When Lu Xiangsheng reported his achievements in North Korea to the capital, Ming Dynasty's own disaster relief work was also in progress.
Guangdong was only an area close to Hainan that was affected by the hurricane, but even so, it caused countless refugees. This can be seen from Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province.
There are already many refugees in the city begging or looking for work to make ends meet. There are even more refugees outside the city, especially around the Pearl River Estuary, which has formed a refugee concentration area.
In this area, cargo ships are all over the docks, and the strong laborers carry all kinds of goods on and off the ships. Merchants and wealthy guests look at the goods and discuss business, which is very lively.
The inns, restaurants, and restaurants next to the pier are even more lively. It is also the easiest place to hire refugees, or in other words, it is also the easiest place for refugees to find a way to survive, so they all gather here.
Of course, the main reason is that the government has a porridge soup factory here, one in the morning and one in the evening. However, the porridge can only be used to fill the stomach, and it is impossible to eat full.
Fortunately it is not winter now, otherwise it is hard to say how many of these refugees would have survived.
Just as these refugees were sitting and conserving their strength, bored, a group of soldiers suddenly came from a distance. The civil servant at the head was riding a horse, looking high and high.
The refugees who probably knew the rank of the official were surprised when they saw it. It seemed that he had a good background and was a high-ranking official.
The steward of the soup kitchen also saw it and hurriedly came up to him and said, "I've seen Mr. Sun before."
This official who came on horseback was Sun Chuanting, the newly appointed Boti Jusi of Guangzhou City. Of course, this city's Boti Jusi was not the other city's Boti Jusi.
In the original Shibo Promotion Department, there was one promotion person, from the fifth rank, two deputy promotions, from the sixth rank, and one subordinate official, from the ninth rank. Promotions were either specially assigned, or promoted by the envoys and salt officers.
The Secretary is promoted concurrently, and the Municipal Shipping Department is subordinate to the Chief Secretary.
But now the City Ship Lifting Department is different. First of all, the City Ship Lifting Department is directly managed by the Ministry of Household Affairs of the imperial court. The level of the city ship lifting department has also been mentioned as the fourth grade, and an anti-smuggling team has been established on land and water. The city shipping lifting department even has the right to call
The Navy participated in anti-smuggling operations.
This promoted position suddenly became high and powerful, and became extremely popular.
Because of Sun Chuanting's meritorious service as an envoy to Japan, and because Zhong Jinwei said that he was also well-known in his hometown, Emperor Chongzhen transferred him to the largest and busiest port office in Guangzhou.
Sun Chuanting sat on the horse without dismounting, but asked expressionlessly: "Where are the mature men in the refugee camp?"
"I'll take Mr. Sun over." The man was not dissatisfied at all and replied with a smile.
After finishing speaking, he turned sideways to lead the way, leading Sun Chuanting not far away.
The middle-aged men in the refugee camp gathered together just to facilitate the hiring of wealthy merchants. When they saw a high-ranking official coming, no one was as excited as when they saw the wealthy merchant, and they rushed around to show themselves off. Because they did not think that this official was coming.
Senior officials will hire themselves, and more often than not they will just come and inspect like some previous officials.
But who knew that this official was different? First of all, he was riding on a horse, with his upper body straightened, and exuding a cold and stern aura. He was not comparable to the previous officials.
When the official arrived in front of them, he stopped on his horse instead of continuing his patrol.
Sun Chuanting glanced at the many strong men with an expressionless expression, and then said: "I am from the Guangzhou Shibo Tiju Division. I am now recruiting anti-smuggling soldiers from the Shibo Tiju Division. They are required to be strong, able to endure hardships and stand hard work.
Those from small families and those who can read will be given priority!”
As soon as he said these words, it was like a thunder exploding above the heads of these refugees.
First of all, for the Cantonese people, especially the coastal Cantonese people who suffered from the typhoon, they know how the anti-smuggling soldiers of the Shibo Tijuan Division are. They are the merchants and wealthy people who have to bow down to them, and everyone is envious of them.
Although he is a soldier, he is completely different from ordinary soldiers.
Unexpectedly, this court official came to recruit anti-smuggling soldiers among them. How could they not be excited when this news came out!
The second is the condition proposed by this person for promotion, which is to be physically strong. This is easy to understand, but why should homeless people and even those who can read be given priority?
Those with young children couldn't figure it out at first, and they all shouted: "Why can't those with young children do it?"
"Sir, the common people only have parents. Is this okay?"
"Sir, the common people only have one son, is this okay?"
"..."
Not only these, but more people are making noises because they are illiterate: "Sir, I have a lot of strength and I am the best at arresting people. Why do I need to be literate?"
"Yes, sir, I usually run much faster than others. Even if I can't read, it's okay, right?"
"..."
Naturally, there were also some strong men who did not have children or knew a few words, but they happily raised their hands and patted their chests to attract Sun Chuanting's attention.
"Sir, ordinary people don't have small families."
"Sir, ordinary people have attended private schools."
"..."
Sun Chuanting didn't say anything, but looked coldly at the refugee area that turned into a vegetable market.
After a while, he suddenly waved his hand, and the soldiers who followed him immediately stepped forward and used their swords and guns to isolate the refugees who had crowded in front of him in excitement.
Because of the soldiers' actions, the refugees also restrained themselves and no longer vigorously promoted themselves or questioned Sun Chuanting's conditions.
"Do I have to explain to you what I do?" Sun Chuanting shouted coldly at the group of strong men in front of him.
Feeling Sun Chuanting's coldness, and fearing to offend the high official, the refugees suddenly became quiet and did not dare to make any noise anymore.
"There are people who meet the conditions and want to be anti-smuggling soldiers." Sun Chuanting announced when he saw that the scene was quiet.
The reason why he insisted on that seemingly ruthless precondition was because Emperor Chongzhen had already talked with him before coming to Guangzhou to take office.
The Municipal Ship Promotion Department will be a major source of revenue for the imperial government in the future, and we must do a good job in this promotion work. Anyone who neglects his or her duties or is embezzled will be severely punished.
Sun Chuanting also understood that this position was a very lucrative position. If he was not careful, he would slip into the oily water and drown.
While he was still in the capital, as soon as his appointment came out, his originally deserted residence suddenly became crowded with people. These sudden visitors all wanted him to raise his hand so that they could evade taxes.
Because of this, Sun Chuanting was particularly aware of the importance of maintaining integrity in this position. Therefore, he was cold and cold to everyone. First of all, he clearly told others from the outside that I was not easy to get along with, so don't bother me.
As for his two prerequisites, it is not that he is cold-blooded or has a harsh temper, but that he has necessary reasons for doing so.