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Chapter 402 Ziyun Summit: Summer Political Discussions on National Identity (Part 1)

When Chen Mo's letter was sent back to his hometown, it immediately attracted a large crowd of onlookers.

Over the years, everyone has developed a habit that any letter from a "wanderer" must be reported to the entire Cihang Command Center immediately, regardless of its importance or whether it contains any content.

However, if something really happens on Fanxing, such as [Youzi] having a headache or fever, or something happening in Hanhai, then the parents on Lanxing, even if they have extremely important matters to attend to, will put them aside or delegate them to others and come over to communicate and discuss them as soon as possible.

Over time, the Cihang Engineering Office, which was originally set up solely to connect with wanderers from other worlds, has become virtually equivalent to the highest-level strategic decision-making department in Dongxia.

Under these circumstances, the Cihang Command has re-arranged the seating order, and now the top three positions in the Command are equivalent to the top three positions in the Dongxia hierarchy.

Gu Liyang, the deputy commander who was originally in charge of coordinating and arranging matters related to "Wanderers", has now been relegated to the back of the list and has to take on the title of executive commander and continue to work hard.

The Ziyun Summit was held again.

After reading the letter from "The Wanderer" in a clear and resonant voice, Gu Liyang sat down obediently.

Now that there are more elderly men around, he has naturally become much more restrained.

The commander broke the silence first: "There's something wrong with the child, let's all discuss it!"

"Invite all the senior members of the special advisory group and expert group to come over, and try to consider things as thoroughly and appropriately as possible."

"By the way, please tell the office that I'm feeling a bit unwell and all my plans for the next two days are canceled. I'll ask the staff on duty to take care of the routine administrative matters."

"Let's discuss this matter and come to a conclusion first."

He had no choice but to be cautious.

The saying goes that governing a large country is like cooking a small fish; the seasonings must be added in just the right amount, and the heat must be controlled perfectly. Too much or too little will easily ruin the dish.

If something goes wrong in Dongxia, given its size and large governing team, there's plenty of room for adjustment and salvage. But when it comes to the Starry World, no one is sure what to do.

This is like parents who feel unwell but think it's not a big deal, but when their child sneezes, they want to get a full set of tests done.

The second-in-command, who was usually in charge of specific administrative affairs, felt this most keenly. He gently adjusted his glasses and began to set a tone.

"The vast ocean is not like the Eastern Xia; its margin for error is much smaller."

"Especially for such major policies that involve the fundamentals of the country, which have far-reaching consequences, we must think about them carefully. We must not only consider the effects, but also fully consider the possible deviations that may occur during the implementation process, and have a full assessment of the worst-case scenario."

"Break things down, analyze them thoroughly, and understand them clearly. Explain as many possible outcomes as possible to [the wanderer] so that [the wanderer] can make the right choice."

"Today is a day for unrestricted discussion. Everyone can say whatever comes to mind without restraint. No one will be punished for speaking out!"

Soon, the atmosphere in the venue became unprecedentedly enthusiastic.

The vast majority of Dongxia people who have received a formal education are born with a special sense of national and familial responsibility.

Where does this sentiment come from? It comes from a vast ruling group of scholars and officials that spanned thousands of years in ancient Eastern Xia, constantly emphasizing to their children who possessed complete access to knowledge and cultural heritage—you are born to be the masters of the country, you must stand up!

As a result, the entire population of Dongxia is now educated. Any college student is no less cultured than the scholars and officials of the past. Thus, everyone is a potential successor, but no one can actually take over the mantle.

Then we'll have no choice but to engage in online politics and rule by cyber forces.

At the beginning of the discussion, everyone naturally chimed in with their own opinions, giving and taking turns.

Until a voice sounded.

"This place is quite large, definitely the foundation of a major country! The biggest problem now is what [Wanderer] himself brought up: the national composition is too mixed, and internal conflicts are too sharp!"

