Chapter 508: Creating Conditions for Beheading and Confiscating Property (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
There is no Buenos Aires in the world anymore!
In fact, on the way back, Zhu Xianhai, who had already abandoned part of his policy of keeping a low profile, made a targeted decision.
As soon as I returned to Buenos Aires, I told everyone about this decision.
“Buenos Aires will change its name this year!”
"Change your name?"
Although Zuo Zongtang and others were a little surprised, they also knew that this was inevitable. After all, this place was likely to become the capital of Nanhua, no, it should be said that it was the capital of Ming Dynasty.
In fact, compared to "Nanhua", they also prefer Daming. "Nanhua" is a place name, a province name, but it is not suitable as a country name. And Daming? It is the orthodox place!
Of course, the most important thing is that this relieves their psychological pressure. After all, in the past there was still the idea that a loyal minister would not serve two masters.
But now that Your Majesty has named the country Ming, they no longer have any psychological burden.
What psychological burden is there?
They are now returning to orthodoxy. This is not a betrayal. This is the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period!
Therefore, their attitudes towards the name of the country "Da Ming" were surprisingly unanimous.
Just support with both hands!
Since the country name has been changed, the place name must also be changed. Even now, they themselves may not be able to pronounce the name Buenos Aires completely. In Nanhua, most people call Buenos Aires "Buenos Aires".
As for other Western place names, they are also very difficult to pronounce. It is time to change those place names. It would be better to change them to Chinese place names.
Now when this matter is mentioned underground, they naturally support it with both hands.
"I wonder if your Majesty has any name you like?"
Zhu Haixian smiled, picked up the brush, and ordered someone to spread out a piece of "Nanhua Paper" - this is the local Xuan paper produced in Nanhua. As early as eight years ago, immigrants from Xuancheng opened the "Tongxingfang" in Nanhua to produce Xuan paper with local raw materials. Later, papermaking workshops also appeared in Linhai. Even two years ago, naturalized Japanese also built a papermaking workshop. After all, the scholars in Nanhua have a high demand for various traditional East Asian papers because of the need for calligraphy. The current "Nanhua Paper" is not even worse than Xuan paper.
Zhu Xianhai picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, thought for a while, and then wrote two words directly on the paper.
"Yingtian!"
Before everyone could react, Wang Youling had already started clapping his hands vigorously:
"Yingtian! This name is very good, this name is very good. In the past, Emperor Taizu Gao drove out the Tartars, restored China, and established the capital in Yingtian. Today, Your Majesty has driven out the barbarians and restored China in foreign lands. Your Majesty's achievements are not inferior to those of Emperor Taizu Gao. Today, Yingtian is the capital, which further proves that our Ming Dynasty is the orthodox place of China. Yingtian... This name is very good, this name is very good!"
When it comes to the speed of flattery, Wang Youling, who has been in officialdom for half his life, is definitely a master. It was him who persuaded the emperor to take the throne last time, and it was him who flattered him this time.
Although Wang Youling took the lead, Zuo Zongtang was unwilling to be outdone and followed suit in complimenting him.
"Taking Yingtian as the capital not only shows that Your Majesty is inheriting the orthodox Chinese tradition, but also intends to continue the Ming Dynasty. Your Majesty is far-sighted and far-sighted, which is absolutely beyond the reach of our ministers!"
Suddenly, the whole audience burst into wonderful voices and warm applause.
Facing the compliments from everyone, Zhu Xianhai nodded and reached out to suppress the applause:
"Thank you for your compliments. The reason why I named Yingtian as the capital is because of its type. Buenos Aires is located south of the La Plata River. Moreover, this place is in the south, so it should be named "Nanjing", which is the custom of our Chinese people! "Nanjing" is "Yingtian Prefecture". Since this place has already belonged to China, they should follow the local customs. Since this place is already a part of China, they should always follow the customs of China!"
What is "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"? Of course, I am here, so you should follow my customs! When the Western colonists arrived in America, they did not follow the Indian customs. At most, they would cut scalps between the two families. As for other place names, they are all European names.
They even brought this custom to China. For example, in Hong Kong, even in the 21st century, isn’t the harbor between Hong Kong and Kowloon still called Victoria Harbour?
Didn't they say they were civilized countries? Well, then the Ming Dynasty would learn from them. Learn from the advanced experience of those so-called civilized countries. Now that this place belongs to China, it must be "de-Spanishized".
