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Chapter 76: Sweet Harbor - Bribery
When Chen Tianxiong saw this ancient "worker leader" with a pale face, he felt a sense of contempt in his heart. He thought that this man could mobilize hundreds of workers and was still a figure, but he didn't expect that he would be so miserable. It seems that Xiao Zhanfeng is right when he says that he is "tough-tongued".
"Get up and talk." Chen Tianxiong was a little disgusted. "Huanan also knows the sufferings of you sugar shop workers. So I asked you and me to make friends, so that we don't hurt each other."
Lin Zhuang finally came to his senses after hearing that the other party's words meant that he would not take his life. He carefully savored Master Chen's words. It seemed that the matter still needed to be discussed, and he replied carefully:
"Old Mingjian, our candy store workers used to make a living by making a daily living, and the water could not cover their feet. Now everyone has lost their livelihood, and many of them have families. It is really difficult to make a living, so we have no choice but to accept it just to make ends meet. Zhu Sanye’s money has nothing to do with South China.”
He was quite shrewd and never mentioned that the sugar bars in South China were so crowded that the sugar bars closed down and the workers lost their jobs. So as not to offend the other party.
Chen Tianxiong remained silent, waiting to see how he would continue.
"As for the rumors outside that the sugar factory workers are going to South China to cause trouble, that is absolutely not the case. I dare to pat my chest on this."
"So, there is a rumor out there that the masters in the Tangliao are going to burn incense and swear to attack South China. It's a lie."
"There are preparations for burning incense." Lin Zhuang knew that this matter could never be denied, so he had to be careless in key places. "But it's not like the legend says. It's just for everyone to hug together to tide over the difficulties. It's not specifically to deal with South China."
These words were barely able to pass through, but Chen Tianxiong had no intention of arguing with him about whether his words were right or wrong - originally there was no right or wrong in this matter.
"Southern China is also responsible for why everyone in Tangliao is in this situation. We often lament this and say I'm sorry to you. In order to make up for it, now we are willing to accept you to work in the factory, as long as you can Everyone who works, regardless of gender, young or old, will earn a salary. Since you are the leader, I will make the decision for you. After the work is completed, I will give you a reward. What do you think?
These words were very clear, and Lin Zhuang still felt a bit abrupt, but the meaning of these words was clear. South China is willing to let all unemployed sugar-cooking workers work in the factory. This is of course a great good thing for everyone. At least the livelihood of these hundreds of people is guaranteed, and I have an explanation for everyone.
But this matter is a good thing for everyone, but not necessarily for himself. Once everyone has entered the factory, the current benefits will naturally be lost if he, the leader, is asked to do anything else. Besides, he took more than 200 taels of silver from Third Master Zhu, and now he failed to do what he promised Third Master Zhu, and instead defected to South China. Isn't it true that he is a standard "rebellious guy" in South China who is not easy to mess with? The third master is not easy to mess with either.
At this point, I couldn't help but feel very hesitant and hesitated to agree.
"Why, you have concerns?" Chen Tianxiong saw the change in his expression and knew what he was thinking, so he didn't tell him anything and let him express his plans and read the full text.
"Mr. Chen, Mingjian, your old man, is naturally a great blessing to us sugar house workers. But I wish Third Master Gudaorucheng, he has been helping everyone these two months, I'm afraid that if I go back and tell you, everyone won't listen to me. of"
Chen Tianxiong laughed: "It's a joke. I don't eat the white rice from South China, but I eat the rotten rice from Haiyitang. There are people in the world who are so loyal."
Lin Zhuang was in trouble. He couldn't use the money allocated to him by Mr. Zhu to feed everyone with white rice. White rice porridge was still okay, but he had misappropriated most of it himself, so he could only buy the cheapest rotten old food. Meter recharge. When the workers had objections, he reasoned that Haiyitang had given him too little money and could only make do so as not to starve to death. Therefore, Zhu Sanye's status in the hearts of the workers is not necessarily high.
Now if I go back and talk to everyone, most of the workers will naturally be willing to go to South China, so Mr. Zhu will not be able to explain it to him no matter what. Even if you don't want him to be good-looking, if you want him to spit out all his money, you can force him to death.
Lin Zhuang looked at Zhou Shizhai, then at Chen Tianxiong, rolling his eyes, unable to answer.
