Chapter 219 Declaration of War
The world war has now come to the Chinese people so truly. In the past, it was just a slogan that was shouted, and some enthusiastic and ambitious young people would have a future rise in their minds. However, after this period of Yuchen's global voyage visit, the continuous mobilization of official public opinion, especially those opposition parties who advocate peace, suffered the attack on Yuchen's iron fist. This made all of this more and more realistic. Yuchen was also promoting his work without hesitation. On February 17, 1915, he finally appeared at the joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Parliament. He gave them more than three hours of report and was questioned afterwards. He gave a detailed explanation of his experience in visiting Europe. In particular, he focused on reaching France, Britain, the United States and other countries.
It became an agreement and a statement. I hope the parliament would give additional recognition afterwards. The parliament could only add additional recognition. At the same time, in the name of the president, two motions were submitted, one internally and one externally. The internal one was to pass a mobilization bill, allowing the army and the navy to start mobilizing immediately and approve the army to use the Allied aid funds as the mobilization budget. If there are any shortcomings, I also asked the parliament to add additional. At the same time, it was accompanied by the passage of the domestic security bill during the mobilization period. This bill includes many contents, such as hoping that the National Security Agency will become a formal unit under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Police, and will be guided by the dual business of the cabinet and the presidential office, and is supervised by the parliament. It is responsible for domestic security matters other than police, as well as restrictions on party power during the mobilization period, restrictions on associations and other matters. During war, everything is for war.
The external motion is to pass a bill to declare war on the Allies as soon as possible, authorize the president to form a formal army and naval base. According to their own schedule and their own way, they will devote themselves to the European war without violating the agreement with the Allies. This is the most important thing. If this bill is not passed, Yuchen's plans will be free of negotiation. In these few months, the flames of Europe have become increasingly intensified. Both the Allies and the Allies have adjusted and recovered from the unprepared situation at the beginning of the war, and they have taken out all their strength and wisdom to try to fight to the death.
.Laid the situation of the European war. The British and French coalition forces, which recovered from the passive situation in the early stages of the war, have begun to attack the German army's fronts in the Champagne and Aduwa areas, mobilizing 90 divisions and more than 1.5 million troops. Under the promotion of British Navy Minister Churchill, the British and French coalition forces also raised considerable naval forces and 300,000 troops, preparing to launch the most adventurous and legendary Dardanelles attack in the European war. They tried to defeat Turkey in one fell swoop, open up ties with Russia in the Black Sea, and transform the three major powers of the Allied Powers.
In order to cooperate with the offensive on the Western Front, Russia also focused its main forces on the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Battle of Gorlitzer, the Battle of Rigasav and other wars. The Russian counterattack attempt suffered considerable losses. The December counterattack plan hit the Germans again. The world has been fighting more and more fiercely in the past few months. The number of soldiers from various countries with casualties has become unimaginable. Both sides have put out all their strength and produced the most weapons and ammunition, trying to completely defeat the opponent. The crazy intensity of the war is unimaginable.
Both sides urgently need new forces to join. On the one hand, the Allies are looking for allies in Europe, and Italy has become quite inclined to the Allies. They have begun mobilization at home, and on the other hand, they also hope that China and Japan can quickly bring out their strength to complete the Allies' plan to defeat the Allies in 1916. Whether China's participation in the war can be passed as soon as possible. Now the Allies' military delegation in Nanjing is urging relevant parties to the Presidential Palace almost every day. The equipment of more than ten divisions has arrived. It depends on how Yuchen, who had promised to do it in Europe, is now!
