It's the winter solstice soon. It's snowing above the capital, and the streets are soon covered in silver. A car parked in the parking lot opposite the newly opened Beijing old hotpot on Zhongyuan Road, the main road of Beijing.

Xu Shichang and Mrs. Wang in the private room on the second floor saw Duan Qirui get off the car and passed the sidewalk abide by traffic rules.

Not long after, the curtain of the private room was lifted, and a cold air came to Duan Qirui who had walked into the private room to greet the two people who were getting up to greet him. Duan Qirui took off his army cloak and hung it. Xu Shichang introduced to Duan Qirui: "This

He is a former Yunnan-Guizhou Governor General Secretary. He was a Jinshi in the 15th year of Guangxu. Now Wang’s son Wang Donglu is an intermediate engineer in the Aircraft Design Bureau. Being rated as a senior engineer is just around the corner.”

In the past, Duan Qirui just thought that engineers were also scholars. After three years of joining the new government, Duan Qirui understood the value of engineers better. Those strong ships, sharp guns, aircraft and tanks were designed and produced by engineers, and the results of engineers were obtained.

Only then can the country be strong.

So Duan Qirui praised: "Brother Wang really educated Qilin's son. I am envious of him."

Mr. Wang was observing when Duan Qirui entered the house and saw that the military cloak that Duan Qirui took off was in the Beiyang style. His military uniform was also in the Beiyang military uniform, but he only took off all the signs on the military uniform. For several years, people from old Beiyang have been

It seems that Duan Qirui does not forget his roots. What he said is not false.

Hearing Duan Qirui praised his son like this, Mr. Wang was also very happy and said with a smile: "Speaker Duan praised it. The dog son was just lucky and went to Northeast China to go to school. If this were not the case, he would not be able to learn how to manufacture the plane.

And enter."

Seeing that the two of them greeted each other, Xu Shichang led Duan Qirui to sit next to the heating. The heating was installed by the owner of the hot pot restaurant himself, and it was very warm at this time. Duan Qirui was not polite and sat down happily.

He took the cup of tea poured by Mr. Wang and took a sip. He quickly dispelled the chill, which made Duan Qirui shudder and immediately felt much more comfortable.

At this time, Xu Shichang had already sent someone to the hot pot, and the three of them sat together and started chatting. There was no special purpose for this meal. Dad Wang went from Beijing to Guangxi to visit his son. He passed through the new capital and visited Xu Shichang, the old man.

friend.

There are not many people in the central government in the old Beiyang. After moving the capital, most of the old Beiyang brothers who were not in the central government were unwilling to leave their hometowns to Henan. Xu Shichang and Duan Qirui had no one to date in the capital. Dad Wang was full again

An old friend of the Qing Dynasty and an official from the General Secretary, we can really reminisce about the past with a meal together.

Soon, the hot pot came up, and the three of them talked about Wang Dad Wang's son Wang Donglu. I heard that Wang Donglu secretly ran to Northeast China during the 54 exercise, and was removed from the Tsinghua study abroad preparatory class, so I went to Northeast China again. I thought of myself in the 54 exercise.

Effect, Duan Qirui smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't expect it to be a blessing in disguise, I am the one who is the disaster."

Of course, Mr. Wang could not say that, so he said, "It is good for Duan Duan to be sincere. Besides, no one in the world knows that Duan Duan sent to the Northeast. Duan Duan's contribution to the national talent cannot be buried."

At this time, a few plates of mutton rolls were delivered, and the old guys immediately started to eat it, and they also savored the difference between the old and new Beijing mutton. While talking, they avoided the awkward topic.

After the first round of eating, the three of them weighed the hot pot soup in a small porcelain bowl, sprinkled green chives and chopped coriander into it, closed the damper on the copper hot pot, and asked the waiter to add water to the pot.

After leaving, the soup in the pot was no longer boiling. Xu Shichang drank the soup comfortably before saying, "Brother Duan, Brother Wang's evaluation of the current three years of rule is quite bottom-line, so I specially invite Brother Duan to come."

Duan Qirui was a little annoyed when he heard that he was evaluating current affairs. As the Speaker of the National Assembly, he listened to the members of the parliament every day to express his opinions. The members of the Civilized Party were fine, but they were meaningful. The members of the parliamentary in the Beiyang era were just talking nonsense.