Just when he was hesitating and silent, he suddenly felt something bright before his eyes - Chen Tianxiong put the small box he brought with him today on the table and lifted the lid: inside were rows of neatly folded foreign money. Everything is revealed, the clusters are brand new, the silver is shining, and there is also a pile of scattered silver and a few "ingots". It is estimated to be around a hundred taels. Needless to say, it is intended to be given to me.
"This is five hundred two-column silver," Chen Tianxiong said. "The total amount is nearly four hundred taels. It is considered as the settlement allowance for unemployed workers in South China. It will be distributed when the recruitment is completed, and I will give you a personal gift." One hundred taels.”
It's one thing to talk about the amount, but it's another thing to put the actual money in front of you. Chen Tianxiong knew that nothing could move people's hearts as much as real money presented to them. These few hundred foreign dollars were specially prepared for this purpose. He was very patient and let Lin Zhuang think about it.
"You don't have to force anything." Chen Tianxiong said, "If you have any difficulties, you might as well speak up."
"Oh, yes, yes" Lin Zhuang woke up from a dream.
After all, he had been in the martial arts world, so he suddenly said something else:
"Mr. Chen," he said with a very sincere expression, "please understand that since I am entrusted by the workers in the sugar house, I have to find a way out for them properly. Now Huanan is willing to accept them to work. "Thank you very much. I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of my fellow workers." He bowed to the ground, and then changed the subject, "It's just that I, the middle-aged person, have many difficulties. I don't tell lies in front of real people. I wish you, Third Master, There must be a certain explanation, otherwise it will damage his face. I, a small fire worker, cannot afford it."
"Whatever the problem is, just tell me." Chen Tianxiong guessed that he was trying to gain more personal benefits for himself.
"Yes, I just ask for your understanding," he said. "I will burn incense and swear an oath at Monk Zou Temple tomorrow. Please continue with your permission."
"Oh, what next?" Chen Tianxiong said noncommittally.
"Burning incense is just for a scene, to prevaricate Mr. Zhu to prevent him from fussing. It is a delaying tactic. I will go and talk to the co-workers later. When the time is right, I will send someone to give you the news. Guidong has arrived. It's time to send one or two capable people to recruit workers directly. But -" he whispered, "I won't be able to survive in Xuwen in the future, so I have to ask Guidong to reward me with some travel expenses."
Lin Zhuang's words sounded comprehensive and reasonable. In fact, it is still a delaying strategy that uses two boats. His plan was to burn incense and swear an oath to offend Hai Yitang. He would first receive Hua Nan's money and make a false wish to Hua Nan. Let me tell Mr. Zhu a little bit more: He said that South China is trying to "recruit" unemployed workers through recruitment. Zhu Sanye naturally had to spend money to calm down the situation. In this way, although sooner or later, there will be times when someone becomes a gangster, but if they get along for a while, when they really can't do it anymore, they just walk away.
Naturally, Chen Tianxiong couldn't hide this trick.
"It is absolutely forbidden to burn incense and swear an oath." Chen Tianxiong immediately objected. Although burning incense and swearing an oath was a ritual, it was a clear statement by the Tangliao workers that they were enemies of South China. From then on, South China used its power to bully others when it came to being tough, and when it came to being soft, it meant losing status and being extremely passive.
"If it's not correct, I really can't explain it to Third Master Zhu. I ask Guidong to be considerate and give me a way out."
Chen Tianxiong snorted: "Master Lin, I advise you to think about it carefully and don't think about the trick of stepping into two boats." He sneered, "We are seeing the poor unemployed workers in the sugar factory. They have to pay They have a way out. Since you don't want to. If you want to bring people to burn incense and swear an oath, just go. South China won't stop you."
Lin Zhuang was very worried. If Chen Tianxiong really had to walk away, the matter would be irreversible. Once a fight breaks out, he becomes Hai Yi Tang's pawn across the river. No matter who wins or loses in the end, whether he can get Mr. Zhu's care or not depends on his conscience.
"This, let's discuss it again"
"It doesn't matter whether we discuss it or not." Chen Tianxiong suddenly smiled and closed the silver box. "I also know that your brother is running around outside, so I can tell you quickly." Chen Tianxiong said, "I just want to ask you for a word. Okay, or not."
The foreign money that was wasted in vain has been put away, and it seems that all he needs to do is wait for a word from himself, and the matter will be settled. In such a situation, giving up easily would always feel "unbearable", so he replied without hesitation: "I will find a way. I will definitely get it done."
