Since the first batch of residents settled in Ping'an Fort in November 1633, setting off a boom in the development of Ping'an Fort, after nearly two years of construction, now Ping'an Fort has become a town with more than 1,000 official residents, ranking among the top three in the East Coast Republic (the population of Chengguan Town in Dongfang County is more than 5,000, and the population of Dingyuan Township is 2,500 people).

According to the unwritten rules of the central government, once the official inhabitants of a certain base exceed 1,000, the pioneer team system will be abolished. No, at the beginning of this month, the Ministry of Civil Affairs officially ended the Ping'anbao pioneer team system after sending personnel to verify and confirm the household registration form, and Ping'an Fort was upgraded to Ping'an Town. As long as the population and economy of the coal mining area (more than 800 official residents) in the upper reaches of the coal river reaches a new level and is upgraded to a township; The total population of the two places exceeded 3,000 people, and the annual government revenue exceeded 20,000 yuan, so the formal establishment of Ping'an County will also be put on the agenda.

This is the second county-level administrative unit in the country, and it is absolutely false to say that the officials of Ping'an Fort are not moved. For example, for Qian Hao, the newly appointed mayor of Ping'an Town, once he becomes the county magistrate of Ping'an County, then this qualification will be amazing, and it will greatly promote his future development in his career.

In order to achieve this grand goal, Qian Hao and other officials of Ping'an Fort carried out a vigorous and vigorous economic development action, and he himself even took a boat to the central government twice in three days to ask for money, people, and materials, and the entire Ping'an Fort showed a positive and vigorous spirit.

So when the Yiyun 007 inland river transport ship arrived at the freight terminal of Ping'an Iron and Steel Plant early in the morning of October 27, Shao Shude saw a hot scene. A large amount of iron ore and pig iron are piled up on the cargo terminal, which is purchased back; In addition to these. There is also a lot of coal (mainly lignite). The employees of the steel mill, who had been waiting for a long time, saw the cargo ship docked at the port. He simply acted as a dock worker. The ship was soon unloaded and stacked.

"Team Leader Shao, why are you here in person?" Since Qian Hao went to the central government to run supplies, Xu Wenxuan, political assistant to the mayor of Ping'an Town, came to greet him instead. In the face of this rare opportunity to tie up with a high-ranking official at the level of "Pavilion Elder", especially when there was such a relationship between the two parties, Xu Wenxuan would be a fool if he didn't grasp it well.

"When the coal working group was disbanded, the circumference of Ping'an Fort was only a few hundred meters, and the population was only 500 people. The economy is not improving. Outside the city wall, in addition to a few acres of vegetable fields, there is a large area of primeval forest. Unexpectedly, after two years, Ping'an Fort has changed greatly, not only the expansion of the urban area has doubled, but the population has also doubled. Shao Shude looked at the open wharf yard around him and the completed Ping'an Iron and Steel Plant with great interest, and said with a smile: "Even the area around the mouth of the Yazi River (Yakuyi River), which was still a dense forest, has allowed you to build such a few factories, which is really exciting." ”

"Hehe, this is a solid foundation laid by the old leader back then." Xu Wenxuan complimented, "And." The old leader is in the central government, and his support for Ping'an Fort is also very great. This is something that Master Qian often mentions to me, and more than 1,000 people in Ping'an Fort have always been inexplicably grateful. ”

"You, don't play with me with these vain things." Shao Shude waved his hand and scolded with a smile: "Ping'an Fort and the coal mining area were established when I was the leader of the coal working group, and I have always had a lot of feelings for this place, I don't support who you support!" I'm glad to see how well this place is developing now. By the way, it is difficult to raise the output of the Changshanbao iron ore mine for a while, and the official operation of Ping An Iron and Steel Plant may be delayed. I see that you have also set up some graphite crucibles here, which is good, and we will produce some steel first, and provide some steel raw materials for some supporting factories around. ”

"Yes, that's what Lord Qian meant." Xu Wenxuan echoed and said. Then he pointed to several factories next to the steel mill and said: "Over there is the newly built state-owned No. 1 Machinery Factory, which is currently mainly manufacturing some simple lathes and various machine parts, and it is said that the production of textile machines will also be moved here in the future." This factory also has a strange boiler workshop, I heard that there is also a steam engine research and development department, a while ago a batch of samples were trial-produced and sent to various places for trial, but unfortunately the local one exploded during the trial, and two workers died. At present, the work is temporarily suspended, and it is said that it will continue to study and improve. In addition to this machinery factory, the central authorities have approved the transfer of some technical personnel and craftsmen from the Dayuhe Arsenal to build a larger-scale arsenal -- the state-owned North Arsenal, which will start early next year. ”

"Alas, after squatching in the ravine of Changshan Fort for a year, I didn't expect such a big change here." Shao Shude sighed a little, "In the past, my impression of this place was only on the description of government documents, and it has always been difficult to have an intuitive impression. When I came here today to take a look, I realized that the changes are really big. Ha Lu Ha, this is also a microcosm of our country, changing with each passing day. ”

"My great eastern coast country is like the rising sun, and the weather is myriad." Xu Wenxuan was also very emotional, "It's a pity to think about the old Ming." Belch...... Lord Shao, Xia Guan is not nostalgic for his homeland, but he is just slightly emotional. Xu Wenxuan was speechless for a while, a little embarrassed.

