Chapter 126 Atmosphere

In 1905, on the morning of May 27, 463, the sky over Nanjing, which was originally sunny, suddenly cloudy near noon, which seemed to be an ominous omen. The rain had already started to rain in the east of the city, and it seemed that it would soon come to the downtown of Nanjing.

Although to a certain extent, because the modern architecture that dominates Nanjing is Chinese-style modern architecture, Nanjing at this time almost still looks both Western and Eastern. China is gradually getting rid of many of its feudal things and is striving to become a modern country. On the east side of the palace with a traditional tile roof, a new building with a four-story reinforced concrete structure is a government building that handles court affairs and the emperor's office.

About one kilometer from the end of the same axis as the Imperial Palace is the Imperial Consultative House. This building, which was completed in only half a year, is mainly built with stones from Jiuhua Mountain. While absorbing the characteristics of Western-style modern architecture, it also absorbs the characteristics of Chinese architecture. Behind this majestic building, there is a spacious official residence of the head of the political axe.

There is no doubt that whether it is the Imperial Consultative Council or the community nicknamed "Spicuous Street" after the Imperial Consultative Council, it can be said to be the concentration of Chinese power, at least in some aspects. However, Nanjing, which has a quiet appearance, seems to be full of a strange atmosphere, and even pedestrians on the roadside can feel the depression in the Nanjing atmosphere at this time.

When people walk through the sidewalk in front of the stairs of the Imperial Consultative House, they can't help but cast a complicated look at the Consultative House. Outside the gate of the Imperial Consultative House, thousands of journalists and citizens seem to be waiting for something. Almost everyone knows that today in this majestic building Something is brewing. A fierce collision that is about to be staged in China may be staged in this building today.

"Passed by full vote!"

With a hammer, in the cheers, Yang Du, as one of the leaders of the constitutionalists, did not participate in the cheering of the councilors at all, let alone accept the photos of reporters and people's congratulations like others. Instead, he chose to escape from the side door all the way to the underground parking lot, and then sat down in his own. In the car, the driver quickly drove out of the underground parking lot of the Imperial Consultative House.

The car shuttled through the morning traffic in Washington and drove out of the city.

"Really...really passed!"

Sitting in the car, Yang Du muttered in his heart that he could hardly believe his ears and eyes.

The first time! Without His Majesty's acquiescence and the approval of the political axe, the Imperial Consultative House passed the Code of Chinese Goods with full vote, which was the first time that the Imperial Consultative Council had bypassed His Majesty and made a resolution.

If others are excited, but for Yang Du, he is afraid. He understands what it means, which may even mean the break between the Imperial Consultative House and His Majesty. Of course, at least few advisers are willing to admit this now, but they have to do so for such a little power.

And for Yang Du, what he feels now is more fear, an unprecedented fear, a deep fear from the heart. Of course, he, who was secretly arrested, understands that if your majesty wants to do something to him, he will be discredited overnight. After the secret arrest, in order to save himself, I have testified to others, and can even be said to slander others.

And those "evidences" provided by him are now stored in the Imperial Investigation Bureau. Yang Du can imagine what will happen to him in the face of His Majesty's anger.

Those councilors will never take any action for a person who "voluntarily provides information about hostile personnel for the Imperial Bureau of Investigation". Their behavior can be said to be shameful to the world, but they can only do so in order to save their lives.

"Pass the bill!"

Closing his eyes, Yang Du remembered a note sent by the queen a few days ago. Perhaps, that's... that's the last hope to save his life and everything he has now.

"The emperor...the queen supports the establishment of the constitution!"

Yang Du muttered repeatedly in his heart that he didn't know whether this was the meaning of the queen or your majesty. At least on the surface, your majesty has always supported the constitution, but this time... Does your majesty really show his attitude through the empress? Does he want to see the Consultative Council make decisions on certain issues and slowly learn how to move to the parliamentary position?

Thinking of these problems, Yang Du didn't know what to do.

"Sir, where are we going?"

"Go..."

Where are you going? Yang Du frowned and went to Bieyuan to report to His Majesty? No, Your Majesty will definitely not see you and report to the queen? I can't do the same. I'm a foreign minister.

Why do you want to escape? What are you running away from? Thinking of the fear of his excitement when he heard that the Consultative House passed the National Products Code, Yang Du smiled bitterly. What on earth was he running away from?

