The saying "If you are concerned, you will be in trouble" is very appropriate to Li Mu today.

In fact, Li Mu can now ignore the life and death of the Chinese in the Qing Dynasty and be a free and easy wealthy man.

But if Li Mu did not interfere, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 and 2009, and the most tragic process in Chinese history would begin. Whenever Li Mu thought of this, he would be so excited that he could not control himself. Even if Li Mu would not go on the battlefield and fight on the front line, Li Mu would have to make his own contributions and make as fewer disasters as possible for the Chinese.

Bai Qi's trip to Ryukyu was considered a attempt by Li Mu. As long as the threat of Japan was eliminated, the source of disaster for the Chinese would be less than half. Even if Li Mu left the Qing Empire to ignore it from then on, compared with the past history, the Chinese would have much less disaster.

Situ Lei didn't know much about this background. Although Situ Lei has now gained the trust of Li Mu, Situ Lei is not responsible for Far East affairs, so it is normal for Situ Lei not to understand the truth.

After learning about Li Mu's intention, Situ Lei hesitated for a while and reluctantly gave a suggestion: "If it is a simple capital output, then we have been doing it now. The existence of Pacific Company is the best example, but if we want to carry out capital output in other aspects, it may not be appropriate as ours."

Situ Lei was right. If you want to export ideological capital to the Qing Empire, then Li Mu's identity as an American and the American background of the Junma Group will cause some trouble, which may lead to half the result with twice the effort.

Chinese people have always been cautious about foreign forces. The so-called non-my race must have different hearts. This vigilance can be said to have penetrated into the bones. If Li Mu did not become a US citizen, it would be a little better to say it, but it would be a little trouble now. I am afraid that the Chinese in the Qing Dynasty may not necessarily recognize Li Mu's Chinese identity now.

After seeing Situ Lei away, Li Mu thought about it, but he still couldn't find any good solution.

Since there is nothing to do, let it go. Even without Li Mu's intervention, sooner or later, the Chinese national consciousness will awaken, and then it will be the end of the Qing Empire.

Death crimes can be avoided, but living crimes cannot be escaped. Although Li Mu no longer struggles with how to enlighten the people's wisdom, he still has to take advantage of the situation. So Li Mu went to the Clinton Castle Hotel the next morning.

"It is reasonable to immediately terminate the trade agreement with the Japanese government... As for opening the domestic market to Junma Group, this is still to be discussed. I can't give you a positive answer now." Chen Liqiu is also cunning, and he is standard to not see the rabbit and not show off the eagle.

Regarding the trade contract between the Qing government and the Japanese government, until the moment the Ryukyu army captured Kyoto, the trade contract actually lost its due meaning and it was reasonable to abandon it.

As for the opening of the domestic market of the Qing Dynasty like Junma Group, Chen Liqiu really dared not agree. After all, in Springfield, Chen Liqiu has seen how the products of Junma Group are omnipresent. If the domestic market of the Qing Dynasty is really opened to Junma Group, then with this self-sufficiency small peasant economic model in the Qing society, it will be impossible to resist the invasion of Junma Group. At that time, it may turn into a second Cuba.

During the Cuban War of Independence, Chen Liqiu went to Cuba to investigate the survival status of Chinese people in Cuba. In the past two years after the war, Chen Liqiu has always been paying attention to any news about Cuba because he wanted to study the style of the US government. Therefore, Chen Liqiu knew very well about the social status of Americans in Cuba, which was the standard "Supreme Emperor".

"In fact, it is not that difficult. The US government signed an agreement with the Qing government before. According to the agreement, the products of Junma Group can now freely enter the domestic market of the Qing Dynasty. We are just more pragmatic now and determine the rights and obligations between us through legal provisions." Li Mu said casually, and the subtext refers to: either the Qing government opens the market to Junma Group, or the Junma Group exports capital to the Qing Empire in its own way.

The latter method is the most taboo and fearful thing in the Qing Empire at present.

