Big Ear Thief Selling Straw Sandals

Chapter 263: The old look is replaced by a new look, it’s time to become famous (2 in 1)
In the year 1032 of the Republic of China, which was the third year of Guangxi reign, it was midsummer.

Led by the Mozi, the new flagship of the Great Han United Fleet, three steam-powered battleships and twenty Overlord-class three-masted fast-sailing battleships sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, sailed into the Mediterranean, and stopped outside the city of Rome.

The violent power of science and technology has triggered comprehensive panic among the powerful people across the great empires of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Previously, the combined fleet had completed conquests in Southeast Asia, Australia and the South Asian subcontinent, and cooperated with the Western Region Army led by Dong Zhuo to encircle and annihilate the Kushan and Parthian armies in the Persian Gulf.

At this moment, under the guidance of Liu Bei, the main force of the combined fleet led by Mi Fang finally stabbed the bayonet into the heart of the Roman Empire after three months of trekking.

Roman Emperor Commodus and the Senate had already learned about the power of the Eastern Han Empire from various channels.

Dozens of huge warships, hundreds of cannons that can destroy cities and villages, and most importantly, the muskets and repeating muskets carried by individual soldiers, as well as endless ammunition, no matter how many troops there are, they will turn into powder in front of the Han army.鑶.

The distant Han Empire was like a dark cloud and a nightmare in the minds of Roman monarchs and ministers.

When the opponent's troops came to the city, those Han troops were like fierce gods.

Under the threat of the giant ship and artillery, Commodus and the elders of the Senate had to put aside their past differences and hug together for warmth, and boarded the steel-made Mozi with trepidation.

"I am Commander Mi Fang, the highest officer of the Han United Fleet. I am very happy to meet Mr. Commodus and all the elders today! We come with sincerity and hope that we can reach an agreement and coexist peacefully."

With the help of an interpreter, Commodus gritted his teeth and talked to Mi Fang: "Thank you, Commander, for your kind invitation. The Roman Empire is also willing to live in friendship with the Han Empire. We can provide you and your men with cattle, sheep, fine wine, gold and silver and women.”

Although this kind of flattering gesture is embarrassing, the timid and cowardly imperial dignitaries only want to use money and gifts to honor these foreigners who are armed to the teeth, hoping to send them away.

Anyway, all this money is collected from the people at the bottom. No matter how much they spend, the rich and powerful will not feel sorry at all.

After all, as long as you keep the power, the worst thing you can do is spend some effort to get it back from the people. Well, there is no loss at all.

However, the combined fleet has discipline. The emperor's uncle has repeatedly warned that as a righteous, civilized and powerful force that masters technology, it is not allowed to bully and kill partners with a respectful attitude.

Mi Fang is very clear about the true thoughts of these barbaric and backward countries, but it doesn't matter, it's not a one-time deal. Now that the waterway has been opened, the future will be long.

"Mr. Commodus, I am personally grateful for your hospitality. However, what we hope is to be able to carry out free trade, promote exchanges of people and culture between each other, and share a peaceful and prosperous age."

Commodus was very surprised. He didn't even want the free money. Is this Han commander stupid?

The Romans were no strangers to free trade and people-to-people exchange.

The Mediterranean was originally a super market. Those Kushan people who were cannibals transported Han goods through the Silk Road and earned huge rewards.

In terms of commercial competition, the Roman Empire really had no one to fear, so the emperor and his ministers readily nodded in agreement.

But Mi Fang believed that an oral commitment was not as good as a written agreement, and requested a formal signing with Commodus and the Senate on behalf of the country.

When it comes to national agreements, according to the Roman system, all citizens need to vote, and it is unlikely that an answer will be given in a short time.

"Your Excellency, Commander, we agree with this matter, but there is a process to decide, and it will take a certain amount of time."

After Commodus’ detailed explanation, Mi Fang said that we know more about voting than you do, so it’s OK.

"Then we'll come back in three months."

Kang Maode was overjoyed. It turned out that the Han army was easy to talk to and was really a benevolent and righteous army. However, it was best to leave quickly.

"Please rest assured, Commander, we will give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible."

Mi Fang nodded, raised a finger, and said: "Then, there is only one last question left: There are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the people."

"From now on, you are not allowed to use the title of 'Empire', and Mr. Commodus cannot use the title of 'Emperor'. He can only be called the Lord of the Roman Kingdom."

Commodus's eyes widened and he allowed himself to be the king of Rome?How could he rule such a large territory legitimately?

The elders of the Senate also felt that the Han army's control was too lenient, so they all shook their heads and said: "There are dozens of countries, large and small, and the name of the king alone is not enough to convince the public."

"Worried about insufficient authority? Downgrade all states to principalities, and so on."

When Commodus heard this, all the kings of the country were reduced to dukes, and those bastards would definitely tear themselves into pieces.

