Chapter 523: The Political Situation of the Republic (I)
At this time, Zhao Guanhou was already taking the train and rushed to the capital from Shandong. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Shandong Taiping World, as an overseer, there is no reason not to enter the capital, and Yuan Weiting named him to enter Beijing, but he can't shirk it.
The special train he took was a special blue-steel float modeled after the float of the Empress Dowager Cixi, and the ornaments in it were extremely luxurious, which was almost the same as that used by the Empress Dowager back then. During Cixi's lifetime, in order to reward Zhao Guanhou for his contribution to protecting the Savior, within a few years, countless palace treasures were rewarded, some of which were taken to Hong Kong for realization, but many of them became decorations in the car.
In the carriage, on a huge Tessie copper bed, Jenson and him made a neck-to-neck appearance and snuggled together. In front of them was a twelve-yuan furnace with the finest sandalwood burning.
Jensen looked at the ring named You and Me on his hand, "What kind of gift will your president give when he enters Beijing this time?" After all, he owes more and more debts, and I will not agree to continue lending to him if I am not satisfied. ”
Zhao Guanhou said with a smile: "Don't say that, some time ago, the north and the south were fighting, and you made a lot of money just by purchasing penicillin." When it comes to gifts, he has nothing to give, otherwise, he will give me to you. ”
"If that's the case, I'll lend him two million pounds." Jenson also responded with a smile, this carriage is not allowed to be approached by outsiders, and she can also indulge herself in a rare way, laughing at will, not afraid of being known by outsiders.
Although the two did not hold a wedding, Jenson had actually become a member of the Zhao family. After disposing of her real estate in Belgium, she actually didn't have much property in her homeland, only two or three estates, because it involved the other family members of the old marquis, she couldn't dispose of it, so she simply let it go and let them manage it.
He came to Shandong with a large amount of wealth and became a senior consultant to the Shandong Provincial Department of Finance. Nominally, the Minister of Finance is Xia Manjiang, but in fact, without Jensen's signature, a large amount of money cannot be passed.
She is not only the largest shareholder of Warby Bank, but also the goddess of wealth in Shandong Province, and the entire finance of Shandong is controlled by her. In order to use troops against the south, Yuan Weiting borrowed a huge amount of money from the banks of Albion, Belgium, Cape, Prussia, and Fuso. Among them, Huabi's loan guarantee is the salt tax of Lianghuai and Shandong, and the railway revenue of all state-owned enterprises in Shandong. She has this name, and she can also live in Shandong in a grand manner, taking care of both public and private affairs.
This time, Zhao Guanhou was allowed to enter Beijing, and Jane Sen was also specifically mentioned, which obviously had a lot to do with her. Jenson thinks that most of it has to do with the economy.
At present, the financial situation of the common government has reached a precarious point, and the new government is exhausted and its financial resources are exhausted. The dismissal of the troops in the south and the bribing of members of the National Assembly required a large amount of expenses, plus the reparations of the rebellion, as well as the overseas loans that had not been paid off before, which could not be repaid every year, and this expenditure also weighed on the joint finances.
It is said that now that the war has subsided, on the face of it, there is no possibility of a large-scale war, and there is no need for huge sums of money. But in Jenson's opinion, since he deliberately asked himself to go this time, eighty percent of them wanted to borrow again.
