African Nationhood

"Are your conditions here so difficult?"

Ouyang Geng saw that in the work shed here, there were no beds made of wooden boards at all, and there were no mattresses on the beds. Each bunk was covered with straw and a marching blanket.

These marching blankets are very thin and can only cover the body, no more.

If it weren't for the stove burning in the work shed, it would really be freezing to death on such a cold night.

A tall young man with a cold face separated from the crowd and walked up to Ouyang Geng.

"Uncle Ouyang, life here is indeed worse, but as long as we have enough to eat, everyone can make do with it.

It's just that these French people are so stupid. We have conflicts with the black people. They favor the black people and deliberately deduct our wages.

They told us that if we were not honest and obedient, we would not get paid.

We have been working hard here for several years, and if we don't get paid, what will we do when we go back? "

Hearing what the young Chinese worker said, Ouyang Geng's face immediately darkened, and he soon sighed.

"This matter is a bit difficult to handle, I can only help you check it out.

If the French are pretending to be stupid, I can't help it. Do you understand what I mean?

Although we are compatriots, we are only compatriots. "

Hearing what Ouyang Geng said, the Chinese present immediately felt depressed.

They thought that Ouyang Geng, the prime minister of a country of compatriots, could help them vent their anger and solve their problems.

"Ah, your uncle, the Prime Minister, is useless. You are still afraid of the French, which makes us happy in vain."

These words in the crowd expressed the sentiments of the Chinese workers present. He originally had full confidence in Ouyang Geng and thought how powerful this prime minister was, but it turned out that he was still afraid of the French.

It was said before that Nan Hua defeated the British, and then defeated the French again.

It seems that the rumors are not credible.

"What are you talking about? How can we, Prime Minister Ouyang, be afraid of the French? It's just... just a teacher. Yes, the teacher has no name. The ancients often said that if the name is not correct, the words will not be clear. You are all citizens of the Far Northeast, and our Prime Minister is Nanhua Prime Minister.

If our South China Prime Minister goes to stand up for the people of Beiyang, will the French be convinced? "

Zhou Meng's words can be said to have been the finishing touch.

These words directly brightened the eyes of the Chinese present. They had long heard that Nanhua was powerful and was the first in Europe to force the Emperor of Austria-Hungary to surrender.

Moreover, the aircraft and armored vehicles invented were killing everyone on the European battlefield. Moreover, this country is mainly Chinese, and you can even get a wife there.

"Uncle Ouyang, I want to join Nanhua. Can you speak for me?"

When Ouyang Geng saw the young Chinese worker raising his hand in the crowd, he smiled and nodded, "That's no problem. Anyone who dares to bully the people of Nanhua is provoking Nanhua.

We will never let any citizen be bullied, and we will demand the fairest treatment for our people. "

Hearing Ouyang Geng's solemn promise, all the Chinese workers present were moved.

Then young people in twos and threes expressed their intention to join Nanhua. Ouyang Geng looked at the enthusiastic appearance of the Chinese workers at the scene.

"Well, if you are willing to join Nanhua, please register with my secretary later. After registration, I will go to the French and ask them to get some bedding for you, so that you can at least sleep better.

As for the unfair treatment you have suffered, I will go to the French to discuss it carefully, and ask them to return all the unpaid wages and grievances suffered.

In a few days, the local cruise ship will come, and I will let the cruise ship transport you back to the mainland for a while.

The temperature in South China is mild. Some places are warm all year round, some are spring-like all year round, and some have distinct four seasons.

So in the future, when you have money and leisure, you can have a good wander around our land in Nanhua. Do you think that’s okay? "

Hearing what Ouyang Geng said was so good, the Chinese workers felt itchy in their hearts. What a great life like that, and they only need to join Nanhua?
It's like a dream.

After Ouyang Geng finished speaking, he looked at the young man who had been standing next to him indifferently since just now.

"As for those of you who don't want to join Nanhua, don't worry. I will go to the French this time and I will seek justice for you.

No matter what concerns you have, don’t worry, we at Nanhua will not force you. "

Zhou Meng saw that the scene was a little cold for a moment. He walked quickly to Ouyang Geng and said, "Prime Minister, why don't you give away the condolences you brought?" Ouyang Geng nodded, and Zhou Meng immediately called twenty or thirty Chinese workers in the work shed. Go outside and unload the car.

