Chapter 1333 The People's Choice (3rd update, please subscribe)
"This is the choice of the people, this is the voice of the people, this is the voice of the times..."
As always, the news on the radio station "Voice of America" always reports on the choice of the Ecuadorian people - to become a kingdom.
As the first country in South America to abandon the republic after independence and invite a king to become a kingdom, Ecuador's decision can be said to have blinded the world.
Although historically, the British invited the Dutch to be king, and the Spanish had a "War of Succession" over the issue of inviting foreigners to be king because of the extinction of the royal family, the most recent one was after Greece's independence, when it invited the Bavarian prince to be king.
Well, if you have to say "inviting" the Mexican emperor, it can be considered an invitation.
However, as we all know, Mexico's "invitation" was an "invitation" from the French, and many people died for this invitation.
But what about Ecuador?
It is indeed the people's choice. It is indeed the result of voting, just like when the Paraguayans decided to join the empire, it was the people's choice.
As the ruler of the provisional government, Uchis personally took a train to Ming Dynasty on the third day after the invitation was sent out.
“This is the most beneficial choice!”
Xu Chenglin, the empire's assistant minister of foreign affairs, said to Uchis who was sitting opposite him.
"It's not only in the best interest of Ecuador, it's also the best interest of you."
Uchis said with a slight nod.
"In fact, Your Excellency should know that we hope to become a member of the empire. You know, for us, the reason we launched the uprising is not for personal power, but for the future of the Ecuadorian people. We believe that the rule of the empire is in the best interests of Ecuador..."
Although he said so, for Uchis, who had already seized power, he was also very clear in his heart that this was indeed the choice that best suited his personal interests. Joining the Ming Dynasty might be a good choice, but what about him?
At most, he would become a member of the imperial nobility and spend his life as an imperial noble. Although he was not opposed to this outcome, anyone who had tasted power would understand the beauty of power.
When he became the head of the provisional government and tasted the sweetness of power for the first time, Uchis finally understood why those caudillos held on to power and launched coups and wars for them.
Because power is like an aphrodisiac. Everyone who is in it will be fascinated by it and fall for it involuntarily. But fortunately, Uchis is still sober. He clearly realizes that he is just a puppet.
Of course, puppets also have their own desires and ambitions.
His ambition was simple: to serve as the prime minister of the kingdom and enjoy power and the wealth that came with it in the days to come, nothing more.
No, when did he become so corrupt and depraved? He simply wanted to serve the people of Ecuador. Yes, he is the servant of the people!
Of course, he would also be the king's servant.
When the "Ecuador Petition Group" headed by Uchis and others boarded the "Star of America" to Zhongdu, in the imperial palace of Zhongdu, a young officer was standing in the emperor's study and seemed to be chatting with the emperor. This young officer was none other than Zhu Youbai, the Prince of Lu of the empire.
As the third prince of the empire, he had been serving in the army. In his life plan, he never thought that he would become a king one day, but now he is about to become the king of Ecuador.
So he came to the palace.
"If they don't know how to advance or retreat, someone will naturally teach them how to advance or retreat."
Looking at his son, Emperor Zhu said with a smile.
"Your father did not send you to Ecuador for decoration, but as a real king. In the days to come, you only need to complete a few tasks. One is to complete the land reform, which is to win the hearts of the people. The other is to introduce Chinese immigrants, introduce immigrants and promote sinicization. Where is the future of Ecuador?"
Emperor Zhu laughed.
"It's Sinicization! The future Ecuador should be a Sinicized Ecuador!"
This is why Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang enfeoffed his son to Ecuador. What the empire needed was a Sinicized Ecuador, or at least an Ecuador where Chinese immigrants occupied the mainstream of society.
Zhu Youbai nodded slightly and said.
"Indeed, only by introducing a large number of immigrants can Ecuador be changed. The world only sees the improvement in the living standards of the people in Peru and other places after they were incorporated into the empire, but it overlooks the fact that it was the hard work and hard work of Chinese immigrants that fundamentally changed those regions."
Although he is the third prince of the empire, Zhu Youbai, in fact, the queen is only his adoptive mother and his mother is Monica. As a mixed-race person, he is not a supporter of "racial superiority", but this does not prevent him from agreeing with the superiority of the Chinese.
After all, in the past few decades, the achievements of the Chinese have been confirmed in the Ming Dynasty, its colonies, and even in Mexico. Although there are more and more Chinese immigrants in Mexico, the locals are not disgusted by them. Almost everyone from top to bottom appreciates the Chinese people's obedience, enthusiasm and simplicity.
Mexicans who advocate the introduction of immigrants from China believe that Chinese immigrants have the advantage of hard work and perseverance that no other race possesses. Chinese immigrants are undoubtedly the most superior labor force in the minds of capitalists and enterprises. It is their arrival that is rapidly changing Mexico.
"Unlike Europeans and Indians, the Chinese are very hardworking, studious and good at saving. It is very common for them to go from labor to business and from labor to education. As long as there is a fair and good external environment, the economic rise of the Chinese is almost natural. Of course, as the Chinese economy rises, the local economy also takes off. Therefore, rather than saying that the empire changed Peru, Bolivia, and even Chile, Argentina, Brazil and other places, it is better to say that the Chinese changed these regions."
Although he was speaking in front of his father, Zhu Youbai did not notice that his words were "erasing" his father's contribution. He was just stating a fact, and this fact had long been confirmed all over the world.
"really!"
Emperor Zhu smiled.
"The Chinese are the most hardworking people in the world, and they also value education the most. This is our advantage. We can endure the worst working environment in the world, we can save money and accumulate wealth, and we can also use the money we save to educate our children. These advantages are not possessed by any other nation, and this is the basis for our rise!"
Perhaps the Chinese nation has some shortcomings, but what is certain is that the advantages of the Chinese nation are the fundamental reason why it can stand tall among the nations of the world and remain at the top for a long time.
Looking at his son, Emperor Zhu said with a smile.
"So, Sinicization is their future. The arrival of Chinese immigrants is like a blood transfusion... Yes, it is a blood transfusion. Through blood transfusion, we can change those backward and ignorant areas and help them get rid of barbarism and ignorance. Sinicization..."
(End of this chapter)
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