The joy of returning to my homeland has flooded the towering city walls of Guangzhou. It has been four years since I left my hometown. Even with strong official support, I cannot help but feel the anxiety of being in a different place. This has triggered a greater longing for my hometown.

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Three years ago, Chen Kai took charge of the war in Guangdong and vowed to regain Guangzhou within three years. At that time, the people of Guangzhou who were rescued by Chen Kai were willing to believe it from the bottom of their hearts. However, the Qing army was powerful, especially in Pingnan and Jingnan.

The two southern vassals were weighing on everyone's heart like a mountain, making them completely breathless.

However, as Chen Kai defeated Geng Jimao, regained Hong Kong, and even the fleet bombarded Guangzhou City, scene after scene was staged. At the same time, hope also took root and sprouted in the hearts of these Guangzhou people, and trust gradually grew into a towering tree.

When Chen Kai promoted Chaozhou's agricultural reform, they had given up their plans to continue to improve their living standards in Chaozhou, and instead waited all the time for Chen Kai's promise to come true.

This day finally arrived. The two vassals were crowned and Guangzhou was restored. The army swept away the barbaric and traitorous atmosphere of the past four years and returned the Han family to their hometown. And they could finally avoid the pain of dying in a foreign land and return.

Come to this land of ancestral home where I was born and raised.

Heartfelt cheers, praises, gratitude, tears, and so on, all kinds of emotions gathered into a cry that exploded on the top of the city: "When we come back, we will never leave again!"

The sound of the city gate suddenly rose, the flags were waving, and the city gate creaked and the cracks were exposed, gradually widening until it opened its warmest heart to these wanderers who had been away for many years.

The guiding officials still guided the weeping people into the city in units of lanes and lanes. The first team came from the old city. They entered the city from Yongqing Gate and had to pass through the new city before returning.

That once-familiar place. When they stepped into Yongqing Gate, the sunlight was briefly blocked by the city gate hole, and then filled their faces. From Yongqing Gate to the old city, they had to pass through the south gate. When they entered

When we arrived in the city, the first thing we saw were the streets and alleys that were vaguely visible in our memory.

The streets and lanes are lined up one after another, and the pages of the book of memories are also open. They are about playing in childhood, hard work in adulthood, welcoming relatives and friends, or just the rush in the windy and bloody night. But, no matter what, it is already

It's a thing of the past. The warm sunshine is shining on my body, and I am carrying a large and small burden of belongings, and my steps are getting stronger and stronger.

On both sides, Ming troops lined up to maintain order. In the streets and alleys that intersected with the main road, there seemed to be many people coming out to watch, but they did not dare to get too close to those Ming troops. They were looking forward to it, and there was no shortage of people looking forward to it.

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Four years ago, the Qing army massacred the city and killed almost all the people in the city. The only ones left were religious figures, plundered women and some lucky people who survived. Afterwards, the old city was completely invaded by feudal soldiers.

Occupied. Except for the slaves who had been taken into private property by the vassal soldiers, the remaining survivors were all driven into the new city. This was a very small number, and more of them escaped with the help of Chen Kai

After leaving the city, I found out that the poor man who was reluctant to part with his family property after the Qing army sealed the sword came back to contribute food and grain to the Qing army.

The vassal soldiers who occupied the houses and houses in the city have been killed, and their families have become prisoners. Chen Kai strives for the Guangzhou people to return to their homeland. Naturally, those who followed Chen Kai to Chaozhou are the first priority, because they

In the past few years, they have provided food and supplies to the Ming army, rather than serving as good citizens to the Qing court.

Striding forward, heading north along the avenue, when the sun once again experienced a short period of cover, they had already appeared in the old city of Guangzhou. Looking north, the vicissitudes of Gongbei Tower appeared in front of them.

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There is one of the most famous landmark buildings in Yangcheng. Almost no local people have seen it. However, many years later, looking at those ancient wall tiles, which are almost covered with moss, and looking at those carved beams and painted buildings.

, there seem to be some mottled new marks on it, as if the past life is the most difficult thing to avoid.

The team marched slowly in the city, gradually getting closer and closer to the Zhuangyuanfang where they once lived. The so-called Zhuangyuanfang is naturally named after the number one scholar. It is not uncommon in China where imperial examinations are popular and culture is prosperous.

