Chapter 850 Immigration
June 12, 1892.
Far Eastern Empire, Jiaozhou.
As time went by, Jiaozhou became more prosperous than before. As the most important trading port for East Africa, Germany and Austria-Hungary in the Far East Empire, Jiaozhou's development was no worse than several coastal trading ports in the south.
Jiaozhou's permanent population has exceeded 400,000, ranking among the top cities in the north and becoming the north's economic window to the outside world.
The Jiaozhou area is already very developed and prosperous, and its industry is the best in the north. Most of the industrial investments come from East Timor, Germany, and Austria, and businessmen from other countries also gather here. Of course, there are also spies from a certain country with evil ambitions operating in Jiaozhou. It can be said that they are already salivating over the prosperous Jiaozhou.
Of course, the Germans in Jiaozhou area are relatively powerful. After all, they have the support of three great powers. Even countries like Britain and France cannot do whatever they want here, so the wolf ambitions of a certain small Pacific island country can only be restrained.
After a major African country released a batch of immigration quotas, it received a positive response. Less than an hour after the notice was posted, a long queue formed in front of the East African Consulate in Jiaozhou.
It is different from the past when East Africa would use any means, including coaxing and deceiving, to attract immigrants. But now East Africa itself can attract many people who are willing to develop in East Africa.
"The immigration environment back then was very different from today! Take the ships heading to East Africa, for example. The interior was small, a palm-sized space packed with people, only slightly better than the slave ships of earlier years."
Wang Defeng stood in the queue and recalled the scene of his immigration to Africa. He couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He was just over fourteen years old back then. In order to get a boat ticket, he lied about his age and finally went to East Africa. This was the best decision he had ever made.
Wang Defeng's East African name is Dave Wang, but now he naturally uses his real name in the Far East Empire. This time he came to the Far East Empire hoping to bring his family to East Africa to live a good life.
Now that East Africa has opened up a number of quotas for returning home to visit relatives, he took this opportunity to return to the Far East Empire, the homeland where he was born and raised.
Now, he and his entire family, mainly his younger brother's family, boarded the ship to return home.
My nephew asked curiously, "Uncle, from what you said, the conditions for going to East Africa were very difficult before?"
Wang Defeng smiled and recalled, "That's right. At that time, everyone went to East Africa to survive. Many people were skeptical about the situation in East Africa. After arriving in Africa, they found that it was quite different from what was advertised. Now it's much better. The country is developing better and better. I have a chance to come back. Once the visa is approved, our family will apply for citizenship in East Africa. The kingdom has just conquered a large territory and is in need of people. You will have a better development prospect in East Africa than here."
During the conversation, the door of the consulate opened, the staff began to check the list, and people talked excitedly, their eyes shining with anticipation for a new life.
As an East African citizen, Wang Defeng still has some privileges, for example, their team actually has a fast track.
I saw a staff member with a "pale" face sitting on a chair and said directly: "ID!"
Wang Defeng’s brother and his family naturally didn’t understand German, and they looked at Wang Defeng nervously.
Wang Defeng took out his ID card and said to the staff member: "Mr. Wilson, I am returning to China to visit my relatives, and I hope that my family here can live with me in East Africa."
After a quick check of Wang Defeng's ID, Wilson returned it to him. After all, he could speak fluent East African German, so there was no doubt about his identity.
However, he still reminded: "Mr. Dave Wang, you can bring your family, but you have to sign a guarantee. After all, the procedures are strict now, and we are also afraid that someone will take advantage of loopholes."
Wang Defeng responded: "Of course, no problem. This is my brother's family. They are all honest farmers. I can guarantee that they will not cause any trouble to the kingdom."
Wilson nodded and said, "Okay, you are a soldier worthy of respect. I believe you. Then go inside to handle the formalities. Once it is implemented, there will be no chance to regret it."
Wilson said this not because he was afraid that people would run away, but because he was afraid of wasting time. After all, the transportation capacity is still relatively tight now.
In recent years, East Africa's immigration efforts in the Far East have been shrinking, so many immigration ships have been converted into merchant ships, and a sudden increase in the number of immigrants is somewhat beyond their capabilities.
Wang Defeng brought his brother and his family to the consulate, and then followed the signs to find the place where visas were issued.
After a simple physical examination and identity confirmation, the family successfully obtained a visa to East Africa, which was also the ticket to board the ship.
"You have to wait until you get to your home country to get naturalized. The consulate doesn't have the relevant authority. But I'm afraid we'll have to separate when we get to East Africa. Your family will most likely go to Mozambique or Angola, or even Orange. But don't worry too much. If you have any questions, contact me by letter or telegram. You must remember my address and name."
Wang Defeng's younger brother Wang Desen nodded and said, "Brother, we have been mentally prepared for this. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid we wouldn't even have the chance to go to East Africa."
The immigration threshold to East Africa is so high now that it is difficult for ordinary people to obtain a visa without any skills, especially farmers like Wang Desen.
After all, growing crops in the Far East is different from growing crops in East Africa. The climate and environment in East Africa are completely different. It took a long time of exploration in East Africa to form systematic, comprehensive and accurate agricultural planting experience.
It is only with the recommendation of Wang Defeng, an East African citizen, that Wang Desen and his family had this opportunity. This is also a privilege for people returning home to visit relatives, or in other words, a privilege for East African citizens.
Wang Desen held the visa tightly in his hand and swore secretly in his heart: I must work hard and live in the new land and live up to my brother's expectations.
Wang Defeng: "Of course, going to East Africa is only the first step. I don't know how the government will arrange it, but based on my previous experience, you will gradually get used to it, including the language, habits, etc. The government will teach you step by step. Children like Shuanzi will have the opportunity to go to school. When Shuanzi understands what he reads in school, it will definitely help you integrate into East Africa faster."
Wang Desen was not very surprised by what Wang Defeng said, because his brother had already told him the general situation before.
To be honest, it would have been better if my parents had taken my two brothers to East Africa together, so that we wouldn't have to be separated from my eldest brother even after going to East Africa.
I heard that my eldest brother's family has six children, all of whom are healthy. I also want to see my little nephews, but unfortunately I am going to East Africa and I am afraid I will not have the chance to see them again in the short term.
Wang Defeng comforted him, "Alas, I am just overthinking. We will know the specific situation after we arrive in East Africa. Maybe I can settle down with you first. My vacation is not over yet, and it will take some time before I return to East Africa. Maybe I can go with you to take a look first."
After all, Wang Defeng is a combat hero. Only those who have made contributions to East Africa can get the opportunity to return home this time, so he has some connections in East Africa, but his connections are mainly in the military. Now he has actually retired, so I don’t know if it will work.
(End of this chapter)
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