Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 496 Swearing In
After the review, Albert came to the center of the Imperial Square, and Hindenburg replaced the president and delivered a speech to the army generals who came to attend the presidential inauguration: "Guardian Gate of Germany, you are here for the first time to accept the President of the Weimar Republic." You are a review of the people of the Republic, and you represent a good idea. For tens of millions of people in Germany, we know that physical labor will no longer be a sign that distinguishes people from each other. On the contrary , he will connect us closely together, and more importantly, in Germany, there will no longer be manual laborers being discriminated against by others. In the future, the whole country will need to receive training like yours. You need to know , today you appear not only before the thousands of guests who have come here, but before the whole of Germany. As you honorably serve the Reich, the whole country looks at you with pride and joy, my dear children We! Long live Germany! Long live the people of the Weimar Republic!"

The generals and soldiers were all infected by Hindenburg's inflammatory words, and they all saluted him to show their allegiance.

From Hindenburg's proud expression and exaggerated demeanor, Guan Xuqing could see that Hindenburg actually regarded Albert's inauguration ceremony as his own inauguration ceremony, and he was enjoying the worship of the Germans and the attention of the world look!
What follows is today's highlight, the presidential swearing-in ceremony.The presidential swearing-in ceremony is held in the lobby on the fourth floor.Although it is not as large as the Palace of Versailles in France and Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom, the construction area as large as a football field looks very spacious.The hall is decorated with precious white walnut wood, which looks unusually graceful and luxurious.To the south of the hall is a very large floor-to-ceiling window, and two paintings hang on both sides of the window.One is a full-body portrait of the great Prussian emperor Ferrett II, while the other is the scene of the German emperor Wilhelm I ascending the German throne in Versailles.Directly opposite the window is a small shrine in which a golden cross is enshrined.

Under the guidance of Hindenburg, Albert walked near the shrine, while the others stood quietly near the gate.He said a small prayer in front of the cross representing theocracy, and then the door opposite the chapel opened, and a cardinal from the Vatican came out. The guy had a fat body and was wearing a red cloak. He held a black-covered Bible in his hand.Behind them are the new ministers of the empire.

The cardinal came in front of Albert, and Albert stretched out his hand timidly. The cardinal glanced at the new president, then sighed, and stretched out his hand helplessly.The hands of the two were tightly held together.

Then Albert walked to the window sill, and stood facing the altar, while the cardinal was standing on his left holding the "Bible", Albert took a deep breath, slowly He stretched out his right hand and pressed it on the Bible.

"Your solemn oath!" The cardinal said slowly, "Fulfill the duties of the president, don't get involved in partisan struggles, and contribute to the country!" After saying this, the cardinal stopped and looked at Albert .

"I will." Albert's answer was weak and powerless.

"You swear again to abide by the constitution and respect all the interests of the Weimar Republic!" the cardinal continued.

"I will." Albert nodded suddenly.

"Then, may God bless you!" The cardinal sighed heavily, and after finishing speaking, he turned his head and stared silently at the gloomy sky outside the glass window.

Albert turned around and happened to be face to face with Hindenburg. Hindenburg noticed that the new president's complexion had turned from pale to sallow, and his head was covered with fine beads of sweat, and his mouth opened and closed a few times. , seemed to want to say something, but couldn't make a sound.Hindenburg felt that something was wrong, and when he was about to go to help him, Albert had already collapsed on the ground limply.

"The president fainted!"

"What the hell happened?"

"How did this happen?"

"Hmph, there's something exciting to watch now."

The people in the hall immediately became agitated. People reacted differently to this unexpected situation, some were worried, and more were gloating.

Hindenburg frowned, and hurriedly called for a military medical officer. After a while of busy work, it was proved that the president was only suffering from insufficient blood supply to the brain caused by a momentary emotional stress, and suddenly fainted. Take a closer look in the lounge below.

