Chapter 406 New Life (2)

Of course, there are only a very small number of new immigrants who are assigned to other places like the doctor. Generally speaking, new immigrants will still be arranged to work in the surrounding areas of Sanya and undergo a period of monitoring and re-education before obtaining naturalized citizenship. If

If there was not always a demand for medical personnel at the Lijiazhuang Immigration Base, the Ministry of Civil Affairs would not rush to arrange for the newcomers to go to the mainland. At least they would have to undergo training at the health school in Shengli Port for two or three months first.

The work has been assigned a long time ago, and they do not need to choose it by themselves. What the staff have to do at this time is to check whether the ID number of everyone is consistent with the number of the work order issued to them, and then everyone will go to their respective assignments.

Just sign and stamp the work order.

Seeing everyone studying the work order word by word and refusing to sign for a long time, the staff member became a little impatient: "This is not your contract of sale, so you don't need to read it so carefully! This thing is just for you to sign, and then

We will stamp it with the official seal, and you will take this document to the designated place to complete the work handover procedures, do you understand?"

Regardless of whether they understood it or not, when they were scolded by the staff, the new immigrants did not dare to argue and quickly signed the work dispatch form one by one. They had already taken relevant policy introduction courses when they were in the immigration isolation camp.

, knowing that without a work dispatch order issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, they will not be able to get a formal job, and a fixed and stable job is the basis for them to settle down here in the future. However, some foreign merchants at the dock will hire some who do not have the qualifications of naturalized citizens.

They are odd workers, but their treatment is still far behind compared to the workers under the Haihan rule. They are purely labor workers. What’s more, the new immigrants like Ruan Jinggui who were assigned to units in advance will not have bad jobs after they join the job.

It is definitely much better than working as a laborer on the dock.

At this point, the new immigrants will start to go their separate ways. Those who are sent overseas will immediately take their luggage to the pier to board the ship. Those who are sent to Tiandu Industrial Zone will be taken to the train station to catch the next train.

Those who are assigned to government agencies like the Ruan brothers are undoubtedly the lucky ones among them.

"Look at the work dispatch orders in your hands. Anyone assigned to the following units should line up here!" A staff member with a loud voice clapped his hands vigorously, causing everyone present to focus on him: "The letter

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, everyone assigned to these departments, please follow me!"

Ruan Jinggui looked at the work order in his hand. He was assigned to the Ministry of Commerce, while Ruan Wenwen's job was to the Ministry of Justice, so the two brothers continued to act together. After following the staff out of the Immigration Affairs Bureau, they went straight to

Arriving at the gate of Victory Fort, the inspection here is much stricter. There is an armed checkpoint outside the gate, and a full platoon of militiamen are arranged up and down the tower. Ordinary people have to enter and exit regardless of whether they have obtained naturalized citizenship.

After all, inspection and registration are carried out here first, and only a few staff with a blue card hanging around their necks can come and go freely - these people are basically naturalized citizens who have been included in the Haihan bureaucracy, and they have no regard for law enforcement.

The loyalty of the committee is not comparable to that of ordinary people.

Ruan Jinggui also noticed that most of these naturalized citizens with blue cards had shaved their hair short and wore short shirts like the pure Haihan people. However, the look and temperament on their faces was indeed a bit like the original ones.

Difference. If you think about the development direction you choose now, which is the same as these people, then in a year and a half, will you look and dress like them?

When he was distracted, Ruan Wenwen pushed him from behind and whispered: "Brother, it's your turn!"

Ruan Jinggui came to his senses and found that it was his turn to sign on the register. He quickly stepped forward and signed his name in the same way. The Haihan people had so many rules and strict checks, Ruan Jinggui now had a personal identity.

Today, I started signing when I left the isolation camp. I had to sign when I received my personal belongings and temporary identity tags. I had to sign when I received the work order. I also had to sign when I entered the Victory Fort gate to register. It really felt like it was difficult to move forward without signing. Ruan Jinggui seemed to be the same.

I began to understand why the Haihan people put so much effort into setting up schools so that all young children from naturalized families could go to school and become literate - if you want to be famous in areas under the rule of the Haihan people, you will definitely have no future if you are illiterate.

After everyone signed, they entered the gate of Fort Victory under the leadership of the staff. Among this group of new immigrants, only Ruan Jinggui had ever entered Fort Victory. The others were all older girls who were riding in the sedan chair for the first time.

My eyes widened, wanting to see what was going on with this invincible Haihan people's lair.

But soon these people's faces showed a look of disappointment that could not be concealed, just like Ruan Jinggui's reaction when he first came here. The buildings in the Victory Fort were not as magnificent as they had imagined. To put it more seriously, it was simply...

It's just shabby. At first glance, it's all dusty masonry buildings. Although the planning is very neat, it always feels a bit underpriced. I'm sorry for Haihan's reputation spread overseas.

"Brother, is this the capital of the Haihan people?" Ruan Jinggui asked in a low voice with some disbelief. Although Ruan Jinggui had vaccinated him before, he also talked about the high wall of the Victory Fort.

