The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. This day is given a special status in the traditions of the Chinese world.
Lanfang’s Lantern Festival in 1920 was of great significance.
On this day, Lanfang officially began to implement the title system, using titles to determine different social classes.
Yes, it is social class. Never say that all people are created equal. Even if this sentence is passed ten thousand years later, it will only be an ideal and will never be realized.
Many people once wanted to break the solidification of classes, but the result of breaking often meant the establishment of a new class, and then the old and new classes would start another reincarnation. This is a vicious circle that will definitely appear as long as competition still exists in human society.
Since it is certain that it will happen, Qin Zhiyuan simply does it more thoroughly and uses the form of titles to determine the class. As long as a certain upward channel is ensured and the civilian class can see hope, then to a certain extent, maintaining the social class is no longer a problem.
Not a bad thing.
If civilians can be promoted to the aristocratic class through their own efforts, then civilians will have enough motivation. People with ideals will set goals and then work towards the goals, while those who want to eat grapes but are not capable or want to make progress
Yes, let them do it.
Medical doctors can't cure diseases, and people who pretend to sleep can never be awakened.
Since the Spring Festival, officials and gentry from all over the country who are qualified to be knighted have begun to return to Lanfang. They come from the northern Xinjiang, Korea, Japan, Yingzhou, Ryukyu, Camran Bay, Corsica, and even Paris to gather in Lanfang, ready to accept this gift.
honor.
Qin Zhiyuan has been busy again since the Spring Festival. His main job is to receive delegations from various places. Whether it is the largest enclave of Northern Xinjiang or the distant Corsica, Qin Zhiyuan has to take time to have a chat with all the representatives.
A simple tea party, sometimes having a meal together, recalling past friendships, looking forward to future prospects, not only deepening feelings, but also reaching consensus, the work can be said to be heavy.
Not only Qin Zhiyuan, Lu Zhengxiang, Huang Bohan, Qin Zhisheng, and even Foch all have their own relationship circles, and they all have close friends. They are also busy for various interpersonal relationships.
Living in Chinese society, interpersonal relationships must be maintained. This has nothing to do with self-esteem and self-admiration. Without a social circle, it will be difficult to move forward in Chinese society.
Qin Zhiyuan has advocated the introduction of various laws in an attempt to replace human relationships with laws, but the effect currently seems not obvious enough. After all, although the people in power in Lanfang have the law as a warning rope in their hearts, the concept of human relationships is still deeply rooted.
There is still no balance between law and human relations. It is estimated that until Lanfang's next generation grows up and becomes the backbone of society, the term society under the rule of law will be truly accepted by the people.
Starting from the fifth day of the first lunar month, the royal palace on Penglai Island begins to become lively.
Although it is impossible for ordinary people to go to the palace to visit Qin Zhiyuan to pay New Year's greetings, it is impossible for Qin Zhiyuan, a member of the delegation who comes from afar, to neglect him.
As if it was agreed in advance, starting from the Northern Xinjiang delegation, meeting a delegation from a different region every day became Qin Zhiyuan's regular job.
Among these delegations, the delegation from the Northern Xinjiang Region is the largest. There are nearly 150,000 military and political personnel in the entire Northern Xinjiang Region, and about 350 people have the title of knighthood. Therefore, the scale of the delegation from the Northern Xinjiang Region is particularly large this time.
All the ennobled personnel plus their entourage totaled more than a thousand people.
With so many people, it is naturally impossible for all of them to have the opportunity to meet Qin Zhiyuan. Only those who have been granted the title of baron or above can have the opportunity to meet Qin Zhiyuan.
By the way, Lanfang's official title level is divided into 5 levels, namely duke, marquis, earl, viscount and baron.
In addition to these five levels, there will be two levels of knights and gentlemen. These two levels are prepared for common people and are the only way for them to enter the aristocratic class.
Among the five formal title levels, the Duke level is the highest. Only members of the royal family such as Qin Zhisheng or Prince Qin De, or important officials in the court such as former Prime Minister Huang Bohan and current Prime Minister Lu Zhengxiang, Governor of Northern Territory Chen Kangjian, etc. this qualification.
The rank of marquis is slightly lower, and only important military officials such as Navy Minister Antonio, Air Force Commander Zhou Hongguang, Artillery Commander Zheng Dali, Deputy Governor of Northern Xinjiang Region, Liu Zizheng, Governor of Yingzhou, Zhang Tianshou and others have this qualification.
What I want to explain here is the position of Governor of Northern Xinjiang.
As the largest enclave of Lanfang, Northern Xinjiang is the largest landmass in Lanfang and enjoys a high status within Lanfang. Therefore, the position of governor of Northern Xinjiang is different from that of Korea, Yingzhou, Ryukyu Islands and other places, regardless of administrative level. Both of them had higher military status, so Chen Kangjian, the governor of Northern Xinjiang, could be granted the title of duke, and the deputy governor, Grievance, could be granted the title of marquis, just like Liu Zizheng, the governor of Goryeo, or Zhang Tianshou, the governor of Yingzhou.
