On December 28, China and Japan reached a consensus in Shanghai to officially sign the "China-Japan Peace Restoration Agreement". Because the mediation four countries were worried that Japan would destroy the Far Eastern order after defeating China's entire Manchuria and Mongolia, they showed a very partiality in the mediation, which made Japan hold a grudge. However, because of the insufficient national strength, they were not ready to challenge the white-led international order immediately. Japan thought it had accepted a humiliating peace talks. After China made another concession, promising to cut the Northeast troops to 11 divisions within March, and allowing Japanese merchant ships to dock at Qingdao Port freely, the Japanese Foreign Minister finally received domestic instructions and signed the peace agreement.

The root of the war has been laid, and no one will doubt this. Everyone has seen the death of Japan's tens of thousands of elite soldiers, the serious injury or sinking of tens of thousands of tons of warships. During the counterattack of the National Defense Forces, tens of thousands of tons of merchant ships and transport ships were sunk. Although the losses are far from comparable to the Russo-Japanese War, they are close to 200 million yen. How can this country be willing to be willing? Foreign Minister Kato Gaoming had just signed the agreement and had not yet boarded the ship to return to Japan, rumors spread in Japan, and some ronin yen yelled to kill traitors for the country and punish traitors in heaven.

In the future, Kato's life will never be too comfortable.

China is also unwilling to give up. It has clearly won the victory, but it has not been able to get any real benefits except for the Chinese garrison of Japan. Only this country that has suffered a lot of defeat and humiliation in the past few decades can be reluctantly accepted. However, even so, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Lu Zhengxiang has also gained a lot of infamous reputation. Many radical young people in the Chinese people generally believe that his temperament is too soft and has made China make too many concessions in the Sino-Japanese Agreement.

Many domestic newspapers use this to talk about it and keep attacking him.

However, all smears cannot change the fact that the new president supports his diplomatic chief.

1914 was about to end. In the last month of the year, Paris, the capital of France, fell, and British colonies overseas, caravans were constantly attacked by the former German Far East Fleet (Spe Fleet). Under the leadership of three main German armored cruisers, this German fleet consisting of three heavy armored cruisers, a medium armored cruiser, a light cruiser and a supply fleet, had been wandering in the South Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific region. In November alone, sank 70,000 tons of British merchant ships, and by December, 350,000 tons of British and French merchant ships and more than ten British warships were lost in their hands. It won the American reputation of the "Nightmare Fleet".

On December 30, President Li rejected the proposal made by Yang Du and others that he could imitate the feudal emperors at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing to worship the heavens and serve as president, but still appointed Yang Du as the secretary-general of the Presidential Secretariat. On the same day, Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang returned to Beijing with the "Sino-Japan Peace Restoration Agreement". President Li personally rushed to the railway station to greet him, praising him for winning a peace for the Republic of China.

On the 31st, President Li and his party left Beijing and went to Xi'an. He will arrive in Xi'an at noon the next day, take the oath at the Xi'an New Capitol Building, and take the post of the Republic of China.

All countries have devoted great attention to the huge political changes in the Far East. Comments, official reports from diplomats, and even white papers published by the state on changes in the Far East are all in a lot of work. They all vaguely realize that at least in the Far East, a new historical pattern is being shaped.

"In the ancient Chinese tradition, few people are so young when they hold the power of the state. Of course, except for the descendants of feudal emperors, although they became young emperors, the ones who specifically manage the country are still steady and elderly people. This is the tradition of this country. But the current situation has finally developed to the time when this country deviates from this tradition. A group of people who are astonishingly young as the top to the bottom have taken over all the highest power of this country. Perhaps this country is

The people were tired of the declining status of their country for hundreds of years and the incompetent government, so they made their own choices. In short, they won the elections in legal procedures and gained the power of the central government. The author had no intention of reviewing the process of their seizing supreme power, which was already a legend. I just wanted to analyze what the country would become under the governance of this group of young people and what impact would it have on the traditional interests of the United States of America in China?"

