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Volume 2 Beijing Story Chapter 58 Opposition for the sake of opposition

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    Update time: 2012-06-28

    "Wang Geng, why did you come to me instead of someone else? You just said that I, the Prime Minister, am the patriarch of China. You know that there are two presidents and vice presidents above me, and hundreds of congressmen beside me. I  But he¡¯s not the kind of patriarch you think he is!¡±

    Duan Qirui told Wang Geng that he believed 70% to 80% of the news that the United States would declare war on Germany in the next week. The young man in front of him was obviously a master who feared neither heaven nor earth. His words were neither arrogant nor humble, and he was full of confidence. Duan Qirui  Rui had the intention of recruiting Wang Geng, so he wanted to ask for clarification.

    "If you are Gu Weijun's little brother, you should know that although he is a genius in diplomacy, his political stance has never been impartial, and he has never been willing to express his attitude. He only wants to be a professional diplomat! If you say that he recommends you to come  Come to me, I think this is unlikely!"

    Duan Qirui took a sip of tea to further calm down his mood. Although China would gain great political benefits if the United States entered the war and immediately announced that it would follow the United States in joining the war, the top priority before the Prime Minister at this moment is  I figured out this young man¡¯s mind!

    "Prime Minister Duan, you were wrong this time. Brother Gu is trying to persuade me to stay in the United States and work as his assistant in Washington. You know that in the past few years, I have also helped Brother Gu write some articles and do some analysis. He  He still thinks highly of me!¡±

    Wang Geng smiled and said, Duan Qirui obviously has a certain understanding of himself, and this is a sign that he is testing his bottom and is preparing to use himself.

    "Well, although Gu Weijun is still young, he is less than thirty this year, right? But he has a high starting point. As soon as he returned to China, he became the English secretary of President Yuan Da, and married Tang Shaoyi's daughter. He has knowledge and vision, but he is also a scholar.  It¡¯s still strong. With your ability to act freely in front of Wilson, if I were Gu Weijun, my first thought would be to keep you by my side! Why didn¡¯t you agree?¡±

    Duan Qirui has been paying attention to Gu Weijun for a long time and has long wanted to recruit him as a confidant. However, firstly, his father-in-law Tang Shaoyi is very close to the south and refuses to have a heart-to-heart relationship with Beiyang. Secondly, Gu Weijun has never revealed his true feelings.  Political stance cannot be won over for a while.

    "The reason why I didn't agree to Brother Gu is that I felt that China's problems are mainly domestic. Even though Brother Gu is the minister to the United States, he has no say in foreign policy. Everything must be done according to domestic instructions and authorizations. There are constraints.  There are too many reasons. Secondly, I think 1917 is particularly critical for China. If China misses the opportunity at hand, it will have to work a hundred times harder in the future to save the situation. "

    Wang Geng told the truth and did not set up any ambush. With Duan Qirui's ability to recognize people, he should have seen that what he told was the truth.

    "Even if you don't stay in the United States for development, as I just said in China, I, Duan Qirui, am just a prime minister. There are two presidents and vice presidents above me, and there is Congress below. The governors of the provinces in Beiyang may not all agree with me, and the warlords in the southwest are even more  Don't tell me, why do you have to come to me and why are you not even willing to go to Xu Shuzheng's place?"

    Duan Qirui remained calm and looked directly into Wang Geng's eyes with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to get a clue from the face of the young man in front of him!

    "Prime Minister Duan, my ancestral home is Wuxi, Jiangsu. It is right to vote for Brother Gu's father-in-law, Mr. Tang, or for Feng Guozhang, the vice president and Jiangsu governor you mentioned. However, when I was in Washington, Brother Gu suggested that I either stay or stay.  I am his assistant in the United States. If I must return to China, I will come directly to you!"

    Wang Geng is also telling the truth, although Gu Weijun may just have the same moral obsessiveness as Duan Qirui, and does not like Feng Guozhang's messy behavior of greedy for money and selling nobility, so he suggested that he defect to Duan Qi, who is the best in Beiyang in terms of moral character and integrity.  Rui.

    But Wang Geng felt that in front of Duan Qirui, he had to return Gu Weijun's favor first. Although the old Duan was not very fond of Tang Shaoyi, since Gu Weijun did not follow his father-in-law, he had actually made his position clear, and he was more inclined to do it now  Prime Minister Duan Qirui.

    "Did you come to join me because you listened to Gu Weijun's words?" Duan Qirui was a little disappointed, although Wang Geng's talent and arrogance had left a deep impression on the Prime Minister.

