Many of the large number of silver, copper, and tin mines in western Yunnan, eastern Yunnan, northeastern Yunnan, and southern Yunnan are solely owned by the Hui people. Even in the mining and smelting plants run by the Han people, many smelting technicians are Hui people. .These Hui smelting technicians have unique skills and can achieve "no fame without a license", that is, every furnace is successfully smelted and the output is excellent. Due to their hard work and superb skills, they have created amazing wealth and are among the Yunnan people. The wealthiest group of people are also known as the "wealth and silk stars".
In addition to mining, the prosperity and achievements of the Hui people in Yunnan in the porcelain, pharmaceutical and salt industries are also eye-catching. "Huiqing" porcelain is exquisite, clear and elegant. It is a famous porcelain that sells well both at home and abroad. The raw materials were also discovered by the Hui people. It is very characteristic of the Hui people, but it is a pity that it was lost later; the "Wansong Thatched Cottage" medicine shop inherited the Hui medicine tradition and is famous for its high-quality pills, powders, and ointments. It is called the "miracle medicine" and has been famous for hundreds of years. The salt production industry also involves a large number of Hui people, and its salt production and salt quality rank first in the province.
"... There are many mines in Hui, and the wealth attracts people to covet, so they often have disputes with Han landlords and powerful people, which is very troublesome to deal with." Jin Weixin explained in detail, and also pointed out a hidden danger. After finishing speaking, Only then did he realize that Zhu Yongxing had already walked up to him and handed him a cup of hot tea.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Jin Weixin stood up quickly and took the tea respectfully.
"If you deal with it with a public heart and only ask about the good and the bad, not the nationality, what trouble is there?" Zhu Yongxing turned around and slowly walked back to the desk, sighed and said, "It's a pity that such officials are hard to find!"
Jin Weixin opened his mouth, swallowed his words, and just lowered his head to drink tea.
It is an indisputable fact that the rich attract covetous people. There are similarities between the experiences of the Yunnan Hui Hui and the Jews. During the Daoguang period, the Qing Dynasty initiated the extermination of the Hui Hui, as well as the order to "wipe out eight hundred miles across". Isn't it intentional? , actions taken to seize Hui Hui's wealth?
Menghua Prefecture (now Weishan) is a place where Hui Hui live together. There are also many Hui Hui living inside and outside Yongchang City. The minerals produced and the skills of craftsmen can be used by me.
Zhu Yongxing's thoughts extend very far, and even "Huiqing" porcelain has been included in his future overseas trade goods. Tea, porcelain, and silk, aren't they traditional Chinese goods that sell well overseas?
"Who are the outstanding figures in western Yunnan? Regardless of nationality, I only value talent." Zhu Yongxing wrote down a few more strokes on the paper, raised his head and asked.
Jin Weixin's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that Zhu Yongxing wanted to get rid of him because he would not respond, and appointed other officials. To manage the government and bring peace to the people, and to benefit the whole country, from what he meant, he should be a prefect. Currently, there is a vacancy in western Yunnan. Except for Yongchang, Dali is also a very good position to capture. At this thought, Jin Weixin can't help but regret a little. He must have a utilitarian heart, and he is quite confident in his talents. If he is indifferent, of course he is not What he wished for.
After a moment of silence, Jin Weixin could only name one or two people first, "Uncle Chen Ji from Mengshechuan is quite talented. But when the imperial court withdrew from Kunming, he had been sent to Sichuan to collect wages. I wonder where he is now? Hmm. , Ma Wenbing of Baoshan was a scholar at the age of sixteen, and was appointed secretary of the imperial court at the age of eighteen. I just heard that he had turned away from Buddhism and studied Confucianism and Buddhism..."
Zhu Yongxing seemed to be smiling, but it was as if he had not said anything. It seemed that he had fallen into his own trap. He just pointed at his nose and said: I can do it, use me quickly!
