The empire is so powerful!

For Zhang Kangren and Ouyang Geng, the two candidates who are expected to succeed the empire as prime minister for the third term, their task is no longer to stabilize the order of the empire and the smooth transition of dynasties like Tang Shaoyi, but to actively and strictly implement

The spirit of the rule of law, the reform of a new culture, the rise of a new economy, a true revolution of liberation, a stronger new diplomacy, and a more magnificent new construction.

They should be grateful for the precious legacy of smooth transition left by Tang Shaoyi during his tenure, and should also be proactive and seek greater breakthroughs.

In fact, there is another person who is a more suitable candidate, and that is Song Jiaoren, who Song Biao has always favored. However, on the basis that the Liberation Party controls most of the cabinet seats, it is impossible to introduce a Democratic Party candidate for cabinet prime minister.

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In mid-September 1920, during the golden autumn season, Song Biao took a train back to Beijing, but this time he did not return to Zhongnanhai. The Central Palace of the Imperial Court had been completed after ten years of construction, and the central government's annual allocation to the General Administration of the Interior was no more than

Four million Chinese yuan was simply not enough to build the central palace of the imperial court. Almost all expenses depended on donations from business people and citizens, as well as internal allocations from the imperial estate.

The Central Palace was originally located in the Yungang area. Zhang Binglin specially found several Feng Shui masters. Finally, one of them suggested relocating it to Qinglong Lake based on the officially designated "Central Palace". Song Biao later went to see the terrain in person and felt that it was also built.

It is more suitable to locate at the northeastern end of Qinglong Lake. In the name of the inner court, 20,000 acres of land will be purchased in the surrounding area. After paying taxes and converting it into royal building land, the Central Palace will be rebuilt in this area.

There are two chief designers of the Central Palace. One is the famous Russian Jewish designer Rosen, and the other is Lei Tingsheng, the seventh-generation descendant of the Manchu imperial court chief engineer Fang Lei. There are also some other famous domestic designers.

Garden masters, as well as some famous Russian and German designers in China participated.

The basic layout is based on Western-style structures, including palace sewers, shelters and the overall framework from Russia. The matching of architectural styles. The layout of the building, the design of the garden, and the selection of decorations are generally the responsibility of domestic craftsmen. The entire design

The process is very similar to the characteristics of the Old Summer Palace, and many aspects refer to the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sarah's House.

Considering some special circumstances in the past two years, the Shenwu Emperor Temple was renovated on the basis of the original palace building in Yungang. This is the real first temple. Citizens are allowed to go to this place to worship and offer incense. The Shenwu Emperor Temple

There is no clear religious character, it is the most traditional family ancestral hall layout, where the immortal thrones of the emperor and queen are placed. The royal family also appoints a chamberlain to take charge of management, which can be regarded as a thank you for the blessings of the people.

When the emperor really dies, this will really be the place where everyone comes to worship.

The Central Palace covers a very large area, and the architectural layout is also very grand, with Chinese and Western styles, most of which are relatively typical imperial style. The so-called imperial style has strong characteristics of the Qin and Han Dynasties, and also retains the characteristics of the Yin and Shang Dynasties.

The double-eaves verandah roof structure has been preserved from that period.

During the Republic of China, many official buildings had verandah roof structures. The key lies in the double eaves and the number of double eaves. The main hall of the Central Palace is the Huangji Hall. Compared with the Taihe Hall, its verandah roof is steeper and more curved.

The four eaves are obviously flying, but there are three layers of white marble base underneath. The three-story building is equipped with three layers of double eaves.

Therefore, the Huangji Hall is not only larger in scale, but also taller and very magnificent. All of them are made of white marble stone pillars, which to a certain extent refer to the ancient Greek architectural style of the Athens Temple. The entire sculpture style has changed to a more realistic and realistic style.

Modernism and its themes are not just about dragons.

Except for the Huangji Palace, the rest of the place is quite similar to the Xuanzhengyuan period, especially the setting. However, unlike the center of the city deep in Zhongnanhai, the Central Palace is located in a relatively remote place, and the surrounding land belongs to the royal family.

It is a construction land, and outsiders are prohibited from entering this area.

