Chapter 2102
Chapter 2102
Chapter 2102
These reserve soldiers are temporarily receiving military training on Zhoushan Island as a militia, and will not be transferred to official military status until Shi Diwen applies for local recruitment from the Ministry of Defense every year. This will not only reduce personnel expenses, but also have a The observation period is used to confirm whether the qualifications of these recruits are qualified to serve in the Haihan Army.
Of course, not all the militias participating in the military parade were formed. The actual number of militias deployed in Zhoushan and some nearby islands under the control of Haihan far exceeded the strength shown to the public today.This is also the intention of the military to hide its strength, so as not to cause unnecessary panic among the foreign merchants watching the military parade.
As Xuan Xiangming said, the highlight of the military parade is still the naval fleet.After all the troops of the army passed the inspection area, three explosions were heard, and three red signal bombs were fired into the sky, and then pieces of sails appeared on the distant sea soon.
The direction of the VIP stand is facing Dapanzhi Island in the south, so you can have a panoramic view of the sea area of the port area without adjusting your sitting posture, and Ma Zhengping was finally able to see the legendary Haihan Navy.
Strong boats and sharp guns, this kind of large-scale equipment that originally only existed in imagination, is now finally displayed in front of Ma Zhengping.The appearance of the Haihan battleship is quite different from that of the Daming Navy. The hull is more slender, with soft sails on the mast, and the visual impact brought by the huge hull made Ma Zhengping unable to think of it for a while. Find the right words to describe your feelings.
"Look, the two largest ships are Haihan, the flagship of the East China Sea Fleet. It is said that there are dozens of cannons on board, and the movement can be heard from dozens of miles away during the war..." Xuan Xiangming Unabashedly showing off his knowledge to Ma Zhengping.
In fact, it goes without saying that as long as the eyes are not blind, it is difficult not to notice the two Majestic-class battleships whose hull size is much larger than ordinary sailing ships.This is also the largest sailing ship that Ma Zhengping has ever seen in his life. Compared with the Haihan battleship, the cargo ships under his own hands are really juniors.
If you encounter such a big man at sea, I am afraid that it will be difficult to generate a heart of resistance as soon as you meet him. Besides, it is said that the ship is equipped with dozens of cannons. How about resistance.
Ma Zhengping used to think that the Zhejiang government was too weak in the face of the Haihan people, and chose to compromise without even having a decent resistance, allowing the Haihan people to occupy the vital area of Zhoushan Island.But when he saw the true face of the Haihan Fleet with his own eyes, he immediately understood the difficulties of the Zhejiang government. Can the navy be expected to defeat such a monster?It was obvious that they couldn't fight, but if they started the war rashly, the defeat would be minor, and Haihan would have an excuse to invade the mainland, then it would be impossible to end.
For Da Ming, who was in the midst of internal and external troubles at the time, there was no room for error in dealing with the conflict with Hai Han. They can only sit back and watch the Haihan army do whatever they want in the territory.Therefore, choosing to compromise and acquiescing to Haihan’s right to rule Zhoushan Island in exchange for peace was the safest choice for the Zhejiang government at that time. At least this effectively avoided the outbreak of war and further invasion, which was more serious than that. The consequences of losing control of some islands are relatively easy to accept.
Ma Zhengping was a businessman, so he didn't have a deep understanding of the government's situation, but the Haihan fleet in front of him gave him a very intuitive feeling that it would be very unwise to fight against such an armed force.
Following the two flagships are more than 30 large and small warships. Although the number is not astonishing, the fleet battle formation stretching for several nautical miles on the sea is extremely shocking.At this moment, Ma Zhengping also had a deeper understanding of Xuan Xiangming's previous statement that Zhoushan Island was in good order. After all, with such a powerful armed fleet stationed on Zhoushan Island, how could there be any daring lunatics who would dare to come to this sea area to cause trouble.
Seeing that the fleet passed through the bay and headed towards the military port on the west side of Dinghai Port, today's military parade has come to an end.Although the scale of the military parade on Zhoushan Island is far less than that of Sanya, as an overseas military base, it is not easy to achieve such a level, and it has achieved the goal of showing force to deter Xiaoxiao and increasing the confidence of foreign businessmen in Zhoushan authorities with extremely high efficiency. For the purpose, the effect is quite good.
"If I'm not mistaken, the number of warships in the East China Sea Fleet this year is much higher than last year! The general's ability to manage the army is admirable!"