"Also, the La Plata River. In Spanish, 'La Plata' means 'silver'. We Chinese are not as materialistic as them, um..."
After thinking for a while, Zhu Xianhai wrote a few more words on the paper.
"Xin'an River!"
After writing these three words, Zhu Xianhai looked through the window at the La Plata River in the distance, which should be the Xin'an River, and then said.
"The Chinese people have worked hard to open up the mountains and forests here, and to bring the barbarians back to China. It was a difficult journey to start a business. I only hope that the Chinese people can live in this new land of China, Chang'an, for a long time, and continue the civilization of China!"
Perhaps, now this city is not necessarily 100% loyal, but soon, maybe in five years, maybe in ten years, this city will definitely become the loyal Yingtian of the Ming Dynasty.
But if you want to become a "faithful Yingtian", there is still one thing you need to do.
"Changing the name has another purpose..."
Looking back at Zuo Zongtang and others, Zhu Xianhai said.
"It is to release the potential destabilizing factors!"
What is release? It is to lure the snake out of its hole!
After all, there are still many people here who are resistant to the rule of the Ming Dynasty! Such people have been lurking in dark corners, like poisonous snakes, ready to give the Ming Dynasty the most fatal blow at any time.
Just like the European immigrants who betrayed Nanhua in the simulator, now is the time to lure them out of those dark corners and get rid of them once and for all!
"Your Majesty is right. During your expedition to Europe, countless European people with different intentions prayed to their God, not for our victory, but to curse our failure. Your Majesty, those who are not of our race must have different hearts. If you want the world to enjoy peace, you must use thundering means!"
Wang Youling, who once served as the governor of Shanxi, knew better than anyone the white people's resistance to Nanhua, no, it should be said that it was the resistance to the Ming Dynasty. For this reason, he never minded using special means to solve some problems.
"Your Majesty, thunderbolts are useful, but if there is a big commotion, it will be unsightly. Moreover, the local European immigrants involve European countries. If we are not careful, it may easily cause a diplomatic crisis. The British have been watching us!"
The reason why Zuo Zongtang, who had visited Europe, dissuaded them was not because he did not think those people were not destabilizing factors, but because he knew very well how double-standard European countries were. They could slaughter the so-called "barbarians" at will, but if someone killed their people, they would have another face. Now for the Ming Dynasty, there is no need to conflict with European countries because of these things.
"So, we have to lure the snake out of its hole!"
Zhu Xianhai raised the corner of his mouth and sneered.
"Lure the snake out. As for the rest, Yingjiu, you did a great job when you were in Shanxi. I think I'll leave this matter to you!"
Wang Youling quickly bowed.
"I obey the decree!"
…
"What do you think?"
After everyone left, Zhu Xianhai called Qian Zizhuang over alone and asked for his opinion.
"Your Majesty, changing the name will definitely cause turmoil for a period of time, but now is the right time. When we first occupied this place last year, people's hearts were not stable, so stability was the top priority. What about now? Your Majesty has returned triumphantly with a great victory, and it is only natural to change the names of various places to Chinese. Under the might of the army, naturally no one dares to object. However..."
Looking at His Majesty, Qian Zizhuang said.
"I just don't know if Your Majesty has any other plans."
"The one who understands me best is you, Zi Zhuang!"
Zhu Xianhai laughed.
"What other plans could there be? If there is any, it's just to kill some people while we're at it, but what? Military might is good, but if it scares people into cowardice, that's not a good thing! What do you think? Is there any good idea?"
Sometimes I feel helpless. The wars have been going so smoothly in the past two years that some people have lost their courage and have become obedient citizens.
This is not a good thing.
If those people don't cause trouble, we have no reason to kill them or raid their houses.
The Ming Dynasty is a civilized country!
No matter what we do, it is within the scope permitted by law.
So we have to make those people jump out no matter what.
What are you jumping out for?
Of course, I'm looking for an opportunity to kill them!
"As long as Your Majesty is willing, I will definitely find a way to do it!"
Qian Zizhuang didn't say much, just like before, he just told His Majesty directly - he could find a way!
If there are conditions, then go. If there are no conditions, then create them and then go! And creating conditions is exactly what he is good at.
"Okay, go ahead and do your work. I'll be waiting for your good news."
(End of this chapter)
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