Before Zheng Jing trained the colonial regiment, the slave hunting operation in Manantenina was handled by the exploration convoy.
The task of the exploration guard is not only to hunt slaves, but also to provide security services for the exploration team sent by Renault Bauxite Company. At the same time, they must ensure the stability of the mining area, ensure the safety of workers, and urge those workers not to be lazy and idle.
There are still quite a lot of work tasks.
Therefore, the Exploration Guards had fewer and fewer manpower to send out to carry out slave hunting work, and the effect was getting worse and worse. By the time Zheng Jing came to Manantenina, due to personnel changes, the Exploration Guards had actually stopped hunting slaves.
Zheng Jing's choice was right. The colonial legion composed of pure Malagasy people burst out with strong fighting power. They did not need to take on any other tasks. They only needed to go to the Malagasy villages and bring back all the men.
Of course, casualties will inevitably occur during this process, which is why Wu Qing is resistant to this work.
Compared with Wu Qing, who was overflowing with love, the colonial army had no scruples. Every time they conquered a Malagasy village, they would only leave a ruins behind. They took away everything they could and burned everything they couldn't take away.
The Japanese in another time and space were much more ruthless.
A high degree of execution brought fruitful results. The colonial army only went on two expeditions and provided more than a thousand laborers to the Renault Bauxite Company. Zheng Jing not only repaid his debts, but also made a slight surplus, which made Huang
Li was doubly surprised.
Why do I think you should understand that as long as they can get rid of the miserable situation, there will always be people willing to sell their souls to the devil. Faced with Huang Li's question, Zheng Jing answered this way.
When you say that, do you think you are the devil Huang Li? It's a bit of a joke.
If you think so, that's right. I am a devil, the kind who should go to hell. Zheng Jing does not deny it.
Huang Li didn't know Zheng Jing's past. Although Huang Li had always been the best choice for doing dirty work in Lanfang's army, when it came to actual execution, Zheng Jing's experience was not necessarily that of Huang Li's.
It can be worse than that.
Ha, you are right to think so. I am also a devil, so I will go to hell in the future. Then we two brothers can be companions. Huang Li said haha indifferently. He always has this ability and can be with
All kinds of people mingle together as quickly as possible.
Hearing Huang Li's declaration, Zheng Jing still had no smile on his face, but his eyes were warmer: Let's make a report to the country. We need more bullets and living supplies. If the military wants to do something in the future, then
We must start preparing now. The more prepared we are, the greater our confidence will be in the future.
Zheng Jing's words were in a consultative tone, which was unprecedented. In the past, when Zheng Jing and Huang Li spoke, they basically used a hard-line command, or it doesn't matter whether you agree or not, I am going to be tough anyway.
Tone.
What do you know? Huang Li was surprised by Zheng Jing's words.
Compared to agents like Zheng Jing, Huang Li, a soldier, is relatively simple.
Although Huang Li didn't know what kind of mission Zheng Jing was carrying, it was unusual for Zheng Jing, a member of the National Security Bureau, to come to Madagascar as a soldier.
I don’t know anything, but we have created so much no-man’s land here, and we always need people to fill it up. Zheng Jing did not finish what he said.
It is certain to enrich the population, but it is also certain that the French cannot come here, so where will the population come from?
The answer to the question is obvious.
Then we need a branch. Huang Li can always draw inferences in this regard.
The exploration guard camp where Huang Li and the others were stationed was still too close to the headquarters of Renault Bauxite Company. Standing on the roof of Renault Bauxite Company, you could even see the large school grounds in the exploration guard camp. This was definitely not possible. This meant that
It is difficult for the exploration convoy to keep secrets in front of Reynolds Bauxite Company.
At the same time, if there are more ideas, Huang Li and the others also need a new port so that the unloaded materials will not be monitored by the French. It is not difficult to do this. The current Manantenina, because of the colonial corps
With high efficiency, large areas of uninhabited land have emerged, especially along the coast, which are all factors that can be exploited.
Hurry up and make a report. Zheng Jing didn’t waste any more words. He just turned around and left.
Now that the Colonial Legion has shown results, the scale of the Colonial Legion must be further expanded in order to be more efficient. Brad Johnson should not refuse such a suggestion.
A week later, Zheng Jing did not wait for a reply from Lanfang Military Headquarters, but instead waited for Magnum.
After the Massacre in Manantenina, Magnum was frightened by the high efficiency of the Exploration Guards, so he and his more than 100 people dug holes for half a month to complete the surrounding area of the Exploration Guards camp.
Clean it up.