The scene inside, but in Ruan Wenwen’s imagination, there should be at least a few large buildings similar to palaces. However, the buildings seen in front of him are no different from the houses outside the Victory Fort - at least from the appearance

It looks like this. The supreme Hai Han Executive Committee actually works in such a place, and also formed a powerful Hai Han militia to destroy the small court of Hue across the sea. Ruan Wenwen felt that his cognition was a bit unclear for a while.

Can't accept it.

"What do you know? Haihan people don't pay attention to flashiness, only practicality. Besides, don't whisper about the cost of these houses. Look, although this house is simple and unpretentious, it is all equipped with glass windows. Have you noticed the light?

These windows cost hundreds of taels of silver each! The lights in this room are something you have never heard of or seen before. There is no open flame at all. Just press a switch on the wall and it will light up. Brother Wei can't figure out the principle.

"

"How could there be such a magical thing?" Ruan Wenwen immediately became interested when he heard about these novel things.

"But Boss Shi, who is in charge of commercial affairs, once told me in a casual conversation that this kind of lamp uses electricity. Yes, it is lightning from the sky!" Ruan Jinggui's face was full of admiration: "I don't know.

How can this Haihan man be so capable that he can draw lightning from the sky and use it as a lamp?"

"Ruan Wenwen, your unit is here!" The staff greeted loudly, and the team stopped. The two-story building next to the road has the same appearance as other buildings. In front of the building, there is a small courtyard surrounded by a low wall, and the courtyard gate

There was a plaque reading "Haihan Justice Department" and two policemen in black police uniforms were standing outside the door on duty.

"Second brother, this Ministry of Justice is the public bureau of the Haihan people. I have inquired about it before, and it is considered a good yamen. If you work hard, you will be able to make a comeback in the future." When Ruan Jinggui said goodbye to his brother, he hurry up.

Time reminded me a few more times.

"Brother, don't worry. I know the pros and cons." Ruan Wenwen nodded and handed his work order to the police at the door. After checking that it was correct, one of the police took him into the yard.

Ruan Jinggui watched Ruan Wenwen's figure disappear at the door before he followed the team. Soon the team was taken to the Ministry of Commerce where Ruan Jinggui was going to work. There were also police on duty at the door. Ruan Jinggui would hand in the work order, and then the other party would

Leading the way, we entered this small courtyard that looked almost exactly like the Ministry of Justice.

However, Ruan Jinggui seemed to be lucky. He met an acquaintance as soon as he entered the courtyard. As soon as Schneider walked out of the office, he happened to see him and immediately recognized his identity: "Isn't this Mr. Ruan Jinggui?"

Ruan Jinggui bowed deeply and said: "Chief Shi, please don't laugh at me. Now I am just an ordinary citizen under the executive committee. I cannot bear the name of this gentleman no matter what."

"We're old acquaintances, you don't need to be so polite." Schneider smiled and took the work dispatch order from the policeman who was leading the way, looked at it, and then said to the policeman: "Okay, I will handle his handover."

The policeman stood at attention and saluted Schneider, then turned around and left.

"Mr. Ruan, I was the one who proposed your appointment at the Ministry of Commerce." Schneider handed the briefcase in his hand to him: "I just want to go out for business, so you can come with me. By the way,

Think of it as a work internship.”

Although Ruan Jinggui was a little uncomfortable with his status as a bag-carrying boy, he had to lower his head when he was under the eaves. Besides, Schneider didn't give him any chance to refuse and had already walked towards the entrance of the yard first.

Ruan Jinggui could only sigh silently, then followed behind with his arms around the briefcase.

Schneider turned around after leaving the yard. Seeing his appearance, he didn't forget to teach him the correct posture for carrying a bag: "Mr. Ruan, your posture is wrong. Do you see the handle above? Just use one hand to carry it. That's right.

That’s right, that’s it!”

Ruan Jinggui was a little dumbfounded, but still followed Schneider's instructions and followed him honestly carrying his RIMOWA aluminum-magnesium alloy briefcase.

"Let's go to the dock now to handle a few business matters." As Schneider walked, he explained to Ruan Jinggui what to do next: "I know you can speak Chinese and simple Portuguese, and you can also speak other languages.

?”

Ruan Jinggui hesitated for a moment before responding: "I understand a little bit of what the red-haired people in the south are saying, but I don't speak it very smoothly."

"Red-haired people?" Schneider paused for a moment, then understood what Ruan Jinggui meant: "Dutch people! Their language is very similar to English... English is the language spoken by the English. Have you seen the English?"

"

Ruan Jinggui showed a slightly confused look on his face: "Sorry for my stupidity, but it is difficult for me to distinguish people from Western countries simply by their appearance. Most of these Westerners can speak several different languages. If they don't tell themselves

It is difficult for me to tell which country my family is from."

Schneider saw that Ruan Jinggui's eyes were always on his face when he answered this question, and guessed what he was thinking, so he smiled and said: "You don't have to guess which country I am from, I am from Haihan, but my appearance is similar to that of Western countries."

The people are just a little similar."

