Ancient Chinese society has lasted for more than two thousand years. The reason is very simple. China's system is good. What the Chinese people believe in is that if you are good at learning, you will become an official.
Come to my house this year.
After the establishment of the imperial examination system, Chinese society had huge liquidity. As the saying goes, the water does not rot and the household hub does not suffer from beetles. It is precisely because of this that Chinese civilization can continue to continue.
The same goes for modern society and ancient society. Many people know that an excessive gap between the rich and the poor is fatal, but there is another even more fatal thing, which is class mobility, which means that an ordinary person must have room for upward development.
To be able to see hope.
With this, people will continue to work hard, and education, knowledge, and cultural quality are the basis of a person's efforts. Therefore, education must be distributed as fairly as possible, just like the law, which is the final bottom line of fairness in society.
Only by being ruthless can we be fair and never give anyone a chance to take advantage of the loopholes, especially those scholars and professors. Zhang Tinglan also knows that absolute fairness cannot be achieved, and a country also needs different types of talents.
But various talents also have priorities.
At present, internal and external troubles have not been resolved, and limited resources must be used to achieve maximum effect. After listening to Zhang Tinglan's explanation, Zeng Youyi nodded: "Vice President, don't worry about this matter. I guarantee that it will be handled well. In addition,
I will submit a bill to Congress dedicated to promoting equity in education."
"Mr. Zeng, you are trying to bring a bad name for me. If you submit the bill, how many people will scold you? It's better to sign my name in front. I want to see who dares to scold me.
On the head."
"Vice President, you really can't take this matter away." Wang Shuhan said with a smile: "Even though you are the Vice President, you do not have the power to directly propose proposals. It is in line with the procedures that we submit it to the cabinet and then to Congress."
Zeng Youyi also smiled and said: "Vice President, no matter how much you scold me, as long as you support me, I will be safe and sound, and you don't have to worry!"
Zeng Youyi's attitude was very firm, and Zhang Tinglan had no choice but to nod in agreement. Wang Shuhan and Zeng Youyi immediately went to take over the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education.
Zhang Tinglan captured two ministries in one fell swoop. This was called Bu Ming and he became a blockbuster. In the past few days, the officialdom in Beijing was in such a state of turmoil that even Li Yuanhong couldn't sit still and hurriedly found Zhang Tinglan.
"President, I should be visiting you, but I asked you to come here first. It's really rude!" Although Zhang Tinglan looked down on Li Yuanhong, he still looked good and looked extremely respectful.
Li Yuanhong also smiled and said: "I have long known that what you have done in the Northeast is worthy of being called a young hero and the pillar of the country. Our generation will be eliminated sooner or later. From now on, the country will be yours, and I
I have full confidence in you!"
Li Yuanhong took the initiative to hold Zhang Tinglan's hand, and the two of them came to the main hall together. Li Bodhisattva said as he walked: "This mansion was originally the palace of Prince Qing. It is quite good, but the location is a bit remote and the layout is a bit small. I chose two more places.
, one is the Summer Palace, and the other is Prince Gong’s Mansion. I would like to say that if you are willing, it will be turned into the Vice President’s official residence immediately. It will be comfortable to live in. What do you think?”
"The President has taken the trouble, but it is a pity that Prince Gong's Mansion and the Summer Palace should be used as official residences. They should be opened to the outside world, so that the common people can feel happy and noble."
"Haha, if that's the case, I won't force it."
Li Yuanhong came to the main hall, sat down, pondered for a moment, and then said: "I'd like to say that there has been some turmoil in the capital recently. Are you aware of that?"
Zhang Tinglan nodded and thought, "How can I not be clear? I am the culprit!"
"President, you are my superior, and you are much older than me. If you have any questions, you can just give me your orders."
Li Yuanhong also smiled awkwardly, and then said: "I would like to say that I wholeheartedly support the purge of officials, but I heard someone said that the British are involved in this matter, so I'm afraid the trouble will be a bit big!"
"President, I don't deny that the British are involved, but the problem of this guy Wang Kemin is indeed too serious. If this kind of disaster is left in the government, I'm afraid we will all be betrayed by him."
"Is it really that serious?"
Zhang Tinglan smiled bitterly and said: "If you don't believe it, you can ask Premier Tang to come over."
"My humble opinion, it's not that I don't believe it, it's just that I can't believe it. Let Shaochuan come over and let's have a good talk."
