Xiao Xiong Chengji's words were a bit ridiculous. Zhao Bei also smiled... ※

"Of course, the tutoring must be strict. Children's minds are not yet mature, and it is a little stricter to manage them. This is beneficial to the future life path. Society is complex and human nature is mixed. Parents must always pay attention to cultivating children's correct outlook on life and worldview."

"Child? How old is Aifang? It looks like she is sixteen years old. If she had put it in the past, she would have been almost the age to get out of the woods." Xiong Chengji said.

"This year, I am only fourteen years old, and I can keep up with my nutrition and exercise regularly, so I look a little more mature, but my mind is still fourteen years old, and I am still a child. I can't be too spoiled. It's really not worth it."

Zhao Bei and Xiong Chengji were talking and walking, but as they spoke, they had already returned to the east wing. The guard captain Qin Sihu was busy serving hot tea for the two. Then he stood at the door, and the two guards who were originally on duty at the door were sent away by him.

Zhao Bei sat down on the Grand Master's chair. He looked at Xiong Chengji's formal suit, smiled, and said, "You don't look like someone who comes to drink, but you look like someone who comes to negotiate with me."

Xiong Chengji also smiled and said, "I originally wanted to wear a Republican outfit, but the tailor shop closed down these days and couldn't find a place to do it, so I had to wear this outfit. Zhenhua has a very good vision, and this outfit was originally worn by me in diplomatic occasions."

This off-topic talk brought the distance between the two people a little closer. Zhao Bei felt that the time was almost done, so he changed the subject and said, "A few days ago, I heard that you were going to come with Zhang Taiyan, so I told the people around me that when you arrive, I will not return drunk without getting drunk. Thinking about the "Chengshen Revolution" that year, I was your vanguard officer. You were my immediate superior. Later, although everyone did their own things, they were all revolutionaries. They cooperated with each other to overturn the Qing Dynasty. This revolutionary friendship is not a replacement for other friendships. That year you left the motherland and traveled abroad. This trip took about twenty years. Although you returned to the country several times, you never came to me to sit there. This time you finally came back. We haven't seen each other for many years. You must drink this wine well. I have a lot to say to you."

Xiong Chengji sighed and said, "Yes, after twenty years of going to the country, this time, the change has become even greater, and I can't recognize it. When I went to the country that year, I only sent me Zhun Shiping to the dock. At that time, he told me that he was old. Maybe he couldn't see the day when constitutionalism was realized, but as long as he was still alive, he would have to fight for this country. Now, Mr. Shi has passed away for many years and the national constitutionalism has been realized. When I return to China, I always think about when to go to Hunan and go to Mr. Shi's tomb to rush incense sticks, and tell him that the national constitutionalism has been completed and he can see it."

Speaking of this, Xiong Chengji paused and looked at Zhao Bei, but he saw that there was no expression on Zhao Bei's face. Obviously, this flanking detour tactic had no effect and Zhao Bei was unmoved.

"Weigen, you don't have to talk around the bush. What do you want to say? Actually, I know very well in my heart that you are warning me not to destroy the constitutional situation. But the question is, when did I say that I would destroy the constitutional situation? After all, you still don't believe me. Now many people are spreading rumors that once I take the center again, I will restore the political system. This is simply outrageous! I have no other advantage, but I just believe in it. Back then, I said that I would end the politics five years ahead of schedule, so I would like to mention it.

The first five years have ended, and there is no delay for even one day. And since I have said that the shackles have officially ended, how can I restore this political system in the future? Yes, I have officially announced that I will participate in the next presidential election, for the sake of the country. Not for my personal considerations, why do there always be a small person who thinks that I have ulterior motives? What disappoints me even more is that even you think so. Is it a huge threat to the constitutional system in your opinion?"

Zhao Bei also sighed. After saying this call, Xiong Chengji was somewhat moved and almost fell into a trap. However, Xiong Chengji has been struggling in the political circle for so many years and has long been no longer the simple idealist of fortune-telling. He knew very well that "righteousness" is one of the essential qualities of all politicians. Including himself, all politicians have to give some discounts to what they say. Lies and false words must be eliminated from these words. Only in this way can they not suffer losses and be deceived. This is the experience summarized by Xiong Chengji for many years in politics, and it is applicable to any country or any system.

"Since Zhenhua is so happy, I have something to say. In my opinion, any country's national political system will take time to mature, especially the constitutional system. China's thousands of years of imperial politics cannot be completely eliminated. It requires patience and the careful care of all the people. Zhenhua, you are a qualified politician, no one can deny this, but at the same time, you are also a strong military and political person. Your personality is too strong, and your strong personality will bring hope to the country in troubled times, but during the peaceful years, this strong personality will often be manifested as a new life.

I also admit that every step you have taken and every policy you have formulated for so many years has been successful, and actually led the country on the road to a strong country. But at the same time, I also see that there is never anyone else in your eyes. You always think that others are far inferior to you in governing the country. In this contemptuous mentality, you always refuse to admit that the constitutional system is superior to the independence and dictatorship system. You always insist that the efficiency of the independence and dictatorship system is much higher than that of the constitutional system. In this way, who will feel at ease with you? Besides, can you ensure that your decisions are always correct? Working together is the way to govern the country.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just talk about this veterans’ march. What kind of role did you play in this incident? Although there is no definite evidence that you are the behind-the-scenes planner, I still think that you should not use the resentment of veterans to threaten Congress and the Presidential Palace.

