After having lunch with Zhu Yourong, Xiang Xiaoqiang discussed it with her again. The two decided to take a "surprise attack" and asked Zhu Yourong to publicly announce for the first time in a radio speech tonight that within one year after the end of the war, the Yangtze River would now
A trial implementation of universal suffrage for members of parliament in the south.
Both Zhu Yourong and Xiang Xiaoqiang believe that this will bring great benefits. First of all, at least in the traditional Ming Dynasty area in Jiangnan, people have been eager to continue to promote constitutional reform and achieve universal suffrage as soon as possible like in Europe and the United States. Not to mention the long-term benefits,
Even before our eyes, many social problems will be solved immediately. This is equivalent to the Queen personally giving the people a promise, promising to further reform after defeating the Soviet Union. This is very conducive to uniting the hearts of the country.
The second benefit is that it will immediately improve Ming's international image, make Ming's surrounding environment more friendly, and greatly increase Ming's influence and voice in the international community and in the League of Nations. At least the Ming Navy will continue to develop Nanyang,
When Nanyang increases its military power, countries such as Britain, the United States, France and the Netherlands will be much less alert. Because once universal suffrage is reached, the power to launch war will no longer be
From the hands of the monarch, it was suddenly dispersed into the hands of the Congress. And the members of Congress are responsible to the voters, which means that whether to go to war is no longer decided by one person. The lower house (House of Representatives) is responsible for considering the wishes of the people, and the upper house (Senate) is responsible for
War and peace can only be decided after considering national interests and debating and voting in both houses. Such a country will be much less bellicose, and its neighbors will have a much stronger sense of security.
The most immediate benefit is that this will directly increase the "ammunition" for the US president and the US consortium, greatly increasing their chances of winning when persuading Congress. - The Soviet Union is attacking a democratic country now.
It is a true democratic country like the United Kingdom, France, and the United States.
Zhu Yourong also knew that such an important decision should have been discussed and decided at the imperial cabinet meeting. If it were other major matters, Zhu Yourong would have held the imperial meeting. But both she and Xiang Xiaoqiang knew that this matter was closely related to the current cabinet.
interest, stakes involved
The relationship is too big. The previous Ming Dynasty cabinets had indefinite terms. If a cabinet does a good job, it is possible to continue doing so indefinitely. But now it is going to be changed to a term system, which means that every four years, the cabinet will
If you pass through the "Gate of Hell" once, you will pass. If you cannot pass, you will step down.
No matter how naive Zhu Yourong is, she knows that she cannot discuss this matter with the cabinet. She must make her own decision and let the cabinet accept it. At this time, she is grateful from the bottom of her heart that Xiang Xiaoqiang is by her side. At this time, the People's Guard is so
A force is perfect for maintaining national stability and urging the government to operate normally.
However, Xiang Xiaoqiang felt that nothing unexpected would happen. Many years ago, all walks of life in the Ming Dynasty, including the government, were clamoring for universal suffrage. Zhu Yourong’s father was ready to implement it, but he suddenly fell ill and died soon after.
. Then Zhu Yourong ascended the throne, and the power of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in the north
The threat was getting bigger and bigger, so it was put aside for a while. Zhu Yourong came to power, and after the new monarch was familiar with everything, he was about to implement it. The Guangwu coup happened again, and the Qing army invaded the south, so it was put aside again. As for what happened later, it was naturally the Northern Expedition, which continued.
Until now, I haven't been able to have a stable period of time to implement it.
The preparations for the general election and the postponement again and again have made everyone mentally prepared for a long time. Including the previous cabinet and this cabinet. This time it was just the Queen who said the timetable herself. And it was in
After the war is over, no one will think it is too sudden.
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Zhu Yourong's speech is scheduled for 8:00 pm. 8:00 pm Nanjing time is exactly 8:00 am Washington time. Ming Dynasty time is 13 hours earlier than the Eastern Time of the United States, and now it is daylight saving time, that is 12 hours earlier. Zhu Yourong finished his speech
12 hours
Later, in the evening in the United States, Roosevelt would also have a "fireside chat" with the American people. There would be exactly 12 hours for Roosevelt and his White House team to react. After he received the signal from Zhu Yourong, he should have known what he was doing.
How should I revise my speech?
Xiang Xiaoqiang and Zhu Yourong were immersed in studying the speech script together, while Wei Zijin and Wu Yanbin were waiting outside. Of course, they said they were "serving", but in fact they also gave the two a chance to be alone. Xiang Xiaoqiang was happy to have Wu Yanbin hooking up with Wei Zi outside.
Jin, I can also be alone with Zhu Yourong. When we are intimate with each other, I don’t always feel that someone is watching, which makes me feel so uncomfortable.
"Do you think this sentence works?" Zhu Yourong lowered his head and added, and then read to Xiang Xiaoqiang, "'In the 20 years after the establishment of the Soviet Union, more people were executed and exiled in Russia than in the hundreds of years of the Tsarist era.
How about this sentence? It's easy for people to make a comparison."
Xiang Xiaoqiang nodded:
"Well, it's very impactful. Uh... is it true?"
Zhu Yourong nodded seriously:
"It's true."
Xiang Xiaoqiang nodded again:
"Well, then we must add...the following paragraph, which is the one that appeals to the American people...I remembered a sentence, please listen:
“——When they attacked the aristocrats, I stood by because I was not an aristocrat; when they attacked the bankers, I stood by because I was not a banker; when they attacked the entrepreneurs, I stood by because I was not a businessman.
family; when they attacked farmers, I stood by and watched because I was not a farmer; when they attacked
When they attacked the Orthodox, I stood by because I was not an Orthodox. When they attacked the Muslims, I stood by because I was not a Muslim. When they attacked all Russians, I stood by because I was not a Russian. When they attacked the Russians, I stood by because I was not a Russian.
When Asia attacks, I stand by and watch because I am not Asian either..."
Zhu Yourong held his chin with his right hand and looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang, waiting for his next words with great interest.
Xiang Xiaoqiang paused and said solemnly:
"...Finally, when the entire Eurasian continent became dark and they were about to attack me - I looked around and found that I was alone - there was no one left to fight alongside me."
Zhu Yourong was stunned for a moment, then he recited it silently to himself, and immediately praised:
"Good! Very good! That's how it feels! The biggest problem now is that Americans think that the affairs of other countries have nothing to do with them. This sentence really hits the beat of the drum. Stand up for it... This is you
Did you think of it yourself?”
Xiang Xiaoqiang nodded with a smile. This famous sentence on the tombstone of the victims of Nazi Germany was plagiarized and modified by him, and it turned out to be so appropriate. But nothing about Nazi Germany has happened yet, so naturally there is no such tombstone.
This passage can be used safely for your own use.
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That night, at eight o'clock in the evening Ming Dynasty time and mid-eight o'clock in the morning Eastern time in the United States, Zhu Yourong summoned the technical staff of Jinling Broadcasting Company into the palace and began to deliver a radio speech to the whole country and the world as planned.
At the same time, the two divisions of the People's Guard in Nanjing have raised their alerts, and the security forces are also keeping a close eye on the East Factory. Several important cabinet ministers have been sent to keep a close eye on them. The Ministry of Interior police are also being watched by the People's Guard.
Lived.
Although the possibility of a cabinet coup is extremely slim, these basic measures must still be taken.