Chapter 1470
Northern Route
Chapter 1470 The Northern Route ([-])
He Li had never been to Shandong before. If it wasn't for the accidental assignment of a carrier this time, he probably wouldn't have had many chances to come this far in the rest of his life.However, at this time, the north has turned warm in spring, and they are all coastal areas. The climate is not much different from that of Ningbo. He Li and his sailors did not feel any discomfort after entering the Shandong waters.
However, when they entered Zhifu Port, He Li and the sailors couldn't help but sighed at the sight that appeared in front of them.In the north two thousand miles away from Zhejiang, everyone thinks that this is the Daming coastal defense center that guards the entry and exit channels of the Bohai Sea, but there is a port with the same obvious Haihan architectural style as Zhoushan Dinghai Port, which has a visual impact. Really not small.It seems that the rumors that Haihan has conquered a territory in Shandong is not false, otherwise there would not be such a calm environment to build a large port.
He Li was on the dock of Dinghai Port a few days ago. Although he didn't find out any military secrets, he knew a lot about Haihan's standards for building a port. Although this port named Zhifu Port is not as large as Zhoushan Dinghai Port , but it is by no means comparable to the ordinary ports of the coastal prefectures of Daming. Judging from the tall booms on the shore and the rail trucks used to transport bulk cargo, it is clear that Haihan has invested considerable capital and manpower here. The role of the built port is not just for the ships to replenish their supplies here.
After the fleet docked, in addition to the representatives of the Haihan military and the Maritime Department waiting on the shore, He Li also saw a flag with the words "Fushan Inspection Division" fluttering at the door of a house on the dock.Of course he wouldn't think that the local government could really subdue Haihan and bring the port under its control. This was naturally a trick of the Haihans.
He Li couldn't help but secretly thought that the Haihan people really knew how to operate, and even put the signboard of the government agency on the dock, so that doubts about the ownership of this place would be minimized, and at the same time, it would also make Ming Ming who came here for the first time like himself. People relax guard.But on the other hand, it is obvious that the Haihan people can even drive the inspection department to do this, which shows that their influence in the local area is great.The officials here can swallow their anger, either they have taken enough benefits, or they have been taught that they dare not make mistakes.
He Li's ideas are not very different from the facts. As the earliest area where Haihan landed in Shandong, Fushan County has been penetrated most thoroughly. The actions of the road and immigration are all ignored, and naturally they don't care what kind of scale the port on Zhifu Island has been built to.Those who dared to oppose Haihan in Fushan County were almost dead by this time. Even if most of the local people did not want to be attached to Haihan, they would definitely not want to provoke this big devil.
As for the dispensable public security agency like the Inspection Division, since the Haihan people are willing to pay to maintain it, the county government will naturally not object, and the Inspection Division does not need to do anything specific, as long as Just put up a sign on the Zhifu Port side.The county government can at least use it as a channel for communication between the two sides, and it is not sure when it will come in handy.
For Haihan, the signboard of the Inspection Division can be bought for his own use for a small amount of money, which is a very cost-effective deal.Moreover, the positive effect that the Preservation Inspection Division can play on the security situation in the colonies is a conclusion drawn after years of practice and verification in the South.The existence of this security agency may be more effective than the rifles of the Haihan Army for those newly arrived Daming immigrants.Even He Li and his group of people from the south would have the illusion that this place is still under the jurisdiction of Daming after seeing the signboard of the Inspection Division.
Of course, in the team that was handed over with He Li and others on the dock, no one from the Inspection Division appeared in the end. He Li couldn't help thinking that maybe the signboard was really just a signboard, even if it was really necessary for the Inspection Division to appear. In other cases, Haihan soldiers might even do the work for them, at most they would just change their uniforms. Ordinary people would not have the guts to ask to verify the authenticity of the other party's identity anyway.
