Chapter 233 Count me in

In the lobby on the first floor of the palace government building, attendant officers in military uniforms stood solemnly around the hall, holding the national flag, and the military band playing the national anthem. Cabinet members, representatives of the advisory house and all walks of life and envoys to China stood under the steps. The spacious lobby on the first floor of the government building was completely The atmosphere of the grand ceremony shrouded in it.

Unlike the past, today's cabinet members, the Consultative House and representatives from all walks of life are not wearing new clothes, but all wearing black or navy blue clothes, while cabinet officials stand there respectfully with ivory boards.

As the prime minister, Zhang Zhidong held ivory, turned his head and saluted his majesty on the stage.

"I am sincerely honored by the prosperity of the country and the blessings of the subjects. In accordance with the power given by hundreds of millions of people, I declare this unwearable ceremony to the present and future subjects. Only relying on the cooperation of the Chinese people to create our China to hang in infinity. This is my God's loyalty, bravery and patriotic martyrdom to the Chinese people, so as to make this glorious history of the country. ... I accept the wishes of the people and practice the throne of China... I am willing to enhance its well-being and develop its Lutheran ability. I hope to follow its praise and support the progress of the country. It is to fulfill the edict of April 12 of the fourth year of the empire. I hereby formulate this great constitution to show the reason I lead and stop my descendants of China and the descendants of the people of China, forever. Follow it."

After reading the last sentence in person, Chen Moran, who was also dressed in black, handed over the scroll of the imperial edict in his hand and handed it to Zhang Zhidong Ruo to watch the fire.

"I respectfully accept the imperial constitution!"

When taking over the constitution, Zhang Zhidong bowed deeply again.

It's just a few minutes. The Constitution of the Chinese Empire was announced in the ceremony of the government building in the way that Chen Moran personally handed over to the Prime Minister. At the moment of handing over the Constitution, Chen Moran's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. What will this constitution bring to China?

Is it the constitutional government that future generations dream of, or... When this idea came up in his mind, Chen Moran turned his eyes to Cai E, Xiao Yiren and others. Whether the military is ready to promulgate this constitution will fundamentally block it. Anyone tries to bypass his own idea of establishing the constitution, but the same, it is also It is possible to bring chaos to the country.

Chaos!

There must be no chaos!

With his eyes restrained, Chen Moran understood that perhaps the only thing he could rely on in the end was... "The power of national rule, I inherited it to all the people and served it to my children and grandchildren. I and my descendants will be punished in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution in the future.

I value and protect the rights and property of my citizens. I hereby declare that they shall be fully enjoyed within the scope of this Constitution and law.

The Imperial Diet convened in the eighth year of the Empire, and the period of entry into force for this constitution when the Congress is in session.

When a provision of this Constitution is necessary to change the constitution in the future, I and the descendants of my successor rule will hold the proposal, and the bill will be submitted to the National Assembly. The National Council will decide it in accordance with the requirements stipulated in the Constitution, and my other descendants and citizens shall not dare to try to change it.

My minister in the court shall be responsible for the joint implementation of this constitution, and my current and future citizens shall be obliged to obey this constitution forever.

On the campus of the Imperial University, a young student read the text of the Constitution of the Chinese Empire aloud with a newspaper, and in front of him, hundreds of students gathered there. They listened attentively. The Constitution, today, was finally promulgated, although it was promulgated. Constitution", but for thousands of years, China has finally had its own first constitution. At this time, there is even a trace of excitement in their expression. For this day, millions of citizens in the country have been looking forward to it. Today, when the constitution is promulgated, there are lights everywhere, and the people are cheering. Naturally, these thirsts The students who look at the Constitution are also difficult.

"Chapter 1, the first article of His Majesty the Emperor, the Chinese Empire is ruled by His Majesty the Emperor chosen by hundreds of millions of citizens.

Second, the throne shall be continued by the emperor's eldest son in accordance with the provisions of the traditional Chinese royal law.

Article 3, His Majesty the Emperor is inviolable.

Article 4, His Majesty the emperor is the head of state and has the power of rule, which shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.

Article 5, His Majesty the Emperor exercises his legislative power in accordance with the cooperation of the Imperial Diet.

Article 6, His Majesty approved the law and ordered it to be promulgated and enforced.

Article 7 His Majesty summons the Imperial Diet, and its meetings, closures, suspensions and dissolution of the House of Representatives are all ordered by His Majesty the Emperor.

Article 8 In order to maintain public security or avoid disasters, His Majesty may issue an order on behalf of the law when the Imperial Congress is not in session, according to urgent needs. This order should be submitted to the Imperial Congress at the next session. If the Congress does not promise, the political axe should announce that it will be invalid.

Article 9 In order to enforce the law or maintain public peace and order and improve the happiness of his subjects, His Majesty may issue or order the government axe to issue the necessary orders, but he cannot order the change of the law.

