On May 30, 1643, light rain.

Li Yi sat bored in a wooden house built temporarily by the dock, watching a group of North Koreans raising seedlings for sweet potatoes under the guidance of several technicians from the local Ministry of Agriculture. After nearly ten days of busyness, the people of the East Coast have cleared a considerable wasteland that was abandoned by the Ming people in the local area, and are preparing to reclaim and plant high-yield crops that are not found in the East. These crops are not picky about the land, have strong adaptability and high yields, which are absolutely suitable for the current situation.

Next to the Eight Banners Army camp in front, about hundreds of nearby refugees had gathered. The people on the east coast set up large porridge sheds here, and then sent cavalry to propaganda to attract the people from nearby areas to gather here. These cavalrymen who went out to promote were basically Ming people, Koreans from the sailors, and capable of riding horses. There were more than ten people in total, divided into three groups, one to the east, going to Ninghaizhou, Weihaiwei, Chengshanwei and other places; one to the south, going to Wendeng County, Jinghaiwei and other places; the last group to go west, going to Fushan County, Penglai County, Qixia County and other places.

These East Asian soldiers and local people have little difference in appearance. They are much better off going out to fool people than sending Europeans and black people out. Not long after the two houses of Deng and Lai were ravaged by the Tartars, and many tenants lost all their property. They gathered in groups to those prefectures that had not been captured by the Tartars, hoping to find food to let their family live in this unforgettable season.

Therefore, when the cavalry of the East Coast wanders in the broken and empty country fields, they often encounter these refugee teams, ranging from three to five, and dozens or hundreds of people on the other side. At this time, after ensuring their own safety, they will always take out a portion of the dry food (wheat cakes, salted fish, beef jerky) they carry with them to give to these hungry refugees. Then they talk and gesture, persuading these refugees to follow them back to the Yantai Fortress on Zhifu Island. When they get there, they can work under the hands of the East Coast people, and then exchange for three meals a day for themselves and their families.

Many people who thought they were difficult to survive in other prefectures and counties followed them on the spot, and a small number of refugees who tasted the delicious salted fish and beef jerky they provided felt that living standards might be better with them, so they followed them. Of course, there were also quite a few refugees, especially those led by seniors such as village chiefs and clan leaders, who ignored the persuasion of the East Coast people, especially when they heard that they were from a certain country outside the country, they felt contempt and vigilant, and almost treated them with the Tartars. Unfortunately, in fact, the majority of people in the latter category were still the ones. They would rather go to nearby Wendeng County, Dengzhou City, Huang County and other places to try their luck in hunger than to go with these suspicious short-haired outsiders.

This made many soldiers from Ming people sigh. Most of them were also refugees and empathized with the suffering of these poor people. They really hoped that they could live on the east coast of heaven on earth. But the reality was cruel. Most of the time their enthusiasm was exchanged for doubts, confusion and hostile eyes. Many people even suspected that they were fake Tartars who came across the sea from the Liaohai Sea to deceive them into Liaodong as slaves.

Whenever this happens, everyone can only choose to avoid it. Because if they don’t leave, they may tie you up and send you to the government for money. Anyway, the seeds have been sown in the hearts of these refugees, and they have already made them know that there is a porridge shed opened by the East Coast people in Zhifu Island. When they arrive in Dengzhou City and other places, they find that they still can’t survive, they remember what happened today, and at this time they don’t expect everything. At least some people choose to come to the East Coast people to beg for food, which is all worth it.

The porridge shed has been set up outside for nearly a week. In a week, more than 800 refugees from Dengzhou Prefecture came, most of whom were tenants. They were busy digging drainage ditches, leveling foundations, reclamating wastelands, and building wharfs under the command of the East Coast people. The refugees were also mixed with a small number of handicraftsmen from craftsmen, such as carpenters, bamboo craftsmen, blacksmiths, and even a few down-and-out scholars and doctors. As "special talents", these people do not have to participate in those heavy physical labor and instead engage in some technical work related to their old business. This is a recognition of their abilities by the East Coast people.

What made all these refugees happy was that these Semi people, who claimed to be "East Coast people", provided them with three meals a day! That is, three meals a day, three meals a day, especially some obviously malnourished children, who could eat fishy milk and fragrant broth every day. When the East Coast people slaughtered livestock, they could even eat some meat. This measure quickly bribed the hearts of many people, especially those parents with children. Seeing that these "East Coast people" did not eat people's hearts like the legendary "eat people" but were fair and disciplined. Well, except for those Kunlun slaves who looked dark, they acted with great rules, and they all immediately felt relieved.

