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- The North American continent is now completely free from the haze of war.
Since the problem of the British colonies was solved, in the next two months, people slowly returned to normal life.
On this day, all the tailors in Manhattan received orders from the government.
The quantity of this order is very huge, and it is definitely not something that one person can handle.
However, the profit from this order was very considerable, so the tailors in Manhattan were very excited.
More than 300 tailors need to rush out 30,000 sets of winter clothes within a week.
It is flat to everyone, that is the number of one hundred sets of winter clothes, and the task can be said to be very heavy.
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????to basically do it alone, rarely hire people to help.
After all, this is a craft.
Fortunately, when Wang Shan checked the inventory, he found that there were still 20,000 sets of black-hearted cotton military coats in the Manhattan warehouse. Otherwise, these tailors would have to take on even more orders.
Fortunately, the government gave a lot of money, so although the task was large and heavy, these Manhattan tailors still accepted the order.
At this point, the problem of winter clothing has been solved.
And Zhao Hongyu rushed to Manhattan Island non-stop to visit his father-in-law.
"Now Zhao Hongyu's father-in-law, Black Bear, can be said to be the richest man among the Indians.
Even compared to genetic people of Chinese descent, his wealth is still huge.
Of course, a large part of his wealth belongs to Emma and Zhao Hongyu, and he is just a trustee.
But even so, the wealth he possesses is enough to make people jealous.
In the eyes of those Europeans, the black bear is just like a landlord and a wealthy person.
He has the largest number of cattle, sheep, and horses on Manhattan Island.
There are also many chickens, ducks, geese, and pigs.
At the same time, he also has a large piece of land under his name. And he also supervises Zhao Hongyu and Emma's land.
His manor is the most luxurious on Manhattan Island and is the envy of countless Europeans.
But Black Bear understands everything he has.
Everything he has today depends on his son-in-law.
If it weren¡¯t for Zhao Hongyu, it would be impossible for him to have what he has now.
At the same time, a large part of the wealth that he revealed to the outside belonged to Zhao Hongyu and his daughter.
As a father and father-in-law, I am just managing on my behalf.
Although this is true, outsiders don¡¯t see it that way.
??For those outsiders, they just think that these wealth belong to black bears.
Originally, Black Bear had to explain. But at the end of the explanation, he realized that he was wasting his words because no one believed what he said.
Simply, Black Bear won¡¯t explain anymore.
In addition to livestock herds and large tracts of land, black bears also own many black slaves.
You must know that in this era, slaves are considered a wealth.
??Especially here in America, the number of slaves owned is also a measure of a person's wealth.
You can tell just by looking at the Chinese manor owners who own land. There are many slaves working for them in their manor.
These are just the slaves working in the manor. If you go to the fields to see, you will see more slaves.
It¡¯s already winter now. So this kind of scene is not very common anymore.
If it were summer, you could see slaves working everywhere in the manors and fields around Manhattan.
Of course, along with the slaves. There are also European guards who have taken refuge under the command of the manor owner.
¡°These Europeans have played a disgraceful role for the Chinese gentlemen in the Americas as thugs and thugs.
Their duty is simple, just to watch the slaves do their work. To prevent them from escaping or something.
For this kind of work, those Europeans who have no skills and just brute strength like it very much.
Such a situation also occurred in the manor of Zhao Hongyu¡¯s father-in-law, Black Bear.
After all, slaves basically did not come to America voluntarily, especially black slaves from Africa.
Most of them are?Because of tribal vendettas, or because of transactions between hostile tribes and Europeans, they were captured, or were deceived and brought to the Americas through other dirty tricks.
And those who can reach America alive are already very lucky.
You know, at least half of the people on the road died for one reason or another, and their bodies were thrown into the vast sea.
It can be said that the cornerstone of the Song Empire under Zhao Hongyu was stained with the blood of slaves.
"But Zhao Hongyu has nothing to do about this kind of thing.
After all, it is an indisputable fact that the empire lacks population and labor force.
¡°Besides, it¡¯s not like he captured these black slaves, but those greedy Europeans who captured them and sold them to America, right?
Therefore, even if these black slaves hate him, they cannot hate him.
Leaving Manhattan City, Zhao Hongyu came to the port and boarded the Galen Ferry that was ready to go to Manhattan Island.
Because there is a strait between Manhattan Island and Manhattan City.
