"Garrison rights"

Spit out three words lightly, Chen Moran took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then looked towards Yuan Shikai.

"Wei Ting, that's a good idea."

Looking at Yuan Shikai, Chen Moran's expression changed slightly, this Yuan Shikai really has his strengths, and the suggestion he made that day fundamentally solved the problems that plagued him and even plagued this war.

"Your Majesty, the minister is just a little clever, and when it comes down to the roots, it is still Your Majesty's Shengming, otherwise, we China will not be able to win this battle."

Yuan Shikai didn't dare to take credit for it.

"Shikai"

Affectionately calling Yuan Shikai's name, putting down the teacup, Yuan Shikai waved his hand.

"It's good to be arrogant, but don't be too modest, let's not ask for land cession, whether it's land cession or compensation, it can only make Japan hate China to the bones, there is a neighbor who hates you to the bones, how can you sleep steadily, but this garrison right has solved Japan's problems from the root"

Between the words, Chen Moran still shouted in his heart again, Yuan Shikai's idea was very simple, give up most of the land and indemnity, and change it to a leased port, China stationed troops in Japan, and Japan undertook military expenses, which seemed to give up the immediate interests, but in fact, it tied Japan to China, just like Japan and the United States in later generations, it was Yuan Shikai's establishment that reminded him of the "Japanese Security Treaty".

"Shikai, here's a treaty I've drafted, take a look"

Treaty on Security between the Empire of China and the Empire of Japan.

Looking at the name of this treaty, Yuan Shikai couldn't help but feel apprehensive. How did His Majesty come up with such a treaty, it is said that this treaty cannot be this kind of treaty, this treaty is clearly ......

"The Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire wish to strengthen the traditional friendly relations between the two countries, and to uphold the principles of peace between the two countries and the Far East, and to further promote close economic cooperation, economic stability, and improvement of welfare between the two countries. The two countries reaffirm their faith in the goals and principles of their future peace and development and their desire to live in peace with all the Governments of the world. In order to maintain international peace and security in the Far East, the two countries decided to conclude this treaty. ”

Looking at the beginning of this treaty, you can see almost every word that this is not a treaty to be signed by a defeated country at all, it is clearly ...... Well, equal treaties. What does Your Majesty mean?

This will Yuan Shikai, he really muttered in his heart. Muttering to himself, he continued to read.

"Article 1: Efforts to maintain peace

The States Parties shall abide by the provisions of the international laws of equity and shall maintain international peace and security and justice by settling their international disputes by peaceful means. Even for the sake of territorial integrity and political integrity, the use of force to intimidate, the use of force and methods that are incompatible with the purposes of the United Nations should be used with caution. Together with other peace-loving countries, the States parties have endeavoured to strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries in order to enable the purpose of maintaining international peace and security to be carried out more effectively. ”

That's that, that's that

Looking down again, Yuan Shikai began to see that His Majesty's favorite thing to do was to disguise everything under all kinds of "good names", just like the labor reform camp of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. What is "transformation" is clearly ...... Of course, as a courtier, Yuan Shikai naturally has to contribute to His Majesty's plan for the autumn season.

"Article 2 Promotion of economic cooperation

The States Parties contribute to the further development of peaceful and friendly international relations by strengthening their systems, promoting the principles that underlie them, and improving stability and welfare conditions. The States Parties endeavoured to bridge their differences and promote economic cooperation between the two countries.

……

Article 5 Joint defense

Each High Contracting Party swears an oath to take action against the common danger in the event of an armed attack on either side in the territory of the Empire of Japan, in accordance with the provisions and formalities of its Constitution. ”

Seeing these articles, Yuan Shikai couldn't help but be surprised, this ......

"Your Majesty, what are you ......?"

"Look Down"

Chen Moran smiled and spit out three words.

