Beiyang reactionaries

But it can also be seen from the side that Wang Chonghui is a scholar, not a political figure.How is it so easy for a real politician to accept the change from the prime minister to the president of the Supreme Court.From the Prime Minister of the Cabinet to the President of the Supreme Court, there are countless levels of difference at present.If it is a person who really plays politics, he would rather choose to go to the field to watch the development of the situation, and he would not serve as the president of the Supreme Court.But Wang Chonghui had no problem at all, and accepted the appointment very happily.

On January 1922, 1, Duan Xun held his first cabinet meeting.

Interim Prime Minister.

That is also the Prime Minister.Sitting in the middle position, the feeling of holding a cabinet meeting is completely different, and the mood is different from sitting on the sidelines as the deputy prime minister of the cabinet.Maybe this is the charm of power.

Looking at the cabinet chiefs below, Duan Xun also sighed.

It has been nine years since I left Baoding Military Academy in 1913, and I finally sat in my current position.Duan Xun took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "I accept the appointment of the President as the interim Prime Minister of the Cabinet. I sit in my current position with great sincerity and sincerity. I hope everyone can support my work."

modesty.

It may feel hypocritical, but this is the etiquette of Chinese officialdom.Mr. Duan Xun can't be arrogant and domineering just after he became the prime minister, that would be too cheap.

"Today is the first cabinet meeting since the 11th year of the Republic of China (1922). Secretary-General Yang, please tell me about the procedure of today's cabinet meeting."

"Yes."

Yang Yongtai nodded.

As the cabinet secretary, Yang Yongtai's job is these.He stood up and said to the cabinet chiefs: "With the resignation of Prime Minister Wang Chonghui and Prime Minister Duan's appointment as interim cabinet prime minister, the positions and work of the cabinet should be adjusted. Therefore, the first topic today is about some adjustments to the positions of the cabinet. , and the proposal to add some departments to the Cabinet."

"Second, the initial disaster relief work for the Gansu earthquake has ended. Discuss the summary of the Gansu earthquake and discuss whether the disaster relief committee will stay or stay."

"Third, a summary of the cabinet's work last year and plans for the new year."

"Fourth, the resolution on the implementation of the separation of military and civilian governance in various provinces across the country."

"Fifth, on the resolution that government workers need to abide by."

"These are the main agendas of this cabinet meeting. If the ministers have any additions or objections to the contents discussed in this cabinet meeting, they can raise them now."

After Yang Yongtai finished speaking, he sat down.

"Prime Minister, why is there no discussion on education development?"

Tang Erhe spoke immediately.

"The third item is the summary of the cabinet work. When discussing the New Year's plan, you can express your views on behalf of the Ministry of Education."

"Yes."

Very detailed.

Before the meeting, Duan Xun had already printed out the simple process of the meeting, and gave him to them before the meeting.It was very clear, and one could tell at a glance what was going to be discussed at this cabinet meeting.

This is Duan Xun's change to the cabinet meeting.

Previous meetings were of an ad hoc nature.It's all because something happened, and a cabinet meeting was called to deal with something.There has never been a charter for the meeting like this time.

"What else do you want to ask?"

"No."

Duan Xun looked at these people and said: "Since everyone has nothing to add, the first cabinet meeting of the new year will be officially held. Let's start with the first item."

"After I became the interim prime minister of the cabinet, there was a vacancy for the position of deputy prime minister of the cabinet. I proposed that the Minister of Finance, Wang Yongjiang, serve as the post of deputy prime minister of the cabinet."

Originally, this kind of personnel appointment should listen to everyone's opinions.

But Duan Xun directly nominated Wang Yongjiang.

Then look at everyone's reaction.Some nodded, some frowned, and some didn't care.Dai Kan, who was still next to him, said: "At present, one of the important tasks of the cabinet is construction and development. I agree with Chief Minister Wang Yongjiang of the Ministry of Finance as the deputy prime minister of the cabinet."

"Director Wang, in the past year and a half, the Beijing government's finances have been sorted out in an orderly manner. I think the government needs someone who is good at finance like President Wang."

Dong Kang also opened his mouth to support.

Duan Xun smiled.

This is what Duan Xun likes about Dong Kang.Dong Kang is an outstanding judicial talent, but he is also a justice general who understands politics, or knows how to choose.

Perhaps in the eyes of many people who study law, a person like Dong Kang has lost the justice that a legal person should have and has become a politician.But for a high-ranking person like Duan Xun, he really likes a person like Dong Kang who knows current affairs and is capable.

Soon everyone agreed.

Today is the first time Duan Xun has a meeting as the prime minister of the cabinet. Even if someone objects in their hearts, it is not easy to speak out directly.What's more, for the current cabinet, most of the chief ministers have defected to Duan Xun.

"Since everyone agrees, let's talk about the proposal to add some departments to the cabinet. This will be discussed by Premier Dai."

"Our current cabinet department was determined in the year of [-]. However, after these years, the situation has undergone many changes. Therefore, some changes have been made to the cabinet department to adapt to new developments. The first thing I want to propose is the establishment of a civil affairs department. "

Dai Kan was also in high spirits.

Because the combination of myself and Duan Xun is going towards the combination of Duan Qirui and Liang Qichao back then, even better than the cooperation between Duan Qirui and Liang Qichao at that time.Duan Xun went up step by step, and he himself became Duan Xun's second in command in the political arena.

When Duan Xun becomes the president in the future, it will be logical for him to become the prime minister.

So he is very excited now.

"During the earthquake, we discovered that we lack a strong local department. One is in charge of local materials, one can quickly raise materials, and there is another department that needs to deal with the aftermath. Even some local donations, they don't know what to do Which department to donate to. Therefore, it is necessary for us to set up a civil affairs department. The Ming government department should manage local household registration, maps, local history, local folk customs, disaster relief plans, and aftermath resettlement work. Including the resettlement of military families, the disabled Soldiers placement."

Following Dai Kan's words, Sun Danlin's face changed drastically.

Because these tasks were originally under the responsibility of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.But the establishment of a new department is to take away the power of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"Prime Minister Dai, the Ministry of Internal Affairs already has this function, so why set up a new department."

Sun Danlin didn't want to have a direct conflict with Duan Xun, so he asked Dai Kan directly.In fact, he knew that Dai Kan was referring to Duan Xun.So he seemed to be talking to Dai Kan, but he was actually expressing his opinion to Duan Xun.

Dai Kan smiled.

Then he said: "Mr. Sun, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has too much management and is too complicated, which is very unfavorable to the work. Some tasks are completely irrelevant to each other, but the Ministry of Internal Affairs is under the jurisdiction. On the contrary, it is a waste of the energy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and cannot be done." Good job. It's very problematic."

"But Prime Minister Dai..."

"Prime Minister Dai, President Sun."

Duan Xun stopped the debate between the two of them, and said: "President Sun, first let Premier Dai finish what he wants to say. Then everyone will discuss together, and then I will talk about your point of view."

"Yes."

Now that Duan Xun spoke, Sun Danlin couldn't say anything.

Can only nod.

Dai Kan continued: "In addition to the civil affairs department, I propose to set up a department responsible for national health work. It is responsible for formulating plans for the development of medical schools and medical institutions across the country, responsible for popularizing health knowledge throughout the country, improving the health capabilities of our people, and increasing The medical strength of our country."