"It doesn't matter." Shao Shude waved his hand, "I still know Assistant Xu, and there is no doubt about your loyalty to the country." We and the remnants of the former Song Dynasty and the people of the Ming Dynasty come from the same source, and it is normal for people to feel a little nostalgic and nostalgic. It's just that the Great Song Dynasty has been dead for hundreds of years, and you are no longer a subject of the Ming Dynasty, so it would be better to have less such feelings in the future. Now the policy trend of the central government, I think a shrewd person like Assistant Xu must be able to comprehend it. ”

"Yes, yes, the old leader is also for the good of the officials." Xu Wenxuan's forehead was slightly sweaty, and he said: "Some discussions in the court, Lord Qian often talks to the lower officials. Since the central government has decided to get rid of bad habits and refresh and boost people's morale, Ping'an Town will naturally comply with it. Master Qian has entrusted this matter to the lower officials to preside, and the lower officials do not dare to slack off for a moment. ”

"Oh? What are you doing? The little money is a good deal. Shao Shude became interested and asked, "How did you do it?" I'll hear it. ”

"Most of the more than 1,000 people in Ping'an Fort are simple Chinese people, and their habits have a lot in common with the etiquette system implemented by the imperial court. In addition, the city is well equipped with various facilities, so there is no difficulty in implementing such aspects as regular bathing, regular haircuts, the introduction of official language, the wearing of new clothes, the prohibition of cults, the intermarriage of ethnic groups, and the maintenance of hygiene. Most of the lower officials' energy was focused on telling the people, warning that they were now the people of Dong'an, and that they needed to work hard, obey orders, and create benefits for the country. This country is not just a family with one surname, but also all my people on the east coast. Xu Wenxuan said, "Xiaguan organized a missionary team, which picked out the crowded place every day and publicized it to the people: Now that everyone is a citizen of the East Coast, the Ming Dynasty has become a thing of the past, and the state has given you land to plant, a house to live in, and a meal to eat, so you should serve the country well." If anyone does not listen to the country, it is a wolf's heart and a dog's lungs, and a pig and a dog. ”

"Poof." Shao Shude just opened the water bladder and took a sip of water, when he heard Xu Wenxuan's mouth come out of these words with great joy, he almost squirted out in one gulp, "Ha Luha, Assistant Xu, I can't help but laugh for a while when I hear these market slang from your Sven gentleman's mouth, ha." The people of Pingtou like to pursue profits, and there is no need to blindly preach on this matter, but they can be lured. On this point, Dingyuan Township has done a very good job, you can go and learn. Now there are 2,500 people, except for the color of their faces and skin, they are almost the same as those of Middle-earth. By the way, I heard that the Ming women are very popular now, and there are people who come from afar to offer a large amount of dowry to marry a Ming woman as a wife in the capital. ”

"Yes." Xu Wenxuan said with a little embarrassment, "Because it was rumored a while ago that those who marry a woman of different races will be promoted faster in their careers, and they will also receive a part of the subsidy in the salary they receive in the future than others." Due to the large number of Taixi people in China and the few Ming people, those Taixi officers, craftsmen, and officials looked down on native women, so they went to Ping'an Fort to marry Ming women. The fierce competition is appalling, I heard that there are seven or eight people in the same household, a heavy comparison, the last naval officer with a sky-high dowry of 50 yuan to marry a Ming woman as a wife. This matter has caused a sensation far and near, and I don't know how many Ming people who have no daughters at home are envious of Lu Dao. ”

"Hehe, isn't this groundless." Shao Shude said with a smile: "It's nonsense to get promoted faster in the official career, but it's true to receive more subsidies, and this policy will be introduced soon." I have heard that most of the local people have married Tatartan women from the neighboring coal mining area and those Taixi women from Zhenhai Fort in the south, and Ping'an Town has paid thousands of yuan in bonuses alone, yes, your work is still very fruitful. National integration is a century-old plan of the country, and it must not be sloppy. If we don't enforce it when it's easy now, I'm afraid we will have to pay a price in the future. Okay, let's not stand here, hurry up and unload the goods, I'll take a boat to Dongfang County in a while. ”

"Huh? The old leader is in such a hurry to leave, and the lower officials have already put a little thin wine at home, and hope that the old leader will appreciate it. Xu Wenxuan hurriedly said.

"How can you have that idle time?" Shao Shude sighed, "I'm going to the center today to fight with people, there's no way, there is a shortage of people in Changshan Fort, so I'm in a hurry." Next time, Zhilu said that your kid is also a little wealthy now, and the business of the oil mill is good, Ha Luha, next time I will go to the hotel in the capital to eat. (To be continued......)