There were countless people around Zuo Mengeng who wanted to get closer.
This is a position where even chickens and dogs can ascend to heaven.
Didn’t you see that Zuo Menggeng’s three secretaries, Fu Yusun, Fu Yijian and Fu Xinyuan, all held high positions of authority and had promising futures.
There are also countless families who want to send their children to Prince Xia's Mansion.
Even if you don't have any talents, as long as you grow up with King Xia's children, you will never do well just based on this affection.
But it is a pity that only Zuo Mengeng has the final say on who can enter Prince Xia's palace and who can become Zuo Xuanyan's playmate.
Even Huang and Xu Ruolin couldn't decide.
Now it seems that among the younger generation who often visit Prince Xia's palace, whether it is the older Hou Fangyu, Zhang Lingxi, or the younger Zheng Chenggong, Shi Lang, or Da Hai, they all show their talents and show their extraordinary talents.
The younger Xia Wanchun is also smart and can learn everything quickly.
Since Zuo Mengeng fell in love with Chen Yonghua, it is enough to prove that the child must be exceptional.
Chen Ding was extremely happy.
The fact that one of his own children can become a close minister of Prince Xia's palace means that the Chen family will definitely be able to usher in glory.
The outside world has speculated, how did His Highness King Xia see that Chen Yonghua had an extraordinary future?
Who could have known that Zuo Menggeng knew history.
If the chief helmsman is not considered a talent, then there is no talent left.
After inspecting Kinmen Island, Zuo Menggeng and Wang Siyi set off again, crossing the strait and heading to Taiwan.
The undulating seawater slowly receded, and the islands directly in front began to reveal faint lines.
Wang Siyi noticed that her husband looked a little overwhelmed with emotion.
It's just an island, so why did he lose his composure?
Zuo Mengeng had no one else in his eyes at this time. He was staring at the island in front of him, and the waves in his heart became more intense.
The fleet first docked at the Penghu Islands.
This is very important as it is the hub of communication across the Taiwan Strait.
The Xia army established a military station here and stationed a company of soldiers.
Although there are not many troops, they are enough for defense.
The ships of the Xia Kingdom were all going back and forth on the sea. It would be a joke to think that the Penghu Islands were captured silently.
In addition to garrisoning troops, officials were also arranged here.
According to the established administrative plan, Penghu belongs to the county government, and the county magistrate and relevant officials are responsible for administrative affairs.
Zuo Menggeng came to the inscription "Shen Yourong ordered to retire the red-haired fan Wei Malang and others" in admiration.
"This is the most favorable testimony of our Chinese warriors defending our country. It is a supreme treasure that will be passed down to all generations. You must protect it and let future generations know about the great achievements of our ancestors."
Penghu County Magistrate Huang Chunyao understood this deeply.
"We can build a large temple here that is protected from wind and rain, and worship this stone tablet. Without the wind and sun, it can be kept well."
This method was praised by Zuo Mengeng.
Huang Chunyao was born in Songjiang Prefecture and was somewhat related to the Xu family. He was also a tragic figure in Kang Dynasty in history. He made great sacrifices to fight against foreign enemies in the critical moments of the late Ming Dynasty.
In the first year of Hongguang, he and Hou Dong revolted against the Qing Dynasty. After the city failed, he and his younger brother Huang Yuanyao committed suicide by hanging themselves.
Hou Tongzeng's younger brother Hou Qizeng also contributed to the resistance against the Qing Dynasty, sheltering and hiding the wanted Chen Zilong, and eventually died heroically for the country together with Chen Zilong.
For such a man of integrity, Zuo Mengeng always likes to take more care of him.
"Have you got the situation in Penghu under control? Are there any development plans?"
Huang Chunyao rose up step by step and was already familiar with the Xia Kingdom's government affairs methods.
"Penghu is very rich in aquatic resources and has been the best fishing ground nearby for thousands of years. I plan to order a batch of fishing boats from the shipyard and set up a joint fishing company with the locals. Just sell them to Kinmen Island and Fujian.
You can gain a lot.”
Zuo Mengeng nodded, finally recognizing his ability.
"Rely on mountains to eat mountains and water to drink water. Your idea is undoubtedly very correct. In addition, Penghu is a transit point between mainland China and Taiwan, and many industries can be developed based on this alone. If done well, it will not be worse than anywhere else.
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Huang Chunyao was greatly inspired and kept it in his heart.
The next day, Zuo Menggeng and Wang Siyi set out again and finally set foot on Taiwan.
Everything here made Zuo Mengeng very excited, no matter what he saw, he couldn't get enough.
The souls of future generations, I don’t know how long they have been dreaming about this place.
"Your Highness, we plan to move the provincial capital to the north."
As soon as they met, Gong Duan put forward his opinions.
Want to move the provincial capital?
This is no small matter.
"Isn't there a ready-made good place left by the Dutch here? Why do you want to move to the north?"
Gong Duan has already thought carefully about it.
"For a long time, after the Han people landed in Taiwan, they were basically active in the Tainan area and had little influence on the north of the island. Now that the Spaniards there have been expelled, if they are not controlled as soon as possible, they will become a paradise for the indigenous people.
Another reason is that compared to the south, the north is inconvenient to communicate with the mainland. Moving the provincial capital there will help control the overall situation."
Zuo Mengeng understood.
In this era, the connection between the mainland and Taiwan Island is not easy.
Fortunately, Tainan is here. The strait is not wide, and there are Penghu Islands in the middle as a transit station, so many risks can be avoided.
However, the northern part of the island is more than 400 kilometers away from the mainland. With the navigation technology of this era, crossing the strait was very dangerous.
Therefore, after the Han people immigrated, they were basically concentrated in the southern region.
If you want to completely control the entire island, you must strengthen the power in the north.
By moving the provincial capital there and giving full play to the influence of the administrative center, only through long-term penetration can we change the atmosphere on the island and make it be of one heart and mind with all parts of China.
"Where do you plan to locate the provincial capital?"
The public end is fully prepared, just put your hand on the map.
"We have researched and found that this is the best place. There is a large Danshui River flowing through it, so there is no need to worry about water problems. There are also mountains and estuaries on the outside as barriers, so the defense can be well done."
Zuo Mengeng couldn't help but feel happy when he saw it.
The provincial capital chosen by Gong Duan and others turned out to be Taipei in later generations.
It seems that this place has become the administrative center of the island, which is indeed unique.
"I agree in principle here, but you'd better ask the center for instructions."
Zuo Mengeng helped everyone gain a little more confidence, making it easier for them to convince the center.
And his words undoubtedly made Gong Duan and others feel lighter.
Although according to regulations, King Xia did not interfere much in administrative affairs. But now that he had spoken, no one dared to ignore his attitude.
In other words, the relocation of the provincial capital is basically a certainty. This chapter has been completed!