Rebirth of the Northern Giants

I know what the ministers are thinking.Ye Zhikui also said: "In the coming year, the military government's financial and material resources will be tilted towards the three eastern provinces, and the troops stationed in the three provinces will set up vigorous military settlements, rely on themselves, solve the problems for the country and the people, reclaim wasteland, and develop the Northeast. , self-sufficiency in two years, surplus in three years, and great prosperity in five years, it is really a great event that benefits the country and the people.”

Reclaiming wasteland in the northeast will not only not disturb the order of the original land, but also promote the spirit of hard work and sharpen the will of the soldiers. Reclaiming the army can also promote the development of other handicrafts and light industries, and mobilize the motivation of the soldiers and logistics troops. Expand creation and production from all sides.

So as soon as Ye Zhikui explained it, everyone no longer thought it was just a dream.

Wang Shizhen thought for a while and said: "If you want to have the experience of implementing the New Deal, the governors of Hunan, Hubei, and Shanxi all have governors, but their prestige is a little weaker. If you want to persuade the officials of the three eastern provinces, you may have to do it. Not good enough."

Ye Zhikui asked: "Is there no one in our military government who can take on this important task? Bu Wu, do you have confidence?"

Xu Shichang was sweating profusely, he quickly waved his hands and said, "Generalissimo, my subordinates have little experience in politics, so I'm afraid I won't be able to take on this great responsibility."

What he said was true, but Ye Zhikui thought that it was because Xu Shichang became the governor of the three provinces in the Northeast that the Northeast gradually developed in the gap between Japan and Russia. , he already has the style of a general in handling affairs, and now Xu Shichang doesn't even have confidence in himself.

Forget it, let's think about other candidates.

It's good to look at Wang Shizhen, but I can't do without him.

Could it be that there is no governor of the three eastern provinces in the whole world?Ye Zhikui was very depressed.

"Marshal, in fact, two people are more suitable." Seeing Ye Zhikui's embarrassment, Wang Shizhen had no choice but to think about it.

"Prince, tell me quickly."

Wang Shizhen glanced around, and said slowly: "Zhang Zhidong and Liu Kunyi."

Ye Zhikui frowned and replied, "I'm afraid these two people won't agree easily."

Zhang Zhidong and Liu Kun had been punched by him several times and were unable to fight back. Of course, they would feel a little angry in their hearts. Besides, the governors of the three eastern provinces did not have much more power than the governors of Huguang and Liangjiang. military power.

Xu Shichang persuaded: "Why don't you give it a try, Generalissimo? You may not be sure if you can talk it out. Once the Northeast matter is done, it will benefit the country and the people. It will last forever. I don't believe that the two of you can let it go." .”

"Then let's try Zhang Zhidong's tone first." Zhang Zhidong is still an old cynic, and it might be useful to provoke him with the righteousness of the country.

On the same day, a telegram that Ye Zhikui personally thought about was sent to the governor's mansion in Huguang, Zhang Zhidong.

Ye Zhikui is not afraid of being nasty. He first went through Zhang Zhidong's political achievements over the years, and expressed his admiration for his efforts in foreign affairs and new policies.

Zhang Zhidong turned three pages in a row, still flattering: The boy's admiration for Zhang Xiangshuai is like a torrent of river water, continuous, and like the flood of the Yellow River, out of control.

Zhang Zhidong's old face was slightly red, and heroes cherish heroes. This Ye Zhikui still has some vision, no wonder he can stay in the Forbidden City.

On the fourth page, the pen finally turned around, and first talked about how corrupt the situation in the three northeastern provinces is now, there are bandits everywhere, refugees everywhere, it is simply the sorrow of the world, the sun and the moon are dark.

Then he said that the military government will set up a province in the three provinces and entrust all the affairs of the three provinces to one person. However, there are no great talents in the court. After thinking about it, only you Zhang Xiangshuai can take on this important task in the world.

Zhang Zhidong could literally feel Ye Zhikui's earnest tone and urgent mood.

After reading it, he also fell silent and sighed. Ye Zhikui's heart of punching and punching does not seem to be lying. Besides, if it is true that Ye Zhikui can develop the three provinces with the power of the whole country as Ye Zhikui said in his telegram, it will be exciting to think about it. ah.

To go or not to go?is a difficult problem. .

Volume Two, The Wind and Cloud of the Capital, Chapter [-], Zhang Zhidong's Submission

Zhang Zhidong tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, thought about it all night, but still couldn't make a decision.

The things in the world can still arouse his interest, only fame and power. Needless to say, power, he has now reached the governor of Huguang, and there was a possibility of competing with Ye Zhikui.

But after so many days of his observations, the military government has won the hearts of the people. After several victories in foreign wars, Ye Zhikui has become even more famous, unmatched in China. Don't you see that even Li Hongzhang is now doing his best to set up a Is diplomacy here?

And as the governor of the three eastern provinces, if the Northeast can be developed, it will be a great thing for the country and the people. I believe that it will also leave a lot in the history books in the future.

If he just let Ye Zhikui's arrangements like this, he would submit to the power of Ye Zhikui's military government, and he would always feel a little unwilling.

Confused, the next day, Zhang Zhidong wore a pair of artistic panda eyes, which attracted Zhao Fengchang, Zhang Biao and other confidants to discuss.

