Liangping Island has gained a bit more order since the Han people took it over, but the whole island still looks messy and is in a state of barbaric development. Like docks and warehouses, the settlements on the island are also spread out along the Yongji River. They are inevitably chaotic, with uneven buildings and a mixed crowd.
However, the further in, the more orderly it becomes. After Liu Shaoping took office, he set aside an area on the island for Han businessmen to settle and live. Other barbarians were prohibited from entering, and patrols were carried out from time to time. Public security was naturally good, and a large number of Han businessmen from Nanyang gathered there.
In just over a year, a large number of Han-style buildings, pavilions, pavilions, gardens and waterside pavilions began to appear in this overseas territory. During this process, construction experts from China, as well as masonry and carpenter craftsmen, became particularly popular. There is certainly no shortage of ordinary labor, but compared with China, these professional talents are still in short supply overseas.
Zhang Yinian naturally has a house on Liangping Island, which occupies a small area of only about ten acres. Although he often travels to Nanyang and values Liangping Island's superior geographical location, he only regards it as a temporary foothold. People like Zhang Yinian will always have their roots in the mainland. No matter how much wealth they earn overseas, they will never stop. Or transport it domestically.
On Liangping Island, naturally there won’t be much care. The newly built Zhang House by the Yongji River has only about thirty houses, but it is quite spacious and brand new. It took more than half a year to complete, and this is the first time Zhang Yinian has seen the results.
Under the guidance of the servant, the uncle and nephew entered the mansion to rest and settle down. At night, the sea breeze blows relentlessly, bringing waves of coolness. In the study, the lights are flashing, and the lights are slightly dim.
Zhang Yinian sat behind a nanmu desk, flipping through the accounts for more than half a year. Several subordinates were waiting respectfully, waiting for inquiries. Zhang Yinian still had some industries in Nanyang, and his main business was trade. However, he also opened some plantations and several mines on the surrounding islands. There were also warehouses on Liangping Island, and his business scope was wide.
However, Zhang Yinian's attention at this time was obviously not all on these accounts, and he seemed a little careless. After a while, he noticed something and asked, "What's going on with this donation to Chengxun Academy?"
After hearing the question, one of the stewards quickly replied: "Two months ago, the county magistrate Liu convened all the major businessmen to discuss the construction of an academy to educate the local Han children. Each family needs to contribute. This is based on the work of His Highness King Yong. In the name of the project, the construction was carried out, so each family was very enthusiastic about it. After discussing it, the young people made their own ideas and donated 500 yuan."
When he said this, the steward was a little uneasy. After Zhang Yinian heard this, he was naturally not angry and smiled: "You have done a good job. This kind of charity to benefit the people should be welcomed enthusiastically. However, the donation was too small, only five hundred guan."
The steward hurriedly said: "It is said that the county government raised more than 5,000 yuan in total. Not to mention one academy, even ten can be built."
Hearing this, Zhang Yinian curled up his lips. That's not the point. The key is that the name of the academy is "Chengxun Academy". What's the point of doing more to make His Highness Yong famous and virtuous?
"Where is His Highness King Yong now?" Zhang Yinian asked.
"His Royal Highness has been staying on Liangping Island and living in Qingshui Pavilion since he toured the Southeast Asian countries! Not long ago, King Srivijaya visited the island in person."
Qingshui Pavilion is a newly built hotel in Liangping County that was specially responsible for reception after receiving the news of King Yong Liu Chengxun's tour to the south of the country. It was used as Liu Chengxun's stay.
In order to build Qingshui Pavilion, Guo Liangping specially mobilized 500 soldiers to help. He was short of time and relied solely on local indigenous people. The efficiency was too low. It was even more difficult to achieve perfection. For efficiency, no one can compare with the army. , even if it’s repairing a house.
"Prepare some gifts. I am going to visit His Highness King Yong tomorrow. I hope to see Wang Jia," Zhang Yinian said.
There was some unconfidence in his tone. He, Zhang Yinian, came from a noble family and was a master in front of outsiders, but in front of King Yong, he was just an insignificant person.
