubt that "Xiao Prime Minister Li" "The ability to run an industry.
Within two months of taking office, a National Industrial Development Plan was issued. According to the content of the industrial development plan, in addition to direct investment in industrial projects by the government, it is more aimed at guiding the direction of industrial investment. Just now At first, some people thought it was just a "paper plan."
However, a month ago, when Qian'an Iron and Steel Company invested 6 million yuan in start-up capital from the government, Lianyun Iron and Steel Company invested 15 million yuan to hold 49% of the shares, and at the same time sold equity subscriptions of 10 million yuan to the country. Qian'an Iron and Steel Company then started construction.
At the same time, dozens of industrial projects were launched one after another under the guidance of the government and with the subscription of shares by people from all walks of life in the country. Even the president invested millions of yuan in projects such as the Baotou Woolen Factory and the Tianjin Power Plant. , Jiangnan Shipyard expansion, Datong Coal Mine, Tianjin Yaxin Cotton Spinning Company, Qingdao Shipbuilding Company and a series of "Ministry of Industry and Commerce Guidance" projects.
Although among the dozens of industrial projects, even the smallest flour mill has an investment of one million yuan, no one has questioned "Premier Li"'s plan. In the eyes of many people, this is a Whoever can catch up with the "God of Wealth Car" in the class will get rich, then "President Li" has the reputation of "Xiao Li God of Wealth", so corporate stocks are often sold out by people from all walks of life as soon as they are launched.
" Soon the whole of China will become a construction site, and every province will have at least one newly started large-scale industrial project! My goal is to promote the comprehensive development of China's industrial economy, especially the development of heavy industry, within four years. I believe, as I promised you all, this is a change! And the change has already begun!"
In the end, just as promised again in the broadcast, the State Council seemed to have spent all its energy on industrial development and seemed to have no reaction to Yuan Shikai's changes. However, some people with a keen sense of smell still noticed that the State Council There have also been changes in the House of Representatives recently. Just like today, Li Zicheng, in his capacity as Prime Minister, made an appointment with Peng Zhaohuang, the Speaker of the Hunan Provincial Assembly who had just arrived in Beijing.
At about three o'clock in the afternoon, Peng Zhaohuang came to the official residence of the Prime Minister of State at the Guest House under the guidance of the attendant. When he entered the Prime Minister's office in the east hall on the first floor of the Prime Minister's official residence, when he saw the young man again, he felt confused for a while. He didn't know why the Prime Minister had made an appointment with him.
For Peng Zhaohuang, who was born in Juren, studied in Japan at official expense, and graduated from the Political Science and Law Department of Waseda University, Li Zicheng, who had already stood up and greeted him, had a complicated feeling.
When he was studying in Japan, Peng Zhaohuang participated in the Xingzhong Society and later transferred to the Tongmenghui. He followed Sun Yat-sen in anti-Qing revolutionary activities and participated in the Revolution of 1911 with Huang Xing. In the second year of the Republic of China, after the "Song Case" occurred, he even He called Yuan in the name of the Provincial Speaker, and after being wanted, he avoided Yunnan. It was not until Huang Xing and others returned to China that his wanted order was lifted, and he returned to Hunan and joined the State Affairs Research Association.
In the election of the Hunan Provincial Assembly, the Chinese Political Research Association had a barely majority. Later, with the support of the Hunan National Socialist Party, his former speaker was elected as the speaker of the Provincial Assembly.
Half a month ago, when Zhang Taiyan invited him to Beijing in the name of deputy speaker of the Senate, he was secretly surprised. After the election of the Hunan Provincial Assembly, the members of the National Socialist Party did not let the provincial assembly stop. He once criticized Hunan local governments for levying excessive and excessive taxes, and tried many times to pass a bill to abolish those excessive taxes. However, because it failed to gain majority support, the resolution was not passed.
The reason why it was not passed is that the National Affairs Research Association represented by Peng Zhaohuang did not give it support. And why did Zhang Taiyan invite him to Beijing? Although he didn't want to come, he didn't dare not to come. Finally, after thinking about it for several days, he decided to come to Beijing.
