When people encounter some unknown situations, they are prone to feelings of unconfidence, worry, and even fear.
Especially when you feel that your future is uncertain and you are extremely confused about your own prospects, this kind of worry and fear can easily be amplified.
At this moment, this is the case for the people who have migrated from Moon Island.
Although Zhao Dachui patted his chest and promised them that Duan Wenjun would not treat them badly.
But Zhao Dachui was not able to follow him to Duanjiabao, so they felt a little uneasy and worried.
When they first came here yesterday, although Duan Jiabao had arranged their lives properly, they were a little uneasy when they heard that all these things required payment of money.
Ten cents a day doesn't sound like much, it's just like free.
However, if they can't find something to do, even if it costs ten cents a day, it will be a problem for them.
They all began to worry, what if the Duan family wanted to force them to recover the money?
Moreover, living on ten cents a day will only last until the Chinese New Year. If you can’t make any money, what will you do after the Chinese New Year?
So early this morning, when they heard that the heads of various workshops in Duanjiabao were coming to recruit workers, they all hurried over to gather.
They are all looking forward to it, hoping that this young master can really keep his promise and give them a living.
As long as they have something to do and an income, at least they can see a glimmer of hope.
Under the gaze of everyone, Duan Wenjun slowly walked to the front earth platform of the open space.
He looked at the people under the platform, then smiled and said slowly, "Good morning everyone! How was your rest last night?"
The people in the open space were silent, and they all stared at him, forgetting to respond.
In other words, they were all very nervous at the moment, so nervous that they had not adapted to the young master's different way of greeting them.
Duan Wenjun couldn't help but smile awkwardly, "Don't be too nervous, everyone! I believe that although you don't know all the details, you must have some understanding of our Duanjiabao's policies. When we were on Moon Island, I I told you, Uncle Gu and Chen Wenjing also told you. When you arrived here yesterday, I believe the people who received you must have told you."
At this point, he paused slightly, and then continued, "I know what everyone is most concerned about right now, and that is their future livelihood, and that is whether there will be any work in the future, right?"
"The rules and methods in our Duanjiabao are very different from what you encounter outside. So you are worried about whether you can really get money even if you do the work, right?"
After speaking, he pointed his finger to the side of the earthen platform and said, "Have you seen these pieces of wood here? I need someone to help me move to the east end of the market now. One piece of wood costs one tael of silver. Is there anyone willing to move it?"
After hearing this, the people below immediately began to whisper among themselves.
The distance from the platform to the east end of the market is only a few hundred meters, which is equivalent to walking around the open space.
Moreover, those pieces of wood are not very long or thick, nor should they be very heavy.
Such a simple thing, one tael of silver and a piece of wood...
Everyone, look at me and I look at you, no one can believe this is true.
Naturally, no one will come out.
"What, no one can move it?" Duan Wenjun said with a smile as he saw everyone standing there motionless.
Still no response.
After a long time, a clear voice sounded, "I'm coming!"
Following a commotion, a girl in her twenties walked out from the center of the crowd, "It's just a matter of moving this piece of wood to another place. It takes a little effort. I'll give it a try!"
Seeing the girl rolling up her sleeves as she spoke, Duan Wenjun stared at her and smiled and said, "May I ask what the girl's name is?"
"I don't have a name. Everyone calls me Silly Gu." Silly Gu stared at Duan Wenjun with curiosity and asked, "Young master, if I can move this wood to the east end of the market, can you really give me a tael of silver?" "
"Of course!" Duan Wenjun smiled and nodded.
"I'm very strong! These pieces of wood don't look too heavy. If I can carry two pieces at once, can you give me two taels of silver?" The silly girl asked again tentatively.
This silly girl was originally an orphan and grew up eating hundreds of meals on the island.
She is usually a bit silly, but she didn't lie, her strength is really amazing.
When the silly girl asked this question, everyone behind her suddenly began to secretly laugh.
One piece of wood and one tael of silver, such a short distance...
Everyone thinks that this money is unreliable. This silly girl actually wants to make two taels of silver. She is so cute.
"That's right! As I just said, a piece of wood is worth one tael of silver!" Duan Wenjun looked at the silly girl with a smile on his face. "If you can really afford to carry two pieces of wood, I will naturally give you two taels of silver."
"Okay!" The silly girl was not shy, walked to the side of the log, folded her arms, and hugged the two logs.
With a loud shout, she bent her knees slightly, swung the wood in her arms, put it on her shoulders, and walked towards the market.
Within half a quarter of an hour, Shagu had placed the two pieces of wood at the designated location and returned to Duan Wenjun.
She was sweating profusely and patted the dust on her body, "Young Master, I've finished moving!"
Duan Wenjun waved his hand, and Gu Hongfu next to him handed over the two taels of silver he had prepared.
"Really, really..." The silly girl took the silver, looked at it in disbelief, put it to her mouth, and bit it with her teeth.
It was as if she was afraid that Duan Wenjun would use fake money to fool her.
Two taels of silver.
In all her years of living, this is the first time she has received so much money...
"I'm not dreaming, are I?" The silly girl suddenly slapped herself hard, and then screamed, "It hurts, it's real, it's not a dream! I actually earned two taels of silver!"
The silly girl's voice resounded throughout the open space.
The people in the open space began to commotion.
Seeing that the silly girl really got two taels of silver, many people began to marvel.
Two more men and three women came out, each carrying a piece of wood and delivering it to the east end of the market.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, each of them actually received another one tael of silver from Gu Hongfu.
The people below suddenly began to feel a little unable to hold back.
However, the wood next to the earth platform has been moved.
"Really, the young master really gave me money!"
"Oh, what a pity! After some hesitation, the wood is gone..."
"Young master, do you still have wood to carry? I can do it too!"
"Young master, I am not weak at all, and I can help you with a lot of work!"
"Young Master, do you have any other work to do? As long as I can make money, I can do anything!"
People raised their hands and started shouting towards Duan Wenjun.
Looking at the rioting crowd in the audience, Duan Wenjun showed a bright smile on his face.
At that time, Qin Dynasty had Shang Yang's reform and moved to Mu Lixin, which was promoted by the subsequent New Deal.
I also followed the example, and made such a small action, which really made these people active.
He waved his hand and signaled everyone to calm down, and then said slowly, "Brothers and sisters of Moon Island, there will definitely be no more work for one tael of silver or one piece of wood! If this money is so easy to make, it won't be enough." I will go bankrupt in a short time, even if I demolish my Duanjia Fort, I won’t be able to pay you all your wages!"
Hearing this, the people below couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the tense atmosphere just now disappeared.
Duan Wenjun's words echoed again, "But don't worry, since I said our Duanjia Fort is under construction, this work will definitely be indispensable. I still say the same thing, as long as we all work together and work hard, Duan Jiabao will It will get better and better in the future, and your life will get better and better. By then, we will have endless work to do and endless money to make!"
"Young master, when can we start working?" Then someone became anxious, "I heard from the person who hosted us yesterday that it seems that we will have to pay rent and food in a few days..."
"Yes! Young Master! We know you are a good person and you are considerate of us. But we came from Moon Island penniless. If we don't work, we won't be able to pay even ten cents a day..."
When Duan Duan Wenjun heard this, he couldn't help but nodded slightly.
This is what these people want.
This is also what they are most worried about.
They seem to have accepted the current arrangement, they just need to give them a living so that they can meet their current arrangement.
This is the effect that Duan Wenjun wants...
