611. Chapter 611 The wind also comes and the rain also comes
This is the second storm this year!
For Tamsui residents who have experienced this for the first time, they already have a lot of experience in resisting a storm of this level. Although casualties are inevitable, at least the dozens of casualties like the last time did not happen.
The fleet that had been cruising in the sea outside the port retreated to the port when the storm came. In addition to the hard work of the craftsmen and the far-sightedness of the craftsmen who chose this place to build the port, everyone admired it. Tamsui was not only built
A deep-water port has been created that can accommodate dozens of sea-going ships. The high mountains and cliffs on both sides of the port have shielded all the ships in the port from wind and rain. Such a unique port, even with the craftsmanship in building the port.
Even those who have been immersed in craftsmanship all their lives dare not pat their chests and say that they can find another place like this in Dongfan.
Sitting in a sturdy house, listening to the sound of wind and rain outside, when I feel hungry, I use the food I have prepared long ago to make a delicious meal, rice, bread, or vermicelli with a sweet fragrance. I can't get used to eating this.
It tastes great, and you can sprinkle a little sugar on these foods. What a treat. Occasionally, the sound of wind and rain is mixed with the loud shouts of people. They are the officers of the inspection department, inspecting the city in such weather.
The current situation is that if someone who builds his own house is lazy during the construction, he may be afraid that the roof will be blown off. These officials will take these unlucky people to the relief hall in the northwest corner of the city.
, there is a big room there. It was originally intended to be used as a meeting hall. Later, for some unknown reason, it was converted into a relief hall. It is usually used as a warehouse when it is empty. At this time, it comes in handy.
Of course, there is nothing that cannot be said when a family is together. Even if there are some things that are taboo outside on weekdays, if you talk about it in the house now, you don't have to worry about anyone listening outside.
What the children were talking about was, of course, what the gentlemen were taught in the school. In Tamsui, when the school was established, all children who reached the age of enlightenment were required to attend school. Except for tuition fees, all children were free of charge. This was not allowed if there were children at home.
Those who go to school, once reported, will have to go to the inspection department to get slapped. Even if they get slapped, even if they do the same job as others, they will only get half of their wages. Residents of Tamsui City
The main body was the Li people. At the beginning, the Li people were a little resistant. However, the Inspection Department also made some concessions and allowed the Li people to set up a certain number of private schools in addition to the government-run schools. This voice of resistance,
It gradually became smaller. Later, even if people opened their own private schools, the government-run schools did not charge money, so more and more people went, and the private schools disappeared naturally.
Of course, government-run schools teach Chinese, not Roman!
Women naturally talk about shortcomings in the family. Compared to men, they are more concerned with the changes in their neighbors, such as whose family has taken a wife, whose family has someone who is sick, and whose family has someone who has returned from this time.
The fleet has arrived, how many good things it has brought back, and so on. Although it is trivial, there is always endless talk about these topics when the family is together. After talking about the neighbors, the topic inevitably returns to my own man.
On the body, in the hearts of women, the dolls from their own family are always the best, while the men are always the stronger ones from other families. Look, this and that family, this time they came back from the sea, and the reward they brought back was added to the family.
What what.
Under normal circumstances, women always shut up after saying something to make their men a little unhappy. Women who are tougher and guys who have weak husbands have to be honest.
I've heard enough of my own women complaining.
The men's thoughts are much wilder. They are tired of staying in the house. No matter how heavy the wind and rain are outside, there will always be people who brave the wind and rain to rush to the neighbors. A few men will get together to drink and brag. If it is not far away from the city tavern
It's not far, that's even better. Even in this weather, everyone still has a place to relax.
At this moment, several bars in the city are overcrowded, and the drinkers are of all kinds. However, the topics they talk about the most are very consistent. Most of them are talking about being on the other side of the storm and not knowing when it will come.
There is a threat from the sea.
"I don't know how long it will take for this storm to pass. It would be wonderful if those blind Spanish fleets were at sea at this time!" Someone gloated. As soon as these words came out, several people at his table
The drinking buddies all laughed knowingly. Maybe they were familiar with each other, or maybe they just got to know each other after entering the house, but at this moment, there was no barrier between them.
"The trouble last time lasted for more than ten days. This time, it is bigger than last time. It will take half a month no matter what!" Someone said loudly: "This is God's blessing on me. Even if the Spanish fleet escaped this incident by luck,
Jie, if you want to sneak attack on us again, I’m afraid it won’t be that easy!”
"Hmph!" Someone snorted disdainfully: "Are we afraid of their sneak attack? The last time we fought with their fleet, I experienced it personally. In front of our fleet, the Spanish fleet is just the same thing!"
