National Tide 1980.

Chapter 593 Carnival

From the window, I watched the crowd in and out of the workers' stadium, who were having an exciting game.

The big manager of the philatelic head office was stunned for a long time before he managed to calm down.

He whispered to his subordinates, "Get the security team leader for me quickly."

When he said this, his voice trembled a little.

Not for anything else, one is that he knows well that it is impossible for such a thing not to attract the attention of newspaper reporters.

Just for this stamp of the Year of the Rat, the leader of the Postal Department has made repeated orders to emphasize the need to do a good job in service, and he has also issued a military order.

It's a good thing now, it's like this.

If it is reported in the newspaper, the superior will definitely think that the service is not in place, and he must bear the corresponding responsibility.

Second, deep down in his heart, he actually sympathizes with these postal fans.

People's hearts are fleshy, and the big guys all rushed here from all directions early in the morning.

In such a cold day, some people even came from places as far away as Yungang, Shijingshan, Daxing, Changping, and Tongzhou.

Is it easy?
From his personal point of view, he can actually understand the anxiety of postal fans.

For this reason, he wanted to let everyone in so that everyone could take a good look at the stamps piled up in the warehouse.

That's more than 4 editions, nearly 30 worth of stamps.

It is enough for these people to buy according to the maximum purchase standard.

He believes that as long as these people who are making trouble outside have seen it, they will feel at ease.

But the problem is that this is unrealistic, and objective conditions do not allow it.

You have to follow the rules in everything, and only by following the rules can things be done well.

If people put all their brains into it, it will definitely be full, just wait for the troublemaker to do the work.

What's the use of making noise?
The more noisy and chaotic, the more chaotic it is, the harder it is to start selling stamps.

Fortunately, for this problem, the security team leader who came quickly was quite experienced and did not lack the quality to deal with temporary emergencies.

As soon as he came, he gave the big manager a reassurance pill, and came up with an idea that sounded reasonable.

The security team leader claimed that he had sent all the security team to the queue to maintain order.

In fact, as long as the inside is stable, there will be no chaos outside.

But now is the best time, the big manager can come forward to explain the actual situation in person, and appease the fans who are waiting in line to buy stamps,

If it can be guaranteed that everyone can buy stamps, the panic situation will definitely no longer exist, and people will surely settle down quickly.

"Is it really okay? Empty words have no basis, can they believe it? Don't let me go and talk, they will become more noisy."

The manager had never encountered such a situation before, so he was a little bit upset.

The security team leader didn't hesitate at all, and nodded in assurance.

"Of course, please don't worry, leader. You represent our head office, and your job is a guarantee. Of course, you have credibility. They didn't come here to make trouble, but to buy stamps. It's like the manager of a department store Before the opening of the business, I came out and told the people outside who were clamoring to buy color TVs that they are guaranteed to be in stock, as long as they wait patiently and obey the order. Do you believe it or not?"

The head of the security team hesitated a bit and did not offer security.

The big manager pondered for a moment, and finally approved of the idea.

But I added one more sentence.

"Don't take it lightly, the situation must not expand any further!"

The security team leader also patted his chest again.

"Don't worry, I will go with you. With me by your side, if there is any problem, I will take measures."

In this way, the security team leader accompanied the big manager out to negotiate terms with everyone.

Whether in the stadium or outside.

The content of the negotiations between the two parties is generally the same.

"Everyone, please calm down..."

"We must be calm, as long as we can buy Zodiac stamps!"

"Our philatelic company understands everyone..."

"We understand the post office too!"

"Then abide by the order, line up the team, and no jams are allowed! As the manager of the Hepingmen Sales Department of the philatelic company, I assure you that everyone present today will definitely be able to buy a zodiac ticket for the Year of the Rat. The stamps in our library It is enough. Please believe me..."

"Great, we trust you!"

It's a pity that different voices often appear, and disharmony is inevitable.

"Who said there is no problem! Why are only people with a philatelic certificate allowed to buy it? They are all stamps issued by the state. Are those of us without a certificate second-class citizens? Why can't we buy them?"

"Comrade, we published it clearly in the newspaper..."

"Then I don't care. I'm a rat. Logically speaking, I have more power to buy than other people. Isn't my money money? People like me who just started collecting stamps haven't had time to apply for it. A person with a philatelic certificate, isn’t he a philatelist?”

"What request do you have, please say it well..."

"I just want to buy stamps, even if I can't buy the full page, I can buy the four squares. If not, I can also buy a single stamp! You can't let me go all the way for nothing and return empty-handed... "

"Okay, I know it's not easy for everyone who came here today. I can understand everyone. Why don't we just leave it alone. I'm the one who came here today without a philatelic card. People can buy a double sheet, is that okay? Please maintain order now, and please line up..."

