The last few words of Yichen Cook were very lethal. The foreign affairs staff here were pale, and the two words "Give up fantasy and prepare for war" flew out of the President's mouth with a faint tone and a low voice, but to everyone, it was like a thunderbolt. This made them think that the President was a "war madman."

Although there are war dealers and war madmen in this world, Zhao Bei is not. He is very clear that China needs a peaceful and stable situation to promote the country's economy and improve the living standards of the people and the quality of the people. However, he is even more clear that there are no nuclear weapons in this era, so there will be no Cold War. All wars in this era are hot wars.

The root of the war lies in conflicts of interest. As two neighboring countries with strong conflicts of interest, the contradiction between China and Japan is irreconcilable. Unless Japan changes its strategic plan and focuses on maritime strategies, rather than the current Big 6 strategy, it will inevitably only be possible to resolve conflicts between China and Japan. For Japan, this war is related to Japan's colonial cause, and for China, this war is related to the life and death of the country and nation. Moreover, from the experience of later generations, this Sino-Japanese war is also related to China's future development path.

Later experience also told Zhao Bei. At least in the near future, the Japanese government will not change the "Grand 6 Strategy", so China must be prepared to go to war with Japan. What's more, the sovereignty and interests of the three northeastern provinces, Taiwan and other regions will never come back on their own, and can only be taken back from Japan through war.

War does not mean fighting. Before the war begins, you must be fully prepared. This time, Zhao Bei inspected the three eastern provinces. One of the main tasks is to inspect the local defense situation and negotiate with local military commanders on various details after the war begins. However, this is only one aspect of war preparation, and the other aspect is to stabilize the rear. This is exactly what Zhao Bei wants to do next.

Tang Shaoyi sent away the British Minister Juerdian and hurried back to the State Guesthouse. Seeing that the president was still sitting on the sand and flipping through the work notes, he walked over.

"President Junjian. The British Minister was very angry this time, and the center must be prepared for the response.

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Zhao Bei nodded, and then continued to read his work notes slowly. The official duties on it were all about waiting to be processed. For example, the construction progress of the Sichuan-Han Railway, and when a subordinate was ordered to do something, some of these matters were not convenient to be recorded on the schedule of the attendant's room, so Zhao Bei recorded them in his notebook so that he could check them at any time.

Tang Shaoyi was a little confused about why Zhao Bei was able to make concessions to Russia and sign a secret treaty of "destroying power and humiliating the country", but he refused to hold diplomatic talks with Britain. In his opinion, the British government's policy on its position towards China is relatively pragmatic, neither as eager for quick success or instant benefits as Germany, nor as close as France. As long as it does not touch the bottom line of Britain, the British government can even win the fire for China.

"I wonder why the president hates Britain so much?

Tang Shaoyi hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to ask what was going on, so he sat down on the president's right hand.

Zhao Bei closed the notebook and turned his head to look at Tang Shaoyi. He did not answer Tang Shaoyi's question directly. Instead, he asked back: "Do you tell me, what reason do we like the UK?"

"This is humble. But in the eyes of humbleness, Britain is far stronger than Russia, and the British government is more efficient than the Russian government. Tang Shaoyi really cannot answer this question. So he decided to change the topic.

"Yes, Britain is strong and has a prosperous national strength. Colonies are spread all over the world and is the world leader now. If the British government is concerned, all countries must pay attention to it, otherwise they will become isolated objects. However, if you surrender to Britain for these reasons, it is not rational. Compared with Russia's immediate threat, Britain's threat is far away. I can make concessions to Russia for the time being. But this does not mean that Britain can also take advantage of this opportunity to take advantage of the situation. President Tang, do you think the British government has been early?

If I don't come late, I will come late. But after I negotiated with the Russian diplomatic envoy, I came over to talk to me about Tibet. What purpose did the British government go to? The British government just wanted to take advantage of the situation. It thought the current diplomatic stance of the center has become weak, so it wanted to take the opportunity to make a fortune. After understanding this, it would understand why I rejected the British government's suggestions. Because once I agree to the British government, the US government and the German government will follow. At that time, it will be a real division of the crisis.

"The president is a little alarmist. Britain will never allow the great powers to divide our country. Moreover, the situation in Europe is tense now, and Britain will never allow accidents in the Far East.

Tang Shaoyi did not agree with Zhao Bei's view.

"Yes, we can only guess what the British government is doing, but at present, we cannot continue to retreat. If we retreat again, the domestic situation will change. The next storm in Outer Mongolia is actually a warning to us. If we don't clean up those local snakes, the central government's decision will be difficult in the future."

"In this way, the reason why the president rejected the British's advice was because he was worried that someone in Parliament would continue to be difficult to take advantage of this problem?

Tang Shaoyi finally understood what the president is really worried about, and he thought about it. A secret Sino-Russian agreement has caused a storm in Parliament. If you negotiate with the British government about sovereignty at this time, it will only worsen the situation, which will affect the president's prestige and even lead to the collapse of the United Front government.

"General Tang, if your Ministry of Foreign Affairs can go to the Northeast with me to negotiate with the Russians this time, the central government will not be so passive now." Zhao Bei sighed faintly.

Tang Shaoyi hurriedly stood up, "I said in panic: "I have dereliction of duty for my humble duties, I am ashamed of the president and the center. I ask for punishment. The president just now said, "I will talk about my affairs later. Now the British minister has left, and it seems that I can say it, no matter how the center punishes it. Zhuozhou'er said ill words."

Zhao Bei signaled Tang Shaoyi to sit back and put away the work notes.

"General Tang, you say yourself, what punishment should the center give you?"