The officials of the Ministry of Shipping who were in charge of receiving them announced to them expressionlessly that this was a military-controlled area, and all non-military personnel of the fleet were not allowed to leave the pier at will.This decision disappointed the sailors who were going to relax here. They had already discussed in twos and threes that they would find a place to have a good drink after landing in Shandong, and then see where there were good-looking girls. All the problems that should be solved are solved, and then we set off for Liaodong, which is said to have been desolate.
Although He Li didn't have a lot of fun, he really wanted to be able to wander around this Zhifu Island to see how big a scene Haihan had managed here.But after this ban, he was also included among the people who were prohibited from going out, so naturally he could no longer get what he wanted.
Fortunately, the officials immediately announced several remedial measures, such as the limited supply of alcohol to the sailors, and the equal pay for going to sea during the rest period here, etc., which made the sailors' mood a little better.But for He Li, these measures are better than nothing. He is not greedy for cups, and as a ship owner, he doesn't care so much about the settlement of personal rewards for a few days, but he is locked on the dock and cannot go anywhere, which is really uncomfortable.Originally, the space for activities on the ship was very limited. Unexpectedly, after setting foot on land, the space for activities was only enlarged by a circle.
It was not until the reception dinner jointly held by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Shipping for the carriers in the evening that He Li finally got a piece of good news.Although it is an officially arranged itinerary, it is estimated that there will be no free movement, but it is better than being trapped on the pier and unable to go anywhere. Therefore, the carriers including He Li were very excited when they heard the news, and they talked to each other. Talk about where you might go.
He Li also knew little about Haihan's operation in Shandong, but he believed that since Haihan is said to have occupied a county, then according to his usual strategy in the south, he must have built a lot of plantations locally. Since Haihan officials are going to arrange a visit, they will inevitably be taken to visit several plantations.
The transport fleet from the south will stay at Zhifu Port for two days, during which some of the goods will be unloaded from the ship and left in the local area, and then some local goods will be shipped to Liaodong.And all the goods on He Li's ship were shipped to Liaodong, so in the past two days, in addition to replenishing fresh food and fresh water on board, there were only some minor repairs and repairs. He didn't need to watch on the ship himself. I followed the official to visit with peace of mind.
However, it was not until the time of unloading that He Li discovered that the fleet had shipped a large amount of coal to Shandong.He didn't quite understand why the Haihan people transported coal to Shandong in the early spring. It is reasonable to say that the time to burn coal for heating has already passed.Even if it is sold, this thing may not be able to sell at a high price in Shandong.And it seems that the coal will not be unloaded here yet, and some will be left for shipment to the next station.
Out of prudence, He Li did not bother to inquire about the ins and outs of these coals. He thought that some relevant clues might be found in the next visit.He Li is also very curious about what kind of business strategy the calculative Haihan people use to make profits for the ruling area set up in a war-torn land like Shandong.As for the possibility of trading at a loss, He Li didn't think about it at all. He wouldn't think that the shrewd Haihan people would go so far to do a loss-making business.
The next day, He Li and several others boarded several covered carriages arranged by the Ministry of Commerce at the dock, and traveled southward from Zhifu Island along the sandbar connecting the mainland.Since the line of sight was not blocked, He Li could clearly see the fortifications across the entire sandbar.This line of defense, made up of countless barbed wire, trenches, barricades, bastions, and artillery batteries, seems to be heavily guarded, and it is self-evident who is guarding against it.He Li also noticed that although the Haihan people were covering the sky with their own hands, they still left a way for him. If necessary, he only needed to retreat to the island to defend against danger. With the ability of the Ming army, it might be difficult to break through this narrow sandbar. aisle.
As expected by He Li, after entering the inland, the Haihan people first arranged for them to visit two nearby plantations, took a quick look at the local food planting situation, and then got on the bus and set off.He Li is not surprised that Haihan promotes grain cultivation locally instead of commercial crops. In places like Shandong that have experienced wars, food is the most important material for the people. Even if you have money during wars, you may not be able to buy food. Therefore, although it is already at a peaceful stage at this time, the people's attention to grain reserves is still much more important than getting rich. Therefore, the collective farms and plantations operated by Haihan locally in Fushan County also use rice, wheat, Potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn and other food crops are the main crops.
