Chapter 28: Integrity and unity

Beijing. China Palace. Conference Room.

On both sides of the long red sandalwood conference table, wearing gorgeous clothes and a pen on its chest, the serious civil servant giant, and the military bosses with straight postures and shining stars on the military dresses looked at each other, and their faces were as calm as water.

Sitting on the first place on the right, the Chief of Staff of the Army, Mu Tie, wearing a yellow defense marshal's dress, had a black face like a cast iron, and his eyes were like a knife under his thick eyebrows. He looked at the Prime Minister Liu Ding, who had a mustache and calm expression on the other side. Beside him, the Marshal Xu Fan entered the meditation like an old monk, with his eyes half open and half closed, but a smile was on the corner of his mouth.

"Your Majesty is here!"

With a sing of a greeting, everyone present stood up almost at the same time, turned to the door and bowed deeply.

The sound of the horse boots and iron palms stepping on the ground was as rhythmic as a war drum. A black-clothed guard flashed silently at the door, and his wolf-like eyes were scraping on everyone's bodies. Two black-clothed guards came first, standing behind everyone's side and right.

An old man wearing a black marshal's dress walked into the conference room with his head held high, glanced at the audience like an eagle, and took two steps to the steps of the knee-length horse boots and sat on the two-level imperial throne.

"Please respectfully your Majesty's Holy Blessing!"

"No gifts, take your seat."

The emperor nodded slightly, and everyone sat down, holding their knees with their hands and looking straight.

The emperor's sharp eyes were shaved on everyone's face. After a while, the emperor nodded slightly to the middle-aged man beside him. The middle-aged man understood it and said with his head raised his head and said loudly: "The Empire State Council for the Front of the Imperial Empire, now it begins."

"Please inform the Prime Minister of the Prime Minister of the Communist Party of China to report on the implementation of the matters agreed upon at the previous National Political Meeting."

Prime Minister Liu Ding, who had a beard, bowed together and said solemnly: "The Eighth National Political Conference of the Five Years of China, there are six issues to be formulated:"

The Prime Minister's ups and downs echoed in the empty conference room.

"First, secretly mobilize retired officers and soldiers of the Army and Navy for nearly three years, recruit new recruits and prepare relevant materials, and are scheduled to be put into service before the end of December of the ninth year of China."

"The matter has been basically completed. The registered 388,425 National Defense Forces reserve officers and soldiers, except for the 4,408 people who were unable to enter the service due to death due to injuries and other reasons, and another 12,605 people were the exception to this recruitment because of their jobs. There are still 8,245 people in contact, and the remaining 363,167 people have been put into service... On the Royal Guards... On the Navy... In addition, 320,000 new recruits have been recruited for supplementary purposes."

"The materials required for the expansion of the army and navy have been delivered according to the schedule. However, the mobilization expenditure has reached 180 million Huayuan. Currently, it is temporarily borrowed by several banks in the form of pre-funding China's six-year special budget, and it is planned to be returned in the form of a treasury bond in the future."

"Secondly, the two parliaments have ratified the Sino-British alliance treaty for the mediation with the United Kingdom. The treaty is valid for ten years, with France and Russia as the exception of foreign countries. In addition to these two countries, any plural countries attacking either territory of China and Britain in Asia, the other contracting party should support it through military means."

"Third, mediation with France. The secret agreement between my country and France has been basically finalized. The post-war empire will ensure that France has obtained existing economic benefits in the Siberian Far East and confirm that France has freedom of action in the existing southern Annan. As long as our country does not actively attack Russia and triggers the 1891 French-Russian Agreement, France will remain neutral in this battle."

"Fourth, mediation with the United States. Ambassador to the United States Rong Litong has held three rounds of talks with US Secretary of State John Hay. At present, the two sides are still unable to reach an agreement on the Philippines, opening up the door and restrictions on US capital investment. However, according to information, President Theodore Roosevelt intends to appoint former ambassador to Russia William Rockhill as ambassador to China. This person is a famous Sinology Master. He traveled to Mongolia and Tibet during the Qing Dynasty and studied Tibetan Buddhism carefully."

"According to the judgment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this move shows that the United States may transfer bargaining chips to China on the Asian issue to maintain the balance of power and mutual restraint in the Western Pacific, preventing the Japanese-Russian alliance from completely overwhelming our country and threatening the United States' expansion interests in the Asia-Pacific region. At present, comprehensive analysis, the main demand of the United States is still economic interests in China. The proposal to the Philippines is mainly to obtain the outposts before the infiltration of the empire and build a future island chain blockade of the empire."

"Fifth, the issuance of overseas national bonds issuance issuance of a total of 100 million pounds. With the support of His Majesty's inner treasury, the efforts of His Highness the Prince's delegation, the empire's subscription of government bonds issued in Southeast Asia, the United States and Europe has been enthusiastic and has been issued in advance. The next overseas national bond issuance plan has been formulated, and we are preparing to issue overseas national bonds with a total amount of 60 million pounds when the war is favorable."

"Sixth, the implementation rules for wartime economic control and economic transition have been formulated by the Cabinet and the Ministry of National Defense and submitted them to the Secretariat for the Imperial Views..."

