Forty-eight years of Qianlong

Chapter 668

Zhao Xin's meaning is very clear. Since the southwestern border was unclear in the imperial era, and due to the complicated geographical conditions, the boundary between China and India has been blurred for a long time in later generations. Tibet and Gurkha are the base points, and the Beihai Town is expanded westward and southward.

"Guofeng, when we build railways or roads to Xining and Yunnan, and can successfully control the southwestern border, the historical mission of the Manchu Qing Dynasty will end. Do you understand?"

"Turn away tigers and eat wolves. I understand. But at the meeting at the beginning of the year, why didn't you tell everyone?"

"There are too many uncontrollable factors in this, and I was not sure at the beginning. Whether it is Qianlong or the ministers under him, if they say that they will not be able to see it, I will not believe it. I sent troops to Jiaodong last year. The reason why Kong Shaoan stopped at the front line of Qixia was to beat Qianlong. Now that the Manchus have gone to Xining to make money for their family business, and the new Gurkha Minister of Affairs has taken office, I am sure that this move is right."

Only then did Ding Guofeng understand that Zhao Xin had been quietly planning such a huge strategic layout for the past few years, the core purpose of which was to force the Manchus to take southern Tibet.At this point, the complaints and puzzles accumulated in his heart finally disappeared.In the early morning of the next day, he took his accompanying staff officers to the "Shuimenbao" barracks, planning to complete the exchange of troops with He Xiwen in three to four days, and then rush to India as soon as possible.

On the other hand, Luo Fangbai, who had been waiting for four days in Bacheng, became a little anxious.Since he became the boss of Lanfang Company, he has never left Borneo, and it is really helpless to come to Bacheng to see Zhao Xin.Although he asked Que Xuanying, who was ranked third, and Song X, who was ranked fourth, to sit in Dongwanlu and Pontianak Xinbutou for him before he left, but he was still worried that if he left for a long time, the war in Xingang might change.

Since the beginning of the year, Lanfang Company has been attacking the territory of the Vanna Sultanate in order to acquire the silver mines in the Xingang area. The two sides have been at loggerheads for more than seven months.In order to be able to win the battle, Luo Fangbai asked his men to build six fortresses on the outskirts of Bangjulan envoy Dawai Town, besieging it completely.

He had already made up his mind that if Zhao Xin didn't call again today, he would have to let Jiang Wu stay and take Wu Yuansheng back by boat tomorrow morning.Unexpectedly, at ten o'clock in the morning, a major from the military control committee came to the hotel and informed them to come to the military control committee at three o'clock in the afternoon, and King Zhao would set aside an hour to see them.

In fact, Zhao Xin didn't want to hang on to Luo Fangbai. After the conversation on the beach, he felt that it was best to find an interpreter who understood Hakka, so that the two sides could communicate smoothly.However, after going around for several days, I couldn't find a suitable one.

You must know that the majority of Chinese here in Bacheng are Zhangquan people, and the Hakka dialect of Fujian and the Hakka dialect of Jiaying Prefecture in Guangdong are like chickens talking to ducks; what's more, Jiaying and Dapu people do not go to Xipo to make a living in Bacheng. That must be something that can only be done when the head is squeezed by the door.

Well, Zhao Xin doesn't want to procrastinate any longer, so let's just leave it at that!
Although the officers who brought Luo Fangbai and the others into the military management building repeatedly told them not to kneel and kowtow when they saw the king of Zhao, but to bow and bow their hands, people in the 200th century did not have the same awareness [-] years later.So when Luo Fangbai, Wu Yuansheng, and Jiang Wu saw the prestigious King of Beihai Town, their instinctive knees went weak. Fortunately, Zhao Xin calmed down the tension of the three of them with a few words.

"Mr. Luo, Mr. Wu, we meet again."

"Luo Fangbai, Stone Fan Fort, Jiaying Prefecture, welcome to His Royal Highness King Zhao." Luo Fangbai smiled and saluted calmly, and the person opposite was indeed the "straw hat boy" he met on the beach.