No matter who they are, they can give themselves food. Especially when they see their children following the butts of those semen men every day, asking for some candy, jerky and even unheard of canned food, they really began to accept these people from the bottom of their hearts. Maybe these people are not as bad as the men said? They should be different from those Tartars who burned, killed, looted, right?

Luo Tiansheng returned from Qishansou the day before yesterday. As a reward for his willingness to lead the way, the East Coast people handed over all about 900 Ming people on Zhifu Island to him for management, and widely promoted his deeds of leading the way among the Ming people, and gave a lot of rewards in public - which made Luo Tiansheng's face pale. Of course, he understood that the East Coast people were plagued by him with dignity, so that he could break the little thoughts on both ends of some rats as soon as possible, and from then on he devoted himself to doing things for the East Coast people. However, the East Coast people did not treat him badly. The East Coast silver dollars worth hundreds of taels of silver were handed over to him the day before yesterday, and there were also a large number of various kinds of floral cloths. This made Luo Tiansheng, who had never seen so many wealth, almost glared at his eyes, and he was not so resistant to doing things for the East Coast people.

Now Luo Tiansheng has also followed a few gang members. The East Coast people have also confirmed the identities of these gang members and formally signed a work contract with them. Each person can receive two yuan in salary or equivalent food every month, while Luo Tiansheng's salary reaches five yuan per month, which is considered an affirmation of his manager's identity.

"Mr. Li, the first batch of bluestone shipped back yesterday has been used up. This morning, Jinwugui asked me for materials, threatening that there is no new stone, which is probably due to the extension. The villain dare not be good at it, so he came to ask for advice on how to handle this matter?" Luo Tiansheng entered after applying for permission outside Li Yi's office, and then reported to Li Yi what happened.

Jinwo Kyu is the manager of the North Koreans appointed by the East Coast people. He and his subordinates are all families of North Korean criminals exiled on Jeju Island, so they have a deep hatred towards the Lee Dynasty. Driven by this hatred, it is natural that they serve the East Coast people who helped them stand out, and improve their status and living conditions. At present, the 1,000 North Koreans here are under the management of Jinwo Kyu, and they are given large-scale "Chief Jin" and are one of the well-known figures here. They have formed a vague competitive relationship with Luo Tiansheng. Luo Tiansheng and his followers even slander Jinwo Kyu as the "Golden Turtle" and have fun in secret.

"The bluestone is gone, go dig it!" Li Yi said impatiently, "There are 1,600 people in Qishan Station demolishing the city and transporting the city. Yesterday, three hundred people were sent to them. 1,900 people were not enough, so continue to send them! Until it is enough! Anyway, there are not many people here at present. Just reclamation, digging rivers, and repairing reservoirs to leave me a thousand strong men and women. The rest can be sent. Well, don't move those dozens of children, I will teach them to learn."

Luo Tiansheng's eyes turned around when he heard this, and felt that he could send all the Korean sticks to Qishan Station to do heavy physical work such as demolishing the city walls. It would be better to kick the Golden Turtle, the annoying guy, over there. As for the people of the Ming Dynasty, they could naturally stay locally to do relatively easy jobs such as reclaiming fields.

"Yes, sir, villain knows what to do." Luo Tiansheng said happily. After thinking about it, he added something: "Someone spread the dynasty in the camp yesterday... Well, the Ming Dynasty court was going to send a large army to clear us. Many foolish men and women believed it, and were incited to panic. Last night, someone wanted to escape at night..."

"Well, I know this too. It was caused by the scholar who had broken his reading and reading skills?" Li Yi said casually, "I have taken down the man and sent him to farm in Rishiri Island. I will set off with us tomorrow."

Luo Tiansheng nodded silently when he heard this, and then bowed his head and left the supervision work at Li Yi's instructions.

In the afternoon, Mo Ming and a few followers came back from Qishan Station on horseback. He had entrusted all the matter there to Xiao Xi, the company commander of the 102nd Company, and he himself would return to Zhifu Island to take charge. As for Li Yi, he would take several ships currently anchored in the harbor and return to Heishui Port. After arriving at Heishui Port, Li Yi would lead the "Polang" and "Zhenbo" to carry about 1,500 Koreans to Jinshan Port, as the first batch of immigrants to return this year. (To be continued, please search for astronomy, the novel is better and faster!
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