Years of the Republic of China 1913

In Fang Zida's view, the disputes between Belarus, Ukraine and Eastern European countries cannot be resolved in a short time.The League of Nations is now acting as an intermediary to mediate the conflict between the two parties, and under the supervision mechanism of the League of Nations, it will jointly control the disputed areas in order to wait for a result acceptable to both parties.

Fang Zida is happy to see such a situation.On the surface, the Chinese government supports the territorial rights of the Russian Empire in the disputed areas, but in private, Fang Zida is not keen on helping Russia regain these territories.In his opinion, a complete and strong Russia is far more beneficial to China than a divided and weak Russia. Fang Zida thinks that if possible, it is best to separate Belarus and Ukraine from Russia, which will further weaken Russia's overall strength.However, it is absolutely impossible for Russia to achieve this step, so the most likely result is that these places continue to belong to Russian territory from the perspective of the country, but the two places are self-governing.

This will be a long-term negotiation process, and temporarily putting it aside will not affect the reconstruction of Russia.After China and Russia, and the agreement between China, Russia, and the United States were signed, all parties quickly took action.A large amount of food, daily necessities, clothing and other materials were transported to Russia by railway. With these things, the Russian government, which returned to Moscow, quickly stabilized the domestic situation.

You must know that during the period of Soviet rule, except for the privileged class, the life of the people was even more difficult than that of Tsarist Russia.What is even more frightening is that no one could predict whether a happy family would be arrested or even executed on various charges the next day, and the family would be ruined.

The rule of the Soviets was based on spiritual deceit and political coercion. Once these disappeared, the Russian people did not hesitate to throw them into the dustbin of history.Even many ordinary party members and cadres cursed the Soviet and Bolshevik rule in various ways after the revival of the Russian Empire, asking for credit and rewards from the new government to show their loyalty.

New Year's Day in 1923 has passed. The Spring Festival of 1923 is approaching gradually.

For the whole of China, the past 1922 was a year of pride and excitement for all Chinese.In this year, China marked its rise from the world with a huge victory, regaining a large area of ​​land ceded by the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and thus becoming a well-deserved great power.

With the end of the war and the reconstruction of Russia, domestic industries ushered in another rapid development.Especially the textile industry, food industry, chemical industry, agriculture, construction industry, etc. You must know how huge the market for the reconstruction of the whole of Russia is. Even if some of the benefits are taken by the Americans, what is left to China is enough. Let China's economy take off again.

"As soon as the cannon fires, ten thousand taels of gold, you really don't deceive me...!"

Yang Du was shaking his head with sour water. As a high-level executive of the State Council and the Ministry of Finance, he was dancing with joy when he looked at the financial statements of the last quarter of last year, which was only a few months old.Domestic agriculture, industry and commerce, which ended the Sino-Soviet War, have made huge profits in all aspects. It is conceivable that by this time next year, the national fiscal revenue will reach an astonishing figure.

This kind of situation was never imagined in the late Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China. Yang Du still clearly remembers that in the early years of the Republic of China, the central government’s finances were on the verge of collapse. , Even at the expense of selling part of the country's interests to obtain loans from other countries.But the borrowed money didn't last long in his hands, and more than half of it went out again because of the southern rebellion.

To put it bluntly.In those years, the central government almost lived with its waistband tight, and it is really unbearable to think of these past events.But now everything has changed. The strength of the country and the abundance of finances have made the central government officials full of vitality as if they were rejuvenated.

"There is another saying, when the train rings, there are ten thousand taels of gold. Haven't you heard of this phrase?" The person who said this is Liang Dunyan. In the past few years, Fang Zida has fulfilled his promise - building railways, transportation The Ministry completed the construction of several major railways in a few years, and these railways also played a major role in the previous Sino-Soviet War and post-war Russian reconstruction.Especially in the past few months, a huge amount of materials have been transported to Russia along the railway, which has benefited the Ministry of Communications, which has always been unable to get in and out in terms of finances.