"It is regrettable that although this country imitates the United States of America from top to bottom, both political parties and laws, has a strong shadow of the United States. However, the remaining centralization left over from the rule of thousands of years has made the country not make any more efforts and innovations on the federal system, and it still stubbornly continues to insist on centralization. Even the young new president seems to be obsessed with the taste of power. He holds great power and controls. Although he seems to have goodwill and patience that his predecessors do not have, Beijing (or Xi'an) still has strong commands and commands for the localities."

"Of course, we have no intention to attack the Eastern democratic approach. After all, this country has just emerged from barbarity, backwardness and ignorance. The young ruler still has many problems that he needs to solve. At this time, maintaining a strong central government is unintentionally the best foundation for maintaining his rule. The only thing that makes me curious about now is what role will local councils and parliament play in the new regime in this country in the future?"

"The British believe that China's current finances are extremely bad, especially after the new president forced more than 300 million farmers across the country to pay taxes in order to stabilize the foundation of rule. The poor finances of this country have already reached a point of worry that if it loses loans from abroad, it will not fall into the war and fail to finance bankruptcy. The author has a completely different understanding of the concerns of the British. Judging from the situation I have collected from all over China, after re-unified, this country abolished dozens or hundreds of local complex currencies and only allowed the circulation of its own 'bank reserve vouchers'."

"China has a population of 460 million. In the past few decades, in order to support this huge population, their country launched an industrial revolution that was not successful, just like its predecessors. Although the industrial revolution ultimately failed, it also left a lot of industrial foundation for this country. The new president also stayed in the United States and witnessed the prosperity of the United States' industrial prosperity. After returning to China, he always worked hard to build industries. Before the outbreak of the European War, China already had a certain industrial foundation. Although it was far inferior to the world's industrial powers, it had the industrial strength of Asia second only to Japan. Because the author believes that the debt repayment issue that the British were worried about was completely unfair to this country. The new government organized taxes through decisive and flexible skills, and largely solved the situation of local governments filling their pockets, and the financial situation seemed to be less unacceptable."

"Compared with the finances of this country, the author believes that readers are most concerned about the attitude and diplomatic tendencies of this country. During the process of doing this research, we were surprised to find that Li Han had had a fire with the British during the rise and confronted the Yangtze River. His army fought a fierce war with Japan in Shandong, and the two sides mobilized nearly 300,000 troops at one time. Even though the two countries had just signed a peace agreement at this time, no one doubted how long this false peace could last. The Chinese relied too much on Germany in their past diplomacy, so that now after Germany was involved in all its energy in the quagmire of the European War, this country must find new and powerful friends in the international community, and this friend will be the United States!"

"The Chinese and France are obviously not as friendly as they are. As far as I know, the Russians once offered such a price when intervening in the mediation. China needs to recognize the Outer Mongolian era, but was rejected by the new president. Because of Outer Mongolia and many historical problems, we have reason to believe that even though Russia and China have become short-lived friends because of the European war, their conflicts on Outer Mongolia and many territorial issues will sooner or later re-emerge!"

"Perhaps the past history has hurt the hearts of the Chinese. The new president has a blind tendency to expand military forces in the military. Fortunately, the Chinese do not belong to the ocean. The new president stubbornly told his generals that the ocean does not belong to them. He can only allocate a small part of the military expenses from the military that were less than the financial allocation of the Navy in the United States of America every year for the development of the navy, while the rest is used to develop his army. According to the Sino-Japanese Peace Talk, after the war, China will reduce its bloated army, which has expanded to more than 1.6 million people in the 88th Division, to 1.1 million people in sixty regular divisions. This huge number is nineteen times that of the United States Army."

"What will Li Han do after he is in power? The author believes that this somewhat fanatical nationalist will choose to recover tariffs, reject the repayment of foreign debts after money, and even take tougher provocative actions in the concessions or certain territories leased by various countries. After all, he has won the hearts of the people and wants to continue to stabilize his rule by relying on this. Of course, in his attitude towards the United States, this country is very kind, which is undoubtedly very beneficial to the entry and development of American capital. Moreover, the new president obviously hopes to borrow the United States' influence in the international field to suppress and exclude European countries and even their neighbors, and its influence in the Far East. Strengthening cooperation with China and the new president is a good thing for both sides!"

