Liangping Island has gained a bit more order since the Han people took it over, but the overall situation is still messy and in a state of barbaric development. Like docks and warehouses, the settlements on the island are also distributed along the Yongji River. It is inevitable that
It's chaotic, the buildings are uneven, and the people are mixed.
However, the further in you go, the more orderly you get. After Liu Shaoping took office, he set aside an area on the island specifically for Han merchants and people to live in. Other barbarians were prohibited from entering. There were constant patrols, so public security was naturally good.
It also attracted a large number of Nanyang Han merchants to gather together.
In more than a year, a large number of Han buildings were erected in this overseas territory. Pavilions, pavilions, gardens and waterside pavilions began to appear in this overseas territory. In this process, those architectural experts from China, and even masonry and carpenter craftsmen
People are particularly popular. There is certainly no shortage of ordinary labor, but compared to China, these professional talents are still very scarce overseas.
Zhang Yinian naturally has a house on Liangping Island, which occupies a small area of only about ten acres. Although he often travels to Southeast Asia and values the superior geographical location of Liangping Island, he only regards it as a temporary foothold.
People like Zhang Yinian will always have their roots in mainland China. No matter how much wealth they earn overseas, they will still transfer it to China.
On Liangping Island, naturally there won't be much thought. The newly built Zhang's house by the Yongji River has only more than thirty houses, but it has plenty of space and is brand new. It took more than half a year to complete, and this is Zhang Yin's first house.
See results the first time.
Under the guidance of the servant, the uncle and nephew went to the mansion to rest and settle down. At night, the sea breeze blew relentlessly, bringing waves of coolness. In the study, the lights were flashing, and the lights were slightly dim.
Zhang Yinian sat behind a nanmu desk, flipping through the accounts for more than half a year. Several subordinates were waiting respectfully, waiting for inquiries. Zhang Yinian still has some industries in Nanyang, and his main business is trade, but in the surrounding areas
Some plantations and several mines have also been opened on the island. There are also warehouses on Liangping Island, and the scope of business is also wide.
However, Zhang Yinian's attention at this time was obviously not all on these accounts, and he seemed a little careless. After a while, he noticed something and asked: "What's going on with the donation to Chengxun Academy?"
After hearing the question, one of the stewards quickly replied: "Two months ago, the county magistrate Liu convened all the major businessmen to discuss the construction of an academy to educate the local Han children, and each family needed to contribute funds. This is based on His Highness King Yong's
In the name of the project, the construction was carried out, so every family was very enthusiastic about it. After discussing it, the young people made their own suggestions and donated 500 yuan."
When he said this, the steward was a little uneasy. After hearing this, Zhang Yinian naturally stopped being angry and smiled: "You have done a good job. This kind of charity to benefit the people should be enthusiastic. However, the donation was small, only five hundred
Through."
The steward hurriedly said: "It is said that the county government raised more than 5,000 yuan in total. Not to mention one academy, even ten can be built."
Hearing this, Zhang Yinian curled up his lips. The point is not that. The key point is that the name of the academy is "Chengxun Academy". What's the point of doing more to make His Highness Yong famous and virtuous?
"Where is His Highness King Yong now?" Zhang Yinian asked.
"His Royal Highness has been staying on Liangping Island and living in Qingshui Pavilion since he toured the Southeast Asian countries! Not long ago, King Srivijaya visited the island in person."
Qingshui Pavilion is a newly built hotel in Liangping County that was specially responsible for reception after receiving the news of King Yong Liu Chengxun's tour to the south of the country. It was used as Liu Chengxun's stay.
In order to build Qingshui Pavilion, Guo Liangping specially mobilized 500 soldiers to help. He was short of time and relied solely on local indigenous people. The efficiency was too low. It was even more difficult to achieve perfection. When it came to efficiency, no one could compare with the army.
, even if it’s repairing a house.
"Prepare some gifts. Tomorrow I am going to visit His Highness King Yong. I hope to see Wang Jia," Zhang Yinian said.