But since it was Xu Shichang who was treating the guests, Duan Qirui smiled and said, "I wish to hear from Brother Wang."

At this time, Dad Wang had already drunk all the soup in the bowl. He sighed comfortably and gave Xu Shichang and Duan Qirui a cigarette. Xu Shichang took it, but Duan Qirui refused. Dad Wang knew that Duan Qirui would not

Smoking, it was just a polite thing to let the cigarette. When Xu Shichang and himself lit the cigarette, Wang Dad said: "Three years ago, I defeated Japan and swept the world. When I was in power, I was only 34 years old, and I was in a state of progress.

I admire the present day very much, but I am a little worried. With the age of the heads and ministers of the government today, I am afraid that they will be eager for quick success and instant benefits. Three years have passed, and today's rule is taking the path of cultivation and rest. Although they have started a war with Britain, they have not

Therefore, the rules are messed up. Today, China and Britain are about to sign a peace agreement, but foreign enemies are no longer there and domestic ones have been decided, which is a time to show their strength. By this year, now only 37 years old, and the administration of governing the country is so mature. It is really a blessing for China.

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After hearing this, Xu Shichang nodded slightly, while Duan Qirui had a lit up feeling. Compared with the former Qing Dynasty and Beiyang period members, although Mr. Wang was just a civilian at this time, he was knowledgeable.

Duan Qirui had a great understanding of the evaluation of "three years of cultivation and rest". At least in the past year, many local lawmakers have proposed various reasons for "the country should have a new atmosphere".

Proposals. Although these proposals have been denied, the purpose of those people trying to make things difficult is obvious.

Duan Qirui, based on his experience in governing the country, certainly knew the purpose of those congressmen. At that time, he just felt that those people were too anxious and were revealed after only one year of honesty. Now, after listening to Mr. Wang’s evaluation from the height of the country, it is really

The feeling of seeing the sun through clearing the clouds.

Just as I was about to say a few words, Xu Shichang praised: "Now my eyes are like a torch, and everything at home and abroad is as clear as watching the fire. Even the elderly in their sixties and seventies are afraid, are not as good as those in their sixties and seventies."

Duan Qirui nodded, feeling that he had a prediction of He Rui's future administrative direction. Then he asked: "Brother Wang, you have been the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou. With your high opinion, you must show your strengths in the future.

Don't know where to start?"

"I just became a small official under the governor's office. How could I be a governor? Speaker Duan should not make fun of me." Mr. Wang said humbly.

"I wish to hear that Brother Wang is a noble person." Duan Qirui urged.

Dad Wang took another breath of cigarette before he slowly said: "I have some old friends in Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi. According to what they said, the local powerful bandits have been cleaned up, making the local silence."

When Duan Qirui heard this, he also remembered his old friends in Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and the news he heard from the members of Guangxi in Guangxi. The local tyrants in Guangxi have almost the same meaning as the bandits. The National Defense Forces are not ruthless in extermination, but instead

The bandits who gathered in the mountains and forests were treated more generously because of their origins.

After this cleaning, the local security situation has improved. The roads of the passes controlled by various powerful people have become open. The lives of the people will indeed be much better. But...

Mr. Wang didn't know Duan Qirui's thoughts, but continued according to his experience as an official in the southwest: "Not only in the southwest, but all provinces in the world should be similar at this time. In the past few decades, the three most difficult things in China, one

The transportation of goods is not smooth. First, the people are exploited too hard and they cannot make money even if they work hard to produce. Second, there is a lot of people and land, and the industry is difficult. After the Sino-British War, three years of rest and recuperation are added.

Everything can be dealt with. Upper Myanmar has a population of only 3 million, but it has a population of 500,000 square kilometers. People from Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi and even Hunan can immigrate. I heard that rubber, palm oil, sugarcane, sisal and other things there are suitable for planting

.The road has been completed at this time and all the outputs can be transported back to the country. This alone can benefit millions of people. It is really a good thing."

This evaluation made Duan Qirui stunned. First, he did not think of this, and second, he did not expect that a former official, such as Dad Wang, would have such an experience. After a moment of surprise, Duan Qirui praised: "The son can have today, so he can do it.

Achievement is indeed the origin of family education.”

