The presidential swearing-in and founding ceremony are scheduled for October 1, and preparations for the ceremony are in full swing. Needless to say, there was a boiling scene in the capital, and everyone was looking forward to the exciting and unprecedented spectacle. The people of the capital are like the Chinese New Year, it is difficult to hide a certain restless spirit, whether walking on the street or walking in the lanes, you can hear each other's greetings and blessings. Whether in a teahouse or in a wet market, everyone has a smile on their face that cannot be concealed.

Who is the head of state, this does not need to be told to the whole world. The basic framework of the new government has been finalized, with Deng Zixuan as the first president of the Chinese Empire, Zhang Zhidong as the premier of the Government Council, Li Hongzhang as the vice premier and foreign minister of the State Council, Sheng Huaixuan as the minister of industry, Hu Xueyan as the minister of finance, Qin Fan as the minister of commerce, and Shen Baozhen as the minister of shipping. In view of Liu Guangdi's outstanding performance, he served as Minister of Education. Kwong Jiazhi was promoted to the position of Minister of Northwest and was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries at the suggestion of Deng Zixuan, a newly created position.

Wu Bao served as the director of the National Police Department and established the China Academy of Science and Technology, Deng Zixuan concurrently served as the president of the Academy of Science and Technology, and Deng Qiang served as the vice president, and Deng Qiang also served as the director of the General Administration of Ordnance. The China Joint University Committee was formed, with Zhao Qiming as the chairman. Beijing University, the highest university in Beijing, was established, and Zhao Qiming served as the president and the president of Tongren University. Tan was promoted to Beijing as director of the Information Administration, and concurrently served as the director of the Central Daily. Li Tong officially appointed the governor of Burma, and the CIA director remained Wan Chuan.

The National Defense Force is established, with Deng Zixuan as the commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces, and Chen Jintang as the deputy commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces. Pei Gejin served as chief of the general staff, and Wang Xiaoer served as the minister of logistics. Taking into account the war factor, the Central Cluster, the Eastern Front, the Western Front. The positions of the Burmese Front, the Border Guard Force, the Navy Ship Forces remain unchanged for the time being. According to Deng Zixuan's proposal, the National Defense Forces implemented a military rank system, namely: generalissimo, marshal, general, general, lieutenant general, major general, colonel, lieutenant colonel, and major. Captain, lieutenant, second lieutenant, sergeant, private.

Deng Zixuan was inaugurated as Generalissimo. The marshals are: Chen Jintang, Pei Gejin. General: Leng Yifei, Bai Sheng. Admirals: Wan Chuan, Wang Xiaoer, He Meng, Fan Tao, Shang Hu, Khaled, Li Tianxiang, Liu Buzhan. Lieutenant generals: Song Fei, Liu Yunlong, Nie Fengwu, Wang Jie, Lei Zhensheng, Liu Yongfu, Tie Ning, Lu Changlin. The following are the following lieutenant generals, and there are many people who will not repeat them. Since it was a time of war, it was impossible to gather all of them in the capital to confer titles, so the appointment of the General Headquarters was assigned to each unit. Rank insignia is issued to subordinate generals, i.e., officers.

During this time, Deng Zixuan has been busy with military affairs in the General Headquarters and has no time to take care of government affairs. Fortunately, the civil service system headed by Zhang Zhidong. Works well. A few words here, why do you want to use the title of the Chinese Empire, not necessarily the imperial system, Deng Zixuan has been thinking about the name for a long time. If the republican system of the United States is adopted, the three powers are balanced. The current state of affairs is not suitable for China's national conditions. After all, the education level of the common people is too low, and a large number of officials have come from the Qing Dynasty in the past, so it is necessary to ensure the strong centralization of power by the central government.

In short, in the current state, it is simply impossible to allow the people to participate in politics, and there must be a slow process. In addition, Deng Zixuan's understanding of the American political system believes that it is necessary to selectively refer to the good elements of the United States and remove the dross. Building a political system with Chinese characteristics, and all of this takes time. Strong centralization in the coming years. It is crucial to reduce a lot of internal friction and always stride in one direction.

