"The fertility rate in the Central Plains continued to decline, from 5.2 in 385 to 1.4 in 413. This caused the Central Plains to face problems of insufficient young and middle-aged labor force and possible insufficient pension insurance starting from around 427."
"Under such circumstances, on May 15, 429, the world-famous and unexpected 'Immigration Debate' took place in the newly completed Capitol Building in Yingtianfu, the capital of the empire."
"That day, the House of Commons first discussed the issue of developing Beihai Province. Large areas of land in Beihai Province are extremely cold, but after all, it is close to the sea, so it is easier to develop. But when Mr. Zhang Jishan, the Prime Minister from the Unity Party who formed the government at the time, introduced to the members
When the government was planning to develop Beihai Province, a Republican congressman suddenly interrupted him and said: 'Of course the plan is easy to implement, but people are needed to develop Beihai Province. Where will the people come from? There are not enough workers in the Central Plains now, and it is impossible.
Exile a bunch of prisoners to Beihai just like in ancient times. Your plan requires five million people to go to Beihai Province, but in my opinion, it would be good if you can recruit one-tenth of the people.'
"This is something that needs to be considered after the plan is approved." Zhang Jishan, who had been questioned by councilors for a long time, did not panic and said calmly.
'I don't think so!' the councilor shouted again: 'If the labor problem cannot be solved, there is no point in discussing planning!'
‘Second!’ Many Republican congressmen said one after another.
The speaker realized at this time that this might be a premeditated move by the Republican Party. After a brief exchange with Zhang Jishan, he said to the leader of the Republican Party in the lower house of Congress: 'Li Qianji, does your party want to propose a bill?'
‘Yes, we want to propose a motion.’ Li Qianji walked to the podium, saluted Zhang Jishan and the speaker, and then faced all the members and the reporters who were watching, and said:..."
"What Mr. Li Qianji raised was the population issue. He believed that in order to maintain the status of the world's most powerful country, the empire must ensure a strong and complete industry; and a strong and complete industry must maintain a certain number of labor forces, and the population structure must be healthy
; But the birth rate at that time was no longer enough to maintain a healthy population structure, and the labor force was also shrinking. In order to solve this problem, he proposed to completely cancel the "Immigration Act" that officially came into effect on July 1, 365, and allow the Nanyang and Northwest vassal territories to be
At that time, it was still called a vassal state, and people could move freely to the Central Plains. As long as they worked continuously for five years, they could get a passport from the central empire and enjoy exactly the same treatment as the original residents."
"He also said that the people of the Northwest and Nanyang vassals are also willing to migrate to the Central Plains. Although the per capita GDP of the Northwest and Nanyang vassals is not much different from that of the Central Plains, the social welfare of the Central Plains is far better than that of the vassals.
The protection system for workers' interests has also become more complete. The living standards of ordinary people in the vassal state are lower than those in the Central Plains, and they are very envious of the people in the Central Plains; as long as the "Immigration Act" is canceled or revised, they will take the initiative to immigrate to the Central Plains."
"Finally, he also said that the people of the Nanyang and Northwest vassal states and the people of the Central Plains belong to the same ethnic group, so there will be no ethnic issues."
"I have to admit that what Mr. Li Qianji said is right. Although the Nanyang vassal state was also affected by the second social revolution, Nanyang was only a semi-industrial society before the revolution, with very few workers and agriculture and farmers were still the mainstay.
According to the words of Mr. Ma, a famous contemporary sociologist (yes, according to the time of the extra chapter, Mr. Ma is a contemporary and only 30 years old), "The revolution that occurred in the territories near the equator of the Ming Dynasty was a revolution disguised as the second society."
The revolution was the first social revolution of the revolution. Therefore, after the revolution, they focused on developing productivity rather than providing welfare. When they became industrial countries, as weapons became more and more advanced, it was impossible for ordinary people to overthrow the government, so the vassal state
The country has only implemented a minimum living security system and has not established a comprehensive welfare system. So of course local people are willing to move to the Central Plains."
"After Mr. Li Qianji finished speaking, there was a burst of discussion in the conference room. Not only the members were discussing, but the reporters were also discussing. This matter is of great importance and has something to do with everyone. Everyone has to be very concerned about it.
.Some reporters use a simplified version of the radio station, or signal transmitter, to inform the agency: There is big news!"
"After discussions with members of his own party, the leader of the Unity Party, Ji Shan, said that this matter was of great importance and they could not make a decision on the spot; the leader of the Labor Party stood up and spoke to express support for the Republican Party's proposition. Li Qianji expressed appreciation for the attitude of the Labor Party.
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"After the leader of the Labor Party gave his speech, the speaker planned to adjourn the meeting, but at this moment, a Labor MP suddenly asked to speak. Of course, the speaker would not refuse him to speak. He was stunned for a moment and then nodded and motioned for him to come to the front."
"But it was the speech of this congressman named Zuo Jigao that really made this meeting world-famous. He said at the time: 'Dear gentlemen and ladies, from the perspective of dealing with the aging population of the empire, Mr. Li's words
That's right; but he forgot one thing, that is, who created the wealth of the Central Plains; who does the welfare system of the Central Plains serve? The wealth of the Central Plains was created by the vast number of workers, farmers, traders, and business owners in the Central Plains;
The welfare system in the Central Plains also serves the vast number of workers, farmers, traders, and business owners in the Central Plains who cannot use welfare.'
'Since the wealth of the Central Plains was created by the Central Plains people, and the welfare system also serves the Central Plains people, then regardless of anything else, I firmly oppose the abolition or modification of the "Immigration Act" and oppose allowing people from Nanyang and Northwest vassal states to freely immigrate to the Central Plains! I absolutely
We will not agree to let them enjoy the wealth created by the Central Plains people and enjoy the benefits of serving the Central Plains people!'"
"Li Qianji immediately said that the people of the vassal state did not enjoy wealth or welfare in vain. They could enjoy these only by working. But Zuo Jigao refused to accept his explanation and firmly opposed the abolition of the "Immigration Act." Li Qianji also wanted to say
No matter what, the speaker felt that both parties were too excited and uncivilized things could easily happen, so he announced the adjournment of the meeting."
"What happened in the parliament spread quickly throughout the country, and various newspapers issued urgent notices. The whole Central Plains was talking about the matter; newspapers in the vassal state and foreign countries also noticed the matter and reported it one after another. For a time, everyone should
Tianfu suddenly attracted the attention of the whole world."
"Fierce debates also took place within each party. As a party that holds high the banner of nationalism, the Republican Party has most people supporting the repeal of the Immigration Act, but there are also a small number of party members who do not support it. These people were dismissed under the extreme environment at the time.
Expelled from the party; the Unity Party did not reach a consensus, but this party originally followed the middle line, so Zhang Jishan simply allowed party members to vote freely or abstain."
