Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 244 Cousin ([-])

The two consecutive espionage cases caused an uproar within the entire Executive Committee.In particular, the latter espionage case allowed the Dutch spies to successfully steal some technology. Although it was not a core technology for the East Coast, it was enough to make people irritated and vigilant.

After all, it was pure luck that you caught them this time.These unlucky Dutchmen must have never expected that their identities would be discovered by a group of French colleagues because of their indiscretion. After the French colleagues were arrested, they immediately suffered disaster and were uprooted.In short, if it weren't for such a dramatic incident, it would be hard to say when these Dutch people will be caught.If these Dutch people gradually gain the trust of the people on the east coast and come into contact with more advanced technology, then the members of the executive committee may not be able to cry.

Internal Affairs Commissioner Jiao Tang, who is also the director of the General Intelligence Agency, made a review at the internal meeting of the Executive Committee, and He Fang, the director of the Security Department of the General Intelligence Agency, who was directly responsible, took the blame and resigned.After all, if such a big thing happened, no one could stand up and take responsibility.The accident responsibility investigation will be carried out next. It is estimated that a large number of people will have their black hats removed, and those who have serious incidents may have to go to trial.

"Regarding this matter, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Administration of State Intelligence will immediately conduct a nationwide investigation, especially on some factories with core technologies, and re-screen the personnel who have entered in the past three years to ensure that no fish slipped through the net." Jiao Jiao Sitting in the meeting room of the executive committee, Tang said with a stern expression: "This incident also reminds us not to underestimate any organization or country in this era. Especially those old European powers, we should not take it lightly. Although they are currently In the midst of the war, they may not have put much energy on us, but they are still trying to poach our corners and steal our technology through various means. Here I borrow an old saying from the old time and space: imperialism dies Don't give up, we must be more vigilant in the future."

"Old Jiao is right." Ma Ganzu, chairman of the executive committee, followed up with a comment, "However, although the nature of this incident is very serious, fortunately, the damage and loss caused are still within the controllable range. That kind of low-precision hydraulic Boring machines already exist in Europe. The Dutch can steal them if they like. It’s not a big problem. As for the modular shipbuilding, I remember it was invented by the Dutch more than ten years later. We can be regarded as an alternative Return it to the original owner. As for those soybean seeds, they were not considered to be any prohibited materials. It doesn’t matter if the Dutch are willing to take them back as treasures. I said these are not to excuse anyone, I just want to remind everyone, next The large-scale investigation should be carried out in moderation, and should not be enlarged at will. This is not very meaningful. For our own people, we should still focus on saving; those who are directly responsible for the accident must of course be dealt with, but for those who are not directly responsible, we should They should be treated differently, and they should not be beaten to death with one stick. After all, it is not easy to train a cadre, especially since we are still very short of cadres.”

After hearing this, everyone nodded.This is Ma Ganzu's old-fashioned words. The nationwide screening investigation that will be carried out next may have disturbed people's hearts. social unrest, which is extremely detrimental to the development and cohesion of the country.If it is not handled well, the national unity and national integration that has been painstakingly promoted for several years will cast a shadow.

"Members, I just want to ask a question about this matter, is it accidental or inevitable?" Just when everyone was a little silent, Shao Shude, who rarely expressed his opinions on the executive committee, spoke. , And this question also made the internal affairs committee member Jiao Tang frowned slightly.

"This matter is both accidental and inevitable..." Jiao Tang said slowly.

"How to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future?" Shao Shude interjected immediately.

"Strengthen political review and screening; conduct long-term observation of technical personnel in important positions, and implement a guarantor and referral system; develop spies in various departments and factories..." Jiao Tang is worthy of being engaged in intelligence. Many measures have been devised.

"No, Lao Jiao, I don't think you understand what I mean." Shao Shude interrupted Jiao Tang mercilessly, and then raised his voice and said: "These measures you have are all measures to treat the symptoms but not the root cause. However, this can only prevent these incidents to the greatest extent possible, but it cannot stop the recurrence of such incidents from the root. After all, there is always a gap in a hundred secrets, and as long as one incident occurs, it may lead to disastrous consequences."

"Then why..." Jiao Tang had just finished speaking, when suddenly he seemed to think of something, so he kept silent.

Shao Shude didn't care about him, and just smiled and said to himself: "There is only one way to cut off such incidents from the root, and that is to increase the scale of immigration from the Ming Dynasty and gradually get rid of the dependence on European immigrants."