“In the past, within the small area of ​​the Vast Ocean Territory, the wanderer could resolve issues through personal charisma, targeted measures, the promotion of leaders of various ethnic groups, and the coordination of relationships with higher authorities.”

"Now that it has spread to such a large scale, it is no longer something that can be handled by 'rule of man'; it must be addressed by 'rule of law' and a systemic solution must be sought!"

The speaker was an elderly consultant surnamed Qin, whom everyone usually called Professor Qin or Teacher Qin.

During his time at the Ziyun Base, Professor Qin's already gray hair visibly turned black from the roots, and he naturally became extra attentive when talking about the "Wanderer".

"Let me first express my personal opinion."

“This involves not only ethnic distinctions but also racial segregation. The Hanhai region does not have its own dominant ethnic group, so ethnic identity cannot be used; the path of class narrative must be taken!”

"Only in this way can we unite the vast majority of the population, the lowly slave laborers and commoners..."

Some people nodded frequently, some seemed thoughtful, and of course, some were furious!
Another expert slammed his hand on the table and stood up: "Absurd! You're like someone trying to find a sword by marking the boat where it fell into the water, trying to cure the diseases of the Starry World with an old prescription from Earth! Are the social foundations and power balances on these two sides the same thing?"

"Who is the core of the Starry Sky? Is it the human slaves? Is it the orc laborers? No, the core is the professionals! It's those individuals who have mastered extraordinary powers!"

"Well, with your class narrative, you've turned all professionals into villains!"

"Let me ask you, who is the most powerful and influential class in the Vast Ocean right now? Isn't it [Wanderer] himself, and the group of Torch Vanguard around him?"

"So, according to you, we need to revolutionize ourselves first, right?"

No sooner had those words been spoken than another, younger professor, eager to interject, shouted, "Professor Liu is right. Let me add something: the entire Starry World is a world where people eat people. Doesn't that make [Wanderer] an enemy of the world?"

These words immediately caused a stir among the audience.

Indeed, whether it's a theocratic state or a monarchical state, a chieftain system or a parliamentary confederation, the current state of the Starry World is that a small number of traditional nobles win over and utilize a limited number of professionals to control the vast majority of ordinary people.

If you side with ordinary people, wouldn't you become the enemy of the world?

Amid the uproar, Professor Qin, who was being questioned repeatedly, was clearly angered, his hair standing on end, each strand distinctly black and white.

"You're talking nonsense! What do you mean by the privileged class? Hasn't [Youzi] always been protecting the interests of the lower classes?"

"So, according to you, having money means you can't serve the proletariat? Then what gives you the right to sit here today?"

"How many of the people in this conference room today are truly qualified to sit here?"

These words swept through the room, and the conference room fell silent instantly, creating a rather subtle atmosphere.

What's going on here? Let's discuss the issue, why are we going on and on indiscriminately...?

At the critical moment, it was the second commander who stepped in to stop them: "Professors, calm down. Let's talk about stars, not Earth!"

"Focus on the issue at hand, offer ideas and solutions, and avoid making a mountain out of a molehill..."

Professor Qin waved his hand at the second commander, saying, "It was Old Liu who wouldn't let me finish speaking!"

"Alright, alright, go ahead! I want to emphasize again, everyone speaks in an orderly manner and no one is allowed to interrupt others!"

Professor Qin took a deep breath, nodded to the second commander, glared at Expert Liu, and then slowly sat down, picked up the thermos in front of him, and took a big gulp of strong tea.

His chest was still heaving from the excitement. After catching his breath, the old man spoke again, his tone gentler than before:
"Our group has been studying the political structure of the stars. I've been thinking about its future development for a long time."

“Class antagonism comes in many forms and exists in many different ways. In modern times, the main antagonism we face on our planet is between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. Going back hundreds or thousands of years, it was between the landlord class and the peasant class. And before that, there was the antagonism between the slave-owning class and the slave class!”

"Ultimately, the antagonism between the oppressor class and the oppressed class will manifest itself in different forms at different stages."

