Chapter 40 Construction of Changshan Island Hundred Households
In order to rebuild the Changshan Island Baihu Station, before setting off for Changshan Island, Zhu Yunfei asked his commander Jin Mingda to recruit a group of craftsmen and refugees in Dengzhou City.
In recent years, even Shandong, which is located in the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty, has been experiencing constant civil strife. Coupled with natural and man-made disasters, refugees are everywhere.
On February 16, the 15th year of Chongzhen, Zhu Yunfei took Chen Yuanyuan, as well as 300 recruited craftsmen from various trades, and 2,000 refugees with their families, and set foot on the sea route to Changshan Island by boat.
Kong Jia, the prefect, was also very supportive of Zhu Yunfei's recruitment of refugees.
Of course, Kong Jia was also the one who couldn't afford to pay early for no profit. Jin Mingda, on behalf of Zhu Yunfei, gave him 500 coins.
Although resettling the refugees is a good thing for the government, it is a manifestation of the clear governance of officials.
But Kong Jia was able to agree easily because of the five hundred dollars.
However, Kong Jia has one advantage, that is, he does things after receiving money.
Under his arrangement, the prefect's Yamen immediately issued a legal transfer document.
"Yuanyuan, in front of you is Changshan Island. This place may be a little simpler than Dengzhou City, but I believe you will like it here."
The ship sailed on the sea all day and night. In the early morning, the sun rose and Changshan Island was in sight on the sea level. Zhu Yunfei held Chen Yuanyuan's hand and looked at the island in front of him and said.
"As long as there is brother Yunfei, I like it everywhere." The reason why Chen Yuanyuan calls her brother Zhu Yunfei is because in her heart, Zhu Yunfei is like her brother in her heart.
"By the way, there is something I want to tell you. In fact, there are two sisters on the island. They..."
Zhu Yunfei thought about his words and explained the identities of Hai Lanzhu and Na Mu Zhong.
When he entered Beijing the previous time, he had already found out clearly that the Qing court had not sent envoys to the Ming Dynasty. Even the envoys sent by the Ming Dynasty to the Qing court to discuss an armistice were driven back by the Qing court.
The current identities of Hai Lanzhu and Na Muzhong are only known to some people close to Zhu Yunfei.
When they left Changshan Island last time, the two daughters also expressed their willingness to stay and live on Changshan Island.
Zhu Yunfei also agreed to them, although there was no ambiguous relationship between them.
But in fact, both Zhu Yunfei and the two women regard each other as their relatives.
"Brother Yunfei, you are so amazing. Sister Hailanzhu and the others, aren't they particularly beautiful and noble?" Chen Yuanyuan felt a little sour in her heart after hearing Zhu Yunfei's explanation.
But she was more surprised. She never expected that Zhu Yunfei could snatch back all the imperial concubines who had been slaves.
Although Chen Yuanyuan has never met Jiannu, she has heard that Jiannu people are strong and strong and can tear apart tigers and wolves with their hands. They are a group of savages.
Zhu Yunfei turned around and looked at Zhu Yunfei with a smile, and said seriously: "But I still think that you, Yuanyuan, are the most beautiful."
Zhu Yunfei is not lying. In terms of beauty, Chen Yuanyuan is definitely three points prettier than Na Mu Zhong, even the round and round Hai Lanzhu.
Compared with Chen Yuanyuan, he is still inferior.
Chen Yuanyuan can become a legendary woman in history who can become a beauty in a moment of anger. There is no doubt about her beauty.
Not only is she beautiful, but she is also extremely smart, especially her peach blossom eyes, which are naturally charming and twitching, without too much expression, it is enough to arouse a man's desire to protect her.
"Brother Yunfei, you are so bad. How can you be so beautiful?" Chen Yuanyuan looked up at Zhu Yunfei with a sweet smile on her face, feeling as happy as if she had touched honey.
"Our family is round and beautiful." The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere of ambiguity could not help but rise. For a moment, their heartbeats could not help but accelerate.
