Chapter 130 The Third Town of the Guards and Shilu Iron Mine (Please subscribe!)

"His Royal Highness King Yanping, I am here this time to ask about the future of our Li people!" Huang Siniang said respectfully.

"It's really time to have a frank talk, Si Niang, please sit down first." Zheng Kezang said in deep thought, and he probably guessed what was going on.

"Your Highness will definitely not let Qiongzhou be scattered as before when he regains Qiongzhou this time. This will definitely affect the survival of our Li people, so I would like to ask, how will Your Highness treat the Li people?" Huang Siniang said without being humble or overbearing, although her Chinese skills were good.

Generally speaking, Zheng Kezang felt a little uncomfortable hearing this.

The recent actions of the Guardsmen going deep into the hinterlands of Li villages attracted Huang Siniang's attention. Many villages obeyed her orders, and most of the Guardsmen were well-intentioned, so she wanted to take this opportunity to talk to Zheng Kezang.

Talk about complete surrender.

"Siniang, if you surrender, the terms of the Guards are my terms. I believe you know it very well, so I won't say more." Zheng Kezang raised his teacup and drank it all.

"Your Highness, I know that if we Li people can be treated fairly, I will notify other villages to submit to your Highness's rule." Huang Siniang did not ask for much, it was just fair.

In fact, it is very difficult. Even if Zheng Kezang shouts it, when it comes to practice, some Han people will still discriminate, just like some Li people will be hostile to Han people.

This won't be solved in a short time.

It can only be slowly assimilated and integrated.

There are very few mineral resources along the coast of Qiongzhou Prefecture, and they are basically located in the inland of the island. It is of very practical significance to have a good relationship with the Li people.

So it didn’t take long for the exploration team to roughly determine the location of the Shilu Iron Mine. The results were gratifying. The reserves of iron ore that are easy to mine on the surface alone are astonishing!

However, the biggest problem currently facing the development of Shilu Iron Mine is transportation.

According to his idea, Qiongzhou Prefecture recruited 12,000 troops, 10,000 Han people, and 2,000 Li people, to form the third town of the Guards, with Qin Zhiguo in charge of the town.

This means that after today, the Li people will completely surrender to Zheng Kezang!

In addition, Zheng Kezang did not plan to stay in Qiongzhou Island for too long, so he asked the Guards to recruit troops locally quickly and build up the military strength of Qiongzhou Prefecture first, so that he could leave with peace of mind.

Why does Qiongzhou Island need so many troops?

Because this will be the base for Zheng Kezang's future Northern Expedition and westward expansion.

For example, the Shilu Town Iron Mine, which is famous both at home and abroad for its high quality and high grade, has reserves that account for about 70% of the country's rich iron ore reserves, with a highest grade of 68%, ranking first in the country. It is the largest rich iron ore mine in Asia.

It is located inland of Changhua County

"That's how it should be. If a Li person violates the rules, we will deal with him ourselves without the Guards taking action." Huang Siniang has seen the brutality of the Guards. They are all extremely strong and strong. Standing in front of the Guards, Huang Siniang

In front of the phalanx, everyone couldn't help but tremble.

After some inquiries, Zheng Kezang learned that most Shuli people had some fields, but because they were not good at farming, the yield was much less than that of the Han people, and they did not master the production technology suitable for this era.

"Si Niang once again thanks His Highness for your great kindness!"

"Of course there is a big principle, that is, you must abide by the laws established by this king and act within the scope allowed by the law. Otherwise, you will not blame the Guards for being rude!" The right way is to combine kindness and power. Just preferential treatment will make Li people think that the Ming Dynasty

King Yanping is weak and can be bullied.

In fact, there is another reason why Zheng Kezang treats the Li people well. Most of the various mineral deposits in Qiongzhou Prefecture are within the Li people's sphere of influence. If the relationship with them is not properly handled, it will be difficult to mine those ores.

If you can handle it yourself, don't bother these Guards soldiers!

Zheng Kezang nodded, unable to comment. He was also a little angry about the current situation of the Li people, so he asked Huang Siniang about the situation in the Li people's villages.

In this regard, Zheng Kezang had a plan for a long time and said: "In addition, schools will be opened across the island. All children of appropriate age can enter the schools to study. Technical training classes will also be opened for young people, such as farming, shipbuilding, textiles, and fishing.

After all, it is better to teach people how to fish than to teach them how to fish. This will also help Li people integrate into the overall construction of Qiongzhou."

Zheng Kezang's guarantee was very tempting. As soon as she heard it, she knelt on the ground respectfully and said: "Six Niang understands that we Li people must do what the people of the Ming Dynasty should do. Please have mercy on the Li people."

Survival is not easy, please give more support to Li people!"

"Both the Li people and the Han people are all one family. Under my rule, they will all enjoy equal treatment. Moreover, I intend to develop Qiongzhou Island. Many craftsmen from Guangdong will be moved here in the future. At the same time, shipyards and textile factories will be built here.

, garment factories, are not allowed to go to the sea, and people are encouraged to fish. You Li people are free to choose what industry you want to engage in!" Zheng Kezang spoke of the bright prospects for Qiongzhou Island in the future.

At the same time, an exploration team was dispatched to search for the Shilu Iron Mine.

"Sister, please wake up quickly. No matter Han or Li, we are descendants of Yan and Huang, descendants of China, we are one family. I will treat you equally, so please rest assured!"

"In order to protect your interests, I will send officials to assist you Li people in establishing your own states and counties. Among these states and counties, the chief officials can be held by Li people, such as Siniang, who is willing to take the initiative to submit.

Chief." Zheng Kezang continued to explain his plan.

"What I can guarantee is that after the Li people surrender, no one will be short of food or clothing, and no one will starve to death. The Ming Dynasty will be your strong backing, and you Li people will enjoy the same treatment as the Han people

, Weddings and funerals, joining the army, working in factories, reclaiming wasteland and farming are all the same. You can stand up and be a good person like the people of the Ming Dynasty!" Zheng Ming is also a Ming Dynasty. After the Li people join, they will definitely be the new Ming Dynasty.

To build bricks and mortar for revival, one should be a soldier and one should be farming.

After hearing this, Huang Siniang showed a longing expression. With Zheng Kezang's guarantee, both she and Li will be able to live a different life in the future.

The Shilu iron ore body starts from Shilu River in the north, reaches Yangjiao Ridge in the south, Shilu Ridge in the west, and Hongshantou in the east, with an area of ​​16 square kilometers. It is very large and is in the shape of a strip long from north to south and narrow from east to west.

After the negotiation with Huang Siniang, Zheng Kezang smoothed out the idea of ​​​​governing Qiongzhou Island. Qiongzhou Prefecture currently governs three states and 13 counties, namely Danzhou, Yazhou, and Wanzhou.

Between the three prefectures, another Li Autonomous Prefecture was established, with the Li people independently managing a large area in the central part of Qiongzhou Island. Huang Siniang became the first magistrate of the Li Autonomous Prefecture, and was also the first female official in a state-level administrative agency in the Ming Dynasty.

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At this stage, it is unscientific to use Han Dynasty to control Lebanon, so take your time.

The waterway has a huge drop, making it difficult to navigate smoothly even with a small boat, and the land is even more winding and rugged, all made up of man-made dirt roads.

Especially on rainy days, it is almost impossible to walk.

Therefore, if you want to develop the Shilu Iron Mine, you must first build the road!

And if the road is repaired, it can also deepen the connection with Li people, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Therefore, road construction is also on the schedule, and Qiongzhou is busy!
Chapter completed!