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Yuan Qi sent troops to Annam, and the Huadi camp almost poured out, leaving only a battalion of soldiers to garrison the camp, and the camp covering a wide area suddenly became deserted, however, with the news of the imperial court's recruitment of the navy and the enrollment of the Guangzhou Naval Academy, the Huadi camp became lively again, and with the arrival of teams from various prefectures and counties in the southwest provinces to apply for the examination, the inside and outside of the camp became more and more noisy day by day.

"Yuanqi Changle Machinery Factory is recruiting workers and apprentices! The apprentice is covered with food and housing, and the monthly salary is a big ocean! ”

"The railroad company recruits apprentices! Recruit carpenters. ”

"Steel mills recruit workers and apprentices."

"Construction companies recruit masons and apprentices."

"Yaohua Glass Factory recruits workers and apprentices, and the treatment is favorable."

"Yuanqi Daily Chemical is recruiting!"

"Trimble Watches is recruiting apprentices."

Looking at the bustling flow of people in front of him, listening to the shouts one after another, and looking at the long tables on both sides of the road and the guise of waving in the wind, He Deyou was a little suspicious that he was in the wrong place, this is the place to recruit students from the Navy and the Guangzhou Naval Academy? How does it look like a market for workers recruited by various factories?

He is the second shopkeeper of the branch of Rong County, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Province, and this time he brought more than 200 people from Rong County to Guangzhou to apply for the exam.

It was also the first time I came to Guangzhou, and I didn't expect this place to be so lively.

Seeing him hesitate, Qiu Xiaojiu, a local Yuanqi guy in Guangzhou who was responsible for leading them, couldn't help but smile and said: "Shopkeeper He, the recruitment and examination are all carried out in the camp, and these recruitments are for those who fail to make the list." ”

Looking at the bustling flow of people in front of him, He Deyou's heart sank, "There are a lot of people who fall off the list?" ”

"Six or seven times out of ten will be eliminated." Qiu Xiaojiu said: "Actually, if you think about it, you can understand that there are more than 200 people from one county, ...... you. ”

Hearing this, He Deyou couldn't help but show a wry smile, this time the recruitment of naval and naval academy cadets is for all provinces in the Qing Dynasty, and there are more than 200 people in one county, how can the competition not be fierce? Although the more than 200 people in Tarong County have been carefully selected, why are other prefectures and counties not carefully selected? Yuanqi's local branches all regard this matter as a major matter, otherwise he would not have let a second shopkeeper lead a team to Guangzhou.

Passing through this noisy recruitment area into the Huadi camp, it was cleaned up, and there was no need for He Deyou to bother with the assessment, leading the team into the camp, reporting the name of the prefecture and county and handing over the roster, and then there was nothing to do with him, and the Yuanqi Tuan Yong in strange military uniforms led the team he brought with ease, and then carried out an assessment in an orderly manner.

But in an hour, the assessment was over, only seventy-three people were left, and those who were not admitted were lined up in a neat line in the corner of the playground, He Deyou looked at the depressed guys and half-grown children in front of him, and felt a little uncomfortable for them, these people are basically from peasant families, for them this is a rare opportunity to change their fate.

"Shopkeeper He, can you take a step to speak?" Qiu Xiaojiu leaned in and said softly.

He Deyou was a little surprised, but he didn't say anything, and walked away with him, and came to a shade before Qiu Xiaojiu spoke: "Those who recruit workers and apprentices outside are all factories under Yuan Qi's name. ”

Hearing this, He Deyou understood what the other party meant, and sighed slightly, before saying: "Is it the meaning of the big shopkeeper?" ”

Qiu Xiaojiu smiled and said, "It's just a guy below, how can you see the big shopkeeper." ”

He Deyou looked at him and said, "These people are all ....... I brought out from Rong County. "The implication is to be responsible for these people, after all, these people are all coming for the Navy and the Naval Academy, and it is not good to let them enter the factory and explain to their parents when they go back.

"Haven't you seen that the big shopkeeper is taking the opportunity of recruiting the navy and cadets to recruit workers and apprentices for Yuanqi." Qiu Xiaojiu said with a smile: "He shopkeeper and peace of mind to stay in Guangzhou for a few days, the big shopkeeper does not come, the head number Kong shopkeeper will also receive all the shopkeepers, now that the Yuanqi account period is approaching, it is estimated that the big shopkeeper may take the time to go back to Guangzhou." ”

Of course, He Deyou knew that such a big thing must have come from the instructions of the big shopkeeper, and the reason why he asked so was just out of prudence, and when he said this, he immediately nodded and said: "Being able to stay in Guangzhou and enter Yuanqi is also a rare opportunity for them, but I have to ask their opinions." ”

