Shi Chengyi, who was pulled up by Yuan Chenhao, glanced at the chronology, "Lanbao time is only 6 o'clock. [Full text reading]

"I just received the news that Yuan is about to speak at the plenary meeting." Yuan Chenhao closed the office door and turned on the TV. "The signal came through a confidential line. If nothing else, after receiving the authorization of the General Assembly, Yuan will immediately declare war on India.

"Confidential lines?" Pei Chengyi picked up the cigarette on the table.

"This is a private meeting, and reporters were not invited to participate, Yuan Chenhao sat on the sand next to him, and also picked up a cigarette." I also find it strange that the war has already broken out, and it is only a matter of time before war is declared. Is it necessary to be so mysterious? ”

Glancing at the deputy, Pei Chengyi smiled and shook his head.

Although his head was still a little dizzy at first, Pei Chengyi quickly adjusted his state. Declaring war on India is certainly not a trivial matter. According to the common understanding, the cause of the war was India's refusal to withdraw its troops from Sikkim, and the Republic, with the authorization of the United Nations, helped Sikkim to regain its status as a sovereign state through military action. In this way, it is not a war between the Republic and India. There is no need to declare war. The Republic should end its military operations after it has achieved its political goal, which is to drive out the Indian troops stationed in Sikkim. And here lies the problem, the political purpose of the republic. If the republic had declared war on India at this time, the political purpose of the war would not have been to help Sikkim establish a state. Rather, it was an all-out blow to India, so that this war would turn into a full-scale war between the Republic and India.

The Emperor of War speaks of line? In a few hours, the republic received a reason to declare war on India.

Although this reason is not sufficient, but with Wang Yuanqing's character. Will definitely take this opportunity to make a big fuss.

According to Pei Chengyi's guess, Yuan will definitely put pressure on the Plenum Congress to give Yuan the right to war. It's just that Pei Chengyi didn't expect that Yuan would go to the plenary congress to give a speech in person. According to his estimates. to the prestige of the yuan. As long as the chairman of the committee comes forward. It would allow the bill of war to be passed at the plenary session. There are many advantages to having the chairman of the National People's Congress come forward, such as improving the status of the chairman in national political activities, strengthening the influence of the plenary congress in the national political system, and embodying democratic politics. If it is not absolutely necessary, Yuan should not come forward in person at this time.

After smoking, Pei Chengyi's eyes turned to the TV screen.

According to the agenda of the plenary congress, after the chairman announces the main agenda, each delegation can send a representative to speak on the stage. Each delegate spoke for no more than a minute. Because the main agenda will be delivered to the delegations in advance, it is time for the delegates to speak on the stage. Speeches are ready. In the plenary congress, Wang Yuanqing's main identity was no longer that of the state head, but of a member of the central delegation, and his political power was no different from that of other delegates. In the past, the principal representative of the central delegation was Chairman Gu Weimin. It's just that today is different, after the last deputy took the stage to speak, Wang Yuanqing stepped onto the podium, and he did not have a speech script in his hand.

"I now give the floor to Comrade Wang Yuanqing, representative of the Central Committee's delegation

When the announcer's voice came from the TV speaker, Yuan Chenhao put the heated lunch box in front of Pei Chengyi. Pei Chengyi didn't pick up the lunch box. Instead, he lit a second cigarette.

Before, the thug is in front of the time. That is, in the early morning of yesterday Beijing time, in accordance with the authorization of the United Nations, China officially sent troops to Sikkim and annihilated the two major fleets of the Indian Navy in a naval engagement. ”

Hearing this, Pei Chengyi frowned slightly.

Yuan Chenhao also heard the clue. Wang Yuanqing went straight to the point, and the words behind him must be more shocking.

"One might ask why we go to war against a country that has no direct contradictions. This question. We must consider the responsibilities and obligations of the Republic in the international community and the daunting challenges we face.

"As the supreme performer of state power. The delegates here are about the same age as me. Believe. You will not forget more than 30 years ago. That is, at the end of the last century and the beginning of this century, Western countries with the United States as the United States talked about the "China threat theory." At that time, who did we threaten? It turns out that instead of threatening anyone, we are the object of threat to Western countries. In order to achieve the goal of striking at China, the Western countries with the United States not only did not respect China's legitimate demands, but instead intensified their encirclement and suppression of China, establishing a strategic encirclement from Japan to Afghanistan. As a result, the international environment in which our country finds itself and the surrounding situation have deteriorated dramatically.

"Nearly two decades of exhibitions have proved that we should not be afraid of" threat theory "as it turns out. Only if you have enough strength can you pose a threat, and if you don't have enough strength, you will become the object of threat. After decades of exhibition. The comprehensive national strength of the republic is increasing day by day, and no one can deny that the republic is today. Already one of the most powerful countries in the world.

