Chapter 271 Constitution

Reinstate!

For China in Yanhuang's 4602, I'm afraid that without those two words to shock the world with these two words, the rivers and mountains that were once enslaved by Manchu people almost recovered day and night.

In just a few months, the rivers and mountains have been restored and the nation has been liberated. For China, this process has come a little suddenly, even a little too fast, so that in the short term, the people can't even adapt to this change.

People sigh that the Han people are suppressed, full of anger and fierceness, longing for "recovering old things". However, after the restoration of rivers and mountains, this kind of "old thing" became silent.

"Re-seeing the prestige of Han officials, Eguan Bo belt" may be a wish of the people before the restoration, but the fact is not the case. First, they cut the braids and then the coat. However, with the ruling axe imitating military uniforms and making new clothes for official wear, this desire is boring.

In order to promote Hanshang and new clothes, the ruling axe released customized books, in which the basic styles, plate sizes, production processes, accessories pictures, etc. of various uniforms are listed in detail, so as to facilitate the public and officials to find their favorite tailor to make satisfactory clothes.

And the horse coat was abolished, and the collision between Han's clothes and new clothes was staged on this land. In Nanjing, the emerging capital of the country, it is even more prominent. In Nanjing, a city that makes people "repeially see the prestige of Han officials" because of the presence of tens of thousands of military and political officials, the officials can often be separated from their clothes. Same.

Most of the young political axe civil servants wear new clothes that imitate military uniforms launched by the ruling axe. This new clothing, whether it is regular clothes or dresses, adopts a waist-tight and slim design, highlighting the beauty of the wearer's posture. Moreover, most people are directly customized in the ready-to-wear store, and the right clothes are worn on these officials. It makes these young people much more handsome, coupled with several customized new hairstyles, which shows the spirit of officials.

For the outside world, whether it is the people or foreigners, they have the most contact with those young affairs officials. Under the match of new clothes, the good temperament after half a month of military training earned them the title of "the most handsome official in the East".

However, this is only limited to young people. For those elderly people, it is difficult for them to get used to the hard collar of new clothes and military-style discipline buckles. For them, loose Han clothes are more popular. "Re-seeing the prestige of Han officials" can be seen again in these older officials.

Most of the political axe officials in Nanjing are very young, and most of the older officials, except for those non-official consultation office, are former Qing officials. Among these people, there are feudal officials of the former Qing Dynasty, as well as Hanlin and bachelors, while the "Han official majesty" is obvious to these people, which may be the absurdity of them.

These officials who have to show the "hand officials' dignity" in the new dynasty use the old officials, and the old officials do not talk about the old dynasty, which is a routine. For these officials, their identity is extremely embarrassing in the new dynasty. In Nanjing, a special capital, a group has been quietly formed.

For these former Qing officials, there are only two leaders. One is Zhang Zhidong, who entered the cabinet in the morning and evening, and the other is Yuan Shikai, who has been favored despite some ups and waves.

A few months ago, Zhang Zhidong and Yuan Shikai were the two pillars of Xinjiang ministers after the death of Li Hongzhang and Liu Kunyi. In terms of Qingwang, Zhang Zhidong was born in Hanlin and served as the chief examiner of learning and politics. He was respected by the scholars and doctors of the world and far above Yuan Shikai. In terms of strength, Yuan Shikai created the new army of Beiyang and opened the door of fame and fortune. He was sought by the heroes and masters in the sea and the thief sister-in-law and slaughtering dogs, which was beyond Zhang Zhidong's reach.

But now, all this has long been a thing of the past for both of them. Now Zhang Zhidong has joined the military and political affairs with a ruling axe, while Yuan Shikai is in the position of vice chairman. After two months of neglect, he recently participated in military affairs.

Zhang Zhidong is a relatively honest official. After Wuchang's righteousness, he went to Nanjing to take office. There was no real estate in the city. The ruling axe bought a spacious courtyard for him in the Yongxing District next to the ruling axe. Since Zhang Zhidong showed the news of him entering the cabinet, there was almost every day in front of this house, and most of them are A self-proclaimed former Qing official.

