"The construction of the Republic of China has begun, and everything needs to be governed, Shikai is deeply willing to do his best to carry forward the spirit of the republic, cleanse the imperfections of autocracy, abide by the Constitution, and according to the wishes of the people, reach the country in the realm of security and consolidation, so that the five major nations can benefit together. All this volunteering, unswervingly. After convening the National Assembly and electing the first president, Shi Kai immediately resigned, and he sincerely swore to his compatriots! ”

On the inauguration stage, Yuan Shikai read the presidential oath word by word, followed by Wang Zhaoming, his voice was weak, and even his nearest few people couldn't really hear it. It was a scene like the inauguration of Washington in the United States of America.

At this time, it was February 14, 1912, that is, the twenty-seventh day of December in the year of the Yellow Emperor in 4609, but it was the city of Xuzhou, Jiangsu.

It turns out that the handover of the old and new presidents is the most interesting. Sun Wen insisted on Nanjing, and Yuan Shikai insisted on Beijing. In the end, Zhu Chongzhen and Ai Qing agreed, made a discount, and chose the ancient city of Xuzhou, where the emperor of the Nine Dynasties was born, and where the capital of Xiang Yu, the former overlord of Western Chu, was located.

Xuzhou, also known as Pengcheng, is connected to the Huaihai Sea in the east, the Central Plains in the west, the Jianghuai River in the south, and Qilu in the north, which is the hub of north-south transportation. It is also one of the ancient battlefields when Chu and Han fought each other, and there is also the overlord tower rebuilt in the Daoguang period in the city for future generations to hang on.

After a few days of preparation, we finally caught up with the Lunar New Year before the Lunar New Year, and drew a termination charm for this revolution in the Xinhai year.

Zhu Chongzhen and Ai Qing watched the ceremony quietly from a distance, and they both had some inexplicable feelings in their hearts, will this China really open a new era? Will the lives of the people in this land get better and better?

Over there, Yuan Shikai took the oath and stood side by side with Vice President Li Yuanhong, accepting the cheers of all the people in the audience.

"In a blink of an eye, in three days, it will be the Spring Festival," Ai Qing suddenly felt a little sad, "I don't know how my clansmen, Liangbi and them are doing now." ”

"They should still be in Hawaii now," Zhu Chongzhen saw that although Yuan Shikai was in a military uniform on the ceremonial stage, there was a depression between his eyebrows, knowing that Yuan Shikai still had no plan in his heart about the Republic of China, and he didn't know how to deal with the future party political system, "There is my teacher Mingkong, everything will be arranged properly." When you and I returned, we set out for the western part of America to conquer the vast new lands. ”

"How long will we have to endure all this suffering?" Ai Qing suddenly became tired, "Let this generation or even several generations suffer this kind of pain for no reason, do you really feel a little guilty in your heart?" ”

Zhu Chongzhen turned his head suddenly, stared at Ai Qing with clear eyes, and said with a smile: "How can I have no guilt in my heart, acting like this, although it is in line with the way of heaven, but it hurts the principles of heaven, after I go to China, I will face the wall of Mount Nakaia in Hawaii for four years to atone for today's sins." ”

Ai Qing was taken aback, but he didn't expect Zhu Chongzhen to make such arrangements in the future, "You...... Y-Why are you doing this? ”

"Don't think about these things anymore," Zhu Chongzhen smiled faintly, "I didn't want to tell you." From the first acquaintance of you and me to the changes in Xinhai now, when I think about it, I have been running in the worldly power schemes all the time, operating for the ten-year covenant. Now that the ten-year covenant is over, I should also take a good moment and think about this future life. ”

Ai Qing looked at Zhu Chongzhen steadily, suddenly smiled at himself, turned his head sideways, and looked at the ceremony platform from afar, but his eyes were empty, and he didn't know where he was.

This festive and noisy nature passed very quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the day passed and the day changed to a black curtain, but the happy people were still there passionately lively, and countless people, both Chinese and foreigners, walked in the streets, laughing, and drinking......

Today, China has finally entered the era of the Republic of China, although Yuan Shikai will be three days later, the first day of the Lunar New Year, but many people have already regarded this Valentine's Day in the Western calendar as the first day of the official establishment of the Republic of China.

There is no moon in the twenty-seventh month, and the clear night is just right. Upstairs above the overlord, the three of them sat down. Zhu Chongzhen's expression was solemn, and he looked at Yuan Shikai and Sun Wen solemnly.

"I shouldn't have been here today, but Tao Huanqing has died, and I have been entrusted by everyone to come here to meet with the two of you, and talk about the power of the future."

Yuan Shikai was shocked when he heard this, today he has completed the handover with Sun Wen, and he has become the president of the Republic of China, in charge of the political affairs of the Republic of China, where did the separation of power come from? He was in shock, when he heard Sun Wen already say aloud: "Not bad! That's right. In fact, this right is also easy to divide, please ask Brother Xiang Cheng to train for ten years, Sun to repair the railway for ten years, Huang Xing to open a mine for ten years, Chen ...... Zhang Jingjiang has been prosperous for ten years, and China can enrich the country and strengthen the army, and look down on the great powers! ”

I see. When Yuan Shikai heard Sun Wen's words, his heart was relieved, but he chuckled a little, this Sun Wen, what kind of person does he think he is? Do you still think you are the president, and you are so arrogant. Railways, mining, and industry are all in the hands of his party, and he holds the power of the economy in his hands, but he lets himself train soldiers, and there is no money and food, what kind of soldiers can he Yuan Shikai train?

