Years of the Republic of China 1913

Song Jiaoren was surprised and delighted by the news Fang Zida brought. Once Fang Zida really became Yuan Shikai's son-in-law, the benefits would be obvious.However, Song Jiaoren was also entangled in his heart, whether Fang Zida would fully invest in Beiyang in the future?But this thought flashed through his mind for a moment, and he quickly dispelled this worry.

Fang Zida's ability to find himself immediately and tell him frankly is enough to show his attitude.Moreover, intermarriages in politics are not uncommon, not to mention Fang Zida, intermarriages abound among members of the KMT party, Beiyang, and even Manchu nobles, and this is not a big deal at all.

Although Song Jiaoren, the prime minister, is far more real than Zhao Bingjun, and has much more power than Zhao Bingjun.However, he also knew in his heart that the Prime Minister was nominally in charge of the country's government affairs, but he couldn't get in the way of Beiyang, especially in the army. President Yuan Shikai had the final say.At present, the cooperation between the prime minister and the president is quite tacit, and Yuan Shikai also expressed support for many tasks, but Song Jiaoren always feels that his hands are tied. No matter in terms of strength and influence, kmt cannot compete with Beiyang. If Fang Zida really succeeds Yuan Shikai's son-in-law, this is a good thing for KMT and Song Jiaoren.

Excitedly walking around the room a few times, Song Jiaoren congratulated Fang Zida with a laugh, and said that he must attend the marriage as a witness in the future.Of course Fang Zida agreed happily, and the two chatted and laughed a little. It was already late, and Fang Zida's purpose for coming here had been achieved, so he got up and left.

After Fang Zida left, Song Jiaoren did not go to rest, but thought about the changes brought about by this incident.He sent someone to invite Liao Zhongkai, Tang Shaoyi and others to come to the government immediately, and was ready to discuss the changes brought about by this incident and the future changes in government work.

Fang Zida didn't know about this, but even if he knew, he would at most smile.No matter how noble or despicable a person is, as a politician, or in other words, a politician, he should seize all the conditions that can be used to create benefits for his own side. Whether it is Yuan Shikai, Song Jiaoren or himself, it makes no difference.

Fujita Ichiro's appointment is tomorrow, and there is nothing to refer to the news that came on Wednesday in the past two days. Apart from wandering around Beijing, this Fujita Ichiro spends the rest of his time with a few Japanese at the Liuguo Hotel.On the afternoon of the second day, Fang Zida changed his clothes and went to the Liuguo Hotel on time. When he arrived at the banquet hall, Fujita Ichiro in a suit was already waiting.

"Fujita-kun, I didn't expect to see you in Beijing."

"Deputy Master Fang, oh, President Fang will be here soon. Fujita came to visit without permission. Please forgive me. President Fang is here today, and Fujita is very grateful." Bowing respectfully, Ichiro Fujita looked very polite .

"Hehe, Fujita-kun's news is really well-informed! However, the general manager has not yet been appointed, and I have also resigned from the military, let alone the title of deputy division commander." Fang Zida confirmed his guess even more in his heart. Well, Little Japan is really pervasive. Although the matter about the central bank is not a secret, it has only been spread to Fujita's ears in a few days. It seems that this little Japan really cares about him.

Hearing what Fang Zida said, Fujita Ichiro nodded with a smile, half-bowed and stretched out his hand to signal Fang Zida to enter, and led him into the banquet hall himself.

This reception was organized by the Japanese embassy, ​​and the attendees were either diplomats stationed in Beijing or important officials of the government.Fang Zida followed Fujita into the room, and even saw Liang Shiyi, Secretary-General of the Presidential Palace, in the crowd. Liang Shiyi, who was talking and laughing happily with several diplomats, also saw Fang Zida who had just entered. His hand holding the wine glass froze for a moment. Fang Zida was like that, turned sideways and continued laughing and chatting with others.

It was funny in his heart, to be honest, Fang Zida and Liang Shiyi had no conflict at all, but because of Yang Du and Xia Shoutian, the two only had a superficial relationship, and they couldn't usually talk about friendship.Now, because of the central bank matter, Liang Shiyi even mistakenly thought that Fang Zida was instigated by Yang Du to fight for power with him, and hated him so much in his heart, it's no wonder he had a good face when he saw Fang Zida.

Although Fang Zida's name has been "popular across the country" thanks to the newspaper's propaganda, after all, not many people have met him. Except for a few government officials who had met him once and nodded and smiled at him, the rest did not know him at all. who is it.That's fine, Fang Zida, who likes to be quiet, went straight to the side, took a glass of wine and drank it on his own.

"Fang Sang, can I introduce you to a good friend?" Fujita laughed and talked with Fang Zida, glanced at the crowd, and then asked with a smile.

Smiling and nodding slightly, Fang Zida did not refuse.The purpose of his coming here is precisely to see what these Japanese are planning for him.

Saying sorry, Fujita walked quickly to the other side, and whispered something next to a middle-aged man in a kimono. The middle-aged man turned his head to look at Fang Zida, and suddenly smiled.

"Fang Sang, this is an old friend of your party, Mr. Uchida Ryohei."