There was a knock on the door, and Yang Guoxiang walked in. He said with a rather strange expression: "Your Highness, the patrol brought two people. One of the women claimed to be a princess. She wanted to see Your Highness and said she had something important to tell you."
"Princess? Which family's princess?" Zhu Yongxing asked doubtfully.
"She won't speak directly until she meets His Highness." Yang Guoxiang smiled bitterly and replied.
Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment, and was just about to ask Yang Guoxiang to bring someone in for closer questioning. Jin Weixin had already spoken: "Your Highness, a daughter of a daughter, is responsible for the victory or defeat of our army. This woman comes suddenly, so we must be on guard."
"Then -" Zhu Yongxing didn't think there would be any assassins coming. That was too bloody, but it didn't matter if he took some precautions, so he said to Yang Guoxiang: "Go and call the two maids, search them and then bring them in."
When Jin Weixin saw Yang Guoxiang taking the order and leaving, he was a little hesitant about whether he should stay, and stood there in a daze.
"It doesn't matter if you sit down." Zhu Yongxing smiled and waved, "Come with me to meet this princess and see which family's golden phoenix landed in Yongchang City?"
At this time, Mengzhu came to Zhu Yongxing, originally to ask when he would wash up and rest. Seeing that Jin Weixin was in the house, he did not mention the matter for the time being. Zhu Yongxing greeted Mengzhu and sat beside him, and said a few words briefly, Mengzhu.
Zhu was also curious, so she chatted and waited for the princess to come.
In a short time, Yang Guoxiang and a personal guard brought Duan Wan'er in. They stood on both sides of Zhu Yongxing and Mengzhu, one on the left and one on the right. The security alert was in place.
"Daughter of the common people, I wish your Highness a thousand years old, a thousand years old." Duan Wan'er bowed down and knelt down to kowtow.
"If you are a princess, why do you call her a daughter of the people?" Zhu Yongxing asked, turning the pen in his hand.
"Hundreds of years have passed since the dynasty changed. As a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, how dare you pretend to be a princess and deceive His Highness?" Duan Wan'er lay on the ground and said softly: "It's just that the patrolling soldiers refused to let us go. The daughter of the people was in a hurry.
I lied to you with lies just to meet His Highness, to see His majesty and prowess, and to contribute a small amount to Your Highness's great cause of revival. Please forgive me."
Kneeling down and prostrating is very respectful, but speaking it is also clear and logical. Not only does it make you feel comfortable when you are complimented, but it also makes you unable to offend someone.
Zhu Yongxing smiled faintly, feeling that this woman was not simple, so he said: "Raise your head and tell me your name."
"The civilian girl's surname is Duan, and her name is Wan'er. Yes, she is from the Min family." Duan Wan'er raised his head, but did not dare to look directly.
She has shiny black hair, a beautiful face, an oval face, raised eyebrows, and big and bright eyes. She has an outstanding appearance. Moreover, her temperament is different from that of ordinary women. Her dress is also elegant and refined, and she also reveals a bit of nobility.
Mengzhu smiled and said nothing, looking at Duan Wan'er up and down, but mostly paying attention to her dress.
"Minjia?" Zhu Yongxing looked confused. He really didn't know what the Bai people were called in the Ming Dynasty.
"Your Highness." Yang Guoxiang took a step closer and whispered: "The Min people are white people and are the descendants of Dali. Our dynasty conquered Yunnan, destroyed the Dali Kingdom, and massacred its royal family members, so they all went into hiding. Later, the policy was relaxed and relaxed.
, these survivors dare to show their faces and call themselves people’s family members.”
Zhu Yongxing, a white man from the ethnic minority and a descendant of Dali, thought for a moment and asked: "Duan Wan'er, are you wearing the traditional clothes of your tribe?"
"Your Highness, the clothes worn by common women are not considered traditional clothes." Duan Wan'er was stunned for a moment and replied truthfully: "The women of my tribe like to wear white tops, red waistcoats, or..."
