The funeral committee, headed by Zhang Tinglan, busily sent Li Yuanhong to the cemetery. President Li was finally over. With his death, it was time for the Chinese political scene to be reshuffled.
There are always many people who covet the highest power. Although Zhang Tinglan has become the interim president and is only half a step away from reaching the top, many people still want to compete.
In Tang Shaoyi's house, a guest rebelled overnight, and it was Hu Shi who came.
This famous new scholar came to visit, and Tang Shaoyi still wanted to receive him. As soon as Hu Shi sat down, he smiled and said: "Mr. Tang, you have worked hard and made great achievements over the years. First, you formed a cabinet to govern the world, and then pacified the southwest. You have done great things.
He is really admired by people.”
"I'm joking. Tang just did his duty. Now he is getting older and his health is not good. It's time to entertain his grandson and take care of himself. Don't mention those past events again."
Tang Shaoyi was so shrewd. He could tell what Hu Shi was thinking as soon as he praised her, so he directly said that he would ignore state affairs. In fact, this is correct. Since he resigned as the chairman of the Southwest Military and Political Commission, Tang Shaoyi has indeed not been very prominent.
On weekdays, I meet up with some old friends, drink tea, and talk about innocuous things.
When Hu Shi saw Tang Shaoyi like this, he was a little anxious and said hurriedly: "Mr. Tang, I have a few heartfelt words. Please listen to them. Now that President Li has passed away and the head of state is vacant, he should be re-elected. I foolishly thought that only Tang
Sir is the most suitable candidate, and I hope you can think of the country, do your part, and shoulder this burden."
Tang Shaoyi raised his brows and looked a little gloomy: "Mr. Shizhi, there are countless people in the world who are more prestigious than Tang. And you said that the position of president is vacant, which is not true. I say that he is now the interim president.
In terms of merit, talent, and prestige, who can compare with Zhu Yan? Now that he has become the president, it is a matter of course that the world looks up to him, so why should Tang not think of himself?"
Hu Shi also heard the displeasure in Tang Shaoyi's tone, and he immediately said: "Mr. Tang, I am not questioning the interim president. On the contrary, his ability is obvious to all. We also admire what he has done over the years. But please still ask Tang
Sir, you can think about the future of the country and the constitutional government of the Republic of China. You must not let the interim president take office, otherwise the world's disaster will be right in front of you!"
"Hmph. Hu Shi. You are just a scholar. I respect your knowledge, so I listened a few more words. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will kick you out immediately. You have also studied in the United States, and you are not advocating the electoral system.
Well. Since the election is about selecting the most capable, and I am young and powerful, with high prestige, is there a more suitable candidate for the president? Why are you here to instigate?"
"Mr. Tang, please don't be angry. Listen to what I have to say. There is nothing wrong with Zhang Tinglan in every aspect. The only thing is that he is too young. He is only 29 years old now and is not yet 30 years old. Once
To suddenly rise to power is not a blessing to the country."
"Nonsense. I have to say that over the years, whether he is leading troops to fight or managing the country, he has made a lot of achievements. Not only does he not have the impatience of young people, but he is also steady and mature, and he is determined to innovate. The age issue is not worth mentioning."
When Hu Shi saw how stubborn Tang Shaoyi was, he stamped his feet anxiously: "Mr. Tang, you have never thought that Zhang Tinglan is not yet thirty years old. If he has served as president for two terms and is not yet forty years old, in all political
Among the people, he is still the youngest leader. Just imagine how a person under forty years old would be willing to lose power. He will definitely continue to work. Even if he works until he is fifty or sixty years old, he may even become a lifelong president. So calculate it.
Down the road, the political system will inevitably move towards dictatorship. If the head of state is lifelong, it may develop into a hereditary system. Once this happens, won't the Republic of China exist in name only?"
After hearing Hu Shi's words, Tang Shaoyi's expression changed slightly. It's not that he hadn't thought about these things, but he was just a little older. He felt that these things had nothing to do with him, so he didn't think much about it and let Hu Shi
After breaking the point, Tang Shaoyi also pondered a little.
There is a way! Hu Shi was secretly happy and said hurriedly: "Mr. Tang, if you can serve as president for two terms, stop Zhang Tinglan, and then Zhang Tinglan takes office again. By the time he becomes president, he will be around fifty. And twenty years later,
The country must be enlightened and the people will definitely not allow a dictator to emerge. Zhang Tinglan will be gloriously removed from office, and the country's democratic system will be stabilized. Once this practice is formed, you and Zhang Tinglan will play the role of China's Washington. When the time comes, everyone in the world will
Thank you for your service."
When Hu Shi reached the critical moment, he danced and looked extremely excited. Tang Shaoyi frowned and suddenly waved her hand: "Stop talking about it. Let Tang think about this matter. You can leave first."
After the eviction order was issued, Hu Shi had to turn around and leave. As soon as he reached the door, Tang Shaoyi suddenly stopped him again.
"Mr. Hu, when you go back, study hard. Don't say this to others again, or you may get into trouble."
