The sun never sets in America

Chapter 79 Founding the People's Republic of China

"This..." Lu Lingyun was forced by Mo Yu to say nothing anymore. His face instantly turned pale, and cold sweat continued to break out on his forehead.

"Since Mr. Lu can't say it, I think it's better not to say it." Mo Yu looked at Lu Lingyun opposite and said with a sneer, "Your so-called national flag is just a joke..." Mo Yu couldn't stand it. To rub salt into Lu Lingyun's wounds, a sarcastic expression appeared on his face. This expression was not only for Lu Lingyun, but also for those who supported his proposal just now...

Lu Lingyun was so angry that Mo Yu was trembling, but he couldn't find any reason to refute, because no matter what he said, it might touch the biggest red line in California...

That’s the Chinese! !

After all, the Chinese were the dominant force in California at this time. Since the Chinese population was smaller than that of several other races, in addition to increasing immigration, the most important thing was to suppress the racial consciousness of other races.

For Indians, there is the Origin of the Americas compiled by Liu Peng, in which he talks about the kinship and brotherhood between Chinese and Indians.

As for the white people, they intimidate and appease them at the same time, and then use imperial literati like Ramsay to write about the dark side of the Mexican Republic to reflect the problems of the Mexican Republic, subtly making the white people dislike the Mexican Republic.

Of course, in this, the life and construction of California under Liu Jiabao's rule are often used as a comparison, and then there will be so-called happy families composed of white Chinese to brainwash the white group.

Subsequently, the publicity for honorary Chinese was increased, and more white people were encouraged to form families with Chinese, and even gain merit and become honorable Chinese.

Of course, all this will take time. After all, the time Liu Jiabao, a Chinese, has ruled California is still too short. These propagandas have not yet fully taken effect, but Liu Peng believes that as time goes by, the Chinese circle he planned will eventually success.

"Everyone, I think our national flag should be based on the military flag Black Dragon Flag. Only in this way can it reflect the majesty of the Chinese people and the Chinese culture..." Mo Yu said to everyone. In his opinion, only one flag can Representing Liujiabao, that is the Black Dragon flag used at the beginning. Of course, in order to avoid being inconsistent with the military flag, it needs to be modified...

"Black Dragon Flag, is it really okay?"

“It’s possible, but it needs to be modified!!”

"I think what Mr. Mo said is reasonable. California belongs to us Chinese. What does it have to do with the white people and the Indians? They are all dependent on us. If we include them, wouldn't it be treating the guest as the host? !”

"Yes, that's right..."

After Mo Yu finished speaking, there was discussion again behind the council hall, and most of the voices supported Mo Yu.

"Start counting votes now..." In the parliament hall, the host Yan Jun, who was assigned to vote on the national flag, stood on the stage and started counting votes.

"Five-color flag...fifteen votes..."

"The tricolor flag...seventeen votes..."

"Taegeukgi... twenty votes..."

"Black Dragon Flag... forty votes..."

Yan Jun reported the votes on the stage, and Mo Yu breathed a sigh of relief when the votes for the Black Dragon Flag were reported.

"The remaining people abstained..." After Yan Jun finished reading, he stopped reading.

"According to the tally of votes, the Black Dragon Flag has officially passed the national flag model." Yan Jun shouted loudly, "But it still needs to be redesigned!!" Yan Jun looked at everyone, especially Mo Yu and warned, after all, if the original Black Dragon Flag is used, , it is easy to collide with military flags, and the original version is too murderous, which has some bad connotations for any country committed to peaceful development.

After all, there are lessons to be learned from resorting to militarism.

With the end of the national flag conference, news about the national flag also reached Liu Peng's ears. When Liu Peng learned that the Black Dragon Flag was used as a design model for the national flag, he smiled dumbly and then said:
"The black dragon flag can be used, but it must be consistent with aesthetics and reality."

What is aesthetically pleasing? At the very least, the redesigned Black Dragon Flag cannot be too ugly. As for the so-called reality, it is actually the current situation. It cannot be too ostentatious or too low-key. The scale of this can be said to be difficult. grasp.

