After the meeting, various resolutions immediately entered the actual implementation stage.
It has to be said that Lanfang's government agencies are still very efficient, especially the two special systems of national security and the military. Once mobilized, the power that explodes is a bit exaggerated to say that it changes the world, but to subvert a region, or to
Targeting someone, that's really neat.
Chiang Mai, in the whole of Siam, is second only to Bangkok in terms of economic development. Chiang Mai not only has developed agriculture, but also has a certain industrial base.
Chiang Mai's agricultural products include not only rice, but also tobacco leaves and teak. Mineral resources such as silver and tin have also been developed to a certain extent, but they are not on a large scale and do not have much influence.
There are many Chinese in the Chiang Mai area. The concentration of Chinese in the whole of Siam is second only to Bangkok. The Chinese community in Chiang Mai is very large. There are more than a dozen Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Yunnan Association, Chao'an Chaoyang Association, etc. The Chinese are mainly concentrated in cities.
Here, most are engaged in business, some are engaged in industry, and only a small number are engaged in agriculture.
This is also the basic profile of overseas Chinese. Generally speaking, the Chinese who go to Nanyang are more open-minded. After the Chinese arrive in Nanyang, few people engage in agriculture and basically do business. This is also the reason why overseas Chinese have a higher economic status.
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Of course, economic status means that social status is relatively high, but this does not mean that political status is equally high. In Southeast Asia, once the political situation changes and social unrest occurs, Chinese people will often become the victims created by the local government in order to divert social conflicts.
The sacrifice that comes out.
This situation improved slightly after the founding of Lanfang. Although fundamental changes have not yet occurred, even in areas ruled by the British, the situation is gradually getting better.
Chiang Mai Chinese Chamber of Commerce, a middle-aged man in his forties wearing a long gown hurriedly walked into the backyard living room.
Brother Ziting is back
Brother Ziting has worked hard all the way.
Ziting, there was news that everyone who was drinking tea in the hall stood up to greet him, with worried expressions on their faces.
It’s not good. The British have now occupied Lai Hing Prefecture, and heavy troops have been deployed on the border between Lai Hing Prefecture and Kam Heng Bi. I found the big boss of the chamber of commerce over there and spent a thousand pounds before entering Kam Heng Bi. The people from Lan Fang are also here now.
I didn't dare to offend the British, for I was afraid that we wouldn't be able to reach Chiang Mai for a while. The man named Ziting sat at the table, poured a bowl of water and drank it all in one gulp, then shook his head and smiled bitterly.
What should I do?
Damn British again
I told you earlier that we would use the banner of Lanfang and declare that this is Lanfang territory, but you just didn’t listen. Now you are dumbfounded.
Everyone in the hall immediately started talking about everything.
Everyone was quiet. The only one who didn't get up was the old man who put down the blue and white tea cup in his hand. Although his voice was not loud, the effect was still good and he had a very authoritative feeling: he could see the people over there.
I saw that they are really strong soldiers and horses. Not to mention the Siamese, they are no less generous than the British. If they attack us hard, it will not be a problem to hit us. The people over there are also in trouble. I saw a Colonel named Zhang.
, it is said that the official position is the regiment leader. Captain Zhang did not say when he would go north, he only said that we should wait patiently. Ziting's attitude was respectful, and he stood in awe with his hands lowered, just like facing an elder.
Did they say that the other old man was noncommittal and had a calm expression on his face.
That's not the case. I said what we meant and our desire to repay, but the other side still didn't say anything and didn't accept the tribute. Ziting took out a check from his arms and said respectfully
Respectfully put it in the hands of the old man.
Then just wait. The old man closed his eyes and stopped talking.
Ordinarily, it would be encouragement, praise, or reprimand, but it would not be without a word. Some people next to me questioned it.
Really not. Even when I said that we could cooperate with them to drive away the British, Captain Zhang didn't say anything and just asked us to wait and see what happens. Ziting spread his hands and looked helpless.
In the final analysis, they are still afraid of the British. The Lanfang people seem to have strong momentum, but they are also bullying the weak and afraid of the strong. They are invincible in the face of the Siamese, and they are restrained when they see the British. They are not a promising person. Some people whispered strange things in a low voice.
, just so that everyone can hear it clearly.
After hearing this, everyone in the hall suddenly looked unhappy.
This Ziting was originally entrusted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Chiang Mai to contact the people of Lanfang. He was planning to form a good relationship first so as to make things easier for him later. Maybe he could make some meritorious deeds when Lanfang's army came, and he might be able to return the favor.
To get some benefits, these people even put together a sum of money to sign for the labor force, so that Ziting could open up the joints. But they did not expect such a result. The money was not sent out, and no one received it. It was inevitable that some people felt disappointed.
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The confused British are easy to get along with. If a fight breaks out, who will suffer the loss? It's not us Han Chinese in the British-occupied areas who are protecting us and not letting us be exposed to weapons. Don't you know that the old man didn't open his eyes at all?
I could feel that something was not right in the atmosphere, and the person who just said the strange words was sweating profusely.
I think the people in Lanfang also behave according to the rules. During the two days I was there, the people in Lanfang really did not violate strict military discipline. Whether it was towards us Han people or the Siamese, they did not disturb the people much, even if they used
Everything is paid according to the price, and there is even a surplus. As long as we keep in touch, they will definitely not ignore us. Ziting still got a lot of information, and he is fascinated by talking about it. Obviously, he is interested in that.
The situation on the other side is still enviable.
Then keep in touch. Didn't you hear what others said? Let's wait and see what happens. I guess the people in Lanfang also have back-ups. This great country cannot just let the British take advantage of it in vain. The old man is clear-sighted and can make the decision.
That's right, we can't take advantage of the British. We must also be prepared and have the people under us ready. Lan Fang's army can come at any time. When the time comes, we will cooperate internally and externally to make Chiang Mai truly belong to us Han people.
Tianxia. Ziting had seen the scene of Lanfang's army, and he seemed to have a good impression of it. He was already in Cao's camp and his heart was in Han.
Don't act rashly, and don't tell your family. This is a very critical time. The British are watching us closely. If we are not careful, we will become the target of the British to establish their power. If no one comes over there, let's not say we are looking for them.
If you go there, you won't mess up the deployment there. The old man is still thoughtful.
That's what the president said.
What Zhong Weng said makes sense.
Just do what Zhong Weng said. After the old man said it, there was a roar of support. Anyway, everyone has expressed their position. Even if there is no credit, there is still no fault.
