When I got closer, it was the Governor!

This flattered Mahmoud a little!

Because Nanfeng is not only the governor of Nanyang, but also the cabinet minister of the Ming Dynasty. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThis dual identity, this noble atmosphere, makes people feel awe.

Before taking office, Mahmoud had only seen one or two sides of the South Peak.

So see you at this moment, so excited that I can't even speak.

He stammered, "Governor-Governor, why are you here?" He bowed his back slightly, and was extremely respectful.

Seeing his nervousness, Nan Feng tried his best to soften his poker face. He replied with a pleasant face: "The people take food as the sky, and this autumn harvest is very important to Daming!" As the Governor of Nanyang, I'll just look around! ”。

I also saw that Mahmoud was not even wearing shoes, and his legs were still stained with mud and water. A mayor is almost as good as a peasant.

I was a little moved!

Daming has always advocated the working method of coming from the masses and going to the masses, and not putting on an official show.

Obviously, this Mahmoud executed well!

Look at the golden ears of rice again, golden and shining. Undulating with the wind, surging and surging. It is like the waves of joy, revealing the joy of the harvest.

Among the islands in the South Seas, Java is the island with the earliest origin of civilization and the highest level of culture.

Not only is it a large population, but also the planting technology is also very developed.

In addition, there are many volcanoes in the area, and when they erupt, a large amount of volcanic ash is left behind, and the soil is fertile. It is also high temperature and high humidity, which is very suitable for planting rice. Before occupying and containing, it was one of the important grain importers of the Ming Dynasty.

Now that it is included in the territory of Daming, how can it not be used well?

So Nanfeng carefully inquired about the autumn harvest, and Mahmoud also told the truth one by one.

The main problem currently faced is the shortage of manpower.

Since Semarang has a tropical rainforest climate, it is hot and rainy. When the rice is ripe, it is easy to perish and rot if it is not harvested in time.

In terms of production, it will be greatly affected.

But this problem is not limited to Semarang. There is a serious shortage of manpower throughout the island of Java and all parts of the South Seas.

This is due to the immigration policy of the Ming Dynasty.

The native population of Java is so large that it is a heavyweight over the island of Timor.

Therefore, despite the influx of Timorese natives, the population of Java continues to decline sharply.

And Da Ming can't stop yet!

Because it is necessary to control Java, the center of civilization in the South Seas. It is necessary to break the original ruling structure of this place and erase the original cultural customs.

So the Javanese natives, must leave.

For example, the Muslim Church, which dotted around the area, was handed over to the Department of Religion.

Except for a few that were given to the church of Islan. Others were either converted to civilian use or sold to other church organizations.

Moreover, the Yi Silan Church of the Ming Dynasty is an improved Yi Silan Church that has been injected with new cultural connotations.

Those places of worship will also be renovated. Erase the original imprint of the people and the clan, and turn it into a Mu Slin Church that meets the requirements of the Ming Dynasty.

This is the fundamental national policy of the Ming Dynasty, and it is difficult to change!

Especially when the British instigated the Javanese rebellion several times, but in vain, the Ming Dynasty implemented this national policy to the end!

Therefore, at this stage, we can only call on local industrial and commercial people to help with the harvest. Otherwise, there is no better solution.

In the Hereafter, large harvesters can be used. It was fast and good, and in a short time, the harvest was completed.

It's a pity that Daming doesn't have that level of technology and can't make it. And Java is a mountainous and hilly terrain, and large machinery cannot be used. For a long time, we had to rely on manpower.

As he spoke, the sun began to set in the west.

It was not too early, and Nanfeng and Mahmoud returned to the city together.

In order to learn more about the local situation, Nanfeng specially invited Mahmoud to ride in the same carriage with him.

To be able to stay with the governor for a little longer, Mahmoud was asking for more.

So I didn't refuse, and got into the car happily.

But it didn't take long for the carriage to come to an abrupt stop.

Mahmoud was thinking about the reason when one of the guards came running briskly.

He lifted the curtain and reported to Nanfeng: "Governor, Deputy Director Zhang is here." ”。

As he spoke, Mahmood's gaze crossed over to the guard.

I saw Zhang Yang, deputy director of the Intelligence Department, standing outside the carriage like a big tree.

If it weren't for Zhang Yang's introduction, Mahmoud would not have been able to get on the ship of Daming and get his current status. So he is full of gratitude for Zhang Yang.

It's just that Zhang Yang's face is solemn at this moment, and he obviously has something important to discuss with the governor. Otherwise, the carriage will not be stopped.

Mahmoud was a sensible man, so he casually found a reason and got out of the car.

Nanfeng didn't stop him, only praised him for doing a good job, and let Zhang Yang come up.

Removing the curtain, Zhang Yangcai calmed down and said in a low voice: "Governor, there is news from the Philippines." ”。

Since last month, the Philippines, which is controlled by the Spaniards, has suddenly changed its attitude towards the Ming Dynasty.

The entry of goods from the Ming Dynasty was completely prohibited, and heavy taxes were imposed on the passing Ming merchant ships. And the Chinese in the territory are not allowed to leave the country.

And at the end of the Battle of the South Seas, the Spaniards could be as well-behaved as Sun Tzu. Not only did they give freedom to the Chinese in the country, but they were also allowed to leave at will.

The merchant ships to and from the Ming Dynasty are also exempt from taxes. The goods can also be entered, and the tax is very low.

Now this attitude has suddenly come to a 180-degree reversal, and it is obvious that something is wrong.

So Nanfeng ordered the people of the Intelligence Department to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Hearing the news at the moment, Nan Feng raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Zhang Yang with both confusion and worry.

What is the reason for the doubt, what is the worry is what is not good for the Ming Dynasty.

Seeing this, Zhang Yang immediately explained: "According to the informant of the Intelligence Department, the British Governor General in India. During the Spring Festival this year, he sent a secret envoy to Manila to turn into an ordinary businessman.

The Spanish Governor General in the Philippines also secretly received the envoy.

Since then, Spain's attitude towards the Ming has become tough! ”。

In this way, it is impossible for the two to be without catty and greasy.

"What did they talk about?" , Nan Feng asked.

When Zhang Yang heard this, his face was a little embarrassed. Shaking his head, he replied apologetically: "The Intelligence Division does not have many people on the ground, and its strength is weak and weak. Only some kind of agreement has been found to have been signed. But the specific content is unknown. ”。

For a long time, the Malay Peninsula and South India have been the focus of attention of the Ming Dynasty. For this reason, the chief and deputy directors of the Ming Intelligence Department all stayed in Nanyang.

For example, Secretary General Liao Qing is sitting in Singapore and is in charge of the situation in the Malay Peninsula.

Zhang Yang, on the other hand, was in charge of local affairs in South India and Java.

This Spain, there is less attention!

After all, the Intelligence Division has limited energy and cannot be exhaustive.

Nanfeng can also understand this omission.

It's just Nanfeng's poker face, which makes Zhang Yang extremely stressful. So he quickly added: "But I have already sent agents to Manila." Count the days, it should have come. ”。

When he said this, Zhang Yang was full of confidence, obviously extremely confident in the agents dispatched.