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Volume 1 New York Story Chapter 53 It¡¯s a Deed

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    Update time: 2012-06-26

    "Brother Gu, what do you think of the domestic situation? Or should you stay out of the situation and be your professional diplomat?" Wang Geng felt that the time left for him was very tight, so he asked straight to the point.

    Gu Weijun smiled bitterly and said, "What else can I do? I was promoted by President Yuan. After graduating from Columbia University, I was directly hired as the president's English secretary and entered the center. Of course, Baoyue's father was even more kind to me.  !¡±

    Taking a deep puff of cigarette, Gu Weijun continued, "Without the support of my father-in-law, I, Gu Weijun, am nothing, but you also know that my father-in-law is very close to the people in the south, and his relationship with Mr. Sun is extraordinary, and now  The center belongs to Beiyang, and I am the minister sent by Beijing to the United States. What do you want me to do? "

    "Brother Gu, then you are still an impartial professional diplomat? Let me say something that may not be appropriate. Brother, deep down, you don't seem to agree with the opinions of your father-in-law and Mr. Sun?" Wang Geng looked at Gu Weijun's eyes seriously.  The way.

    "If there hadn't been the second revolution in the south a few years ago, President Yuan might not have been so self-aggrandized that he wanted to restore the monarchy. China was already gradually on the right track, but now it has evolved into a competition with guns and fists.  Great scene!¡±

    Gu Weijun sighed and continued,

    "As you once said, Beiyang can really unify the whole country with guns and force. Unification first and then construction. As a result, as soon as President Yuan started to establish an imperial system and continued like this, no one could calm down the situation, and Beiyang itself was torn apart.  Li Yuanhong has a bad temper, Duan Qirui is not a good-tempered leader, and Feng Guozhang is thinking about making money all day long. The military governors have become weights in each other's hands, and each has the shadow of the great powers behind them. "

    "Brother Gu, you are really determined to kill the thief. I can't even convince my father-in-law. What else can I do? I just want to have a clear conscience! Being a minister in the United States is just to avoid the trap of right and wrong.  That¡¯s all!¡± Gu Weijun¡¯s emotions clearly showed no reservations in front of Wang Geng.

    Wang Geng didn¡¯t expect Gu Weijun to be in such a low mood after hearing this. He was speechless for a while, not knowing how to deal with this guy.

    "It's you, Wang Geng. Your third and fourth grades at West Point Military Academy are graduating together this year. What are your plans? Are you going to return to China or stay in the United States? What company did you just say you invested in?"

    Gu Weijun raised his head and looked at Wang Geng. Wang Geng was the younger brother of the couple. He was cautious and meticulous, soft on the outside but strong on the inside. Among the international students, he was considered a very good student with personality and ideas. He was always loved by the couple, and of course they cared about him.  future development.

    "I still say what I said, this war in Europe is a huge opportunity for the United States, and it is also a huge opportunity for China. The sooner China and the United States join the war, the better!" Wang Geng said with a smile.

    "I'm asking about your personal plans. Although it is good for passionate young people to care about national affairs, as the minister to the United States, I find it difficult to make an effort when faced with domestic and foreign situations. Is it possible that you, a future graduate of West Point, can turn the tide?  ?" Gu Weijun said disapprovingly.

    "It all depends on people, I plan to return to China!" Wang Geng told the truth!  While looking at Gu Weijun's expression.

    "I'm not against you returning to China. As I said last time, the government sends outstanding students like you to study in Europe and the United States. I hope you will serve the country after completing your studies. However, the domestic situation is complicated now. Have you thought about what to do when you return to China?  If you haven¡¯t thought about it, I suggest you stay in the United States and come to Washington. You will definitely be qualified to be my assistant!¡±

    Gu Weijun¡¯s eyes sparkled when he looked at Wang Geng. Obviously, it was the best choice for Gu Weijun to get a young man like Wang Geng who was talented in literature and military skills to be his assistant.

    Wang Geng smoked and said nothing. He had never thought about staying in the United States. Of course, he was very grateful for Gu Weijun's love and respect.  Unify the country and drive the old Maozi and the little devils out of China.

    Staying in the United States is equivalent to being far away from the center of power, and the envoys abroad do not have much influence on the country's foreign policy. They are nothing more than acting as ears, eyes and executors. Wang Geng's purpose is to make himself the one in control of the overall situation.  Those in power.

    "Brother Gu, do you think if a certain force in the country gets the full support of the US government, will it have a chance to unify the country?" Wang Geng did not answer Gu Weijun's question, but asked tentatively.

    "If the country is not strong, none of the great powers will take you seriously. Behind the warlords there are shadows of great powers. Of course, the United States is a good candidate. Its politics are relatively democratic, its society is relatively enlightened, and its economic and military strength is strong. But the empire  The positions of the - doctrines on invading and plundering China are very similar. Even if the United States has a relatively mild policy towards China, it still wants to obtain absolutely nothing.I think it¡¯s difficult to retain support!  "

    " Gu Weijun's mind is still quite clear. In fact, this guy is almost the best diplomat in China in this era. He has a thorough understanding of the psychological activities of the great powers, and he also knows the policies of the great powers towards China!

