Wang Peng took the letterhead. Hurriedly glanced at it a few times, and now this is Li Yi, the owner of the attendant room. The handwriting is a speech, and the content is not complicated, that is, it talks about the "friendship" between China and Germany, and advocates the immediate conclusion of a military alliance treaty with Germany.

After reading the speech, Yang Wangpeng pondered for a moment, and then asked.

"Then, does Zhenhua really want to form an alliance with Germany?"

In fact, just a few days ago, Li Yuanhong and Tang Hualong were busy connecting in the Congress, but their approach was not to promote the Sino-German alliance, on the contrary, they were dismantling the Sino-German alliance, considering the identities of the two, they are likely to do this out of the president's instructions, because they have always been regarded by the congressmen as the president's "second general"

In other words, at least in Yang Wangpeng's view, although Zhao Bei seems to want to form an alliance with Germany on the surface, in fact, from the heart, Zhao Bei does not seem to really intend to lead Germany to form an alliance, but it is inconvenient to veto it in person, so he kicked the ball to the Congress, and used the "Hum Ha Er" to ensure that the Congress vetoes the motion of the Sino-German alliance.

"Zilun, if you were replaced, you would be me. What will you choose? Zhao Bei did not answer Yang Wangpeng's question directly.

Yang Wangpeng pondered for a long time and said slowly: "In my opinion, the international situation has changed too rapidly a few days ago, and my country's national strength is too weak. ”

Zhao Bei smiled faintly and said: "Germany is very important to China's industrial construction, and now" four industrial exhibition plans, "has reached a critical moment, if the good relations between China and Germany are damaged because of the alliance, then, how can our industrial exhibition plan be completed?" So, the congressional position is important, and your role is important. ”

Yang Wangpeng was silent, he was weighing the matter.

Ever since the news spread that Germany wanted to forge a formal military alliance treaty with China, the forces in the Reichstag have been in action. Not to mention Li Yuanhong and Tang Hualong of the United Front, the members of the National League also took action, and judging from the current opinion polls, the majority of parliamentarians opposed to the alliance with Germany so. It is likely that the alliance motion will not pass.

But now, Zhao Bei suddenly stepped in and asked Yang Wangpeng to come forward and advocate the Sino-German alliance, what kind of calculation did Mr. President make. Yang Wangpeng was completely confused.

In fact, Li Yuanhong and Tang Hualong were even more confused than Yang Wangpeng, because just this morning, both of them were called to the commander's hall by the president, listened to the president's teachings, and listened to the president's intentions, and the president seemed to have changed his mind. Because the president told them that he hoped that they would reconnect with the MPs, this time, no longer opposing the Sino-German alliance, but fully supporting the Sino-German alliance, and completely reversing the public opinion in the Congress.

The president's reversal made Li Yuanhong and Tang Hualong a little baffled, but since it was the president's order, they had no choice but to change from "pro-British" to "pro-German".

Of course, Yang Wangpeng is not clear about Li Yuanhong and Tang Hualong's imminent change of "position", but from the heart. He was opposed to China's alliance with Germany, and not just because he was not optimistic about the Allies. It is even more because he has been entrusted with the speech of opposing the Sino-German alliance in the National Assembly, and the person who came to support him is none other than Zhang Sai, vice president of the Republic of China.

Like Zhang Sai, Yang Wangpeng is also a pro-British person, in their opinion, Britain's national strength is stronger than Germany, and an alliance with Germany will offend Britain, so, this. The "pro-British" were forced out, and this is precisely why. Zhang Wu will personally come to Yang Wangpeng, hoping that he will come forward to give a speech and attack the initiative of the Sino-German alliance, Yang Wangpeng is a senior senator of the Congress, and his status is higher than that of ordinary congressmen, and he comes forward to create public opinion, which is better than the effect of the congressman, and it is more suitable than Zhang Xiao's direct appearance, of course, Zhang Sai is also rewarded, he has promised that he can provide enough decent work for those downtrodden people of the Qunzhi Society and Endeavor in the light industry enterprises under his name, at least he is also a supervisor.

In fact, even if Zhang Xiao can't win over, Yang Wangpeng will oppose the Sino-German alliance, but since the other party takes the initiative to come over to make political deals. Yang Wangpeng is naturally happy to be a favor, no matter what, first arrange a way out for those subordinates who have no place to live, so as not to let them be idle all day long and idle.

However, Zhang Xiao's deal is far from the president's current political deal, and the president does not give him the job of overseer. It's a position in the government, which is much better than working as a foreman in a weaving mill or a flour mill. Isn't it just a way to get ahead?

It's just that since he has promised Zhang Sai, it seems a little inappropriate to go back on his word now.

But think about the subordinates who followed him to death from birth to death, Yang Wangpeng really couldn't refuse the president's proposal, his subordinates themselves knew that most people were willing to go to the government to do things, because it was an iron rice bowl, as long as they didn't study, the job would not be lost, not to mention, many of these idle "doormen" were born in Henan webbed generals and Shanxi swordsmen, and they relied on Yang Wangpeng all day long, and they didn't cause trouble for him, and it was not good to drive them away, after all, Back then, they also followed Commander Yang Wang's sword mountain and sea of fire.

