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Volume 1 Chapter 473 Entering the New Era (End)

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    In the third month after the restoration of the capital, Zhu Cixiang, the supreme Hongguang Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, fell ill on the way to the capital and died in Handan.  Zhu Cixiang died suddenly, and the world suddenly fell into chaos.  When the little emperor was around, it might have been nothing, but after he died, many old people loyal to the Ming Dynasty jumped out.  They did not dare to attack Gu Zhenhua directly. They only said that Yan Yingyuan and others secretly framed the emperor and killed Zhu Cihong with chronic poison in order to become Conglong heroes.  This statement spread more and more widely, and a shadow fell on the heads of the people who were still immersed in the joy of victory.  Especially in the Jiangnan area, there were frequent changes. The Zheng family and his son in Fujian, Sun Kewang from Sichuan, and Mu Tianbo from Yunnan all claimed that they wanted to investigate the case and find the murderer of the emperor.  "These people are ready to make a move, and the arrogant soldiers and generals of Anhui don't care. Even the Tatars have been wiped out, so they still care about these bastards.  The generals once again jointly signed a letter, demanding that Gu Zhenhua ascend the throne immediately, send a large army to attack the rebels, and unify the world.  The clouds of war are getting bigger and bigger, and the smell of gunpowder is getting stronger.  Faced with this situation, Gu Zhenhua seemed unusually silent. Apart from daily government affairs, he ignored any news related to the throne.  After waiting for half a month, Gu Zhenhua suddenly announced that he would pay tribute to the fallen soldiers. In the drizzle, Gu Zhenhua came to the newly completed Memorial Hall of the Martyrs.  The black and white stone tablets are engraved with the names of soldiers who died for their country, describing the brutal battles. It was the efforts of these people that led to today's victory.  Standing in front of the ancestral hall, Gu Zhenhua looked extremely solemn.  "Soldiers and brothers, you have followed my king in the north and south. For the sake of world peace, you have shed blood and sweat, and countless brothers and feet have slept underground. As of today, the threat of the Tartars has been temporarily eliminated, and we can enjoy peace. This peace is  What these brothers have sacrificed their lives for is extremely precious. I cannot bear to destroy it easily, and I dare not destroy it. I want this peace to last forever." "How can we make this country peaceful and stable, and how can we escape from the cycle of prosperity and chaos?  It's nothing more than a restriction on power. In the past, all the people in the world were restricted, but the emperor was not. Because of this, officials with holy relatives can do whatever they want. These days, people are constantly urging me to ascend the throne and proclaim myself emperor.  It's just that I am different from the past. I will not be the first emperor for a lifetime. I will abdicate for at least twenty years. All princes will start practicing martial arts at the age of five and join the army at the age of twenty.  You have to go to local and even overseas places for experience and pass many tests before you can ascend the throne. If the descendants are unworthy, all power will be vested in the cabinet, and the emperor will only serve as a symbol of the country. "Gu Zhenhua's words are particularly powerful!  Every word touched everyone's heart.  Especially the generals standing in the front row were all cold, but these warriors who were not afraid of swords and axes were trembling all over.  In fact, they were not allowed to be afraid. When Gu Zhenhua just entered the city, they took the initiative to persuade him to enter.  No one has selfish motives. If Huang Zongxi and others discussed it, even the imperial power would be restricted.  How can these people keep their wives and children, and how can they pass on wealth and family wealth?  Therefore, they hope that Gu Zhenhua will forget this.  Ascend to the throne quickly, and then grant the title of hero.  So everyone is happy.  But who knew that Gu Zhenhua not only did not forget to limit the imperial power, but also became more drastic and even fixed the emperor's term of office.  The prince's training was also extremely harsh, avoiding the appearance of a faint king to the greatest extent, and also granted the cabinet power. These were all things that were unthinkable, but Gu Zhenhua actually did it.  Everyone opened their mouths wide, letting the rain fall in, as if they were wooden figures.  Gu Zhenhua was very interested and continued: "Brothers have won peace with their lives. If I am greedy for profit and only think about the prosperity of my family, and only want to be a eloquent Nine-Five Supreme Leader, I will be sorry for the lives of these brothers. An  **It is not the safety of Gu Zhenhua alone, it is the savior of the people of the world! Don't forget your mission at any time!" "I will take your Majesty's instructions to heart!"  The soldiers were truly convinced.  They follow a leader they can trust, a person who values ??the lives of soldiers more than the dragon's chair. Even if they shed all their blood in this life, they will have no regrets!  "Long live my emperor!" "Long live" The cheers resounded throughout the capital.  Gu Zhenhua officially announced his accession to the throne three days later. The new emperor was different from the moment he came on.  Without the country name, there is only China. Without the era name, the year is marked by the Yellow Emperor.  The most surprising thing is that even eunuchs have been abolished, and female officials are all used in the palace.  He also took the initiative to issue an order to abolish the kneeling ceremony. From now on, anyone who sees the emperor does not need to kowtow, but only needs to bow.  ? ?After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Gu Zhenhua immediately ordered Chen Qianfu and Yan Yingyuan to go to Beijing to form a cabinet and establish the first responsible cabinet of the Chinese Empire.  As the saying goes, Gu Zhenhua's various actions greatly exceeded everyone's expectations, and the people all over the world were dizzy.  But after Huang Zongxi and others, who had been under semi-house arrest, got the news, they were almost crazy with joy.  