"This period of time is indeed a bit busy. Not only do the Supervisory Training Office have to supervise training, but also the Consultative Bureau and the preparations for Luanzhou New Government. Several adults also want me to come forward and take a look. But as long as this period is over,
Today, I will definitely go to Anshan Town to visit my cousin. Anyway, it’s not far inside and outside the city, so I naturally want to get closer to him when I have time." Yuan Su said.
"Yes, yes." Butler Huang nodded in agreement, and then suddenly changed the topic, with a look of doubt on his face and said, "Since Mr. Yuan mentioned the matter of the new government in Luanzhou, I don't know what to say.
It’s inappropriate to talk about it.”
"When Uncle Huang said this, didn't he treat me, Yuan Su, as an outsider?"
"So, the little man said it bluntly. In fact, after I heard that the Luanzhou Consultative Bureau was established, I was not in a very good mood. Mr. Yuan should be a sensible person. I have been favored by the emperor in his life. Now that the emperor has abdicated, he is temporarily in a state of disbelief.
It took me half a while to get used to it.”
After Yuan Su heard these words, he immediately fell into deep thought. He knew that Zhang Zhenfang was a typical foolish and loyal person in history. After the Qing emperor abdicated, he still expressed his loyalty to the Qing Dynasty. However, Zhang Juren gave him the impression that he was indifferent to the Qing Dynasty.
With his attitude of no struggle for the world, I thought that Zhang Juren would just let the change of dynasties in the country take its course, but he didn't expect that he was still deeply affected by the legacy.
Although it seemed like a trivial matter on the surface, he knew very well that Butler Huang specifically mentioned this matter. It was obviously because Zhang Juren had a strong reaction to this matter, and it was by no means a "momentary incident" as Butler Huang said.
Not adaptable”.
It has to be said that he will be in great need of Zhang Juren's support for a considerable period of time in the future. If Zhang Juren cares about him because of his pedantic ideas, then this will inevitably become a serious problem.
When thinking about this, he couldn't help but think of what Butler Huang said before. Zhang Juren originally planned to invite him to Anshan Town for a casual meal, but in the end he canceled the idea because he was concerned about the busy affairs of the army. This was obviously not a
Very good reason, maybe the real reason is that Zhang Juren is dissatisfied with his stance of supporting the republic.
"Has uncle Cousin's mood gotten better lately?" Yuan Su asked in a serious tone.
"It has been greatly improved, so today I specially asked the villain to go to the city to visit Mr. Yuan."
"That's good. I'd rather bother Third Uncle Huang to bring a message to my cousin when he gets back. Just say that Yuan Su will take the time to go to Anshan Town to say hello to his cousin in the near future." Yuan Su said unhurriedly. Judging from the current situation, he
It would be better to go to Anshan Town to meet Zhang Juren as soon as possible.
"I understand, I will definitely bring Mr. Yuan's words to you."
"Oh, by the way, has there been any news about Miss Zhang Er recently?" After a brief pause, Yuan Su suddenly asked again. However, after asking these questions, he felt strange for a moment. He didn't seem to have any news at all.
I thought about it a lot, but I just asked about it out of emotion.
"I have heard that Second Sister Zhang went to the capital with the eldest lady on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. It was said before that she was visiting relatives, but later I heard that she would stay in the capital for a while." Butler Huang replied.
Yuan Su nodded slowly and said nothing more.
After Butler Huang took a casual sip of tea, he did not stay any longer and stood up to leave.
Yuan Su politely sent Butler Huang to the gate of Biaobu compound. After watching Butler Huang get in the car and leave, he slowly walked to the communications office of Biaobu barracks with a thoughtful expression. He prepared the information before
The finished manuscript of the message was handed over to the signal corps for immediate dispatch to the Army Preparatory College in Baoding.
Since noon, Yuan Su has been thinking about how to untie Zhang Ju's knot. This matter can be big or small, so naturally it must be dealt with as soon as possible.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the guards on duty at the main gate of the Biaobu compound came to find Yuan Su again and said that Wang Li had an important meeting with him.
Yuan Su never expected that so many things would happen on the day of the Lantern Festival, but since he was here, he had to meet him. After a while, he met Wang Litong in his office.
Ri seemed to want to show his determination to break away from the Qing Dynasty. Not only did he dress more and more Western-style, but his behavior also seemed a lot more foreign-style.
Unable to wait to sit down, Wang Litong sighed and complained for a while, saying that it had been extremely difficult for him to travel to the homes of the gentry in Luanzhou in the past few days. Now that the Qing Dynasty was gone, his status as an official was also gone. These people before
You were still polite, but now you are willing to turn your back on him and not recognize him.
After Yuan Su patiently listened to Wang Litong's words, he immediately asked: "Then what is the result? Isn't it possible that all these people will shut out Mr. Wang?"
Wang Litong quickly waved his hands and said: "That's not possible, but the attitude of Mr. Wang and Mr. Li from the north of the city is not very good. In addition, some elders are vague. According to their meaning, it seems that they want to launch an election in the Consultative Bureau, and the public will be held accountable.