"It is not only the comprehensive national strength that reflects the country's implementation, but also the responsibilities and obligations of the international community. If we fail to shoulder our responsibilities and obligations, how can we safeguard the country's overseas interests? How can the country's international prestige be established? As a responsible power, we will not follow the path of American expansion. Nor can we tolerate other countries wantonly trampling on international norms. "Some might say that as the multilateral pattern gradually takes shape, as the competition between the great powers becomes more and more intense. The size and prestige of the United Nations have deteriorated far from what they once were. However, what I want to say is that as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China has the responsibility and obligation to safeguard the status and prestige of the United Nations, and even more importantly, it has the responsibility and obligation to help the weak. In order to become a country that has both strong strength and can be respected and admired by other countries. Only then can we fundamentally make the Chinese nation the greatest nation in the world again, become worthy of the pride of every Chinese son, and be able to make every catty. A strong nation trusted by friendly countries. Only when our international prestige is affirmed and recognized. Only then can we let every son and daughter of China stand tall and face the world, and let every one of our children be able to proudly say at any time, anywhere, and in front of anyone: I am Chinese! Only when every descendant of Yan and Huang proudly faces the world. When we deeply believe in and love our motherland, the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is just around the corner! ”

Take advantage of the opportunity of Wang Yuanqing's intermission. Pei Chengyi extinguished the cigarette and asked Yuan Chenhao to make two cups of tea.

It can be said that Wang Yuanqing's last two sentences touched on a key issue, that is, a major problem facing the republic on the road to national rejuvenation: self-confidence.

"There is no set measure of thug confidence. But it has an extraordinary significance.

From the beginning of the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War. The republic began to build self-confidence in the strength of the country, the prosperity of the people, and the rejuvenation of the nation. Whether it is a foreign conquest or an internal reform or economic exhibition, it is a means to build self-confidence, not an end. For the Chinese nation, which has a history of 5,000 years, experienced the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties, and once won the hegemony of the world. Confidence in national rejuvenation and the rise of the country is more important than anything else.

As a soldier, Pei Chengyi knows the importance of self-confidence.

It was only at this time that Pei Chengyi really understood. Self-confidence is not blind arrogance in military victories or blind arrogance in economic construction. It is the spirit of courage and responsibility. Only when every citizen has the world in mind. Only by daring to take responsibility can we talk about self-confidence. In other words. Self-confidence is the positive attitude of the people towards achieving the goals of the country, and it is a positive action to maintain the image and prestige of the country.

After the Chinese nation has a material foundation for rejuvenation in economic construction, national defense construction, and scientific exhibitions. What is lacking is the spiritual motivation to achieve national rejuvenation. And "spiritual power." It is the self-confidence of the members of the nation from the heart. Confidence in the country and the nation to become strong.

After a short pause, Wang Yuanqing continued: While fully aware of China's international responsibilities and obligations, the thugs are fully aware of China's international responsibilities and obligations. We should be more aware of the daunting challenges facing our country. On the road to the rise of any country, it will always encounter challenges of one kind or another. If we can't overcome these challenges. The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will be far away. Among the many challenges, I would like to ask just one question. It is also the most critical question.

The thugs were among the various deputies seated. Most of them are around 50 years old, that is, the vast majority of the representatives are from the generation of the 80s of the last century. If I'm not mistaken, the vast majority of the delegates present are only children. There are no siblings, not even cousins. In the same way, if I am not mistaken, the spouses of each representative are also only children, and they have only one or two children.

What does this mean? To put it nicely. It is our country that the population pressure is decreasing; To put it mildly. The problem of aging in China has been very serious. Since thirteen years ago, our country has conducted an annual census. The conclusions reached are shocking. Today. China's total population has been reduced to about 1 billion, of which nearly 300 million are over 60 years old. Within the next thirty-five years. The total population of our country will continue to decline. In the end, there will be less than 700 million people left, including more than 300 million people over the age of 60. What does this mean? To put it nicely, our country will solve the problem of overpopulation within thirty-five years; To put it mildly, the Chinese nation has reached the most grim moment in 5,000 years. For 5,000 years, in addition to large-scale wars. The population of the Chinese nation has been growing. Never before has it been reduced by tens of millions of degrees per year!

"In order to alleviate the problems caused by the declining population, we have taken many measures, such as encouraging couples of childbearing age to have a second or even third child, relaxing the immigration approval system, accepting more overseas immigrants, changing the industrial structure, increasing the level of productivity, and so on. But these are internal reform measures, and we still lack a necessary condition, that is, how to absorb the huge productivity brought about by the increase in the level of productivity.

"Thirty years ago, this problem was not prominent, because we could rely on exports to maintain the country's balance of payments, and use the huge profits from exports to support our elders and raise our children. Does it still work? The global Great Depression, which raged for eight years, has just ended, and the cruel facts have proved that the international trade order dominated by the Western world in the past has completely collapsed and a new international trade order has been formed. Although no country's leaders openly admit that the globalized market system has fallen apart in the great power competition, it is true that the globalized market system has existed as the United States has expanded the North American Free Trade Area, the process of political integration between Europe and Zhejiang, Russia has accelerated the pace of building the Commonwealth of Independent States Economic Community, and even the regional powers of Brazil, South Africa, Iran, and Egypt have begun to establish regional economic systems. It will also be impossible for us to achieve a trade surplus through a globalized market system.

