Chapter 1726 Lively Sanya
Although today's Haihan cannot be said to be a big country, it is definitely considered a powerful country in the Far East. The overseas colonies it controls are increasing year by year, and the distance from the mainland is getting farther and farther. Most of the management of these overseas colonies by the Haihan Executive Committee can only be directed through remote control, and the decision-making power of daily affairs is generally left to the local officials in charge.
As for non-colonial special overseas agencies, such as embassies, business stores, intelligence stations, etc., the Executive Committee can pay even less attention. Generally, the competent departments are responsible for the daily operations of these overseas agencies. Only when something happens Only under certain special circumstances will it be brought to the Executive Committee for discussion. If the operations planned by the intelligence station under the Ministry of Security in distant Batavia did not require diplomatic and financial assistance, they would not have attracted the attention of the Executive Committee at all.
After handling this small matter submitted by He Xi, Ning Qi and Schneider turned their attention back to their respective tasks. As the heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they all have the task of receiving foreign guests today. Meeting with these distinguished guests from allied countries is much more important than worrying about the fluctuation of food prices in Batavia.
In fact, Haihan had a tradition of holding annual celebrations long before the official announcement of the founding of the country in 1634. However, it used to be to commemorate the landing of Haihan pioneers in Yulin Bay. After the announcement of the founding of the country in 1634, it was logically named "National Day" .
Although this year is only the third anniversary of the official founding of Haihan, it also coincides with the tenth anniversary of Operation Time Travel. Therefore, after extensive consultation within the Time Travel Society, the Executive Committee decided to hold a celebration during the National Day this year. By the way, we took this opportunity to invite Haihan and Countries that have established diplomatic relations sent personnel to attend the ceremony to further strengthen Haihan's international influence.
Of course, for a rare diplomatic opportunity like this, Haihan's usual practice will definitely include the arrangement of "cultural stage, economic drama". A series of economic and trade negotiation activities will be carried out during the celebration, and this opportunity will be taken to sign some national and international agreements. trade cooperation projects between countries.
If Ning Qi and Schneider were to handle all aspects of the affairs alone, they would be exhausted even to death. Therefore, the senior officials of the Executive Committee have been very busy recently, handling various matters during the celebration separately.
After entering late March, Pier 1 in Port Victory, which is specially used to receive VIPs, became busy, with invited guests from various countries arriving by boat almost every day. However, Ning Qi and Schneider did not come to receive the guests who arrived at the port today. Instead, Defense Minister Yan Chujie was waiting here.
The guests who can be welcomed by Yan Chujie are naturally of unusual status. The two Dafu ships slowly docked at the pier under the guidance of the navigation boat. The large and eye-catching "Xu" flags on the masts already indicated their owners.
Although the Fujian Emperor Xu Xinsu did not come to Sanya in person, he sent his most respected fourth son, Xu Yuzhuo, who now leads the Fujian Navy. Speaking of which, this is not the first time Xu Laosi has come to Sanya. When the two companies first started cooperating, he came to Sanya as a student to receive professional training for nearly half a year. He worked with these senior officials from the Haihan Executive Committee They all know each other. To break it down, Yan Chujie is also one of his mentors.
Xu Yuzhuo hurriedly bowed to greet Yan Chujie after seeing him. Although he had not met Yan Chujie often, he had always been in awe of Haihan, the "Minister of War". After all, Haihan had expanded his territory at a rapid pace in recent years. Yan Chujie, who is in charge of Haihan's military affairs, certainly deserves a lot of credit.
Yan Chujie raised his hand for support and said: "It's been a hard journey all the way. After you set off from Hong Kong, a telegram was sent over there. I thought I would arrive in Sanya tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, but I didn't expect to arrive today."
In fact, the two ships led by Xu Yuzhuo had already reported to Haihan when they left Fujian. They also stayed in Hong Kong at the Pearl River Estuary for a day to replenish food and fresh water. When they left, the local government sent a telegram to Sanya to inform them. , so that the diplomatic department can arrange reception matters in advance.
Xu Yuzhuo responded quickly: "The invitation letter sent by your country stated the date of the celebration. It has been delayed for several days due to bad weather on the way. If it is delayed any longer, I am afraid of missing the main event. Therefore, after leaving Hong Kong the day before yesterday, I ordered to march at full speed. Be sure to We had to get to Sanya earlier, but fortunately the journey south from Hong Kong was smooth and we arrived early.”
