Beiyang reactionaries

Dai Kan never thought about some of the institutional reform proposals proposed by Yang Yongtai.Every time he finished speaking, Dai Kan thought it was very correct.But precisely because of this, Dai Kan became more and more afraid of Yang Yongtai.

Why such an idea, I didn't think of it.

"I think Premier Yang (Yang Yongtai)'s idea is very practical. Cabinet members can get out of the specific affairs of the department, look at the problem from a higher perspective, and put more energy on the overall cabinet policy. And The cabinet members are in charge of some departments in related fields, which can allow each department to develop professionally, and can also smoothly contact and cooperate with other departments when needed."

Dai Kan has been in the political arena for so many years.

People are still amazing.

Even if you agree with Yang Yongtai's meaning, you can't just say you agree and let Yang Yongtai stand out alone.Dai Kan agrees, but also sums it up, showing that he also has his own ideas.

"kindness."

Duan Xun nodded.

To Jiang Hongyu, the chief of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who is in charge of the government's personnel work, he said: "Director Jiang, please express your views on behalf of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Such a plan may be feasible."

"Prime Minister, I think Premier Yang's proposal is not only instructive for the cabinet. It is also a great reference for various ministries and commissions and local governments. Since the founding of the Republic of China, everyone has been talking about republic and power. Restriction. But everyone just focuses on Europe and the United States, and directly introduces their political systems. Mr. Zhongshan also proposed the "separation of five powers" plan, thinking about how Congress, as the highest legislative body, can limit government power. There are some power checks within the government."

Jiang Hongyu paused, and said: "I think the first step and the most important step is to restrict power within the government. To promote the cabinet committee system, all departments and local governments also follow this model. Departments have their own committees. , Local governments also have their own committees, and everything is voted by the committee to restrict the power of the top leaders. This is the most effective way to restrict power.”

"kindness."

Duan Xun nodded.

Then he said: "General Manager Jiang's words are reasonable. Regarding this matter, General Manager Jiang, your Ministry of Internal Affairs can make a specific report and submit it. We will discuss it in the next meeting. Turn the topic around, and we will continue to discuss the adjustment of the cabinet organization." Issues and cabinet members in charge of ministries."

364 Institutional Reform 4

"Director Yu, so your Ministry of Communications has no objections to the newly established Ministry of Railways and the General Post Office?"

After a long detour, we return to the topic of institutional reform.

Duan Xun asked Yu Youren again.

"Yes, I support institutional reform this time."

"That's good."

Duan Xun nodded.

Then he said: "Mr. Yu, these departments are all the original departments of the Ministry of Communications. You are more familiar with them than us. You are the Minister of Communications and a cabinet member. Therefore, as a cabinet member, you are in charge of the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Railways, and the post office. The General Administration. You recommend to everyone, the person in charge of the Ministry of Communications, as well as the candidates for the Director of the Ministry of Railways and the Director of the General Post Office.”

"Prime Minister, I think stability is the priority."

Yu Youren did not refuse.

Because this is a matter within the scope of his work, it is his duty.So he said directly: "Prime Minister, since I am assigned to be in charge of the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Railways, and the General Post Office as a cabinet member, I don't think it is necessary for me to continue to serve as the head of the Ministry of Communications. I recommend Zeng Yujun, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Communications and the director of the Highway Management Committee. As the chief minister of the Ministry of Communications, recommend Gu Zhongxiu as the deputy minister of the Ministry of Communications, recommend Li Yizhi as the deputy minister of the Ministry of Communications and director of the Water Conservancy Committee, recommend Zhao Desan as the chief minister of the Ministry of Railways, recommend Yan Deqing as the deputy minister of the Ministry of Railways, and recommend Chen Heting as the director of the General Post Office.”

stable.

Yu Youren's recommendations are basically based on the current situation of the Ministry of Communications.

These people were originally in charge of these in the Ministry of Communications. After they were separated, they were still in charge, and there was not much change.In fact, this kind of personnel appointment is the most fierce competition.

After all, they used to be departments of the Ministry of Transport, but now they are cabinet ministries.

The status is completely different.

Once he reaches the position of cabinet chief, at least for now, in addition to being in charge of his own department's affairs, he can also participate in cabinet meetings.

