At the end of August, the turmoil in the court gradually subsided, and almost all officials focused on one thing:
The three national foundations are the national anthem, the national flag and the national emblem.
From the first year of Jianwen to the present eight months, whether it is the capital or the prefectures and counties outside the capital, whether it is the prosperous Suzhou and Hangzhou, or the troubled frontiers, as long as there are official offices and official schools, there will be the foundation of the Three Kingdoms. Argument.
This is a grand event that all gentry and bureaucratic classes in the world will participate in. Even in the capital and other places, some rich farmers and businessmen are trying their best to participate.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Rites, more than 3,000 proposals of various types were submitted from all over the country. However, the good and the bad were mixed. After preliminary review by the Ministry of Rites, the Cabinet, the Governor's Office, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Sixth Ministry, only 500 proposals were selected for each plan. share.
And these five hundred plans went through rounds of review and countless debates before finally leaving thirty-six plans each.
There is no way to reduce it any more. If you reduce it any further, you will be beaten.
In terms of the national anthem, there are thirty-six plans, one for the cabinet, ten for the six ministries and related government offices and the Imperial College, three for the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army, and the remaining twenty-two were sent by envoys from all over the country.
We can't let people not even advance to the finals, but drive them away in the knockout rounds, right?
This is so untrue.
Those who offended had to be handed over to the emperor to offend. The Ministry of Rites did not want to be taken advantage of, so the thirty-six plans were submitted to the court, and the emperor and the officials jointly decided.
The first decision was the national anthem.
Speaking of the national anthem, Zhu Yunwen lamented that for the feudal dynasty, it cannot be said that it did not have a national anthem. It can only be said that there was no national anthem before the Ming Dynasty. It was not until the late Qing Dynasty that the national anthem appeared.
In 1896, when Li Hongzhang was on a diplomatic mission to the West, people wanted to play the national anthem with music. The Qing Dynasty did not have one, and neither did Li Hongzhang, so he used a poem as the "national anthem":
"The golden palace is dominated by the purple pavilion, the jade hibiscus is on the cactus, the Emperor of Peace is facing the sun, and the five-color cloud chariot drives six dragons."
This national anthem used in diplomatic situations is called "Lee Chung Tang Music".
But this is not the national anthem stipulated by the court law. Later, the Qing Dynasty also wrote an army military song "Ode to the Dragon Flag", shouting "Hang my yellow dragon imperial emblem and sing my imperial song" all day long, but that is not the national anthem.
In Chinese history, the first legal provision to give the status of a national anthem was "Gong Jin Ou" of the Qing Dynasty:
"Gong Jin'ou, Chengtian Gui, the people are happy with the algae and the same robe, and the Qing Dynasty was lucky. Zhenxihao, the sky of the empire is protected, the sky is high, and the sea is rolling."
However, this national anthem had not yet had time to spread to the world and protect the Qing Dynasty. One month later, the Revolution of 1911 broke out, and this national anthem became the "funeral song" of the Qing Dynasty.
Although other feudal dynasties except the Qing Dynasty did not have a national anthem, if you look carefully, there are still some "quasi-national anthems".
For example, in the Shang Dynasty, the quasi-national anthem was "The Book of Songs: Black Bird": "The Black Bird of Destiny came down to give birth to the Shang Dynasty, and its home was the land of Yin... The country was thousands of miles away, and the Wei people stopped, and it spread across the four seas... Yin was ordered to Xian Yi, what is Bailu?"
The quasi-national anthem of the Zhou Dynasty is "King Wen": "King Wen is above, and he is in the sky. Although Zhou is an old state, its destiny is renewed... God has decreed it, and the marquis obeys Zhou. The marquis obeys Zhou, and the destiny of heaven is constant... King Wen is punished by rituals, and all nations make Fu."
However, the quasi-national anthem of the Shang and Zhou dynasties was not widely sung, and not many people knew it. However, the quasi-national anthem of the Qin and Han Dynasties was much more famous. Anyone who has read history will hardly know it...
"Qin Feng·Wu Yi" from the Qin Dynasty:
How can I say that I have no clothes? Be in the same robe as your son. The king raised his army, repaired my sword and spear, and shared the same enemy with me!
How can I say that I have no clothes? Tongze with Zi...
The one from the Han Dynasty is, of course, "Song of the Great Wind":
The strong wind is blowing, the clouds are flying, the powerful warriors are returning to their hometown, and the warriors are guarding the four directions...