Not long after, Tang Shaoyi rushed over with a bunch of documents. Zhang Tinglan was also surprised when he came in. Tang Shaoyi had two panda eyes, his face was not washed much, and his hair was a little messy.
"Shaochuan, what's wrong with you?" Li Yuanhong also asked in surprise.
"President, you are here too. I have something important to report to you." After saying that, Tang Shaoyi sat opposite Zhang Tinglan, took out several documents and placed them in front of Zhang Tinglan and Li Yuanhong.
"Zhuoyan just came to Beijing a few days ago. When he talked to me about the financial difficulties, Zhuoyan said that he would suspend the payment of indemnities and loans from the great powers. I thought this was very feasible, so I hurriedly sorted out the relevant documents.
We didn’t know the result until it was sorted out. Once it was sorted out, we were shocked, and we almost lost more than 80 million yuan."
"What?" Li Yuanhong was shocked when he heard this figure: "This is more than a year's fiscal revenue!"
"Yes, that's right." Tang Shaoyi opened a document and said: "I carefully checked the issue of the Boxer reparations. In 1917, the Allied Powers unanimously agreed to temporarily suspend the reparations for five years, which means that we have to
Reparations have begun to be paid. However, the world situation has undergone earth-shaking changes in the past few years. Germany and Austria and other countries have been defeated, revolutions have also occurred in Russia, and countries such as Britain and France have also been weakened. This is especially true of France, whose franc has depreciated significantly.
.If the amount agreed at the time was followed, we would only need less funds to pay France's compensation."
"Then we have made money, so how can we still lose money?"
Tang Shaoyi also smiled bitterly: "President, China's affairs have never been so simple. When have the great powers ever suffered losses again?"
The problem Tang Shaoyi was talking about was the famous Golden Franc Case in modern Chinese history. This incident lasted for more than three years, and China lost a total of more than 80 million customs taels. The lessons were quite heavy. It also aroused public concern.
The serious dissatisfaction of the Beiyang government eventually even led to the end of the Beiyang warlord era.
The so-called golden franc case was naturally initiated by the French. After World War I, the United States strongly recommended that all countries return the balance of the Boxer Indemnity, that is, return the overcharged portion to China.
The French also reluctantly agreed, but after suffering heavy losses, they were definitely not willing to return it honestly, so the French proposed that the returned money must be used to resume operations of the Sino-French Industrial Bank.
The Sino-French Industrial Bank was established in 1913. It was jointly established by the Chinese government and French private capital. Not long after the establishment of the Sino-French Industrial Bank, the Beiyang government made two loans in the name of developing "industry". Due to the outbreak of World War I,
It was not fully credited. Part of the credit was misappropriated by the finance or military administration. In 1921, the bank declared closure due to poor management.
The French reopened this bank. To put it bluntly, they transferred money from the left hand to the right, and the bank had the power to issue currency. The French also wanted to make a fortune from China. The wishful thinking was very shrewd.
But problems also arise. The French have returned less than 400 million francs of the balance of compensation, but the Sino-French Industrial Bank has debts of more than 700 million francs. Even if the French invest all the funds, it will not be enough to resume business.
.
At this time, the shamelessness of the French was shown. They proposed to use gold francs to calculate compensation. At that time, one customs franc was equivalent to about 14 paper francs, but it was only worth 4 gold francs. In other words, once the gold franc was used
According to the calculation, the 400 million francs returned by the French, the corresponding silver, more than tripled in one fell swoop, and the huge profits naturally fell into the pockets of the French.
In name, it is to return the Gengzi compensation, but in fact it is another ruthless extortion of China. And there is a fatal problem in this. The so-called golden franc is not circulating in the market. In other words, the French use a piece of paper that stays on the
Use the currency on the surface as the standard of valuation and require China to pay more compensation. Is there such a shameless thing in this world?
When Tang Shaoyi said this, he also said with indignation: "If we follow the French calculations, we will lose more than 60 million customs taels, and Italy and other countries will also follow suit. The total loss is estimated to be a huge 86 million customs taels. Already
It far exceeds our annual fiscal revenue and exceeds the total amount of Boxer Indemnity that needs to be paid to France."
"Asshole!" After Zhang Tinglan heard this, he suddenly grabbed the tea cup in front of him and smashed it into pieces.
"The French are so poor that they are very shrewd in their wishful thinking. But with me, Zhang Tinglan, you won't get a cent. Not only will you not get any money, I will also take away your colonies in the Far East, Gaul."