"It's nature." Qiu Xiaojiu said with a smile: "There are many factories recruiting workers and apprentices outside, and they are increasing at any time, Shopkeeper He will first take them to familiarize themselves with it, although they are all factories under the name of Yuan Qi, but after all, there are differences, and it is not too late to decide after consulting their interests and opinions." ”

He Deyou arched his hand and said, "Thank you." ”

"Shopkeeper He doesn't need to be polite, this is where the responsibility lies." Qiu Xiaojiu smiled and said: "Shopkeeper He is in the Guangxi branch, and he may not know much about the situation in Guangzhou, whether it is Yuanqi Bank or the factory under the name of Yuanqi, they all belong to Yuanqi, and enter the factory under Yuanqi's name as a worker or apprentice, just like the apprentices of Yuanqi Bank are treated the same, one thing, Shopkeeper He may not know that most of the cadets of the Naval Academy will also enter these factories under Yuanqi's name after graduation. ”

Hearing him say this, He Deyou understood that he couldn't understand anymore, and said, "Don't worry, I will try my best to persuade them to join the factory." ”

Huangpu Port, since March, Citigroup merchant ships began to arrive in Guangzhou one after another, as if to make up for and recover the losses caused by the two-year war, this year Citigroup's merchant ships not only came early, but also came more, in addition to bringing a large number of Yuanqi urgently needed goods, but also brought a large number of merchants and technicians who came to Guangzhou to pan for gold.

On the one hand, a large number of commodities cannot be sold, on the other hand, a large number of businessmen, technicians, and workers are unemployed, and even the wages of in-service technicians and workers have dropped sharply, and the purchasing power has dropped sharply.

In recent years, however, Guangzhou has recruited technicians and skilled workers from all walks of life at three times the salary of Citigroup, and has also attracted bankrupt businessmen to set up factories in Guangzhou by providing low-interest loans, tax exemptions and other preferential policies, which naturally attracts a large number of adventurous Citi businessmen and skilled workers from all walks of life to come to Guangzhou.

In the past two years, the war broke out between Qing and Britain, but the trade between Yuanqi and Citigroup has not been severed, and the Citi people, who have never lacked the spirit of adventure, have been pouring into Guangzhou one after another.

The wharf of Huangpu Port is also the same as outside the Huadi Daying, with a long table, and various factories are playing all kinds of English signs, behind the table, one and a half guys speak broken English to solicit Citi people who have just arrived in Guangzhou, and there are even those who provide to start factories, and those who have requirements and technology and can pass Yuanqi's approval can get low-interest loans and corresponding help.

"Compared to the United States, this is a paradise!" Garnison waved the cigar in his hand and said loudly, "Gentlemen, as long as you have a skill, you can find a job that satisfies you in this magical place!" It can even work miracles! That's right, it's a place where miracles can be done! ”

A large group of Citi people who had just disembarked from the ship quickly crossed Garnison and rushed to the long table with a job sign, having experienced a long period of unemployment, they knew all too well how important a well-paid and stable job was, and no one wanted to listen to Garnison's nonsense.

"Oh, damn it." Garnison shrugged helplessly, and scolded: "Is it necessary to be in such a hurry, there are countless opportunities here." ”

"Dear Garnison, it's great to see you again." A young man in his early twenties greeted him, shook his hand warmly and said, "How many good goods are there this time?" ”

"Don, can you change places and invite me to have a drink?"

Tang Shicheng, who was known as Tang, said with a smile on his face: "Of course you can, but what kind of wine you drink depends on how many good goods you bring." ”

"This time, you're guaranteed to be satisfied." Garnison smiled and put his arm around Tang Shicheng's shoulder, and said as he walked: "The people I brought this time are all technicians, a full forty-two, covering several industries such as machinery, shipbuilding, textiles, and smelting. ”

"After they verify it, they enter the factory and sign the contract, and you will be indispensable." Tang Shicheng said with a smile on his face: "Let's go, please drink the best brandy." ”

Xiguan, Thirteen Lines Wharf, Wangjiang Tower.

Wangjiang Tower is a tea house near the river, the second and third floors can overlook the entire White Goose Pond, and the Thirteen Lines Wharf is extremely busy, so the business has always been good, however, the third floor of Nuoda today is lonely and only two tea guests in robes and coats - Qi Shan, the governor of Liangguang who traveled in micro-clothes, and Gao Yuanzhong, the master.

