On March 2, 1910, the First Formal National Assembly of the Republic of China was established. www.biquge.info From 9 a.m., 179 senators, 503 members of the House of Representatives, secretaries of state and ministers, and more than 1,000 other delegates from inside and outside the ceremony, gathered one after another in their special dresses.

At 11 o'clock, Gu Ao, a member of the Preparatory Congressional Affairs Bureau, announced the beginning of the ceremony, and the guards fired a 108-gun salute to salute. After Yang took the seat, he first entrusted Lin Changmin, a preparatory clerk of the Preparatory Senate Office, to read out the opening speech on his behalf, and then invited President Song Jiaoren to take the stage on behalf of Yang Dusheng, secretary general of the Presidential Office, to take the stage to congratulate:

"On September 28, the first year of the Republic of China, the First National Assembly of the Republic of China was formally established, which is a great glory in the history of more than 2,000 years, and the happiness of 40 million people for hundreds of millions of years. The sectarian is also a member of the people, and he should rejoice with all the gentlemen. Remembering that the Republic of China is created by the psychology of 40,000,000 people, and the formal National Assembly is also based on the psychology of 40,000,000 people, then the sovereignty of the country is, of course, vested in the full power of the people...... All gentlemen know Shi Junjie, and they will be able to make their own arguments and seek loyalty for the country. Since then, the state of the Republic of China has been strengthened, and the happiness of the people of all ethnic groups has been improving day by day, and they have worked together to create the most powerful country, so that the six-star national flag will always shine on the mainland of China. I would like to say: Long live the Republic of China! Long live the Congress of the Republic! ”

Chen Wenqiang applauded vigorously, and the eulogy was beautifully done, and in fact he was even more happy with the victory of the Baath Party. Although some people in the alliance still dislike it, they pull it out and go it alone. This is one of the reasons why the Ba'ath Party did not have a majority in the House of Representatives and a narrow majority in the Senate, but in Chen's view. But the overall situation has been decided.

The Baath Party is tightly organized, disciplined, and unanimous, far from being comparable to those four parties. Situ Meitang, Huang Sande, and Tan Kah Kee are all grateful for the new government's permission for overseas Chinese to return to China to participate in politics, and have repeatedly expressed their resolute support for the party's stance.

Chen Wenqiang covered his mouth with his hand. I yawned slightly, but my mind was on another big thing, and that was the issue of international recognition.

As for international recognition, Chen Wenqiang did not take this issue as extremely important as people at the time. It's just that most people think that without foreign recognition, China will not be able to stand in the international arena, and it will also have a great deal to do with domestic political stability.

The great powers, taking advantage of people's anxiety about the desire for foreign recognition, deliberately delayed time and took advantage of the opportunity. Among them, the Japanese are the most happy. This made Chen Wenqiang hate it so much that the roots of his teeth itched.

From the first proposal, the new government must clearly recognize all the rights, privileges and immunities enjoyed by all countries in China in accordance with treaties or established cases and customs, and be responsible for repaying foreign debts; The first proposal was supplemented by the assertion that the Great Powers could only consider recognition if China had established a new government that was solid, powerful, and capable of fulfilling all its international obligations.

Historical experience has proved that short-sightedness and greed will always be the characteristics of the Japanese, and they are also their fatal point. Just like the 21 articles proposed in history, in fact, they did not gain much substantial benefit, but aroused the anger of all Chinese. From then on, they were regarded as mortal enemies. Japan's wanton coercion in this way also has a lot to do with Britain and Russia. Russia wanted to force the government to agree to the "autonomy" of Outer Mongolia, while Britain wanted to force the government to accept its demand not to send troops into Tibet, and to participate in the "Sino-British-Tibet Conference" to discuss the issue of internal and external Tibet, so as to undermine China's reunification.

Chen Wenqiang sighed softly, he didn't want to betray the country, but also to strengthen the country. It's really hard, and it's really uncomfortable to survive in the cracks. And first betraying the country, then saving the country, and enduring humiliation may be a way. With his knowledge of history, all that was lost will be regained. However. Popular sentiment has been aroused, and the consequence of this is that the government will be caught in a passive and even a crisis.

