Opening game, American Tycoon

Chapter 173 Draw a few circles in the Pacific Ocean (first update, please subscribe)
"I am more willing to introduce Chinese coolies!"

Suddenly, after being silent for a while, Pasmadon, who had a weird expression on his face, laughed. His smile seemed a bit self-deprecating. Then, he looked at Russell and said.

"I think, maybe we think too much, Russell, if they just bring in Chinese coolies, we don't need to think about them at all, you know, after all, they are just some Chinese coolies..."

His tone was filled with a sense of superiority, and even his tone became dismissive, as if all the previous worries had turned into a joke.

In the eyes of the British of this era, what kind of people are Chinese coolies?
They may be diligent, they may work hard, and they may even be able to bear hardships that others cannot bear, but in the eyes of the British, those dull and opium-addicted Chinese coolies will never pose any threat to Britain.

Even the American company, at this moment, became a real "trading company".He has no possibility of bringing many variables to the cause of Britain, because their choice is doomed.

If they bring in a large number of European immigrants, it may be alarming, but what about the Chinese laborers?In Southeast Asia, in the Straits Settlements, there are too many Chinese laborers, and it is impossible for them to pose any threat to the cause of the empire.

"Yes, it's just a group of Chinese coolies, Mr. Prime Minister. As we all know, Chinese coolies are the cheapest labor in the world, even cheaper than black slaves. I think this is why the American company chose Chinese coolies. However, Mr. Prime Minister , I am worried about the influx of a large number of Chinese coolies into the Pampas, what kind of changes will be brought there, and what kind of reaction will the Argentines make?"

Russell's reminder made Pas Madon laugh.

"That's a matter for the Argentines. If necessary, they will speak with guns. As for the American company... From this point of view, it is just a trading company chasing profits! It is not worth our investment too much Let's get back to the original topic - the telegraph company, we should take advantage of this and put some sand between the French and the Americans."

It is said to be sand, but after a long time, the sand will turn into stones and nails... All these need time to ferment...

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For Zhu Xianhai, who is far away in the southern hemisphere, he has no idea at all that the racial prejudice in London caused the British to make misjudgments. In fact, there are countless similar "missing" things in history.

But what is certain is that any one who is "missed" has already started a grand plan from the very beginning.

"migrant!"

In the small conference room next to Zhu Xianhai's office, there is a large map hanging. After several months of perfection, he finally drew a line on the map. However, this line is confidential and will not be displayed on the map. Outsiders, even his "European staff officers", do not know the existence of this map.

"Look at this map."

Pointing to the map on the wall, Zhu Xianhai said to Li Huian.

"This is?"

Staring at the points marked on the map, although Li Hui'an was a little puzzled, he guessed it after a while.

"These places are on the immigration route. Could it be that the Lord plans to set up a port here?"

In the past year, Li Hui'an has been in charge of the company's immigration office. He is responsible for the introduction, transportation and entry registration of immigrants.He is no stranger to immigration ship routes.

"However, my lord, it seems that the current route of the clipper ship is to enter the South China Sea, pass through the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, and there seems to be no suitable port to call on this route."

Li Hui'an is telling the truth. After the "colonial baptism" of the age of great voyages, the islands in the Indian Ocean have long been occupied by countries such as Britain, France and Portugal, and there is not even a little leftover leftover.

"If you take the Pacific route, although Araucany is closer to China, it is thousands of kilometers of land from Araucania to Nanhua, and you have to go over mountains and mountains. If you travel long distances by land, not only will the cost be greater, And the death rate is likely to increase further."

"railway!"

Zhu Xianhai said directly,

"For now, the clipper ship's route to the Indian Ocean is the best choice, but in the future steamships like the "Great Orient" will definitely take the Pacific route. Its distance is shorter and it takes more time. Short, now the railway on the Linhai side has started construction, and the railway on the Nanhua side has also begun to measure the route. This railway will be completed within three to five years at most. By then, the Pacific route will replace the old route. But we have to be prepared in advance!"

"prepare in advance?"

Staring at the islands marked on the map, Li Hui'an said.

"My lord, do you want these places to set up transit ports?"

Li Hui'an's answer made Zhu Xianhai nod his head in satisfaction.

"It's almost a transit port, such as here..."

Zhu Xianhai pointed to the north of the New Guinea Islands in the north of Australia.

"Immigrants do not necessarily have to rest here, but those who are weak among the immigrants can disembark here and recuperate for a while. They can settle locally, or come to Nanhua, and then continue to sail eastward, and they can also be in Tonga, Samoa And Polynesia, Easter Island and other places have set up ports, and the weak and sick can directly settle on the island to rest."

In Zhu Xianhai's plan, these immigrants are used to "string" a line in the Pacific Ocean, connecting China at one end and the New World at the other end. The existence of this line composed of islands will ensure that Nanhua has A steady stream of immigrants.

"The key to Nanhua's future survival lies in the number of Chinese immigrants. Only with a large number of Chinese immigrants can Nanhua gain a foothold in this land. We have reached a consensus on this point. In order to increase the number of immigrants, in addition to the Great Eastern In addition, the company has also purchased more ships in the UK, and they have all been converted into immigration ships to transport immigrants."

Using British loans to buy merchant ships, and then use the merchant ships to transport laborers, in order to increase the speed of immigration, Zhu Xianhai can be said to have spent "blood capital" and spent more than two hundred thousand pounds to purchase and order more than [-] ships Clipper ships, used to transport migrants.

"According to previous calculations by the immigration office, after all the merchant ships we purchased are put into use, about 20 immigrants can be brought to Nanhua every year, and about 10% of the immigrants will be at sea for various reasons."

Glancing at Li Hui'an, Zhu Xianhai said.

"10%, that's nearly 5 people! Maybe we can't do more, but if we let them get to the shore to rest and recuperate in time, at least some people can be saved. If the death rate is reduced to 1%, it will be It is equivalent to introducing [-] more immigrants every year!"

Ten thousand more immigrants!
Even if these immigrants are scattered on the islands along the Pacific Ocean, they are also a help from Nanhua!
Looking at several points on the map, Li Huima wondered.

"But, my lord, these places belong to other people, will they allow us to go in?"

(End of this chapter)