As for what kind of political system will be formed in the Chinese Empire in the future, Deng Zixuan decided to gradually integrate the advanced ideas of Western society on the basis of ensuring traditional culture. There are reasonable places in the feudal dynasty that are still carried forward, and the good things of Western society need to be digested and adopted. Tang Zixuan's purpose is to create a reasonable, fair, harmonious and efficient society. The premise must be the best external environment, and the foundation of civilization and prosperity is that the country must be strong, the material is absolutely prosperous, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, and all this is inseparable from military and political means. Deng Zixuan believes that if the grand goal is realized, military means will be the main theme for a long time to come.

On this day, in the hall of the government affairs courtyard of Chess and Card Street, Zhang Zhidong, Li Hongzhang, Sheng Huaixuan, Hu Xueyan, Qin Fan, Shen Baozhen, Liu Guangdi and other ministers were discussing hotly. Everyone was flushed and emotional. Zhang Zhidong said: "Commander-in-Chief Deng took office as president, which is the first of its kind in the past dynasties and is the gospel of the Chinese nation. However, Commander-in-Chief Deng called for an election every four years, which was fixed in the statute of the country's great law, and became the largest political event in China in the future. ”

"Commander-in-Chief Deng took a clear and resolute stance against the feudal imperial system, which was the beginning of the era of Chinese civilization. But in the next few years, there will be no such figure as Commander-in-Chief Deng at all. Now that the four-year election has been fixed, our task is how to re-elect Deng Zixuan as president. How Commander-in-Chief Deng is re-elected is the responsibility of our travel. Zhang Zhidong made the final decision. Sheng Huaixuan stood up and said, "Commander-in-Chief Deng is less than forty years old this year. He often said that he would retire voluntarily at the age of 60. Therefore, we must let him sit in the position of president until he is 60 years old, and you can imagine what will become of the land of China in 20 years under his leadership? ”

"I propose to make him president for life! Think about it, if he is alive, who is qualified to be president? Hu Xueyan said. Qin Fan said slowly: "With my understanding of Commander-in-Chief Deng, he will not agree. He is a person who pretends to be the world and always worries about the country and the people. Since it is his rule that cannot be changed, and if he asks to step down, no one can stop him, so I suggest that it is wisest to operate within the limits of what is feasible. ”

Li Hongzhang coughed, cleared his throat and said, "You have extraordinary knowledge, and the old man is ashamed." I, Li Hongzhang, were able to meet the true Lord in my lifetime, which was given to me by God. Deng Zixuan's personality is great needless to say, and no amount of beautiful words can describe it. I advised him to ascend the throne and become emperor, which shows how naïve my thinking is. During this time, I was talking to the commander-in-chief, and my eyes suddenly opened. The commander-in-chief said very well, human history has entered a new period of development, and the new civilized society will replace the old system, especially the industrial civilization has promoted the great development of society, and then replaced the traditional agricultural society. Produce profound social change. ”

Li Hongzhang's vision is very unique, and he can understand that there is indeed no lack of fame at this level. Li Hongzhang continued: "I now fully agree with Commander-in-Chief Deng's proposition. Build a new type of civilized society. Commander-in-Chief Deng's philosophy made me seem to be reborn and have a new understanding of this shijie. The United States of America pioneered a democratic society, completely eliminated the imperial system, and the immigrant nation was full of vitality that it had never seen before. ”

Li Hongzhang quickly continued: "European society is gradually weakening the imperial system and forming a cabinet system, that is, a constitutional monarchy, which is also a sign of the progress of civilized society. We are close to Japan. This small state, headed by Emperor Meiji, emulates the constitutional monarchy of Western society. Changes have also been made and the closed island nation has become stronger. And we, a cowardly power with a history of 5,000 years of civilization, have become cowardly and incompetent because of our complacency, as evidenced by the fall of the Qing court. ”

Li Hongzhang continued: "Commander-in-Chief Deng has unprecedented foresight and insight into everything. Militarily defeated the Qing court first. Drove away the foreigners. Not to mention the brilliant achievements in the military field, and the future society he built is focused on a hundred-year, a thousand-year, or even a 10,000-year plan. Everyone was shocked by Li Hongzhang's unique insights, and it seemed that some chaotic things became clear.

