"Governor Liu Ping, do you know the information about the new governor?"
Andre looked at Liu Ping, the governor of Fog City next to him. These Japanese people were really ruthless. Fortunately, the Spanish Empire cooperated with them and had an ally relationship. Otherwise, he would really have a headache.
The Japanese obtained a colony from the English, and relying on this colony, they really took off.
From the coastal areas of France in the Mediterranean to Western Europe France, England, and even the Netherlands, Denmark, the Holy Roman Empire and even the Nordic countries, almost all were plundered by Japanese pirates, so that the Japanese pirates first came to Europe to form extremely serious Japanese problems.
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The Japanese left first, but they reaped the benefits. They plundered a white European slave and sold it to Hong Kong for about twenty taels of silver. This business was very profitable.
If you work harder to transport it to the Golden Continent and sell it, the price can be even higher. The Golden Continent is vast and sparsely populated, and the demand for slaves is very strong. It only costs thirty or forty taels of silver to transport it there.
If you are a female slave, the price may be higher depending on your appearance, age, etc.
In addition, the price is quite affordable when it is shipped to the colonies and vassal states in West Africa and East Africa. These colonies and vassal states have a large demand for slaves. They need slaves to reclaim land, cultivate plantations, build roads, ports, cities, etc.
Wait, the demand is so great that no matter how many slaves there are, there won't be enough to sell.
The profit from plundering and selling slaves was astonishing. The Japanese soon discovered that it seemed to be more profitable to be a pirate in Europe than to get some gold, silver, ivory, etc. in the West African colonies.
This also attracted more and more organized and organized Japanese warriors, civilians, businessmen, famous families, etc. to come to Europe to plunder slaves.
The Wudu Colony provided a lot of conveniences for this, but it was the people of Ming Dynasty and Hong Kong who really provided comprehensive services to the Japanese people.
Everyone knows this very well, so everyone is extremely concerned about the new Governor of Hong Kong.
"I only know a little bit here. The new governor is called Tang Yin. He was a Jinshi in the 12th year of Hongzhi. He has a close relationship with Liu Jin and Liu Gong, the current Ming cabinet ministers."
Liu Ping looked at Andre next to him, and he didn't know what the Spaniard's plan was...
The Spaniards and the French are now at an inseparable battle on the land border. Both sides are exhausted, but they are unwilling to stop the war and negotiate peace here.
The French want to save their face and their status as a major country in Western Europe, while the Spanish want to defeat the French to establish their status as the big brother of Europe and at the same time gain a lot of benefits from France.
There is no doubt that the Ming Empire now plays a key role in this.
As long as the Governor of Hong Kong is willing to help Spain and provide more support, Spain is still confident that it can defeat the French.
"I have a close relationship with Mr. Liu."
When Andre heard this, he immediately understood it roughly.
Liu Jin's Ming Dynasty is also well-known in Europe. The more you understand the Ming Dynasty, the more you understand the powerful energy Liu Jin possesses. This is a super noble of the Ming Dynasty who would make the Ming Dynasty tremble every time he stamps his feet.
"So Your Majesty the Governor, you must have prepared a generous gift this time, right?"
Andre looked at Liu Ping, smiled and asked.
"Of course~"
Liu Ping nodded solemnly. He had started preparing for this matter several months in advance, and he had also received the support and approval of Dongfang Yue, the governor of the Japanese country in West Africa.
Behind the two of them, a group of local Hong Kong scholars were also shaking their heads and discussing.
"Leo, your brother-in-law is from the Governor's Mansion. He must know some information about the new Governor. Please tell everyone quickly."
"Yes, yes, you are the most well-informed of all of us."
"When the new governor arrives, my students should express themselves and make preparations. Don't let others underestimate us. If we know what the new governor likes in advance, we will be better prepared, right?"
"Ahem~"
The young man named Leo was only in his twenties. Half of his age was raised under the rule of the King of England, and half of his age was raised under the rule of the Emperor of the Ming Empire.
His family was originally a local aristocratic family, but after this place became a colony of the Ming Dynasty, the status of an aristocratic family was only of some use to the locals, and was nothing in front of the people of the Ming Dynasty.
For this reason, Leo's father also worked hard to learn all aspects of the Ming Dynasty. He was an official under the governor of Hong Kong and was responsible for translating for the people of the Ming Dynasty.
At the same time, he also tried his best to promote intermarriage between his family and the people of the Ming Dynasty. It was said that several women in the family married officials in the Governor's Palace as concubines.
In addition, he spent a lot of money to send the younger generations of the family to schools run by the Ming Dynasty, which also made Leo become the first batch of talents among Hong Kong locals.
