Feudal monarchy, empire, constitutional monarchy, democracy, republic... Throughout human history, various political systems are constantly changing, which is dazzling to see.
But no matter how complex the political system is, it is actually very simple to find common ground, that is, it is like a pendulum, swinging between the two points of decentralization and centralization.
To form a country, it must be a combination of countless forces, just like the late Qing Dynasty during the Tongzhi Dynasty. After breaking the dominance of the Manchu family, the country's political pendulum has begun to slide downward from the peak of centralization, and the political structure has Started to evolve on its own.
The Eight Banners of the Manchu and Qing dynasties, the Mongolian and Tibetan Hui people, the Han conservative landlord class, the Han radical landlord class, and even the gradually rising forces of capital and merchants, coupled with the forces of overseas foreigners who are deeply involved in China, are entangled with each other and are beginning to change the country. political structure.
In the final analysis, it is still a question of survival. In this land, not only you, the Manchus, have to live a good life, but other people also have to share in the benefits. In the past, they could not defeat the imperial court, but now the imperial court has become weaker, and the power of the Han people It has become stronger, so changes will follow the trend.
The most obvious example is when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded Beijing in the year when Cixi declared war on all nations, the governors of the southeastern coast represented by Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, Sheng Huaixuan, Liu Kunyi and others actually negotiated with the great powers alone and refused to accept the Qing government's and openly declared that this was a disorderly destiny.
This was the famous southeast self-protection incident in history. It can be seen that the pendulum of decentralization had begun to accelerate at that time, and Manchuria was already unable to recover early in the morning.
But the pendulum has its own rules. When it passes the critical point, the original potential energy will begin to be consumed, and new power will begin to breed again.
Everything has its limits, and when decentralization reaches its peak, it is when the entire country is in greatest danger. When decentralization reaches its extreme, it will inevitably lead to warlord separatism and civil war.
It is precisely because of excessive decentralization that large forces are divided into small forces. The representatives of each force think that they are very powerful. When the strength of each other is about the same, who will be convinced by whom? If you don't obey me, then fight.
The warlords divided the country and fought in chaos, and then let the Japanese take advantage of the loophole and almost drained the last drop of blood of the Chinese nation, and then the rest is history that everyone knows.
Xiao Letian stood at the top of the city blankly like an old monk in trance, looking at the bright moon on the sea and listening to the sound of the waves. His spiritual world entered an extremely subtle state.
Shi Dakai had already left, and all the waiters did not dare to disturb him. The soldiers a hundred steps away looked at the prime minister standing blankly on the city wall and did not dare to come to persuade him. It seemed that Xiao Letian was the only one left in the world.
"There is nothing wrong, there must be nothing wrong. China's national destiny and the political pendulum are such mechanical and monotonous repetitive movements, and the original force supporting this movement is the human heart... not one or two, nor hundreds or thousands, but It is the inner power of hundreds of millions of people that is changing the world..."
"I understand, I finally understand. When the country's political pendulum leaps past the most chaotic and dark warlord separatism and national war, it has already begun to rush in the direction of centralization. The people who have suffered from the war need power. Centralization, because only the concentration of power can end the civil war and resist foreign influence..."
Xiao Letian finally broke through his confusion and became enlightened. Like the moon rising over the sea, the bright moonlight shone in his heart, and all the confusion in his previous life disappeared.
"The times create heroes, this is the times that make heroes! Taizu's ability to reach the top shows that he has clearly and accurately seen where the pendulum of Chinese politics is, and the direction of power has also been clearly seen, so he Respond to the situation..."
"Oh my god! Could it be that the spring breeze of 1978 was also the wise old man who keenly saw the changes in the pendulum's potential energy? He was going to loosen his power? It was precisely because of his taking advantage of the trend that the following decades happened. economic miracle..."