Maybe what you want to escape is that you can never guess how your majesty will deal with your fears. In His Majesty's eyes, he is like an ant, which can be easily crushed to death. Others may also seek benefits through constitutional politics, but what about himself? Since the treason in Shanghai, I have become your majesty's puppet. Only if you are willing, your majesty can smash yourself at any time.

Thinking over and over again in the bottom of his heart, Yang Du found that he had nowhere to escape, or there was no way to escape. As long as your majesty was willing, not to mention that his status was difficult to protect, and even his reputation would be destroyed.

"What a villain!"

Although he didn't want to admit it, Yang Du couldn't help commenting himself in his heart. In the past, he thought he was a gentleman, but now it seems that he is just a villain, a hypocrite.

"It's just a bunch of hypocrites!"

Standing in front of His Majesty, Lei Pengyuan said a few words nervously.

In Lei Pengyuan's eyes, His Majesty is slightly taller than ordinary people, about 1.8 meters tall. His physique looks strong, his shoulders are wide, and his face always seems to have a close smile.

As in the past, as soon as he saw Lei Pengyuan, Chen Moran showed a kind smile, and his eyes showed sincerity and noble temperament. Being pampered for such a long time would always change some of people's temperament.

Perhaps the close smile on His Majesty's face quickly eliminated the tension in Lei Pengyuan's heart. What's more, he himself is an intelligence officer, and it is right to restore the calmness of the intelligence personnel.

"Your Majesty, on the surface, the Imperial Consultative House is known as the hall of gentlemen, but through the "point" monitoring, although we don't want to admit it, our intelligence shows that most of them are just hypocrisy!"

"Men steal women in their bones!" Thinking of the description of his colleagues, Lei Pengyuan sneered in his heart. How many of those councilors are really worried about the country and the people?

"Power, it can be said that everything they do today is rooted in the desire for power!"

Chen Moran nodded and summed up those people in one sentence. Politicians have always been shameless, and politics is also dirty. He understands this.

"Well, Agent Lei,"

Sitting in the chair, Chen Moran seemed to sigh tiredly.

"I think you must be confused. Why are they like this!"

Of course, Lei Pengyuan did not answer. He used to be very confused. Similarly, he felt that maybe His Majesty was also very confused.

"I also asked myself this question. Why are they like this!"

Chen Moran raised his voice slightly.

"For them, I used to be full of expectations. It's only a matter of time before China will make a constitution, but when they still haven't mastered the country, can we entrust them with the heavy responsibility of the country?"

Give it to that group of people? Don't joke!

Lei Pengyuan thought so in his heart that he could even imagine what would happen in the consultative house if it was handed over to them.

"Your Majesty, according to the general law of various countries, members of Congress should at least be elected, and I don't think they are qualified as members of Congress!"

This sentence made Chen Moran smile happily. There are still people who think the same as themselves. These imperial councilors are just famous people in China. Since they are not elected, what power do they have to demand power from themselves?

"Ask Lei, you are the direct person in charge of the "key points". Now I have a question for you!"

Looking at Lei Pengyuan in front of him, Chen Moran put forward one of the most important reasons why he wanted to meet him.

"Do you think you can dissolve the Imperial Consultative Council?"

In a word, Lei Pengyuan's whole body was stunned. What is the "key point"? One is the advisory councilor in the consultative house, and the other is the national. Lei Pengyuan knows why His Majesty asked himself this question. In fact, he is asking what the people will think if the Imperial Consultative Assembly is dissolved.

Silence! Lei Peng chose silence far away, and he had no answer.

"Perhaps it is not appropriate to dissolve the Imperial Consultative House, but... Sometimes, I have to take some measures to maintain the stability of the state."

Chen Moran's heart was a little helpless. The Imperial Consultative House was raised by himself, but now he is throwing stones at his feet and wants to dissolve the Consultative House. He is also worried that it will cause people to fluctuate, but if he starts to prepare for the choice of the Consultative Conference, it will undoubtedly further confirm the legal surname of the power of the Consultative Council.

"Your Majesty"

Hesitating, Lei Pengyuan didn't know whether he should continue to talk. He knew what would happen if he continued. Who knew what His Majesty was thinking?

"The dog barks, it's hungry. Sometimes one or two bones can be sent away!"

In exchange, Chen Moran, who was originally smiling, became serious and stared at the "point" person in front of him. Chen Moran said.

"Pay attention to your words!"

At this time, there was a gentle knock on the door outside the office door. The door was pushed open, and then a naval officer came in.

"Your Majesty, the Admiralty called and hit the horse!"

(to be continued)