Chapter 255: Emperor Yang's Ascension to the Throne
Although he knew from his goddaughter that Prince Yang had made a lot this year, earning hundreds of millions of taels of silver from selling arms to the United States, his method of spreading money still made Xue Fucheng feel dizzy. You must know that at this time
China's total population exceeds 350 million. Even if the current Guangxu Yuanbao issued by the Fuzhou Mint is seven cents and three cents, it would still be more than 200 million taels of silver!
With so much money, you can open countless factories, build thousands of kilometers of railways, and build a huge fleet. It would be a pity if it were just given to the people directly.
"Is it a lot? I don't think it is much. You know that I am very profitable. More than 200 million taels of silver is basically my profit for a year abroad. Now that I am the emperor, this is a great day for myself.
It is entirely appropriate for subjects to pay some reward money, not only to the common people at home, but also to Chinese people abroad.
Besides, in my opinion, as an emperor, my most important task is to go to other countries to make money for my own people to enjoy, whether it is economic means or cannons, in short, I have to work hard to use other people’s things.
If you bring it to our house, you will be a truly good emperor, so I will not do this kind of money-spreading activity just once. In the future, when I feel that I have made more money, I will spread it. In the future, the royal family
A special organization like this should be set up to be responsible for distributing money for me, and this organization should be retained from generation to generation. If my descendants are not able to follow suit, then you can kick them aside." Yang Feng
Said, he is still very confident in this point. Anyway, even if he dies, the beauty's avatar will live forever. At worst, he will hand it over to his descendants in the future!
He doesn't want any accidents in his power transition. You must know that there are more than one force that wants to disrupt China. Brother Pao and Kang Liang have been active abroad recently, lashing out at the issue of abdication, and they have even published newspapers to slander themselves.
Reputation, considering their financial situation, it would be strange to say that there is no evil hand involved!
If more than 200 million taels of silver are spread out, they will probably be spitted to death if they dare to criticize themselves. Who has seen an emperor giving money to the people in thousands of years?
Xue Fucheng sighed with emotion and resigned with mixed emotions. In fact, the old man was very busy with work under Yang Feng. His current status was equivalent to a prime minister or prime minister. Yang Feng was only in charge of military, diplomacy and economy, and the rest was
All other matters are under his responsibility.
So it was until December 1, 1897. After the burial ceremony of Guangxu, the Qing Emperor Yi Kuang in Beijing officially announced on the radio that Zen was located in Zhennan, King Yang Feng. His temporary role continued for many years.
No one was too lazy to do so. After the edict was broadcast, a delegation headed by Zhang Yinhuan was sent to Fuzhou to read the edict for Zen status. Naturally, Yang Feng was not interested in making any concessions and simply accepted it.
For more than a month after that, he became a string puppet. Under the arrangement of a group of old men, he was tormented in strict accordance with the etiquette of abdication recorded in various ancient books. He was tormented from Fuzhou to Beijing until he was completely furious.
After all the steps were completed, Emperor Yang Feng of the Chinese Empire officially ascended the throne in Beijing on January 1, 1898. 1898 was regarded as the first year of the empire. The calendar was consistent with the Western calendar but the title was different.
Emperor Yang's enthronement ceremony was unprecedentedly grand. All countries that have diplomatic relations with China sent high-level envoys to congratulate them. In particular, the royal families of several major monarchy countries sent important members, including the British.
Prince Victor, Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany, Grand Duke Org, the younger brother of the Russian Emperor, and other distinguished guests. It is also worth mentioning that the Ottoman Turkish Emperor Hamid II directly announced that Kuwait would be presented to Emperor Yang as a congratulatory gift.
In fact, even if Yang Feng becomes emperor, he is still prepared to give Kuwait to him. After all, that place actually belongs to Yang Feng. Besides, he is now focused on hugging Yang Feng's thigh, not only for economic interests, but also for China and Turkey.
There is also a common enemy! It is obvious that both parties are fully qualified to become allies.
As for Yang Feng's other titles, such as the Jeju Lord of the Joseon Kingdom, the Seed Lord of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the Protector Lord, they were all automatically cancelled. Now the kings of these two vassal states are paying tribute to him. Because Yang Feng
The kneeling ceremony was abolished, so these two people stooped lower than those ministers. The entire coronation ceremony was broadcast live to the whole country. All foreign people's radio stations simultaneously broadcast it to the world, including of course the announcement by interim Prime Minister Li Hongzhang to the whole world.
Chinese people, whether at home or abroad, are each issued a Chinese silver dollar by imperial edict.