"no problem!"

It has to be said that the reason why a leader is a leader is different from ordinary people.

The first difference is the strict enforcement of the rules.

The second difference is that there is flexibility in implementing the regulations.

Just like now, due to the situation at the scene, in order to comply with public opinion, the big manager of the philatelic company doubled the bottom line of the other party's request to buy one.

This really worked wonders.

The master who was full of resistance just now became ecstatic, and immediately became disciplined.

But this is not the end, because human greed knows no bounds.

This one was satisfied, but before he finished speaking, countless voices emerged from the crowd.

"Boss manager, sell us some more. My father is paralyzed and can't come to line up. I don't have a certificate, so I don't have a certificate, but it's not too much to buy two for him? Can't you sell me a four-way couplet?"

"That's right, my grandfather is old and can't come. I also want to buy a Sifanglian..."

Everyone listened and whispered to each other.

Some people think it's enough.

Some people are still complaining, "There are still too few double sheets! Why do you have to have a square sheet!"

This was immediately condemned by the security team leader.

He made a decisive decision and shouted loudly.

"Comrades, please be considerate of us. Our manager agreed, and this is fine. This is already against the orders of the superiors. At least it will allow everyone to buy duplexes. If you are not satisfied, we really have no way to guarantee it. Everyone present can buy stamps! Please understand each other!"

This is the real pass.

It was not until this moment that there was a burst of cheers and applause from the crowd.

The big manager and the security team leader secretly wiped cold sweat and left the venue, only then did they sink their hearts into their stomachs.

And the rhetoric of the big manager is not in vain after all.

Everything is in order.

Although the time was delayed until 35:[-], it was a little late.

But the Year of the Rat zodiac stamps are finally on sale.

Although it was a cold day, with too many people in line and winter clothes always too thin, post fans showed a positive spirit.

Everyone happily endured and persisted in the cold wind.

It’s not for anything else, just because the stamp collectors in Gongti stick their heads out and look forward, and they can always see people who bought stamps coming out with a smile.

After the stamp collectors outside the venue saw the people who were happy to buy stamps coming out, the line behind them continued to extend and extend.

In addition, the person who did not have a philatelic certificate really bought the double-page sheet and walked out, which completely verified the promise made by the manager in public just now.

So everyone in line was happy.

In the hearts of postal fans, this day is another sacred day, their carnival!

Of course, if everything goes smoothly from then on, everyone strictly observes order.

It would be too divorced from real life to buy stamps and go home calmly.

Because there is another detail that is not difficult to guess, in this rather rare big scene, those opportunists who want to take advantage of the loopholes will not be short.

After all, stamp trading has not been interrupted during the "movement" period, and private money and goods transactions have continued for several years.

The "small market" in front of the philatelic head office, the daily trading volume and scale of stamps, has long since left behind the "Dongdan Park" where people who dump food stamps gather, and even surpassed the "foreign exchange speculators" scalpers at the Friendship Store. It is currently the largest in Beijing. speculative market.

What came into being were the stamp dealers attached to this kind of stamp trading.

And it has to be said that the stamp dealers in 1984 were not quite the same as they were back then.

They have evolved from "paramecium" to "little fish and shrimp", and they can somewhat have some internal connections, and they have thousands of dollars of funds to operate.

Although it is not comparable to the self-employed people who run to the south in a serious manner, it is more than enough than the bottom. It is not difficult to easily earn 800 yuan a month.

In the eyes of ordinary people, they are considered rich.

So at present, many stamp dealers are not amateurs, but have become professional.

Either I asked for a long vacation with the unit, or I simply didn't have a job, and eating stamps is enough to live a nourishing life.

It was also these people who accepted the government's incorporation in the future and formed the basic team of postal merchants in the capital.

So around ten o'clock, when the situation inside and outside the stadium normalized, these stamp dealers took advantage of the lax security personnel and started to make trouble.

Inside the Workers' Stadium, some people started to come out of the line and walked slowly at the end of the line.

When the people in line pass by this kid, they will hear him muttering in a low voice, "Stamps, stamps, do you want to buy a ticket for the year of the rat? I have it, I have it..."

Others are specifically eyeing those who have already purchased stamps.

As they come out, head over to the less interested ones.

"Do you have a stamp collection card? No? Ah, just bought two? Do you still want to buy it? Yes, find me..."

At the gate outside the Workers' Stadium, similar solicitations are even more blatant.

Because after all, there are still people in charge inside, so things should be hidden, while the outside is a place of complete freedom.

Similar solicitation of business is everywhere.

Postman, "Hey buddy! Let's talk!"

"Huh? Are you mistaken?" The mail fans who lined up were at a loss for the sudden strike-up.

