In the late Ming Dynasty, rising from the grassland

Chapter 207

"Everyone, it has been five years since I started the army. There are old people here who have followed me since the beginning, some who joined me midway, and some who just joined recently. But from now on, they are all the top backbones of our Lin Family Army. , today we have occupied the Hetao, and we no longer have to wander around and fight for thousands of miles. Everyone, let’s talk about what our country should be called? Should I proclaim myself the king first, or directly proclaim myself the emperor?”

Looking at the dozens of men and women in the big tent, Lin Rui, who was sitting upright, first sighed with emotion, and then asked.

In fact, he had already made up his mind about the title of the country and the title of king and emperor. The reason why he wanted to ask everyone was because he wanted everyone to have a sense of participation to increase their sense of belonging.

After all, what they lack most now is a sense of belonging.

Since Guihua City was under construction in full swing, the Lin Jiajun's first high-level meeting could only be held in a tent. Fortunately, the tent was large enough to accommodate hundreds of people.

At this moment, Lin Ruigao was sitting on the head. Sitting next to him on the left were Na Mu Zhong, Hai Lanzhu and Ha Beier. Sitting next to each other on the right were Zhang Xiuying, Lin Xiuyun and Lin Xiaocui.

The dozens of senior officials below were also clearly differentiated, but this time there was no separation of seats between Mongolians and Hans.

In the row on the left are seven or eight scholars headed by Zhang Han. They are all wearing long robes and hats, and they are sitting upright on their knees.

In the row on the right, kneeling are a dozen ladies headed by Mrs. Lu. Most of these ladies are over thirty, and they are all wearing simple military uniforms. They are among the hundreds of ladies who have been on the road in the past two months. Those selected are the most outstanding in terms of ability, management experience, and knowledge.

Those kneeling in the middle two rows were the generals above the general level. There were more than fifty Mongolians, Hans, and traitor generals who had surrendered, including Xiuqin, Guihua and other women who were the first to follow Lin Rui. .

After listening to Lin Rui's words, the dozen or so men and women who were the first to follow Lin Rui looked the most excited, followed by the commander of the young soldiers, and then the Mongolian generals including Ebutu and Takuyan.

Even Mrs. Lu was a little excited. After all, she had been with Lin Rui for two or three years. The key was that they had worked hard in the past two or three years.

Now seeing that the Lin family army has grown to such a scale, and Lin Rui actually wants to found a country and become king and emperor, he still feels a sense of accomplishment.

As for the newly joined Shang Kexi, Zhang Cunren, seven or eight scholars, and more than 20 wives, the reaction was a bit dull, and they obviously didn't have much sense of belonging.

"Rui Lang, do you need to say this? Of course I will proclaim myself emperor directly!"

"Yes, Commander, how can a king be as good as an emperor?"

"good."

No one dared to speak until Na Muzhong spoke first, Liu Siwang, Wuhuang Ben, Zhou Meng and other old people rushed to speak in agreement. Even Zhang Xiuying, Niu Sao and Xiao Cui on the side nodded frequently.

"Mr. Zhang, what do you think?"

Lin Rui pressed his hand to stop the crowd from cheering, and turned to look at Zhang Han on the left.

After all, for such a big event, only Zhang Han, who has extraordinary experience, can tell a thing or two, so that others can feel involved.

Zhang Han also knew that they were a grass-roots team, which could be seen from the miscellaneous personnel in the big tent. Although Lin Rui was not a reckless person who couldn't read a word, he was not a serious scholar either.

In addition, I also had some understanding of Lin Rui's character. I knew that he was ambitious, broad-minded, and informal, so he just handed over his hand and said: "Commander, the student thinks that with our current strength, it is too early to directly declare himself emperor." So, it would be safer to proclaim yourself the king first. When the general marches into the pass one day, saves all the people from water and fire, and unites the world, it will not be too late to ascend to the throne of the emperor. It will be a matter of course, and it is just and natural!"

Obviously Zhang Han's meaning is very clear. If he proclaims himself emperor now and spreads it to the Central Plains, he will not only make people laugh, but he will also be blocked by the Ming Dynasty and even be conquered by a large army.

It can be said that claiming the title of emperor now will do a lot of harm but no good.

If it were another force, Zhang Han would definitely be attacked by others, but now in the big tent, there are either warriors or women. They have no intention of fighting for power at all, so naturally no one will take the opportunity to attack. Zhang Han.

"Mr. Zhang's words are reasonable. It is indeed too early to proclaim the emperor directly. It is better to proclaim the king first. Everything must have a process!"

Seeing that no one refuted Zhang Han's words, Lin Rui nodded.

The reason why he wants to be king and emperor now is actually for two purposes, one is to increase everyone's sense of belonging, and the other is to spread his fame.

After all, in Ming Dynasty, many people probably don't know that there is such a number one figure as Marshal Lin.

If you suddenly become emperor, it may be self-defeating. People will mistakenly think that another lunatic who is not afraid of death has popped up out of nowhere, and they will laugh it off.

It's different when you establish a palace and become king. It will most likely arouse the curiosity and attention of interested people, and then make inquiries, and finally give birth to a desire to defect.

Although Na Muzhong wanted to be the queen, she saw that Lin Rui had already said so, so she didn't say more. She was just a little regretful. After all, she didn't understand the Han people's idea of ​​calling themselves kings and emperors, so she didn't know how to refute Zhang. John's words.

Others don't understand even more, let alone say anything.

"Okay, let's talk now, what country name should we give it?"

