MMB Chapter 268 Trade and Colonization
Chapter 268 Trade and Colonization
Zhao Tuo saw this scene from a distance, with a smile on his face, it seems that the plan has been initially implemented.
However, in order to maintain it in the future, we must maintain the route between Kyushu Island and Daqin, and at the same time, we must further expand the influence of Daqin.
Although force can easily conquer Kyushu Island, but making the entire Kyushu Island for Daqin use cannot be solved by force alone.
This trade in goods is the key link.
The soldiers who sent money and silk back to Daqin have returned, and they also brought a large number of Daqin specialties, rice from Guanzhong, clothing from Xishu, and cane sugar from Baiyue...
Of course, the original crops are also indispensable. Zhao Tuo has already instructed some people in the farm to start planting them.
Although Kyushu Island is windy and rainy, it is not a disaster type very year. On the contrary, some places are very suitable for the cultivation of rice and sugar cane.
Moreover, some people from the farm family also discovered some crops that Daqin had here.
At the same time, ships filled with pearls, pickled fish and other goods were also heading to Daqin, and the coast of Daqin was completely lively.
With the trade exchanges, many people saw business opportunities.
Although Da Qin emphasized agriculture and suppressed business, as long as the rules were followed, it was not a dead end, and everyone was no longer as harsh on businessmen as before.
The people of Daqin ate fish from the sea, and the residents of Kyushu Island ate rice. Many people became curious about the existence of Kyushu Island.
You must know that this place was called Fusang before, where the sun rises.
Zhao Tuo also has the meaning of colonization in his heart. Although there are not many aborigines in Kyushu Island, they are nothing compared to Daqin.
In fact, the vast Kyushu Island still has many advantages that have not yet been developed, such as grains and sugarcane, and only Qin people can grow excellent crops.
"Father, according to you, can the common people of Daqin survive here?"
Zhao Tuo looked at Ying Zheng and said with a smile.
Ying Zheng knew what Zhao Tuo meant, and he was checking everywhere during this time.
"It is feasible, although the mountains and rivers here are not as flat and broad as Guanzhong, but it is not as difficult as Shu, and it is not difficult to survive.
Zhao Tuo nodded when he heard the words, and since that's the case, let's put this matter on the agenda.
Soon Zhao Tuo consulted with the officials who managed the population.
In fact, there were quite a few former citizens of the six countries in the previous unification of the six countries, but Zhao Tuo did not dare to put them on Kyushu Island.
If they are allowed to colonize, it will not be long before a new Six Nations will appear.
In this way, they can only be selected from the local people of Qin, but these people are the people of the Qin Dynasty all the time, and I don't know if they are willing or not.
After some discussions, Zhao Tuo finally made an order.
"In the barren land west of Xianyang and Xishu, an announcement was issued, those who are willing to come to Kyushu Island, those who have titles will be upgraded by one level, commoners can be awarded the title of Duke, and slaves can be turned into commoners...
Soon the news began to spread on the land of Daqin.
After hearing about it, many people were eager to try it, knowing that under normal circumstances, only by beheading the enemy on the battlefield can they be promoted to officials and nobles, and it is extremely difficult to get credit for other than that.
Some people who were slaves also saw hope. In Daqin, the slaves were the lowest group of people, and they were responsible for all the hard work.
Now that they have the opportunity to become civilians, everyone is naturally very happy.
The Daqin soldiers led by Li Xin also conquered places far away from the coastline. After half a month, Li Xin returned with three thousand slaves.
Including the previous slaves, there are already more than 40,000 people.
At present, the demand for slaves in Xihai Jinkou has been fully met. If it is to be further expanded, there will be requirements for food.
At present, although the people of the farm family have begun to plant on a large scale, it is still impossible to feed more people. At present, it is also supported by the transportation of building ships.
Under such circumstances, Zhao Tuo did not let Li Xin go any further and planned to recuperate first.
After the crops have grown, they will expand further, and a large number of people in Daqin are slowly moving over.
At that time, with the rear support, the entire Kyushu Island will surely be easily covered by Da Qin.
On the side of Xihaiya, a huge city was also established, called Xihai City, and a large number of Daqin soldiers were stationed in it. In addition, some slaves also began to build a village system around the city.
With the precedent of the Qin people, the villages built by these slaves are finally no longer as simple as before. Today's slaves have their own houses, and no matter how bad they are (promise is good), they also have a grass hut.
Coupled with the fact that labor can be exchanged for ".||half liang" money, everyone's life seems to have undergone earth-shaking changes compared to before.
Moreover, the laws of Daqin were strict, and there were no more massacres between tribes. Many aboriginal people gradually became accustomed to Daqin's governance.
Although the law is a bit harsh, as long as you don't violate it, you will be fine, your life will be guaranteed, and you will not be hungry. These aboriginal people are naturally happy.
And Daqin also got a lot of labor and resources through trade.
For example, Dou Mi, Daqin sells for three "half liang" money, and sells five when shipped, and the two in the middle are the trade difference, which is replaced by labor results, but an adult's catch for nearly a day.