Lu Ming

Chapter 308 Organization ([-])

Cao Chuan's procedural amendments to the canonization of nobles are definitely not for himself, and everyone knows this.The right of the founding emperor is the greatest, and someone can confer nobility without anyone's approval.

But the establishment of the rules itself is to restrain the strong.Even if Cao Chuan can do whatever he wants, his descendants will not be so strong, so the revised rules he proposed today are actually for future generations.

Although the king under the constitutional monarchy has the right to enshrine nobles, in fact the candidates for nobles are nominated by the prime minister or the parliament, and the king still only has the right to hold ceremonies.

With the development of capitalist society, the so-called titles will lose their symbolic significance as the feudal landlord class.

In just a few years, the title of nobility will soon deteriorate: any aboriginal social elite who has made meritorious service to the country or has made outstanding contributions in literature, art, science, etc., can be canonized.

In this situation, Cao Chuan wanted to make an opening for future generations: if he had a few private reserves in his hand, he could confer a few rich and unkind bastards if nothing happened, which could be regarded as finding a place for his descendants to eat.

However, his heart, liver and lungs were seen through by the treacherous courtiers immediately.On this issue, members of the two parties instantly unanimously merged into one: Is it politically correct to limit imperial power?

So the "both sides" launched a round of "cordial and friendly" "exchange of views" on this issue.In the end, after incorporating all knighting matters into a package of negotiations, everyone still reached a simplified version of the sixth-class imperial knighting system.

Considering that this country established by the people will transition to a fast-paced industrial society in the future, so they don't plan to enfeoff them here—the aristocrats in the industrial society have no rights under the feudal system. They're a bunch of down-and-outs with no real power or money, and they might marry their daughters to emerging capitalists, what's there to say?

Therefore, the participants unanimously decided: Except for the top heirs of the royal family who can be named "Duke" and "Prince", the rest of the royal family will no longer be knighted.

As for the more than 200 transmigrators, they will receive the title of "baron", the lowest level of nobility; in this way, the transmigrators will meet the requirements for forming a noble council.

The third rank of "Hou, Bo, and Zi" among the fifth ranks will be temporarily blank.These positions will be awarded to those who have made great contributions to the country in the future, and a few retired senior government officials are actually prime ministers.

The above five titles are all rare "hereditary titles".And for those social elites from all walks of life who emerge in endlessly, there is also a lowest-level, non-hereditary title of "National Scholar" waiting for them.

This "National Scholar" title is between nobles and commoners, and it is actually a simplified version of the British "Jazz" title.

The title of jazz evolved from the ancient knight system is actually quite complicated, with as many as nine levels.Naturally, there is no need for so many ranks here - the public doesn't care what rank the Jazz of Run Run Shaw and Ferguson are.

The canonization rules proposed by Emperor Cao at the beginning are also reflected in the level of "national scholar".People from the two parties finally reached a compromise with Cao Chuan: the emperor can confer the title of two social elites at the level of "National Scholars" every year without the consent of the parliament and the prime minister.

After the negotiation of the nobility system was completed, everything was already quiet, and the moon was in the sky.After a short break, the participants enthusiastically engaged in the bargaining of the last major item: imperial treatment.

As mentioned earlier, Mr. Cao graduated from a third-rate university anyway, so he is not so easy to fool.So when it comes to the treatment of the future emperor, it is quite tough.

The so-called treatment, annuity and salary are secondary, and the territory is the key.Different from other cross-travelers, the emperor can own tax-free territory, just like the Huangzhuang in the old world - the tax on the territory is still collected, but it does not go into the treasury, but goes into the emperor's pocket.

After the two sides fought each other, they finally reached an agreement: the future royal family can choose a territory on each of the two continents, with a total area of ​​no more than 100 square kilometers.

The next moment, Cao Chuan rubbed his face, took a deep breath, stretched out his finger, and first drew a circle on the map spread out in front of him: "Just here, remote, sandy land, and no one there."

Then he clicked on an island on the east side of the map: "Well, this place looks pretty desolate, a place where wolves don't shit, I'll do what I can, and I'll help you deal with non-performing assets."

The location of his first circle is called Lujiazui in later generations.The location of the second circle is called Manhattan Island in later generations.The two pieces of land add up to almost 100 square kilometers.

Rao is a group of officials who have experienced many battles, and they were shocked by the emperor's thick skin at this moment.

The so-called tax-free territory is nothing more than providing some compensation to the royal family with huge expenses.In this regard, everyone is tacit: don't make publicity, just let the people talk less.

