The accident that happened in Vienna was just a small episode in 1866, not worth mentioning. Even Zhu Xianhai himself only responded lightly.
knew.
That's all, there will be no records of this.
It was just an accident.
In January 1866, just like in previous years, every household in Nanhua had been busy preparing for the arrival of the Spring Festival since the Laba Festival, sweeping and dusting, preparing new year's goods, celebrating the hard work of this year, and looking forward to the hope for the coming year. The Chinese New Year is the Chinese New Year
Traditional national customs are the same even on the other side of the ocean.
The streets are bustling with pedestrians buying all kinds of New Year's goods, which makes it very lively. In addition to the bustle, many people always look a little melancholy. They miss their loved ones even more during the festival. For these people who are in a foreign country
For the people, perhaps the war in Tangshan has not ended yet, but missing their families is unavoidable. Therefore, at this time, the most bustling place is the post office - two years ago, Nanhua Post finally opened its service to Shanghai.
Mail services in Hong Kong and Tianjin. Not only can you send letters, you can even remit money through banks. As early as a few years ago, the branch in Shanghai established HSBC, which means "abundant remittances".
Now HSBC not only has branches in Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou and other places, but also has branches in Nanhua. As usual, Zhu Zhenwu came to HSBC again. He had been saving money for a year. When queuing up at the counter, he kept saying,
Looking through the bankbook.
"467.53 yuan!"
This is the salary and interest he saved for two whole years!
For two years, he has been saving money silently, not even daring to spend a penny, just for today.
After it was finally his turn, Zhu Zhenwu said while standing in front of the counter.
While talking, Zhu Zhenwu handed over a filled-in remittance form. Not only was the address written on the remittance form, but a text message could also be written on the back.
This is a "bank letter" for remittance. After it is sent to Tangshan together with the mail, it will be delivered to the recipient through the post office. They can use the remittance slip to collect the remittance from the designated bank in Fucheng. Of course, the handling fee is not low. This kind of
The method of remittance is actually similar to the method of remittance by overseas Chinese in Nanyang. However, the "bank and credit" of overseas Chinese in Nanyang are all through private banks, while in Nanyang, the remittance is through banks.
"The remittance fee is 40 yuan."
The remittance fee of 40 yuan is nearly three months' wages, which is definitely a lot. But in Zhu Zhenwu's view, it is all worth it. After all, after receiving the money he remitted, his parents can not only live a good life.
, we can also purchase some fields and arrange marriage arrangements for the second and third children.
It's all worth it.
"If no one collects it for three months, it will be automatically returned..."
Like anyone who remits money, Zhu Zhenwu is also worried about the remittance being returned. After all, the country is currently in turmoil, and everyone knows what returning it means.
While Zhu Zhenwu was busy remitting money, Li Zeli asked, looking at the young man in front of him in the bank manager's office on the second floor.
"You have neither mortgage nor guarantee, so why should I lend you a loan."
Faced with doubts, Liang Yi stood up and walked to the window, pointing to the lobby on the first floor.
"Manager Li, look at these people in the lobby, what are they doing? They are all remitting money. They are all to send money to their families in Tangshan. These laborers recruited from Tangshan, their hearts are not here at all. Why not?"
As a bank manager, Li Zeli is certainly aware of this. Millions of huge sums of money are remitted to Tangshan every year at the end of the year and the beginning of the year. This is also the busiest time for banks.
Looking back at the bank manager, Liang Yi said.
"It's because they are all alone. They came here just to make money. Once they earn enough money, they will most likely leave Nanhua. Manager Li, this will happen sooner or later. There is no need to doubt that he wants them to settle down in Nanhua." , there must be women, only with women can they settle down here, and with women can they settle down and take root here!"
"Ten thousand yuan!"
Looking at Liang Yi's plan, Li Zeli asked.
"If I give you a loan without any guarantee, how can I guarantee that you will not flee Nanhua with the loan?"
"profit!"
Liang Yi's answer was straightforward.
"Manager Li, according to Kato and the others, it only costs 5 silver dollars to buy a woman in Japan, and the freight to Nanhua is only 10 yuan. After the railway is built, the freight will be reduced to 8 yuan. In total, the cost is 13 yuan. It’s money, but you can sell it for at least 100 yuan when you get to Nanhua! With such huge profits, how can I be willing to throw it away?”
"It does make some sense, but Mr. Liang, you should know that human trafficking is illegal."
"This is not a sale, it's a contract. Well, a contract maid. A maid. She cooks, washes, cooks, and even sleeps with you. The law does not prohibit this. Of course, if a maid has feelings for her master, then the marriage registration is not allowed. It’s also normal.”
In a simple sentence, Liang Yi turned the law into a "joke", but it was a joke that everyone was happy to see.
"What you said seems to make some sense."
After thinking about it, Li Zeli said.
"If you can convince the Immigration Department, I can give you a loan. After all, all immigration ships in Nanhua are now official. If you want to transport those "indentured maids", you must pass their test."
As soon as Liang Yi left the bank, Jiro Gaten hurried over and asked.
"Mr. Liang, how is it? Have they agreed to the loan?"
In fact, it was Kato Jiro who first discovered the business opportunity of "contract maids". As a mathematics teacher, he also worked part-time as a night school teacher. After discovering that there were many bachelors in Nanhua, he naturally thought of the women in rural Japan, tens of thousands of them every year. The women were sold to the city and lived in brothels.
After seeing this business opportunity, Kato Jiro was thinking about how to do this business. This business required a large amount of funds. Where would the money come from? Because he had not saved enough "naturalization points", he was not eligible for a loan in Nanhua. , so he found Liang Yi as a partner.
The two hit it off immediately, and no one would refuse a profitable business!
"Immigration Department, Manager Li said that as long as the Immigration Department agrees, the bank will issue a loan. Let's go to the Immigration Department now!"
Kato felt a little unconfident when he heard that he would have to deal with the government.
"He, will they agree to us? After all, this is a bit illegal!"
"Don't worry, as long as it is good for Nanhui, they will definitely not refuse!"