Bang bang... bang bang... bang bang... Xiao Letian could feel his heart beating wildly. At that moment, he had grasped the fundamental law of historical trends. The fog in his heart was completely blown away, and the overall situation of the government was like The lines on the palm of your hand are as clear and legible.
Xiao Letian seemed to be breathing in eternal majesty. Thousands of years of history of the entire Chinese nation flashed in front of him like a revolving door. He even saw with his own eyes countless hidden dragons in history using their... life to defend this land.
The cry that anyone who offends a strong man will be punished from the farthest distance lingers in his ears. Yao's capital, Shun's land, Yu's seal. There should be a half-shameful minister Rong in the middle! Thousands of miles are like this, but the eternal heroes are still at peace. When will the majesty be cleared? Famous quotes that inspire China surge in my heart. At that moment, Xiao Letian seemed to be possessed by a heroic spirit, and his whole body was about to merge into the blood-stirring history.
"Hahaha, I finally understand, I finally understand why I came to time travel... It was the ancestors and spirits who guarded this land who chose me. They hope that in this parallel universe, I can give the Chinese nation a new Choice, a new opportunity..."
"The pendulum has been swinging, it has never stopped. All I, Xiao Letian, can do is go with the trend. I want to add an insurance to this violent pendulum. I want it to move toward centralization but not dictatorship, and toward decentralization. But there will be no civil war..."
At this time, Xiao Letian suddenly went crazy and screamed at the top of the city, "I know, I finally know! Ah..." The whole Shuri City was alarmed by the roar, and even strange things appeared outside Naha. A huge wave and huge white waves hit the rocks hard, erupting with a thunderous roar.
On New Year's Eve in the fourth year of Tongzhi's reign, Xiao Letian broke through his confusion and became enlightened at the gate of Shuri City. From that moment on, China's national destiny broke through the ice and finally sailed towards a new channel.
The news that Xiao Letian stayed up late at night and had convulsions in the city quickly spread throughout Naha. Shi Dakai came to see him early in the morning, but found that Xiao Letian, who had not slept all night, was not tired at all, and his eyes were filled with tears. It actually shone with a unique light.
As soon as Xiao Letian saw the prince, he grabbed his hand and said excitedly, "I understand, I finally understand. I already have the answer to your question, prince. Believe me, follow me, give me time, I will let you know." You have witnessed a miracle with your own eyes!”
Shi Dakai had already felt the transformation of Xiao Letian, and a very strange aura actually made this well-informed Heavenly Wing King a little out of breath.
"Why did you say this, sir? I have never doubted your ability. I am waiting to see your miracle with my own eyes..."
The exam for the new army only took half a day to complete, and three hundred of the best soldiers were finally selected to go to Europe to watch and study. What Xiao Letian didn't expect the most was that fifty Japanese soldiers also joined them. Noheira Taihe Hyoutarou actually passed the passing mark.
"Okay? I didn't expect you to be able to learn foreign languages. It seems that you have put in a lot of effort in the past six months?" Xiao Letian patted his son and son-in-law on the shoulders and was very pleased.
"This is nothing. Father, have you forgotten the identities of these people? Most of them are pirates. They often deal with foreign businessmen, and they still have some foundation..." Hyoutaro said.
When Xiao Letian thought about it, it was true. He actually forgot about this incident. It seemed that he was really busy and dizzy.
After the exam in the morning, preparations for the expedition began immediately. Each soldier received a brand new Spencer rifle, spare bullets, a brand new tactical dagger, a military shovel, and first aid materials. Brand new military uniforms were also issued. Two sets, they represent the national prestige of the entire China, and it will not work if they do not follow the spirit of order.
Xiao Letian spent the whole afternoon and night hanging out with the expeditionary force, personally delivering supplies to them, and personally registering everyone's name and family situation.
"You are the first squadron to land in Europe. Each of your names will be written in the annals of history. Do your best and don't embarrass the Chinese..."