After the entire Fangshan County and Daxing County were merged into Kyoto County, it became a large garden in itself. The Central Military Headquarters is located in the Fangshan New Town area, all the way to the Fenghuang Pavilion area, in the north is the royal garden and palace area, and on the west side of the Yongding River to the new town.

central cabinet government and parliament

Daxing County has been set up as the home of the Imperial University of China, the Central Military Academy, and the University of Science and Technology of China from the beginning, including others.

Some central research institutions, such as the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Central State Bank, the Central Bureau of Foreign Experts, the Central Research Institute for Social Research, the Central Bureau of Political Research, the Central Academy of Sciences, and the Central Academy of Engineering are located here. The State Intelligence Bureau is located on the west bank of the Yongding River, and the Central Academy of Engineering.

The General Bureau of Investigation is across the river, the Central Military Intelligence Department is located in Fenghuang Pavilion, and the Central Bureau of Secrecy is located on the south side of Qinglong Lake. This basically proves that the Central Bureau of Secrecy has the closest relationship with the royal family, while the Central Bureau of Investigation is not subject to the restrictions of the imperial cabinet government.

It took ten years for the central agencies and the imperial court to move to Kyoto County on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the founding of the empire, completely getting rid of the restrictions of the inner city of Beijing. This is also good news for Beijing citizens, at least the land prices have dropped.

A lot.

All the central institutions were transferred, which is about 14,000 people. Including wives, children, and children, the total population that was gradually relocated over three years was 40,000 people, while the original residents of Kyoto Prefecture were roughly three years ago.

Just transfer it to other counties.

After such a major adjustment, Kyoto County has become very quiet. Tourists are not allowed to come indiscriminately. 40% of the entire county is not accessible at will. The roads are very spacious, but there are basically not many people.

This is the central political center of this 18.9 million square kilometer Chinese empire. The imperial capital is in Xi'an. Xianning County in Xi'an will be renamed Xijing County. In the future, the entire construction plan will be gradually improved. During war emergencies, if it is necessary to move the capital,

Immediately move from the royal family to Xijing County to avoid chaos during the war.

At this time, Song Biao officially returned to the Central Palace for the first time, and he brought the royal family with him. Before him, the inner court, the central government, and the central military headquarters had all officially moved there.

Compared with Xuanzheng Garden, the Central Palace is definitely more luxurious and splendid.

He also feels at ease. After all, he is not the president of the country and does not live on taxes. The royal family has its own property, which is not stolen or robbed. There is no need for him to make pretentious gestures. He does not need to mend his pajamas again and again, but returns them when he goes out.

Live in palace-like exclusive villas everywhere.

Not necessary.

The layout of the Central Palace is a typical combination of Chinese and Western styles. It is also the first time that a building structure like a castle is used in a Chinese garden. The royal family normally lives and works in the Xuanzheng Palace. This is a very typical office building that combines Chinese and Western styles. The architectural style is very

Especially. It is very similar to a courtyard house, but it is a building-style courtyard house. This is a bit like the characteristics of Buckingham Palace, with a single eaves verandah roof.

After returning to the Central Palace, Song Biaozhen spent a few days adapting to this new residence and palace, and also visited various places, because the gardens of the Central Palace are very unique, almost a collection of Chinese gardens.

The characteristics of the north and south also absorb many characteristics of foreign gardens and classical architecture.

Therefore, the Central Palace has been called the Old Summer Palace of the imperial era since its construction.

very beautiful.

The world of elegance and splendor.

To some extent it symbolizes this era of the empire.

After a few days of adapting to the Central Palace, Song Biao summoned Tang Shaoyi, Ouyang Geng, and Zhang Kangren in the new office. Why he summoned them was because the third cabinet of the empire was officially determined during this period.

Before October, the next prime minister will be elected by the National Assembly.

, and finally approved and confirmed by the emperor. Before December, the prime minister must submit the list of all cabinet ministers. The prime minister must take office in January next year at the latest. In March next year, the prime minister must lead all cabinet members to accept the emperor's first political instruction.

and attending the highest state banquet hosted by the emperor.

As a stable democratic country, this itinerary must be very stable. If one link is messed up, the rest will be messed up.

During the time when Song Biao was in Lushan, Ouyang Geng and Zhang Kangren had been canvassing for votes. They first had to pass the intra-party election, because the election of members of Congress had ended, and the China Restoration Party had 377 members in the Central Congress.