"You have experienced it before, so why didn't you go to sea with the commander this time?" Someone laughed, and the meaning was obvious. Bragging is not such a way to brag. After experiencing the last sea battle, this time, no matter what,
Go replenish the fleet, and why not drink with them here now?
"It's because Lisa was about to give birth, so I stayed at home to take care of her!" The man also had a look of resentment on his face, "Otherwise, with my military exploits, why wouldn't I be able to come back as a low-level official from the Qianhu Station overseas!
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"It's the same as what you said. Let's listen to it seriously. By the way, you are not Spanish!"
In Tamsui, the official lingua franca is Ming Dynasty Mandarin. You can’t tell the origins of many people based on their appearance alone. This person said this just to make fun of you. You have to have something to talk about if you want to drink!
"What's wrong with the Spaniards? There are Spanish guards beside Olivia Qianhu!" The man frowned, "If you make trouble with this, I will take you to the Inspection Department and have a good talk.
Got it!"
"Okay, okay, everyone is joking and talking out of anger, but it's boring!" The owner of the tavern came over to smooth things over: "We don't want this kind of weather, so call the people from the inspection department! Here we are.
, It’s boring to say this, no matter who you were before, when you come to us, everyone is from Tamsui!”
"That's right, I'm from Tamsui, not a Spaniard. According to the previous rules, I am a subject of Lord Qian. You look like this. You must have come here last year. You still have the nerve to tell me about your origins!"
The provocateur languished. In terms of qualifications, he was indeed much inferior to the Li people and mercenaries who followed Qian Wubing to Tamsui. The people next to him also had bad eyesight.
You have to think carefully about making such wild claims. In Tamsui, you can keep close contact with a small circle of fellow villagers, but if you publicize this matter in public, someone will come looking for you later, and, they will come after you.
The person is not a member of the Inspection Department, but a member of the Jinyiwei. Maybe he is a Jinyiwei among the people you are discriminating against. The consequences of this can be imagined. In Tamsui, discrimination and differential treatment are not a problem.
There is no market.
"However, I heard from our little four that the Spanish fleet spent a lot of money this time. When Commander Qian fought with the Spanish fleet in Boni, he was at the scene. I heard that the Spanish warships alone were
There are hundreds of artillery pieces, Commander Qian probably knew it, so he came back in a hurry!"
"That's because we have a lot of merchant ships in our fleet, and Commander Qian can't let go, okay? If we really want to fight, are we afraid of them?"
"I'm sure I'm not afraid. Even if we don't have enough warships, Commander Qian can ask for help from the empire. I seem to have heard that Goryeo, Fusang, the people and ships that occupied the city have all withdrawn, and we're going to have a decisive battle with them!"
"I said you are just an amateur!" The guy who had just been laughed at by everyone glared at the person who said this: "We have a good garrison in Korea where we have thousands of overseas households, but we don't have warships. Besides,
Even if Qian commanded a decisive battle with the Spanish fleet, it would still be a matter at sea. Is it useful to withdraw the people there? Our Tamsui City can pull out three to five thousand soldiers at any time. No one doubts this, right?
The key is the ship, the warship, understand?"
The discussion in the tavern continued. Some of the topics they talked about were a little ridiculous, some were arrogant, and some were even a little arrogant. But occasionally, words that were infinitely close to the truth would appear. However, the truth was often mixed in.
Among countless random guesses, not many people can identify it.
"Let's go!"
It was windy and rainy outside, but it sounded a little quieter. In a corner of the tavern, several people stood up. The leader drank the last glass of wine in one gulp and dropped a silver coin on the table.
"You are now on duty at that yamen!" As he was leaving the house, he suddenly seemed to remember something and said to the man who had just been ridiculed for being Spanish.
"What a job, I got a job in a quarry!" The man looked a little depressed.
"Why don't you go back to your establishment? As you just said, you have participated in naval battles. You should be from the overseas Qianhu Station. What did you do before!?"
"Sail operator, hey, don't talk about this!" The man said with a sad face: "I don't know what my superior said to me. Anyway, when my wife gave birth and I went back to report, there was always a reply waiting for appointment in the yamen.
I, my wife and son have to eat and drink, who knows when this appointment will come down, if I don’t find something to do, I will starve to death!"
"Want to go back to work as a errand?"
"Think about it, even in your dreams!" If you don't understand this, then this person is hopeless.
"Come with me! My name is Luca, and you will be mine from now on!" The leading man turned his head and walked towards the door.