It was not his subordinate officials who sat next to Shi Diwen on the viewing platform, but He Xiao, who represented Ningbo Mansion to attend this event, took the initiative to pay respects to Shi Diwen after watching the display of the naval fleet.After all, the size of the East China Sea Fleet symbolizes the strength of the Zhoushan authorities, and the stronger the strength of Zhoushan, the safer the cooperative relationship between Ningbo Prefecture and Haihan, and the easier it is for He Xiao to use this relationship to benefit himself.
Seeing that He Xiao had noticed the details of the changes in the East China Sea Fleet, Shi Diwen readily admitted without concealment: "This is actually a ship that was decided to increase the year before, but the shipyard was too busy, so it has been delayed until several They were only enlisted in service a month ago.”
He Xiao said: "Will these newly commissioned warships also participate in subsequent combat operations?"
Because the Zhoushan authorities have recently purchased a large amount of military supplies on the market, in order to avoid misunderstandings, Shi Diwen has already explained the general situation to Qu Yutong through the He brothers, so He Xiao also knows that the East China Sea Fleet will be dispatched to a certain place in the future Perform combat missions, but the specific arrangements are not very clear.He Xiao asked this question because he was curious on the one hand, and on the other hand, he also wanted to know whether Haihan's operation required the East China Sea Fleet to come out in full force.
However, for such a military secret, he is unlikely to get a specific answer from Shi Diwen.Shi Diwen smiled and said: "Whether to participate or not depends on the assignment of the Ministry of National Defense. I don't care if I say it now. Mr. He is worried that Zhoushan's defense will be empty after the fleet goes out?"
He Xiao hurriedly said: "That's not the case. Even if the navy goes out, there is still an army stationed on the island. Who dares to do such a thing of plucking a tiger's beard!"
Shi Diwen said: "Mr. He can tell the master after returning home that during the Zhoushan garrison, there will still be enough troops to stay on the island to ensure local security and stability and smooth business activities. If any hostile action is launched against the island or the properties under the name of Haihan, it will be regarded as a serious provocation against our country and will definitely be met with military retaliation by our country."
What Shi Diwen meant by this was not to warn Qu Yutong, but to reassure Qu Yutong that Haihan would not relax his defense against Zhoushan Island during this period.He also understands why Qu Yutong is so nervous. The secret cooperation with Haihan in the past few years has allowed Qu Yutong to earn a lot of income, and Qu Yutong feels that it is not at ease to put all these properties in Daming, so he gradually transferred some of them to the Ming Dynasty. overseas.On this Zhoushan Island alone, there are many properties that Qu Yutong spent money to buy. If something happens to Zhoushan Island, Qu Yutong will inevitably suffer serious losses, so He Xiao was asked to take advantage of this opportunity to inquire about Shi. Divin's tone.
If it wasn't for the sensitivity of his identity and the inconvenience of appearing in front of the public, Qu Yutong would have personally come to Zhoushan Island to see Shi Diwen face to face for peace of mind.
"I will definitely convey the general's intentions to Mr. Qu." He Xiao understood and quickly responded.
On the other side of the stand, Xuan Xiangming watched the East China Sea Fleet sailing into the military port with unsatisfied interest, and suddenly remembered something, and turned to Ma Zhengping and asked, "I haven't asked Boss Ma what kind of business he does?"
Ma Zhengping didn't hide anything, and replied calmly, "I'm a salt merchant."
"Salt merchants! Boss Ma is a rich man!" Xuan Xiangming said enviously, "Last year, many salt merchants who traded salt with Haihan made a lot of money. I heard that many of them are newcomers. It’s okay, with Haihan’s help, I’ve made a lot of money, and I’m going to change my career to sell salt after hearing this!”
Ma Zhengping said: "Boss Xuan said it was someone else, and this time I went to the island, I just came to discuss cooperation matters with the Haihan people, but it is still uncertain whether the negotiation will be successful."
Xuan Xiangming said, "So Boss Ma is not from Ningbo?"
Ma Zhengping shook his head and said, "I'm from Yangzhou."
Xuan Xiangming often travels between Ningbo and Zhoushan Island, and has a certain understanding of the salt industry operated by Haihan. He knows that Haihan has built salt farms in Xiangshan and Shipu, and most of the distributors are locals with backgrounds in Ningbo. person.It was the first time he met a salt merchant from Yangzhou on Zhoushan Island.
