"You're telling me that a Mao-tou lawyer is going to sue the State Department?"

When he saw the news in the newspaper that day, Yuan Shikai's first thought was "ridiculous", and then he felt a sense of schadenfreude. He could even imagine that Li Zi, who had been staying in Lianyungang for "inspection" recently,

Cheng, after hearing the news, he looked like he shot himself in the foot.

"Why, Zhiyuan hasn't settled this matter yet? Ju Ren, let's see if Long can give a message to that stupid lawyer and tell him not to act arbitrarily..."

"President!"

Interrupting Yuan Shikai's words, Xu Shichang said with a smile.

“The State Council has decided to respond to the lawsuit!”

"Um?"

"Originally, it seemed that the other party did not really intend to sue. Maybe it was just a talk, but I never thought that when Zhiyuan inspected the shipyard today, he publicly stated that the State Council would fully respond to the prosecution proposed by Fang Yanyi! At the same time,

He also reiterated that all agencies under the State Council must strictly abide by the legal authorization and must not act illegally!"

"So. Li Zhiyuan, really..."

Confused!….

But Yuan Shikai couldn't say this word. Now, as he got to know Li Zicheng, he finally understood what "great wisdom is like a fool". People who shouted "Li Zicheng" all fell into his trap in the end.

! Even he...

"absurd!"

Thinking about it, Yuan Shikai still uttered two words.

"Since ancient times, there has been a saying of suing the country! This young man is ridiculous. Zhiyuan, the dignified Prime Minister of China, also followed the booing and sent a telegram to tell him,"

But before the words were spoken, Yuan Shikai took it back. If Li Zhiyuan was willing, then he would take care of it. This kind of thing... is embarrassing, but the person who is being embarrassed is not his president!

"Others, is there anything else?"

Looking at Xu Shichang, Yuan Shikai knew that he would never just look at himself, there must be other things.

"President, I heard that the State Council is preparing to rebuild the China Railway Company!"

China Railway Company?

Yuan Shikai had heard about this matter to some extent, but it was a suggestion made by Li Zicheng when he met with industrialists in Lianyungang.

"So, Li Zhiyuan wants to continue building the railway?"

After listening to Xu Shichang's report, Yuan Shikai naturally said that it was natural for Li Zhiyuan to start building railways and now want to build railways.

"If this is the case, it will also promote industry."

Xu Shichang shook his head as he spoke.

"I'm afraid Li Zhiyuan's heart is not here."

"Have there been other developments?"

Yuan Shikai asked rhetorically.

"The Great President."

Xu Shichang quickly replied:

"Those in the industry are preparing to submit a memorandum on "Commercialization of China's Railways" to Congress. In addition to the commercialization of the Longhai Railway as a reference for the new railways, they also require the commercialization of the original domestic railways, so as to use commercialization to establish

Corresponding "special railway land" to facilitate the development of local industry and commerce..."

Before Xu Shichang could finish his words, Yuan Shikai burst into flames:

"Nonsense, nonsense, over the years, there have been several commercial railways besides Longhai! These people have really healed their scars and forgotten the pain!"

"The Prime Minister doesn't seem to object either."

"Zhiyuan was too thoughtless this time."

After saying this, Yuan Shikai asked again:

"I'm afraid, Longhai Railway Company will definitely buy shares in China Railway Company?"

"Yes, it is true. Longhai holds 60% of the shares."

Looking at the president, Xu Shichang continued.

"I guess the operation of this railway company is also different from the past."

"What's the difference? It's just using Longhai to run the whole country. This is definitely not possible!"

"Yes, President, it is impossible to commercialize this railway and the shares of foreign companies. However, the Prime Minister seems to be very interested in introducing capital from the United States. He is in Lianyungang and American businessmen are advocating for China. Investment, and also revealed that he wanted to negotiate with the United States to sign a loan agreement on "Reforming China's Currency System and Revitalizing China's Industry."

Xu Shichang's words moved Yuan Shikai's heart. After all, as early as the late Qing Dynasty, he had had the dream of "borrowing blood to strengthen his body" for several years. Later, he became the president. These dreams of his came to him again and again. Reality gave way for a time, and in the end, it was not until the expeditionary force was dispatched that some of it was realized. And now Li Zicheng has brought up the old matter again, which is good.

"If this is indeed the case, this is indeed a clever move. Using outsiders' money to deal with China's affairs is ultimately a good thing."

Currency reform requires money, and the only one that can provide the money now is the United States. If the United States can provide the money, it will also fulfill Yuan Shikai's dream of "borrowing blood to strengthen the body." Naturally, Yuan Shikai cannot object to this.

When he saw Xu Shichang hanging his head and saying nothing, Yuan Shikai knew that he did not support this matter. He calmly collected his thoughts and said:...

"Don't talk about these two things anymore. It can't be discussed in a few words or two in a day. We will talk about it later after Li Zhiyuan comes back."

As he spoke, he stretched and yawned again.

Xu Shichang understood that this was "serving tea to see off guests", so he stood up and said to Yuan Shikai with a smile:

"Weiting, please take a good rest and I will come see you another day."

Seeing Xu Shichang's resignation, Yuan Shikai reluctantly stood up and said:

"Brother Juren, you have many things to do, so there is no need to come in person. I will let someone tell you about your condition. It's not a big deal."

He turned around and told his son again:

"Keding, go see Uncle Xu off."

Yuan Keding stood up and was about to leave to see off the guests when Yuan Shikai specifically ordered:

"Keding, your Uncle Xu knows how to taste tea. Yesterday, a guest from Hunan brought two rooms of yellow bamboo and pekoe. He said it was the best tea. I don't know whether it is good or bad, and I have no interest in tasting tea. You can give it to Uncle Xu. If you have nothing to do, please You, Uncle Xu, Pinpin."

Xu Shichang quickly thanked him and said:

"First of all, thank you, President, for your kind words. Besides, I am also a layman on tea. I am lucky to be able to taste this exquisite product."

After Xu Shichang left the study, the smile on Yuan Shikai's face disappeared. His slightly sick face was filled with helplessness and even some dissatisfaction. Finally, he sighed again, and then shook his head again, as if he was thinking about something. Things are sighing.

"These people..."
Chapter completed!