Nine hundred and ninetieth chapters each has a ghost
This meeting seemed harmonious and peaceful, but in fact everyone could see that secretly things were already turbulent and ready to go.
Although the commanders of the various factions participating in the meeting have their own small calculations, they cannot show it at such a meeting. The best way for politicians to achieve their own goals is to remain silent.
This meeting may be said to be complex, but it may also be said to be simple.
First of all, this meeting was just a private meeting between the participants in the war, not a parliament. Therefore, except for Zhang Zuolin, Duan Qirui, Sun Wen and Feng Yuxiang, there were no other people involved. These people were together.
It's easier to say a lot of things on a table.
The first issue to be resolved at this meeting is who will be the next president.
Of course, in normal legal procedures, the issue of the succession of the president cannot be decided by these few people, but in the current actual situation, the few people here undoubtedly determine the direction of the entire Congress, so they discuss this issue
It seems reasonable and natural.
For Zhang Zuolin, what is the purpose of fighting this battle so hard? Isn't it just to expand the territory and gain power? If the position of the president can fall into his hands, his Fengjun can enter the customs in an open and honest manner.
Entering Peiping and Tianjin, you can even go south, directly to the south of the Yangtze River. By then, your dream of dominating the country will be realized.
But Zhang Zuolin knew that he couldn't say these words by himself, but no one present would speak for him. If he couldn't do it, he could only speak shamelessly. With his current military strength, none of the people present here had the courage to speak.
People dare to speak out against it.
But God is not as good as man. Before he could say these words, Feng Yuxiang, who was sitting next to him, spoke first.
Feng Yuxiang is also a sensible person. He knows that the current situation is dominated by the Fengjun family. If he wants to compete with Zhang Zuolin, it is like hitting a stone with an egg. However, he cannot sit still and wait for death. So he coughed twice to attract everyone's attention and slowly
Said: "We have gained a lot from this war between Zhili and Fengtian. Now Wu Peifu has fled to Luoyang. I heard that there have been constant troubles recently, so there is no need to worry about it. But now that Wu Peifu and Cao Kun have fallen, this country cannot survive for a day."
President Wu, I’m asking you all to call here today just to hear your opinions.”
After Feng Yuxiang said this, it was obvious that he was trying to provoke others. Everyone had their own thoughts and it was difficult to speak first. Zhang Zuolin opened his mouth and was about to say his own opinion, but Feng Yuxiang did not give him the chance. He continued: "Where is I?"
, I would like to express my opinion here first. Compared with some of you here, I, Feng Yuxiang, have no abilities. I think that over the years, Marshal Zhang has stationed troops in the three eastern provinces. He has put down the banditry and done a lot of good things for the people of Li. Come here to follow me.
The Japanese also spent a lot of effort in negotiating, which was a great contribution to the Republic of China!"
Feng Yuxiang's words brought Zhang Zuolin to the heavens, and Zhang Zuolin was very pleased. Although Feng Yuxiang was telling the truth, Zhang Zuolin still felt uneasy in his heart. He quickly raised his hands and said: "None of you here is much better than me, Zhang Zuolin. I am the same."
It’s just messing around!”
Everyone smiled, but they knew very well in their hearts, they just didn't say anything.
Feng Yuxiang continued: "Mr. Sun Wen ran around for the Republic of China, safeguarded the republic over and over again, and made a living for the people of the world. He is really a model for us to learn from. This patriotic spirit is something we should certainly learn from!"
Sun Yat-sen didn't know what kind of medicine Feng Yuxiang was selling in his gourd, so he just smiled and cupped his hand.
Feng Yuxiang did not feel embarrassed at all and continued: "But let me tell you, the person who should be the interim president of the Republic of China must be Zhiquan. In terms of qualifications, Zhiquan has served three times, three times and three times.
Prime Minister, his qualifications are no longer lower than those of Li Yuanhong, and his character is even worse. Otherwise, how can he be called a 'tough guy'!" After Feng Yuxiang finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Zuolin.
Zhang Zuolin's face was really ugly. He didn't expect that Feng Yuxiang kept praising him in a roundabout way for a long time, and finally turned to Duan Qirui. He first said that Duan Qirui had high qualifications. Of course, Zhang Zuolin had to admit this.
But then he said that Duan Qirui was a good character. At this time, his grandmother was still looking at him. This really made Zhang Zuolin angry. Isn't this a bully?
Duan Qirui was somewhat surprised when he heard that Feng Yuxiang asked him to serve as the highest official of the Republic of China. In his opinion, he was just here to join in the fun and ask for his plane back, but he didn't expect it.
There was also an unexpected gain.
But after hearing Feng Yuxiang's words, Duan Qirui was not very happy. First of all, he was already old and did not want to get involved in these disputes. As long as he did not establish an imperial system, it did not matter who became the president.
The difference. Furthermore, I had a disastrous end in the Zhi-Anhui War, and I was not strong enough at that time. If I took up this position, it would be uneconomical to obviously have trouble with Zhang Zuolin.
Duan Qirui wanted to refuse, but Feng Yuxiang firmly recommended it. At this time, Sun Wen also began to persuade Duan Qirui to be able to govern. At this time, there was no way to shirk.
Zhang Zuolin on the side saw this situation and knew that he had no hope. Besides, Duan Qirui's appointment was much better than Feng Yuxiang's, so in the end he had no choice but to agree with Duan Qirui's appointment.
But Zhang Zuolin's agreement was conditional. Zhang Zuolin didn't say it openly, but he and Duan Qirui's eyes met, and they naturally understood what the other party meant. The two of them had been dealing with each other for so many years, so they couldn't say they knew everything, but what the hero saw
Similarly, some things are just an exchange of interests, and we cannot get the exchange mentioned on the table. People with low emotional intelligence cannot become outstanding politicians at all.
Zhang Zuolin and Duan Qirui are politicians among politicians. They don't need to talk. From the words and tone of Zhang Zuolin's promise to Duan Qirui to serve as the highest official of the Republic of China, Duan Qirui knew that this was an exchange: that is, Duan could serve, but
The prerequisite is that the plane matter cannot be mentioned again.
This was really a difficult decision for Duan Qirui, but if he wanted to restore his former reputation, he still had to take up the post. So after thinking about it for a long time, he agreed to everyone's recommendation after a lot of push and pull.
In this meeting, it can be said that all parties achieved their goals. Feng Yuxiang successfully extricated himself from the embarrassing situation, Zhang Zuolin successfully obtained twelve aircraft from the Anhui Department, and Duan Qirui also took up the post again.
The highest administrative and military officer of the Republic of China, Sun Wen, once again maintained the balance between the various factions.
