Chapter 375 The country and the people are looking forward to you

"Brother has asked someone to re-draft the agreement. If the president dies, the prime minister will naturally inherit the position of president!"

Like a bolt from the blue, Yuan Shikai's words shocked everyone. Li Yuanhong, Duan Qirui, Liang Shiyi and others who were originally in Jurentang were even more shocked and speechless. They looked at the president in surprise.

The president has never mentioned this matter before.//www.//

Liang Shiyi looked at the president first and then Li Zicheng in surprise. What did Yuan Shikai mean by this sentence? I'm afraid there is only one meaning, that is, in Yuan Shikai's view, Li Zicheng has become his heir.

Yes, he is the heir. Although China is now a republic, although China is a republic, the law has long been changed. As the president, Yuan Shikai has the right to designate the successor. Liang Shiyi looked at the eldest son standing aside, but only

Seeing that the eldest young master's face was pale and his eyes were filled with anger, yes, the one who was most angry among them was probably the eldest young master, but the eldest young master...

Looking at Yuan Shikai, Li Zicheng was first shocked, then stunned, and then at a loss... What was Yuan Shikai thinking? Facing Li Zicheng's silence, Yuan Shikai just smiled. He knew that he could not be impatient. This was a throw for Li Zicheng.

Peach, a peach covered with poison.

Looking at the seemingly sincere smile on Yuan Shikai's face, and savoring what he said before, Li Zicheng couldn't help but picture a man with thick eyebrows in his mind.

From the youngest regiment commander of the Red Army and the president of the Red Army University, from hiding his whereabouts and going abroad for medical treatment to the invincible commander commanding a million troops; from the once-prominent "deputy commander" to the infamous "forest thief", **

His life was full of ups and downs, as well as contradictions and controversies.

What impressed Li Zicheng most deeply was not the ups and downs, contradictions and controversies in his life, but the scenes after this "forever healthy" had his name written into the party constitution when he became deputy commander-in-chief, and was listed as the successor. If

…

Thinking about the ups and downs of sex, looking at Yuan Shikai's sincere smile and the expectation in his eyes, Li Zicheng smiled slightly in his heart and said seriously.

"President, I think this matter since the Presidential Succession Act stipulates that when a president suddenly leaves his office, he should be replaced in a special order. Although the President intends to enact a bill, I think China's current priority is to determine the constitution."

Looking at Yuan Shikai, Li Zicheng smiled again as he returned a soft nail.

"Although China now has a constitution, the constitution is not a constitution. It has been nearly four years since the founding of the first republic in Asia, and it has not yet drafted a constitution. It is really inconsistent with legal principles, and a constitution is more necessary for legal rule! I hope the president will agree.

, after the resumption of Congress this time, a National Constitutional Committee will be established to formulate a fundamental constitution! Implement constitutional government!"

Faced with Yuan Shikai's "sincerity", Li Zicheng could only retaliate with the "Constitution". When Yuan Shikai was stunned, Li Zicheng smiled in his heart. "Constitution" is both a need and an excuse. Now that I mention this matter, but

It was only a few weeks ahead of schedule. In fact, in the original plan, "constitution making" was the top priority of all work.

Now is the best time to launch a constitutional convention. The current situation caused by the division of government and Yuan is almost no less than that of China in 1912. It can be said that now is the best time for China to implement constitutionalism. The current external environment is far better than

In the external environment in 1912, the European powers fell into chaos and were unable to extricate themselves. After the "Jiao'ao Incident", Japan was even less able to intervene. As for the internal environment, on the one hand, it was the basic recognition of the central authority and the stability of the internal situation. It can be said that the constitution was completely

It is completely achievable to implement it in the name of complying with public opinion.

The more important point is that the battle for power between himself and Yuan Shikai has not yet begun, and the constitution is formulated based on universal principles at this time. It is foreseeable that the constitution-making and subsequent ratification procedures not only postponed the time for the battle for supreme power

, and popularized constitutional thought throughout the country, which is conducive to strengthening the authority of the constitution.

Moreover, for Yuan Shikai, challenging the constitution approved by the people of the whole country requires taking much greater risks and encountering much greater resistance than challenging the so-called "Convention" that lacks authority. More importantly, formulating a constitution

It will lead people to identify with the authority of the Constitution rather than the authority of Yuan Shikai.

Although I need Yuan Shikai's authority now, I need to check and balance his authority even more. Maintaining a certain military strength is a prerequisite, and using constitutional checks and balances is fundamental.

"this……"

After being slapped lightly by Li Zicheng with such a soft nail as "constitution making", Yuan Shikai laughed dryly. Originally, he only said these words for everyone to listen, to tell the people, but this soft nail from Li Zicheng,

But it's not okay for him to do it, and it's okay for him to not do it.

"The constitution is the fundamental law of a country. The constitution needs to be formulated, but it needs to be considered in the long term!"

After thinking for a moment, Yuan Shikai said equivocally. Seeing what Yuan Shikai said, Li Zicheng did not go into details. At least now is not a good time to discuss the formulation of the constitution. The formulation of the constitution cannot be done by one's own wishful thinking. It also needs the support of Yuan Shikai. It also needs the support of Yuan Shikai.

It requires the support of all provinces. Today, at best, there is only a rumor that China will formulate a constitution.

"judicial!"

Finally, when everyone exited Jurentang and headed to Yingtai, after some polite remarks, Li Zicheng looked at Yuan Shikai and said two words.

"Um……"

After pondering, Yuan Shikai didn't say anything. After some polite remarks, he just casually asked what kind of work the State Council would carry out, and Li Zicheng gave him these two words. However, the Ministry of Justice is a department of the Presidential Office. Although

Before, there were rumors that he intended to appoint Wang Chonghui as the Chief Justice, but at that time the Ministry of Finance was not in his hands, Li Zhiyuan. Now the times are different and the situation is different. Naturally, the choice of the Chief Justice is also different.