"We believe that the current Han Hai Territory, or even further, the Xia Yue Alliance, has the most extensive oppressed class."

"They were slaves, the lowest class, the lowest of the low, destitute, without food or clothing, their freedom was restricted, and even their right to life was controlled by others!"

"Please note that [Wanderer] and the group around him are currently the ruling class of the Vast Ocean, but they are not the oppressive class. On the contrary, they have been working hard to solve the problem of oppression. They cannot be naturally regarded as a class group opposed to the lower class."

"You can't treat them as the opposite of the slave class just because they are rich or have a certain social status!"

Hmm, that makes some sense, doesn't it?
Gu Liyang, who was relatively younger, was the first to react: "You mean, the propertied class that does not own slaves should form a united front with the slaves to overthrow the slave-owning class?"

"Isn't this an old story about bald eagles?"

The old consultant nodded emphatically: "Yes, although they are not exactly the same, you can understand it in this direction!"

By this analogy, everyone suddenly realized that it seems that, after touching the blue star, we can continue to touch the stars after we've finished touching the blue star.
The massive civil war that White Eagle waged back then was an attack launched by the bourgeoisie, led by factory owners, under the banner of liberating slaves, in alliance with the sympathetic urban class and the lower-class slaves, against the slave-owning class, represented by plantation owners.

If you imagine it as a starry sky, there's no problem.

What Chen Mo wanted were farmers, industrial workers, militiamen and soldiers; he had absolutely no need for slaves and outcasts.

Therefore, in the current context, the "wanderer" can be considered to represent either "progressive propertied forces" or "enlightened ruling class".

Although this "progress" is temporary in the ultimate course of history, and this "enlightenment" varies from person to person, starting from this direction and addressing the immediate problems is undoubtedly a good approach. Professor Liu, who had initiated the attack, raised his hand. After receiving a nod from the second-in-command, he stood up and first bowed slightly towards Professor Qin to express his apology: "I'm sorry, Professor Qin, I was in a hurry and didn't listen to your entire explanation!"

"I understand your idea of ​​a 'limited united front,' but most countries on the Starry Continent still practice slavery. Han Hai's approach will definitely provoke their hostility, and this problem remains unresolved!"

Professor Qin nodded, indicating that the conflict would be put aside for the time being, and then said, "We can't please everyone. We can only do as the great leader instructed: make more friends and fewer enemies."

"Specifically for Hanhai, we can handle it in two layers, inside and outside."

Professor Qin had his team members display a series of materials on the screen.

Clearly, his approach to this series of questions wasn't particularly outstanding; rather, it was the result of extensive research and exploration over a long period.

"Internally, the problem in Hanhai now is the lack of a unified culture and national identity. There is no dominant ethnic group or main ethnic group. We must create one out of thin air."

"This is very difficult, extremely difficult. Let alone achieving it in a short period of time, such a complex composition structure requires a very long time and a strong execution and implementation team!"

"Therefore, we suggest that instead of pursuing a fundamental solution, we should seek a 'stopgap' solution that can quickly build the broadest consensus. This solution is to establish a clear, correct, and widely appealing ideological banner."

"For example, 'Oppose slavery, oppose enslavement and oppression!'"

"Once you have a stance, you're divided into friend and foe!"

"Anyone who supports this viewpoint is one of the 'Wanderer's' own people, and anyone who opposes it is an 'enemy' of the Vast Ocean!"

The old professor flipped through his notes and began to analyze the existing ethnic structure of the Han Hai one by one.

"The people of Hanhai City, who are part of [Wanderer]'s faction, and the earliest inhabitants of Tianshuang City, undoubtedly support [Wanderer]!"

“Elves, allies of the Wanderers, never supported slavery in the first place, so it was only natural for them to become ‘one of their own’.”

