Hearing that Chen Yannian was elected as a member of the political council, the Chinese G bigwigs in the conference room were slightly stunned. Different from another time and space, the current Chen Yannian did not participate in revolutionary work early, but was sent to France by his father Chen Duxiu to study, and did not return to China until the second half of last year after receiving a doctorate in international politics. If you are ready to work in the diplomatic department, starting from the third secretary of the embassy or consulate abroad, it is not bad to be promoted to the rank of consul or counselor within ten years. But Chang Ruiqing suddenly proposed to let Chen Yannian go to foreign Xinjiang to run for political participation!

At present, Waijiang is the iron-clad area of GCD, and neither the Kuomintang nor the Progressive Party have sent anyone to run it, that is to say, as long as there is GCD support, Chen Yannian, a member of the political participation committee, will definitely be elected! And what is the concept of a member of the political council? It's not the CPPCC vase in another time and space, at least not yet. At present, the Chinese parliament is divided into two houses, the upper and lower houses, and the members of the political participation committee are equivalent to the members of the lower house of the British parliament. In the United Kingdom, members of the House of Commons of the ruling party can serve as ministers and deputy ministers in the cabinet at any time! And the situation here in the Republic of China is similar, and the members of the future responsible cabinet, including Chang Ruiqing, the future prime minister, have all participated in the election of members of the political council.

In other words, Chen Duxiu's eldest son has changed from Bai Ding Buyi to a big cadre at the level of minister and vice minister in one step!

"It's not big, is it?" Chen Duxiu shook his head slightly. "Yannian is still young, and his qualifications are not enough, so I am afraid that I will be criticized for suddenly becoming a member of the political council......"

"Criticism?" Chang Ruiqing sneered: "How can the members of the political participation committee elected by the voters cause criticism? What do they want to criticize? Is it against the democratic and free political system? ”

Chen Duxiu frowned, knowing that Chang Ruiqing's words were inappropriate. But I don't know how to refute it. Chang Ruiqing said to himself: "Brother Yannian's political participation committee is stained with the light of his father's generation, but can't the voters approve it?" We are now engaged in a democratic government, and the power lies with the people. Elected members of the political and legislative legislators also serve the electorate. As long as you can fulfill your responsibilities and win the support of voters, why not rely on your father's support to rise to power? ”

He walked up to Pan Yucheng, and Pan Yucheng immediately stood up and looked at Chang Ruiqing. Chang Ruiqing patted his arm and said with a smile: "Pan Gong, Brother Wen Zhao has chosen the path of joining the army, and he can't enter politics for the time being." However, Wen Chengdi's path to joining the army was not smooth, and he had returned to Fujian to cook the family business two years ago...... However, I see that Wen Cheng is a political material, so it is better to let him be your secretary for a few years. How about taking over the constituencies of Shaxian and Yongan in a few years? ”

Pan Yuben himself is also running for the political councilor, and his constituency is his hometown of Shaxian and the nearby Yongan County. Their Pan family is a famous local family, and with Chang Ruiqing and GCD supporting them, there is no doubt about their election. But letting his son "inherit" the construction of his own constituency really surprised him, it turns out that democratic elections can be played like this!

"Comrade Yaoru. Isn't this a family house? Mao ZD said lightly: "Such a method." What is the difference with the feudal society? ”

"Of course it's different! It is the emperor's grace to seal the wife and shade, and the democratic family government relies on the votes in the hands of the people. Chang Ruiqing looked at Mao Zd calmly and said: "The sovereignty of feudal society lies in the monarch, so for the sake of the courtiers, the king must avoid suspicion, and he cannot be open-minded cronyism." In a democratic society, sovereignty rests with the people, and as long as they can win the support of the voters, they can of course be able to promote merit and not avoid relatives...... As long as the pro-member can run the constituency well, the party Central Committee will only have the support, after all, the party's ruling position also comes from the voters.

