Beiyang reactionaries

How could there be time to come and find Duan Xun.

"It's nothing."

"Oh?"

Duan Xun was even more confused.

What exactly does Wang Chonghui mean?He is a dignified cabinet minister, and he can't justify coming to his place for a walk if he has nothing to do.It seems that my relationship with Wang Chonghui is not so good.

The relationship between the two is just a work relationship, and there is basically no personal relationship.

We rarely meet in private.

"When I replaced Prime Minister Liang (Liang Shiyi) as interim prime minister, I also had great ambitions. I always believed that China's political chaos was due to the fact that there were too many people on stage with selfish motives and too few people working for the country. I think To change the chaotic politics in China, we need good people, those who really serve the country and the people. Only when they participate in politics can we change the chaotic politics and the situation in China. I always think that I am that good person.”

Wang Chonghui suddenly talked about this, which made Duan Xun very uncomfortable.

Apart from meeting for work reasons, Duan Xun and Wang Chonghui's usual relationship is not good enough to talk about these things.I don't know what happened to Wang Chonghui suddenly today.

How could he suddenly talk about his serving as interim prime minister?

"It's a pity that politics is never divided between good and bad people. When I was the interim cabinet prime minister, the Ministry of Finance of the Beijing government couldn't even provide one hundred thousand silver dollars. Zhang Zuolin and Cao Kun can reorganize the cabinet at will and control the government at will. The Beijing government. Nothing is useless in front of these warlords who control the army. Although a literati like me is the prime minister of the cabinet, they have never looked at me in the eye."

What Duan Xun said was a little embarrassing.

Duan Xun entered the Beijing government, why not.

Duan Xun controls the Beijing government as the deputy prime minister of the cabinet, relying on the strong military strength behind him.The chief ministers of the cabinet were willing to listen to Duan Xun not because of Duan Xun's charisma, but because of the great strength behind Duan Xun.To put it bluntly, Duan Xun was also a warlord who used the army to control the government.

I don't know whether Wang Chonghui said this to Duan Xun on purpose, or if he said it unintentionally.

"But at the time, I just felt that the timing of my choice was wrong. But this year, I figured it out. Good people and a good government are just a good idea of ​​us scholars. A good person does not mean that you can become a capable and good official."

"Prime Minister……"

"Prime Minister Duan, I have thought a lot this year. You are a soldier and have studied in a military academy since you were a child. But you have dealt with problems better than me this year."

Duan Xun was really helpless.

Wang Chonghui is really not suitable for politics, what is he talking about, and will he be able to speak.

It is obvious that he looks down on Duan Xun's background in "Qiu Ba".But it’s also true that these scholars in China have high self-esteem and think that they are superior to others.

Big intellectuals look down on small intellectuals, and small intellectuals look down on common people.

"Prime Minister Duan, I found out that I can't take this position. Before I came here, I had already submitted a letter of resignation to the presidential palace."

"Resign?"

Duan Xun was very surprised.

Resign?

There are no symptoms at all.Moreover, although Duan Xun controls the Beijing government, he has always given Wang Chong enough face.Any major decision, even if Duan Xun has already made a decision, will be reported to Wang Chonghui in the end, and Wang Chonghui will be asked to sign it.

At present, the political situation in Beijing is still very stable.

Why did you resign suddenly.

"Prime Minister, are you being too impulsive? This year, the cabinet work has been very effective, the politics is stable, and the Prime Minister has made remarkable achievements. How did you choose to resign?"

"Prime Minister Duan, you don't look like a soldier at all."

"Oh?"

"I have also been in contact with many people. Prime Minister Duan, you should know that I was in the Ministry of Criminal Justice in the late Qing Dynasty. I have met many generals, Yuan Xiangcheng (Yuan Shikai), Duan Hefei (Duan Qirui), Feng Hejian (Feng Guozhang), Zhang Zuolin, Cao Kun and the others seem to be from the military at first glance, and they do things with a strong military style. But General Duan, if it weren’t for General Duan’s record, I wouldn’t be able to feel General Duan’s military style. It’s more like a Mature politician."

"Hahaha."

Duan Xun smiled.

Then he said, "Prime Minister, is this a compliment or a criticism?"

"neither."

Wang Chonghui shook his head.

With a wry smile, he said, "In the past year, as Prime Minister Duan said, the politics have been stable and the work has been fruitful. With so many things happening this year, the Beijing government has not been flustered like in the past, and solved problems very calmly. The Beijing government has indeed made great achievements this year. It's amazing, but it has nothing to do with me. I'm not thick-skinned enough to accept this credit. Although I don't want to admit it, Premier Duan's achievements in one year's work far exceed those of any government since the founding of the Republic of China. You did really well."

"Prime Minister, do you really want to resign?"

"My letter of resignation has been sent to the presidential palace and will not be changed."

Duan Xun didn't speak.

Wang Chonghui's resignation will not do any harm to Duan Xun.Duan Xun did not directly ask for the position of prime minister at that time, it was for the stability of the Beijing government.

Now, a year and a half later, Duan Xun's position in the Beijing government has been firmly established.

Even if he takes over the position of prime minister, there will be no problem.And as long as Wang Chonghui resigns, only Duan Xun can take over the position of prime minister.

Duan Xun also did his part.

Wang Chonghui's resignation is better than anything else.

"Prime Minister, have you thought about the future?"

"not yet."

Wang Chonghui shook his head.

He smiled and said, "Maybe he will teach at a university, or he may open a law firm."

If you have knowledge, you are not afraid of anything.

With Wang Chonghui like this, legal professionals are not afraid of running out of food.You can go to a university to be a professor, or you can be a lawyer yourself.Anyway, with his ability and qualifications, no matter what.

"Prime Minister, although I think the 'good man politics' you advocate is the naive dream of a scholar. But some things in it are not without merit."

"Prime Minister Duan, please tell me, I'm all ears."

Although it didn't say anything directly.

But after a year and a half of cooperation, Wang Chonghui still has a great impression of Duan Xun, a political strongman.Although Duan Xun disagreed with some of his actions, Wang Chonghui recognized Duan Xun's ability on the whole.

not bad.

Therefore, I also want to hear Duan Xun's views on "good people politics".