Wu Yuansheng has lived for more than 40 years, and this is the first time he is called "Sir". He was so frightened that he quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness killed the villain! Wu Yuansheng, Tubao Kuiling Township, Lower Half of Jiaying Prefecture. His Royal Highness."

"Hehe, Mr. Wu, you are welcome. I have heard that you are heroic by nature, you are highly respected by the people in the village, and you are even feared by the local tyrants. You are indeed a hero!"

"what?!"

Zhao Xin then looked at Jiang Wu, who also hurriedly bowed and said, "Jiang Wu, a native of Meinan Town, Jiaying Prefecture, pays homage to His Royal Highness Zhao Wang."

"Mr. Jiang, do you still have a nickname called 'Jiang Dao'? I heard that you practiced martial arts since childhood, and your kung fu is very good. You can fight against five or six people besieging with a big sword, and even killed a tiger. Now even Borneo All the Dayaks are afraid of you. My guard company commander admired you very much when he heard about it, and said that he must compete with each other when he finds an opportunity. Isn’t that right, Rugui?”

Hearing the words, Chai Rugui cupped his fists towards Jiang Wugong and said, "I'm Xiabashui Chai Rugui, I've heard Jiang Wuge's name for a long time!"

Regardless of Zhao Xin's few words, to Luo Fangbai and the others, it was like several thunderclaps in the air, shocking them both. It was surprising.Although Zhao Xin didn't mention Luo Fangbai's matter, he knew in his heart that if the other party could investigate Wu Yuansheng and Jiang Wu, he would definitely not run away.

Thinking of this, Luo Fangbai took out the gift slip that he had written himself from his sleeve, and handed it to Zhao Xin respectfully, "This is a sympathy from Lanfang Company to Beihai Town and His Highness, please accept it."

Zhao Xin took it and opened it, good guy!In addition to 1 taels of gold and 10 five-carat diamonds, there are also 30 Spanish silver coins on it, which adds up to almost [-] Spanish silver coins. What a shame!
However, if you are polite to others, you must ask for something.Luo Fangbai dared to give such a heavy gift, it was definitely not for the sake of worshiping a mountain and then slapping his ass and leaving.

"Mr. Luo, we are all Chinese, and we have a friendship to eat barbecue together. In fact, you don't have to be so polite."

Luo Fangbai smiled slightly when he heard the words: "Your Highness, you aim to expel the Tartars, clean up the universe, avenge China's century-old shame, save lives and people, and restore the dignity of our Han people. Naturally, a few things are nothing. However, Your Highness leads the army First defeated the Dutch at sea, and then defeated the enemy in Langas Betong, making an immortal feat. After hearing this, hundreds of thousands of Chinese in Lanfang Company were very excited and elated. Everyone collected this gift and entrusted Luo to bring it Come here, it can be considered that Jiaying and the folks in Dapu have contributed to the restoration of the Han family."

If Luo Fangbai could become a hero, his words were flattering on the surface, but contained several meanings inside.

He first praised Zhao Xin's achievements as Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, on the other hand, he said that you are about to become rich in the world, and my small property is really nothing in your eyes, so don't make up my mind; secondly, he told Zhao Xin, Lan There are hundreds of thousands of Chinese in the Fang Company, so you have to weigh it before you start. In the end, he said that these gifts were given by the Chinese in Jiaying and Tai Po, and his intention was nothing more than to pave the way for returning home.

Zhao Xin said calmly: "Okay. Since Mr. Luo said so, I will accept the gift. The money will be used for the people in the future." After finishing speaking, he handed the gift list to Chai Rugui behind him.

After several people were seated, Zhao Xin asked Luo Fangbo how the three of them felt about Bacheng these days, and whether they had gone to the hospital for a physical examination.When he felt that the three of them were beginning to relax in terms of tone and demeanor, he casually said, "Mr. Luo, I said on the beach that day that you don't mind. To be honest, I really didn't know it was you."

Luo Fangbo said with a chuckle: "Your Highness is really open-minded, with a big heart. After Luo went back and thought about it carefully, what His Highness said was deafening and enlightening. Luo is really ashamed. His previous vision was too small. From now on, he will always remember what His Highness said. He said that we should not only cherish our hometown, but also unite our Chinese compatriots."