Roosters, go back to Europe and croak."
Looking at the furious Zhang Tinglan, Tang Shaoyi couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "I'd like to say, don't worry, the French are hateful, but there are even more hateful ones behind them!"
Zhang Tinglan also calmed down and asked hurriedly: "Are you saying there is another mole?"
"Yes, not long ago, the Beiyang government was prepared to agree to this unreasonable request, and Wang Kemin was the main person in charge. They had already drawn up a relevant agreement. During this period of time, the new and old governments changed, and their despicable behavior was not discovered in time.
Actions. Once France's requirements are followed, the blood and sweat of countless people will be in vain."
When Zhang Tinglan heard this, he had already controlled his anger. He leaned on the sofa, thought carefully, and then said: "Mr. Shaochuan, the French request is undoubtedly a fraud. Can we take advantage of it?"
Delay the issue of Gengzi compensation for a few years."
Tang Shaoyi also smiled and said: "I also have the same idea. They are unjust first, so it will be logical for us to take any countermeasures."
Zhang Tinglan directly talked to Tang Shaoyi about the next step, without even mentioning Wang Kemin's name. This did not mean that he had forgotten him, but it meant that Wang Kemin had been regarded as a dead person by Zhang Tinglan. Such a pickpocket, Zhang Tinglan
It will never be let go.
Li Yuanhong was also listening. When Li Bodhisattva heard that he was going to have conflicts with the great powers again, he hurriedly said: "I'd like to say, Shaochuan, we have seen through the tricks of the French. It's okay if we don't fall for it, but we must not cause any trouble."
Ah, otherwise we will be in big trouble again!"
"The trouble is big now!" Zhang Tinglan said: "President, don't worry, all the matters of negotiating with the great powers are left to me. Whatever abilities they have, they are working with me, Mr. Zhang, and have nothing to do with you."
When Li Yuanhong heard this, he wanted to say a few words, but Zhang Tinglan's attitude was decided, so he could only sigh and say goodbye and return to the Presidential Palace.
At this time, Yang Yuting hurried over, and as soon as he saw Zhang Tinglan, he hurriedly said: "I would like to say that all major universities in Beijing are organizing a parade to protest against the arrest of Tang Erhe and demand academic freedom. The government will not
They were quasi-interfering in the school. Several investigators sent by Minister Zeng to the school were all beaten up and their heads were bleeding. It was so miserable!"
"Rampant, too rampant!" Tang Shaoyi was also trembling with anger: "Do these students still have right and wrong, and do they understand the truth? In the past, it was okay to cause trouble in Beiyang, but now that the New Democratic Party is in power, the vice president is also dedicated to serving the public good.
What else do they want to do?"
"Mr. Shaochuan, please don't get angry yet. Most of these students have been deceived, but there must be someone behind them instigating them."
"The vice president is right." Yang Yuting also said hurriedly: "My idea is to lure the snake out of its hole. Only when there is a fuss can we see the ghosts and monsters behind it. Only in this way can we win it in one fell swoop!"
"Well, Lin Ge, you go and make preparations. It's best to let some plainclothes sneak into the student team and monitor them carefully."
After Zhang Tinglan made it clear, Yang Yuting hurriedly made preparations. On the next day, students from major universities in Beijing all went on strike, holding various signs and shouting slogans, walking through the streets, and then gathered aggressively towards the Ministry of Education.
"Everyone, what do you think these students are going to do!" A coachman looked at the student team and said in confusion: "They were the ones who marched to support Fengjun before. Now Commander Lan has come to Beijing and has begun to implement the New Deal.
Why are they coming out to oppose it again?”
Another driver next to him wiped his sweat and said with a smile: "Who knows, I used to support the students, and the government was really nothing. But just yesterday, an officer from the army got into my car.
The people are friendly and kind, and they pay the money exactly, which is completely different from those Qiu Ba uncles. I heard that some new policies are going to be introduced, and our good days may be coming, so why are they making trouble!"
While people around were talking a lot, a female student with short hair walked to the front of the parade and said loudly: "Students, give me freedom or die! The new Minister of Education Zeng Youyi, a thief, wants to send his
Can you agree to the bastard's visit to the sacred campus?"
"No, absolutely not!"
"Yes, let's all follow Liu Hezhen and rush to the Ministry of Education!" (To be continued...)