From this, He Li can also deduce a further conclusion that the grain produced locally by Haihan is not enough to supply the needs of Liaodong, so it is still necessary to transport a large amount of grain from the south.However, if the agricultural development in Liaodong can be successfully implemented in the future, this kind of time that needs to be supported by the south will not last too long.
Then the convoy came all the way to the upper reaches of the Jiahe River, and after crossing the river, they saw the county seat in the distance.When He Lizheng wondered why the Haihan people brought himself to see the county seat, he found that the convoy really went straight to the county seat.However, there was no obstruction at the city gate, and the convoy drove directly into the city.Seeing that the Haihan motorcade was so free in and out of the county, He Li couldn't help but sigh that the county was only an empty shell.
The second stop that Haihan officials brought them to was actually the Fushan County Government Office, and the magistrate Zhang Pucheng personally came forward to receive the group of southern merchants who came to Fushan County for the first time.
After He Li sat and drank tea for a while, he realized that it was officials from Haihan who brought their group to worship at the pier.Although the magistrate was probably already a symbol of the clay bodhisattva, Haihan still did his best on the surface, and even prepared a gift list for the magistrate in advance.He Li peeked at the smile on his face when he received the gift, which was not fake. It seemed that the gift list was real and unadulterated.
After the two sides chatted for a while, the magistrate cleared his throat and talked about the business: "Everyone in the south is a wealthy and wealthy businessman, and now he is willing to work hard to build a trade route between Shandong and Zhejiang to help Fushan County. The people are rebuilding their homes, and this official is also very pleased, and I would like to thank you all here on behalf of the local villagers and fathers!"
Everyone quickly said that they did not dare to take it. He Lixin said that we were obviously helping the Haihan people to run errands and transport goods, and how did we come here to help the people of Shandong rebuild their homes.
Zhang Pucheng continued: "Everyone may be a little strange, how can my Fushan County tolerate the existence of Haihan. To be honest, before Haihan came here, the local area was trapped by war for a long time, and bandits were everywhere, causing harm to the people. The people were displaced, The pastoral fields are deserted. Although the imperial court has also made a decree to rebuild Dengzhou, but it is powerless and has no practical effect. It was not until the arrival of Haihan, when the bandits were cleared, the refugees were relieved, the fields were planted, the bridges were paved, and the scene of Fushan County was completed. Changed. You may have noticed when you entered the city. The county does not need to be fortified at all. This is also thanks to Haihan. Although the city does not dare to say that the door is not closed at night, but at least there is no need to worry about thieves and people. In my Fushan County, breaking the law All the people in the mines have been sent to the mines as coolies, and now no one dares to do anything lightly. As long as the local weather is good and the weather is peaceful, of course this county can coexist peacefully with Haihan. If I really want to fight against Haihan, except to rekindle the war , what else could there be?"
After carefully pondering this passage, He Li had to admit that the magistrate was indeed a person who knew current affairs. His "compromise" seemed to have caused damage to the interests of Daming, but for the local people, it was not necessarily the case. is bad.At least from what I saw on this trip just now, the people who worked in the farmland for the Haihan people didn't have any dissatisfaction.The imperial court could not give them an environment like Taiping, but the Haihan people did it, so they naturally accepted the rule of the Haihan people.Anyway, the Haihan people will not ask them to rebel. How they lived in the past is still the same now, so who would be willing to come out and oppose the existence of Haihan?Even if there is, this kind of voice will definitely not appear in Fukuyama Prefecture.
He Li felt that Haihan's influence here was even greater than that in Ningbo. At least it was impossible for Qu Zhifu to say such reassuring words in front of outsiders.Of course, it may also be because the magistrate of Zhang County has a humble position and doesn't have as many things to worry about as the magistrate.
