By the middle of the twelfth lunar month of the fiftieth year of Qianlong's reign, less than half of the more than 30,000 island country refugees in Beihai Town had completed their name change registration. Although they left their hometown and were no longer islanders, from a legal perspective in Beihai Town, these people had just left their island status.
Zhao Xin’s Seven Dwarfs… Bah! In Seven Samurai, in addition to Rikichi changing his surname to Zhao, Katsu Kaishu changed his name directly to Sheng Haishou, Jiuzang changed his name to Zhao Jiu, Pingtai changed his name to Zhao Pingtai, Koyoshi changed his name to Zhao Hu, and Shigesuke changed his name to Zhao Mao. Wan Zao originally wanted to be named Zhao, but because his son Wan Haiyang was named by Zhao Xin, he finally changed his surname to Wan.
In this way, Zhao Xin gained five more "distant relatives." This made Chen Qingsong and others snicker. The Zhao family in Beihai Town is about to take shape. But in Shen Jingdan's opinion, this is completely normal; if his slaves don't have his own surname, why should they have the surname of an outsider?
Although Zhao Xin repeatedly explained that Li Ji and the others were not his slaves, Shen Jingdan just smiled and said nothing; that meant that there was no need to explain, I knew it in my heart.
"You know nothing!" Facing his future father-in-law, Zhao Xin was so depressed that he just wanted to curse.
Just when Beihai Town was busy carrying out the great project of changing the name, news came from the Mongolian River Military Station that the Manchu Qing Dynasty sent a letter.
Two days later, Liu Sheng took the letter from the Qing army's messenger with a look of disdain, and immediately ordered his men to take the messenger away to rest. When the messenger saw that the other party didn't understand the rules at all, he quickly bowed to Liu Shengdan and said, "My lord, you have to give me a receipt, otherwise I won't be able to deliver the errand when I get back!"
"What's the rush? I'll give it to you later!" Liu Sheng waved his hand impatiently, and the guards escorted the messenger out.
The letter is written in the style of a post under Na Qitai. The content is that the money you need has been shipped. Due to the long distance and the Chinese New Year, it will not arrive until after the new year. Please also be kind to all the Eight Banners officers and soldiers. As for other matters, they can only be agreed after the personnel exchange is completed.
Liu Sheng curled his lips after reading it, then put the letter back into the envelope and put it away. Then he picked up the list of meritorious service awards from each battalion newspaper on the table.
At this time, the buzzing sound of electricity came from the speakers in the house, and it was time to broadcast again.
The passionate symphony prelude sounded, and the French horns began to sound amidst the stormy snare drum sounds. While Liu Sheng was looking at the list, he hummed along unconsciously: "Du~~~Dududu~~Dudududu~~Duler, Dule, Dule, Dudu, Dudu, Dudu..."
In the underground cellar of the Qing prison camp, Enhai, Guan Bao and others listened to the exciting tunes coming from outside, and their hearts suddenly burst with pride. The whistling sound of the north wind in the music is mixed with the sound of the wind outside, making it impossible to tell which one is real and which one is fake. They had never heard such a piece of music before. When they first heard it, it made them want to go out and ride in the snowy fields.
"Crossing the forest~~~crossing the snowfield~~~~charged with anger~~~ the man in the sky..."
The prisoners of the Qing army who were listening to the play, especially those from the Beijing camp, were all stunned by the voice coming from the loudspeaker, and even forgot to cheer.
The most popular style in Beijing these days is Western Qin Opera, and its representative figure is Wei Changsheng, a native of Sichuan. In the 39th and 44th years of Qianlong's reign, Wei Changsheng went to Beijing twice and turned the tide alone. With the play "Rolling Tower", he won the support of audiences all over Beijing and was known as "the whole country is crazy". Kunqiang and Beijing Qiang are becoming more and more in decline.
As for Beijing Opera, there is not even a shadow of it at the moment!
(Historically, it would take five years before the Hui Troupe came to Beijing, that is, in the 55th year of Qianlong's reign. And the integration into Peking Opera would have to wait until 20 years after Daoguang.)
"Hey, we're all here for "Fighting Tigers on the Mountain"!" Zhao Xin opened the door of the headquarters and walked in with a smile.
