Chapter 145: To the People
(First update, sorry for being a little late.) )
Throughout the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, whose thinking was still in the era of feudal power, did not put public opinion in its eyes at all, and always tried to put itself on the opposite side of the people. It's all a generalization.
In the nine years of the constitution, the imperial court issued three orders, and it was indeed moved, and even in order to escort the constitution, at the beginning of Zaifeng's coming to power, he quickly dismissed the governor of Shanxi who asked to postpone the constitution, and his will was not resolute. However, what he did in exchange for this was a flood of bad reviews, and the boiling people questioned Zaifeng's determination to establish a constitution with the court's refusal to "open the parliament quickly", which is obviously unwarranted, and Zaifeng can't say it.
"This king personally promised that after nine years, the parliament will be opened, and the edict will be announced to the world in black and white, how can it be a fake constitution, but the people of the provinces insist on the imperial court to open the parliament quickly. Pinching his eyebrows, Zaifeng said a little tiredly.
"The regent is just a mouth, and there are 40,000,000 mouths at the bottom, the king is like a boat in the water, those who go with the current prosper, and those who go against the current perish, this public opinion is inviolable after all." Ye Kai said.
The people's hearts are not attached, which dynasty and which generation will not die because of this, and those who win the will of the people will win the world, didn't the later generations say that I am the son of the people.
"I have my own national conditions in the Qing Dynasty, so I can't just let two shouts come nonsense, right?" Zaifeng was full of bitter water and couldn't pour it out.
"Although the national situation is there, the people don't appreciate it." Hearing Zaifeng's complaints, Ye Kai directly poured a basin of cold water, not that he deliberately hit Zaifeng, blindly resisted, he could only push himself and the people farther and farther, and when the two sides were on the same page, and there was no way to play any cards in his hand, I am afraid that you would not be able to keep the country for a few years, if it was really like that, it would be bad, and when Ye Kai took power, the country would be broken and broken, it would be too shocking.
"Is that really their answer?" Zaifeng asked a little reluctantly, and his eyebrows slowly squeezed into a figure, "This time it is a quick opening of the Congress, and if you let this king go to the field in the future, you will also agree to them." ”
Zaifeng obviously said something heavy, he didn't want to give up the initiative so quickly, once he agreed to their demands, the people who tasted the sweetness, what if they made more excessive demands, wouldn't the situation be even more disadvantageous, as long as it was a normal person, Zaifeng would have such a conjecture.
But the problem is that even if it is not sweet, feed them the bitterness directly, they may not be willing to give up, in this case, it is better to promise them as soon as possible, so as to leave room for yourself, but, promise, how to agree? Promise what? That's where the university asks.
"There must be a change in everything, and it is the best policy to get through the current difficulties, and there are two ways for the minister." Ye Kai looked at Zaifeng, who was frowning and puzzled, and offered his solution just right.
"This is not a court, this king has said, there is no need to be formal, you can just say anything, it doesn't matter if you say it right or wrong." Zaifeng gave a sign of trust, and Ye Kai spoke.
"Aren't they going to open a congress quickly, let's give them a congress." Ye Kai said slowly: "Although the real parliament can't be opened, the preparatory parliament does, according to the nine-year constitutional charter, the senior council will not be opened until August this year, anyway, it is better to take advantage of this opportunity to be a little earlier, after the beginning of spring, the regent issued an edict, saying that the people's demands, the government empathizes, but the constitutional plan, the article is very complicated, can not be lightly changed, this king deeply regrets, 40,000 Shun people's sincere heart, must not be disappointed, this king then decreed, before the formal parliament, the special opening of the Council, It is a foolish policy to exercise its powers in the name of the Preparatory Congress, and for nine years for the members of the Diet to practise Western deliberations, and to dissolve the House of Representatives when the Diet is convened. ”
Ye Kai said this, in short, it is just a sentence, if you want to open a congress, don't you want to hurry up and make a fresh, then set up a low-profile version of the congress first, and when you can play it, it will basically be time to open a formal congress, which is an expedient measure proposed by Ye Kai.
"Open the Faculty of Finance?"
Zaifeng pondered it carefully, he could accept this more than the demand for a quick congression, anyway, in another eight or nine months, the senior administration yuan will be opened, not in advance, and it will not be much involved, so he nodded and agreed.
"What about the second way?" The proposal just now was passed without obstacles, and Zaifeng directly entered the next discussion session.
"The second step is peace talks, the petition storm is vigorous, it is because the upper and lower do not know the intentions, the lower does not know the upper intentions, and the upper and lower are isolated, so that such a big disaster has been born, and the strict order is reprimanded, and the public grievances will inevitably find public grievances, and the public grievances will also turn into greater public grievances, so according to the minister's humble opinion, we should moderately lower our posture, send peace talk representatives, sit down to discuss, and this public grievance can naturally be eliminated."
Before there is no way out, peace talks are a plan that will never be used unless it is absolutely necessary, and no government will take the initiative to bow its head.
But Ye Kai didn't think so, and took the initiative to show favor, in addition to putting himself in a favorable position, he could also win a good reputation.
"What should I do if I don't discuss it properly?" Zaifeng's eyes wandered, still a little worried, "I'm afraid this peace talk won't be easy." ”
Zaifeng's prediction is not imaginary, the two sides have opposing views, and the peace talks will definitely be suffering, once the two sides fall out, not only will the court lose face, but the ministers of the peace talks will also be humiliated on the spot, which is a chore.
"It doesn't matter what the result is, the important thing is to let everyone understand that we have this sincerity." Ye Kai explained lightly, Zaifeng stroked his chin, and was still making the final considerations, if you really want to send a minister, the selection is a big trouble, this kind of thankless task, who is willing to do it?
"Regarding the peace talks, the minister is willing to go in person." Ye Kai stood up and solemnly asked.
Zaifeng was slightly surprised, yes or not, he didn't know what to say for a while.
"Minister, this is not a good errand, think again"
Ye Kai's attitude was very resolute.
"When the national crisis is at the head, the ministers have an unshirkable responsibility, besides, the peace talks were proposed by the ministers, and this burden must not be picked up by other ministers, and the backbone of Liangbi will be punctured by the world." In the end, Ye Kai faced Zaifeng with a relaxed face.
"Well, I can only rely on the ministers."
Zaifeng was helpless, and a hint of relief appeared on his face.
"I am grateful, and I will do my best"
"Wait" Ye Kai was just about to thank him, and Zaifeng also spoke.
"Before the peace talks, you add another title of Minister of the Guard, so as to show solemnity, as you said, the court is sincere."
Zaifeng is to raise the specifications of the peace talks, but Ye Kai is also confused and promoted to a level, although it is a false title, it is also a medal of honor.
"Thanksgiving to the Regent Longen"
Coming from the people and going to the people, Ye Kai really doesn't have any psychological burden. (To be continued.) )