Among the tents set up on the cement-paved open space of Yinshan Port.
The Japanese people lined up, took bowls and chopsticks, and then prepared rice or noodles one by one, and then went to get vegetables.
Kotaro held a large thick bowl in his hand, which was very large and filled with fragrant rice.
These rice are said to be made from rice from Champa, Siam, and Annam in Nanyang. They are different from the rice native to Japan and taste very good.
He heard someone say that here in Nanyang, rice can be harvested three times a year, or even four times a year, and growing rice here in Nanyang is very simple. You only need to scatter the seeds into the field, and there is no need to work hard at all.
Work hard to manage.
Kotaro used to be a farmer and knows very well that growing rice is very hard work.
This year, there were three or even four crops, no need for management, and the yield was so high that he couldn't even imagine it.
Soon, he came to the place where food was served.
Suddenly he saw his wife Meiko.
"Are the children here?"
Kotaro asked quickly.
"They are all here, the children are playing by themselves, don't worry."
Meiko replied while busy.
"So, have all the children eaten?"
Kotaro asked again with concern.
"I ate them all. I was full. I ate the leftover dishes from the adults, including pork."
Meiko said with a smile.
"That's good, that's good~"
Xingtaro nodded with confidence, ordered the dishes, and went to eat happily.
The people of Ming Dynasty treat them quite well. Their adults work here, and their children can come and play with them. When it's meal time, once they are full, they will have a meal.
It is enough to have rice and vegetables. It doesn't matter whether there are leftovers or not.
Had a full meal.
They still have one hour to rest.
People from the Ming Dynasty said here that it is summer now and it is too hot at noon. If you work at this time, you will easily suffer from heatstroke and death.
So at noon, they don't have to work and can rest.
"Everyone come here, everyone come here~"
Xingtaro wanted to find his Haizi and have a look at them, but then his foreman came over and shouted loudly.
Hearing the foreman's voice, everyone quickly gathered around.
The same is true here in the entire harbor area and in each area. Each foreman summons the people he is responsible for, gathers together, and conveys the words above.
Kotaro looked at his foreman. He knew this man. His name was Taro. He was also a commoner without a surname.
However, this man had a strong learning ability and often came into contact with people from the Ming Dynasty. After going back and forth, he actually learned some Ming dialect. He was promoted by the people of the Ming Dynasty to become a foreman, and he was also given a Ming surname - Dong by the adults who came from the Ming Dynasty.
So now he is also called Dong Tailang.
Having your own surname is a big deal. In the Japanese country, only nobles and warriors can have their own surnames. Common people are not allowed to have their own surnames.
Unless there is a situation where a noble is willing to give a surname, then you can have your own surname. And having your own surname means that you have broken away from the civilian class and belong to the noble and warrior classes.
Taro before, Taro Dong now.
That was Lao Gao, who had his head raised, Lao Gao, who walked swaying like a rocking boat, his nostrils pointed in the sky, and he was extremely arrogant.
There is no way, whoever calls him already has the surname of Ming Dynasty.
Although everyone is a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, they are still Japanese, and they are still different from the people of the Ming Dynasty. Everyone in the Ming Dynasty has a surname, and most of their ancestors have been arrogant.
The Japanese are different. Without a surname, it can be said that their ancestors have been commoners for generations.
Of course, everyone doesn't know that the person who named Dong Tailang may have just randomly thought of a last name for him, but unexpectedly, Dong Tailang's identity changed dramatically.
Surnames can be passed down from generation to generation.
In the Japanese country, there was a huge difference between having a surname and not having a surname.
"Everyone is doing well. I just received the order from the county magistrate. As long as some of you are diligent and work hard, the county magistrate will select some outstanding people among you and give you the Ming surname and promote you.
You act as foremen, managers, etc."
Dong Tailang looked at everyone and announced to everyone the latest order from the Yinshan County magistrate.
"real?"
After hearing Totaro's words, Kotaro asked in disbelief.
Not only him, but all the people around him couldn't believe it either.
"Of course it is true. How can the magistrate's words be false?"
"As long as you work hard, perform well, and learn Ming dialect well, you can have your own surname in the future."
"Having a surname from the Ming Dynasty will help you get rid of your status as a commoner in the future. Your descendants can go to the Ming Dynasty to take the imperial examinations, and maybe even be officials in the Ming Dynasty in the future."
Dong Tailang nodded solemnly and said.
"Great~"
"Great~"
After hearing Dong Tailang's affirmative words, everyone couldn't help but cheer.
In the Japanese country, it is really difficult to have a surname. There have not been many since ancient times.
If commoners like them want to obtain a surname, the possibility is almost zero. They have been commoners for generations.
