Chapter 2440
There is a huge demand for local labor in Fushan County and the number of laborers is sufficient. However, because there are too many uncontrollable factors, Chen Yixin dare not fully use these refugee laborers. He can only select some who are honest and obedient and bring their families as laborers. . As a result, the efficiency of using refugees will naturally not be much higher.
Of course, Chen Yixin also thought of many ways to resolve the contradiction, such as relocating well-performing personnel and promoting some of them to serve as foremen among the refugees to improve labor efficiency. However, these measures are still of little use in resettling the recent large influx of refugees to Fushan County.
Of course, there is no real way to resolve this dilemma, and that is to solve the problem of transporting refugees to other countries. As long as the refugees in Fushan County can be sent away quickly enough, there will be no problem of insufficient local reception capacity. After these refugees go to the new colony under Haihan's rule, the completely unfamiliar environment and survival pressure will make them more dependent on the Haihan government. By then, it will be much easier to control and command these people than it is now.
Of course Chen Yixin understands this truth, but he is only a general guarding the local area and has no authority to coordinate the transportation capacity of other places to solve local problems. He can only hope that the executive committee will realize the difficulties faced by Fushan County and come up with some more powerful measures. means to provide more stable transportation capacity to Fushan County. The arrival of Tao Donglai can play exactly this role.
"Let's go and see the next place." After Tao Donglai confirmed the situation of the refugee camp, he did not intend to stay here longer, so he took the initiative to ask to go to the next place.
Tao Donglai has clearly seen that the conditions of this kind of camp can only meet the basic needs of survival. Even with such simple facilities, the construction speed cannot keep up with the growth of refugees. It is indeed necessary to provide more maritime transport capacity to solve Fushan's problems. The county’s refugee reception issues. However, he was not in a hurry to express his stance to Chen Yixin at the moment, because he didn't know much about the local situation and had to look around again.
The second refugee camp that Chen Yixin took Tao Donglai to visit was very close to Majiazhuang. This refugee camp was a facility that had been built and put into use in the past few years. It had been renovated several times, and the living conditions were better than before. It was much better after seeing the camp that was purely done in a hurry.
The residences here are no longer simple shacks on the ground, but more typical houses with thatched roofs and mud walls in northern rural areas. The effect of preventing cold and warmth is much better than the shacks on the ground. Tao Donglai followed Chen Yixin into a room. Although the furnishings were simple, at least everyone had a bed more than two feet wide to sleep on, and there were even quilts. This was better than the previous camp where the refugees could only sleep. Much stronger on straw.
However, due to the recent overflow of refugees, the living density here is not much better than that in the slum refugee camps. A room that originally accommodated ten people now has to be packed with twice as many people, which inevitably makes it feel overcrowded.
"Are there any special conditions for refugees living here?" Tao Donglai asked Chen Yixin while visiting.
Chen Yixin responded: "That's not true. Nowadays, the first batch is sent away and the next batch is moved in. Which refugee camp you are assigned to is purely luck."
Tao Donglai continued to ask: "If a rich person enters Fushan County at this time and does not want to live in a refugee camp, but wants to enjoy better treatment, how will you deal with it?"
"It's very simple. You need to pay five hundred taels of silver as a deposit first, and then there will be a civil affairs officer who is responsible for this matter to discuss the specific expenses and resettlement measures with them." Chen Yixin explained: "The garrison troops are currently stationed in various places inside and outside Fushan County. , so we still have a large number of vacant barracks on Zhifu Island, which can be used to house some people with limited financial resources but who do not want to become refugees. These people have family property, understand the rules, and cherish their lives. Generally speaking, it will be easier to manage. Some.”
"What if you are still dissatisfied with living in a military camp?" Tao Donglai broke the pot and asked.
Chen Yixin smiled and said: "If you're not satisfied, just add more money. As long as you can afford it, I can even arrange for him to take a boat to Jiangsu and Zhejiang for refuge. When he gets there, he'll have everything he wants, so there's no need to complain about poor conditions."
Tao Donglai also smiled and said: "This is also a way... It may save money to take a boat to Jiangsu and Zhejiang for a while than spending it here."
"There are indeed people who do this, but they are not many. Generally, they choose this path only if they have relatives and acquaintances in the south who can rely on them. And just having this plan is not enough. You also have to have money to pay before we can arrange it." Chen Yixin's His tone was calm and normal, obviously he had dealt with many such situations.
