African Nationhood

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The temperature in Hanking (Pretoria) in August is very low, slightly higher than that in July.

The cold weather could not stop the hustle and bustle of Church Street. On the original site of the Central Parliament (the Transvaal Federal Assembly Hall), gongs and drums were beating loudly and flowers were blooming.

August 8th was the inauguration ceremony of the "Union Building".

Chairman Shi Jintang and Mrs. Kelly, Chairman of the Judicial Committee Tie Lan, Speaker of the Central Parliament Stein and Prime Minister Ouyang Geng, Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council Cai Shaoji and Deputy Prime Minister of the Cabinet Shi Jinyong, and other important leaders of South China are here to participate. This is an important ceremony.

The architectural template for the Union Building was provided by Chairman Shi, who directly used the "Seven Moscow Sisters" as a template to build this building.

It's still early before Big Beard comes to power. Nanhua built it first, so this architectural style is the first of its kind in Nanhua.

The specific model refers to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building in Moscow. The entire building has 27 floors and is 172 meters high.

The reason why this building was used as a template is because the design of this building does not gradually accelerate upward like the other six Stalinist buildings. On the contrary, it gradually decelerates upward.

This kind of design shows a restrained and calm form, ignoring the perspective effect of people looking up at the building from the ground. Coupled with the prominent design of vertical elements, when looking up, people feel that this building is extremely powerful!
The architectural style of this building combines elements of the Neo-Renaissance, Neoclassicism and Empire styles. The building shape is designed in a stepped shape to set off the rising trend of the central tower, which is a metaphor that Nanhua's national power and power have been on the rise. .

Chairman Shi feels that Nam Hwa needs to show this image now, and it is also an inspiration to the people.

The lobby is very large. After entering through the red carpet at the entrance, you can reach the elevator room at the end.

The building is currently the fourth tallest building in the world, with the top three being American, all standing in New York.

When Chairman Shi and Mrs. Kelly arrived, the two landowners Tie Lan and Stein came out to greet them warmly, and the group took a tour in the entrance lobby.

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After the ribbon-cutting was completed, Tie Lan respectfully invited all the leaders to visit the Judicial Committee first, and then to the Central Parliament.

The entire building consumed 3.1 tons of steel and 8.4 cubic meters of concrete. The entire construction period took 4 years and 3 months, and more than 3000 workers were employed, working day and night.

The sound of firecrackers and the roar of gongs and drums brought the atmosphere of the event to its climax.

Tie Lan and Stein were both very happy, and the heads of the two departments were also smiling.

On the white marble steps of the building, a group of leaders lined up. The beautiful hostess wearing a festive cheongsam respectfully invited the leaders to cut the red silk balls with golden scissors.

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The elevator room is divided into three parts. The elevator to the Judiciary Committee is on the left, the elevator to the Central Parliament is on the right, and the elevator of South China Broadcasting Corporation is in the middle. The three parties do not interfere with each other.

There is a huge relief on the top of the building, which is the national emblem of Nanhua with a dragon body and two lions entrenching the pillars of Huabiao.

It was already noon when these trips were completed, and everyone had a meal together in the canteen of the Judicial Committee.

The lobby is also divided into three parts. The Judicial Committee and the Central Parliament occupy the left and right sides of the lobby respectively. The Broadcasting Company has the smallest area and is mainly an information desk.

The top 7 floors of the Union Building are reserved for the South China Broadcasting Corporation, and the remaining 20 floors of the building are equally divided between the Central Parliament and the Judicial Committee.

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If you are impartial, you won't get into fights in the future.

Instead of the original design, the spire was transformed into a broadcast tower.

Seeing that the time was up, Tie Lan and Stein invited Chairman Shi, Mrs. Kelly and other leaders to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

After the meal, Tie Lan took Chairman Shi's hand and expressed his gratitude to Chairman Shi very emotionally.

This building represents the highest level of Nanhua architecture. During the construction process, it overcame many difficulties and accumulated many corresponding talents. It will have experience in building similar buildings in the future.

"Chairman, thank you for your indulgence to me over the years. To be honest, I am very grateful to you. It is you who created me and Nanhua.

Now that the old man is old and about to retire, he can no longer serve you. I hope you can continue to maintain this modest and prudent governance style.

Although the old man did get a little nervous sometimes, my heart for Nanhua and my loyalty to you have never changed. I just want to build our Nanhua better! "

Facing the gray-haired veteran and the heartfelt words spoken by Tie Lan, Shi Jintang was also very moved.

"Although you are retired, Mr. Iron, you are still a member of Nanhua. As long as you are alive and I am still alive, we are still monarchs and ministers. Even if you are no longer an official, you can still give advice, and I will still treat you as usual."

The words of both parties made many officials present slightly moved. Nanhua had indeed created a new style of governance. Officials retired promptly when they reached their age and were not allowed to hold on to their positions to make room for promotions for those below them.

As for the chairman of the Judicial Committee after Tie Lan retires, Chairman Shi asked Cai Shaoji to take over.

This old classmate has been the deputy secretary-general of the National Committee for a long time, and it’s time to make a move.

Shi Jinyong can take over Cai Shaoji's position. As for the new deputy prime minister, several ministers can be promoted.

Nanhua's independence was imminent, and the central official positions had to be adjusted.

As for the new government agencies, Chairman Shi is still thinking about it.

The independence negotiations between Nanhua and Great Britain have also begun. Minister Herzog of the Ministry of Justice has been stationed in London for several months.

After the negotiations were passed, Nanhua became completely independent.

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On the way back to Xinghan Palace, Kelly leaned on her husband's shoulder and asked softly: "When are you going to tell Maria about the former Tsar?"

Hearing this question, Shi Jintang sighed.

On July 7, Nicholas II, his two daughters and his servant doctor were collectively executed by the Russian Bolsheviks.

After the execution, the Red Army soldiers fired and found that they failed to kill several women present.

Upon inspection, they found a large amount of diamonds and jewelry hidden in their bras, and they were forced to stab them to death with bayonets.

Later, the Soviet regime published the following news in the Ural Workers' Gazette:

".According to the resolution of the Ural Region Soviet of Workers, Peasants and Red Army Soldiers, the former Tsar Nikolai Romanov was shot.

The crowned executioner took advantage of the benevolence of the revolution and lived too long. "

After the supporters of the tsar later invaded Yekaterinburg, they did not find the body of the former tsar, and this matter became an unsolved case.

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Shi Jintang has not yet told Lady Alexandra and Maria the news.

Now that Maria was pregnant, Shi Jintang couldn't bear to let her know the news and feel sad.

However, he still planned to tell Lady Alexandra that this mother-in-law had been through the world for a long time and should have a strong psychological endurance.

So he held Kelly's hand and said softly: "Go tell Mrs. Alexandra about this and ask her to keep it a secret. Tell her after Maria gives birth."

Kelly nodded and agreed.

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After returning to Xinghan Palace, Kelly went to Daoxiang Pavilion and told Lady Alexandra about the death of the former tsar.

Lady Alexandra was well prepared for this sad news and did not show too much sadness.

She said calmly: "Thank you and Marquis Henry for your protection. It is a gift from God that the four of us, mother and son, can survive. I am very satisfied with this arrangement.

I just hope that you and Marquis Henry will not tell Maria and others for the time being. I can bear this bad news alone. "

Faced with Lady Alexandra's request, Kelly agreed.

Although the news of the Tsar's death caused a great sensation in Europe, it did not cause many ripples in South China.

As time goes by, the battlefields in Europe and the resurgent influenza epidemic attract more people's attention. (End of chapter)