(End of this chapter)
He Li had never been to Shandong before. If it wasn't for the accidental assignment of a carrier this time, he probably wouldn't have had many chances to come this far in the rest of his life.However, at this time, the north has turned warm in spring, and they are all coastal areas. The climate is not much different from that of Ningbo. He Li and his sailors did not feel any discomfort after entering the Shandong waters.
However, when they entered Zhifu Port, He Li and the sailors couldn't help but sighed at the sight that appeared in front of them.In the north two thousand miles away from Zhejiang, everyone thinks that this is the Daming coastal defense center that guards the entry and exit channels of the Bohai Sea, but there is a port with the same obvious Haihan architectural style as Zhoushan Dinghai Port, which has a visual impact. Really not small.It seems that the rumors that Haihan has conquered a territory in Shandong is not false, otherwise there would not be such a calm environment to build a large port.
He Li was on the dock of Dinghai Port a few days ago. Although he didn't find out any military secrets, he knew a lot about Haihan's standards for building a port. Although this port named Zhifu Port is not as large as Zhoushan Dinghai Port , but it is by no means comparable to the ordinary ports of the coastal prefectures of Daming. Judging from the tall booms on the shore and the rail trucks used to transport bulk cargo, it is clear that Haihan has invested considerable capital and manpower here. The role of the built port is not just for the ships to replenish their supplies here.
After the fleet docked, in addition to the representatives of the Haihan military and the Maritime Department waiting on the shore, He Li also saw a flag with the words "Fushan Inspection Division" fluttering at the door of a house on the dock.Of course he wouldn't think that the local government could really subdue Haihan and bring the port under its control. This was naturally a trick of the Haihans.
He Li couldn't help but secretly thought that the Haihan people really knew how to operate, and even put the signboard of the government agency on the dock, so that doubts about the ownership of this place would be minimized, and at the same time, it would also make Ming Ming who came here for the first time like himself. People relax guard.But on the other hand, it is obvious that the Haihan people can even drive the inspection department to do this, which shows that their influence in the local area is great.The officials here can swallow their anger, either they have taken enough benefits, or they have been taught that they dare not make mistakes.
He Li's ideas are not very different from the facts. As the earliest area where Haihan landed in Shandong, Fushan County has been penetrated most thoroughly. The actions of the road and immigration are all ignored, and naturally they don't care what kind of scale the port on Zhifu Island has been built to.Those who dared to oppose Haihan in Fushan County were almost dead by this time. Even if most of the local people did not want to be attached to Haihan, they would definitely not want to provoke this big devil.
As for the dispensable public security agency like the Inspection Division, since the Haihan people are willing to pay to maintain it, the county government will naturally not object, and the Inspection Division does not need to do anything specific, as long as Just put up a sign on the Zhifu Port side.The county government can at least use it as a channel for communication between the two sides, and it is not sure when it will come in handy.
For Haihan, the signboard of the Inspection Division can be bought for his own use for a small amount of money, which is a very cost-effective deal.Moreover, the positive effect that the Preservation Inspection Division can play on the security situation in the colonies is a conclusion drawn after years of practice and verification in the South.The existence of this security agency may be more effective than the rifles of the Haihan Army for those newly arrived Daming immigrants.Even He Li and his group of people from the south would have the illusion that this place is still under the jurisdiction of Daming after seeing the signboard of the Inspection Division.
Of course, in the team that was handed over with He Li and others on the dock, no one from the Inspection Division appeared in the end. He Li couldn't help thinking that maybe the signboard was really just a signboard, even if it was really necessary for the Inspection Division to appear. In other cases, Haihan soldiers might even do the work for them, at most they would just change their uniforms. Ordinary people would not have the guts to ask to verify the authenticity of the other party's identity anyway.
