Chapter 202 Saints and Sages

"The empire first recognized the national political axe as the only legal political axe in China before the countries. At the same time, it said that the minister was promoted to ambassador. Today, it will be published at the same time in Nanjing and Tokyo. In this, it is said that the national affairs have a major event, and it can not be ignored.

... The promotion of envoys is a manifestation of the improvement of national relations. Nowadays, most of the countries exchange ambassadors, but all countries in China are public envoys. Today, it is gratifying to not only recognize our national regime as the political axe that legally represents China, but also to be promoted to ambassadors.

Tokyo Telegraph: It is said that the United Kingdom and the United States are also promoted, and the United Kingdom and the United States have considered it, just because they have not yet established diplomatic relations. I think that he wants to restore diplomatic relations and upgrade ambassadors, which is a particularly gratifying phenomenon in general diplomatic trends. It also shows the satisfaction of the national regime rather than [***]. All countries are optimistic about the future of the national political axe and take action. Support, it is said that the severance with the ropes is only for him. The banks of all countries have expressed their willingness to inherit the bonds of the national political axe, which is the front view of the national political axe.

On May 23rd, 4602, the Yellow Emperor's calendar imposed a ban on formal contact with the temporary political axes of various countries. Jiangning, which had just changed its name to Nanjing, naturally became a forbidden place for diplomats of all countries. Shanghai, which is relatively ten miles away, has become the most suitable place to carry out secret diplomacy, and it is also The place where the diplomatic diplomats and the temporary government axe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In the magnificent royal dance hall in Pudong, there are blooming flowers everywhere as usual, with a beautiful scenery. Moreover, there are celebrities and ladies from all walks of life in Shanghai who are waiting to be invited to dance. The lace, flowers and ivory fans on their bodies are like silent waves surging in the refreshing fragrance, and the beautiful music is ringing in the dance hall.

To the outside world, the dance held by industrial companies, but in fact, everyone knows that this is a dance held by the Nanjing Political Axe Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The first thing to admit that Nanjing Political Axe's move broke the common policy of all countries. Although it has aroused the dissatisfaction of famous countries, it also broke the views of countries on Nanjing Political Axe, especially After Yuan Shikai rebelled and began to attack the capital, the situation in this land became clearer.

Yasuya Uchida, who entered the dance hall with his wife's arm, attracted the expressions of the consuls of the countries who participated in the dance party as soon as he entered the dance hall. The unexpected behavior was exchanged for diplomatic advantages in the new regime, which was exactly what all countries were jealous of.

After her husband met with the consuls, Mrs. Uchida quickly left her husband and went to the gorgeous women. This small number of people are mostly the wives of consuls from various countries and the wives of well-known foreigners in Shanghai. They also wear gorgeous dresses. They welcomed the ambassador's wife and praised her for how charming she was tonight.

"Look at Uchida, how proud he is now!"

Man Sili, who was holding a wine glass in his hand, said to Guna beside him.

"Yes! Judging from recent reports in Chinese newspapers, Chinese people's good impression of themselves is on the rise!"

Guna said in response.

"Our lag is likely to lead to a decline in our diplomatic influence on China in the future!"

Speaking of the domestic reaction, Guna shrugged his shoulders helplessly. With the Rockefeller family assisting in operation in the United States, a number of senators in the United States have submitted motions to ask the political axe to inherit the Nanjing political axe. However, China's current political organization is just a temporary surname, and there are no basic regulations to establish a lasting political axe system, and The current regime is not stable enough.

If admitted at this time, it will not only hinder China's ongoing administrative reform, but also harm the interests of all countries. Seeing this, the American political axe decided to recognize it after China's permanent constitution announced that the temporary political axe would be terminated, so as to maintain the principle of cooperation among the great powers.

"This is an inevitable fact. It is undeniable that I am really good at international transactions. On the surface, they didn't get Dalian, but they got more!"

"Tokyo gets what they want, and Nanjing also gets what they want. Similarly, both have unexpected gains, don't they?"

When speaking, Guna took a look at Man Sili. Compared with the United States, Britain, like Russia, France and Germany, all hope to use the Nanjing regime as a weapon to claim more new privileges from Nanjing. Before getting these privileges, they need to use recognition as a threat, although countries understand the restoration. The trend is irreversible, but there is no reason to make a statement.

