Chapter 765 Your Ancestor Ximen Qing (First Update, Please Subscribe)
On May 15, 1875, amid deafening salutes and the reluctant farewell of the Edo people, Emperor Zhu Da boarded his ship and set off on his journey home.
The journey home was long, but fortunately, someone accompanied him. The person accompanying him was none other than the so-called heroes of the Meiji Restoration—Iwakura Tomomi, Kido Takayoshi, and Saigo Takamori. As for Okubo Toshimichi and Ito Hirobumi, they stayed in Edo and served in the Toyo Protectorate. Okubo Toshimichi was even the deputy governor-general, second only to the emperor, and above all others.
At least in the Toyo Protectorate, this is the case, because Emperor Zhu wanted to borrow Okubo Toshimichi's sword. After all, in another world, Okubo Toshimichi was known as the first politician of Japan's Meiji Restoration, known as the "Bismarck of the East". For the sake of reform, he was ruthless and ruthless. No matter friends or enemies, anyone who stood in his way would be wiped out. He was assassinated in the end, but he also made the Meiji Restoration a success.
Since Okubo Toshimichi could achieve the great cause of reform with Ito Hirobumi with his iron fist, he would certainly be able to achieve the "great cause of union". Will this knife be as sharp as in another world, and will it ruthlessly chop down those opponents? Emperor Zhu Da did not know yet, but one thing was certain: no one was more suitable than them.
Of course, it will take at most ten years. After ten years, they will return to the central government of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, they can be given surnames and become citizens. After all, they are the heroes who made the unification of the country.
Just like Iwakura Tomomi, as a newly promoted earl of the Ming Empire, people not only changed his name to "Iwakura Tomomi", but also investigated his family history - even though he was born in the lowest-ranking half-family among the nobles, he still had a complete family tree. After some investigation, he actually found evidence that he was a Ming person - the surname Yan originated from Zhejiang. After the fall of the Song Dynasty, his ancestors were forcibly captured by the Mongols and followed the army to Japan. After the defeat of the Mongols, they settled in Japan...
I don’t know if there are any fairies involved in this blah blah, but what is certain is that after this research, Iwakura, no, Iwato Shi became a Ming Dynasty person. He was not a naturalized citizen, but a true descendant of the Chinese Miao people.
Isn’t this amazing?
Even now, Emperor Zhu found it very magical, but he absolutely supported it. Why not? The leaders should set an example for the people below. As long as there was an Iwakura Tomomi who took the initiative to seek recognition from his Chinese ancestors, there would be more people seeking recognition from their Chinese ancestors in the future. The Ming Dynasty would certainly welcome this kind of "returning to one's roots".
welcome!
And we should welcome them with open arms. It is better for the islanders to recognize their Chinese ancestors than for the people of Frog Island to not recognize their Chinese ancestors.
And after this ancestor recognized it, it fully proved that "Japan has belonged to China since ancient times."
Of course, even if you acknowledge your ancestors you cannot directly become a naturalized citizen of the Ming Dynasty. After all, people of the Ming Dynasty are very noble and not someone who can become one easily.
"It's truly worthy of being the Celestial Empire's giant ship!"
Once again, Iwagu, who was wearing a Ming suit, pointed at the 305mm cannon of the "Nanhua" with some emotion and said.
"Xiang, look at this huge cannon, one shot can destroy ten miles!"
"Iwakura, what do you think this is? It's just a cannon. Its power..."
Without waiting for Saigo Takamori to finish his words, Iwatoshi spoke earnestly.
"Oh, Xixiang, I've told you so many times to call me Brother Yan. Our Yan family is from Jiaojiang, Zhejiang, and we are authentic Chinese descendants. By the way, Xixiang, your family should also be from China, right? Well, Ximen Qing should be your ancestor..."
As soon as Iwagu Shi finished speaking, Saigo Takamori spoke a little excitedly.
"Iwakura, you bastard, Ximen Qing is your ancestor, and your family is the descendant of Ximen Qing..."
A certain bottle of plum is very popular in Japan. All the nobles have read this "first strange book in history". Of course, Saigo Takamori has also read it and of course he knows Ximen Qing. They envy Ximen Qing's good fortune, but few people want to acknowledge this ancestor.
"Hey, I'm talking to Xixiang, you look so anxious, what I said is also true, after all, his last name is Xi too."
Iwagumi said carelessly,
"After all, many people from the Song Dynasty drifted to Japan. The Japanese originally had the custom of "transmigrating" to the Song Dynasty, and those who went there to transmigrated were not ordinary people. Later, we Song people drifted to Japan. The one who is close to the water is the first to see the moon. Who can say that we don't have the blood of the Song Dynasty in our bodies?"
"Hehe, like you? Your last name is Yan!"
Saigo Takamori stared at Iwato, this guy was really shameless.
"The Yan family originated from Zhejiang, so it is reasonable for them to return to their roots now!"
Looking at Iwakura's shameless appearance, Saigo Takamori even regretted saying these words to him. After all, this guy is a typical shameless person!
Seeing that Saigo Takamori looked down on him, Iwato Shimizu spoke directly.
"Actually, Saigo, the reason why I advise you like this is not only for you, but also for the samurai of Japan. Although His Majesty has accepted the samurai's nationality and become the lord of more than 400,000 samurai in Japan, how many people in the Ming Dynasty will completely stand on their side?"
Standing on the side of the ship, looking at the Ming sailors not far away, Iwagu said.
"The Ming soldiers have generals in the court, and commanders are working for their interests, but what about the Japanese warriors? In the future, they will be in Africa fighting for the Ming, and if Saigo does not speak for them beside Your Majesty, who will speak for them?"
Why did Saigo Takamori surrender to the Ming Emperor? Wasn't it because the conditions offered by the Ming Emperor were something he could not refuse, or rather, all the samurai could not refuse? Now the reason why Iwato Shige is talking about the interests of the samurai is to persuade him to naturalize.
"Iwakura, I will still speak for them now, and Your Majesty is a monarch who is good at accepting advice..."
Without waiting for Saigo to finish, Iwagumi looked at him with sympathy. This guy, how come he still doesn't understand?
Hey, if this guy had any political sense, how could he resign?
"It's different, Xixiang, you are in Ming Dynasty now. Since Ming Dynasty is united, some things will always change. You know, many Japanese have changed their surnames to Chinese ones."
In today's Japan, it is normal to change one's surname to a Chinese surname. Even ordinary people know that changing one's surname is the most direct way to integrate into the Ming Dynasty.
How come ordinary people can't see it when it comes to Saigo Takamori?
"Besides, it's really not easy to become a Ming Dynasty person, Xixiang, you must not miss this opportunity! I don't know how many people dream of becoming a Ming Dynasty person."
(End of this chapter)
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