The Australian Revolution of 1828

The position of Grand Commander, which existed for only eleven days, came to an end.

Given the actual situation in Hanyang Prefecture, Han Qingyun did not appoint a new Grand Commander, but instead continued to hold this post concurrently. Although there was some overlap between his and the Governor-General's powers, since the position was established, it was impossible to abolish it in a short period of time.

Furthermore, Han Qingyun intentionally emphasized the Governor-General's authority, deliberately downplaying the Grand Commander's presence. It could be said that he altered his attributes depending on the situation.

On February 25, 1828, the eighth day of his tenure as governor-general, the newly appointed director of the Immigration and Trade Bureau, Luo Bingzhong, arrived at the governor-general's office to report to Han Qingyun on the recent immigration work.

Placing the latest immigration plan on Han Qingyun's desk, Luo Bingzhong looked confident and said, "Chief Secretary, after discussions among my colleagues at the Immigration and Trade Bureau, the latest immigration plan has been finalized. Here is the proposal."

As foreign powers continued to expand into the Far East, Southeast Asia had become a target for various forces.

Feeling the hardships in the Southeast Asia region, Han Qingyun understood that the situation in Mingzhou (Australia) was also gradually changing, and it was time to take the conventional path.

After briefly reviewing the Immigration and Trade Bureau's work plan, Han Qingyun was genuinely dissatisfied and sternly reprimanded, "Director Luo, I think you're getting more and more backward. With such a conservative immigration plan, how can you possibly guarantee the peace and tranquility of Hanyang Prefecture?"

"As the Director-General of the Immigration and Trade Department, are you blind to the crisis in Southeast Asia? Or do you simply ignore these issues and only care about your own little corner of the world?"

"If that's the case, then I misjudged you and made the mistake of promoting you from deputy director to director."

He then threw the new immigration plan directly into Luo Bingzhong's arms, questioning Luo's abilities, and said, "If you can't do it, go back to being deputy director, and I'll find a suitable director!"

After being reprimanded, Luo Bingzhong didn't dare to say a word.

Previously, Han Qingyun worked at the Immigration and Trade Administration, where he was in charge of making all the relevant decisions. Any proposal that seemed impossible could be made feasible through his efforts.

Now that it was Luo Bingzhong's turn to make the decision, he chose a relatively conservative plan, fearing that it would cause trouble for Han Qingyun, who had just taken over as governor.

Unfortunately, Han Qingyun was still the same person; only his position had changed.

Coming to his senses, Luo Bingzhong panicked and quickly explained, "Your Excellency, the former governor just passed away. I was worried that someone might use this to their advantage, so I chose a more conservative approach."

Having understood Luo Bingzhong's intentions, Han Qingyun felt somewhat embarrassed.

To avoid discouraging loyal ministers, Han Qingyun personally brewed Luo Bingzhong a cup of tea and affirmed Luo Bingzhong's good intentions, saying, "Your concerns are valid; we really cannot afford to make mistakes during this period."

If Han Qingyun makes a serious mistake, he will easily be targeted, which will severely damage his prestige.

To secure his own position, Luo Bingzhong naturally didn't want anything to happen to Han Qingyun, so he said, "Chief Censor, why don't we reduce the number of immigrants for now, and then increase it appropriately once the situation in Hanyang has stabilized?"

If you want to do something, you can't avoid making mistakes. And the only way to avoid making mistakes is to do nothing, which is clearly unacceptable to Han Qingyun.

After a pause, Han Qingyun said, "Bingzhong, immigration is the foundation of Hanyang Prefecture. If we reduce the number of immigrants, what will we do when the foreigners' influence expands eastward to Hanyang?"

"Are we really going to use such a small force to outlast the foreigners?"

"Furthermore, if the port is completely blockaded, leaving us unable to advance or retreat, that would be a disaster for us. The problems you're mentioning now may or may not exist."

"We cannot abandon the development of Hanyang because of something that might happen."

Faced with the crisis unfolding before him, Luo Bingzhong could not remain unmoved. He wanted to offer a rebuttal but found himself at a loss for words, so he could only acquiesce, having witnessed much of the events in Southeast Asia.

No wonder they say that the higher you stand, the farther you can see!

Noticing that Luo Bingzhong was moved, Han Qingyun made the final decision, saying, "Alright then, starting today, the Immigration and Trade Bureau will be split into two agencies, and you will continue to serve as the Director of the Immigration Bureau, fully responsible for immigration work."

"As for the Trade Bureau, have them cooperate with your work. Also, to facilitate coordination between the two bureaus, you will recommend the Director-General of the Trade Bureau!"

"In addition, considering the importance of immigration work, I will raise a special fund, which will be used exclusively for immigration. You need to give me a practical and feasible plan."

She had originally planned to curry favor with Han Qingyun, but her plan failed and she lost half of her authority. It can be said that she was too clever for her own good and ended up ruining her life.

Fortunately, Han Qingyun values ​​immigration and has expanded the authority of the Immigration Agency, allowing him to recommend new directors of the Trade Agency. So, it's a trade-off.

A slap followed by a sweet treat—this is Han Qingyun's usual tactic, and it's very effective, especially against government employees who are still willing to work.

Han Qingyun wouldn't even give a sweet treat to someone who was unwilling to do anything and just caused trouble; he would usually just slap them to death.

Now Luo Bingzhong has had his authority reduced, but his responsibilities have been increased, so it's hard to say whether he's satisfied or not.

Unable to discern whether he had gained more or lost more, he hesitated before finally agreeing, saying, "Chief Constable, I'll go back now and redo the plan!"

To prevent his trusted confidant Luo Bingzhong from going astray, Han Qingyun kindly reminded him, saying, "Bingzhong, you've been with me for almost five years now!"

Although he didn't understand what Han Qingyun meant, Luo Bingzhong honestly said, "Chief Censor, it's been more than five years. After you fell into the water, I was the one who went into the sea to pull you out."

Han Qingyun pretended to value the life-saving grace and used classic PUA tactics, saying, "That's right, if you hadn't jumped into the sea to save me back then, I'm afraid I would have been fed to the fish long ago."

"I've been working with you all these years because it makes me feel safe. With you by my side, I'm not afraid of falling into the water again, nor am I afraid of being drowned."

Words of deep emotion flowed freely, moving Luo Bingzhong to tears. He said, "Chief Censor, this is all I should do; it's nothing!"

"If it weren't for your promotion and appointment all these years, I might still be working in some remote corner!"

Feeling that the PUA had been used sufficiently, and to avoid any adverse effects, Han Qingyun handed over a handkerchief, saying, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore!"

"In a way, we're inseparable; you're like my shadow. Wherever I go, I'm there. Your achievements are my achievements."

"I'm letting you take charge now so you can make me proud. Others might not dare to keep an eye on me, but they'll definitely be watching you. We absolutely can't let anyone find a weakness in you."

"Once this money is in your hands, you must make something of yourself and show those who are waiting to laugh at you that you, Luo Bingzhong, are not a coward."

Luo Bingzhong was deeply shocked, never expecting Han Qingyun to value him so much.

Clearing his throat, he solemnly declared, "Your Excellency, I will certainly achieve great things and will not allow those petty villains to laugh at me."

The emotional appeal had been made, and the appropriate attitude had been conveyed. Han Qingyun then showed his concern by patting Luo Bingzhong's broad shoulder and saying, "Go ahead and get busy, but be sure to stay safe!"