The officials of the Ministry of Shipping who were in charge of receiving them announced to them expressionlessly that this was a military-controlled area, and all non-military personnel of the fleet were not allowed to leave the pier at will.This decision disappointed the sailors who were going to relax here. They had already discussed in twos and threes that they would find a place to have a good drink after landing in Shandong, and then see where there were good-looking girls. All the problems that should be solved are solved, and then we set off for Liaodong, which is said to have been desolate.
Although He Li didn't have a lot of fun, he really wanted to be able to wander around this Zhifu Island to see how big a scene Haihan had managed here.But after this ban, he was also included among the people who were prohibited from going out, so naturally he could no longer get what he wanted.
Fortunately, the officials immediately announced several remedial measures, such as the limited supply of alcohol to the sailors, and the equal pay for going to sea during the rest period here, etc., which made the sailors' mood a little better.But for He Li, these measures are better than nothing. He is not greedy for cups, and as a ship owner, he doesn't care so much about the settlement of personal rewards for a few days, but he is locked on the dock and cannot go anywhere, which is really uncomfortable.Originally, the space for activities on the ship was very limited. Unexpectedly, after setting foot on land, the space for activities was only enlarged by a circle.
It was not until the reception dinner jointly held by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Shipping for the carriers in the evening that He Li finally got a piece of good news.Although it is an officially arranged itinerary, it is estimated that there will be no free movement, but it is better than being trapped on the pier and unable to go anywhere. Therefore, the carriers including He Li were very excited when they heard the news, and they talked to each other. Talk about where you might go.
He Li also knew little about Haihan's operation in Shandong, but he believed that since Haihan is said to have occupied a county, then according to his usual strategy in the south, he must have built a lot of plantations locally. Since Haihan officials are going to arrange a visit, they will inevitably be taken to visit several plantations.
The transport fleet from the south will stay at Zhifu Port for two days, during which some of the goods will be unloaded from the ship and left in the local area, and then some local goods will be shipped to Liaodong.And all the goods on He Li's ship were shipped to Liaodong, so in the past two days, in addition to replenishing fresh food and fresh water on board, there were only some minor repairs and repairs. He didn't need to watch on the ship himself. I followed the official to visit with peace of mind.
However, it was not until the time of unloading that He Li discovered that the fleet had shipped a large amount of coal to Shandong.He didn't quite understand why the Haihan people transported coal to Shandong in the early spring. It is reasonable to say that the time to burn coal for heating has already passed.Even if it is sold, this thing may not be able to sell at a high price in Shandong.And it seems that the coal will not be unloaded here yet, and some will be left for shipment to the next station.
Out of prudence, He Li did not bother to inquire about the ins and outs of these coals. He thought that some relevant clues might be found in the next visit.He Li is also very curious about what kind of business strategy the calculative Haihan people use to make profits for the ruling area set up in a war-torn land like Shandong.As for the possibility of trading at a loss, He Li didn't think about it at all. He wouldn't think that the shrewd Haihan people would go so far to do a loss-making business.
The next day, He Li and several others boarded several covered carriages arranged by the Ministry of Commerce at the dock, and traveled southward from Zhifu Island along the sandbar connecting the mainland.Since the line of sight was not blocked, He Li could clearly see the fortifications across the entire sandbar.This line of defense, made up of countless barbed wire, trenches, barricades, bastions, and artillery batteries, seems to be heavily guarded, and it is self-evident who is guarding against it.He Li also noticed that although the Haihan people were covering the sky with their own hands, they still left a way for him. If necessary, he only needed to retreat to the island to defend against danger. With the ability of the Ming army, it might be difficult to break through this narrow sandbar. aisle.
As expected by He Li, after entering the inland, the Haihan people first arranged for them to visit two nearby plantations, took a quick look at the local food planting situation, and then got on the bus and set off.He Li is not surprised that Haihan promotes grain cultivation locally instead of commercial crops. In places like Shandong that have experienced wars, food is the most important material for the people. Even if you have money during wars, you may not be able to buy food. Therefore, although it is already at a peaceful stage at this time, the people's attention to grain reserves is still much more important than getting rich. Therefore, the collective farms and plantations operated by Haihan locally in Fushan County also use rice, wheat, Potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn and other food crops are the main crops.