, in Guangdong Province alone there were as many as three in later generations.

This Zhuangyuanfang in Guangzhou commemorates Zhang Zhensun, the number one scholar of the Southern Song Dynasty. He lived in the late Southern Song Dynasty, won the first prize, and fought against the Yuan Dynasty, but in the end he chose to surrender because the Yuan army massacred the city.

He committed suicide in anger while being escorted to the capital. In order to commemorate him, the people of Guangzhou renamed Taitongli where he lived as Zhuangyuanfang. Even his cemetery in Sanyuanli is generally called Zhuangyuan Tomb by the locals.

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The people of Benfang Lane feel proud to be able to live here, and even have a sense of pride in them. Walking on the road, the closer you are to Zhuangyuanfang, the more familiar everything you see becomes. Until you reach the place, that place

Where there once was a magnificent archway, there is always a lingering smell of horse manure in the air.

"These dog Tatars actually raise horses in this Zhuangyuanfang. It is really an insult to gentlemen!"

"Hey, this is nothing. Have you heard that when the Tatars besieged the city, even the tomb of the number one scholar was destroyed?"

"Those who killed by a thousand cuts deserve to be cut to pieces by a thousand cuts."

"When you settle down, talk to Li Zheng, and let's ask Mr. Fujun to take charge of rebuilding the number one scholar's tomb."

"Well, that's it."

As he said that, the officials and Li Zheng who led the team had already begun to lecture them. What they said was nothing more than to clean up thoroughly after returning home, especially to make sure that there were no unidentified people or weapons in the houses of each household.

After the inspection is completed and it is determined that everything is fine, someone will be sent to Li Zheng to report. As for the future, normal production and life can be resumed.

"Mr. Fujun understands that you have just returned to your hometown and it is difficult to find a job to support your family for the time being. Therefore, from now on, Mr. Fujun has ordered us to open porridge restaurants in various places in the city for ten days. Fujun

The military boss has already made an agreement with the merchants in this city to open various shops, so you elders don’t have to worry about making a living."

The official who led the team just said that, and a group of people came forward to inquire. However, after listening to these noises, more people could no longer suppress their inner desire for home, and hurriedly rushed in shouting.

Towards their respective old houses.

After opening the gate, most of the shops along the street were in a mess. After four years of occupying the magpie's nest, and the war, it was always inevitable. The people were mentally prepared for this, and it was nothing more than

Just follow what Rizheng said just now, do a thorough inspection, then resettle the family, and then clean it up. It must look like it can be lived in.

Some people return home and see that everything is the same as before. It is just that some home furnishings and objects are missing, but other furniture and large items are still there. What is needed is tidying up and tidying up, which cannot be called

It is easier to just pack your bags and move in. However, after some feudal soldiers have stayed, the allocation of rooms and the indoor and outdoor layout have changed, becoming completely different from before. Therefore, it is indispensable to return.

When the people of the country blurt out words such as "Dog Tartars have no taste and do not understand aesthetics", they always have to express their anger.

However, before a moment passed, a scream came from a house in the middle of the alley. Upon hearing such a sound, the few Ming soldiers who were still in the alley rushed in, preparing to give the city foxes and rats

, or the remnants of the vassal soldiers had a good look. But when they rushed in, all they saw was the common people shivering in front of a dark mark in the courtyard. A soldier stepped forward, and even more...

Even though he laughed out loud.

"There's nothing to be afraid of. It's just a pool of blood."

With that said, several soldiers laughed and walked out, leaving only the family in shock, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"It's just a pool of blood, don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Son, go get a bucket of water for your father and wipe it clean."

The half-grown boy accepted the promise and left, but his mother still seemed a little worried: "I'm afraid someone might have killed someone in our house when the city was breached."

"The ones they killed were also dogs and Tartars, beast-like things."

"If you're afraid of a stray ghost or something, you'd better go to the temple or the temple and see the masters to do some tricks to drive away the bad luck."

"That's true. I heard that after the city was settled, the government invited those masters to build a land and water dojo. If there is something that was not done, it would be a safe way to do it again."

