1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 126 New Era and New Atmosphere

Sung-gi said he would go. That night, he took several staff officers and party leader Jin Zhang Jiyang to sit on the "Chujia" substitute small gunboat. Sail west from the city of Qizhou. The machine of the gunboat on the road broke down once. It was delayed for most of the day in Huangzhou City. I finally managed to fix the machine. Continue to stagger. Stop-and-go. When they arrived in Wuhan. It's already the fourth day.

Unfortunately, very. When Hung Sung-gi came ashore at Hanyang Pier. Zhao Beizheng took some officers of the staff group to inspect the Kuimen area. I didn't see the face of the Republican commander-in-chief. Fortunately, Zhang Jiyang is by his side. The aura of "Anqing Righteous Heroes" is also shining. Let Liu Qing, the superintendent of the arsenal, be excited for a while. Dang personally accompanied the Xiong Metropolitan Governor to visit the Hanyang Arsenal and the Hanping Coal and Steel Complex. Although the arsenal has just resumed work not long ago. Steel mills are also maintaining only minimal output. It is far from being called a "big industry". But all this undoubtedly made Governor Xiong very pleased. Mention a poem. Hung in the manager's room of the steel mill.

Everything in Wuhan was fresh for the 21-year-old governor. As with most revolutionaries. Before the uprising, he never seriously thought about what would happen after the success of the revolution. How to build this new country? From where? How to transform the people? How to deal with difficult financial problems? How to deal with those armed parties who have contributed to the revolution but are not inferior? How do you deal with foreign countries? …… Questions like that. Hardly anyone thinks about it. For these revolutionaries who carried guns and cannons. That seems too far away. The revolution has not yet succeeded. And how should we plan for the cause after the revolution? No one thought of it. The revolution has developed so rapidly. Although the Qing court was not overthrown. But this dynasty is already dying. All that remains is the official declaration of death. The general trend of the world. It's so elusive, and victory is just around the corner. Is the rise of this country far away?

Xiong Sung-gi was immersed in the joy of victory. It's almost impossible to extricate yourself. After visiting the factory. Then he went to visit the army again. After getting a taste of what a "revolutionary army" was, he was invited to visit the House of Representatives, which was being prepared. Shake hands with the diverse parliamentarians. Although I don't have much affection for these people and the speaker of the Parliament. But these were enough to convince him that Zhao Bei was a true revolutionary. By no means a "speculator" as some people say. It's time to make a name for him.

Thereupon. A coded telegram was sent from the telegraph office in the Hankow Concession. The point is the headquarters of the Shanghai Liberation Society. No one knows what this telegram drawn up by Xiong Cheng himself said. But one fact that is clear is the day after this telegram came out. The headquarters of the Liberation Society in Shanghai officially issued an appointment order. Zhao Bei was officially appointed as the "Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Liberation Army" and the "Governor of Huguang". It is in charge of the military and civilian affairs of Hubei and Hunan provinces. The Republican Army under his command was reorganized into the "First Echelon of the Chinese Liberation Army". Zhao Bei served as the captain of the echelon and elected him as the secretary general of the executive department of the Liberation Association.

Zhang Jiyang sent this appointment order to Kuimen overnight. Please Zhao Bei take a look. When Zhao Bei received the appointment order, he hurriedly returned to Wuhan from the Kuimen front. No one knew what was going on in his mind. Only Tian Jinfu noticed. After reading the transcript of the telegram. The general secretary frowned and pondered for a long time. Of course, this Hosoda Jino will not tell anyone else. "Tight-lipped as a bottle". That's the motto of a captain of a guard.

A few days later. The gunboat "Chu" carrying Zhao Bei and others arrived at the Wenchangmen Wharf outside Wuchang City. Speaker Li Yuanhong led the representatives of the people of the city to wait at the pier and welcome the return of the commander-in-chief with the most solemn courtesy.

When passing through Jingzhou Mansion, Bei's order had already been transmitted back to Wuchang through the telegraph network. As stated on Telegram. Zhao Bei's return|one. It was the time when the Hubei Provincial Assembly officially opened. At that time. Zhao Bei will give a speech in the House of Representatives. Subsequently, the provincial magistrates at all levels will be elected by the parliament, and some new legal provisions will also be voted on by the councilors. The old era of an official appointed from above seemed to be coming to an end.

Xiong Chengji was also on the side of Yuan Hong in the welcome team. Zhao Bei stepped off the springboard. The moment of stepping on the cement surface of the pier. Xiong Chengji stepped forward. Caught Zhao Bei's hand.

The two young men who single-handedly created this revolutionary era finally shook each other's hands again. They didn't say anything. Just a faint smile. Zhao Bei looked at Xiong Chengji's eyes. There was only a patch of clarity. Like clear water. Maybe. It is the only one that can wash away the filth of this world.

Xiong Chengji also looked at Zhao Bei's eyes. In the eyes of a peer who is only a few years older than himself. He also saw a piece of clarity. But that's not just clarity. There is also a kind of wisdom that seems to be able to see through everything. It's as if the whole era can't escape those eyes. That's a belief. Confidence and ambition.

"Mikan. Look at this generation. This is a time of revolution. A generational change! Zhao Bei retracted his gaze. Raise your hand and point into the distance.

"This era. It's our revolution that created it! Xiong Chengji said with a smile.

"Nope. This era was created by the entire nation. This family belongs to the people! Zhao Bei corrected.