"I believe that as the Chief of Foreign Affairs, I failed to assist the central government in handling foreign affairs well. This is a low position and should be removed from my position."

Tang Shaoyi was not vague at all, but what surprised him was that the President was very satisfied with his answer.

"Yes, this punishment is the most appropriate. However, after General Tang leaves, who can take over your position as Chief of Foreign Affairs?"

Seeing that the president actually agreed with his opinion, Tang Shaoyi settled down. After thinking for a moment, he said, "There are quite a few talents in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Kemin, Shi Zhaoji, Sun Baodi, and Liang Dunyan. These are all talented people, and the center can choose the virtuous and appointed them."

"What do you think of Wu Tingfang?" Zhao Bei asked.

"Wu Wenjue served as the ambassador to the outside world several times, and Yu Chuan is very familiar with the affairs of the service. Naturally, he is qualified to take over as the Chief of Foreign Affairs, but he is now the Chief of Justice. If he is transferred at the same level, wouldn't the position of the Chief of Justice be vacant again?" Tang Shaoyi was a little surprised and did not understand why Zhao Bei had to make such an unnecessary arrangement.

"The position of Attorney General will be taken over by the Deputy Minister of Justice." Zhao Bei nodded.

"Zhang Zhenwu?"

Tang Shaoyi was stunned. Zhang Zhenwu is now the deputy director of the Ministry of Justice. According to Tang Shaoyi's view, this person's legal cultivation is far inferior to Wu Tingfang. Being a deputy director can be a little useful, but if he takes over as the chief of the Justice, it will be a little useless.

However, Tang Shaoyi quickly understood why Zhao Bei had made such arrangements. The Ministry of Justice was in charge of legal affairs. Courts at all levels were also managed by the Ministry of Justice, and judges were appointed by the Ministry of Justice. It can be said that the entire department controlled the laws of this country. Now, due to the Outer Mongolia turmoil, Congress is planning an impeachment case. Therefore, Zhao Bei asked Zhang Zhenwu to take over as the Chief of Justice, which is likely an important step for him to deal with the current situation. Because Zhang Zhenwu was born in the Republican Army and was promoted by Zhao Bei. This person can be regarded as Zhao Bei's confidant, while Wu Tingfang is a person who values ​​"judicial independence". He may not follow the president's baton.

This scheming is very deep. Tang Shaoyi admires the young president more and more.

"As for General Tang, do you plan to do something after you step down as General Secretary of Foreign Affairs?" Zhao Bei asked Tang Shaoyi.

Tang Shaoyi came back to his senses, smiled faintly, and said, "It may not be a pleasure to wander around the forest."

"General Tang was a little disappointed.

Now that our country's term of office as the Minister to Russia is about to expire, I wonder if General Tang is interested in becoming the Minister to Russia?"

When Zhao Bei said this, Tang Shaoyi suddenly felt a sudden stern. The current ambassador to Russia is Li Jingmai. This person is the second son of Li Hongzhang, a major official of the former Qing Dynasty. In the Outer Mongolia storm in the parliament, this person is the key figure. In the current folk rumors, the news of China and Russia holding secret diplomatic negotiations was revealed by this ambassador to Russia. Obviously, the president also heard a similar statement, so he decided to replace the ambassador to Russia. This can be regarded as a silent warning and a punishment.

Of course, sending Tang Shaoyi, the former chief of foreign affairs, to be the ambassador to the foreign affairs, seems to be a warning and punishment. After all, for Mr. President, if the cabinet members below follow the example and ask for leave to cultivate at every turn, then how can the president's authority start? Therefore, Tang Shaoyi must be punished by the central government.

Tang Shaoyi hesitated for a moment and finally decided to accept the punishment from the center and go to Russia to serve as minister. This can also be regarded as his atonement. Perhaps this will relieve his guilt and win back the president's trust.

"Zhuo Zhi is willing to serve as the Minister to Russia." Tang Shaoyi nodded.

"Very good. Let's do it. You can write a resignation statement and after the center approves it. You pack up and go to Russia."

The president was very satisfied with Tang Shaoyi's attitude towards cooperation, so this "dismissal" turned into "resignation" to save some face.

After Tang Shaoyi and his escort retired, Zhao Bei still did not leave the State Guesthouse, but continued to look through the work notes. Finally, he stopped and called an adjutant of the attendant's room to his side.

"You drive in person, then go to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and call Wang Zhaoming over. I will meet him in the Commander-in-Chief Hall. In addition, if his wife is also in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, I will also call him over. I have a few words to tell them."

The adjutant took the order and left. Zhao Bei then put away his notebook and took the guard to leave the State Guesthouse.

"Commander-in-Chief, did that person who betrayed Chen Qimei?"

After leaving the State Guesthouse, the guard captain Qin Sihu asked.

"That's right, it's that person. I didn't expect you to remember that person too." Zhao Beida was a little surprised.

"Commander-in-Chief. I'm not afraid of you talking about me, but I still think that the betrayed comrade Wang is not a good person, even his comrades are not good people. At least the one with the surname Wang is not loyal." Qin Sihu commented.

"What kind of loyalty? What kind of good people? Four tigers, you may not understand some truths. At this time, people who use people without virtue but talent, can use them. Even if they are a scum, not everyone understands this truth. Even if they understand, not everyone can use it. Now, this person named Wang can come in handy, how can they not use it? Moreover, he is eager to show his talents and will definitely not mess up the matter. This is called "to do your best to do your best."

Qin Sihu thought about the president's words, although he felt that there was some truth, but after all, he was born in Brother Pao, and Brother Pao pays attention to loyalty, so he still thinks that derby is more important.
Chapter completed!