"Yangzhou...I heard that there was some trouble in Yangzhou because of the salt business!" Xuan Xiangming said meaningfully.
Regarding what happened in Yangzhou last year, Ningbo also received some rumors afterwards.The local salt merchants suffered heavy losses overnight, and it seems that it has nothing to do with Zhoushan Island, but well-informed people like Xuan Xiangming heard that it was Haihan who acted, and the purpose was to wipe out the sale of salt to the north. Obstacles, so that the salt produced by the Haihan Salt Farm can be sold in Jiangsu, robbing the traditional market controlled by Yangzhou salt merchants.In other words, the attitude of the Yangzhou salt merchants made the Zhoushan authorities lose their patience, so they took thunderous measures to teach the Yangzhou salt merchants to recognize the situation.
Although Xuan Xiangming's source of information is not official, it is a stakeholder such as a local salt merchant, and has its own channels to obtain this information, so its credibility is extremely high.The purpose of Yangzhou salt merchants coming to Zhoushan Island at this time seems to be worth tasting.
"It seems that Boss Xuan also knows some news." Ma Zhengping didn't know how far the Yangzhou incident had spread here, so he had to vaguely mention it first: "I had some misunderstandings with Hai Hanguo before, but since everyone's purpose is to If you are doing business, there is room for negotiation, and this time I am coming to Zhoushan, it is precisely for this purpose."
Although Xuan Xiangming had a big mouth, he was not an honest person who believed what others said. He knew that the situation in Yangzhou was too deep, so he didn't dare to judge whether Ma Zhengping's words were true or not.However, the fact that Yangzhou salt merchants came to Zhoushan is a bit interesting, and it can become another piece of talk for him in the future.
Ma Zhengping wanted to find Xuan Xiangming to inquire about the rules and operating methods of buying land on the island, so he took the initiative to invite Xuan Xiangming to have lunch, but now that Xuan Xiangming knew Ma Zhengping's identity, he was a bit shy and declined. accepted his invitation.He was also worried that if the Yangzhou salt merchant failed to make peace with Haihan, then he would get too close to Ma Zhengping, which might affect Haihan's official opinion of him.
Although Ma Zhengping was a little disappointed, it didn't show on his face.For friends like Xuan Xiangming who know a lot about Haihan, it's always good to get to know him first.He politely asked about Xuan Xiangming's residence on the island, and said he would visit him another day.
After visiting Yang Yun, Ma Zhengping was actually not too worried about Haihan's official attitude towards him. Even if the cooperation could not be reached, he should not be kicked out of Zhoushan Island in disgrace.But he doesn't know two people on the island now, so it is still difficult to find out more information.Ma Zhengping planned to try again to see if he could invite Yang Yun to dinner, but his idea was quickly proved unfeasible. Yang Yun left with Shi Diwen, and they were surrounded by entourage guards. Outsiders like Ma Zhengping Can't get close at all.
"That's all, let's look for opportunities later!" Seeing this posture, Ma Zhengping also knew that his idea would be difficult to achieve, so he could only temporarily give up his plan.
With the end of the military parade, the people on the island also dispersed.However, Ma Zhengping had heard from Xuan Xiangming that there were still many trade activities on the island in the past two days, so he planned to take this opportunity to take a look.He has long heard that the Haihan people are proficient in business and trade, but he has never had a specific concept as to how they are proficient.This time I had the opportunity to come to Zhoushan Island, so I naturally had to find a way to learn more about it.
He went to Ningbo City before coming to Zhoushan, but he felt that the commercial atmosphere of Dinghai Port in Zhoushan was even better than that of Ningbo City. There were all kinds of shops, hotels, restaurants, and inns in his sight, which can be seen here The consumption power of residents is strong.
But the reason is also very simple, Ma Zhengping didn't spend much time to figure out the key.Most of the people who come and go to and from the port area are businessmen and sailors from various countries. The purpose of these people coming to Zhoushan is to make money, but they also spend money. Their consumption power is far higher than that of ordinary people in Ningbo, which is why it has created such a prosperous scene.
Of course, limited to the island environment here, the decoration of these shops is far inferior to Yangzhou City in Ma Zhengping's opinion, but presumably not many merchants who come here will mind such details.
Ma Zhengping wandered casually along the streets of the port area for a while, and saw houses under construction not far away.He was planning to buy land and property on the island, and immediately became interested when he saw the situation, and planned to go over to see if he could get any useful news.