Yan Chujie said: "The accommodation has been arranged at the Guest House, and there will be a welcome dinner in the evening. The guests attending the meeting are all the guests who have arrived in the past two days. You can make some preparations."
Xu Yuzhuo said: "Thank you, chief, for the arrangement. Someone is here!"
Xu Yuzhuo took a book from the attendant behind him and handed it to Yan Chujie with both hands: "This is a little thought prepared by my father. It's just a small gift, not respectful!"
Yan Chujie was not surprised by this. He took it and looked through it for a while, then handed it to his entourage and said politely: "Master Xu is so polite. We are all one of our own, and you still send so many things! Yan! Thank you from the Executive Committee!”
There were only two invitations sent by Haihan to the Fujian government, and they were both delivered to Xu Xinsu's house. In addition to inviting representatives from the Xu family to come to Sanya to watch the ceremony, the other invitation was actually intended to invite representatives from the Fujian governor. people participate. But regarding who to invite, Haihan simply left it to Xu Xinsu to make the decision, which was a great deal of face.
Xu Xinsu naturally understood the special trust expressed by Haihan. Not only did she reciprocate the favor by sending Xu Yuzhuo to attend the celebration, but she also prepared a generous gift list. He has been dealing with Haihan for so many years, and he also knows that these people don't really value gold and silver. Therefore, there are no gold and silver ingots in this gift list. They are all kinds of rare products produced in the Ming Dynasty. Many of the souvenirs are priceless and good things that cannot be bought with money on the market.
Although Yan Chujie is a soldier, he has seen a lot of the world during his travels all over the world. One look at the contents of this gift list shows that Xu Xinsu put a lot of thought into it. Although it is not priceless, it still deserves his thanks.
Xu Yuzhuo said: "My father specially wanted to bring me a message to invite all the heads of the executive committee to visit Fujian at their convenience."
Yan Chujie smiled and said: "There will definitely be a chance. Please take good care of yourself, Mr. Xu. In the future, the Han army will go north to defeat the invaders. Maybe you can invite Mr. Xu to join the expedition."
Xu Yuzhuo said: "If I can be invited by Chief Yan, my father will be happy to go. He also often talks to us, the younger generation, about looking for opportunities to go out with the Haihan Army. But the place where Haihan started the war in the past two years is in the far north. Otherwise, it may take several months to go back and forth to the extreme south. My father is busy with official duties and cannot leave Fujian for such a long time." As they spoke, the two of them got into a four-wheeled carriage waiting on the dock. Yan Chujie. After the guard closed the car door, the driver whipped his whip, and the two horses in front started to pull the car forward. There were four cavalrymen in front and behind the carriage as escorts, and the other entourage had already boarded another caravan to follow. After the group left the pier, they headed north along the Victory Port Landscape Avenue.
Yan Chujie said: "Master Xu is very concerned about state affairs, which is admirable. However, if you still have to deal with everything personally, it would be too tiring. You should find time to go out and relax. The descendants of the Xu family have produced so many talents. People, Mr. Xu should consider slowly handing over the burden to you, so that you can get away and enjoy yourself.”
Xu Yuzhuo smiled and said: "Although he is busy with work, my father actually enjoys it. If there is a chance in the future, I would like to ask Chief Yan to persuade him face to face."
Ever since Xu Xinsu embraced Haihan, the Xu family followed the chickens and dogs to heaven, and many of their descendants, both direct and collateral, entered the officialdom and the battlefield. There are at least thirty or forty descendants of the Xu family who have obtained official positions in Fujian alone. Among them, Xu Xinsu's fourth son Xu Yuzhuo and his nephew Xu Jiaqi are the most outstanding. He is a senior general in charge of the army.
However, so far, Xu Xinsu does not seem to have revealed any plans to establish a successor, and the transfer of power in the Xu family will also have a certain impact on Haihan, so even a high-ranking official like Yan Chujie will have to test out a few words whenever he has the opportunity. , to see what the descendants of the Xu family think about this matter.
Xu Yuzhuo's answer was watertight. After hearing this, Yan Chujie did not ask any more questions to avoid leaving any traces. But after listening to Xu Yuzhuo's words, he also thought that when he saw Xu Xinsu again next time, he would ask him in person for his opinion and what he thought about his future successor. The Fujian Strait is an extremely important waterway for Haihan. Yan Chujie does not want the Xu family to have civil strife due to the transfer of power in a few years, thus affecting the navigation safety of the Fujian Strait.