"No, this was released by Zhang Bo for prisoners of war. I took a wire and came here to listen to storytelling at night."
When Zhao Xin heard this, he frowned.
Liu Sheng asked without raising his head: "Why are you back?"
Zhao Xindao: "Have you come out with the list of honors? Zhao Liang has opened the mold and is just waiting for the rice to be put into the pot!"
"Isn't this just reported this morning, are you looking at it?" Liu Sheng opened the drawer, took out the letter from the Manchu and Qing Dynasties and said to Zhao Xin: "It was delivered thirty minutes ago. I asked the person who delivered the letter to take him down to rest. You After reading it, write a receipt and take it back to him."
Zhao Xin took the letter and sat aside to read it. Soon he sneered several times.
Liu Sheng asked: "What's wrong?"
Zhao Xin shook the letter paper in his hand and said: "These officials are all smarter than monkeys. They don't even dare to sign their names or seal them."
Liu Sheng said: "Do you think they will cheat?"
Zhao Xindao: "It's not necessarily a scam. I don't think any of them dare to take responsibility." After that, he stood up and walked to the table and wrote on a piece of white paper, "The letter has been received. When the money is received, the people will be released." "
Then he asked the guard on duty in the outhouse to bring the receipt to the courier, and asked the guard platoon to take it back to the Mongolian River Military Station. After finishing these tasks, Zhao Xin picked up the phone and called the radio station.
"Zhang Bo! How many days have you been showing the model drama?"
"It just started today. The previous broadcasts were all about storytelling."
"Then let me tell you, the model drama can no longer be broadcast."
"What? This can't be broadcast?"
"That's right. It's so exciting and progressive. Do you want to encourage the Qing army to escape from prison or take up arms to fight against us? This song can be played to our own people, but it must not be played to the prisoners!"
"What can we broadcast?"
Zhao Xin thought for a while, rolled his eyes, and there it was!
He then said to Zhang Bo: "Missing Space Slash!"
"Yes! Then let me look for it."
Zhao Xin's move is actually quite damaging. This traditional play is the collective name of "Lost Street Pavilion", "Empty City Strategy" and "Beheading Ma Su", with a total of eighteen scenes. While the prisoners of the Qing army were listening to the play, some interested people would definitely wonder, who is Ma Di? Who is Zhuge Liang again?
The closer to the end of the year, the busier Zhao Xin becomes. He stayed with Liu Sheng for a few hours. After Wang Yuanfang and Ding Guofeng arrived, the four of them reviewed the list of honors. After signing and confirming, Zhao Xin hurried away with the list.
Starting from the first month of next year, Beihai Town’s third-level currency will begin to be issued. Except for those new arrivals, everyone will receive a monthly salary.
At this time, the civil affairs department was also intensively preparing for the opening of shops in residential areas in Beihai Town and Fuldan City. In addition, Chen Qingsong also plans to open markets in Fuldan City and Beihai Town to specially entertain border residents and Ainu people from various places who come to trade.
In the first batch of shops established, a wide range of goods were sold; clothes, cloth, shoes and hats, cigarettes, salt, tea, grains and oils, hardware and groceries were all available. Chen Qingsong plans to open restaurants, savings banks, etc. in the next step. When residents have money, they must be allowed to save it or spend it, rather than hiding it in the nooks and crannies of their homes. So Zhao Xin had to go back, and he had to mobilize his old team through Li Ji and the others - the more than 300 refugees who initially followed him.
"You tell each of them that after you get the money, they will go to the store for me every day, and after you buy something, you have to show it off to the neighbors. Remember, this must not be known to other people!"
In Zhao Xin's office, Li Ji, who has been renamed "Zhao Liji", is reporting to Zhao Xin on the recent situation in Beihai Town.
"Yes!" But Liji then asked: "Lord, what do you think they will do if they don't have anything to buy?"
"When the savings bank opens, let them deposit all their money in it."
"Okay, don't worry!"
"You should make it clear to everyone that you can get interest if you put it in the savings bank."
Li Ji's eyes widened when he heard this, and he exclaimed: "Oh! Lord, you are so kind to everyone! We don't want interest."