At present, the position of the chief minister of the cabinet is very high, much higher than that of the chief official of the local government.

In such a position, all forces want a piece of the action.But Yu Youren didn't give anyone face, and he really didn't have much selfishness.The people he recommended were entirely out of work requirements and based on the current situation of the Ministry of Communications.Yu Youren didn't even recommend anyone.

The only person who can be considered related to Yu Youren is Li Yizhi.

But there is nothing selfish about this either.

Because Li Yizhi is currently a well-known water conservancy expert in China, and can even be said to be an authoritative figure in China's water conservancy industry.He previously served as undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, responsible for water conservancy issues.No one can object to Li Yizhi's qualifications and abilities.In the past, Li Yizhi was personally responsible for many water conservancy facilities in the Northwest.

Good grades.

As for the others, each has its own strength.Zeng Yujun, the director of transportation recommended by Yu Youren, was born in the Anfu Department and served as the cabinet chief of the Beiyang government in his early years.Moreover, I, the cabinet secretary-general Liang Hongzhi, and the chief justice Dong Kang are all friendly.Because they are all from the same system.

Gu Zhongxiu, the deputy director of the Ministry of Communications, was also the head of the cabinet of the Beiyang government in the early years, and he had a lot of experience in the Beiyang government.And he is a member of Yang Yongtai's political science department who has just served as the deputy prime minister of the cabinet.

Zhao Desan, director of the Ministry of Railways recommended by Yu Youren, was the director of the Chongqing Railway Bureau at that time, and he has cooperated with Jiang Hongyu, the current director of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, for many years.Then he served as the director of the Sichuan Railway Bureau. He was a subordinate brought out by Duan Xun from Sichuan for many years.Two years ago, he served as the deputy minister of the Ministry of Communications and concurrently served as the director of the National Railway Development Committee.

As for the Deputy Minister of Railways, Yan Deqing, who was the former cabinet chief, the younger brother of Shanghai Mayor Yan Huiqing, who was confirmed at this meeting, is also a very famous railway engineer in China.He has been in charge of many domestic railway constructions, including the recently completed Beijing-Baotou Railway (Beijing to Baotou) and the ongoing Jinglun Railway (Beijing to Kulun). Yan Deqing was the chief engineer and personally responsible for the construction.

Chen Heting, director of the General Post Office, is the former vice governor of Yunnan Province and concurrently the mayor of Kunming.In the early years, he had a good relationship with Cai E. If the division is too careful, he has a lot to do with Dai Kan, the current cabinet premier.

Have a look.

There are factions.

Yu Youren is not saying that he really needs to take care of all aspects, but that this is the situation of the Ministry of Communications before.Yu Youren didn't have any selfishness of his own, and he was what he was.

"What do you think?"

"Prime Minister, there is one that I think is inappropriate."

"Biao Lao (Zhang Lan), tell me."

Several major powers in the cabinet are relatively satisfied with the distribution.So there is no objection.

Unexpectedly, it was Zhang Lan, the head of agriculture and commerce, who spoke.

In fact, Zhang Lan rarely speaks in cabinet meetings.Especially when it comes to some institutional reforms and personnel issues, he doesn't speak much.

He speaks more for his department's affairs.

"I don't think it's appropriate for Li Yizhi to be the deputy minister of the Ministry of Communications and be in charge of water conservancy work across the country."

"how?"

Duan Xun was a little puzzled.

Li Yizhi.

This is a very outstanding person in the field of water conservancy engineering in China, even an authoritative figure.The Guanzhong water conservancy project he presided over has achieved very good results.Because of the water conservancy project in Guanzhong, the government has added millions of acres of land in the Guanzhong area, all of which are contributed by Li Yizhi.In the past two years, Li Yizhi has been mainly in charge of projects in Henan, and he has also provided the government with several million acres of fertile land.

For Li Yizhi who is only 40 years old, Duan Xun is very important.

In the past, Duan Xun and Zhang Lan talked about the development of water conservancy in the country.Zhang Lan is very supportive of national water conservancy development, because Zhang Lan believes that water conservancy projects are indispensable for the development of agriculture.Moreover, the development of China's industry also requires a large number of power plants, and hydropower plants are also very important.

In Zhang Lan's words, he spoke highly of Li Yizhi.