After the meeting ended, Chen Chao and Ye Yanbing stayed. In a sense, it's also their home. Because Ye Yanbing's trip to Wuxi did not hide from Chen Shu (Ye Yanbing personally talked to Chen Shu to meet Xu Si), Chen Shu's dissatisfaction was aroused. The directors Chen Shu and Chen Xian also had a life. Chen Chao had a big headache about this, and it happened that Long Qian's second son, Long Xinghua, broke his arm while playing football at school, and Chen Xian simply moved to the presidential palace to help his sister take care of his nephew, which won Chen Shu's understanding. Chen Xian lives here, of course Ye Yanbing comes a lot, although the General Office of the Ministry of National Defense has arranged a residence for him, many times Ye Yanbing lives in the presidential palace.

"Are you going to talk about things in a different place? How many cigarettes are smoking? Chen Xian said to the three men who were still sitting at the conference table.

"That's what Xiaoxian said." Long Qian got up and left the conference room.

Chen Chao followed Long Qian to his study and couldn't wait to ask, "Retreat, will the Bolsheviks really seize power?" ”

"Do you remember what I said about class theory?"

"Of course I do. I didn't expect someone to come up with this set of theories. Chen Chao read some information about the current situation in Russia and was shocked. Long Qian said that the theory of class and exploitation was at least ten years ago, and he was extremely impressed, but he didn't expect that someone was really practicing that set of things that made Chen Chao thrilling, which made him feel more and more unfathomable about Long Qian.

"When the Bolsheviks shouted slogans such as stop the war, give the land to the peasants, and bring down the exploiters, more and more people would stand by them. There is no doubt about that. The Provisional Government could not afford to overpower the Bolsheviks, and a large number of soldiers would fall to the other side. Because most of the soldiers came from peasant backgrounds. There is no more attractive slogan for the peasants than the distribution of land. This is actually not new, our ancestors have shouted it countless times. ”

"Equal wealth and poverty" is the banner that almost all peasant rebel leaders in history will raise, and it is nothing new. Not to mention that there is no one in ten thousand who succeeds, even if it succeeds, it is just the beginning of a new cycle. Chen Chao couldn't help but think of the periodic law that Long Qian said, but he didn't expect that there would be similar problems in foreign countries, and if he didn't jump out of the periodic law, it would still be a dead end. Thinking of this, Chen Chao asked. "According to them. The Russian who returned from Switzerland to make a storm was a very learned man, and how did he break out of the cyclical law of land annexation? ”

"The theory of this has been formed, as I told you, called the 'dispossessor'. What happens to the recovered assets? State! Factory machines can be state-owned. Land can also be state-owned. ”

Chen Chao had actually thought of it. There are also state-owned factory companies in China, including farms in Heilongjiang, which are doing quite well. Long Qian has been doing the work of easing land annexation since before the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the "redemption" policy after the founding of the People's Republic of China also serves the same purpose. Chen Chao thinks. He was not disgusted by the many benefits of nationalizing the means of production - a term that was not new, but it raised another question: "Consider it, suppose that the Russian did it and took back the land, didn't he break his original promise?" ”

"Promises?" Long Qian laughed, "Mr. Yuezhi, you are also an old man, haven't you found that the one who keeps his promise the most is the superior?" A promise is such a thing that the superior demands from the lower and does not have to keep it himself. When the power is in hand, a piece of paper can overturn the original promise, who dares to say anything? In addition to the natural freedoms of speech, association, and assembly, there is also a core thing in the constitution of the Tessian countries, that is, the sanctity of private property. But Mr. Ulyanov believes that only public ownership can eliminate exploitation. Therefore, after gaining and consolidating political power, it is inevitable to take the road of public ownership, and the land allocated to the peasants must of course be recovered. ”

"It's not bad, either. Aren't you doing a good job of Heilongjiang Farm? ”

"Looks good." Long Qian's expression was stern, "State-owned is theoretically owned by the whole people, but someone must manage it. The managers who hold huge amounts of state-owned assets are individual people, and people always have selfish interests, and they don't even have to think about what will happen next. I arranged for Cao Minzhong to go to Heilongjiang to investigate, although there is no result, but I can conclude that there is definitely a problem. It is difficult for individuals to be corrupt, but it is easy for the state to ...... If state-owned is not good, it is the largest private ownership, which is cheaper for the powerful and sacrifices the whole people. ”

Chen Chao was silent, feeling that he had finally grasped a trace of thought, and after taking charge of the House of Representatives, he came into contact with something that he had never been exposed to before, and the statecraft that was difficult to understand before was finally explained. He has always been very wary of public ownership. But the core industries at the national level, such as steel and weapons, cannot be relied on by the private sector, and he seems to have been looking for a middle way, and today's talk of Russia seems to explain why Long Qian wants to split up large conglomerates such as Huayuan Zhongxing......