It's easy to shout empty slogans, but it's hard to actually do it. People's morale, this thing is a double-edged sword, it can hurt the enemy as well as oneself. The image of the new government must be considered by Chen Wenqiang.

It is a helpless move for a weak country to have no diplomacy, but if it is not done well, it will set itself on fire, which is counterproductive. Britain, Japan, and Russia each have their own agendas, using international recognition to put pressure on the new government. And the new government is not completely powerless, but it needs to work hard to break the harmony of the great powers.

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Everyone knows that things have to be done by people, and personnel relations and social relations cannot be done without people. Even if it is reluctant, the person is familiar with each other, the needs of work or things, there are interests and opportunities to have relationships, how can you refuse? Even if they grovel, there are always people who are willing or forced to do it, they are all worldly people, and they have to do worldly things.

Zhang Qian, the chief minister of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ma Junwu, the deputy minister, and Zhan Tianyou, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Railways, made Chen Wenqiang very confused, and stared at Zhan Tianyou with his eyes.

Zhan Tianyou hurriedly explained with a smile: "I am just a companion, stained, and will never trouble Mr. Chen." ”

Playing soy sauce, what kind of fun, I thought you were also asking for money! Chen Wenqiang rolled his eyes, pointed to the dishes on the table, and said loudly, "Eat." ”

Well, the dish is good, this roast duck is also authentic, Chen Wenqiang opened the bow left and right, and he was polite at all. If you don't eat or not, you have to do something, and if you don't eat for nothing, you don't eat.

"This, Wen Qiang!" Zhang Qian finally seized the opportunity for Chen Wenqiang to stop chopsticks to drink tea, and said: "You need a lot of support for the work of our Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and it is also a government department, so you can't favor one over the other." ”

"Elder Zhang, when did I stop supporting your work." Chen Wenqiang said with a smile: "There is no such thing as favoritism, I have always treated everyone equally." ”

"But the approval we submitted to open the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has not yet come down!" Ma Junwu said with a little dissatisfaction: "In order to support the Ministry of Railways, this Bank of Communications is supported by you, why are you indifferent to the affairs of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China?" ”

Zhan Tianyou stopped his chopsticks and looked at Chen Wenqiang and smiled bitterly, this meal was really not invited for nothing, but existed as an object of comparison.

"Railway construction is related to national defense and people's livelihood, and it is the top priority. Of course, industry and commerce are also very important, and the attitude of state support is also clear. Chen Wenqiang slowly explained: "Liuzhou, Daye, Ma'anshan Iron and Steel Works, plus the Hanyang Iron Works renovation project. There are also the capital and Shanghai iron and steel plants that are about to start construction, but they are all funded by the Bank of China, is this support not strong enough? The state finances are more out and less in, embarrassed, I don't believe it. You can ask the Minister of Finance. ”

"Of course, Wen Qiang's hard work and ability are obvious to all." Zhang Qian nodded in agreement: "I am also grateful for the support of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. In fact, we just want the Bank of China to pull out some reserves so that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China can open smoothly. ”

Only the ever-strengthening gold and silver reserves can ensure that the paper and silver that the government compulsorily circulates can remain stable and withstand shocks, and can continue to absorb the gold and silver circulating by the people.

Chen Wenqiang pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "When the Bank of Communications was opened. It has not been pulled out, and even the reserves have been increased. As you all know, as the backbone of the country's finances, the Bank of China must have the ability to withstand shocks and maintain the stability of its currency. Not only will I not agree to your request, but the president and Congress will not approve it. ”

Ma Junwu was a little anxious, and just wanted to speak, but was stopped by Zhang Qian with a look. Zhang Qian personally refilled Chen Wenqiang's tea, and said softly: "Wenqiang." Since this road doesn't work, please give me some guidance. ”

"I can't talk about pointing." Chen Wenqiang's attitude is relatively humble, Bi Yi Zhang Qian is old, and he still has the virtue of respecting the old and loving the young, "The establishment of ICBC is an imperative thing. Please give me a few more months, how about it? ”

"A few months?" Ma Junwu asked anxiously.

