Chapter 10: Peng Gongwang fears entering the Prime Minister's Office and Lian Yunxiao tries to lure him with benefits (please give me your monthly vote!)

In Jurentang, Zhongnanhai, generals have been welcomed and sent away day and night in the past few days. They all came to "report their duties" to their president. Feng Guozhang was the first, and Feng Guozhang left

, Jin Yunpeng from Shandong came; Jin Yunpeng left, Li Chun from Jiangxi came, Yan Xishan from Shanxi, Zhang Xiluan from Fengtian, Duan Zhigui from Hubei, and Hunan general Tang Xiangming, as if they had bought theater tickets and entered the theater, they squeezed in with their toes on their heels.

While generals from these provinces were summoned one after another, some people discovered that generals who were not in charge of the military affairs of a province were also summoned, such as Zhang Zuolin, commander of the 27th Division in Fengtian, and Wang Zhanyuan, commander of the Second Division in Hubei.

People were a little surprised:

"Why did they also enter Zhongnanhai?"

While people are full of doubts, they turn their attention to the State Council. They want to see what "Xiao Prime Minister Li" is doing. Now, people will never doubt that "Xiao Prime Minister Li"

"The ability to run an industry.

Within two months of taking office, a National Industrial Development Plan was issued. According to the content of the industrial development plan, in addition to direct investment in industrial projects by the government, it is more aimed at guiding the direction of industrial investment. Just now

At first, some people thought it was just a "paper plan."

However, a month ago, when Qian'an Iron and Steel Company invested 6 million yuan in start-up capital from the government, Lianyun Iron and Steel Company invested 15 million yuan to hold 49% of the shares, and at the same time sold equity subscriptions of 10 million yuan to the country.

Qian'an Iron and Steel Company then started construction.

At the same time, dozens of industrial projects were launched one after another under the guidance of the government and with the subscription of shares by people from all walks of life in the country. Even the president invested millions of yuan in projects such as the Baotou Woolen Wool Factory and the Tianjin Power Plant.

, Jiangnan Shipyard expansion, Datong Coal Mine, Tianjin Yaxin Cotton Spinning Company, Qingdao Shipbuilding Company and a series of "Ministry of Industry and Commerce Guidance" projects.

Although among the dozens of industrial projects, even the smallest flour mill has an investment of one million yuan, no one has questioned "Premier Li's" plan. In the eyes of many people, this is a

Whoever can catch up with the "God of Wealth Car" class will get rich, and "General Manager Xiao Li" has the reputation of "Xiao Li God of Wealth", so corporate stocks are often sold out by people from all walks of life as soon as they are launched.

"...Soon, the whole of China will become a construction site, and every province will have at least one newly started large-scale industrial project! My goal is to promote the comprehensive development of China's industrial economy within four years, especially the heavy industry.

Development, I believe, as I promised everyone, this is a change! And the change has already begun!”

In the end, as promised again in the broadcast, the State Council seemed to have spent all its energy on industrial development, and did not seem to have any reaction to Yuan Shikai's changes. However, some people with a keen sense of smell still noticed that the State Council-

There have also been changes in the House of Representatives recently, just like today, Li Zicheng, in his capacity as Prime Minister, made an appointment with the Speaker of the Hunan Provincial Assembly, Peng Zhaohuang, who had just arrived in Beijing.

At about three o'clock in the afternoon, Peng Zhaohuang was led by the attendant to the Prime Minister's residence at the Guest House. When he entered the Prime Minister's office in the east hall on the first floor of the Prime Minister's residence, he saw the young man again.

When he was in person, he felt confused for a while. He didn't know why the prime minister made an appointment with him.

For Peng Zhaohuang, who was born in Juren, studied in Japan at official expense, and graduated from the Political Science and Law Department of Waseda University, Li Zicheng, who had already stood up and extended his hand to greet him, had a complicated feeling.

When he was studying in Japan, Peng Zhaohuang joined the Xingzhong Society, later transferred to the Tongmenghui, and followed Sun Yat-sen in anti-Qing revolutionary activities.

He participated in the Revolution of 1911 with Huang Xing. In the second year of the Republic of China, after the "Song Case" occurred, he even called Yuan in the name of the provincial chairman. After being wanted, he avoided Yunnan until Huang Xing and others returned to China.