"Then you don't like this Bolshevik anymore?" Ye Yanbing interjected.

"No, centralization is always powerful in a short period of time and can cope with all kinds of difficulties. So the Provisional Government is not its opponent. When an iron-blooded group rules a country with an iron fist and implements a unified will, the power of its eruption is staggering. ”

Ye Yanbing thought that the Mengshan Army was also an iron-blooded group, relying on force to seize the world, so that after the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was an urgent shortage of civilian officials, so he had to surrender and rebel. However, Long Qian's concept of governing the country after the founding of the People's Republic of China was not related to iron and blood, and he was always keen on establishing a system, and always said that he should rely on laws and systems to manage the country. So much so that a large number of opponents have been cultivated, and they quarrel and shout in parliament all day long, discussing current affairs. and even vetoed the policy proposed by the State Council...... A large number of veterans of the Mengshan Army led by Feng Guozhu had quite a few complaints. The father-in-law used to approve of Long Qian, but since he entered the House of Representatives, his attitude has also changed significantly. Is the iron-blooded policy bad? For many periods, it has been delayed in the midst of noisy and shouting, just like setting up a national defense science and technology committee by itself, and the establishment and funding of the committee have to be deliberated by the parliament, and let himself be a dignified general to explain to the parliamentarians. Long Qian's unrestricted funds could not be cashed out, not because they were stuck in the Ministry of Finance, but in the Parliament...... What the fuck is this!

"Come to thought, I think you expected this to happen, didn't you? What exactly are you trying to make a name for yourself in Russia? Wouldn't it be over if you just laid it out? Why bother letting the big guys guess what you're thinking? It's not always accurate. Chen Chao finally broke the silence.

"Mr. Eshino, number one. As for the situation in Russia, I am not much better than everyone else, and I do not know how the situation will develop, but I only propose a possibility. Second, when it comes to national politics, how can you rely on me alone? What if I'm not in office? What if my judgment is wrong? It is necessary to pool wisdom and, in particular, to respect those who work in Russia. As for the Russian strategy, it is not a secret from you, and the core of it is to weaken the country as much as possible, and it is better to divide it into several pieces. Then the pressure on the defense of our north will be eliminated. Yan Bing has been to Russia. Xue Xiaocai also said just now that Russia's comprehensive national strength is absolutely above us. Now, of course, there is no problem, but what about later? If our development touches Russia's security, or touches the core interests of Britain and the United States. Russia is our heart. Other than that. We mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops. Countless sacrifices and disabilities have been made, but they must be exchanged for some direct benefits. ”

"What benefits can I get back?" Ye Yanbing became interested.

"I'll just say one thing. Russia is actually rich, but you don't know it. Year. When the Germans approached Petersburg and threatened the security of its capital, in order to protect the treasury, Nicholas II transported all the gold from the stockpile out of Petersburg......"

"Where's it going? How many? ”

"Kazan. That's 600 tons. ”

Chen Chao and Ye Yanbing suddenly let out an exclamation.

"We don't have that much gold reserves, that's the gap. In terms of resources, we will never be able to compare with Russia. Gold is a good thing, it can do a lot of things, and it can stabilize the value of the currency and calm people's hearts. If we had only relied on mining, we would have been able to reach that number for an unknown number of years. ”

"How can you get your hands on all this gold?" Ye Yanbing calculated.

"I can assure you that Nicholas II is also thinking about this gold. The Provisional Government was too busy to care about ...... But the use of military means is inferior, we have integrated into the international community, and we must learn to play by the rules. Long Qian smiled and took the tea from Chen Shu, "Gold is not the first thing, I really hope that Russia will conclude a treaty with us and redivide the territory." Lu Shan's death has always been a thorn in my heart......"