"The vast majority of the people at the bottom of the current Han Hai population—the commoners, laborers, and slaves—whether human, orc, or half-orc, will be the most widespread supporters. This is because they are slaves themselves, or in most countries, they are the most likely to be the ones to be killed and forced into slavery."

On this point, everyone has no doubt: a broad, correct slogan that does not affect or benefits everyone's own interests can gain widespread recognition from the general public.

For example, the former leaders of Dongxia, when the country was in crisis, insisted on "resisting the enemy and saving the country," which won the unanimous recognition of the petty bourgeoisie, the proletariat, intellectuals, social youth, overseas Xia descendants, and even some warlords, landlords, chieftains, religious leaders and other groups.

"So, who are the clear opponents? In my view, there are mainly two groups: one is the slave-owning class on the White Deer Plain, and the other is the Thirteen Tribes of Xiyue, those chiefs and leaders who maintain their status by relying on slave labor and traditional personal dependence relationships."

“We can take targeted measures. In the White Deer Plains, we should resolutely suppress them. They have already overthrown the orc rule, so how can they allow slave owners to exist?”

"We can offer limited redemption and peaceful reform to the Thirteen Tribes of Xiyue!"

“The establishment of the ‘Golden Pavilion for Gazing at the Moon’ was precisely to take into account the long-term binding of interests. As long as the benefits of the ‘Golden Pavilion for Gazing at the Moon’ are realized, the ‘Wanderer’ can fully promote the transformation of these traditional slave owners.”

"For example, take a portion of the dividends from the 'Wangyue Golden Pavilion' related revenue, or establish new financial instruments under its framework, and sell or distribute them to Xiyue leaders who are willing to give up slavery, guiding them from slave owners to financial asset holders."

"Or, we could systematically introduce some labor-intensive workshops into the Xiyue region, provide them with technology and equipment, encourage the chieftains to invest and operate them, and transform the slave owners into business owners."

“Of course,” Professor Qin’s tone shifted slightly, “there will always be some die-hards who are unwilling to give up their privileges and resist any change.”

"For these people, necessary elimination measures are unavoidable. But I believe that once the preliminary steps are taken properly, these guys will be insignificant!"

"It's even possible that Han Hai won't need to lift a finger. As long as [Youzi] expresses some dissatisfaction, those transitionists in the Thirteen Tribes of Xiyue who have already benefited or are about to benefit from the new system will take the initiative to remove those obstacles in order to protect their own interests and please [Youzi]."

The words were clear and straightforward, but everyone knew that every step involved was fraught with struggle and intrigue, a battle of wits and skill.

However, it must be admitted that this is already a relatively clear path.

Prior to this, Chen Mo had already piloted a progressive system from slave to citizen in Han Hai, and implemented a "slave communal ownership" system in the six counties and two districts of Bailu. There was some resistance, but it was all easily dealt with.

Following this trend, completely abolishing slavery in the territory of the Summer Moon Alliance will be more difficult, but not too difficult.

Using this approach to establish a generalized "national identity" is undoubtedly an effective method.

Professor Niu became more and more smug as he spoke, and his voice involuntarily grew louder: "There is another advantage to doing it this way, which is a significant difference from other countries, a difference in ideology."

"Whether you are an Emerald, a Stream Moon, a Sky Dome, or an Orc, as long as you agree with the Lord's ideals of abolishing slavery and oppression, then you are a member of the Summer Moon Alliance!"

"And once this point is confirmed, regardless of your true thoughts, objectively speaking, you have severed ties with the prevailing slavery ideology in the country."

"In other words, the people of the Summer Moon Alliance may become outliers in the Starry World."

"This sense of 'being different' helps the Summer Moon Alliance to unite itself and consolidate its inner strength!"

"..."

Everyone looked at each other in silence.

The people of Dongxia actually have a lot to say about this.

Due to their political system, skin color, and cultural traditions, the Dongxia people actually played the role of an "outsider" on Earth.

Countless Dongxia people knelt in the dust and mud, begging for acceptance, yet others still watched them with wary eyes.