You are a strong man, and you never consider other people's ideas when doing things. Maybe you think that with your prestige, re-mastering the center is not a problem, but have you ever thought about it, if you lose in the election, what will this country have? For the sake of this country, you should be Washington, and

Xiong Chengji's words were not only very rude, but also had a strong sense of provocation. Zhao Bei even suspected that the other party was here to provoke him, with the purpose of angering him.

Zhao Bei smiled faintly and said, "Do you think I will lose in the election? You overestimate the energy of those rich MPs. They are just rich and powerful, but facing the awakened people, wealth does not necessarily bring votes."

"Where are the awakened citizens? Why didn't I see them? If the veterans who incite the people to make trouble are awakened, they would be a little bit like a horse. This is not called awakening, it is called ignorance. They only see immediate interests but not long-term interests, so they are exploited."

Xiong Chengji was not polite at all, but Zhao Bei was not angry.

"Weigen, we can't even care about the immediate interests, so why do we bring forward long-term interests? Politics have always been complex, and the evolution of society is not transferred by anyone's will. Now, the country is in a time of crisis, so of course I have to stand up. As for veterans, they may not have much culture, but at least they have dedicated their youth, blood and even life to this country. If they can't even protect their immediate interests, who will believe that this country has long-term interests in the future?

Speaking of this, Zhao Bei changed his tone.

"I heard that you are here to assist the National League in this time. The National League intends to use your prestige to send their candidates to the presidential throne. This is also using you. You obviously realize this, but you are willing to use it. Why is this? In your opinion, are the chaebols of the National League better able to lead this country to truly be strong than me?"

"That's different! The National League is a chaebol club, but as long as they respect the constitution and respect constitutionalism, then this is the blessing of the country. National power always goes from less to more, and you admit that, then, why don't you trust the National League? To be honest, the National League is also negotiating the expansion of the scope of voters. I believe that it won't take long. When they formally propose the election program, you can see that the selection scope of voters will be further expanded, and even women can have the right to vote. I don't know what the election program is now on the United Front, but I can guarantee that when they learn about the National League's election program, they will definitely react. This is called competition. Only with competition can there be compromise, and compromise is an important feature of the constitutional system." Xiong Chengji said.

"The power of the people is not given by anyone, but is obtained by themselves. If there was no such action by the Veterans' National Army, do you think the National League may discuss the expansion of the scope of voters?" Zhao Bei asked back.

"That's why I said that compromise is important, and the premise of compromise is constitutionalism." Xiong Chengji nodded.

"I didn't say I didn't approve of constitutionalism, and I respect Congress."

"Once you stuff veterans into Congress, Congress will no longer be Congress. It is your royal tool."

Seeing that the other party had too deep prejudice against him, Zhao Bei would continue to say this, and it would only go further and further. Moreover, all the conversations were based on Zhao Bei's certain re-establishment of the political system. This was simply underestimating Zhao Bei's political wisdom. More importantly, it obviously deviated from Zhao Bei's original intention, so Zhao Bei decided to decisively end the topic.

"Weigen. Let's end the debate on this topic. This debate is meaningless, and you cannot play any key role in this political game. After all, this is Chinese politics, not Lan Fang's politics. I will definitely participate in the next presidential election and will definitely be elected. Don't worry.

I would like to ask you today. I mainly want to ask you what you think. When you suggested that the center should conduct a constitutional experiment field in Nanyang. You have been in politics for many years and have accumulated a lot of political experience. You should know. What is the situation in Lanfang now? I also admit that Lanfang is actually a vassal of China. Both national defense and diplomacy are guided by the Chinese central government. When you are in politics there, you must feel that you cannot display your ambitions. Now there is an opportunity in front of you. I plan to make a deal with you and exchange your promise with Lanfang's national defense autonomy and diplomatic autonomy, just like the gentleman agreement we made before you travel abroad."

“What promise?”

Xiong Chengji was quite surprised. Lan Fang was actually a vassal of China. This reality has always been a barrier in Lan Fang's constitutionalist faction. If she never gets rid of "guidance" of Lan Fang, the constitutional situation is lifeless. She cannot even decide which country to establish diplomatic relations with. She can only act according to China's expression. This is obviously not in line with Lan Fang's interests. Therefore, when Zhao Bei suddenly proposed this deal, Xiong Chengji was immediately excited.

"You promise not to help the National League campaign, nor are you allowed to help the National League campaign. And you must leave China immediately and return to Lanfang. When I become president, I will issue an order to withdraw the supervisors stationed in Lanfang. In the future, you will have the final say in Xiao Lanfang's internal affairs, diplomacy, and military."

It was not until this time that Xiong Chengji came back to the scene. It turned out that Zhao Bei was talking to him to "buy" him, and the purpose seemed to be to prevent him from forming an alliance with the National Alliance. After all, he is now the leader of the Lan Fang Constitutional Party. The Constitutional Party has also exhibited many members in various parts of China in the past four years, and has become an influential opposition party. This time, Xiong Chengji was invited to be a running partner. One of the important reasons is that the Constitutional Party has influenced the domestic situation.

Xiong Chengji lived in Nanyang. According to the law, he was unable to serve as a senior government official in China. In this sense, his political ideals could only be realized in Lan Fang.
Chapter completed!