A few days later, a redesigned flag with black sides and a black dragon on a red background was delivered to Liu Peng's desk.

"Is this the new national flag you designed?" Liu Peng asked Le Yongqing, the flag-delivery official, holding the improved black dragon flag in his hand. While speaking, he looked at the national flag in his hand, with a flash of appreciation in his eyes. To be honest, Liu Peng's demands for the national flag are actually not as big as many people outside imagine...

After all, although the flag is important, the country is the most important. Otherwise, even if you design the most beautiful flag in the world, if the country is not strong enough, your flag will be stepped on by others...

It is the country that determines the status of the national flag. For example, the Union Jack flag of the United Kingdom. Is it really good-looking?
Of course, in the eyes of some people, the Union Jack flag is the most beautiful flag in the world, but aside from these, isn't it the powerful strength of the British Empire that gives this flag a special status?

And in later generations, the American star-spangled banner that led to the world because of its status as the world police, could it be because of his beauty? ?

Therefore, in Liu Peng's view, what determines the status of the national flag is not the beauty of the flag itself, but its strength, the strength of the country. Only the strength of the country can add a layer of powerful power to the national flag. This power is called the country. ! !
"Yes, your lord in power." Le Yongqing immediately replied to Liu Peng, "This is the national flag designed by our national flag design team after many discussions..." Le Yongqing continued to say to Liu Peng, and to Liu Peng They talk about how difficult it is to design this flag, as if this flag is some hard-won treasure.

"Okay, okay..." Liu Peng interrupted Le Yongqing and continued, "This national flag is okay. I think we will use this black dragon flag with red edges as our national flag in the future... As for the black dragon If it’s not Black Dragon, don’t mention it in the future.” Liu Peng then said to Le Yongqing, the reason why he didn’t mention Black Dragon is that the word Black Dragon is too symbolic, and it always gives people the feeling of going to war. Although Liu Peng felt that it was okay, after all, the flag should not only be shown to his own people, but also to foreigners. He could not give other countries the impression that he was a militant! !
Then whoever wants to be friends with you will be wary of you.

"What the ruling lord said is really from a high position, and the subordinates really admire him..." After hearing what Liu Peng said, Le Yongqing praised Liu Peng with a smile on his face.

"Okay, okay, don't do this with me." Liu Peng interrupted Le Yongqing's flattery to him. "By the way, does this flag have a name?" Liu Peng asked Le Yongqing. The name of the flag in his hand, after all, a national flag has a name. Just like the American Stars and Stripes, they are named according to the patterns on the flag. The flag in Liu Peng's hand should also have a name.

"We don't have a name yet. Please give me a name from the ruler..." Le Yongqing answered Liu Peng respectfully.

"Let's call it the rising dragon flag." Liu Peng looked at the flag in his hand, especially the dragon symbol in the middle, and suddenly thought of a name in his mind, "rising dragon rising dragon, which means that our country is rising like a dragon, rising like a dragon." Soaring as well..." Liu Peng said to Le Yongqing with an excited face. In his opinion, there is no more suitable word for this national flag than the word "rising dragon".

The cloud dragons and auspicious dragons in front are all too earthy. Only Shenglong is suitable. It is not earthy but just right and not ostentatious.

"Raising the Dragon Flag..." Le Yongqing muttered the three words "Raising the Dragon Flag", "The ruler has chosen it well and wonderfully. Now that our country was first established, it is precisely to soar into the clouds and mist. Flying into the sky is about to happen. There is no better way to raise the flag than to raise the dragon flag." Dragon is better..." Le Yongqing praised Liu Peng for naming the Dragon Flag, as if the name was the same as God's will and should be the name of the national flag.

"In that case, let's call it the Raising Dragon Flag!!" Although Liu Peng knew that what Le Yongqing said was flattering him, he couldn't help but wanted to listen to it himself, so he tied the Raising Dragon Flag to the national flag in his hand. .

