Chapter 84 The Western Indian Ocean (15)
"The tables and chairs are replaced, and the filing cabinets are replaced. Yes, they are the ones we just unloaded from the boat. Also, the paintings on the wall are also removed. Captain Shao doesn't like this style, so he changed into this "Picture of the Lost Goose". I tell you, you have to be careful. This painting is Captain Shao's private collection. He loves it very much. No one can bear the responsibility if it is broken." In the New China Development Team, in the New China Security Command, a cadre who looks like a young secretary is directing the staff to clean up the office.
These offices are basically places that Shao Yaoguang will use after taking office. In order to make Shao accustomed to and use it comfortably, the secretary has come here first and directed the staff to clean up and organize the office, which is very considerate. In addition, he has to go to the bedroom and study to see how the decoration inside is. If it doesn't work, he has to replace it all, and even redecorate it. As the "governor" of the entire island, as a provincial and ministerial official, Shao Yaoguang has the right to ask for this, and the state spends too much office expenses.
"After Captain Shao took office, some rules were about to be changed. I looked through some files and documents and found that the efficiency of government affairs in recent months has been very slow, and suddenly I lost the previous thrilling feeling. Don't tell me reasons. I don't want to listen to these reasons. I just want to see the change in your work efficiency. Captain Peng is about to set off for Australia to take office. If you have any questions in the future, just come and report and do it with confidence. Captain Shao likes people who do practical things the most." While pointing fingers at the layout of the room, he also gives the staff a blow. These people are obviously used to all this. After all, the emperor is always the minister, and each leader is the same. It is normal.
Therefore, after hearing the secretary say this, they all said that due to some special reasons, the huge pioneer team had no leader, and Peng Yuanzhi's acting captain was relatively conservative and many things were suppressed. Now that Captain Shao has taken office, everything can start over again. Everyone must work hard - they are all old foxes in the agency, so they can naturally see the situation clearly.
"Very good. Captain Shao likes this kind of work attitude, and he has always practiced it like this." The secretary smiled with satisfaction and continued to do his "interior decoration design".
Just as the secretary was busy in the office and other places, Shao Yaoguang, the new leader of the New China Development Team, boarded the battleship "Fobowanli", anchored in the bay, and negotiated with Colonel Mo Liehen, the commander of the Second Fleet. The main content was about the security and defense of the Swashili coast in East Africa and the establishment of a commercial station in India.
"Since Captain Qiu Haiyang presided over the war on the Swasili coast of East Africa, our prestige has increased a lot, and no one dared to speak silly. The Moorish princes and princes were frightened by the strong strength of our Great East Coast Navy and Army, and have honestly promised to go to Leba Island to trade and open their own internal market to us." Mo Lie Eel sat at a long dining table, holding a piece of roasted tuna meat in sauce while talking to Shao Yaoguang some of the previous things so that he could have a better understanding of the situation in the Western Indian Ocean in recent years.
"We used a lot of people in that war, including the army and the navy, and of course, spent a lot of war expenses, but all of this was undoubtedly worth it. Perhaps it was because the Sultan of Muscat, the Sultan of Saif of Muscat, knew our power, so during the entire operation, the Omani people did not dare to stand up for the Moorish princes who depended on them." Colonel Moree continued: "The battle went very smoothly, and our army almost marched on the Swashili coast at the speed of armed marches, breaking through some Tumen cities and obtaining considerable spoils and prisoners. These harvests, after making up for the deficit of war expenses, were also surplus, and later they were invested in the land reclamation and construction on the east coast. You must know that even the machinery and equipment that had been eliminated in the local area were expensive, and these funds were basically consumed in these places, but the local area seemed very satisfied."
Shao Yaoguang nodded when he heard this. Of course they were satisfied. Many of the mechanical equipment and other eliminations that were eliminated were overhauled before they were sold and transported to Xinhua Island. If the subsequent maintenance was kept up, there would be no problem for more than ten years. Not to mention, many equipment - especially those of large state-owned factories - were eliminated because of the rapid technological progress, not because the equipment was really old and unbearable. In fact, 70% of the new equipment was sold to Xinhua Port for use in local shipyards, building materials factories, wood processing factories, food processing factories, etc. It is quite profitable. Otherwise, why do the six major development teams in the local area have to collectively compete for it? It is important to know that everyone is not fool!
In addition, purchasing these old equipment from the local area is never a big deal. Where the real expenses are large, it is better to hire local technicians and even engineers, such as those who can use, operate these equipment and be skilled in repairing them. These people generally do not lack jobs in the local area, and may even do relatively well. If you want to attract them to work in overseas colonies, then it is impossible not to spend a lot of money to pay a lot of money. Take the New China Development Team as an example. Double income is always the starting price, and you can only hire some ordinary technical level. As for those who are relatively high-level and can already bring apprentices, triple salary is the minimum, otherwise who will work in your humid and stuffy tropical island! Do you think you have a long life?
"It's very good, very good." Shao Yaoguang poured some wine into his high-legged glass, and shaking it, commented: "It seems that this battle is still very effective. It not only strengthens our influence on the Swasili coast and establishes a new order. The Omani people did not dare to stand out this time, and there will be no reason next time, let alone dare. The local princes and princes also see these things. They will not have much respect for a force that cannot protect them in the future, even if their beliefs are consistent. From now on, the Swasili coast in East Africa can be said to be our world, and there are basically no Omani and the Portuguese things. Well, cheer for the brilliant future of New China Island!
