At present, the United States has only more than 2,000 troops in Yunnan. In addition to disguising itself as the Jinfan soldiers, it is the Yuan guards arranged by the 6th Army for Mrs. Yuan, and the rest are instructors sent to Shufan. However, there is no need to worry about Li Mingxun's status in Yunnan. With Li Dingguo and Ma Jixiang, Li Mingxun, who is hiding behind the scenes, is in a position of being a word.

Li Mingxun's advice to Yongli in Catholicism soon came to an effect. Yongli issued an edict to sin, and blamed his confusion for being baptized and believed in God on his own and the coercion of eunuch Pang Tianshou. On the other hand, Yongli punished some eunuchs who believed in God in the palace and wrote a letter of state in person, and got rid of the Portuguese in Macau to submit it to the Roman Catholic Church. The letter of state stated that the previous request for help was due to Pang Tianshou's edict for prostitution and stealing treasures, which was not Yongli's original intention. Pang Tianshou was dead, and this blame was taken by him. The edict of sin and the letter of state were delivered to Li Mingxun before it was announced. Li Mingxun also added Qu Shisi to the responsible person, becoming the sinner second only to Pang Tianshou in this matter.

This shows that the United States has become increasingly strict with the group of literati and officials. In the early days of the establishment of the United States, when the two major regimes of Zhu Ming were still the main force in the fight against the Qing Dynasty, the United States not only provided material support, but also promoted the deeds of some loyal ministers and patriots in the anti-Qing Dynasty in public opinion to inspire the people. However, with the improvement of national strength and military strength, such things have become less and less. By Li Chengdong, the United States' attitude became more and more fair. Now, the United States takes advantage of various opportunities to put down the wrongdoing, uses Ma Jixiang to create unjust cases, and uses Bai Wenxuan to arrest civil servants. In the matter of Catholicism, the condemnation and criticism of the literati reached its peak.

Qu Shisi was an unquestionable loyal minister of Zhu Ming and quite capable, but he lacked a typical scholar-official. He had undisputed contributions such as the Great Victory of Guilin and was quite helpful in Li Chengdong anyway, but he was not the hero he needed when the nation was in danger.

Qu Shisi had many stains. From the perspective of national feelings, as a student of Qian Qianyi, he was not liked by the public opinion of the United States. He was also a Catholic and had an unshirkable responsibility for the baptism of the Ming Palace. The biggest mistake of this loyal minister was to block the Xiying from Yunnan to fight against the Qing Dynasty. He repeatedly made things difficult for Sun Kewang and Li Dingguo back then. Qu Shisi was not heroic at all. He had the opportunity to escape, reorganize his army, and continue to fight against the Qing Dynasty, but he did not. He chose to stay in Guilin to prove his integrity as a literati. As a result, he was captured and survived for more than a month. His friends also blew each other in business, leaving behind dozens of sour poems that were neither salty nor light, and he was killed by Kong Youde. It can be said that Qu Shisi, who had lost faith in Zhu Ming at that time, did not die for the world nor for Zhu Ming. He died for himself. All he considered was his reputation in history books.

This is also the general style of the literati and officials who claimed to be loyal ministers and good ministers at that time. They claimed to seek benevolence and gain benevolence, but in fact they were irresponsible. In the Jiajing Dynasty, the censors who wanted to be beaten to death by the emperor and left their names in history were all the same. However, Qu Shisi was one of the few loyal ministers among Zhu Ming who could be used for publicity. The breaking of the mask on Qu Shisi's face made this nation know the hypocrisy of the literati. Qu Shisi was defined by Li Mingxun as a useless person in the country and helpless person in the clan. There were really few people in the literati and official group who could do it.

Qu Shixi didn't know that many years after his death, he sat on the refuted tiger bench again, and even the emperor he served faithfully could not speak for him.

Kunming.

It was already late autumn, and most of the plants and trees in the courtyard were adjusted. Falling leaves were scattered in the pond. Ma Jixiang sat by the lake, looking at the rockery, savoring the artistic conception of dryness, thinness and emptiness. A servant walked in, knelt on the ground, and said, "Master, this is what the second master asked the old slave to bring back from Guangzhou..."

Ma Jixiang patted the shorter table beside him and said unhappily: "I have told you several times. I will not be allowed to regard myself as a slave at home in the future. My Ma family is now a new-style family and an enlightened gentry. Why is it still the same as before?"