Zhao Xin laughed and scolded: "You idiot! This is not the business of the three hundred of you. Anyone who saves money will be given."
Li Ji sneered and said, "Just give me some as you watch."
It is said that the more than 300 people who initially followed Zhao Xin went all the way from Aomori to Xiongdao, and from Xiongdao to Beihai Town. Now it has become a small group that is most loyal to Zhao Xin, and privately worships Zhao Xin as a god. Except for Zhao Xin, it was difficult for anyone to speak. For this name change, these 300 people were the first batch to register; as a result, most of them adopted the surname Zhao.
Zhao Xin nodded and said, "Has there been anything unusual at the school recently?"
Li Ji thought about it carefully before replying: "It's all good. Those teachers have told me that they will come back to give them exams after the new year."
"In the past few nights, you can go to each house for me and talk to them. Those who are satisfied with the current situation and those who are dissatisfied should be asked clearly."
On the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, Shen Jingdan finally couldn't hold it in any longer. He took the initiative to find Zhao Xin and forced Zhao Xin to propose marriage by saying that he would take Shen Xuan back.
"Master Zhao, I plan to return to Jiangnan after the New Year."
"Boss Shen can wait a little longer. It is estimated that our new ship will arrive in February or March."
"Oh? This new ship is the same as the Thor?"
"Several times bigger than Thor."
"Ah!" Shen Jingdan was extremely shocked. In his opinion, the Thor was already a giant ship of this era; it was several times larger than the Thor. It was unimaginable.
After a while, when his mind calmed down, Shen Jingdan said tentatively: "Mr. Zhao, this time I want to bring my little girl and Oginoto mother and son back to Jiangnan."
Zhao Xin remained calm and stared at Shen Jingdan, waiting for his fox tail to show before speaking.
"Ah Quan will be seventeen after the Chinese New Year. If we don't find a family for her, I'm afraid..." Shen Jingdan pretended to shake his head and sighed slightly, but his eyes were always paying attention to Zhao Xin's expression. .
"Okay! You profiteer! Play this trick with me." Zhao Xin continued to remain calm, picked up the water glass, took a sip, and said slowly: "I wonder what kind of family Boss Shen wants to find for Mr. Shen?"
When Shen Jingdan heard this, he said in his heart: "Okay! You kid still pretends to be like me! Let me see which one of us is worried."
Now everyone in Beihai Town knew that Zhao Xin and Shen Xuan were flirting, but Zhao Xin didn't tell them, so everyone just pretended to be deaf and dumb. I still haven’t forgotten the incident last year when Wan Zao’s wife spread gossip and was scolded by Zhao Xin!
In fact, for women in the Qing Dynasty such as Shen Xuan and Tang Xiao, even though Lao You and others taught these girls some sayings such as "women can hold up half the sky" and "self-love and self-improvement", but women in this era You have to rely on men to gain social status and family status, and only lunatics will listen to the bullshit of feminism.
(As for concubines, they have even less status. According to the laws of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, concubines are personal belongings and can be transferred and sold at any time.)
Shen Jingdan stroked his beard and sighed slightly: "Thanks to Mr. Zhao, enemies like the Wang family and Cai family were eradicated. Now there is no risk in taking Ah Quan back. I plan to tell Ah Quan about a family in Jiangning... .. ..”
After talking for a long time, Shen Jingdan glanced at Zhao Xin secretly, Hey! This kid actually looked at me with a smile and said nothing. Shen Jingdan pressed his hands anxiously, and his jaw suddenly hurt. When he lowered his head, he saw that several strands of his beard had been pulled off by himself.
Seeing Zhao Xin's power in defeating the Qing army and his reputation in Beihai Town rising to the top, Shen Jingdan's idea of climbing up the ranks became more and more urgent. In view of the military power and prosperity of Beihai Town, if Zhao Xin breaks into the pass and becomes emperor in the future, wouldn't he become the head of the country? Although Shen Xuan is not his biological child, the kindness of raising him is always real!
Seeing Shen Jingdan's eyes running wildly and pulling out his beard in such a hurry, Zhao Xin restrained his smile and said to Shen Jingdan: "Boss Shen, let's stop testing each other. Miss Ah Quan, I'm satisfied." .”