Since then, this dragon-raising flag has also followed the country established by Liujiabao in the future, overcoming obstacles and standing proudly on top of the world! ! !

"Hurry up and notify the textile factory to produce at least ten thousand pairs of such national flags." Liu Peng took the national flag in his hand and liked it more and more. He then told Le Yongqing, "The founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China is coming soon. What if this national flag is not enough?" The big ones will be done, and the small ones will also be done. When the time comes, everyone in the entire Xijing City will be given one, hold it in their hands, and celebrate the founding of the country together..." Liu Peng then continued to give instructions to Le Yongqing, as he watched Come on, the founding of the country must look like the founding of the country, and all procedures must be formal. Once the country has been founded, if the common people have never seen or touched the national flag, then what is going on! !

Liu Peng resolutely did not allow such a thing to happen. After all, for a new country, it is full of vitality but also fragile. The first thing is to capture the hearts of the people. And what is the heart of the people? It is benevolent government, merit, and propaganda...

Liu Peng has always had his own unique understanding of propaganda. He believes that propaganda, especially national propaganda, should not be too blatant, but must be subtle, let nature take its course, and proceed step by step... But this does not mean that Liu Peng will not be radical. This time The distribution of the national flag before the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China is a typical example.

"Yes, Lord Ruling..." Le Yongqing agreed to Liu Peng, and then left Liu Peng's office.

"Raise the dragon flag and raise the national destiny... I hope you can really make our national destiny soar on the dragon!!"

Liu Peng stood at the window of his office, looking at South Street not far away and the people passing by on the street, and murmured to himself.

The tone was full of expectations for the future of the country.

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"Your Majesty, this is the proposed name of the country." In the baron's palace, which was transformed into a temporary palace, Zhao Wei took the name of the country that the ministers had discussed and said to Liu Yan. When calling Liu Yan, he used the word "Your Majesty." You must know that Liu Yan has not yet become king at this time.

Yes, Liujiabao established a kingdom, not an empire.

The main reason why it is not an empire is that it does not meet the requirements, or is not worthy.

The statistical population of the whole country does not exceed 250 million, and many of them are Indians and mixed-race people. A large number of Chinese immigrants are still on the way, and the land only covers the Baja California Peninsula and the California region. If such a country is called The empire is really ridiculous.

If nothing else, even the people within Liujiabao will object. The ones who object are none other than the two leaders, Liu Yan and Liu Peng...

It is also the largest stakeholder in the founding of the country.

After all, no matter whether this country is a kingdom or an empire, the king or emperor's surname is Liu. From this point of view, there is no difference.

"Ah Wei, what's the relationship between the two of us? Do we need to be so different?" Liu Yan heard Zhao Wei calling him His Majesty, and frowned and said to Zhao Wei, "Why is Your Highness not Your Highness? This is still far from the founding of the People's Republic of China. A few days later, I am still your former Boss Liu and Lord Liu." Liu Yan pretended to be unhappy and continued to talk to Zhao Wei.

"Your Majesty is joking. Although you have not yet ascended the throne, in my eyes, you have long been a king and the master of a country." Zhao Wei did not answer what Liu Yan just said, but continued to compliment Liu Yan, "More What's more, you led our brothers from China to America and did such a great job. Which brother doesn't admire you? If you hadn't been the king, brothers, you wouldn't have agreed!!" Zhao Wei looked at Liu Yan said sincerely. Although what he said was a bit exaggerated, it was the truth.

After all, if Liu Yan hadn't decisively brought them to America, they might still be small pirates today, or else they would have been killed by the Qing Dynasty and foreigners. When they attacked the Red Flag Gang, it was not the Qing army and the foreigners who joined forces.

This forced Zheng Yisao to take the Red Flag Gang to join the Qing Dynasty and become a Manchu official.

It stands to reason that the best outcome for these people is to share some money, go back to their hometown and live their lives anonymously, but who knows that Liu Yan's decision almost changed the lives of these poor people.

Nowadays, some people believe that Liu Yan is the destined emperor.