It occupies 284 seats, which is almost enough to amend the constitution.

Song Biao has actually made adjustments and appointed a large number of congressmen from the Democratic Party and other parties. However, the Restoration Party has indeed done a good job under the leadership of Tang Shaoyi. The local support is very strong, including the party's competition in local elections.

The level is indeed higher than other parties.

How influential was the predecessor of the China Democratic Party during the Tongmenghui period? It still relies on Song Biao's balancing strategy to maintain 32 seats. The Reform Association has declined the fastest. It is no surprise that Liang Qichao and the Reform Progressive Party are now. Next

The first-term Minister of Culture and Education will definitely not give him the value of co-governing. Liang Qichao is the only member of parliament.

The problem now is that the number of votes supporting Ouyang Geng and Zhang Kangren within the Liberation Party is almost the same. Zhang Kangren is a typical backbone of the imperial party. He is very good at economic and financial work. It is obvious to all that Ouyang Geng also shines in the field of diplomacy, especially this

On the issue of the Sino-Soviet war, the position was very good.

They and Tang Shaoyi were both young children who studied in the United States. Ouyang Geng also graduated from Yale University, majoring in law, and Zhang Kangren graduated from Columbia Law School, also majoring in law.

The competition is still very fierce.

Because they are almost the same age, both of them are in their sixties. The empire is seeking stability now. As long as the prime minister does not make big mistakes, he can basically serve for two terms. Once the two terms are over, he will be 70 years old. No one can afford to wait.

Can't live

It will still be a problem when you are 70 years old. Even if you live to 70 years old, the following group will actively rush forward. Ouyang Xi, Zhang Jingxu, and Yang Zhaolin are not fuel-efficient lamps. Even Song Jiaoren, Sun Yat-sen, and Liang Qichao are also determined to aspire to the throne.

If we don’t fight now, then when will we fight?

The key is that the emperor has not expressed his position. The palms and backs of both hands are full of flesh, and neither one is willing to give up.

But this issue really cannot be put off any longer.

After returning to the Central Palace and resting and adapting for a few days, Song Biao called all three people into his office that morning and prepared to talk to them. Try to make an internal decision. The current empire is still

Without a very mature democratic mechanism, such an overly fierce election cannot lead to internal strife and division.

After all three people entered the office and bowed, Song Biao asked someone to give them seats. He allowed them to sit at his desk.

Song Biao was not in a hurry to speak. He glanced at them first. Unknowingly, they were already over sixty years old. He thought that when they first met, they were still in their prime and at the peak of their lives.

Middle age.

Time passed by leisurely, and it was fair to everyone. He himself became a middle-aged uncle in a daze.

Thinking of these thoughts, Song Biao couldn't help but lament in his heart, feeling that life is really like a dream in Nanke.

After thinking about this for a moment, he first said to Tang Shaoyi: "The Prime Minister has done a very good job in the past two terms. The people are satisfied, and I am satisfied, but the constitution is like this. The maximum term can be two terms, and the maximum term cannot be more than three terms.

You have to leave office now no matter what."

Tang Shaoyi said: "Ruling the country in accordance with the law, I should obey the provisions of the Constitution. The past ten years have passed by in a daze, thinking about the past, reflecting on the past, and I feel that I am not ashamed. Now that I have resigned from the post of Prime Minister, I don't have too many regrets in my heart.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Emperor for his support and funding over the past ten years. I am deeply grateful."

Song Biao was very happy for him to have this attitude and said: "You have worked hard to govern the country for me and have made great achievements. Of course I will fully support you. Although during the Sino-Soviet War, whether you were intentional or unintentional, you were more or less there.

The position of Prime Minister has given me a lot.

Difficulties, but after all, they are all in the past, and I don’t want to mention them again. In a country with a constitutional monarchy, disputes between the monarch and the prime minister are also a manifestation of democracy. Everyone is just doing their duties. Since the matter has passed, there is no need to hold each other accountable.

Responsibility. I am sincere

I am talking to you openly about this matter, and I hope you can understand some of my thoughts. I know that you now attach great importance to the positions of Chairman of the Restoration Party and Speaker of the National Assembly. With your reputation, it is indeed more appropriate.
To be continued...