Li Zhenxin was as clear as a mirror and knew the meaning of Smith's words very well.
It's just that Li Zhen is not such a person.
Li Zhen smiled slightly and said: "Two terms are two terms. Ten years is enough. Just follow this rule. If I don't abide by it, who will follow who takes over? This rule must be implemented."
After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "In addition to the president, I will also appoint a prime minister to assist the president in handling national affairs." For such a method, Li Zhen learned from the system of Russia, another superpower in later generations. In this way, the president and the prime minister coexist and handle national affairs together. After this proposal was put forward, no one stood up to oppose it.
With an expression of admiration on his face, Smith said: "If the prince can implement it, everything will be easy to handle."
Zeng Guofan thought for a while and then said: "Your Majesty, if you become president, what will happen to the title of King Zhennan? Should you pass the throne directly to the crown prince?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Li Zhen.
This question is really a question worth discussing.
Li Zhen pondered for a moment, shook his head slightly, and replied: "After I become president, the title of King of Zhennan will be cancelled, and the mansion will no longer be called the royal palace. It will be regarded as a residence for ordinary people. I will take charge of the position of president, and I have already After being special, if we still retain the title of King of Zhennan, wouldn’t we continue to be special? This is not good and must be changed."
Lu Shaochuan said: "Your Majesty, I think we can retain the title of king."
Zuo Zongtang also said: "I also think that the prince's title can be retained, and the power represented by the prince can be kicked out, as a false title, as a manifestation of the prince's glory."
Li Zhen said: "No, once Wang Jue stays, even if it is positioned as a false title, it may gradually be transformed into real power. Since we want to be more thorough, we must completely solve it and get rid of the bad habits of the imperial era."
Shi Dakai, who had been silent all this time, clasped his fists and said, "Shi Dakai admires the prince's courage and wisdom."
At this moment, he was impressed by Li Zhen's performance.
For Shi Dakai, he has seen leaders who are eager to enjoy the victory after winning, and he has also seen leaders who are eager to fight for more rights for themselves. In the past, Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing, Wei Changhui and others were all confused after the Taiping Army captured Nanjing. Fever, fighting for power and profit, and intrigues. They only know how to enjoy themselves and never consider the problems of the people.
However, the person in front of me is different.
Shi Da was happy to accept this man's big heart.
Similarly, Chen Yucheng's impression of Li Zhen has also been greatly improved and changed.
Lu Shaochuan's expression became serious and he said in a deep voice: "In the past, I was just an ordinary pirate, making a living by robbing foreign merchant ships at sea. Because of the appearance of the prince, I was able to change my appearance and follow the prince to travel around the world. Since then, I have followed the prince. Since then, the prince has established himself in Shanghai, defeated foreigners, and boosted the prestige of our country."
"I still clearly remember the scene where thousands of people saw off the prince when he left Shanghai. I will never forget it."
Lu Shaochuan said excitedly: "Then the prince established himself in Guangzhou and defeated the foreigners one after another, so that the foreigners no longer dared to underestimate us. After the prince established himself in Nanjing, he took Taiwan and Japan, drove away the Russians, and pacified them in one fell swoop. The world, one by one, cannot be completed without the prince. The prince has single-handedly saved the world's situation and has made great contributions. I still insist that the prince retain the title of King of Zhennan as his unique honor. "
When these words were spoken, everyone agreed.
After all, Li Zhen's contribution to the country is real.
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "No, the title of King Zhennan will not be retained. It is a title bestowed by the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. It does not need to exist. Moreover, it also has special rights and cannot be retained because of me." Li Zhen The tone was firm, and things from the imperial era were absolutely not allowed to exist, and all things must be eradicated completely.
Smith rolled his eyes and said: "Everyone, I have an idea that can solve the prince's honor problem and serve as an honorary reward for his unification of the country."
"Say." Li Zhen said.
The rest of the people cheered up and looked at Smith, waiting for Smith to speak.
Smith said unhurriedly: "Since the prince is unwilling to retain the title of King of Zhennan, then give it up. After all, it is something given by the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. However, we can give the prince certain special treatment in the position of president." , as the prince’s reward for unifying the country, it is also the prince’s unique treatment.”
Long Ao looked a little impatient and urged: "Smith, don't be so pretentious, just say it directly."
Li Zhen became interested and asked, "Tell me, what do you think?"
Smith said: "General presidents can directly address a certain president. A prince can be given the title of great president. Except for the prince, subsequent presidents cannot add the word 'big' unless there is someone." Special and great contributions must be commended in order to enjoy this honor. This is an honor and a reward for someone who has made a great contribution. What do you think?"
"Okay, I agree."
After hearing this, Li Zhen was the first to agree.
Li Zhen was quite satisfied with the title of President.
This idea is very good.
Lu Shaochuan gave a thumbs up and said loudly: "Smith, your proposal is very good. I agree with it. President, President of China, President Li, is very powerful."
Everyone present expressed their agreement.
Smith said: "Since everyone agrees, we will determine the entire system, then formulate a written document, and finally distribute it, and then determine the time when the prince will take office as president." Immediately, everyone present We worked together to finalize the basic system. The formulation of this system must be based on the US Constitution.
Finally, when it comes to Li Zhen's appointment time, differences began to arise again.
When will I take office?
When it makes sense to take up the job, we need to discuss it.
Finally, Li Zhen personally made the decision and said: "Set the inauguration date on the first day of October. This day will not only serve as my inauguration time, but also the time when China will officially be founded."
Li Zhen made the decision and finally decided directly.
The next task was to announce it to the world, and Zeng Guofan was responsible for publicizing the news.
When the news spread, it set off a huge wave in the city and began to spread to all provinces.
After the news of Li Zhen's inauguration as president reached the ears of the people, they did not have much objection. For the people of the world, whoever treats them better is the one they support. This is a very simple matter. However, after Cixi and Ci'an got the news, they burst into tears, wore sackcloth and mourning, and took the little emperor to express their condolences to the royal family.
They knew this day would come, but they didn't expect it to come so quickly.
ps: Second update, call it a day. Xiaodong resigned today and will fill out the resignation report tomorrow. The status is not stable, so I will update it twice. After the remaining chores are resolved, Xiaodong will improve the update speed. Please forgive me.