Fang Zhongzhe soon learned that Xu Qin sent people to kidnap Zhu Yunwen. While he sent a chariot to discuss diplomacy, he also wanted to find out what the Republic of China planned to do with Zhu Yunwen. Of course, he also knew that Zhu Yunwen had fallen into
In the hands of the Republic of China, it is almost impossible to come back.
However, Zhu Yunwen has now become a powerless useless person. Except for a few people who have a deep hatred for him and want to bring him back to kill him to vent their anger, he has no other value. It would be better for the Republic of China to take it. After all,
Zhu Yunwen's identity is relatively sensitive and he is a hot potato. If he is not handled properly, it will probably cause chills among the "old guard", which will not be conducive to the newly established stable situation.
Xu Qin naturally knew Zhu Yunwen's identity and influence. He sent people to "rob" people, so he had already prepared a response. No, as soon as Chai Che asked about it, he took out a copy of Wan Lei's certificate issued last year.
The amnesty order stated that the Republic of China hopes to use Zhu Yunwen as a model for amnesty and intends to take him back to the mainland and treat him well. It also hopes that the rebels will hand over Zhu Yunwen's immediate family members to the Republic of China.
When he heard that the Zhu family was being taken away, although Chai Che was a little unwilling to lose the opportunity for revenge, he did not object. Because Fang Zhongzhe had already explained before he came that as long as the scourge of Zhu Yunwen was not left in Nanzhou, that would be fine.
discuss.
Of course, Xu Qin's request was not in vain. He obtained an interest-free loan of 100,000 silver dollars from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the rebels. Once Chai Che saw that there was money to be obtained, he would no longer oppose the "extradition" of the Zhu family.
After talking about the Zhu family, the two sides began to discuss the establishment of diplomatic relations. Fang Zhongzhe discussed with some generals and some former court ministers and decided to change the name of the Southern Ming Dynasty to the Republic of South China. Although it has not yet been formally constituted, it has been named the Republic of South China.
In the name of the government, military rule began to be implemented.
"All democratic countries are friends of our Republic of China. The Republic of South China is a brotherly state of our country. Our country will do its best to support your country's construction. I have reported the situation in South China to the President. The President has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to draw up plans for the establishment of diplomatic relations as soon as possible.
At the same time, I also hope that your country will send a mission to the Central Plains as soon as possible to formally conclude a treaty of diplomatic relations." Xu Qin said.
"This is natural. Your country is strong but not hegemonic. You keep your word and treat your friends well. Being able to establish diplomatic relations with your country will definitely bring benefits to our country. Chai expressed his gratitude to Special Envoy Xu on behalf of the military government." Chai Che said hurriedly.
"Since your country is a democratic country, our country will give you some more preferential policies based on the previous diplomatic treaty with the Nanming Empire. Generally speaking, we will refer to the country of Burma and give you the treatment of quasi-citizens, that is,
People in your country can freely enter and leave the Republic of China, and enjoy the same rights as citizens of the Republic of China in terms of education, investment and employment."
Xu Qin paused and then said: "In view of the small population of your country, our country will also try its best to help your country develop its population size, and even immigrants will come here. However, your country's economy is relatively backward, and we will also encourage entrepreneurs to come
Invest and establish industries. Immigration and investment will be carried out in a gradual and orderly manner, taking into account your country's affordability. As for the details, we will discuss them in detail when signing the contract, but you can rest assured that our Republic of China will not let your country suffer.
He will not bully others."
"Your country always puts you in my country's shoes. We admire the demeanor of this big country." When he heard that there were immigrants and investments, Chai Che was even more secretly happy. What Nanzhou lacks most now is people and money. Without people, blockbusters
Wasteland cannot be developed, and no one can exploit those gold mines. Without money, industry and commerce cannot develop.
"By the way, in terms of maritime trade, we also adhere to the principle of mutual benefit. Since your country does not have sea-going ships, our country has decided to transfer part of the equity of Huayuan Company to your country. Your country can subscribe for it through the government, or you can
Subscribed by businessmen,
Huayuan Company pays dividends based on its profits every year, and your country can share the benefits of maritime trade. As for tariffs, our country will exempt all goods imported and exported from your country from tariffs. I hope your country can also introduce corresponding tax-free clauses to facilitate industry and commerce.
for development.”
"These matters are of great importance. I dare not make the decision. I have to ask the military government for instructions." Chai Che said hurriedly. He was sent here just to discuss the conclusion of the diplomatic treaty on time. As for the details of the diplomatic treaty, he really did not dare to make a decision.
The urban cynic.
