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Chapter 732 Colonialism

On the vast sea, the blessed boat used the wind to break through the sea surface and brought waves. The wind blew on the sails and made a whirring sound, and the mast and hull made a creaking sound.

Zhang Yida stood at the bow of the ship and looked at the sea. At this time, the ship had entered Hangzhou Bay. The sea and sky were connected in front, and a long gray line appeared.

Next to Zhang Yida, Zhong Yexian said happily: "Brother, you're almost here in Wangjing!"

Zhang Yida stood at the bow of the boat, full of energy. They set out from Xinmingzhou and sailed for nearly four months before finally arriving in Hangzhou.

In the era of sailing warships, ships must consider weather, ocean currents, monsoons and other reasons when sailing. If they are not familiar with the route, their speed will not be very fast.

At this time, it takes about one and a half months to get from the United Kingdom to the Americas at a faster rate, and two months to get slower rate.

It took Magellan more than three months to cross the Pacific Ocean. Now nearly one hundred and fifty years have passed, but the speed of the ship has not improved much, so it is quite difficult for Zhang Yida to walk for four months.

Zhang Yida happily said to the sailors gathered behind him, "When I arrive in Wangjing, I will ask everyone to have fun for a few days!"

After hearing this, Zhong Yexian and others cheered. After holding it in the sea for several months, everyone had already been in a state of suffocation.

Although they had supplied supplies in Luzon and Taiwan in the middle and were comforted by Japanese and Korean women who came to Southeast Asia to make a living, they did not stay for a long time. Now that they are in the prosperous Wangjing, they naturally have to indulge in it.

While everyone was happy, the shadows of sails in front began to increase. Judging from the ship type, the most were Chinese lucky ships, followed by Western-style clutch ships, and finally the red seal ships running to Japan.

Among these ships, the most conspicuous are several huge warships.

"Brother, there is a naval warship sailing towards us. Do you want to hang the flag?" Yang Yanchang shouted loudly on the beating.

Zhang Yida looked in the direction he pointed, picked up the Qianli Mile Mile, and saw a lucky ship with a flag hanging on its mast with the word "Han" written on it.

Zhang Yida couldn't help but wonder, how to change the flag? How can it change the sky?

Shortly after Zhao Minggang was named King of Han, the news had not yet reached Nanyang.

Zhang Yida was worried, not knowing whether their flag was useful, but he still said, "Hang it!"

A sailor took a blue-bottomed flag and quickly climbed up to Wangdou. Yang Yanchang hung it up, and the flag fluttered in the wind. The navy warship drove over for a moment and then turned and left.

Seeing this, Zhang Yida couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that Zhejiang was still the world of Zhuang Zhao.

Soon, the ship sailed along the coast and docked at the Hangzhou Pier when it was dark.

At this time, it was dark, and the dock and the city were crowded with people, the lights were dim, and people were coming and going.

The ship was fixed on the edge of the dock, and the sailors cheered and disembarked with Zhang Yida.

Zhang Yida took out a stack of Huaxing tickets worth ten yuan per bill, handed them to several bows, and smiled and said, "Take fun with brothers!"

Many sailors cheered and followed their respective boat bosses or dispersed alone.

Zhang Yida took a few confidants to the city.

Hangzhou City is very large, but it has a large population. There are many street markets and poor people gathering outside the city. There is a place to consume, but if you want to be prosperous, you still have to go to the city.

Although it was already night, the gates of Wangjing were not closed, showing the confidence and strength of the Han Kingdom.

When the group entered the city gate, they showed their identity cards and were able to enter the city.

At this time, standing on the streets of Hangzhou, restaurants, inns and shops on both sides were separated, and lanterns were hung along the street, illuminating the streets like daytime. Men and women in brocade clothes were in and out, laughing and laughing, bargaining, drinking, chanting poems, and singing songs, and heard the sounds of people's ears, and a prosperous scene.

Zhang Yida and other local buns were stunned on the street in shock.

