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Volume 2 Beijing Story Chapter 108: Gathering People¡¯s Plans

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    Update time: 2012-07-23

    "Brother Tingzhai, I know that you are a general of the Constitutional Government Research Association. Constitutionalism is the only way to establish a democratic and republican country, and it is also the ultimate goal of a democratic country. But in China now, is constitutionalism useful? Now is the time of trouble.  It¡¯s an era when the leader speaks from the barrel of a gun and whose fist is bigger!¡± Wang Geng looked into Xia Yiting¡¯s eyes and said seriously.

    Xia Yiting was speechless when he heard this. He didn't expect that Wang Geng, who had only returned to China for a few days, would be familiar with his origins. Wang Geng was right. Since the second revolution in the south, this country has been in the process of democracy.  The political system has not progressed but regressed. Military interference in government and warlord rule have become the mainstream politics in the past two years. The Constitutional Government Research Association itself has been divided into three different strands that do not work together.

    "Whether it is dictatorship or power politics, China's current urgent need is to build after reunification, rather than fighting each other for power and profit. The European War is a rare and good opportunity. The great powers are trying to strangle you to the death. Only by seizing such a rare opportunity  Only if we have the opportunity will China be able to rise. If we miss this opportunity, we will become sinners of the country and the nation!¡±

    Wang Geng's tone was sincere and his face was sincere. A bureaucrat like Xia Yiting who came from an intellectual background was almost a clean slate. As the saying goes, he had an ambition to serve the country but could not find the right direction. Wang Geng wanted to give him a good job.  He has washed his mind and kept himself clean to be a professional diplomat. In fact, he is just a faggot and has absolutely no future!

    "Although Prime Minister Duan is at the top of his game, there are presidents and parliaments above the cabinet, and even a vice president who holds real power at the local level. Brother Wang, going all-in may not be a wise choice. I have always wanted to ask Brother Wang, since you are from Jiangsu  Why don't you return to China and join Feng Guozhang to serve your hometown? He is the governor of Jiangsu and the vice president! His prestige in Beiyang is not much less than that of Premier Duan."

    Although Xia Yiting felt that what Wang Geng said was reasonable, she couldn't let Wang Geng lead her. The guy couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

    "Do you want to know the reason? Brother Tingzhai, because Feng Guozhang's desire for money and power exceeds that of Prime Minister Duan, he is destined not to become a great politician or a hope that the country and the nation can rely on!" Wang Geng said softly.  road.

    "How do you say this? As the old saying goes, isn't being an official for thousands of miles just for money? It's understandable that Feng Guozhang amassed money like this!" Xia Yiting asked deliberately. Everyone has selfish desires, and he was very curious about Wang Geng's.  Is ambition really just for the country and the nation?

    "That's wrong, Brother Tingzhai. Although you were born in Gongsheng, you have served as a foreign envoy in Europe and the United States for so long. You should know that in developed Western countries, or the so-called great powers such as the United States, Britain, Japan and France, their political leaders have long transcended personal  Of course, in the stage of pursuing wealth, they are not all poor, many of them are nobles and rich people, but only when they have wealth do they want to assume the responsibility of politicians for their country and nation! "

    "It's not like the three years ago when we were clearing the prefecture and becoming an official purely for the purpose of making money. This is a completely different realm. This is the only way out for politicians in a big country. In China and Beiyang, based on this alone, except for Premier Duan  , there is no other more suitable candidate. China needs a leader, and my choice is Premier Duan! Brother Tingzhai, what is your choice?¡±

    Wang Geng unknowingly pushed Xia Yiting to the edge of a cliff with no way out.

    "Brother Wang, thank you for your heartfelt words. Let me think about it for a moment. There is absolutely no problem with Premier Duan's charisma, but Xu Shuzheng is too domineering and arrogant. He usually puts too much pressure on people. He can't be killed.  It¡¯s humiliating, I¡¯m afraid that I¡¯ll be so embarrassed by him that I¡¯ll be looking for death!¡±

    Xia Yiting said half of what he meant, but looked at Wang Geng's reaction. At that time, the Constitutional Research Society, under the leadership of Tang Hualong, supported Yuan Shikai, and had a very close relationship with the Japanese political circles.

    "Brother Tingzhai, Xu Youzheng is a sharp sword. It can achieve great things or harm great things. If Prime Minister Duan only has one Xu Shuzheng under his command, if you don't trust him, then you can only trust him. If you don't need him, you can only use him. But you  Have you ever thought about why Premier Duan is willing to use me?" Wang Geng patiently enlightened.

