The last few words of the Spotless Cook are very devastating. Several foreign ministers present at the meeting were pale, and the two sentences "give up illusions and prepare for war" flew out of the mouth of Mr. President, and the tone was light and the voice was low, but to everyone, it was like a thunderbolt. This led them to think for a time that the president was a "war maniac."

Of course, there are warmongers and war maniacs in this world, but Zhao Bei is not, he knows very well that China needs a peaceful and stable situation to develop the country's economy and improve the living standards and quality of the people, but he knows better that there are no nuclear weapons in this era, so there will be no cold war, and all wars in this era are hot wars.

The root of war lies in conflicts of interest. As two neighboring countries with a very strong conflict of interests, the contradictions between China and Japan are irreconcilable, unless Japan changes its strategic strategy and focuses its main attention on the maritime strategy, rather than the current big 6 strategy, otherwise, China and Japan will inevitably be able to resolve the contradictions only through war, for Japan, this war is related to Japan's colonial cause, and for China, this war is related to the life and death of the country and the nation. Moreover, judging from the experience of later generations, this Sino-Japanese war is also related to China's future development path.

The experience of later generations also told Zhao Bei. At least in the near future, if the Japanese government does not change the "big 6 strategy," then China must be prepared for war with Japan, not to mention that the sovereignty and interests of the three eastern provinces, Taiwan, and other regions will never come back by themselves, and can only be taken back from Japan through war.

War is not just about fighting, before the war, we must make full preparations, this time Zhao Bei inspected the three eastern provinces, one of the main tasks is to inspect the local defense situation. and negotiated with the local military commanders on various details after the start of the war, but this is only one aspect of war preparations, and the other aspect is to stabilize the rear, and this is exactly what Zhao Bei will do next.

Tang Shaoyi saw off the British Minister Zhu Erdian, hurried back to the state guesthouse, and saw that the president was still sitting on the sand looking through the work notebook, so he walked over.

, "President Jun Jian." The British minister was very angry this time, and the center had to be prepared for contingencies

"Got it

Zhao Bei nodded, and then continued to look through his work notebook unhurriedly, which was full of official business waiting to be processed. For example, the construction progress of the Sichuan-Han Railway, such as when a subordinate was ordered to do something, some of these affairs are not convenient to record in the schedule of the attendant room, so Zhao Bei wrote them down in a notebook so that they could be consulted at any time.

Tang Shaoyi was a little puzzled as to why Zhao Bei was able to make concessions to Russia and sign a secret treaty that "humiliated the country," but refused to hold diplomatic talks with Britain. As long as it does not touch the bottom line of the United Kingdom, the British government can even take advantage of China's fire.

"I wonder why the president is so disgusted with Britain?

Tang Shaoyi hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to ask what happened, so he sat down on the right hand side of the president.

Zhao Bei closed the notebook. Turned his head and glanced at Tang Shaoyi. did not answer Tang Shaoyi's question positively. Instead, he asked, "Tell me, what reason do we have to like the UK?" ”

"This, shameful. It's just that. In the humble view, Britain is far stronger than Russia, and the British government is more efficient than the Russian government, Tang Shaoyi really can't answer this question. So he decided to divert the subject.

"Yes, Britain is strong and prosperous. Colonies spread all over the world and are now world leaders. All countries must pay attention to the words of the British government, otherwise they will be isolated, but it would be irrational to submit to Britain for these reasons, and the British threat is far from the horizon compared to the imminent threat from Russia. I can make concessions to Russia for the time being. But that doesn't mean the UK can also use this opportunity to fish in troubled waters. Chief Tang, what do you think is the purpose of the British government's decision to come to me after I have held talks with the Russian diplomatic envoy to mention the Tibetan matter? The British government just wants to fish in troubled waters, and it thinks that the center's current diplomatic stance has become weak, so it wants to take the opportunity to empty the white wolf. Knowing this, it is clear why I rejected the British government's proposal. Because once I promised the British government, then the US government and the German government would follow, and then it would be the real partition crisis

"The president is a bit alarmist. Britain will never allow the great powers to carve up our country, and even more, given the tense situation in Europe, Britain will never allow events to occur in the Far East.

Tang Shaoyi did not agree with Zhao Bei's opinion.

"Yes, what is the British government's calculation, we can only guess, but at present, we can't continue to retreat, and then retreat will cause changes in the domestic situation. The central government's decision-making in the future will be difficult. ”

"In this way, the reason why the president rejected the British proposal was because he was worried that someone in Parliament would take advantage of the problem to continue to be difficult.

Tang Shaoyi finally understood what the president was really worried about, and she thought about it. A secret Sino-Russian treaty has already caused a storm in Parliament, and if the British government is consulted on the issue of sovereignty at this time, it will only further worsen the situation, which will affect the prestige of the president, and even lead to the collapse of the United Front government.

"Chief Tang, if your Ministry of Foreign Affairs can go to the northeast with me to negotiate with the Russians this time, the central government will not be so passive now. Zhao Bei sighed lightly.

Tang Shaoyi hurriedly stood up and said in a panic: "There is dereliction of duty, and I am ashamed of the president and the center." Voluntary sanctions. The president said just now, I will talk about it later, and now that the British minister has left, it seems that it can be said, no matter how the central government punishes. Zhuozhou's children spoke badly. ”

Zhao Bei motioned for Tang Shaoyi to sit back and put away the work notebook.

