Beiyang reactionaries

Yang Wei answered in the affirmative.

This is for sure.Unless Duan Xun really wants to follow Yuan Shikai's old path, the new Congress must be elected.It has been ten years since the Revolution of [-]. Although I dare not say that the concept of republic has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, at least at this time, if you want to proclaim yourself emperor, the effect will definitely not be good, or the congregation will betray their relatives like Yuan Shikai.

Back then, Feng Guozhang and Duan Qirui were eyeing the position of the President, so they disagreed with Yuan Shikai's proclaiming emperor.This is not the case for Duan Xun.

If Duan Xun proclaims himself emperor, what will the people below think?

Duan Xun was able to reach his current position and gain such a reputation because he stood on the moral high ground.

Therefore, Yang Wei believed that Duan Xun would not become emperor.With Yuan Shikai's lessons learned, a smart person like Duan Xun will not follow Yuan Shikai's old path.

"I'm asking how to vote?"

"What does the Prime Minister think?"

Yang Wei is actually not a yes person.

Yang Wei has his own ideas and ambitions.But Yang Wei is different from Dai Kan.Dai Kan has always aimed at the position of Prime Minister of the Cabinet, and hopes to use his talents in this position in the future to realize his political ambitions.

But Yang Wei has always served as Duan Xun's chief of staff, so what he has always thought of is to push Duan Xun to realize his political ambitions.Therefore, his positioning for himself is to help Duan Xun reach a high position, and then influence Duan Xun.Therefore, it can be said that many of Duan Xun's policies are influenced by Yang Wei.

The way to go is different.

So the options are different.Yang Wei needs to know how Duan Xun thinks, so that he can help Duan Xun think of more ways.If there is something wrong with Duan Xun's thinking, he can advise Duan Xun in time.

"The original election model doesn't work."

Duan Xun thought for a while and said: "From the elector to the elector, and the election process, there are problems with the election procedure. First, in terms of the qualifications of the electors, there are currently too many restrictions on the qualifications of the electors. Since it is a republic, Since it is a democracy, as long as it is not a prisoner, as long as it is not a child, as long as it is not a person with mental problems, then everyone should have the right to vote. Regardless of rich or poor, regardless of race, regardless of gender, everyone should have the right to vote."

"This is going to be difficult."

Yang Wei took a deep breath.

The right to vote.

Don't think that this thing is usually useless, but many people value this thing very much.What they value is the symbolic status that suffrage brings.What scholars consider is that elections are a matter for scholars. You group of illiterates can't even write their own names, so what qualifications do you have to participate in elections with scholars.What those rich people think about is that power is owned by rich and powerful people like them. What right do you "beggars" have to have the same voting rights as me.What men think is, when will you women who can't even enter the ancestral hall be eligible to vote like men.

Therefore, the right to vote in the Republic of China is limited.

At present, there are about 4000 million people in China who are eligible to vote, that is, people who have the right to vote, which is less than one-tenth of the entire population of the country.This is still under the circumstance that the qualifications for voting rights are greatly relaxed.But according to Duan Xun's meaning, the number of people with voting rights will increase greatly, and it will be several times the number of people who have the right to vote now.

This is the dilution of power.

Who will be happy, the resistance will be great.

"No matter how difficult it is, we must continue to implement it. Of course, it must be done slowly, not in one step. There must be no situation beyond our control."

"kindness."

Yang Wei nodded.

Duan Xun is such a character.As long as the decision is made, it will always be pushed forward.Will not give up or shrink back because of some resistance.Yang Wei and Duan Xun have known each other for eight years, and they already know Duan Xun's character very well.

But still the same.

Can't get out of hand.

If the eligibility for suffrage is loosened all of a sudden, there will be more electors, and it will be much more difficult to control.There will be many unexpected situations.

So Duan Xun needs to push forward slowly.

"There are also many problems with the electees. You can't vote for anyone who wants to participate in the election. There should be certain regulations. The qualifications of the electees must be reviewed. However, the scope of the electees must also be expanded, and the election should not be based on the rich or the poor. , gender, ethnicity, etc. to limit the power of the elect.”

"With regard to the qualifications of the candidates, we will formulate a charter."

"Then there are too many problems in the current election model. When members of parliament are elected, it is too nonsense to hold elections in a crowd. The people below know who you are? It's a mess."

Duan Xun took out a notebook and said: "I am in favor of the current method of selecting members of Congress based on the number of people. But I am opposed to the current direct election plan. My idea is that the election is layer by layer. County councilors elect city councilors, city councilors Election of MLAs. Finally the MLA elects MPs from among MLAs.”

"What about the ratio of people?"

"The composition of city council members is based on the population of each county, and the number of members of provincial councils is based on the population of each city. Of course, like members of Congress, the number of members of special provinces can be changed, but these changes must be approved by Congress. Use In this model, there are layers of elections. In this way, the composition of members of Congress is to ensure that each county has at least one member.”

Yang Wei frowned.

Duan Xun's plan is a huge change to the previous election law.

It is not easy to complete.

Even if Yang Wei can control the current Provisional Senate, such a change will not be easy.Any change will be met with great resistance.After all, any change will affect the interests of the old interest classes.

"Do you think such an election plan is feasible? Or is it suitable?"

Duan Xun asked Yang Wei.

This is something Duan Xun has thought about for a long time.

Duan Xun is not satisfied with the current parliamentary election plan, which has too many problems.Because of such an election, it is very difficult for Duan Xun to control the election of members of Congress, or to control Congress.

Duan Xun is not a great man, let alone a saint.

Duan Xun would not agree, a Congress that was out of his control appeared, and he was constrained every day.Duan Xun didn't think about becoming emperor, but he didn't think about limiting his power either.

"It's still possible if it's designed."

Yang Wei nodded.

Duan Xun talked with Yang Wei many times about the construction of the political system.Since Sichuan, the two have discussed a lot.Therefore, I understand a lot about Duan Xun's thoughts.

As soon as Duan Xun said it, he understood.

"kindness."

Duan Xun said with a long sigh of relief: "Brother Xinye, I will support your provisional Senate under pressure. I want to hold a new congressional election, but the new congressional election must change. You must make a plan for this. Make changes starting with suffrage eligibility."

"it is good."

Duan Xun made up his mind.

But it is.

In the current situation, only Duan Xun has the prestige to withstand the pressure.

"Also, you must pass an 'election law'. The problems that arise during the election must be regulated legally. If the electee is not qualified, how should he be judged through illegal means? For example, during the election process, There are bribery methods, how should the sentence be sentenced at that time, etc. "

"Row."

There is still much to do.