"In short, a new era will come for this country. Under the military threat of the new president, we have no doubt that this country will be left with only one voice and a powerful voice in the near future. Although there are still many problems it faces at present, a unified and pro-American-oriented and yearning for American-style democracy will develop in a direction that is beneficial to the United States because of them. The author suggests that Congress and the government need to implement a more active foreign policy in the Far East..."

Li Han put down the translation of the article in his hand and smiled faintly. He spent 4,000 US dollars to buy the special correspondent of the "New York Times" in China, allowing him to write a book in the largest and most influential newspaper in the United States, but in fact it is very favorable to China. This is his newly finalized strategy. For this reason, he specially brought Yang Du under his command. His secretary-general of the Secretariat is not so easy to be aware of, without considerable political wisdom, and has certain political means. This position cannot be done well. The function of the Presidential Palace is already very large. The Secretariat even sometimes has to handle some of the work of the State Council. For example, he specially set up a group and will allocate several funds each year to specifically use it for public relations and bribery of the American media.

His image today is particularly solemn. It is still the traditional blue-gray military uniform of the National Defense Forces, with neatly ticked styles, but it is rarely hung with a set of collars and epaulettes that are different from the Army General. Currently, the only "Great National Unification Medal" in China is straightened to the left chest, and there are several medals, including the National Defense Forces system, and the two rows of six medals awarded by Beijing during the Beiyang period. The two rows of six medals were hung neatly, which gave him a bit of a mighty military image that is invincible. He picked up the military cap on the table and put it on his head solemnly. His wife, who had been about to give birth for more than eight months, was standing quietly beside him with her belly straight and dressed for him.

Although the President's wife needed to appear at the oath ceremony and she was willing to go there, she was still rejected by him. In this new presidential palace in Xi'an, he gently asked her to take care of her. Perhaps in his opinion, the president's oath was obviously not as important as her safety.

"Report!"

"Come in!"

His guard Lu San also wore a neat military dress and reported it outside the door. After getting the response, he walked in. In the cold winter, he could see him sweating. It turned out that he had just returned from the Capitol. Although the Xi'an Garrison Command had told him that they had arranged a whole regiment of troops near the Capitol, and even negotiated with the First Regiment of the Chariots stationed in Xi'an, he transferred ten chariots to take the oath of alert. In addition, there were two companies of special forces to protect the president's safety. However, Lu San knew very well that there were too many people who wanted the president's destiny now. Japanese, some foreigners, down-and-out generals of the Beiyang Group and down-out politicians Group.

As the president's personal bodyguard officer, he had to be alert.

"Hello madam!" He greeted the president's wife first, then walked to Li Han and whispered: "Everything is safe, President, you can set off!"

"Thanks a lot!"

Li Han smiled, grabbed his wife's hand, and gently kissed the back of his hand that was slightly swollen due to pregnancy, "Be good, wait for me to come back!"

After saying that, he explained to Lu San: "Strengthen the Presidential Office's vigilance. Without my orders, no one is allowed to enter and exit without authorization!"

After saying that, he walked out the door without looking back.

Today, January 1, 1915, the first day of the fourth year of the Republic of China. Three years ago, the great man Sun Wen gloriously announced the founding of the Republic of China in Nanjing, and it has been three years since today. In the past three years, the country has changed a lot, but what remains unchanged is his determination and will. Therefore, he has gone through too many difficulties and rejected many temptations. Today is the time for him to gain.

After taking the oath in front of the Capitol today, he will take office as the second democratically elected president of the Republic of China. And compared with the first President Yuan two years ago, there is no doubt that he has gained the trust and support of the vast majority of the people.

The dazzling experiences over the past three years have finally created this myth.

Outside the door, two teams of guard soldiers in military dresses were lined up to greet him. His new Army Chief Cai E personally rode a snow-white war horse and was waiting there in a very good spirit. Perhaps because of the bright national situation, the young man did not fall down as in history. Now he is still in good health and in good spirits. Seeing Li Han come out, the military band plays music and the guard salutes with a gun, Cai E even bows his sword hard to greet Li Han's arrival.

