Listening to the other party's tone was a little dissatisfied, Yi Yi couldn't help but be a little careful, he heard in Fukuoka that the imperial court had changed, both worried about missing the opportunity and afraid of being hung in the country, after learning that Su Shun came to Shanghai, he was even more anxious, and immediately rushed to Shanghai.

He is now a general of the war, and his relationship with the Empress Dowager Ci'an is very tense, and his current situation can be said to be extremely unfavorable, and he must ease his relationship with Ci'an as soon as possible and further strengthen the relationship with Yi Zhi, otherwise, he may be marginalized.

It was not difficult for him to repair the relationship with Ci'an, after all, he was the current emperor's uncle, and his formation of a regent was more conducive to maintaining and guaranteeing the rights and interests of the clan, and it also had more symbolic significance for the continuation of the rule of the Qing Dynasty, which was an irreplaceable advantage for Sushun.

For him, it is imperative to win the recognition and support of Yi Zhixiang, which is why he rushed directly to Shanghai, he knows better than anyone that if he wants to form a regent, he must get the recognition and support of Yi Zhixiang, otherwise, even if he can take the position, he will not be able to sit steadily.

"I really don't have any plans." Yi Yi said with a smile: "The constitutionalism of the Qing Dynasty is promoted and promoted by the brother of the national city, and it is just a cheering cry below, and the queen mother's change of attitude will undoubtedly speed up the pace of the implementation of the constitutionalism in the Qing Dynasty. ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled contentedly, "Then King Gong should go back to the Wa Kingdom." ”

Back to the Wa Kingdom? Yi Yi was slightly stunned, and then said simply: "Okay, I'll return to Fukuoka as soon as possible." ”

Yi Zhixiang glanced at him and said: "King Gong doesn't need to worry about the war in the Japanese Kingdom, what King Gong needs to worry about is the relationship with the Queen Mother, and the implementation of constitutional government requires us to work together." ”

Hearing this, Yi Yi was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Brother Guocheng, rest assured, repair the relationship with the Queen Mother as soon as possible." ”

Yi Zhishu nodded and said, "King Gong's top priority is to return to the capital as soon as possible and take charge of the administrative office. ”

Yi Yideng's heart was full of joy, and he hurriedly bowed his head and said, "I understand." ”

A day later, Yi Zhifen's article "On the Unicameral System" was published in Yuanqi's major newspapers, the article detailed the formation and development of the unicameral system, the advantages and disadvantages, and clearly pointed out that the unicameral system is the parliamentary system that is most in line with the national conditions of the Qing Dynasty.

It is obvious that this article is aimed at Shen Guifen's "On the Parliamentary System of Constitutionalism" two days ago, and there was a heated discussion and quickly sparked a debate between the government and the opposition - should the Qing Dynasty implement a unicameral or bicameral system?

A war of public opinion - the controversy between the imperial court and Yuan Qi on the constitutional parliamentary system began with the prelude, such a good opportunity to attract attention to expand the sales and influence of newspapers, newspapers of all sizes in the north and south naturally did not miss to add fuel to the fire, and a debate over the parliamentary system quickly spread all over the country.

A few days later, Yuanqi's major newspapers successively published the "Draft Constitution," "Draft Election Law," "Draft Parliamentary Law," and other constitutional laws and regulations, soliciting opinions from the public.

The government and the opposition were boiling, and everyone felt that the footsteps of constitutionalism were getting closer and closer, and Yi Zhishu immediately published an article entitled "On the Differences between East and West", which listed in detail the differences between the East and the West in history, culture, religion, education, customs, social structure, and other aspects.

In addition, it was clearly pointed out that the Qing Dynasty could not adopt a rigid set of constitutionalism and could not copy the constitutionalism of Western countries, but must formulate a constitutional system suitable for the Qing Dynasty and with the characteristics of the Qing Dynasty in light of its own national conditions and actual conditions.

This article added fuel to the fire, triggering a vigorous controversy, and the focus of the controversy also spread from the parliamentary system, from the capital to the localities, more and more officials, gentry, and businessmen gradually participated, and a large-scale controversy was in full swing throughout the country.

Jingshi, Forbidden City, Yangxin Palace, East Warm Pavilion.

Looking at the stacks of provincial newspapers stacked on the desk, Ci'an had a feeling of being overwhelmed and powerless, originally just wanted to guide public opinion, and used public opinion to force Yi Zhishu to make concessions and implement the bicameral system, but he did not expect it to cause such a large-scale controversy, when it came to using public opinion and manipulating public opinion, the imperial court was far from being Yuan Qi's opponent.

"Empress Dowager." The eunuch on duty reported at the door: "Wen Xiang handed over a sign outside and asked to see him." ”

"Let him in." Ci'an said a little listlessly.