"Article 6 Permit of the base

To contribute to the security of the Empire of Japan and the maintenance of international peace and security in the Far East, to allow the Chinese naval and army forces to use the facilities and regional ...... within the Empire of Japan"

Seeing this, Yuan Shikai finally understood what His Majesty meant, and His Majesty's previous series of clauses were simply to pave the way for this clause, in order to garrison troops in Japan in a justifiable manner, not as a victorious country, but as an "ally". ,

Seeing that Yuan Shikai finished reading the conditions, Chen Moran asked.

"Shikai, have you finished reading it? How do I do it? ”

Yuan Shikai hurriedly stood up and replied.

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has finished reading. The minister thought that such a treaty was very appropriate for His Majesty. It's just that this stack of treaties is more than 10,000 words, and His Majesty has written so carefully, it can be said that everything is very detailed, which is really amazing. Your Majesty's diligence is good, but isn't it too hard to work like this? Something like this, Your Majesty"

Facing Yuan Shikai's sycophancy, Chen Moran only smiled lightly and said.

"Of course, you have a point, how can I not be tired? However, I can't help but do this, our China has lagged behind the world for a hundred years, and the people have elected me Chen Moran as the emperor. If I, the emperor, don't work hard, how can I do it? Hey, our country, now only by catching up, can we potentially preserve the country and the nation, and it is possible to re-establish the forest of the world, Shikai, do you have anything to add?"

"I don't think there's anything wrong with it."

"Wouldn't it be too harsh?"

"No, no, no, Your Majesty......"

"Shikai, don't be afraid, I am not the kind of emperor with golden mouths, and the word "harsh" is said by me myself. Moreover, this is only a draft, and the draft can be revised."

Chen Moran said earnestly that when drafting this draft, he referred to the "Japan-US Security Treaty" in his memory, and in order to be able to limit Japan's rise again, the treaty specifically stipulates that the military expenses of the Chinese troops stationed in Japan will be borne by Japan, and the most important point is that there is no limit on the number of soldiers, and at the same time, once China has a war with other countries, Japan needs to bear part of the military spending, and as for the proportion of military spending, that will be said at that time.

In any case, the purpose of stationing troops in Japan is to ensure China's security, to prevent this country from threatening China again, and in the end, to turn Japan into a dog of China step by step in the future, rather than an enemy or a potential threat.

Yuan Shikai hurriedly bowed down and replied.

"Your Majesty, the holy concerns are far-reaching, and the ministers can't reach them."

Chen Moran immediately interrupted Yuan Shikai's words.

"No, no, no, Shikai, you are the one who works beside me, don't talk like this in the future, and don't say anything because I like to listen to something. You are also a minister of the two dynasties, "guarding officials is like guarding against thieves", now I don't know how many people say this about me, saying that the officials of the new dynasty are difficult to do, I am indeed mean and picky, and it is true that I can't rub sand in my eyes, but I am not unkind. For those courtiers who are loyal to their work, I have always given great favor and favor. For example, if you really understand my mind, I will not stoop to you in this life and this life. ”

Speaking of this, Chen Moran suddenly smiled and said.

"Shikai, in my early years, I heard that there was such a couplet in the Yama Palace, which read, "If you have a heart, you will be good, although you will not be rewarded; Evil is not intentional, although evil is not punished". This couplet is so well written, how about I give it to you? ”

What kind of person Yuan Shikai is, how can he not know the meaning of this couplet, what His Majesty means when he says this, how can he not understand, isn't he clearly telling himself that a person must act according to his true face when he stands in the world. Don't pretend, don't pretend, and don't deceive. As long as he does so, His Majesty will never treat him badly. But on the other hand, Yuan Shikai knew that His Majesty was actually beating him, telling him that His Majesty saw everything he did, which was to remind him that his fancy intestines had already fallen into His Majesty's eyes, thinking of this, Yuan Shikai's back suddenly burst into a cold sweat, this was another beating.

Hurriedly got up and stood up, Yuan Shikai made a deep bow, if it weren't for His Majesty's dislike to kneel, I was afraid that he would have already knelt on the ground.

