Chapter 214: Eight Faces of the Enemy (16) The high-speed update of the chapter begins, and the update word count is 2755

“…… The conclusion of the General Staff Department is that China's war potential is limited, the supply lines are too long, and the expansion and prolongation of the war will cause irreparable disintegration to China's fragile and immature political structure and economic system. ”

"In order to avoid the further deterioration of the situation, the General Staff believes that the current guidelines for the war should be revised, abandoning the already unrealistic general strategy of defending the east and advancing westward and meeting the Chinese and German divisions, and instead follow the following policy: the Reich does not have to be tied to Germany to the end, but it should maintain a positive posture to induce Germany to continue to contain the Allied forces for as long as possible, and at the same time disturb the will of the Entente people by supporting the Red Party to launch a revolution in the world, and once Germany falls, it will use absolute defense circles to deplete the strength and morale of the Entente and promote a political end ......of the war."

Gu Yingyang only lowered his head to read the manuscript, Liu Qianhua simply turned his gaze back to Yang Zhengjin, only to see that under his Buddha-like posture, there was a faint domineering spirit floating in his hand, and he couldn't help but think in his heart: "I thought it was two to two, Hu Ke and Mo Ning were on my side, and the two leaders of Yang and Zhang pretended to be neutral, looking at this situation, it was reversed to four to zero......"

Unable to sense the uneasiness of Her Majesty the Empress, Gu Yingyang was still there unhurriedly reading the manuscript: "In order to deal with the new war guidelines, the General Staff put forward the following countermeasures——"

"First, militarily: cancel the plan of the Europa expeditionary force, maintain pressure on Eastern Europe, South Pacific, West Asia, and East Africa with existing forces, wait for an opportunity to launch a local offensive, create a favorable strategic situation, and gain time for the establishment of an absolute national defense circle and the reserve of mobile forces, and at the same time make up for the confidence of Germany and Austria and other countries in us."

"Second, economically, the system of giving priority to military needs will gradually be transformed into a system that prioritizes the cultivation of national strength; Consolidate the main lines of communication within the absolute defense circle; Establish a long-term self-defense posture between the empire and its core allies in East Asia......"

"Thirdly, in domestic affairs: the reconvening of the National Assembly as an advisory and advisory body; Abolish the special management rights of some domestic industries, and open some investment and trade in the occupied areas to small and medium-sized enterprises fairly; A special investigation team was set up directly under the Wartime Economic Committee to crack down on hoarding, while the royal family and nobles took the lead in implementing rationing; Stop all gratuitous expropriation and amortization of national debts in the countryside, set up a special patrol team directly under the military police headquarters, and crack down on local tyrants and bullies who are causing trouble in the countryside; Strictly limit the profit rate of enterprises, and set minimum wages and maximum working hours standards. Expanding the Scope of Compulsory Labor Insurance ......"

"Fourth, diplomatically, it is necessary to strengthen political ties with the current Asian allies, speed up the independent political construction of the occupied territories, strictly enforce the military discipline of the troops stationed abroad, and appropriately improve the livelihood of the allies and the occupied territories within the limits of their capabilities...... On the basis of kingship and national self-determination, we will strive to dismantle the Western colonial order in Asia and ensure our country's economic interests within the absolute national defense circle. To achieve the overall goal of peace. ”

Gu Yingyang thought of this, and finally raised his head again. This time, he noticed the strange gaze cast by Liu Qianhua, and his heart couldn't help sinking, and he subconsciously closed the folder and nodded left and right: "There are also contents such as combat guidance, arms production, and command system transformation below, which are relatively trivial, so I won't take care of them." The so-called outline of the outline, the latter of which is subordinate to the previous general policy, and the emperor and the elders are invited to judge the above general policy first. ”

After the August incident last year (also known as the "August 2 coup"), it was resolved by the group. Liu Bailiang, the former chief of the General Staff, was suspended from being a veteran, and since then, the behind-the-scenes decision-making organ officially known as the "Privy Council" and commonly known as the "Five Elders" has actually retained only four veterans, namely Prime Minister Yang Zhengjin, Minister of the Interior Zhang Zhigao, Minister of National Defense Hu Ke, and Minister of Justice Mo Ning.

Since the death of the first emperor and the accession of the empress to the throne. In the five years leading up to the August Incident, all the important military affairs of the empire were first deliberated and approved by the Privy Council, that is, the five senators, and then the imperial council was convened symbolically "xìng" to approve them, without the "advice" of the five senators. The Empress did not even have the right to convene the Imperial Council on her own.

Since the events of August, the powers of the Privy Council have been greatly reduced: the wartime headquarters and the committees of interior, economy, and foreign affairs have all been changed to report directly to the Empress.

In addition, the Empress, through prior coordination with the Imperial Household Agency, may convene Imperial Councils on any subject on her own, and the Privy Council has the power to make decisions jointly with the Empress only when it comes to the highest strategic decisions and internal affairs of the group.

Even so. Except for Liu Bailiang, whose personal power was almost uprooted, the painstaking and intertwined network of relationships behind the other four elders of the Privy Council still made Liu Qianhua have to have some scruples. So while showing sincerity and righteousness, he made political transactions at any cost, hoping that these four powerful ministers, together with the huge power behind them, would one day become the most powerful chess pieces in their hands.

However, the strange atmosphere at today's venue made Liu Qianhua have an ominous premonition - could it be that what he has seen in the past year is just a drama rehearsed by jīngxin?

However, even so, there was no turning back from the bow, and she had no choice.

Perhaps, this is exactly what she wants.

"Premier Yang, what do you think of the proposal of the General Staff?"

Yang Zhengjin nodded sideways towards the throne, crossed his fingers on the table, and the corners of his mouth flashed with a provocative smile: "As the prime minister of the cabinet, I do not agree with the judgment of the General Staff, in my opinion, if you want to avoid the expansion and prolongation of the war and ensure the invincible position of the empire, the only way out is to meet the Chinese and German divisions." ”

Without waiting for Gu Yingyang to open his mouth to refute, Yang Zhengjin changed his words: "Compared to this, the emperor has been working hard all night during this time, and the phoenix body is not safe, so that he has fainted repeatedly, which really worries the ministers and others." The old minister thought that it was better to summon the crown prince to Beijing as regent first, and the emperor would go outside to recuperate for a while, and as for the important affairs of the court, His Royal Highness the regent and the ministers would decide before reporting to the emperor. ”

Before the words fell, Gu Yingyang immediately jumped up: "Premier Yang, are you 'forced' to the palace?" ”

Yang Zhengjin glanced at him coldly: "I'm concerned about the emperor, and besides, there is no place for you to speak here." ”

Gu Yingyang was in a hurry, and he threw off the chair and was about to pull Yang Zhengjin's collar: "The surname is Yang, what do you mean, you explain it to me clearly......"

"Stop."

Liu Qianhua's voice was not loud, but it was enough to stop Gu Yingyang's rampage.

"Chief of General Staff Gu, you have worked hard, go next door for a cup of tea and moisten your throat."

Gu Yingyang was stunned for a moment, and the hand stretched out to Yang Zhengjin was still hanging in the air.

"Your Majesty, they ......"

Liu Qianhua smiled at him, nodded and said comfortingly: "I know that you go out first, I will be fine." ”

A minute later, the door slammed shut, and the solemn atmosphere in the conference room was filled with only four men and one woman waiting for a showdown...... (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. m. Reading. )

PS: At the end of this chapter, stay tuned for the next chapter - Chapter 215: Strange Changes