This debate about the future is quite heated.
First, the participants discussed the ethics of the new dynasty.
Some people think that the new dynasty should be based on the theory of the Five Virtues. The new dynasty was established in the Jin Dynasty.
Some people also believe that the new dynasty was established to defeat the Jin Dynasty and completely destroyed the Jin Dynasty. According to the theory of Five Virtues, the new dynasty should be Mu De.
The two groups were at loggerheads and each had their own opinions.
Some people say that no one has used the Five Virtues for a long time because it would hurt the feelings of the survivors of the previous dynasty and was not conducive to the rule of the dynasty. Therefore, the more moderate theory of the Five Elements of Mutual Prosperity has become mainstream.
Some people say that there are any survivors of the Jin Dynasty? Who are you?
The two sides quarreled again.
In the end, Su Yonglin couldn't stand listening anymore, so he made a decisive decision.
The new dynasty was established to overcome the Jin Dynasty, so the new dynasty was a wood virtue, not a gold virtue.
The emperor decided, and the officials stopped arguing.
Next is the issue of country code.
This issue is quite hotly debated.
Some people argue that Su Yonglin's ancestral home is in Shandong, and Shandong was the place of Qi in ancient times, so the new dynasty's national title should be Qi.
Some people also say that Shandong is known as the land of Qilu, and the Gulu Kingdom is also in Shandong, so it is okay to use Lu as the country's name.
Others say that Su Yonglin captured and destroyed the Jin Kingdom in the land of Yanyun, so the new dynasty could be named Yan.
Others say that the Kingdom of Jin was finally destroyed in Guanzhong, and Guanzhong was the land of Qin, so the name of the new dynasty should be Qin.
They each hold their own opinions and refuse to give in to each other, and no one can convince the other.
Su Yonglin thought for a long time and came up with his own opinion.
"The establishment of the new dynasty is not due to me alone. If I were the only one, I would not be able to destroy the Jin Kingdom and establish a new dynasty no matter what. If all this is just because of me, then I will sacrifice my efforts and even my life for the establishment of the new dynasty. What are people?"
Su Yonglin said this, which made people present feel a little surprised——
When building an empire, the greatest person is of course the emperor himself. The emperor himself symbolizes the empire. Apart from that, what else is worth caring about?
Those Qiuba people who died in the battle?
What are they? Is it worthy for the emperor to recall them so fondly?
No one ever thinks that they are worth remembering. As long as they can live, they can get great wealth and that is enough. If they die, it is called bad luck and they can't blame others.
Of course, Su Yonglin's old team members don't find this very strange, because Su Yonglin has always said this.
Before the bloody battle, Su Yonglin made it clear that he did not think that his own strength was enough to change the world. He did not think that he could accomplish so many things.
The reason why he was able to support himself to that point was because there were thousands of like-minded people standing behind him. These people agreed with his ideas and trusted his command, giving him endless strength.
Because of their existence, Su Yonglin was able to reach that point and win against the odds, defeating Wanyan Alin and winning the final victory.
During this period, how many people died in battle because of his grand plan?
Without these people standing with him, throwing their heads and blood to fight the Jin army to the death, how could a new dynasty be established?
It cannot be established.
Su Yonglin stood up and stood in front of everyone, recalling every bit of the past fondly.
"Every time I think of the heroes who died fighting to build this country, I feel heartbroken. Compared with them, is my honor and disgrace really that important? The establishment of this country is not only the sacrifice of the living, but also the sacrifice of heroes. All that was given.
The new dynasty was established because tens of thousands of soldiers of the Liberation Army fought hard on the front lines. It was because tens of millions of common people were in the rear transporting grain and fodder for the army. It was because all ministers and workers had food and clothing at night. It was caused by countless heroes who sacrificed their lives generously. How can I come out on top? "
"The name of the new dynasty should not only take into account me, but should take into account all the people who fought to the end to build this country. They should not be forgotten."
After that, Su Yonglin asked someone to bring a pen and paper, and he wrote down what he was thinking on the paper.
