We chatted for a while, and the scribe had already written all the letters of appointment, and I had just finished the formalities when I signed them.

The thought of writing my name with a brush made my heart beat a drum. I practiced calligraphy before I was a teenager, and now I am already very rusty. But now, when it can be used, I, a fake hero, can't be underestimated.

I took the trouble to pick up the brush, after thinking about it, a few strokes, the dragon flying phoenix dance 'Li Yi' two words jumped on the paper, although it is written with the pen calligraphy of the brush words, but I have more than 20 years of skills to practice these two words, even I feel more satisfied, standing next to the scribe has already nodded again and again.

At this time, the letter to the guards of the three passes, which was written by Lin Yi himself, was also written, and after being handed to me, he also signed my name and stamped the big seal of the Xuanfu envoy, and then He Shoujie selected a few cavalrymen to send them to the counties and passes with the letters of appointment and letters.

After all this, I still could not be idle, I called all the Cao soldiers from the Xuanfu Embassy to inquire in detail about the taxes, money and grain, population, and local customs of the prefectures and counties in Yunnan. Through their factual accounts, I soon gained a better understanding of the situation in Yunnan.

Although there were a large number of immigrants from the north such as Linjiabao in Yunnan at this time, they were all self-contained by families, or several close-knit families formed relatively loose alliances against the local all-pervasive barbarian indigenous tribes. Not only did they have no dealings with the local natives, but they also did not submit to the jurisdiction of the local government at all. Some powerful families even dare to argue with the local government, and the government has nothing to do with them.

In this multi-ethnic area, the area that the Yunnan government can control is actually limited. The government could not effectively manage such powerful family forces as Linjiabao and Guojiazhai, so it could only adopt a policy of restraint and tenderness, and these families would manage local affairs on their own. There are dozens of such places in Yunnan, with a combined population of about 20,000 or 30,000 people.

Coupled with the indigenous tribes such as the Baiman and the Black Barbarian scattered in the cottages, the total number of people who are not under the jurisdiction of the local government is at least 50,000 or 60,000.

According to the latest statistics of the Yunnan government, there are a total of 23,774 households in the six counties officially registered with the Yunnan government, with a total population of more than 110,000. Most of these people are Han Chinese born and raised in Yunnan, including some northerners who migrated to Yunnan in the early days, and there are also Guanzhong and Lianghu families who have newly moved in recent decades due to the turmoil in the Central Plains.

Although the total population of Yunnan is small, the number of troops is relatively large. The total number of officers and men in the four passes is more than 6,000, and the total number of officers and men in Ningzhou, six counties, and 13 inspection departments is about 9,000 people, and military expenditure alone requires 500,000 yuan a year, which is almost equivalent to 10 ordinary people having to feed one soldier. Although the Han court was thus exempted from paying taxes in Yunnan, it still could not make ends meet every year.

For this reason, Sun Decheng is contacting the Great Ngining Kingdom that is preparing to take refuge in the west, and wants to try to get some benefits from them in the name of the vassal state of the Great Mean Ning Kingdom.

The situation is just in favor of Sun Decheng to do this, because the current Dayining Kingdom is also in an embattled situation, and most of the Jiedu envoys under its jurisdiction are dissatisfied with Yang Ganzhen, the king of the Dayining Kingdom who usurped the throne, and among them, Duan Siping, the envoy of Tonghai Jiedu, is the strongest, and the determination to oppose Yang Ganzhen is also the greatest, and it is only a matter of time before he rebels.

In the face of such a difficult situation, Yang Ganzhen and Sun Decheng, who had their own thoughts, hit it off, Yang Ganzhen hoped that Sun Decheng would contain Duan Siping in the south, and in return, Dayi Ningguo gave Sun Decheng 300,000 yuan every year, and the two sides used each other to take what they needed. Only a very small number of people can know about these things, and even Qian Shitang was kept in the dark, but he only heard about it.

I nodded my head secretly when I heard this, for those of me who are already familiar with this period of history, the historical direction of this part of Yunnan is already very clear, and this delicate balance will not last long at present.

Because, within two years, Duan Siping, the ancestor of Duan Yu, would unite the thirty-seven tribes of Baiman to destroy the Dayi Ning Kingdom in one fell swoop, thus establishing the three-hundred-year foundation of the Dali Kingdom.

This is an indisputable historical fact, and it is impossible to say what role he will play in it when he is at the right time.

At this time, He Shoujie had already arranged for someone to send today's food, which was nothing more than some chickens, pigs, cattle and sheep, and the dishes were also very monotonous, but for us who were hungry, this was undoubtedly a first-class delicacy.

After everyone feasted, the spirit also came to Jianwang, and all the work was carried out in an orderly manner. I took Lian Jun, Zhuang Qian, Yue Chang, Lin Tong, Ling Feng and others out of the house and patrolled around the city.