"Mr. Zhu, what do you think of this matter?" Zhang Zhidong tapped his hand on the table and asked, raising his beard.

Zhao Fengchang took a breath, and Shi Shiran replied: "The military government has always been uneasy and kind, and has always been worried about the governors of the provinces. They just want to transfer the governors away from Huguang and lose the foundation of Huguang. Xiangshuai will just let him go. The military government made the decision."

Zhang Zhidong frowned and asked, "Mr. Zhu, you mean that I shouldn't go north?"

Zhao Fengchang sighed and said: "The military government occupies the great interests of the court, and either wins over, overthrows or infiltrates the southern provinces. In a messy environment, the southern provinces are no longer the same as before. I can see it clearly. , the world will fall into the hands of Ye Zhikui sooner or later, Xiangshuai might as well take advantage of this torrent to retreat bravely and fall to the military government."

"Ye Zhikui is not bad. He hasn't used much internal warfare. Otherwise, with his current military strength, few provinces can resist him." Zhang Zhidong said with a sigh, "It's just that the old man went north here, and he was worried. Don't be reconciled, there are still some forces in Huguang, once you leave this place and lose your foundation, if Ye Zhikui changes his mind, where will I go?"

"Ye Zhikui is not a person who kills donkeys. Even Manchu Yinchang is now appointed as the ambassador to Germany by him? If Xiangshuai is dedicated to serving the people, he, Ye Zhikui, will not do anything to you."

"Forget it. Today's world belongs to young people. I'd better pack up my luggage and go north." Zhang Zhidong finally figured it out and stopped fighting the military government.

When a person gets old, he loses a little bit of ambition, and seeing how the military government is doing well now, Zhang Zhidong has also put away his thoughts of fighting against each other.

A few days later, Zhang Zhidong wrote to the imperial court, willing to go to the three provinces and take up the post of governor. The news spread, and the governors of various places were shocked. Guangdong and Guangxi have always been the center of power, and Zhang Zhidong has always been regarded by the southern provinces as being able to compete with the military government. Now that Zhang Zhidong is willing to accept the dispatch of the military government, what should the governors of other provinces do with themselves?

The officials of the three eastern provinces are naturally unhappy about the fact that the military government has set up a governor to lead the three provinces. They were supposed to be domineering, but a supreme emperor came. Can they be happy?But with the National Defense Forces entering the customs in large numbers, no matter who they are, they have to weigh their own weight, so the wise choice is to remain silent.

Many people peeked at the post of governor of Huguang, but they didn't know that once Zhang Zhidong left office, the military government no longer had the post of governor. The governors of Hunan and Hubei provinces were the most important. interfere in political affairs.

In fact, Ye Zhikui's idea is very simple. On the one hand, it is beyond the reach of the whip, and on the other hand, it is good for the provinces to implement the New Deal, but if the conservative forces are relatively strong, they will not force it. After a few years, we will naturally see the outcome. At that time, we will see that you still have the honor to stay in the position of governor. If there are any new policies in future generations, won’t they be implemented in each province and region first?

Seeing that Zhang Zhidong finally agreed, Ye Zhikui also heaved a sigh of relief. One worry was over, but there was another thing on his mind, which was the candidates for frontline rewards.

The Wehrmacht fought brilliantly on the front line, so it is unreasonable not to give more rewards and encouragement.Ye Zhikui couldn't bear to be a senior official, and couldn't do without him.

Even after returning to the Forbidden City, Ye Zhikui still frowned. Sheng Huiyi saw it and asked with some distress: "Husband, what are you worrying about?"

Ye Zhikui explained the matter clearly in a few words.

Sheng Huiyi pointed to himself with a smile: "Husband, what do you think of my concubine?"

"You?" Ye Zhikui didn't understand for a moment, but after a moment of surprise, he reacted and said, "You mean you go?"

"That's right, Hui Yi can't help you much by staying here anyway. Rewarding the army is easy, but it's difficult to choose a candidate. I believe that my concubine is a good candidate."

Ye Zhikui said hesitantly: "You are good, but you will be very tired from running around like this, I can't bear it."

Sheng Huiyi shook Ye Zhikui's arm, and said coquettishly: "Huiyi is tired of staying in this palace, and has long wanted to go out for a walk, to share some worries for her husband, what I wish for."

"Besides, isn't the military government advocating equality between men and women? I believe that as long as my concubine goes to the front line, more daughters will come out of the house and contribute to the country, killing two birds with one stone."

Ye Zhikui rolled his eyes and said: "What is equality between men and women? Look, I am equal to you. Where I am flat you are convex, and where I am convex you are concave."

Sheng Huiyi blushed, turned her face away and said: "I'm telling you serious things, just joking."

"Okay, okay, let me think about it. It's fine for you to go, but you need to bring more soldiers with you, and it's still inconvenient. Take the female guards around Xiao Linglong too."

Sheng Huiyi said happily after hearing the words: "Understood, I will definitely not disappoint you, my husband."

In the next day, Ye Zhikui talked about this matter in the morning, but many ministers objected, some said that women should not be involved in politics, some said that the wife of the Grand Marshal is of high status, and they were afraid that they would not be able to bear the hardships.