The slave knew the appearance of the master in front of him, and everything was done for Dongfan. The slave hurriedly said, "Yes, master, when the villain was in Guangzhou, the second master also taught him this way. He also signed a contract of employment with the villain."

Since he hugged Li Mingxun's thighs when he was in Guangzhou, Ma Jixiang has always regarded himself as an enlightened gentry and imitated Dongfan in everything. When he arrived in Yunnan, he also hired several Dongfan clerks to learn the so-called new life, just like following the United States to the end. After Yongli moved to Kunming, Ma Jixiang eliminated dissidents in the court, while participating in Guangzhou and overseas business, and also sent his younger brother Ma Xiongfei to Guangzhou for special handling.

"Well, Xiongfei has made great progress, not bad." Ma Jixiang nodded majesticly and said with satisfaction.

The servant withdrew from the yard. Ma Jixiang quickly opened the documents handed over by the servant. After reading them, he breathed a sigh of relief. This was the account of the Ma family's investment in Hong Kong and Qiongzhou. Ma Jixiang, who had no income, did not care. The key was that all investments had obtained any laws of the United States. It can be said that one day Ma Jixiang fled to the United States and could ensure that his family was rich. What made Ma Jixiang even more happy was that there were many state-owned enterprises and elder families among the partners. Ma Jixiang knew that this was Li Mingxun's praise for him. He originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to manage Yunnan's funds for the Shufan to get some profits. Now it seems that there is no need.

After seeing it, Ma Jixiang thought for a while, then called a servant and said, "You go now and invite those masters."

In less than half an hour, the garden of the Ma Mansion was full of people. Although they were all wearing casual clothes, from their appearance and temperament, it was obvious that they were from officials. These were all officials in the court today. Although there were many officials in Yunnan Beijing, there were not many people holding real power. All seven or eight people in front of them were all, and they were also friends with Ma Jixiang. If we look at it from the perspective of later literati, we would have to be labeled as a treacherous minister.

These people are not only senior officials in the court, but some of them are simply Yunnan gentry, or they have in-laws and teachers and students with local gentry, and are quite influential on the ground in Yunnan.

Ma Jixiang smiled: "These days, merchants from Guangdong and Guangdong and Dongfan exchanges have been connected, thanks to your colleagues."

"You are kind, you are kind." Everyone bowed and laughed.

The emperor moved the Dianjing, Yunnan, and the merchants of the United States came to Yunnan. As long as the profit was enough, some were risky merchants, Yunnan produced horses, copper and tea, and imported salt and grain. These people in front of him cooperated with the merchants of the United States, either opened the door of convenience or sought mutual benefits, and both sides benefited.

"Last time, Lord Ma asked you Lord Xu to come, but you were still hesitant. Why did you come today earlier than me?" An old man in green joked. Lord Xu laughed awkwardly, but he was unwilling to say more. Ma Jixiang's reputation in the southwest was very bad, especially among the civil servants. In Anlong City, he killed dozens of ministers in a row. Even loyal ministers like Wu Zhenyu were beaten to death. Many gentry and gentry were disdainful to interact with him. However, now the times have changed, and the emperor has moved to the Dianjing. Ma Jixiang is still Ma Jixiang, and he can still call the wind and rain in the court, and he has close contact with the Eastern Federation. The former brought official positions, while the latter gained real benefits. He has made friends with the gentry, but some people are a little ugly.

"I won't mention the old news. I'm asking you to come today. I'm asking you to contact Qiongzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei, and are planning to set up a Yunnan tea tea shop in Hong Kong. The business prospects are very good. Now I have confirmed one hundred shares and left twelve shares for our colleagues in Yunnan Beijing. Are you willing?" Ma Jixiang said with a smile.

"Tea Store?" Lord Xu was stunned when he heard this. Everyone had been in Yunnan for a long time and knew that Yunnan produced tea, but the local tea produced was mostly used by vulgar people. It was completely incomparable to the tea in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian. In fact, teas such as Pu'er in Yunnan did not rise until the middle of the Qing Dynasty, and were also unknown in the late Ming Dynasty.

But everyone also knew that the seven things to do when opening the door: firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea. Although the tea is arranged at the last point, it is also profitable. The wealth of business is abundant.

"Diancha? I'm afraid the future is uncertain." Someone immediately became unconfident.

