Chapter 25 The Status Quo of Ming Dynasty
Since the decree of Emperor Tianqi, the diplomats and spies who came to the Ming Dynasty from the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Empire have received their own tasks. They will set up three immigration routes from the mainland to the coast of the Ming Dynasty, one from Tianjin in the north, one from Songjiang Prefecture in Zhili in the south, and one from Guangzhou Prefecture.
Due to the corruption of the Ming Dynasty's administration and the difficulty of dealing with the little ghosts, the diplomatic and spies entering the Ming Dynasty, according to Ke Lifeng's opinion, the places where the immigrants and migrate must be given benefits to officials at all levels. Each prefecture and every county handled it unanimously, including directly relocating and immigrating from the local governments, and the Chinese Empire also paid the local governments directly. As for how much they handed over to Emperor Tianqi, it was not something the empire could do.
After half a month's trip, Fan Lin and Wu Xun came to Luoyang, Henan. A group of hundreds of people and thousands of civilians and men were also involved in the money and grain transportation team. Their destination was Shaanxi. Passing governments would leave people to set up immigration points to accept immigrants and ensure the logistics of the migrants.
Fan Lin and Wu Xun rode side by side in front, and the city walls in Luoyang were faintly visible in the distance.
From time to time, some villagers in ragged clothes passed by the roadside. When they saw the large army retreating to the side in panic, the farmland on both sides was deserted, and there was still some unsowed snow on the dead grass.
As they saw and heard along the way, Fan Lin couldn't help but sigh: "In the current situation, there is no law of nature to not perish the Ming Dynasty. The rich and the wine and meat are smelly, and the road is frozen to death. The Ming officials who are dedicated to reading the books of sages only have their own interests. It's so ironic that they have received the imperial edict long ago, but they ignore our arrival. When we send us a large amount of silver coins, we will treat us like brothers immediately. The speed of work is completely different. Nanzhili has organized a large number of refugees to march towards Songjiang."
"There are no officials who are not corrupt now, not to mention that refugees are just a trouble for them. We also give them silver to redeem them. They easily make another investment. There are no refugees and beggars. It is another political achievement for them. We also give them additional filial piety. They are not quick, and they can't get along with their wallets. Our Majesty knows the current situation of the Ming Dynasty. He said that things that can be solved with money are not a problem. As long as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has a nominal imperial edict and then bribes the officials of various prefectures and counties, the number of immigrants will not be the one in the palace. This is good for us. We can move the Han people as much as possible back to the empire as quickly as possible, no matter what method the Ming officials use to force them to immigrate."
Wu Xun looked at the trembling farmers on the roadside all the way and replied expressionlessly.
No matter what, the people of the Ming Dynasty were all compatriots. They had seen too many miserable situations along the way, including bankrupt farmers selling children and women, groups of half-dead beggars, wealthy slaves waving their whips, and scholars who were willing to show off their talents and talkative talks, made Fan Lin and Wu Xun who had seen them all the way feel very depressed.
"Immigration to our empire may be a blessing for them, so we can move them as much as possible, so that the many disasters and difficulties of the Han people can pass on their blood, and fewer people die in troubled times and the butcher knives of slave chiefs. We must take them away as much as possible, especially in the Central Plains area, with a large population, numerous wealthy families, and countless refugees. When we enter the city, I will go directly to the patrol government office and Fu Wang Mansion to give gifts. You can set up a porridge shed outside the city first to serve porridge. As the transit station for our migration and immigrants, Luoyang also needs to buy a piece of land as a transit base. We can continue to move forward as soon as possible. I hope that our speed can save a few more disaster victims." Fan Lin said in a deep voice.
As the words came to the city gate, several soldiers holding a rusty spear at the entrance came hesitantly to the front of the team and asked softly: "Which master is from, so that the younger one can inform you."
Wu Xun threw a silver coin to his soldiers and said with a fist: "Brother, we are officials in charge of immigration in the Chinese Empire. You should have received the imperial edict. Please report to Master Futai on your behalf."
The soldier hurriedly threw away the spear, took the silver coins, and immediately smiled and said, "Sir, please wait a moment, I will report to the Futai Lord immediately."
He turned around and ran away, and ignored the spear thrown by the roadside.
Wu Xun gave the remaining soldiers another silver coin and said, "Brothers, we will set up a porridge shed to serve porridge immediately. I hope that the few of us will spread it to the hungry people."
"Sir, let's promote it immediately."
A group of people immediately came out of Fan Lin's team, divided the work and cooperated, set up several big pots, set up tents, and quickly entered the action of cooking porridge and steaming buns. Judging from their familiarity, they should have cooperated many times.
In about half an hour, smoke rose from a few large pots, and a faint smell of food had already spread around. The hungry people who received the news were already surrounded.
The soldiers who ran to report the news came back panting and led the way.
Fan Lin and his men carried gifts into the city. When Wu Xun waited for thousands of people around him, he jumped on a huge rock, clasped his fists and saluted around him, "Brothers and sisters, our team is from the Chinese Empire, both Han countries, a brother country of the Ming Empire, a country established by the remnants of the Song Dynasty. Now I hope everyone can immigrate to our country. As long as you go, every household can be assigned.
A brick and tile house with a courtyard, with a head of 10 acres of land, your family has 50 acres of people, and they are all good fertile fields. Our territory is several times that of the Ming Dynasty, but the population is too small. Our Majesty hopes to see more people from our hometown. In the future, we will be here for a long time. Those who have the intention to immigrate can register and set off immediately. There are supply points along the way. Don’t be afraid of being hungry on the road, just go to Nanzhili to board the boat."
As Wu Xun finished speaking, a buzzing sound suddenly broke out in the crowd.
The tradition of the Han people has always been that they are hard to leave their hometowns. They will have to leave another way to make a living unless they really can't survive. For the hungry people around them, as long as the words of this adult are true, they will inevitably be able to stay in the Ming Dynasty for a way to survive. They will die of frozen death on the streets at any time, and they are afraid that they will not be true.
Wu Xun continued: "Don't worry, fellow villagers, all prefectures have already received the imperial edict from His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. We cannot trust it. Can't your own emperor believe it? The Lord Futai will come here to guarantee it later. As long as you sign and confirm to go to our Chinese Empire, you will arrange your departure immediately based on household registration."
The more people surrounded him, they were talking about it, but no one came forward to consult and sign and left, and each one was stolen with doubtful eyes.
"Everyone, let's have dinner first. Everyone lined up, each of them had a bowl of porridge and a steamed bun." Wu Xun, who knew that he couldn't hurry, could only let the people eat first.
More than a thousand people were immediately in a mess and rushed forward without giving in to each other. Wu Xun and the members of the transportation team were prepared and immediately rushed forward to maintain order. It took a long time to line up.
Chapter completed!