Xiao Letian didn't expect Shopkeeper Niu to speak on such an occasion, and nodded in surprise, "Of course! You are also the honored guest we invited. In several missions to raise military rations, your contribution to Sihai Trading Company is second to none. You even You helped us solve a food shortage in Beizhili, so of course you are qualified to ask questions!"
Lao Niu's face turned red after being praised by the Prime Minister, "I don't dare to do it, I don't dare to do it... It should be done, it should be done..."
He held up his hands and bowed to the people around him, "The Prime Minister's Chinese Order has been deeply felt in our hearts. We businessmen have always been bullied and have always been the weaklings in the eyes of officials... What can the Prime Minister say to us today?" To be fair, we businessmen all over the world are grateful!"
"No matter what new system the Prime Minister proposes, I, Old Niu, will be the first to raise my hands in favor! But I am just a little worried. Prime Minister, your aristocratic system is definitely good and fair at the beginning... But what about after three generations?"
"I'm not afraid of your jokes. It's not easy for me to build this kind of family business from scratch. My son also suffered a lot, but now my grandson is so bad! He is simply a little bully, a little dandy... ...I can’t even beat him, I want to teach him a little lesson, and my wife and daughter-in-law will hang themselves!"
"I'm worried! There is an old saying that wealth cannot last more than three generations. Prime Minister, this is the title you gave us! After three generations, we old people will be gone, leaving a group of dandies who rest on their laurels. By then, it will not be the same as the wealth, but the wealth. Merger, isn’t it the same as bullying men and dominating women?”
Shopkeeper Niu glanced at Zai Chun subconsciously, and whispered timidly, "When the time comes, why don't you behave like the Eight Banners dudes..."
"Okay! That's a really good question!" Xiao Letian squeezed Shopkeeper Niu's shoulder. "I'll answer your question... I just said that after the introduction of the aristocratic system of six nobility and eighteen nobility, the title of nobility will also be implemented at the same time. Separate system...that is to say, a title is a title, you can get the corresponding salary and benefits, but you can't get an official position!"
"A title is a title, and an official position is an official position. Even if you are a duke or an earl, if you want to be an official, you must take the exam in person like all the people, and start working from the grassroots level! There is no way that there is something in my Chinese order. A title is equivalent to a certain official position!"
"There is a title, but it does not have too many privileges. In particular, the title has absolutely no privileges above the law. I will explain this in detail later!"
At this point, Xiao Letian turned to Sima Yun and said, "Continue reading! Read the details behind the Six Lords and Eighteenth Grade..."
Sima Yun coughed lightly, "The titles in the Chinese Order are completely different from those in the Middle Ages. Except for the highest-level royal title, which is hereditary, all other titles are reduced in three generations. That is to say, if there are no new titles after three generations of inheritance, If your achievements improve yourself, you will automatically be reduced to ordinary people..."
"Due to historical reasons, the royal title is a symbol of the country's royal power, so it will not decrease. However, the royal title strictly implements the one-king-one-title system, which means that the royal title can only be passed on to one descendant, and the remaining heirs will not be granted the title of royal title. It is a symbolic job given to the third-class earl, and promotion to the title still requires one's own efforts..."
Xiao Letian continued, "The title among the Chinese is not based on blood, but only on your contribution to society and your own moral standards. It is you who are rewarded, not your family... But the prince cannot be demoted easily. , for example, King Shangtai, the Shang royal family has been in trouble for more than five hundred years, but they still made great contributions to the Ryukyu Kingdom!"
"Precisely because they have witnessed hundreds of years of history, their existence is actually a living monument of this kingdom, so the kingship will not diminish and will be retained forever! But there are also many constraints. If you want to become a medieval The totalitarian monarch of the century? It’s better to stop dreaming, hahaha..."
"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Just because a father has the qualities and achievements of an earl does not mean that his son will also have them. The Chinese strictly prohibit the emergence of the dandy and powerful class. The most effective way is to reduce the number of nobles in three generations. Moreover, once a nobleman accepts the title of nobleman and various benefits, he also Must accept special legal sanctions of double sentencing..."
As soon as this statement came out, there was a commotion in the hall. People whispered, "Huh? When you don't see the privileges of the aristocracy, there are many chains to bind you? Double the sentence!"
Xiao Letian said with a cold face, "Why are nobles sentenced to double sentences for breaking the law? Because you have the responsibility to correct the social atmosphere, and your words and deeds represent the dignity of the entire Chinese nation!"
"Because of this, your crime must be punished more seriously. This requires an oath. Failure to accept it means that you do not accept the noble reward... No one can even think about privileges! Even King Shangtai must take an oath!"
The stern tone suppressed the chaotic discussion. At this moment, the power of the Iron-Blooded Prime Minister played an important role. After all, he is the one who created it, not the one who maintained it. All the officials here were promoted by Xiao Letian, so of course he can suppress them. Place.
"Sima Yun! Keep reading, and if you have any questions, please consult us together!"
"Yes! Prime Minister! Below the six nobles and eighteen grades, there are three levels, citizens, civilians, immigrants..."
"Immigrants are the lowest class among the three peoples. All people who are not born in Chinese countries and immigrate from other countries are immigrants. Immigrants enjoy basic laws and human rights protection but have no political rights, cannot join the army, and cannot have elections and The power of being elected…”
"Civilians are among the three peoples, and those of Chinese descent automatically have civilian status. The main difference between civilians and immigrants is the right to join the military and the right to work in administrative agencies. Immigrants and civilians receive the same protection before the law... …”
"Citizens are the highest class among the three citizens. Only citizens can have the possibility of being promoted to the nobility or becoming an official. If you want to become a citizen, in addition to the most basic requirements, you need to serve in the military for at least three years, and you must not have any illegal records! "
"Only such people can have the unique rights of citizens, which is the right to vote and be elected!"
At this point, Sima Yun looked away from the document and gave everyone a simple explanation: "There is upward and downward mobility among the three peoples. It is not difficult for immigrants to become civilians! First, they must pass the language assessment. At the very least, they must understand Chinese characters and speak Chinese. If you understand the customs and habits of the Chinese people and are willing to accept them, and if you abide by the laws, you will naturally become a commoner!"
"Civilians are commonly known as ordinary people or natural persons. Because the language, writing and living habits are consistent with the Chinese nation, civilians can become soldiers and government administrative personnel!"
"As for the rights of citizens, let's ask the Prime Minister to explain it to everyone!"
