Zhang Zhidong is confident.

And Zhao Fengchang's tone showed that he was a little impatient, it could be said that he was eager for quick success.

In fact, who can understand the helplessness of Governor Zhang Zhidong at this time?

The splendid Qing Empire has thousands of miles of territory, more than a million soldiers from the north and south, and thousands of generals. But who can stand up at the critical moment?

With his lifelong ambition, he should have enjoyed the glory, but instead he worked hard every day under the sun.

Seeing that the country's power is gradually declining, but it is full of ambition but not enough power, it is said that all the land in the world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers.

Those ministers and aristocrats all talk of themselves as arrogant and talkative, but in fact, they are acting unscrupulously, using official tools for private affairs, taking bribes, and harming the country and enriching themselves.

Looking around the world, I really don’t know how many people are still working hard for the country.

Time is not forgiving. He dreams of implementing a constitutional monarchy as soon as possible. It is natural for him to assume the position of prime minister and implement a new deal and a new dynasty.

Zhang Zhidong silently looked at Chen Tianhua, who was sitting upright in front of the case on the right. His eyes were bright, clear and profound. He was looking at him across the big case, and there was no trace of fear or anxiety in his eyes.

Damn, this doesn't look like a young businessman who has just come of age. Instead, he looks like a tycoon who wants to dominate the world.

Suddenly, Zhang Zhidong couldn't help feeling flustered.

"Young Master, you can boldly answer one or two of Mr. Zhujun's questions just now. It's okay."

Zhang Zhidong changed the topic and suddenly gave a tentative affirmation, which means you can say it boldly.

With this sentence thrown out by Zhang Xiangshuai, Chen Tianhua would not be able to pass Zhao Fengchang's proposal without saying a few words.

He knows in his heart that history has proven that neither a constitutional monarchy nor a presidential republic can save China.

"With all due respect, ordinary people believe that the constitutional monarchy in the Qing Dynasty can only be a mere formality. Because the capitalist forces at home and abroad are constantly expanding, the court needs to have a posture to appease. You must know that the ruler will not delegate power or automatically

Quit the stage of history." Chen Tianhua blurted out without hesitation.

What he means by this is that neither the Eastern nor the Western model is suitable for the current Qing Dynasty. In fact, it is the ruler of the Qing Dynasty. Let’s talk about Cixi first. Will she hand over power easily?

Dropping these words extinguished the fire of hope of Zhang Zhidong and Zhao Fengchang with a basin of cold water.

With the scene before his eyes, even this young man who had never been involved in officialdom could clearly see that there was really no chance of a constitutional monarchy at present.

unless…

"Then what about a presidential democratic republic?" Gu Hongming put forward a bolder proposition.

What's going on today? Are these people crazy and do they want their lives?

Some people dare to bring such alarmist and sensitive topics to the table, and they are really not afraid of anyone snitching on them.

Chen Tianhua had goosebumps all over his body after hearing this, and his hair stood on end.

"Republic? Huh, this is simply unrealistic in China. To engage in capitalism, the economic foundation and the quality of the people must reach a certain level. However, in the Qing Dynasty, 40 million compatriots are below the food and clothing line.

More than ten million people have gone to school, and the total number of people who have received private school education is only four to five million."

"These two figures are very telling. In a country, about 97% of the people are struggling to live below the subsistence line, and about 99% of the people are illiterate. But you want to build a capitalist republic and democracy, and the result is that a very small number of people are there.

The struggle for power and profit, no matter what anyone says, is the truth. What follows will be chaos in the world, warlords fighting, the country will become poorer, and the people will suffer more."

Regarding the realization of this so-called democratic republic in China, Chen Tianhua hit the nail on the head and showed no mercy.

Doesn’t the chaos of the past few decades after Yuan Shikai explain the problem?

"What? A democratic republic won't work either? Do you think it's still the current feudal autocracy?" Gu Hongming asked doubtfully.

"The state system cannot be changed for a while, so now we can calm down and recruit new troops, establish education, work hard to introduce Western and Western technology, improve transportation, engage in industry, consolidate the economic foundation, and use the economic foundation to determine the superstructure, and everything will fall into place."

What, it’s another new thinking of Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao.

Zhang Zhidong was shocked when he heard this. He seemed to be particularly sensitive to this, and then burst into laughter from his throat.

He grinned and said sarcastically:

"When Kangliang carried out the reform, it was vigorous and vigorous, but it failed in the end. And you, you actually want to make the same mistake again?"

Chen Tianhua looked at Zhang Zhidong calmly, cupped his hands and said in a deep voice:

"My Lord Governor, please forgive me for speaking out. Five years ago, Wei Xin failed because of the opposition of the old Buddha and the weakness of Emperor Guangxu. The same situation exists now. If you want to be late, you can first mobilize in the Huguang and Liangjiang areas to practice Xin

Whether we are focusing on innovation or reform, we must do practical things to make Huguang and Liangjiang regions prosperous and strong first."

"You mean to establish an independent separatist regime?"

Wu Dianying, who was watching with cold eyes, could no longer bear it. He pointed it out excitedly with a high-pitched voice.

He has always supported Zhang Zhidong in pursuing southern independence and becoming a self-contained entity, but not many people really support this approach.

Zhang Zhidong himself has more than enough ambition but not enough energy.

Zhao Fengchang was a typical representative of the constitutionalists. He advocated that the lord go north to the capital and petition the Qing Dynasty to establish a constitution.

Gu Hongming was wavering between royalism and republicanism. He believed that the lord Zhang Zhidong was independent and had to rely on the support of the great powers. He preferred Japan.

Chen Tianhua looked at Wu Dianying, cupped his fists and said in a deep voice:

"Senior Wu's words are too explicit. Wan Sheng did not say that. I believe that armed separatism is not a possibility yet, and autonomy is more appropriate. From the common people's point of view, the current state needs a strong and enlightened leader to govern it.

The whole country cannot be unified, so let’s start with self-government from the south.”

"Whether a country or region has a voice in the international community and is respected by other countries, the first thing is to be strong, and the basic principle of being strong is to strengthen the country and enrich the people. In China, whether it is a feudal autocratic system, a constitutional monarchy, or a democratic republic, the key

It depends on whether the leader can lead the people to resist foreign aggression and take the path of strengthening the country and enriching the people."

"So, what the grassroots people just said is not important to the current Chinese state system. What is important is whether we can work together to elect Zhang Xiangshuai as the leader of the southern provinces and engage in semi-public autonomy."

Chen Tianhua simply made it clear publicly.

In fact, this was what he had been thinking about before coming to Jiangning Mansion, that is, what his next step should be.

Facts have proven that industry alone cannot save China, but it can rejuvenate the country and enrich the people. This is the foundation.
Chapter completed!