Chapter 501 Yuan Shikai's Ambition

Although Duan Qirui hates Yang Shiqi very much, he will definitely object if he does Yang Shiqi. But the situation is different now. Besides, he also feels that consolidating the position of president is also beneficial to him, so he did not say anything and was considered as a default support.

At this time, Lu Jianzhang still said with some concern: "But, what should I do about this matter..."

Yang Shiqi said angrily: "What should I do? Of course, I will drag it first and wait until the president is in a good mood before going."

Although Lu Jianzhang had not made a formal notice before returning to Beijing, he bribed Yuan Shikai's eldest son and concubine earlier, for fear that the president had heard about the news. But now there is no other way, so he can only try to hide it from it.

Li Yuanhong said again: "Why would Mr. Xingcheng go to the President to test it tomorrow? Maybe it will make the President more at ease in advance and it will also facilitate our next work."

Yang Shiqi nodded arrogantly and smiled: "Okay, the President can only listen to me at this time."

Duan Qirui glared at Yang Shiqi fiercely, but Yang Shiqi just thought he didn't see it.

The next evening, Yang Shiqi came to the book hall in the backyard of Huairen Hall, and Yuan Shikai was playing with goldfish in a daze.

After the attendant at the door informed him, Yang Shiqi walked in. When he came behind Yuan Shikai, Yuan Shikai still had no reaction, as if he was in a goldfish tank.

"The President is so happy today." Yang Shiqi greeted with a smile.

Since moving into Xinhua Gate, Yuan Shikai has indeed raised several tanks of goldfish, but he has never taken care of it and has left it to the servants to deal with it. However, in the south, the news of the establishment of the National People's Progressive Association came from the south. In the past few days, Yuan Shikai specially brought a tank of goldfish from his private study to the Dashu Hall, and would play with it from time to time.

At this time, Yang Shiqi only saw Yuan Shikai invading the water in the bathtub, stirring slowly with rules, causing the three big and bright goldfish to be at peace. He could see this strangeness at a glance, and the President's state of mind was afraid that he would not be able to stop at all, just like the stirring water.

After a long time, Yuan Shikai did not look back and murmured and made a voice: "Xingcheng, I heard something happened in Wuhan."

Yang Shiqi's face changed, but he soon recovered. Wuhan is so turbulent now. How could he not receive any news as the president of the Republic of China? He immediately responded to the situation: "There are indeed rumors recently. Yesterday afternoon, I met Minister Sun. He had already gone to Dongjiaomin Lane with Foreign Minister Lu to verify the news. I believe that once a definite conclusion is made, it will be reported to the president soon."

Yuan Shikai said coldly: "Have Langzhai been back? Why didn't he come to see me?"

Langzhai is Lu Jianzhang. The person who released the news of Lu Jianzhang's return to Beijing was Chen Shufan, Lu Jianzhang's mortal enemy in Shaanxi.

Chen Shufan was the governor of Shaanxi after the revolution. Unfortunately, Lu Jianzhang came to Shaanxi under the order of the central government and seized Chen Shufan's power. It happened that the Bailang Uprising suppressed this time was not good. Chen Shufan wanted Lu Jianzhang to get out early, so he made remarks everywhere to slander Lu Jianzhang. Lu Jianzhang did not reach this point, so he could only blame Chen Shufan for hiding so well in normal times.

Yang Shiqi suddenly felt abrupt and didn't know what to answer. If he didn't know, he had just met, so it was not easy for the President to know that he deliberately concealed it, but it would have been a bad thing. But if the truth about Lu Jianzhang's return home was told, he would offend Lu Jianzhang. He secretly hated in his heart that it was really not the time for him to come.

"Actually, I'm here today to have a request to explain to the President." After thinking for a while, he had to bite the bullet and distract the topic, secretly sweating, hoping that the President would not get angry.

"Say." Yuan Shikai's voice was unemotional.

"The Senate is recently revising the formal "Republic of China Law" in accordance with the President's intention, but some of the items we subordinates have seriously discussed and believe that it is necessary to make some more amendments." Yang Shiqi said tentatively.

Yuan Shikai snorted coldly. No one cared about the things he was worried about now. Instead, he used these useless things as serious things. How can he not make people angry?

Yang Shiqi quickly continued: "President, I know you have been worried about the National Progressive Party formed by Wu Shaoting in the south recently. This time we can use the formal "Constitution of the Republic of China" to reflect the prestige of the President. At that time, it will not only limit these so-called political parties, but also consolidate the president's dominance. Wouldn't it be a killing two birds with one stone!"

Yuan Shikai slowly stood up, shook the water from his hands, turned his head and said with a cold expression: "Do you really think the "Constitution of the Republic of China" has a bullshit effect?"

Yang Shiqi smiled confidently and said, "It depends on who is facing. The President just imagined that Wu Shaoting's intention to form the National People's Progressive Association was to strive for the status of the National Government through legal means? Since he is a law-abiding person, then we will use the law to suppress him. Even if Wu Shaoting does not abide by the law, he will not dare to do anything randomly with his current strength in Guangdong."

Yuan Shikai said coldly: "How do you know that Wu Shaoting dares to do something random? If he dares to fight the First Guangdong War, then he dares to fight the Second Guangdong War."

Yang Shiqi said: "President, no matter what the Guangdong War last year, the south fired first. If Wu Shaoting dared to fire first, let alone the domestic public opinion does not support it, we can even take the opportunity to expose the hypocrite's disguise, so that everyone in the country knows that Wu Shaoting is a warlike madman."

Yuan Shikai was silent for a while, and then said dissatisfiedly: "Hmph, Bai Lang's peasant uprising has not been settled, and he still hopes that we will deal with Guangdong again? What a joke!"

Yang Shiqi immediately said: "It is indeed not a wise move to fight again now. It is true that it is true for us Beiyang and Wu Shaoting. The President, if we do not take the initiative to block Guangdong's intentions and instead passively, wouldn't it be eaten by outsiders step by step? Furthermore, Wu Shaoting's announcement of breaking with the revolutionary party before was already a dangerous move. This dangerous move is not ineffective, but it is not time to go. As long as Wu Shaoting dares to provoke trouble, he will immediately humiliate himself."

Yuan Shikai nodded thoughtfully. Yes, he almost forgot the most critical section. Today's Wu Shaoting is not the former Wu Shaoting. He has lost the cloak of the revolutionary camp. Wu Shaoting is just a warlord. He suddenly feels that he is a little old. In the past, Wu Shaoting can still show the courage to bet when he is in trouble, but now he has to look forward to everything he does, and over time it becomes a kind of constraint.

"Yes, yes... we can't be passive anymore, we must force him! Let's see who is strong."

"That's the truth. Back to the point, I would like to propose that the president be re-election restrictions will be abolished, and then the cabinet system will be changed to the presidential system. Then, the Senate, Congress, legislation and elections will be adjusted accordingly, and only the national conditions will be required." Yang Shiqi hurriedly offered his own suggestions.

"I wanted to do this a long time ago. However, this matter will inevitably cause a lot of criticism. You must make sufficient preparations in advance." Yuan Shikai said slowly.

"Don't worry, President, I've made arrangements."
Chapter completed!