President Xiao Li has returned to Beijing!

Almost as soon as the news came, people were eagerly waiting for it. In fact, although they were full of longing and confidence in Li Zhiyuan, they still hoped to see Li Zhiyuan return to Beijing, unlike the outside world.

As rumored, the Prime Minister is preparing to set up a separate State Council in Jiangsu.

The news about the establishment of a separate State Council is obviously that some people with ulterior motives are pouring dirty water on General Manager Li. There will be no two days in the sky, and there will be no two masters in the country. The government and courts will be divided and ruled.

But setting up another camp always makes people uneasy, fearing that one day the fight will not really break out. Now it's fine, there's no need to worry anymore, Mr. Li has returned to Beijing.

But for Yuan Shikai, who was in the capital and living in the deep palace of Zhongnanhai, he was not anxious at all about when Li Zicheng would return to Beijing. Some days, he didn't even bother to ask about the presidential palace and state affairs.

——The infighting between the institutes was not very concerned about it. Yuan Shikai had his own concerns:

He became more and more disappointed with the people around him.

It was another gloomy weather, and the rain that did not fall only made the air in the capital a little hot and depressing. It was in this kind of weather that Yuan Shikai once again called his eldest son Yuan Keding to him and asked him.

Some social situations - as the president, he almost never leaves Zhongnanhai, at least he will not leave Zhongnanhai unless it is absolutely necessary.

However, he was not very reassured by other people's reports. Although he could learn some news through newspapers, Yuan Keding learned about many external situations through his brothers, godbrothers, and Uncle Ren Boren.

After a little understanding, Yuan Shikai looked at his son who always disappointed him and said:

"Is there any news about the "Sloe Case" in society now?"

Just mentioning the word "Sloes Case" gave Yuan Shikai a headache. Looking back now, he made too many concessions in the "Sloes Case", not only to the Constitutional Convention, but also to the State Council.

He did not object to the establishment of a "General Security Bureau" directly under the State Council. What does the General Security Bureau do? No need to guess, he knows a thing or two. This is another secret plan of Li Zhiyuan!

"uncle."

Yuan Keding quickly replied:

"In recent times, we have created a lot of public opinion in Tianjin, Shanghai, and Hankou, all of which are directed towards the Revolutionary Party, which is very beneficial to the uncle."

Ever since Yuan Shikai became the president, Yuan Keding has been surrounded by his former brothers, today's new friends, plus some adherents, from all walks of life. There are all kinds of people. He can get any news. Although he is currently hanging on four issues

In the name of deputy leader of the model group, on the other hand, after seeing how well-informed Li Zhiyuan was, he also set up a "club" to collect various information. Therefore, Yuan Shikai often sent him

Become the eyes and ears.

After hearing what Yuan Keding said, Yuan Shikai was not happy, but said with a sad face:

"It's just talk, it's not enough."

"What do you think we should do?"

"We have to do something practical."

"this……"

Yuan Keding had no idea what practical things he could do at this time.

"Now, even Li Siqin of the Secret Service has not been able to catch the murderer. We have not found any real murderer. Naturally, all we can do now is to make public opinion."

"humble opinion."

Yuan Shikai glared at his son.

"How can it be that there is not even a single message after such a long time? Now we need to check. Go and ask Lei Zhenchun to come to my place, and I will explain to him face to face."

After Yuan Keding left Jurentang, Lei Zhenchun entered Jurentang again...

After admonishing Lei Zhenchun, Yuan Shikai invited another person, Lei Fen, the constitutional representative of Jiangsu Province, to come to him. Lei Fen, 47, studied in Japan in his early years to study politics and law, and graduated from the Department of Political Science of Waseda University. As early as the late Qing Dynasty, Lei Fen

At that time, he served as a councilor of Jiangsu Province and an elected member of the Council. After the founding of the Republic of China, he was responsible for drafting laws, including drafting the "Constitution of the Republic of China", which is also known as the "Tiantan Constitution" by the outside world. He later withdrew from politics and during the Civil Rebellion.

, his country's mediation between the governor of Zhejiang, Zhu Rui, and the defenders of Songjiang and the Navy Shen Baoyi saved Songjiang from the scourge of war. He was later appointed director of the Higher Procuratorate of Hubei Province, but was unable to take office due to lung disease.

This time, he was elected as the constitutional representative of Jiangsu Province. Although he was in poor health, he also understood that it was difficult to be a representative, but it was appropriate. After all, for Lei Fen, he knew that this might be the last thing he could do.

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Although he was not a member of the Jiangsu Provincial Assembly, since he was elected, he was considered a good friend and could not let down the elders of Jiangsu. However, what he did not expect was that he and the Jiangsu Provincial Constitutional Group had just arrived in the capital.

After receiving the invitation from Yuan Shikai, although he intended to refuse, in the end, he came to Zhongnanhai.

"Jixing, you have lung disease, but you must pay attention to your health!"

As soon as Lei Fen sat down, Yuan Shikai expressed his condolences.

"Although the constitution-making process is heavy, you are a rare legal and political talent in China. Don't work too hard. This constitution-making process cannot be accomplished in a day, nor can it be done by one person. You must pay attention to your health. Your health is the most important thing."

, this country will still point to you legal and political experts in the future."

These polite words only made Lei Fen's heart heat up. Yuan Shikai was like this, he could always close the distance between him and others in just a few words.

"Back to the President, the constitution-making matter is related to China's century-old plan, Lei Mou dare not slack off?"

