"It is indeed true. But this is just a normal rule and regulation, and it is by no means a restrictive measure set against the Xingdao region."
Yu Xiaobao frankly admitted what Shao Tianhu said, but made a small correction to his statement: "The work of recruiting immigrants involves household registration changes and personnel movements. If there is no corresponding system, it will be easy to mess up. I believe Mr. Shao should be able to understand why there is such a rule.”
Shao Tianhu said: "Since its establishment, the Xingdao Region has been an important southern border town in my country. However, due to the limited number of immigrants introduced from the country for a long time, the local population structure has been significantly different from the domestic one."
"I don't know if Mr. Yu has ever been to Xingdao. The proportion of Han people there is not as high as in China. A considerable part of the people are from other ethnic groups, including mixed-race people like me."
Shao Tianhu had no scruples. When he said this, he pointed at himself to show that he was using his own situation as an example.
He is only one-quarter Han Chinese, one-quarter Persian and half European, so the mixed-race features in his appearance are quite obvious, and it is not difficult to see the difference from ordinary Han people.
"If the proportion of Han people is getting lower and lower, it will not be a good thing for border areas like Xingdao. I think Mr. Yu will understand the hidden dangers."
Although Shao Tianhu was not of pure Han blood, he spoke from a very upright standpoint. Apparently he did not regard himself as a naturalized foreigner, but was considering this issue as a Han Chinese.
Yu Xiaobao nodded slightly and said: "What Master Shao said is true. Within the scope of the Immigration Department's ability, I am also willing to provide more convenience to Xingdao. I wonder if Master Shao has any suggestions?"
Shao Tianhu asked tentatively: "If Xingdao wants to recruit immigrants on a large scale in the country, can Sir Yu cancel the original formality restrictions?"
Yu Xiaobao smiled and said: "When you talk about lifting restrictions, do you mean that there are no restrictions on time and place, no restrictions on recruitment conditions, and no restrictions on the upper limit of the number of recruits?"
Shao Tianhu said: "If you can do this, of course it would be the best."
Yu Xiaobao said: "Actually, you are not the first person to make such a suggestion. When Mr. Tan came back from Xingdao to report his work two years ago, he also made similar suggestions to the Executive Committee. You guessed it, the Executive Committee finally How to reply? ”
Shao Tianhu is a smart man, and he immediately understood what Yu Xiaobao meant, and said sadly: "That must have been rejected by the executive committee."
If Tan Juren's suggestion had been adopted by the Executive Committee, it would have been implemented long ago. Naturally, there would be no need for Shao Tianhu to question the immigration policy formulated by the Civil Affairs Yamen now.
On the other hand, since Tan Juren's attempts to promote changes in this matter have been rejected by the executive committee, then his identity as Shao Tianhu is just the person in charge of the Sanya office, and his weight of speech is much less than that of Tan Juren, and it may even be possible Even Tan Tianming, who is studying abroad in Sanya, can't compare. How can the Immigration Department meet his requirements?
Yu Xiaobao nodded and said: "Such a request is actually beyond the control of the Immigration Department. Unless clear instructions are given from above, I would not dare to overstep and grant special treatment to Xingdao on my own initiative."
Speaking of which, Shao Tianhu couldn't force him anymore.
Although Yu Xiaobao claimed that he and his boss were old acquaintances, after all, it was only the first time that he and Yu Xiaobao met, and there was no friendship at all. The other party's patience in explaining for so long was considered to be very caring.
If you insist on continuing this topic, it will only make both parties unable to get off the stage. Shao Tianhu stopped the conversation very wisely, and after asking some other questions, he stood up and said goodbye to the other party.
Yu Xiaobao was still very polite and sent him to the door of the office before watching Shao Tianhu leave.
Although he did not achieve his goal, Shao Tianhu's visit did not result in nothing.
First, he successfully met Yu Xiaobao, the head of the Immigration Department. This was the second senior official Shao Tianhu met in Sanya - the first was Gong Shiqi who came uninvited. Although Yu Xiaobao did not relent until the end and refused to give Xingdao special treatment in immigration matters, this network of contacts might come in handy in the future.
Secondly, Shao Tianhu finally got some valuable information from the officials of the Immigration Department. For example, it was not the Civil Affairs Office that was holding back Xingdao's immigration policy, but the Executive Committee, which truly held the power of the country.
After knowing this news, there is no need to waste time with the Immigration Department. Even if he talks nonsense, he will not be able to get Yu Xiaobao to show his favor.
If you want to improve the effectiveness of Xingdao's domestic immigration work, you probably have to start from other directions.
Shao Tianhu didn't know that after he left, Yu Xiaobao put down the work at hand and went straight to another office upstairs.
This office is obviously not a place where anyone can come and go casually. Even when Yu Xiaobao got here, he had to ask the secretary at the door first, and the secretary informed him before he could enter.
Compared to Yu Xiaobao's office downstairs, the furnishings in this room are much more luxurious.
The furniture in the house, including tables, chairs and bookshelves, are all made of precious huanghuali wood produced locally in Hainan. This kind of wood is mainly produced in Diaoluo Mountain in Lingshui. It has its own unique aroma, so it is also called Dalbergia rosewood.
Because it matures very slowly, the huanghuali wood that was produced in small quantities became a tribute to this dynasty. Only those who came from Chuan Dynasty were eligible to use various furniture and utensils made of huanghuali wood.
The porcelain bottles placed on the ancient shelves in the house are also tributes, but they are not from Haihan, but from the official kilns of Jingdezhen during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty. In the early years, officials sent by the Ming Dynasty to Sanya to discuss peace would bring many such gifts every time and give them to senior officials in various Haihan ministries.
A lotus picture hanging on the wall was created by the Ming Dynasty painter Chen Hongshou. However, this famous painter passed away in Hangzhou a few years ago, so the value of his handed down calligraphy has become increasingly precious.
An old man wearing glasses sat behind the desk, reviewing documents. Yu Xiaobao didn't say anything after entering the room, so he stood quietly, waiting for the other party to handle the work at hand.
After a long time, the old man took off his glasses and stopped. While rubbing his eyes, he asked: "What's the matter?"
Yu Xiaobao responded quickly: "Sir, Shao Tianhu from the Xingdao Office came to my place just now and asked about immigration-related matters."
The old man muttered, but did not continue speaking, signaling Yu Xiaobao to continue.
Yu Xiaobao said: "According to what he said, he only officially took office today. It seems that he is very concerned about immigration affairs. He also asked me if I can give some special care to Xingdao so that they can travel without restrictions." Domestic recruitment of immigrants.”
The old man smiled and said: "He thinks lightly. Didn't Tan Juren give him some advice before coming to Sanya to take office?"
Yu Xiaobao said: "I also specifically mentioned this matter, but judging from his reaction, he probably didn't know that Lord Tan submitted an application to the Executive Committee for this purpose."
The old man said: "He is Roger's confidant, so it's not surprising that he didn't get any advice from Tan Juren."
Judging from his tone, it was obvious that he knew something about Shao Tianhu's origins.