Duan Qirui's official residence.

Sitting on the Grand Master's chair, Duan Qirui held a list of names in his left hand and a magnifying glass in his right hand, looking carefully at the names on it.

"I'm getting older, and my eyes are no longer good." After reading for a long time, Duan Qirui put down his magnifying glass and smiled to himself. The three people sitting under him quickly flattered each other, such as "the sword is still young and the hero is still here".

passed.

Waving his hand, Duan Qirui interrupted these meaningless words. Duan Qirui had been in a high position for a long time in his life. How could he be confused by such words? However, everyone present here were his trusted people. He did not blame him and just smiled lightly.

"Well done, but how many of them can really be used by me?"

"Wang Yinchuan, Liu Enge, Huang Yunpeng, Tian Yinghuang, Xie Shuqiang, Jiang Shaojie and other twelve people should be fine, plus Zhiyang, Yunpei and me, there are fifteen people in total." The person who answered this was Duan Qirui's right-hand man Xu Shuzheng,

The other two people sitting with him were Wang Yitang and Zeng Yujun, the leaders of the Anfu Club.

"Mr. Zhi, although the number of people is smaller now, there are still many people on this list that we can win over. After all, most of these people are fellow villagers of Mr. Zhi. This alone makes us closer to each other, and the key lies in the price we offer.

How exactly."

Wang Yitang cupped his hands and said, and Zeng Yujun on the side also nodded in agreement. The Anfu Club had just been established. Wang Yitang and Zeng Yujun were very busy with this matter these days. They jumped up and down all day long to connect with acquaintances of various factions and Anhui cliques, making jokes.

Qi Rui's banner relies on his sharp tongue again

It has attracted many people to join the club. Now, in less than a month, the club has thirty-nine members, including thirty-one members of Congress, plus the other eight who hold important positions in politics or have certain prestige among the people.

and influence, such strength is no less than that of some small parties.

"The price, haha." Duan Qirui smiled noncommittally. Of course he knew what Wang Yitang was referring to. Although China has achieved constitutionalism on the surface, in fact it is no different from the officialdom of the past. Nepotism, fellow villagers, mentors and friends, and even

Money and status. These are still sharp weapons in the hands of various political parties. Even the KMT of Song Jiaoren, who is known as the pioneer of constitutionalism, is not immune to this. It is just that it has made slightly more progress in some aspects, unlike some small parties that are blatant.

Does Duan Qirui not know that these speculative politicians are all as good as their mothers? But it is impossible to achieve the goal without using these people. As the saying goes, a problem that can be solved with money is not a problem. It can be bought with money.

His loyalty is also unreliable. Duan Qirui immediately said

If you know your own attitude, you can make great efforts to win over some important people, even if the price is higher. As for the wallflowers, just put them aside for the time being, and usually keep them to help wave the flag and cheer, and then come forward at critical times.

Blood, I think it can achieve the same effect.

"See you, Mr. Zhi!" Xu Shuzheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he was sincerely impressed.

"That's it. These matters will be decided by Xiao Xu and you two, and I won't come forward."

"clear!"

Duan Qirui nodded and picked up the tea cup on his left hand side. The three of them immediately understood and stood up to say goodbye.

Wang Yitang and Zeng Yujun walked in front, Xu Shuzheng deliberately walked a few steps slowly and fell behind. After the two of them went out first, he turned around and ran back.

"Xiao Xu, what else can I do?"

"Mr. Zhi, there is indeed something." Xu Shuzheng whispered a few words into Duan Qirui's ear. Duan Qirui's eyebrows suddenly jumped with a calm expression. He looked at Xu Shuzheng doubtfully.

"Is this serious?"

"I will never hide it from Mr. Zhi."

After thinking for a moment with a slight frown, Duan Qirui said: "In that case, you should communicate with Zhao Zhi'an and let the police station handle this matter."

"But Mr. Zhi..." Xu Shuzheng didn't expect Duan Qirui to arrange it like this, and he immediately became anxious.

"Needless to say, a gentleman does what he does and what he doesn't do. So be it." Duan Qirui closed his eyes after saying this. Xu Shuzheng looked hesitant for a while before he responded, turned around and left.

After leaving Duan Qirui's official residence, Xu Shuzheng seemed to still be thinking about what had just happened. When he got in the car, his entourage asked Xu Shuzheng whether he was going back to his hometown or somewhere else. Xu Shuzheng was about to say that he was going to the police station. But he suddenly changed his words.

I had an idea and gave up the idea completely.

The armistice between China and Japan has officially come into effect. Although the death of Yuan Shikai slightly affected the aftermath of the armistice. However, under the supervision of the Military Armistice Committee composed of representatives from various countries in the mediation group and representatives from China and Japan, the armistice in Fengtian and Jiaodong battlefields has been obtained.

After implementation, the armies of both sides

The demarcation line has been drawn, and the Japanese troops from the two places have begun to withdraw into the country with the assistance of the Japanese Second Fleet. On the surface, everything seems to be developing for the better, but in fact, neither side of the truce believes that this agreement represents

When true peace comes, I am sure that there will still be a battle between the two sides.

