Siheyuan: Xu Damao, I want to go to the moon

Behind the Mingmei, there was a small broken fishing boat less than 10 meters long being towed by a harpoon. There were townspeople on patrol with guns. There were also some black and yellow-black people on the boat. They were kneeling there with their hands tied and holding their heads like quails, shivering.

"What's going on? Are you going to be pirates?" Xu Damao was a little scared. I gave you a boat so you could go fishing? You guys went to rob people before the day was up. Did you activate some hidden gene?

Seeing that Xu Damao was a little unhappy, Li Mingmei quickly explained: "No... they came to... our fishing grounds to fish, and they wanted to... rob... our boat, and then they were... subdued by us."

After this explanation, Xu Damao understood. He looked at the two ships and saw that they were of different sizes. How could a small, broken ship like you want to rob our Mingmei? Are you crazy?

What's more, Lijia Town now has sufficient firepower, with enough bullets of all kinds. The fishing boats are equipped with not only spear guns but also small ship-mounted machine guns.

I took a look at the bow and saw that the machine gun had not been moved out, which meant that it had not yet reached the point of a life-and-death fight, so that was not too bad.

Xu Damao raised his chin towards those "terrified eyes" and asked Li Mingmei, "Was it like this before?"

"In the past, everyone's...boats...were all broken, and they...had more people, so we...were always bullied, and we caught fewer fish..." When she said this, Li Mingmei was obviously feeling a little aggrieved.

"Are you sure it's our fishing ground?"

"Well, the islands here, as marked on the title deeds, are all ours."

Then there is no dispute. It's enough that we are in the right. Not only did they rob our fishing grounds, but they also bullied our compatriots. They deserve to be beaten to death.

"That's fine. How are you going to deal with these people?"

"I haven't made up my mind yet... I'll take him back first. We've had conflicts before... but they were never serious, and no one... died."

"But we... have this ship... we can't hide it. If we take away two... small boats, they will... come back."

Xu Damao scratched his head. Isn't this just like a fight between two villages? The key point is - although they were bullied before, no one died. It's a bit inappropriate to start killing people right after I come.

"From the nearby villages and towns? Do you know them all?"

"Well, some of them... can be considered as... relatives to us."

Xu Damao sighed. That would be even more difficult to deal with. The poor relative would come to ask for money and would be beaten up and then arrested.

"Let's go back to the shore first." The boat was swaying, and Xu Damao felt a little nauseous.

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Arriving at the center of town, on the small second floor next to the granary, everyone sat down to talk.

While drinking coconut juice, Xu Damao distributed a Daqianmen cigarette to everyone. Cigarettes with filters were a rare commodity in their poor place.

He also specifically asked Li Mingmei if she minded, fearing that the smoke would smoke her, but Li Mingmei actually picked up a cigarette and started smoking?

Holy shit?! So awesome?

Xu Damao thought of his girlfriends from college, who were all very informal and generous, even more outspoken than the boys.

But think about it, in this remote and poor place in a foreign country, the elders of the clan have been killed, and I was forced to take on the responsibility. If I didn't have some skills and means, I would have been eaten up without leaving anything.

Why are you still pretending to be a lady at this time? You were almost burned to death a few days ago!

Besides, where are the ladies in Madagascar? We are all poor.

Li Mingmei did not notice Xu Damao's surprise, because she is the fifth generation of Chinese in Madagascar, and all these behaviors are common to her. She is not aware of China's current views on women smoking.

This is also one of the reasons why Xu Damao admires her. She is not pretentious, says what she thinks and is straightforward.

Moreover, the way she smoked the cigarette was quite unique.

"What do you think about the land deed, the situation in Madagascar, and your future development direction?" Xu Damao asked.

After all, I am Chinese and this is Madagascar, so I can help out. It is only natural for the headman or my woman to help, but you have to have your own opinions. You can't rely on me for everything, right?

My points aren't enough to spend?

"We... want to..." Li Mingmei pondered for a moment, finally bit her lip and said it directly.

