Chapter 199: The New Deal - The Han Nation
In the following days, the Games will still be the headlines of major newspapers, controlling the public opinion field of Daming. But on the seventh day of the Games www.biquge.info Daming Daily, the official newspaper of Daming, which is also the world's largest newspaper, suddenly published news that had nothing to do with the Games.
If it is said that the newspapers of the Ming Dynasty are the vane of public opinion of the Ming Dynasty. The "Daming Daily" is the vane of various newspapers. The news has always been the focus of public opinion.
This time is no exception!
Its headline is 'The New Deal', and it covers five aspects: ethnicity, nationality, religion, politics, and military.
The first is the nation. The Ming Dynasty decided to hold a ceremony to worship the heavens on October 1. The president led the Ming administrative officials to announce the birth of the Han nation to heaven. Major publishing houses have been publishing the book "A Detailed Explanation of the Han Nation". Major bookstores, after a while, will be sold.
In the newspaper, the characteristics of the Han nation and the necessity of its establishment were briefly introduced.
Let's talk about the characteristics first: Speaking Chinese, writing Chinese characters, and wearing Hanfu are the most important characteristics of the Han nation. It's just that in terms of nationality, it is divided into two major groups. One is the non-Han ethnic group, who must obtain Ming nationality in order to become a member of the Han nation. The other group is the Han ethnic group, who can become a member of the Han nationality without obtaining Ming nationality.
In this matter, Daming did not hide it, and directly explained that the founders of Daming were Han people, and Daming's culture inherited Han culture. In principle, it explains why the Han Chinese are classified as a separate category.
But there is a difference between the Han and the Han Chinese.
Therefore, the Ming Dynasty systematically expounded the relationship between the Han and the Han people, and listed the commonalities and characteristics word by word.
To sum up, the Han people belong to the Han nationality, but the Han nationality is not equal to the Han people. For example, the Han people are a separate element. The Han Chinese, on the other hand, are a large ensemble. The Han Chinese are narrower and are only a member of the Han ethnic group. The Han nationality is more broadly defined and includes the Han people.
Originally, the Han people obtained the nationality of the Ming Dynasty, and they had an innate advantage. It's just that before, the Ming official didn't put it on the table. This makes other immigrants who apply for Ming nationality more or less complain.
Now the Ming Dynasty directly incorporated the Han people into the Han nation. It can be regarded as an official capacity, recognizing the advantages of the Han Chinese. From a legal point of view, the rationality of the acquisition of nationality by the Han people is guaranteed.
In disguise, it is a kind of VIP-level green channel. Make it easier for Han people to integrate into the big family of Daming.
Let's talk about necessity: because Daming is a new country of immigrants, the citizens come from all over the world. They originally belonged to different ethnic groups, and after coming to Daming, they became Daming people. But there is still a deep connection with the previous ethnic group.
When there is a conflict between the interests of the host country and the interests of the original ethnic group, it often causes the parties to have a crisis of identity and thus do things that are unfavorable to the host country. The Mon incident, which has just passed, is the best example.
Therefore, in order to cut off the connection between immigrants and the original ethnic groups, the Ming Dynasty allowed immigrants to recognize their identities and clarify their own ethnicity. On the basis of the Han people, a new Han nation was established. It can be regarded as using state power to force immigrants from other ethnic groups to accept Han culture and integrate into the Han nation. This is similar to the creation of the American nation by the United States.
If it were placed in modern times, it would certainly attract a lot of criticism from the 'Virgin of the West'. But this was the end of the 18th century, and the first industrial revolution had only been carried out for more than 30 years. Western countries only talk about strength, not face.
No one criticizes Daming's approach for this irrelevant matter. Moreover, compared with the style of Western countries that wantonly oppress and exploit the colonies, the Ming Dynasty is really too benevolent.
Therefore, this relaxed environment of the times also provided convenience for the Ming Dynasty to implement the national policy.
In fact, as early as 93, the idea of creating a new nation was proposed. It's just that at that time, Daming's attention was focused on the war in Nanyang, and because of the industrial affairs in China, Daming had no time to scruple.
Now Daming has been immersed in development for several years, and has made a lot of breakthroughs in industry. So that the productivity, there has been a great improvement. In addition, the turmoil in the South Seas has risen again, and domestic energy is shifting from silent development to all-round preparations.
This gave Daming's decision-making level a little leisure.
After some detailed discussions, the national policy was finally decided.
The choice to announce it at this time is to take advantage of the stall of all countries to expand its influence and gain the recognition of all countries in the world. In this way, it is also authoritative and legitimate.
As for why the words Dahan, instead of Huaxia and Zhonghua, are used as the names of the nation? It is because the word 'Great Han' originates from the second unified Han dynasty in Chinese history, and it is also the origin of the name 'Han people'.
For the Han people living in the Qing Dynasty, the word 'Han' is more appealing and influential. It is different from the Manchu Qing Dynasty and another proof of the legitimacy of the Ming Dynasty.
Seeing the news of the establishment of the Han nation, in addition to the Han people, the people of other ethnic groups have a somewhat complicated mood. In view of their practical interests, they should rejoice. Because by becoming a member of the Han nationality, the Ming Dynasty will guarantee their life safety, right to survival, and basic interests. But emotionally, they are somewhat resistant. Because the premise of becoming a Han nationality is to sever relations with the former ethnic group. After all, people have feelings, and there is always some reluctance in their hearts.
In this regard, Daming also understands. After all, it's a subtle process that takes time. And the focus of Daming's training is not the first generation of immigrants, but the new second generation of immigrants. Cultivated from an early age, it is easy to establish a sense of belonging and honor to the Han nation.
And even if the first generation of immigrants is reluctant, it is temporary! Let them give up the life of the Ming Dynasty and return to their original ethnic group. It is estimated that most immigrants are unwilling! After all, the national righteousness of this era is not so strong. Except for a few countries with a high degree of civilization development, the national consciousness of many ethnic groups has not awakened.
And in the face of survival, most people will expose their selfish, selfish, and profitable side. Because they originally thought of trying to come to Daming with great difficulty, just to live better.
Therefore, Daming is not afraid of the resistance of the immigrants, and he is not afraid of the immigrants leaving Daming in large numbers. On the contrary, Daming also opened the door to convenience. If you want to leave, you can apply directly. The Ming official will never stop it.
But it's time-limited!
After October 1, all those who join the Han nationality will not be allowed to leave this group. Otherwise, it will be punished as the crime of 'Han Jian'!
At present, there are still some days before October 1, which is just the right time for all the 'reluctant' immigrants to think carefully and make a decision as soon as possible. (To be continued.) )