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"Da Ya, why are you a little unhappy?"
Zhang Tinglan smiled and touched his daughter's head. Da Ya's little face suddenly sank, and she showed her little tiger teeth and said loudly: "Have you forgotten the three chapters of our agreement?"
"Why don't I know what the three-part agreement is?"
"Humph, I knew you would pretend to be confused." Da Ya said, taking out a piece of paper from her schoolbag, shaking it in front of Zhang Tinglan, and then said: "These are the conditions for me to agree to go to school. There are three conditions in total. I am not a kid.
I have a child. Firstly, I am not allowed to call her by my nickname. She is called Zhang Yiqin. Secondly, I am not allowed to touch my head. Thirdly, I am not allowed to ask about school matters. Look at your signature here. Now you have violated three rules. What do you mean?
what to do?"
"What else can I do? You win." Zhang Tinglan smiled and hugged his daughter and said, "If you don't want to say anything, just go and see your younger brothers and sisters."
Zhang Tinglan held her daughter in her arms and walked back. Daya looked at Zhang Tinglan and suddenly said timidly: "Dad, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's because I'm afraid you'll be angry."
"Do you think your father is so short-tempered that he would get angry easily?"
"Huh, we have a new civics teacher in our school, and we require both senior and junior high school students to attend the class. The first lesson they teach is Washington."
When Zhang Tinglan heard this, he didn't care, but smiled dumbly: "Do you little brats know who Washington is?"
"Isn't he the first president of the United States? My mother has told me his story a long time ago. With the help of the French, he got a huge advantage and luckily founded the country. Compared with my father who relied on real skills to defeat Russia,
It’s so far behind Japan and the UK.”
Da Ya said proudly: "But the new civics teacher praised Washington a lot. He also said that he was a perfect man through the ages, comparable to Yao and Shun, and his virtue of abdication was a model for the world. He even brought a statue here specially.
, asking everyone to bow to the statue of Washington."
"This is nothing. Washington is indeed great. After all, he founded the United States and is considered a figure."
"That's not it. After the teacher finished talking about Washington, he also talked about Napoleon. He said that this military and political strongman defeated all enemies, but failed to defeat himself. He regarded the world as his own, blatantly ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, destroying democracy and corrupting
Although the Republic had outstanding military exploits and was unrivaled across Europe, it was still defeated at Waterloo and died alone on the island. He said that if Washington was born in China, it would be a blessing to the world, but if Napoleon was born in China, the world would be in chaos and all the people would be in chaos.
Those who are strong in military and political affairs should take a lesson from this disaster."
"Baby girl, can you understand what he means?"
"Why don't you understand? He is cursing Dad. If you imitate Washington, you will gain respect. If you imitate Napoleon, you will only end up alone and die on an island."
When Da Ya said this, a trace of tears flashed in her eyes. She put her little hands around Zhang Tinglan's neck and pressed them into Zhang Tinglan's arms.
"Stop crying, your father, I neither want to be Washington nor Napoleon. I am who I am, and China is China. Comparing a bunch of barbarian chiefs with the Lord of the Celestial Dynasty, they are complete fools."
Zhang Tinglan held her daughter in her arms, and when she got to the back, Zhou Xinyun and Qiao Lanyun were inside. In the past few years, Qiao Lanyun and Sun Xianrui each gave birth to a son. Zhou Xinyao actually gave birth to a pair of twins. There were four more children in the official residence.
It became lively.
Da Ya had no interest in the baby, who could not explain the words clearly. She just snuggled into Zhang Tinglan's arms and was reluctant to leave.
"I'm sorry, I have something to do. Please come with me."
Zhang Tinglan had no choice but to put her daughter on the bed: "Let's play well with my younger brothers and sisters."
As he spoke, Zhang Tinglan turned around and went to the side room with Zhou Xinyao. Zhou Xinyao took out a letter from her sleeve and delivered it to Zhang Tinglan.
"This is a letter written by my father. He said that he has contacted all business circles in Tianjin and is willing to unanimously support you as president for life, to lead the country and reform bad policies."
Zhang Tinglan took a look and shook his head with a wry smile: "Some people don't want me to take the position, but some people hope that I will take the position. It's really interesting."
Zhang Tinglan smiled and hugged Zhou Xinyao's waist: "Madam, you don't have to worry about these trivial matters. I have my own way to deal with it."
After chatting with the children for a while, Zhang Tinglan returned to the study and immediately invited Wang Yongjiang over. The two sat across from each other. Wang Yongjiang also smiled bitterly: "I have to say, I have been disturbed these days, and in your heart
Any ideas?"
"Whether they want me to take office or want to stop me, in the final analysis, they are all for their own power. For me, becoming the president is inevitable, because a chaos is coming. If I don't take the helm personally,
I feel really uneasy. But I am not prepared to use violence to achieve my goals. Therefore, I am prepared to completely reorganize the New Democratic Party, expand its representation, establish party branches in towns and rural areas, and strengthen control over the entire country." (To be continued, please search Gone with the Wind."
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