Chapter 22, President = Alliance Leader? The inevitability of the presidential system
Brought in Yuan Shao, Zhu Houzhao gradually understood everything.
Washington is a figure like the American version of Yuan Shao, because of his reputation or prestige, he was elected as the commander-in-chief and leader of the coalition forces by the thirteen states.
The purpose is to fight for Dong (tax resistance and autonomy).
After completing this mission......
No, he hadn't even completed his mission to woo Dong, if it weren't for the similar story of Liu Guan, Zhang Sanying, and Lu Bu (Louis XVI came down to help).
They really can't get up to the task.
Now, the discussion is done.
Yuan Shao wanted to be the emperor.
I'm afraid that the 18th Route Alliance will not agree in the first place...... Those courtiers of the Han Dynasty will not agree.
There is also the clan of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty does not agree to all kinds of things.
What's more, Washington does not have the family foil of the fourth and third princes like Yuan Shao.
is really called the emperor, it is estimated that it is the end of Yuan Shu.
Of course, one thing that is better than Yuan Shu is that he is self-aware and has a relatively clear mind.
Understanding all this, Zhu Houzhao has changed his opinion of this Huazi a little, and the mediocre but sober Taizu is also commendable.
[Mei Xuanzong Jackson: I see, the main reason is that Mr. Washington, your own strength is not enough, and you are more knowledgeable, so you are not the emperor. And...... Under such circumstances, it is impossible for the representatives of the thirteen states, or the representatives of the first or second continental congresses, to even choose a constitutional monarchy, let alone a monarchy. 】
[Can you choose this nondescript presidential system just because you are forced to become a country and need a nominal federal leader, or a talker?] 】
Jackson finally understood why they had to go for the presidential system instead of the imperial system.
It is the result of a compromise between the thirteen states and the forces of all parties and the general public.
Moreover, the reason why Washington was able to become the first president is that Washington is famous and prestigious, but his own family strength is not big enough......
can become a president who can barely be recognized after the compromise of many forces.
I am afraid that the other forces will not be able to sit back and wait for the Hamilton family or the Addams family to become the leaders of this alliance.
If that were the case, I am afraid that it would become a family-like monarchy, or a constitutional monarchy.
From this, it can be seen that the United States can choose the presidential system, which is also an inevitable result.
Zhu Houzhao also understood that at the beginning of the founding of the United States, it was a grass platform team, no, a new dynasty of grass platform team formed by the princes of the Eighteen Roads.
They can only choose a person who everyone recognizes and has little ability to be the nominal emperor......
No, not even an emperor.
Some resemble the overlords of the Spring and Autumn Period.
No, it's not a hegemon......
At most, it is a peacemaker, a mascot, and a puppet.
That's right!
King of Chu! King Chu Huai!
The historical knowledge in Zhu Houzhao's mind emerged, and he really found a suitable example.
Washington's status is similar to that of the late Qin period, when he was recommended by Xiang Yu and them, nominally rebelling against the tyrannical Qin King Chu Huai, nominally the head of the princes of the whole world, but in fact, it was ......
Liu Bang, Xiang Yu, Yingbu, who put King Chu Huai in their eyes.
In the later period, Xiang Yu even clicked King Chu Huai with a knife.
[Mercerzu Lincoln: There is really no surprise in this truth. I should have known that politics is not that simple. Earlier, they said that the power of the president, in fact, was very small at the time of the founding of the country, and I still didn't believe it. But after Mr. Washington said this, I finally knew a clearer inside reason and reason...... From this, I feel that Mr. Jackson has worked hard and is great. 】
Clarifying this, Lincoln also became more aware of why Adams, Jefferson, Monroe and others became presidents after Washington left office.
Because Washington has already demonstrated to these people the benefits of being the leader of the thirteen states to the expansion of the family's influence.
Therefore, the next two, three, four, five, and six presidents are all representatives from the big families of the Northern Federation.
These people gradually strengthened the power of the president.
At the same time, Washington is not willing to be a lonely president, and before leaving office...... deliberately only served two terms, setting up obstacles for the family that later tried to occupy the position of president.
Those big families can only serve two terms as presidents at most.
Jackson, a commoner-born civilian president who took advantage of the merits of the Second Revolutionary War, once again broke the monopoly of the northern family on the position of president.
[Jackson: I, great? Don't say that, I was just in the position of the president and did what the president was supposed to do. 】
Jackson didn't expect that Lincoln would rarely praise him.
[Meitaizu Washington: Jackson is great? Then my story is over, Jackson, it's up to you. 】
It is rare for Washington to open his heart, and after telling the truth, his mood is inexplicably relaxed, and he is looking forward to Jackson.
During his tenure, he has always called for freedom, democracy, and ...... In fact, it's just to dig holes for those powerful people.
Only civilians care about freedom and democracy, and throughout the ages, which big man cares about this?
[Jackson: No, no, no, it's not me yet.] Mr. Washington, you haven't said what kind of country you want to build, and there is a question that you haven't answered positively. 】
Jackson is also ready to dig deep into Washington's heart.
Zhu Houzhao was also curious, if it was his own ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang, he knew that he wanted to establish a Ming dynasty that was far away from the Han and Tang Dynasties.
What kind of country does Washington, a puppet, want to establish?
[Meitaizu Washington: Now you asked me, not so much what kind of country I want to build, but what kind of country I don't want us to become, America. 】
Washington immediately added that he was not sure about the future, but he was sure what kind of future he didn't want.
[Meitaizu Washington: I don't want the Federation to be controlled by one family in the future. I don't want our federation to become an ancient monarchy, and I don't want to become a domineering country like the sun never sets, I want our America to be a real country that can be recognized by everyone. 】
The story of a teenager slaying a dragon and eventually becoming an evil dragon.
Washington certainly cannot imagine that the United States will surpass the suzerainty in the future and ride the suzerainty underneath.
No way, the historical limitations are here.
He's just a Federated leader at the moment.
Mei Taizu's ambition turned out to be just that.
Zhu Houzhao was not surprised by this, he already knew what kind of ancestor Washington was.
Jackson and Lincoln are not surprised, after all, at the point in time they are in, the United States has not really risen, and the right to speak in Europe is better than nothing.
[M.S. P. JACKSON: I am thinking the same thing, and I am working for the future that you say, Mr. Washington. 】
Jackson felt the same way, and he also wanted to be recognized by everyone as a civilian.
[Mercer Joe Lincoln: Mr. Washington, you have a good idea, and I'm working on it. However, we still have to settle the civil war first. 】
[Merezous Louis XVI: Huh...... This idea is quite in line with your reality. Washington, come on! No...... Actually, you don't need to refuel, you can ask Jackson or Lincoln right now, how is your country now! 】
Louis XVI also has much the same mentality as Zhu Houzhao, Washington is a bit patterned, but not big.
He also understands this.
[METAIZU WASHINGTON: Yes, now that I'm done, Jackson, can you tell me a good story about the rest of me?] In particular, my successor and what did you do? I'm also curious about what America will look like 60 years later. 】
Washington immediately became curious about Jackson, especially about who his successors were.