"Uchida Ryohei?" Fang Zida was stunned. Uchida Ryohei is not only the president of the famous Black Dragon Club, but also one of the notorious spy chiefs alongside Tou Shanman. When did he come to Beijing?Why don't you know any news?Looking at the middle-aged man in front of him, who was already graying at the temples, but energetic, Fang Zida suppressed the shock in his heart, and stretched out his hand with a smile: "It turns out that it is Senior Uchida, who has admired him for a long time. It was established, and it was only with Mr.’s guidance that the subsequent revolution succeeded, the establishment of the Republic of China! The younger generation is backward, and I have admired the senior name for a long time.”

Uchida Ryohei held Fang Zida's hand in a very Western style, and smiled cordially, "This is what Ryohei should do. China and Japan are separated by a narrow strip of water, and have been friendly for generations. What a meager effort." hang your teeth."

"It's no wonder I believe you!" Fang Zida cursed in his stomach, but the smile on his face was even bigger, and the words of admiration in his mouth were endless, and Ichiro Fujita laughed like a flower.

"Fang Sang is a rookie in your party. In recent months, he has emerged as a blockbuster. Liangping has also heard of Fang Sang's name in Japan. He sincerely laments that another new star has appeared. He is very happy. I think Fang Sang will be a big hit in Japan. The country will rise again, and China and Japan will join hands and support each other to build an Asian order and create a brand-new Greater Asia so that it can stand tall in the Eastern world."

Uchida Ryohei is very good at talking, and his smile has always been very sincere. Those who don't know his background may really be fooled by his rhetoric.However, Fang Zida heard it as if he heard a dog farting, and he didn't take it to heart at all.But on the surface, Fang Zida still did a good job, speaking politely, and deliberately showing unconcealed admiration and a bit of complacency on his expression.

Uchida Ryohei saw Fang Zida's reactions one by one, and the smile on his face became even wider.After a few brief conversations, Uchida Ryohei suggested that the place is a bit noisy, and Fang Zida was asked to go and have a chat.

"The play meat is here." Fang Zida knew it well, and of course he would not refuse. Immediately, Fujita Ichiro led the way, and he and Uchida Ryohei went to the cigar room next door.

"I heard that Fang Sang came back from abroad and likes to smoke cigars. This is a Cuban cigar given to me by a friend. Please try it." After sitting down inside, Uchida Ryohei clapped his hands, and a waiter came in with an exquisite peachwood box. Open the box, inside is a good Cuban cigar.

"It's a good thing, and it's rare in China! I didn't expect Senior Uchida to be like-minded." Fang Zida's eyes lit up, he picked one up and played with it bluntly, and said with a smile.

"Hehe, I don't understand this stuff, please Fang Sang."

Skillfully pruned, cut, smoked, lit a match, a mouthful of rich smoke immediately filled his mouth, Fang Zida took a sip of wine again, let the taste of wine and smoke fully mix in his mouth, couldn't help nodding I like it.

After talking nonsense without nourishment, Uchida Ryohei finally couldn't hold back, and took the initiative to talk about Fang Zida's matter about the Central Bank.

"I haven't written anything about the general affairs. This central bank is just a concept. I don't know if it can be established. Is it too early for Senior Uchida to talk to me about this?"

Uchida Ryohei said with a smile: "It's not too early, not too early, according to Liangping, Fang Sang's appointment as the general office of your country's central bank is already guaranteed."

"Nine times out of ten? How come I don't know?" Fang Zida asked in surprise.

"Hahaha, Fang Sang, do you still want to hide from me about the President marrying his daughter? You have become the son-in-law of President Yuan, so can the head of the Central Bank be someone else?" Ryohei Uchida laughed like an old friend He patted Fang Zida on the shoulder, looking extremely enthusiastic.

Fang Zida also laughed, and shook his head while laughing, "Just now I said that Fujita-kun is well-informed, but I didn't expect Senior Uchida to be so insightful!"

After the laughter, Fang Zida looked at Uchida Ryohei with special interest: "Senior, we will discuss the matter of the central bank later. There is one thing that I have been unclear about. I wonder if you can clarify it?"

Uchida Ryohei was slightly taken aback, looked at Fujita Ichiro beside him, and suddenly smiled and said, "Fang Sang, do you want to ask why Fujita told you Chen Qimei's whereabouts?"

Seeing Fang Zida nodding his head in admission, Uchida Ryohei said earnestly: "Actually, it's very simple to say. I think Fang Sang knows about my friendship with Sun Sang. In my opinion, I don't agree with Sun Sang's so-called second revolution. When I was in Japan, I tried my best to persuade Sun Sang, but unfortunately he was determined and determined to revolt, but he failed in the end. When the Tongmenghui was established, Ryohei can be said to be one of them. Now the KMT and the Revolutionary Party are divided into two factions. Ryohei felt very sorry for the struggle. Your country finally succeeded in the revolution and established the Republic of China. Why can’t everyone work hard for the same ideal? We are all comrades and friends. What’s wrong with sitting down and talking about some things? It’s a pity Ah, what a pity... As I said before, China and Japan are separated by a strip of water and have diplomatic relations for thousands of years. They should work hand in hand to prosper and coexist. If there is civil strife in your country, how can I stand by and watch as a love of China?"