Li Zhenxin is like a mirror, and he knows the meaning of Smith's words very well.

It's just that Li Zhen is not such a person.

Li Zhen smiled slightly and said: "Two terms are two terms, ten years is enough, and it will be implemented in accordance with this regulation." If I don't obey it, who will do it in my successor? This one must be enforced! ”

After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "In addition to the president, I will also set up another prime minister to assist the president in handling state affairs. For such a method, Li Zhen borrowed from the system of Russia, another superpower in later generations, in which the president and the prime minister coexisted and handled national affairs together. When this proposal was made, no one came out against it.

With an admiring expression, Smith said, "If the prince can implement it, everything will be easy." ”

Zeng Guofan thought for a while, and then said: "Lord, if you become president, what will happen to the title of King of Zhennan?" Is it directly passed on to the son? ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Li Zhen.

This question is really worth exploring.

Li Zhen pondered for a moment, shook his head slightly, and replied: "After I became president, the title of King of Zhennan was cancelled, and the mansion was no longer called the palace, but as an ordinary person's residence. I will be in charge of the presidency, and I have already made it special, if I still retain the title of King of Zhennan, isn't this continuing to be special? This will not work! It had to be changed. ”

Lu Shaochuan said: "Lord Wang, I think you can keep the prince." ”

Zuo Zongtang also said: "I also think that the title of the prince can be retained, and the power of the prince's representative can be kicked out, as a false title, as a manifestation of the glory of the prince." ”

Li Zhen said: "No, once the prince stays, even if it is positioned as a virtual title, it may gradually be transformed into real power." Since it is necessary to be thorough, then solve it completely and get rid of the bad habits of the imperial era. ”

After Shi Dakai, who had been silent, heard this, he hugged his fists and said: "The courage of the prince, the wisdom of the prince, Shi Dakai admires!" ”

At this moment, he was impressed by Li Zhen's performance.

For Shi Dakai, he has seen leaders eager to enjoy after winning the victory, and he has also seen those eager to fight for more rights for themselves. In the past, Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing, Wei Changhui and others, just after the Taiping Army seized Nanjing, had a hot brain, fought for power and profit, intrigued, only knew enjoyment, and never considered the problems of the people.

However, the person in front of him is different.

This person's mind made Shi Da happy to take it seriously.

Similarly, Chen Yucheng's impression of Li Zhen has also changed greatly.

Lu Shaochuan's expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice: "In the past, I was just an ordinary pirate, making a living by robbing foreigners' merchant ships and goods at sea. Because of the appearance of the prince, I was able to change my face and follow the prince to the world. Since following the prince, the prince has gained a foothold in Shanghai, defeated the foreigners, and boosted the prestige of our country. ”

"I still clearly remember the scene of 10,000 people sending off when the prince left Shanghai, which will never be forgotten."

Lu Shaochuan said excitedly: "Then the prince gained a foothold in Guangzhou and defeated the foreigners one after another, so that the foreigners no longer dared to underestimate us." After the prince established himself in Nanjing, he took Taiwan and Japan, drove out the Russians, and pacified the world in one fell swoop. This pile of piles one by one, without the prince, it is absolutely impossible to complete. The prince has made great contributions to saving the situation in the world with his own strength. I still insist that the prince retain the title of King of Zhennan as a unique honor for the prince. ”

When these words were spoken, everyone agreed.

After all, Li Zhen's contribution to the country is genuine.

Li Zhen shook his head and said, "No, the title of King of Zhennan is not retained." This is a title given by the Manchu emperors, and it is not necessary for it to exist. And this also has a special right that cannot be left over because of me. Li Zhen's tone was resolute, absolutely not allowing things that still existed in the imperial era, and everything must be completely eradicated.

Smith rolled his eyes and said, "Guys, I have an idea. It can solve the problem of the prince's honor, as an honorary reward for the prince to dominate the country. ”

"Say!" Li Zhen said.

The rest of the people perked up and looked at Smith, waiting for him to speak.

Smith said unhurriedly: "Since the prince is unwilling to retain the title of King of Zhennan, then give it up, after all, this is something given by the Manchu Emperor." However, we can give the prince certain special treatment in the position of president, as a reward for the prince's unification of the whole country, which is also the unique treatment of the prince. ”

Long Xi was a little impatient, and urged: "Smith, don't sell Guanzi, just say it." ”

Li Zhen became interested and asked, "Tell me, what do you think?" ”

Smith said: "The average president is called President So-and-so. For the prince alone, he can be crowned with the title of president. Except for the prince, the presidents who will take over later cannot add the word 'big'. Unless it is a special and great contribution, it must be commended in order to enjoy this honor. It's an honor, a reward for someone who has made a big contribution, what do you think? ”

"Okay, I agree!"

After Li Zhen listened, he was the first to agree.

Li Zhen was quite satisfied with the title of president.

That's a great idea!

Lu Shaochuan gave a thumbs up and said loudly: "Smith, your proposal is very good, I agree." The president, the president of China, President Li, there is momentum! ”

Those present expressed their agreement.

"Now that everybody agrees, we're going to work out the whole system, and then put it in writing, and then we're going to distribute it," Smith said. Then, the time when the prince will be inaugurated as president will be determined. Immediately, the crowd present worked together to finalize the basic system. The formulation of this system must have been borrowed from the US Constitution.

Finally, when it comes to Li Zhen's inauguration, disagreements begin to arise again.

When will you be hired?

When it makes sense to find a job needs to be discussed.

In the end, Li Zhen personally made the decision and said: "Set the time of inauguration on the first day of October." This day is not only the time of my inauguration, but also the time of the official founding of China. ”

Li Zhen made a decision, and finally decided directly.

The next task is to announce the world, and Zeng Guofan is responsible for publicizing the news.

When the news broke, a monstrous Lang was set off in the city and began to spread to the provinces.

After the news of Li Zhen's inauguration as president reached the ears of the people, the people did not have much objection. For the people of the world, whoever is better for them is the object of their support, this is a very simple matter. However, after Cixi and Ci'an got the news, they cried tearfully, dressed in linen and filial piety, and took the little emperor to express their condolences to the royal family.

On this day, they knew it would come, but they didn't expect it to come so soon.

ps: The second shift, call it a day. Xiaodong resigned today, and Ming'er filled in the resignation report. If the state is unstable, let's do two more. After the rest of the chores are resolved, Xiaodong will mention the update speed, forgive me.