The postman said, "Hey, we don't know each other, but we got to know each other after chatting! Anyway, I came here for stamps. Hey, do you have a stamp collection card?"

"Yes, I came here from Liuliqiao just to buy a full-page ticket. Unfortunately, the car broke down and got on halfway today, that broken bus. It made me wake up early to catch the evening show."

"Then I don't need to ask you to know that you must be anxious because you are so late in the queue. Do you think you can buy stamps yourself?"

The stamp fan said seriously, "I should be able to buy it, although I came late. But just now the leaders of the Philatelic Headquarters came out to guarantee it!"

The postman pursed his lips and shook his head, "I don't see a show, how many people are there in front of you? It's tens of thousands of people! If you can buy it, how long do you have to queue? Three or four hours count." Okay, see you this afternoon..."

The postal fan lost his will after being told, and immediately let out a sigh.

"That's true. I guess this day will be considered. But what can I do? I can only persevere, or I will run in vain."

The postman pushed the boat along, "Let me help you solve the problem. I have it in my hand. How about selling it to you?"

Postal fans opened their mouths to smoke and drink. "What did you say? You got it? That's great."

The postman immediately looked left and right, took advantage of the person not looking, opened his bag, and held up a large hardcover to the person's eyes for the post fans to see.

Inside are many zodiac stamps of the Year of the Rat, including single stamps, square stamps, and at least twenty or thirty full-page stamps.

Postal fans were stunned. "How can you buy so many... Could it be fake?"

The postman's integrity was in crisis, deeply stimulated, and furious, "Hey, you, what nonsense! What did you just say? False? Is it possible? It's all true, this is January 1th , we got up at two o'clock in the morning and went to the Hepingmen Philatelic Headquarters to queue up to buy. I'll show you a piece of paper. It's in very good condition. If you don't believe me, we can find a post office when we get there and let people see it. .”

The postage fans were completely taken aback by the way the stamp dealers acted.

"Then... there is no need for this! How much is the full page?"

The postman responded with a straight face.

"Ten dollars!"

Postal fans were taken aback, and it took a long time to react.

"What, ten yuan for a full page? It's almost doubled! Why don't you just grab the money!..."

"What is stealing money? If you really want to buy it, you can counter the price." The postman asked with a sullen face, "Then let me tell you, how much is it?"

"Up to seven yuan per edition! I can buy you two editions. I'll give you fourteen!" The post fans were just and righteous, showing the style of a big family.

"Haha, you have a good idea. At this price, you want two editions. It's not enough to take advantage of it, you. Eighteen. It depends on how much you buy." The postman was unwilling.

"No, fifteen, this is the upper limit, it can't be higher." The fan shook his head.

"I'm used to the price of three, 16 yuan." The postman showed an angry expression. "Again, it's only 17 yuan."

Unexpectedly, the postman dropped another two yuan.

"You can make it cheaper. This version is only six yuan and four. Don't make enough money."

"What do you mean? This is my hard-earned money, okay? Think about it, how would you like to wait for a few hours for today's temperature? When I lined up, it was still dark, and it was much colder than under the sun."

"Okay." At the critical moment, postage fans were moved by the magnitude of the price cut, and feared that they would really annoy the stamp dealers.

So he smashed down the small hammer, "deal!"

After the transaction is completed, postal fans will feel a sense of satisfaction in their hearts.

Happiness is the greatest virtue of postal fans.

Contentment is a common expression of this virtue among them.

I happily left with the full-page ticket, and I am very glad that I saved a big deal today.

However, the stamp dealer happily lit a small cigarette, but he was proud of his intelligence and superb acting skills.

I said it, silly hat!Do you think that everyone is like you, and I even lined up to buy it myself!

Cut, if you insist on 15 yuan, I will sell you, who made you not firm, you deserve it.

In this way, speculative behavior continues to be staged.

Gradually, the already calm and orderly stadium became chaotic inside and outside the stadium.

The reason is that some ticket dealers have arbitrarily and unreasonable attitudes, and they have conflicts with buyers when negotiating prices.

It is also because after they sold the stamps, they took the opportunity to take over the original positions of some buyers, and wanted to continue to buy stamps at a low price and resell them, which caused dissatisfaction among the people behind them.

But just as the security personnel became tense, anxiously maintaining order due to the new commotion.

Little did they know that the most violent storm of the day was already brewing.

Even this time, even the ticket dealers were coerced into it, and they couldn't help being crazy about it.

Because around 10:30, regardless of the north gate or the east gate of Gongti.

Some people held up a sign outside the iron fence, openly buying tickets for the Year of the Rat.

The price written on it is simply appalling, ten yuan per edition!
(End of this chapter)