Chapter 341

Not long after New Year's Day, a piece of news once again ignited Daming's public opinion.

Although the common people have become more and more used to it now, there will be some big news in the newspapers after a while, which will change people's perception of some things, or something particularly important will happen, but the news is shocking and even shocking. It is no less than the new emperor ascending the throne.

"Edict of His Majesty the Emperor of Restoration: Nominate or self-recommend representatives from all over the country to participate in the Congress of the Republic after the year"!
In Shuntianfu's Daming Academy of Social Science Theory, Wang Fuzhi, who has been studying new learning for several years, couldn't help but be pleased when he got this newspaper, and clapped his hands: "It's finally here!"

Unlike many famous scholars and literati in the Ming Dynasty, Wang Fuzhi did not choose to go into politics, but concentrated on the research of theories, constantly studying various theories, especially the theories and theories of Mentor Ma En, and wrote his own theories.Wang Fuzhi's research on historical materialism has been widely recognized, and he has become a great academic god and is admired by the academic circle.Although regarding the political system, Wang Fuzhi did not propose a particularly specific model of a new political system like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu did, but he still cared about the reform of the Ming Dynasty.

The House of the Republic discussed this kind of thing, in fact, before Bai Mingxiu appeared, some people were discussing it.Huang Zongxi said at that time that "all the tools for governing the world must come from the school", which is more of a phenomenon that Donglin scholars are restricting the monarchy and pursuing the interests of their own ruling class.However, with the popularity of Marx and Engel's new ideas, when people talk more about people-oriented ideas, they will naturally fall into the ground and discuss how to solicit public opinion in the most authentic way and benefit the people.

At that time some people discussed the parliamentary system in Europe, but most of them were criticizing. Even if they opened their eyes to see the world, one of the strengths of Chinese intellectuals was to laugh at barbarians for what is wrong.

With extensive discussions, the prototype of the House of the Republic slowly emerged.Newspapers today also wrote articles like "What is the House of the Republic". The word "Republic" comes from Zhou Gonghe's allusion.First of all, it is clear that the House of the Republic is not a representative institution like in European countries, nor does it have any legislative power.The Great Ming Republic House is convened by the emperor's edict once a year. Representatives from various regions are recommended or self-recommended, and the emperor and the Lizhengyuan review and check. A large-scale public opinion organization with a total of about 500 people.The meeting of the House of Representatives is held at the end of the first month of each year. The Council of Governors is responsible for introducing the work of the previous year to the House of Representatives, and extracting public opinion expressed by representatives from various places and sectors, and making amendments and suggestions for some work of the House of Representatives.

What's interesting is that His Majesty the Emperor himself is the first representative of the House of the Republic, and he should also participate in this process of discussing politics.In essence, the House of Republic is not a power body, but a deliberative and consultation body.Bai Mingxiu is very idealistic, but his methods are always pragmatic.The series of tasks he has done are all aimed at enabling Daming to develop soundly and soundly.

It can be said that the politics of Ming Dynasty can only be dominated by the administration of the monarch and the Lizheng Yuan. However, in order to avoid the phenomenon of being divorced from reality and corruption, Bai Mingxiu designed the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Republic Yuan as supplements.

The person sitting in front of Wang Fuzhi, who is concentrating on studying, is Ma En, who has a very high status in the hearts of intellectuals today.Ma En is called the "mentor" by His Majesty the Emperor. Although he does not hold any official position, his significance to Ming Dynasty is extremely far-reaching.The majority of intellectuals also realized for the first time that it is possible to be comparable to a sage by studying ideas and theories as a mere commoner.

Ma En's life is extremely simple. He does not participate in government affairs, and refuses all kinds of visitors. What he does every day is reading and writing, so Ma En is extremely productive.

Ma En smiled and asked Wang Fuzhi: "Researcher Wang, are you also interested in becoming a Senate of the Republic?"

Wang Fuzhi did not deny it, and said: "This is an important step in Ming Dynasty's political construction in the future. It is a blessing to be able to participate in it. Doesn't Teacher Ma want to see it?"

Ma En nodded and said, "In my identity, it's better to keep some distance from the real political operation. After all, this is a conflict of interest."

Ma En wrote a book and said that he should try to maintain a neutral and objective position as much as possible. If he really becomes a Senate of the Republic, then others may suspect his ass problem.

Wang Fuzhi nodded, and asked with the meaning of discussion: "The Republic House was established, and more than 500 representatives were selected to serve as councilors, saying that it was for consultation with His Majesty and the Council of Governors, and to further express public opinion to the Office. Basically, I am the head of state. The idea of ​​"people-oriented" is very important. The king has stepped down from the throne of the emperor. In fact, as the first councilor of the republic, he crowns himself as the ultimate representative of public opinion. It seems that many of Mr. Ma's ideas have been constantly It's being implemented."

Ma En shook his head, and said indifferently: "I haven't seen His Majesty the Emperor for a while. I don't think it has much influence on him. Most of what I write is The opinions of the family are more to be discussed by the scholars of all parties, and may not be correct. Furthermore, His Majesty the Emperor is a person with a firm will, and what he decides will definitely be carried out."

Ma En paused and said: "As for the House of the Republic, although I mentioned the realization of public opinion earlier, my China has lasted for thousands of years, and the power of monarchy and feudalism is so strong. The concept of order is so stable. Although the House of Republic is taken from the example of the Zhou Dynasty, it is hard to know how useful it really is. I think that in the early days, a group of councilors were mostly rubber stamps, singing praises in a friendly manner. , it will not have much effect. As for what will happen in the future, or how much influence His Majesty wants the Republic House to have in our Ming Dynasty, it is hard to say. Because, for my Ming Dynasty, no political system or form is important. The most important thing right now."

Wang Fuzhi and Ma En worked together for a period of time, and he was familiar with some of Ma En's theories. He said: "Mr. Ma thinks that the economic base determines the superstructure, right? Now you care more about industrialization and the strengthening of the Ming Dynasty's national strength, and you don't care about it." Aren't you in a hurry?"

"That's right," Ma En said with a nod. "After all, our country is still a feudal agricultural country. Some factories and commercial companies have been set up, but they haven't taken root yet. I care more The 'First Five-Year Plan for Economic Construction and Social Development of the Ming Dynasty' that the Council of Governors will mention."

(End of this chapter)

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