    "But that's not the case. In this era, in China, if you have the ability to save the situation from collapse, except for you, Premier Duan, no one else will give you a second thought. You are the person I chose to work for from the beginning. Of course, if you think I  If it¡¯s not the talent you need, then I¡¯ll leave without a word! As for the Xu Shuzheng you mentioned, he is a very good talent, but there are only a few people in China who can use me, and Xu Shuzheng is not among them.¡±

    Wang Geng said slowly and logically but with a firm tone.

    "Young man, it's useless to just flatter me and sing high-pitched words. Everyone in the world says that I, Duan Qirui, am a nepotistic and protective person. If you want to be with me?To be the second Xu Shuzheng, you must have real ability!  "Duan Qirui decided to pour cold water on Wang Geng to test the young man's ability to withstand pressure.

    "Prime Minister Duan, if you dare to use me, I will never become the second Xu Shuzheng beside you. Xu Shuzheng is indeed versatile in both civil and military affairs, but he is not without shortcomings and weaknesses. I can only become the only Wang Geng beside you.  That Wang Geng can be replaced, of course, if you are willing to let me go!"

    There was no hesitation in Wang Geng's tone. In front of Duan Qirui, this guy clearly showed himself to be a master with outstanding temperament and ability.

    "Since you are so confident, let me ask you, what do you think of the domestic situation? How to resolve the deadlock between the government and the Yuan, and how to get Congress to pass a cabinet motion to declare war on Germany?" Duan Qirui began to ask questions and waited.  Wang Geng came to explain.

    Damn it, I just went straight to Huanglong to find you. Otherwise, I would wait to go to the Army Department to do some work and slowly make a name for myself. The day lily is already cold. If I were to put on some small shoes for that Xu Shuzheng, just follow him.  He spent all his time fighting among himself!

    Wang Geng pondered for a moment and looked at Duan Qirui, who was holding a tea cup in a slow and orderly manner and didn't seem to care. He knew that this guy wanted to see whether he was just Ma Su who could only brag and talk big words, or whether he could really show off Longzhong's words.  Zhuge Liang!

    "Since Premier Duan asked, let me tell you first. I have been abroad for a long time. If your analysis of the domestic situation is wrong, you can correct me at any time!"

    "Say it, there is no one else here. It can come out of your mouth or into my ears, no need to worry! No one will blame you if you say something wrong! But whether you can stay or not depends on your performance." Duan Qirui shouted  Taking a sip of tea, a smile appeared on his face.

    "The domestic situation is basically a confrontation between the North and the South. If President Yuan does not go and does not establish an imperial system, it is unknown whether China will be unified now. But once President Yuan leaves, China's situation will be missing.  The backbone of the scene!"

    "Hmph, if Beiyang can be as united as before, the South is just a clown and can be destroyed overnight!" Duan Qirui snorted from his nose.

    "Premier Duan is right. Wang Geng returned to China this time just to assist the Prime Minister in unifying Beiyang, and then the whole country, and then settle the debts with Lao Maozi and the little devil!" Wang Geng's tone was a bit cold.

    "Wang Geng, keep talking, I want to hear what good ideas you have! If you say it well! Sooner or later you will be the only Wang Geng around me!" Duan Qirui urged Wang Geng.

    "On the surface, the current political situation in Beijing is a battle between the government and the Yuan, but in essence it is a battle between dictatorship and republic. Whether it is Li Yuanhong or Feng Guozhang, they are all tools used by the South to divide, disintegrate and suppress you, the Prime Minister!" Wang Gengyu pointed out shockingly.  The crux of the matter!

    "Nonsense, do you mean that I, Duan Qirui, want to become a dictator and become emperor and president?"

    Duan Qirui scolded him disapprovingly, but he was quite satisfied in his heart. In fact, Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng had already felt the same way. Li Yuanhong, Feng Guozhang, and these guys from the south were all opposed to their own Anhui clique!  No matter what they do, they will always rebel!  Typical is to oppose for the sake of opposition!  It¡¯s completely unreasonable!

    "I know that the Prime Minister is a staunch supporter of the Republic, and you have made great contributions to the creation of the Republic. But it is precisely because of this that your opponents are blocking you in the two key positions of Congress and the President. Their purpose is not  For the sake of the country, just for personal selfishness, as long as it is something you insist on, no matter whether it is beneficial to the country or not, they will definitely oppose it!¡±|
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