Chapter 767: The countercurrent occurs

It was rare to decide to give himself a day off. Wu Shaoting was able to sleep until more than 7 o'clock in the morning. However, the good times didn't last long. Deng Keng hurried upstairs and asked his servants to knock on the bedroom door. Although Deng Keng knew that Wu Shaoting had told him not to handle official duties today, if it weren't for the sudden and urgent incident, he also hoped that Wu Shaoting could have a safe and sound rest for a day.

Wu Shaoting opened his eyes tiredly. Although he was reluctant to leave the warm bed in the cold weather, his sensitive thinking of being in power for many years had already made him realize that something was important, so he could only get up from the bed with a pair of pajamas, put on a pajamas and opened the door and walked out.

Meeting Deng Keng in the small living room, Wu Shaoting also planned to deal with the urgent matter as soon as possible, and then continue to go back to the bedroom to sleep. However, when Deng Keng told the news of the demonstrations in Nanjing and Shanghai, Wu Shaoting immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and understood that today would inevitably be in peace.

"China***?" he asked coldly with a frown.

"Yes," Deng Keng also frowned, his face full of sorrow. "It must be a conspiracy created by the *** people behind it. As long as the Secret Service notifies the Shanghai Intelligence Station for a little investigation, it can be confirmed. Last evening, Sun Yat-sen personally gave a speech at the Shanghai Municipal Hall, openly protesting Ting Shuai's refusal to amend the treaty with ***. This morning, the Secretary-General received a petition from China, demanding that the Congress be mobilized to investigate the incident and let Ting Shuai personally explain to the people of the whole country."

Wu Shaoting smiled coldly and said in anger: "Don't China*** know that *** wants to invade Qingdao? They really dare to take out any handle of the words they have to say."

Deng Keng said: "What they know is that Sun Yat-sen mentioned this in his speech at the City Hall yesterday, but he believes that *** is helping China expel German powers, and even if Qingdao is classified as *** concession, it is also necessary to abide by the regulations after the change of the contract. This is a very cost-effective deal for China."

Wu Shaoting snorted and said angrily: "Trade? Treat national sovereignty as a transaction? China *** made a big fuss based on these remarks. He said that I disregarded national interests, and I can still accuse him of disregarding national sovereignty!"

Deng Keng sighed and added: "The matter in Qingdao is just the main rhetoric of China. China still spread rumors everywhere, saying that we are planning to go to war with the ***, and we have secretly colluded with Germany. What they mean is that Ting Shuai, you are willing to make peace and change your contract, but you are going to launch a war of labor and wealth. You also said that Ting Shuai is simply a war madman. You did this in order to promote military power first!"

Wu Shaoting said disdainfully: "Nonsense, it's simply nonsense. I won't pursue this matter for the sake of Sun Yixian's sake. You can arrange someone to supervise the parades in Nanjing and Shanghai immediately. Since they like to parade, I will let them parade safely, but this day will only be the only one, and they will have to be disbanded tomorrow."

Deng Keng remained worried and said, "Ting Shuai, I'm afraid...thing is not that simple. The secretary hall has submitted the petition from China to Premier Liang. Premier Liang has a very fierce attitude in the office. Now he is on his way to the official residence. Tenth Zhao is going to question you, Ting Shuai."

Wu Shaoting's face remained unchanged. He knew that during this period, his diplomatic talks with the United Kingdom, Germany, and even the United States did not report or record to Congress. Liang Qichao and the cabinet ministers suddenly heard about this, and it was reasonable to be shocked and angry. But he didn't feel nervous at all. Didn't he say that he had never intended to grant all power to Congress, and even if he really wanted to confront him in court, he was reasonable and well-founded.

What really made him angry was the Chinese ***. It was obvious that the Chinese *** could quickly establish its momentum in less than two months of returning to China. It was not only Zhang Jingjiang who supported it, but it must have a close relationship with the Black Dragon under the instruction of the *** government. He had deliberately asked about Chen Qimei's whereabouts, but Sun Yat-sen obviously did not forget the warning he issued in Guangdong and dared not let Chen Qimei return to China. I believe that Chen Qimei's current job is to contact the *** and ***.

The members of the Chinese *** were always a group of people with great power, and they could do incredible things to achieve their goals. When the Beiyang government was in power, the revolutionary party had been clamoring for democratic revolution and sent troops to revolt and caused major events. Now Wu Shaoting deliberately kept a move, and he also shouted the slogan of republic and democracy. Even Liang Qichao, Song Jiaoren, and Huang Xing were on his side. They thought this was enough to cut off the eloquence of the revolutionaries, but they did not expect that these people were everywhere and were afraid that the world would not be in chaos.