Wen Xiang came in and bowed down to present a telegram, and said loudly: "King Gong has reported that the war against the Japanese is coming to an end, and I implore the class teacher to return to Beijing." ”

After reading the telegram, Ci'an didn't say anything for a long time, she naturally knew what the reason for Yi Yi was eager to return to Beijing, for Yi Li, she was extremely dissatisfied, if it wasn't for Yi Li's hard work, she would not have fallen into the current situation, although she was dissatisfied, she knew that Yi Li's return to Beijing, the advantages outweighed the disadvantages, Yi Yi and Su Shun both wanted to be prime ministers, so that the two of them would fight more conducive to her to maintain and retain more rights and interests.

Seeing that Ci'an was silent for a long time, Wen Xiang was secretly anxious in his heart, he didn't know when the war would be completely over, with the change of Ci'an's attitude, Yuan Qi obviously accelerated the progress of implementing the constitution, and if it dragged on for another year and a half, it would be nothing.

He was hesitating whether to mediate a few words for King Gong, but Ci'an had already said slowly: "Allow him to return to Beijing." ”

Actually agreed to it? Wen Xiang was surprised, and hurriedly said, "Queen Mother Shengming." ”

Ci'an continued: "I will be relieved of his position as the general of Yi Li, and the monk will be replaced by the monk Greenqin. ”

"Wechen obeys." Wen Xiang hurriedly said, at present, it doesn't matter whether Yi Yi has military power in his hands or not, as long as he can return to Beijing in time, and Ci'an has not done anything wrong, and the military power is in the hands of Seng Lingqin and is no different from in the hands of Yi Yi.

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

"Remove King Gong from the post of general of the war, and the monk Greenqin will replace ........" Zhao Liewen pondered and said, "The Queen Mother seems to be intent on retaining King Gong's military power...... It seems that the candidate for the prime minister, the Queen Mother is still hesitating between Yi Yi and Su Shun. ”

"Not hesitation." Yi Zhizhi said: "It is to wait for the price to be sold, and the one with the highest price will get it." ”

After a slight groan, Zhao Liewen said: "The big shopkeeper will let it go?" ”

"Or else?" Yi Zhizu said slowly: "The Queen Mother can change her attitude and promote the smooth implementation of constitutional government in the imperial court, so she has to give some sweetness." ”

Zhao Liewen glanced at him and said, "The big shopkeeper still belongs to King Gong?" ”

Yi Zhixiang smiled and said, "I once said to Su Shun that he is half a Yuanqi person. ”

Half a Yuan Qi person? Zhao Liewen reacted immediately, "Does the big shopkeeper want Su Shun to take over?" ”

"Not bad." Yi Zhizhi said with a full jaw: "Both of them are transitions. ”

Zhao Liewen pondered and said: "It will be held every four years, and at most two consecutive terms, at least eight years, and at most sixteen years......." ”

Although the other party didn't say it explicitly, Yi Zhishu understood what he meant, and immediately said disapprerovingly: "Sixteen years is a little longer, but eight years is a wait, whether or not you can be re-elected, it's not up to us to decide, why should Huifu worry." ”

Qixiang seven years in the government and the opposition on the constitution of a heated discussion and controversy turned over, in a blink of an eye is Qixiang eight years, has passed the Lantern Festival, Shanghai is still a little cold, however, with the dragon heating in the Zhennan Wangfu Changle study house is not the slightest cold, Yi Zhicontent with a cigarette to look at the telegram of the Wa State.

The war was basically over, and the continuous war, coupled with the large-scale and unprecedented famine that lasted for half a year, caused the population of the Japanese to shrink sharply to less than 20%.

"The big shopkeeper." Zhao Liewen said softly: "If the purging continues, it only takes another three months, and the Wa Kingdom will be extinct, and there must be a few ......people left." ”

Yi Zhizhi said in a sullen voice: "A momentary soft-heartedness will only leave endless hatred." ”

Before the words fell, Lin Meilian's voice came from outside the door, "The eldest young master, the second young master——。 ”

How did these two boys get here? Yi Zhizu hurriedly put the telegram into the book, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Yi Zhengde and Yi Zhengxing, two brothers in suits, walking in quickly, Yi Zhengde, the twenty-two-year-old boss this year, had a gloomy face, and glanced at Zhao Liewen when he entered the door, and he asked directly: "Father, when will the war against the Japanese end of the war?" ”

Yi Zhifen glanced at him, and then at the second child Yi Zhengxing behind him, the second boy looked worried, and when he saw Yi Zhixing, he hurriedly bowed slightly and said, "I've seen my father." As he spoke, he said to Zhao Liewen: "I've seen Mr. Zhao." ”

Zhao Liewen hurriedly got up and returned the salute, then looked at Yi Zhicontent, and said with a smile: "There is still an article to write in the future, so I will retire first." Walking to the door, he glanced at Lin Meilian, who was catching up, and the two left quickly.