Chen Wenqiang stretched out his hand, looked at it for a long time, and under the gaze of everyone, he cautiously made a gesture of six. "Probably, maybe it won't take that long," he said. ”

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This is not the imaginary Crystal Palace, nor is it the Jinluan Hall in the Forbidden City, it is a quiet and tranquil hall, with soft light and spotless sofas and soft chairs around it. Everything here seems cozy, although it is a classical Chinese hall, the interior is modern, with white curtains almost hanging to the ground, a dull yellow floor that shimmers brightly, and a soft light from the wall sconces embedded in the walls.

Cai Ye walked into the hall accompanied by Huang Xing, and was surprised by the simplicity and mutuality in the room, this is the residence of the president, and it is too far from the brilliant imagination in his mind.

As soon as he sat down, President Song Jiaoren walked in, saluted and shook hands, and then sat down again.

"Cai Songpo, at such a young age, can basically pacify Sichuan, he is really talented." Song Jiaoren praised with a smile.

"It's all the strong support of the government and the wise command of the president." Cai Ye said humbly.

Hehe, Song Jiaoren smiled, and Huang Xing also smiled silently.

"The southwest is eventful, and it is necessary to guard the town, and Songpo must be mentally prepared!" Song Jiaoren said kindly.

"Gong is the border of the country, and he is not afraid of hardship." Cai Ye swore and promised.

"It will take a few years to completely change the layout of the southwest when the railway is completed." Song Jiaoren said in a deep voice: "Relatively speaking, the highway should be more effective, and the government will increase investment in these infrastructure projects to ensure the supply of military supplies." And your army should also do your best to lighten the burden on the country, and you can combine the reclamation and garrisoning to improve your own living conditions. ”

"I heard that the government has organized a group of agricultural and forestry experts to go to all parts of the country to sort out local information, and to build the northwest into the south of the Yangtze River?" Cai Ye said tentatively.

"It's not that I've heard of it, but it's true." Huang Xing said with a smile: "This group of experts is not only Chinese, but also foreigners, you must effectively protect their personal safety!" ”

"The specific task will be explained by Keqiang to Songpo, so I won't repeat it." Song Jiaoren nodded with a smile and said, "I believe that you can be competent and become the pillar of the southwest of the country." ”

"Thank you President for your compliment, and I will live up to my trust." Cai Yi looked very excited.

"It's not too early, everyone will leave after dinner, even if it's for General Cai." Song Jiaoren said very kindly: "Find Wen Qiang again, you are old friends." He made an appointment with the Minister of Virtue in the afternoon, and he must have had good news for us. ”

"The emperor has given a banquet." Huang Xing winked at Cai Ye with a smile and joked: "It's rare, but it's a little unkind to pull Wen Qiang." ”

Song Jiaoren shook his head and smiled: "Keqiang, I look down on me a little when I say this, although I am not richer than Wen Qiang." It's okay to have a light meal. ”

"Thank you President for your kindness, and I am very grateful to Mr. Chen for his support and value back then." Cai said: "It is also a humble honor to be able to eat together, so it is better for me to invite the Secretary of State in person." ”

"Let the staff go. Wen Qiang has not been in a good temper recently, but he has a problem and rarely gets angry with the staff. Song Jiaoren explained with a smile: "The main thing is that the pressure is too much, and I don't know much about this kind of economic thing." All departments are reaching out to ask for money, and it is not appropriate to give more or less, and some of them are too heavy, which will cause a lot of dissatisfaction. In short, it's not easy! As he spoke, he called the staff. Let him tell the kitchen to add a few dishes, and then go to the West Flower Hall to inform Chen Wenqiang.

Huang Xing took advantage of what he had just said and said: "I heard that some parliamentarians are very dissatisfied with the military budget, and what are they proposing to put together a bundle of armaments and focus on construction? ”

"There is indeed such a saying." Song Jiaoren nodded in acknowledgement, frowned slightly and said, "However, this is not a big deal, I have already signed the budget, and there should be no problem with the passage of the Congress." ”

"Cut military spending. The whole armament is ignorant and short-sighted. Cai Ye said dissatisfiedly: "There is no strong army. There will be no stable environment for development, and it will be difficult for construction to proceed smoothly. Japan, Russia, Britain and France are eyeing each other, and the great powers are coveting each other, can't they see the current situation of the country being in crisis? ”

