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Chapter 22 President = leader? The necessity of presidential system
Introducing Yuan Shao, Zhu Houzhao gradually understood everything.

Washington is a figure like the American version of Yuan Shao. Because of his fame or prestige, he was elected as the commander-in-chief and leader of the alliance by the forces of the thirteen states.

The purpose is to challenge Dong (resisting taxes and autonomy).

After completing this mission...

No, he didn't even complete his mission to defeat Dong, if it weren't for a similar story about Liu Guan, Zhang Sanying and Lu Bu (Louis XVI ended up helping).

They really couldn't accomplish their mission.

Now, the discussion is complete.

Yuan Shao wanted to proclaim himself emperor.

I am afraid that the Eighteenth Route Allied Forces will not agree in the first place... nor will the officials of the Han Dynasty agree.

There was also the clan of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty refused to agree to all kinds of things.

What's more, Washington doesn't have a family like Yuan Shao to help him.

If he really becomes emperor, he will probably end up like Yuan Shu.

Of course, one thing he is better than Yuan Shu is that he is self-aware and relatively clear-headed.

Understanding all this, Zhu Houzhao had some changes in his view of Hua Zi. The mediocre but sober Taizu was also commendable.

[Meixuanzong Jackson: That’s it. It’s mainly because Mr. Washington you are not strong enough and you are more knowledgeable, so you didn’t proclaim yourself emperor. And... under this situation, it is impossible for the representatives of the thirteen states, or the representatives of the first and second Continental Congresses, to even choose a constitutional monarchy, let alone a monarchy. 】

[Can we choose this nondescript presidential system just because we are forced to become a country and need a nominal federal leader or speaker? 】

Jackson finally understood why they could only adopt a presidential system instead of an imperial system.

They are all the result of compromise between the thirteen states, all parties, and the public.

Moreover, the reason why Washington was able to become the first president was that Washington was famous and prestigious, but his family was not strong enough...

Only then can he become a president that can be barely recognized by many forces after compromise.

It is probably impossible for other forces to wait for the Hamilton family or the Adams family to become the leader of the alliance.

If that were the case, it would probably become a monarchy represented by the family, or a constitutional monarchy.

It can be seen from this that it is inevitable that the United States can choose a presidential system.

Zhu Houzhao also understood that at the beginning of the founding of the United States, it was a Caotai team, no, a Caotai team new dynasty formed by the eighteen princes.

They can only choose someone who is recognized by everyone and has no ability to be the nominal emperor...

No, not even the Emperor.

Somewhat similar to the overlords fighting for hegemony in the Spring and Autumn Period.

No, not the overlord either...

At most, they are peacemakers, mascots, and puppets.

correct!

King of Chu! King Huai of Chu!
Historical knowledge emerged in Zhu Houzhao's mind, and he found another appropriate example.

Washington's status is similar to that of King Huai of Chu who was recommended by Xiang Yu and others during the late Qin Dynasty. He nominally resisted the violent Qin and was nominally the head of all the princes in the world, but in fact...

Who among Liu Bang, Xiang Yu, and Yingbu paid attention to King Huai of Chu?

Later, Xiang Yu even killed King Chu Huai with a single blow.

[Mercy Lincoln: There is really no surprise in this truth. I should have known better that politics is not that simple. They said before that the power of the president was actually very small when the country was founded. I still don't believe it. But after Mr. Washington said this, I finally know the clearer insider reasons and reasons... From this, I feel that the efforts and greatness of Mr. Jackson and his colleagues are more obvious. 】

After clarifying this point, Lincoln also understood more clearly why Adams, Jefferson, Monroe and others became presidents after Washington left office. Because Washington has demonstrated to these people the benefits of being the leader of the Thirteen States Alliance to expand the family's influence.

Therefore, the next two, three, four, five and six presidents were all representatives from the Northern Federation families.

These people gradually strengthened the power of the president.

At the same time, Washington was not willing to be a lonely president. Before leaving office... he deliberately served only two terms to set up obstacles for the family that later tried to occupy the presidential position.

Those big families can only serve two terms as president at most.

Jackson, a civilian president who was born among the common people and took advantage of the Second War of Independence, once again broke the monopoly of the northern family on the presidential position.

[Meixuanzong Jackson: Am I great? Don't say that. I was just in the position of president and did what the president should do. 】

Jackson did not expect that Lincoln would rarely praise him.

[American Taizu Washington: Is Jackson great? Now that I’ve finished my story, Jackson, it’s your turn. 】

It was rare for Washington to open up his heart. After telling the truth, he felt inexplicably relaxed and looked forward to Jackson.

During his term in office, he has been calling for freedom and democracy...in fact, he is just trying to dig holes for those powerful people.

Only civilians care about freedom and democracy. Throughout the ages, which big shot would care about such things?
[Meixuanzong Jackson: No, no, no, it’s not up to me yet. Mr. Washington, you haven’t said yet what kind of country you want to build, and you haven’t answered this question directly. 】

Jackson was also prepared to dig deep into Washington's heart.

Zhu Houzhao was also curious. If it were his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang, he knew that he wanted to establish a Ming Dynasty that would reach far beyond the Han and Tang Dynasties.

What kind of country does Washington, a puppet, want to build?
[American Taizu Washington: This question asked me. Instead of asking me what kind of country I want to build, I would rather ask what kind of country I want our United States to become. 】

Washington immediately added that he wasn't sure about the future, but he was sure he didn't want a future.

[American Taizu Washington: I don’t want the future federation to be dominated by one family. I don’t want our federation to turn into an ancient monarchy, nor do we want to turn into a domineering country where the sun never sets. I hope that our United States of America will be a real country that can be recognized by everyone. 】

The story of a boy who slays a dragon and eventually becomes an evil dragon.

Washington must not have imagined now that the United States could surpass its mother country in the future and ride on it.

There is no way, historical limitations are here.

He is currently just a leader of the Federation who is patching things up here and there.

Mei Taizu's ambition was only this small.

Zhu Houzhao was not surprised by this. He already knew what kind of ancestor Washington was.

Jackson and Lincoln were not surprised. After all, at the time they were at, the United States had not yet truly risen, and their right to speak in Europe was better than nothing.

[Meixuanzong Jackson: I have similar thoughts and am working hard for the future you mentioned, Mr. Washington. 】

Jackson feels the same way, and as a civilian, he also hopes to be recognized by everyone.

[Mercy Lincoln: Mr. Washington, your idea is very good, and I am also working hard on it. However, the civil war still needs to be resolved first. 】

[Meliezu Louis XVI: Haha... This idea is quite in line with your reality. Come on, Washington! No... Actually, there is no need to cheer up. You can ask Jackson or Lincoln now how your country is doing! 】

Louis XVI had almost the same mentality as Zhu Houzhao. Washington had some structure, but not much.

He also expressed his understanding of this.

[American Taizu Washington: Yes, now that I have finished speaking, Jackson, can you tell me more about my next story? In particular, let’s talk about my successor and what have you done? I’m also curious about what America will be like sixty years later. 】

Washington immediately became curious about Jackson, especially who his successors would be.

(End of this chapter)