People who truly have a big family and a big business will not be in a hurry to leave Shandong at this time. After all, their roots are here and they will never leave just now. If the situation really worsens, even the Haihan people will not be able to continue to ensure the safety of this area, and it will not be too late to leave by then. Anyway, as long as he can afford the money, Haihan will definitely have a way to arrange for them to evacuate here.
Tao Donglai would not think that Chen Yixin's handling methods were too philistine. After all, if Fushan County had to accept such a large number of refugees, the expenses would be huge, so it was reasonable to find ways to generate some revenue. Although the immigration operation has been financially supported by the national treasury, if this process is completely unprofitable, I am afraid that the enthusiasm of various relevant agencies will be much less. Chen Yixin deliberately left some openings to allow the rich to bleed to obtain special treatment, which can be regarded as a stopgap measure to solve the needs of both parties at the same time.
There is a complete wooden fence on the outside of this refugee camp to separate the world inside. Although it is not impossible to escape over the wall, Haihan's punishment for those who escape from the refugee camp is extremely severe, and it is not common to do so. Someone dares to make a mistake. Having said that, no matter how bad the conditions in this refugee camp are, you will still have food and shelter, so you don't have to worry about safety. But if you leave here, you will have to solve your own survival problems.
After visiting these two refugee camps, Tao Donglai had a preliminary understanding of the local refugee resettlement situation. Given the conditions in Fushan County, it is extremely difficult to afford the temporary residence and transit of so many refugees there, and it is difficult to provide a better resettlement environment. Whether it is material supply, personnel control, or transportation arrangements, Chen Yixin does face many difficulties. Being able to maintain the current relatively stable situation can be regarded as a comprehensive reflection of his management and coordination capabilities.
When they came out of the refugee camp, Ma Dongqiang was already waiting outside. When he saw his son-in-law walking slowly with a middle-aged man, and there were many tall and powerful guards around him, he knew that this must be what his son-in-law was talking about. Now that you are a big shot, you should quickly take the initiative to see him.
"Ma Dongqiang, a common man, has met Mr. Tao!" Ma Dongqiang had received Chen Yixin's guidance beforehand, and he did not make too much noise. Instead, he walked closer and saluted. If he were an ordinary landowner, Tao Donglai would have probably nodded and passed away. However, the man in front of him was Chen Yixin's father-in-law, and he had contributed a lot to Haihan's rule in Fushan County. Naturally, he had to pay enough attention to it, and he quickly extended his hand. Helping each other, they responded: "The horsemen are being polite to outsiders. They are all our own people and there is no need to see outsiders!"
The two of them exchanged a few polite words, and Ma Dongqiang led the way, leading Tao Dong to and from home to sit down. Ma Dongqiang only knew a rough idea of Tao Donglai's identity because he didn't quite understand the functions of Haihan's executive committee and Tao Donglai's prestige among Haihan's senior management. But there is no doubt that Master Tao has a higher status than his son-in-law. Although the son-in-law has the power of life and death in Dengzhou and Jinzhou, he still has to take orders from Master Tao. Such a big shot suddenly came to Fushan County, so naturally he had to do his best to serve him well.
However, his son-in-law had specifically told Mr. Tao to keep his itinerary secret and not to be too public in public, so Ma Dongqiang did not dare to prepare a welcoming ceremony in Majiazhuang with great fanfare, and did not even bring his family to welcome him, so as not to commit any crime. Overcome the taboos of noble people. But judging from Tao Donglai's reaction, Ma Dongqiang felt that this adult was quite approachable and did not speak condescendingly, so he felt less nervous now.
After the Ma family became prosperous, Majiazhuang underwent many renovations and expansions. Now it is named Zhuangzi, but in fact it is already a large-scale town that is usually quite prosperous. However, in recent months, due to the chaos in Shandong, a large number of refugees have poured into Dengzhou. The entire Fushan County is under strict military control, and there are no more people coming and going in the market.
Tao Donglai walked and watched, and said to Ma Dongqiang: "It seems that the local shops were greatly affected by the war. Eight out of ten shops have closed down."
