The war in Shandong is uncertain, but the province across the Yellow River in Beiping is immersed in the joy and peace of the New Year. This year, the weather has been good in the four prefectures of Yongding, Shuntian, Baoding and Hejian. Both wheat and cotton have achieved bumper harvests. Everyone has If you have surplus food and money, you will naturally have a good year.
Starting from the first day of the Lunar New Year, a temple fair has been held in Beiping City, attracting tourists from other prefectures to come for sightseeing and shopping. The railway has run through the three prefectures of Yongping, Baoding and Hejian, and several temporary passenger trains have been opened, making it easier for people to travel. It is very convenient. You can board the train in the morning and arrive in Peiping before noon. You can also take the train back in the evening without any delay.
The Huaxia Garden located in the center of the city is the place with the most tourists. This Huaxia Garden was built on the site of the Imperial Palace of the Yuan Dynasty and is the administrative center of the province. Huaxia Garden is where Wan Lei works, and the Summer Garden is where the parliament meets.
There were originally palace walls around the Huaxia Garden, but they were all demolished, the moat was transformed into a fountain and a pool, and the original palace was demolished. There is also a vast square in front of the Huaxia Garden that can accommodate several people. Thousands of people gather together, and it is open to outsiders at ordinary times. Only various military and political departments have elite guards to guard it.
And now is the beginning of the year. Since the first day of the Lunar New Year, the square has been filled with lanterns. The huge lanterns of different shapes attract many tourists. Especially when the lanterns are first put on, the crowds are even more crowded.
Huaxia Garden has also just completed the main building, and the interior decoration has not yet been completed. However, Wan Lei's family has moved into Huaxia Garden. A dozen people live in such a large three-story building, which naturally looks very empty. There is also a building behind the building. The private garden covers an area of several acres, filled with exotic trees and flowers, rockeries, pavilions, and even a small sports ground.
The Huayuan is so gorgeously built, but no one in Beiping City gossips, because they all know that Wan Lei funded the construction of this Huayuan himself. Not a single migrant worker was requisitioned, and not a single brick or tile was requisitioned. The materials and craftsmen were all bought or hired with money. No matter how gorgeous the building is, it is still Wan Lei's own ability.
Moreover, Wan Lei also made it clear that Huayuan is not a private mansion, but is publicly owned. When he retreats to the second line in the future, he will move out and let the new leaders live. In the entire Huayuan, the first floor is for reception and offices. Most of the rooms on the second floor are used for collecting pictures, which is the living room of Wan Lei's family.
On the afternoon of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Huayuan opened its doors to welcome guests. Well-known figures from all walks of life in the party, government, military, business and academia were invited to attend the banquet. There were hundreds of guests in the Huayuan, and there were well-dressed men everywhere. These people were sitting or standing, chatting in groups. There were many people talking about current affairs. In the garden behind, a group of women were also chatting and laughing happily, and there were many children playing happily on the sports ground.
In fact, Wan Lei holds this kind of banquet whenever he gets the chance. The main purpose is of course not to eat, but to allow elites from all walks of life to communicate more and enhance their sense of cohesion so that they can unite and move forward. No, as the host, Wan Lei also He shuttled among the crowd and talked with people from all walks of life without any airs.
"Mr. Wan, I heard that Rongyu Company is about to be established. Do you also hold shares in the company?" A businessman from Baoding Prefecture asked a little cautiously. After all, this is his first time to attend such a banquet.
"Rongyu Company is mainly engaged in catering services. There are several big restaurants in our city of Beiping and branches in various cities. The business is pretty good. The shares it issued are worth owning, but I don't have the money to buy them. I just built one. This big house is completely empty." Wan Lei teased.
"Haha, Mr. Wan is joking. Mr. Wan has a high vision, and of course the money will be spent on more important things. Unlike us businessmen, who only seek profits." The businessman said with a smile.
"There is nothing wrong with seeking profit. If you keep 10,000 silver dollars at home, it will always be just 10,000 silver dollars. If you invest it, the company will have money to expand production, and the products produced can be supplied to the market. Citizens When people buy goods, the company can make money and pay dividends, and citizens can improve their lives. This is a win-win situation," Wan Lei said with a smile.
"What you said makes sense. Money is meant for circulation. If you don't use it, it is dead and worthless. Only by investing it can you make more money." Another businessman laughed.
"Having said that, investment is risky. Of course you should be cautious. I am not an investor. You know the truth better than me." Wan Lei said with a smile.
"Sir, you are too modest. Your vision and strategy are unparalleled."
While Wan Lei was chatting with the guests, a uniformed elite guard squeezed through the crowd, came to him, and whispered a few words in his ear. He cupped his hands and said to the guests next to him: "I'm sorry. I need to leave beforehand."
"Sir, please help yourself and don't worry about us."
Wan Lei took the elite guard into a small living room next to the hall, closed the door, and then said: "Send an order to Commander Liu and ask him to take the Korean refugees to the Penglai Islands for resettlement first. After the snow melts in spring, we will Transport those refugees back and disperse them."
"Sir, Commander Liu also said that this time five of our cargo ships were sunk by the Ming army. This matter..."
"I don't care about this in advance, just put it on record. Our army will not retaliate for the time being. Later, I will ask the publishing house to write an editorial to specifically disclose this matter, and use it to criticize the Ming army verbally and in writing, so that the Ming Dynasty will be at the moral disadvantage. ." Wan Lei said calmly.
"In addition, Commander Liu also asked whether Chinese language training should be provided to these people so that they can quickly integrate into our side in the future."
"Okay, Commander Liu has thought carefully and sent an order to commend him. Let him divide these refugees into several groups, send political commissars to popularize their culture, and set up rewards and punishment regulations. Those who actively learn Chinese culture will be rewarded and will be given to them during resettlement in the future. Treatment of citizens. Those who respond passively will be severely punished, and those who refuse to change despite repeated admonitions will be directly exiled to Ezo."
"Okay, my subordinates will go and deliver the order."
"Oh, by the way, let Commander Liu select a dozen children from this group of refugees and send them to Beiping City to study and set some examples, which can also be regarded as a means of motivation." Wan Lei added, in fact, , he not only wants to Chineseize these Korean refugees, but also wants to civilize these people.
Wan Lei has always been committed to promoting the process of civilization, especially within Beiping Province. He has vigorously promoted the process of civilization, because simple sinicization cannot make a nation strong. Only civilization can make the nation strong. A nation truly stands at the top of world civilization and becomes the noblest and most united ethnic group.
"Yes, I understand."
After seeing off the loyal guard, Wan Lei came to the hall with a smile on his face, shuttled among the guests, and practiced his own actions to spread the civilized spirit of freedom, equality, unity, friendship, mutual assistance, and mutual benefit.