As a result, they had to undergo complete self-castration, both mentally and physically...

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After talking for a while, the old professor seemed a little thirsty. He picked up his teacup, looked at it, and found it was empty. He frowned slightly.

Gu Liyang, the executive commander standing nearby, rushed over and refilled the old professor's tea.

It's not the waiters' fault. There are no waiters in this meeting room at all. They're usually generals or vice-state leaders. They were a bit distracted and forgot about it.

Professor Liu gulped down more than half a cup of tea, drinking it rather quickly. Water droplets rolled down his beard from his chest, splashing onto the notebook in front of him and creating a small blot of ink.

The old man wiped his face with his sleeve, let out a long breath, and made his final addition.

"There will definitely be external pressure, but I don't think we need to worry too much."

“Every policy has its advantages and disadvantages. If we need the benefits of this internal integration, we must accept the disadvantage that may trigger external friction. Moreover, our group has repeatedly discussed and concluded that the disadvantages may not be that great!”

"What [Wanderer] wants to promote is the abolition of slavery within the Summer Moon Alliance, not the overthrow of slavery throughout the entire Starry World. This way, the external pressure will be much less!"

Dongxia deeply understands this point.

For a time, both the Red Eagle and the Eastern Xia harbored the dream of liberating the world, exporting red ideology and spreading ideological weapons abroad.

Unfortunately, these guys were ineffective, and at the same time, they undoubtedly attracted the encirclement and suppression of reactionary forces across the entire planet.

Later, after Dongxia shifted its focus to "focusing on its own development and respecting the choices of other countries," the overall international environment improved significantly. Apart from a few old rivals whose conflicts of interest were unavoidable, most other countries lowered their guard.

In the Starry World, forces like the Orcs and Green Pine would be mortal enemies regardless of whether you freed your slaves or not. As for other countries, you can free your slaves yourself, as long as they don't interfere in my affairs. Although it might be a bit annoying, they shouldn't be so eager to fight.

"The dwarfs, who most advocate slavery, have reached a cooperation agreement with Han Hai on the 'Golden Pavilion of Gazing at the Moon.' They are currently temporary allies. As long as they don't cause trouble, even if there are opposing forces, they won't start a life-or-death struggle. At most, they will use some underhanded tricks."

"I think the cost is completely acceptable compared to the benefits gained!"

"Of course, we must also be soberly aware that this is only a temporary measure in a transitional phase. In the future, we must cultivate a truly solid, natural, and inheritable national identity for the Summer Moon Alliance through systematic national education, cultural immersion, historical reconstruction, and economic integration."

"But one must eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. In any case, let's first solve the most pressing problems for [the wanderer], and then we can deal with the rest one step at a time!"

The entire morning meeting revolved around this core strategy. After setting the tone, the senior members of the Cihang Engineering Department meticulously reviewed, repeatedly analyzed, questioned, and patiently supplemented every detail of the plan.

Ultimately, what was presented to everyone was a densely packed, comprehensive plan with nineteen major items, seventy-two medium items, and four hundred and thirty-six sub-items, forming a complete execution list covering everything from concept promotion, regulation formulation, institutional adjustment, economic incentives, military support to risk contingency plans. Each node had a responsible entity, resource assessment, time frame, and success or failure criteria.

With the official seal of the [Cihang] Command and the seal of the Jixian Academy of Dongxia Wanmin Pavilion, this plan has become a national-level strategy, ready to be transmitted back to the Starry World.

Next, we will discuss the second issue concerning the unification of written language and spoken language.

Compared to the heated debate on the first question, there was virtually no disagreement on this point.

In his letter, the wanderer clearly expressed his inclination, and in the past, Chen Mo had been making every effort to promote Xia Wen.

Currently, Chen Mo's main problem is the enormous difficulties encountered in the implementation process.

But no matter how difficult it is, we must go for it!
It has to be Xia Wen!
It can only be Xia Wen!

(End of this chapter)