Chao Gai attached great importance to Jeju Island as a rear base and sea bridgehead. He not only stationed elite mountain troops, but also authorized the formation of the Racecourse Garrison and the Jeju Island Garrison, with more than 10,000 soldiers and heavy garrison.

In addition, more than a hundred swordfish boats and more than 200 large and small fish boats were consigned. Thousands of naval troops were organized into battalions and drove warships to patrol the surrounding islands.

It can be said that Jeju Island is impregnable.

When the expedition fleet was more than ten miles away from the island, it was discovered by the maritime patrol. More than a dozen swordfish boats divided into two groups, outflanking them one from the left and the other from the right.

Chao Gai was very satisfied with the navy's response.

After it was confirmed that it was the fleet from the base camp, the patrol team greeted the large force in a mighty manner. A ship was the first to return to report the news, and the island was boiling.

The red wheel falls to the west, and the sea and sky are the same color, which is indescribably gorgeous.

I saw the afterglow of the setting sun falling on the sparkling sea, and also shining on Jeju Island, outlining a beautiful scenery.

The southern port of the island has not yet been completed. The hard-working craftsmen, the young men carrying wood from the mountains, the laborers busy digging cliffs or building fortifications along the coast, the old farmers tending vegetable fields near the coast,

as well as

The soldiers, who were fully armed and ready, and the sailors who took turns to rest... sat in twos and threes on the ground or leaning against pillars, eating hot meals and looking at the setting sun in the west. They talked and laughed, enjoying this rare leisure time after hard work.

These people saw a large group of black spots on the sea in the distance, and then saw Sai Xiao He Wen Huanzhang, Si Tian eunuch Pu Wenying and a large group of civil servants and generals rushing to the port to greet them. They could not hide the arrival of immigrants.

However, after the news of the visit of Chao Gai, the king of Shandong, people stood up one after another. Some even started waving and shouting in the distance to express welcome.

It’s no wonder these people aren’t excited!

They were originally poor people with insufficient food and clothing, but they came to seek refuge after hearing the name of the King of Shandong. They were either assigned fields to farm or accepted employment. From then on, they had enough to eat, clothing and warmth, and some money left over, and their lives became more and more promising.

According to the Jeju Island immigration plan, each household that comes to open up wasteland can have fifty acres of land. Although the immigrants are a bit late, they only have time to catch up with the first batch of tens of thousands of acres to open up wasteland and complete autumn planting. The people who arrived after that were not disappointed. Not only were they allocated housing

Or a homestead, and also received the promised land, cattle, and grain seeds. Just wait until the next spring to flex their muscles.

Therefore, the people who immigrated to the island naturally cheered when they heard that Chao Gai was coming. It was this man who gave them new life and changed their destiny.

As the voyage fleet docked at the military port that had been built in advance, people came to greet it like a tide, and their cheers and shouts startled the birds.

Of course, although there are many people, it is not cluttered.

Wen Huanzhang, the officials headed by Pu Wenying were in front, followed by the officers and soldiers, followed by the majority of the people. There was no scrambling or crowding.

Chao Gai, however, felt the enthusiasm of the crowd, and naturally he would not remain silent. Just like the leaders of later generations, he waved everywhere, comrades, thank you for your hard work. Seeing the excitement of the crowd, the people kept waving and shouting, and the voice of welcoming the king became even louder.

The young girls' eyes were inexplicable.

The cheers at Nanshan Port were like thunder!

With a smile on his face, Chao Gai and his wife boarded the port surrounded by his personal guards. He felt a sense of down-to-earthness that he had not experienced for a long time on the ship. He glanced around the crowd and walked directly towards Wen Huanzhang and others.

"Hahaha, Lao Wen, long time no see, how good it has been lately."

Chao Gai saw from a distance that although Wen Huanzhang had a straight back and a rosy complexion, his eyes were somewhat tired. There was no doubt that this was a sign of the tens of thousands of people who had poured into the island and were busy dealing with government affairs.

"My lord, Wen has lived up to his trust." Wen Huanzhang led others a few steps forward.

"Lao Wen, you are lucky!" Chao Gai had sharp eyes. When he got closer, he saw that Wen Huanzhang's temples were also slightly white. He had aged several years before coming to Jeju Island. He felt a little ashamed and walked a few steps to shake hands.

Hold his hands.

On the left, Li Qingwan, Li Shishi, and Li Qingzhao bowed down and performed the Wanfu ceremony.

On the right, Hu Sanniang, Hua Zi and Yelu Dalilibo, who are all fully armed, hold fists in greetings.

Old acquaintances met and exchanged pleasantries.

Wen Huanzhang had many things to report, and seeing that there were too many people here to talk, he warmly invited Chao Gai and several ladies to the temporary prefect's mansion.

Before leaving, Chao Gai ordered Chen Hu, Feng Tai and other generals to lead the troops to assist in the defense. Wen Huanzhang also asked several disciples to lead people to organize the people to disembark and settle down.

After a group of people left!

The Nanshan port became very lively. Under the organization of Wen Huanzhang's disciples, people on more than a hundred ships boarded the ships one after another to settle in the village. There were pre-built houses, daily utensils and rammed earth walls.

The people who migrated first enthusiastically helped to carry their luggage. Not to mention, many of them knew each other, and they suddenly came to the island to meet each other. These people said how good the island was, which made the people feel at ease.

Hun Hailong Li Jun and the short-lived Erlang Ruan Xiaowu also directed the sailors and navy officers to start transporting grain and other materials to the granary for registration and storage.

Twenty or thirty large ships transported grain, cattle and other necessities.