On this day, Zhang Zhidong accidentally turned over the Guangfu Newspaper and found a piece of news in the lower left corner of the front page, saying that the national constitutional campaign was very hot. Yang Du, president of the Constitutional Association, and Tang Hualong in Hubei, Zhang Jian and others from Jiangsu jointly issued a statement, suggesting that the imperial court should popularize constitutional knowledge throughout the country in order to reduce obstacles and contribute to constitutional promotion. OK.

"Yang Du, Yang Xizi, what does he mean by making this constitutional guild?"

Put down the newspaper and Zhang Zhidong said to himself.

Yang Du left a deep impression on Zhang Zhidong's heart with the three articles of the former North Korean economic special subjects, the ruling axe civil servant recruitment examination A, and the later constitutional articles. On the one hand, he confirmed that Yang Du's knowledge was outstanding, and later Yang Du went to England to lobby his wife, but he let him see that Yang Du did a good job. From then, he concluded that Yang Du was the talent urgently needed by the country today and should be reused.

However, the ruling government seems to have some complaints about it, and he doesn't mean to use it for the time being. Zhang Zhidong naturally knows what's wrong with the ruling axe. The ruling family affairs are not what he, a foreign minister, can interfere in. In Zhang Zhidong's view, he will wait and give advice to the ruling and reuse Yang Du, but now Yang Du is engaged in the constitutional guild here, but let Zhang Zhidong I muttered in my heart.

Since the establishment of the ruling axe, with the establishment of local advisory bureaus, the trend of constitutionalism has been in Dachang across the country, and even the ruling axe has set up an advisory office, which seems to be really ready to accept the constitution. At first, Zhang Zhidong was quite dissatisfied, and later he wanted to accept it. Japan, Britain and Germany have adopted the constitutional system, and the country is strong. This is a fact, which shows that the constitutional system does have its strengths.

What's more, at the beginning of the government, he promised to restore the Zhou Li, build a consultative council, and invite social talents to discuss state affairs. This consultative council can receive the hearts of the world's and gentry, and stabilize the hearts of the people.

Of course, he will follow the will of the will of the government for Zhang Zhidong, who will be the minister in his later years. However, Zhang Zhidong understands that he knows very little about constitutionalism. To run a constitutional government, we must first understand constitutional government; constitutional government is a foreign thing, only for those who have drunk foreign water, Yang Du is a good candidate, but this good candidate now establishes a constitutional guild here, but it makes him see some threats to the government, and it is also for himself.

"Is it true that Yang Du went to England and learned something new?"

Zhang Zhidong thought so, and the servant reported it.

"Vice Chairman Yuan's visit."

Listening to the servant's notice, Zhang Zhidong thought it was good and was about to tell him about it, so he got up and came to the gate to greet him.

Yuan Shikai came to see Zhang Zhidong from time to time. Sometimes he had something to do, and sometimes he chatted. Zhang Zhidong did not meet him from the gate. At most, he only stood by the door of the study and waited. He usually sat still. When Yuan came in, he casually pointed to the low stool beside him and said lazily.

"The consolation court is coming, sit down!"

This time, he came to the gate, which made Yuan Shikai a little flattered.

"Oh, the autumn wind has just risen. Nanjing is by the river. The autumn wind is wet and cold. How did you come to the gate!"

Yuan Shikai said and quickly stepped forward to help Zhang Zhidong.

"Quickly enter the study. If you hurt the wind, you can't afford to live in the late life!"

Although Zhang Zhidong has not yet entered the cabinet to worship the prime minister, Yuan Shikai knows that Zhang Zhidong likes to be called the prime minister of the country. It seems that there is also a promise to govern. In Yuan Shikai's view, this is probably the advantage of the rule. The ruling axe has long been publicized throughout the country. Three years of the old law and two years of transition. This is to follow the old law. Naturally, you need to find those who are familiar with it. The people of the old law, whether Zhang Zhidong is prestige or talent, is afraid that he is the most suitable person to be in the center to regulate all parties. In the eyes of the outside world, there is no doubt that the heavy use of Zhang Zhidong in power.

"Sit down!"

After entering the study, Zhang Zhidong pointed to a chair with a scarlet thorn cushion beside him and said to Yuan Shikai. I also sat down on the old rattan chair that I often sat on. The servant quickly brought a bowl of hot tea.

It is only two months to Nanjing. Compared with Wuchang, Zhang Zhidong looks much thinner and older. His long and sparse beard, although white, is more shiny, still looks old and strong.