"Listen to the emperor's teachings and never live up to the emperor's trust. But ......"

Yuan Shikai, who has already become a human spirit, will be able to keep it or not, it depends on his choice

"If you have anything to say, you can say it boldly, don't babble like this."

Raising his eyes slightly, Chen Moran whispered with a smile, and at the same time picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, listening to what Yuan Shikai said, do these individuals think they can make some articles behind their backs?

"Yes, the minister does have something to say to His Majesty. These words have been thinking about it for a long time, but it is just ...... I'm afraid ......"

Yuan Shikai glanced at His Majesty, who was listening intently, and saw that he seemed to be waiting for himself to speak, so he let go of his courage to say.

"Your Majesty, can be described as a rare sage in China, Kuang Zheng Han unification of the country, the restoration of the nation, the opening of the Advisory Council, listening to the voice of the people, can not be called a saint, but the ministers, the ministers feel that Your Majesty is too arrogant to some people......",

"Oh......"

With a snort, Chen Moran continued to drink tea, it seemed that Yuan Shikai was ready to sell people

"Minister...... The minister thought that His Majesty was gifted with wisdom and fortitude, and that although the government he was doing today was the trend of the world, some people were puzzled and called His Majesty a single husband, which was really unreasonable...... At that time, after the minister got the news, he always wanted to report to His Majesty, but the minister thought that the external situation His Majesty was facing now was so tight that it was delayed for a while. ”

Hearing Yuan Shikai say this, Chen Moran was interested.

"Say, keep going."

“…… Therefore, the ministers and ministers think that Your Majesty, at present, the situation in China has reached a point where it is constantly interrupted and suffering from its chaos, if the constitution is established by the Council, I am afraid that they will make a constitution of a hypocritical monarch, and with Your Majesty's natural talent, only Your Majesty can lead the empire to become strong.

Yuan Shikai's words made Chen Moran stare at him, and he didn't say anything for a long time, he knew all the things he said, since he relaxed from himself to the council, there were some people who were excited as if they had smelled * medicine, and they wanted to get more power.

When the interruption continues, the body suffers from its chaos

"Okay, Wei Ting, this kind of thing is not for you to ask"

As soon as his tone changed, there was a hint of coldness in Chen Moran's voice.

"Do your job well, do a good job in North Korea, and ...... in the future"

After a moment of silence, Chen Moran looked at Yuan Shikai again.

"Shikai, in the future, there will be a place for you in this cabinet, but if the affairs of North Korea are not handled well, I will not be able to ...... it."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the minister will live up to Your Majesty's high expectations, and will definitely handle the affairs of North Korea well, so that North Korea will become my province of China."

"Okay, step down"

After Yuan Shikai left the office, Chen Moran sat there silently sitting on the chair, thinking about Zhang Jing's previous report, and the whole person fell into a deep thought.

They are afraid

There were some people in the Council who were afraid, afraid that after winning this war, their prestige would rise, and that they would be able to reject the constitution in a clear and unambiguous manner, so they wanted to make it as soon as possible, so that they could achieve their goal, and most importantly, in the eyes of the constitutionalists, they preferred a constitution of the English style, which they supported themselves as a symbol of the state.

Yuan Shikai

Reading this name, Chen Moran snorted coldly, he had already beaten him, and the rest was up to him, this one could be used, but in the future...... It must still be eliminated, use him, but just pave the way for Guan Mingtang, in the cabinet, Zhang Zhidong is to maintain stability, Yuan Shikai is excessive, and finally one day, these former ministers of the Qing Dynasty will be cleared out of the cabinet one by one.

"Renqin, pass on Guan Mingtang here"

Ten minutes later, after getting out of the car and entering the government affairs building, Guan Mingtang trotted all the way into His Majesty's office, but His Majesty didn't speak, so he didn't dare to stand still, waiting there for His Majesty to ask. However, His Majesty did not even look at him, but wrote there at his desk.

The office was so quiet that he could even hear his own heartbeat.

