Chapter 231: Dazzling Changes
Li Zhiguo, the eldest son of the president, who is the commander of the First Army of the Beiqiang Army, is also regarded as the first candidate for the future Beiqiang Army, like other governors and warlord families. Compared with other warlords, the children will fight for the inheritance, this seemingly glamorous position is not liked by Li Shichang's other two sons.
One became a nerd and knew all day long about studying the so-called history of Longhua. One has become an expert in dealing with machines, and often goes abroad for inspections from time to time, ignoring the family's so-called business. Only Li Zhiguo, as the eldest son, had to be forced to take over his father's military and political succession.
In Li Zhiguo's view, his father's reckless background is easy to get angry, and he is not suitable to be the president at all. But he understood that this kind of honor could not be given up by anyone. How can the pleasure brought by power be said to be lost?
After saying his own reasons, looking at his father who looked shocked, Li Zhiguo said very calmly: "Father, I know that it is indeed a bit rebellious for my son to say this. But have you thought about it, can you control the current situation in Longhua? Do we have the ability to face the Western Power and the Sun Country, and the troops of both sides will advance?
If it weren't for the Volunteers who held back the pace of the Sun Kingdom's advance, do you think the Liaozhou and Longcheng under our control would still be kept in our hands? Thou hast always said to thy son, Let thy judgment be uninterrupted. As a president who works hard every day and is scolded by others, why don't he lose the president's hat in a chic way?
You often say that Xu Dashuai is your confidant, so you should know that in the face of Longhua's current chaos. Who is the most capable person to quell the unrest? The East China Army is a place with eleven roads, and there are countless elite soldiers and good generals under its command. Compared with our Beiqiang army, they are now strong and strong. Once he raises his forces and unites, do you think we can deal with it?
He has to admit defeat in the future, why not be bold and hand over this bit of power in his hands. In exchange for the rebirth of the family? Not to mention. You are already the most promising and proud descendant of our old Li family. Why are you still reluctant to have this bit of power in your hands?
You have been president for decades, do you think that after becoming president, have you really enjoyed a day of happiness? Speaking of which, I'm not afraid of your scolding, I prefer the bearded head who gathered in the mountains and forests in Heihe Prefecture back then. At that time, you were so high-spirited. And now? As president, what do you get? Please think twice about it! ”
Faced with his son's calm narration, Li Shichang also slowly became calm from the initial shock. At this moment, he realized that what his son said was indeed good. The consequences of the covetion of power are. This little foundation he created in his early years will be lost forever. And to hand over this bit of power, in exchange for the interests of Liaozhou and even Heihe Prefecture in the future, in fact, he will make more money.
And Li Shichang also thought of a problem, that is, he was old. He is over sixty years old. When he reaches the age of knowing the destiny of heaven, how many years will he have to live? As one of them it is possible to be ousted from him. A defeated president who promised to wipe out the gains of the revolution. Why not hand over power as soon as possible?
Looking at his son, who had gradually grown up, he seemed to see in his son the bravery and fearlessness of leading his bandits to fight on the battlefield. How happy and heroic was he back then?
Thinking about these clearly, Li Shichang suddenly became a loving father and said: "Zhiguo, you must know that I am guarding this foundation for you." The second and third are not successful. It's not what you want to do in the army, it's just that you don't want me to be disappointed as a father, so you haven't said it. You're doing a good job, even if you're the current commander. It's not what you want to be.
In fact, what you want to do most is to be in charge of government affairs. But you know, these are troubled times. What is most important in troubled times is that the gun in the hand must be hard. As long as you have a gun in your hand, you can save your life, so you can't throw away your military power at any time.
I am already old, and the revitalization and burden of the Li family in the future will be pinned on you. So when you say this now, you are actually throwing away the presidential treasure that you may take over in the future, are you willing to do it? ”
Facing his father, who had become kind, Li Zhiguo smiled bitterly: "Father, since you know my character, do you think I am really a person who is greedy for power?" Rest assured! When I came here, I was ready for everything. As long as we can keep our old Li family, we will protect those meritorious veterans who have dedicated their lives to us. Even if he is a rich man, his son is willing to do it! ”
With this sentence, what else can Li Shichang say?
Li Shichang, who quickly followed his son's advice, first issued a telegram that sounded a bit guilty in the name of President Longhuaguo and the commander-in-chief of the Beiqiang Army. said that in the past so many years as the president of Longhua, he has not been able to let the people of Longhua enjoy the benefits brought by the democratic government, and has also made Longhua into the current chaos, he is very ashamed, so he took the initiative to step down from the presidency.
In this telegram, all parties felt surprised and shocked, how could the president, who had sent troops to force parliamentarians not to impeach him, take the initiative to abdicate at this time?
