Patriotism is not only the act of sacrificing oneself to warn the countrymen, but also slowly trying to endure humiliation and bear the burden of turning over the clouds and rain. As far as Wang Maoru, the commander of the Northeast Frontier Army, is concerned, he will never be the hot-blooded young man who is in charge. If he acts rashly, it will not affect him, but more than 20 million people in the northeast will also suffer.

The parliamentarians and guests laughed, and Wang Maoru said loudly: "I was invited to speak at the National Assembly today, and I am sincerely worried and afraid, because I know that I am responsible for every word I say here, so I am afraid of saying the wrong word." But, just like this ancient and heavy country, the elites below have tied the rope that pulls this country to its rejuvenation, and have dedicated their lives to it, boy, how dare I be left behind. Seniors, I admire you for the spirit of rejuvenation of the ancient Chinese civilization, and the younger generations hereby salute all of you! He saluted a military salute, faced the surroundings, and for a while the flashing lights were loud, and the government personnel and senators below sighed, this Wang Mao didn't say anything else, he came up and slapped you on the back first, but he really knows how to behave.

Wang Maoru said: "I decided to go to Europe to participate in the war early in the morning, and I also actively planned to prepare for the army, and I started to prepare three years ago, but the world is impermanent, and now I finally led the troops to Europe, and the younger generation feels honored and heavy." It is a great honor that this move created the history of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, and also created a precedent for the people to resist the enemy outside the country. What is heavy is that I am afraid of being embarrassed by the Chinese people and making the world look down on the Chinese. Therefore, the juniors and all the 100,000 expeditionary forces that went to Europe to participate in the war hereby swear that they would definitely fight for the rejuvenation of China when they went to Europe to participate in the war, and there were only Chinese soldiers who died in battle, and there were no Chinese who surrendered! The 100,000 expeditionary troops who went to Europe to participate in the war will never be a shame for the Chinese or for their parents and relatives. ”

Wang Maoru's words were very incendiary and infectious, especially under his baritone-like voice, as if it had magic and hypnotic effects, and people couldn't help but boil their blood when they listened to it.

Wang Maoru once again saluted a military salute, walked off the stage, applause rang out again, and after a long time, Wang Yitang came to the stage and said: "Everyone, everyone, about going to Europe to participate in the war, we now express our approval or disapproval......

Wang Maoru had just walked down, and when he heard this, he almost fell to his death, what did he say? I'm ready to lead troops to Europe, and you haven't voted yet? Duan Qirui, Xu Shuzheng and others sat on the VIP seat next to the rostrum with solemn expressions, waiting for the *** vote, okay, Wang Maoru is the first time to see the live Senate election.

However, this time, under the witness of all Western journalists, the Senate is the first time to make it public, and it has created a historical example of the Republic of China, that is, under public supervision.

After about an hour, Wang Maoru, who was watching, was impatient, and the Senate finally came out, and it was 100% clear, the Senate was over, and the members of the House of Representatives were ***. Actually, this is the House of Councillors Chamber, not the House of Representatives Chamber, but due to today's special circumstances, the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives merged to form the Extraordinary General Assembly (also known as the Anfu Parliament) and held a vote count at the same time.

Nearly an hour later, the House of Representatives decided to support Wang Maoru's decision to go to Europe to fight in the war......

Wang Maoru whispered to Duan Qirui: "Prime Minister, which one is this?" Our army is about to set off, why hasn't the council been cleared yet? ”

However, Xu Shuzheng said on the side: "If it weren't for the prime minister's dismissal of the original troublemakers, the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives would definitely not have agreed to send troops." These MPs will not support the Prime Minister just because he has done something for the country and the people, they will oppose the Prime Minister's decision. Those parliamentarians oppose for the sake of opposition, they are not at all for the country and the people, and they are not worthy of being parliamentarians at all. ”

Wang Maoru nodded and said: "Brother Zheng is reasonable, the prime minister is for the country and the people, but he has been repeatedly calculated by villains, which is really hateful." "I didn't expect that I was stained with the light of the Anfu Congress, and the Anfu Congress, which has been scolded by everyone in history, still has a positive side, at least in terms of supporting myself, people are still very righteous. It's like those members of the Kuomintang Party, one by one, holding a shelf, and scolding themselves for being a soldier who misled the country and the people, and simply dug out all the eight generations of their ancestors before they were willing. What did you do to offend them? I just supported Duan Qirui to go to Europe to participate in the war, and he was scolded by the original parliamentarians, which was really breathtaking and angry.

After the end of the parliamentary vote, Wang Maoru and everyone went to the presidential palace to meet the president, and in the corridor Wang Maoru smiled at his henchmen Zhang Yiwei and Zhang Kuian, and said: "I really didn't expect that the people from the old transportation department also supported me, and all 411 votes were passed." ”

At this time, a councillor passing by walked up and said with a smile: "Xiu Shuai doesn't know, the people of the old transportation department, I'm afraid you are the only one." Wang Maoru saw that he was of medium stature, wearing a gray robe, holding a civilized stick, and carrying a gold watch, which was worthy of a gentleman's demeanor in the Republic of China, so he changed his hand and said: "May I ask who the predecessor is ......?"