Li Hongzhang continued: "Although Chinese society has opened its doors and absorbed advanced ideas from the West, it has not changed much. Since the vast majority of the people are illiterate, they remain stuck in traditional moral norms. At this time of alternation between the old and the new, there must be a strong centralization of power. And Commander-in-Chief Deng has no one to replace. Know that at any time, the superior gives orders. All are supreme, which is the characteristic of China's feudal society for thousands of years. ”

"Therefore, the re-election of the commander-in-chief as president is the most important issue concerning the future rise and fall of the country, and we must not be ambiguous. Commander-in-Chief Deng's request to resign after two consecutive terms was unanimously vetoed by us, is this also a reflection of democracy? This is a good sign. How to get the commander-in-chief re-elected as president, and for as long as possible, we must make a fuss in the realm of democracy, so that the commander-in-chief has no reason to step down. Jiang is indeed old and spicy, and Li Hongzhang's tirade is all to pave the way for Deng Zixuan's future re-election as president, and it is reasonable.

Everyone unanimously agreed, and Zhang Zhidong said: "Brother Li has said the point, and he is very innovative, and he is worthy of being a capable minister of the previous dynasty, which is admirable." Li Hongzhang said with a smile: "The capable ministers of the previous dynasty are ashamed, the previous dynasty has become history, and I am now eager to change my heart and face in the new era to exert my residual heat, exhaust my energy, and die." Sheng Huaixuan said excitedly: "Brother Li's strong words represent the wishes of all of us, why don't we have a drink while we are excited." Everyone applauded, and naturally responded.

Deng Zixuan walked into the headquarters in military uniform, Chen Jintang, Pei Gejin, Leng Yifei, Bai Sheng, He Meng, Fan Tao, Khalid, and Li Tianxiang were discussing hotly, and when they saw Deng Zixuan coming in, they hurriedly stood up straight and said in unison: "Commander-in-chief!" Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "It's been a few days since you arrived in the capital, so there's no need to be so restrained when you meet." You are fighting on all sides, and if it weren't for the founding ceremony, it would be difficult to get together. I'm so happy to see you, and I always want to catch up with you. ”

Everyone smiled happily when they heard this, and Deng Zixuan continued: "Your family members are currently in the house, so you are temporarily separated, I apologize for this!" Chen Jintang said with a smile: "Commander-in-chief, you have seen outside, they are going back to their parents' home!" If my wife is not in love with the land in her hometown, I am afraid that she will also be disturbed in the house, she and Mrs. get along like sisters, I wish that. Deng Zixuan teased: "If my sister-in-law doesn't come to the capital, I'm not afraid that you will get into trouble?" ”

Chen Jintang said with a smile: "My wife gave birth to three children for me, and she doesn't care if I mess with flowers and grass." To tell you nothing, my wife wants me to marry another room and go with me to take care of me. are all in their forties and about to run to 50, how can they have that energy and interest. Deng Zixuan said: "When we promulgated the Marriage Law, we smashed the shackles that imprisoned women and respected women's rights. We advocate monogamy, not coercion. In a word, it is the right to respect women's freedom to marry. ”

Deng Zixuan continued: "Now that the people's wisdom has not been opened, the traditional bad habits are still very stubborn, and it will take time. As the saying goes: if you want to hurry, you can't reach it, to create a good environment, so that women can really realize it is up to them, after all, women are weak, and they have the right to pursue happiness. If you can achieve family harmony, I have no objection to you marrying another aunt, provided that you have the consent of the original wife. However, as generals and government officials, they are not allowed to take concubines, and they must marry in the second room, and fully respect the wishes of women. Seeing everyone's faces beaming with joy and then darkening again, Deng Zixuan knew their thoughts. (To be continued......)

PS: The foreplay of a great era is about to begin.