Morrison said: "I have read in the newspaper your discussion of the political system of the Republic of China. Visit to download TXT//.. It is well known that China has been under imperial rule since the Qin Dynasty in BC, and it was not until the end of last year that the emperor moved from the most important part of the political scene to the background. More than 2,000 years of inheritance and nurturing have made the imperial power deeply rooted in the minds of ordinary people, and even think that the imperial power is natural and natural! This effect is difficult to eliminate in the short term. Therefore, you want a sufficiently enlightened and dominant party to continue to rule and gradually complete the transition from imperial power to mínzhǔ. Isn't that so? ”

"That's one reason, but it's not the only one." Sun Yuanqi paused and continued, "Indeed, it is much easier to overthrow the emperor's rule than it is to eliminate the great influence of imperial power among the broad masses of the people. Although the emperor has abdicated the throne and the Republic of China has been initially established, from zhongyāng to the localities, countless military and political dignitaries still have an immortal emperor dream in their hearts, hoping that they can control power and do whatever they want during their lifetime, and after their deaths, they can pass on power to their descendants for eternity. At present, the semi-dúlì state of the provinces of the country has the rudiments of the kingdom of the early Han Dynasty and the division of feudal towns at the end of the Tang Dynasty.

Moreover, the Chinese people are generally not highly educated, have a weak sense of participation in politics, and are easily controlled by the gentry and powerful people. If the Western-style mínzhǔ were practiced now, it would be a disaster. Of course, I don't think that the universal values of zìyou and mínzhǔ are bad, but that they are not suitable for China now. It's like a poor man who is hungry and cold, and the best gift for him is a coarse tea and light rice that can satisfy his stomach, not a golden mínzhǔ ballot! Similarly. The same is true in China.

"If you want to shatter the emperor's dreams of the warlords and change the current situation of poverty and weakness in China, the implementation of an enlightened political party will be a very good choice. At least political parties can take the program as the core, the ruling party as the call, and the interests as the link. Unite the party, government, military, academia, business and other forces with the same purpose, seize the supreme power through parliamentary elections, and work together to build a good country. Even if a political party is in turmoil, as long as it can avoid the use of force and maintain the territorial integrity, peace and stability of the whole country, it will be a great achievement. Because the industrious Chinese people will solve the problem of food and clothing on their own, instead of relying on the charity of zhèngfǔ. ”

Morrison asked, "Lord Sun." Do you mean the New China Party? ”

Sun Yuanqi shook his head: "No, the New China Party has not been established for a long time, and its influence is very limited. At least in the short term, it will be difficult to shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing. ”

"As far as I know, although the New China Party has not been established for a long time, its predecessor, the Preparatory Constituent Association, has a huge reputation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang and even throughout the country. After the reorganization, the New China Party has at least three governors, four governors, and six assistant commanders. The limelight is unbeatable for a while. How can you say 'very limited influence'? ”

Sun Yuanqi replied: "The vast majority of the members of the New China Party, including myself, do not have much experience in politics, and it is only the times that create heroes that give them today's status. That is to say, the new China Party's false name far exceeds its strength, and its influence in society is far greater than its influence in politics. Therefore, it is difficult to shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing in the short term. If you had to ask me to elect an enlightened party that qualifies in today's politics, I would choose the League. And not the New China Party. ”

Morrison didn't want to continue to delve in, so he changed the subject: "I heard from Mr. Zhao Zhi'an last night. In order to invite you to serve as the chief of education in the soon-to-be-established cabinet, Yuan Dashuai intends to withdraw the third town of the Beiyang Army from the entire territory of Shanxi, which is still under the rule of Governor Yan Baichuan. In this way, Sun Daren is not only a cabinet member and the leader of the New China Party, but also a local leader second to none."" The powerful faction has a huge influence on the government and the opposition. What are your plans after taking office? ”

Sun Yuanqi knew what Morrison wanted to express, and immediately replied: "If this news is true, I will be very happy to accept the post of chief of education in the cabinet and make a modest contribution to China's education and scientific research." As for my plans for future work, I don't have a detailed and complete plan for the promotion, but there are three more urgent tasks to be accomplished. First of all, it is natural to revise the anachronistic aspects of primary and secondary school textbooks, such as respecting the monarch and avoiding secrets, so as to make them conform to the purpose of the republican government; The second is to revise the education regulations, improve the teaching system from kindergarten to doctoral graduation, and establish and improve the discipline system in line with European and American standards; The third is to encourage scientific and technological research, including the establishment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the establishment of the National Science Foundation, and the establishment of the National Science and Technology Award.

"The so-called 'rejuvenation of the country through science and education', the establishment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the establishment of the National Science Foundation, and the establishment of the National Science and Technology Award are all scientific research foundations that a normal country should have. But for China, there are many difficulties in achieving this, the biggest of which is the problem of funding. In order to raise sufficient start-up funds, I decided to sell the patent rights of a series of military products, including Zhonggong 1911 rifles, airplanes, steel helmets, mortars, camouflage uniforms, etc., to European and American countries, and prepared to set up pharmaceutical factories in the United States, Britain, Germany and other countries to produce penicillin, sulfonamides and other drugs! ”

Why not take the opportunity to advertise for free in the world-famous Times?

