Chapter 795, the first batch of grassland immigrants
In an open space outside the tent, the surrounding herdsmen gathered, each with a sad look on their face. After only a few days of peaceful life, the court actually announced that they would immigrate them to Australia.
The herdsmen have no idea about Australia. They don't know where it is or what the situation is like. They don't want to leave the grasslands, let alone go to Australia.
Li Dahai came over with Batu and looked at the official who came to publicize the order. His name was Zhang Qing and he was a government official in Shuanghu Town.
"Dear herdsmen, the imperial court has issued a decree, ordering everyone to move to Australia to serve as pastoralists for the Emperor and to herd sheep and horses for the Ming Dynasty. All herdsmen who go to Australia will receive 5,000 acres of private pasture and grazing rights for each family.
It belongs to your family forever."
"The imperial court will be responsible for transporting your family, cattle, sheep, horses and living supplies to Australia, and will also provide a one-time settlement fee of fifty taels of silver."
Zhang Qing first read out the imperial edict in Ming Dynasty Mandarin, and then translated it in Prairie dialect.
"Master Zhang, can we not go?"
Someone asked weakly after listening.
"You may not be able to go even if you want to. Your Naiman tribe needs to move 10,000 people to Australia this time. There is only a one-tenth chance of being able to go to Australia."
"If you want to go, you still have to look at your luck. Only if you win the lottery can you go."
"Every family has 5,000 acres of private pasture. There are so many people who want to go."
Zhang Qing looked at the other party, smiled and said.
"Master Zhang, where is Australia?"
"Is it true that there are 5,000 acres of private pasture?"
"Is it suitable for grazing over there?"
When others heard this, they immediately felt a lot more relieved. Only one tenth of the people migrated to Australia, and they were still drawn by lot, which meant that most people could still stay on the grasslands, which made everyone feel more at ease.
Then he immediately became concerned about Australia and the 5,000 acres of private pasture.
"Australia is far away from our Ming Dynasty, thousands of miles away. We first have to go to Tianjin, and then it takes more than a month of boat ride from Tianjin to reach Australia."
"However, although Australia is far away from our Ming Dynasty, the climate there is very comfortable, very humid, rich in water and grass, and the land is vast and sparsely populated. It is definitely the best place for grazing. We have heavy snow now, but here in Australia,
Now the sun is shining brightly and it’s very warm.”
"Five thousand acres of private pasture. This is true. It is an imperial edict issued by the emperor. It is absolutely true. Not only you prairie people, but also the Han people in the customs have immigrated to Australia in large numbers. They can also get five thousand acres of pasture.
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"With these five thousand acres of pasture, you can divide this pasture into many areas, and continue to take turns grazing sheep and horses in each area. By then, you no longer need to live everywhere chasing water and grass, and you can fix it.
, build a beautiful house, and grow some vegetables, fruits, wheat, corn, etc. on your own land. Life will only be better than now."
Zhang Qing took out a map and began to tell everyone about the geographical location and climate conditions of Australia.
"Master Zhang, do you really have 5,000 acres of private pasture?"
When Li Dahai heard this, he quickly asked.
"Actually, it's more than 5,000 acres. There are not many Ming people here in Australia now. You are the first batch of herdsmen to migrate there. After arriving, you can also ride horses to enclosure the land. It's up to your ability to enclosure as much as you can. The court said
Is it true that five thousand acres is just a circle of five thousand acres? If you have the ability, you can circle ten thousand acres of grassland and no one will care about you. Anyway, Australia is a vast land with few people and plenty of land."
Zhang Qing smiled and said.
Hearing Zhang Qing's words, Li Dahai was moved. As a Han Chinese, he actually didn't like this kind of nomadic life, but his mother-in-law was a grassland person and was used to the life of herding. It would definitely not work for her to abandon her cattle and sheep.
If you can move to Australia and have your own fixed pasture, you can settle down and continue grazing cattle and sheep. This life will be ideal.
"Will the imperial court lie to people?"
A herdsman thought for a while and said.
"When did the imperial court lie to you? The imperial court said it would not collect your taxes for three years. Has it collected your taxes now?"
"The imperial court said it would ensure that your herdsmen have the food and grass they need to survive the winter. We also transport a lot of food and hay to the grassland in the middle of winter. Did we deceive you?"
"Did you have such good days before?"
When Zhang Qing heard this, he immediately became angry and asked questions again and again.
When the herdsmen heard this, they nodded repeatedly. The court did not tell them that the great emperor treated them better than the previous khans, and that life was much better now.
"That's what I'll say ~ talk about ~"
The herdsman smiled quickly and said.
"Okay~"
"Without further ado, come and draw lots. You have twenty families of herdsmen here. According to the regulations above, two of your families will be selected to migrate to Australia."