It can be regarded as gaining fame and having a certain status. Of course, if you really want to gain status, you still have to pass the imperial examination, but those in Hong Kong who want to take the imperial examination have to go to Huangjinzhou.
Li Ou went to Huanghuangzhou to take the provincial examination twice but failed. He is still a scholar. If he can pass the examination, he can become an official.
"I don't know much about it. I just heard that the newly appointed governor is a member of the imperial examination of our Ming Dynasty. He is also knowledgeable, talented and knowledgeable. I think if he is here, he will definitely be a blessing to us and other scholars.
It will provide more care, and it will also be able to improve the scientific examination level of Hong Kong."
"None of us in Hong Kong passed the provincial examinations several times. It is obvious that the teachers here are of limited quality, and the new governor is a Jinshi, which can make up for this."
Li Ou swung his fan and wore long hair that was unique to Ming Dynasty scholars. He also raised his long hair and fixed it with hairpins. He also wore a green shirt. This appearance made him look like a Ming Dynasty scholar.
"That's really great."
"We in Hong Kong have been lacking a truly talented and knowledgeable person to come and provide guidance. I must trust the Governor's arrival. I will definitely listen to the Governor's guidance when the time comes."
"Brother Leo Leo will definitely be our first high school candidate in Hong Kong by then!"
"Yes, yes, you will be able to become an official when the time comes. There is a world of difference between the status of a scholar and that of a scholar."
When the others heard this, they immediately started talking excitedly, talking to each other.
This made Leo shake the fan in his hand slightly proudly.
Hong Kong today is not comparable to what it used to be.
In the past, under the rule of the King of England, everyone lived in poverty and had a very hard life.
But since becoming a colony of the Ming Dynasty, everyone's life has become much better.
On the one hand, the taxes in the Ming Empire are very low, especially for ordinary people. Taxes are very low, 1 out of 10 taxes. They also severely crack down on the church, preventing the church from collecting any taxes or selling any indulgences.
It greatly reduces the tax pressure on the people.
Another aspect is Hong Kong's special status, which quickly became the bridgehead and center of trade between the Ming Dynasty and Europe. A large number of merchants from European countries gathered here, and directly interacted with the merchants from the Ming Dynasty, vassal states, colonies, and vassal countries.
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This promoted the prosperity and development of Hong Kong, and also provided local people with a large number of job opportunities, greatly increased income, greatly reduced prices, and was the first to obtain a large number of goods from the Ming Empire.
All these have brought about earth-shaking changes in the lives of Hong Kong locals compared to before, so they increasingly recognize the rule of the Ming Dynasty.
A large number of people spontaneously learned the language and writing of the Ming Dynasty. At the same time, a large number of people gave up their Christian beliefs and converted to Buddhism and Taoism, which the Ming people believed in.
Of course, the most important reason is that the Ming Empire is now the most powerful and richest empire. Even in Europe, the Ming Empire still has strong military power and influence.
Under such a powerful empire, Hong Kong locals naturally have a sense of superiority, and they naturally learn from the Ming Dynasty people without making strong demands.
"I'm coming!"
While everyone was chatting and discussing, a steamship flying the dragon flag of the Ming Empire docked towards Longwan Pier amidst the sound of steam whistle.
The three characters "Black Dragon" are also extremely eye-catching. At the same time, you can also see an official wearing the official uniform of the Ming Dynasty standing upright on the bow deck. People who are familiar with the official uniform of the Ming Dynasty will know that this is the fourth official at a glance.
With his official uniform, there is no doubt that this must be the new Governor of Hong Kong.
When everyone heard this, they all looked over and looked at Tang Bohu standing on the deck.
As for Tang Bohu, he was standing upright at this moment. Looking at the busy Hong Kong in front of him, he was filled with emotion.
More than ten years have passed. My career has been quite smooth since I became a scholar in high school. I started from a small county magistrate, magistrate, and magistrate, and now I have been transferred to Hong Kong to be the Governor of Hong Kong, which is also a high promotion.
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The rank of the Governor of Hong Kong is the fourth rank, but because of the great power in his hands, he is definitely one of the best positions among the fourth rank officials.
Although this place is far away from the mainland of the Ming Dynasty, it is still a place where it is easy to achieve success. As long as you work hard for a few years and then transfer back to the mainland, you will be a third-grade official.
However, even a third-grade official is still far behind Liu Jin and Wang Shouren at the same time.
There is no way, Liu Jin and Wang Shouren are in the first class, and they entered the Hanlin Academy, and he is in the second class, and he is still ranked in the middle. It is extremely rare to be able to reach the level he is now, and this is all thanks to Liu Jin's support and appreciation.
Otherwise, we might still be a small county magistrate now.