Moreover, there is the supervision of the opposition party, the voters, and public opinion. It is also unlikely that that the children of such a gentleman will be elected to the Legislative Yuan and the Senate. Therefore, we can openly engage in housekeeping in China, and there is no need to pretend to be selfless at all. This is the benefit that democracy brings to us politicians! ”

Whether it is in later generations or now, in the so-called democracies, there are many political families, the most typical of which are the Gandhi family and the Bhutto family in South Asia, the former monopolized the Indian National Congress Party for decades, and the latter firmly controlled the Pakistan People's Party. Even in the United States, which is known as a model of democracy and freedom, there have been political families such as the Roosevelt family, the Kennedy family, and the Bush family. At present, in the political arena of the British Empire, at least two-thirds of the political families are from famous families.

In these democracies, there has always been a distinction between administrative officials and administrative officials, and no matter how hard they work, ordinary civil servants, that is, administrative officials, cannot rise to such high positions as prime ministers and ministers step by step by virtue of their political achievements, and even the positions of government officials such as local department directors and bureau chiefs are not something they can touch. However, those children of political families with deep backgrounds can rely on the political resources created for them by their parents, enter the political arena at a young age, and sit in a high position that ordinary civil servants cannot reach in their lifetime!

Therefore, the so-called democratic government, in a sense, is just a monopoly power in the form of democratic elections between political families and famous families! Among the democracies in Asia, the hereditary government is even stricter than some so-called dictatorships.

Moreover, these families who monopolize politics do not have to worry about the bloody wind and rain of political struggles. For these families, democratic elections are nothing more than a game of "the emperor takes turns", and if they are elected this time, they cannot guarantee that they will lose the election the next time, and vice versa. Of course, if any political party in the DPRK dares to play such a game, then the game of democratic government will become a dictatorship in which the power is in the hands and the power is lost. Therefore, few politicians in democracies have the courage to bear such responsibilities and risks.

"It's not good to be ...... this way," Mao Zd frowned deeply, what Chang Ruiqing was proposing now was indeed beyond his expectations, but he still instinctively felt that this kind of family administration would inevitably completely change the views of most of the party's top leaders on democratic elections. Moreover, he also vaguely felt that if the status of parliamentarians comes from the voters, and the ruling position of the party depends on parliamentarians. Then the authority of the central government can be ......

At this time, the people in the room were all complicated, and no one mentioned the matter of rectifying the Kuomintang and setting up a coalition government, and the big guys also saw it. Chang Ruiqing didn't approve of this matter.

"Comrade Chen Yannian's candidacy, if you don't have any opinions, let's settle it like this." Mao Zd sighed, he didn't plan to stand in the way of Chen Yannian's candidacy, but several constituencies in outer Xinjiang were already a radish and a pit, so he continued: "But if Comrade Yannian wants to run for election, a comrade must let go." ”

"It's easy to do. Most of the cadres in Xinjiang are reserve officers, and if they are recruited back to active duty, they will be assigned a better position, and then they will be promoted to one level. ”

After arranging Chen Yannian's candidacy. Even if today's meeting was over, when these senior officials of the political bureau had all said goodbye and left the Tangshan Mansion, Chang Ruiqing showed a tired expression and sighed softly. Sun Yuexun and Gao Xiaowen didn't know where they came from. One helped him beat his back. One brought him ginseng soup, he took a sip, and then ordered in a low voice: "Go and hang up the phone for Bai Jiansheng, Zhao Youlin, Lan Jihao, Zhang Kaiyin, Ren Yichen, and Mr. Xiaofeng, and ask them to wait for me in the No. 1 conference room of the Military Commission." ”

The offices of several senior military generals named by Chang Ruiqing were all near the Tangshan Military Commission, so when Chang Ruiqing walked into the No. 1 office of the Military Commission, these people were already waiting there. Seeing Chang Ruiqing walk in, he nodded slightly to everyone. Everyone also stood and saluted him, and looked at him with a gaze. Chang Ruiqing seemed a little haggard compared to a while ago. Everyone knows in their hearts that this is all about the current democratic constitutional government, and when the chairman of the NPC Standing Committee becomes the prime minister of the responsible cabinet, I am afraid that it will be even more tireless.

But since you have chosen a democratic constitutionalism and want to monopolize power, you can only pay this price.