Elect the new officials of Luanzhou government."
Hearing this, Yuan Su immediately frowned and said coldly: "The Consultative Bureau publicly elects the officials of Luanzhou government? This is really interesting. According to the current regulations of the Consultative Bureau, the Consultative Bureau only has local functions.
The power of law, budget, reform and other matters can only be used to supervise administrative agencies at most. The appointments and removals of various government ministries must be directly approved by the central government. How dare they be so bold?"
He knows very well that China's Consultative Bureau is not exactly like the Senate in Western countries, not to mention that in many Western countries at this stage, local parliaments do not have such huge power. Historically, the development of the Consultative Bureau system in China was just a
An organization with a false title is nothing more than an extra personal reputation for some celebrities. In a country where even the Congress cannot operate duly, how can a mere district consultative bureau obtain real powers?
Seeing Yuan Su's reaction, Wang Li secretly rejoiced, so he echoed: "Yes, yes, I think so too. The rules and regulations of the Consultative Bureau are clear, but these gentlemen and gentlemen each rely on their own
With a background in the capital, everyone wants to push the envelope."
Yuan Su sneered and said: "You can be so bold and reckless with a background in the capital? Whose idea was it to say that the government should be elected through public elections?"
Wang Litong rolled his eyes and replied noncommittally: "As for who proposed it, we still don't know. Maybe it was the members of the Consultative Bureau who worked together in private."
Yuan Su pondered for a moment. With such restless thoughts, someone must have taken the lead. Otherwise, these squires and landlords with little foresight would never and would never dare to have such an idea.
Before the Consultative Bureau was established, he could already see that many local gentry and celebrities in Luanzhou could not even explain what the Consultative Bureau was. The reason why they devoted themselves to it with enthusiasm was just to create a plan.
It's just a false title of "Member of Parliament". Nowadays, the ambition has suddenly expanded to organize a public election for the government. This is obviously not a normal thing.
Regardless of personal interests or future development needs, he must resolutely oppose this unrealistic approach. Not to mention that he will not implement this empty min zhu system in Luanzhou, and he will not even give consultation
Bureau and even the local government in Luanzhou have no power. Just like the military government in other places, his first step to gain a foothold in Luanzhou is to establish a political separatist regime headed by military power.
He will rely on the local officials and gentry in Luanzhou to help him, and at the same time he will protect the interests of these people as much as possible, but he will never allow these people to interfere with political power.
"You don't need to pay attention to the Consultative Bureau for the time being. You'd better summon all the officials from the county and town governments tomorrow, and then call all the squires and celebrities who support you, hold a reception in the Zhizhou Yamen, and announce your appointment.
Luanzhou Gonghe Zhengfu Chief. As for the title of the Gonghe Zhengfu Chief, you can decide it yourself. It can be any civil affairs chief or chairman. In addition, you must also draw up the list of personnel in each government department, including the county and town chiefs below.
You will also sign the letter of appointment!" Yuan Su said in an orderly manner.
"Just tomorrow? This..."
"Is there anything wrong?" Yuan Su asked expressionlessly.
"Of course not, of course not," Wang Lantong was too happy. How could there be anything wrong? But he immediately asked, "Master Yuan, the letters of appointment for counties and towns below are simple, but the appointment of the Chief of Civil Affairs
What should I do about the situation?"
"Some time ago, didn't Mr. Wang send someone to the provincial capital to take care of things?"
"Of course there is. I've been there several times. I don't know why. Maybe it's because of the Chinese New Year and the holidays, but there has been no reply from the provincial government." Wang Li said with a sad look on his face.
"Since Mr. Wang has already sent someone to take care of it, it doesn't matter. I will send another telegram to the Baoding Governor's Mansion later to report that Mr. Wang was recommended by the people of Luanzhou as the Chief of Civil Affairs. At that time, only the provincial government will
Just issue the letter of appointment." Yuan Su said grandly.
"Oh my, thank you, Mr. Yuan, thank you, Mr. Yuan! All official matters after your resignation will be left to Master Yuan." Wang Lantong suddenly looked very moved. He didn't care about everything for a while and went directly to Mr. Yuan.
Yuan Su calls himself "Xia Guan".
"Whether it's the Consultative Bureau or anyone else who comes to see Mr. Wang in the future, if Mr. Wang can handle it, he can handle it. If he can't, he can just blame it on me." Yuan Su added in a meticulous tone.
Of course he doesn't want to go against the local gentry class in Luanzhou. He can't do it now and he won't in the future. It's just that he must keep Wang Litong in charge now. The Luanzhou Festival has passed, and it won't be long before Yuan Shikai will be officially sworn in as the interim president.
The matter of whether to stay or go will be decided soon. It is difficult to find a local bureaucrat who is willing to support him. If he wants to choose someone else, he will definitely not have enough time.
As for the Consultative Bureau and the local gentry, he will try his best to persuade these people to form close cooperation with Wang Litong. The official and gentry class originally belongs to an interest group. If he wants to divide the bureaucrats and the gentry into two opposing forces, in the end he will only