"Okay, happy." Chen Tianxiong knew that he had fallen into the trap, "We Dong said: Since we are recruiting workers, we must have a roster. When you enter the factory, you will receive a settlement allowance. Of course, you will distribute the settlement allowance. No, we won’t ask. I just don’t know if your brother can give me a list.”
Of course he has the roster. This is Linzhuang's cost of eating. Zhu Sanye also read the roster and knew that he had hundreds of people who could be used, so he was willing to give him money. This Mr. Chen claims to be calculating the settlement allowance, but in reality it is mostly based on how strong he is. This needs to be revealed properly. In addition, as usual, there is a hidden deduction of 28% for any money such as salary, settling-in allowance, etc. to the person in charge. Lin Zhuang naturally knew. So he was very excited and hurriedly said:
"Yes, yes, but there is only one copy of the roster, so I have to find someone to copy it."
"No problem," Chen Tianxiong answered simply, "I have Master Shuqi here."
"Okay," Lin Zhuang said, taking out a woolen blue cloth bag from his arms and opening it carefully. Inside was a tattered book protector with a rough-edged account book-like thing on it that read "Togetherness" One virtue".
"This is the roster. It was originally made when we complained to the county government," Lin Zhuang said. "The names were written by a ghostwriter, but there was a fingerprint behind each one."
Looking at the book, it was greasy and dirty. When I opened it, it was as expected: there were rows of names. Behind each name are densely packed red fingerprints, and the city, map, and village where the individual's household registration is located is also written. Some names are followed by work types such as "cooking sugar" and "burning fire". It should be the real roster and not fake.
"There are one hundred and seventy-four people in total. There are still more than twenty apprentices who have no place to go and are not on the list."
"Please wait for a moment and I'll order someone to copy it down." He said and handed the booklet to Xiao Zhanfeng next door and asked him to copy it down immediately.
Xiao Zhanfeng took the ink cartridge with him and started copying immediately. To avoid sitting around and getting bored. Chen Tianxiong simply asked someone to bring a few bottles of wine and seven or eight appetizers, and took Linzhuang to drink. She kept perfunctory with him, and even found out a lot about Mr. Zhu and Hai Yitang from his mouth.
The wine was finished and the roster was copied. Chen Tianxiong returned the booklet intact. explain:
"Go back and think about it carefully. The day after tomorrow, I will hear your news." He said that he pushed a fifty-tael ingot in front of him, "Take these fifty-taels first."
Lin Zhuang was overjoyed immediately, but he still wanted to be polite: "There is no such rule."
"Rules are set by people, and my rules have always been like this. If you take these fifty taels of silver first, you will be more energetic in doing things for me."
"Easy to say, easy to say," Lin Zhuang said without hesitation.
The matter was done and there was no need to stay here. The three of them left Ai's house and returned to Dachang Mihang. Xiao Zhanfeng asked: "Is what Linzhuang said reliable?"
"Of course it's unreliable." Chen Tianxiong said, "But I still have an ambush waiting for him. He will see his colors as soon as he returns to Monk Zou Temple."
"What if he doesn't go back? You gave him fifty taels of silver. I'm sure he will spend it here again."
"It's his life and death now. He has to go back and think about it carefully." Chen Tianxiong was very confident. "I'm afraid he will lose interest in gambling."
He stopped and said: "Zhanfeng, I think you don't need to go home. You can live in South China. We just lack a clerk to deal with literary and ink work. I will develop a few taels of silver for you every month, and you can count on it." There is a solution."
"Thank you for your trouble." Xiao Zhanfeng declined politely, "However, it's better for me to stay at ease now. It's more convenient for me to say and do anything."
Chen Tianxiong was right, and he thought carefully.
"You can use this silver first." Chen Tianxiong saw that he was really embarrassed. Although he refused once yesterday, he still took out some scattered silver and said, "I'll lend it to you."
"No, no." Xiao Zhanfeng still shook his head, "It's not that I'm being pretentious. Now is not the time to take your money. When I have to speak out, people say that I took your money. Not only can I not say anything, but what I said before, people You just think I farted."
"No one knows about this." Chen Tianxiong disagreed.
"Heaven knows and the earth knows, you know and I know, what is ignorance?" Xiao Zhanfeng said with emotion, "When a man is alive, he must act righteously and stand upright. If there is something, there is something, and if there is nothing, there is nothing."
"Okay, then I won't force it." Chen Tianxiong couldn't help but have sincere admiration for this old intellectual.
"But in your current situation, you have to worry about food and clothing. You can't disturb Aunt Liu every day."