"Maybe it's not visible, maybe it's something else." Song Jiaoren waved his hand and said, "You don't have to worry. With me and Wen Qiang's support, military spending can only increase every year. If the army can solve some of its livelihood problems on its own, there will be more surplus funds. You should also be considerate of the government's difficulties, and Zhihua will move left and right. It made the finance barely supportive, but it also caused a lot of criticism. ”

While a few people were talking, the staff returned, still holding a case of wine in their hands. Without waiting for Song Jiaoren to ask, he opened his mouth to explain: "The Secretary of State has not come back yet, Mrs. Chen is at home, and I heard that the President has a treat, so she specially asked me to bring back these wines, saying that the Secretary of State originally planned to give them to the President to taste, so let's take them by the way!" ”

"Hehe, this is going to be a bribe." Huang Xing carefully selected and looked at this box of wine, and sighed, "Shanxi Fenjiu, Yantai wine, brandy, Xifeng wine, and special wine are all good wines, and today is really a blessing." ”

Song Jiaoren's expression was a little weird, he touched his chin and said: "Wen Qiang's things are not easy to collect, last time I brought a few tailors, measured this and that, tossed me for a long time, and said that they would make clothes and hats for me." Later, I learned that it was a well-known silk village in Beijing that donated 5,000 taels of silver on the condition that it would use me for propaganda. Another time, he suddenly came to my office and forced me to write the words 'Beijing World Hotel' and asked me to sign it, which needless to say, must have been sold for money. This time, I wonder what he's going to do? ”

"The Secretary of State is really - there is a way to make money!" Cai Ye said with some amusement.

"Thanks to him, we would all have to drink the northwest wind." Huang Xing picked up a bottle of wine, shone it at the light, and then beckoned Cai Yi, "Look at this wine, have you drunk it?" ”

Cai Ye looked at it, shook his head and said: "I haven't drunk it, but I've heard that Zheng Zhen, a great Confucian in the Qing Dynasty, once had the praise of 'Wine Champion Guizhou People'." ”

"I haven't even drunk Moutai, it's really strange!" With the voice, Chen Wenqiang walked in, smiling, and seemed to be in a good mood, so when he entered the house, he first greeted Cai Yi very casually, "Songpo is here." ”

"Mr. Chen." Cai Ye stepped forward to shake hands with Chen Wenqiang.

Chen Wenqiang said with a smile: "You did a good job in Sichuan, especially being able to level the robe, which shows your means." ”

Cai Ye was happy in his heart, but he still pretended to be modest and said a few polite words.

"Wen Qiang, seeing that you are full of joy, there must be good news for us." Song Jiaoren quipped.

Chen Wenqiang nodded and said with a smile: "Tomorrow, Peru, Cuba, and Bulgaria will be the first to recognize the government of the Republic, and in the next few days, if the other powers still do not express their position, the United States and Germany will no longer take into account their positions, unilaterally recognize the Republic of China, and submit their credentials." ”

"Okay, great, when the big white floats." Song Jiaoren was overjoyed, patted his thigh, got up, walked around the room twice, came to the wine box, reached out and took out a bottle of wine, and then hesitated to ask Chen Wenqiang, "This wine, there won't be any mystery, right?" ”

"Drink as much as you want, no money." Chen Wenqiang smiled generously: "The special famous wine for the state banquet, this gold-lettered signboard is loud enough, haha, there is money to be taken again." ”

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As Chen Wenqiang judged, Peru, Cuba, and Bulgaria recognized the Republic of China under the influence and manipulation of the United States and Germany, and it was indeed very effective. Not only were the people of Japan excited, but Britain and Japan also engaged in urgent secret negotiations for fear of causing a chain reaction.

At this time, however, the Chinese government seemed emboldened to remain silent about the preconditions for international recognition proposed by Britain, Japan, and Russia.

Chen Wenqiang stepped up negotiations and coordination with the US and German ministers, and signed an agreement on China's preferential supply of tungsten ore to Germany, and Germany will provide loans and equipment to help the Chinese government upgrade its mining machinery and smelting technology. At the same time, the Chinese Government has also decided to purchase submarines from Germany in the next three years in the quantity of no less than 10 submarines per year, and Germany will send engineers and technicians to help China choose a site to build a submarine dock, mainly for repairs and to make its own attempts. (To be continued.) )