However, someone has to pretend to be stupid: the palm-sized Manhattan had a GDP of 2016 billion U.S. dollars in 5500, but Cha Sledgehammer has been on standby for a lifetime, and his total assets are only 3 million U.S. dollars.
Are the bridgeheads of these two eastern and western continents privately owned?Taxes alone can bring $800 billion to your family in a year?emperor?You are afraid that it is Shi Lezhi, do you know that there is a device called guillotine?
"Cough..." Xia Xianze's expression was rarely lowered at this time: "Mr. Cao, as for us, just pretend you didn't hear. You can choose two new places here."

"Why should I choose a place based on my ability?!" Cao Chuan was furious.

"Here, Your Majesty, what you call fighting for profit with the people is really too scary!" Bai Hongda also stood up to help at this time.

"I have invested in the empire, I have been seasick for the empire, I have made up my mind, please follow it."

"This is a disorderly order, and I dare not obey the edict."

Difficult negotiations officially start from this moment.Afterwards, the courtiers took turns to take part in the battle, taking advantage of the large number of people, knowing their advantages and disadvantages, and earnestly speaking. During the period, with some teacups flying, they finally calmed down the swollen Emperor Cao.

The two sides eventually reached an agreement.The previous fief has become three. As for the location, Lujiazui thinks it is impossible, but next door to Lujiazui is fine.So the Taicang area in the north was allocated a piece of land for the emperor to ruin.

The same goes for Manhattan: Don’t even think about going to the island, just draw a piece of land in a place full of low-end population like New Jersey. Anyway, it’s also next to Manhattan, so they’re all neighbors, right?
An additional piece of land is in Hawaii, and it will be enough for the emperor to be a charterer in the future.

After all the issues were discussed, it was already early morning before we knew it, and dawn was about to break in the east.And these people who have "worked hard for the country" for a day and a night are standing in front of the Jianyuan Hall, breathing the cool morning air, looking at the shining Taijiang River, and then looking down at the few hard-won drafts in their hands. , everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

In just 24 hours that have passed, the immature controllers of the empire have stumblingly completed the incubation of the core system of the empire. This four-faced regime that has grown up under the circumstances of fierce collisions between Eastern and Western ideas still has a lot to do in the future. Walk.

After deciding the future of the empire, the next moment people scattered. Now they need to go back to catch up on sleep.

But Xia Xianze and Cao Chuan were not so lucky.Lao Xia has to hurry up and arrange for his subordinates to transcribe and record the draft, and there is still a lot of follow-up copywriting work.

Cao Chuan wanted to return to later generations.The commemorative coin companies that I contacted before, the companies that customize the national flag, and the clothing factories can all be started now.Thanks to the developed light industry in later generations, as long as the money is in place, gold and silver dollars, flags and dresses, etc., which are necessary for enthronement, can be made quickly.

As the big day approached, the atmosphere on the small Dayuan Island became more and more tense.Not only have additional guards been deployed in front of all commercial buildings, diplomatic envoys from various countries have also received a clear notice: In the past half a month, all commercial personnel are not allowed to trespass except for the Binhai Fengqing Road, which can be used for walking.

Or, you can temporarily relocate to Ojima on the northern line opposite, and come back in a few days.

However, unexpectedly, all the envoys of the commercial embassy expressed their respect for the notice, and made it clear that they would never move their nests: Foreigners who anticipate major events will never let go of this good opportunity to observe .

In the following days, a large number of ships cruising outside also returned to Taijiang one after another.Accompanied by the arrival of these ships, all the traversing people scattered in Daming and some "progressives" also came to Dayuan one after another.

All the intelligence station personnel stationed by the empire in Jiangnan and Fujian were withdrawn this time.In addition, Mr. Zhou Tong, an old friend of the Travelers, the leader of the Hangzhou Beggar Clan, also came with the boat this time.

On the day of the appointment, Zhou Tong enthusiastically ran to the Kiln District Industrial Park to have a look.Although Zhou Tong, as one of the natives who know the time-travelers best, has already overestimated the abilities of these "Upper Realm Immortals", when he saw those cold, emotionless assembly lines and the industrial products rolling out of them Still was shocked.

What shocked Zhou Tong the most was not the industrial park. What do people in traditional agricultural countries care about most?food!Even a bandit has extremely sensitive nerves in agriculture.

So when Zhou Tong saw the grass seedlings on the plain like a green carpet, and the gas tractor that was smoking black and dragging the long steel plow slowly plowing the plains, he really felt the truth at this moment. He let go of his worries about the future of the empire, and lamented the good luck of the brothers in Pingfengzhai.

In addition to people like Zhou Tong, there is another person who has to be mentioned: Comrade Huang Zhicheng who is loved by everyone.Brackets: Deputy Office, Juren.

(End of this chapter)