    "Brother Gu, I will definitely go back to China. I am a top student at West Point Military Academy. How can I show my ambitions in this peaceful world like the United States? Brother, whose career do you think I will have better chances in the future if I go back?" Wang Geng went straight to the point.  asked.

    "Are you sure you want to go back?" Gu Weijun asked disappointedly.

    "Sure!" Wang Geng nodded without hesitation.

    "You must join the army when you go back. Although I am also optimistic about your potential in diplomacy, nothing can be said without a gun. If you join the army, it will be either Beiyang or South, central or local. You don't want to test your brother. You  If you want to go there, tell me and I¡¯ll help you with the details!¡±

    Gu Weijun temporarily gave up his plan to retain Wang Geng, and turned around to check for him, lest this little brother go back to China, but take the wrong path and end up with half the result or even failure!

    "How about the South? My sister-in-law's father is a former Prime Minister, and he has a very good relationship with Mr. Sun. He is also your father-in-law. If you, your beloved son-in-law, recommend that I, a graduate of West Point, go to the South, Senior Tang should be able to protect me.  Bar?"

    Wang Geng deliberately mentioned this connection first. Tang Shaoyi is a close friend of Sun Dapao. He has always agreed with the South's ideas and was his father-in-law who supported Gu Weijun. If Wang Geng was recommended by Gu Weijun to his father-in-law, he should have a better job.  Chance.

    Gu Weijun glanced at Wang Geng and said nothing, thinking to himself, my son-in-law didn¡¯t even follow my old father-in-law to take the south road, so why are you going to the south to join in the fun?

    Seeing that Gu Weijun was silent and silent, Wang Geng knew that he did not agree with him going to the south, so he tried again and said,

    "Then what about joining Feng Guozhang? He is also the vice president and the governor of Jiangsu. My eldest brother must have a relationship with him. Isn't it an exaggeration to recommend me, a fellow Jiangsu fellow, to serve my parents in my hometown?"

    For Gu Weijun, Wang Geng's ancestral home is Wuxi, Jiangsu. Returning to China to join Feng Guozhang is also a good opportunity to serve his hometown. The problem is that Gu Weijun's intellectual aloofness and self-respecting spirit have not been smoothed out at this moment. Feng Guozhang is firstly greedy for money, and secondly  When the Second Revolution broke through Nanjing, Feng Guozhang's men and Zhang Xun's braided soldiers burned, killed, raped, raped, and plundered Nanjing, which greatly ruined its reputation.

    So Gu Weijun felt conflicted about Wang Geng returning to China to join Feng Guozhang. The guy pondered for a moment and said slowly,

    "Old Feng is so greedy for money. Although his reputation among the public has improved slightly in recent years, his profit-seeking habits are hard to change. Wang Geng, are you sure you want to find a job under him? Although he is the governor of Jiangsu, his subordinates are all using  He's from Baoding, Zhili, and his subordinates, Cao Kun and Wu Peifu, are not good at saving money. I'm afraid that a passionate young man like you will ruin your innocent life in that big dyeing vat!"

    "A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way, but Lao Feng is too selfish and has always been reluctant to spend money. If the lord can't make it big, then the only one left is Duan Qirui, Prime Minister Duan? At least he has it.  Liu does not have a good reputation as Prime Minister, he once founded the Republic twice, and his men are not guilty of the Nanjing Massacre. Brother, do you suggest that I vote for him? "

    Wang Geng chuckled and said, in fact, he knew that Gu Weijun's impression of these big guys in Beiyang was average, but in terms of personal ethics, Feng Guozhang definitely couldn't compare with Duan Qirui.

    Now Feng Guozhang is the vice president in name only. Although he has the territory in Jiangsu, he is still not as good as Duan Qirui, who controls the central government and cabinet!

    "If you insist on returning to China, you must take the military route. Duan Qirui lacks military talents and generals, and your future development space will be great. Moreover, he has always appeared as a strong figure in Beiyang and controls the cabinet. He has  With the support of the military governor, it is most appropriate for you to return to the country and vote for him!¡±

    ?? Gu Weijun told the truth, he actually vaguely knew Wang Geng's own thoughts. The old section was short of military talents. Wang Geng, a top West Point student, would still be of considerable use when he returned. It would depend on how far he could go in the future.

    "Wang Geng, Xu Shuzheng, Duan Qirui's confidant, has been a child prodigy since he was a child. He is also considered to be a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. He is young and energetic. It is not easy to deal with him. If you want to win the favor of old Duan when you go back, you will definitely end up with Xu Shuzheng.  Are you mentally prepared for a conflict of interest?" Gu Weijun said seriously.

    "There are three gangs for a good man. Prime Minister Duan can only be safe if he has a right-hand man. I just listen to my elder brother and help me write a letter of recommendation or something. Let me go back and do some errands in the Ministry of War first. I will take care of the rest of the way."  Figure it out yourself!¡±

    Seeing that Wang Geng¡¯s tone was firm and he was clearly prepared, Gu Weijun shook his head, nodded at Wang Geng¡¯s head and said,

      "You! Well, I'll write a few letters for you. It's okay for you, a bachelor of arts from Princeton University and a talented student at West Point, to do some leisurely work in the War Department or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!"

    "It's settled!" Wang Geng held Gu Weijun's hand tightly, and the matter was settled!
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