Lin Rui asked again. In the end, everyone was looking at you and me, and even Namuzhong didn't dare to say anything nonsense.

"The commander-in-chief was born in Datong and raised his army north of Yanshan Mountain. Why not use Yan as the country's name?"

Seeing that everyone was silent, this time a scholar behind Zhang Han finally couldn't help but bow to Lin Rui and suggested.

"Dayan...it's inappropriate, it's inappropriate."

Lin Rui rejected it directly. He only knew that there were two Yan Kingdoms in history. One was from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and had always been very weak. The other was established by the Xianbei people. They originally started on the grasslands, and then founded the Yan Kingdom. No. It is inevitable that people will mistakenly think that Lin Rui has Xianbei blood and is engaged in restoration.Therefore, the national title must be given an upright and resounding name with strong Chinese culture.

For example, the Han Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, and the Qin Dynasty.

As soon as you hear it, you will know that it is an orthodox Chinese dynasty.

After waiting for a while, when no one mentioned the new country name, Lin Rui said directly: "How about taking Hua as the country name, Dahua?"

"No..."

"Commander, you must not use your national title!"

"Yes, handsome."

As soon as Lin Rui finished speaking, Zhang Han's expression changed drastically, and he advised anxiously.

Several other scholars also quickly spoke out to persuade him.

"Mr. Zhang, isn't Dahua a great country?"

"Yes, Dahua sounds loud, even better than Ming Dynasty."

Lin Rui looked puzzled when he saw Zhang Han and others reacting so strongly. After all, the Chinese character best represented Chinese orthodoxy, and it sounded loud and domineering.

Others also looked at a few people in confusion, obviously thinking that the name Dahua was very good.

"Commander, although the Chinese character is good, there has never been a dynasty named after Hua since ancient times!"

Zhang Han didn't dare to speak directly, so he had to persuade him tactfully.

"Yes, it is precisely because there has been no dynasty named after Hua since ancient times. Wouldn't it be better to name it Dahua now?"

Lin Rui was even more confused. Originally, he planned to call it Zhonghua, but after adding a big character in front, it became unsound, so he directly changed it to Dahua Country, which is both smooth and representative.

"Commander, the word Huaxia has represented our entire Han ethnic group since ancient times, and our Han Dynasty originated from the Xia Dynasty. If we use Huaxia as our country's name, once... wouldn't it... I hope Marshal will think twice!"

Zhang Han hesitated for a long time, sweating on his forehead, but no one understood what he wanted to express.

But Lin Rui did understand, and finally understood why no one in history used the Chinese character as the name of the country since the Chinese characters are so good.

So he said in a deep voice: "Sir, what you mean is that the Xia Dynasty, the origin of our Han Dynasty, has been destroyed. If we continue to use the name of Huaxia as our country, once it is also destroyed, then all of China will be destroyed, right?"

"Not only that, the Xia Dynasty means the origin, but does the Hua Dynasty mean the end?"

It was related to the inheritance of the entire Chinese civilization. Zhang Han no longer had any worries. He gritted his teeth and said, vowing to dispel Lin Rui's idea of ​​using Hua as the title of his country. Several other scholars also persuaded him earnestly.

"Yes, sir, you are right. The Xia Dynasty means the origin of dynasty changes. Then let me, Lin Rui, use the Hua Dynasty to end this 5000-year cycle of rise and fall of dynasties!"

Lin Rui's eyes lit up, he stood up suddenly and said loudly, becoming more determined to use Huawei as the country's title.

Because as a time traveler, he has the confidence to lead China to conquer the world in his lifetime, allow China to enter industrial civilization in advance, make all ethnic groups and countries surrender at the feet of China, and spread Chinese civilization to the whole world.

Under such circumstances, how could the country of China he created be destroyed?

"Commander, think twice!"

"Sir, there is no need to say anything more. I know you are motivated by public motives, but I, Lin Rui, have the confidence to make our country of Great China immortal forever!"

Lin Rui is not arrogant, but even if he does not conquer the world in his lifetime, China's technology will be hundreds of years ahead of other nations.

But in a few hundred years, when we have already entered a truly civilized industrial society, the Han people will probably spread all over the world, so he is not worried at all.

Seeing what Lin Rui said, Zhang Han didn't dare to persuade him anymore. After all, wouldn't he curse Lin Rui's Hua Dynasty and not be able to last long?
"Okay, the name of the country is Hua, the commander calls himself King Hua, the Lin family army is renamed as the Dahua Army, Na Mu Zhong is named the eldest princess, Zhang Xiuying is the second princess, Hai Lanzhu is the third princess, Lin Xiuyun is the fourth princess, Ha Beier As the fifth princess, Lin Xiaocui will be the sixth princess. After the palace is repaired, the founding ceremony of the country will be held on an auspicious day!"

In the end, Lin Rui made the final decision. He did not arrange any concubines and side concubines, and arranged them directly in order. Anyway, he was only proclaiming the king now, not the emperor.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Han, pays homage to King Hua. Long live the King! Long live the King!"

Zhang Han didn't worry about the Hua Dynasty anymore. Seeing that everyone was still stunned after Lin Rui finished speaking, he quickly got up and took the lead, straightened his clothes and paid homage.

Only then did everyone react, and they all stood up and followed the ceremony to pay homage. The six princesses also claimed to be concubines and paid homage to him.

After paying homage to Lin Rui, everyone paid homage to the six princesses one by one. It was not until the visit was completed that they continued to discuss matters such as the official system of Great China and the establishment of yamen.

(End of this chapter)