"I will build a military temple in Tanggu in the next year. Not only will I worship the war gods of the Chinese nation, but I will also hang your names in the temple... Don't be afraid. Go forward bravely. Even if you die, our descendants will forever worship you. …”
"We are traveling tens of thousands of miles to Europe and will be at sea for three months. You must not forget to study and exercise. You must also learn German with Minister Jonas. You are not required to become scholars, but you must have daily conversations... …”
"Bing Tai, you are my son, and you represent my face. If you embarrass me, don't come back..."
"Nohira Tai, do you remember what I told you? Sooner or later, my new army will have a foreign legion, and you dozens of people will be the roots of the future foreign legion. If you have diarrhea this time, be careful I cancel it. Get rid of the establishment of the Foreign Legion..."
Xiao Letian was nagging like a talkative woman, but no one in the Three Hundred Expeditionary Army disliked him. On the contrary, when he talked about emotional points, everyone's eyes turned red. They are Xiao Letian's new army, and their relationship is not as superficial as soldiers' pay. In the night of Naha's blood and fire, their blood has been smelted together, and they are already a family from the soul.
Everyone is mentally prepared that this side may be the last side of their lives. No one dares to laugh at him even if he sheds some horse urine.
That night, all ships in Naha Port received a sea ban. Tomorrow morning, Xiao Letian will send off the expeditionary force to Europe, and the huge cannon at Shuri Castle will also be tested. Xiao Letian will use the sound of cannons to Expeditionary forces practice.
All the foreign businessmen were dumbfounded. They never expected that Xiao Letian would actually send student soldiers to Europe? That night, Jonas was surrounded by Europeans who came to inquire about the details, but Jonas only had one answer: "These Chinese are just hired by me to protect my safety. They are mercenaries." , does not represent China..."
The moment of departure was coming soon. After three consecutive days of work, the fort on the west side of Shuri Castle was finally ready for launch. Technicians from the United States were intensively debugging and calculating.
"This is a live ammunition shooting used by Mr. Xiao to show off his power. You must prepare explosive ammunition... Reduce the weight of the propellant package and reduce the range to 12-15 kilometers. People will not be able to see clearly at any further distance... Prepare earplugs and be careful. eardrum, this is a huge 280mm cannon, and there are only a few in the entire United States. This is definitely the first cannon in Asia..."
The fort is undergoing intensive debugging before firing, and there are already cries on the dock. Countless Naha Chinese and indigenous people, and even settled Japanese, are here to see them off. They are the ones who are about to board the ship. relatives.
Xiao Letian held the largest broken flag with the word "Xiao" in his hand and shouted, "Xiao Hexin! I grant this broken flag to you. Either come back with the flag and victory, or raise this broken flag and everyone will be shattered." Under this flag!”
Xiao Letian almost pulled his neck and roared, "Tell me...who can bring me victory!"
All the soldiers on the dock almost used up their lives to scream, "With my blood, I will sacrifice Xuanyuan! With my life, I will sacrifice China!"
At that moment, there was a sudden flash of lightning on the Shuri Castle fort, followed by a thunderous explosion. The 280-caliber coastal defense gun finally opened fire. The blast from the muzzle formed a huge fan, and the surrounding trees and shrubs were completely destroyed. He was blown to pieces by this blast of wind.
"Oh my God, it has such a long range. This is the largest caliber coastal defense gun in Asia!" Countless foreigners looked at the huge water column on the sea more than ten kilometers away, and everyone crossed themselves desperately in shock.
"Clean the gun barrel...re-transport the gunpowder package...prepare for the second shot...reduce the propellant and reduce the range to less than ten kilometers...fire..."
"Continue to lower the propellant and shorten the range to seven kilometers. Let these foreigners see the power of Asia's No. 1 fort. They know that Ryukyu has been armed by Xiao Letian and turned into a tiger...Fire!"
Amidst the rumbling sound of cannons, the Dutch merchant ship took three hundred warriors and set sail for the distant Europa.