In the parliamentary conference hall, there is a chaotic scene now, and the members gathered here again to wait for Yuchen to arrive. The atmosphere in the conference hall was a bit strange. It turned out that when they were there, they were full of confidence, thinking that the world would give them a comment. Now they all looked a little uneasy, and they were reluctant to talk and laugh. Everyone was in a bottomless heart. The reason was very simple, that is, the investigation and cleaning up the Peace and Progressive Party. After such a period of time, several political trends have passed. Their wealth truly understood who the people who are the masters of the country are! Their power is so insignificant compared to the power that Yuchen has! Their honor and disgrace are just in Yuchen's thoughts! If Yuchen had not insisted on maintaining this republic
The facade, who knows what he would do to these parliamentarians! As a politician or politician, nothing is more depressing than thinking that he is powerless and insignificant. At that time, except for some federal figures, they were not Yuchen's supporters and followers. They also confidently thought that they could balance Yuchen's power in this position and restrict his policies. Now they found that he had already covered the whole country and could control everything here! He allowed them to make a free voice because he felt that these were not threatening! During the mobilization period, the National Security Act had been forcibly passed in accordance with Yuchen's will, and it was a high vote. Although this National Security Law was temporary, at least during this period, Yuchen's power surpassed everything! All of this made these parliamentarians a little discouraged.
Song Jiaoren also quietly walked into the conference hall, and there were not many staff members following him. The members of the parliamentarians watched the Kuomintang leader come in, and they did not warmly welcome him like before. Everyone knew that the Prime Minister was in a bad mood. But everyone was in the same bad mood. The situation in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China seemed to be able to compete with each other. Now the outcome has become increasingly weak in the prime minister, and the political tide ended with Yuchen's complete victory. The Kuomintang has recently encountered division again, and the peaceful and progressive party elements who were divided were hit. Song Jiao, who is also the leader of the Kuomintang, was
Ren's reputation was also implicated and hit. Who knew that they were supported by Japanese secret agencies with funds! The momentum of the Peace and Progressive Party was suddenly so great. To be honest, Song Jiaoren's intentional indulgence was not without the voices that oppose the restriction of Yuchen's family as the dominant as possible. As long as it does not affect the stability of the overall situation, it is enough! A national event like war requires multiple opinions to be weighed. Only Yuchen decides and fights alone, so if he fails, the country will have to pay a huge price. Can Yuchen bear this responsibility alone? But no one expected
As soon as Yuchen returned to the country, he was dormant for half a month. As long as he was in Nanjing, everyone knew what the final outcome of this political tide was. Gu Yingfen turned against him, and the evidence was conclusively proved that the Japanese forces behind the Peace and Progressive Party existed. Once the incident was elevated to the level of morality, everything collapsed. Yuchen had always stood at the commanding heights of morality and morality! As a result, the policies he continued to implement became natural things. The power of the government cabinet and parliament were further compressed, although it was claimed to be temporary. But who knew what happened in the future
What about love? Song Jiaoren sometimes really wants to break up and give up the challenge. However, the political situation in China that has been initially stabilized has gradually begun to improve people's livelihood with his hard work and the initial national construction. However, he is a little reluctant to let go. Even Yuchen's international war measures that he did not fully agree with, and the improvement of China's international status brought about by China's international status made him feel a little vain. After all, he is the prime minister of this country! In this situation, he had to comfort himself and say that with himself in this position, he can also restrict Yuchen from doing whatever he wants. Let's do this first.
Song Jiaoren sat upright in the first row of the auditorium, with a serious look. There were buzzing and deep voices in the conference hall. The media representatives who were allowed to enter the venue also came in one after another. There were more active voices in this conference hall. The disturbance was even greater. Everyone was waiting for Yuchen to arrive. Today, it was also a turning point in the fate of the Republic of China. But surprisingly, there was no feeling of expectation and solemnity. It was more helpless. At this moment, they had no power to influence Yuchen's decision-making! They were waiting for him to make a formal report here, and then submitted it to them, the supreme members of the legal status, for votes, and then passed it for granted. The international war was still too unfamiliar to these members of the parliamentary.
