When the Qing Dynasty was first established, the layout of the three eastern provinces was completely different from that of later generations, and the area was much larger.
Heilongjiang Province extends to Waixing'an Mountains in the north, Manzhouli in the west, Qiqihar in the south, and Songhua River in the east.
The area east of the Songhua River, all the way to the estuary of the Heilongjiang River, including Sakhalin Island, is within the scope of Jilin Province.
When it came time to name the territory of Nuergandusi, Zuo Menggeng immediately thought of Jilin.
He didn't know the origin of the name of Jilin Province in history, so he simply took the name that should have belonged to it because of the dense forests and abundant wood in the area.
Different from the original Jilin Province, the current territory also includes Hokkaido and the vast area all the way to the Zhenping Strait (Bering Strait) in the north.
Although such a vast area is a bit exaggerated for a province, it is still in the development stage, so it doesn't matter much.
"Who is the senior official?"
Such a large area is also the most important source of raw materials in Xia State, and it must be controlled by capable officials.
Hou Xun consulted Zuo Mengeng about this.
Although according to the system, the cabinet can select itself and then appoint Zuo Menggeng. But Hou Xun pays great attention to the degree of use of power. Anyway, Zuo Menggeng is at the scene, so it would be better to discuss it.
He attaches great importance to the use of power. Unexpectedly, Zuo Mengeng does the same.
Zuo Mengeng did not make a decision, but asked the others: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"
Everyone felt very comfortable and spoke freely.
"Xuzhou Mayor Zuo Maodi has outstanding abilities and has laid a solid foundation at the grassroots level. He can be in charge of the government affairs of Jilin Province."
Jiang Wei proposed a slightly surprising candidate.
A high-ranking official in a province can definitely be called a frontier official. Logically speaking, it should be a mature and prudent person, but Jiang Wei recommended the young Zuo Maodi.
He didn't have any selfish motives, but he had a very good reason.
"Jilin is a bitter cold place, and it is difficult for the body to adapt to the local environment if it is not strong enough. Only young and strong people can work better and not stay sick."
Everyone thought carefully and found that this was really the case.
News has been sent back to Nuer Gandusi.
Zhang Chun's body can no longer hold on anymore, and he hopes that the central government can send capable officials to take over.
Zhang Chun is now in his fifties and was once able to lead troops in war. But he still can't stand the climate there, and I'm afraid it wouldn't be so good if it were someone else.
Seeing that no one objected, Zuo Mengeng complied with everyone's wishes.
"Then move Zuo Maodi to the north, and then let Xia Yunyi assist him."
Afraid that Zuo Maodi was too young to control the situation, Zuo Mengeng arranged an equally young and outstanding assistant for him.
Xia Yunyi serves as the deputy chief, and together with Zuo Maodi, a dual-chief system is formed, which is of great benefit in controlling the vast area of Jilin Province.
Jilin Province is too vast and sparsely populated, which will often lead to poor information transmission. In case of any emergency, one more person can make a decision immediately without waiting for orders.
After receiving the transfer order, Zuo Maodi and Xia Yunyi rushed back to Shandong to meet Zuo Mengeng.
"For the relevant situation in Jilin Province, the cabinet will then provide you with training, and the corresponding officials will also set off with you. Jilin is not as good as the mainland, and no one can tell what it will encounter in the future. Once encountering changes, you need to be firm Determination and the courage to make decisions. I will let the Northern Military Region cooperate with your governance, do not hesitate or hesitate."
What Zuo Menggen could do was to increase the confidence of the two young feudal officials.
Sure enough, Zuo Maodi and Xia Yunyi's embarrassed expressions became much lighter.
"Your Highness, where is the best place to locate the capital of Jilin Province?"
Zuo Maodi has not seen any information about Jilin Province so far, so he is blind. He decided to start with the construction of the provincial capital.
No matter how big the area is, as long as there is a central point, it can slowly radiate to the surrounding areas. Only in this way can we, like a spider web, firmly control the territory we currently occupy.
Zuo Mengeng has had many discussions with the central committee these days and has reached a conclusion.
His finger pointed at the bay southeast of Sakhalin Island.
"This place has an excellent bay. Although it freezes in winter, it only lasts for a short time. The shipyard is currently established here, and a considerable population has settled here. In addition, it is also the estuary of several rivers, so there will be no shortage of water. . You can build the provincial capital here to achieve two-way radiation to the land and sea."
The legions heading north have now established many settlements.
There are three on Sakhalin, but this one in the southern bay is the largest.
The locals named it Beilong Town.
"Since we want to establish the provincial capital here, please give us a name by His Highness."
Zuo Maodi was very knowledgeable and knew that the name Beilong Town did not match the provincial capital. Naming something that will be recorded in history is better left to the head of state.
Zuo Mengeng smiled slightly, but he didn't expect that the famous Wen Tianxiang in the late Ming Dynasty could also flatter him.
"I hope you can build Jilin Province into a place of prosperity, long-term peace and stability. In this case, the provincial capital will be called Changchun."
Zuo Maodi and Xia Yunyi both praised him for his kindness.
"A lot of people will move there in the future, and how to resettle them will test your ability. Although there is a lot of fertile land there, it cannot be cultivated without restraint. Special attention must be paid to protecting wetlands and swamps and maintaining soil fertility. Also When timber is being mined, we must also pay attention to its protection. Tree saplings must be replanted in the areas where they have been harvested. Only in this way can we have an inexhaustible supply and avoid environmental degradation."
Zuo Mengeng is well aware of how much damage uncontrolled reclamation and logging will cause to the environment.
Although the natural resources in Jilin Province seem to be endless at present, as Xia State develops faster and faster, the natural resources that need to be used will also be a bottomless pit.
If you don't pay attention to protection at this time, you will have to spend more costs to make up for it in the future.
Although Zuo Maodi and Xia Yunyi didn't understand the importance of environmental protection, since it was Zuo Menggeng who said it, they naturally followed it as an iron rule.
"The climate gets colder as you go north, and it seems that the land cannot be utilized, but no one knows what treasures are hidden underneath. It is an unclaimed land anyway, and if God doesn't take it, you will suffer the consequences. Don't stop in the future. In the footsteps of pioneering, wherever we arrive, we must mark it to show our presence in China, do you understand?"
Although the construction of Jilin Province alone takes a lot of energy, Zuo Mengeng is afraid that the two chief officials will be obsessed with the current situation and neglect to forge ahead.
So much land containing treasures should belong to China.
This life will never be allowed to fall into the hands of foreigners.
