Chapter 375 The country, the people all look forward to you(2/2)
"Every country has a generation or even several generations. Their destiny is to sacrifice for the country. I think history will remember that it is their sacrifice that makes the country strong, and history will remember them.
Their names, their blood, sweat, and dedication! If the country needs it, the Jiangsu Army can mobilize 200,000 people to go to Europe!"
There was no argument, no hesitation, but Li Zicheng's answer made Yuan Shikai look at him with a tea cup in hand. He wanted to see this young man clearly, stared into his eyes, and wanted to see his heart through those eyes.
He could clearly see what he was thinking, but when he saw the calmness in those eyes, he averted his gaze. For the first time, he found that he could not look into this young man's eyes.
“Let’s swap the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Justice!”
Yingtai in Zhongnanhai.
The setting sun of late spring is still on the waist of the Western Mountain, and the place is already brightly lit; the once deserted hall is suddenly decorated with tables and chairs for a banquet: the lights are feasting, the food is fragrant, and the dignitaries invited to accompany them are filing in, laughing and cheering.
, Louting around the courtyard: Vice President Li Yuanhong, a figure who rarely appears in the capital, is also full of joy today. Several government officials around him seem to have endless military and national affairs to talk about; and what everyone is talking about at this time
, naturally cannot avoid the conversation between the president and the "prime minister" just now in Jurentang. Everyone is speculating on what kind of storm Li Lianyun will bring to the capital after today.
That’s right!
It was a storm. Although the welcome ceremony seemed calm, the actual undercurrent could not be hidden from the eyes of these "old and mature" figures. Whether it was the "inheritance" of the president or Li Lianyun's
"Constitution-making" will cause a turmoil in China tomorrow, but the current turmoil is just the beginning. I am afraid that the real turmoil will be in 7 days. 7 days. There are only seven days in total. After seven days, the President
The establishment of the State Council will be announced, and Li Zicheng will be appointed acting prime minister. After approval by Congress, the word "generation" will be removed.
The busiest person at this meeting is Liang Shiyi, Secretary-General of the Presidential Office. Obviously, he is socializing with all parties as a host, especially those from the "Longhai Clan" who came by car with Li Zicheng. Compared with these political circles,
The veterans, the "Longhai Clan" appear to be too young, but it is precisely because of this that deep down in the hearts of those political veterans, there is a certain amount of contempt for them, but on their faces, there is a sincere smile,
The tone is more earnest and intimate.
When night fell, President Yuan Shikai walked in accompanied by Li Zicheng, who was nearly a head taller than him. Both of them had smiles on their faces, and the smile seemed to come from the heart. Seeing that today's protagonists were present, everyone present
Everyone stood up to welcome him.
Yuan Shikai, who is nearly sixty years old, is obviously old. His slightly squat body is slightly hunched, and his eyes are a bit sunken because he has lost a little weight recently. The short beard on his lips is neatly trimmed.
At this time, he was smiling all over his face, but he was walking lightly, frequently greeting people with fists in his hands, asking questions or saying a few words. Naturally, those eyes revolved around him.
"Everyone, take your seats, take your seats!"
Liang Shiyi greeted from the side.
On the Eight Immortals table in the middle, Yuan Shikai took the main seat, Li Zicheng took his seat at the guest table, everyone took their seats one by one, and the feast just began.
Yuan Shikai raised his glass, glanced at Li Zicheng first, then smiled at everyone and said:
"Everyone, everyone! Today we gather to pay tribute to our Chinese Premier Li Zhiyuan. Zhiyuan worked tirelessly from Lianyungang on the coast of the Yellow Sea to come to the capital to work with you. We should raise a toast to him!'
Everyone stood up, raised their glasses together, and shouted:
"Hello, Prime Minister Li!"
Now that the president had spoken out and called him "Prime Minister", everyone no longer had any scruples about the title and followed Yuan Shikai's example and called Li Zicheng Prime Minister.
"You are all older than Zicheng. Zicheng is young and inexperienced. I hope you will support Zicheng in the future. This glass of wine should be given to all of you by Zicheng!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zicheng went ahead to show his respect.
After a few drinks, Yuan Shikai picked up the wine glass, left his seat, and came to Li Zicheng. When Li Zicheng stood up and picked up the wine glass, he said:
"Zhiyuan, the last time, you and I, brothers, won a game together. At that time, I was in Beijing and you were in Lianyun. There was not even a discussion between us. Now, you have come to Beijing.
How about we join hands again and fight on the same rope for this Greater China?'
Li Zicheng still smiled lightly as he picked up the cup.
"President, Zicheng is young, so I'm afraid he may disappoint the public."
Chapter completed!