In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, when Li Shimin was still the King of Qin, he did not forget to study the tunes after fighting, and composed the Qin King's Breaking Formation Music, which can be said to be the military song of the Tang Dynasty. It was later adapted into a song that combines song and dance, which can be called a great song. The national anthem of Tang Dynasty...
The song of "The Lord opens the Changli calendar, and the ministers are loyal to Dayou; you see that after the revolution, there will be peace and autumn." The breaking of the formation failed to stop the decline of the Tang Dynasty.
The culture of the Song Dynasty was too diverse, and it was impossible to find a song that could be used as a "quasi-national anthem."
In the Yuan Dynasty, everyone went to listen to music, and there was no chance for the "national anthem" to be released.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was brave, wise, opened up new territories, and engaged in diplomacy far and near, he still failed to find a national anthem for the Ming Dynasty. Now it is Zhu Yunwen's turn.
You must find a song that will be passed down from generation to generation as the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Yunwen knew that this matter could not be taken lightly, nor could it be entirely based on personal preference. Instead, he needed to gather the talents of all officials to find the most suitable national anthem that best represented the Ming Dynasty!
Huang Guan, the Minister of Rites, went out to read aloud the national anthem plan sent by the Jiangxi Chief Envoy:
The Ming Dynasty will be unified and prosper forever.
The emperor is holy and kind, and the emperor's grace is vast.
With the help of wise ministers, the world will be clear and clear.
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The people will rely on it, and it will subdue all nations.
For eternity, my emperor, my emperor!
After Zhu Yunwen listened, he frowned. Is this the national anthem? Why does it sound like a beautiful article boasting about the Ming Dynasty? The national anthem should have an inspiring effect and have a "forward" spirit. What's the point of such soft boasting?
"Let the officials make the decision first."
Zhu Yunwen looked at the officials.
In order to achieve a better resolution, all officials and supporters were asked to come out, while the opponents stood still.
After the decision was issued, only about thirty officials were sent out, and most of them did not move.
Jie Jin looked at Zhu Yunwen and saw that Zhu Yunwen also had objections, so he shouted loudly: "Let's get rid of this plan and move on to the next one."
Huang Guan picked up the second national anthem plan and said loudly: "This national anthem plan comes from the Liaodong Dusi, and is based on Sima Yi's "Song of the Conquest of Liaodong" of the Three Kingdoms. The national anthem is: The heaven and the earth are opened, the sun and the moon are shining again. Encountering international meetings, we will work hard to achieve the goal. . I will sweep away the filth of the people and return to my hometown. I will purge thousands of miles and clear up all the wastelands. I will return to old age after my victory and wait for my sins to dance in the sun..."
Before Zhu Yunwen could speak, Fang Xiaoru, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, objected: "This national anthem is definitely not feasible. That Sima Yi is a powerful traitor who took over the country of Cao Wei with the Gaoping Ling Incident. I am ashamed of him for composing our national anthem!"
"I second my opinion, Scholar Fang. The meaning of this national anthem is to be loyal to the ministers, but that Sima is not loyal to the city. If you take it, you will not be able to pass it on to future generations."
Lian Zining from the Metropolitan Procuratorate stood up to object.
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said, "Let's make a decision."
Most of the officials opposed the plan and the plan was dropped.
National anthem proposals were proposed one after another and then rejected.
Huang Guan was a little nervous, his palms were sweating, and he looked at the five remaining plans. If they were all rejected, wouldn't it mean that most of the work for the past six months would have been in vain?
"Master Jijiu, are you sure?"
Li Zhigang, Secretary of the Imperial College, asked in a low voice.
Yang Shiqi looked at Huang Guan's back and said solemnly: "There are too many resignations now. Some of the courtiers will inevitably be disappointed. No matter what the plan is, they will oppose it. This is very detrimental to our plan."
"Hey, this is the result of thousands of selections by our Imperial College. If we let it go, I'm afraid even the Imperial College will not be able to accept it."
Li Zhigang was a little uneasy.
Yang Shiqi shook his head slightly and said: "Even if the imperial court did not choose the Imperial College plan, we have also participated in such a grand event. The past eight months were definitely not wasted."
Li Zhigang was solemn.