After coming to Beijing, Peng Zhaohuang first visited Huang Xing, a Chinese national who was obsessed with "industrial" management.?The president of the Research Society, then went to see Zhang Taiyan, but Zhang Taiyan did not talk about any disputes between the National Affairs Research Society and the National Socialist Party. He only gave him a few books, and those books described the relationship between the United States Congress and France. The political struggle within the Congress, and the most important thing is the difference in national power between the two countries caused by the political struggle between the two Congresses, this is obviously reminding him.
"Members of Congress work for the benefit of the people, regardless of party affiliation, but the people come first!"
Later, Zhang Taiyan told him that the Prime Minister wanted to meet him. That Prime Minister was naturally the Prime Minister of the National Socialist Party. Not only that, he was also the Prime Minister of State, the Prime Minister who had asked him to give a speech in Hunan. He was quite impressed by the young man.
When Li Zicheng, who was wearing a suit, saw Peng Zhaohuang walking into his office, he stood up from his desk and greeted him.
"How does it feel to be the speaker again? Speaker Peng!"
At this time, Peng Zhaohuang realized that the president he was facing was so young. No wonder people called him Mr. Li. If he hadn't known his identity earlier, judging from his striking appearance, He is basically a young man who is even in college, but his strong physique and a handsome face with clear outlines are not what ordinary college students have. Maybe college students will have the latter, but with a strong physique like his, But not everyone has it. Very
¡°Brother Gongwang, my name is Li Zicheng!¡±
Li Zicheng said as he suddenly stretched out his hand, with the same sincerity on his face as in the past.
Faced with Li Zicheng's enthusiasm and closeness, Peng Zhaohuang didn't even know whether he should be called "General Manager" or what title he should be called 7
For the first time, Peng Zhaohuang found himself so nervous that he even shook hands with him in awe, and suddenly felt proud to stand in front of him. He was trying to think of something to say
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, how happy I am to see you,"
What can you say about being with such a character?
Suddenly, thinking about his thoughts along the way, Peng Zhaohuang realized that if he put aside all negative emotions and looked at this young man only from the perspective of the country, Li Lianyun was an admirable and admirable person anyway. , he has done things that many people cannot do, and compared to too many "politicians" in the country, his attitude of putting the country first in everything really leaves people speechless.
In fact, in the past two months, everything Li Lianyun has done since he took office as Prime Minister is different from making him awe. What he has done will only make people feel admired, and then have nothing to say. In the end No longer willing to follow this young man who is "wholeheartedly serves the country".
"Brother Gongwang, please take a seat."
Turning around and pointing to the sofa in the office, Li Zicheng gestured and walked towards the sofa.
But when he calmed down, Peng Zhaohuang suddenly realized what Li Zicheng's words meant when they first met?
But at this time, he saw Li Zicheng pouring tea for himself. He didn't look at him until he put the teacup on the coffee table.
"To be honest, Brother Gongwang, I can't tell you how excited I was when I learned that the National Socialist Party won 31% of the seats in the Hunan Provincial Assembly!"
When Li Zicheng spoke, Peng Zhaohuang always looked at him cautiously. He smiled slightly when he spoke, his eyes were bright, but there was no trace of slyness in his expression.
¡°I originally thought that the existence of the National Socialist Party in Hunan was victory. Even if they left empty-handed, I didn¡¯t think there was any surprise, after all.¡±
Looking at Peng Zhaohuang, Li Zicheng laughed.
"Hunan is one of the bases of the National Affairs Research Association!"
At this moment, Peng Zhaohuang was nervous at first, but then he felt that the tone was not very scary, and he felt a little calmer. So he said:
"The National Socialist Party established a party branch in Hunan, but it only took half a year, but it has become the second largest party in the provincial assembly. If it continues to develop, by the time of the lower bound provincial assembly election, the National Socialist Party will definitely win the provincial assembly election!"
What Peng Zhaohuang said was true. No one with a little foresight could ignore the "threat" posed by the National Socialist Party. The reason why the Hunan State Affairs Research Association, headed by Peng Zhaohuang, opposed the National Socialist Party's motion was to take advantage of the National Socialist Party's proposal. This prevents "the National Socialist Party from using its reputation as a political party" and thereby prevents the National Socialist Party from growing in size.
But the final facts were beyond their imagination. After the first vote on the bill, the National Socialist Party members would always tell reporters that they had tried their best. Although they failed, they would never give up for the benefit of the people. At the same time, They also called on "people of insight and people who love the people of all parties in the parliament to provide support" and turn disadvantages into advantages. What people see is that the members of the National Socialist Party are doing justice to the people, and they see the colleagues of the National Socialist Research Association and the Progressive Party. Corrupt-official-???-The collusion among officials.
