Xinhai geming (1911 Revolution) Page #6

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Shaochuan,

he has so many followers.

How does he do it?

I did hear this from many people:

That Sun

is selfless.

A selfless person?

Where in the world can We find one?

It's been 2000 years,

we can't wait any longer for.

- China's first Republic.

- Representatives from

the 17 provinces have decided

not to elect a President,

but to elect a Grand Marshal.

Mr. Sun, please sign.

A Grand Marshal cannot be head of state.

We must elect a President.

On the Presidential election,

should we wait to hear from Yuan Shikai?

If he can really hasten

the Emperor's abdication...

The negotiating parties

already made a pact.

Whoever first deposes the Qing government

will become President.

Yuan Shikai hasn't deposed the Qing court.

We didn't break our promise.

It you insist on a Presidential election,

people will use that

as an excuse to resume fighting.

So what?

We fought and look what

we've achieved today.

Keqiang.

If we resume fighting,

what are our chances of winning?

We have no money,

morale is low,

we have no sure chance of winning.

How can we fight?

This is impractical.

When the revolutionary army had nothing,

we were willing to sacrifice our lives.

Now we have half a country,

what are We afraid of?

The international community

nee expressed support for Yuan Shikai.

Overseas Chinese all hope that we could

setup e government as soon as possible

and elect a President.

To be safe,

I think we should wait.

If Yuan doesn't depose the Emperor

for another 100 years,

do we still wait?

Let's put pressure on him, now.

If Yuan makes the Emperor abdicate,

do we have to keep our promise?

Even if Yuan makes the Emperor abdicate,

he isn't qualified to be President.

Not true.

If Yuan keeps his promise,

he can become President.

If you've promised him anyway,

why bother holding an election?

Good question.

It's Worth it.

First,

we have to establish

the concept of a Republic.

It's just like building a road

in the wilderness,

so the Revolution can continue its path.

In future, in China,

no one can turn back.

Lie down.

Against the wall.

All of you.

Against the wall.

Against the wall.

He's the assassin.

Release him.

Who sent you here?

Sun Wen is a sinner,

he's corrupt,

he's sullied the Qing dynasty,

he's immoral,

he misleads the people,

he's beyond pardon.

Everyone can kill him.

It's no use interrogating him.

We live in entirely different worlds.

Yes.

Two days ago,

on December 27,

provincial representatives voted

and approved

the Provisional Government

Organizational Draft.

They also approved the Presidential system

as well as

the nomination of candidates.

Elections will take place

today, December 29,

for the position of.

Provisional President.

I declare

each of the 17 provinces,

though some with more

representatives than others,

is only given one vote.

A candidate receiving

more the two-thirds of the votes

will become Provisional President.

Those in favor, raise their hands.

This is the Presidential ballot.

Your decision is crucial.

We hope you will not disappoint your people

in your choice.

Please fill in your ballot.

Homer.

Sun.

What are you doing here?

The Presidential election

is ongoing in the conference hall.

I'm one of the candidates.

History,

you're making history.

I'm witnessing history.

I'm standing right beside history.

For thousands of years,

in Chinese history, we the people

never received the opportunity to

elect the head of government.

Never.

That

is what we've been fighting for.

Our people have been fighting

ongoing for so long.

And now we've finally done it.

Homer,

when did you get here?

Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

Now, as head of the Assembly...

I must be there.

I declare the results.

Out of a total of 17 votes,

Sun Wen received 16.

The Provisional President

of the Republic of China is.

Sun Wen.

Dr. Sun,

I heard your name.

I told you,

you'd be China's first President.

Tang Shaoyi,

didn't you say he's selfless?

What an slap in the face.

General.

Go.

Order.

Feng Guozhang and Duan Qirui

to issue a joint telegram

against the Republic.

Tang Shaoyi is sympathetic to the Republic,

unable to fulfill his duties,

he's dismissed as representative

to the negotiations.

Yes.

Send a telegram to Wu Tingfang:

I recognize neither the

Nanjing Provisional Government

nor its so-called President Sun Wen.

Yat-sen,

we just heard.

Zhang Xun has amassed

his troops around Suzhou.

Also,

some Qing soldiers have been sighted

near Qinhuai River this afternoon.

Mr. President,

we advise

delaying the inauguration ceremony.

Yes, better to be cautious.

Today is New Year's Day of 1912,

everything is renewed.

The Provisional President

of the Republic of China

must be sworn in today.

Fine.

I'll take care of all security details

for the Provisional President.

Photo session.

Please, look here, here.

I pledge to overthrow the Qing dynasty,

strengthen the Republic of China,

foster better livelihoods for all.

These I promise to the people.

I will follow them.

I will serve the country with faith.

I will serve all people.

Until the hegemony of the Qing dynasty

is overthrown,

and the country has no strife,

when China will stand tall in the World,

recognized among nations.

At that time,

I will resign from the position of

Provisional President.

This is my pledge to all citizens of China.

Just now,

I pledged myself as the

Provisional President.

Now,

I have a few words to add.

Today,

the Republic of China is established,

but the feudal court still stands.

Unless feudalism is uprooted,

our Revolution isn't complete.

I await

the day

I'll relinquish my position

to the person

who carries through the abdication

of the Qing Emperor.

What's going on?

I'd said it before,

we shouldn't rush to elect a President.

The Beiyang Army has been mobilized,

war will erupt very soon.

I hear Yuan Shikai has

even engaged assassins.

Who's afraid of assassins?

Mr. Sun,

may I suggest,

in view of the situation,

please ponder this seriously.

If Yuan Shikai doesn't

depose the Qing court,

President Sun will not step down.

Does Mr. Sun want to indulge

in the position of President?

Wang Zhaoming,

Sun Wen isn't that type.

Since he's so selfless,

what's the harm of my asking?

It's all about trust,

belief,

and faith

without any doubt.

I'm only afraid of

an all-out battle between North and South.

Who'd be responsible for that?

If our Revolution is

stolen by someone else,

who'd be responsible for that?

Huang Keqiang, you...

Zhaoming.

Stop arguing, please.

I protect you in front of everyone,

but we must be frank behind closed doors.

You don't have to close any doors.

Just say it, Keqiang.

We cannot accede to any

of Yuan Shikai's demands.

But he has the power.

He can quickly depose the Qing court.

To establish our Republic

we need not only battles but also politics.

This is Revolution,

not giving a crown to someone else.

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