Chapter 975 Emperor Zhu is a Great Sage (Fourth update, please subscribe)

The early morning sunlight penetrated through the thin curtains, breaking the darkness in the room.

Xu Haiyang, who had already woken up, stared at the boundary between sunlight and darkness. The wooden table by the windowsill was filled with books and papers, and there were bookshelves full of books against the wall.

Sitting on the bed, he stared at the manuscripts on the desk.

After a long time, he calmly stood up from the bed, then walked to the desk, picked up the manuscript on the table, looked at it carefully, and then talked to himself.

“It’s still not exciting enough!”

This is the biography "Antilis" which he spent a year writing. It is actually a patchwork of stories of a first generation of immigrants.

But there is a lot missing from this story.

What is missing?

It’s the core of the story!

It is a story related to His Majesty the Emperor, but...writing biographies of celebrities is a custom in Europe and the United States. In China, there is no such custom, let alone the tradition of "writing biographies of the living."

“It’s not easy!”

Early in the morning, Xu Haiyang strolled aimlessly in the city. He was so lost in thought that he couldn't even concentrate on his work. When he found himself in the city center, he couldn't help but be stunned. He looked up and around, and he was stunned.

Across the street is a classical Greek temple-style stone building, but the triangular eaves reliefs above the tall stone columns are Chinese-style. What is this place?

Every South Chinese knows this very well.

This is where the "South China Club" is located.

This club is the earliest "club" in Nanhua. What makes it different from ordinary clubs is that the membership here is extremely special - they are all first-generation immigrants.

This is where a generation of immigrants gathered.

The identity of that generation of immigrants in the Ming Dynasty was extremely special. They were loyal ministers and the founders of their empire.

When they arrived, there was nothing here, but now, it is the most prosperous city in the Southern Hemisphere.

South China Club.

The tall, temple-like building seemed to remind everyone that this was a temple! A temple on earth!

People come in and out of the "Temple" from time to time. It is both a club and a museum. Although it is only nine o'clock in the morning, some people have already started visiting here. In this museum, there are many cultural relics from the early days of Nanhua.

There are production tools for a generation of immigrants.

There are photos.

There’s even a replica of a steam tractor and a waxwork scene depicting them defeating the Mapuche with their tractor.

Here, people can learn how a generation of immigrants loyally followed the Emperor and created the Ming Dynasty's eternal foundation in this desolate land.

Of course, you can also see how His Majesty the Emperor bravely rescued Chinese workers from the gold mines.

Here you can see the story about the founding of Nanhua.

But…all stories have a central character.

There is so little information about this central figure...

"The people of the Ming Dynasty must be very interested in your Majesty's story." Xu Haiyang said to himself once again.

“Maybe, I should write a story about him.”

What should this story be like?

Standing across the street and looking at this tall building that looks like a Greek temple, why did the South China Club choose such an ancient Greek temple building?

Is it because it is spectacular?

No!

Suddenly, a thought popped up in Xu Haiyang’s mind—like a god!

Yes!

Like a god on earth!

Who is the God on earth?

Of course it is not the first generation of immigrants. The first generation of immigrants are just loyal servants of the gods. There is only one god - His Majesty the Emperor Shengde of the Ming Dynasty.

Ming Dynasty needs a saint!

Suddenly, a thought popped up in Xu Haiyang’s mind—Ming Dynasty needs a saint.

Who is this saint?

It’s Emperor Shengde.

He should be like Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, who was accompanied by auspicious signs since the day he was born, but it was definitely not "the son of the Red Emperor slaying the white snake".

“The reason why a saint is a saint is because of his virtue.”

What does the Ming Dynasty need?

Of course, a noble and worshipful hero or saint is needed, and there is no one more suitable than Emperor Shengde.

Moreover, the people of the Ming Dynasty were happy to accept all of this. It was also what the people desired to make the emperor a saint. Even now, in many ordinary families in the Ming Dynasty, the emperor was regarded as a god and incense was burned for him.

Why is this happening?

Because for the simple and kind people, they feel that the good life they have now is all due to the wisdom of His Majesty the Emperor. They are grateful and have long regarded the Emperor as a saint and god!

“It seems like I can write a new book!”

Staring at the tall, temple-like building, Xu Haiyang picked up the camera. As he looked at the temple through the frame, a thought flashed through his mind - this is the monument!

It is a monument to the emperor's great achievements!

The emperor's life is extraordinary. His greatness and extraordinaryness are destined when he is still in his mother's womb.

Where does all this come from?

As a journalist and a novelist, many things emerged in Xu Haiyang's mind almost subconsciously.

Is that content true?

unnecessary!

All it needs to be able to prove how great the emperor's virtue is!

Is it fake?

Who can prove it?

What was His Majesty's experience before he came to Buenos Aires?

It is unknown!

Your Majesty's resume in the first half of his life is almost blank, so there is plenty of room for imagination!

For the purpose of narration, all that is needed is to develop "reasonable imagination". One can start from his birth - tell the story of his growth, how he resolutely left China to travel and study in Europe and the United States, tell the story of his sailing on the sea, how he liberated the Chinese workers, tell his wars with the Indians, Chileans and Argentines, and then talk about how he created this foundation, until he became the king in the hearts of millions of people.

His Majesty the Emperor should be great and sacred.

Of course, this is also what all the people of the Ming Dynasty hope for. The Ming Dynasty needs not only a hero, but a "sage" who can rival all the so-called "holy ancestors and benevolent monarchs" in Chinese history.

"Shining above the extravagant policies of the Qin Shi Huangdi, Han Gaozu and Tang Taizong is the policy of the Shengde Emperor that will benefit the world for generations to come!"

When this sentence flashed through his mind, Xu Haiyang had a clear answer in his heart - Emperor Shengde was not only a hero, but also a myth. He was not only the father of the New Ming Dynasty, but also the synonym of savior and patron saint, and should be respected by everyone...

At this time, in Xu Haiyang's mind, an outline of the contents of the book had already been outlined. This outline was very simple - what was presented to people was just a perfect sage and saint.

(End of this chapter)