African Nationhood

Chapter 544 Zambezi Company changes its name

May 1912, 5, Fort William, Zambezi Co. (now the town of Varenko da Gama, Mozambique).

Huang Kaijia, who was wearing brand new Chinese clothes, and a group of company executives stood on the train platform and waited anxiously.

As the rails rumbled and vibrated, the whistle of "Woooo~~" resounded throughout the station.

Huang Kaijia and others all showed smiles. The special train of local Vice Premier Shi Jinyong arrived.

The train soon came to a stop, and Vice Premier Shi Jinyong appeared at the door. When he got off the train, he waved to the welcoming people on the platform.

Huang Kaijia waited until Vice Premier Shi got out of the car, then smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with his boss.

After the two parties exchanged greetings, Huang Kaijia led Vice Premier Shi into the Crown car and drove towards the general manager's office.

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"Your side has developed very well in the past few years. Prime Minister Ouyang and I are very satisfied with your work results."

Huang Kaijia sat sideways and nodded sincerely, "This is all thanks to the local support for us and Chairman Shi's wise decision."

Shi Jinyong nodded, "Yes, without Chairman Shi, we people would be struggling in the Far East right now.

Maybe we can become as prominent as Tang Shaoyi, but we may also become as helpless as Cao Jifu and Shen Deyao. We should all be grateful for the kindness of Commissioner Shi. "

When Huang Kaijia heard this, he was also filled with emotion. The Qing Dynasty was gone, and they became wandering sons without their motherland.

Fortunately, with Chairman Shi and Nan Hua, they were able to create a new country on the land of Africa and reshape the roots of the Chinese people.

From this point of view, Chairman Shi's merits are immeasurable, and his achievements are comparable to those of Yanhuang.

……

Arriving at the company headquarters, Vice Premier Shi Jinyong listened to General Manager Huang Kaijia's work report on behalf of the cabinet.

"Zambezi Company has made great progress in the past five years. The company's profit and tax level this year reached 5 million yuan (8.5 million pounds), an increase of four times compared with when we first took over.

Profits and taxes come from road traffic revenue, thermal power plant revenue, and taxes from industrial and mining enterprises controlled by the company.

Now we have achieved electric lighting coverage throughout the country, and the application ratio of electric motors and steam engines has expanded to 4:6.

Our annual power generation capacity has reached 1000 million kilowatt-hours, all of which are generated by thermal power. The excess power can also be supplied to nearby areas.

In addition, we have built 3012.8 kilometers of secondary roads and 6135 kilometers of primary roads in the past five years.

The number of cultivated farmland is 523 million acres. In terms of food crops, the annual output of wheat is 59 tons, the annual output of corn is 88 tons, and the annual output of soybeans is 64 tons.

In terms of animal husbandry, there are 31.12 cattle, 45.88 sheep, 12.41 pigs, and 3.15 horses.

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Electricity has developed rapidly, which not only brings convenience to people, but also greatly changes the lives of citizens.

We have already begun the construction of trams here in Fort William. When the trams are completed, the way people travel will change significantly.

At the same time, we have also carried out reforms in the taxi industry in Fort William. The local "three-wheel motorcycle" is very popular with local people, and everyone loves this small and fast taxi.

In addition, the powerful power of the three-wheel motorcycle is also particularly suitable for driving on the hilly terrain in Zambezi Company. "

Shi Jinyong nodded, "The development of your Zambezi company is very good, especially in the area of ​​urban construction.

On the way here, I saw high-rise buildings everywhere, and people’s spirits and clothes were very bright.

In terms of local urbanization construction, we still need to learn more from you. "

Huang Kaijia was naturally happy to be praised by important cabinet ministers. He smiled and said modestly: "It's not good yet. We still need to continue to improve. At present, we still have a lot of problems.

For example, on the issue of public transportation, we have local subsidies and support so that we can continue to invest in domestic road transportation. Only when infrastructure is well established will capitalists be willing to open new factories and hire local workers.

However, the issue of workers' rights and interests inevitably puts us in opposition to the capitalists. "

Hearing Huang Kaijia mention specific issues, Shi Jinyong also became serious.

“Well, Chairman Shi and Premier Ouyang have both noticed this issue, and they think we should pay more attention to workers’ rights.

After all, workers belong to the civilian class, they are the majority of society, and the government should favor them in order to gain their support.

As for the capitalists, some preferential conditions can be given to them as compensation, so that both parties can benefit.

Only when capitalists are satisfied and workers' rights and interests are protected can the government retain the hens that lay golden eggs and obtain a steady stream of golden eggs. "

Huang Kaijia breathed a sigh of relief when Shi Jinyong said this. He had done this before.

Now that Chairman Shi and Premier Ouyang have reached a consensus, he is not worried about making mistakes.

But he added with a worried look: "I think so too, but this situation cannot last long. Local governments have limited resources and will have nothing to give in the end."

"Yes, this is just a temporary measure. Next we will consider legislation to eventually form a new employment environment."

Huang Kaijia nodded. As long as the top-level design is done well, a new employment environment will inevitably be formed.

“We have already settled 34.8 Chinese immigrants in our territory, there are still 2.8 Dutch people left, and 19 black indigenous people.

At the same time, the satisfaction of the Dutch white people in the country with us has reached a new high, reaching 90%, which is good news for us. "

"Well, the conditions for Zambezi Company to be included in Nanhua territory have been met. I would like to congratulate you."

Huang Kaijia smiled and nodded, "Thank you. Zambezi Company has been included in the territory of Nanhua. What name does the cabinet want to change here?"

"Qifeng Region." (Name contributed by book friend)
"'Qi' means guidance and extension, and also means a hopeful and promising future, and 'Feng' means abundance and abundance."

Huang Kaijia smiled and nodded, "This has a good meaning. If the Zambezi Company and the Dutch join us in Nanhua, they will have a bright future just like the Boers."

The two discussed for a while, and then Huang Kaijia led Shi Jinyong to the grand banquet hall of the company headquarters.

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Guests gathered in the grand banquet hall, including wealthy Dutch businessmen, company employees, and many representatives of Chinese immigrants. Everyone gathered together to wait for the arrival of Vice Premier Shi Jinyong.

Brightman, the old man from Boer, saw Huang Kaijia and Shi Jinyong coming. He first nodded to the two officials, and then ordered the band behind him: "Play music."

Music with oriental charm played slowly, and the two officials came slowly.

People in the grand banquet hall nodded to Vice Premier Shi Jinyong and said, "Hello, Vice Premier Shi!"

Shi Jinyong smiled and nodded, "Hello everyone, I am Shi Jinyong. On behalf of the South China Dominion, I hereby announce that Zambezi Company has officially joined the South China Dominion.

Chairman Shi decided to rename Zambezi Company to Qifeng Region. This name implies that Zambezi Company will have a rich and bright future. "

As soon as these words were spoken, thunderous applause erupted in the grand banquet hall. Those present, especially the Chinese representatives, were the happiest. They truly felt the strength and bright future of Nanhua.

Shi Jinyong pressed down his hand, "The first district chief of Qifeng Region is Mr. Huang Kaijia. The cabinet believes that Mr. Huang Kaijia will definitely lead Qifeng Region to a better future!"

Thunderous applause broke out again, and the smile on Huang Kaijia's face became more comfortable and full.

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