The newly established Chinese Empire implemented a constitutional monarchy. The emperor was the supreme commander of the armed forces and had the power to declare war. Military command power belonged to the General Staff. The chief of the general staff was directly appointed by the emperor. The parliament was a bicameral system. The upper house was composed of nobles and provinces entrusted by Emperor Yang.
The elected upper house is basically a mixture of the British House of Lords and the U.S. Senate. The lower house is composed entirely of elected members. The prime minister is elected by the lower house. Of course, his status is not limited to civilians or nobles. Cabinet members are appointed by the prime minister, including
The two ministers of the navy and army have no military command authority.
Local officials at all levels are also elected locally, including the governors of each province. As for some of the details, we have to study them slowly, including how each province is elected, how to reform government agencies, and the proportion of parliamentarians. In short, there are thousands of them.
Yang Feng's work has nothing to do with him. There are a lot of people who are determined to do this. He only requires military power for the country, the chief of general staff and the chiefs of staff of the navy and army, the commanders of all major military regions and the fleet commander.
Just appoint him himself, and let others do the rest. As long as he leaves the army to himself, he can go out and cause trouble as he pleases. As for whether this country is democratic or not, it really doesn't matter to him. In fact, if it is not too troublesome
Now, he thinks dictatorship is pretty good. Who says dictatorship is a bad thing? There are many examples of dictatorship turning into a good thing in later generations.
As for democracy, it must be a step-by-step process. If you want to turn a great empire that has lasted for thousands of years into a real republic all at once, there is almost no other possibility in this country except warlords. A semi-dictatorship and semi-parliamentary system is quite good.
, at least there is an emperor pressing down on the head, no matter how chaotic it is, it won't get anywhere.
Besides, as the emperor, he didn't have time to care about these trivial matters. He now had a problem to solve. The peace talks between the United States and Spain were over. The Americans unconditionally withdrew their troops from Cuba and paid an additional 30 million pounds in compensation to the Spanish. Counting the twelve
However, the German and Russian fleets who were performing supervision missions there decided to continue to supervise until they felt that supervision was not needed, and also invited Yang Feng to supervise with them.
This is a good thing. Yang Feng also wants his fleet to hang around there, but Germany and Russia have made another very difficult request for him, because this mission may take a long time, so they need a base.
In other words, William and Nicholas now want to stay in the Caribbean and never leave, and they hope to stay there together with Yang Feng.
To be honest, this is what Yang Feng wants, but the problem is that if it is done in this way, it can easily be regarded as a provocation by the British. You must know that the British always hate others going to America, especially the two guys they are most wary of.
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"Where does your country want to locate this base?" the guy asked cautiously.
"Your Majesty, General Tirpitz thinks that the closer this base is to the Florida Strait, the better. He thinks Port-au-Prince is very good." Hai Jing said with a smile.
Yang Feng nodded, as he expected.
"Then your country must have chosen a place in the Dominican Republic?" Emperor Yang turned to ask the Russian Minister Pablo Fu.
"Yes, Your Majesty, we think Santo Domingo is very suitable." Barblofo nodded and said.
Well, these two bastards are preparing to carve up Hispaniola, and it seems that they have reached a compromise. Germany will occupy Haiti, Russia will occupy Dominica, the British will occupy the Bahamas in the north, and the British will occupy Jamaica and Sol in the south.
It’s strange that Zisbury doesn’t dance!
"Are you planning to lease these two ports? You must know that these are the capitals of Haiti and Dominica. They may not rent them, right?" Yang Feng said.
"If they don't rent, I think we can take some necessary measures. This is necessary to maintain peace in the Caribbean forever, but it is too far to transport supplies from Germany or Russia, so we hope to be able to use you in Germany
Raytheon Company in Texas provides supplies, and if the Chinese Navy needs a base, we will help you," Barbrough said.
Yang Feng now fully understood their procedures. He first proposed to rent their capitals to these two countries. Thinking about it, he knew that they would definitely not agree. Those niggas were also very piss-poor, and they had publicly massacred white people back then.
Damn it, after finally becoming independent, can we still bring in colonists?
Germany and Russia, who have been rejected in this way, can find an excuse to beat them. Even if they can't find an excuse, they can make one. Anyway, they have to rob this place, and the role they have to play is the same as when they dealt with Japan.
, using Florida’s arsenal to provide them with logistical support, and then follow them like a slobbering spotted hyena for a piece of the pie.
Spotted hyena is his favorite character at this stage, but when he thinks of the British who hate him so much, he feels a little embarrassed. Some time ago, he and the British were somewhat separated because of Japan, but recently, his involvement in the United States has made both sides
With relations on the mend, is it necessary to stimulate Salisbury again?