(End of this chapter)
These reserve soldiers are temporarily receiving military training on Zhoushan Island as a militia, and will not be transferred to official military status until Shi Diwen applies for local recruitment from the Ministry of Defense every year. This will not only reduce personnel expenses, but also have a The observation period is used to confirm whether the qualifications of these recruits are qualified to serve in the Haihan Army.
Of course, not all the militias participating in the military parade were formed. The actual number of militias deployed in Zhoushan and some nearby islands under the control of Haihan far exceeded the strength shown to the public today.This is also the intention of the military to hide its strength, so as not to cause unnecessary panic among the foreign merchants watching the military parade.
As Xuan Xiangming said, the highlight of the military parade is still the naval fleet.After all the troops of the army passed the inspection area, three explosions were heard, and three red signal bombs were fired into the sky, and then pieces of sails appeared on the distant sea soon.
The direction of the VIP stand is facing Dapanzhi Island in the south, so you can have a panoramic view of the sea area of the port area without adjusting your sitting posture, and Ma Zhengping was finally able to see the legendary Haihan Navy.
Strong boats and sharp guns, this kind of large-scale equipment that originally only existed in imagination, is now finally displayed in front of Ma Zhengping.The appearance of the Haihan battleship is quite different from that of the Daming Navy. The hull is more slender, with soft sails on the mast, and the visual impact brought by the huge hull made Ma Zhengping unable to think of it for a while. Find the right words to describe your feelings.
"Look, the two largest ships are Haihan, the flagship of the East China Sea Fleet. It is said that there are dozens of cannons on board, and the movement can be heard from dozens of miles away during the war..." Xuan Xiangming Unabashedly showing off his knowledge to Ma Zhengping.
In fact, it goes without saying that as long as the eyes are not blind, it is difficult not to notice the two Majestic-class battleships whose hull size is much larger than ordinary sailing ships.This is also the largest sailing ship that Ma Zhengping has ever seen in his life. Compared with the Haihan battleship, the cargo ships under his own hands are really juniors.
If you encounter such a big man at sea, I am afraid that it will be difficult to generate a heart of resistance as soon as you meet him. Besides, it is said that the ship is equipped with dozens of cannons. How about resistance.
Ma Zhengping used to think that the Zhejiang government was too weak in the face of the Haihan people, and chose to compromise without even having a decent resistance, allowing the Haihan people to occupy the vital area of Zhoushan Island.But when he saw the true face of the Haihan Fleet with his own eyes, he immediately understood the difficulties of the Zhejiang government. Can the navy be expected to defeat such a monster?It was obvious that they couldn't fight, but if they started the war rashly, the defeat would be minor, and Haihan would have an excuse to invade the mainland, then it would be impossible to end.
For Da Ming, who was in the midst of internal and external troubles at the time, there was no room for error in dealing with the conflict with Hai Han. They can only sit back and watch the Haihan army do whatever they want in the territory.Therefore, choosing to compromise and acquiescing to Haihan’s right to rule Zhoushan Island in exchange for peace was the safest choice for the Zhejiang government at that time. At least this effectively avoided the outbreak of war and further invasion, which was more serious than that. The consequences of losing control of some islands are relatively easy to accept.
Ma Zhengping was a businessman, so he didn't have a deep understanding of the government's situation, but the Haihan fleet in front of him gave him a very intuitive feeling that it would be very unwise to fight against such an armed force.
Following the two flagships are more than 30 large and small warships. Although the number is not astonishing, the fleet battle formation stretching for several nautical miles on the sea is extremely shocking.At this moment, Ma Zhengping also had a deeper understanding of Xuan Xiangming's previous statement that Zhoushan Island was in good order. After all, with such a powerful armed fleet stationed on Zhoushan Island, how could there be any daring lunatics who would dare to come to this sea area to cause trouble.
Seeing that the fleet passed through the bay and headed towards the military port on the west side of Dinghai Port, today's military parade has come to an end.Although the scale of the military parade on Zhoushan Island is far less than that of Sanya, as an overseas military base, it is not easy to achieve such a level, and it has achieved the goal of showing force to deter Xiaoxiao and increasing the confidence of foreign businessmen in Zhoushan authorities with extremely high efficiency. For the purpose, the effect is quite good.
"If I'm not mistaken, the number of warships in the East China Sea Fleet this year is much higher than last year! The general's ability to manage the army is admirable!"