"Yes, if the Bolsheviks withdrew from the war, the impact on the tide of the war would be enormous. I heard Situ say that the Americans will not be able to send troops until half a year at the earliest. Britain and France must not want to see this scene...... What to do with the expeditionary force? Go home or do it with the Bolsheviks? Ye Yanbing's train of thought quickly opened, "I understand that if a government is established in the Far East or Ukraine that supports Nikolai, in order to gain our support, they must pay the price!" Commander, you shouldn't have transferred me back. ”

"So brainstorm ideas. But it would be unwise to intervene directly in the Russian civil war, and one must not underestimate the courage and combat effectiveness of the Russians against foreign enemies...... Moreover, the iron-blooded policy of the Bolsheviks was powerful. Long Qian smiled, "As for transferring you back to China, I don't regret it." Your institution is my killer weapon, and it is not an overnight thing to catch up with others in terms of overall national strength, but it is possible to be ahead of the curve in some aspects, and this requires a shortcut, and your committee is the pioneer of that shortcut. ”

"Just let them do it like this, I'm afraid they won't be able to do anything......"

"Yan Bing, today I will say a few words in front of my father-in-law," Long Qian understood what Ye Yanbing was referring to, "I know that some old comrades-in-arms have been chattering recently, but they think that I am too weak and too upside down, and I have taken measures against some open opponents." As for me, the NSA strictly forbids them to use their tactics against overt opponents. Of course, covert opponents are a different story. That's right, we are the ones who laid it down with our heads, and we should have the final say. But I've been thinking about an important question, what kind of country are we going to build? The "Zuo Biography" says, "Its rise is also vigorous, and its demise is also sudden", a group, a political party, when it is prosperous, flourishes, and failure is only a matter of a moment. It is not easy for the Mengshan army to establish this country, but fighting the country is different from defending the country, and the latter is much more difficult than the former. There is a profound truth in this, that is, the overseer, in other words, the problem of natural enemies. When we were fighting the country, we were surrounded by enemies on all sides, and we didn't dare to slack off a little, because the enemy was supervising us, and if we were not careful, our heads would be gone. But guarding the country is different, because without an overseer, it is easy to be arrogant. So, I want to set up opposites, and I want to cultivate opponents, and opponents are overseers. Parliament is a novelty in the history of our country, as it represents the interests of all sides. So there will definitely be opposition to us on some issues. You have to think about it, is that good? The establishment and funding of your committee has been questioned by the Parliament, which wants to know about the work you have done, and that is perfectly normal. Don't think it's a problem, but take it as a good deed. Having such an institution staring at us will make us wary, and as a result, we will make fewer mistakes. In such a country, with so many strata, each representing different interests, it is completely normal for various voices to appear. The Peasants' and Workers' Party was concerned about the interests of the workers and peasants. The CDU has become more or less the face of the new business group. The Progressive Party represents the old constitutionalist intellectuals, and the Democratic Party is actually the royalist leader, and it is a joke that they take the name of democracy...... Is there anything wrong with that? It seems good to me. Parties essentially represent the interests of a certain class, because industry and commerce are needed to revitalize the country. Because peasants and workers are the foundation and backbone of society. So I pay more attention to the Peasants' and Workers' Party and the CDD. But it also needs to be rectified and kept pace with the times. If the conversation is far away, let's talk about you. I have deliberately suppressed you all these years, and the Shandong Campaign should have been commanded by you, and you are familiar with the Central Military Region. Russia's military exploits can also be promoted to marshal, and the Ministry of Defense made a report, which was suppressed by me. Because you are my dearest, you have to make some sacrifices. The veterans of the Mengshan Army are a little unreasonable, they always feel wronged, what are the grievances? What are you not satisfied with your current job offer? I just want you to set an example for them, don't eat the old book! If the parliament scrutinizes it, let it be scrutinized. Of course, we must keep secrets, but we can't trust anyone, I don't believe it, those opposition parties are all traitors, but they have different positions. If you don't believe it, if the Bolsheviks are in power, there is no room for opponents, they call it a dictatorship. What is Dictatorship? It's just a family that has the final say. The effect will be received in a short time, and after a long time, the problem will come out. We have no less problems than in Russia, I don't like the Bolshevik style under Ulyanov, I firmly believe that opponents must be given a place to speak, opponents must be allowed to speak, objections must be allowed to be raised openly and in accordance with procedure, but not in private. That's my principle. ”

Long Qian rarely called Chen Chao his father-in-law, and even at home, he was called Mr. Yue Zhi. Chen Chao felt that Long Qian was not so much teaching Ye Yanbing as he was talking about himself. After resigning as police minister, he was finally persuaded by Long Qian to take over the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and for months he was deeply disgusted with the endless bickering in the parliament. But Long Qian connived at that kind of quarrel......

