Chapter 942 Candidate for Commander

Roger is very clear about his advantages. He has been studying the situation and geographical environment of the South China Sea during the two years on Ambon Island to prepare for Haihan's next southward expansion. Although there is no navy stationed on Ambon Island

fleet, but Roger still personally led the team out to sea several times and took civilian ships to visit the surrounding areas. Borneo, Tamerlan Islands, Anambas Islands, the Malay Peninsula, and even the Star Island where the fleet landed this time, he actually

He has already visited privately, but has not publicized it to the outside world. If necessary, he can even draw a map of the South China Sea by hand right away.

The competition with Mu Xiabai was basically within his expectation. After all, the South China Sea Fleet had been stationed at Cam Ranh Port before and accepted Mu Xiabai's direct command. If the Military Commission wants to select a commander in the South China Sea region, he will definitely do so.

Consider Mu Xiabai, who has been stationed in Indochina for many years. But Mu Xiabai's disadvantage is that he is from the army, is not as familiar with naval affairs as Roger, and lacks experience in commanding fleet operations at sea. If the Military Commission plans to use the South China Sea

With part of the fleet moved to Star Island for garrison, Mu Xiabai's professional abilities may become the subject of doubt by the navy.

Roger's experience in navigation is obviously stronger than that of Mu Xiabai. For the special environment here on Star Island, the commander must have navigation skills, so he is not nervous about this debate.

Be willing to give up opportunities to your competitors.

"I suggest that the Military Commission give priority to Roger." Mu Xiabai spoke, startling both Yan Chujie and Roger.

Yan Chujie was originally going to take notes, but after hearing this, he immediately put down the pen in his hand and asked: "Old Mu, I am talking to you on behalf of the Military Commission. You have to think carefully."

Mu Xiabai said seriously: "I know, and I am answering you very seriously. Let me tell you my personal reasons first. Before setting off this time, my eldest wife was already pregnant with the second child, and the younger wife was also pregnant with the eldest child.

When I was fighting on Ambona Island, I didn’t want to miss the birth of my next child. I knew the importance of Star Island and the status of the commander here, but for me, my wife and children also

Very important."

Mu Xiabai was single when he participated in the time-travel operation. After being assigned to Annan, he married a wealthy businessman in the north of Annan. He was 35 years old when he time-traveled, and he is now in his early forties. Judging from the situation of marriage and childbirth in this era, he has actually reached the age of

He is old enough to be a grandfather. However, the eldest son of his family was born during the Battle of Cheyenne Island in 1631. He is only two and a half years old now, so he can be regarded as a "old man with a son".

Most of the travelers who came to this time and space as singles already had partners or even children. Older singles who could not find a suitable partner due to various reasons in the original time and space, after coming here, they became a source of contention for the rich and powerful in various countries.

For the person you are fawning over, marriage with a Haihan person can provide a solid guarantee for your family's interests. Even if you have no business dealings with Haihan, having a Haihan son-in-law in your family can at least provide you with an extra escape route in times of crisis.

After having a family, it is true that many time travelers will choose a more stable lifestyle, especially those who are stationed abroad all year round. Every job transfer often means relocation of the whole family. Not everyone is willing to go for glory and wealth.

Take the initiative to bear such a price. Mu Xiabai is not the first person to choose his family between the two, and he probably will not be the last.

Mu Xiabai continued: "Roger is young and has no family burden. He is also familiar with the conditions of the countries in the South China Sea. In addition, his ability in navigation is indeed better than mine. He is more suitable to be the commander of Star Island than me."

Some. During the two years he has been in Ambon Island, we have been working together very happily, and I think we should be able to continue to do so in the future."

Roger had never expected that Mu Xiabai did not intend to compete for this position. This statement made all his previous preparations fall into place, and he did not know how to respond.

However, Yan Chujie was relatively calm and confirmed to him again: "What you just said, I will convey it to the Military Commission and the Executive Committee when I go back. Have you considered it clearly?"

"Thought it through very clearly." Mu Xiabai nodded, then extended his hand to Roger: "Do it well!"