As soon as these words came out, Shen Jingdan let out a sigh of relief. My heart says that you kid finally told me the truth.
"Zhao..."
Zhao Xin raised his hand, stopped Shen Jingdan, and continued: "I haven't finished speaking yet. Regardless of whether I marry Ah Quan or not, what I need to remind you is that you can't ask for anything in my name here in Beihai Town. All kinds of privileges. As the saying goes, if one person achieves enlightenment, chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven. I advise you not to think this way. As the first partners to have business cooperation with us, you and Boss Huang are our friends, and I will not treat my friends badly. Yes, I will definitely give you the benefits that should be given. But this is my territory. Liu Sheng, Chen Qingsong, and Doctor Hong are all my partners, not subordinates. Please be sure to pay attention to this! If you plan If you are related to me and Zhao Xin, you will enjoy privileges here, so there is no need to talk about this matter anymore."
Zhao Xin's words peeled away Shen Jingdan's thoughts. Shen Jingdan became more frightened as he listened, and a few drops of sweat slowly flowed down his cheeks. He took out his handkerchief and wiped it, then handed it over and said, "In that case, it's up to you, sir! I just hope that you will be kind to my family, Quan, she is a miserable person."
Zhao Xin then stood up with a smile, walked to Shen Jingdan, and bowed respectfully. After getting up, he said to Shen Jingdan: "In a few days, I will ask someone to come to propose marriage. But the marriage will have to wait for another two years."
Shen Jingdan was surprised: "Why is this?"
Zhao Xin began to make up nonsense and explained: "Shouldn't this matter be reported to my parents? I want to send someone to inform my family."
parents? Shen Jingdan blinked, he had never heard of this. Zhao Xin is like someone who jumped out of a crack in a rock, with unknown origins.
"Oh. My parents are both overseas. It takes more than a year to go back and forth. A big event like getting married must be reported."
Well, Shen Jingdan stopped chanting the curse and had no choice but to agree.
On the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, Lao You formally proposed marriage to Shen Jingdan on behalf of Zhao Xin. Shen Jingdan had been waiting for this day to scratch the door, and he agreed after a little gesture.
It is said that the process of proposing marriage in ancient times was very complicated. First, "Geng Tie" had to be exchanged. Then press the paper with your age and date of birth under the clean tea cup in front of the statue of Kitchen God. If there are no "abnormal" situations such as broken bowls, spoiled food, family quarrels, or uneasy cats and dogs at home within three days, the next step will be to ask a fortune teller to "lay out the horoscopes" to see if the year and age are compatible and whether the zodiac signs are incompatible. Only after thorough confirmation can we start discussing marriage.
For Shen Jingdan, the Kitchen God’s divine prediction couldn’t be easier! The cabin of the yacht on the dock is still reserved for their family of four. Press the note here, immediately lock the door and close the windows, and return to the yacht to stay for three days!
When three days passed, Dr. Wu Xianning, who temporarily acted as a fortune teller, appeared on the scene. It is said that since Dr. Wu came to Beihai Town, he has not heard anything outside the window. He concentrates on studying "Beihai Medicine" every day. While seeking advice from Director Hong Tao and Liu Da, he also opens outpatient clinics to treat refugees. Now that Shen Jingdan has come to ask for help, he can't be careless, so after some calculations, he even said "very good, very good!"
At this point, the marriage negotiations begin. Zhao Xin waved his hand and asked Li Ji to bring someone to the door to deliver gifts. Twenty pieces of silk and satin, a box of East beads, two gold rings, a pair of gold earrings, and two jars of white wine. The Shen family's return gift was very simple, including a purse and silk handkerchief embroidered by Shen Xuan herself, two boxes of gold dumplings (snacks) and oil buns (also snacks).
After changing the "red and green writing paper", the Shen family sent a "reply note" to express their approval, and the "writing" was completed. As for the wedding date, it was set in two years.
After the engagement was over, Zhao Xin felt a little confused after seeing the reply from the Shen family. He had found an ancient wife. Should he go home and tell his parents?
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