If we were in China, let alone meeting him, it would be impossible to get close. The status gap was too big, but in this small Liangping Island, we had a rare opportunity, so we had to give it a try. In fact, Zhang Yinian personally went south this time, not only to run the Haifeng, but also for Liu Chengxun. If he could establish a relationship with King Yong, it would be beneficial not only to the Zhang family, but also to the Zhang family. It might be conspicuous in the country, but in the world It's much more convenient overseas.
The steward immediately reported: "Last month, a batch of tortoiseshells, agates, pearls, and a blood-red coral tree were sent from the country of Zapo. They are quite rare and may be presented to your highness! The country of Boni to the east, I also sent a batch of high-quality dipterocarp.”
"Oh? Take it out later, let me take a look first!" Zhang Yinian said with some interest. The gift given to King Yong must be more solemn, and he must keep an eye on it personally to avoid making any jokes or neglecting it.
"Also, I'd like to send a copy to my uncle's house, as a token of my sincerity." Zhang Yinian ordered again, and then added after a pause: "Also prepare a copy for the county government. I should also go and visit Shaoping. Two! I didn’t have a close relationship before, but I never thought that I would be attracted by Guo Liangping. From a businessman to an official, it is probably only possible overseas."
"yes!"
"Shaoping is quite a figure here. Building Chengxun Academy is a great idea! Looking at the current situation and development trend of Liangping Island, it may not be long before he, the county magistrate, will become the county magistrate." Zhang Yinian He couldn't help but sigh, a little envious of Liu Shaoping's good luck.
In the Dahan county system, those with more than 10,000 people are called orders, and those with less than 10,000 people are called chiefs. There are some differences in level and treatment. In recent years, the country has been flooded with county magistrates, large and small. In order to strengthen local control and influence, the imperial court appointed county magistrates as imperial officials. However, there are still a large number of bureaucrats who were promoted from the grassroots. The appointment forms are different. They are called county magistrates and county magistrates, but there is no essential difference.
When Liangping County was first established, the court was a little perfunctory. After all, it was thousands of miles away from the mainland, and the place was so inconspicuous that even if Emperor Liu spoke up, it was difficult for the court to pay attention to it. Otherwise, Shaoping would not be retained as county magistrate.
Even the ranking of county magistrates did not go through detailed discussions and investigations. The officials just habitually believed that the overseas wild lands were sparsely populated and made arbitrary decisions. The superiors did not care and needed to carefully demonstrate or something. As for Guo Liang Ping, it is enough to get permission from the court, and there will be no higher requirements. Of course, in terms of population, the natives and foreigners are naturally excluded.
However, the bureaucrats in Tokyo could not have imagined that in just over a year, the number of permanent Han residents on Liangping Island would double, all of whom came from the Nanyang Islands.
The footprints of the Han people began to spread all over the Nanyang Islands, but to this day, only Liangping Island has formed a complete and large-scale settlement area. Under such conditions, it is natural to upgrade the administrative level, as long as someone is willing to speak up. For King Yong Liu Chengxun, this kind of thing may be just a matter of words. There is no need to deliberately mention it, just mention it casually.
While the master and servant were discussing, there was a brief knock on the door, and soon Zhang Chaoguang's voice came: "Second uncle!"
"Come in!" Zhang Yinian replied after hearing the sound.
As soon as the figure flashed, Zhang Chaoguang, who had changed his clothes, walked in, noticed the situation in the room, bowed his hands, and then said a little embarrassedly: "Did you disturb the second uncle? My nephew will come back later?"
"No need! Sit down!" Zhang Yinian stretched out his hand and then ordered to several stewards: "Go down first and get your things ready!"
"Yes! Kids, please leave!"
Seeing the grace displayed by Zhang Yinian's movements, Zhang Chaoguang was secretly envious in his heart. Some magnanimity requires rich experience and experience to express, and these are what Zhang Chaoguang lacks.
(End of chapter)
