The Qing Dynasty

Chapter 628: Becoming the Chairman

"In addition, we need to vigorously develop transportation and train talents for state governance. All of these will take time to achieve."

"So, I think that if we want to truly have the conditions for elections, we need to go through the following three stages, specifically military rule, tutelage, and constitutional rule, rather than just one step at a time."

The so-called military rule, tutelage, and political training were the three stages of the founding of the People's Republic of China proposed by SZS twenty years later. Teng Yuzao believed that this was more in line with the actual situation during the period of dynasty change in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.

Seeing that everyone was either confused or in deep thought, and only Yang Shixiang, Yang Shiqi and Wu Peifu had surprised expressions as if they had suddenly understood something, Teng Yuzhao went on to explain.

"If war breaks out during the transfer of power, the country will need to enter a military-ruled period, meaning that all systems will be subordinate to the military. We will use military force to remove any obstacles and hindrances in the country, and at the same time, we will increase publicity for our governing philosophy to enlighten the people and quickly restore domestic stability, not giving the great powers a chance to divide our country."

"Whenever a province is completely pacified, that province can begin the period of tutelage, and it is also the day when military rule ends."

"During the period of political training, we should send trained and qualified personnel, such as those from our Beiyang Government School and Police School, to provinces, prefectures, counties, townships, and villages to assist in population censuses, land registration, the establishment of police agencies at all levels to maintain public order, the construction of roads and transportation, and the preparation and eventual election of representatives of the people."

"After all provinces in the country have been pacified and law and order has been restored, after a period of consolidation, and after it is confirmed that there are no more rebellious separatists, it will be the constitutional stage."

"As for the duration of military rule and constitutional rule, I estimate that it will take at least fifteen years, or even longer."

Teng Yuzao paused and said, "During this period, the governance of the country and the pacification of warlord separatism, including armed rebellion and rebellion, cannot be stopped, so there is still a need for a person and organization to organize and lead with an appropriate identity and name."

"We can call it the National Renaissance Council, and the leader can be called the chairman, who will unify the command of the military and the operations of various functional departments."

"Universal suffrage can only be carried out when the election period comes. However, according to our domestic situation, our election cannot blindly follow the European and American powers and cannot learn their universal suffrage system. Only those who are qualified as candidates can participate in the election."

"The qualification is also very simple. You must be someone who has sufficient knowledge, the ability to govern the country, and the ability to lead the country towards prosperity and strength."

"The same goes for various organizations. Only those whose ideas can stabilize the country and gradually make it prosperous and strong can exist. Otherwise, they will be banned."

"Only people like this are qualified to be candidates and can participate in the election of the president."

After Teng Yuzhao's explanation, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and a look of ecstasy appeared on their faces.

With the ten to twenty years of the so-called military and constitutional periods, Teng Yuzao could have greatly consolidated his position. It was estimated that by then no one would have the strength and ability to compete with Teng Yuzao for the presidency.

After Teng Yuzhao finished speaking, Liu Shijiu excitedly picked up the half glass of wine that he had put aside and drank it in one gulp, not even bothering to wipe the wine from the corner of his mouth as he spoke.

"The Marshal is wise! Let's do this!"

Yang Shixiang stood up and bowed deeply to Teng Yuzao, saying sincerely, "General, you have foresight and foresight, and I admire you very much!"

Yang Shiqi also stood up, bowed deeply, and spoke to Teng Yuzhao excitedly.

"Marshal, although according to your steps, universal suffrage is still a long way off, but according to the elections of European and American powers, we must also prepare for a rainy day. Should we also set up an organization?" "Yes!"

Yang Shiqi's suggestion was immediately approved by Wu Peifu, "Marshal, let's set up a Fuxing DANG."

Afterwards, everyone in the room became excited, even Li Yulin was no longer silent and echoed the proposals of Yang Shiqi and Wu Peifu.

Teng Yuzao did not respond to the two people's proposal immediately. Instead, he smiled and gestured for everyone to sit down before speaking.

"Everything I just said is based on one premise, which is that we must first fight for the position of the first prime minister."

Teng Yuzao thought for a moment and said, "Let me tell you my thoughts first, and then we can discuss it together."

"They must value this position very much. In their minds, this position must not fall into the hands of others. It is estimated that it will eventually be in the hands of the powerful people trusted by the court, or in the hands of the powerful people trusted by Cixi. For example, Yikuang is the most likely person."

"If Yikuang becomes the prime minister, it will be the same thing. Except for a slight change in the name, nothing else will change much. If there is any change, it will only allow Yikuang to make more money and receive more bribes."

"So, if we want to compete for the first term as Prime Minister, we must take the initiative. What I mean is that I will submit a memorial to resign from the post of President of the Zhili Army today, and I will also publish it in the newspaper to avoid them using it as a handle to criticize me."

"In addition, we must take the lead in creating public opinion to nominate me as the first prime minister."

Teng Yuzao looked at Yang Shiqi and said, "Xingcheng, I'm sorry to bother you with this."

"Please give me your orders, Marshal. Shiqi will do whatever you want!"

Hearing that Teng Yuzhao called on him first, Yang Shiqi couldn't help but feel even more excited.

"You are the main person in charge of this matter. I will let Li Yaoting assist you. You need to find a way to get some writers to praise me in the newspapers without leaving any traces. For example, I am the most suitable candidate for the first prime minister of the cabinet. This will first stir up public opinion to nominate me as the prime minister."

"Commander."

Yang Shiqi said, "It's not difficult to say this, the key is to make it watertight. In this case, it would be most appropriate to do it through the Vanguard Army Support Associations in various places and the scholars of the Qiangxue Society."

Worried that Teng Yuzao would disagree, Yang Shiqi hurriedly added, "Marshal, these people all admire you very much and are your most loyal supporters. With their participation, it won't attract attention."

"Also, the support groups and the Qiangxue Society in various places are not only widely distributed, but also numerous in number. Especially those in the Qiangxue Society are the strongest supporters of constitutionalism."

Teng Yuzhao could see that Yang Shiqi still had not forgotten about establishing a political party, so he nodded and agreed with Yang Shiqi's suggestion, but then gave another reminder.

"In the past, we contacted the Vanguard Army Support Associations and the Qiangxue Society in various places through Li Yaoting's people. I can ask Li Yaoting to give you all the channels for contacting the Qiangxue Society and the Support Associations."

(End of this chapter)