Zhao Guanhou said: "I don't participate in the matter of borrowing, in business, whether to borrow or not to lend, or what kind of guarantee, you can talk to the president yourself, I will not interfere with your life judgment." He has borrowed too much debt, and it is said that now is the time to think about repaying the debt, and if he continues to borrow, then the country is afraid that it will go bankrupt. Now he should think about recuperation, and he should no longer think about the money for the war. I don't think the president is a fool and won't make any stupid moves. ”
It's hard to say, he himself may be very wise, but when the people around him are all working together to deceive him, even a wise man can't stay sober. There are now a large number of people with ulterior motives around the president, and those who are really good to him may not be able to listen to them. Power makes people stupid, and he may make any wrong judgments, not necessarily. ”
Jensen smiled slightly, "I suddenly thought of one thing, did you say that the president would invite Leng He to Beijing as well." Zhengyuan's business has been very good in the past two years, and it has become a well-known big bank in the southeast, and Chen Lenghe himself is also a very famous female banker in the south. If it weren't for Song Dunchu's decision to form the party, he deliberately proposed that women should not be allowed to be elected as members, and there would definitely be a seat for her in the National Assembly. If she also arrives in the capital, you will be very happy. ”
"Yes, it is my greatest ideal to put you two beautiful bankers on the same bed." Zhao Guanhou did not hide his thoughts, but Jensen looked at him defiantly, "Is this the only one?" What should the Prussian angel do? She declared herself an unmarried person for your sake, and you don't want her to be a virgin who gives birth to a child without a husband? ”
"Yes, but now is not the time, so it will be a matter of course. But she and you will not be the same, you are my family, and she can only be regarded as my confidante. Maybe everyone will always be friends, maybe one day, even friends can't do it, this kind of thing, who can say it. ”
Jensen was obviously very satisfied with Zhao Guanhou's statement, especially when he heard him admit that he was a family member, and he was even more moved. "You are in northern Jiangsu this time, and the confiscated gold and silver are worth about three million yuan, and according to our principle, six million yuan of banknotes can be issued. As for the value of those lands, they have not yet been counted. Shandong has become more and more fat in the eyes of some people, you have to be careful, not only to guard against outsiders, but also to guard against people in your own country, beware of them are not good for you. For the sake of such a wealthy province, some people can do everything. ”
When the train arrived at Qianmen Station, martial law had been imposed outside the station, and Zhao Guanhou pulled Jensen out of the car, and the military band had already begun to play. The one who was ordered to greet him here was Yuan Weiting's henchman Tang Tianxi. Although he was not proficient in military affairs, he still served as the brigade commander with the support of Yuan Weiting, but most of the time, he still served as an attendant.
As soon as he saw Zhao Guanhou, he didn't say a word, trotted forward, and saluted: "I have seen Guanshuai in my humble position." Guanshuai has been working hard all the way, and it must have been very hard, so he will send you to the hotel to rest. Today you have a good rest, have a good time, in the evening, the eldest lady has a family feast, please and Mrs. Jenson, be sure to enjoy the light. ”
The hotels that entertained the governors of various provinces were all built by Yuan Weiting with public funds, and a reception office was set up in Beijing to be responsible for receiving the governors from various provinces to Beijing.
After the Overseers entered Beijing, the expenses for food, drink, and transportation were all settled by the reception office. Eat, drink and be merry, and also come forward from the reception to lead the way. lest the overseers of other provinces do not know geography and go to the lower third class by surrendering their status. It is also lest the two overseers fight for a girl, and the two provinces fight each other, and the country is injured, so it is natural that peace is precious, and it is better to reconcile with each other.
Zhao Guanhou is very familiar with Beijing, he doesn't need any guides, and the place where he lives is an annex of King Qing in Beijing, which is also close to Zhong Nanhai, and it is very convenient to come and go. After the abdication of the Jin family, the princes and ministers and the pro-noble clan either went to Qingdao or to the Jinmen concession, and the properties in the capital were vacated and became the residence of the new nobles of the Gonghe.
Since there was a clear commitment at the time of abdication to protect the clan's property from infringement, these properties could not be expropriated but purchased instead. However, King Qing's identity is relatively special, with the face of Zhao Guanhou, no one dares to buy his property. It is because his annex and even Qingwang's Mansion are still under his own name, and they are just taken care of by a special person.
This courtyard covers an area of more than 100 acres and is extremely decorated. Due to the absence of the emperor, the construction of the house was not restricted, and it was specially renovated once, and the decoration was extraordinary. The steward had already received an order from Shandong, and greeted him at the door early, and when he saw Zhao Guanhou coming, he shouted "Welcome to the forehead!" ”
When I arrived at the moon door hole in the inner house, I saw a slender shadow standing there, learning the tone of the outsider, and shouting, "Welcome brother-in-law!" Before he finished speaking, he burst out laughing. Zhao Guanhou smiled and patted the woman's head: "Naughty!" When did you come to Beijing? ”
"Don't hit your head, you'll be beaten stupid! Sister Leng He and Sister Anne and I arrived in Beijing yesterday, and Sister Leng He was looking at the flowers in the garden. This is the palace, it's so big. In the past, my house was also very large, but compared to the palace, it was far behind. Many of the flowers and plants here are things I haven't seen before, and people say that in the pre-Jin era, how the life of the prince was decayed, this time I have to see it with my own eyes, so I can be regarded as having an understanding. ”
Du Xiaoxiao led the way as he spoke, and Zhao Guanhou took Jian Sen all the way and went straight into the back garden. Chen Lenghe was wearing a suit and trousers, while Diane was wearing a dress and a long skirt, holding an umbrella in her hand. From the back, it looks like a couple strolling under the shade trees, playing with strange flowers and stones.