Lord Xu pondered: "I don't think so. Now that the Qing Dynasty has moved the border and banned the sea, tea smuggling in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian is not allowed. Although Dongfanben Island produces tea, it is still not enough to make ends meet. Famous tea has no source, and Yunnan tea naturally has its own sales. Not to mention it, there has never been tea trees in Taiwan, but in just a few years, Taiwanese tea has become a famous tea in Southeast Asia."

Ma Jixiang said: "Mr. Xu is really aware of everything! That's right, now the sea is banned in the southeast, and Yunnan tea is also sold. I'm not satisfied with you. After the establishment of the Yunnan tea shop, the first partner of this Yunnan tea company was the intercontinental trade fleet of China Ocean Shipping, which was sold to Europe. You may not know that since China opened a route to Thailand, those Western barbarians have been shocking to tea. Now, the gentry and nobles in Thailand are not enough to entertain guests without tea, and they have extraordinary profits."

"So, then we only have twelve stocks, wouldn't we lose. We are in Yunnan and have the resources, so we should get a few more stocks." Someone said dissatisfied.

Ma Jixiang said: "Although there are 100 shares, forty of them are occupied by China Ocean Shipping Company, and they are holding on to the market."

Everyone looked at each other because they realized that this tea shop was actually a state-owned controlled industry in the United States. Although the people here did not know much about economics, they also knew that if they had a shareholding with the United States, they would never be able to tell the difference between Dongfan. In this regard, these people also understood the meaning of Ma Jixiang inviting him, that is, to completely incorporate them into the United States system and become people of the United States.

"Sir Ma, how did you reach this point?" someone asked tentatively.

Ma Jixiang shook his head and said, "You can't say it, you can't say it. I, Ma Jixiang, can you understand the great affairs of the world? I will not hide it from you. This is what that person means." At the end of Ma Jixiang said, pointing to the sky, and then he looked up: "Oh, why do you say it, it's going to change the sky?"

change of weather!

Everyone seized this keen word. Yes, it was time to change the sky. Before the sky changed, they should have their own position. Everyone looked at each other and they also knew that their class was the literati class that the United States was committed to eliminating. Although the landlords and gentry in the various vassal areas had not been persecuted, they had no authority or privilege. If they did not complete the transformation before the sky changed, it would be too late.

Everyone looked at each other and they didn't understand what they could do for the new country. It seemed that there was nothing but this mouth, mouth! Yes, what they said on the mouth was also useful, and people who praised merits were indispensable in changing dynasties. No matter how much they praised their own people, they were not as much more popular as those of the previous dynasty.

"I've got this stock!" Someone said at the moment. It was Lord Xu. He said: "The current situation is that it is hard to move without money. Yu's country and Yu's family. If we were pedantic people who were taller on the cliff, we should have gone with several late emperors long ago. Why should we live in the world? What about merchants and scholars and officials......"

Ma Jixiang said: "You all know in your heart that if you miss this opportunity in Yunnan, there is nothing else if you miss this."

Ma Jixiang woke up the dreamer. Yunnan was a remote place and only had money-making businesses. But this was not Changping Nian. Now there are many three vassals in the southwest. The vassal kings who hold military power have largely occupied local interests. There have been general results in the past few months. The grain from the Xijiang River was organized by the Jin vassals, and the salt and iron were monopolized by the Qiong vassals, and the exported items were copper. After discussions by all parties, the Shu vassals were allowed to operate, and the remaining ones were horses. However, the United States needed a good stallion, and the amount was not large. The various vassals also needed horses, and the interests were not abundant. If they could not grasp the product of Yunnan tea, they would have no chance in the future.

In fact, Lord Xu also said that everyone was thinking. No one was a loyal minister, so it was impossible to bury the Ming Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty must have surrendered, and it was not to preserve the family business. Now the United States has given the opportunity to not only protect the family business, but also expand new industries. In the future, it will be defeated in the southwest and have already obtained a legal identity in the United States. It will be no loss.

"I also bought a share."

"If you don't have talent, you have little savings. If you don't dislike me, you will be willing to earn three shares."

Ma Jixiang smiled: "Everyone has at most two strands, and Ma has two strands too."

As the group said, they divided the twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twelve twel

"The same spirit is connected to the branches, and the honor and disgrace are shared." Everyone shouted.
Chapter completed!