It was not his subordinate officials who sat next to Shi Diwen on the viewing platform, but He Xiao, who represented Ningbo Mansion to attend this event, took the initiative to pay respects to Shi Diwen after watching the display of the naval fleet.After all, the size of the East China Sea Fleet symbolizes the strength of the Zhoushan authorities, and the stronger the strength of Zhoushan, the safer the cooperative relationship between Ningbo Prefecture and Haihan, and the easier it is for He Xiao to use this relationship to benefit himself.
Seeing that He Xiao had noticed the details of the changes in the East China Sea Fleet, Shi Diwen readily admitted without concealment: "This is actually a ship that was decided to increase the year before, but the shipyard was too busy, so it has been delayed until several They were only enlisted in service a month ago.”
He Xiao said: "Will these newly commissioned warships also participate in subsequent combat operations?"
Because the Zhoushan authorities have recently purchased a large amount of military supplies on the market, in order to avoid misunderstandings, Shi Diwen has already explained the general situation to Qu Yutong through the He brothers, so He Xiao also knows that the East China Sea Fleet will be dispatched to a certain place in the future Perform combat missions, but the specific arrangements are not very clear.He Xiao asked this question because he was curious on the one hand, and on the other hand, he also wanted to know whether Haihan's operation required the East China Sea Fleet to come out in full force.
However, for such a military secret, he is unlikely to get a specific answer from Shi Diwen.Shi Diwen smiled and said: "Whether to participate or not depends on the assignment of the Ministry of National Defense. I don't care if I say it now. Mr. He is worried that Zhoushan's defense will be empty after the fleet goes out?"
He Xiao hurriedly said: "That's not the case. Even if the navy goes out, there is still an army stationed on the island. Who dares to do such a thing of plucking a tiger's beard!"
Shi Diwen said: "Mr. He can tell the master after returning home that during the Zhoushan garrison, there will still be enough troops to stay on the island to ensure local security and stability and smooth business activities. If any hostile action is launched against the island or the properties under the name of Haihan, it will be regarded as a serious provocation against our country and will definitely be met with military retaliation by our country."
What Shi Diwen meant by this was not to warn Qu Yutong, but to reassure Qu Yutong that Haihan would not relax his defense against Zhoushan Island during this period.He also understands why Qu Yutong is so nervous. The secret cooperation with Haihan in the past few years has allowed Qu Yutong to earn a lot of income, and Qu Yutong feels that it is not at ease to put all these properties in Daming, so he gradually transferred some of them to the Ming Dynasty. overseas.On this Zhoushan Island alone, there are many properties that Qu Yutong spent money to buy. If something happens to Zhoushan Island, Qu Yutong will inevitably suffer serious losses, so He Xiao was asked to take advantage of this opportunity to inquire about Shi. Divin's tone.
If it wasn't for the sensitivity of his identity and the inconvenience of appearing in front of the public, Qu Yutong would have personally come to Zhoushan Island to see Shi Diwen face to face for peace of mind.
"I will definitely convey the general's intentions to Mr. Qu." He Xiao understood and quickly responded.
On the other side of the stand, Xuan Xiangming watched the East China Sea Fleet sailing into the military port with unsatisfied interest, and suddenly remembered something, and turned to Ma Zhengping and asked, "I haven't asked Boss Ma what kind of business he does?"
Ma Zhengping didn't hide anything, and replied calmly, "I'm a salt merchant."
"Salt merchants! Boss Ma is a rich man!" Xuan Xiangming said enviously, "Last year, many salt merchants who traded salt with Haihan made a lot of money. I heard that many of them are newcomers. It’s okay, with Haihan’s help, I’ve made a lot of money, and I’m going to change my career to sell salt after hearing this!”
Ma Zhengping said: "Boss Xuan said it was someone else, and this time I went to the island, I just came to discuss cooperation matters with the Haihan people, but it is still uncertain whether the negotiation will be successful."
Xuan Xiangming said, "So Boss Ma is not from Ningbo?"
Ma Zhengping shook his head and said, "I'm from Yangzhou."
Xuan Xiangming often travels between Ningbo and Zhoushan Island, and has a certain understanding of the salt industry operated by Haihan. He knows that Haihan has built salt farms in Xiangshan and Shipu, and most of the distributors are locals with backgrounds in Ningbo. person.It was the first time he met a salt merchant from Yangzhou on Zhoushan Island.