"Thank you!" Roger was finally convinced at this time that the other party had actually given up this opportunity to him. Although he was extremely confident that he would win the competition, Mu Xiabai's voluntary withdrawal made this position final.

There was no doubt about the choice of the candidate. It was truly a matter of effort.

Although subsequent appointments and transfer orders will certainly have to wait until Yan Chujie returns to Sanya to be issued, given that Roger currently has no other competitors, Mu Xiabai can basically determine the ownership of this seat after withdrawing from the competition. But Xing

The island is located in a key area of ​​the east-west sea lanes, and its importance far exceeds that of Ambona Island. The interest disputes it will face in the future are also foreseeable. The pressure and competition Roger will face on Star Island are

It will definitely be far greater than when he took power in Ambon Island two years ago. The Dutch, Aceh, Johor, and even the Portuguese will probably not welcome Haihan's arrival. Roger must

It is necessary to handle all aspects of the relationship well.

This candidate will not be made public for the time being, and Roger will still return to Ambrosia to be stationed in the near future. However, the few travelers in the fleet learned the news during dinner and congratulated Roger.

.Only Zhang Yun still felt a little uneasy about this, and after dinner he called Roger to the beach to ask about Amborna Island.

"Then what did you say about the zoo you mentioned to me a few days ago? Will you still continue this project after you transferred it?" Zhang Yun asked with some worry.

"Proceed as usual! Didn't I already say that I am not managing the entire project alone. The Ministry of Commerce and other relevant departments, including your department, will gradually get involved." Roger explained: "The next step is

The funds invested in Ambona Island in the past six months are definitely more than the previous two years combined. The overall development of Ambona Island is just around the corner, and we are just waiting for the money to be in place. Whether I am on the island or someone else takes over my position in the future.

, this matter will proceed according to the process and will not stop because of personnel changes in individual positions. Your role in the middle is very important. Don’t worry, you will not be forgotten. Someone will contact you before the project starts.

Maybe a formal transfer order will be issued to temporarily transfer your workplace to Ambon Island for a period of time."

The overall construction plan of Ambona Island involves a very large amount of funds, and it will definitely not be able to be operated by the military alone. Roger recruited Zhang Yun to join this plan during his southern tour. In fact, strictly speaking, it is just the icing on the cake, making the entire plan

It's just more perfect. Of course, since Zhang Yun's addition can make the original plan more perfect, Roger is also happy to see it happen.

"Then I only have one request. When the time comes to arrange for me to move my work location, I have to bring an assistant with me." Of course, Zhang Yun didn't just ask questions, he also had his own conditions.

Roger smiled and said: "I know, your two godsons will definitely follow you. Then say hello to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and you can start counting their seniority."

Zhang Yun did not get married in this time and space, so his only relatives were that he adopted these two brothers as both sons and apprentices, and also acted as assistants during field trips. If a wildlife park is to be set up on Ambona Island, then

He may have to take root in the local area in the next one or two years or even longer, so naturally he is worried about leaving his two apprentices in Sanya.

When it came to the job transfer, Roger asked by the way: "How is your current housing in Sanya?"

Zhang Yunqian smiled and said: "We still live in the dormitory we shared before."

Roger said in astonishment: "Didn't they build a bungalow specially provided by the elders in Sanya New City?"

Zhang Yun responded: "Sanya New City is a little far away, and it is not convenient to go to school, so I still live here in Victory Fort."

After hearing this, Roger actually had a general understanding of his personal situation. In the second year after the time travel group settled in Sanya, they began to build a dormitory near Victory Fort as one of the benefits for the time travellers. But later

When Sanya New Town was developed, a batch of more spacious bungalows with better conditions were built. However, due to the limited construction speed of the bungalows, they could only be supplied in batches. But by this period, the gap in personal income among the travelers also began.

Gradually, some high-income earners are no longer satisfied with the pigeonholes and small suites provided by welfare, but choose to build the courtyards or villas they want by themselves.

