Chapter 1594 Life is like a dream (first update, please subscribe)
The wheel of history rolls forward, and as winter turns to spring, year after year flows quietly. In the blink of an eye, time has entered a new century. After the 19th century, the century with the fastest development and the most dramatic changes in human history, came to an end, mankind ushered in another decade of rapid development.
Time passes quickly, and with the advent of a new century, a new era also comes.
This era belongs to China!
As the heir apparent of this era, Emperor Zhu Da stopped handling government affairs as early as the 35th year of Shengde and handed over all government affairs to the Crown Prince. In the past ten years, Zhu Youlin, who ruled as the Crown Prince, has gradually promoted the reform of the empire, from establishing a constitution to establishing a consultative council, and from a traditional empire relying on wise rulers and ministers to a modern empire relying on institutional constraints. The changes in the empire over the years are obvious to all.
Because of this, the crown prince won unprecedented reputation. This also made Emperor Zhu Da feel at ease to hand over power to the crown prince and no longer interfere in state affairs.
But even so, every year on his birthday, hundreds of thousands of subjects would gather in the square in front of the imperial city to congratulate him, which seems to have become a tradition.
It is unknown when Emperor Zhu's birthday has become a festival in the empire. From day to night, after the lights came on, amid the cheers of hundreds of thousands of subjects, Emperor Zhu walked to the main gate of the palace, the Daming Gate. When his figure appeared, cheers rang out in the square.
Emperor Zhu, holding the marble railing, felt a little tired for the first time. Like in previous years, after waving to his subjects at the Daming Gate, beautiful fireworks rose in the distant sky.
The emperor’s birthday...is essentially a festival of the empire. On this day, the empire must have a holiday to celebrate with the people!
Looking at the brilliant fireworks in the sky, Emperor Zhu looked a little solemn, and then he said.
"Youlin, how many years has your father been in office?"
"Father, next year will be exactly forty-eight years."
"Forty-eight years..."
After thinking about it, Emperor Zhu said.
"I ascended the throne in Yingtian at the age of thirty-one, and it has been forty-eight years since then. I am now nearly eighty years old. I have been in power for decades and have worked hard. I can say that I have done my best for the world and my compatriots..."
Looking at the people in the square who were celebrating his birthday, Emperor Zhu suddenly said.
"Let the people in the square disperse. It's getting late..."
Emperor Zhu looked at it for a while and suddenly spoke.
"I will issue an edict to abdicate tomorrow!"
"Father, this, this..."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince Zhu Youlin of the Ming Dynasty was stunned at first. When he didn't know how to answer, Emperor Zhu patted him on the shoulder and said.
"Okay, from now on the empire will be handed over to you. Remember, you are not only responsible for the well-being of hundreds of millions of Ming subjects, but also for the entire China. We... are not just an empire, but a race!"
Yes, Ming Dynasty is just one of this group.
The Pacific Ocean is now called the "Huaxia Ocean" because both sides of the Pacific Ocean are the Huaxia Empire. From the mainland to Mexico, from Alaska to the Strait of Magellan, from Hawaii to Australia, to New Zealand, one after another, the Huaxia empires and kingdoms rule this vast area. Even in Colombia and Venezuela, more than a decade ago, popular uprisings took place, overthrowing the Caudillo regime in their own country and inviting the prince of the Ming Dynasty to be their king.
How to maintain this alliance involving more than a dozen countries, tens of millions of square kilometers, and hundreds of millions of people is a great test of the wisdom of the emperor of the empire.
What did Emperor Zhu leave behind?
They are nothing more than closely connected economically, and of course closely connected by blood; they are brothers.
"I understand!"
Emperor Zhu nodded vigorously and smiled.
"Okay, from now on, the empire will be handed over to you!"
Facing his father's back, Zhu Youlin looked up at the fireworks rising from the sky and said with a smile:
"Father, I will have someone prepare the imperial edict and issue it tomorrow."
Emperor Zhu waved his hand, turned around and walked towards the elevator behind him. Zhu Youlin followed him in. After entering the elevator, Zhu Youlin asked.
"Father, the situation in the Roman Empire is a little unstable now. It has been going on for many years in the Viceroyalty of Pakistan and India. I wonder if you..."
Zhu Youlin then turned the topic to the international situation. As the emperor of an empire, among many countries, he was only concerned about the Roman Empire because it was so vast.
"India……"
Facing his son's question, Emperor Zhu laughed and waved his hand to interrupt his son's question, "I am already eighty years old... I am already an octogenarian. Now the general trend of the world is no longer something I should consider at my age. What will happen to Rome, the world, and even China, will be decided by you, the emperor. I believe in you, not only in your ability, but also in the strength of China to crush all challengers! Remember, we are not just a Ming Dynasty... but China!"
Looking at his son, Zhu Changshou said seriously.
He needs to remind his sons of this - all of China is one, we prosper together and suffer together!
He paused and continued:
"I have only one thought in mind now, which is to travel around the various parts of Zhuxia and see with my own eyes the beautiful mountains and rivers that I have created with my own life. Not to mention the faraway places, even the Angel Falls in Venezuela is something I have not seen before! And the ancient Mayan city in Mexico, I have already made plans, and I will start traveling around the countries from tomorrow... These countries are all my Zhuxia countries!"
Yes, perhaps, the past of various countries has had this or that history, no matter it was glorious or decadent, now they all belong to the Chinese. After visiting the Chinese, you can go back to China. In fact, no matter how beautiful the world is, it is not as beautiful as China. Over the years, Emperor Zhu wanted to visit China countless times to see the scenery there and see the magnificent mountains and rivers.
The Yellow River, the Yangtze River...they are the roots of China!
No matter where the Chinese go, ultimately, that is where the roots of China are. They should also pay homage to the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor and tell him that the descendants of Yan and Huang have now spread all over the world. They can also go to the Mausoleum of Emperor Xiao to pay homage to Emperor Gaozu, although Xiao Qi went to the Mausoleum of Emperor Xiao to pay homage to Emperor Gaozu on the day he returned to China and told him that the Ming Dynasty had successfully restored its country.
But I should also go and take a look, to pay my respects. No matter what, I am acting in the name of Lao Zhu, so it is reasonable for me to go and take a look...
When walking out of the elevator, Emperor Zhu signaled his son not to follow him. He walked slowly along the imperial road behind the Daming Gate alone. He thought a lot that day. He thought of the scene when he first came to Buenos Aires and met Elizabeth decades ago. They were both very young at that time. It seemed that at this moment, he saw those bright eyes again, and saw the woman who smiled at him charmingly!
Not only her, but also Princess Sissi, and... they are all there! It seems that they are waiting for him there.
Their looks seemed untouched by the years, they regained their youth and were as beautiful as when they first met. Looking at them, his face showed memories of the past, and he couldn't help but lift his feet and slowly walked over...
(End of this chapter)
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