After a slight pause, Yuan Su maintained his tone and continued: "I will continue to help my uncle consolidate the imperial system."
As soon as he said this, everyone present showed varying degrees of surprise, and some people couldn't help but burst into an uproar.
In the past, Yuan Su supported the imperial system either to gain more power, to follow the trend, or because he really wanted to promote centralization of power as soon as possible. Everyone can understand these. But now the voices against the imperial system are getting louder and louder.
, even Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui are already planning to abolish the imperial system. To do the opposite at this time will inevitably lead to public criticism. This is obviously not a wise decision.
Chen Wennian looked shocked, and he was the first to say uncontrollably: "Commander, supporting the imperial system at this time will do all harm without any benefit, and will make us become anti-people. This is truly perverse. I know
It made sense for us not to oppose the imperial system at the beginning, but this moment is not the other moment, and the times are changing and we must change accordingly."
Ge Jinzhang also said: "Yes, what Mr. Chen said is absolutely true. The imperial system has caused so many troubles. We should have solved these troubles as soon as possible. If we continue to support the imperial system at this time, it will only make the troubles worse and worse."
If there are too many, how can we talk about a solution? When the world is in chaos and the country will be destitute, how can we fulfill the responsibilities of our soldiers, and how can we fulfill the wishes we set at the beginning? Commander, you must think twice."
Although both Jiang Baili and He Qigong looked puzzled, they did not interrupt at this time. The latter was because he knew very well that Yuan Su would have an explanation for doing so. As for the former, he rarely spoke from the beginning to the end, seemingly in his heart.
I have other plans.
After Yuan Su waited for everyone to regain their senses, he said slowly and calmly: "I understand everyone's thoughts, whether it is because of personal beliefs or for the interests of our Young Faction. But I
Therefore, making such a decision is not for the sake of quick success, but rather for the long-term plan."
The crowd's uproar gradually subsided, and they waited patiently for Yuan Su's next words.
Yuan Su continued: "What is the philosophy of our young faction? I don't want to say that it is too formal. To put it simply, it is to build a new Beiyang that is united, enlightened, continuously progressive, and supports centralization. Do you really think that there is chaos in Beiyang now?
Is it all because of the imperial system? Yes, the imperial system is a reason, but it is just a reason to provide an excuse, nothing more. The fundamental reason has been clearly discussed as early as when we established the Beiyang Young Officers Club
."
After listening to these words, some people were still puzzled, while others gradually became enlightened.
At this time, Yuan Su took a special look at Jiang Baili and He Qigong, both of whom were in a state of deep thought.
"The key reason why our Beiyang is in such a mess now is the people's hearts. Among the bureaucrats and generals of the older generation, who are not greedy for more power? Especially those who trained with my uncle at the small station
, with high qualifications and strength, it is natural to hope that the situation will change. It is not that these people are the cause of trouble, but that they are too deeply affected by old ideas and cannot accept enlightened things." Yuan Su's tone of voice became more and more imposing.
, his expression became more and more determined.
"But, Commander, after all, the imperial system is too controversial, and this should not have happened in the first place. Now we can simply go with the flow and let the imperial system be abolished. Even if it is to give people the truth, it is not a good thing. Out of sight is out of mind.
"Sun Desheng said.
"I know that most of you have this thought in your mind. The monarchy is a farce and should end early. If it was a year ago, I would definitely agree with you, but not now. Times have changed, and although the monarchy is still a
It’s a farce, but it’s also an excellent opportunity for us.” Yuan Su said with undiminished momentum.
"What opportunity? This, this is a crisis no matter how you look at it." Ge Jinzhang said without a good tone.
"Whenever there is danger, there is opportunity. This is an old saying. It is a cliché. I don't want to use this sentence anymore. Do you ever know why our young faction has no voice at all until now? Why are all the major events in Beiyang controlled by those people?
The older generation of bureaucrats are here to speak? They are stubborn, unenlightened, and even less united. If we let them decide on major issues in Beiyang, won’t it make us go further and further in Beiyang?” Yuan Su asked sonorously.
The series of questions made many people couldn't help but talk to each other again, or discuss the answers to these questions, or ponder the real meaning behind these questions. In fact, even if Yuan Su's words are not so impassioned, many people can empathize with him. After all, if he can take power, he will
Who wouldn't be happy?
To be honest, it has been a year or two since the Young People's Faction was launched. In the end, the club has opened many branches, but the Young People's Faction has no foothold in the central government. Whether it is the Anhui clique or the Zhili clique, even those
Big bureaucrats and big bourgeois politicians without military power far surpass the young elite in terms of status and voice.
It can be said that in less than two years, the only glorious stage of the Young Zhuang Sect was when Yuan Su had just made military exploits in Henan. At this time, it was even more eye-catching than fighting the Japanese in Liaodong. Because in the Liaodong War
Less than a month after the end, Yuan Su was forced to lay off. From that time on, the Young Officers Club almost completely faded out of people's sight. The Young Officers Club became the endorsement of the Central Army.
Originally, everyone thought that the Young Warriors faction had no real core figure. Even leaders like Yuan Su had their ups and downs, let alone others. But now after hearing Yuan Su's series of words, people felt more or less.
Thinking deeply, maybe things are not that simple.
"We, the young faction, have no shortage of talents to govern the country. It can even be said that what China needs now are enlightened and passionate young people like us, rather than those stubborn old people who only know how to stand on their own laurels. What we, the young faction, now need
What we lack is an opportunity to stand out, but the older generation who cannot accept new things have been suppressing us from beginning to end. This is the real reason." Yuan Su expressed his opinion loudly.
The meeting room suddenly fell into a state of calm, and everyone's expressions gradually became very solemn. This was an excessive atmosphere. In any case, there are always some people here who are sincerely willing to develop the Young People's sect, so for the Young People's sect being subjected to
The older generation will definitely feel extremely angry if they are blocked.