Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 722 The person who knows the current affairs is Junjie
Guan Xuqing took out a gold bar from it, weighed it in his hand, and said with a mysterious smile: "I always think that nothing is as valuable as gold, Mr. Hao Er, now as long as you nod your head, the value in these boxes Five million dollars worth of gold is all yours!"

Hao Er didn't speak, he just stared blankly at the golden light emitted from the suitcase, his pupils became bigger and bigger, and his breathing became more and more rapid.After a long time, he suddenly woke up with a jolt, let out a long breath and said: "Maybe maybe because of the friendship of a friend, I can't seem to find any excuse to refuse now, let alone this I cannot refuse His Majesty's request."

Guan Xuqing looked up and laughed loudly, and said: "There is a saying in China that those who know the current affairs are heroes, and you are a person who knows the current affairs. I would like to add that the empire does not want to use force on the issue of the Philippines, let alone send a single soldier." "

Hower spoke faster than before. He said: "This is not a problem. After returning to China, I will try to convince those old stubborn people in Congress as soon as possible. There are also many friends of mine in the Pentagon. I don't think it will be too troublesome to do this." , As for Mr. President, let alone, the whole world knows that he is an old friend of China, and I don’t think he will come forward to block this issue.”

Guan Xuqing asked with concern: "Roosevelt's health is very bad. I am very concerned. I have ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to call many times to greet me. I don't know how it is now?"

Hall looked distressed, and said: "It is indeed the case. After World War II, the president's physical condition has been deteriorating, but he still insists on working more than 12 hours a day, and it will continue like this."

Before Hao Er finished speaking, Guan Xuqing already understood the meaning of his words, and couldn't help feeling sour in his heart. Roosevelt's always positive and optimistic face appeared in front of his eyes. Roosevelt grew up step by step by himself. A shy American boy who later became the all-powerful president of the United States, has always had a strong affection for China. Now that Roosevelt is seriously ill, he naturally feels uncomfortable. Just as he was about to say something, Dai Hongci, the director of the Telecommunications Bureau, hurried in. With a pale face, he said to the emperor, "US President Roosevelt passed away today."

Ah!
Roosevelt had been exhausted since returning from the World Peace Conference after World War II. For the first time in his life, he felt that the energy stored in his body had been exhausted.The assistant to the president who has worked with him for many years has long since fallen ill and has already offered to resign. Since then, the heavy burden of state affairs has also fallen on him.Roosevelt these days, feeling the urgency to address Congress, the sooner the better.

When the president speaks to Congress, he is prepared to speak while sitting.Let his enemies do the talking, he thought, since he wouldn't have to run in future elections anyway.In the crowded parliament hall, the master of ceremonies announced "the president has arrived" sounded.Roosevelt's wheelchair was pushed quickly amidst the stormy cheers.I saw him support himself with his strong arms, and sat down in the armchair in front of the microphone.The audience fell silent.As soon as he opened his mouth, he left the original speech and said in such a nonchalant, almost joking tone: "I hope you will forgive me for sitting in this unusual position and talking about what I have to say. But I know you Gotta understand how much easier I would be without 10-pound steel bars strapped to my legs, especially since I just finished a 1.4-mile trip."

"This has been a long and fruitful trip. But whether it is fully fruitful or not depends largely on you." The president's voice became deep and resonant due to emotion. “Because unless those of you who sit in this hall of the United States Congress, with the support of the American people, agree with Beijing’s agreement in principle and offer your active support, there will be no lasting results from this meeting.”

"We've got a solid few more years to go. I believe that the goals we Americans will work together, unwaveringly, selflessly and fearlessly, will only be achieved after the last brick has been laid on the edifice of international peace." .” Roosevelt was convinced: “We have already made a good start on the road to a peaceful world.”

The president's sonorous voice echoed through the hall, and now his tone had dropped again, and his concluding remarks were not impassioned rhetoric, but homely calm and frankness.He said, "Friends, that's all I can give you, because I feel that too well. I'm sure you feel it too."

There was a moment's silence to salute the president, and then cheers began.The sound erupted like a violent storm.Speaker Rayburn and Vice President Truman held his hand tightly.He climbed into the wheelchair and walked slowly through the passionate, deafening bursts of cheers.The Congress Hall did not calm down until the door closed behind him.