But now, the first job Li Zicheng will carry out is the judiciary!

"President, I wonder what the president thinks of the situation in China today?"

"Well, now that European countries are at war, the pressure from the great powers on China has been reduced sharply. Furthermore, the Japanese have been defeated by China, and the country's status has risen. It can be said that it is in an advantageous situation that has not been seen in decades!"

Faced with Li Zicheng's question, Yuan Shikai answered truthfully.

"President, since the European War has brought diplomatic opportunities, our country should seize this opportunity and strive for a diplomatic breakthrough. And a diplomatic breakthrough, from Zicheng's point of view, is nothing more than taking back the privileges of various countries in China, and the privileges of various countries in China

, and the top priority is consular jurisdiction, customs autonomy and concessions in China!"

Staring at Yuan Shikai, Li Zicheng did not hesitate to tell what he would do after becoming Prime Minister. The reason why he first mentioned extraterritorial jurisdiction with consular jurisdiction as the core was because it was an exception to the country's territorial superiority.

In addition to being a serious infringement of the judicial sovereignty of the host country and an unequal privilege that goes against the concept of national sovereignty, a more important reason is that they want to use this as an excuse to infringe upon their own rights.

Place it in the Ministry of Justice, so that the Ministry of Justice can serve you, or at least keep the Ministry of Justice neutral.

Perhaps in history, Yuan Shikai has been described in this way, but through understanding Yuan Shikai in the past few years, Li Zicheng knows that Yuan Shikai can truly change the revolution in modern Chinese history. Many things that are commonplace in China in later generations,

In fact, they all started under his auspices. Moreover, he may be a cruel and ruthless political veteran, but one thing remains unchanged. He is also a "patriot" at heart. Of course, everyone has their own understanding of patriots.

, at least he also values ​​China's rights and interests, which makes him unwilling to miss the opportunity to recover his rights and interests.

"Zhiyuan, consular jurisdiction can be said to be the top priority of all countries' privileges in China. I'm afraid..."

After pondering and looking at Li Zicheng, Yuan Shikai first expressed his worries.

"I'm afraid that if all countries are dissatisfied, there will be foreign-related incidents!"

Although it cannot be said that we are afraid of foreigners, after the "Gengzi Disaster" and the "Shame of Xin Chou", Chinese people have always been cautious in foreign affairs, so as not to cause harm when their own strength is insufficient, and then harm the country.

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"If you only care about the country's life and death, how can you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings?"

After saying this famous quote from Lin Zexu in a slightly lower voice, Li Zicheng looked at the president with some emotion.

"Some things must be done, and some things must be done. If we cannot seize this diplomatic opportunity now and decisively open up the diplomatic situation, you and I will both be national sinners!"

Picking up the tea cup, Yuan Shikai said in a very plain tone.

"But what if countries want to threaten?"

"If the situation becomes unstoppable, the president can naturally remove me as prime minister and reorganize the situation!"

Li Zicheng's answer only made Yuan Shikai's heart move. He looked at Li Zicheng, as if he wanted to find something, but on Li Zicheng's face, besides being calm, he was still calm. If he had to look for something, I'm afraid there was only that.

Unwavering perseverance.

"I'm afraid that by the time the situation becomes irreversible, it will already be too late!"

After taking a sip of tea, Yuan Shikai was still a little worried.

"In the Gengzi Year, who could have imagined that the situation would collapse to that point, and..."

"I am not Yuxian, and the president is not Cixi!"

After the voice fell, the two people in Jurentang fell silent. At this time, there was only the clicking sound of the pendulum clock in Jurentang. For several minutes, the air in Jurentang changed.

Everyone was in a strange silence. Finally, Yuan Shikai let out a dry cough.

"The French Minister, Liang Yansun has been walking around for a while, trying to persuade us to send troops to France!"

While speaking, Yuan Shikai held the tea cup as if he was drinking tea, but he held the cup under his mouth, holding the lid with his right hand, and looked at Li Zicheng. He wanted to see how Li Zicheng responded to these words.

"Just send them, they've already joined the war anyway!"

Although he knew clearly that "sending troops" was a trap he dug for himself, Li Zicheng still jumped in and added another sentence when he agreed in a relaxed tone.

"But if we want to send troops, we also have to ask for things. They have demands from us, and we have plans for them. This matter is a chain of events. Sending troops is also part of the diplomatic opportunity!"

Li Zicheng's answer made Yuan Shikai nod. He took a sip of tea and said calmly.

"The French are eyeing your Jiangsu Land Tiger!"

...Finally, facing these words, Li Zicheng fell silent. While he was silent, Yuan Shikai smiled slightly in his heart. If you want to do something, fine, then hand over the military power first!

"President!"

Li Zicheng raised his head and looked at Yuan Shikai, and said in an extremely calm manner.

"The Jiangsu Army is not my Jiangsu Army, but the country's Jiangsu Army!"

A righteous and awe-inspiring sentence came out of Li Zicheng's throat, and then his expression changed slightly.

"When he was in the United States, John Adams, the second president of the United States, once said to the French when he served as minister to France, national politics, compared with other sciences, is what I should concentrate on; legislation

Science, administration and negotiation, to a certain extent, should be placed above all other schools. I must study politics and war, so that our descendants can study mathematics and philosophy on top of democracy; we

Their descendants must study mathematics, philosophy, natural history, shipbuilding, navigation, commerce and agriculture, so that their descendants can learn painting, poetry, music, architecture, sculpture, embroidery and porcelain arts on top of science.

"

After quoting John Adams's words, Li Zicheng's expression became a little sad, and he cast his eyes on Yuan Shikai.
To be continued...