Chen Yuanyuan, whose lips were raised, couldn't help but stand up on her heels when Zhu Yunfei was stunned, and took the initiative to kiss Zhu Yunfei's thick lips.
"Uh huh..."
It was the first time that a woman took the initiative to kiss Zhu Yunfei. His heart was shaken, and he couldn't help but put Chen Yuanyuan into his arms with both hands, and responded fiercely with his lips.
After a passionate kiss, the two of them were a little addicted to it for a while.
"Weighing anchor, docked..."
It wasn't until they heard the boatman's call from the bow and the two of them indulged in a passionate kiss that they let go of each other's hands with red faces and dry ears.
"I, I'll go to the cabin to pack my luggage." Chen Yuanyuan ran away shyly.
"Slow down, don't fall." Blowing in the oncoming sea breeze, Zhu Yunfei calmed down his restless mood and discovered for the first time that the feeling of liking a girl is actually quite good.
The ship had just docked, because one day in advance, news had been received from Zhu Yunfei's messengers. Yi Yonggui and the 200 sergeants who stayed on the island lined up on the shore to greet him.
"I have seen you in this humble position, Your Majesty the Commander." Yi Yonggui stepped forward with some excitement and saluted.
Yesterday, he received the news and saw the letter sent by Zhu Yunfei. He knew that Zhu Yunfei had been promoted to the commander of the Dengzhou Guard, and he also knew that he had been appointed as the Hundred Household Office of Changshan Island.
"Yonggui, there's no need to be polite. How is everything on the island?" Zhu Yunfei asked with concern after cupping his hands.
"Everything is fine. The brothers have repaired the original house on the island, and the two ladies have become accustomed to living there."
The wives Yi Yonggui talks about are naturally the two daughters Hailanzhu and Namuzhong.
Calling the two girls madam is to hide their identity from others. From now on, the identities of the two girls will be kept secret and they will always stay on the island.
"That's good. This time I'm bringing 2,100 refugees, 312 craftsmen, and various items needed on the island. You, a hundred households, need to take action immediately."
"From now on, I will give this Changshan Island to you, and you must build it into a military fortress for me."
Zhu Yunfei took a step forward and said to Yi Yonggui.
"Don't worry, sir, I will definitely not disappoint you in this humble position." Yi Yonggui said with an excited face.
"Sir, there are thirty-one islands around Changshan Island, eleven of which can be inhabited. There are fresh water and farmland on the islands, although the other islands cannot be inhabited."
"But I found that there are abundant fish around the island. There are fish, shrimp, scallops and other aquatic products everywhere. If we make full use of it, it will not be a problem to feed 10,000 people."
"Fish and shrimp must be deeply processed to be more valuable, otherwise they will smell bad when they come ashore. Moreover, the coastal states and capitals all have coasts, so they cannot be sold at a good price."
Zhu Yunfei nodded and said: "But we can make ice cubes to keep the fish and shrimp fresh, or dry the fish in the sun, so that its value can be reflected."
At first, Yi Yonggui was a little confused when he heard Zhu Yunfei talking about deep processing.
But after listening to Zhu Yunfei's instructions, he immediately understood the meaning.
"Sir, you are really smart, I understand your humble position." Yi Yonggui handed over his hand and asked: "How to make this ice cube?"
"I have a way to do this. You can lead the team to resettle the refugees and craftsmen, and tell the soldiers that all the soldiers who are left on the island will be upgraded one level."
"And you can bring all your family members to Changshan Island to live there. We will be responsible for giving them houses and fields. And the families of meritorious soldiers will be exempted from the population tax and will only pay tenant rent."
Zhu Yunfei felt impatient now, because he knew very well that the Ming Dynasty's broken ship had begun to leak water everywhere.
If he cannot accumulate enough strength to protect himself before this big ship sinks, he will surely be drowned in this rolling torrent.
[Author's digression]: Four chapters have been updated. I would like to ask for a comment, a banknote or something.
Chapter completed!