After a long while, Chen Moran raised his head, beckoned Guan Mingtang to come over, and pointed to the treaty in front of him and said.

"Zheqin, you have already read this treaty, do you have any new ideas?"

"I think that the treaty has saved Japan's face and achieved our goals, and there is a good chance that an agreement will be reached."

Guan Mingtang replied truthfully. At this time, Chen Moran took another piece of information from the table and said.

"Well, look at it, some people seem to have a little bit of an opinion about me right now."

"I don't understand"

Guan Mingtang shook his head.

"The minister thinks that as Your Majesty, it is normal for your subjects to have opinions about Your Majesty."

"You're a Jeqin."

smiled and sighed, but suddenly Chen Moran's face became solemn.

"This is not a general opinion, they want to leave me and make a constitution, I have become a single husband, so now they have a Constitutional Drafting Committee of the House of Representatives, it seems that they not only want to get rid of me, but also the cabinet."

"The minister thinks that this is a matter for the Council."

Guan Mingtang said disapprerovingly.

"What's the matter?"

A sneer, Chen Moran's sneer, only made Guan Mingtang glance at His Majesty, and then lowered his head slightly.

"You must think that this council has the power and responsibility to deliberate and discuss the provisions of the law, so they can discuss the constitution and discuss the content of the constitution, right?" ,

"The minister thinks that this is the purpose of His Majesty's establishment of the Council."

"Big mistake, big mistake"

Speaking rudely, looking at Guan Mingtang, who was putting on an unsurprising appearance, Chen Moran's heart was unhappy for no reason, this Guan Zheqin is really ......

"You know what? The members of the Senate were never legitimately elected, so they were not qualified to make a constitution at all, and now they ......"

Guan Mingtang, who had never been afraid of anything, interrupted His Majesty's words.

"Judging from Your Majesty's intentions, then I am afraid that only Your Majesty can formulate a constitution in the whole country."

Without waiting for His Majesty to speak, Guan Mingtang continued.

"If this is the case, then why did Your Majesty let the Senate deliberate on the Criminal Law and the Civil Code, and if the Senate has no power and responsibility, then why did the declaration of war against Japan be examined by the Senate after it was proposed by the Cabinet and printed by Your Majesty?"

After two questions came out of Guan Mingtang's mouth in succession, Chen Moran opened his eyes slightly, looking at Guan Mingtang who didn't come back to his senses for a few seconds, this Guan Mingtang wouldn't be on the side of people like Yang Du.

"Your Majesty, I think that there is no discomfort in the discussion of the Constitution in the Council, but Your Majesty has promised all the people a nine-year constitutional period, and during these nine years, whether the Council is discussing the constitution or setting up a constituent committee, it is in preparation for the nine-year constitution, and your Majesty should not punish them for this, but should publicly show their commendation and show their deeds."

Hearing this, Chen Moran looked at Guan Mingtang standing there, in the past, he only knew that Guan Mingtang was upright and a person who did things, but now when he heard him say this, he really understood the level of political struggle in his stomach, and he used this "commendation" to make the actions of the council invisible.

No matter how much the people in the Senate tried to make it, by commending and rewarding them, they had precisely defined their actions, and at the same time reaffirmed the nine-year preparatory period for the constitution, and few people dared to refute it immediately in the face of commendation, and if they refuted it at this time, they would certainly be "grateful." And all this will be announced to the whole country through the newspapers, and if the Council makes another attack and calls for an early constitution, it will undoubtedly be in the palm of its own hands.

At the same time, he could discuss the constitution in the House of Representatives, and when it was submitted to the two houses of Congress, he could kick the House aside, and the House of Representatives and the two houses of Congress would ...... There is also a transition period.

"Zheqin, ......"

With a sigh, Chen Moran smiled.

"Okay, I know how to do it, you can handle this matter, you can handle it by me......"

"Your Majesty, the top priority now is to negotiate peace with Japan, and for such a trivial matter, Your Majesty only needs to grant the seal."

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