"Chief Tang, you said it yourself, what punishment should the center give you?"

"He believes that as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he has failed to assist the Central in handling foreign affairs. This is a dismissal and should be dismissed. ”

Tang Shaoyi was not ambiguous at all, but what surprised him was that Mr. President was actually very satisfied with his answer.

"Yes, this punishment is the most appropriate. However, after the departure of Chief Tang, who can take over your post as Minister of Foreign Affairs? ”

Seeing that the president actually agreed with his own opinion. Tang Shaoyi instead settled down. After pondering for a moment, he said: "There are quite a few talents in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Kemin, Shi Zhaoji, Sun Baodi, and Liang Dunyan, these are all talented people, and the center can choose the best of them. ”

"What do you think of Wu Tingfang?" Zhao Bei asked.

"Wu Wenjue has served as a minister abroad several times, Yu Sichuan. The transaction is very familiar. Naturally, he is qualified to take over as Minister of Foreign Affairs, but he is now the Attorney General, and if he is transferred at the same level, will the position of Attorney General be vacant again? Tang Shaoyi was a little strange, and didn't understand why Zhao Bei made such an extra arrangement.

"The post of Attorney General shall be taken over by the Deputy Minister of Justice." Zhao Bei nodded.

"Zhang Zhenwu?"

Tang Shaoyi was stunned. Zhang Zhenwu is now vice minister of justice. According to Tang Shaoyi's opinion. This person's legal cultivation is far inferior to Wu Tingfang. It's okay to be a deputy chief, but if you take over as the chief of justice, it will be a little bit of a big use.

However, Tang Shaoyi quickly understood why Zhao Bei made this arrangement The Ministry of Justice is in charge of legal affairs, and the courts at all levels are also managed by the Ministry of Justice, and the judges are also appointed by the Ministry of Justice. This person can be regarded as Zhao Bei's cronies, but Wu Tingfang is a person who values "judicial independence", and he may not follow the president's baton.

This scheming is very deep, Tang Shaoyi admires this young president more and more.

"As for Chief Tang, do you plan to do anything after you step down as Minister of Foreign Affairs?" Zhao Bei asked Tang Shaoyi.

Tang Shaoyi came back to his senses, smiled faintly, and said, "It's not necessarily a pleasure to travel to the forest. ”

"Chief Tang was a little frustrated.

Now that the term of office of China's minister to Russia is about to expire, I wonder if General Tang is interested in serving as minister to Russia? ”

As soon as Zhao Bei said this, Tang Shaoyi's heart suddenly sank, and the current minister to Russia is Li Jingmai. This man is the second son of Li Hongzhang, a former Qing minister. In the turmoil in Outer Mongolia in the Congress, this person is the key person, and now there are folk rumors. Obviously, the president also heard similar statements, so he decided to replace the minister in Russia, which can be seen as a silent warning and a punishment.

Of course, sending Tang Shaoyi, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, to be a minister abroad seems to be a warning and punishment, after all, for Mr. President, if the cabinet members below are all following the same example and asking for leave to recuperate at every turn like Tang Shaoyi, then how can the authority of this president begin? Therefore, Tang Shaoyi must be punished by the center.

Tang Shaoyi hesitated slightly, and finally decided to accept this punishment from the center and go to Russia as a minister, which can also be seen as an act of atonement for his sins, perhaps in this way to alleviate his inner guilt and regain the trust of the president.

"Zhuo Zhi is willing to take up the post of minister to Russia." Tang Shaoyi nodded.

"Good. In this case, you can write a resignation letter, and after the central approval is approved. Pack your bags and go to Russia. ”

The president was very satisfied with Tang Shaoyi's cooperative attitude, so this "dismissal" became a "resignation" to save some face.

After Tang Shaoyi retired with his attaché, Zhao Bei still did not leave the state guesthouse, but continued to look through the work notebook, and finally stopped and called an adjutant of the attendant room to his side.

"You drive yourself, go to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, call that Wang Zhaoming over, I will see him in the commander's hall, and if his wife is also in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, I will also call him over. I have a few words I want to tell them. ”

The adjutant took the order and left. Only then did Zhao Bei put away his notebook and left the State Guesthouse with the guards.

"Commander-in-chief, is that Wang Zhaoming the one who walked out to sell Chen Qimei?"

Out of the State Guesthouse, Qin Sihu, the captain of the guard, asked.

"That's right, it's the one, I didn't expect you to remember that person too." Zhao Bei was a little surprised.

"Commander-in-Chief. I'm not afraid that you will say me, but I still think that the betrayal comrade surnamed Wang. Not like a good person, even his comrades are not good people. At least. The one surnamed Wang is not righteous. Qin Sihu commented.

"What righteousness? What good guys? Four Tigers, there are some truths you may not understand, at this time, the use of people is not moral, but talent, and we will use those who can be used. Even if he's a scum. Not everyone understands this. Even if understood. It's not that everyone can use it, and now, this surname Wang can come in handy, how can you not use it? Moreover, he is also eager to show his talents, and he will definitely not mess things up, which is called "making the best use of people's talents."

Qin Sihu pondered the president's words, although he felt that there was some truth, but after all, he was born in a robe, and what the robe brothers pay attention to is a righteous spirit, so he still thinks that derby is more important.

Of course, the idea of the captain of the guard does not affect the president, as the head of the country, Zhao Bei knows very well what kind of people he should use to work for himself.