"What are we going to do? Or rather, how do we do it? Over the years, around this issue. Various proposals were submitted by delegations. Based on the survey results of all parties, we can affirm two facts: first, we need a huge overseas market to digest the huge productivity of our country, find a market for our products, and provide jobs for our workers; The second is that we need a lot of industrial resources to provide raw materials for our factories. Why the people provide the necessities of life.

"Nearly a decade. We have been working towards this goal. Admittedly, to this day. We have established a republic at its core. An economic circle with a population of nearly two billion. But will this ensure that we can survive the aging of the population and maintain strong momentum during this period? The answer is no. And there is no doubt about it. According to the statistics available at the beginning of the year. China's trade growth has begun to decrease, and nearly three-thirds of domestic factories have the problem of insufficient operation and shortage of raw materials. At least fifteen million workers, and the lives of some fifty million citizens associated with these workers, have been affected.

Why is that? The reason is simple. Our economic exhibition needs a bigger market and more resources.

"I often ask myself when I think about these questions. As a national leader, what can I do for the citizens who trust me and support me. And what should be done? As delegates who exercise state power on behalf of the people, I am sure that you all have the same problem.

"What should we do for the people?

"It's watching thousands of workers lose their jobs, watching more citizens lose their livelihoods. Look at the reduced quality of life of citizens. Anyway, we should try to create more jobs for them. Provide a source of livelihood for their families. Improving the quality of life of citizens?

"It's not a problem, and it shouldn't be.

"Here, I would like to ask, what is the reason and purpose for which citizens give us power? If we can't think about the citizens who empower us, and if we don't think about the citizens who support and trust us. What qualifications do we have to sit here and decide national affairs as leaders of the country and bearers of state power?

We must think about our citizens. For the sake of our fellow citizens. Difficulties and challenges are not terrible, as long as we have the determination and courage to solve them and overcome them, we will face the most severe challenges in the history of the Chinese nation. We should not cower, let alone be afraid, as long as we are united and united, we will be able to overcome challenges and create a brighter and more brilliant future for the Chinese nation and our children and grandchildren! ”

Hearing this, Pei Chengyi let out a sigh.

Although Wang Yuanqing did not link the domestic problem with the war against India, none of the deputies were stupid and had long heard the mystery. More importantly, Wang Yuanqing pointed out the main point, that is, this war is related to the future of the republic. It is also related to the future of the Chinese nation.

was touched by Yuan Chenhao, and Pei Chengyi's gaze returned to the TV screen again.

"As a member of the Congress, I hereby implore all the delegates. For the sake of the future of the Republic and the Chinese nation, grant me wartime powers! ”

When Wang Yuanqing stepped off the podium. The hall burst into applause.

Everyone knows that the money table has been voted on with practical actions.

In the ensuing vote, all the delegates who voted for the highest power of the country, with the exception of the delegates, who were absent from the congress for some reason, voted in favor.

As Gu Weimin announced the results of the vote. The General Assembly of the Republic officially granted the power of war to the Yuan King of the country.

After seeing the results, Yuan Chenhao turned off the TV.

Yuan's prestige was there, much better than expected Yuan Chenhao walked over and glanced at the lunch box on the table. said, "You can rest a little longer, and I'll call you later." ”

"No need. I've slept enough a long time ago. Pei Chengyi let out a long breath and said, "Contact the commanders of all armies as soon as possible and convene an emergency meeting before the war." If it is unsurprising, the Yuan will officially declare war on India after returning to the Yuan Mansion, and we must make relevant preparations to speed up the course of the campaign. ”

"Need to contact the Chief of the General Staff?

Pei Chengyi glanced at his deputy and said: Don't worry, thug. The item is always more positive than us. With his temper, he must be on his way to Yuanfu now. ”

Yuan Chenhao was stunned for a moment, and then laughed.

"Go get ready. Xiang always called me. Pei Chengyi glanced at his watch and said. Remember to sort out the latest battle report, and when Mr. Xiang called, we had an explanation. ”

I'll prepare as soon as possible, and Mr. Xiang will definitely go to see Yuan first. Then contact us. ”

Pei Chengyi nodded and didn't say anything more.

Although the plenary session was held "behind closed doors," it was impossible for the thousands of delegates to maintain secrecy. Word will get out soon. With Wang Yuanqing's character, he will not drag on too long. As the Republic officially declares war on India, the scale of the war will grow rapidly.

Whether or not victory can be achieved at the cost of eggplant depends on the deployment of the commander-in-chief of the front.