Gao Yuanzhong is not but, in his early forties, with a long beard, quite thin, and looks quite elegant, he doesn't know why Qi Shan suddenly came to pay a private visit to Weifu today, seeing him looking at the direction of Huadi and Henan Island, he estimated that he was worried about Yuanqi's affairs, and he pondered for a long time before he spoke: "I heard that this recruitment of the Navy and the Naval Academy is very strict, and the assessment is extremely strict, and two or three out of ten are taken." ”

Qi Shan glanced at him and said straightforwardly: "Yuan Qi is taking the opportunity to recruit workers for the factory this time. ”

Seeing that he said directly, Gao Yuanzhong simply said thoroughly, "I am not afraid of recruiting workers, I am afraid that Yuanqi Tuanlian will take the opportunity to expand its strength." ”

"Yuanqi's regimental training will not be in Guangzhou if the army is expanded." Qi Shan said slowly: "Yuanqi's semicolon is all over the six provinces and counties, how dare Yuanqi blatantly expand his army in Guangzhou?" ”

"It's still Master Hou who sees it thoroughly." Gao Yuanzhong said: "However, tens of thousands of young people are concentrated in the suburbs of Guangzhou, and they all belong to the ...... under the name of Yuan Qi. ”

Qi Shan waved his hand and said: "Now Yi Zhizhi has suggested that the Yuanqi model should be promoted in various provinces, and factories should be set up on a large scale. ”

Gao Yuanzhong was very depressed in his heart, not only was he not worried about Yuan Qi, could it be that Baba came here to enjoy the river view? Just when he was wondering in his heart, Qi Shan said: "Yi Zhizhi is content to open up a concession in Shanghai for officials and businessmen from Western countries, if Guangzhou also wants to open a concession, where is the most suitable?" ”

Concession? Coming for the concession? Gao Yuanzhong thought about it quickly, and then said: "Master Hou wants Western countries to open up concessions on the other side?" ”

Qi Shan picked up the teacup and sipped tea silently, Yi Zhishan proposed to open up the concession in Shanghai last year, although it has not yet been implemented, but it is quite popular with foreigners, last month Yingyi, who was stationed in Hong Kong, has submitted a request to the Governor's Office to build a concession in Guangzhou, this is not a good thing, he does not know what Yi Zhi's content is for, however, foreigners really want to build a concession in Guangzhou, it is really not suitable to be in Xiguan, the other side of the strait is the best, I am afraid that foreigners may not agree, this matter is only afraid that it will fall on Yi Zhicontent.

After pondering for a moment, Qi Shan changed the topic and said: "The emperor is extremely concerned about the recruitment of the Navy and the Naval Academy this time, and Guangzhou is the first to bear the brunt, and the detailed report must be ......" As he spoke, he looked at the flower fields on the other side, "Truthfully prepare a fold, there is no need to add oil and vinegar, this wicked man cannot do it in the Governor's Palace." ”

What does this mean? Gao Yuanzhong reacted as soon as he thought about it, Qi Shan wanted Yu Kun, the superintendent of Guangdong Customs, to be this villain!

Jingshi, Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace, Xinuan Pavilion.

Daoguang put down Qi Shan's fold, and then picked up Yu Kun's fold, a little look, he frowned slightly and looked at it carefully, Yu Kun bluntly accused Yuan Qi of taking advantage of the recruitment of the navy and the Naval Academy, wantonly expanding the number of workers in Guangzhou, and the amount of navy recruited has so far exceeded the original planned amount, and the supply fleet to Annan in recent times is not only frequent but also expanded in scale, all signs indicate that Yuan Qi regimental training may expand troops in Annam.

After reading the excerpt, Daoguang pondered for a while, and then handed the excerpt to Mu Zhang'a, who was kneeling in front of him, and after reading it quickly, Mu Zhang'a groaned before saying: "Your Majesty, if you are sure that Yuanqi's regiment is training to expand its army in Annam, you might as well drive Yuanqi to expand the war in Annam." ”

After a long silence, Daoguang spoke: "I am worried that after annexing Annan, Yuan Qi's situation will be difficult to control. ”

Mu Zhang'a said in a deep voice: "Yuan Qi single-handedly defeated Annan, and he should also be greatly injured. ”

Daoguang shook his head slightly, and said: "Yuan Qi is also seriously injured now, and it is impossible to have sufficient financial resources to support the war in Annan, even if he is driven, Yuan Qi may not be willing to expand the war in Annan." As he spoke, he waved his hand and said, "Kneel down first." ”

Mu Zhang'a knew that he couldn't make up his mind in his heart, and he didn't dare to say much, so he hurriedly got up and saluted and retired. ”

What will this kid say in the fold? The eunuch who was waiting put the secret folding box on the table, and Daoguang hurriedly ordered to get the key to open the box. (To be continued.) )