Mixed in the last days as a salted fish

Chapter 425 Double Standard
Before the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano, Rockhampton was just a small city in Australia, with a population of less than [-]. To the east of the city was the famous tourist destination Capricorn Coast and the diving mecca of the Great Barrier Reef.

However, in the past ten years, Rockhampton has ushered in a big explosion, and its population has directly increased by more than 30 times, and it has become the fifth largest city in Australia, second only to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

The reason for such outstanding results is mainly due to the Carmichael coal mine.

As we all know, the Carmichael Coal Mine is the largest coal mine in Australia, with an annual production capacity of 3000 million tons. It is the largest source of coal in the country.

Its importance is even more important than Sydney.

Therefore, Rockhampton attaches great importance to this strike from top to bottom, which is also the main reason why officials are unwilling to use force to clear the field.

Soon, the negotiating team of the miners' branch met the leader of Rockhampton and the chairman of Dongneng Group: Shen Xiuwen.

President Baron hurriedly stepped forward and held the other party's hand, apologetically saying:
"Mayor Shen, we have no other purpose in doing this, but to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the miners. Please forgive me if I offend you."

Shen Xiuwen smiled bitterly: "President Baron, can't you learn from other cities? We are the only one with the strongest momentum on the entire east coast."

"Mayor Shen, we have no way out."

"We can't blame us for this. It's because your officials are too unreasonable and bullying too much."

"Mayor Shen, although you are the mayor, don't forget another layer of identity. You are also the chairman of Dongneng Group, and you should be on our side."

The people in the negotiating team said angrily.

Shen Xiuwen waved his hand quickly: "Everyone, don't get excited, sit down and have a sip of tea first, I believe we can find a solution that bests both worlds."

"Yes, yes, we are all on our own, let's sit down and talk slowly." President Baron immediately echoed.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Xiuwen led everyone into the meeting room. The big guys drank tea, talked about the past, and then started the negotiation impatiently.

President Baron got straight to the point: "Mayor Shen and Chairman, I won't tell you anything. We have only one condition, and that is to keep the miners' union."

"This is really difficult! I believe you all know that the miners' union has been banned above. We can't keep up with the above, right?"

Shen Xiuwen felt that his head was as big as an ox.

"Chairman..."

Barbara couldn't help but speak.

Shen Xiuwen waved his hand and interrupted directly: "Don't call me the chairman, I'm negotiating with you as the mayor now, don't get confused."

"Okay!" Barbara nodded, and then said kindly: "Mayor Shen, if the Federation of Trade Unions really can't keep it, then we hope to keep the branch. If the higher-ups are afraid of losing face, we can change the name."

"It's not a question of whether to change the name or not. I'm not going to hide it from you. The consul sent a document last night demanding that illegal trade unions be eradicated everywhere."

Shen Xiuwen explained helplessly.

President Baron frowned: "Can't we be more flexible? We can make a promise that there will be no strikes in the next three years, and we will not initiate salary negotiations."

"No, the consul's attitude is very firm. There is no need to discuss this matter." Shen Xiuwen shook his head.

A negotiator couldn't help but interjected: "Then can we join the official union?"

"Of course you can, but you can only join as workers. As for the management, don't even think about it. You have already been blacklisted, and the chances are slim."

Shen Xiuwen replied.

"What? Blacklist? This is simply Chiguoguo's personal discrimination. We are going to the Supreme Court to appeal."

Barbara nearly exploded.

The others were also full of anger.

Seeing this, Shen Xiuwen immediately shook his head: "Don't bother, that blacklist won't appear in any official documents, and you won't be able to get evidence.

What's more, even if you find the evidence, it probably won't be of much use. It's still in a state of emergency, and the Supreme Court can't do anything to the consul at all. "

"It's ridiculous. I didn't expect the Federation to become what it is today in just a short period of ten years. No wonder the consul dares to be so unscrupulous."

Barbara couldn't help but be disappointed.

President Baron followed with a deep sigh:

"Mayor Shen, I want to ask a question, is the new trade union useless and just a decoration?"

Shen Xiuwen hesitated for a moment and finally nodded: "I don't want to deceive you. The existence of trade unions is a long-standing problem. It will pose a very big threat to social stability. The higher-ups have long wanted to take action to rectify it."