Hindenburg gritted his teeth fiercely, thinking that Albert is a waste, a waste of waste, and it is time for the president to deliver his inaugural speech, but judging from Albert's current situation, this key link has already passed. Unable to continue, Hindenburg broke his heart and said to the guests present: "Ladies and gentlemen, you have seen it just now. It was an absolutely accidental incident. I believe everyone will feel very sorry, but fortunately the president did not What a big danger, but he will not be able to make the next inaugural speech. In order to make this ceremony complete, I hope that I will complete the following speech instead of the President." Before everyone could express their opinions, Hindenburg had already made great strides He came to the podium, looked at the Chinese emperor in the front row, nodded, and then began his first speech declaration in place of the president in his life.

"The founding of the Weimar Republic marked the beginning of a new era for the German state! Although the Weimar Republic carried out the revolution with strict discipline, strength and self-control, we often see some foreign newspapers slandering our ideals between the lines. The new country established. Obviously, they are arrogant, poor knowledge and pathetic, and criticize the politics that we would like to establish a model of democratic politics. Fortunately, the establishment of this republic is the best evidence to expose these lies. Therefore, we have the right to defend our republic, we will not let my republic be ridiculed as worthless, and we will not let foreign lunatics interfere with our work! Whoever interferes with our mission, even if he Whether they want to use the false pretext of democracy, whether they are taking the extreme revolutionary line like the Russian Red Party, or they are reactionary dreamers, they are all public enemies of our democracy. In today's tense era, we Not those who instruct others in the name of God with the proverbs of the Bible, nor those who have nothing to do while mocking the work of others. We need people who will unite the people and we will People who do this kind of work are needed."

Hindenburg made such a fierce speech as soon as he came up, which immediately caused a commotion among the guests in the audience, but Guan Xuqing still stared at the proud Hindenburg on the stage as if no one else was there. He knew that Hindenburg was no longer the one who spoke for the president. , but directly announced to the world the position of the new German state.

Just listen to Hindenburg continue: "Our basic belief is that the development of the country depends on the efforts of the German people. The standard of living in a country is the accumulation of the country's total output, that is to say, the amount of wages must match the output of work. The amount of goods is directly proportional. This dogma is not satisfactory today, so some people are shouting that the current Germany is 'high wages, less work'. The new republic will first devote itself to changing this status quo and improving people's lives level, so that all the Germans have enough milk and bread."

"I can bet that in the next ten years the German people will remember and be proud of their efficiency. One of their achievements is that they have created a leadership structure which will be governed by the former Kaiser Wilhelm II. The evolution of the military dictatorship into the parliamentary democracy of the Weimar Republic is the choice of the entire German people and the only correct choice. Your Majesty Edward, please forgive me, if the Great Britain suddenly collapsed today, the United Kingdom would have to fend for itself livelihood, then the British people may understand how difficult the economic situation we are in today. If a country has no gold reserves and no foreign exchange, it is because a parliamentary democracy, after being plundered, is full of money. We have been ravaged by world famine for five years; in other words, we have to feed 140 people per square kilometer, and we have no colonies to support us.

Suppose a country lacks all kinds of industrial raw materials, and is unwilling to borrow money to survive, hoping to reduce its unemployment to zero within five years and improve its own standard of living; Silent Jane is unlikely to solve their own unemployment problems.For example, France's declared ownership of the territories is louder and louder every year. These territories are not looted by France from other countries, but these territories are a burden to the world powers, but they are the survival of the French nation. indispensable.As I have repeatedly stated, Germany has no territorial claims on France, and we have also returned the Purcell River. We believe that the moment of territorial disputes between France and Germany will come to an end.That was the evil result caused by the predecessor William II, and it should not become a permanent obstacle restricting the development of relations between Germany and France.Apart from hoping to have its own territories, Germany has nothing to do with Britain.However, our desire for possession will not constitute a reason for further conflict between the two countries.I think the only thing that is poisonous and can harm the common life of the two countries is the malicious rendering of the newspapers that describe the two countries as 'unable to communicate'. "

At this time, Hindenburg's talk had shifted from the significance of the founding of the Weimar Republic to international relations, and his new position was expressed both inside and out, that is, to establish an equal and active diplomatic relationship with the major powers. On this basis, Germany will seek interests from small or weak countries.

(End of this chapter)