Nanyang Storm 1864

Chapter 97: Happy Pulse (Updated for 6 consecutive days with words, full of sincerity, asking for monthly votes and recommendation votes, thank you for your support.)
Regarding the position of Police Commissioner, Zheng Guohui directly made the final decision and issued the order;
He guarded Qianjiang and served as the police chief of Davao City. His soldiers were divided into three shifts to carry out daily patrol tasks.

Garrison Zheng Shun went to Zamboanga and took office as the resident chief and chief of the Zamboanga Police Station. His soldiers were divided into three shifts to carry out daily patrol tasks.

these days
After being fully loaded with return cargo, the large fleet left the port and returned to the mainland in formations of 8 to 12 ships.

Just yesterday, the last fleet of cargo ships left and set sail for the north.

Due to insufficient cargo for the return trip, a large amount of white and yellow patterned marble, and more than a dozen ships of pineapples, bananas and other tropical fruits were loaded.

After June

The weather in the Yangtze River Basin on the mainland is getting colder, which is conducive to the preservation of fruits. This seems like two different worlds compared to the warm spring-like climate in Southeast Asia all year round.

This long-distance transportation of tropical fruits is a brave attempt.

Back to the backyard
Four pretty maids were sitting under the porch, all busy with their work. Some were embroidering pillowcases, some were knitting sweaters, and some were crocheting sachets. All of them had more or less a look of reluctance on their faces.

Perhaps knowing that the general was about to return and marry the daughter of a high-ranking official in the capital, his worry and reluctance were written on his face.

"General, you are back. I welcome you respectfully."

"Ah."

Zheng Guohui responded, and several pretty maids started to busy themselves around her. They quickly changed into comfortable and cool chiffon casual clothes, took off their heavy leather boots, and bathed their feet in warm water in a wooden barrel.

Qiao Yue squatted down and used her delicate hands to carefully help the general clean the dirt on his feet and gently kneaded them.

Sitting on the armchair
Zheng Guohui sipped his tea comfortably. These pretty maids, both slim and plump, served him attentively. He could get a good rest when he returned to the backyard.

He liked this warm feeling very much, so he put down the teacup and looked at the fruit plate on the side.

Usually at this time

The obedient maid would immediately bring the fruit cut into small pieces to his mouth and feed him.

Today, Zheng Guohui looked over and found that the maid Qian Xiaoyue standing beside him was not moving.

Zheng Guohui turned his head with a little surprise, only to see Qian Xiaoyue pouting, looking extremely aggrieved. She was very cute.

A beautiful girl has a unique charm when she gets angry.

"What's wrong... Are you wronged?" Zheng Guohui said with a gloomy face. He lifted his feet up, and Qiao Yue hurriedly took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped them clean.

Wearing slippers, Zheng Guohui stood up suddenly, stretched out his hand and knocked the whole fruit plate away with a crisp "pop" sound.

The general's sudden anger frightened the four maids so much that they all knelt down tremblingly, and Qian Xiaoyue's face turned pale.

"How dare you show such disrespect to this general? How many heads do you have, you lowly bastard? Send out the order to expel you from the inner house and move in with the servants. No one is allowed to enter without permission."

"I deserve to die! Please calm down, General." Qian Xiaoyue was so scared that her whole body was shaking like a sieve.

Zheng Guohui snorted coldly and scolded the other three pretty maids, "Don't be too spoiled. You must always remember your status. This bitch is a good example."

After saying that, he turned away, leaving Qian Xiaoyue kneeling on the ground with a pale face, her soul half gone from fear.

Losing the General's favor was like the sky falling.

This cannot be blamed on Zheng Guohui's cold-heartedness. As long as there are any signs of competition for favor in the harem, they must be suppressed harshly to prevent others from following suit.

He can be said to be the master of an island now, and will become the master of a country in the future. He has all kinds of beautiful concubines in his harem and can have whatever he wants.

This is the great benefit brought by power. Killing a chicken to scare the monkey today is enough to keep the backyard peaceful for a while.

Came to the study

Zheng Guohui picked up the urban planning report submitted by Davao City Mayor Zheng Shouzhong. This was an urban planning report that gathered the efforts of dozens of city hall staff and was repeatedly revised based on the requirements of the general.

Turning the pages one by one, Zheng Guohui's mind was quickly immersed in it.

After a stick of incense

He put down the thick stack of reports in his hand and tapped the desk lightly with his slender fingers. This was a little habit he had when thinking.

The urban planning report is well written and comprehensive, and it also reflects my strict requirements for urban planning.

For example, roads, main and secondary sewage culverts, separation of commercial and residential areas, construction of urban public toilets, elimination of ponds and sewers where mosquitoes and flies gather, construction of municipal public facilities, etc., are generally good.

As the occupied area expands in the future, this urban planning report can be extended and applied to other cities in the Luzon Islands.

Compared with the mainstream urban planning in Europe today, it is no exaggeration to say that it is at least sixty years ahead.

After Zheng Guohui added a few more requests, he mentioned the signature opinion written in a flamboyant style, "The details are still worth considering and can be promoted and implemented." Then he signed his own name.

