Comparison of the Japanese-Thai political reforms (part 20): “Three drunks talk about politics”
Date July 19, 2021, time 20:12
From … Chaiyan Chaiporn
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For readers who have just read for the first time please take note that novel “Three drunks talk about politics” or A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government, is the work of Nakae Shomin, a member of the Liberal Party of Japan. Appeared to the Japanese in 1887, two years before the constitution. and three years before the first election and later the Organization for Education Selected by the United Nations Science and Culture Center (UNESCO) as one of the greatest literary works in the world.
In the story, three Japanese alcoholics start a political conversation. The host Nankai is the headmaster and host who uses the house as a place. As for the liquor and appetizers The two visitors came to pay homage to Master Nankai. The fact that people like to talk to the Nankai teacher because if you can you will have an epic political vision. Because you can describe the past millennia and look into the future. “Futuristic” miraculously
The topic the three discussed was “Japan’s Political Future” The points of view of the two guests who enjoyed the Brandy Golden Ax were different. One was a samurai tradition. which Master Nankai gave him the nickname “Fighter” the other is “Gentlemen (west)” This is also a nickname of Master Nankai
“Gentleman” He is the most liberal donor. don’t like the monarchy i want japan to be a liberal democracy. People will enjoy freedom and equality. I want the Emperor of Japan to have a vision to understand the trends in human political development. what he believed Every country must be converted into a republic. There was no imperial institute, so if the emperor understood this development shouldn’t have to wait for that day to come but hurry to reform and move towards the abdication of the throne.The next generation will be remembered, respected and respected.
“Gentleman” I don’t like kings who do nothing. but can live because the state provides financial support with the money that comes from the people’s tax
He insisted that taxes be paid. But unless the tax is used as the salary of officials who the people trust to rule the country completely, it had to be assigned to those aristocrats who weren’t at work instead. what if so people have no true freedom.
“Gentleman” vehemently asked: Do kings and nobles have brains larger and heavier than normal people? Do they have more gastric juice and blood cells than normal people? treated differently than the general public
“Gentleman” the aristocratic aristocracy further satirized that “I heard that. Humans have a highly developed cerebrum, while animals have a highly developed cerebellum.”
Please expand “Gentleman” Well, the front part of the brain is responsible for managing behavior, problem solving, planning and controlling emotions and emotional expressions.The cerebellum or cerebellum is called the cerebellum in Thai. which in the late nineteenth century the medical community believed at the time that the cerebellum influenced the movement of the body. and that animals have high cerebral development, it means animals can move better than humans. But people will have the ability to solve problems. They can plan, express and control their emotions better than animals.
“Gentleman” went on to say that Even though humans are different from animals, “But how do kings or nobles differ from ordinary people? when they were born Aren’t you naked like the others? Was he born with clothes made of silk thread? when they die your flesh and their bones didn’t rot or how? In fact, he and I are lumps of meat mixed with chemicals. but when we meet a piece of meat, we must all bow down to him and shake hands. As for the lump of meat, they were still standing upright. And maybe you just nod a little. and when we talk with our legs A lump like us pays homage to this lump in royal terms. But when that lump spoke to us … isn’t that the greatest disrespect? Isn’t it the most embarrassing thing to accept? and the aristocrats tend to think ‘Once upon a time whether the year is it a month or a day? There was a man who was wise and virtuous, intelligent, wise, brave and able. And for these reasons this man became a lord, a nobleman, a nobleman, and because he is a man with these wonderful qualities. Dozens of generations of their descendants and their blood descendants also possessed these characteristics. and is more special than ordinary people and has the status of a master, which from now on is passed on to many generations of children. This system works according to the law of descent. And there is no way it can be fair … ‘”
indeed “Gentleman” Still critically criticizes the Chao system and the aristocracy. and also attacked the traditional values of Japanese men of the time who liked to tattoo to show their masculinity.
after this “Gentleman” Finishes the first part of his political commentary. Master Nankai raised a glass of brandie and took a sip or two and said, “This gentleman’s thoughts are really extraordinary. Unfortunately it is seldom intertwined and not homogeneous. “
“Gentlemen,” replied humbly. “The master is a person of high intelligence. Please think about what is useful in my humble spirit and preach. and when I follow the law of logic I have to start from the most obvious point. which may not be worth listening to from the start for you. “
Master Nankai: “Do not worry. I want you to speak according to the law of logic. One day I would even like to summarize your words in a little book. “
“Gentleman” He continued, “Well, if you look at the current situation in Europe. There will be four of the most powerful countries: England, France, Germany and Russia. Your literary works are great. Scientific knowledge is clear and precise, agriculture, industry. flourishing trade In the military, these countries have tens of thousands of powerful armed forces, and at sea they boast thousands of powerful warships. Your strength is like dragons and tigers ready to tear apart. and we have never seen anything so big since ancient times. “
“Of course there are many reasons why these countries are extremely powerful and rich. But the most important reason is The great principle of freedom is the cornerstone of this great structure. Despite the fact that England was very wealthy and powerful due to the efforts of many great monarchs in the past. The main reason for England’s remarkable success, however, was the reign of Charles I (a civil war between the monarch and Parliament culminated in a parliamentary victory), when the tide of freedom swept and destroyed old traditional fortresses. and the collapse of this ancient power tradition was the fulfillment of the Great Charter (Magna Carta, the adoption of a charter that restricted the royal power of the British monarch in 1215).
“France too. France has been famous for its military and literary works since the reign of Louis XIV, superior to any other country, but it is nothing more than just a mushroom that grows in the cell of a totalitarian society. because the real power of France was the result of the French Revolution of 1789. ”
As for Germany From the time of King Friedrich II Heroic King of Prussia in the 18th century showed his military abilities to neighboring states The German nation has become stronger and stronger. and when the ideology of the French Revolution invaded Germany. As a result, Germany was divided into many different parts. full of chaos But when Napoleon marched in with the revolutionary flag as Commander-in-Chief of the Republic in Vienna and Berlin. It was the first time that Germans enjoyed the breath of freedom and brotherhood, after which the situation quickly changed. People’s morale has fully recovered and is advancing rapidly today. and for Russia it is a country with huge territories and great military power. considered number one in the world But culture and government are still lagging behind the British. France and Germany are very. That is because the dictatorship still has a lot of influence. ”
Napoleon led a revolutionary army to Vienna.
“All matters in human society are like alcohol. Freedom is yeast. If you ferment wine or beer without yeast, all other ingredients, no matter how good they are. It will sink under the bottom of the tank to sleep. and all efforts will be in vain. Life in a totalitarian society is like an unleavened ferment. All businesses are sunk in mud. Let’s look at the literature of authoritarian countries and see that some works sometimes seem valuable. But if you look carefully you will find that it offers nothing new. But it has stood still for thousands of years, thousands of works, none outstanding. This type of phenomenon in a totalitarian society is no different from mud lying at the bottom of the tank. The authors copy the same phenomenon over and over again with a rash spirit. It cannot be taken for granted that art has not changed. “
Oh! listen to the thoughts of “Gentleman” Then the political views of the group were remembered.“Three fingers – free” !
Wait patiently for opinions from “Fighter” Well, don’t be too quick to jump to conclusions.