He shook his head repeatedly: "This, no! There will be big trouble, and everyone will rebel!"

Mi Fang looked at these old guys, then at Commodus, and smiled.

"Just do as I say. As for the rebels, just give us a list."

Commodus and the elders were stunned.

This commander Mi actually raised his bow forcefully. According to this meaning, whoever disobeys will be destroyed by the Han army.

For a while, it was difficult for them to make a decision.

Mi Fang took a sip of green tea and saw that the old guys still remained silent, so she slowly said: "Although I personally love peace, if negotiation fails, I can only speak with guns. Remember, the truth depends on the range of the cannon."

Thinking of the terrifying rumors about the Han army, Commodus felt a little weak in his legs, and finally said with difficulty: "Then do as the commander wishes."

Mi Fang dismissed it.

If you don't shed tears without seeing the coffin, you are just a cheap person.

After beckoning, the commander of the combined fleet, Shi Caoang, conducted detailed negotiations with Commodus and the elders.

For example, an area must be opened at the Roman dock to build an embassy for the official business and living of Han envoys.

Of course, the Roman Kingdom could also send envoys to set up embassies in the Eastern Capital.

In addition, personnel exchanges and studies between the two sides recruit at least one hundred boys and one hundred girls aged eight to 13 every year to go to Han for a three-year study abroad career.

This move can better facilitate political, economic, trade and cultural exchanges between each other, and the required expenses will be provided by the Confucius Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Prime Minister's Office of the Han Dynasty.

Today, in the Eastern Capital, in addition to Taixue and Luoyang Public School, there is also a Confucius Institute, which is dedicated to cultivating outstanding talents from various countries, with half men and women.

"All the talented people in the world have come to the rescue!"

This was the famous saying spoken by Uncle Liu Huang when he returned to the Eastern Capital with his wife and children at the beginning of the establishment of the Confucius Institute and served as the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty.

Of course, when nearly [-] students from Southeast Asian and Western countries entered the Confucius Institute, what impressed them most was not the exquisite buildings, the canteens with all kinds of colors, fragrances, or the luxurious and dazzling city, but the giant stone standing at the entrance of the Confucius Institute. monument.

"The open man welcomes you!"

It's so domineering, so in line with the status of the Celestial Kingdom.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Prime Minister's Office provides each foreign student with study abroad subsidies, including round-trip travel expenses, accommodation, meals, school uniforms and other necessary living expenses. All details are made public.

However, most international students are young men and women from ordinary families. They are playful and active by nature, and the subsidies do not provide cash. After the initial freshness, they develop a general inferiority complex.

In view of this, Gao You, the first president of the Confucius Institute, tried to negotiate a policy, which was euphemistically called "applying what he has learned", but it was actually a disguised work-study program.

This is similar to the social practice class of Youyong Public School.

Gao You believes that students must proactively adapt to society. It would be a shame to the country if they are all ignorant nerds.

Especially for international students, work-study programs not only increase their income, but also help them understand and integrate into Chinese society better and faster. After they return to their hometown, they will inevitably illuminate Chinese civilization in every corner of the world.

In Gao You's eyes, in just three years, Dongdu and Dahan had undergone earth-shaking qualitative changes.

The emergence of steam engines and spinning machines has led to the rapid development of industrialization. Among young people in rural areas, "going to work in cities" has become a popular term.

The Xianbei people on the grassland all made "sheep wealth", and after tasting the benefits, they took the initiative to expand breeding. The animal husbandry increased year by year, and Gongsun Zhong Yao was very happy.

When private ocean expeditions arrived in the American continent, crops such as corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and rubber were brought back to the Han people, so that the Han people no longer had to worry about starvation.

The Antarctic expedition team, composed of Zhang Mei, Cao Wan, Gao Zheng, Gao Miaoniang and others, has been undergoing adaptive training for three consecutive years and will officially set off next year.

Driven by the needs of industry and commerce, mathematics, physics and chemistry have become the most important technical subjects. In addition, biomedicine, astronomy and geography have made great progress.

Hot air balloons, motorboats, gliders, and rail trains have been fully sponsored by the Han Academy of Sciences. The first railway from Dongdu to Xidu has entered the planning and exploration stage and is expected to be completed within five years.

With the promotion of concrete and steel bars, Dahan Engineering Institute plans to build bridges across the Yellow River and Yangtze River within ten years.

The gold and silver mines of Japan, the plantations and non-ferrous metals of Southeast Asia, and the oil of the Persian Gulf, transported around the clock by super freighters, gradually became the lifeblood of the Han Dynasty's maritime economy.

Talents from all over the world have come, and so have the wealth from all over the world. The population of Dongdu has exploded, with the population exceeding 200 million, and will soon exceed 300 million, making it the only super city in the world without any doubt.

