allonlinenovel Chapter 361: Succession Ceremony: Officially Becomes the President of Northern Frontier
Chapter 361: Succession Ceremony: Officially Becomes the President of Northern Frontier
Three days later, when Su Zhengyang officially took office as the new president of Northern Frontier, the whole Beilong City was filled with joy and excitement on the faces of the people. Some people even spontaneously organized dragon and lion dance teams to celebrate Su Zhengyang officially becoming the president of Northern Frontier.
At nine o'clock in the morning, the governors of various provinces including Beilongcheng Tiantan, An Chengjie, Liancheng, Liang Jiaman, etc. changed into their governor's uniforms and appeared in the Tiantan Square with solemn expressions.
In the past few days, more than a dozen governors of various kinds have been staying in Beilong City, while paying attention to the news from Xiazhou and Huzhou. The news that Huzhou was captured by the Northwest Revolutionary Army has not been made public yet. Everyone only knows that Xiazhou has almost become a mess, and conflicts and wars are constantly breaking out in Huzhou.
"Brother An, have you heard that because of the complex terrain of Huzhou, the Northwest Revolutionary Army seems to have been dragged to death in Huzhou. There is no way to deal with the Huzhou Army at all. It seems that the Northwest Revolutionary Army, which has always regarded itself as an invincible army, has also suffered a setback."
Liang Jiaman spoke with a sense of gloating.
For these governors, as long as Qu Chen, a guy who is not afraid of tigers, can cause certain obstacles to the Northwest Revolutionary Army and kill Su Zhengyang's momentum and prestige, then Su Zhengyang, who has just come to power, will never dare to carry out drastic measures to eliminate dissidents, and their power can be retained.
At this time, An Chengjie, who was standing next to Liang Jiaman, did not respond. He appeared calm on the surface, but in fact, his eyes were full of fear when he looked at Su Zhengyang.
Because his son-in-law Chen Tong has been collecting the latest news about the war, An Chengjie has now learned that the Fourth Army of the Northwest Revolutionary Army had broken through the natural barrier of Tiger Roaring Cliff six days ago and has now advanced into the heart of Huzhou. Liang Jiaman, Li Yukun and others who have not received the latest news still believe that the Northwest Revolutionary Army is still being kept out of the central area of Huzhou by the Huzhou Army.
In fact, although these governors did not say it, they were extremely uncomfortable in their hearts about Su Zhengyang's actions of killing Ma Changfang and Qu Guowei one after another.
How could they not feel the pain of losing their teeth and lips when they were killed without warning after fighting for decades of meritorious service for the Northern Frontier? However, now that Su Zhengyang was powerful and had the support of the president's faction, they dared to be angry but not to speak out.
Now, hearing that the Northwest Revolutionary Army is struggling on the Huzhou battlefield, this situation naturally makes people like Liang Jiaman feel at ease. It seems that your Northwest Revolutionary Army is not as invincible as the rumors say. The Huzhou Army is indeed brave, but after such analysis, Su Zhengyang and his troops are not as daunting as imagined.
Seeing that An Chengjie did not respond to his meaning, Liang Jiaman moved closer to Li Yukun on the other side. Houzhou and Kuanzhou were not far apart. Although the relationship between the two was not a matter of life and death, they had always had a good relationship.
"Brother Li, what do you think about the setback suffered by the Northwest Revolutionary Army in Huzhou?"
Li Yukun unexpectedly gave a very pertinent answer.
"In the battle at the Huzhou border, the Tiger Army, which was known as the most elite under the Qu Clan, was beaten back by the Northwest Revolutionary Army. They fled and then defended the natural barrier to protect themselves. In my opinion, even if the Northwest Revolutionary Army's offensive was temporarily blocked, the defeat of the Qu Clan was a foregone conclusion. The central part of Huzhou is mostly mountainous and lacks food. When they blocked the Northwest Revolutionary Army, they also blocked all their connections with the outside world. Once the food is exhausted, they will collapse without attacking."
Li Yukun looked at Liang Jiaman meaningfully and said, "Brother Liang, it is an unchangeable fact that Councillor Su will become the next president. I think you should put aside your prejudice against Councillor Su and stop speaking from the perspective of the Ma and Qu families. Otherwise, if people misunderstand that you are colluding with them, that would be bad."
Liang Jiaman smiled bitterly and said nothing more.
Ten minutes later, Yang Jiakai, contrary to his usual style, walked onto the podium in front of the Temple of Heaven Square wearing a black Zhongshan suit. You should know that on weekdays in important occasions in Northern Xinjiang, Yang Jiakai would wear his sky blue presidential suit. Today's change of attire also represents the transfer of power between the old and new generations.
"Today is April 9, the 13th year of the Republic of China. It is also the day when our new president of Northern Frontier, Su Zhengyang, takes office. It represents that the older generation of Northern Frontier begins to gradually withdraw from the stage and give the opportunity to display their talents to the middle-aged and young generation of Northern Frontier. Let them replace us and continue to shine in Northern Frontier and fulfill our most noble ideals!"
"Congressman Su Zhengyang, since he officially joined the Northern Frontier Congress, he has quelled civil unrest, recovered lost territory, and severely defeated the southern invaders! His outstanding achievements are unprecedented in history, and his prestige among the people is unmatched. Su Zhengyang's becoming the new president of Northern Frontier is what everyone expects and what the people want! Next, let us welcome the new president of Northern Frontier, Su Zhengyang, and officially hold the inauguration ceremony!"
As thunderous applause rang out, Su Zhengyang, wearing the same presidential suit as Yang Jiakai's previous one, but in a black slim-fit style with a lifelike, angry-looking five-clawed golden dragon embroidered on the chest, walked up to the podium from the crowd with his head held high and his chest puffed out.
"Hello, all the governors present here, and my colleagues in the leadership of the Northern Frontier Government. I am Su Zhengyang. From today on, I will become the second president of the Northern Frontier Government. I will lead the entire Northern Frontier to unify the northern and southern regimes and make China stand at the top of the world! This will be my lifelong pursuit and long-cherished wish! I hope to work with you to make China rise and become a truly awakened Eastern dragon!"
Su Zhengyang's powerful and resounding words received thunderous applause. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Duan Jinshu made the official announcement.
"I declare that the inauguration ceremony of the new president Su Zhengyang has officially begun!"
On both sides of the Temple of Heaven Square, musicians from the central army in neat military uniforms began to play the Northern Xinjiang national anthem and the Song of Volunteer Charge. Amid the solemn music, the five-color flag of the Northern Xinjiang rose slowly in the wind and fluttered in the sky.
Yang Jiakai was holding a square tray made of sandalwood, on which were placed the presidential medal representing the President of Northern Xinjiang and the seal representing the power of Northern Xinjiang Zhigao. Su Zhengyang faced his father-in-law, the old President Yang Jiakai, whose eyes were full of emotion and encouragement. He picked up the five-color medal of the same color as the Northern Xinjiang flag from the tray and solemnly put it on his left chest. The other seal was made of flawless jade and looked half the size of a palm. The big words engraved on it were not like the feudal dynasty of Shuiqing, which was appointed by heaven and would live forever.
Instead, it reads "Support China and show great ambitions". On the back of the jade seal, there is not a dragon symbolizing imperial power, but a carving of a human figure wearing a Zhongshan suit, with his hands behind his back, gazing at the stars. This is none other than Yang Jiakai, who founded the Northern Xinjiang regime.