There was some unconfidence in his tone. He, Zhang Yinian, came from a noble family and was a master in front of outsiders, but in front of King Yong, he was just an insignificant person.
If we were in China, let alone meeting, it would be impossible to get close, and the status gap was too big. But in this small Liangping Island, if you have a rare opportunity, you should always try one or two. In fact, Zhang Yinian went south in person this time, except for
In addition to running the Haifeng, it was also for Liu Chengxun. If he could establish a relationship with King Yong, it would be beneficial not only to the Zhang family, but also to the Zhang family. It might be conspicuous at home, but it would be much more convenient overseas.
The steward immediately reported: "Last month, a batch of tortoiseshells, agates, pearls, and a blood-red coral tree were sent from the country of Zapo. They are quite rare and may be presented to your highness! To the east, from the country of Boni,
I also sent a batch of high-quality dipterocarp.”
"Oh? Take it out later, let me take a look first!" Zhang Yinian said with some interest. The gift given to King Yong must be more solemn, and he must keep an eye on it personally to avoid making any jokes.
Wrong.
"Also, I would like to send a copy to my uncle's house, as a token of my sincerity." Zhang Yinian ordered again, and after a pause, added: "Also prepare a copy for the county government, and I should also go and visit Shaoping.
Two! I didn’t have a close relationship before, but I never thought that I would be attracted by Guo Liangping. It is probably only possible to become an official from a businessman overseas."
"yes!"
"Shaoping is quite a figure here. It's a good idea to build Chengxun Academy! Looking at the current situation and development trend of Liangping Island, it may not be long before he, the county magistrate, will become the county magistrate." Zhang Yinian
He couldn't help but sigh, feeling a little envious of Shaoping's good luck.
In the Dahan county system, those with more than 10,000 people are called orders, and those with less than 10,000 people are called chiefs. There are some differences in level and treatment. In recent years, various counties across the country have been filled with magistrates, large and small. These are the officials who magistrate the county in order to strengthen local control and influence, but the same
Yes, there are still a large number of bureaucrats promoted from the grassroots. The appointment forms are different, and they are still called county magistrates and county heads, but there is no essential difference.
When Liangping County was first established, the court was a little perfunctory. After all, it was thousands of miles away from the mainland and the place was so inconspicuous. Even if Emperor Liu spoke up, it would be difficult for the court to pay more attention to it. Otherwise, Liu Shao would not be successful.
Ping's position as county magistrate.
Even the county magistrates at different levels did not go through detailed discussions and investigations. The officials just habitually believed that the overseas wild lands were sparsely populated and made arbitrary decisions. The superiors did not care and needed to carefully demonstrate or anything. As for Guo
For Liangping, it is enough to obtain the permission of the imperial court, and there will be no higher requirements. Of course, in terms of population, the natives and foreigners are naturally excluded.
However, the bureaucrats far away in Tokyo could never have imagined that in just over a year, the number of permanent Han residents on Liangping Island would double, all of whom came from the Nanyang Islands.
The footprints of the Han people began to spread all over the Nanyang Islands, but until now, only Liangping Island has formed a complete and large-scale settlement area. Under such conditions, it is natural to upgrade the administrative level.
, as long as someone is willing to speak. And for King Yong Liu Chengxun, this kind of thing may be just a matter of words, and there is no need to deliberately mention it, just mention it casually.
While the master and servant were discussing, there was a brief knock on the door, and soon, Zhang Chaoguang's voice came: "Second uncle!"
"Come in!" Zhang Yinian replied after hearing the sound.
As soon as the figure flashed, Zhang Chaoguang, who had changed his clothes, walked in, noticed the situation in the room, bowed his hands, and then said a little embarrassedly: "Did you disturb the second uncle? My nephew will come back later?"
"No need! Sit down!" Zhang Yinian stretched out his hand and then ordered to several stewards: "You go down first and get your things ready!"
"Yes! Kids, please leave!"
Seeing Zhang Yinian's elegant demeanor, Zhang Chaoguang was secretly envious in his heart. Some magnanimity requires rich experience and experience to express, and these are what Zhang Chaoguang lacks.