Wild North America 1846

Chapter 156 Moving to a New Home
The sound of "cracking" firecrackers, falling red all over the ground, is full of festive colors unique to the Chinese.

"Congratulations to Chief Tian on his housewarming, congratulations!"

"Brother Tian got promoted, got rich and bought a house. Three blessings come to the family. Congratulations!"

"Wrong, it should be four happy days. Didn't you see that the concubine is already pregnant?"

"Hahaha... It's indeed four happy days, congratulations!!"

A group of officers laughed and walked into the yard. Major Tian Mantun greeted them with fists held together with several helping military brothers, and the bright joy on his face could not be concealed.

Full of joy, he let all the army gowns into the main room of the newly completed single-family villa, and offered tea, pastries, cigarettes, and hospitality.

This place belongs to the noble residential area of ​​Taoyuan City. It is located in a hilly area. All the developments are single-family villas, and a large number of families of military officers, businessmen and government officials gather.

Major Tian Mantun’s house has a two-storey masonry structure, a typical British Victorian architectural style, with eight bedrooms and four auxiliary rooms (maid’s room, tool room, etc.), the ground is paved with red stone slabs, and there is a fireplace. Convenient living facilities such as separate bathrooms are first-class residences, and the price is as high as 1 Tang yuan.

With the salary income of Major Tian Mantun, it would not be easy to buy such a big house without the large amount of looting income during the Second Northern War.

Coincidentally
Tian Mantuan was one of the immigrants who arrived in North America from Panama at the end of 1846. He also joined the army in the same year. He experienced the second US military expedition to the west and the first battle on the northern front. Because of his outstanding performance in the battle, he was promoted to cavalry Squadron leader, lieutenant rank.

It was from the Battle of Hugo Oasis that he really emerged in the army and entered the sight of His Majesty the King.

In this campaign, Lieutenant Tian Mantun led a cavalry squadron of 65 people to face the US cavalry brigade with more than [-] people invading the territory (note, the US does not recognize it), and wiped out the enemy army. Nova.

After that, he was promoted to Captain Tian Mantun of the Cavalry Battalion due to his meritorious service, and led his troops to follow His Majesty in the second northern front battle. He experienced many major battles and made new achievements. Therefore, he was awarded an award and entered the ranks of the Tang Kingdom's school officers. He won the honor of "King Knight", and was transferred to serve in the Cuirassier Regiment of the Royal Family's Personal Guard, serving as the deputy head of the Cavalry Regiment.

Everyone knows
Obtaining the honor of "Knight of the King" in the Tang Kingdom will inevitably become a member of the military nobles in the future. As for how high a noble title, manor and noble fief can be obtained, it depends on military merit and His Majesty's favor and praise.

This day should be at the national celebration ceremony after the US-Tang war ended.

nowadays

The Tang Kingdom has already invested in the Colorado Plateau, Wyoming, and the Oregon area north of California to build a number of noble manors for future rewards.

According to the Ministry of Construction;
There are as many as 110 manor houses built according to the earl, viscount, baron, and baron four-level nobles.

This news made all the school officers in the army red-eyed, and they counted with their fingers. There are more than 140 officers above the school level in the entire Datang Kingdom. One in two officers at the middle and upper ranks may be awarded the title of nobility.

His Majesty once said: "The title of nobility is there, if you want to get it, you can speak on merit,"

Some of the military officers who came to congratulate them have already bought similar villas and mansions, while others are slow to start and are still waiting for the delivery of new houses.

one way or another
The military officers of the Kingdom are all newly-rising affluent classes, capable of consuming high-end properties, and the obsession with home ownership that is deep in the blood of the Chinese is extremely evident in the development of Taoyuan City.

Regardless of whether it is an officer or a soldier, after accumulating a large amount of money, the first thing that comes to mind is to buy land and property, marry a wife and have children, and spread the branches and leaves for the family.

This has led to the great prosperity of Taoyuan City and Fenghuang City. The demand for real estate has spawned a series of needs for construction, cement, masonry, steel, textiles, clothing, porcelain, furniture, drinks, midwives, medical care, etc., and promote the overall economy of the society. develop.

Major Tian Mantun received his colleagues in the army on the first floor, and the second floor was where his wife and family lived. According to traditional Chinese customs, outside men are not allowed to enter.

The hustle and bustle of housewarming celebrations went on for a whole day, and everyone dispersed after drinking and eating.

dusk
Under the reflection of the sunset glow, the villas located on the hills are extremely beautiful under the shade of green trees, presenting a peaceful and tranquil living atmosphere.

Major Tian Mantun returned drunk and stopped at the gate of the courtyard. Looking at this beautiful picture, his heart was drunk, tears glistened in his eyes, and his heart was filled with great happiness.

once Upon a time
He was just one of the Chinese laborers who were trafficked to Panama to build the railway. He braved the scorching heat and the harsh tropical forest environment to build the railway with sweat.

The Chinese workers around me fell one by one, or died of tropical diarrhea, or dysentery, or died of overwork, the bitterness and misery of which are hard to describe one by one.

At that time

When Tian Mantun was suffering from tropical dysentery and was extremely weak, there was only one extravagant hope in his heart, which was to survive. How could he imagine the glorious life of a master today?

Coming to North America, everything is different...

"Sir, today is a very happy day, what are you doing?" Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei beside him asked with a slightly surprised expression.

Major Tian Mantun wiped the corners of his eyes with his hands, and said with gratitude; "I am reminded of the difficult days in the past. At that time, no one regarded us as one person, whether in China or in Panama? Only when you come here, and follow His Majesty all the way through the thorns and thorns, can you have such a good life! I really dare not even think about it."

"Sir, I am an orphan who escaped from the Jiaodong Peninsula. I can fully understand your current mood." Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei heard the words and had a deep resonance.

Which of these Chinese living overseas is not a tear of bitterness?
people away from home
In the Chinese tradition, who is willing to travel thousands of miles away from their relatives to fight for a way of life unless they are forced to?
"We Chinese! I understand it. In this life and future generations, we must follow His Majesty closely to live a good life. The land of North America is vast and rich. This is our home, our Chinese kingdom, and our children and grandchildren will multiply. It is a good place for development. As His Majesty said: "All compatriots must be closely united, share the same hatred, and unite as one, so that we can gain a foothold here and build our own kingly paradise. "Major Tian Mantun said what was in his heart with a little drunkenness, his expression was very emotional.

Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei nodded his head, he also firmly believed in this truth, and believed that the vast majority of Chinese people did the same.

Overseas Chinese who have experienced deep suffering cherish today's beautiful life even more.

(End of this chapter)