For Yuchen, who was rushing here by car, the significance of today's vote was completely different. This time he participated in the European War, which was something he had been working hard to come to this world. It was completely a reflection of his personal will! Regardless of other people's opposition or the interference of hostile forces, he finally reflected his personal will to such a point! Only then did he deeply feel that he might have truly changed history. Others did not know the significance of this European War to the New Republic of China, but he knew and was extremely expectant. He sat upright in the back seat of the car, watching the changing scenery outside the window, silently. An idea suddenly passed by like lightning flashes. What if history and what he knew were completely different? What if his decision was wrong? Then wouldn't his will to act gradually and distant in the direction of his own efforts?
History is slowly changing, can I have this absolute confidence to control everything? He twisted his body in his seat with some boredom. Major General Wang Dengke, the adjutant beside him, and the commander of the 4th Army of the First Field Army or at least a division commander, looked at Yuchen with a little uneasy expression: "President, what's wrong with you?" Yuchen shook his head slowly: "Dengke, nothing...... If you pushed millions of young people into the battlefield and passed the test, would you feel guilty?" This question made it really difficult for Wang Dengke to answer, and
There is only an awkward smile. Flattering against one's own principles, but it is not right to say that one feels guilty. He is very eager for this war! The thoughts of the army have long been unified. Participate in this war, win honors, and win space for future development for the motherland! This is the sacrifice they must make! But why is it that their always firm president now, who has shown such an uneasy look? He is the backbone of the army! As long as his flag is restored, the Hu Ben soldiers who are about to enter the millions of barriers will rush forward in the direction he guides without hesitation!
Yuchen leaned on the back of the seat and shook his head slightly, as if he wanted to expel all of this unstable emotion. He smiled bitterly: "I hope that when future generations say my name, don't talk about military and military...... I firmly believe that I did the right thing. In my team, I will never wait for those who stop. Remember, following me means making sacrifices! This is an obligation, including me!
You all have the power to choose... but I don't have the power to choose..." He closed his eyes heavily, as if he was resting for the upcoming report. Wang Dengke said a few words that Yuchen was so excited that he could only choose as if he didn't hear it, and his eyes looked out the window. Looking at the scenery of Nanjing outside the car window. President, we are already on this boat, ready to pay all the sacrifices for your goals, what are you doing?
The two doors on the left side of the conference hall, which were as high as the ceiling, were pushed open heavily, and all the members of the parliament and the people who were listening to the audience turned to there. Since returning to Nanjing, they have been living in seclusion. Yuchen, who was acting as the Secretary-General of the Presidential Office, finally appeared in everyone's sight when submitting the domestic security bill. He still had the unwavering and firm expression. His figure in military uniform seemed to have become much stronger because of the global voyage visit. His eyes were coldly swept across the world. It seemed that he was declaring his strong position to everyone here. Today, he is indeed a lonely person in China. Except for Li Yuan, everyone either obeyed him, followed him, respected him, and cursed him. No one could claim to be his friend, and no one could claim to be his own friends, and no one could claim to be his own strength with him.
It is equal enough. His will determine the honor of others, his policies control the direction of the entire country and the nation. With his superhuman energy, he spurred the entire bureaucracy not to stop. His smooth and fierce skills made his political enemies anxious all day long, and even had to choose to cooperate with him. At this moment, when he really led this country into a new world, he had already stood at the peak of this country, looking around, without enemies, and without friends. This was the path he chose himself, so he would never regret it, nor would he retreat. If he put countless people on the altar of national rejuvenation for his own goals, then there was no doubt that he would put himself on the beginning and start burning first.
Everyone stood up unconsciously, including Song Jiaoren who was attending the auditor, government officials, representatives of diplomatic groups, and members of the military delegation of the Allied Powers. In the conference hall, there was only the sound of Yuchen's horse boots hitting the wooden floor. At this moment, his lonely figure seemed so powerful.
Seeing Yuchen reaching the position to speak, the Speaker who had been waiting for his gesture to stand up and knocked on the table nervously: "Everyone is quiet..." It was originally a silence. "...... Today, our respected President of the Republic of China, Mr. Yuchen will submit a direct motion from the president in this sacred supreme legislature of the Republic of China, requesting the parliament to pass a bill to declare war on the allies and cut off diplomatic relations from the allies, and submit a vote for the two houses to review, decide whether to approve or not, and accept the questioning of the two houses on this bill... Now we welcome the President to make a report on submitting the motion!"