The political system designed by Long Qian began to expose problems after a few years of operation. On the one hand, the country's indisputable achievements in domestic and foreign affairs, especially in diplomacy, industry, education, and transportation, further strengthened the prestige of the president. On the other hand, the contradictions at the level of national governance are beginning to be exposed. At the beginning of the year, the Government Council adjusted the ministries and commissions, split the Ministry of Industry, and established the Ministry of Heavy Industry, Light Industry, and Chemical Industry, while the Ministry of Culture and Education was split into the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education, and the National Defense Science and Technology Commission and the Academy of Sciences were newly established. Due to the implementation of a management system that combines various departments, all provinces need to make corresponding adjustments to the provincial-level institutions, which has triggered a contradiction between the two major systems of the National Assembly and the Government Council, and Fang Shengyuan and Hong Yuecheng have a big quarrel over this. Hong Yuecheng, president of the Senate, quoted Long Qian's speech on strictly controlling the establishment of the government to reduce the financial burden, and returned the reform plan of government agencies submitted by the Government Council three times, and the lawsuit went to Long Qian, but Long Qian sat on Hong Yuecheng's side and forced the government affairs yuan to revise their establishment plan.

On the surface, it is the conflict between the Government Council and the National Assembly, and the intensification between the National Assembly and the local councils, but in essence, it is the power struggle brought about by Long Qian's cultivation of the National Assembly. After entering his second six-year term, the contradiction between the local and central governments was exacerbated by the fact that the local councils tried to push the National Assembly to legislate to include the appointment and dismissal power except for provincial officials, while the government council system insisted on not letting go...... On the small side, because the enterprises founded by Mengshan Jun before the establishment of the government have developed to the scale of the group, there are signs of monopolizing the domestic market, and the Ministry of Supervision has found internal corruption problems for two consecutive years, especially after Ye Yanbing returned from Russia to take over as director of the National Defense Science and Technology Commission, involving a long-term research project of the pharmaceutical research institute of the former Zhongxing Industrial Group transferred to the National Defense Science and Technology Commission for management, it was resisted by Zhongxing Industry, and a joint letter was written to Long Qian, which aroused Long Qian's anger. Then it was decided to split Huayuan and ZTE, because it involved the issue of shares that theoretically belonged to the founding fathers of the Mengshan Army, some senior generals were not satisfied, and used various ways to delay or cancel the decision to Long Qianjian, which caused Long Qian's vigilance, and privately said to Chen Chao that it seemed that it was necessary to rectify the interior, otherwise it would leave a big trouble for future generations......

Chen Chao's resume as a police minister for more than six years is enough to make him know more about the domestic situation than others, and since Long Qian came to power, he has opened up the ban on the party, strengthened the construction of laws, and guaranteed citizens' freedom of speech and association from the constitutional level, which has promoted an unprecedented prosperity of culture. According to the statistics of the departments concerned, the circulation of newspapers and periodicals in 1916 had increased fivefold compared with 1910, and more than 100 political parties had registered, of which more than 20 occupied seats in the Senate and House of Representatives of the National Assembly. However, the real power of the local councils is increasing, the government's budget and personnel are being supervised by the council more and more, and the government system is complaining. However, local councils continue to expose various problems in elections and other links, and are constantly exposed by the monitoring system, which leads to doubts about local autonomy and gives the government a weapon to fight back. The parliament has also used the results of the monitoring system to fight back against the government, the most severe of which was when the deputy mayor in charge of urban construction in Beijing was investigated for corruption, and the Beijing Municipal Council impeached Mayor Deng Qinghua for dereliction of duty, which in turn led to a case of no confidence in the prime minister. Although the impeachment was aborted because of the number of votes it deserved, it led to various rumors that Long Qian was dissatisfied with Fang Shengyuan and favored Hong Yuecheng, which became the biggest news in the political circles in early 1917.

Combining various signs, Chen Chao reminded Long Qian several times to turn his energy from Russia back to domestic affairs and use his prestige to solve domestic problems. However, Long Qian thought that Russia's strategy was fleeting, and if he missed it, he would have no chance, and he always focused on external affairs, so Chen Chao was very anxious.

In Chen Chao's view, it is not wise to use China's strength to meddle in the Russian issue, and it is better to concentrate on solving the domestic problem well, and to use the old saying that 'China is at peace, and the four provinces are self-subordinate'. But Long Qian put more energy into Russia, and came up with a Russian strategy, and even tried to split Russia, which is shocking to think about.

Chen Chao felt that his understanding of Long Qian was becoming more and more vague, and Long Qian's thoughts and practices were becoming more and more incomprehensible. (To be continued......)