Fang Jifan was anxious to meet many gentry. After chatting with them in a reasonable manner, he found that the world was full of individuals who betrayed the class.

The gentry of the Ming Dynasty really understands the righteousness.

It seems that choosing an official as an official is imperative.

He ordered people to send these "public opinions" to Ouyang Zhi.

...

Ministry of Personnel.

Ouyang Zhi looked at the dense "people's sentiment".

Then, he took a breath.

After being silent for a long time, his eyes turned slightly red.

The official who was sorting out official documents for Ouyang Zhi looked at him: "Ouyang Butang, what's wrong with this?"

Ouyang Zhi took a breath and wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.

Then sit down seriously.

This official was brought by him from Baoding, and he believed the most, and was Ouyang Zhi's confidant.

Ouyang Zhi seemed to have thought for a while before saying, "These sent by my master...you can take a look."

The official nodded and picked up these "people's sentiments" and looked at them one by one.

Then, Si Li's expression became strange, and he looked at Ouyang Zhi carefully.

Ouyang Zhi said: "What do you want to say?"

"This... I forgive the students for being ruthless. These things sent by Duke Qi...ah..." The official sighed again: "To be honest, Duke Qi's reputation is a bit domineering. He invited those gentry to come, and those gentry were powerless. Although the gentry was in the village on weekdays, they would stomp their feet and the ground would tremble, but what are they in front of Duke Qi? Duke Qi said it is good to choose officials as officials, so how dare they say a bad word? Even if Duke Qi said they like men, they would have to nod obediently and say happily, right?"

The Si Li looked up again and looked at Ouyang Zhi carefully, but there was still no expression on Ouyang Zhi's face.

However... the officials are already used to it.

That's what Ouyang Butang is like.

After a pause, he continued: "So the students thought that these 'people's sentiments' would not help Ouyang's temple at all. Although the Duke of Qi had troubled, it was a pity..."

Just a long time...

Ouyang Zhi suddenly said, "You don't understand."

The official in the Si was stunned and looked at Ouyang Zhi with confusion, and couldn't help but say, "I'd like to ask Ouyang's house for advice."

Ouyang Zhi slowly closed his eyes, then opened his eyes, looking at the piles of people's sentiments, with deep eyes, and said, "This is your opinion, but for me, the mentor's actions are not what his mentor wants to give me."

"Isn't it for you to show it?" Si Li looked suspicious and even more puzzled.

"This is for others to see." After a brief silence, Ouyang Zhi said sadly: "For the outside world, this is his teacher telling the people of the world. Look, his disciple Ouyang Zhi became the Minister of Personnel. He was trying to select officials as officials to dig the roots of many gentry and scholars. This is all instructed by his teacher. But I, Ouyang Zhi, I, Ouyang Zhi, just respect my teacher's orders, but I was confused for a moment and made excuses, but my teacher's sins are unforgivable."

The expression of Si Li changed suddenly. He was shocked and understood something at the same time.

"Students understand. Ouyang Butang means... The Duke of Qi's move was to share the pressure of Ouyang Butang. Before, Ouyang Butang was the target of public criticism, but now, the hatred of countless people has been turned to the Duke of Qi. He did this, as if he was making a fuss, but in fact he was protecting Ouyang Butang?"

After saying that, the Si Li couldn't help but take a breath in his heart.

Look at why Ouyang Butang can soar into the sky. In addition to having real skills, it is because of such a mentor.

Uh, someone else’s mentor…

Ouyang Zhi nodded slowly and said, "My teacher...oh... he treats me like his own son. Although I am a disciple, although I am a heavenly official of the Ministry of Personnel, I still have to be protected by him. To be honest, I am really ashamed."

His eyes turned red again.

Then he gritted his teeth and said, "My teacher is so generous, and I, as a disciple, understands his thoughts. Now... the only thing I am an incompetent student can do is to do the work well as the Minister of Personnel, and not to embarrass my mentor. The official of the Ministry of Personnel, will take the unwritten charter. I want to take a look, consider it, and think about it."

Lu Sili responded with a serious look: "Yes."

At this moment, Ouyang Zhi had turned grief into strength.

His mentor's good intentions made him ashamed.

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Keppel Harbour, Malacca.

The Malacca country was built a hundred years ago and covers a small area. It belongs to a peninsula and is almost surrounded by the Johor country in the north.

Keppel Harbor happens to be at the southernmost end of the Malacca Peninsula. This small-area harbor was borrowed by the Ming Dynasty earlier and built a harbor here. A large number of Ming ships often docked here because they wanted to cross the Strait of Malacca.

Not only that, with the rise of Siyang Commercial Bank, the merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty often came here to bring some treasures from the Ming Dynasty.

