Wild North America 1846

The sound of "cracking" firecrackers and the fall of red all over the ground were full of the unique Chinese festive colors.

"Congratulations to Chief Tian on his new move, congratulations!"

"Brother Tian has been blessed with three blessings: getting promoted, getting rich, and buying a house. What a joy to congratulate him!"

"That's wrong, it should be a blessing. Didn't you see that my concubine is already pregnant?"

"Hahaha... It's indeed a blessing. Congratulations."

A group of officers laughed and walked into the yard. Major Tian Mantun and several helping military brothers greeted them with fists clasped, and the bright joy on their faces could not be concealed.

He happily let all the military officers into the main room of the newly completed single-family villa, served tea, cakes, cigarettes, and entertained them hospitably.

This is a high-end residential area in Taoyuan City. It is located in a hilly area. All the developments are single-family villas, where a large number of families of military officers, businessmen and government officials gather.

Major Tian Mantun's house has two floors of brick and stone structure. It is a typical British Victorian architectural style. It has eight bedrooms and four auxiliary rooms (servant room, tool room, etc.). The ground is paved with red stone slates and has a fireplace.

It is a first-class residence with convenient living facilities such as a separate bathroom, and the price is as high as 8,200 Tangyuan.

With Major Tian Mantun's salary income, it would not have been easy to buy such a mansion without the large amount of looting income during the Second Northern War.

It's a coincidence

Tian Mantuan was one of the immigrants who arrived in North America from Panama at the end of 1846. He also enlisted in the army in the same year and experienced the second U.S. Western Expedition and the first northern front battle. Because of his outstanding performance in the battle, he was promoted to cavalry.

Squadron leader, lieutenant rank.

He truly rose to prominence in the military and came into His Majesty's sight during the Battle of Hugo Oasis.

In this battle, Lieutenant Tian Mantun led a cavalry squadron of 65 people to fight against the US cavalry brigade of more than 200 people who invaded the territory (note, the United States did not recognize it), and wiped out all the enemy troops. Therefore, he became famous in the first battle and became a shining member of the cavalry corps.

Rising Star.

After that, he was promoted to Captain Tian Mantun, captain of the cavalry brigade due to his meritorious service. He led his troops to follow His Majesty in the second northern battle. He experienced many major battles and made new achievements. Therefore, he received awards and entered the ranks of the Tang Kingdom's military officers.

He won the honor of "King's Knight" and was transferred to the Royal Guards Cuirassier Regiment to serve as the deputy commander of the Cavalry Regiment.

Everyone knows

Obtaining the honor of "King's Knight" in the Kingdom of Tang Dynasty will inevitably become a member of the military nobles in the future. As for how high a noble title, manor and noble fief can be obtained, it depends on military merit and His Majesty's favor.

This day should be the national celebration after the end of the US-Tang Dynasty War.

nowadays

The Tang Kingdom has invested money in the Colorado Plateau, Wyoming, and the Oregon region north of California to build a number of noble manors for future rewards.

According to the General Administration of Construction;

There are more than 110 manor houses built according to the four levels of nobles from earl, viscount, baron and baron.

This news made all the officers in the army very excited. Counting on their fingers, there are only more than 140 officers above the school level in the entire Tang Dynasty. If we exclude the titles given away by politicians, these people who follow His Majesty to conquer the world

For middle- and upper-level school-level officers, one out of two may obtain a noble title.

His Majesty once said, "The title of nobility is there. If you want to get it, just rely on merit."

Among the officers who came to congratulate them, some had already purchased similar villas and mansions, while others were slow to start and were still waiting for the delivery of their new homes.

one way or another

The officers of the Kingdom are the newly rising wealthy class who have the ability to consume high-end properties. The obsession with home ownership deep in the blood of the Chinese people is extremely obvious in the development of Taoyuan City.

Regardless of whether it is an officer or a soldier, after saving a large amount of money, the first thing they think of is to buy land, buy property, marry a wife, have children, and expand the family.

This has led to great prosperity in Taoyuan City and Fenghuang City. The demand for real estate has created a series of demands for construction, cement, masonry, steel, textiles, clothing, porcelain, furniture, alcohol, midwives, medical care, etc., promoting the overall social economy.

develop.

Major Tian Mantun received a group of military colleagues on the first floor. The second floor was where the wives and family members were. According to traditional Chinese customs, foreign men were not allowed to enter.

The noisy housewarming celebration lasted for a whole day, and after they had had enough wine and food, everyone dispersed.

dusk

Under the glow of the sunset, the villas located on the hills are exceptionally beautiful under the green trees, presenting a peaceful and tranquil living atmosphere.

Major Tian Mantun returned drunkenly, and stopped at the entrance of the courtyard. He was so drunk looking at this beautiful picture, his eyes sparkled with crystal tears, and his heart was filled with a huge sense of happiness.

once Upon a time

He was just one of the Chinese laborers who was trafficked to Panama to build the railway. He braved the scorching heat and harsh tropical forest environment to build the railway sweating profusely.

The Chinese workers around him collapsed one by one, either from tropical diarrhea, dysentery, or from overwork and exhaustion. The bitterness and misery involved are difficult to describe one by one.

At that time

When Tian Mantun contracted tropical dysentery and was extremely weak, he only had one minimal extravagant wish in his heart, which was to survive. How could he imagine the glorious life of a human being today?

Coming to North America, everything is different...

"Sir, today is a happy day. What's wrong with you?" Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei next to him asked with a slightly surprised expression.

Major Tian Mantun wiped the corners of his eyes with his hand and said with a feeling of gratitude; "I am thinking of the difficult days in the past. At that time, no one regarded us as one person, either at home or in Panama?

Only by coming here, following His Majesty through all obstacles and making great achievements, can we have such a good life! I really can’t even think about it.”

"Sir, I am an orphan who escaped from the Jiaodong Peninsula. I can completely understand your current mood." Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei resonated deeply after hearing this.

Which of these Chinese living abroad does not shed tears of bitterness?

People are humble when they leave their hometown

In Chinese tradition, who would be willing to travel thousands of miles away from their loved ones and go overseas to fight for a life unless they have no choice?

"We Chinese! I finally understand that we must closely follow His Majesty in this life and future generations in order to live a good life. North America is a vast and fertile land. This is our home, our Chinese kingdom, where our children and grandchildren can thrive.

A good place for development. Just like His Majesty said; "All compatriots must be closely united, share the same hatred, and be united as one, in order to establish a foothold here and create our own royal paradise." Major Tian Mantun used WeChat

Drunk and drunk, he spoke out what was in his heart, with a very emotional look on his face.

Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei nodded his head as if he was talking nonsense. He firmly believed in this truth and believed that the vast majority of Chinese people did the same.

Overseas Chinese who have experienced profound suffering cherish the good life today even more.