Chapter 1332: The Era of China (Second Update, Please Subscribe)

In fact, it is not just a family problem. After all, even brothers have to settle accounts. The so-called blood relationship is just the blood relationship between two or three generations.

Most of the time, the reason why they are so close is more because of practical needs.

After the colonies gained the right to autonomy, not only would they no longer be interested in foreign interference, but when faced with the challenge of internal power redistribution, all the problems that were obscured by the contradictions between the local and central governments within the colonies would be exposed, and their internal contradictions would become the main contradictions. On the other hand, dominions that have achieved a certain degree of independence would seek to get closer to the mother country for reasons such as security.

Being close to the mother country means being able to gain more investment and commitments in national defense and security. For the mother country, financial investment and commitments in national defense and security are all ways to control the various vassal states. Through this control, the connection between the mother country and the vassal states has not been weakened, but has even been strengthened to some extent.

"An inner circle!"

After a pause, Emperor Zhu said.

"What should the future world look like? It should be centered on China, with the other states as the core circle, and then the four barbarians. The dozens of states are the outer guardians of China. Anyone who tries to challenge the empire, or the "Chinese kingly order," must first break through this circle. China and the other states complement each other, are also interdependent, and even compete with each other. Their wealth, talents, science, and other resources are all competing and circulating with each other, and of course, they are also making progress together!"

When saying this, Emperor Zhu even had some kind of expectation in his heart. What was he expecting?

It is a certain expectation for the future "Chinese Kingly Order". This expectation is not a predatory expectation, but a constructive one.

The so-called "Chinese Kingly Order" is actually world hegemony with China's Kingly Order as its core.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Zuo Zongtang did not refute His Majesty's decision, as he understood the principle that it was beyond His Majesty's reach.

"Enfeoffment of princes is indeed more beneficial than harmful to the empire. In the long run, it is also beneficial to the long-term stability of the empire. However, enfeoffment should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. The empire should use some means to ensure the connection between the various states and the empire, and at the same time ensure that the various states do not go to war with each other..."

Go to war?

Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was not worried at all about Zuo Zongtang's concerns, because... in his opinion, there would probably be two more wars in the future world. One would be the "War of Britain" between the "Four Emperors' Alliance", and the other would be the "Conflict of Civilizations" between the Empire and a European power and several small countries - such as Rome.

As for the war between the various states, it is almost impossible. It is not just because of their blood ties. What is more important?

In a few decades, the emergence of nuclear weapons will ensure world peace. Human society will enter an era of long-term peace, in which the probability of war between major powers will be reduced to the lowest point.

Of course, the most important thing is blood ties. At least in the next century, the kings of the various countries in the Xia Dynasty will be brothers or cousins. Under common interests, they will be more united against other countries rather than fighting each other.

And in that long era of peace, Zhu Xia, who controls half of the earth, will surely become the ruler of this planet!

After this idea was supported by Zuo Zongtang, Emperor Zhu talked with him for a long time about how to strengthen the ties between the empire and the princes under the feudal system, and how to establish a stable and integrated alliance rather than a loose federation.

On this day, Emperor Zhu chatted with Zuo Zongtang for a long time. Until the sunset, Emperor Zhu stood up to say goodbye. When he left, he looked at Zuo Zongtang and said.

"Well, Ji Gao, you have to take care of yourself, exercise more, and keep your body healthy!"

"Your Majesty, you should also take care of yourself!"

Zuo Zongtang looked at His Majesty. Although he was a little tired, he noticed that His Majesty had also grown old. Over the years, everyone had grown old.

Patting Zuo Zongtang on the shoulder, Emperor Zhu said something to him before leaving.

"I intend to summon Xiao Wei to the court this year and appoint him as the Minister of Justice."

Actually, this was not a special favor. After all, Zuo Xiaowei had served in the local government for many years, and being summoned to the court and serving as an official in the central government was a normal part of his career. However, the emperor's words were a favor. Zuo Zongtang was naturally grateful for this, but while expressing his gratitude, he also reminded him.

"Your Majesty, Yingjiu's eldest son, Shang Yun, is almost ready to enter the court."

Yingjiu is Wang Youling. Although he is no longer with us, as an old friend, Zuo Zongtang must of course take care of his old friend's son.

Nodding slightly, Emperor Zhu said.

"I know that Shang Yun still lacks some experience, so let him go to the overseas province to gain some experience first! In the future, he will be of great use to me, just like Xiao Wei!"

After leaving the Zuo family, Emperor Zhu felt a little tired as he was sitting in the car and leaning back in the chair. Although he was a little tired, many thoughts flashed through his mind.

The future is not far away.

Times are about to change.

Just wait and see what happens in this world.

The world that belongs to China will eventually come...

…

Just as the Ming Empire was inevitably moving in another direction, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang tried to use feudal system to resolve the conflicts between colonies and suzerain states in order to ensure the empire's long-term control over vast territories from Central America to North America, from North America to Australia, New Zealand and Africa.

This traditional Chinese feudal system is bound to bring unprecedented impact to the world. What kind of impact will this impact bring?

No one knows, but one thing is certain: this impact will completely change many things, and of course it will also bring unprecedented impact to the world...

In October 1892, the people of Ecuador finally made their choice and extended an invitation to the Ming Empire - we need a kind, generous and upright king.

What did they invite?

It is to let the Emperor of the Ming Empire send a prince to serve as the King of Ecuador.

"…Ecuador's experience since independence has convinced all of us that only a benevolent king can bring real change to Ecuador. Otherwise, fickle politicians and warlords will do their utmost to exploit and enslave the people of Ecuador. The benevolent and fair governance of the Ming Empire is certainly what we pursue, but we have no intention of giving up our country's independence. We - every Ecuadorian - long for His Majesty the Emperor Shengde to allow his son to serve as the King of Ecuador out of kindness and generosity..."

What does such an invitation mean?

This means that the outside world's long-standing concerns have been "shattered". What were they worried about originally? It was nothing more than that the empire would use the so-called "public head" or something like that, just like annexing Paraguay, to make Ecuador a part of the empire. But now, it turns out that they were worrying too much. The empire never wanted to annex it.

"We need to show the world that this is our choice... every Ecuadorian's!"

(End of this chapter)