"I don't dare to have such an idea." Ruan Jinggui quickly accused him. This matter of slandering his boss can be big or small. If Schneider holds a grudge for this, his life in the Ministry of Commerce will not be easy in the future.

"It's okay. In our place, speech is very free." After Schneider said this, he felt a little inappropriate, and quickly added: "Of course, freedom of speech must be based on supporting the Executive Committee.

Basically, no matter what you say or do, it must be consistent with the interests of the executive committee.”

"Of course, I'll keep it in mind." Ruan Jinggui responded quickly. Although he didn't quite understand what Schneider meant, talking nonsense was taboo in every dynasty, and certainly not under the rule of the Haihan people.

There will be an exception. Although Schneider said "freedom", Ruan Jingui will not take what he said completely seriously - if anyone really dares to talk nonsense, I am afraid that the first to stand up and suppress it will be these senior officials of the executive committee.

The two of them chatted wordlessly before leaving the gate of Fort Victory. Schneider led the way, and Ruan Chinggui followed closely behind. After exiting the gate, walking straight ahead is the landscape avenue leading to the Port of Victory Pier. Ruan Chinggui came here last year.

He had visited here many times when he was on a mission and was shocked by the prosperity on both sides of the street. But when he came here again after half a year, Ruan Chinggui found that the prosperity here was even greater than before, and the streets were densely packed with shops.

Half a year ago, there were a few small vacant lots, but now they have become open shops.

"Yongfeng Cloth Shop is offering a big promotion at the end of the month. The best Suzhou satin is available. Buy one and get five feet free. Buy two and get a 10% discount. Buy three and get one for free!" A waiter stood outside the store and asked

People walking on the street loudly advertised the store’s promotional measures.

"Fujian Anxi Tea, don't miss it if you pass by. This is the tea designated by the leaders for official use! The boss is not here today, so the waiter sells it casually. The store will be closed when it is sold out at a 20% discount. If you want to buy tea, hurry up!"

The tea shop also refused to give in and loudly solicited passing merchants.

Most of the shops selling promotions on both sides of the landscape avenue are businessmen from the mainland. Their sales targets are not only the local Haihan people and some naturalized people who got rich first, but also other maritime merchants who came here to trade.

.

Since Victory Port has implemented a zero-tariff free trade policy since its opening, as more and more maritime merchants became aware of the existence of Victory Port, the import and export trade business on the southeastern coast of mainland China began to gradually shift to the Victory Port area.

Entrepreneurs who originally purchased products from Guangzhou and other places and then transported them to various places in Southeast Asia for sale also moved their purchasing locations here in order to avoid taxes and reduce sea voyages.

In addition to the fact that Haihan's own products are almost all in-demand commodities, which have always been in short supply in the market, foreign merchants have also played a great role in promoting the prosperity of this port. The twelve Ming merchant shareholders of "Qiong Lianfa" almost cover

Almost all products that can be purchased in Fuzhou and Guangzhou can now be purchased from Victory Port, and all aspects of distribution, shipping, settlement and other aspects are far more convenient than trading at other ports in Daming.

.After various conditions have surpassed those of the Ming Dynasty's ports in all aspects, it is reasonable for maritime merchants to choose Victory Port as the main base for trade.

However, most of the businessmen coming in and out of here are still Chinese businessmen, and the only ones from Western countries are Portugal. Since Portugal has always been in a competitive relationship with the other two colonial countries in the South China Sea, they also specially reported to the Executive Committee

They have requested not to open trade access licenses to the Netherlands and Spain for the time being. Although these two companies have not yet made direct contact with the Executive Committee, the Portuguese believe that they must be cautious. After all, the strength of those two companies

They have more confidence than Portugal. When faced with a master like Haihan who only cares about strength but not friendship, no one can guarantee whether they will really kick Portugal aside when the time comes.

However, as of now, the Executive Committee has no plans to kick Portugal away. After all, the other two countries were direct participants in the Thirty Years' War in the West, and the Executive Committee does not want to use them to import arms and weapons to Western countries. Portugal is in this situation.

Oil-rich projects are almost the only candidates. At least until the end of the Thirty Years War, the Executive Committee is unlikely to consider ending trade cooperation with Portugal in advance.

Of course, Schneider will not explain these intricate international relations to Ruan Chinggui, who has just arrived - which probably explains why he has difficulty understanding why the Executive Committee is trying to interfere in a war tens of thousands of miles away. But Schneider still roughly

I explained to him the current trade situation with the Portuguese. Even the arms export was not deliberately concealed from him, because this matter is basically semi-public at present. The Portuguese have ships arriving at the port every month.

Unload the silver and other goods requested by Haihan, and then ship away a batch of locally produced arms and weapons. As long as Ruan Chinggui stays in Victory Port for a while, he will naturally see such a scene.

When he heard Schneider report the approximate transaction volume with the Portuguese every month, Ruan Xinggui couldn't help but fell into deep jealousy. The Portuguese had been dealing with the Hue court for several years, but the monthly trade volume

The amount is only one-tenth that of them and the Haihan people!
Chapter completed!