"DL Jianguo!"

Xu Damao was choked by the smoke all of a sudden—what?!

"Just 2300 people, some guns, and a boat? You want to establish a country?"

Xu Damao was shocked. He wanted to become a fat man in one bite? !

"No, what are you thinking? If a regular army really attacks us, one charge will end all of you!"

"Isn't it good to have self-government? Or can't you just keep a low profile and live a better life?" Xu Damao was a little confused. Founding a country was no joke. If you're not careful, you could be dead.

As the headman, Li Mingmei holds the legal title deed to Lijia Town, so it is understandable that he has this ambition.

But these old people around here, the young people, and the teacher Chen Bo'an, why are you guys making such a fuss?

"I say... I'm not sure... let... Mr. Chen... speak." Li Mingmei had many questions and it was difficult for her to express herself clearly if she spoke too fast, so she asked Chen Bo'an to communicate with Xu Damao.

"Xu Shenxian - We Chinese in Madagascar are suffering..."

Through Chen Boan's narration, Xu Damao gradually understood the situation in Madagascar.

Originally, although both countries belong to the African continent, the majority of people on the island of Madagascar are yellow-skinned, so they have not been recognized by the major ethnic groups and countries in Africa. This is a problem of racial differences.

Secondly, because it is a nation and a country formed by racial migration and mixing, it does not have much cultural heritage. After being colonized by France in modern times, its resources were almost completely plundered, so it became even poorer.

In addition, France withdrew from Madagascar after World War II because it was unable to control it. Now Madagascar is also seeking complete independence, rather than the current "semi-autonomy", but due to the hollowing out of state power, there are constant civil unrest here, and there is no material foundation or development time. It is still mainly agricultural economy, with weak industrial strength and national strength... It is no exaggeration to say that it is not only in the backward position in Africa, but also in the backward position in the world.

95% of the population is still in poverty. What is the point of such a place? Poverty alleviation?

Therefore, for all these reasons, due to racial differences, African countries are basically indifferent to Madagascar and are unwilling to provide help. It is like a chicken rib, even if it is occupied, there is no benefit.

Typical of a dish that is tasteless and a pity to throw away.

Xu Damao gritted his teeth when he heard this. Doesn't it seem like no one wants it even if it's free?

But think about its geographical location. Even if we sell mineral resources to developed countries, they still have to pass through the Red Sea or the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean... the money earned will not be enough to cover the shipping costs.

Indeed, being poor has its reasons.

But the reason that you, Lijia Town, want to establish a country just because Madagascar is poor is also invalid.

Then Chen Boan continued speaking.

They have already contacted the new local government to seek autonomy. After all, they have land deeds and are legal private territory.

But the other party refused very bluntly. The entire island must be under one ZQ. There can be no private territory, let alone autonomous regions. All land and resources belong to the new ZQ.

Even if we take a step back, the residents of Lijia Town can accept these conditions. After all, the land deed belongs to Li Mingmei, and they won't lose much if it is taken back. The biggest loss will be to the headman Li Mingmei.

But the new ZQ's conditions for Chinese people are unacceptable to them.

The local government has always not allowed foreigners to own land and real estate. They can only lease for 99 years. Overseas Chinese can only have residency in Madagascar but cannot obtain citizenship. Only by marrying a local Madagascar woman can the land and real estate be registered under the wife's name, and the children can obtain Madagascar nationality. Only by obtaining citizenship can you make progress in your career, otherwise you can only do business.

The land deed in Li Mingmei's hand was dated a hundred years ago during the Guangxu period, during the era of the Kingdom of Madagascar. It was pure luck and there were no historical issues left over.

But for Chinese men, these conditions are just like marrying into the wife's family, right?

And if they were naturalized and became a son-in-law, wouldn't that be a forgotten tradition? If their ancestors knew about it, they would be buried in their coffins.

So, after these people discussed it, since we have a legal title deed——

Otherwise, we can build our own country.

Don't want to play with them anymore?