After bidding farewell to Feng Linge, Liu Zhenming's team gained an additional member—Xiao Lian. This little girl is good as a maid next to Qiao'er. At least he has saved her from the sea of suffering and will not have much problem with her loyalty in the future.
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Along the way, Liu Zhenming and others encountered no less than twenty gangsters, ranging from more than a dozen to as many as hundreds. Some of them were humane and just wanted to rob money, while those with no human nature not only wanted to rob money, but also killed people.
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Villages were looted, women were raped from time to time, and there were many murders and arson. The land in Liaozhong became a sunken land.
Liu Zhenming also went to look at the large wasteland he purchased. Most of it was located in Xinmin Prefecture, Fengtian Province. The land was relatively fertile. Once cultivated, wheat and other crops could be planted.
However, the numerous gangsters also made Liu Zhenming finally understand why he could easily obtain those unused land from Fengtian Government Office at a very low price.
Not only were these areas next to the Russians' sphere of influence, but they were also in the dens of bandits. The Manchu Qing government had completely lost control of these areas, so Liu Zhenming was willing to take over, so naturally he wanted them.
Liu Zhenming had never looked for a way to attack both the Russian and Japanese troops before. Now, a plan gradually became clear in his mind: relying on the Black Land Company to recruit refugees and train the refugees into a militia, and the gentry in western Liaoning
Large families all have their own private armed forces, and militia groups have been established in some places for self-protection. Liu Zhenming can use this matter as an excuse.
When Japan and Russia are at war, let these militia groups join the armies of both Japan and Russia.
During the later Japanese-Russian war, both Japan and Russia recruited a lot of bandits and militiamen in the Northeast.
In this way, key personnel must be transferred from the Chinese Town to come to the Northeast to assist in training. In the early stage, Wu Peifu and other Night Owl members can temporarily take over.
It is imminent to open a secret route from Tianjin to Canada. Now with the help of Rihachiro Sakamoto, it should be much easier.
I just don’t know if Madman Zhang, He Xiaoqing and the others have surveyed a road directly from China Town to the seaside.
When Liu Zhenming left Chinatown, he gave He Xiaoqing and others two major tasks. One was to hoard arms, and the other was to rely on the Indian tribe to open a path from the forest directly to the seaside. In order to steal
Prepare for transporting the population.
If the second thing is completed, send someone to China to get in touch with you.
It is easy for the Chinese in Chinatown to return to China. The Canadian government hopes that all Chinese in Chinatown will leave, but it is extremely difficult to enter Chinatown. They have implemented various economic blockades.
Just when Liu Zhenming was rushing back to Tianjin, Black Earth Agriculture Company had recruited more than 2,000 farmers from Shandong, Zhili and other places.
There are countless bankrupt farmers in this era, and there are countless people who sell their children and daughters in order to survive. If Liu Zhenming hadn't required that all the households he recruits should be from clean family backgrounds. With the conditions he gave, I'm afraid all the farmers would be willing to follow him
Headed to the Northeast.
These farmers don't know that the Northeast will suffer a catastrophe soon. Even if they know, they have no choice. Because the immediate survival is more important, and as for the future, in this era, there is no need to think too long.
Most of the more than 2,000 farmers are young and strong, and many of them have children and are willing to go. Liu Zhenming welcomes such people with both hands.
The Black Earth Agriculture Company has circled a piece of land in Dagukou and built numerous shacks for these people to live in temporarily, and will soon be sent to Yingkou by boat.
Han Qiao'er already has the air of a general and can take charge of her own affairs. Every day when dinner is served, she will come here personally to inspect.
No, she appeared in the camp wearing smart clothes, accompanied by the company's recruitment personnel, and with a smile on her face.
In the center of the camp, several large pots were cooking gruel. There was a long queue in front of the large pots. When these farmers saw Han Qiaoer's appearance, they all looked grateful.
Seeing the emaciated child, Han Qiaoer couldn't help feeling sad and asked softly: "How is the situation over there, Brother Yang?"
The person responsible for transporting the settlers, whose surname was Chen, replied with a smile: "Manager Yang is ready to accept it, and we can set off at any time."
Thinking of what Liu Zhenming told him, Han Qiaoer wrinkled her nose and said softly: "First, select two hundred young men from the settlers to form a guard team. I heard that there is not much peace in Liaozhong."
After the person in charge, Lao Chen, wrote them down one by one, he asked: "Miss Han, do you want to buy some knives?"
Han Qiaoer smiled and said: "Knives! That thing can do anything, so it's better not to use it. The company will find a way to get some firearms."
When Lao Chen heard this, he couldn't help but secretly exclaimed. The company was so big that they could even get firearms.
Although guns were rampant in the late Qing Dynasty, it was not easy for ordinary people to obtain them, and the price of guns was definitely not cheap. Otherwise, Feng Linge would not have three hundred men, but only a dozen guns, ten of which were old-fashioned shotguns.
Han Qiaoer saw that all the settlers were wearing tatters and smelled the rancid smell all over their bodies. She frowned and said, "How long have these people not taken a bath? It's August now and the weather is not too cold yet. Let them all go for a spin in the sea."
, in this way, each person will also be given a set of clean clothes to avoid contracting any diseases on the ship."
"Giving clothes?" Old Chen's eyes widened in surprise. There were more than 4,000 households in the two thousand households. To give each person a set of clothes would definitely require a lot of silver.
At this time, it was no different than in later generations. Due to the development of industry in later generations, clothes were naturally cheaper. At this time, ordinary people only bought a full set of clothes during the Chinese New Year.
Han Qiaoer smiled slyly and said calmly: "The clothing company will pay half of the money, and let them pay half of the money themselves. The money owed will be recorded in the account first, and will be deducted from the wages later."
By doing this, Han Qiaoer not only won over people's hearts but also saved the company a lot of money.
As Han Qiaoer spoke, his tone suddenly stopped and his breathing became a little rapid. The surprise on his face flashed across his face. Old Chen raised his head curiously and saw a young man with a beard standing there with a smile.
In the distance, a pair of bright eyes is looking at this place.
"You guys keep busy. In short, we need to keep a clear count of all the situations in the families of the settlers." Han Qiaoer hurriedly gave a few instructions and walked over impatiently.
Lao Chen was really curious, who was this person? Could it be someone from Miss Han's family.
Liu Zhenming only appeared once or twice when the Black Land Company was founded, and then handed over all the public affairs to Han Qiaoer and Yang Junzhong. Most people in the company did not recognize his identity, and Liu Zhenming himself also wanted to
Retreat behind the scenes.
Han Qiaoer walked up to Liu Zhenming in three steps and called out: "Brother!"
"Thank you!" Liu Zhenming gently brushed her bangs, dragged her little hand and said while walking: "Let's find a place to talk."
Han Qiaoer raised her little head and said proudly, as if claiming credit: "Brother, the people here can set off at any time."
"Oh, I didn't expect Qiao'er to become a strong woman." Liu Zhenming stretched out a finger and flicked her white and smooth forehead in a joking manner.
In fact, Liu Zhenming was very happy to see that this place was in good order by her. Now that everything is ready, he is waiting to open up another base area. (To be continued...)