Golden flowers, Bai people. Zhu Yongxing laughed and said casually: "What kind of folk people are they, aren't they Bai people? Dali has a beautiful scenery in March. It's easy to dress up by the Butterfly Spring. Butterflies fly here to pick flowers. What does my sister do to comb her hair?"
?Well, is this how you sing?"
Duan Wan'er was dumbfounded, but she quickly realized what was going on. Regardless of what the song was about, she hurriedly bowed down and bowed, "Thank you, Your Highness, for giving me the name. From now on, our people will be of the Bai ethnic group."
He was from the Bai ethnic group, so why did he thank me? Although Zhu Yongxing was puzzled, he felt that the matter might not be that simple, so he kept silent and kept rolling his eyes.
Zhu Yongxing is not a know-it-all. Of course, he does not know that the Bai people’s officially recognized national identity was after liberation. He is also not sure about the low status of the Bai people now. When interacting with foreigners, they can only call themselves “minjia” (minjia) of their own invention. What is Zhu Yongxing’s current identity?
, the clan stayed behind, and the representatives of the imperial court, once the Bai people were given names, they would naturally make a big difference.
Duan Wan'er lay on the ground, pressing his forehead against a brick. He was excited, but he still had a trace of calmness. His words were unfounded, and he had to ask His Highness Min to issue an official document such as an order. Only then would the perfect ending be achieved. However, Zhu Yongxing suddenly stopped talking.
, the room was silent, and the girl became anxious again.
"Your Highness, our Bai tribe has a population of hundreds of thousands, and we are all the sons of the Ming Dynasty. We are willing to drive for Your Highness and do our best for the great cause of ZTE." Duan Wan'er kept kowtowing and said.
"The white people have been scattered and it is difficult to gather together, and you, a woman, are deceiving with clever words again." Jin Weixin saw Zhu Yongxing thoughtful and knew that he did not understand the real situation, so he interjected: "His Royal Highness, Wang Qi, is here for great justice.
When they return, they will definitely respond to each other, and there is no need for the help of this weak white man."
"Your Highness—" Duan Wan'er suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhu Yongxing. He opened his mouth to argue, but Zhu Yongxing raised his hand to stop him.
Regardless of whether the Bai people are in decline or not, there will always be hundreds of thousands of people, and they will always have a recognized ethnic identity. This matter of winning people's hearts will not be in vain if it is not done, and it will not be in vain if it is done. Even if you pay food and taxes, it is still for resistance.
Contribute to the great cause of the Qing Dynasty.
Zhu Yongxing had made up his mind and said: "No reward will be given for no merit. Let's record the name of the Bai clan for the time being. Let me see the little help your clan has done! In this way, I issued an order to give your clan a name, which can be regarded as a reward."
Justified."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Highness." Duan Wan'er saw that things had turned around and that part of his goal had been achieved, so he hurriedly kowtowed again to thank him.
"Your surname is Duan, and you are a descendant of Dali. Have you ever practiced martial arts?" Zhu Yongxing suddenly became curious and asked with a smile.
"Folk girls have practiced." Duan Wan'er didn't understand what he meant and answered truthfully.
"One yang finger?"
"Six Meridians Divine Sword?"
Haha, Zhu Yongxing saw Duan Wan'er's confused look and understood. He smiled and waved his hand, indicating that Yang Guoxiang could take Duan Wan'er down.
"Your Highness, I'll wait for you in the room." Mengzhu whispered in Zhu Yongxing's ear, stood up and walked out.
Well, well, Zhu Yongxing immediately felt itchy in his heart, but Jin Weixin was in the house, so he had to endure it for a while.
"Your Highness, this woman looks respectful but has a shrewd heart. However, the white people are declining, so I don't care." Jin Weixin was not very interested in recruiting a useless foreigner. Seeing that Zhu Yongxing was not fooled by beauty, he gave another advice.