[For those who have great ambitions to make sacrifices, I dare to teach the sun and the moon to make a new sky].
"It was the sacrifices of tens of millions of heroes that enabled the restoration of the Central Plains and the restoration of Chinese orthodoxy. Without their sacrifices and their heroic resistance, all this would be a castle in the air."
"It only took me three years to go from a commoner to an emperor, from a rebellious traitor to a symbol of orthodoxy. It seems incredible, so I know many of you think this is because of my destiny, like divine help."
"But only I know clearly that I am a mortal, and the Liberation Army is an army of mortals. From being weak at the beginning to being strong now, how many people are pushing me behind me, and how many people have sacrificed their lives for this, I will not forget them and I cannot forget them.”
"They laid the foundation for the restoration of the Central Plains and the well-being of the people with their lives. Because of them, from now on, wherever the light of the sun and moon shines on the Chinese mainland, it will be a paradise for Chinese people to live and work in peace and contentment!"
"For this reason, I have decided to name the new dynasty - Ming!"
Su Yonglin resisted the emotions that were about to burst out of his heart, and wrote a large word "明" on the paper with a splash of ink, then raised it high and announced his final decision.
This decision is nothing short of shocking.
Because since the Han Dynasty, the country title chosen by those who consider themselves to be the orthodox founding of the Central Plains and the emperor has either been chosen from the titles of feudal states that once existed on the land of China during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, or from the titles of former fiefdoms to show solemnity. , to show inheritance.
But when he arrived at Su Yonglin's place, things changed.
It is recognized by everyone that Su Yonglin won the country very righteously.
No matter who it is or what group of interests they represent, they all believe that Su Yonglin's approach of taking back the Central Plains from the Jurchens of the Jin Kingdom using the slogan "Expelling the Hulu and Restoring China" is reasonable.
To recapture the land of China and China from the hands of the Yi and Di, and to restore the Han dynasty's clothes, even if the level of national integrity has been higher since ancient times, how high can it be?
Not to mention compared with Zhao and Song Dynasty, even if compared with Huanghuang Tang Dynasty, so what?
However, as a representative of the orthodoxy of the Song Dynasty, Su Yonglin chose a country title that was completely inconsistent with etiquette.
A strange country name of unknown origin.
Except for the old subordinates who felt overwhelmed by this and had tears in their eyes, even if they had to wipe their tears in public, many others felt deep down in their hearts that this was not appropriate.
This is not traditional and does not appear to be more orthodox.
But it was interesting to see what Su Yonglin said, and the old subordinates who led the troops had tears in their eyes. They felt that if they continued to oppose, it would probably arouse the collective anger of these soldiers.
It will definitely not be a wonderful thing to be attacked by a group of them.
In the final analysis, they could not understand Su Yonglin's feelings at all, nor could they understand the value of those "Qiu Ba people" who Su Yonglin said had sacrificed their lives for the founding of the country.
But what Su Yonglin said was so touching, so be it, what else could be done?
Did he say that he had acted?
Or should I ask him if this place is worthy of making his eyes red-rimmed or even making him shed tears?
Return to the promised land?
Everyone talks about it being a paradise, but don’t they know exactly what it is about?
It’s just that no one cares about the life and death of those mud-legged people.
After all, the world is so big, there is only so much land, and there is only so much food produced. If those mud-legged people live well, we will not be able to enjoy luxury, and we will not be able to do whatever we want.
Su Yonglin talks so grandly, does he really believe that he has established a fairyland where people can live and work in peace and contentment instead of having difficulty finding food and clothing?
Many officials who were well versed in the rules of governance secretly ridiculed Su Yonglin's actions.
Of course, on the surface they still quite agree with Su Yonglin.
So, the decision was passed.
The name of the new country was determined to be [Ming].
The country in the future will exist on this land with a long history as the official name of "Ming Kingdom".
As for how people want to call it, call it the Ming Kingdom or the Ming Empire, anyway, it is there.
Finally, Su Yonglin officially announced that he would officially ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor on October 1st of this year, officially establishing the Ming Dynasty.
