Beiyang reactionaries

too unexpected.

Liang Hongzhi was previously the deputy minister of the Ministry of Justice and concurrently served as the chief prosecutor of the Public Prosecutor's Office.This person is very arrogant, especially when he was young, he thought he was a new generation of "Su Dongpo", and offended countless people.Later, it was considered that he had no political integrity and only worked hard for promotion.But no one expected that Liang Hongzhi would become the secretary-general of the cabinet in one leap, and his rank would rise several levels in an instant.

Of course, with Liang Hongzhi's qualifications, it is not impossible to become the secretary-general of the cabinet.It's just that no one has heard of the relationship between Duan Xun and Liang Hongzhi before.

How could Duan Xun nominate Liang Hongzhi for such an important position as the cabinet secretary.

And Sun Danlin, the former head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, disappeared, and Jiang Hongyu became the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.This is not much of a surprise.Because despite the fact that the Ministry of Internal Affairs manages the Ministry of Police, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is still one of the most important departments in the cabinet.Because the Ministry of the Interior is the department that the cabinet controls the appointment of personnel.

It is precisely because the Ministry of Internal Affairs is so important that it controls the appointment of officials.Therefore, since the founding of the Republic of China, when the president held the right to nominate the chief of the cabinet, the chief of the Ministry of the Interior was the direct descendant of the president.When the Prime Minister holds the right to nominate the Chief of the Cabinet, the Chief of the Interior Ministry is the direct descendant of the Prime Minister.

Sun Danlin is not Xu Shichang's direct lineage, nor is Duan Xun's direct lineage.How could it be possible to master such an important department as the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Sure enough, after Duan Xun became the interim prime minister this time, the first thing that changed was the appointment of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Let Duan Xun's largest direct descendant, Duan Xun's chief of staff when he was born, and Duan Xun's classmate Jiang Hongyu be the chief of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Then Yan Huiqing, the highly respected Minister of Foreign Affairs, disappeared, and Yan Shichao, who was in charge of Russia's affairs, nominated the Minister of Foreign Affairs.This appointment was very unexpected.

Because Yan Huiqing had always been Duan Xun's most important person before.

I haven't heard of any conflicts between Duan Xun and Yan Huiqing, but why didn't Yan Huiqing appear in the cabinet list this time.So many people are speculating on what happened.

And Yan Shichao.

Compared with the well-known Gu Weijun and Wu Chaoshu, Yan Shichao is not well-known.Although Yan Shichao regained Tangnu Wulianghai, his reputation outside was far inferior to those people.

Unexpectedly, he was nominated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs this time.

Other than that, most of them didn't deviate from everyone's ideas.

Duan Xun did not change the cabinet at will.After Duan Xun submitted this cabinet list, on September 1922, 9, the Provisional Senate reviewed the nomination of Cabinet Prime Minister Duan Xun.

No surprises.

The reason why Duan Xun created the provisional Senate was to prevent Congress from making trouble for him.Duan Xun can control the vote of the Provisional Senate.

really.

1922年9月29日，临时参议院通过了段勋关于内阁任命的提案。1922年10月1日，临时内阁总理段勋宣布，新一届的内阁正式成立。

On October 1922, 10, Duan Xun held the first cabinet meeting of the newly formed cabinet.

"First, Secretary-General Liang (Liang Hongzhi) will talk about the agenda of today's meeting."

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"Yes, yes."

Liang Hongzhi stood up, cleared his throat, and began to announce the procedure of today's meeting.

Looking at these cabinet bosses present, Liang Hongzhi was in a very good mood.During Duan Xun's action to shut down the Congress, Liang Hongzhi not only gave the green light, but also, as the Chief Prosecutor of the Public Prosecutor's Office, personally gave the Congress a fatal blow.

After all, Liang Hongzhi was born in the Anfu Congress, and he had a good relationship with many members of Congress.Therefore, they understood their affairs better than anyone else, so when Liang Hongzhi made a move, a large number of congressmen who were not even in the hands of the prosecutor's office and the police station were involved in opium.

Liang Hongzhi was very proud of his choice.

Have a look.

Duan Xun's return is so fast.

In the adjustment of the cabinet this time, a deputy prime minister was added to the cabinet, and the vacancy of the cabinet secretary came out.Duan Xun nominated Liang Hongzhi as the secretary-general of the cabinet, and also nominated Liang Hongzhi as a cabinet member.It can be said that with Liang Hongzhi becoming the cabinet secretary, Liang Hongzhi has already entered the core power center of the cabinet.

very happy.

Looking at Wang Yitang and Wu Jinglian who were swept away, Liang Hongzhi could only express his apology in his heart.However, as the saying goes, a dead fellow does not die a poor one, everyone makes different choices and bears different results.

So although I was apologetic, I didn't feel regretful.

"The new cabinet has just been established, so the main topics discussed at this meeting are personnel issues and organizational issues. Therefore, there are only three main procedures in this meeting, and three issues are mainly discussed."

"First, regarding the Prime Minister's proposal to strengthen the status of Shanghai, as a separate city directly under the Beijing government, Shanghai will be directly under the command of the cabinet in the future. The opinion of developing the economy of the Yangtze River Delta region of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai with Shanghai as the core."