Old Renault still had great energy. After the exploration team determined that the bauxite mine in Manantenina was of great value, Old Renault further expanded the power in Magnum's hands. Now Magnum also has more than 500 people in its hands, but in terms of
In terms of work efficiency, not to mention the exploration escort team led by Huang Li, even the colonial army led by Zheng Jing were much more capable than the people of Magnum.
Magnum came to learn from Zheng Jing. After hearing about the high efficiency of Zheng Jing's colonial army, Magnum was very curious. This time he came to see Zheng Jing to see if Zheng Jing could give him any good advice.
The Antesaka people have always been difficult to manage. If I were you, I would rather find some Sakalawa people. After listening to Magnan's introduction, Zheng Jing's answer was a bit out of tune.
In order to obtain Zheng Jing's advice, Magnum paid a price.
Now Magnum no longer has the arrogance he had when he first arrived in Manantenina. Magnum knows that in front of these Lanfang people, his French nationality is nothing to be proud of, so his posture is still low enough, in order to be seen.
When we arrived at Zheng Jing, Magnum’s gift to Huang Li was quite generous.
For the sake of the gift, Zheng Jing reluctantly agreed to meet Magnum. Huang Li had to intervene, otherwise Magnum would never have the chance to talk to Zheng Jing.
The Antesaka and the Sakalawa people are both ethnic minorities in Madagascar. Together, these two ethnic groups account for less than 10% of the total population of Madagascar. Relatively speaking, the relationship between the Antesaka and the French is
Yes, they belong to the pro-French lineage, and Zheng Jing’s men are mainly composed of Sakalava people. In Madagascar, the Sakalawa people are like grandma who is not close to them and uncles who don’t love them. Before Zheng Jing came to Manantenina, no one would pay attention to them.
The living environment of the Sakalawa people, so when given the opportunity, the Sakalawa people performed really well, at least worthy of the efforts Zheng Jing spent on them.
I have considered this matter, but the Governor-General does not agree. The Governor-General is not interested in the Sakalawa people. If an army composed of Sakalawa people is established, the Governor-General's Palace may not be able to justify it. Magnum's face is a bit
Bitter.
After all, Magnum is still an officer under the Governor's Palace, so Magnum cannot ignore the will of the Governor's Palace. Pierre has done a good job during this period. At least from the books, Madagascar's economic situation has improved greatly.
Whether it is slave hunting, mining, or even trade, as long as you are in Madagascar, you have to pay taxes to the Governor's Palace. Since Pierre became the Governor of Madagascar, the tragic fate of the Malagasy people can be seen from the financial report of the Governor's Palace.
reflected on.
The Governor-General's Palace will probably not interfere with your specific work. As long as you complete the task and pay the money on time, the Governor-General's Palace will not care about you. Zheng Jing doesn't care about the Governor's Palace. Even if the French President comes to Madagascar in person, he is not that big as Zheng Jing.
relation.
If you don't want to do that, then what you can do will be very limited. You can only improve efficiency on the existing basis. Then there are only a few methods that can be used, such as strictly managing the competition mechanism, rising channels, etc.
Apart from these methods, I can't think of anything that will help you. Zheng Jing doesn't like people who follow the rules, so people like Huang Li are more in line with Zheng Jing's habits.
Although Huang Li also has shortcomings, at least Huang Li will not push Zheng Jing back, and he can be regarded as a good partner.
I know, in fact, I am very satisfied with my current income, but as you know, this opportunity is once in a lifetime, and we always have to do our best. Magnum's judgment of the situation is basically correct.
In fact, this is the case. As the slave hunting operation continues, there are fewer and fewer Malagasy people. One day, the Malagasy people will become a protected race like the Indians in the future. At that time, if you want to make money, you will have to rely on honesty.
Field work.
If possible, I think we can cooperate. I noticed that what you need is young and strong labor force, and here, I want no matter what kind of people they are. If we cooperate, we will get greater benefits. Mag
Nan finally made a reliable suggestion.
Magnum not only provides labor for Renault Bauxite Company, but also cooperates with the French in Antananarivo. In fact, compared to adult labor, many women and children can also be sold at very good prices.
If you want to cooperate, that's great, but your people must be under my command. I can't allow forces beyond my control to appear on my territory. Can you accept this? Zheng Jing immediately opened his mouth and said, "I want to
Magnum has command over those in his hands.
Of course, I understand that Magnum has no objection.
The scope of control of Renault Bauxite Company is not the whole of Madagascar, but only limited to the southeastern part of Madagascar. Within this range, Zheng Jing’s colonial army has the final say. It is becoming more and more difficult for Magnum to make a living.
, that’s why I had this motive.
Zheng Jing did not reject Magnum's surrender. For Zheng Jing, the more people like Magnan, the better.