On the other side, Wen Huanzhang first reported to Chao Gai the number of people on the island. The people plus soldiers exceeded 60,000, with more than 60,000 mouths, plus tens of thousands of cattle, horses and other livestock. The daily food consumption was very large, at least 3,000 shi.

If it lasts only a month, half a year would be terrible!

Wen Huanzhang did the math and his scalp was numb, and he couldn't help but say with worry: "My lord, from the time of plowing next spring to maturity, it is estimated that we will not be able to be self-sufficient by June. The food consumption for a full eight or nine months will be too shocking. This

No, there are another thirty or forty thousand people, and food is a problem."

"Yes, immigration can be delayed for a while." Chao Gai also realized the seriousness of the matter, and after thinking about it, he made a decision: "First transport a few grains, at least hundreds of thousands, and have enough reserves to deal with emergencies.

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Just thinking of another problem, he also found it difficult: "The land will be idle for eight or nine months, and it will definitely not be possible to just grow peppers and other vegetables."

At this time, Li Qingwan pulled Chao Gai's clothes and called him a fool for a trivial matter.

"Have you forgotten the sweet potatoes and potatoes?"

"Oh, look at my brain, how could I forget this?"

When Chao Gai heard about these two crops, he was immediately delighted. The climate on the island is not too cold in winter and is very suitable for the cultivation of these two crops. However, sweet potatoes and potatoes can be planted in the soil as long as they sprout automatically.

Eight or nine months is completely mature enough. It just solves the problem of idle land and can also fertilize the soil. It is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone.

"Lord, do you have a good idea?" Wen Huanzhang felt Chao Gai's expression.

"Military advisor, we have indeed thought of it. Let's talk privately and keep it secret." Chao Gai looked at the people around him, but in the end he did not say it in public. Sweet potatoes and potatoes are important weapons of the country, and it is not appropriate to publicize them to the outside world for the time being. Especially in Jeju Island,

It is also close to Korea, so as not to cause unnecessary problems.

"Lord, the newly arrived people must also be hired to help build houses or cultivate land, sow vegetable seeds, and work in exchange for food."

"Well, this method is very good."

"In addition, the island is rich in resources and divided into several areas."

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Wen Huanzhang was a veteran with rich experience in government affairs. From the first day he arrived on the island, he sent people to conduct reconnaissance and thoroughly understand the situation on the island.

This giant island is indeed a treasure. The pastures on Jeju Island are very famous in history. At that time, the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty had a vast territory and the northern land was mostly grassland. They still took a fancy to the superior conditions of the island and conquered it as a horse farm.

Raise good horses. It can be seen how fertile the pasture in the southeast is.

In addition, there are many century-old towering trees on this island, including many centuries-old trees that have survived the volcano, and the number is quite gratifying. When Tamna was not occupied by Goryeo, the Goryeo Kingdom asked Tamna to donate wood to build

Ships on long voyages went to the Song Dynasty to exchange information.

Now that Chao Gai's army has landed on the island and occupied it, although the wood cannot be used for shipbuilding immediately, in three or two years, it will definitely make a great contribution to Chao's army's maritime career. However, there are countless kinds of medicinal materials.

In addition, this sea area is rich in aquatic products!

The three to five thousand indigenous people on the east side of the island make a living by fishing and continue their race. Especially as a volcanic island, it is very rich in various stone resources.

It can be said that this island is a treasure island!

While Wen Huanzhang was reporting on the situation on the island, everyone came to a group of buildings. There was a main road of more than 20 meters, with houses neatly arranged on both sides, and a number of alleys. At first glance, it seemed that the layout was on the scale of a large county town.

"Lord, do you think a city can be built here?" Pu Wenying asked from the side.

Chao Gai knew that the other party knew Feng Shui well, so he looked around and found something special. Not only was the terrain much higher, he could overlook the seaside and the surroundings. The key was that there were still large piles of stones piled up. The convoy was returning from transporting stones.

There is so much smoke and dust that there should be a quarry.

The terrain is high and open, and it is easy to obtain materials.

It was impossible to be picky at all, and Chao Gai was no exception. He nodded in agreement: "Sir, you have a unique vision. This place is really good. Let's build the city here. City planning and city walls are carried out at the same time, and the city wall is more important."

Wen Huanzhang heard something in Chao Gai's words and asked with some confusion: "Well, my lord, there are tens of thousands of elite soldiers on the island. Are you worried about the Kingdom of Korea?"

"The Goryeo Kingdom bullies the weak and is afraid of the strong, and its shipbuilding technology is not good. If you scare him, he will not come again. The one I am worried about is only in the southeast, and I have to guard against it." As he spoke, Chao Gai turned his attention to the southeast sea.

There was a Japanese country there, which was also a country that later generations of Chinese people hated.

Wen Huanzhang guessed that it was the Japanese country, but did not say much and returned to the topic: "Please my lord, please officially name the island and name the city to be built."

Chao Gai did not refuse, and after thinking about it, he made a decision: "Looking south is Shandong, and the headquarters of our Chao family army is in Jeju. As a base here, it is better to call it Jeju Island. The city to be built is Jibei City. Congratulations

After hearing from the prefect, Pu Tong made the decision."

After saying that, he clapped his hands, and Han Shizhong and Li Yan held a purple official uniform with collars embroidered with animals, a black gauze hat, official seals and other accessories in their hands.

"This...this..." Wen Huanzhang and Pu Wenying took the letter of appointment and looked at each other.

"This is our own!" Chao Gai smiled and said only this sentence.

"When I accept my order, I will definitely live up to my trust." Wen Huanzhang and Pu Wenying were shocked and solemnly took over the official uniforms with both hands, their voices sonorous and powerful.
Chapter completed!