However, with the nature of work like Zhang Yun, you often have to ask your grandparents to ask for help in order to apply for activity funds. There is no money that can fall into your own pocket. Most of the basic salary is enough to support two apprentices, and you still have to live a long life.

I can only maintain it by relying on the original shares I get from the time traveler's share every year. Of course, as Haihan's trade prospers year by year, the share received every year is also more and more, which is definitely more than enough for a family of three.

, just want to go to the Yalong Bay enclosure to build a holiday villa like those who have the means, then you can't do it.

Although in the eyes of outsiders, the lives of the Haihan gentlemen are very glamorous, in fact, within Haihan, there is still a clear gap in the quality of life. Some capable people who have chosen the right path have become rich first.

The quality of life of people who have risen up is naturally much better than that of poor scientific research practitioners like Zhang Yun. Senior executives like Schneider who are in charge of the entire group's purse have as many as six or seven properties in Hainan Island alone.

, far beyond what Zhang Yun can compare with.

But this is a thing of the past. Roger patted Zhang Yun on the shoulder and said: "Don't worry, after you are transferred to Ambona Island, all kinds of treatment will be like those of front-line experts. I also have a nice two-story villa on the south side of the island.

, when the time comes for you and your godson to move there, all the daily necessities and servants will be provided, so you can just move in with your bags. Once the supporting projects there are completed and the business starts, you won’t have to worry about money for the rest of your life."

Zhang Yun smiled and said: "I'm not obsessed with money, but if I have money in the future, I plan to ask the Ministry of Shipping to design a special research ship, and then I will lead a team to travel around the world."

Zhang Yun was not a member of the military or the Ministry of Shipping, but he had the ambition to complete a global voyage for the purpose of studying. Roger immediately felt a sense of awe for him. He was able to ignore material life when wealth was at his fingertips, and he was able to endure it.

People who study alone are undoubtedly very worthy of respect. In this era, although some people have achieved the feat of traveling around the world, it is not really a journey, it is more like asceticism. Roger himself is an expert in navigation, so he naturally understands

There are so many hardships and risks in this industry.

What Haihan can rely on is nothing more than time-honored navigation technology and a relatively detailed global map. As for Haihan’s current leadership in shipbuilding technology, it will not bring more comfort to the people on board during long-distance voyages.

, and there is no way to eliminate various risks that may be encountered in maritime navigation. Navigation pioneers such as Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Magellan had relatively better luck. During the same period, navigators who tried to complete the grand goals of exploring the New World and global routes did not know.

How many people died in the ocean, and even their names were not passed down to future generations.

After staying in Xingdao for a week, Zheng Zha and Fan Ji, who couldn't bear the loneliness, led their own troops to leave the place respectively. Fan Ji went directly north to return home and reported to the king of Champa the results of this South China Sea exercise. Zheng Zha

He followed Haihan's supply ship to Ambona Island. He planned to go to the local area for a closer inspection and wait to watch the second round of negotiations between Haihan and the Dutch. According to the agreement between the two parties, at the end of this month,

They will meet again on Ambrosia Island to discuss the specific conditions of the trade alliance.

If the two parties can come to an agreement, then the next step is for all parties to jointly sign an agreement on the South China Sea Trade Alliance. Although there are currently only six or seven intended members of the trade alliance led by Haihan, once it is established, its impact will be

Li Ke far surpasses the current private business organizations such as Qiong Lianfa and the Nanhai Chamber of Commerce. And Zheng Zha's identity can directly act as Annan's representative, without the need to arrange separate talks.

Of course, the most important thing is that Zheng Zha has to keep an eye on the negotiation site, lest the Haihan people reach any preferential terms with other families, but intentionally or unintentionally leave Annan behind. If he hadn't followed the Haihan fleet south this time, maybe

I missed out on two big deals on Ambona Island and Belitung Island. Once a business opportunity like this is missed, the conditions may be very different. For example, Portugal did not cruise with the fleet in the South China Sea this time.

People, if they wait until the incident is over and hear the news before negotiating terms with the Haihan people, then they probably won't be able to get the same treatment as those in Annan and Champa.
Chapter completed!