C1091 boiling tide (1/2)
If we were to look down from the night sky, you would discover a strange phenomenon. The originally brightly lit Na Ba, after one o'clock in the morning, with the Prime Minister's Manor as its center, it began to brighten even more.
Lanterns and torches lit up one after another as the announcement was posted. More and more people opened their doors and lit up their lamps, walking onto the street and gathering the adults to gather at the intersection.
”Let's go together!” The Prime Minister had released the Chinese Statute Book. From today onwards, we are all part of the Chinese clan. ”No, it seems that the Chinese will have to apply for it. I wonder which yamen's office this is?”
”Chinese? What kind of Chinese is that?
”Nonsense, how could the Prime Minister's decree not be beneficial? ”From today onwards, only members of the Chinese can join the army as officials, and only children can enjoy free education in the academy …”
”Not only that! As long as you have credit, you will be able to get promoted no matter what status you have! Today, you are a civilian. As long as you have served in the military and have no criminal record, you can apply to become a citizen … ”
”If you become a citizen, you will have the qualifications to be an official … And as long as you work hard and strive for more achievements, you might even get a title! ”
”Yes, that's right! ”Fellow villagers, you did not hear wrongly. From today onwards, the Chinese will be divided into six levels of nobility. Anyone who has rendered meritorious services to the Chinese will be conferred a title of nobility …”
The crowd completely exploded into a cacophony of noise. This caused even more families to wake up from their dreams. They pushed open the windows and looked down in confusion, not knowing what was written on the notice board at the end of the street.
Almost every street entrance was filled with people. The literate youngsters stood atop the wood box and loudly read the announcements, especially the university students, who wore neat school uniforms. Their faces were flushed with excitement.
”Chinese!” From now on, do you no longer call yourselves Han or Tang people? ” the Japanese immigrant in the crowd asked in a low voice.
The student on the box, his ears very sharp, explained loudly, ”Mr. Doge! You're wrong! The Chinese are not Chinese or Chinese, but Chinese belong to you! ”
”The announcement said it very clearly, as long as you can speak Chinese, write Chinese, and accept the restrictions from the Chinese Statute Book, you are willing to accept the restrictions of Chinese morality! you can apply to be Chinese... As long as you become a member of the Chinese race, you can also enjoy the privilege of being a noble! ”
”Wait! A new announcement has arrived … ” Without waiting for the shocked expression on the faces of Fu Sang's men to fade away, the university student extended his hand and pointed at the Prime Minister's Guard in the distance as he shouted.
At this time, the street was already packed with people, and the guards were all sweaty. He looked in front of him and saw a university student preaching how far away he was. Last night's list of the first batch of Chinese aristocrats has already been published. I will throw it to you. Please help to post it on the bulletin board … I have to run to the next intersection! ”
A thick roll of notices was thrown into the crowd, being pushed to the side of the bulletin board by countless heads and hands. The university student opened it to take a look, and his eyes immediately lit up with excitement as his hands trembled.
”It's been conferred a title!” The first batch of titles had already been announced! ”I didn't expect this, I really didn't expect this …” ”Did you know?” the college student shouted at the Fusang businessman, Doge, who had just asked the question. This list has you, Fusang, on it! Officer knife drawing team, Yepingtai and Bing Tai Lang have already been conferred the title of Counts … ”
The number of immigrants from the Ryukyu was great, they were the third largest race after the Chinese and the aboriginals. When they heard that their people had also received the title of nobility, they were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes.
”The pride of our Ryukyu's Fusang people, Sir Yepingtai and Sir Bing Tai Lang have been bestowed a title? God of Heaven, please bless us … Long live the Prime Minister! ”