Xu Qin smiled calmly, picked up a document from his desk and handed it over, saying: "This is the document for the establishment of diplomatic relations drawn up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country. Please read it carefully first. If you are not satisfied, you can bring it up for discussion. By the way,
The President hopes that your country can send a mission within the year, not until December at the latest."
"Understood, I will go back and report to the military government right now. I will reply to the special envoy as soon as possible." Chai Che put away the drafts and said before leaving: "We will also send Zhu Yunwen's relatives to him in the near future."
"That's good. We also hope that your country can treat hostile elements with a tolerant attitude, reduce unnecessary killings, and restore normal order as soon as possible."
After seeing off the chai, Xu Qin went to the room where Zhu Yunwen was under house arrest. In order to prevent Zhu Yunwen from committing suicide due to confusion, there were guards on duty in this room 24 hours a day. Even if he wanted to die, he would have no chance. And after he made a noise for a day,
Now he was very haggard. He was sitting with his head hanging down. Xu Qin didn't look good when he came in.
Xu Qin didn't care, and sat directly opposite Zhu Yunwen, handed a document to him, and said: "We have reached an agreement with the Republic of South China. The Republic of South China has decided to hand you and your family over to the Republic of China.
As long as you sign this "Citizen's Declaration" now, your whole family will become citizens of the Republic of China."
The so-called Citizen's Declaration is for Zhu Yunwen to declare to the world that he is no longer the deified emperor, but an ordinary citizen. For the Republic of China and the Republic of South China, this declaration is very important. It declares the empire
At the end of the era, Chinese civilization has truly entered the republican era, and the emperor's dream in some people's hearts will be shattered.
"A scholar can be killed but not humiliated, why would I rather be a Dou?!" Zhu Yunwen said angrily. It was obvious that he still refused to let go of his superior status.
"Well, what's wrong with being an ordinary citizen?" Xu Qin shook his head helplessly and said with a wry smile: "If you don't think about yourself, you should also think about your wife and children. If you don't want to be a citizen of the Republic of China,
Then we can only exile you overseas, do you have the heart to let them wander with you?"
Seeing that Zhu Yunwen was speechless, Xu Qin added: "Besides, the Zhu family's ancestral tombs are in the Central Plains, so returning to the Central Plains to pay homage to their ancestors and sweep their tombs is also a filial piety."
Zhu Yunwen's eyes turned red again when he heard about ancestor worship and sweeping of their ancestors' graves. He was a filial son. Why didn't he want to go back to the Central Plains to worship his ancestors' graves? But when he thought of going back as a loser and being humiliated, it was difficult to save his face.
"Don't worry, the Republic of China will treat your family well and will never let you be humiliated. The President has already prepared a residence for you in Peking, and has also reserved the title of honorary dean of the School of Literature and History of Peking University for you.
, and hope that you will serve as the director of the Ming History Museum and supervise the compilation of Ming History."
Zhu Yunwen really didn't pay attention to things like residence and title, but when he heard that he was going to supervise the compilation of Ming History, his heart was ups and downs. He himself knew that Ming History was the summary of the Ming Dynasty's history.
In his hands, the achievements of his grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang in governing the country should not be completely denied.
Zhu Yunwen also knew that if he did not serve as the curator of Ming history, someone else might desperately pour dirty water on the Ming Dynasty in Ming history and discredit the Ming Dynasty. This kind of demonizing the Ming Dynasty was his fault.
What I least want to see.
In order to give the Ming Dynasty due justice, Zhu Yunwen gritted his teeth for the last time and said: "Does the curator of Ming history really have the right to supervise the compilation of Ming history?"
"The literary style of our Republic of China is free. Anyone can write and publish books, as long as they do not spread separatist remarks. However, the history of the Ming Dynasty is the official history of the official major, and it pays attention to rigor and credibility. Therefore, what the president means is to
The part that compiles Taizu's Chronicles is left to you to edit and review, and as for the other parts, let others edit it."
Xu Qin said this with a bit of embarrassment on his face. There were two emperors in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yunwen. It is reasonable for Zhu Yunwen to compile and review the part of Ming Taizu. As for the historical events after Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, Zhu Yunwen certainly cannot be allowed to compile and review it.
Okay. Besides, these historical events are also scandalous to Zhu Yunwen, and he doesn’t want to scold himself.
"Okay, I, I, I sign." Zhu Yunwen finally signed the declaration. He knew that as a subjugated king, his reputation in history would definitely not be better. The only thing he cared about was his grandfather's reputation. For the sake of the greatest
In order to save his grandfather's reputation, he could only let go of his last bit of poor self-esteem.