Beiyang reactionaries

It would be a joke if Yan Huiqing didn't understand Duan Xun's words.

Duan Xun's meaning is obvious. Duan Xun is planning to let Yan Huiqing jump out of the diplomatic field and take charge of more important things in the future.But Yan Huiqing has always been in the field of diplomacy, and he was in charge of education in the middle.

He has not dealt with other jobs.

"Mr. Yan, let me tell you the truth. After the matters in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui are resolved, I plan to take Shanghai out and establish a city directly under the Beijing government. Shanghai is the place where China's wealth gathers, and it is also the city with the most foreigners. The interests of many big powers, anything may cause big reactions from the big powers. So I am going to let someone who can deal with the big powers be in charge of Shanghai. I think you are the most suitable. But you have been in the diplomatic field and have not dealt with these things. That's why I asked you to serve as a temporary cabinet standing committee member, to deal with some cabinet affairs first, and learn about other areas of affairs. This way you won't be in a hurry when you arrive in Shanghai."

Shanghai is very important.

In China at present, Shanghai is the city with the highest concentration of wealth and the concentration of industry and commerce in the whole of China.This includes foreign capital as well as national capital.And here is the Yangtze River Delta, with developed shipping, and it is the most important city for China's import and export.There has always been a saying that one month's tax revenue from Shanghai opium can feed three divisions.

Although it is a bit exaggerated, it can be seen how rich Shanghai is.Therefore, Duan Xun has long thought about taking Shanghai as the center to drive the development of the Yangtze River Delta.

And Duan Xun needs someone who can take charge of Shanghai.

Duan Xun fell in love with Yan Huiqing.

Yan Huiqing has a high degree of education, returned from studying abroad, is also a great diplomat, and understands international trends.Moreover, he is bold and careful, which is completely different from many people who return from studying abroad but have high-mindedness and low-handedness.

"Don't be too burdened."

"Yes."

Shanghai.

Yan Huiqing knew Duan Xun wanted to kill Lu Yongxiang.But he didn't expect that Duan Xun wanted to send himself to Shanghai.Now that Duan Xun thought so, Yan Huiqing didn't want to refuse.

Yan Huiqing is ambitious.

I am 45 years old this year, which is the prime of life.Yan Huiqing is not one of those scholars who are greedy for fame, on the contrary, he wants to make some achievements in the political circle.Since Duan Xun thinks highly of himself, Yan Huiqing also wants to challenge him.If he is in charge of such an important place as Shanghai, then he will definitely deal with more important things in the future.

"Mr. Yan, think carefully about the successor of the Minister of Foreign Affairs."

"Yes."

"Let's go to the meeting."

With the implementation of "separation between the military and the civilian population," meetings of the Standing Committee of the Cabinet are also held frequently.Duan Xun walked forward, Yan Huiqing followed Duan Xun.Some staff members "admired" Yan Huiqing when they saw it.

No one thought that Yan Huiqing would defect to Duan Xun early on.

When Duan Xun and Yan Huiqing came to the meeting room, Dai Kan, Wang Yongjiang, and Yang Yongtai were already there.After Duan Xun came in, several people stood up.

Duan Xun walked to the middle seat and sat down, and everyone followed suit.

"What's Lu Yongxiang's reaction?"

"Lu Yongxiang also expressed his acceptance of the cabinet's appointment not long ago. However, it was a step too late. Xia Chao, Zhang Wensheng, and He Binglin all took the lead in accepting the appointment of the cabinet."

Yang Yongtai replied with a smile.

People are like that.

Everyone has ambitions.In fact, sometimes, many people are very smart and know what they should choose.But what he chose in the end was not what he wanted to choose.

Because that's what people are.

At present, Duan Xun is the only one in China. Speaking of which, Zhang Wensheng was the general of Zhang Xun, the braided army. It's just that when Zhang Xun entered Beijing for restoration, he didn't bring Zhang Wensheng into Beijing.Instead, Zhang Wensheng stayed in Anhui with his troops, so he had the opportunity to become the governor of Anhui.And Duan Xun is not a faction.

From a rational point of view, it is obvious that Zhang Wensheng should cooperate with Lu Yongxiang to fight against Duan Xun.Since ancient times, the second child and the third child have cooperated against the boss.But that's how it is sometimes.Zhang Wensheng was not a fool, he knew this, but he still couldn't resist the temptation.

He had luck in his heart.

Think about if you take refuge in Duan Xun, or if you step on two boats now and see who wins in the end, you will take refuge in whom.At that time, will he be able to keep his position as the governor of Anhui?

This is Zhang Wensheng's little thought.

The same is true for Xia Chao.

He has been able to stand in Zhejiang for many years and is a very smart person.The cabinet appointed himself as the governor of Zhejiang, isn't it just to make himself confront Lu Yongxiang.

How could Xia Chao not understand such an obvious thing.

But he couldn't resist the temptation either.Because that was the governor of Zhejiang, and it was an opportunity to control the government affairs of a province and make Xia Chao's strength leap.This is the shortcoming of human beings.

They announced their acceptance of the appointment of the cabinet before Lu Yongxiang, which actually offended Lu Yongxiang greatly.There is already a big rift between them.

"kindness."

Duan Xun nodded.

Then he said in a deep voice: "Today's meeting will be held with the theme of 'separation of the military and civilians'. The situation in Xinjiang and Fengtian is special, so let's not talk about it. Let's mainly discuss Lu Yongxiang, the patrol envoy of the Yangtze River."

Since Xinjiang and Fengtian involve foreign powers, Duan Xun is more cautious in handling them.As for Yan Xishan from Shanxi, his strength is too weak, Duan Xun doesn't care much.

Therefore, all Duan Xun's goals are directed at Lu Yongxiang.

"Prime Minister, let me say a few words first."

"Go ahead."

Dai Kan spoke immediately.

This is the order and the rules.Duan Xun asked everyone to say that Dai Kan must be the second one to talk about, because Dai Kan is currently the first deputy prime minister, second only to Duan Xun in the cabinet.

If anyone doesn't understand the rules, Dai Kan will rush to speak without speaking, which will arouse the disgust of others.Even Yang Yongtai, who only aimed at the position of prime minister in the cabinet, also knew that at this time, the rules should not be messed up.

"Prime Minister, since the 'separation of the military and the civilian population' is to be implemented, there should be no position in charge of the local military and administration as the Yangtze River patrol officer. I think changes should be made starting from his powers and responsibilities."

"What a change."

"Lu Yongxiang is a soldier, and has always been in charge of the military. Since this is the case, the Yangtze River patrol envoy will be a military post from now on. Now that the whole country is implementing 'separation of the military and civilians', I think the Yangtze River patrol envoy should not be in charge of government affairs. "

That's the case with politicians.

Everyone here understands that the purpose of this meeting is actually one.That is how to weaken Lu Yongxiang's strength, how to attack Lu Yongxiang's strength.

Everyone is well aware of this.

But no one would say bluntly that we are now discussing how to attack Lu Yongxiang.

Duan Xun nodded.

How to attack Lu Yongxiang, Duan Xun has a general idea.However, specific things still need to be planned slowly.Dai Kan's meaning is very good, starting with limiting the power of the patrol envoys along the Yangtze River.

"anything else?"

"Prime Minister, I want to start with the finances. I don't think military spending should exceed 30.00%, regardless of whether it is the central finance or the local finance. Moreover, the national tax agencies in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces have always been decorations. The Beijing government pays the national tax. This situation must also be changed, and the function of the national tax must be strengthened.”