Fengxian Jiangshan

Chen Yuxiu thought about it carefully, and then said: "Brother Zhou is right. Politics only talks about success or failure, not right and wrong. If we fail, who will uphold justice and lead the times? No matter what, we will If it cannot be defeated by Zhang Tinglan, an independent husband, being responsible for democratic and constitutional governance will become empty talk!"

"That being said, I'm afraid it won't work with just a few of us!" Guo Qingren said with some anxiety, "We only have pens, but no guns. Zhang Tinglan is ruthless. Could it be that we have to use our foreheads to fight guns?"

Zhou Hanguang smiled and waved his hands: "Of course it doesn't need to be so troublesome. Zhang Tinglan has offended many people, and there will always be someone willing to take action against him."

"Oh? Brother Zhou, what's the plan?"

"This is how I see it. First of all, there is a conflict between Cao Kun and Zhang Tinglan, and there are also many troops in the Beijing-Tianjin area. With them as helpers, there is no need to be afraid of Zhang Tinglan's influence. In addition, most of the Fengjun this time. People have been offended to death, plus the previous Japanese, as long as they move around and let the big powers come forward together to deal with Fengjun, it should not be a problem. In the end, the attitude of President Li Yuanhong is also very important. Don't think he is just a puppet, but there are Obeying his order is equivalent to having Shang Fang's sword. These three parties will work together, and we will use public opinion to exert pressure. At that time, Zhang Tinglan will definitely fall!"

When Chen Yuxiu heard this, she clapped her palms and laughed: "This is a good idea, if all parties attack together, even if Zhang Tinglan has three heads and six arms, he won't be able to handle it!"

Several other professors listened and nodded frequently, thinking that this plan is very good. Guo Qingren also had a smile on his face, and couldn't help saying: "Your plan is good, but once Zhang Tinglan is overthrown, who should this power fall to?" In his hands? Do we want to enter the government?"

Zhou Hanguang said with a smile: "We are for the freedom of the academic world and for the common people in the world. We are not trying to covet any official positions or do things out of a public heart. Of course, if someone is willing to ask us to be the leader, it is not impossible."

There were clear smiles on the faces of these people, and soon they took action. Some went to the President Li Yuanhong, and some contacted Cao Kun.There were still people who managed to get in touch with each other, and the rest started to write articles and launched a larger-scale denunciation action.

Just as these literati started their operations, British Minister Ashton also hurriedly found the Vice President's residence.The ambassador has long since lost his calmness in the past, but he knows the things in Notre Dame too well.If it leaks out, it will do great damage to Britain's image.Can't stand him not being in a hurry.

But he was in a hurry.Zhang Tinglan was not in a hurry, and made Eston wait for half an hour before Zhang Tinglan came to the living room slowly. Eston, who was already impatient, stood up quickly when he saw Zhang Tinglan coming: "Your Excellency, Vice President. Your army attacked the church of the empire and detained a large number of clergymen, seriously breaking the treaty between the two parties. I think this is a very dangerous and wrong act. It should be corrected immediately."

Zhang Tinglan didn't take up Eston's words, but said with a smile: "After reading some of the files of Notre Dame, I can only describe it in four words, which is shocking! Only now do I really understand why the British Empire To be able to dominate the world and rule the world, with such painstaking efforts, I am afraid that there will be no other family in the world."

"Your Excellency, there may be some misunderstandings between us, but I think we should abide by the treaty between us, which is the basis for maintaining relations between countries."

Zhang Tinglan sneered slightly: "Mr. Minister, any treaty between enemy countries is invalid, so you don't need to say more!"

As soon as Eston heard this, the color of his face suddenly changed wildly, his pupils instantly shrank into a pinprick, and he asked after a while, "Your Excellency, Vice President, do you want to declare war?"

"It's not what I think. Over the years, there have been some things that China has jumped up on its own initiative. I have a lot of evidence in my hand about how many nasty things you have done in China. None of them are more serious than the Sarajevo incident. If the UK can't change course, We just have to fight to the death.”

Speaking of which, Zhang Tinglan threw a document in front of Eston, which recorded various espionage activities in the UK over the years, and several major incidents that had been secretly planned.

After reading it, Eston couldn’t help calling damn it. There are many things that countries can do but can’t say. Big moldy, let Zhang Tinglan hold the handle in his hands, it is too passive.

Barely calming down, Eston said: "Your Excellency, Vice President, is there no room for redemption between us?"

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Of course, if the UK is willing to apologize for the murder and agree to amend the unequal treaty with China, maybe we can maintain a normal relationship."

"Impossible!" Ashton flatly refused: "Your Excellency, the British Empire will never apologize for the non-existent case. If you insist on doing so, we will take sanctions. Don't forget, national trade is still in control. In the hands of the empire, as long as we want to, we can cut off your connection with the world at any time."

What Ashton said is not a lie. The current pound is almost equivalent to the US dollar in future generations. London is the financial center of the world. If the British make up their minds and sanction China, it will definitely be a huge blow to China's economy. It is also a trump card for the British.

However, Eston may not have noticed that his statement just showed the weak side of Britain.There will no longer be the Eight-Power Allied Forces in this world, and Britain has no ability to cross half of the world and go to the Far East to launch large-scale battles.

Zhang Tinglan smiled slightly: "No one is not afraid of the sanctions of the British Empire, but if you want to rely on this to scare China, you are wishful thinking. To be honest, the Ministry of Finance is discussing a currency swap agreement with Italy. Settlements can be done without the pound.”