Soon they understood why, because Li Shichang, who resigned as president next, announced that he would join the East China Army in the name of the commander-in-chief of the Beiqiang Army. And invited the main force of the East China Army to officially enter Longcheng with the navy. In addition, in the Zuihou side of the telegram, he also attached the name of the commander of the Beiqiang Army to recommend Xu Bin to the presidency.
At the same time, in order to ensure the security of the new democratic government, he also said that the future democratic government does not have to be established in Dragon City. can be established in the south, he is willing to lead tens of millions of soldiers and civilians in the northern strong army, and accept the leadership of the East China Army and Xu Bin. I only hope that the current situation of the four or five divisions in China can be resolved as soon as possible.
As soon as the power came out, it undoubtedly shocked all parties, even Xu Bin never expected it. Li Shichang, who was born with an old beard, would make such a crisp decision. That's to lure the tiger and drive the wolf!
However, for this kind of decision made by Li Shichang, Xu Bin is naturally optimistic. He will not be the so-called president, in this era of war, a president is far less happy than a governor. After receiving a telegram from Li Shichang, the main fleet of the Qiantang Navy, which was conducting sea trials in the waters of Qiantang, was escorted by a submarine formation. Once again, he was stationed in the Longcheng Military Port, which was destroyed by artillery fire!
The soldiers and civilians of Longcheng who were waiting in the harbor looked at the first warship with the battle flag of Longcheng, and the high artillery and huge hull undoubtedly looked very shocking. When this formation of three revitalization ships was all moored at the military dock in Dragon City. Although many of the facilities here are not perfect, there are submarine formations cruising the open sea. At present, the warships of the little devils are all sent to death no matter how much they come!
What's more, several ships that set off with the fleet for the supply war have already brought in 450-caliber coastal defense guns independently developed by the East China Army, and another Marine Corps has also assembled and is ready to take over all the military facilities in the military port.
When the navy veterans who came here to greet him saw that the gangway was lowered to the dock and the first admiral wearing the regular uniform of the East China Army, even Li Zhiguo, who came to greet him on behalf of his father, was startled. As for those navy veterans, they said in disbelief as if they had seen a ghost: "It's the captain, it's the old captain, it's the old captain!" ”
This person was strongly requested by Xu Bin and himself, but he was over eighty years old but seemed to be in good spirits and was not inferior to the young man, the former Admiral Thackley of Longhua. And his current position is the commander of the Fourth Fleet of the East China Army.
As the navy veterans shouted the name of the 'old captain', they were mistaken for the news of Thackrie's unexpected resurrection with the sinking of the 'Dragon City'. Undoubtedly, it became the most talked about thing by the people who came to welcome the navy stationed that day. For this veteran, every citizen of Longcheng feels it. The days of restoring the majesty of the Longhua Navy on that day are probably not long!
The news of the arrival of the East China Army and Navy in Longcheng undoubtedly made the three governors who were still hesitant finally save their lives and power. After the navy was stationed in Longcheng and the reconstruction of the military port began, the three governors jointly telegraphed. A telegram was issued that they were willing to join the East China Army, and the army and government under their rule accepted the reorganization of the East China Army. At the same time, like Li Shichang, Xu Bin was elected to succeed him as President of Longhua, who had no president.
As soon as the power of Sandao was issued, the troops of the East China Army, which had already assembled and stood by, began to quickly take over the important military and political places in Sandao as the traffic rolled. The original army of Sandao was screened and reorganized, and those soldiers who were forcibly brought in, except for a few who were willing to join the East China Army, were not repatriated, and the rest were all sent back to their hometowns.
Seeing that the Shili of the East China Army was expanding step by step, they also gathered the Haode Xiqiang Army in the border area, but they suddenly did not dare to move. Because they know that without the three barriers, they will no longer face the Beiqiang Army and the Three Coalition Army. It is the East China Army, which has the most powerful military strength in Longhua!
Xu Bin, who has been declared a traitor by Xu Bin of the East China Army, can no longer enjoy the extrajudicial treatment of the past. This means that this so-called war of restoration will enter a defensive posture before it starts. As for the slogan of returning to Longcheng and recovering the rivers and mountains, it has also become a slogan to protect Xiqiang and drive out rebellion.
In the face of the provincial governments in the north that had not yet declared independence, all of them announced that they would join the East China Army, and they also accepted the so-called military and political reorganization. The only governors of Jianghuai Province and Haicheng, who still had governors, finally announced that they would join the East China Army and were willing to obey the orders of the commander-in-chief of the East China Army. At the same time, I also hope that Xu Bin can succeed to the position of president and protect the territorial integrity and reunification of Longhua.
This means that after the top three successively declared independence and autonomy, it was Xu Bin of the East China Army who became the biggest winner. The East China Army under his leadership had already completed the de facto unification, and only the three great governors, whom he had declared traitors, really realized what they had done.
But it's too late, and then Xu Bin, who has temporarily completed the reunification, will free up his hands to clean up next, I'm afraid that these guys who still think they can become emperors and presidents! (To be continued......)