Because Nanjing Zheng Axe agreed to the Japanese army's use Dalian Commercial Port to transport materials, Russia advocated that all countries should support the Qing Dynasty. In principle, France believed that China would recognize it after the establishment of the official Zheng Axe, but further requested that China's Zheng Axe formally guarantee the treaty rights of the great powers in China. As for Britain, it is an excuse that Nanjing does not have the ability to fulfill its treaty obligations and cannot recognize China's political axe.

"Japan's unilateral action has broken the common action front towards China. Consul Man Sili, how long do you think our common front can last?"

Gunner's words were heard by Man Sili. He looked at Guna, a double diplomat who was the consul of the United States in Shanghai in the Qing Dynasty and the head of the U.S. Agency in China.

"Is your country ready to adjust its attitude towards China?"

"Aren't we all making adjustments?"

By asking Guna about the topic, after Japan's first recognition of Nanjing, the consuls of various countries in Shanghai successively held the positions of the representative office in China. In fact, it is that countries are adjusting their attitude towards the Nanjing regime.

And he has received clear instructions from the country to wait for the termination of China's temporary political axe, and then recognize China's political axe, whether it is the republican political axe or the imperial political axe currently debated.

"The Nanjing regime is not stable enough for the time being. They continue to use a large number of old officials of the Qing Dynasty. Although they have sent a large number of affairs officials, you know how those young people are the opponents of the old and slippery officials. Moreover, even in the restoration army, although the commander appointed a large number of Huangpu Military Academy students to Officers, but the officers he relies on, like officials, are very young!"

When Yasuya Uchida looked at him, Man Sili raised the glass in his hand and said to Guna at the same time.

"Now that the Beiyang Army has arrived in Baoding, they will soon conquer Yanjing, which is only a small number of old armed forces and a standing army of a division. With the countdown to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, the debate between the revolutionaries and the restoration party has tended to be white-hot. Whether it is a republic or an imperial system, it may be in addition to Yuan Shikai in the north, the new Another unstable factor in the regime, the problems faced by the new regime are far beyond our imagination!"

"Yes! Although we face too many problems, we always need to recognize this regime. This is for our benefit, isn't it?

At this time, Yasuya Uchida had come to them again. Guna ended the conversation between the two. Now the British Alliance is the concern of the United States. If Japan wins the war, they are likely to threaten the United States in Xia Wei and the Philippines, and the British Alliance is the same. The alliance also forced the United States to consider the future threat posed by the two countries to the United States in the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean.

After a few polite words with Man Sili, Yasuya Uchida turned the topic to the most concerned thing in South China at present.

"Consul Man Sili, I don't know if you think Wu Chang's attitude will change with Yuan Shikai's uprising?"

The reason why Uchida Yasuya asked Man Sili is that there is an unusually close relationship between Zhang Zhidong and the British consul in Hankou, and as the Japanese ambassador to China, he also holds a secret unknown to the outside world. During the reign of Zhang Zhidong Gengzi, there was a dream of the emperor, and few people knew about it. Four years ago, he faced eight With the threat of force from the allied forces, the political situation of the Qing Dynasty is turbulent, and the political arena is unpredictable. Zhang Zhidong, as the governor of Huguang, publicly expressed his support for the "two palaces", but in his heart, he had the idea of being the king. He privately sent his eldest son Zhang Quan to Tokyo to work with Qian Xon. Through Utsunomiya Taro, he asked the Japanese staff headquarters for the possibility of organizing a new policy axe and providing military assistance. It is also hoped that we will send military experts to assist in the training of troops. At the same time, we will also purchase guns and ammunition and step up the training of new troops.

At the same time, Zhang Zhidong also adopted an ambiguous attitude towards Tang Cai's frequent self-supporting army activities in Wuhan. Before the Eight-Nation Alliance conquered Yanjing. It was not until the Eight-Nation Alliance captured Yanjing that the Cixi regime still existed that Zhang Zhidong gave up the idea of organizing the new policy axe, let Zhang Quan return to the country, and ordered the cruel suppression of Tang Caichang. Not only did the British participate, but also the British participated in it.

"Ambassador Uchida, this question..."

