The Australian Revolution of 1828

June 7, 1828, Hanyang Governor's Office.

After an emergency discussion, Han Qingyun finally decided to advance on Natuna Island, with Li Guochen, the garrison commander of Xunyang County, as the commander-in-chief and Wei Guochang, the county lieutenant of Xunyang County, as the vanguard.

Meanwhile, to prevent Dutch warships from invading and to guard against potential armed conflicts at sea, naval vessels accompanied the expedition.

The naval force, led by Meng Xiong of the Industrial Bureau and assisted by Naval Commander He Zhibang, was tasked with supporting the offensive launched by the garrison regiment.

During the meeting, Finance Director Chen Anguo was the most pleased, full of confidence in the battle, and expressed his support, saying: "General Secretary, in addition to Natuna Island, I believe we can take advantage of the situation to capture Lombok Island, Sumbawa Island, and Sumbawa Island."

Having eaten too much from the war on Xunyang Island, Finance Minister Chen Anguo became ambitious and had the idea of ​​annexing the other three islands in one fell swoop.

Luo Bingzhong disagreed with this idea, saying, "Director Chen, taking over the other three islands is only a matter of time, there's no need to rush."

"Natuna Island is a strategic point that we must pass through on our route. Only by securing it first can we ensure the smooth flow of our route."

"As for Lombok, Sumbawa, and Sumbawa, we can put them on hold for now. We can make plans after we have completely taken over Natuna Island."

Lombok has a population of about 16, who are scattered across four kingdoms. It wouldn't be too difficult to annex them, it would just take a little time.

The only two things that could generate interest were the limestone produced in the southern part of the island, an important raw material for cement, and the 16 laborers, which Hanyang desperately needed.

However, by cracking down on high-ranking officials and dignitaries in Xunyang County, Wei Guochang released nearly 6 tenant farmers, temporarily resolving the laborers' predicament, so there was no urgent need to address the issue.

However, the situation is different for Sumbawa Island and Sumbawa Island. These two islands have too few people and not enough resources, resulting in very limited production output, and therefore do not have a significant impact on the development of Hanyang.

To make a significant impact, immigration to these two islands is necessary.

The demand for immigrants is also very high in Hanyang Prefecture and Xunyang County, and cannot be fully met. At the moment, we certainly cannot take care of these two islands.

Everything will wait until the immigrant population in Hanyang Prefecture and Xunyang County is sufficient before allocating a portion of immigrants to settle on these two islands.

Currently, the route mainly follows the path from Natuna Island to Bali, then to Pidmara, and finally to Hanyang Province. Immigrants are continuously added to the route to solidify its various points of contact.

Of course, this is the view of Luo Bingzhong from the Immigration Agency.

From the perspective of Finance Director Chen Anguo, he was naturally preparing to make a fortune.

The families living on these islands have been there for at least 300 years. Only by completely controlling the three islands can the wealth of these families be transferred to Hanyang, and the Finance Department's funds be replenished.

With money, the Treasury can stand tall and avoid financial crises, whether it's immigration or war.

From the perspective of the Immigration Agency, however, there is considerable conflict between the two sides.

Now is a crucial moment to secure Natuna Island, and absolutely no changes can be tolerated. Only by completing this vital link in the immigration route can the immigration process be accelerated.

At that time, there were people and mines, and Hanyang's development would enter a fast track, far surpassing that of a few additional islands.

Once we've grown stronger, we can learn from the Netherlands and Britain and divide up spheres of influence. I don't believe the Netherlands and Britain would bother Hanyang over a piece of trash!

Director of the Mining Bureau, Cui Wenzheng, also expressed his opinion on the meeting, saying, "Director Chen, what Director Luo said is indeed reasonable."

"What we need most right now is immigration. With immigration, are you worried about the Treasury not having enough money?"

That makes sense. Immigrants arrived in Hanyang Prefecture and Xunyang County by boat from Hanyang. They not only had to take out loans to buy boat tickets, but also to get married and buy houses. It was a sure-fire way to make money.

If immigration affairs can be managed in the long term, the Treasury's funds will be incredibly stable.

Upon hearing this, Finance Director Chen Anguo put away his inappropriate thoughts and said, "Old Luo, Old Cui, I really shouldn't have gotten involved in this matter."

"How to fight is a tactical issue, and ultimately it's up to you. The Finance Department is only responsible for providing the funds."

Every department has its own weaknesses, that's inevitable, and the Finance Department and the Immigration Department are no exception.

Now that there are no objections to the strategy and tactics, and the relevant proposals have been finalized, the remaining issue is how to coordinate with each other.

In response, Han Qingyun also spoke, saying, "The Grand General's Office will immediately draft an order to convey the latest instructions from Hanyang Prefecture to Li Guochen."

"Once war breaks out, the consumption of military supplies will be enormous. All government departments must operate quickly, especially the Finance Department and the Industry Department, and must ensure that funds and military supplies are in place."

"If any department or office encounters difficulties in implementation, it should raise them immediately; if there are no difficulties, it should be implemented immediately."

"If any department makes a mistake, I, Han, will not let it go easily!"

As the governor of Hanyang Prefecture, Han Qingyun was both the supreme decision-maker and the lubricant for the operation of various government offices.

To ensure victory, the Grand General's Office, in conjunction with the Military Affairs Bureau, conducted relevant inspections to ensure that military supplies were delivered to the Xunyang County Garrison Command and to prevent resale and defective products.

After all the attendees had left, Han Qingyun kept Luo Bingzhong behind and handed him a report on establishing a royal system to his most trusted confidant.

This report was submitted by Cheung Ching-wo, Deputy Director of the Home Affairs Department, who hoped that Han Ching-wan could establish a monarchy as soon as possible.

The significance of establishing a kingdom and system is self-evident. It can not only unite the people of Hanyang Prefecture, but also completely consolidate Han Qingyun's existing ruling position.

From a legal perspective, once someone declares himself king, it signifies the beginning of a dynasty, and the people will have a sense of belonging and will inevitably submit to him.

As for the governor, this position is replaceable. In the current immigrant understanding, no governorship can be passed down from generation to generation, which creates a cognitive dilemma.

Zhang Zhenghe had this idea: to completely resolve the issue of immigrants' perceptions and establish Han Qingyun's unique position in order to achieve victory in the upcoming war.

Although Han Qingyun has indeed managed to seize absolute power, the issue of understanding must be addressed; chaos must not be allowed to ensue.

Otherwise, if a traitor were to emerge, the excellent situation in Hanyang Prefecture could easily be ruined!

Luo Bingzhong has always worked in immigration, and his expertise is more suited to military personnel; he has never considered the issue of immigrants' perceptions.

Currently, Chinese immigrants come from different regions, with the majority originating from the Qing Dynasty, but also from the Indochina Peninsula, Borneo, Java, and Natuna.

It can be said that the composition of immigrants is quite complex, and a unified understanding is necessary.

Only when immigrants reach a consensus can there be no confusion in thought and understanding, and they will not be influenced by foreigners, thus ensuring the stability of Hanyang.

Thinking of the century of chaos that followed the Qing Dynasty after 1842, Han Qingyun understood!