But I didn't expect that as long as you work hard now, the county magistrate will actually give everyone a surname. This is definitely a good opportunity to turn around.
Although it is just a surname, the meaning is completely different.
As for the Dong Tailang in front of him, his arrogant demeanor seemed normal to everyone.
Even if Dong Tailang has a surname, many people are willing to marry their daughters to him, because the surname represents the nobility and warrior class, represents identity and status, and is the most precious thing passed down from generation to generation.
After cheering, everyone instantly became jealous.
They looked at each other and saw that they were both competitors.
There are definitely not many people who can be given a surname. If you want the chance to be given a surname by the county magistrate, you must work hard and perform well.
Thinking of this, Kotaro didn't bother to rest anymore. He stared at the bright sun and went straight to the port, where he continued to work hard.
Seeing Kotaro going to work, the other Japanese also hurriedly went to work. This opportunity to make a comeback is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so we must seize it firmly.
Soon, the entire Yinshan Port became lively again.
There is no need for anyone to manage or urge them. These Japanese people work very hard, conscientiously and carefully. Each one of them is holding back their energy and wants to get their own surname.
Inside an already built house in Yinshan Port.
Tong Yuan, the magistrate of Yinshan County, looked at Yinshan Port which was busy again with a smile on his face.
"My mentor's strategy is still effective~"
"Just a surname makes these Japanese desperate."
Tong Yuan was originally a magistrate (equivalent to the deputy county magistrate) of a county in Beizhili. After Yinshan County was included in Beizhili, Liu Jin also recommended his student Tong Yuan to Emperor Hongzhi to come as the county magistrate.
Well, when you promote good people, you don’t avoid relatives.
Emperor Hongzhi agreed to Liu Jin's recommendation after a little consideration. Yinshan County was no different than other counties in the Ming Dynasty. It was special.
Tong Yuan was Liu Jin's student, and he could be regarded as a disciple of an elite. With him as the county magistrate, Emperor Hongzhi would feel more at ease.
"Sir, you are still smart. Just by giving them a surname, you can make these Japanese people work like crazy. It is estimated that the Yinshan Port will be built in a few months."
Beside Tong Yuan, Yinshan County Tongzhi Zhong Tongrong said with a smile.
"Haha, this is not my idea, it is my mentor's idea."
Tong Yuan smiled and shook his head.
"Is it Mr. Liu's idea?"
"Master Liu is truly worthy of being a disciple of a master. He has such a deep understanding of the Japanese country."
When Zhong Tongrong heard this, he couldn't help but sigh.
He knew Tong Yuan's mentor, and it was his mentor who recommended Tong Yuan to come to Yinshan County to be the county magistrate.
For ordinary people, it would take many years to advance from Tongzhi to County Magistrate.
But Tong Yuan, after working in the position of Tongzhi for less than a year, was promoted to a full-time official and became the seventh-level county magistrate.
People are so irritating.
Zhong Tongrong is a civil servant, he is over 40 years old. If Yinshan County did not need many people this time, he might still be preparing for the imperial examination at home and want to be named on the gold list.
You can become an official if you are promoted, but you can only wait for the imperial court to find a vacancy. However, it is different for Jinshi like Tong Yuan. The imperial court allocates them directly.
Tong Yuan is only in his twenties now, and he is already a seventh-level county magistrate at a young age. He is still a fellow intellectual in his forties.
Not to mention Tong Yuan's mentor Liu Jin, who won the first prize last year and in just over a year, is now a senior member of the fourth rank. He also has a title and is a celebrity in front of the emperor. In the future The future is promising.
This was also the reason why he wanted to fawn over Tong Yuan, the student in front of him. Tong Yuan was Liu Jin's student, and he would definitely be able to follow him to a successful career in the future, and he would also have the opportunity to be promoted.
"Is there any news from Daming?"
Tong Yuan smiled and then asked.
"Yes, some of the caravans going to Nanyang have returned to the Ming Dynasty. Marquis Taiping occupied Manila in Luzon and renamed it Crescent City. It is said that all the caravans going to Nanyang made a lot of money."
"In addition, Master Liu and Master Wang went to the grassland as envoys and it is said that they quickly conquered the Tatar tribes."
Zhong Tongrong told the news he received.
"Well, if you count the time, it's almost time to come back."
"Where did the fleet heading to Golden Continent arrive?"
Tong Yuan nodded, then thought about it and asked again.
"According to the news about the merchant ships that came over today, they have almost arrived at Kyushu Island, and they should arrive at our Yinshan County in the next few days."
Zhong Tongrong replied.
"We are finally arriving in Yinshan County."
Hearing Zhong Tongrong's words, Tong Yuan couldn't help but his eyes lit up.