Zeng Guofan murmured several times in succession, and gradually felt that it was smooth, and said: "Your Majesty, I agree with the name change. Compared with the name of the country of the Qing Dynasty, the word "China" is more grand and comprehensive. It can represent the people of the whole country, no longer Represents a specific group of people.”
Zuo Zongtang continued: "I also agree."
Immediately afterwards, Lu Shaochuan, Liu Jintang, Zhao Liewen and others spoke, all agreeing to change the Qing Dynasty to China.
Li Zhen's eyes fell on Zeng Guofan and said: "Brother Bohan, I leave it to you to change the country's name. Prepare an announcement immediately to inform the people of the world. In addition, you must also send people to inform all countries stationed in China. Minister, let them all remember."
"clear."
Zeng Guofan agreed and went to implement it immediately.
Li Zhen looked at the people sitting in the hall and said: "Next, you can look for more information on the presidential system, learn more about foreign situations, and get a general understanding. When I prepare all the information, we will Discuss carefully."
After everyone left, Li Zhen sent someone to find Smith. After all, Smith had lived in the United States and knew the details of the United States. With Smith's help, it would be much easier to find information about the founding of the United States.
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Beijing, Zhengyangmen.
At this time, people were coming and going at Zhengyangmen.
In the past, after Zuo Zongtang captured the city of Beijing, he immediately set out to restore people's livelihood and allow the people to resume production as quickly as possible. With Zuo Zongtang's policy support, farmers, businessmen, and people from all walks of life were able to recover in the shortest time. The vitality is active in the city of Beijing. After all, this imperial city has enough foundation.
"Dang, Dang,,."
The crisp sound of gongs rang in the streets of the city.
"The King of Zhennan has the latest announcement. The King of Zhennan has issued the latest announcement." In front of the two soldiers who were beating gongs, a soldier wearing a military uniform and holding a pile of notices in his hand shouted loudly. As we walked towards the gate of Zhengyangmen, a group of common people had gathered behind the soldiers. They all followed the soldiers when they shouted.
"Master Jun, what orders does King Zhennan have? Please tell us quickly."
"Soldiers, what order did King Zhennan issue? Is he going to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor?"
"According to my speculation, most of the time King Zhennan wants to be the emperor and is going to drive away the little emperors of the Qing Dynasty. Hey, I applaud with both hands. I think the Tatar emperors of the Manchu Qing Dynasty only know how to play with women, smoke opium, and kowtow to foreigners. There is no backbone at all, and the current emperor is even more useless. It is good for King Zhennan to be the emperor. We can live a peaceful life. I said brother, what are the specific orders in the notice? Don't just shout and don't fart. Let's talk first. ah."
The people who followed kept talking and making a lot of noise, like a busy city.
Despite the people shouting, the soldier holding the notice did not answer, but just smiled in return.
In a short time, the soldiers had arrived at the gate of Zhengyangmen.
He quickly posted the notice on the city wall, then slipped away with two gong-beating soldiers and ran towards the next place. At this time, the people gathered around to look at the notice posted on the city wall, and the illiterate people shouted , let the literate scholars read it quickly.
"Quiet, quiet, I will tell you what the notice is about."
A scholar stood up and reminded loudly.
Soon, the surroundings became quiet.
The scholar raised his head, pointed at the notice, and said loudly: "The notice issued by King Zhennan said that starting from today, the Qing Dynasty will no longer be called Qing Dynasty, but will be renamed China. As for who everyone is concerned about, who will be the emperor, has not yet been announced. "
"Hey, the change of the country's name means a change of dynasty, but why doesn't King Zhennan ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor? That's weird, that's weird."
"Why is it called China? I don't understand."
"Why do we care so much? As long as the King of Zhennan calls the shots and the world is ruled by the King of Zhennan, that is enough. With the King of Zhennan here, the Eight Banners disciples in Sijiu City can no longer be arrogant. We Han people can stand up. ."
Countless people were arguing among themselves.
These people are very excited.
There is a joyful atmosphere spreading throughout the city of Beijing.
The vast majority of the people supported Li Zhen's actions, but a very small number of Manchus did not support it, and even cursed Li Zhen. The people's discussion about the change of the country's title spread not only in Zhengyangmen, but also everywhere in Beijing. All have been spread.
When the news reached the ears of Cixi and Ci'an, both women were stunned and burst into tears. Cixi hugged the young Emperor Tongzhi with a sad look on her face and choked in a low voice: "My son, why are you like this?" Life is hard, and when we meet Li Zhen, a man who suffered a thousand blows, we mothers will become slaves to the subjugation of our country."
Ci'an said: "This step has come."
Cixi sighed: "Sister, Li Zhen has made up his mind to depose the emperor and will never change it, but he once said that he would not proclaim himself emperor, which is a bit strange, especially since the country's title has been changed, and he is still the King of Zhennan. I don't know what to do. What a reputation."
Ci'an said: "Never mind this, I hope Li Zhen will keep his word and spare our mother's life."
The two women looked at each other, feeling even more sad.
When Cixi and Ci'an accepted their fate, people arranged in Beijing by Britain, France, the United States, Russia and other countries also got the news, and then sent people to send the news back to their country's envoys in China.
Every country pays attention to such important news.
After the country was renamed, the reactions of the people in the city all gathered in the hands of Zhao Liewen.
After Zhao Liewen learned about Cixi and Ci'an's actions, a smile appeared on his face. As long as these two women knew the current affairs, if they didn't, he would have no choice but to destroy them. When the reaction of the people in the city came out, Zhao Liewen felt more stable. Because most of the news coming from below is good news, and they are all in favor of Li Zhen changing the country's title.
"Mr. Zhao, no good, something serious is going on."
When Zhao Liewen was in a good mood, a soldier rushed in in a hurry.
Zhao Liewen asked: "What happened."
The soldier hurriedly replied: "Thousands of older Manchus, or some old scholars from the Qing Dynasty, gathered outside the gate of the Forbidden City, all of them opposed to the prince changing the name of the country."
"Forbidden City, how did these people go to the Forbidden City?" Zhao Liewen asked.
The soldier shook his head and said, "I don't know the reason even if I'm in a humble position."
Zhao Liewen nodded and ordered: "If you go to find out more information, I will report it to the prince immediately."
After finishing speaking, Zhao Liewen left the study and walked towards Li Zhen's residence. When he came to Li Zhen's study, Zhao Liewen bowed slightly, his expression looked very calm, and he said calmly: "Your Majesty, after changing the country's name, most of the The people have accepted it, but some Manchu elders have not accepted it and are now gathering outside the Forbidden City to petition."
"Oh, I went to the Forbidden City. Could it be that I missed the dead Xianfeng or Yi."
Li Zhen smiled coldly, stood up, and said in a deep voice: "I have already expected that there will be opposition. Don't worry. I will immediately send an order to Liu Jintang and ask him to lead troops to surround the petitioning Manchu elders. I will arrive soon."
"yes."
Zhao Liewen agreed and immediately went to convey the order.