Man Sili looked at Uchida with a smile. Now there is no country that is more eager to see that Nanjing's political axe can control the Chinese regime. They urgently need the "rationalization" of unilateral recognition. The premise of rationalization is that those local officials make wise choices like Yuan Shikai, and now there are Huguang, Yungui, Shaanxi and Gansu. Among the four governors of Sichuan, only Huguang and Yungui are Han people. Compared with the unthreatened Yungui, they are more concerned about the decision of Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Huguang.

"I'm afraid only Chen Ruling can give the answer. What do you think?"

Laughter sounded from the two voices at the same time. At this time, the music in the dance hall was even more cheerful. Liang Dunyan, the foreign minister who was a young child in the United States, ended his dance with Mrs. Man Sili at this time. After a clerk whispered a few words in his ear, he walked to the stage. The music stopped under his sign. Originally The people who were dancing began to walk towards the music platform, with Liang Dunyan holding a champagne glass with a smile on his face.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now entrusted by the ruling axe, there is a good news to announce to you..."

Wuchang City faces the Yangtze River in the north, and the south gate of the west gate is the exit to Xiangyue Avenue. The northeast area is where the dock is located. The goods are distributed, the people are swimming, and the scene is noisy and messy. It is the gathering place of footmen, hooligans and beggars. The bustling commercial area of Wuchang is in the south of the city. There are many shops, department stores, crisscrossed streets and densely populated, and restaurants, restaurants and theaters that cooperate with business activities can be seen everywhere. Although the land of Sanchu is full of hunger and poverty, Wuchang, together with Hankou and Hanyang City on the other side, are also deformed and prosperous. The silver gold shop is full of fat horses and light people, and there are many drunken and dead people in the restaurant courtyard.

The Governor-General is righteous! In the early morning, the newspaper of the Hankou Concession reported the news, and then when people saw the "Chinese flag" raised from the governor's mansion and the city wall, they realized that it was not a rumor. The governor really learned from Yuan Shikai.

At noon, the merchant ship came from Jiujiang carrying the officers and soldiers of the 11th Division of the Guangfu Army. After crossing the shore from Hanyang, the brigade of Guangfu soldiers rang loudly in Wuchang City, when they waved their fists and shouted.

"Long live the restoration! Long live China!" At that time, people finally believed the fact that Hubei was restored!

Standing in the detention room of the governor's mansion of Huguang, Zhang Zhidong has a mixed feeling at this time. Perhaps this is the last time in this detention room. For more than ten years, he has learned that Wen Zhonggong's history of the founding country of the founding of Hubei and turned Hubei into his own country. Today, he is the only one who uses people all his life. On Chen Moran, Zhang Zhidong looked away, thinking that even Liu Kun was gone. Zhang Zhidong had no complaints. Two days ago, he received a letter from Chen Moran, a letter from whom he had been waiting for 23 days. Since he talked with Wu Qiuyi that day, he had been waiting for a letter.

Now Chen Moran has no one to stop him. He has a strong restoration army armed with 500,000 new cutting-edge foreign guns and cannons in his hand. As the saying goes, "the feathers have been done, across the world", he said that he is the only one who reigns over the world. Zhang Zhidong knew that he could no longer offend the person who had knelt in front of him. Not only could he not offend him, but he even showed him an exceptional gift!

"I'm in power!"

With the sound outside the door of the signing room, Chen Moran, with a happy face, strode into the signing room of the Huguang Governor's Mansion. At this time, Chen Moran seemed to be more radiant. Compared with his aging body, Zhang Zhidong felt that the young man who had knelt in front of him had an aggressive momentum pressing on him.

"Zhang Zhidong has seen the rule!"

Zhang Zhidong turned around with a surprise on his face. When he saw it clearly, it was Chen Mo. Then he hurriedly pressed his left hand and his right hand, hid his hand in his sleeve, raised his forehead, bowed 90 degrees, and then got up. At the same time, his hand raised his eyebrows again, and then put his hand down.

Until the salute, his heart was still difficult to calm down, and Chen Moran came! He has come to Wuchang! Why didn't you even know a message before? Even when Zhang Yuewu, the commander of the 11th Division, visited him in the city, he did not mention this matter.

"Xiang Shuai, how can you be silently with such a great gift?"

Although the tone is still the same modesty as before, Chen Moran did not have the intention to stop Zhang Zhidong from saluting, but after he made a bow according to the Han rites, he returned a bow, which was only 45 degrees.