Huang Guan picked up a plan and shouted: "This is the national anthem plan recommended by the Imperial College. It advocates that the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty should not forget the hardships of founding the country, the soul of the Han Dynasty, and the bloody nature of men. Based on the "Red Turban Army Song" at the end of the Yuan Dynasty As a plan, it is recommended to be the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Yunwen's eyes lit up. Is this the result of eight months of selection by the Imperial College? The queen's brother Ma Wenran was a prison student, and he advocated this plan.
"Read it and let me and the officials listen carefully!"
Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but say.
Huang Guan glanced at Zhu Yunwen, as if he noticed something, so he calmed down, his face became serious, and he read aloud with great emotion:
Clouds follow the dragon, wind follows the tiger, fame and fortune come from dust and earth.
Looking at China, the people are suffering and the fertile land for thousands of miles is barren.
Look at the world, there are no barbarians, and only one man can make up for the incompleteness of the way of heaven.
A good man, regardless of his parents, only cares for the common people and not for the Lord.
Holding a ninety-nine steel knife, he stopped after killing all Hu'er.
I am a man, why should I act like a horse or an ox for the Tartars?
A strong man drinks all the wine in his bowl and never looks back on a journey of thousands of miles.
The golden drums are beating together and the crowd is roaring, and the yellow dragon will not stop until it is broken.
Zhu Yunwen felt his blood begin to boil. What he saw in his eyes were the broken country and the countless good men fighting for the common people, fighting for survival, and fighting for all the people!
Why am I, a man of honor, acting like a horse and a cow for the Tartars?
What a grand statement, what a roar!
As a Chinese person, as an upright person with the soul of Han, how could he be willing to be bullied by the Tartars, enslaved by the Tartars, and enslaved by the Tartars!
Holding a ninety-nine steel knife, he will kill all Hu'er before he stops!
This sentence is full of endless hatred and a vow not to give up until the Hulu are killed!
Zhu Yunwen knew clearly that if future generations see the Ming Dynasty using this as its national anthem, some people will jump out and accuse the Ming Dynasty, saying that "killing all the Hu'er" is a narrow view of national revenge, which is unacceptable and undermines unity.
But everyone, this is the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty hundreds of years ago!
Daming and Hu'er have been mortal enemies from beginning to end. If they don't shout such slogans, then what are they shouting? No matter how great your personality and national outlook are, you must respect the facts of history itself.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the officials and said majestically: "Is there anyone who objects to this plan?"
When all the officials heard this, they understood instantly.
The emperor did not directly ask the officials to "make a decision", but directly asked someone if they "objected", making it clear that he supported the use of "The Military Song of the Red Turban Army" as the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty!
"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate."
Rujun, Minister of the Ministry of War, went out to express his opinions first.
Zhu Yunwen was a little surprised and asked slowly: "Ru Aiqing, tell me."
Ru Yun said bluntly: "Your Majesty, although the "Red Scarf Army Song" is soul-stirring and catchy, the Ming Dynasty has been established and the Tartars have been driven to the north outside the pass. It may be inappropriate to sing this song again."
Zhu Yunwen also thought of this, which is the same problem that later generations of national anthems encountered.
"Yang Jijiu, the Imperial College uses this as a recommendation, can you consider the issues mentioned by Ru Shangshu?"
Zhu Yunwen asked.
Yang Shiqi left the class and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think "The Military Song of the Red Scarf Army" is inspiring, regardless of time. Reading it decades ago made people feel heroic, and it still does so decades later. This is one of its Where the strength lies.”
"Untimely? It's just because the foreign enemies are weak at the moment, but our enemies of the Ming Dynasty have not been eliminated. The Oara and Tatars cannot be underestimated. There are frequent unrest in the south, and there are even more Japanese troubles along the coast. This is the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty. We can never forget the danger, and Increase worries and strengthen the morale of our people and our military!"
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly, looked at Ru Yu, and said, "What do you think, Aiqing?"
Seeing this, Ru Yu felt that it was reasonable, so she nodded and agreed: "In that case, I would like to respect "The Military Song of the Red Scarf Army" as the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty."
Seeing this, all the officials went out one by one without waiting for Zhu Yunwen to say anything, and shouted in unison: "I would like to honor "The Military Song of the Red Scarf Army" as the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty."
PS:
Jingxue is not sure whether "The Military Song of the Red Scarf Army" really existed in the late Yuan Dynasty.
However, in Liu Bowen's "Shaobing Song", we can indeed see some content of the "Red Scarf Army Military Song". As for whether the military song was composed by later generations, we will not seriously examine it for the time being.