Below the marquis is the earl. The position of earl is a title for senior officials in various provinces and ministries. Important officials in the court such as Minister of Commerce Huang Jinsheng, Minister of Industry Zhang Tianyun, Governor of Jinzhou Zhang Jinmao and others, or military generals such as Mobile Fleet Commander Xie Rundong, Lanfang First Armored Division Commander Xu Sheng, Commander of the Jinlan Bay Fleet, Cheng Peide, Commander of the Vladivostok Fleet, Tan Xueheng, and others, or the hosts of major research institutes in Lanfang, such as Long Chengxuan of the Sandy Institute of Chemistry of the Institute of Biology, the Michel Institute of Materials Long Chengyuan of the Aeronautical Power Research Institute is at this level.
Of course, Sandy who developed penicillin is only a temporary earl. If Sandy's penicillin is recognized worldwide, it is not impossible for Sandy to become a duke.
At the level of earl, the number of people who have been ennobled has greatly increased. In this time, there are only five people who can be ennobled as dukes, while there are 17 people who can be ennobled as marquis, and there are already 17 people who can be ennobled as earls. There are 74 people.
Below the earl are viscounts. This title is reserved for deputies of high-ranking military and provincial officials at all levels. The number of people at this level is even larger, with a total number of 260 people. This class also includes senior scientific researchers from various research institutions. Among them The youngest is Girardine.
At the baron level, the total number of people who have been awarded the title has reached 850. These people are those who have made military exploits in the world war and civil servants who have performed outstandingly in the Lanfang government.
If you include knights and gentlemen, Lanfang has awarded more than 2,000 knighthoods this time, which is truly a generous act.
Of course, facing such a large-scale knighthood will obviously make many people doubt the value of the title, so when Chen Kangjian met Qin Zhiyuan, Chen Kangjian bluntly raised this point.
What value do you mean? Qin Zhiyuan is a little unclear.
Value is wealth. Before coming, many of us were discussing, what is the significance of this title, whether it can be tax-free, whether there is a salary, whether it can be passed on to sons in the future, etc. Chen Kangjian thought
It's really a bit much.
Hahahahaha what are you thinking? Do you think that being granted a title will end it once and for all? Isn't it true that we in Lanfang have such a precedent? Qin Zhiyuan laughed.
Well, what's the point of having the title of Viscount Rauch? Chen Kangjian was dumbfounded.
If you don't want it, just give it to others. Many people are jealous of your duke. Qin Zhiyuan is welcome.
No, I earned this with one knife and one shot, don’t give it up. Chen Kangjian spoke openly.
In Lanfang's army, Chen Kangjian can be said to be Qin Zhiyuan's absolute confidant. His importance is similar to that of Gao Hongshi, who was awarded the title of earl. Chen Kangjian is also one of the few people who speaks openly in front of Qin Zhiyuan. Their feelings are...
They slept in the same cabin, so they naturally have deep feelings for each other.
Of course there is a salary. Your duke can compare with the current highest salary level. Of course, the title can be passed on to his son, but it will be reduced by one level every time it is passed on. As for tax exemption, don’t think about it. It’s okay to pay less. The current ratio
I'm still researching to see how much is more appropriate. Don't even think about more benefits. As for the legendary iron coupons, don't even think about it. Compared with benefits, this is more of an honor, and honor is definitely not
What you are asked to show off is to spur you on and remind you not to forget the past. Qin Zhiyuan did not give many benefits.
Of course, becoming a noble has more benefits than Qin Zhiyuan said.
Once the aristocratic class is determined, the whole society will recognize the priority of the aristocracy. Whether it is doing business, farming, or even purchasing land, applying for school, and using green channels when dealing with government agencies, etc., these are all benefits. Some are based on
Some are visible, and some are invisible. Even when the list of appearances is introduced on certain occasions, all nobles must be given a title. This is an honor in itself, representing that this person has served the country and received the title.
The country affirms it, and it is a meritorious service to the country.
The aristocracy that Qin Zhiyuan wants to establish is not the kind of aristocracy that dominates the country and can trample the law unscrupulously, but the kind of aristocracy that focuses on retro connotations and gives the aristocracy a sense of chivalry and honor.
Only by establishing a healthy aristocratic class can rule be better maintained and long-term peace and order be better ensured.
Once they are granted the title of nobility, as part of vested interests, these new nobles will naturally do their best to safeguard Lanfang's rule without Qin Zhiyuan's supervision. This is equivalent to safeguarding their own interests.
To put it this way, I have never been promoted in my life. Chen Kangjian looked lifeless.
Almost, if you want, you can work hard for your son. You know, you can only pass the title of Duke to your eldest son, and the second son will get nothing. But if you perform well, you can give your second son a certain number first.
Origin is not impossible. Qin Zhiyuan started painting cakes again.
Not to mention, this is what Chen Kangjian did. Before Qin Zhiyuan finished speaking, Chen Kangjian was full of fighting spirit: Your Majesty, the Bolsheviks in Russia have been very restless recently, and everyone in our Northern Xinjiang Military Region is filled with indignation. Please allow your Majesty to allow us to move north.
The Xinjiang Military Region will definitely conquer St. Petersburg and kill this clown for Your Majesty.
