Chapter 2644
There have been two eye-catching events in Seogwipo Port recently. One is the arrival of the Haihan Combined Fleet. After all, there has not been a fleet of this size in the local area for a long time. Some people even thought that those in Seogwipo Port were very Port facilities that are rarely used are simply a waste, such as those tall idle spreaders, warehouses that are locked all year round, and temporary settlement areas that have been uninhabited for a long time. A lot of manpower, material and financial resources have to be spent on maintenance every year.
But the arrival of the combined fleet made everyone realize that even if they were only used once every ten years, it was necessary to continue to maintain these facilities. Otherwise, once a large fleet arrives and the local area does not have the capacity to receive it, some people may have to take off their hats.
The sudden arrival of thousands of people suddenly increased the demand for various local supplies and services. Farmers, fishermen and various handymen took advantage of this opportunity to earn a lot of money. The military men from Haihan were always generous with their money, and all they used were brand-new Haihan banknotes, which were even more useful than silver and copper coins in many places. They could also be deposited in the local Haihan Bank, so there was no need to worry about being coveted. Many people mobilized their whole families, young and old, to take advantage of this rare opportunity to earn more Haihan banknotes.
For the local people, the visit of the Haihan Fleet is not scary. If possible, it is best for such a God of Wealth to appear once a year.
As for the other "big event", it doesn't get that much attention compared to it. Yin Changxing, a popular member of the Yin family in Seogwipo, is back again. This time he is not as low-key as in the past, but appears as a genuine Haihan official. It is said that even Lord Fu Yin, who made a special trip to receive the Haihan fleet this time, was very polite to Yin Changxing.
When Yin Changxing left Seogwipo, he was just a fisherman with a poor family. If he could maintain the livelihood of his family at that time, he probably would not have chosen to leave his hometown to work overseas for the Haihan people. Yin Changxing came back several times, but at that time he was only doing business in Zhoushan, so he only came back in the name of visiting relatives and donating some money to the clan to repair the ancestral house and tombs. Although the Yoon family regards him as a figure, he has little influence in Seogwipo.
But who would have thought that the down-and-out fisherman back then would have turned into an upright Haihan official when he returned this time. This was not some minor role in the local government, but a real official from the Kingdom of Heaven. When Lord Fu Yin came out to greet the senior officials of Haihan, Yin Changxing was standing next to him. This was a fact witnessed by many people.
Yin Changxing moved his family to Zhoushan after he was naturalized as a Haihan citizen in the early years. When he came back this time, he only lived temporarily in a house provided by his clan. Moreover, he had to follow the mission throughout the whole journey, so he had activities planned during the day. I can only stay here for two nights.
But despite this, this temporary residence is still crowded with guests, and the threshold is almost collapsed. After all, Yin Changxing was born in Seogwipo, and anyone who wanted to come to see him could always establish some connections through twists and turns, which was much easier than asking to see an official from Haehan.
Yin Changxing has been in Zhoushan for so many years and has been dealing with all kinds of people. He basically understands the purpose of these people who come to see him.
To put it simply, these people hope to take this opportunity to climb high and take shortcuts. In the eyes of these people, as long as Yin Changxing is willing to lend a hand and say a word, it can help them escape from the current class, and prosperity and wealth are just around the corner. Even if Yin Changxing doesn't want to support him, as long as he seizes the time to show his face here, he can brag that he has Yin Changxing as his big backer.
Although the bustling scene could satisfy Yin Changxing's vanity, he did not blindly expand it because he knew very well that his status in Haihan was not as high as the villagers thought, and it was difficult to support the elders from all walks of life to him. Recommended so-called young talents.
As for those who hope to get the franchise rights of in-demand products from him, they are even more wishful thinking. If Yin Changxing could control these channels, he would have already developed. However, there are too many factors involved in these matters. Whether it is for face or other considerations, it is difficult for Yin Changxing to explain the inside story to the villagers. Therefore, all Yin Changxing could do to deal with the influx of visitors was to be as diplomatic as possible and not make any promises easily.
In just two nights, Yin Changxing gained more than a dozen uncles, more than forty nephews, and a number of distant relatives who were beyond his reach. If it weren't for the fact that he had never studied or learned any crafts from a master before, then I'm afraid there would be dozens more fellow apprentices.
Of course, some people took the initiative to recommend young women to him as concubines, trying to build relationships through marriage. However, Yin Changxing had little interest in this and did not agree to the offer. It's not that he is indifferent to women, but after being out for so many years, he has seen the colorful world outside, and his vision is no longer the same as that of the fisherman back then. How can he still like this country girl from Seogwipo?
It is no exaggeration to say that among the Haihan fleet that came to Seogwipo this time, Yin Changxing was probably the busiest person. In the past two nights, the number of guests who took the initiative to visit him far exceeded that of his bosses.
After all, the threshold for visiting senior officials in Haihan is too high, and civilians basically do not have the corresponding qualifications. However, Yin Changxing’s place is not so particular. As long as you prepare gifts, find a good relationship, and then come here and wait in line patiently, you can basically do it. Get an opportunity to be interviewed.
Of course, this round of socializing is not in vain. The value of the various gifts given to Yin Changxing should be as much as his annual income. Even if Yin Changxing did not agree to many requests during this process, the visitor would still offer gifts and would not allow him to refuse any more.
The visitors' thinking was also very simple. Even if Yin Changxing did not verbally agree to help, as long as he accepted the gift, he would at least establish a friendship and leave some room for maneuver for things that failed to be negotiated. Next time I have the opportunity to contact Yin Changxing, it will probably be easier to communicate.
After two nights of socializing, all kinds of gifts had been piled up in half of Yin Changxing's residence. There are actually no particularly expensive gifts here. After all, most of the gift-givers are local people, and there isn't much wealth to pay tribute to him. Those who are really powerful will probably find their own way to meet Yin Changxing's boss.
Most of these gifts are local specialties from Jeju Island. It will cost another sum of money to transport these things back to Zhoushan. There was no way to deal with the gift that came to his door, which also made Yin Changxing dumbfounded.
(End of chapter)