In the blink of an eye, this summer, the climate in Washington was abnormal, with the temperature reaching over 80 degrees Fahrenheit or even over 90 degrees Fahrenheit for several days in a row.This abnormal weather is even more breathless than the intense heat of summer.But the president has a lot to do, administrative business is piling up, and many people are waiting to see the president.I am busy meeting guests during the day, and I have to work overtime at night to review a large number of documents.Day and night, he works alone in the Oval Office.Major Ogden, the young secretary, sometimes had to wait for a long time to send important messages, because the president was immersed in highly concentrated thinking and could not recognize him for a long time.Ogden stood looking at the man behind the desk piled with stacks of papers, with mixed feelings.He felt that the President seemed to grow weary and sluggish every day, as if a heavy burden was on his broad shoulders.

General McIntyre, the sanitation physician, yelled at his patient to work less and let him relax.Eleanor, the president's wife, echoed the anxious protests, but to no avail.

As the president's health is getting worse and worse, Dr. McIntyre is in a hurry, but he refuses to listen to his persuasion. What can we do?Later, he and the president's wife invited several friends from the diplomatic mission to help intercede.Canadian ambassador McCarthy is a good friend of the president, and he used to accompany Roosevelt to the hot springs to recuperate.He said to the president: "A good month's rest in the hot spring will make you rejuvenated and work with more energy. Think long-term!"

"It won't work for that long!" said the president. "However, I plan to go to the hot springs for two or three weeks before going to San Francisco in November." With the persuasion of many friends, he finally left on September 11. the White House.

In summer, the countryside of Georgia is full of life.Clusters of white, pink and yellow rhododendrons bloom near the hot springs.The peach trees under the pine mountain are already full.When Roosevelt arrived at the hot spring by train, he was exhausted and emaciated, and he didn't even bother to answer the greetings from his old friends.

However, the natural environment of the hot spring, especially the aspirations of the disabled here, had an infinite impact on him.Coupled with the meticulous care and recuperation of the medical staff, his spirit gradually improved."Within a week, his complexion and self-feeling obviously improved," Dr. Brunn said. His appetite was also better than before, and the president was back to reviewing documents and doing some work.

As soon as Roosevelt regained his physical strength, he put into work with a new mental outlook.Get up at 8:30 in the morning, first read the newspaper and letters.He talks directly to the White House five or six times a day, and asks the staff on duty to report the stock market situation on Wall Street in the United States in a timely manner.He also often keeps in touch with the heads of state of some countries.Philippine President Osmania came to the hot spring to meet with Roosevelt.They had a great time together.Roosevelt liked the urbane, gray-haired Filipino from the bottom of his heart.He told Osmania that he hopes to declare Philippine autonomy this year, as mandated by Congress.Of course, Roosevelt knew very well that such a promise was just a blank promise.

In order to better restore physical strength and recuperate the spirit, during the hot spring, Roosevelt usually worked in the morning and went out for a ride with his staff in his beloved large "Packard" convertible car in the afternoon.Drafted evening speeches to be delivered by radio to the nation for the Jefferson Memorial.He didn't want it to be a political speech, because partisanship lost its original meaning in the face of his own great ambitions.He cut to the chase in the first sentence of his speech, calling Jefferson "the greatest of all democrats." He said: "In this historic day, more than ever, we should Look back at the character of Thomas Jefferson as an American citizen of the world."

On this day, which will always be remembered in American history, the Georgia sun was shining brightly, and the morning air was purified overnight, and it was extraordinarily fresh.The fields were brightly colored and full of flowers, as if the earth had just been born at dawn.Roosevelt woke up feeling refreshed and refreshed.He planned that in addition to dealing with a few urgent documents in the morning, he would also spare time to polish his speech, and in the afternoon, he would attend the traditional picnic held by the mayor of Hot Springs, Frank Alko.Frank will roast a boar and a lamb in the pit.There was good stout whiskey at the dinner party, and country fiddlers played brisk old music, and it was a real treat.In the evening there was a wonderful show, some boys who had suffered from polio would dress up as black people and perform funny shows in the little theater in the yard.However clumsy the acting, it must have been amusing, because Roosevelt liked the vivaciousness of these brave lads having fun.Roosevelt was in a good mood, and he imagined what a happy day it would be!

(End of this chapter)