Not only is the population of Dongdu expanding, but as the country becomes stronger and stronger, countless foreigners are smuggling in across the border every day to work illegally.

The dispute between the interests of "illegal workers" and the local Han people is getting louder and louder. There are divergent opinions from both the government and the public on how to effectively manage immigrants.

Tutor Yuan Ji, who had been silent for three years, finally chose to take action on this sensitive topic.

Blockbuster!
"Luoyang Evening News" published an article titled "Why do pigs and dogs in painting halls care about the lives of ordinary people!" 》Anonymous article.

On the surface, this is a "conscience work" that criticizes bureaucracy on behalf of the people at the bottom, and it has gained a lot of reputation.

However, some politicians with a keen sense of smell have a different taste.

"Luoyang Evening News", with its witty language and distinctive views, has always been known as the first private newspaper, with one of the best circulation in both cities.

With such a big report, every move is not simple. This should be asking for directions, and there must be a back-up plan.

Sure enough, the next day, "Luoyang Evening News" published another article titled "Capital comes to the world, dripping with dirty blood from head to toe!" 》's explosive article.

It mainly criticizes the ruthless factory owners and cold-bloodedly exploits the workers who have lost their land.

The author also makes a serious appeal at the end: Say no to greedy and unscrupulous capitalists!
Reading between the lines, some people vaguely saw the shadow of "immigrant black workers".

The factory owners and capitalists mentioned in the report dare to exploit workers unscrupulously because they have a large number of black workers and slaves in their hands.

Sure enough, the man behind the scenes used his own power to target "illegal immigrants", and his plans were huge!

The situation suddenly intensified on the third day as several followers appeared.

"Luoyang Evening News", which continued to "moisten things silently", published a documentary report.

A team of the Western Region Border Guard was attacked by an illegal immigrant gang, and ten soldiers died heroically.

According to the accounts of the captured "snakeheads", each "illegal worker" sold from Guishang to Han can earn one thousand yuan, and if one loses one, he will be compensated five thousand yuan. If more than a hundred "illegal workers" are caught by the border guards, They were about to lose everything, so they simply attacked the border guards.

Perhaps because of the popularity of Luoyang Evening News, three or four tabloids such as Jiuzhou Express and Global Weekly published a large number of exposés on "illegal immigrants" and "illegal workers."

Now, both the government and the opposition understand that the root cause of this matter is illegal immigration, which involves a struggle at the core of power.

Xi Zhicai, director of the Press Office of the Prime Minister's Office, has been following the Luoyang Evening News for several days. Today, it suddenly launched a large-scale campaign, which always makes people worry about whether the other party will make a secret.

With his special sense of smell, he sensed that this writer was probably a member of the Qingliu Party. He was very disgusted with capital innovation and even made ridiculous remarks about "restoring the rule of the Three Generations."

The Qingliu Party and the Capital Party, in a certain sense, represent the Taifu and the Taishi respectively.

Using folk mouthpieces to make such a big noise often indicates that Yuan Ji will soon take action in the court.

Xi Zhicai is not a source of income or capital. He has two starting points: What’s in it for me?What's the harm to me?
What puzzled him was that the Taifu Department seemed to be performing a one-man show, while the Taishi Department, in contrast, was not nervous at all, let alone compete with newspapers and magazines such as the "Luoyang Evening News".

Early in the morning of the fourth day, the "Luoyang Evening News" showed its sharp claws and made a bloody criticism of the capitalists.

"Major Chinese people, illegal immigrants, who should we abandon?" 》

"I visited a working-class family in a basement in the eastern suburbs. In the dim light, humid and moldy air, and the environment of snakes, insects, rats, ants, sewage, and garbage, the three children were still chasing and laughing happily, but I clearly saw that they were squatting. Unemployed parents in the dark have nothing but pain and sorrow..."

A good article does not require gorgeous rhetoric, but uses the simplest and most unpretentious words to highlight the suffering of the people at the bottom through a strong contrast between reality and psychology.

What’s even more interesting is that the author portrays illegal immigrants and unemployed workers who hate each other as characters who came to Dongdu full of hopes and dreams, but both fell into desperate situations because of the greed of capitalists.

This person must be a master at manipulating and deceiving people.

Xi Zhicai was very nervous when he read the newspaper. As a writer, he knew the power of this report very well.

Liu Bei smiled and said: "Well, he is quite literary!"

Wait until it is read: "The traitors who have stolen the country will not leave, the people will not be able to establish themselves, and the scholars will not be able to succeed. The greatest chivalrous people in ancient and modern times can only save the country and save the people!"

Xi Zhicai's expression changed. He was pointing at the bald man and scolding the monk, and he was suspected of inciting the people to assassinate the Prime Minister!

"Talent!"

Liu Bei was amazed at the report, and then asked with great interest: "Who wrote it?"

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