"Right, right. I didn't think about it for a while if Mr. Liang didn't mention it. As the saying goes, Huitong Yuanheng, Mr. Liang's transportation department is very hot now, let alone freight wagons, even driving to Russia It is said that passenger tickets for various places are hard to come by! This time you have made a big comeback."

Hearing what Yang Du said, Liang Dunyan's face was full of smiles, and his eyes were slit with joy. He waved his hands politely and said something.

"By the way, Mr. Liang, I heard that you are going to retire? Is there such a thing?"

Liang Dunyan nodded slightly, and sighed: "After the new year, the old man will be 67, and a sixty-year-old will pass in a blink of an eye. I think the scene when I was studying in the United States is still vivid, just like my eyes! He worked in the Qing government for decades, and the officials ranged from Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of State Council, and they were considered to be ministers, but it was a pity that they were always mediocre and did nothing."

"The past is finally the past, and now we have to look forward!" Yang Du understood Liang Dunyan's thoughts very well, why wasn't he like this back then?Running around for the sake of the prosperity of the country, but in the end, nothing can be achieved with all the effort.

Liang Dunyan smiled, and said again: "Indeed, as Xizi said, everything still needs to look forward. I have been an official all my life, and I never thought that I would be able to contribute to the country in the end. To tell the truth, my brother, when it comes to this officialdom For decades, this official has been the hardest, but also the most gratifying!"

"Old Liang has made great achievements through hard work, and everyone in the country knows..."

"Hehe, you don't need to praise me so much. I know how well I have done. Although I have been trembling in the past few years, I am worthy of the country and the people, but after all, I am old and I am a little unable to do what I want. This time I took the initiative to become an official. The current good situation, let the young people below take the lead, and the future of the country depends on them. As for the old man, go home to raise flowers, plant grass, play with birds, and strive to live a few more years."

Yang Du laughed out loud when he heard this, and even said that Liang Dunyan was a man of integrity, and he retreated bravely.And Liang Dunyan is also very proud. After all, he has indeed done a lot of practical things in the past few years. In the future, when the history books reach this point, he must have a strong contribution.

Today is the New Year's meeting of the State Council. The usually solemn and solemn office building of the State Council is decorated with lights and festoons today, creating a festive atmosphere.The heads of various ministries of the State Council, such as Yang Du and Liang Dunyan, basically gathered together to talk and laugh happily. Even the military leaders who usually have some troubles with civilian officials also attended this New Year's meeting. Among them were Chief of Staff Wu Peifu, Minister of Defense Duan Zhigui and others, and even Lu Jianzhang and Cao Kun who had just returned from Russia.

After everyone was almost here, Fang Zida, as the prime minister, first invited the most honorable figure of the New Year party—President Li Yuanhong to give a New Year speech to everyone.With a smile on his face, Li Yuanhong came to the stage in a suit and gown. With Fang Zida's assistance, he expounded on the country's achievements in the past year and looked forward to the future development.Finally, I wish you all continued efforts and greater glories in the new year.

Although the current Li Yuanhong is only the head of state in name as the President, in the eyes of most people, he is basically the role of a leather stamp in Fang Zida's hands.But no matter what, the face of the president still has to be given. After Li Yuanhong finished his speech, everyone applauded warmly. Li Yuanhong nodded slightly to the audience with a smile, and gave Fang Zida the main position with great interest.

Fang Zida, who took the microphone, was not polite, and then gave a short speech.It is slightly different from what Li Yuanhong said. Fang Zida is a person who pays attention to practical results. His speech is simple, to the point, and well-organized. He went to the audience with Li Yuanhong, shook hands and talked cordially with officials from various government ministries.

The atmosphere of the New Year's party was still very relaxed. This New Year's party was Fang Zida's proposal, and it was also the first New Year's party held by the high-level government of the Republic of China since the founding of the People's Republic of China.Through this occasion, members of various ministries can communicate easily in this atmosphere, deepen their respective views, and at the same time strengthen the cohesion between governments. Although this is not uncommon in later generations, it is very fresh and agreeable in this era. a pioneering work. (To be continued..)