Seeing that everyone had gathered at the end of the long conference table, Chang Ruiqing smiled slightly. Although he now hangs a sign of democratic constitutionalism, his real power base is still the Wehrmacht, which he has created. Thinking of this, he slowly glanced at everyone: "It is a matter to invite everyone to come over today, the general election is imminent, and our democratic constitutionalism in China will soon be established, and democratic constitutionalism emphasizes the separation of military and government, so the system of the national defense force should also be changed accordingly." Tell me, how should we deal with this separation of military and government? ”

Chang Ruiqing's old principal Jin Yongyan reacted the fastest, he smiled and said: "We don't know what kind of separation of military and political is, we only listen to Yaoru alone, and the officers below also mean this, and in the future, the commander-in-chief of the National Defense Force should still have Yaoru you to concurrently serve." ”

Chang Ruiqing nodded and smiled, thinking that if he, the old principal, could have his current status, he would rely on his own promotion, and now he would be grateful for his gratitude. But then again, at the moment, the backbone of the national defense force is either the Baoding department or the Huangpu department, which one is not single-handed? No one can take away their military power.

Hearing Jin Yongyan's statement, Bai Chongxi, Zhao Zhen and Lan Tianwei also echoed. Chang Ruiqing nodded with satisfaction, and said: "As for the management of the National Defense Force, the current preliminary plan is to implement a civilian government, with reserve officers or civilian officials serving as defense ministers. Under the Minister of National Defense, two systems of military administration and military orders were set up respectively. The military and political system is divided into the Army Command, the Navy Command, and the Air Force Command, which are responsible for the military and political affairs of the army, navy, and air force. In the military order system, the post of Chief of General Staff of the National Defense Forces will be established as the chief of staff of the Minister of National Defense, and under the Chief of the General Staff of the National Defense Forces, the Army General Staff, the Naval Operations Department, and the Air Force Operations Department will be established to manage the army, navy, and air force command ......."

Speaking of this, he glanced at Bai Chongxi with a smile, as if waiting for the other party's choice.

The post of defense minister is now held by Bai Chongxi, but it is held by an active-duty military officer. Now look at Chang Ruiqing's meaning, after the arrival of the constitutional period, whether this seat will be given to him or not depends on whether he is willing to retire from active service!

Bai Chongxi smiled slightly, and asked with a faint expression: "Chairman, you just said that you want to implement the civilian government, so ...... you, the prime minister?"

"I will retire from active duty before I officially take office." Chang Ruiqing Road.

For him, there is no difference at all between active and non-active duty, he just wants to be prime minister in the name of the marshal of the active Wehrmacht, and no one dares to raise objections. But now is the time to establish the system, and he is not willing to set a bad example of military interference in politics by himself from the beginning. In addition, he also estimated that Bai Chongxi would not be willing to retire from active service. Therefore, he will definitely give up the position of Minister of Defense to become the Chief of the General Staff of the National Defense Forces, and Chang Ruiqing himself will also serve as the Minister of National Defense, so as to grasp the military power more firmly.

His mind. How could Bai Chongxi not understand? But if he had to choose between being an active military officer and being defense minister, he would not hesitate to choose the former. Now that the country's policy is clearly preparing for a world war, and it is the time for soldiers to make meritorious contributions, who can be willing to take off their military uniforms and become politicians?

"I'm still more used to staying in the army." Bai Chongxi replied solemnly.

"Well, the chief of the general staff of the Wehrmacht will be held by Brother Jiansheng." Chang Ruiqing paused for a moment and added: "Brother Jiansheng's army general has been a general for several years, and it's time to be promoted to marshal." ”

Bai Chongxi stood up and said calmly: "My subordinates, thank you for the cultivation." ”

Chang Ruiqing smiled and waved his hand, "Sit down, sit down." It's all my own brothers, so I don't need to be polite. Seeing Bai Chongxi sitting down, he then said to Zhao Zhen and Lan Tianwei: "Youlin." The post of commander-in-chief of the army might as well be left to you. General Ji Hao, you are here to be the chief of staff of the army. ”

"Subordinates obey." The two agreed in unison.

"And Mr. Kim." Chang Ruiqing looked at Jin Yongyan and said: "You always want to participate in the election of Hubei local political participation committee, and Li Huangpi will help you in the election, so you will undoubtedly be elected." So I would like to ask you to become Deputy Minister of Defense after retiring from the military. I wonder what Mr. thinks? ”

"Okay. It is an honor for me to be able to give a helping hand to the chairman. Jin Yongyan also took the errand with a smile on his face.

