Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 52 Responsibility

The army that Bai Mingxiu wants to build is a small but elite fighting force. After all, he doesn't control much territory now, and the population under his command is even sparser. It's not like the Manchu Qing Dynasty has stolen the entire land of China, with a population of tens of millions.But Bai Mingxiu is also very clear that the Manchu Qing rule over China during this period was very unstable.Moreover, at this time, the Qing court's booth has spread out, and it also has its own problems.

Because of the excessive killing and the identity of a foreign race, he was opposed by almost all the people in the country; the perennial wars have basically led to the financial collapse of the Qing government, and began to impose exorbitant taxes for generations. The Qing Dynasty has nothing to do with national governance. Significant improvement, the so-called prosperity of Kangxi and Qianlong, is more due to the "sweet potato prosperity" after the introduction of high-yield crops in South America; the Manchu aristocrats controlled the government, which was contrary to the continuous high concentration of imperial power, and did not conform to the interests of the Han gentry and bureaucrats...

All these things, in fact, the Qing court, which seemed to be triumphantly aspiring to the top of the world, was actually sitting on a volcano.There are actually many coincidence factors in the Qing Dynasty's rule of China, and it is also because the Ming Dynasty is really rotten in its bones.

Therefore, all the reforms Bai Mingxiu is making now are to instill new things.He seems that the entire reform is very radical, but in fact Bai Mingxiu has paid great attention to the rhythm.

One of the benefits for him is that the officials of the original Nanming either surrendered to the Qing court, or were killed in the disaster of the cursed water, and the rest were three or two kittens.He is now in charge of power and has the support of the army, so there is nothing to worry about doing anything.

What may really cause headaches is how to reorganize the bureaucratic team after regaining the mountains and rivers, and how to implement modern national ideology in this huge country.

"Maybe I really need a thinker." Bai Mingxiu thought while rubbing his chin.

Early in the morning, Bai Mingxiu always goes over what he needs to do in his head. He is an extremely organized and self-disciplined person. He always carries a journal with him, and records his itinerary and some thoughts at any time.

He stretched, but the door creaked and was pushed open.The one who entered the door was Miss Lion in a deep dress. Yes, as a "court lady" and "humanoid self-propelled gun", Miss Lion lived with Bai Mingxiu.Bai Mingxiu's almost inconspicuous prince's mansion has seven rooms, Bai Mingxiu occupies one master bedroom, and Sister Lion also occupies one.

Bai Mingxiu subconsciously wanted to protect his "chaste", and shouted coyly: "How many times have I said, you need to know the tricks before entering the door, aren't you a lady?"

Sister Shi said nonchalantly: "This concubine is already living with His Highness, and people outside already think that this concubine serves you day and night, what is there to be ashamed of?"

Bai Mingxiu thought of a very powerful reason: "I'm underage o(*////▽////*)q"

Miss Lion shook her head and said, "No, there is no law in your empire that sets out a clear age standard for minors. At your age, many people can already make people pregnant."

"Nani?" Bai Mingxiu's eyes widened, and he couldn't understand how the lady opposite him, who looked like a fairy, opened and shut up and ran on the train.

"Ah, I want to change clothes, you are waiting for me outside the door!"

"The concubine obeys."

Bai Mingxiu passed the clothes quickly, and walked out of the room after washing. Sister Lion still stood outside the door in a very ladylike manner.

"Breakfast is ready for you, Your Highness."

Bai Mingxiu nodded: "Thank you."

It was only when he got along with Sister Lion that Bai Mingxiu felt that he was still a bit of a modern person.He has now become more and more substituted for the status of the prince of Ming Dynasty. He usually speaks in a polite way, and he is also trying to improve his etiquette. His usual actions are very in line with the status of the prince.

But his consumption of food and clothing is still very ordinary, including this mansion that is not like an official residence at all, including his current breakfast, the soy milk that Sister Lion made for him, and the buns packed from outside last night... No matter what these look like Civilization, this is indeed the breakfast of His Royal Highness the Prince.

"Tsk tsk, stuffed vermicelli, it's really good." Bai Mingxiu gorged himself on it, maybe he was traveling in a Nanming in the end of the world, and there was no luxury to speak of.Even before he appeared, Emperor Yongli could barely eat, and treacherous ministers such as Ma Jixiang exchanged all the golden jade seals for food.

Bai Mingxiu was thinking, "Maybe it would be better to open some chain restaurants in Daming. After all, many good foods in later generations have not been fully created at all, such as hot pot and Malatang."

But Bai Mingxiu slapped himself in the face at the speed of light again: "Ah, but it's all delusional now. The poor people don't have the consumption power at all, and they don't know how to eat outside. And this seems to be related to urbanization."

After Bai Mingxiu was full, he touched his belly and said, "I still feel that I have a lot of things to do. After eliminating the Manchu Qing Dynasty, I have to improve this country so that the people can have enough food and clothing to live a better life." A better and richer life."

Sitting on the other side of the dining table drinking tea and quietly looking at Bai Mingxiu's lion sister, she showed a gentle smile and said, "Perhaps your Highness, you are really born to be a leader. You can't worry about this. It is not something that ordinary people can have. Most people will muddle through, and it is enough to be able to benefit themselves and live a good life.”

Bai Mingxiu couldn't help but sneered softly and said: "Yes, it is precisely because there are too many such 'smart people' that they knelt down and called daddy when the Qing Tatars' butcher's knife was still 40 meters away. , they continued to be officials and continued to enjoy their original land. As a result, the old Zhu family of the Ming Dynasty collapsed. Their family wealth was still huge, but they shaved their heads, bent their knees, and called themselves slaves. The benefits were all their own. The Ming Dynasty would collapse. It was these people who failed. The reason why the Qing Dynasty conquered the world was not because the Jurchens were less than ten thousand, but the Manchus were invincible. It was because of the Tatar emperor's civil and martial arts, Yao, Shun, and Yu. The fundamental reason was the feudal society and feudal country of China. The system has come to an end. The vested interests have begun to hinder the further development of productivity and are dragging the country with them."

Finally, Bai Mingxiu said: "A country can tolerate smart people in peacetime, but at this moment, there must be people with great wisdom and courage to change the situation."

Sister Shi looked at him and said with a smile: "After talking for a long time, is His Highness praising himself?"

Bai Mingxiu shook his head: "I have nothing to brag about. I have gold fingers in my hands and hundreds of years of experience in later generations. I just have a basic sense of responsibility."

(End of this chapter)