"Cheers!" Mo Liei and Shao Yaoguang flicked their glasses gently and said with a smile.
"So, Commander Mo, what do you think about the establishment of a business war in India? If I remember correctly, you should be the one who negotiated with the Portuguese Governor in Goa before, right? How about it, I plan to continue to advance this matter, are there any problems?" After putting down the wine glass, Shao Yaoguang turned the topic to interfering in India. Moreover, from his tone at this moment, it seemed that this matter was the focus of his next stage of work.
Mo Liei is a naval colonel and naturally supports overseas trade. Therefore, he was very excited when he heard Shao Yaoguang talk about the cooperation with the Portuguese in Goa. Therefore, he immediately said: "Oh, there is finally someone who can make decisions. I had talked with Captain Huang before, and he agreed to this matter in principle, but he was promoted to return to China before it was launched. Later, Captain Qiu Haiyang and Qiu took office. During this period, he was busy with the Swashili Coast War, and his term of office was very short, so he didn't do it.
How long has it been transferred back to China to serve as Minister of Science and Technology. As for Captain Peng Yuanzhi Peng, who was acting captain in the future, he initially placed more energy on the east coast, focusing on the local pepper, herbs, coffee, sisal and oil palm plantations. I later mentioned to him about cooperating with the Portuguese to launch Indian trade, and he also agreed with it, but perhaps because of the reasons for avoiding suspicion, he decided to hand over this work to the successor to handle, it is you, Captain Shao."
"Okay, I will advance this matter as soon as possible. In fact, I am also very concerned." Shao Yaoguang expressed his attitude quite clearly, and he said again: "I have also studied the past, present and future of New China Island before coming. I feel that steady development on the basis of the current is certainly a smooth road, but if we go further on this basis and come up with a more divergent thinking and start trade with India, I think it may be a golden road, which is more beneficial to the future of New China Island."
"Captain Shao, you are right." Colonel Mo Liei immediately agreed: "In fact, with the superior geographical location conditions of New China Island, it is even more difficult for us to put India in whatever way. The previous captains overcome all obstacles and led 200,000 people to open up the current situation. If it was to better support the construction of the country's core area at that time, then the country is a little rich now, and it is time for New China Island to consider itself more. I think, on this point, the central government should also hold a support and encouragement attitude."
"So, where is the trade location you agreed with the Portuguese?" Shao Yaoguang asked again.
India has a vast territory and a large population. To be honest, the folk customs, customs and products of various places are also different. It is actually a very particular thing to set up a trading station in Diu Port. For example, Molie Eel had previously discussed with the Portuguese to open a commercial station in Diu Port, as the first place for people from the east coast to enter India. This place was in the Rajput area before the Mughal Dynasty, and it was rich in grain, fruit, horses, opium, indigo, insect paint, wood fragrance, a fairy medicine, perfume, borax, artemisia, gems, leather, cotton, ginger, spices and exquisite carpets. Of course, the local country boils a large amount of nitro earth for sale every year, which is also a specialty.
Among these dazzling array of goods, some are not needed by the East Coast people, and some are imported in large quantities, but overall the import quantity will not be small, and the demand from New China and the local area is very large. In addition, Indians should also have some demand for high-quality iron, weapons and other industrial products produced on the East Coast. After all, they even purchased a large number of iron products brought by the British East Coast company from London. How could they not buy things from the East Coast people? It was just a matter of how many questions were. Shao Yaoguang asked himself that the East Coast industrial products would not compete with the British East Coast company, especially when the Portuguese helped to open up the sales market in some regions.
"We set up the first place on Diu Island. To be precise, next to the Portuguese-controlled port of Diu, they allowed us to build a commercial station with no more than 200 people. They are responsible for helping us sell goods and using the various commercial networks they already have, without us having to work hard to open them." Mo Liei replied: "To be honest, this is more in line with the current situation, that is, we have high-quality goods in our hands, while the Portuguese have a ready-made sales network. We can do a strong alliance and jointly develop the commercial market in India, although it is difficult for us to determine how big this market is at present."
"It's indeed a strong alliance." Shao Yaoguang nodded, expressing his agreement, and he said again: "Then let's settle this matter, the location of the commercial station is set on Diwu Island. This matter may still be on you, Shin Mu, and you need to go to Goa and Diwu Island to handle all the matters. Ah, by the way, it's better to build another coal-water station next to the commercial station of Diwu Island. I believe your navy must need it very much. Of course, the special transport ships of the Immigration Department are also very much needed. Let me think about it, the commercial station (also a small fortress), a dock, a coal-water station, a ship repair office, and a small health center, these are all necessary facilities, and there is no shortage of them. I have to draw a group of professionals to go over again. It seems that there are still many troubles."
"Okay, this is the only time for me." Mo Liei smiled reluctantly and said, "Although I don't like to leave the Western Indian Ocean at this critical moment, it doesn't matter if I go to the Portuguese to go shopping. Captain Shao, once the Indian trade starts, you must be prepared. I may not be able to hear the news when many people in China are targeting it. Our New China Island will probably not be able to enjoy this big benefit alone, and we will have a lot of points to go out."
Chapter completed!