"Threats? This is too ridiculous. Can we just be obediently as a screw, depriving us of even the chance to fight for our legal rights?"

Barbara was almost hysterical.

President Baron hurriedly stretched out his hand to pull Barbara, hoping that the other party could control their emotions. They came here to negotiate, not to quarrel.

If roar can solve the problem, then simply choose a donkey as the consul, which is guaranteed to be more reliable than humans.

Shen Xiuwen tried to comfort her: "Barbara, don't be angry, I understand your feelings, but things are not as simple as you think.

To be honest, the higher-ups have no choice but to do this. Our most important task at the moment is survival, and everything else must be put aside..."

"Mayor Shen, I disagree with you." Barbara said bluntly, "You are violating human rights. If human rights cannot be guaranteed, then what's the point of living? Isn't it equivalent to walking dead?"

"Barbara, I hope you can understand that living is the greatest meaning, and ignoring life like you is the greatest human rights disaster."

Shen Xiuwen said earnestly.

"Mayor Shen, don't speculate on other people's thoughts. I don't care about life. Don't change your ideas." Barbara retorted loudly.

Shen Xiuwen finally showed his impatience after hearing the words: "Barbara, I don't want to discuss human rights issues with you anymore. Let's go back to the previous topic. In short, the trade union must be banned. This is not negotiable."

"We disagree. If Mayor Shen insists on going your own way, from now on, we will not only continue the strike, but also go on a hunger strike."

As soon as Barbara finished speaking, everyone at the scene shouted: "Hunger strike, hunger strike, hunger strike..."

Shen Xiuwen immediately turned his attention to President Baron, and said with a serious face: "President Baron, is this a collective decision of your trade union?"

Facing Mayor Shen's question, President Baron had no way out and could only nod his head.

Shen Xiuwen didn't want to go to this point, so he persuaded patiently: "Don't rush to make a decision, why don't you listen to the conditions of the city?"

"Mayor Shen, please tell us, we will definitely consider it seriously." Chairman Baron hurriedly expressed his opinion.

Barbara showed a disdainful expression.

As for the other members, some were full of expectations, while others were worried, and they were also divided into two factions.

Shen Xiuwen didn't take it seriously and introduced in detail:
"There are three main conditions in the city. The first is to help you solve your work problems. Dongneng Group can provide you with corresponding jobs. Don't worry, these jobs are full-time workers;

Secondly, the city will actively promote your demands for an eight-hour working day and more public rental housing during this strike to ensure your satisfaction;
The last one is that the city will cooperate with Dongneng Group to jointly establish a relief fund, so that as long as the employees are in difficulties, they can get relief. "

"Mayor Shen, I'm sorry, we are not profit-seeking people. No matter how good your conditions are, we will not agree to it." Barbara rushed to express her position.

"You don't think about yourself, you have to think about your family." Shen Xiuwen played the emotional card.

"Mayor Shen, I will reply you with a famous saying from your Da Xia, 'Scholars can be killed, but not humiliated'."

Barbara said with a determined face.

Shen Xiuwen didn't waste any more words, and walked away directly. The group of people in front of him are all radicals, and there will be no good results if they continue to talk.

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Back in the office, Shen Xiuwen immediately reported the results of the negotiation to the governor on the phone.

Zhang Hao did not make a decision lightly, but repeatedly confirmed: "Is there really no chance?"

"Consul, as the mayor of Rockhampton, I also want to resolve this matter peacefully, but judging from the current situation, there is little hope."

Shen Xiuwen couldn't help but sighed.

"Do you think their hunger strike plan is real? Or is it just a show?"

Zhang Hao followed up and asked.

"I'm afraid it's true. They are idealists at best, and at worst... they are actually stones in a latrine, smelly and hard, and it is difficult to change their minds." Shen Xiuwen held back his breath.

Zhang Hao said cautiously: "Mayor Shen, besides clearing the place by force, do you have any other plans?"

Shen Xiuwen shook his head: "Consul, in fact, it is not difficult for the union leaders like President Baron to solve this problem. After all, as long as we are human, we will have weaknesses."

Zhang Hao nodded subconsciously. The high-level leaders of the Federation of Trade Unions used this method to solve the problem.

Shen Xiuwen did not pause, and continued:

"The real difficulty is that there are tens of thousands of people who participated in the strike, and they have already started a hunger strike. There is not much time left for us."