Although he thought so, Yuan Shikai had been in the eunuch field for a long time after all, and his face was not visible at all, but he arched his hand and asked Zhu Chongzhen: "I don't know what King Han wants?" ”

Hearing Sun Wen's words, Zhu Chongzhen smiled slightly, seeing Yuan Shikai so cautious at this moment, Zhu Chongzhen couldn't help sighing, and then said: "The Republic of China has been established, and Xiangcheng has become the president today. ”

"If I mean the Restoration Meeting, it's actually very simple. The foundation of the Restoration Society, presumably the two of you also know very well. However, 'recovering the Han nationality, returning my rivers and mountains, promising the country with my body, and retiring after success' is just 16 words. Now that the Han family has been restored and the rivers and mountains are new, it is time for my restoration society to retire. Therefore, this economic, military and political affairs, I will not be involved in the recovery, and what the restoration will want is to still return to my own job and teach and educate people. ”

"What Childe said, do you want this right to education?" Yuan Shikai reacted quickly, hearing Zhu Chongzhen's words, and then thinking of Zhu Chongzhen's arrangement in Beijing, he immediately guessed Zhu Chongzhen's intentions,

"Xiang Cheng is right!" Zhu Chongzhen laughed, "When Yixian was in charge of the southern country, he used Mr. Cai Xiaomin as the chief of education, in fact, since the establishment of my Restoration Society, I have built schools and military schools in various parts of the southern country, in order to open up the wisdom of the people and cultivate revolutionary talents. Now that the revolution has succeeded, it is necessary to cultivate talents for the Republic of China for the two to drive in the future. ”

"This matter is easy," Sun Wen said: "President Yuan presides over the military and politics, Sun builds the railway, and Brother Xiao takes care of the education, and after ten years, there will be a brilliant China!" ”

Yuan Shikai pondered for a while, secretly thought about it, and said happily: "Yes, within ten years, if Zai Zhi concentrates on building roads and educating the people, after ten years, there will definitely be a new China!" ”

"Xiang Cheng can rest assured, I can assure the two of you here," Zhu Chongzhen's mind was smart, how could he not hear the meaning of Yuan Shikai's words, "I will be restored, including the Hongmen people under my command, will not participate in politics within ten years, and will not join the army within twenty years." ”

After that, Zhu Yuan and the two looked at Sun Wen together, Sun Wen hesitated, but Zhu Chongzhen had already stated that he was the first to say it, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "I also hereby promise to concentrate on building roads within ten years, and after ten years, build 200,000 miles of national railways!" ”

"Good!" Zhu Chongzhen high-fived and praised: "Brother Yixian is proud and ambitious, just as in the past!" ”

Yuan Shikai didn't know what Zhu Chongzhen's words were, he had been in the eunuch for a long time, and he couldn't believe it when he knew this kind of words. But in this situation, Yuan Shikai also applauded and said: "Although the Republic of China was built, it is in ruins. In the future, I hope Yatsen will give you more advice and help! ”

"Come, I'll give Gongzi and Brother Yixian a cup first!" Yuan Shikai said, raised the wine glass and drank it all, lit the bottom of the glass at the two of them, and laughed.

Zhu Chongzhen also drank it all in one gulp, and suddenly interjected: "Now that the agreement has been made, I suddenly remembered something, and I don't know if it is appropriate to say it at this moment." ”

Yuan Shikai and Sun Wen glanced at each other, and said in unison: "Childe has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it!" ”

"I saw that the imperial examination system had been abolished at this moment, so I was thinking about what kind of way the government would use to hire people in the future? Do you still need to look back on filial piety and honesty, and you can't rely on people's recommendations? ”

"It's okay," Sun Wen said with a smile: "Wouldn't it be okay to set up an examination institute and learn from the Western civil service examination system!" ”

"What Gongzi said is," Yuan Shikai has been in charge of political affairs for many years after all, and knows what Zhu Chongzhen means, "Now that the imperial examination has been abolished, it seems to be a good thing at first glance, but for a while, it has severed the connection between scholars and the government." But now the Republic of China needs all kinds of talents, and it is impossible to establish how to select them for a while. In the long run, I am afraid that the state affairs will be unstable. Isn't there any good plan for Childe? ”

"Speaking of which, it's nothing," Zhu Chongzhen said with a light smile, "and the Ministry of Education will come forward to set standard exams for all walks of life." For example, the Ministry of Education organizes examinations for law courses, and those who pass will be awarded a certificate, and those who hold the certificate can engage in law-related careers, join the government or become lawyers, and they can be free. In this way, the government of the Republic of China will either take the exam or be recommended by someone, no matter what method it is used, and the people of the world will no longer have objections. ”

"This ......" Yuan Shikai and Sun Wen glanced at each other, but they didn't expect that Zhu Chongzhen would say this. If it is really as Zhu Chongzhen said, the Ministry of Education has the right to set the standards of the world, and such a great benefit is far from being as simple as teaching and educating people.

"I wonder what Xiang Cheng thinks?" Zhu Chongzhen asked with a smile.

"What Childe said is indeed a good strategy!" Yuan Shikai thought about it slightly, and he had a plan in his heart, "Just as the son said!" ”

"Good!" Zhu Chongzhen laughed and said, "I'll give you two a cup!" ”