After weighing it again. Mr. Yang decided to accept the president's offer, but he also had one condition attached.

"I understand what Zhenhua means, but I also have one condition. Since the dissolution of the Endeavour Association, many cadres have no place to live, and they have complained a lot about the capital. I have roughly calculated that there are about 200 people still staying in the capital, and I hope that the president will arrange for all of them as soon as possible, and it is best that they will all be able to enter the government and take up public office. ”

"Zilun, you are really a lion's mouth, and the positions in the government are also limited. So be it. The government arranges for 100 people, and the rest of them go to military academies for further study, 6th Army Middle School, Naval Academy, they can choose by themselves. If you are worried that you will not be able to pass the exam, I can write a letter of recommendation, and you can research the specific assignment yourself. Then give me the list. Zhao Bei nodded, basically accepting Yang Wangpeng's conditions.

Yang Wangpeng was stunned. Zhao Bei asked him to draw up this list of "going through the back door", which could actually re-establish his position among the old people of the Endeavor Society, which seemed to be another benefit that Zhao Bei gave him.

"Zhenhua, I'll draw up the list, don't worry?" Although he hesitated, Yang Wangpeng still decided to ask for an understanding.

"You do things, I don't worry. Things from the past. Let's just reveal it, let's not talk about it, now, let's look ahead. ”

Zhao Bei smiled, and then said: "Actually, there was indeed a misunderstanding between us before, but in my opinion, this misunderstanding was not caused by you, nor was it caused by me. It's caused by the ill-intentioned people around you, think back to the time when we instigated the New Army uprising in Huangnigang, how happy we worked together? But what about then? Later, wasn't it because some people around you were unwilling to live under others and asked you to pull the team alone? If you hadn't left with your team, you might have been the speaker of the parliament by now. ”

This is an insinuation, but Yang Wangpeng can't refute it, everyone is a figure who has caught up with the big era, and it is true that no one is more ambitious, Zhao Bei said this, and he also meant to exonerate Yang Wangpeng.

Seeing that Yang Wangpeng was silent, Zhao Bei said again: "Zilun, you don't have to blame yourself, although the Endeavor Association has been disbanded, can you play a role in the united front?" You are now a member of the Party Council. In the future, you can also be a party affairs officer, or even a general affairs committee, as long as you can let go of the burden in your heart, the future is still bright. ”

This is also a bit sober, and he tactfully told Yang Wangpeng that as long as he follows the president, he will have a bright future in the future.

However, are those previous entanglements and grievances so easily written off? Yang Wangpeng is not so optimistic, in the past few years dealing with Zhao Bei, he can see clearly, this Mr. President is by no means a simple revolutionary soldier, many times, he is more like a resourceful politician, every time he makes a move, it will not be a simple solution to the problem, it is even a fight, take one step and see five steps. Going against him usually doesn't end well.

But why bother thinking about it so much? At least, the deal in front of him is reached, not everyone can take one step and see five steps, many people as long as they can take care of the front is already very good, Yang Wangpeng's current situation is like this.

The president's motorcade finally left Qingfeng Hutong, and Yang Wangpeng and Na Zheng were at the mouth of the alley, watching the convoy go away.

Na Gang asked, "Brother Zilun, what did the president say to you just now?" ”

Yang Wangpeng shook his head. did not answer this question, but asked: "Jun Yi, are you happy to run the street in a foreign bank?" ”

The net was stunned and said, "What's so happy about this?" It's just to make ends meet, and I'm embarrassed to rely on you. ”

Yang Wangpeng smiled bitterly: "I think back then, we were all high-spirited characters, but now, we have fallen to the point where we are satisfied with food, which is a little frustrating."

Jun Yi, now there is an opportunity for you to re-enter the political and military circles, I wonder if you still have the ambition you had back then? ”

"Brother Zilun, why did you become obsessed with your speech? What did the president say to you? Why don't you just tell me? Deng Wang was confused.

"Nothing, nothing. It's just a political deal. Jun Yi. If you think about it, come to me as soon as possible. It's better for me to find a way to let you continue to show yourself in political or military circles than to be a foreigner all day long. ”

Yang Wangpeng sighed. He walked back to the courtyard with his hands behind his back, and looked at the expectant "doormen" who barely put a smile on their faces.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have already talked with the President just now, and you have all been arranged, and now I would like to ask you comrades to think about it carefully. See who wants to go to the army, and the person who thinks about it will come and tell me, in addition. The comrades in the capital should also be informed as soon as possible, and this may be the last practical thing I can do for the colleagues of the Endeavor Association. ”

After everyone heard this, they were all elated, and some people shouted. The crowd rushed out and went all over the city to find the comrades of the Endeavor Society. Soon, there were only a few people left in this courtyard, and Yang Wangpeng and Nacai were standing by the pavilion. Relatively speechless, extremely lonely.

The night is deeper.