Being an emperor is not something he can do, so he can only rely on his connections.

Gao Jiong, seeing this, didn't ask any further questions, but instead turned the topic back to work: "The garrison is now open for occupancy. Will military personnel still be given priority as before?"

Zhang Jingwei thought for a moment, then replied, "Let's keep the soldiers calm. Winter is approaching, and we should prioritize moving in those with elderly or young children. I inspected the expanded facilities yesterday, and they should easily accommodate over a thousand families."

Gao Jiong nodded in agreement, then asked, "What about the household registration..."

Zhang Jingwei said, "We can continue to do it the same way as before. Those who wish to relocate will contact the government; those who do not wish to relocate can simply apply for temporary residence permits."

Gao Jiong responded, "Communicating with the government isn't difficult. The key lies in how the household registration should be filled out. Should it be written as a city, a suburb, or a village? You can't just write it as a military garrison!"

Zhang Jingwei slapped his head as if suddenly realizing something and said, "Oh, that's right! We haven't picked a name for this place yet... How about calling it 'Military Family Community'?"

Gao Ying pondered for a moment, then nodded in praise. "Well, that's a pretty good name! It's a community, neither urban nor suburban, just right. Okay, I'll go put it up today."

Zhang Jingwei hurriedly bowed his hands in thanks: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Zhaoxuan!"

……

The people outside the city did not have much baggage, but there were still thousands of households to relocate, and the scene was still a bit chaotic. The military registration personnel were completely insufficient. For this reason, Liu Yanzhi sent people to assist Zhang Jingwei one after another. It only took two days to complete the registration, approval, allocation and other household relocation tasks.

The residences in the military community are all similar in size, with a small courtyard and three large houses.

Each place has a number and the allocation is by blind drawing, which is fair. Of course, it is not free to live there. The housing contract clearly states that you have to pay four hundred yuan per month for ten consecutive years. During the ten years, you only have the right to live in the house but not the right to sell it. After the payment is made, the cost price of the house will be returned and the ownership will belong to the homeowner.

The housing price is calculated to be 48 guan in ten years, which is a bit expensive, but not too stressful.

In the past two days, many businessmen have come to Junhang to open shops in the community, and the business department has also become busy. The rent is set according to the location, radiating from the center of the community, and the cheaper the rent is the further out.

Several owners bought up a lot of stores in the center overnight, also with the goal of earning some rent. It must be said that these businessmen are very smart, and this has increased the rent a lot.

……

On the first day of every month, Huangfu Changshui would inspect the armaments of each camp and check the training situation. He was very busy these days. After returning home, Huangfu Ling also went outside the city to visit Zhang Jingwei. He was a widower and had originally wanted to find two people to accompany him to drink and have fun.

Just as he stepped out of the door, he heard hurried footsteps approaching from afar. Then, a guard hurriedly ran up, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "My Lord, the Water Defense Battalion is ready and ready to move at any time."

Huangfu Changshui nodded slightly, indicating that he was aware of the matter. After a moment's thought, he ordered, "Go and call my son-in-law back to me." The guard took the order and left, shouting, "Yes!"

Not long after, Zhang Jingwei came jogging, shouting, "Father-in-law!" When he came closer, he bowed to Huangfu Changshui.

Huangfu Changshui looked at his son-in-law in front of him, nodded with satisfaction, and said slowly: "The preparations at Yaoying have been almost done. Now is the time for you to show your skills." As he said that, he took out a list from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Jingwei.

Zhang Jingwei quickly reached for it and carefully examined the items listed. The list detailed various supplies, such as protective clothing, goggles, masks, and shielded lamps. The quantities were consistent with the previously agreed-upon quantities. However, when he saw the last item regarding the workers, his brow furrowed.

"Father-in-law, the number of protective equipment and other items is correct, but why haven't these workers made any movement yet? If the construction period is delayed, the consequences will be unimaginable!" Zhang Jingwei said with a worried look on his face.

Huangfu Changshui also looked helpless. He sighed and said, "Alas, for some reason, the villagers around the water defense camp are unwilling to take on this job. I've already raised the wages to two strings of cash per person, but still no one is responding! This really isn't a solution." He paused for a moment, then continued, "How about we consider the refugees outside the city? Perhaps they'd be willing to come and work."

Zhang Jingwei shook his head and said, "Until the Water Defense Battalion has completed its expansion, we can't move them there for now. How about this? We can try out the equipment first. If it works well, the villagers nearby will naturally not be afraid."

Huangfu Changshui on the side looked embarrassed and said slowly: "These special protective items are very expensive! The cost really needs to be carefully considered." He sighed slightly, feeling a little worried about the expense.

Zhang Jingwei's expression became serious when he heard this, and he answered solemnly: "Father-in-law, these are basic labor insurances. Don't feel bad about it. If something really happens, you will regret it." He knows the importance of safety protection to staff members and must not lose sight of the big picture.

He designed these labor protections himself. The dust-proof work clothes are made of linen and have rubber bands added to the wrists and feet. The goggles and lampshades are made of glass, and the dust masks are made of cotton. Gloves, steel-plate shoes, etc. are also required. The price of a set is almost enough to cover a month's salary.

Huangfu Changshui changed the subject and brought up another matter: "It seems that you and Ling'er have been getting along quite well recently. When you embark on your official career, do you need to hold a wedding for you?"

Zhang Jingwei was slightly startled when he heard this, then nodded and replied, "Regarding the wedding, well... when I think about it carefully, it is indeed necessary. After all, it is a big deal for Lingmei. I just don't know why my father-in-law suddenly mentioned this matter?"

Huangfu Changshui stroked his beard gently, a look of satisfaction on his face, and said slowly: "After entering the court as an official, it is time to establish a clan temple. Now that your Zhang family has a successor, I can finally do my duty to your late father!"

Zhang Jingwei frowned slightly and asked thoughtfully, "However, my father-in-law only has Lingmei as his beloved daughter. Doesn't that mean the future of the Huangfu family will be..."

Huangfu Changshui coughed violently a few times, interrupting Zhang Jingwei's words. His eyes were a little evasive, and he said guiltily, "Ahem... Don't underestimate me! As long as I am still alive, I will definitely find a way to keep the Huangfu family going!"