"Those who get the lottery should pack everything by themselves, report here to Shuanghu Town the day after tomorrow, and then head to Tianjin, Guannai, and take the train to Australia."
"Those who don't get the lottery can do whatever they have to do."
Zhang Qing didn't waste any time and asked someone to bring out a box, then threw twenty paper balls into it, signaling everyone to draw lots quickly.
"Batu, go up and draw lots."
Li Dahai patted Batu on the shoulder and said.
"Okay~"
Batu nodded, and like the other herdsmen, he stepped forward to draw lots.
"Haha~I missed~"
"I didn't hit it either~"
"I didn't win either. Australia is too far away. Who knows where it will be like."
One after another, people went to draw lots. With a one-tenth probability, the vast majority of people did not win the lottery, and everyone smiled.
No matter how well Zhang Qing painted it, they would still prefer to stay on the grassland, because they can see the happiness in front of them. As for Australia, who knows what will happen after going there.
Batu pulled out a paper ball from the box and slowly opened it. There was a big red dot on it. This was the standard he drew.
"We seem to have won the lottery~"
Batu took the paper and said blankly to Li Dahai.
"If you win the lottery, just win the lottery. Immigrating to Australia may not necessarily make you worse off than here."
Li Dahai smiled and said.
"The results are out. Li Dahai's family and Te Mulun's family have won the lottery. You will report here in Shuanghu Town the day after tomorrow, and then move to Australia together."
Zhang Qing took out his notebook and wrote down the names of Li Dahai and Te Mulun.
"Yes~"
Li Dahai nodded. As for the Temulun family, they looked very depressed. They didn't know what would happen if they immigrated to Australia.
But it's definitely not possible not to go. The imperial court's will cannot be violated.
Taking Batu with him, Li Dahai returned to his home tent.
"Anmul, Qiqige, our family is moving to Australia."
Li Dahai told Anmul and Qiqige what had just happened. As for Batu, he was extremely depressed at this time. He went up to draw the lot and had nothing to say. He thought of leaving the grassland and heading to Australia.
He was in an extremely depressed mood.
He had already made an agreement with Anda that they would ride together on the grasslands and become the greatest and bravest warriors in the future. Unexpectedly, he would go to Australia in the blink of an eye.
"The imperial court's will cannot be violated~"
"If you go to Australia, go to Australia. There are thousands of acres of private pasture. From now on, we will have our own pasture."
Anmul thought for a while and said helplessly.
If you are chosen by lot, and the imperial decree cannot be violated, you can only move to Australia.
"Hmm~"
"I'm going to pack my things and get everything ready."
"Qiqige, go say goodbye to your good sisters. Batu, go have a good time with your Anda. I don't know when we will meet again in the future."
Li Dahai nodded, ate lunch in a hurry, thought about it and said.
Qiqige and Batu nodded and left the house to say goodbye to their good friends.
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In Shuanghu Town, Liu Jin, Battelle, and Huhe were all enjoying a hot pot. The freshly slaughtered beef and mutton were cut into thin slices, and they were lightly rinsed in the hot soup base for a few seconds, and then dipped in the sauce.
, the ultimate deliciousness pours into the tip of the tongue, making people want to stop.
"To eat mutton, you still have to come to the grassland to enjoy it and eat it authentically."
Liu Jin said to Battle and Huhe while eating.
"Master Liu is right, this mutton is the best in our grassland."
Barter nodded and said while eating.
Of course, the sheep from the grassland are the best. When it comes to cooking, the Han people in Guannai are better. After eating mutton all his life, his favorite thing now is boiled mutton, which tastes extremely tender.
Liu Jin smiled and nodded, took a sip of tea, and looked outside Shuanghu Town. He could see a steady stream of herdsmen driving cattle, sheep and horses to Shuanghu Town in the wind and snow.
The imperial decree has spread across the grasslands, and herders preparing to migrate to Australia have begun to gather in small towns.
"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly. I thought I would have to do a lot of work."
Liu Jin couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Of course, coming to the grassland this time is not as simple as just coming to the grassland to eat mutton. Emperor Hongzhi actually had a secret mission for Liu Jin.
Relocating grassland people overseas is a long-term national policy that the imperial court has formulated, and it must be done well from the beginning.
Liu Jin was sent to the grassland to prevent herdsmen who were unwilling to move to Australia and cause trouble. Therefore, Liu Jin still has 50,000 cavalry on the grassland. If there is any change in the grassland tribes or someone
Resist the orders of the court.
Then Liu Jin would use thunderous means to quell all turmoil on the grasslands and resolutely implement the court's policies.
However, what I didn't expect was that things went smoothly. Even if some people were unwilling to move to Australia, no one dared to resist the imperial court's will. The herders who had received the lot followed the order and began to gather in small towns to prepare for Australia.
