My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 174: Ming Dynasty version of the movie going to the countryside
Unparalleled assimilation ability, turning yours into mine?
How should this be understood?

These new and novel ideas made Zhu Yuanzhang experience brainstorming again and again.

He didn't know how many new things Li Han had to challenge his old ideas, but every impact on his ideas benefited him a lot.

"Why do I say that? In fact, the ethnic integration I mentioned earlier is a process of continuous assimilation of other ethnic groups. To be more specific and straightforward, it is called sinicization!

For other ethnic minorities, this is a process of hating the Han people, understanding the Han people, envying the Han people, and becoming Han people.

In fact, you will understand it if I give you a few simple examples.

You know about the Taihe Reform of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. He adopted Chinese names, wore Chinese clothes, changed the Han system, banned the speaking of foreign languages ​​and started speaking Chinese instead. From politics, economy, life, culture to customs, everything was learned from the Han people. So where are the Xianbei people now?

You don’t have to guess, I can tell you directly that a large part of them have already become Han people and integrated into the big family of China.

Of course, there are still traces of who in the Ming Dynasty are descendants of the Xianbei people. For example, 90% of those with the surname Murong are descendants of the Xianbei people. "

After Li Han said this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately understood that this was correct, that was the truth!

In today's Ming Dynasty, there is no such thing as the Xianbei people.

"Even worse, there are people like Liu Yuan, who was originally a Xiongnu. However, because his ancestor married a Han princess, he always regarded himself as a descendant of the Han royal family and took it as his mission to restore the Han Dynasty.

Of course, Liu Yuan did this to a large extent for the sake of the legal system of Han Zhao. It sounds shameless, but it also indirectly shows that the assimilation ability of Chinese culture has reached an incredible level.

Not only that, during the Song Dynasty, the Khitans who established the Liao Kingdom learned from the Central Plains, and the Jurchens who established the Jin Kingdom also learned from the Central Plains. Everyone was proud of being proficient in Central Plains culture.

This is just an example of active Chinese localization. There are countless more passive Chinese localizations.

I have said so much just to let you know, Lao Zhu, that our culture is actually the most powerful weapon of our nation!
If a strong army is a country's hard power, then a strong culture is a country's soft power.

If soft power is used well, it can often achieve the miraculous effect of defeating the enemy without fighting!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was so excited after reading this passage. In the past, he knew that a country's powerful weapons were nothing more than strong soldiers and horses, and the fight with foreign races would be a life-and-death battle.

However, they never thought that even in the era of peaceful coexistence with other ethnic groups, Chinese culture was subtly influencing them.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang felt infinite pride in his heart. He had never been so proud of being a Han Chinese!

"Therefore, after summarizing the four characteristics of the Chinese nation, namely, the great unity of thought, the tenacious pioneering spirit, the strong cohesion and the unparalleled assimilation ability, how to strengthen the people's sense of identity with the Ming Dynasty is easy to solve.

I have a great idea, you can refer to it, Mr. Zhu.

This clever idea is called public opinion propaganda. Seeing this, you must think of newspapers. Yes, newspapers are one of the best ways to promote patriotism.

In addition to letting people know about current affairs, newspapers can also play a role in promoting patriotism. After the discussion at the Jiangzao Academy, you should have a deep understanding of how much influence newspapers can have on the hearts of the people! "

As for the role of newspapers, Old Zhu has a very deep understanding of it.

At the beginning, under the instigation of Hong Wenchang and others, almost the entire literary world was opposed to the establishment of Jiangzao Academy. Thanks to Lao Li's idea of ​​a newspaper, the situation was reversed almost overnight, and the establishment of Jiangzao Academy became what the people wanted.

Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang had an idea. Wasn't the effect of newspapers to unite all the forces that could be united? Then, newspapers could also deepen the people's sense of national identity!
"As for how to add patriotic content to newspapers, there are many options. For example, why did you, Zhu, want to expel the barbarians and restore China? Of course, it was to protect the people from being oppressed by the barbarians and to seek their well-being.

Of course, there are other small stories or historical facts that can enhance national self-confidence, such as how powerful China was in history and what great heroes it produced. "

"In addition to newspapers, legendary novels are also important tools. Of course, the most powerful and shocking one is the movie!"

Movie?

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked. The word "dian" also comes with it, like a radio, a computer, these are all good things, then what is a movie?

Anyway, what Lao Li gave him must be good, so he couldn't help but start looking forward to it.

“As for what a movie is, I can’t explain it to you right now, but I’ve saved the movie on a USB drive. You can ask Zhu Funing to watch it with you later and you’ll understand how destructive it is to the people.

By the way, the video in the USB drive was specifically for Zhu Funing to watch. Firstly, it helped her to relieve her worries, and secondly, it also helped to elevate her patriotic thinking. "

It turns out that movies are just videos. Old Li is really something. He can't explain anything to us. Isn't he looking down on Old Zhu?

Speaking of Zhu Funing, Zhu Yuanzhang felt distressed. This silly girl seemed to have attributed all the crimes committed by the Japanese invaders to herself. Fortunately, Lao Li was thoughtful and called her over to watch the movie together. What was the magic of that movie?
"I suggest that we use projectors to regularly hold film screenings in various places in the Ming Dynasty, especially in remote deserts, border areas, and mountainous areas. These places that are less exposed to the king's rule should use the unique effects of movies to build a sense of identity among the people.

Mr. Zhu, you can name this activity "Movies Going to the Countryside".

Of course, as for what kind of movie to use, I will send it to you when the time comes."

This is a great idea!

Zhu Yuanzhang had already witnessed the power of the video. Not only him, but also Xu Da, Li Wenzhong and others were also shocked.

Not to mention what the people's reaction would be after seeing it. He still remembers vividly the scene during the New Year when the people saw the auspicious fireworks of dragons and phoenixes and came to the palace to pray for blessings one after another.

"By the way, Lao Zhu, my friend also likes the golden needle gun you gave me last time. Can you give two more to my friends?

These two guns need names engraved on them, one is Xu Nian and the other is Li Momo, I'm leaving it to you."

Can you call me a favor for just such a small matter?
Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately delighted. They were just two golden needle-shooting guns. As long as you need them, Old Li, how about we give your friend two hundred of them?

Lao Li’s friends, one is called Xu Nian and the other is called Li Momo. Nice names. They should be the same carefree and extraordinary people as Lao Li, right?

As long as he could help Li Han, he would feel at ease, otherwise he owed Li too much.

“Building a sense of national identity is a long process and we cannot be impatient.

But there is one thing I must remind you. The Japanese are very cunning and will use any means necessary. You must be vigilant against the Japanese delegation that is still in the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty's needle-fired gun technology, shipbuilding technology, and even basic industrial technologies such as steel smelting will definitely become their coveted objects. They will either spy on and steal, or bribe traitors. You must be on guard against this, Old Zhu!"

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang’s head suddenly buzzed. Why didn’t he think of such an important thing?
(End of this chapter)