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Chapter five hundred and forty-four immigration turmoil

There was already a mess in the camp, and countless families were packing things. Anger spread in the camp. The news came from noon. Their immigrants did not go to Ryukyu Mansion, but to Luzon Island. Where is Luzon? The people knew nothing, but felt that it was a very distant place. In addition, some people who were a little regretful were fanning the flames, and dissatisfaction quickly spread in the camp.

But many people who are determined to immigrate remain unmoved. This group of people are mainly from Suide County and Mizhi County, Yan'an Prefecture. Their hometown has been drought for eight years for ten years. The drought in spring this year is particularly severe. They have to pay rent at the end of the year. They really can't survive. Either their whole family will be refugees or immigrate overseas.

They were not the first batch of Yan'an Prefecture. The first batch of immigrants from Yan'an Prefecture went to Kunzhou ten years ago. They were said to have a good life. Every household had a warehouse full of grain and a cabinet full of food. There was no tax and labor service. It was simply a life in the Heavenly Palace.

So when the immigration collection began again, the two thousand Yan'an Prefecture people signed up first and were eagerly waiting for a good day to come.

This group of people doesn’t care where they go. They care more about how much land they can divide, how big the house they live in, and how much grain they subsidize each month before the harvest.

The main people who caused trouble were the people on the border of Hebei Road, most of whom were Zhending Prefecture and Dingzhou. If it were the past, they were worried about the threat of war. Now the war has been in war for decades, and the war has long gone away. In addition, the natural conditions are much better than Shaanxi Road. Even tenants can support themselves as long as they work hard.

This group of people mainly yearn for a better life, and they have a strong sense of rural concepts. Even if they immigrate overseas, many people consider letting their children come back, so they are unwilling to go far. The Ryukyu Mansion is the farthest distance they can accept. If the government hadn't fooled them, they could come to Quanzhou to watch lanterns on the Lantern Festival, otherwise they would not be willing to leave their hometown.

There were about 2,600 households in this group. When they arrived in Yangzhou, many people regretted it and did not want to go south again. The government persuaded them to come to Quanzhou. Now, when they heard that they were going to Luzon Mansion further away, they suddenly exploded and refused to go again. They packed their luggage and prepared to return to their hometown.

At this time, Fanning came to the camp, and he immediately ordered the soldiers to gather the people together, and he had something to explain.

In fact, there is no need for soldiers. Whether it is depressed or angry, everyone is eager to get accurate information. When they heard that the Supreme Chief wanted to give them a clear explanation, the people rushed from all directions and soon surrounded the high platform.

Fanning took a wooden horn and shouted to everyone: "There are three places for everyone to choose from. One is Xiaoliuqiu Island, which is three days away from Quanzhou. There is already a Liuli County there. It needs to replenish some population and give two hectares of land to the land. It is exempted from tax within fifty years. One is Liuqiu Mansion, which is two hectares of land to the land. It is exempt from tax within fifty years. The county has not yet been built. It is exempt from tax within fifty years. The other is Luzon Mansion, which is five days away from the southwest of Quanzhou. It has a ready-made house, and gives three hectares of land to the land to the land. It is exempt from tax within fifty years. The three local governments do not force it, choose it themselves."

The people heard that it was up to themselves to choose not to force, and their anxious emotions finally calmed down.

At this time, someone asked loudly: "What if you don't want to go, what should you do if you want to go home?"

Fan Ning replied calmly: "If you really don't want to go overseas, we won't force it. You can stay in Quanzhou as a tenant farmer, or we will send it to Yangzhou, and you can find a way to go back to your hometown."

The dark crowd suddenly fell silent, and Fan Ning said again: "The whole family will discuss it together, register tomorrow morning and set off the day after tomorrow!"

Everyone dispersed, Fan Ning did not leave, and he and Su Liang patrolled around.

"It seems you have to give in too much!" Su Liang said with a smile.

Fanning shook his head, "I'm not giving in. I was kind-hearted. Everything on the Ryukyu Mansion will be difficult. The Luzon Mansion has the foundation laid by the Luzon State, so it's much easier to start. Since they don't appreciate it, I can't do anything."

"That's because you didn't tell everyone whether it's good or not. Just tell them how much land they give and how to choose?"

Fan Ning smiled and patted Su Liang on the shoulder, "This task is left to you. You can arrange it and explain it clearly to everyone."