Dad Wang waved his hand, "Speaker Duan praised it. These things were discussed clearly when Mr. Zhang Zhidong was the Minister of Military Affairs. However, if the country has no hero, even if you know this, you can do nothing. How can you do today's talent?

It is comparable to those born in the palace. At this time, my China has no external troubles and the country is stable. More than ten years later, my China will become the country of the Celestial Empire."

Duan Qirui was excited when he heard Mr. Wang's tone, and he felt both emotional and sad. Duan Qirui was naturally happy when China was prosperous. But when he could see this prosperity, he could only watch it, and naturally felt uncomfortable in his chest.

Seeing Duan Qirui's expression, Xu Shichang said, "The water is rolling, eat meat."

The three of them started eating again and exposed the embarrassment that had just passed. Soon, everyone was satisfied with the food. Xu Shichang drank another bowl of soup with green onions, and then said: "I have been doing the Sino-Japanese War of 1895 forever.

I was resentful. At this time, the peace between Britain and China was already there. I wonder if Brother Wang thinks he will use military force against Japan now?"

Dad Wang pondered for a while, but shook his head, "Brother Xu, the current situation is indeed the time to regain North Korea and Taiwan. But if you move rashly, you will be afraid of encountering obstacles. Moreover, your current behavior is so brilliant that it is impossible to guess.

At the same time, I think there are already methods to deal with Japan. As for what methods, I am not capable of it, and I really can't guess."

Speaking of He Rui's method, Duan Qirui thought of the International Court of Justice of Asia. Even now, Duan Qirui has not fully understood how this should have been a means of humiliating Britain, so it has become China and countries around the world, including the United Kingdom.

A bridge to ease relations.

In the International Court of Asia, judges from European countries tried cases of the ANZ and New Zealand Army, and guilty members were sentenced to death or other punishments. Outside the court, the legal circles of various countries communicated with each other in a harmonious manner, as if they were all good friends. They not only looked at each other

They respected them very much, and expressed opposition and criticism for all kinds of "discrimination".

This situation was not even thought of three years ago. At that time, Duan Qirui was the prime minister of the Republic of China, and foreigners still had various harsh persecutions. Duan Qirui, who was angry, wanted to order people too many times, and would

Foreigners in Beijing and other places killed all of them, but they could only think about it.

He Rui really beat up the foreign evildoers in China, but received extremely high praise. The gap between them is really a world of difference.

However, when it comes to Sino-Japanese War, Duan Qirui was indeed resentful and sighed: "I hope to see the day when Japan is defeated as soon as possible."

China's capital is covered with snow, and Chittagong, the Bay of Bengal, is still in summer. At this time, a full ceasefire between China and Britain, and the news that the war is about to end has spread throughout the coalition forces. Ishihara, the deputy commander of the coalition forces, chose

The troops back to Chittagong.

Although the Japanese army had not received the order to return home at this time, the war was about to end and everyone was about to embark on the road to return home. Although the Japanese dispatched troops did not receive the clear order, they had already started to do it.

Preparation for returning home.

At this time, although the 15th Army was rectified by Okamura Yasuji, the officers who "straitorously led the way" were sent back to the country. However, the entire 15th Army knew the situation at this time. So Ishihara returned to the army and soon

Many people came to see Ishihara.

Ishihara sees everyone's thoughts from those faces full of anxiety about the future. Ishihara just said to everyone: "Don't worry, you guys, Japan has experienced countless storms over the past 3,000 years, and is still as strong as a rock. I am in the coalition army

When I was in the headquarters, the British always liked to say that the British Empire was not afraid of challenges. The British were defeated and had such courage. How could my Japanese Empire be afraid of challenges!"

After hearing what Ishihara said, although many officers have confidence in Ishihara, everyone really cannot see the future of Japan.

Seeing that the officers were still in a panic, Ishihara said loudly: "You guys, what are you afraid of? Are you afraid that Japan has no future, or are you afraid that you will not dare to challenge the future? I, Ishihara Kaner, firmly believe that Japan has a bright future.

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Okamura Yanji listened to Ishihara's loud voice outside the circle, and felt even more uneasy. During this year, Okamura confirmed that Ishihara was very influential in the army. At this time, the domestic situation in Japan was like a powder barrel. Once Ishihara returned to China, then

It must be caused by something. But Okamura had no choice but to pray that even if something happened, it must be within a controllable range.
Chapter completed!