"Don't worry, I have no interest in your King. One of the important reasons why I asked to open the market to Junma Group is that the local governments of the Qing Empire, especially the southern government, have urgently demanded the weapons of the Junma Group. Since March this year, Junma Weapons Company has received four points of orders from the Qing Empire. From these orders, we can see how big the Qing Empire has now, which is what I attach the most importance to." Li Mu wholeheartedly played the role of an arms dealer, no longer involved other topics, for fear of scaring Chen Liqiu.

At present, the Qing central government's control over local governments has gradually lost control, especially those governors and governors in the southern region, who have a strong demand for the products of Junma Weapons Company. However, under the pressure of the Qing central government, these trade behaviors cannot be carried out openly. Li Mu is now asking for this name. As long as the Qing government opens the domestic market to Junma Group, Junma Weapons Company can sell a large number of weapons to the Qing country. As for whom those buyers will point the gun at, it is not a question that Li Mu has to consider.

"If it is limited to weapons, then there may be room for negotiation, so please wait for good news." Chen Liqiu finally gave a promise, but this promise still needs to be confirmed by the central government, otherwise it will have no practical significance.

Chen Liqiu also knew the actual situation of the Qing Empire. Even from the perspective of the central government of the Qing Empire, allowing local governments to have armed forces was a general trend. After all, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom movement proved that the Eight Banners Army was no longer able to fight, so the green camps emerged, and the existence of these green camps was objectively a tool for the Qing government to maintain rule.

The Qing Empire currently has about 1 million troops, more than 800,000 of which are green camps. The weapons and equipment used by these green camps are quite outdated. Like the Japanese government forces, bore-bore-bending guns and smooth-bore-bending guns are popular. Even if there are breech weapons that fire fixed-load bullets, most of them are backward single-shot rifles.

The war between Ryukyu and Japan has fully proved how vulnerable the troops equipped with single-shot rifles are in front of the troops equipped with continuous-shot rifles. Therefore, the Qing Empire's army had a strong demand for the renewal of weapons, and the Qing arsenal could not meet such a huge demand. Therefore, purchasing from abroad was the only way for the Qing Dynasty to rectify its military equipment.

After this conversation, Chen Liqiu left New York and went to Washington to perform his duties, while Li Mu began to prepare for the Far East Factory of Junma Weapons Company in Ryukyu.

The Far East is too far away for the United States. Even if Junma Weapons shipped from the San Francisco branch, it would take nearly a month to arrive at the destination. Li Mu could not bear the bad traffic conditions these days, so it was imperative to expand the arsenal of Ryukyu.

"The new arsenal must have the manufacture of ammunition rifles, continuous weapons, and even 75mm infantry rapid-fire cannons. You should coordinate the manpower issues and select Chinese workers to go to Ryukyu as much as possible." Li Mu's requirements are relatively high, and this is a rhythm that must be done once and for all. With such an arsenal, at least those passionate young people who are determined to overthrow the Qing government will not have to risk their own risk to build bombs.

In early July, in the distant Panama Isthmus, exploration of the Panama Canal was in full swing.

Jack, an Irish engineer, finished his day's work and dragged his exhausted body back to the dormitory near Panama Railway Station.

"It's so deadly. I was bitten by a mosquito on the boat today. It was swollen and the size of a fist. If it weren't for the preparation in advance, I would probably have gone to have a sick meal like Wilson." Jack lay on his bed, rubbing his sore and painful shoulders, and said with lingering fear.

"It's so good to eat a patient meal, rich in nutrition and good taste, and you can also flirt with the young and lovely nurse. Isn't this what you are best at? I can't eat it yet..." Roommate Rubio made a malicious joke.

Rubio is Hispanic. He graduated from the Harvard University Engineering Department and directly joined Junma Construction Company after graduation. He has a bright future. After finishing the exploration work in the Panama Isthmus, he is likely to wear a white shirt and sit in the office and enter the management level after returning to New York.