However, Sun Yuanqi is not ready to sell the patent for the tank.

In real history, the first time tanks were put into real combat was during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Although in the early days of the war, the psychological shock of the tank to the German army was far greater than the actual results of the "Great Scientist of Rebirth", and there were constant failures, often self-destruction without a fight. However, the tank soon galloped across the battlefield with the outstanding advantage of crossing obstacles and trenches and not being afraid of bullets, and became a good weapon for breaking through the enemy's defense line and destroying the enemy's infantry.

The First World War, on the other hand, was limited by weaponry and tactical thinking, and the most prominent feature of war was a protracted war and a war of attrition with positional warfare as the core. For example, the Battle of Verdun, known as the "meat grinder", "slaughterhouse" and "hell", lasted for ten months, Germany and France invested more than 100 divisions, and more than 250,000 soldiers were killed and more than 500,000 were wounded. The Battle of the Somme, in which tanks were first put into actual combat, killed a total of 300,000 people on both sides, was the most tragic positional battle of World War I.

Allowing tanks to come out early will obviously bring an end to the long-term war and war of attrition with positional warfare as the core, which is very contrary to Sun Yuanqi's strategic plan to make the European and American imperialist powers "shed more blood". So not only is he not ready to sell the patent for the tank, but he even has to find ways to hide the existence of the tank!

Morrison's eyes lit up: "Oh? Is it exclusive for you to sell the right to use the patent? ”

It was February 1912, more than two years before the outbreak of the First World War, but the fierce arms race between the two major military blocs, the Entente and the Alliance, had already begun and was in full swing at this time. For example, Sun Yuanqi's exclusive patented Zhonggong 1911 rifle, airplanes, steel helmets, mortars, camouflage uniforms, etc., as well as various medicines, are all fragrant and sweet spots that countries are vying to buy.

Sun Yuanqi said: "There is no exclusivity clause. As long as countries can come up with money, I dare to buy it! An old empire like the United Kingdom, which has a strong industrial base, can exchange technology, equipment, patents, etc., for patents in addition to cash purchases. ”

Morrison said with some regret for the "Great Scientist of Rebirth": "Lord Sun, if you add an exclusive clause when selling the right to use the patent, you will definitely be able to sell it at a higher price!" ”

Sun Yuan said in his heart: Do you think I would do that kind of stupid thing?

Seeing that Sun Yuanqi didn't say anything, Mo Lixun had to go back to the question just now: "Lord Sun, if Yuan Dashuai returns Shanxi to the governor of Yan Baichuan, then you can have unparalleled influence in the four provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Gansu. What kind of attitude will these provinces have towards zhongyāngzhèngfǔ? Will it eventually become a semi-secessed form of the Dúlì Kingdom? ”

Sun Yuanqi replied decisively: "No! Internally, these four provinces will determine their own attitudes based on what zhongyāngzhèngfǔ does. If zhongyāngzhèngfǔ follows the rules and earnestly serves the people, the four western provinces will naturally actively pursue zhongyāng's policies and maintain zhongyāngzhèngfǔ's consolation; If Zhongyāngzhèngfǔ goes against the grain and betrays the interests of the country, the four western provinces will rise up and fight for the world! ”

Morrison asked: "I don't know what exactly Master Sun refers to when he says 'perverse and betraying national interests'?" Will they be an excuse for the four western provinces to fight against Zhongyāng? ”

Sun Yuanqi said: "Absolutely not! What I mean by 'perverse and betrayal of national interests' includes only two aspects, one is to change the republican form of government, and the other is to cede territory and sell sovereignty, and that's it. ”

Morrison asked again: "Just now you said 'internal', is there also an 'external'?" ”

Sun Yuanqi bowed slightly: "Yes, the mission of the four western provinces is to guard the borders of the motherland, prevent certain powers from coveting and encroaching on China's provinces and regions, and safeguard national rights and interests. ”

"Entertainment Show" Morrison frowned and said: "xīzàng is a vassal of China, not a province or region, and its rights and interests don't seem to need you to defend it, right?" ”

Sun Yuanqi replied confidently: "Xīzàng has been an inseparable part of China's territory since ancient times, and its rights and interests naturally have to be safeguarded by us, there is no doubt about it!" ”

"Since ancient times? Where to start? Morrison questioned.

Sun Yuanqi sneered: "No matter where you count, at least before the Europeans discovered the Australian continent and the British invaded India, China had already exercised effective control over xīzàng!" ”

Mo Lixun didn't expect Sun Yuanqi to be so tough, so he had to talk about him left and right, and asked a few innocuous questions before leaving.

Sun Yuanqi took advantage of Morrison's east wind to release the news of the sale of the patent rights of the Zhonggong 1911 rifle, airplane, steel helmet, mortar, etc., and felt that there was nothing to do, so he struck while the iron was hot and published advertisements in newspapers that had influence on foreign ministers, such as "Zilin Xi Bao" and "Beihua Jiebao", preparing to hold a bidding meeting for the sale of the patent rights of military products around the Chūn Festival, so as to raise funds and show his skills.

Who knew that as soon as the advertisement went out, customers came to the door, but to Sun Yuanqi's surprise, the sharpest of the dog's nose was actually Rì Minister to China, Yijiyuan Hikoji! (To be continued.) )

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