The convoy soon passed through the urban area of Sanya and arrived at the foot of the hillside where the Guest House is located. Xu Yuzhuo, who had just gotten off the carriage, noticed an acquaintance.
"Long time no see, General Xu!" The other party also saw Xu Yuzhuo and was the first to say hello.
"Long time no see, General Zheng!" Xu Yuzhuo immediately responded with clasped fists.
The man he called "General Zheng" was Zheng Ting, the second son of Pingnan General Zheng Bai of Annan State. When Xu Yuzhuo came to Sanya for military training, Zheng Ting was a foreign military officer trainee at the same time as him, and the two had already gotten acquainted at that time. Later, after the two of them completed their studies and returned to their respective countries, the chance to meet again was almost always during joint military operations or exercises organized by Haihan. Although the number was not many, they could drink and chat together every time, which was considered a bit of friendship.
"Is General Zheng here to attend the celebration on behalf of Annan Kingdom this time?" Xu Yu saw that Zheng Ting's entourage was still unloading boxes of luggage on the carriage, and it seemed that he had just arrived here, so he guessed that the reason why he came to Sanya was Same as myself.
Zheng Ting responded: "I am here with the young prince this time as the deputy envoy of the mission."
The young prince Zheng Ting refers to is Zheng Zha, the eldest son of Qingdu King Zheng Zhi, who currently controls the political power of Annan Kingdom. As one of Haihan's most staunch allies, Annan State has always attached great importance to maintaining relations between the two countries. Although Zheng Zhao, the king of the Qing capital, did not come in person this time, his handling method was similar to Xu Xinsu's and sent his eldest son Zheng Zhao. Came to Sanya to watch the ceremony as a representative.
Zheng Zha had been in charge of the trade between the two countries a few years ago, and he was familiar with the senior officials of Haihan. After getting off the ship at Victory Port, Ning Qi was the one to receive him. However, Zheng Zao did not come to the Guest House. He just asked Zheng Ting to come over with his luggage and entourage to check in. He took Ning Qi by train to Tiandu Industrial Zone, which will be launched to allied countries in the second half of this year. Samples of the new weapon have been produced, and he can't wait to see the real thing.
After Yan Chujie handed over the affairs to the guest house, he said goodbye and left. Given his status, coming forward to greet Xu Yuzhuo had already given the Fujian Xu family enough face, and naturally he would not spend any more time as a guest. As for the congratulatory gift that the Xu family gave to Haihan, their own diplomats completed the delivery with Xu Yuzhuo at the Guest House.
Of course, Xu Yuzhuo didn't think there was anything wrong with this. On the way to Sanya, he even thought that the people who would come out to receive him would be ordinary officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the military. He never expected that Yan Chujie would deign to come out to greet him at the pier. I, when I return to Fujian, this is an experience I can show off.
Before the settlement procedures for these two companies were completed, a third group of people arrived at the door of the Guest House. This time, North Korean representative Li Xi and his party arrived, and he was accompanied by Navy Commander Wang Tom, who had recently returned to Sanya from Manila.
One of the reasons why Wang Tom came to receive him was that last year Wang Tom led a fleet to Seoul, North Korea, and he signed a city alliance with North Korea on behalf of Haihan. Therefore, he is quite famous personally in North Korea, and having him receive him can be regarded as giving North Korea some face.
The second reason is that Li Xi actually stationed in the Haihan Northern Fleet as a military observer last year, and went south with Wang Tom's troops to Manila to observe the entire war process. During this process, Li Xi gradually became familiar with Lieutenant General Haihan Army, and he also spent a lot of time dealing with Wang Tom. Although he was not a close friend, he became acquainted with him after a few months.
After the war ended, Li Xi did not leave Manila immediately. Instead, he stayed there for a while and purchased a lot of local specialties, intending to send them back to Korea to present to King Li Zhu in the future. One of Li Xi's tasks when he went south to Haihan this time was to attend this year's National Day event and set up the North Korean embassy in Sanya. So seeing the time approaching, Li Xi took a boat from Manila back to Sanya to participate in the event.
Although Li Xi didn't know Zheng and Xu, he was introduced by Wang Tom and soon started chatting with them. He was sent to Haihan as an envoy, and he was naturally very proficient in Chinese, so there was no language barrier to communicating with these people. When Zheng Ting and Xu Yuzhuo heard that this dear friend was a member of the royal family of Korea, they did not dare to neglect him and secretly sighed at Haihan's wide circle of friends.
(End of chapter)