Zhao Xin said: "Okay! Mr. Luo has such insight, he is really a role model for millions of Chinese in Nanyang."

The two flattered each other, but in fact they had ulterior motives.And Zhao Xin dug a hole for a long time, and finally found an opportunity, so he took advantage of the situation and said: "Since this is the case, then I will say it directly. From now on, you and other Hakka companies will no longer be able to fight or annex Resolve conflicts. No matter who is right or wrong in the past, it will be written off; future conflicts must be settled through negotiation. If you let me know that there is another bloody incident in West Borneo, Bacheng will directly send troops.”

Although Luo Fangbai's face was still full of smiles after hearing this, his heart skipped a beat immediately, thinking that the other party had finally met him.Unexpectedly, Zhao Xin threw another "carrot" next, which surprised and delighted the three of them.

"I can assure you that the rule of the Manchu Qing in Guangdong and Guangxi will end in at most two years. The new government is different from the Manchu Qing and previous dynasties. The Chinese in Nanyang can return to their hometowns to visit their relatives and settle down at any time, and there will be no local barriers. , Whoever dares to embarrass you in this regard, staring at your money bags, will be severely punished by military control in various places."

"Thank you, Your Highness, Beihai Town has treated us and other Nanyang Chinese with kindness and kindness!"

Zhao Xin waved his hand indifferently, and continued: "However, in order to make early preparations, the Bacheng Military Control Committee will open offices in Pontianak, Dongwanlu, and Daiyan, and send permanent staff to provide assistance to the numbers. [-] Chinese people apply for ID cards for free, and use them as a proof for everyone to return to their hometown in the future. I wonder if Mr. Luo has any opinions?"

"This"

As the upper echelons of Lanfang Company, the three of Luo Fangbai knew all too well what was going on with Beihai Town's identity card, which was clearly another form of "tax and labor yellow book".In addition to not registering Dingkou, fields and assets, the personal information is more detailed than that of the government, especially the photo that is comparable to a real person, which is even more shocking.

Well, no matter how detailed the ID card is, it hasn't touched the core interests of Lanfang Company - the gold mine and the army.Furthermore, the purpose of coming to Bacheng is to seek attachment, as long as Beihai Town doesn't move its own cake.So Luo Fangbai chatted with Wu Yuansheng and Jiang Wu for a few words, and agreed.

Zhao Xin then raised the third condition, but as soon as he spoke, the faces of the three changed, and then they were relieved.

"I want to recruit troops in West Borneo. Don't worry, Lanhe Camp is still yours. I will recruit soldiers from the miners, and all recruits will be sent to Bacheng for training. If you are interested, you can also send people from Lanhe Camp Come and learn."

"I don't know how many soldiers His Highness wants to recruit? Don't worry His Highness about this matter. Luo will definitely handle it properly and send them to Bacheng by boat."

"Not much, three thousand is enough. The personnel sent by Beihai Town to your place will be responsible for this matter, you just need to help. Clothes, food, and rental fees for the temporary camp will all be allocated from the money you gave. "

The reason why Zhao Xin recruited Xipo miners instead of recruiting people from Guangdong and Guangxi is because the miners are highly organized, and the second is that they have adapted to the tropical climate and diet in Southeast Asia.

"In addition, I want to open three new schools in Pontianak, Dongwanlu and Daiyan, not only for children, but also for adults to learn to read and write, and to be able to speak northern Mandarin fluently. Everyone can study for free, books and paper Pen and ink are also provided free of charge. Please help me find the venue, and the fee"

Luo Fangbai hurriedly said: "Your Highness, promoting cultural governance is a major event that benefits the country and the people. The venue doesn't bother Your Highness, and I will take care of this matter. It will definitely satisfy His Highness."

Only then did he realize that the other party was really not joking when he said that the gifts were "used for the people".It would be a huge expense just to apply for a free identity card, plus food for 3000 people in uniform and three schools, that amount of money would be enough for two or three years.