    "Brother Wang, you are indeed a great talent. Just how you managed to pack up the 16th Brigade from Langfang to Nanyuan in three days, and how you managed to do so without being arrogant or humble in front of the envoys from the four countries just now."  Fan'er, I admire Premier Duan's vision. You are probably the second Xu Youzheng under the Prime Minister!"

    Xia Yiting gave Wang Geng a high hat with half-truths and half-falsities.

    "Wrong! Brother Tingzhai, Prime Minister Duan wants to use me because he sees that I will not become the second Xu Youzheng. In terms of administrative and writing abilities, I may not be better than him, a prodigy, but in terms of military and diplomacy, I  Still have enough confidence!

    The Prime Minister wanted to use me. First, I came back from studying in the United States and worked with WilsonI still have some friendship with the president. Secondly, I graduated from West Point. China is going to join the war, and it is inevitable to deal with the American side.

    Furthermore, everyone knows that whether Premier Duan or Xu Shuzheng, the great power behind the Anhui clique led by them is Japan. In the past, Britain and the United States were very close to Li Yuanhong and Feng Guozhang because of their interests in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The Prime Minister used me  , wanting me to build a bridge between the Anhui clique and the United States!  "Wang Geng looked into Xia Yiting's eyes seriously and said.

    "That's what I'm worried about. You also know that Premier Duan and Xu Shuzheng defrauded a lot of loans and benefits from Japan. If we embrace the thick legs of the United States again in the blink of an eye, can the little devil agree? The United States is far away from the ocean.  When the time comes for Japan to use swords and guns against us, the United States will be beyond its reach!"

    When the conversation got to this point, Xia Yiting expressed her worries without hiding anything.

    "Brother Tingzhai, that's why I said that the European War and the participation of China and the United States in the war are the best opportunities. Japan only has a small population and a large area. Brother, I'm not bragging to you. Give me five years, and I can help the Prime Minister unify the country.  In my 10 years, I can drive all the old men and little devils out of China!

    Brother Tingzhai, we have to let Britain, the United States, France and Russia know that a modern China that is friendly, friendly, equal and mutually beneficial to the great powers is of greater value to the world and contributes more to peace than a backward China that is fragmented by warlords.  !

    The European War will inevitably weaken Britain, France, Germany, Austria and Russia. If we do not participate in the war, the only winners will be the United States and Japan. Because of the geographical relationship and their ambition to invade China, there will be a war sooner or later between the little devils and us!  We can no longer sit on the fence and wait to see who wins and who loses!  We have to quickly choose a direction and get started!  "

    Wang Geng's bewildering words echoed in Xia Yiting's ears. As the backbone of the Constitutional Government Research Association and the most trusted general of House Speaker Tang Hualong, Xia Yiting is a seasoned diplomat but not a mature politician. He can only be regarded as a link between the past and the future.  As a rising bureaucrat, Wang Geng's refreshing words lifted the curtains that had been covered before his eyes. The scenery outside the window seemed to be truly beautiful and waiting for people to appreciate it.

    Wang Geng knew that Tang Hualong, the boss of Xia Yiting in his previous life, defected to Duan Qirui after the Congress was dissolved by Li Yuanhong. Obviously, Old Duan had worked hard on Tang Hualong before, so now he took over Xia Yiting on behalf of Old Duan.  Yes, it's also a good thing to catch rabbits with adult beauty.

    "Brother Wang, you are so confidant with me. If I vote for someone other than the Prime Minister, are you afraid that I will expose you in the future? How will you explain it to Prime Minister Duan?" Xia Yiting had already made up his mind and asked with a smile.  road.

    "Brother Tingzhai, what you said is out of context. What I just said to you was even said in front of Li Yuanhong and Feng Guozhang. Of course, we have to stay calm in front of Lao Maozi and the little devil.  In fact, everyone knows very well that Tsarist Russia must account for the largest share of the Boxer reparations that weigh heavily on China, right?" Wang Geng asked.

    "Well Russia had the largest share in the Boxer Indemnity, accounting for 28.9%, followed by Germany 20.02%, France 15.75%, Britain 11.25%, Japan 7.73%, the United States 7.32%, Italy 5.91%, 1.89% more than the Xinchou Treaty and  The Gengzi compensation is a pain for all Chinese people, and Xia Yiting is no exception. When Wang Geng asked, the specific data was reported casually!
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