On the way here, he had already thought that for the National Socialist Party, whether their bill is passed or vetoed, it is a victory for them. If it passes, they have fulfilled their original campaign promise. If it is vetoed, then It was their small number of seats in parliament and the collusion between the national affairs and progressive parties and corrupt officials that led to their failure.
Ultimately, at the next election, people will naturally make a choice. Who will they choose?
"Brother Gongwang, nowI am very disappointed!"
While speaking, Li Zicheng took out a cigar from the cigar box and lit it. Then he sighed again and slowly blew out the first puff of smoke from his mouth and nostrils.
"To be honest, Brother Gongwang, I used to have high expectations for Hunan Province. The deeds of the Dukes of the State Affairs Research Association for the country are still engraved in my heart by Zicheng. I think"
Exhaling a puff of cigar smoke, he stared at Peng Zhaohuang. His expression was a little frightened, but also a little puzzled. For Peng Zhaohuang, he was indeed a little puzzled. Why did Li Lianyun say that he was very disappointed?
Although what he wants to say is his business and has nothing to do with Peng Zhaohuang, Peng Zhaohuang still wants to know what will make the Prime Minister of the State, who is also the Prime Minister of the National Socialist Party, treat him and Hunan , feeling disappointed with the National Affairs Research Association.
"I think that when some people propose proposals related to state affairs and the people, others can also abandon their party affiliation and work together to benefit the people, but"
While smiling bitterly, he shook his head helplessly, and Li Zicheng then added.
"But what happened in the end made me realize that maybe my idea was too naive. For the Chinese, they would rather see the party than the people, and they would rather have factions than the country. No wonder"
He raised his head, looked directly at Peng Zhaohuang Li Zicheng, who looked a little anxious, and said again.
"Liang Zhuoru would choose "enlightened autocracy" because the Chinese people really don't know how to cooperate. China is already in disarray. With such factional views, how can we seek to build a powerful country!"
With a long sigh, Li Zicheng fell silent, but Peng Zhaohuang did not speak. He knew that what Li Lianyun said was the truth. In fact, Li Lianyun's words were like needles, piercing his heart one after another. Indeed, since he became the speaker again, , the issue considered is not how to seek welfare for the people of Hunan, at least that is not the first priority, but how to suppress the National Socialist Party and squeeze the National Socialist Party's living space as its own duty. Is this the job of the speaker?
?Obviously, this is not the case!
¡°At this moment, no matter how Li Zicheng accuses him, or even scolds him, or spits on him, he has no excuse. During the election, didn¡¯t he also vow to work for the welfare of the people? Do you want to work for the benefit of the people at all costs? Now it seems that those so-called promises are not just talk.
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Before Peng Zhaohuang could speak, Li Zicheng stretched out his hand to stop him and said seriously.
"This time I invite you to the capital, not because of Taiyan's consciousness, but because of me! Including those books, if Brother Gongwang has time, you might as well read them. I believe you will get some enlightenment from them!"
At this time, Li Zicheng's words were extremely sincere and seemed to have no selfish intentions. But in fact, he was probably the only one who knew what his original intention was. Now for the relatively weak National Socialist Party, it is necessary to establish a united front, give full play to all its forces, and establish a united front with the National Affairs Research Association, the Progressive Party, and other small parties. With the promotion of the united front work, the transformation The other party will eventually surpass them, even replace them, and of course annex them.
However, now we must "understand them through reason, move them through emotion, and induce them to benefit!" Otherwise, how can we start talking about a united front?
At this moment, Peng Zhaohuang's mind came to Huang Xing's instructions when he met with Prime Minister Huang Xing.
"With the National Socialist Party, we can use the National Socialist Party's offensive to help them achieve their goals, and at the same time establish the neutrality of our National Affairs Research Institute!"
According to the plan of Huang Xing and others, it is to use the National Socialist Party's local offensive against local governments to expand the influence of the State Affairs Research Institute, and this expansion will form a neutral position in sharp contrast to the National Socialist Party. In order to gain favor with the local people, for the people of the State Affairs Research Association who had suffered the losses of the "Second Revolution", they saw that it was Li Zicheng's "neutrality" that made him what he is today.