Chen Moran's reaction and reply were expected by Zhang Zhidong. The current Chen Moran is no longer the businessman in Shanghai, but the commander of the ruling axe and the restoration army. Maybe in a few months, he will become the king of the new dynasty. He has long left aside the past. Zhang Zhidong, who has been a minister for decades, naturally knows what It is the duty of the minister.

"Xiangtao didn't know that he came to Wuchang in person..."

"Xiang Shuai can resolutely change his skills and be the hero of the restoration. The restoration of the nation can be said to be said to be, and those who are silent and reasonable should come to visit Xiang Shuai!"

I can't hold back the surprise in my heart. Chen Muran said with some joy. It was really unexpected for Zhang Zhidong to act. His letter two days ago was not written in vain, but the reason why he came here was for one thing.

"In power, I originally wanted to go to Nanjing after everything in Hubei was properly arranged. I didn't expect that the government would go to Wuchang to meet me in person. I was really extremely panicked."

Zhang Zhidong smiled bitterly, with a helpless look. In his opinion, the reason why Chen Moran came to Wuchang was that he was worried about the replay of Yuan Shikai, but his Hubei Standing Army and the Beiyang Army were completely different. He came to Wuchang and was afraid that he wanted to take him up to Nanjing.

"Xiang Shuaisu is admired by the world. In fact, it is the beginning of Nanjing's political axe, and silently takes Xiangshuai as the mainstay. Only when people in the world can they be stable.

Chen Moran said that his attitude was sincere, and he was not worried about Hubei. The Honghan Association and the Second Detective Office had already penetrated into all departments of the Qing army in Hubei for a period of time. If it hadn't been for the need to borrow Zhang Zhidong's reputation, he would not have survived until now.

"The ruling party is the middle of the restoration of China. The hope of rising, Xiangtao is just an old man."

Looking at Chen Moran, his compliment made Zhang Zhidong a little more comfortable. He was used to lifting his right hand and combing it back and forth on his beard.

"Xiang Shuai."

Chen said with a little respect in his expression.

"Now it is said that Yuan Shikai is pushing to the capital, and he said that the restoration of the whole country is only in an instant. I have been silently invited. When the country is restored, it is also the time for the nation to decide the future. At this time, the political axe is to be presided over by such a heavy and experienced person as Xiang Shuai. Please don't postpone it.

These words made Zhang Zhidong feel gratified. Yes, my choice is good. Although Chen Moran is a businessman, he has his advantages. In the current situation, he wants such a person.

"Ruling, let me tell you the truth. Don't misunderstand."

Looking at the handsome and heroic government calmly, Zhang Zhidong said calmly.

"I don't know what Xiang Shuai can teach me?"

Chen Moran showed some smiles on his face, thinking that it would be possible to talk to himself about being kind to the Qing royal family like those old men. What kind of kindness do they want, but they always want to talk about "benevolence and righteousness".

"The world knows that he is in power. He said that the restoration of the nation is, one person and one vote to determine the future system of the country. Although Xiangtao is old, he knows that the Chinese people are still ignorant. Not only the people, but also the officials are the same. If the republic advocated by the party, the presidency will be taken by the world, and it will inevitably lead to war. It will be very unfavorable to the country and the people. If the imperial system is carried out, not only the officials and the people are relieved, but also there is no turmoil in the hearts of the officials and the people. The national affairs are all from the king. If the king is not holy, it will be dominated by the sages, and if they are not virtuous, they will be replaced. Therefore, the way to be a king is to choose the prime minister carefully. Which of the two is it? I don't know why governance is the needs of the country and what the people want!" Zhang Zhidong's eyes are clearly more dizzy, but in Chen Moran's eyes, behind this dizzy eyes are still the sharpness and shrewdness of the past!

From his words, Chen Moran heard the meaning of his words and pressed the ecstasy in his heart.

"I don't know who can be the emperor if he is an emperor! Who can be a person!"

Taking up the teacup, Zhang Zhidong took a gentle sip and said solemnly.

"Master Hong Wu chased the captives and solved the water and fire of the Han people. He can be the emperor of the founding of the Ming Dynasty! Throughout the ages, the saint is the king, and the sage is the prime minister!"

(to be continued)