Gu Zhenhua did not lie to them. On the contrary, this king was more perfect than they expected.  The reality of Xujun is actually more difficult than the ancient abdication. An extremely powerful founding monarch can actually take the initiative to share power. This magnanimity simply exceeds that of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!  Gu Zhenhua's prestige reached its peak in an instant, and the original disturbance caused by Zhu Cixiang's death disappeared in an instant.  All literati are eagerly looking forward to witnessing unprecedented times.  Chen Qianfu and Yan Yingyuan are both cautious people. Facing Gu Zhenhua, who is wearing a dragon robe, their palms are sweating.  "Your Majesty, if you want to stop thinking about it, there may be a more suitable candidate!" "Hahaha, Prime Minister, Second Minister, please don't refuse. It is not me who appoints you, but the common people of Jiuzhou and Wanfang. You  It's time for them to live a better life!" Chen Qianfu and Yan Yingyuan looked at each other and nodded together: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Gu Zhenhua personally handed over the seal to them, and the thorough reform of the Chinese Empire began.  Chen Qianfu and Yan Yingyuan served two terms of ten years, between these ten years.  It was the decade when China emerged from the ruins and moved towards prosperity.  The economies in the south and north of the Yangtze River were integrated, and the local forces in Fujian, Yunnan and Guizhou were wiped out.  Li Xu, Guo Yunlong, Huang Degong.  Sun Cheng and other four generals took turns going deep into the grassland and severely attacking the Tartars.  In ten years, 500,000 descendants of the Eight Banners of Manchuria were plundered and their entire clan was annihilated. More than 1.7 million people of the Mongolian tribes were plundered, all of whom were used as coolies to develop the southwest.  The four generals have outstanding merits.  They were granted the title of prince, but their fiefdoms were all in the vast Siberian region. If they wanted to be princes, they had to fight against the old man who was heading east.  In addition, Gu Zhenhua is focusing on expanding his influence in North Korea and Japan.  Lu Mingyue took charge personally.  Organized North Korean soldiers to land in Japan three times, seized Kyushu Island, and then landed on Honshu, killing countless Japanese pirates in ten years.  For the expedition, North Korea also lost more than one-third of its household registrations. With more and more intermarriages, these two places were gradually included in the territory of China.  As for the southeast, Shen Tingyang.  Deng Wenhuan and other naval generals successively organized a march southward, first recovering Taiwan and then seizing Luzon.  It even got involved in the East Indies.  Although Westerners strongly reject China's move south, they are beyond their reach. Once the Central Plains dynasty decides to go south, they will have no chance at all.  Just ten years after Gu Zhenhua ascended the throne, Shen Tingyang organized a navy of 300,000 to march south and seized Malacca.  drove Western colonial forces out of Southeast Asia.  Then Xie Bin led eight thousand troops through a difficult trek.  Invading South Asia from the Pamir Plateau started the colonization of South Asia.  The starting point of enslaving Ah San.  After Chen Qianfu resigned as prime minister, Zhu Chenghai, who had outstanding political achievements, took over. At this time, the cabinet constraints of the Chinese Empire became more and more complete. Even if it left Gu Zhenhua's control, it could still operate smoothly.  Zhu Chenghai divided the focus of his work into two parts, and took measures to enrich the people internally. In addition to encouraging industry and commerce, he levied high taxes on large merchants and subsidized backward areas.  The external focus is on seizing territory and expanding the market. A large number of outstanding generals and rookies in the Guards have all been given the opportunity to lead troops.  They seized the ownerless land in Southeast Asia, and even extended their hands to coastal areas such as South Asia, West Asia, and East Africa, establishing a series of colonial strongholds, like a string of pearls, bringing the vast land into the scope of China.  And Zhu Chenghai also took another important step, which was to organize a fleet of 10,000 people to sail into European waters for the first time.  The whole of Europe was shocked by the power of China. Its exquisite products and powerful force became China's most advantageous arms.  In the blink of an eye, Zhu Chenghai¡¯s second term came to the end, but everyone¡¯s eyes did not care about this outstanding Prime Minister.  They are all looking at their monarch. The twenty-year agreement has come to an end. Can Gu Zhenhua truly abdicate and fulfill his original promise?  Although Gu Zhenhua rarely expresses his opinions, everyone knows that the ultimate power of the empire is still in the hands of the founding emperor. This is a fact that no one can change.  Compared to those people who had their hearts in their throats, Gu Zhenhua was extraordinarily relaxed. He chose a sunny weekend and brought Queen Mei Junruo with him. The whole family came to the front of the newly completed building and stood on the platform.  , there are two parallel railway tracks in front of you.  A ten-car train stopped quietly.  ??Gu Zhen?He held the women's hands and sat in the spacious carriage. The boilerman threw the black coal into the red furnace.  With the sound of the whistle, the train started slowly and headed towards Tianjin.  There were bursts of noise from the speeding train on the railway track. The women and children all stared with their eyes wide open. They could hardly believe that such a long iron thing could run wildly on the ground without the use of oxen or horses, which was better than the best war horses.  It's faster and has more perseverance than an old cow.  The carriage was filled with admiration and admiration!  Gu Zhenhua looked at the scenery flashing by outside the window and showed a proud smile: "China has embarked on the express train of industrialization, entered the industrial era, and its national power has increased a hundred times. Does the West still have a chance? To hell with its century-old humiliation, China will rule the world.  Ten Thousand Years!" Complete book!  (To be continued) ps: I finally finished writing, let out a sigh of relief!
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