"Comfort court, what can I do for you?"

"Nothing, come out of the ruling axe. Passing by the house, I came to see the old prime minister. It's the next few days. You should take good care of yourself.

Yuan Shikai answered carelessly. Although it was a word, after arriving in Nanjing for the first time, he finally had a little hope for the future. Now he is in power to join the military and political affairs, but he knows that now he must do things carefully and be careful.

And this time he is dedicated to exploring the thoughts of the "presage" for one thing. Today, the government looked at the news of the establishment of the "Constitutional Association" in the Guangfu Daily, and only said, "There are so many people, I didn't expect this Yang Du to run to the front!"

After listening to this sentence, Yuan Shikai has been thinking about the meaning of the words of the rule all day. Now, although he does not know much about this rule, he also know that this rule is absolutely different from what the outside world says. Half of his constitution is what he wants, and the other half, the rule does not have the desire to monopolize power?

Yang Du now advocates the establishment of the British constitution and the false monarchy, which touches the reverse scale of the rule. Yang Du doesn't even know what he wants to rule. The rule will establish a constitution, but the promise is to establish a constitution and establish a mud bodhisattva there. On the contrary, it is better to be a lifelong president.

The two chatted first and slowly got to the point, but this topic was inadvertently introduced by Zhang Zhidong.

"Now the people are making a lot of constitutional groups. Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hunan, Guangdong and Fujian have all set up constitutional groups. Have you heard of it?" Zhang Zhidong touched his sparse white beard and looked at Yuan Shikai with old eyes. Compared with those young people of the Restoration Association, he was more willing to listen to Yuan Shikai's views.

"Late life knows a little."

Yuan Shikai, who had no intention, heard this and quickly put his hands on his knees with his waist straight.

"However, the constitution is a matter of the ruling axe, and there is no need for them to fool around."

"That being said, they also have good suggestions. There is a piece of news in today's Guangfu Daily, saying that Yang Du is going to prepare for the establishment of the National Constitutional Association. He suggested to set up a constitutional government workshop in various provinces to teach the people about the constitutional government of the East and the West. What do you think of this?

"It's good to preach to the people about the constitutional politics of the East and the West."

Yuan Shikai smiled bitterly and looked at Zhang Zhidong and continued to say.

"Old prime minister, you know that those people in Yang Du thought in their hearts that it was the constitutional Xujun. If he went to the imperial court to the Xujun, this government would go there! What governance knows is beyond the reach of others. Although I don't care about the amount of governance, I don't care about it, but if I practice a false king, it is difficult to hand over the power of the country to the consultative house. Although there are sages in various places in the consultative house, when the opinions of all parties disagree, it is difficult to break, and I am afraid that the country will be in chaos at that time.

Seeing Zhang Zhidong nodding, Yuan Shikai took the opportunity to give Zhang Zhidong a high hat.

"The old prime minister, if you preside over the government, with the virtuous ability of the old prime minister, you can protect the affairs of the country, but this constitution has a lot of constraints. If the consulting court drags down the decision of the center, even if there is a talent in the sky, I'm afraid it will be difficult to use it."

"It's the same with the comfort booth!"

Zhang Zhidong, who was under the high hat, stopped and touched his beard, with a rare look in his eyes.

"But the government has already agreed to his constitution, and the government will not go to the word it. If it is true that Yang Du and others have advocated the constitution to be a false king, I'm afraid that the country will really be in chaos!"

Seeing that Zhang Zhidong agreed with his intention, Yuan Shikai knew that he had bet right. After hearing the ruling said that, he thought about the intention of the ruling to say that. Today, he came to visit Zhang Zhidong to find out some meanings from him. He entered the ruling axe to participate in the military and government for a longer time than himself. He is even more dependent on him. The two have talked about this matter. If... "The old prime minister, the reason why Yang Xizi can advocate the establishment of the constitution and get the support of others is actually due to the situation. In the restoration meeting, most of them are young people with no experience, and they do not know the disaster behind the establishment of the constitution!"

When Yuan Shikai said this, he had his own considerations. In his opinion, he did not want to be a virtual king when he was in power. Even Yang Du and others said that it was impossible to go to heaven. Wu could not suppress the text, which was the foundation of him in charge of the army in the past. But if it was the article, it still depends on who had the military power in the end.