But if you blindly confront it, you will undoubtedly stand on the opposite side of the people and eventually be abandoned by the people, especially the gentry. But if the National Affairs Research Association takes a relatively peaceful stance, the result will be very different, and this It was Li Zicheng's role back then, and now the National Affairs Research Association has to play such a role in the local area.
¡°After three days of fresh energy, those gentry will eventually choose a relatively peaceful political party!¡±
Peng Zhaohuang naturally has his plans in mind. Since the Prime Minister has already made a plan, he should naturally give up now and express his feelings to Li Zicheng.
"Thank you, President. Zhaohuang will definitely read this book carefully when he returns home!"
Peng Zhaohuang felt his ears warm when he responded. In this matter, what he and the Hunan Provincial State Affairs Research Association did was really unkind. It can be regarded as benefiting the people, right? As for the National Socialist Party? It¡¯s the National Socialist Party after all!
If one day the National Socialist Party is abandoned by the people and the gentry, it will be a strategic failure of the National Socialist Party itself, just like the Kuomintang was abandoned by the people after the "Second Revolution". That is the choice of the people, and it is the same as the National Socialist Research Association Nothing to do.
"From now on, the Hunan Provincial State Affairs Research Association will definitely act in concert with the National Socialist Party to benefit and benefit the Hunan people!"
Peng Zhaohuang's words were very generous. As for what he was thinking in his heart, naturally no one knew. In his opinion, now he is just fulfilling his "responsibility as a member". When the time is right in the future, he will also do the same. He will fulfill his duties as a member of the parliament. By then, his duty as a member of the parliament will naturally no longer be to cooperate with the National Socialist Party but to respond to public opinion and comply with the will of the people!
"Brother Gongwang, I invited brother Gongwang to come over this time, but we have something to discuss!"
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There are many kinds of benefits, including money, beauty, fame, country and nation. For what kind of people, what kind of bait must be laid, but for people like Peng Zhaohuang, there are a few things that he They couldn't give up. In the past half month, they had met with the speakers of ten provinces. That matter and the benefits involved were something they couldn't give up. As originally expected, they In the end, they can only stand on the side of the National Socialist Party. Maybe they think they will be the winner, but there is only one real winner!
"Oh, I wonder what's the matter with the General Manager? If it's useful to get Zhaohuang, please tell the General Manager.
Peng Zhaohuang will completely play the role of a "collaborator", but he is thinking in his heart. Since Li Zicheng invited him to come to Beijing this time, it is definitely not for the cooperation between the two parties in the Hunan Provincial Congress. Obviously there are other things. What could it be for?
Just when he was confused, he saw Li Zicheng getting up and walking to his desk, taking out a document from the file box.
"Brother Gongwang, here is a document. I am going to submit it to the President in the name of the State Council in the near future!"
After taking the document, the first thing that caught my eye was the "Plum Blossom Emblem" of the State Council. As a metaphor, the three buds and five petals of the plum blossom represent the separation of the three powers and the republic of the five ethnic groups. Moreover, plum blossoms are resistant to cold in winter and bloom more as the weather gets colder. They symbolize perseverance, perseverance, holiness, and represent the spirit of the Chinese people. The five-petal plum blossom symbolizes the unity of the five ethnic groups and has the meaning of adhering to the five ethics, respecting the five constant principles, and applying the five religions. The "horizontal branches", "slanting shadows", "trailing sparse" and "arrogant snow" of plum blossoms also represent the four noble virtues of "Yuan", "Heng", "Li" and "Zhen" in the Book of Changes.
It is precisely because of the use of the "Plum Blossom Emblem" that in just two short months, the State Council and the Presidential Office have formed a sharp contrast. Every department of the State Council uses the Plum Blossom Emblem, even the Even the "Prime Minister's Flag" also uses the plum blossom badge, and the current plum blossom badge symbolizes the State Council and Li Zhiyuan to a certain extent.
After sighing in his heart that the State Council was "good at calculation" and "far-sighted", he turned over the cover page, but just flipped through one page. Peng Zhaohuang was stunned. He looked at the president in front of him in surprise. -Li, it seemed that at this moment, he was frightened by the content of this document.
"President, you"
Peng Zhaohuang's words seemed a little slow, and his tone was full of suspicion.