Everyone came from Liusugang, Xinmingzhou. There have been developments for several years, but because there are less than two thousand Han people, the scale has never been developed.

In addition, the northern part of Xinmingzhou, the climate conditions are not very good. So far, only a village and a simple market have been formed. Apart from grass, they are grazing flocks, which can be said to be quite remote and backward.

Zhang Yida came from the south and hadn't seen such a scene for many years. He couldn't help but sigh, "Yexian, what do you think!"

Zhong Ye looked back to his senses, his face turned red, "Brother, Wang Jing is so fucking fun!"

Zhang Yida took a deep breath and said, "I must build the village into such a prosperous city!"

In order to encourage immigrants to explore overseas colonies, the government issued a decree allowing gentry, merchants, tyrants, and even ordinary people to develop colonies.

When the people develop a mu of land, they are the owner of a mu of land. When they develop a village, they are the village heads, and when they develop a city, they are the city lords. In the future, they will also have to feudal vassal states.

The government does not interfere. The city lord manages his own city, allows the city lord to have a private guard, and appoints city officials. He only needs to pay taxes to the government every year.

This is equivalent to restoring the feudal system of the pre-Qin era, and many other families and merchants were ambitious.

After Zhang Yida learned of this decree, he was immediately moved and resigned from the position of the Governor's Office of Xinmingzhou and went to work alone, hoping to build a career.

Zhao Ming's policy will inevitably have hidden dangers in the future, but it is undoubtedly more applicable at this time.

The West has been colonizing for nearly two hundred years, so how can it arouse the enthusiasm of the people for colonization?

At this time, as soon as he finished speaking, a loud shout came from behind, "The in front of him is blocking the way!"

When Zhang Yida and others heard the words, they quickly flashed to the side and saw a caravan with a large number of 100 cars passing through the street.

Zhong Yexian couldn't help but say, "Brother, which business is this?"

Zhang Yida looked at the flag and said in a deep voice: "It's Huaxing Tobacco Industry in Luzon!"

Zhong Ye couldn't help but show his envy, "That's one of the best trading companies!"

The tobacco industry is a profit-making industry. It is negotiated that the government prohibits private participation in the tobacco industry and only allows official to run it. However, the official tobacco trading companies make more money every year than the taxes paid by the entire Wangjing City, and more profitable than marine trade.

Zhang Yida showed a disdainful expression, "Hmph, they have the support of the government and are close to the Ming Dynasty, so they can develop so quickly. If the government allows merchants to participate, they will definitely squeeze them out!"

At this time, it was getting late and everyone was a little hungry. Zhang Yida did not wander around, but took everyone into a good restaurant to reward many brothers.

Although Xinmingzhou has not been developed yet, Zhang Yida is actually not short of money. This time he brought five boats, full of leather, wool, and cured meat. He sold a batch of cured meat in Luzon, bought some sugar, and sold a little in Taiwan, some grain, tea and fruit, filled the cabin before he came to Hangzhou.

In order to maximize profits, the cabins are not empty. Every time you arrive at a port, you will replenish goods and sell goods in order to earn more money.

Zhang Yida's transactions between Luzon and Taiwan made Zhang Yida profit a lot. When the five ships of goods were sold, they would make at least 20,000 taels of profit.

When I entered the wine shop, I was filled with diners. I was carrying plates of wine and dishes, walking among the diners. The fragrance spreads and makes people's appetites greatly increase.

When Zhang Yida and his group came in, a servant came up immediately. Zhang Yida always wanted a private room, but sat down in a corner of the lobby.

At this time, the servant wiped the table quickly and smiled enthusiastically: "Look at the guests who come from afar, do you need a small recommendation!"

Zhang Yida sat down and smiled, "Give all your signature dishes, and bring a few kilograms of cooked pork and a few jars of good wine!"

"Okay!" The servant responded and was about to make arrangements.

Zhang Yida stopped him, "Wait, I have some things, I want to inquire with you!"

The servant hurriedly said, "Just tell me!"
Chapter completed!
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