And... For Yuan Shikai, this is also an opportunity, an opportunity for others to send to him, and what he needs to do is to show loyalty to the government, but what is hidden after this loyalty, I'm afraid that only he can understand.

"Well, I once told the ruling government that although the young people are vigorous, they are easy to recruit, but their experience is limited. You see, in the ruling axe, the military and government are all used by a class of young men in their twenties, and there is a lot of discussion inside and outside!"

Zhang Zhidong sighed, and his heart had quite a few words about the ruling credit young people.

"Old Minister,"

Yuan Shikai deliberately lowered his voice.

"It is precisely because young people have limited experience that they have to rely on the prime minister to govern. Although they are talented and virtuous in power, they are still too young in the end. China still has to rely on you as a pillar!"

After saying this, Yuan Shikai muttered in his heart that young people, if there were not for those young people, they would have been afraid that they would not be able to sit firmly in power for a long time. Although such young people did not have rich experience, they were better in loyalty. They did not have the smoothness of more than ten or twenty years of officialdom. The decree of the ruling axe has always been one. No, strictly abide by it.

"My pillar is old, and I can hold on for a day! Although the government makes great use of young people, young people also have the benefits of young people.

"Of course, the old prime minister,"

Following Zhang Zhidong's words, Yuan Shikai took the initiative to express his opinion.

"All the people in the Restoration Conference have limited experience, are in power and are trapped by state affairs. They have no time to take care of the Restoration Conference. The old prime minister should take on the responsibility of the Restoration Conference!"

Half-squinted eyes suddenly opened, and Zhang Zhidong stared at Yuan Shikai.

"Comfort Pavilion..."

"The old prime minister, now Yang Du and others are respected for the establishment of the constitution, all because of the confusion of speech, and the restoration of the restoration and democratic election in the past, but it was used by Yang Du and others to confuse the public. With the amount of governance and tolerance, Yang Du and others will not blame Yang and others, but the old prime minister is the pillar of the country, for political affairs and national affairs, since When pointing out the restoration meeting and advocating the establishment of a constitution, in order to attract people's customs, it is only in this way to stabilize the state affairs!"

Yuan Shikai spoke with a loyal look.

"The old prime minister, now is not waiting for me. Next month, the delegation will go to Shanghai to inspect the political situation in various countries, waiting for the return of the delegation. If the gentry of the country, they all believe in Yang Duli's public initiative, afraid of unfavorable national affairs. Although the restoration meeting is scattered, it is all over the whole country. If the prime minister travels to the country, take the restoration meeting as the core of each Publicize the constitution, and it can be set in state affairs!"

Zhang Zhidong had no response, but just half squinted his eyes and listened. When he finally opened his eyes and looked at Yuan Shikai, he said a word to him with endless meaning.

"That is to promote the establishment of the constitution with the Restoration Council, but the establishment of the constitution is always to be a virtual king. Isn't this virtual king messing up the generals and ministers? It is by no means the work of the ministers. It's a comfort pavilion. I think there will be a policy to deal with this matter."

Originally, Zhang Zhidong always looked down on Yuan Shikai, who was born in the army. However, after Yuan Shikai took office in Nanjing, he made a series of courteous gestures, which gradually weakened his contempt for Yuan Shikai. On the contrary, because the two were both former ministers, on the contrary, the heart of working together gradually strengthened.

Listening to his words, although he felt bad, he thought that Yuan Shikai was worried about his position, so he said this.

Zhang Zhidong's reply did not let Yuan Shikai stop, but continued to persuade him.

"The old prime minister, like the republican president's cabinet, there is also a difference between the constitution!"

When he spoke, Yuan Shikai took out a book from his pocket. After arriving in Nanjing for the first time, on the one hand, he made friends with people from all walks of life. Because the vice chairman was not powerful, Yuan Shikai took the opportunity to study new studies, especially the systems of various countries, and even visited several foreign Western seats. In any case, this new thing in the new dynasty could not be returned. Of.

It was the original research, but today came in handy. After coming out of the ruling axe, Yuan Shikai first returned to his house to think for an hour or two, and then came to Zhang's house with this book.

"Old prime minister, if you are fine recently, please read this book, and you will understand what Shikai said!"

When he presented the book to Zhang Zhidong with both hands, Yuan Shikai smiled.

(to be continued)