"Second, discussions on adding some departments to the cabinet. These departments include the establishment of six new departments: the Ministry of Electricity, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Resources, and the General Post Office."

"Third, about some personnel appointments in the cabinet agencies."

Opening remarks.

As the cabinet secretary, Liang Hongzhi made the opening remarks of the cabinet meeting.Duan Xun took the words and said: "Before the meeting, I have informed you of the topics to be discussed at this meeting. I think everyone should have their own ideas, so let's talk about it. Let's start with the first topic."

"Prime Minister, let me say something first."

Dai Kan was very conscious.

After all, I am currently the second in command of the cabinet. Although some people are challenging my position as the second in command, at present, I am the unmistakable second in command, and my position is still relatively stable.When Duan Xun was away, he was the one who presided over the meeting.

So Dai Kan was the first to speak.

"Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Shanghai are currently the most economically developed regions in China. Many large cities in China are here. The total national and local taxes in these regions are nearly [-] million silver dollars every year. No other place can compare here. Shanghai's industrial base is here. Yes, it is the area with the most concentrated factories in China. Moreover, Shanghai is also the place with the most developed finance in China. In Shanghai, there are the most securities institutions and banks in China. As the last area where the Yangtze River enters the sea, Shanghai is also the most developed trade area in China. , the customs revenue is also the place with the most. Shanghai is the main city, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Suzhou, Zhenjiang in Jiangsu, Hangzhou and Huzhou in Zhejiang, Anqing and Wuhu in Anhui, these cities have sufficient strength. To strengthen the status of Shanghai, these The overall planning and development of the region is of great benefit to promoting the development of the Yangtze River Delta region. Therefore, I think it is feasible to improve Shanghai’s status and no longer accept the jurisdiction of the Jiangsu Provincial Government, and directly come under the command of the cabinet.”

"kindness."

Duan Xun nodded, then looked at Wang Yongjiang.

Wang Yongjiang immediately said: "From a broad perspective, Shanghai has developed finance, trade, and commerce, and there are many factories. However, Shanghai's economy also has many hidden worries. There are various securities companies that develop wantonly without any plan, and various securities companies that open at will. Banks are likely to detonate the economic crisis. Just like the rubber crisis in the late Qing Dynasty. And Shanghai is the place where China's capital is most concentrated. Once any crisis occurs, it will affect a large number of people. Therefore, from this perspective, it is necessary to strengthen the management of Shanghai It is very necessary. In particular, strengthening supervision is necessary for Shanghai’s finance. To supervise Shanghai’s finance, Shanghai must have a higher status and more power. Therefore, I agree to single out Shanghai .”

Shanghai.

Because this city is too rich, since the founding of the Republic of China, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Zhejiang have been arguing with each other a lot.Those who control Shanghai, of course, hope that Shanghai can be independent and will not listen to any aspect of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.Because Shanghai has money, it can easily expand its military.

However, administratively, Shanghai is subordinate to Jiangsu and must listen to Jiangsu.Later, after the Anhui Department became more and more bullish because of Duan Qirui, the Zhejiang Governor took Shanghai as his own.

As a result, Jiangsu and Zhejiang fought every day for Shanghai.

Now Duan Xun simply lists Shanghai separately, and the Beijing government is directly responsible.Duan Xun proposed this idea, but no one objected.

Because this is not Duan Xun's decision alone.Before the meeting, Duan Xun had already communicated with cabinet leaders such as Dai Kan, Wang Yongjiang, and Yang Yongtai.

After all, it is impossible for Duan Xun to decide on such a big matter alone.Including the nomination of the cabinet, Duan Xun could not do it alone.

Duan Xun needs balance.

Therefore, it is impossible for Duan Xun to ignore the opinions of those cabinet bosses casually.Sure enough, just after the meeting, both Dai Kan and Wang Yongjiang immediately agreed.The two cabinet deputy prime ministers agreed and directly set the tone for this proposal.

Even if some people have a little objection in their hearts, they won't say it.

Because of what?

Because this was the first one proposed by Duan Xun after he became the prime minister of the cabinet.And something that the two cabinet deputy prime ministers directly agree with.Who is uncomfortable at this time and speaks against this proposal.Seeing that everyone was nodding, Duan Xun immediately said: "Since everyone agrees to turn Shanghai into a city directly under the leadership of the cabinet, Shanghai's status is equal to that of Beijing, and it is administratively parallel to other provinces. I propose that the former Minister of Foreign Affairs Yan Huiqing As the mayor of Shanghai, he is in charge of Shanghai government affairs. Wang Boqun, the former counselor of the Grand Marshal's Office of the French Protectorate Military Government and the Minister of Communications of the Military Government, served as the Deputy Mayor of Shanghai and the Director of the Shanghai Construction Department, and Wu Dingchang, the former Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Finance, served as the Deputy Mayor of Shanghai Tang Shizun, director of the Beijing Municipal Police Bureau, served as the vice mayor of Shanghai and concurrently the director of the Shanghai Police Bureau; Lang Boyu, director of the Cabinet Office, served as the secretary general of Shanghai and also the director of the Department of Internal Affairs.”

At this time, many people thought why Duan Xun did not have Yan Huiqing among the cabinet nominations.