Chapter 1331 Feudal Princes (first update, please subscribe)
Author: Xiaoyu’s Destiny
Chapter 1331 Feudal Princes (first update, please subscribe)
People without thought, he must worry about!
Why did Emperor Zhu Da think about the future of the empire?
Because whether it was this world or another world, he was clearly told that the empire on which the sun never sets would one day collapse. The huge colonial country fell into collapse in a short period of time.
The once empire on which the sun never sets has turned into a second-rate country worth noting after losing its colonies.
"History is a mirror. We can see that even the North American colonies, which are the true sons of the British Empire, became independent because of their awareness of independence. The current Dominions of Canada, Australia and New Zealand are essentially some kind of compromise made to maintain the colonial empire.
, abolish the governor-general dictatorship under the direct rule of the metropolitan state, and hand over the power to manage the internal affairs of the colony to the local people, both by granting autonomy and ensuring that they will not become independent..."
In fact, in this world, the current wave of independence in overseas territories and colonies is not yet obvious, but in another world, the final outcome of colonial empires is the disintegration, and this is even an inevitable process.
"Maybe we don't need to face a similar situation now, but this situation is inevitable. After all, the differences in interests between the imperial center and the colonies will increase rather than decrease in the future."
After a pause, Emperor Zhu stared into the distance and said.
"And given the existence of such differences, will the empire be able to respond to external challenges in the future?"
In fact, what was Emperor Zhu Da worried about?
It’s an external challenge!
Challenges from the outside will contribute to the collapse of the empire, because external enemies will do everything possible to induce internal problems to break out, thereby disintegrating the entire empire.
In another world, all this has happened before. Driven by the joint efforts of the United States and the Soviet Union, the colonial empires of Britain and France quickly collapsed.
"Your Majesty, are you worried that other countries will support the rebellion within the empire in the future?"
Zuo Zongtang asked.
"The most powerful empires are destroyed from within. The reason why North America became independent back then was because of French interference. Now that the empire's colonies are so huge, there will only be N Frances in the future. This is extremely detrimental to the empire.
Just like the British colony of Canada, there was a rebellion in 1837 with the support of the United States. If something similar happens, the future empire will fall into a dangerous state of being unable to do anything..."
Emperor Zhu frowned and continued.
"Faced with a similar situation, in order to maintain the existence of the colonies, the empire will inevitably need to spend huge amounts of money politically and militarily. Of course, this is not in vain. The empire can obtain a lot of returns from the colonies, but this will inevitably intensify the confrontation - on the one hand
Some people are complaining about the heavy burden that the empire bears for its overseas provinces and colonies. For example, now, the empire spends as much as 200 million yuan on the colonies every year. On the other hand, the colonial people will also complain about the empire’s rule over them..."
"Your Majesty, this is actually a common problem in the colonies - all officials are sent from the mainland. This is why the British began to grant autonomy to the major white colonies in the British Empire. Although they have autonomy, they still belong to
Part of the British Empire. This not only maintains the vast colonial system of the British Empire, but also meets the interests and needs of the vast local forces in the colonies."
Although he is no longer in the temple, Zuo Zongtang is still paying attention to the changes in the world. The British Empire has been rapidly adjusting their colonial policies in the past few years. Why the adjustment? To put it bluntly, it is to respond to changes in the world situation.
"However, our colonial establishment is still short, and we have not yet formed a solid local force. Moreover, the empire's civil service examination also faces the colonies. Their upper-class elites are essentially the upper-class elites of the empire, and the flow of imperial civil servants is fair.
, colonial officials will serve in the empire, and native officials of the empire will also serve in the colonies."
Although the civil service examination, which was born out of the "imperial examination system", can suppress the emergence of local forces to a certain extent, it can only suppress it.
"Their homes are in the colonies. The emergence of local forces is inevitable. It is just a matter of time. The planters, mine owners, business gentry and officials in the colonies are all part of the local forces."
Emperor Zhu shook his head and said directly.
"So, I have to consider the future positioning of the colonies. Should we follow the example of the British? Should we wait until changes have to be made in the future before granting autonomy to overseas provinces and colonies, or should we proactively grant autonomy..."
Granting autonomy to overseas provinces is a choice that must be made, so as to maintain the vast colonial system of the empire and satisfy the interests of local forces in the colonies.
Having said this, Emperor Zhu Da pursed his lips, then shook his head and said.
"But I am not willing to imitate the British, but want to find the answer in tradition..."
After the words fell, Emperor Zhu Da stared at Zuo Zongtang and said.
"So, I intend to restore the feudal vassal!"
"Restore the feudal lordship!"
Zuo Zongtang was stunned for a moment, and then said in a rather calm tone.
"Your Majesty is going to restore the ancestral system of the feudal vassalage of Huangming Dynasty?"
Emperor Zhu Da nodded and said.
"Separate feudal vassals and defend the central government. This is not only the ancestral system of the Ming Dynasty, but also the fundamental solution to the problems of overseas provinces and colonies in the future. However, the "feudal vassal" I am about to implement is different from the old system. Well... split the land and divide it.
Mao, feudal princes!"
What is the feudal princes!
That is to confer the prince as a prince! It is not the kind of vassal king in name only, but... the real vassal king, who has a vassal state, where is their vassal state?
In the African colonies and Pacific dependencies, and even the overseas provinces of North America... as well as Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela.
Why is it necessary to split... Because Mexico, with a Chinese population, is also a regional power. It needs an appropriate buffer zone between Mexico and the mainland of the empire.
In fact, in Emperor Zhu Da's mind, of course, he also included parts of the future western and central parts of the United States.
Split the earth and divide the grass, the feudal princes!
Surprisingly, Zuo Zongtang was not surprised at all. In fact, he had anticipated this possibility since the second prince was enthroned as King of Qin and married Princess Sophia of Mexico.
"Feudal princes... are also good. Feudal princes are princes, and they can take advantage of overseas benefits and eliminate overseas disadvantages. Enfeoffment is also a kind of "national defense construction" for the empire. After the princes have obtained their rights,
, there will no longer be much interest in foreign interference, and..."
Zuo Zongtang said again.
"In the future, the princes will be the Xia of China. The war between the Empire and Britain is inevitable at present, but in the future... after Britain is destroyed and disintegrated, there may not be a "war between the Xia and Europe". The war between the Xia and the Empire
Developing its national strength under the protection of others is the greatest help for the empire to win the war..."
In fact, as early as a few years ago, as the King of Qin went to Mexico, the voice of enfeoffing vassals to colonies sounded from time to time within the empire. After all, the vast and scattered overseas territories of the empire were a reality that had to be faced.
Autonomy is not a Chinese tradition, but enfeoffment is not only a tradition, but it can also effectively solve the problem of alienation between the Dominion and the Empire. After all... they are all one family after all!
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