"Is this your business good? I'm just afraid that they will cause trouble. You have so many officials in the Management Office, just call the elders of each county to tell me, why do you have to push me?"

"The capable ones work harder! If you don't show your performance in front of me, how can I promote you in the future?"

Su Liang was a little unconfident. He was a sixth-rank official and Fan Ning was already a third-rank official. He really had no room for bargaining.

Seeing him with a bitter look, Fanning smiled and said, "I will send thirty officials to help you, and then you will make arrangements and deployments in a unified manner. I have to consider other things, so I will ignore this matter."

Su Liang had no choice but to nod.

At this time, Fan Ning saw that there were many people in a large tent next to him, so he walked in.

There was a big family discussing inside. They recognized Fan Ning and were so scared that they quickly moved away. The old man in the family stepped forward to kowtow to Fan Ning, "Xiao Minmai Da Nian met with the Administrator."

"Is Mr. Mai from Yan'an Mansion?" Fan Ning heard his accent.

The old man nodded, "We are from Suide County, with three sons, two daughters-in-law, my wife, three grandsons and one granddaughter."

"You haven't split up?"

"I've split up. My wife and I live with my younger son. Dalang and Erlang are both independent. This time I'll bring everyone together, and I have two brothers and sisters' family, a big family, and there are about thirty people."

Fanning asked the old man to sit down, waved his hand to let everyone sit down, and he asked again with a smile: "How could he think of making a living overseas?"

The old man sighed and said, "I have a nephew in the clan who was stationed in Kunzhou. He later stayed in Kunzhou. He married a Japanese woman and gave birth to two sons. He later wrote a letter to his father, my clan brother. The clan brothers and his family went to Kunzhou. Last year, I received his letter and I realized that they were doing well in Kunzhou. They were tired of eating big fish and meat every day. Our family rarely saw meat stars all year round, so they were envious. Today we encountered a spring drought again. The land we rented would have to be reduced by at least half, and it was not enough to pay the rent. It just so happened that the government recruited the people who went to the Ryukyu Mansion, so I signed up without hesitation."

Fanning nodded and asked again, "There are three places to choose from, so where do you want to go?"

"Maidanian's eldest son asked, "How is Liuli County like?"

"Liuli County is an island, a little bigger than Kaifeng Prefecture. There are now 300 households and are preparing to increase to 1,300 households. The scenery is beautiful and will be a very quiet and comfortable place in the future. The only drawback is that some daily necessities must be imported from the Song Dynasty, such as porcelain, tea, ironware, etc.."

The old man asked, "We have two opinions. My wife and I want to go to Ryukyu Mansion. We always feel that Ryukyu Mansion is closer to Quanzhou, but our three sons want to go to Luzon Island because we are struggling with one hectare of land."

Fan Ning smiled and said, "Actually, I advise you to go to Luzon Island. Luzon Island is just south of Ryukyu Island, and it is not far from Quanzhou. More importantly, there was a Luzon State there. Luzon State has moved the whole country, leaving behind a flat land of dozens of miles. The house has been built, so you can live there. When you go to Ryukyu Mansion, you have to participate in logging and building houses. At least next year, you will have to settle down."

"Then are there any bad things in Luzon's Mansion?"

"Luzon's Mansion is quite hot. There is no winter all year round, so you don't need to wear cotton coats. But it also has the advantage that you plant rice three seasons a year, and you have to produce at least ten stones of rice per mu of land a year."

Dalang and Erlang looked at each other. The family had three hectares of land and harvested 3,000 stones of rice a year, which shocked them. For farmers, they only care whether they could have enough food for their families. As for the hot weather, they didn’t have to consider it. Isn’t it good to have a hot summer? They can also save money on making winter clothes and buying charcoal.

"Eunuch, is it really a family who gives three hectares of land?"

Fan Ning smiled and said, "There is a prerequisite for each household to give three hectares of land, that is, it cannot be deserted. If your family only has an old couple and cannot plant three hectares of land, then you can give the land to your son or rent it out, but it is not allowed to sell it. If there is no way, then give one hectares of land and then replenish some grain and rice every month. If Dalang is very good at farming and can grow five hectares of land by himself, that's great. I'll give you two hectares of land. I don't want your rent, and the harvest belongs to you. But these two hectares are from the government and cannot be inherited by my son. Do you understand?"
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