When the workers in the work shed heard something being handed out, they all went out to watch the fun.

The work shed fell into silence for a while. Ouyang Geng looked at the young Chinese worker in front of him and said, "Why don't you speak? I can see that you are very prestigious among the Chinese workers."

The young Chinese worker's mouth slightly curved and he said calmly: "I still have my wife and parents at home, and I dare not abandon them and immigrate alone."

"So that's it, it's okay. We welcome the whole family to immigrate. After everyone arrives in Nanhua and spends three years in the construction period, they can get land for free.

Although policies vary from place to place, everyone can be allocated dozens of acres of land.

The larger the family size, the more land will be allocated. Wouldn't you be tempted by such preferential conditions?
Besides, we also have favorable conditions for free medical care and free literacy education for immigrants during the working period. When you go abroad, you should know the benefits of studying.

You don’t have to study, and your parents and wife don’t have to study, but can your children not study too?
Do you want them to be looked down upon by white people like you in the future, unable to resist when they are bullied and can only swallow their anger?
Are you willing to accept this kind of life, but can your children accept it?
As you know, the influenza virus has killed nearly 20 million people around the world, and basically no one in South China has died from this virus.

Now every country in the world owes Nan Hua a large number of immigrants. Once Nan Hua has enough immigrants, the window for immigration will be closed.

At that time, it would be extremely difficult to immigrate to South China. Young people, you should seize the opportunity. "

After hearing what Ouyang Geng said, the cold-faced Hua Gong could no longer hold his nerve.

He suddenly squatted down and covered his face with his hands, "I'm worried about the elderly in my family. They have never been far away, let alone the bumps and crowds on the sea.

I'm afraid something might happen to them on the way here. Africa is also far away from China. "

Hearing the young man's concerns, Ouyang Geng became even more relaxed, "You don't have to worry about this. Today's cruise ships are not only fast and carry more cargo, but they are also much more stable. They are by no means as good as the merchant ships you came on. squeeze.

If you are willing to join Nanhua, I will ask someone to arrange for you to go back and pick up your family in person. You can come here as a family, right? "

The young Chinese worker raised his head and looked at Ouyang Geng, with a look of surprise on his face, "Is this okay?"

"Haha, young man, of course this will work. You go to Nanhua first, and then tell your family and neighbors what you see in Nanhua. If you can persuade your neighbors to immigrate together, we can also give you rewards and money. Woolen cloth."

Hearing such a promise from a country's prime minister, the young Chinese workers were immediately convinced.

"Uncle Ouyang, I am willing to join Nanhua."

"Well, what's your name?"

"Betty."

……

There were tens of thousands of Chinese workers here. After Ouyang Geng convinced Bi Cuide, this prestigious young man directly led most of the Chinese workers to agree to join Nanhua.

After the joint propaganda by Bi Cuide and other Chinese workers who had agreed to immigrate, 9% of the people in the entire camp were willing to join South China, and the rest wanted to stay in France.

France is suffering from war, and there is a shortage of men here.

Some Chinese workers became close to the French women here, so they wanted to stay even more.

After the registration was completed, Ouyang Geng distributed condolences to the Chinese workers in the camp, including canned meat, cola and some freeze-dried egg powder.

Freeze-drying technology is a new technology invented by Nanhua when preparing penicillin.

In addition to making penicillin in large quantities, this new technology can also be used to prepare dry egg powder and milk powder.

Freeze-dried egg powder is also a best-selling food exported to the European battlefield by Nanhua.

In the remaining time, Ouyang Geng led the team around France and visited all the Chinese labor camps.

9% of the Chinese workers are willing to join Nanhua. It is almost February when this matter is completed.

Because there are still many places in France that need labor, but Nanhua is unwilling to wait and needs labor. The 30 black and Indian laborers sent by Nanhua before the war only consumed more than 3.

There were more than 26 people left. These people were handed over to France for use, and all Chinese workers were transferred back to the mainland.

As for the wages and fair treatment of Chinese workers, as well as the issue of compensation for those workers who died, Ouyang Geng still needs to negotiate with Britain and France.

This time, Britain and France must not be allowed to escape responsibility, let alone relent on the issue of the treatment of Chinese workers. (End of chapter)