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
Although there was doubt in his words, a trace of desire arose deep in his heart. Anyone with a little conscience and a little foresight would be eager for the contents of this report. For those who have suffered dozens of For Chinese people who have been humiliated for many years, there are always things that can stir their heartstrings.
Since the "Opium War", the history of more than 70 years has been a complete mess of losing power, humiliating the country, and simply a "history of national humiliation" and "history of betrayal of the country". It can be said that this is precisely because So strong, the countryOnly people can be so sensitive to national rights and interests.
The reason why the Revolutionary Party became a lost dog is that it sold out national rights and interests in exchange for Japan's support. After the failure of the "Second Revolution", the Revolutionary Party turned to Japan and proposed to cede Manchuria and Hainan Island, and organized the national The army was led by Japanese officers and sold the country's police jurisdiction and taxation rights in exchange for Japan sending troops to fight. Later, after Japan sent troops to "Jiao'ao", it even told Japan that it did not want Pingjin and Inner Mongolia.
These rights and interests Yuan Shikai did not dare to give up, but they did. After they gave up those national rights and interests, when the "Sino-Japanese Covenant" was made public, the domestic public opinion was aroused, and even many revolutionaries took it as a Shamefully, amidst the accusations of public opinion and the anger of the people, the once popular revolutionary party became a "dog in the water".
Now the Revolutionary Party is not only being criticized by celebrities at home and abroad. Even a few months ago, when members of Congress mentioned this, they still passed the motion of "not pardoning". In the eyes of many citizens, the "mistakes" they committed have long been forgotten. It is no longer a "mistake", but a betrayal of the country. To a certain extent, the revolutionary party has become synonymous with traitors to the country.
Correspondingly, the government has occupied the "highest point" in morality. Now who dares to say that "Yuan Ni is an agent of foreigners"? Even if someone says it, no one will believe it.
At this time, Li Zicheng used this kind of national heartstrings to lure Peng Zhaohuang and Hunan for his own use.
"Premier, are you really determined to do this?"
Once again raising his question, Peng Zhaohuang's tone changed from hesitant to a little excited. The "unequal treaties" mentioned in that document are all loaded with a hundred years of national tragedy. If they can be abolished, it will undoubtedly be freed from the shackles. The chains of national dignity end all shame.
But he was not convinced, because no one had dared to do this before.
"We must do these things, regardless of the cost. However, to accomplish this, we cannot rely on me alone. The State Council alone cannot do it. We must also rely on the support of the whole country."
Li Zicheng said in a positive tone, then asked again.
"Brother Gongwang, will you support me?"
"Support it. If you don't support this kind of thing, then why should you support it!"
In his excitement, as if he remembered something again, Peng Zhaohuang asked quickly.
"Over there with the President"
"As for the President, I'll convince him! In short, brother Gongwang, once the official document is circulated to the ministers of various countries, I hope that Hunan Province can unswervingly support me no matter what the situation is!"
After Peng Zhaohuang agreed, in order to consolidate the results, Li Zicheng thanked him and said again.
"Recently, Lianyun Iron and Steel Company discovered a large iron mine in the Qidong area of ??Hunan!"
Smiling, Li Zicheng made the third move - to lure Hunan into his own chariot, and of course for personal gain.
"Qidong? Big iron mine?"
The Prime Minister's words surprised Peng Zhaohuang. This was the first time he heard this news, but he knew that Lianyun Iron and Steel Company did send a prospecting team to prospect for ore in Hunan Province. Since the start of the European War, the price of iron has increased. The price of iron ore is one every day. Before the war, a ton of iron ore cost only three or four yuan, but now it is more than ten yuan. The price of iron has skyrocketed, according to the newspaper.
¡°It¡¯s more profitable to run an iron factory than to run a gold mine!¡±
When Peng Zhaohuang¡¯s heart skipped a beat when iron ore was discovered in Hunan, he heard Li Zicheng say something else.
"The steel company is not only preparing to invest in mining this iron mine in Hunan, but is also preparing to open an iron-making branch. When the time comes, Gongwang, you are the Speaker of Hunan Province. Setting up factories and mines in other places is inseparable from local support. When the time comes, you You need to recommend some shareholders! After all, in setting up factories and mines, the company alone is not enough!"
In a few words, Peng Zhaohuang heard what Li Zicheng meant from his words. Li Lianyun was giving him a gift - great wealth!