Article 10 His Majesty stipulates that the official system of the administrative department and the service of civil and military officials shall be appointed and removed from civilian and military officials, but if there are special provisions in this Constitution and other laws, if there are special provisions, they shall comply with their respective provisions.

Article 11 His Majesty the Emperor leads the army and navy.

Article 12 His Majesty stipulates the strength and standing number of troops in the army and navy.

Article 13 His Majesty the Emperor declared war and concluded various treaties.

Article 14 His Majesty declares martial law. The requirements and effects of martial law shall be prescribed by law.

Article 15 His Majesty the Emperor confers titles, medals and other honors.

Article 16 His Majesty ordered amnesty, amnesty, commutation and reinstatement.

..."

Listening to this chapter about His Majesty, the expressions of the students have changed a little. When the first chapter was finished, the royalists shouted the slogan of your majesty's long live, while most of the constitutional students were disappointed. The constitution they listened to was far from the "constitutional" they imagined, but A constitution that tries every means to maintain the authority of His Majesty the Emperor, but at this time, most of those republican students are angry. In their opinion, this constitution simply ensures the emperor's reading in the form of a constitution. What kind of parliament is simply... "..."

Finally, after the last one was read, Wei Nan thought for a moment and said lightly.

"There is no denying that this is a constitution that is far higher than expected!"

In his opinion, there are very few restrictions on your majesty's power and royal power in this constitution, but the constitutional determination of the parliament and the bic-chamber system, as well as the provisions on national power, are largely beyond his expectations, and even in his opinion, when After the "call" of the imperial constitution came out, he even thought that the most lenient person in China's constitution was also similar to the Russian imperial constitution, and even the emperor's authority was far greater than the Russian imperial constitution. But now, in his opinion, China's constitution is even more pro-people than the Japanese, although the emperor's authority is by no means inferior to the Japanese.

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"Long live the Chinese Empire!"

Listening to the cheers of his classmates, Cao Renjing and others looked at the cheering classmates and listened to them shouting long live for His Majesty, but there was indescribable grief and indignation on their faces. As early as the beginning of the imperial constitution, he had called for the defense of civil rights that he should go to the Consultative House to protest to remove Yang Du. Unfortunately, everyone around him opposed his construction. Yes, because they are all full of expectations for the imperial constitution. They think that whether it is imperial or the people's proposal, they have to wait until the constitution is... "Now, what is this constitution sent to us? Is it beautiful jade? Or tile? Everyone is intoxicated with its name before they see its essence!"

Looking at the cheering students around him, Cao Shijing said to himself with regret!

"The foolishness of the people is so far!"

Another sigh sounded from his ear. He saw that it was his senior, Ma Yueqing. Although he was not a republican, he was a firm constitutionalist.

"That's right, the foolishness of the people, giving such shackles and cheering for them, is really stupid!"

Another person said next to him.

"Why don't we go to the palace to protest!"

"Protest, be careful to exile you as a disturber!"

A man with glasses interrupted beside him.

"Article 1 of Chapter II of the Constitution of the Chinese Empire, Chinese citizens have the freedom to believe in religion and enjoy the freedom of speech, writing, printing, assembly and association."

A sentence came out of Cao Shijing's mouth. When he pronounced this clause, he was even a little lucky. Fortunately, China's Constitution did not leave a back door in this clause like the Japanese Constitution. There is a provision "within the scope of the law", which means that under any case, any Chinese, They all enjoy freedom of speech, writing, printing, assembly and association, and now this clause can be used to demonstrate and protest.

"Go to the palace to protest?"

A sarcastic voice spit out of Ma Yueqing's mouth. He held the book in his hand and said, "Is it useful to sit still and protest?"

"What else do you want?"

"That's right, do you want to..."

"Rebellion is by no means what we do, let alone our wish, and sit-in and protest must not arouse the people, if..."

Looking at the students who cheered and celebrated the promulgation of the Constitution, Ma Yueqing was silent for a moment, and her hand holding the book suddenly exerted force, with a trace of absoluteness and perseverance in her eyes.

"If possible, even if there is a possibility, I am willing to use my life to wake them up and tell them what kind of constitution we, our country, need!"

Life!

Dozens of students around were stunned at the same time. They looked at Ma Yueqing in surprise. He, what did he want to do?

Ma Yueqing's words made Cao Shijing seriously look at the ordinary senior, who was inconspicuous, and even rarely made remarks in the Republic.

"Go on a hunger strike! Let's go on a hunger strike in front of the emperor! We should use our own actions to tell everyone that the power of the people depends on fighting, and it is not a gift from others!"

A sentence came out of Ma Yueqing's mouth. He looked at his classmates around him. Cao Shijing was silent for a moment and looked at him.

" Count me in!"

(to be continued)