In order to seize financial power, Zhang Tinglan has already implemented a currency swap plan in China, and now it is not a problem to spread it abroad.But when Eston heard this, the expression on his face changed completely, Zhang Tinglan's move.Just hit the pain of the British.

After the First World War, the empire on which the sun never sets has reached the level of Jia's family. Although the shelf is not down, but the inner bag is also up.Since the navy and the Americans were on an equal footing, the British Empire has only the last straw of financial hegemony. Once it is shaken, the empire will really be doomed.

But Zhang Tinglan didn't have any scruples about Eston's already dark face, and continued: "This swap agreement can be signed not only with Italy, but also with the United States and France, and even Japan is within our consideration."

"Wishful thinking. The British Empire will never allow you to do this, and the relationship between the great powers is not something you can leverage. In addition, the imperial government will not only sanction your trade, and China's currency and bonds will instantly become a pile of waste paper, and the economy would collapse in an instant.”

"It doesn't matter. If Britain insists on sanctions, I can only take other measures." Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "China has a vast land and abundant resources, and it can be self-sufficient in general things. At worst, I can learn from the Russians. As the saying goes, there is no order. Let the financial market be extremely chaotic, it is better to simply reset everything to zero and start again."

Eston stared at Zhang Tinglan's eyes, and he wanted to read a trace of fear from the other's eyes, so that he could be sure that Zhang Tinglan was bluffing.But the result still let him down.Zhang Tinglan's eyes are very calm, there is no change at all, it seems that what he said just now is a trivial matter that is not worth mentioning.

The calmer Zhang Tinglan was, the more disturbed Ashton was.After a long while, he let out a sigh of relief: "Your Excellency, Vice President, do you really want to die and die?"

"Mr. Minister, do you think I still have a way out?"

When Eston heard this, he was immediately stopped by the question. He let out a long breath, and then said: "Your Excellency, Vice President, please allow me to report to the country. During this period of time, please keep it secret."

Eston turned around and left in a hurry, Tang Shaoyi and Yang Yuting turned out from the side room, Tang Shaoyi walked up to Zhang Tinglan, and hurriedly asked: "Zhuoyan, is what you said just now true, don't you know Will this cause China's economy to collapse?"

Zhang Tinglan smiled slightly: "Of course it is true, but maybe we never have to go to this step. Compared with the United Kingdom, the Far East is just one aspect that needs to be considered. An excellent chess player must see the overall gains and losses, and will not Fighting against the pawns will hurt both sides. Even if China is crushed, it doesn't matter, an increasingly weak British Empire has no way to cope with other challenges."

Tang Shaoyi also nodded when she heard this: "Zhuoyan, you are betting that the British will give in, so what benefits are you going to let the British say?"

"Gengzi indemnity will continue to be suspended for five years, other loans will be suspended for three years, troops will be withdrawn from Weihaiwei, customs duties will be independent, consular jurisdiction will be abolished, and all churches will be subject to supervision!"

When Tang Shaoyi heard this, she also opened her mouth wide open. If the British can really be forced to agree, all obstacles to China's temporary development will be cleared away, which is indeed a good thing.

At this moment, Chang Yinhuai suddenly walked in from the outside: "Vice President, this is a telegram sent by Li Yuanhong's subordinates, saying that several professors and congressmen have found him, hoping that he will come forward to remove the Vice President !"

When Zhang Tinglan saw the telegram, he immediately laughed loudly: "This group of literati can't change their naivety. They think that everyone can be Zhuge Wuhou, so I will arrest all of them, and don't let any one go."

"Don't worry, Vice President, I've already arranged the manpower, and I'm just waiting for your order."

Zhou Hanguang came out of the presidential palace with a happy expression on his face. Although Li Yuanhong did not agree to their proposal, he seemed to be tempted. It seemed that Zhang Tinglan's downfall was just around the corner.

"These warriors are superstitious about force. They don't know anything about this world. In fact, what they need most is to use their brains. Reckless actions will definitely not work."

Li Chengzhao, who was following him, also laughed and said, "Zhang Tinglan is indeed too reckless. He dared to provoke the big powers before his foundation was stable. The British have many methods, and they will never be helpless. When the time comes when there are internal and external troubles, Li Yuanhong can issue an official document. Zhang Tinglan is probably going to leave!"

Zhou Hanguang also laughed and said: "Just now the President said that in the future, we will use professionals to govern the country and establish an expert government. Speaking of which, our chance has come. But from my heart, I don't want to engage in politics, so I go to the central government. The research institute is very good, concentrating on learning, teaching and educating people is much more comfortable than working hard in Vanity Fair!"

At this moment, Zhou Hanguang suddenly felt that a figure beside him flickered, and a cold and hard object pressed against his waist.

"Mr. Zhou, no matter how good the Academia Sinica is, there is still competition for fame and fortune. If you want to really relax, you should go to prison!"

"Who?" Zhou Hanguang suddenly covered in cold sweat, and said in horror: "Why do you arrest me, let go quickly, I am a scholar respected by everyone, you can't treat me like this."

"I don't even look in the mirror, what dirty things have I done, just follow me honestly, or I will jump on you now!"

At the same time that Zhou Hanguang was arrested, Chen Yuxiu, Guo Qingren and other five or six professors and scholars were also arrested. This group of literati just started to connect, and then disappeared! (To be continued..)