As soon as Shao Shude's words came out, the other committee members were startled for a moment, and then began to discuss in a low voice.Shao Shude usually had a good friendship with those Huanghan sects, and this incident probably gave those radicals an opportunity, so Shao Shude probably was entrusted by them to formally raise this matter at the executive committee.

"Old Shao, we also know the benefits of immigrants from the Ming Dynasty. After all, they are thousands of miles away from Ming Dynasty after they came. They have no roots and roots, so they can only obey us unconditionally. They are not like those French, Dutch, and English immigrants who have nothing to do with the local people. Deep, deeply rooted." This time it was Tangyuan, the financial committee member, who stood up and spoke, "But have you considered how much the cost of emigrating from the Ming Dynasty will be? Is it affordable by the current government finances? The budget for 1640 was 160 million yuan, of which 120 million yuan is prepared to be used to pay the immigration fees for the Portuguese, 400 yuan per person, which is too expensive and makes us breathless. About 800 yuan were imported from France this year. Adults and more than 4000 children, plus other European countries and regions, a total of about 5 people. And these 4000 people cost us a total of less than [-] yuan - of course, this does not include us The cost of shipping by own merchant ships, but compared to the sky-high price of immigrants from the Ming Dynasty, is still a sky and earth. Lao Shao, you can do the math yourself, how much do you think it will cost to replace these [-] people with immigrants from the Ming Dynasty?"

"I didn't say that European immigration will be stopped immediately next year, and all immigrants from the Ming Dynasty will be replaced. This is neither economical nor realistic." Shao Shude explained unhurriedly: "I mean to gradually reduce European immigration from next year. Properly increase the proportion of immigrants from East Asia, especially from the Ming Dynasty. This proportion can be determined by the domestic economic situation and financial situation in the next year. Let me say something harsh here, even if a North Korean stick comes to the east bank , he is also more reliable than these French and Dutch!"

"I support Lao Shao's opinion." Without waiting for others to speak, Wang Qinian, a member of the Navy, rushed to say: "However, I think it is best to rely on ourselves to immigrate from East Asia, so that the financial expenditure can be minimized. I think everyone knows , Now immigrating from East Asia to the east coast has become a new profit-making industry for the Portuguese in Macau. There are more and more Portuguese merchants and ships involved. This year they brought more than 1200 people from the Ming Dynasty. According to the verbal agreement between us and the Portuguese, they will transport 2500-3000 people, and we will have to pay a huge fee of 100 million to 120 million yuan. Although the economic situation has been good in the past two years and exports have increased greatly, we cannot Such a waste of money. You know, the government is still carrying a debt of 40 yuan. How many warships can be built with 100 million yuan? Tsk tsk, I can’t imagine. So, I suggest that in the next stage, in addition to economic construction, the entire country, Try to put resources into the development of the eastern route. The first step is to start improving the environment and building a fort at the northern end of Madagascar. Of course, the environment there is harsh, and the early development can be done by sending immigrants from the mainland, supplemented by a large number of indigenous people in South Africa. Slave, try to clear up an environment that is slightly more suitable for human habitation first."

Wang Qinian's words are already very clear, that is, the most dangerous early-stage development should first let the local immigrants and South African natives go to top the tank, and the cross-travelers will not go there.Wait for the environment to improve greatly before making other plans.To put it bluntly, it is to fill in the lives of the aborigines first, and when the environment is livable and not so bad, then send the transversal people to lead the construction of the base according to the situation.

Shao Shude glanced at Wang Qinian with some admiration, this guy really knows how to take advantage of loopholes.I just mentioned a topic about immigrating from the Ming Dynasty, and this guy rushed to say that he would restart the development plan at the northeastern end of the horse.What is he planning, not for his navy!To develop the eastern route, it is necessary to strengthen the naval power and build more ships. Having more ships is equivalent to increasing Wang Qinian's power in disguise. The matter is as simple as that.

Shao Shude and Wang Qinian's proposal to increase the number of East Asian immigrants at this sensitive moment has indeed touched the hidden worries hidden in many people's hearts.Although it is an established national policy to strive to create a new East Coast ethnicity and it will never change, it seems that adding more East Asian immigrants who have nothing to do with the old European countries cannot be neglected now.Therefore, after discussion, the Executive Committee approved in principle the proposals of Shao Shude and Wang Qinian.

As for how to implement it in the future, all departments need to work together to come up with a convincing plan.But no matter what, after experiencing this espionage incident, the immigration policy of the East Coast Republic has begun to undergo considerable changes.

(End of this chapter)