Therefore, Zhang Tie prepared several Galen-style ferries here, specially used to take the Mohicans on the island and some merchants from Manhattan to and from each other. This can be regarded as a matter of convenience for everyone.
Soon, Zhao Hongyu landed on Manhattan Island.
The situation on Manhattan Island is completely different from that in Manhattan City.
The guards here are all Mohicans, and the architectural style on the island is also very different from that of Manhattan.
Maybe it¡¯s because the Indians have different aesthetic values.
The Mohicans have a special liking for Chinese courtyard houses, so there are many courtyard houses in the Mohican settlements on the island.
Of course, there are occasionally some European-style buildings, but most of these buildings are for offices.
For example, the Mohican Military Commission on the island, as well as the agricultural production and security offices, etc.
¡°The manor of Zhao Hongyu¡¯s father-in-law, Black Bear, is a typical European-style three-story villa.
This year, the island has changed a lot.
Zhao Hongyu has not been to Manhattan Island for more than half a year.
The last time I set foot on Manhattan Island was before I went to Europe. At that time, there were not so many buildings on the island of Manhattan.
But this time when Zhao Hongyu landed on the island, he found that there were many more buildings than the last time he came.
And, it was also a lot more lively.
"Your Highness, do you think it's lively here?"
Behind Zhao Hongyu, Wang Shan, the gold medal loser, has been following.
Wang Shan had very few things to do, and he dealt with them quickly.
After finishing his own affairs, of course he had to follow Zhao Hongyu.
Who makes him Zhao Hongyu¡¯s confidant and a gold-medal loser?
Hearing this, Zhao Hongyu nodded.
"Yes, the island has become very lively. When I came here more than half a year ago, the island was not so lively."
Wang Shan followed Zhao Hongyu step by step and responded: "Your Highness, you may not know that there are not so few Indians living on the island now. After all, according to the policies and laws of the empire, those who have integrated into the empire All Indians must abandon their former tribes and join the Mohicans."
"This has led to a rapid increase in the population of the Mohicans. Manhattan Island can be regarded as the residence you left for the Mohicans, so most of the Indians have moved to the island. Only a few Some Mohicans stayed in Manhattan."
Wang Shan explained the reason to Zhao Hongyu.
"Oh, there is such a thing. It seems that I pay too little attention to this aspect and don't even know it at all."
After listening to Wang Shan¡¯s explanation, Zhao Hongyu showed a look of enlightenment. At the same time, I blamed myself.
Yes, Zhao Hongyu has indeed become ¡®idle¡¯ since the arrival of the township chiefs.
He is much more relaxed now than he was last year.
"These are all trivial matters. Your Highness, it's normal for you not to pay attention, so there is no need for you to blame yourself." Wang Shan said this when he saw Zhao Hongyu. He spoke quickly.
Sitting on the carriage, Zhao Hongyu looked at the scenery outside in trance.
"Compared to the desolate scenery last year, there are now many more residences or shops dotted along both sides of the 'highway' from the Manhattan Island Pier to Mohican Town.
Although it still seems sparse, but after all, there has been development, right?
"Well, how big is the population of the Mohicans now?" Zhao Hongyu asked.
Within the Song Empire, the Mohicans are no longer a simple tribe.
According to the regulations of the empire, the Mohicans are also considered part of the empire and have the status of citizens.
So, they are now the Mohicans.
??Generally known to the outside world as the citizens of the Mohican ethnic group in the Song Empire.
After asking such a question, Zhao Hongyu said to himself: "If I remember correctly, after the First Virginia War, the population of the Mohicans dropped sharply to more than 4,000 people due to war and epidemics. Isn¡¯t it?¡±
In Zhao Hongyu¡¯s mind, he recalled the beginning.
Wang Shan replied: "The Mohicans now are not like before. Your Highness, please don't forget that the Indian tribes around Manhattan have all merged into the Mohicans. Therefore, in the register of the Imperial Ministry of Civil Affairs, Mohawks The number of citizens of the Xigan ethnic group is very large.¡±
"Is there an accurate number?" Zhao Hongyu continued to ask.
Wang Shan nodded and said: "There are 163,872 people in total, and this number is still increasing. Because recently many Indian tribes have applied to join the Mohican tribe. And I am only counting the situation here in Manhattan, Quebec There is Lake Ontario City over there, and there are other Indian tribes that we haven¡¯t counted.¡±
There are so many Indians.
After listening to Wang Shan¡¯s words, Zhao Hongyu blinked and said. - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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