"Yangzhou...I heard that there was some trouble in Yangzhou because of the salt business!" Xuan Xiangming said meaningfully.
Regarding what happened in Yangzhou last year, Ningbo also received some rumors afterwards.The local salt merchants suffered heavy losses overnight, and it seems that it has nothing to do with Zhoushan Island, but well-informed people like Xuan Xiangming heard that it was Haihan who acted, and the purpose was to wipe out the sale of salt to the north. Obstacles, so that the salt produced by the Haihan Salt Farm can be sold in Jiangsu, robbing the traditional market controlled by Yangzhou salt merchants.In other words, the attitude of the Yangzhou salt merchants made the Zhoushan authorities lose their patience, so they took thunderous measures to teach the Yangzhou salt merchants to recognize the situation.
Although Xuan Xiangming's source of information is not official, it is a stakeholder such as a local salt merchant, and has its own channels to obtain this information, so its credibility is extremely high.The purpose of Yangzhou salt merchants coming to Zhoushan Island at this time seems to be worth tasting.
"It seems that Boss Xuan also knows some news." Ma Zhengping didn't know how far the Yangzhou incident had spread here, so he had to vaguely mention it first: "I had some misunderstandings with Hai Hanguo before, but since everyone's purpose is to If you are doing business, there is room for negotiation, and this time I am coming to Zhoushan, it is precisely for this purpose."
Although Xuan Xiangming had a big mouth, he was not an honest person who believed what others said. He knew that the situation in Yangzhou was too deep, so he didn't dare to judge whether Ma Zhengping's words were true or not.However, the fact that Yangzhou salt merchants came to Zhoushan is a bit interesting, and it can become another piece of talk for him in the future.
Ma Zhengping wanted to find Xuan Xiangming to inquire about the rules and operating methods of buying land on the island, so he took the initiative to invite Xuan Xiangming to have lunch, but now that Xuan Xiangming knew Ma Zhengping's identity, he was a bit shy and declined. accepted his invitation.He was also worried that if the Yangzhou salt merchant failed to make peace with Haihan, then he would get too close to Ma Zhengping, which might affect Haihan's official opinion of him.
Although Ma Zhengping was a little disappointed, it didn't show on his face.For friends like Xuan Xiangming who know a lot about Haihan, it's always good to get to know him first.He politely asked about Xuan Xiangming's residence on the island, and said he would visit him another day.
After visiting Yang Yun, Ma Zhengping was actually not too worried about Haihan's official attitude towards him. Even if the cooperation could not be reached, he should not be kicked out of Zhoushan Island in disgrace.But he doesn't know two people on the island now, so it is still difficult to find out more information.Ma Zhengping planned to try again to see if he could invite Yang Yun to dinner, but his idea was quickly proved unfeasible. Yang Yun left with Shi Diwen, and they were surrounded by entourage guards. Outsiders like Ma Zhengping Can't get close at all.
"That's all, let's look for opportunities later!" Seeing this posture, Ma Zhengping also knew that his idea would be difficult to achieve, so he could only temporarily give up his plan.
With the end of the military parade, the people on the island also dispersed.However, Ma Zhengping had heard from Xuan Xiangming that there were still many trade activities on the island in the past two days, so he planned to take this opportunity to take a look.He has long heard that the Haihan people are proficient in business and trade, but he has never had a specific concept as to how they are proficient.This time I had the opportunity to come to Zhoushan Island, so I naturally had to find a way to learn more about it.
He went to Ningbo City before coming to Zhoushan, but he felt that the commercial atmosphere of Dinghai Port in Zhoushan was even better than that of Ningbo City. There were all kinds of shops, hotels, restaurants, and inns in his sight, which can be seen here The consumption power of residents is strong.
But the reason is also very simple, Ma Zhengping didn't spend much time to figure out the key.Most of the people who come and go to and from the port area are businessmen and sailors from various countries. The purpose of these people coming to Zhoushan is to make money, but they also spend money. Their consumption power is far higher than that of ordinary people in Ningbo, which is why it has created such a prosperous scene.
Of course, limited to the island environment here, the decoration of these shops is far inferior to Yangzhou City in Ma Zhengping's opinion, but presumably not many merchants who come here will mind such details.
Ma Zhengping wandered casually along the streets of the port area for a while, and saw houses under construction not far away.He was planning to buy land and property on the island, and immediately became interested when he saw the situation, and planned to go over to see if he could get any useful news.
(End of this chapter)