waited until Xiaoxiao shouted that his brother-in-law was coming, and the two turned around and took a look at Zhao Guanhou. Anne lifted the hem of her skirt and saluted, and obediently left with Xiaoxiao. Chen Lenghe ran a few steps towards Zhao Guanhou, but when she saw Mrs. Jenson holding her husband's arm, she stopped and stretched out her hand instead, "I...... I wanted to pick up the station, but there was martial law there, and even I couldn't get close. ”
"It's normal, after Song Dunchu's incident, the security work has been strengthened, and if the gun is fired again, it will be ugly. When you arrive in Beijing, you don't send me a telegram, this should be punished! ”
Zhao Guanhou grabbed Leng He's hand and pulled her to his side, whether she wanted to or not, he also took her arm around her. Leng He was obviously not satisfied with this arrangement, and struggled a few times, but Jenson said, "If you go away now, he will be alone tonight." Besides, you can't hear about our economic plan in Shandong, are you sure you want to go? ”
In a word, Chen Lenghe's movements stopped, and he had to let Zhao Guanhou hold him and wander among the flowers and trees.
"The president invited me to Beijing, I wanted to send you a telegram, but I wanted to surprise you. Little and Anne and I were busy with the maid for half the night and decorated the bedroom. Chen Lenghe's face flushed slightly, she didn't expect Jensen to go with her, the bedroom was arranged according to the appearance of the room when the two of them were really one on the first night, and if she wanted to see it, she would inevitably laugh at herself.
Jensen was an extremely shrewd person, knowing that Leng He would not be able to accept sleeping with him now, and deliberately said: "Taking the train from Shandong to the capital is a very torturous thing, I think I need to take a good rest to cope with the banquet in the evening, come and take me to my lounge." As for these flowers and plants, I won't run away anyway, and when I have the energy, I will slowly appreciate them. ”
As soon as she left, Leng He's mood obviously changed from Fang Cai, and when she saw that there was no one left and right, she took the initiative to offer her cherry lips. "She is too treacherous, on the surface, she handed over the management rights of Zhengyuan to me, but in fact, she took away the audit power of the Shandong Finance Department, which is not fair."
"Don't say that, you and your second sister-in-law both have the right to secretly audit and audit accounts, which Jensen actually doesn't know. Everyone is back-to-back, and if she knew, she would say that it was unfair to her. ”
"That's different. Shandong is the Shandong of China, and the so-called finances are the anointment of the people, so naturally the people should be responsible for supervising the use of wealth. She, as the general counsel, always reminds me of Hurd in the pre-Kim era, as if she was a symbol of financial autonomy. ”
Zhao Guanhou ignored her complaints, but asked her about her life in Songjiang, her diet and daily life, etc. After the Jiangning War, the relationship between the two has reached the point where it is like glue, and the telegrams are constantly exchanged and sweet, and the number of times Chen Lenghe goes to Shandong has also increased significantly. If it weren't for the fact that Zhengyuan's business was on the rise, she would have considered giving Zhao Guanhou a child.
"What you did in northern Jiangsu this time, I have already seen it from the newspaper. It is very interesting that our own newspaper in China has a negative attitude towards your behavior, believing that you are careless of human life and engaged in bandit rule. Fuso's newspapers also support this view. The newspapers of Albion and Prussia and Yankee vigorously publicized your behavior, praising you as an excellent magistrate who asked for the lives of the people, and Yankee in particular devoted two pages to praising your resoluteness and decisiveness, saying that the landlords who were killed were robbers and bandits, and that they should all be put on the gallows. ”
"It's normal. The newspapers published in the country are all in support of the Yankee government, that is, the newspapers that belong to the northern department. If the newspapers of the southern states were to write about it, it would be a different tone. To the northerners, the landlords I killed were no different from the lords of the manors who were now fighting against them, and I should be praised. My subordinates are still helping the Yankees fight, and the Chinese group is in the Yankee, but it is a very famous team. But whether they praise or criticize, I never care, I only care about what the people around me think, such as you. ”
Zhao Guanhou took Chen Lenghe's hand and stared at her pretty face, "My wife, what do you think of me being so murderous?" ”
"Good kill!" Chen Lenghe said categorically: "These people are an obstacle to social progress and a stumbling block to the development of a new type of orthodox governance, and they should have been eradicated a long time ago." I support your actions and am proud that I have such a wonderful husband. However, you also have to be prepared, there are many people in Beijing who are very dissatisfied with your land policy and policy towards the gentry in northern Jiangsu, including the presidential palace, and there is also news that is not good for you. This time to recruit you into Beijing, Ji is afraid that it is very difficult to say. (To be continued.) )