The death of Yuan Shikai slightly weakened the impact of the Sino-Japanese armistice. However, after the state funeral, people from all walks of life took the matter of the Sino-Japanese armistice and made a fuss about it. For a time, people had all kinds of opinions about this armistice agreement.

Under the quiet promotion of potential forces and well-intentioned people, some people even pointed out in newspapers that this was not an armistice agreement at all, but a traitorous agreement. On the surface, the Republic of China government claimed to be a constitutional government, but in fact it was no different from the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It was ceded territory and humiliated, which greatly lost the hearts of the people.

Of course, there are some clear-headed people who refute. They believe that although the armistice agreement may seem like a small loss for the country, it is still feasible from an international perspective. There is still a war in Europe, and countries cannot allocate military power to intervene in the Far East.

Next, it is best to fight Japan alone with China's strength.

The final result is likely to be that both sides will suffer losses, and may even destroy the newly established Republic of China. In view of this consideration, it is understandable that the government temporarily ceases war with Japan, not to mention that this is only an armistice agreement and not an end-of-war agreement.

After the national strength increases, it can naturally regain the lost territory.

Such completely different opinions were expressed and debated endlessly in the media. Of course, Fang Zida's group of imperial literati defended the government. However, as time went by, the voice that the government was selling out its interests became louder and louder. By this time, Fang Zida

Secretly I felt something was wrong.

"Mr. Zhi'an, why are you here?"

Fang Zida, who smelled an unusual smell, decided to talk to Song Jiaoren about the matter. Who expected that when he came to the Prime Minister's Office, he saw Police Chief Zhao Bingjun in the lounge outside the office.

"It's Zhang Ming. I didn't go to see the President off at his funeral some time ago. I apologize." Zhao Bingjun stood up quickly when he saw Fang Zida. As the former Prime Minister, Zhao Bingjun is now also a member of the cabinet and serves as the national policeman.

The position of director. Although Zhao Bingjun did not make any political achievements as prime minister, he was the founder of the first police agency in China, and he did much better than the prime minister in the position of police director.

"Mr. Zhi'an, you don't have to be like this. Are you feeling better?" There is a reason why Zhao Bingjun did not attend the state funeral, because he almost lost his life not long ago. In order to improve the security arrangements in cities and regions across the country, in

office

Zhao Bingjun, who had been working without sleep and food for several days, suffered a sudden duodenal perforation. Fortunately, he was rescued in time and saved his life. Zhao Bingjun had just been discharged from the hospital a few days ago, and his pale face showed that he was still a patient who had not yet completely recovered.

"It's okay, thanks to the doctor's skill." Zhao Bingjun smiled, and Fang Zida said a few words about taking care of yourself, and took advantage of Song Jiaoren's opportunity to talk to people in the office to chat with Zhao Bingjun.

"Zhang Ming, are you here today for financial matters? How is the government's finances now?"

"Although there was a war between China and Japan some time ago, the finances have improved this month. This is also thanks to the foundation laid by the large loans of the former president and Mr. Chian. Otherwise, with this more than one month of war, the finance minister may have been in trouble.

It's rotten into a ball." Fang Zida replied humbly, and praised Zhao Bingjun.

"Haha, Zhang Ming's words are serious. When I became prime minister, I was just trying to catch up. How could I have the talents of Dunchu and you? Apart from anything else, I have watched how the country has changed in the past two years.

, I wouldn’t be able to do any better if I were sitting in your position. The President has a discerning eye, and Brother Dunchu is also very lucky!”

Zhao Bingjun sighed sincerely, seeming to think of Yuan Shikai, and took out a handkerchief to wipe the wet corners of his eyes.

With a faint smile, Fang Zida said: "But I am not here today for financial matters, but for other matters."

"Oh, what's the matter?" Zhao Bingjun asked casually, but suddenly remembered that it seemed inappropriate to ask these questions in his current capacity, and quickly shook his head and said: "Haha, just asking casually, Zhang Ming doesn't need to say anything."

"It doesn't matter." Fang Zida said with a smile: "Actually, it's good that Mr. Zhi'an knows about this. I originally wanted to talk to Brother Dunchu first and then go to the sir. Since the sir happens to be here today, it's better to talk to him first."

Immediately, Fang Zida whispered about the current situation of public opinion and raised his concerns. Due to Zhao Bingjun's special status, Fang Zida did not conceal his speculation, and also pointed out that he had asked the intelligence department to verify it, and was prepared to prevent the matter from worsening before it worsened.

Take all precautions.

After listening to Fang Zida's story, Zhao Bingjun looked solemn.

"It turns out that Zhang Ming came here today for the same purpose as me." Unexpectedly, Zhao Bingjun said such a sentence. Just when Fang Zida was about to ask Zhao Bingjun if he had gotten any news, Song Jiaoren's office door opened.

The staff released several important officials from the Ministry of Communications and came out. After sending them out of the corridor, they came to Zhao Bingjun: "Director Zhao, you can go in. Director Fang, please wait a moment."

Nodding and standing up, Zhao Bingjun said to Fang Zida: "Zhang Ming, since we are here for the same thing, why not go in together? So, is it okay?" The last sentence was addressed to the staff member, the staff member
Chapter completed!