From this, He Li can also deduce a further conclusion that the grain produced locally by Haihan is not enough to supply the needs of Liaodong, so it is still necessary to transport a large amount of grain from the south.However, if the agricultural development in Liaodong can be successfully implemented in the future, this kind of time that needs to be supported by the south will not last too long.
Then the convoy came all the way to the upper reaches of the Jiahe River, and after crossing the river, they saw the county seat in the distance.When He Lizheng wondered why the Haihan people brought himself to see the county seat, he found that the convoy really went straight to the county seat.However, there was no obstruction at the city gate, and the convoy drove directly into the city.Seeing that the Haihan motorcade was so free in and out of the county, He Li couldn't help but sigh that the county was only an empty shell.
The second stop that Haihan officials brought them to was actually the Fushan County Government Office, and the magistrate Zhang Pucheng personally came forward to receive the group of southern merchants who came to Fushan County for the first time.
After He Li sat and drank tea for a while, he realized that it was officials from Haihan who brought their group to worship at the pier.Although the magistrate was probably already a symbol of the clay bodhisattva, Haihan still did his best on the surface, and even prepared a gift list for the magistrate in advance.He Li peeked at the smile on his face when he received the gift, which was not fake. It seemed that the gift list was real and unadulterated.
After the two sides chatted for a while, the magistrate cleared his throat and talked about the business: "Everyone in the south is a wealthy and wealthy businessman, and now he is willing to work hard to build a trade route between Shandong and Zhejiang to help Fushan County. The people are rebuilding their homes, and this official is also very pleased, and I would like to thank you all here on behalf of the local villagers and fathers!"
Everyone quickly said that they did not dare to take it. He Lixin said that we were obviously helping the Haihan people to run errands and transport goods, and how did we come here to help the people of Shandong rebuild their homes.
Zhang Pucheng continued: "Everyone may be a little strange, how can my Fushan County tolerate the existence of Haihan. To be honest, before Haihan came here, the local area was trapped by war for a long time, and bandits were everywhere, causing harm to the people. The people were displaced, The pastoral fields are deserted. Although the imperial court has also made a decree to rebuild Dengzhou, but it is powerless and has no practical effect. It was not until the arrival of Haihan, when the bandits were cleared, the refugees were relieved, the fields were planted, the bridges were paved, and the scene of Fushan County was completed. Changed. You may have noticed when you entered the city. The county does not need to be fortified at all. This is also thanks to Haihan. Although the city does not dare to say that the door is not closed at night, but at least there is no need to worry about thieves and people. In my Fushan County, breaking the law All the people in the mines have been sent to the mines as coolies, and now no one dares to do anything lightly. As long as the local weather is good and the weather is peaceful, of course this county can coexist peacefully with Haihan. If I really want to fight against Haihan, except to rekindle the war , what else could there be?"
After carefully pondering this passage, He Li had to admit that the magistrate was indeed a person who knew current affairs. His "compromise" seemed to have caused damage to the interests of Daming, but for the local people, it was not necessarily the case. is bad.At least from what I saw on this trip just now, the people who worked in the farmland for the Haihan people didn't have any dissatisfaction.The imperial court could not give them an environment like Taiping, but the Haihan people did it, so they naturally accepted the rule of the Haihan people.Anyway, the Haihan people will not ask them to rebel. How they lived in the past is still the same now, so who would be willing to come out and oppose the existence of Haihan?Even if there is, this kind of voice will definitely not appear in Fukuyama Prefecture.
He Li felt that Haihan's influence here was even greater than that in Ningbo. At least it was impossible for Qu Zhifu to say such reassuring words in front of outsiders.Of course, it may also be because the magistrate of Zhang County has a humble position and doesn't have as many things to worry about as the magistrate.
(End of this chapter)