"I can let you, the Chief of Army, lead the team personally. Even if you get old in the future, I will be proud!"

The two of them passed by, Li Han smiled and said in a low voice, then waved his hand to the guards and slowly walked towards the car waiting for him. Amid the intense military music, his mood also became excited.

This is the fourth year of the Republic of China. The civil war and warlord melee have been suppressed by him in its infancy. After today's oath is over, nearly 200,000 troops will be headed south along the railway in the next two months. Before this winter and before spring arrives, the poisonous buds of turmoil and civil strife in the south of this country will be completely eradicated and calmed down.

Then, this country, which is non-toxic and light, will take light equipment to prepare for the great development brought by the European war in the next few years. All these changes are brought by him.

God sent him to this era and had a chance to come back. It's worth it!

The car rushed towards the newly built three-story Capitol building located in Mancheng District, Xi'an. Along the way, passing Chang'an Street, Xi'an General's Mansion, the National Library, the State Council and the Cabinet complex, there were cheering people along the way. After more than three years of chaos, people really longed for a powerful new government and a new ruler. Li Han, who had just commanded hundreds of thousands of troops to defeat Japan and won the first battle with the great powers in decades, held their hopes of prosperity and strength.

His youth, his reputation, his prestige, his army, and his determination in reducing and exempting agricultural taxes and other benevolent governments have created his current status. His group has faith in him, and these people also have expectations for him. Li Han was still looking out the window in amid the cheers of the middle of the road, and too many of them have been constantly wandering in his mind over the past three years. If it weren't for the bumps of the road and the cheers outside the window, he might have felt that this was an unreal dream, rather than on the way to Congress.

The Capitol had already gathered in the capitol, and the House of Representatives, cabinet ministers, military generals, merchants and representatives of the people, foreign guests, etc. were already gathered together. When Li Han appeared at the gate of the parliament, everyone calmed down. Suddenly someone applauded gently, followed by the applause from others. Finally, the applause mixed into a circle, becoming louder and louder, and at the end there was a tide of sound. Li Han shone into a spotlight, and in a mixed sight of people with various emotions, he saluted solemnly, and then took off his military cap and walked towards the rostrum.

On the rostrum, Senate Speaker Rao Hanxiang was already there. The past few months of running around the Congressional election have made this young man, who had a strong scholarly atmosphere for more than 30 years, now he has a familiar calm and false smile. The two of them looked at Rao Hanxiang with a tribute. There was a pure person in this world and a politician.

He finally walked up to the rostrum, and the spotlights below flashed. Li Han looked around and everyone's eyes focused on him. He smiled and kept waving his hands and nodding.

Rao Hanxiang walked to the speaker and shouted: "According to the second democratically elected Senate election of the Republic of China, Mr. Li Han won the support of our members of Congress with an absolute majority and was elected as the President of the Republic of China. Today is also the day when Mr. Li Han was sworn in as the second official president of the Republic of China! As the oath supervisor, Se Monk felt extremely honored! At this solemn moment, we welcome Mr. Li Han to sworn in!"

Li Han whispered thanks, and amid the applause and spotlights, he walked to the speaker, raised his right hand solemnly, with a solemn look on his face.

"I swear to take office as president of the Republic of China with sincerity. From then on, I will devote all my efforts to the people of the Republic of China, abide by the Constitution, and safeguard the interests of the country and nation. If there is any violation, I will be willing to be the highest punishment of the people." The oath was brief, and then the Speaker of the Senate Rao Hanxiang walked over with a smile and handed the formal inauguration order of the Senate to him. He held it over with both hands and put it on his chest. All this was already considered a courtesy. I don't know who started, and the cheers suddenly resounded throughout the world, as if I wanted to open the city of Xi'an.

The sixteen salutes set up on the lawn not far from Congress also began to fire twenty-one sounds, and the sound of spring thunder-like cannons roared over Xi'an City, representing the arrival of a new era.
Chapter completed!