There was a burst of applause below, not particularly enthusiastic, but it seemed very neat. At this time, the parliament seemed to be like the army under his command. Yuchen glanced lightly around, took off his military cap, lowered his head slightly to express his respect for the identities of these parliamentarians, and then raised his hand to ask everyone to sit down.
"Dear Mr. Parliamentarians, stand here today. I am full of awe for the highest legislature of the country and also full of expectations for the future... Because today, what everyone wants to decide is truly a turning point in the fate of this country. Your status in history will inevitably be remembered by this decision. This is the first cry that the Republic of China truly entered a new world!"
His eyes swept over the representatives of foreigners, including ambassadors and soldiers, and they were listening attentively. He smiled faintly and continued his speech: "......... Our nation has been declining for too long, so the road to rise is doubled! This world has become the garden of the great powers. For our rejuvenation, we must enter this new world and participate in this new world! I don't want to say too much about axioms and justice. Instead, we must stand on the side of the winners! And contribute to this sure victory, which will surely be the winner.
Our power! The door to this new world will be open to us, and we can also legitimately take back our rights and interests, and even fight for our interests! The humiliating history of our nation has more glory that forces us to bear huge responsibilities at this moment. In order to lead this country to become stronger, this is the sacrifice we must make! If this sacrifice only requires me, I will undoubtedly go to the battlefield myself. If this sacrifice requires the whole country to mobilize, then the only option before us is to mobilize!
The inevitable failure of the Allies can be easily inferred. Although they are still showing their madness on the battlefield, the geographical location of the Allies naturally surrounds them, forcing them to fight on both sides. The resources and strength that the Allies can mobilize around the world far exceeds them. As long as they do not completely defeat the Western front of the Allies in the early stages of the war, then waiting for their destiny will only end up destruction! Mobilize, in this battle
In the war that restores the world to quiet, we stand on the side of inevitable victory. Isn’t this a train that cannot be missed? If you want to be strong, you must join the war! Every strong country has fought a battle where the entire nation has been transformed. Throughout the history of the world, there are no exceptions. But some countries fail, sink and miss opportunities. We also need this war, and we will definitely not fail! Are we really planning to miss it?"
The Chinese and foreigners present listened attentively to the President's blunt speech today. The representatives of the Allies present never believed that Yuchen's claim to participate in the war was for the atrocities of the allies around the world. It was not the interests? As long as the interests were within a reasonable range, these powerful countries that were used to exchange of interests felt that such cooperation was more basic and credible. Hearing this, every foreigner seemed to have a smile on his face. The interested and those MPs with a little weird look continued to listen carefully.
"……Sacrifices are inevitable. But they must be paid! The mobilization plan attached to this bill, the explanation of funding and specific mobilization arrangements, are already very detailed. I believe that they have been sent to the hands of all the MPs a few days ago, and everyone has read and discussed it carefully. I can assert this war here. It will not only not weaken our country's national strength, but will instead stimulate our economic development, but also expand the strength of our National Defense Forces exponentially so that they can face future threats.
Everyone should have already understood this! We must take the most sufficient preparation before we can participate in this war. The national interests we will bring to us will be limitless! Now that I have said that, because what I should say, the relevant statements on the journey west have been repeatedly reflected. Now, I would like to ask all the sages of your dignity and sacred votes to determine the future destiny of our country and nation! Please believe in the judgment of this President and the most rational choice in your mind! Thank you everyone!"
The applause was like thunder, but it was not the kind of touch and excitement that Yuchen had when he announced his resolute counterattack against Japan's invasion here. It was more helpless. Because no one can resist Yuchen's will now. The passage of this bill has become a suspenseless thing.
Chapter completed!