This group of people who came by boat entered the city one after another, and soon they dispersed into trickles like inland rivers and disappeared into the huge urban area. However, this did not just evaporate, but was there.

The wisps of cooking smoke and even the flickering lights of thousands of houses in the darkness are glowing with new life.

"The next thing is for you. I would like to thank you on behalf of the elders in this city."

"Master Fu Jun must not do this. It is us who should express our gratitude to you."

Before Chen Kai could raise the wine glass in front of him, everyone quickly stood up and bowed their thanks. They were all local merchants in Guangzhou. They fled to Chaozhou with their property, capital, and money in other prefectures and counties.

Even the connections in the province continue to make a living, just changing places. But now, they are just back to the starting point. Most of the things they need to do have been experienced when they were in Chaozhou. When they return here, that is

It was even easier to do it all over again, and with Chen Kai’s support behind me.

When people return to the city, the first thing to solve is the livelihood problem, and the top priority to solve the livelihood problem is the food problem. The government can open porridge for a while, but not for a long time, otherwise it will only create a group of lazy people, which is what Chen Kai does not know

What I want to see is that we must create jobs so that people can earn wages through work and use their wages to buy daily necessities. In this way, businesses can survive, and agriculture and handicrafts can also be revitalized. It's like doing it all over again.

After the banquet was over, these merchants all took priority to arrive here by boat. What kind of business they would engage in was decided through consultation in advance, with priority given to the properties they had done in the past. On the next day, porridge shops were opened in various places in the city.

The office opened as scheduled, and at the same time, recruitment announcements and shouts came one after another beside the soup kitchen.

"The Dongji Salt Shop on Gaodi Street is looking for workers, and senior workers will be given priority."

"Zhaoji Pottery Store on Shuangmendi Shangjie is recruiting accountants and small workers."

"Zhuji Restaurant is looking for waiters and maids. They are required to have good facial features and be smart enough to get things done."

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Recruiting workers, including old workers from Guangzhou and new workers after arriving in Chaozhou, the return of these people can achieve a certain employment rate. The next step is to further expand recruitment. As long as the employment rate is increased, people will have

After working, most of the mind will settle down.

Queuing up to receive porridge, many people are eagerly looking forward to the job recruitment point. Privately, some bosses have actually begun to contact their old workers. Some of them feel at ease in this regard, while those who cannot find them are

Those who come to their old employer can only find a new job. Previous work experience is very important. After all, everyone is willing to hire experienced people. But they are not absolutely unwilling to train new people - after all, it is still the same as before.

The massacre and the change in scale from Chaozhou to Guangzhou left a larger gap in the labor force.

After receiving the porridge and eating in a hurry, the people began to rush to the recruitment spots to find out the next work. After all, if people are idle, they will sit and eat, even if Chen Kai had promised to allocate land outside the city earlier.

, but most of these survivors are citizens in the city. Their farming skills are mostly a temporary livelihood driving ducks for shelves in Chaozhou. When they return to their hometown, they naturally hope to return to their previous jobs, or even to a higher level.

Floors.

Everyone has a dream. When they return to their hometown, the struggles that were interrupted for the slaughter can officially start again!

People are returning to Guangzhou city by boat one after another. This requires a process, but now that it has begun, it will never stop here.

When the people in the city began to rush for a living, on Henan Island in the south of Guangzhou, Chen Kai and the invited Chen Qice gathered for a banquet. During the dinner, the two recalled the past and were filled with emotions. At least in Chen Qice's heart,

At the beginning, I never thought that I could really come back in just a few years.

In the Pearl River water battle back then, they did kill with a gratifying dignity, but the strength of the two vassals was there, so it is understandable. But now that I have actually seen this scene, I have a different state of mind, so much so that

I even had to drink a few more glasses of wine.

"Brother Hongshi, I have a request. I wonder if I can grant it."

"Brother Xian has something to say, but please say it bluntly. Brother Yu can do nothing but say the right thing."

They have cooperated for many years, and the friendship they fought with the Qing army together, and Chen Kai's subsidies to Chen Qice's troops over the years, have long made the two parties extremely close allies. When Chen Kai mentioned it here, Chen Qice also patted his chest.
Chapter completed!