Zhang Hao frowned, and then changed the subject: "Mayor Shen, I'm a little puzzled. There are so many cities in Australia, but why is your Rockhampton the most violent? Is there something inside?"

"Speaking of the inside story, there is actually quite a bit of it."

Shen Xiuwen smiled wryly.

"What's the inside story?" Zhang Hao hurriedly asked.

"Consul, you must have heard that about ten years ago, in order to develop Australia, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Energy jointly held an auction..."

"Not only did I know about this incident, but I also participated in it personally. If I remember correctly, the Carmichael Coal Mine seems to have been taken over by Dongneng Group, right?"

As early as ten years ago, Dongneng Group was the largest coal company in the federation, and it is difficult to forget.

"You remember correctly, it is indeed our group."

Zhang Hao reacted immediately: "I almost forgot, Mayor Shen, you are still the chairman of Dongneng Group."

"I am the chairman of the board only in name only, and I usually focus on the work of the mayor."

Shen Xiuwen explained casually.

In fact, it is very similar to Sydney. Rockhampton is also a logistics city serving coal mines, but Sydney has dozens of large and small coal companies, while Rockhampton has only one, which is Dongneng Group.

In order to better serve Dongneng Group.

He, the head of the group, naturally assumed the post of mayor, but as the city grew larger, he completely turned to politics.

"You keep talking."

"Consul, although Dongneng Group won the Carmichael Coal Mine, it is the largest coal mine in Australia after all. In order to raise construction funds, the Group finally accepted some capital from local Australian businessmen.

It was under the influence of these investors that the Carmichael Coal Mine did not introduce miners from Southeast Asia on a large scale, but mainly Australian locals and local immigrants, with almost half of the two sides. "

"Let me tell you, why are you resisting so fiercely? It turns out this is the stronghold of the Australians."

Zhang Hao suddenly realized.

It all makes sense.

Shen Xiuwen took a deep breath, and then took the initiative to admit his mistake: "Consul, this was a mistake on my part. I didn't expect the Australians to have bad intentions..."

"I don't blame you for this. At that time, the federal energy was in short supply. In order to speed up the development of Australia, it was understandable that you introduced investors."

Zhang Hao immediately comforted him.

"Regardless of whether I am responsible or not, I need to reflect deeply on this matter. I plan to introduce more Southeast Asian immigrants in the next work, so that Australians cannot continue to be arrogant."

Shen Xiuwen took the opportunity to talk about remedial measures.

Zhang Hao was noncommittal, and it was too late to think of a remedy now. A city with more than 300 million people cannot change its population structure in a short while.

However, having remedial measures is better than doing nothing at all, so he encouraged casually:

"Don't be anxious, take your time. I heard that Australians are very discriminatory towards Southeast Asians. Try not to cause disputes. What is needed most right now is stability."

"Consul, I understand, what should the trade union do?" Shen Xiuwen tentatively asked.

"We can't wait any longer. We must strike hard, lest other cities follow suit." Zhang Hao paused for a moment, then ordered on the spot: "Give them five hours to think about it, and the venue will be officially cleared after five hours."

"Five hours? Is it too little?"

"It's quite a lot. Five hours is enough for them to discuss the results."

"Okay! Then this law enforcement scale..."

Zhang Hao said without hesitation: "You can figure it out. I only have one request, and that is, before I go to work tomorrow, I want to see the news that the strike has subsided."

"Consul, if you want to successfully complete the task, you may have to use real guns and live ammunition. Only in this way can you deter all those with ulterior motives."

Shen Xiuwen said without hesitation.

He himself also came from that chaotic era, so he is no stranger to this, and even directed similar actions himself, so there is no psychological burden.

But having said that, the consul really has a double standard. Just now he said that stability is the most important thing, but now it is better to provoke a dispute.

Zhang Hao knew that he couldn't back down at this time, otherwise his success would fall short, so he felt overwhelmed:
"Remember what I said, do whatever it takes."

"Yes, the task is guaranteed to be completed."

Shen Xiuwen solemnly agreed.

Zhang Hao nodded in satisfaction, and finally reminded: "If you don't have enough people here, I will arrange a few cities around to provide support."

"Consul, no need, I have confidence."

Shen has a good way of repairing bras.

After all, Rockhampton is a large city with a population of more than 300 million, and there is no shortage of armed forces.

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