"Liu Enge, the word Limen, a native of Liaoyang, Fengtian, and a member of the Fengtian Provincial Council." The man said.

Zhang Kuian, who has been accompanying Wang Maoru in the negotiations, said with a smile: "There is no Fengtian now, only Liaoning." ”

Liu Enge hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, yes, from Liaoyang, Liaoning Province." ”

After Liu Enge left, Wang Maoru asked Zhang Kuian who this person was, Zhang Kuian smiled and said: "This person is now a general of the Anfu Department, originally a member of the People's Party, and later the People's Party lost power and defected to Zhang Zuolin, and became a former Fengtian parliamentarian. ”

"And what did he mean when he just spoke?" Wang Maoru asked.

Zhang Kuian smiled: "This person is the grass on the wall falling with the wind, he is testing you." If you're interested, he'll be coming to you again. This person is the slave of the three surnames, who is strong and takes refuge in whom. Immediately, Wang Maoru and the others laughed, and Zhang Kuian smiled again: "Although this person's character is not good, he can contact others, and he is quite related to the members of Congress, and he may be handsome." ”

Wang Maoru laughed, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "You help me get him, I also need the support of some parliamentarians at some point." ”

Zhang Kuian said: "You are from the mantle of President Yuan, and the parliamentarians who analyze the old transportation department will support you, so there is no need to worry about this." And before you came, the leader of the Progressive Party, Liang Qichao, recommended himself to visit you through Lin Changmin, director of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Presidential Office. ”

"The Progressive Party?" Wang Maoru stopped and said in surprise: "Are they looking for me? Speaking of which, this Liang Qichao is quite promising. It's just that I've only been in Beijing for three days, so I'm afraid I don't have time. Ji Xiu (Zhang Yiweizi), is there any time for the itinerary? ”

Secretary-General Zhang Yiwei said: "Wait a minute, I will meet the president, I will communicate with the president, and a banquet will be held in the evening." Tomorrow morning, we will conduct planning simulations and exchanges at the war department, and it is estimated that it will be in the afternoon. The evening is Duan Qirui's birthday party, which you must attend. The day after tomorrow, you will give a speech in the morning, you will have an award ceremony in the afternoon, and you will have time the night after tomorrow, but I don't know how many people will be invited in these days. ”

Wang Maoru nodded and said, "In this way, all invitations will be rejected the night after tomorrow." He also said to Zhang Kuian: "Dingguo, reply to Lin Changmin for me, I want to meet Mr. Liang Qichao and Mr. Liang the night after tomorrow, and I will have a private banquet for them." ”

"Actually, it was Lin Changmin who invited you to a private banquet." Zhang Kuian said.

Wang Maoru asked, "What is the reason?" ”

Zhang Kuian said: "Lin Huiyin, the daughter of Lin Changmin, is thirteenth birthday, and he invites you to have a light meal at the Liuguo Hotel. ”

Wang Maoru nodded, his heart moved, it was actually Lin Huiyin, this is a strange woman in the Republic of China, I didn't expect her to be Lin Changmin's daughter, so she said: "Prepare a birthday gift for me." ”

Wang Maoru didn't see Feng Guozhang, when Yuan Shikai was in power, he had the honor to meet Feng Guozhang, a first-class general in Beiyang, but he watched from a distance at that time and didn't talk to him, but it was not like he negotiated with Duan Qirui more deeply. Looking at his face, he is indeed like a certain cross talk actor in later generations, but at this time he is older and more majestic. Feng Guozhang did not talk to him much, talked about the political situation in Northeast China, and praised Wang Maoru for vigorously developing basic education and improving the status of women in Northeast China, and at the same time expressed concern about Japan and Russia, which has always had bad intentions towards China, and the turmoil in Russia has caused a large number of refugees and war to disturb China.

Wang Maoru reported them one by one and answered them in detail, and the two chatted for a long time, just like a teacher asking a student. After interacting with Feng Guozhang in detail, I felt that this person gave people the style of an elder, with a warm attitude and was extremely sincere to people. The reason why Feng Guozhang can have a huge direct line is also related to his personality charm. Although there was a dispute between the two (Feng Guozhang opposed Yuan Shikai's claim to be emperor, and Wang Maoru wanted to lead troops to quell the rebellion), it was only needed by the government at that time.

Unconsciously, at sunset, Feng Guozhang's secretary Liao Zhipeng knocked on the door and walked in, saying: "President, General Shangwu, it's about to be banquet time, let's go to the Liuguo Hotel, the vehicle is ready." ”

Feng Guozhang smiled: "Xiusheng, let's go." ”

"Your Excellency, Please." Wang Maoru bowed and said.

Wang Maoru walked behind Feng Guozhang, left the presidential palace, and arrived at the Six Nations Hotel in Beijing by car convoy. At this time, the Six Nations Hotel was already brightly lit and splendid, and the government of the Republic of China sent troops to Europe to participate in the war, and the ambassadors of Western countries led by the United States also actively participated in the banquet and brought their families and friends to participate.