Glancing at the two brothers, Yi Zhishu groaned before saying, "Sit down." ”

"Father, is the Great Famine really man-made?" The second Yi Zhengxing sat down and asked softly, he was born to Mrs. Zaitong, he was a sister-in-law, a serious son of eight hundred, only one year older than the old one, and his appearance was six or seven points similar to Yi Zhicontent.

The boss Yi Zhengde didn't sit down, the wooden stake was generally pestle, Yi Zhizhi didn't pay attention to him, took out a cigarette and lit one, although the war of the Japanese country tried his best to cover up, but such a big thing, it is impossible to cover it up, there are many supply fleets in Shanghai to and from the Japanese country, the two brothers have come back for a long time, and it is not strange to hear about this, but I didn't expect the reaction to be so big, I think it was influenced by Western ideas such as equality and human rights.

After a while, he said slowly, "How much do you know about the cruelty of war?" Soldiers, treacherous ways, do everything. Ambush, night attack, separation, poisoning, fire attack, water cutoff, plague, slaughter, pit prisoners, fortification and Jingguan, cooking people in front of the battle, taking captives to attack the city, clearing the wilderness with strong walls, breaking the embankment and releasing water.......

Don't tell me about natural human rights, and don't tell me anything about equality, as long as there are countries in this world, there will be wars, and there will be no equality and no human rights if there is war! ”

Yi Zhengde said in a deep voice: "The purpose of war is not to slaughter! ”

"Oh?" Yi Zhizhi said with interest: "What is the purpose of the war?" ”

Yi Zhengde was speechless, and involuntarily glanced at the second child, Yi Zhengxing frowned bitterly before saying: "The purpose of war is to fight for and maintain political and economic interests. ”

Yi Zhishu nodded approvingly and said, "Tell me, what is the purpose of the war against the Japanese?" ”

Yi Zhengxing hesitated for a moment before he pondered: "How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch, the child thinks that the purpose of the war against the Japanese is to eliminate the potential threat. ”

Yi Zhengde continued: "The current state of the Japanese no longer poses any threat. ”

"Don't just look at the present, take a long-term view." Yi Zhizu glared at him as he spoke, "I even forgot the basic etiquette, and I actually was rude to Mr. Zhao in front of my father, go, and accompany Mr. Zhao." ”

Yi Zhengde hesitated, glanced at the second child again, then bowed reluctantly, turned around and walked out of the study quickly, Yi Zhengxing smiled a little shyly, and said: "The eldest brother is a little impulsive, and if you are rude, please forgive my father." ”

Yi Zhizu waved his hand and said, "What do you think of the Wa Kingdom?" ”

Yi Zhengxing said without hesitation: "When the battle is brought to this, the hatred between the two nations that cannot be resolved has been sown, and it must be cut to the roots." ”

It's a good piece of material! Yi Zhixiang nodded approvingly, then got up and paced to the window to open the window, Yi Zhengxing glanced at his back, and said: "Father, constitutional thought can be said to have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the period of preparing for the constitution is also coming to an end. ”

"It's not time yet." Yi Zhishu said casually.

Yi Zhengxing said with some doubts: "It's not far from the implementation of constitutional government by the imperial court, will it be too hasty?" ”

"How can you be in a hurry?" Yi Zhishu said and folded back to his seat, and said slowly: "Strictly speaking, my country's constitution is not a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, it should be a mixture of a dual constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. ”

Yi Zhengxing was stunned for a moment, "Hybrid? Is this constitutionalism with national characteristics? ”

"Of course not." Yi Zhizhi said with a smile: "This is just a transitional stage, in order to avoid war, in order to peacefully implement constitutionalism, we need a transition, as for the constitutionalism with our country's characteristics, we still need to slowly explore, this burden may fall on the shoulders of your generation." ”

Yi Zhengxing said in surprise: "It takes so long?" ”

"It's not long." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "Think about it, how long did it take for the formation of British constitutionalism? As he spoke, the man's words turned, "The year has passed, what are your plans?" ”

"The child plans to study with his father for a while, and then ......." Yi Zhengxing hesitated for a moment before continuing: "Then go to the provinces to experience and learn more about my country's national conditions." ”

"It's not a small ambition." Yi Zhifen quipped.

Yi Zhengxing smiled a little shyly, and then changed his head, "The child has a question buried in his heart for many years...... why did my father send us to the West since we were children?" ”。”

After a deep groan, Yi Zhizhi said, "Do you believe in ghosts and gods?" ”

Yi Zhengxing hurriedly shook his head and said, "Didn't my father always sternly warn us and not allow us to believe in religion?" ”

"Believe for the Father." Yi Zhicontent said in a deep voice.