Next, Chang Ruiqing arranged for the restructuring of the intelligence department, and the original National Intelligence Bureau and the Secret Service were all subordinate to the Military Commission, which could be regarded as military departments. However, after the start of the constitution, the military council will be abolished, so Chang Ruiqing intends to turn these two intelligence agencies into organs directly under the cabinet, directly responsible to the prime minister.

When the affairs of the intelligence department were arranged, Chang Ruiqing announced the dismissal of the meeting. It had only been half an hour since he entered the room. It seems that this series of personnel arrangements and organizational changes has already been made in the chest, and today it is just an announcement.

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After the adjournment of the meeting. Bai Chongxi, Zhao Zhen, Jin Yongyan, Lan Tianwei, Ren Yijiang and others turned around and left without stopping after giving a military salute. Chang Ruiqing was about to leave, but saw Zhang Guotao coming over, still holding a yellow copy of the telegram in his hand.

"Chairman, this is a secret telegram from Kim Koo, chairman of the North Korean GCD."

"Oh, what's the matter?"

North Korea is the Republic of Korea, and Kim Koo is the current prime minister, but he was not elected by the North Korean people, but became the prime minister with the thick legs of Chinese imperialism. Therefore, it has always maintained secret contacts with China's National Intelligence Agency, and the National Intelligence Agency is the first to learn about any major or minor affairs in North Korea. However, what Zhang Guotao wants to report today has nothing to do with North Korea.

Zhang Guotao lowered his voice and said: "It's about Japan's GCD, and Japan's Chairman Katayama secretly contacted Jin Jiu through Guò Yasuda Yasuo, and asked Jin Jiu to send a whistle letter to Mao Zd, Chairman of China's GCD, saying that they only need Japan to have a Sino-Japanese Non-Aggression Pact on the Japanese mainland, Sakhalin Island, South Korea, the Ryukyu Islands and several small islands in the Pacific Ocean. As long as we meet these conditions, the Japanese have no intention of participating in the dispute between the Soviet Union and us...... However, Jin Jiu reported the news to us first, and he wanted to know what the chairman meant. ”

"What do you mean by Katayama?" Chang Ruiqing asked Zhang Guotao in a low voice: "Kaiyin, what do you think of this matter?" ”

Zhang Guotao smiled: "It seems that this old guy Katayama still understands some truths, and knows that following the Soviet Union will not end well, and wants to take refuge in our side." ”

Japan wants to take refuge? Do you want to accept it? Chang Ruiqing's eyes flashed with such a question, but Zhang Guotao did not answer directly, but reminded in a low voice: "Chairman of the Committee, it is very difficult for us to communicate with Yasuda now, and if we can have a channel for negotiations with Japan and G, it will be very beneficial for us to obtain information about Japan and the Soviet Union in a timely manner." ”

Chang Ruiqing thought about it, and asked in a low voice: "Is Katayama Qian's position stable?" Does he have what it takes to free Japan from Soviet control? ”

Now Japan is almost an arm of the Soviet Union stretching out to Asia, and if this arm is cut off, the chances of winning the future war against the Soviet Union will be much greater!

Zhang Guotao replied: "It's not too stable, which may be the reason why he wants to join us, according to what we know, the current Japanese GCD is divided into party and military factions." Katayama was the head of the Japanese faction, and he was joined by Nosaka Sanzo, Yamakawa, Sakae Osugi and Yasuda Yasuo, and the strength of the party was mainly in the Japanese GCD and the Japanese government. The head of the military faction was Takeda Heng, and the core members also included Muto Nobuyoshi, Mazaki Shizaburo, Kato Ken, Kato Hiroshi and other senior generals of the Japanese Red Army, and Trotsky also admired Takeda Heng very much, so the strength of the military faction was extremely great, and the party was in a weak position. However, Yasuo Yasuda has a close relationship with the military faction in private, and he can be regarded as one of them. ”

"So this Katayama wants to use our power to overwhelm the military faction?" Chang Ruiqing frowned: "Is it possible to succeed?" ”

Zhang Guotao shook his head and said: "It doesn't seem to be all about the struggle for power, what is the inside story, it is best to send someone to Japan in the name of Mao ZD representative to meet with Katayama Qian and Yasuo Yasuda." (To be continued.) )