Ma Dongqiang responded: "It is true. The trade route between this county and Jinan Prefecture was completely cut off due to the war. Now that refugees are pouring into Dengzhou in large numbers, it is inevitable that evil people will take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble. There are many murders and robberies outside Fushan County." However, ordinary merchants were worried about the risks and did not dare to bring their money and goods here, so the local market was also greatly affected. Some merchants simply closed their shops and temporarily went out of business. However, there were also some flexible merchants who simply decided to go out of business. So the store was converted into an inn to provide temporary accommodation for those who did not want to enter the refugee camp, and the income was not much worse than doing business. ”
Tao Donglai said: "I heard that Ma Yuanwai owns a lot of real estate locally and has recently received many outsiders. I must have taken this opportunity to make a lot of money?"
Ma Dongqiang's expression changed slightly. He glanced at Chen Yixin but saw that his expression was as usual. He calmed down a little. He knew that he was not causing trouble for him. He immediately responded: "Go back to Mr. Tao, the common people are using their own properties to resettle refugees. It's just that The purpose of accepting more people seeking refuge in Fushan County is not for money. It is just to offset expenses. It is not an act of bullying or forceful buying and selling.”
Ma Dongqiang's explanation was naturally mostly a cover-up, but Chen Yixin knew that Tao Donglai would not take matters seriously like this, so he did not intend to speak for his father-in-law. Sure enough, when Tao Donglai heard this, he just smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, Ma Yuan. I'm just asking, I don't mean anything else."
The information Tao Donglai knew was previously provided by Hao Wanqing. When he asked about the matter in person, he also wanted to see whether Ma Dongqiang would tell the truth frankly, so as to use this as a reference to judge whether it was reliable. If Ma Dongqiang denies it, the impression will naturally be greatly reduced. However, Ma Dongqiang judged the situation very accurately at the moment. He just explained to Tao Dong that his behavior was not malicious, and he did not deny such an approach. He barely passed the test.
After entering Ma's house, Ma Dongqiang called out his family to meet Tao Dong. Chen Yixin's wife and children were also among them. Tao Donglai came prepared. He took out a small silk bag from his body, handed it to Chen Yixin and said, "This is a meeting gift for the child. Let's see if the child likes it."
Chen Yixin took it, opened his pocket and poured it into his hand. It turned out that it contained a longevity lock necklace made of gold. It was small in appearance but full of weight. Chen Yixin quickly called his wife and children and thanked Tao Dong for the gift together.
Tao Donglai said: "Actually, I only remembered it when I was about to leave, but it was too late to order it in Sanya, so I asked Shi Diwen to find a craftsman in Ningbo to make it, and take it with me when passing by Zhoushan."
Chen Yixin said hurriedly: "Mr. Tao is interested!"
Tao Donglai continued: "The child will have to consider going to school in two years, right? If you plan to send him back to Sanya to study, then you should contact Ning Qi directly. I will say hello to him later and ask him to handle some matters." All arranged.”
Most of the time-travelers are still in their prime, but considering long-term development, the education of the next generation has also been put on the agenda of many people. After all, most of the fruits of their hard work in this world will be passed on to their children. If they are unable to inherit the mantle of the time traveler due to insufficient education, it will undoubtedly be a great loss. Therefore, when most time-travelers' children grow up to school age, they will try to enroll them in Sanya, in private schools specially established for the children of time-travelers.
The content taught in this kind of school is naturally very different from that of academies and vocational colleges outside. Not only do these "second generation" students need to receive general education and learn basic knowledge of various subjects, but they also gradually come into contact with relevant information about their parents' generation. secrecy, and the mechanisms that keep the country running, laying the groundwork for future excesses of power.
This knowledge is unlikely to be taught by a single time traveler, so it can only be taught in exclusive schools in Sanya. If generals like Chen Yixin who are stationed abroad do not send their children back to Sanya but educate themselves, they will be very likely to be out of touch with Haihan society when they grow up. In the long run, their personal and family development will be affected by this. And due to the considerable impact, there will be a huge gap in childhood compared with other "second generation" people with the same status but with specialized education.
Of course, this system also has a special effect. The civil and military officials of Haihan sent their children back to Sanya to study. In fact, from a certain perspective, it is equivalent to sending protons to the capital, which can greatly reduce the possibility of splitting in overseas territories. sex.
(End of chapter)