Chapter 790: Selling out one’s country in no particular order (third update, please subscribe)
Naturalization Center, Immigration Department.
It is a place that specializes in immigration and naturalization affairs. Anyone who wants to become a Ming citizen must go through the relevant procedures here.
Apply, take exams, and finally take the oath. In a word, if you want to become a Ming Dynasty citizen, you must pass this level first.
Unlike ordinary Japanese people who had to go through various reviews and examinations, Saigo Takamori, as a "meritorious official", naturally received extra treatment. Unlike the white application forms held by ordinary non-Chinese immigrants, Saigo Takamori's application form was green - this was given to him by his attendant after he arrived in Ming Dynasty - there were a total of eighteen forms, and even though his wife and five children all came to Ming Dynasty, only seven forms were needed at most.
The remaining twelve portions were completely up to him to arrange, and could be given to relatives or subordinates, which was also a means of winning over others.
After all, it is very difficult to become a Ming Dynasty person.
"Saigo Takamori?"
When the clerk at the Naturalization Center saw that it was a green form, he deliberately looked at the watermark against the sunlight.
With watermark and intaglio printing, the same process as banknotes, this form is difficult to forge.
"Have you thought of a last name?"
After putting down the form, the clerk's tone changed, because those who could get the green form were not ordinary people. This family... should be the heroes of Japan's return.
"I need to remind you that the surname you choose must be one that already existed in the Ming Dynasty. If you haven't decided yet, you can check the surname database..."
Naturalized citizens only have one chance to change their surnames, as this affects the surnames of their future generations, so it naturally needs to be taken seriously. Saigo Takamori himself thought about it for a whole night.
"Just call me Simon!"
Saigo Takamori said directly.
Ximen and Xixiang...there's not much difference!
"Oh, Ximen? You mean the Ximen from Ximen Qing?"
The clerk's words made Saigo Takamori raise his eyebrows in displeasure.
"It's Ximen from Ximen Bao! Not Ximen from Ximen Qing!"
"It's the same thing, the relationship between the ancestor and the grandson..."
The words "ancestors" and "grandsons" made Saigo Takamori's expression very ugly.
Could it be that he is the grandson?
However, despite his ugly expression, he still successfully became a citizen. When he received the naturalization permit amid people's envious expressions, Saigo Takamori, no, it should be said that Ximen Takamori had complicated feelings.
It was not until he took the oath of citizenship and faced the royal portrait and the national flag hanging on the wall that he came to his senses.
"I swear: I will be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor Shengde of the Ming Dynasty, his heirs and successors; I will strictly abide by the laws of the Ming Dynasty and fulfill my obligations and responsibilities as a citizen of the Ming Dynasty!"
After taking the oath, Ximen Longsheng looked at the stamp on his naturalization permit. At that moment, he understood - from now on, there was only Ximen Longsheng in the world!
After leaving the naturalization center, Ximen Longsheng drove to the police station to complete the household registration procedures and replace his ID card.
By the time he got the ID card, it was already evening. As soon as he stepped out of the door, Ximen Longsheng went to the public telephone booth outside the door and called Yan Jushi.
"Iwagumi, come to my house for a quick meal tonight!"
That night, in the Ximen family's restaurant, under Yan Jushi's curious gaze, Ximen Longsheng threw out a small red notebook.
"This is……"
Without even looking at the "Twelve-Character National Emblem" and the "Ming Empire National Identity Card" written in seal script on the cover, Iwagumi knew what it was.
Isn’t this the Ming Dynasty ID card that symbolizes identity and status?
"Your ID card?"
"Yes."
"Naturalized?"
This blockhead finally figured it out!
"Yes."
Ximen Longsheng nodded heavily and said while staring at Yanjushi.
"Now, like you, I am also a Ming person."
"Hey, Xi...Simon?"
Opening the ID card, Yan Jushi was surprised by the surname on it.
"Ximen...Ximen of Ximen Qing!"
"Baka!"
Ximen Longsheng shouted loudly.
"It's Ximen from Ximen Bao! Not Ximen from Ximen Qing!"
"Oh, it's all the same. Your Ximen family's affairs are just the relationship between grandfather and grandson..."
After making a casual joke, looking at Ximen's dark face, Yan Jushi gave a special warning.
"Ximen, since you are a Ming citizen now, you should also change your cursing style to Ming style. Learn from me - Tea Ta, Moa Ma..."
…
"TMD..."
The next day, in the study room of the imperial palace, Emperor Zhu couldn't help laughing when he heard Iwagumi talking about teaching Saigo, no, Ximen Longsheng some kind of Ming Dynasty national curse.
“Haha, you guy, you have a conscience…haha!”
Emperor Zhu originally wanted to say "a bad conscience", but before he finished speaking, he burst into laughter.
"So he's figured it out?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, Simon has figured it out."
The rock has the right color.
"As long as people come to Ming, they will always figure things out. So I think that in the future, officials from the four islands of the Dongying Protectorate must come to Ming for further study. Let them see the power of the motherland and feel the wealth of the motherland. Only in this way can they work hard for Ming!"
Some people don't even need to be tamed, they will work hard for the Ming Dynasty. Iwa Ju Shi is such a person. If he were in the late Ming Dynasty, he would be like Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou. If he were in modern times in another world, he would be like Wang Jingwei.
It is true that those people are national scum, but for the Ming Dynasty as a conqueror, the more such people there are in Japan, the better.
In the end, Japan from inside to outside has belonged to the Ming Dynasty since ancient times.
"Um,"
Emperor Zhu nodded and praised.
"Your idea is good, what else?"
"All officers must also be trained in Ming Dynasty. They must first pass Ming Dynasty's assessment before they can be employed according to their abilities. In my opinion, the military academy in Edo can only be used to train junior officers. If junior officers need to be promoted while serving in the army, they must receive further training in Ming Dynasty."
What is a loyal minister? This is a loyal minister!
Emperor Zhu Da certainly admired such a loyal minister as Iwagumi. In order to show his trust in him, after praising him, Emperor Zhu Da asked specifically:
"Then from the perspective of Yanqing's family, how should I use Ximen Longsheng now?"
How to use Simon!
In an instant, Yan Jushi felt great trust while also feeling an unprecedented test. This was also a test!
After thinking for a while, Iwagumi said.
"Your Majesty, let him go to Africa. First, it can appease him. Second, it can also let the warriors see that Your Majesty trusts them extremely. In this way, they will surely do their best to be loyal to Your Majesty."
(End of this chapter)
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