As soon as Liu Ding sat down, he returned to his squint.

After a while, a majestic voice came from the high throne: "The country is so difficult now. Russia and Japan are ready to move outside. The great powers are around them, and there are matters within them. You are working on state affairs and have achieved great results. I feel very relieved."

"There are three issues for this State Conference: the first and second phases of combat readiness; the second is the reorganization of intelligence operations against Japan; the third is the plan to mediate Germany." The emperor's eyes turned to Mu Tie, "Chief of the Army General Staff, how is the progress of the Cat Plan?"

"Go back to your Majesty," Mu Tie gave a standard military salute. "The personnel have been in place, the route is to pass through the south first, and have entered the predetermined position. There are no abnormalities at present."

"What information is there in the General Intelligence Agency?"

A man in his fifties, wearing glasses, slightly fat, and a harmless face, stood up and bowed respectfully: "In terms of external affairs, no one has found any knowledge of the enemy country about this plan."

"This is the trump card of the empire, and no problem can happen." The emperor nodded, "The fake plan of the General Intelligence Bureau needs to be improved. The island people have fought with us for so many years and have learned their lessons. What we need is not to be sure of, but to be foolproof!"

"Yes, your Majesty!"

"In the future, the two departments of the General Intelligence Bureau will coordinate the information together." The emperor saw Mu Tie's face slightly change, and turned his face and said word by word, "Mr. Lu, what are your opinions?"

Mu Tie's eyes drooped slightly, making people unable to see his face clearly, but he remained silent for a long time. After a while, he said with some difficulty: "Mr. Lu... has no objection."

"No objection is not enough." The emperor stared at him and his face darkened. "What I want is to be loyal to the country without grudges! Ask yourself! Look at what your attitude is! The army does not even have this mind. Can I still let you fight in this national war?"

Mu Tie's face changed, but he still lowered his head and did not speak.

"You Mourinho is so majestic now!" The emperor's words shocked Mu Tie, "Make a fuss with the cabinet, the navy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the General Information Bureau! Where do you put the empire in your heart and where do you put me!"

The emperor's voice was obviously raised a little, and his eyes were as fierce as a knife: "When will you make trouble!"

Mu Tie suddenly stood up when he heard this, his forehead was full of blue veins, and he looked at the emperor with red eyes. Without saying a word, he lowered his head deeply, like a primary school student listening to the training.

Xu Fan next to him looked as if he was old and could not see any expression on his face. However, Liu Dingyi on the opposite side seemed a little reluctant and stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, we admire Marshal Mourinho, Marshal Mourinho is devoted to the country. Although the military and political affairs are a bit uneven over the years, it is all for the country. We have no intention of blaming Marshal Mourinho."

The emperor stared at him for a while, nodded after a while, and turned to Mu Tie: "Xiao Tie, since Liu Xiang said that, I won't talk about you today. After going back, I will reflect on you. I will go to the palace to talk tomorrow. If there is something that cannot satisfy me, I will punish you!"

Liu Dingyi sighed secretly. The emperor was different to his proud disciple. This was harsh, but his words were spoiled, and it was purely the protection of the elders. He originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the imperial meeting to sue the National Defense Force and General Lu, and to shake off their domineering and overcoming power and interfere in politics. As a result, the emperor resolved the Tai Chi pusher in advance, making him feel as if he had a full palm to hit the sky, which was extremely uncomfortable.

The emperor seemed to see the unnatural nature of the head of the civil servant and smiled gently: "Liu Xiang, let me talk about the matter of German mediation. Speaking of which, this time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made great contributions to the plan of the European New Crusader, and it was also Liu Xiang's plan appropriate."

"It depends entirely on His Majesty's wisdom." Liu Dingyi said respectfully, "German Minister Clinder has hinted that Germany intends to ease relations with us and once again tests about the issues related to Jiaozhou Bay and Qingdao."

"Let them give up this idea as soon as possible." The emperor sneered, "German, I wish we would fight the Russians more intensely, the better. It would be better to lose both sides. At that time, he can get along with all the best. Want to get along without bloodshed? There is no such a cheap thing. But finally the polio emperor began to face the power of the empire. Xiaoyu made a contribution this time..."

The emperor's face was a little strange for a moment, and he paused before saying seriously: "But it's not impossible to consider renting a port for them in the island country in the future. It's good to see Yupin Port in Guan. You have a good talk with the Germans. I don't expect much from them, as long as the emperor is not crazy. Even if I'm not afraid of his expeditionary army, there is no need to make enemies from all sides."

"This time is the real battle for the empire's powerful power," the emperor glanced coldly over everyone. Wherever he looked, everyone bowed his head slightly, "The national war is imminent, whether it is the military and political circles, the navy and army, or the intelligence agency, at this moment, let me put down any problems if there is any problem."

The emperor's voice was not loud, but everyone felt as if they were hit hard when they listened: "In recent years, the people below you have been making trouble. Although I don't take it, I don't blame you. But I will listen to it. The national war is imminent, and the empire's century-old great cause and a thousand-year foundation are here. This is the battle for a strong country. Whoever destroys the state at this moment, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
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