At this time, in the city of Ningzhou, because the rebellion had just been quelled, there were still groups of patrol officers and soldiers coming and going from time to time on the streets, so there were not many ordinary people who dared to go out, and the streets were still deserted and sparsely populated.

A group of more than a dozen of us rode horses, and as soon as we came to Yubei Street, we heard the sound of crackling firecrackers in the distance. At this time, there was a shortage of soldiers, and some people dared to set off firecrackers in the street, but they didn't know what the purpose was.

Driven by curiosity, I turned my horse's head and walked away. After a short while, I came to the place where the firecrackers were fired. When I saw the signboard in front of the door from afar, I couldn't help but laugh dumbly, isn't this the 'Ji Cui Xuan' that made crystal brocade boxes when I first came to Ningzhou?

The boss there, Liang Shutong, is not a simple character. This old man who despises the powerful and is jealous of evil is something I admire a lot, but I can't treat others slowly.

I dismounted and walked slowly to the door. At this time, the firecrackers had been set off, and Liang Shutong, who was standing at the door and directing the men to set off firecrackers, was about to turn around and enter, when he saw our group coming, he stopped and looked at us thoughtfully.

I walked up to him slowly, smiled slightly, and said, "Shopkeeper Liang, do you still recognize him?" ”

He looked at me in some surprise, and said after a long time: "Forgive the old man for being clumsy, is Your Excellency the one who ordered a brocade box with Lin Gongzi in my shop?" ”

I bowed slightly, nodded and smiled: "Under Li Yi, it was the person who disturbed the old gentleman the day before yesterday, and he provoked the old gentleman to look at him coldly at that time. ”

Liang Shutong was a little surprised, looked at me fixedly for a while, and suddenly sighed and said, "The old man is really eyeless!" Mistaking Li Dashuai and Lin Gongzi for snobs, I really didn't want to go, I wanted to apologize to the two of them in person tomorrow, but I didn't expect Dashuai to deign to come, the old man has no eyes, it's really embarrassing! ”

I smiled and shook my head, "Hey! The old gentleman said this, but he killed Li Yi. A person like Mr. Liang, who is loyal to the imperial court and does not bow to evil powers, is a model that my generation yearns for and learns from. At that time, although I had great respect for the old gentleman, I was only forced by the environment to dare not say anything to you in person, so I couldn't help it. ”

When Uncle Liang heard this, he smiled happily: "Li Dashuai praised it falsely, he is already a person who has buried half of the loess, and he has also seen the ups and downs in the world, but I didn't expect to see it this time, how can it be regarded as having no eyes?" ”

"Huh! However, the old decay is only stubborn and hard-mouthed, and he has always looked down on those who tend to be inflammatory, cronyism, and he doesn't think about it clearly, and he doesn't care if he offends people, and the old decay is still a little annoying in this regard. Dashuai doesn't have to apologize, you and Lin Gongzi have planned so thoroughly, how can you say such a confidential thing to people casually? Now that the old man knows the cause and effect, he will only appreciate it from the bottom of his heart, what else can't he think of! ”

I smiled heartily: "Li Yi's days in Yunnan are still long!" In the future, I will ask the old gentleman for benefits from time to time, I hope that you can give more guidance to the elderly, so that my generation will take less detours, and jointly seek more benefits for the people of Yunnan, Li Yi will only be grateful! ”

That Uncle Liang nodded frequently and said: "Lord Li has won the award, how can he deserve such praise for an old and rotten wood." I have heard of the reputation of Lord Li, the old brother is doing business in the capital, and often mentions to me the demeanor of the four great talents of Lingnan, although each has its own merits, but only Master Li is a person who has the people in mind, is honest and daring to speak, and will be the pillar of optimus of my Han and the hope of the people in the future. When I saw it today, sure enough, even if I was a cow and a horse for Lord Li in the future, I would be very willing. If the adults are sent, they will not hesitate to smear the old liver and brain. ”

I smiled and said solemnly: "Thank you for the trust of the old man, today the Sun thief has been conferred, Ningzhou is about to restore the scene of Qingping, and there will be a place to rely on the old gentleman in the future." Xia Guan has always believed that it is not easy for the common people to cultivate the crops, and if the officials no longer make decisions for the people and ask for their lives for the people, will they still have the face to live in this world? How can we meet our ancestors, our ancestors, and our ancestors after death? Li Yi has nothing else to ask for, he only hopes that the country can be rich and strong, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. ”

Uncle Liang said with a happy face: "Lord Li is dedicated to the country and the people, it is really a blessing for God to have eyes and a common life, and the people of Yunnan will have great hope and hope in the future!" With a good official like Li Dashuai who cares about the people, how can he dare to be behind the people. Li Dashuai but driven, the old decay must serve wholeheartedly! ”