Yuan Shikai just smiled at Lei Fen's answer. He had his own motives for inviting Lei Fen over. It was true that Lei Fen was from Jiangsu, but he was not a member of the National Socialist Party. He was even one of the constitutional representatives of Jiangsu Province.

Among them, it is just "seeking fame" to prevent others from calling "the National Socialist Party a one-party tyrant". How could Lei Fen fail to see this?

However, for Yuan Shikai and the National Socialist Party, Lei Fen was a chess move. But if it was done well, wouldn't it be a wonderful move in Yuan Shikai's hands? In the past, he might have resisted the Constitutional Convention.

But now, Yuan Shikai has no intention of resisting. Of course, there must be a prerequisite, which is to formulate a constitution that "accommodates him". It is best to formulate this constitution based on his "Yuan Family Contract".

constitution.

"Hey...Jixing."

Shaking his head and sighing, Yuan Shikai said with emotion:

"You, the country is important, you are also important, the constitution is important. Your body also needs to be checked. Well, I will send a car to take you to the Army General Hospital for a check-up in a while...don't refuse..."

Interrupting Lei Fen's words, Yuan Shikai emphasized again.

"Jixing, your body is not personal now, but is related to national affairs. Only when you take good care of your body can you make a good constitution. If you want to build a thousand-year constitution, isn't it? If the outside world doesn't understand Yuan, doesn't Jixing understand it?"

Looking at Lei Fen, Yuan Shikai said in a meaningful way. What he was referring to was what he did three years ago when the Constitution of the Temple of Heaven was formulated. The outside world said that the Constitution of the Temple of Heaven was written by him item by item, but in fact

Above. He didn't interfere in any way.

"In short, it is still the same sentence. The formulation of the national constitution is a matter of hundreds of years for China. Whatever is beneficial to the country and the people, we will do it. This president will never interfere."

Lei Fen didn't answer Yuan Shikai's words. He couldn't figure out Yuan Shikai's intentions, and he didn't want to ask. Besides, according to the arrangement of the meeting, once the provincial representatives arrived in Beijing and the Constitutional Convention was held, there would be

The constitution was made behind closed doors. The contents and provisions of the constitution will never be leaked. Now, no matter what Yuan Shikai says, he cannot agree to anything or say anything.

When Yuan Shikai saw that he was silent, his heart thumped. He looked up at Lei Fen and thought:

"Didn't he realize what he meant?"

However, Yuan Shikai did not say it directly at this time, and of course he would not do so. He picked up the teacup and motioned Lei Fen to drink tea. After taking a sip of tea, he put down the teacup and Yuan Shikai looked at Lei Fen and said:

"Jixing, do you think the "Temple of Heaven Constitution" can be used as a reference for this constitution-making process?"

Finally, the topic was brought up, and Lei Fen sighed secretly in his heart. However, when Yuan Shikai mentioned the "Tian Temple Constitution", Lei Fen's heart still skipped a beat. He had participated in the entire formulation of the "Tian Temple Constitution" back then.

For a political and legal scholar, that may have been the thing he was most proud of. If the new constitution could be formulated with reference to the "Tiantan Constitution"...

With this thought in mind, after a long silence, Lei Fen looked at Yuan Shikai and said.

"This depends on how the committee views it, but... I think it can be used as a reference!"

Hearing this answer, Yuan Shikai still smiled. This... just as he expected, in the end, the committee members of the "Temple of Heaven Constitution" still preferred the "Temple of Heaven Constitution"!

Having said that, who doesn’t love someone’s baby?

For Yuan Shikai, the reason why he is called "untalented but skillful" and this skill is his method, wrist, just like this moment, he successfully placed a trap on Lei Fen, in this

For Yuan Shikai, what happened to the Jiangsu Provincial Constitutional Representative was just a small trick!

"Well, reference is necessary. After all, the formulation of a national constitution is of great concern. Not only the "Tiantan Constitution" should be used as a reference, but also the laws and regulations should be used as a reference. You know, these are the smartest people in the country.

Intelligence and intelligence are integrated into one body. Wouldn't it be a pity if it were just thrown away like this?"

Yuan Shikai's words made Lei Fen agree with him. The truth was indeed the same, but... although the president's words touched his heart, for some reason, Lei Fen always felt that this was the case.

I'm afraid it's not as simple as he imagined. Is it just for such a small thing that the president invited him here?

Ten minutes later, he personally sent Lei Fen out of Juren Tower. Thinking of Lei Fen's expression when he left, Yuan Shikai's face immediately showed a smile. OK, first bury a nail in the Jiangsu Constitutional Group. When the time comes,

This Jiangsu Constitutional Group...

Feeling proud, the smile on Yuan Shikai's face grew thicker, and at the same time he turned and looked south, and then muttered to himself.

"Zhiyuan, it's not that Yuan doesn't want to, but the current situation is such that Yuan has to do this!"

As he spoke, Yuan Shikai's words seemed to be somewhat helpless, and his expression made people a little puzzled. When it comes to the root, how many people in such a big China know Yuan Shikai?

Even Yuan Shikai himself never really understood himself.

"It has to be like this!"

In the train carriage, a sigh came from Li Zicheng's throat.

As the train gets closer and closer to Beijing, Li Zicheng always feels a mixed feeling in his heart. Maybe there is more "cooperation" than "confrontation" between him and Yuan Shikai, but neither he nor Yuan Shikai

We are very guarded against each other. How many overt weapons and hidden swords are hidden behind the closeness between the two parties? I am afraid that only each other knows best.

Politics is always like this, and there is nothing dirtier than politics in this world.

Why did you make this sigh?
To be continued...