Over the past two months
After large-scale construction, Davao City has developed a broad and magnificent road framework, large areas of houses have sprung up, and the city's appearance is changing with each passing day.

The commercial street, which was built with emphasis, also became lively.

The seeds sown a few months ago have now taken root, taken root in this fertile soil, and are growing vigorously.

Zheng Guohui rode in a carriage on the street, glancing at the pedestrians on both sides of the street, and a satisfied smile often appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Today's Davao City

It's common to see Chinese immigrants bringing pregnant Aboriginal women to see doctors in the city, buying some snacks and food, their faces beaming with joy. I believe this will become more common in the next few months.

The restaurants, snack bars and various shops that have sprung up like mushrooms in the city have given this emerging city a strong sense of local life and more vitality for development.

Without any deliberate leadership, business districts and food streets will spontaneously form in the city, as well as farmers' markets that allow the sale of agricultural products and wild game and fat fish.

Gray brothels and gambling dens also emerged, but smoking opium was absolutely prohibited, and anyone found smoking opium was severely punished.

in this era

It is not surprising that people can be bought and sold, enslaved, and there are prostitution and gambling dens.

Lust and gambling are human nature. They have been impossible to ban since ancient times, and can be tolerated with some leniency.

But smoking opium was absolutely unacceptable. Zheng Guohui believed it was a complete sin against human nature and the ultimate bottom line. It must be resolutely eradicated, and no soil for opium dens to exist was allowed.

By candlelight

Zheng Guohui reviewed a few documents and habitually reached out to pick up something on the side, but found nothing.

There would usually be cups of brewed tea here. At this moment, Qiao Yue stood at the door with a tray in her hand and reported anxiously, "Master, I am here to serve you tea."

"come in."

Zheng Guohui responded casually, his eyes still fixed on the document, and he turned a page to read.

Qiao Yue was obviously frightened by the master's anger just now. With trembling hands, she placed the freshly brewed fragrant tea, exquisite snacks and fruit plate on the table and was about to quietly leave.

Suddenly

An inexplicable feeling of nausea surged up, and Qiao Yue covered her mouth unexpectedly, bent down and started coughing.

Such disrespect made Qiao Yue very scared. She opened her eyes wide and wanted to explain, but she saw the master reached out and patted her back gently with a gentle expression.

Asked; "What's wrong...are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Master, I am damned! I suddenly feel sick in my stomach. Maybe I ate something bad."

"Oh... ask the doctor to come and take a look."

"Master, I'm fine. I'll just go back and drink some water and feel better."

"Listen to me and ask the doctor to come and take a look."

"Oh, I obey your command."

The doctor was summoned by the general's mansion and came very quickly. After taking the patient's pulse through the gauze curtain, he left with a smile in his eyes.

Come to the living room
When he saw the general, he bowed with both hands, saluted, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, general, congratulations, general, the lady inside is pregnant, there is no mistake."

"Oh...hahaha, my Zheng family has a new addition. This is a great joyous occasion. Come on, there will be a huge reward."

"Thank you, General, for your generous gift." This doctor was also a wonderful person. He suddenly knelt on his knees and kowtowed.

"Congratulations, General! This young lady is pregnant with a son and daughter of a dragon and a daughter, a noble destiny. In the future, they will soar above the nine heavens, far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

I dare to do this because my wife also got pregnant ten days ago.

I beg the General to grant me a name. It would be a blessing that I could never enjoy again in my lifetime if I were to share in the joy of the General's Mansion."

"Hahaha... you're quite the talker. Today, my Lord General is in a good mood, so I'll bestow upon you the words 'double happiness' so that you can also share in the joy."

"I bow to thank you, General, and wish you great health and prosperity in your military career."

With the name "Shuangxi" given by the general and the 20 taels of silver as a reward, the doctor left happily.

Qiao Yue's pregnancy completely eliminated Zheng Guohui's doubts and put his mind at ease.

these days
After making love, Zheng Guohui would always save the last bit of his energy for Qiao Yue and Qiao Xing.

There is no other reason except that these two pretty maids are cute and adorable, with simple minds, which makes them even more lovable.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Qian Xiaoyue is secretly jealous.

Zheng Guohui would not consider a mere cheap woman. What he really cared about was whether a man’s basic function of passing on his family line would be lost after he was reborn.
Now that I'm confirmed to be safe, I feel naturally very happy.

“Pass on General Ben’s orders;

Today, Qiao Yue has a noble character, is elegant and dignified, and has great wisdom. She is pregnant with a son, and is promoted to be the concubine in the harem, in charge of all matters in the harem.

The monthly allowance of silver is calculated at 100 taels per month.

The rest of you will receive rewards, just go to the steward to collect them."

"Thank you for the reward!" All the housekeepers and maids in the backyard were smiling happily. They rushed to visit, hoping to show their faces in front of Concubine Qiao Yue.

Now it’s a big deal, she has been promoted to concubine.

Before the general married his legitimate wife, Qiao Yue, the concubine, was the master of the harem. How could she not please him?
(End of this chapter)