1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 3729

The Executive Committee displayed the newly drawn national map in major cities within its jurisdiction. Of course, this was not just to publicize the expansion achievements of the past two years. Simultaneously with the display was a new round of overseas colonization publicity.

For Hai Han at this stage, there are fewer and fewer people who are forced to accept overseas immigration arrangements in order to make a living. It is difficult to meet the population needs of overseas colonies simply through traditional immigration recruitment methods.

In addition to increasing the introduction of foreign naturalized citizens from other countries, the civil affairs department is also trying to change the way of recruiting immigrants from the country, striving to attract more people to voluntarily settle in overseas colonies.

In conjunction with the new map display event during this year's National Day, the civil affairs department used the theme of "The Call of the Nation" to vigorously publicize to the public the far-reaching significance and bright prospects of developing overseas through immigration.

The civil affairs department specially set up propaganda stands next to the giant map display boards in various places and assigned special personnel to take turns on duty to answer questions and resolve doubts.

Some places have even specially invited experts to explain the details of the map to the onlookers while promoting new immigration themes.

"My fellow countrymen, Hai Han is now a powerful nation that has surpassed the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. We are now the strongest nation in the world. No one should object to what I say, right?"

"But have you ever thought carefully about how you can take advantage of the rapid development of the country to achieve personal prosperity and wealth and provide a better life for your children and grandchildren?"

"I just heard someone say that I have no family background, no capital to do business, and no special skills. I'm afraid I'm not destined to be rich and famous. Brother, don't give up. Listen to me."

"Everyone, our country has been expanding its territory overseas in recent years. What is the purpose? Is it just to make this map bigger and bigger, so that the majority of citizens can look good? No, no! This is the way to strengthen the country, and it is also the way for you to win wealth and honor as ordinary people! Please allow me to explain the reasons one by one!"

The person who was speaking loudly in front of hundreds of onlookers was Huo Dechuan, a famous broker in Sanya. Although he was not an official, he was an external employee this time because he was eloquent and had cooperated with the government for many years, so he was also hired to promote the new immigration recruitment policy for the civil affairs department.

Then Huo Dechuan continued, "One of the ways is that most of the lands occupied by our country overseas are Feng Shui treasures with precious mineral deposits nearby. Gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, and kerosene, which are sold at a very high price in the market, many of them come from our country's overseas mines. In the early years, many people who went to these places to dig soil and mine have now become rich and become landlords! I don't need to give examples, I'm sure you have heard of such deeds, right?"

Many people nodded their heads, thinking that what he said made sense. In the past, there were indeed many such cases of people who made fortunes as miners at sea. After all, the remuneration for such hard work was extremely high. If one worked hard for three to five years, the income would be enough to buy dozens of acres of good farmland when he returned home.

There are even people who spend money to contract mineral veins in the local area, organize mining on their own, and become wealthy in just a few years.

Huo Dechuan continued, "Some people say, I don't want to go mining, and I don't have the money to be a mine owner, so what? That's easy. Most of the land our country occupies overseas is vast and sparsely populated, and there is endless land available for reclamation." "For example, in the New World in the south, anyone who is willing to settle there will be given 100 acres of land to each household, and you can grow crops and vegetables and raise livestock as you wish. Even if you are nothing in China, you will become a landlord immediately when you go there."

"These minerals and lands can certainly be considered great wealth. The country is willing to share these resources with us ordinary people. Isn't this a great opportunity to make a fortune?"

Seeing that many people agreed with his opinion, Huo Dechuan continued, "The second way is to use the trade channels between China and overseas colonies to make money from the price difference. I believe you have used a lot of industrial products produced in our country. If these good things are sold overseas, the price can be multiplied several times."

"If you have some money in your pocket, you might consider the approach I'm talking about. You can go to a suitable place overseas to buy cheap raw materials there and sell the good products produced domestically there. Or you can simply open a processing workshop there and sell the semi-finished products back home."

"What if you don't have money in your pocket? If you are brave enough, you can get money easily. No, no, no, I'm not asking you to rob people. If you need money, you can go to the bank to borrow it!"

"Nowadays, as long as you move from China to an overseas colony, you can apply for a business loan from a bank! Not only is the interest rate very low, but the repayment period is also long enough, 20 to 30 years is possible, so you don't have to worry about not being able to pay it back. You just need to go to the bank and ask. You can find the Hai Han Bank, right? It's the most impressive building on the west side of Victory Square!"

These words undoubtedly encouraged many people who wanted to go out and make a living. If it were so easy to get the capital, they might as well give it a try.

Huo Dechuan continued, "The third way is to join the army, which is also a shortcut. The territories occupied by Hai Han overseas are often located in strategic locations, so they also function as military bases. If you serve as a soldier in these places, you will have more opportunities to make meritorious contributions and receive awards than if you stay at home."

"Have you heard that General Qian Tiandun's troops have started recruiting again? Moreover, the standards are more relaxed than before. Those who are willing to go overseas will be given priority. Ladies and gentlemen, if you can join the special warfare division for three to five years, your qualifications will be gilded. Even if you don't serve in the army in the future, you can still find a job in the government after you retire."

Huo Dechuan pointed at the crowd and said, "This gentleman said that he doesn't want to mine or dig the soil, he doesn't have the brains to do business, and he doesn't have the courage to be a soldier and fight. He just wants to make money like me by talking. Is there such a way overseas?"

"I have to say, you really asked the right question! There really is such a good job in this overseas colony, which is the fourth way I mentioned - as long as you are good at talking and have a little knowledge, you can be a teacher or a storyteller, you can be qualified!"

"You are well-informed, and this job is just an overkill. There are better jobs for you. Since you have greater abilities, you need someone to deal with all the neighboring countries. If you can negotiate cooperation projects with one or two countries, the government may recruit you directly, and you will be an official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the future!"

"As the saying goes, there are 360 ​​professions and every profession has its top talent. As long as you are willing to venture out, there will definitely be a profession that suits you. You can point to any place marked on this map and I can give you some advice on how to find a suitable profession."

"Don't push, don't push. Ask one by one. Don't be in a hurry. The people sitting below the stage are all senior officials from the Civil Affairs Office. You can also ask them for advice. You don't have to gather around me..."