After setting the conditions, it was time for Zhao Xin to hand over the "meat buns".If you want to transform West Borneo, now is not the time to use strong medicine. Put a few nails in first. After the recruits are trained, Beihai Town’s influence in West Borneo will expand. Once the Sultanate is defeated, quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes. The situation is stronger than people, so they can't help but bow their heads.

He turned his head to signal to Chai Rugui who was behind him, and the latter immediately got up and walked to Luo Fangbai, took out a one-foot-square hard paper from the folder in his hand, and handed it to him.The latter took it and glanced at it twice, then was stunned for a moment, and then the hands holding the paper trembled uncontrollably.Jiang Wu and Wu Yuansheng leaned forward in surprise, their eyes widened when they saw the above content, and their breathing became short of breath.

"Notice of Appointment of Beihai Township: With the approval of the Beihai Township Civil Affairs Committee, Luo Fangbai is appointed as the commissioner of the East Wanlu District (including Pontianak and Sanfa) in West Borneo Province. This notice is hereby notified. Xuanyuan 4490 Lunar May [-]th Xinyou Day."

At the end of the left side of the notice, Zhao Xin's name was also signed, and the big seal of "Beihai Town Civil Affairs Committee" was affixed.Well, Zhao Xin prepared a big pile of this thing when he went south, and asked Chen Qingsong to stamp it in advance.

Luo Fangbai said tremblingly: "The villain dares to ask King Zhao, what is an 'administrative commissioner'?"

"My Beihai Town's system is different from that of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. There is no such thing as one to nine grades. There are different levels in administration and military affairs. The 'administrative office commissioner' refers to the highest chief executive of a certain administrative region, belonging to the fifth level of administration. Mr. Luo, from today onwards, Lanfang Company will no longer be a rootless apple hanging overseas."

Luo Fangbai's eyes turned red, and two lines of old tears couldn't help but flow down his cheeks. For 16 years, he begged his grandpa to sue his grandma, and sent people to the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi many times to give gifts to dredging.In desperation, they had no choice but to pull the tiger's skin and pull the banner to let the Dutch throw their hands at them.

Jiang Wu and Wu Yuansheng on the side scratched their heads anxiously, and after finally listening to Luo Fangbai's explanation, they said happily, "Brother, you will be a fifth-rank official from now on!"

Yes, co-author Zhao Xinbai said!

Wu Yuansheng didn't come in vain, he got a letter of appointment from the Deputy Commissioner of the Daiyan District Administrative Office, and when he learned that the deputy was a sixth-level civil servant, he was immediately overwhelmed by excitement, and kowtowed to Zhao Xin without hesitation.

God is sorry, he is the No. 16 generation of the Wu family in Kuiling, and he has never had a scholar.This is good, Wu Yuansheng has since become a "sixth-rank civil servant", and he can finally honor his family when he returns to his hometown to worship his ancestors.

The three of Luo Fangbai left with both joy and worry, and two days later, Xie Jie from the Heshun Alliance arrived with several elder brothers.Zhao Xin did the same thing, Xie Jie was both happy and uncomfortable.In the end, the weapon was not bought, but instead he returned to Dachaolu with a letter of appointment.So far, Zhao Xin's layout in West Borneo has been initially completed.

Of course, the situation in West Borneo is far from peaceful.Fortunately, Lanfang Company said that the system is called everyone's discussion, but in fact it is Luo Fangbai who has the final say, and no one dares to hinder it.But the Heshun Alliance is in trouble. Dagang, Santiaogou, Jielian, Xinwu and other big brothers all stared at Xie Jie's appointment letter, and finally triggered a large-scale riot when Xie Jie passed away a year and a half later. The internal strife also led to the split of the Heshun Alliance. Beihai Town formally intervened in the affairs of the Chinese companies in West Borneo, and nationalized the mining areas under the names of several companies participating in the fighting.

As for the Chinese big brothers and thousands of strong men who participated in the fighting, they were exiled to southwestern Australia with their families.From then on, he started mining gold and farming there, and was not allowed to return home until ten years later.But that's another story.

(End of this chapter)