The two looked at each other and smiled. Facing the flamboyant camera lens. Left a precious group photo. Of course. This is also the only photo of the two together. Things. I can think of it again. Two former revolutionary comrades. In the end, they ended up taking a different path. They all have the same ideals in their hearts. But to achieve the ideal

But there are two. One of them is necessarily wrong. At least. No.

The scene at the pier didn't attract too many people. After all. The highlight of the event is the opening ceremony of the Provincial House. Compared with. Personal friendships become less important.

The Hubei Provincial House is located in the center of the belt of Wucheng. This was originally the imperial palace of the banner people. After the revolution, it was taken over by the army. The building, which symbolized the privilege of the flag, became a symbol of civil rights. Although the army did not have enough funds to renovate it. But the piece of gold hanging high above the main entrance was enough to make people feel refreshed.

There are no grandiose words on the gold plaque. There are only four big words written: Hubei Parliament.

As for the members of the House. from all walks of life. All walks of life. Anyway officials from the Manchu Qing Dynasty. to the old farmers in the countryside who could only write their own names when they were sent by the "hoe society". From a comprador of a foreign firm who deals with foreign merchants. to the owner of the dismantling industry in the Hankou Chamber of Commerce...... These things, which may not have been possible to have a common language before, are now sitting together. You can express your own opinions freely. Defend their own interests.

This is the new atmosphere, the new era.

This sinking generation needs a new atmosphere.

Under the eyes of all the members of the Provincial Assembly. In the applause of the representatives of the provincial gentry and businessmen. Under the attention of Chinese and foreign journalists. The commander-in-chief is in straight uniform. Riding boots are bright. He walked up to the podium in the chamber of the House with a high spirit, although he did not prepare any speeches. But his speech soon spread throughout China by telegram. And the world:

"Citizens of the Republic of China. Fellow citizens. Everyone. Today is a rìzi destined to go down in history! Because it's today. The first civil rights institution in China's history will be established here! It's called the House. Although today it is only a provincial council that was formed. But believe. It won't take long. More similar bodies will blossom all over the place. At that time, the situation of "politics from above" in China since ancient times will be completely changed! Civilian. will exercise natural powers for the first time. Take your own destiny into your own hands. Take the fate of the country into your hands!

What is "civil rights"? Civil rights. i.e. the state, the right. From the dignitaries and dignitaries to the peddlers and pawns. All have the right to enjoy civil rights...... Throughout the history of the world. Civilian rights have always been from less to more. From simple to complex. It can't be separated from the openness of society. It is also inseparable from the education level of the people. So. I don't think the legacy of thousands of years of history will be swept away anytime soon. The establishment of a republic by the common people should not be uprooted and nurtured. Steady progress is the right way! In my opinion. Our country builds a republic. There are three phases. It is "military administration", "training administration" and "constitutional government". As a cadre of the Liberation Society, I firmly believe in the following proposition: China is too backward. The imperial residual poison is too heavy. The progress of society can only be taken step by step. It's not good to be lofty. ……

…… For now. The suffering of our people's livelihood. Impoverished. It's really shocking, so the current military zhèngfǔ is the top priority. In addition to the military, solving people's livelihood problems is also a top priority. In my opinion. The issue of people's livelihood is only four aspects: first. There is one; Second. The homeless has his own house; Third. The tiller has his field; Fourth. Widows, widows, loneliness, and old age. If you want to achieve the above four goals. It is necessary to unite all the people to work together. Build a prosperous and strong country with the strength of the people. 'Building Equality in Society...... by Law

Zhao Bei stood on the speech. I talked for an hour. Some junkie legislators have become addicted to cigarettes because they can't hold it up. He was carried down. Other MPs collapsed in their chairs because they couldn't bear it. A small number of legislators threw away their badges when they heard that "the tiller has his land." Sneaked away...... But most people persevered. They were the journalists who were invited. I pricked up my ears and listened carefully. For fear of missing any details. The current Republican Army is the leader of the revolutionary forces in the South. It is also a beacon. Zhao Bei's speech is likely to represent the future policy direction of this republican China.

It was at this time that the speech was made. For people's livelihood issues. For the first time, Zhao Bei clearly put forward the concept of "four haves". This vision may not be fully realized in his hands. But. This will be what he will strive for for a long time to come.

For those foreign journalists who are anxious to know the foreign policy of the commander-in-chief. This lengthy speech did not satisfy them. Because the commander-in-chief did not delve into relations with foreign countries at all. It is just a reaffirmation of the basic stance of guaranteeing trade between China and foreign countries. He also did not express any opinion on the China policy of the great powers. There was only a slight expression of dissatisfaction and complaints about the British, who controlled the power of customs. The actions of the UK Directorate General for Revenue to withhold the customs were criticised. It was believed that this move had aggravated the financial difficulties of the southern armies. The principle of neutrality is violated.

Of course. For Chinese journalists. They were concerned about the "cultivator has his field" in the commander-in-chief's speech. They were curious to know how this idea differed from the "equal power" of the League.

But. The Commander-in-Chief only stopped on the point. Didn't go on.

The commander-in-chief was clear about the problem of the earth. But. Maybe he's not ready to solve this problem.

Target. The decisive factor in the rise and fall of the dynasties. For an agrarian country. Dirt is everything. Who controls the earth. Whoever takes over the world.