, his wanted order was subsequently lifted, and he returned to Hunan and joined the National Affairs Research Association at the same time.

However, in the election of the Hunan Provincial Assembly, the National Affairs Research Association barely had a majority. Later, with the support of the Hunan National Socialist Party, his former chairman was elected as the speaker of the Provincial Assembly.

Half a month ago, when Zhang Taiyan invited him to Beijing in the name of deputy speaker of the Senate, he was secretly surprised. After the election of the Hunan Provincial Assembly, the members of the National Socialist Party did not stop the provincial assembly.

He once criticized Hunan local governments for levying excessive and excessive taxes, and tried many times to pass a bill to abolish those excessive taxes. However, because it failed to gain majority support, the resolution was not passed.

The reason why it was not passed was that the State Affairs Research Association represented by Peng Zhaohuang did not give him support. Why did Zhang Taiyan invite him to come to Beijing? Although he did not want to come, he did not dare not to come. In the end,

After thinking about it for several days, I finally decided to come to Beijing.

After coming to Beijing, Peng Zhaohuang first visited Huang Xing, the general manager of the National Affairs Research Institute who was obsessed with "industrial" management. Then, he went to see Zhang Taiyan, but Zhang Taiyan did not talk about anything between the National Affairs Research Institute and the National Society.

The party's entanglement was just to give him a few books, but those books described the political struggles within the U.S. Congress and the French Congress, and the most important thing was the difference in national power between the two countries caused by the political struggles between the two Congresses.

place, this was obviously reminding him.

"Members of Congress work for the benefit of the people, regardless of party affiliation, and put the people first!"

Later, Zhang Taiyan told him that the Prime Minister wanted to meet him. That Prime Minister was naturally the Prime Minister of the National Socialist Party. Not only that, he was also the Prime Minister of State, the Prime Minister who had asked him to give a speech in Hunan.

He was quite impressed by the young man.

When Li Zicheng, who was wearing a suit, saw Peng Zhaohuang enter his office, he stood up from his desk and greeted him.

"How does it feel to be the speaker again? Speaker Peng!"

At this time, Peng Zhaohuang realized that the Prime Minister he was facing was so young. No wonder people called him Mr. Li. If they didn't already know his identity, judging from his striking appearance,

Look, he is basically a young man who is even in college, but his strong body and a handsome face with clear outlines are not what ordinary college students have. Maybe college students will have the latter, but as strong as him

Physique, but not everyone has it.

"Brother Gongwang, my name is Li Zicheng!"

As he spoke, Li Zicheng suddenly stretched out his hand, with the same sincerity on his face as in the past.

Faced with Li Zicheng's enthusiasm and closeness, Peng Zhaohuang... didn't even know whether he should be called "Prime Minister" or what title he should be called?

For the first time, Peng Zhaohuang found himself so nervous that he even shook hands with him in awe. Suddenly he felt proud to be standing in front of him. He tried hard to say something.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, how happy I am to see you,"

What can be said about being with such a character?

Suddenly, thinking about his thoughts along the way, Peng Zhaohuang realized that if he put aside all negative emotions and looked at this young man only from the perspective of the country, Li Lianyun was an admirable and admirable person anyway.

, he has done things that many people cannot do, and, compared to too many "politicians" in the country, his attitude of putting the country first in everything really leaves people speechless.

In fact, in the past two months, everything Li Lianyun has done since he took office as Prime Minister is different from making him awe. What he has done will only make people feel admired, and then they will have nothing to say. In the end

No longer willing to follow this young man who is "wholeheartedly serves the country".

"Brother Gongwang, please sit down."

Turning around and pointing to the sofa in the office, Li Zicheng gestured and walked towards the sofa.

But when his mood calmed down, Peng Zhaohuang suddenly realized what Li Zicheng's words meant when the two met for the first time.

At this time, he saw Li Zicheng pouring tea for himself. He didn't look at him until he put the teacup on the coffee table.

"To be honest, Brother Gongwang, I can't tell you how excited I was when I learned that the National Socialist Party won 31% of the seats in the Hunan Provincial Assembly!"

When Li Zicheng spoke, Peng Zhaohuang always looked at him cautiously. He smiled slightly when he spoke, his eyes were bright, but there was no trace of slyness in his expression.