"I don't want to do it at all now. Now I just want to finish this damn work soon. Do you know, Team D lost two tour guides today. One of them was dragged away by a giant python on the boat. More than a dozen people shot randomly and didn't rescue anyone. The other was missing while resting, and disappeared silently in the rain forest. No one knew where he was and what he was experiencing..." Jack really hated the damn rain forest, hated the coldness here, hated the endless rain season here, hated the dangers everywhere here, hated everything here.

"Persis on for a few more days. I heard that we have ordered ten planes with Boston Airlines. After a while, we will be able to complete the exploration work in the sky. It is exciting to think about it. Can you believe it? People can fly, which is simply a myth!" Rubio took off his work clothes and walked into the bathroom naked, preparing to take a shower first and then have a meal.

"Stop dreaming. Think about the damn dense vegetation. You know that the plane has no effect. Moreover, Boston Airlines is a subsidiary of Junma Group. God knows whether our Mr. Li Mu is favoritism. Anyway, even if the plane flies over, I don't dare to sit." Jack is not a member of Junma Construction Company, so he can slander Junma Group unscrupulously.

In fact, in the rainforest, the plane really doesn't play much role, at least it can't play a decisive role. Although I haven't seen the plane yet, Jack can now determine that sitting in the cabin of the plane will definitely not be able to complete the exploration work.

"Hey, hey, pay attention to your words and don't slander our Junma Group unless you disappear in the rain forest without any clue." Rubio warned Jack half-true, which was also a reminder.

It is too simple to kill someone in the rainforest. In the rainforest, because of the dense vegetation, you can't see your companions almost two meters away. The complex terrain also limits the spread of sound. Generally, gunfire can travel hundreds of meters, but in the rainforest, gunfire can only be transmitted for a few dozen meters at most, so the risk factor for working in the rainforest is very high. If you are not careful, you will be included in the list of missing workers.

"Jack, Rubio, are you in the house?" A knock came from the door, which was the voice of Xiao Nansi, the liaison officer of the exploration team.

Little Nans is a Colombian, and his father is a famous Colombian engineer. He once participated in the last exploration of the Panama Isthmus.

After the news of the decisive mistake made in the last exploration work spread, many staff members who had participated in the last exploration work questioned the result, and some were not sure whether the news was true or false. Xiao Nans joined the exploration team in this context.

"Here, Mr. Nance, what's the matter?" Jack got up and opened the door, leaving only a shorts on his clothes.

It looks a bit incredible, right? In fact, it is normal. Working in a tropical rainforest, you don’t have so much etiquette and demeanor. No one cares about how comfortable you feel.

"Someone will send it tonight later, so you can stay in the room for dinner. When will the alarm be lifted and when will you have the chance to go out?" Xiao Nansi is very serious and responsible in his attitude towards work. Xiao Nansi will also personally notify everyone of such small matters.

"Is something happened?" Jack was confused, not sure what happened.

"I thought you all knew, didn't you notice that the train station was surrounded by people when you came back?" Xiao Nansi responded casually, ready to knock on the door of a room.

"God, what does the railway station have to do with our exploration institute..." Jack grabbed Little Nans, hoping to get more news from Little Nans.

"Why doesn't it matter? The Great Wall built the Panama Railway to serve the Panama Canal. Our Panama Canal Company has bought the Panama Railway now, so it has something to do with us." Little Lance refused to talk nonsense, and threw away Jack and continued to knock on a door.

Jack closed the door with a question mark on his face and happened to see Rubio coming out.

"Did you hear it? We're in lockdown." Jack was still in the mood to joke, and it seemed that the impact on his mood was not much.

"I knew..." Rubio muttered to the window, opened the sash, and looked towards the train station.

In fact, the siege of the station originated from the historical issue left by the Panama Canal Company’s purchase of the Panama Railway. When the Panama Canal Company bought the Panama Railway, it was not known that the previous railway had only owed the railway staff the salary for several months.
Chapter completed!