"Hmph, I want to see who dares to question me." Wu Shaoting said coldly, his hands clenched into fists. "What are the reactions of others in the government?"

"It's okay with Mr. Yun. After all, he knows about us. However, Mr. Song seems to have questions about this matter, and I'm afraid he will come with Premier Liang later. The most intense reaction is the Progressive Party. The Beiyang Party has hardly taken this matter too seriously. However, I had met General Feng earlier, and he also asked a few questions with concern." Deng Keng said.

At this moment, a servant appeared at the door and knocked on the door.

"What's the matter?" Deng Keng turned around and asked through the door.

"Prime Minister and ministers of various departments are here downstairs," replied the attendant.

"Shishuai Ting, what should I do?" Deng Keng asked quickly.

Wu Shaoting did not answer, suddenly stood up and walked towards the door, opened the door and came to the corridor. He said to the attendant in anger: "Let them wait downstairs." After that, he returned to the bedroom without knowing his head to wash up.

In the reception room downstairs, Liang Qichao and others were talking about this matter, and the atmosphere was very intense. They waited for more than a quarter of an hour, and everyone not only felt anxious, thinking that Wu Shaoting was deliberately delaying the time. However, at this moment, Wu Shaoting, who had finished washing and dressing, finally went out. Deng Keng followed him downstairs, but did not walk into the reception room, but walked straight through the corridor to the auxiliary building of the official residence.

Liang Qichao, Xiong Xiling, Tang Shaoyi and several other important cabinet ministers immediately surrounded him and questioned Wu Shaoting in a verbal way.

"Zhenzhi, is this really happening? You must give us an explanation!"

"The Grand Consul, the diplomatic talks with various countries should be present as the foreign minister. Why do I have no idea about the content of these talks?"

"Although the Congressional election has not officially ended yet, we have an appointment first. The interim Congress still exercises sovereignty by the government-level Congress agent. How can you take Congress as nothing?"

"This is a rare opportunity to restore national sovereignty in a century. Why? Why? Is it true that the great consul is really just thinking about starting a war?"

For a moment, there were many different opinions. Wu Shaoting looked cold and said nothing. He waited for these people to feel the atmosphere was abnormal and his voice gradually dissipated. However, everyone was still filled with indignation, and his scorching eyes were focused on Wu Shaoting, and he would never give up without a satisfactory reply.

"Have you all finished speaking?" Wu Shaoting asked coldly, his voice calm, but revealed a sense of power without anger.

"Zhenzhi, what's going on? Don't you plan to give us an explanation?" Liang Qichao asked solemnly.

"Do I, a great consul, do not even have the power to handle diplomacy? The Congressional authority during the administration did not stipulate that it is necessary for me to report to Congress on diplomatic progress. As for the Senate's power to review diplomatic decisions, it is a function that was only added after the official election. You should use this reason to question me now?" Wu Shaoting's expression and tone did not change, and he said without showing any weakness.

When everyone present heard this, although they knew that what Wu Shaoting said was reasonable, such an answer undoubtedly exposed Wu Shaoting's domineering side, which made everyone even more dissatisfied.

Tang Shaoyi said loudly: "Wu Zhizheng, even if Congress does not have the power to review diplomatic bills now, *** has taken the initiative to propose amendment of the treaty. This is a matter of national interests and national rights and interests. Even if you don't say hello to me, the Foreign Minister, you should not make a decision to refuse rashly. You are disregarding the national interests of the country and the people of the whole country. How can we convince us and the people of the whole country?"

Tang Shaoyi used to value Wu Shaoting very much. After all, Wu Shaoting visited his thatched cottage three times to ask him to come out, and he must remember this kind of favor of knowing one's favor. However, he has always been an old-fashioned diplomat, believing that China is currently a weak country and that it is the most suitable and cost-effective way to exchange diplomatic interests with a return of more than the price.

Wu Shaoting retorted bluntly: "The people of *** want to use Qingdao as a condition for revising the treaty. In your eyes, is ceasing national territory to protect the national and national interests? Humph, it's simply nonsense. I will never agree with this way to drink poison to quench thirst."

Xiong Xiling stood up and said, "But you have to think about it. *** is imperative. They are also attacking. Can our Chinese national defense force stop the attack? Instead of letting the *** people take Qingdao for free, it is better to exchange for a more cost-effective treaty modification. This is all the modifications of ***'s interests in China, not just one but two concessions!"

Wu Shaoting glared at Xiong Xiling fiercely and scolded: "Mr. Bingsan, you respect you as an elder to be tolerant of you. If you are a person who is a long-term enemy, if you are in the army, I will definitely shoot you."

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