"I originally thought that the existence of the National Socialist Party in Hunan was victory. Even if they left empty-handed, I didn't find it surprising. After all..."

Looking at Peng Zhaohuang, Li Zicheng laughed.

"Hunan is one of the bases of the National Affairs Research Association!"

At this moment, Peng Zhaohuang was nervous at first, but then he felt that the tone was not very scary, and he felt a little calmer. So he said:

"The National Socialist Party established a party branch in Hunan, but it only took half a year, but it can become the second largest party in the provincial council. If it continues to develop, by the time of the lower bound provincial council election, the National Socialist Party will definitely win the provincial council election!"

What Peng Zhaohuang said was true. No one with a little foresight could ignore the "threat" posed by the National Socialist Party. The reason why the Hunan State Affairs Research Association, headed by Peng Zhaohuang, opposed the National Socialist Party's motion was to take advantage of the National Socialist Party's proposal.

This prevents the "National Socialist Party from seeking fame" and prevents the National Socialist Party from growing in size.

But the final facts were beyond their imagination. After the first vote on the bill, the National Socialist Party members would always tell reporters that they had tried their best. Although they failed, they would never give up for the benefit of the people. At the same time,

They also called on "people of insight and people who love the people of all parties in the parliament to give support" to turn disadvantages into advantages. What people see are the members of the National Socialist Party working for the people, what they see are the National Affairs Research Institute, and colleagues of the Progressive Party.

The collusion of corrupt officials.

On the way here, he had already thought that for the National Socialist Party, whether their bill is passed or vetoed, it is a victory for them. If it passes, they have fulfilled their original campaign promise. If it is vetoed, then

It was their small number of seats in parliament, state affairs, the collusion between the two progressive parties and corrupt officials that led to their failure.

Eventually, at the next election, people will naturally make a choice. Who will they choose?

"Brother Gongwang, now...I am very disappointed!"

While talking, Li Zicheng took out a cigar from the cigar box and lit it. Then he sighed again and slowly blew out the first puff of smoke from his mouth and nostrils.

"To be honest, Brother Gongwang, I used to have high expectations for Hunan Province. The deeds of the Dukes of the State Affairs Research Association for the country are still engraved in my heart by Zicheng. I thought..."

He blew out a puff of cigar smoke and stared at Peng Zhaohuang. His expression was a little frightened, but also a little puzzled. For Peng Zhaohuang, he was indeed a little puzzled. Why did Li Lianyun say that he was very disappointed?

Although what he wants to say is his business and has nothing to do with Peng Zhaohuang, Peng Zhaohuang still wants to know what will make the Prime Minister of the State, who is also the Prime Minister of the National Socialist Party, treat him and Hunan

, feeling disappointed with the National Affairs Research Association.

"I think that when some people propose bills related to state affairs and the people, others can also abandon their party affiliation and work together to benefit the people, but..."

While smiling bitterly, he shook his head helplessly, and then Li Zicheng added.

"But what happened in the end made me realize that maybe my idea was too naive. For the Chinese, they would rather see the party than the people, and prefer factions to the country. No wonder..."

Li Zicheng raised his head and looked directly at Peng Zhaohuang, who looked a little worried. Li Zicheng said again.

"Liang Zhuoru would choose "enlightened autocracy" because the Chinese people do not know how to cooperate. China is already in disarray. With such factional views, how can we achieve the goal of becoming a strong country!"

With a long sigh, Li Zicheng fell silent, but Peng Zhaohuang did not speak. He knew that what Li Lianyun said was the truth. In fact, Li Lianyun's words were like needles, piercing his heart one by one. Indeed, since he took office again

After becoming the Speaker, the issue I consider is not how to seek welfare for the people of Hunan, at least that is not the first priority, but how to suppress the National Socialist Party and squeeze the National Socialist Party's living space as my duty. Is this the job of the Speaker?

?

Obviously, this is not the case!

At this time, no matter how Li Zicheng accused him, even scolded him, or spurned him, he had no excuse. During the election, didn't he also vow to work for the benefit of the people? He wanted to work for the benefit of the people.

And risking your own life? Now it seems that those so-called promises are not just talk.
To be continued...