Many of the products from the Ming Dynasty are among the best in the world.

Tea, silk, porcelain, and even the most fashionable cotton textiles, and even glasses are now appearing.

Merchant ships from various countries will also arrive here to trade with Siyang Trading Company, and then transport these goods back to China.

Keppelgang is booming under the Ming Dynasty. Before, it was just a fishing village, but now it is crowded with Ming-style buildings rising from the ground, and countless merchants are flowing here.

The Western countries, the Indian countries, and the Great Food merchants, during the shuttle, a large number of ships entered and exited every day, and the grand occasion was unprecedented.

This is a thoroughfare, with a very good geographical location. Because it is related to the supply of ships voyages to the West of the Ming Dynasty, there are even hundreds of special soldiers to protect them. In addition, the Ming fleet will come here to cruise here every few days to ensure its safety.

Portuguese come occasionally, although their relationship is tense.

But it is related to business, and they dare not act rashly at this point. Now the two sides are at a strife, but although there is friction between them, the Ming Dynasty's fleet did not attack the Portuguese settlements in Luzon and Java. Both sides seemed to have a tacit understanding and carefully maintained their tacit relationship.

A few days ago, a huge fleet of Siyang Trading Company arrived here.

Liu Wenshan and Liu Jin and his son got off the ship and were immediately warmly welcomed by the Malacca Jibao Harbour Envoy.

Liu Wenshan and others got off the boat, then headed a hundred miles northward to meet the King of Malacca.

Although the king of Malacca was enthusiastic, he complained a lot.

However, Liu Wenshan didn't care and returned to Keppelgang Port and lived in the Houya House of Xuanwei Mansion.

Here, a temporary headquarters was formed, with spies from Siyang Trading Company inside, and hundreds of officers and soldiers stationed in Keppelgang Port outside.

Under these heavy guards, a large map was hung on the wall.

At this time, Liu Wenshan was holding his hands behind his back, raising his head, and staring at the map on the wall seriously.

He said lightly: "The King of Malacca has repeatedly complained that the Han people in Keppelgang Port have been constantly in disputes with the natives in Malacca. Liu Jin, what do you think?"

Liu Jinben sat aside with a teacup. When Liu Wenshan asked him, he put down the teacup. After thinking carefully, he said, "I remember that when Franji came in a fierce momentum, the Western countries were all trembling and panic. I heard that my Ming Dynasty was going to voyage to the West, I really wanted to take my Ming fleet to their homes. But now, the expansion momentum of Franji people has been suppressed, and they began to think that we have taken root here, coveted our port, and feared that a large number of Han merchants have poured into it. Dad, in my son's opinion, these are all ungrateful ungrateful wolves, so why are they polite to them?"

Liu Wenshan looked at Liu Jin, but smiled and said, "This is human nature. Even brothers have unseparable accounts, let alone here? Because of this, we have an important mission. Only by promoting the treasure money, Western countries have to rely on vassals since then. Military conquests will ultimately be convincing and cannot last long. Only this economic control is crucial."

Liu Wenshan did not continue talking.

He was silent for a moment, then looked up and continued to look at the map: "You are the big shopkeeper of Siyang Commercial Bank. If it were you, what would you plan to do here?"

Liu Jin: "..."

Seeing that Liu Jin did not answer, Liu Wenshan smiled and said, "You need to learn this well. This is the real skill of practicing the world. Only after learning it can Siyang Shop grow stronger in the future."

Liu Jin said solemnly: "Yes, my son has been reading your books recently, and he has already learned a little bit, but..."

"Then don't hurry, learn slowly." Liu Wenshan sat down, took a sip of tea, and said with a casual expression: "Then we will sell a large amount of goods we brought, including silk, tea, cotton, porcelain, and everything we can sell. Not only that, we also have to set a rule. Since we want to trade with us, we must of course agree on currency. The currencies of each country are different. I think Siyang Commercial Bank needs to contact each country for a long time. They have the final say on what the currency is used."

"They have the final say?" Liu Jin looked surprised: "This... this... dad... this is not a cheap one for them?"

In the past, people were traded with real money and silver here. Now if the initiative is handed over to various countries, wouldn’t it be...

It's unreasonable, Liu Jin is confused...

Liu Wenshan smiled and said, "If you want to take it first, you have to give it first. In fact, economics is very simple. Do you know why the tulip bubble will succeed?"

Liu Jin: "..."

Well, he admits that he is not good at learning skills.

Liu Wenshan said: "Can't answer?"

Liu Jin said: "I would like to ask my father to give me a message."

Liu Wenshan's eyes suddenly opened: "Greed! All economic problems originate from this. People's hearts are the most greedy. If they can take advantage of this, they will be invincible."

Liu Jin remembered this time.
Chapter completed!