After all, if he wasn't the right one, how could he be a pirate, then come to the Americas, defeat the Mexican foreigners, and finally seize the territory to establish a country? A territory as big as California, placed in the south of China, is equivalent to several provinces.

In addition, people in this era are inherently superstitious, and Liu Yan's status has been infinitely elevated.

If we add Liu Peng, who later rose to power and now controls the imperial army, then is this the story of Li Yuan and Li Shimin that has always been right?
I started a family, and my son conquers the world! !
Of course, it wasn't entirely Li Shimin. After all, Liu Peng didn't have Li Jiancheng, who was in the way, or Li Yuanji, who was with Li Jiancheng.

Generally speaking, from the perspective of outsiders, the iteration of the rights of the Liu family and his son should be smooth. After all, there are not as many problems as Li Tang.

The two younger brothers also seemed to respect Liu Peng very much and did not do anything beyond their reach. In the eyes of the outside world, this is not brotherly friendship and brotherly respect, and brotherly harmony. What is this?

"Is this the country name you prepared?" Liu Yan looked at the various country names on the memorial and asked Zhao Wei with a curious expression on his face.

"Yes, Your Majesty!!" Zhao Wei bent down slightly and said to Liu Yan. After all, Liu Yan's identity had changed at this time, and the relationship between the two of them had changed from that of an ordinary boss and younger brother to that of a monarch and a minister. It’s related...

So the original etiquette can no longer be used.

You must speak to Liu Yan in a humble manner.

"You have all kinds of country names, it's quite complete." Liu Yan looked at the ancient names of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, to the later Sui, Tang, Song and Ming Dynasties, as long as they were in the Han dynasties that could be thought of in ancient China, "This great beauty What is an empire?" Liu Yan looked at the name of a country called the Great American Empire and asked Zhao Wei with some dumbfounding. In his opinion, no matter how you hear this name, it is a joke.

"Return to the Great American Empire, why don't you add two more words and call it the Great American Empire instead?"

Liu Yan said sarcastically in his heart.

"Um..." Hearing Liu Yan's advance, Zhao Wei smiled awkwardly, "Your Majesty, this is just a random act by the people below. Don't take it to heart. Let's look at something else." Zhao Wei smiled at Liu Yancan to cover up his inner embarrassment.

"Which one do you think is better?" Liu Yan looked at the dozens of country names above, some were new and some were old, and was a little unsure of the meaning. Then he asked Zhao Wei, wanting to hear his opinion. .

"This national title is a state matter, not to mention that in the future, this national title will also be the title of His Majesty. I, a foreign minister, have no right to interfere..." When Zhao Wei heard Liu Yan asked him to express his opinion on the national title, he immediately made a decision. Jump, and then replied to Liu Yan, with a look of sincerity and fear on his face.

"You, you..." Liu Yan said helplessly as he looked at Zhao Wei who was cautious in front of him and did not dare to breathe.

Zhao Wei, on the other hand, stood aside and remained silent, refusing to answer the question, as if he did not understand what Liu Yan just said.

"Have Peng'er seen it there?" Liu Yan thought for a while and suddenly asked Zhao Wei about Liu Peng's opinion on the matter.

"The ruling lord has already read it in advance, so it is handed over to your majesty for review and processing." Zhao Wei respectfully replied to Liu Yan.

"What did Peng'er say?" After Liu Yan heard that his son Liu Peng had seen it, he immediately became interested and asked Zhao Wei.

"The ruler just said that the national title is a major matter related to the future of the country. It needs to be done with caution and thinking..." Zhao Wei glanced at Liu Yan, then lowered his head and replied.

"Peng'er is right, it should be so." Liu Yan expressed his appreciation for Liu Peng's decision. "And what else did Peng'er say?" Liu Yan then continued to ask Zhao Wei.

"The ruling lord also said that when your majesty is considering the name of the country, please think about who our Liujiabao represents and what our family's surname is..." Zhao Wei replied looking at Liu Yan holding his fists.

"I understand, this is it." After listening, Liu Peng pointed at a black font on the memorial and told Zhao Wei.

(End of this chapter)