Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 773
Li Jing and others were trained for a day, so that everyone should remember the sixteen-character mantra and slogans.

Then they would teach the people below, and Zhao Kang's Heaven and Earth Society was established.

Then came the problem.

Seeing the awkward smiles of Li Jing and others, Zhao Kang was so angry that his teeth itched.

Damn a bunch of poor people, how dare you rebel?

There are more than 800 people, more than half of whom don't even have money to stay in an inn, so he, the president, has to pay for it.

The oil and water have not been fished out yet, and they have to bleed first.

Zhao Kang had no choice but to grit his teeth and pay for accommodation for these guys, and he also had to take care of the food.

Seeing how little 100 taels of silver were spent on the first day, Zhao Kang thought to himself that this was not going to work and he had to send these guys to work in the factory as soon as possible.

He quickly found Liu Jing.

"Liu Jing, I have taken care of those scholars. Do you have any work now?"

The factory is still under construction, and if these guys want to enter the factory, it won't be possible in a day or two.

When Liu Jing heard this, he immediately became excited: "Yes, of course there is, sir! There is a shortage of people to build brick kilns and dig cinders!"

Zhao Kang was very satisfied with what he heard, and then asked: "What about the income?"

Using Yangzhou as a pilot to build a factory in large quantities, Zhao Kang had thrown out at least one million taels in this period of time alone.

It was impossible not to generate income, especially during the previous wars when many cities in various places were destroyed and needed to be repaired.

The brick factory naturally came into use.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing hurriedly said: "It must be true. During the period of working on the factory, I traveled to many places and signed contracts with more than 20 people. I am just waiting for the bricks to be delivered. Currently, I have more than 6 taels!"

Zhao Kang: "That's no problem. Have the dormitories been built? Those poor people don't have a place to live!"

"It has been completed a long time ago. Sixteen rooms have been built. According to the high and low beds you mentioned, each No. 20 dormitory has no problem at all for more than 200 people in one room!"

"Okay, wait for my news!"

After confirming that Liu Jing's side could accommodate more than 800 people.

Zhao Kang ran back to the union venue to convene.

"Everyone, I have already reached an agreement with the factory. The other party is willing to accept us. Each person will receive three silver coins per month, work five hours a day, and rest for three days a month."

“Three meals a day and shelter.”

Some people wonder: "Everyone has five coins, why do we only have three coins?"

Damn, every one of them is powerless and thinking about rebellion every day, and they also want high wages, right?
Zhao Kang pinched his thigh and said with guilt on his face: "I'm sorry everyone, it's me, the president, who is incompetent. We made trouble before and the person in charge of the factory didn't like us. This is the best I can get." Good treatment.”

After hearing this, everyone who had objections suddenly became extremely ashamed.

Li Jing hurriedly said: "President, don't say that, it's all our fault that makes you work so hard."

"Yes, if we hadn't acted recklessly before, it would have been our fault for you to beg others wherever you needed me, President!"

Zhao Kang wiped away his tears and clenched his fists: "I can only temporarily aggrieve you."

Everyone immediately said in unison: "Everything is for the great cause!"

Everyone’s ideological consciousness is very high!
Zhao Kang thought to himself, and then began to assign tasks.

"Huang An, gather everyone together tomorrow. Liu Jing, the person in charge of the factory, will come to you and take all the brothers to listen to his arrangements."

"In addition, every brother, don't forget to win over the people during the break and ask them to join our workers' association!"

"I have formulated the following trade union benefits. Anyone who joins our workers' association can receive one tael of silver every four months."

"Secondly, every year at the end of the year, I can receive two kilograms of meat and ten kilograms of rice from the labor union."

As he spoke, Zhao Kang took out 100 taels of silver notes, looked at everyone and sighed: "Everyone, this is my last family asset. This money will be used as funds for our union."

"After this, the union's funding will depend on us working!"

All the scholars feel ashamed. The president has really worked hard for our Tiandi Club!
He actually used up all his family resources!
Someone quickly comforted him: "President, don't be discouraged. We and everyone, each of us only earn three taels of silver a month. In total, we can earn more than 200 taels a month in the factory. From now on, we will pay for the union's funds!"

"That's right! Why worry about money for a great cause!" "The president is so dedicated, it's time for us to contribute!"

"Brothers!"

Zhao Kang was also moved beyond measure: "They are all well done! For the great cause!"

Everyone raised their arms and shouted: "For the great cause!"

The next day.

Liu Jing came to pick him up with a group of officers and soldiers.

I saw the scholars who protested at the recruitment office a few days ago. Now they all walked into the queue with smiles on their faces and proud expressions.

Someone was still whispering.

“After studying for so many years, this is my first time working part-time and I can’t wait!”

"Yes, we must not let the president down!"

"It's just a part-time job, what can be so difficult about it!"

"I must work hard! If I want to succeed, I must go crazy first! I will rush for money at all costs, fight to be rich for three generations at a time, and work hard to not fail. I will sleep on the floor today and be the boss tomorrow!"

"I really want to work quickly!"

Many scholars waved goodbye to Zhao Kang reluctantly.

As a noble president, it was naturally impossible for Zhao Kang to go to the brick factory to work with them.

Using the excuse that he would stay in the trade union base area to develop further made it impossible for the scholars to question it.

It felt even more like Zhao Kang was working hard for them again.

Li Jing and others looked behind Zhao Kang infatuatedly, their eyes constantly searching, as if they were expecting someone.

Fortunately, Zhao Kang, his subordinate, was considerate of them enough and did not let them down.

Xiao Linglong and Qin Yufeng finally appeared, which cheered up Li Jing and others.

Xiao Linglong came over carrying two baskets of dry food.

The little leaders of the rebel scholars had seen them, and their eyes were full of reluctance.

Xiao Linglong stepped forward and handed the basket to Li Jing and others: "Young masters, please work hard!"

"Madam, don't worry, we will do it!" Li Jing looked at the dry food in the basket excitedly, how could anyone be willing to eat it!

Qin Yufeng also came forward and handed the things in her hands to them, and said a few more words: "Young masters, you must be obedient and work hard in the factory, and remember not to cause trouble."

As he spoke, Qin Yufeng sighed and said resentfully: "My husband-in-law has sold all the houses. Now he has no money, so I can only get some dry food for you. This bag of hard candies was bought by the slave family as hairpins for you. It's a thoughtful gesture." Don’t refuse.”

The scholars all shed tears in their hearts. Madam-in-law loves us so much!

Huang An clenched his fists: "Don't worry, Madam-in-law, we will definitely work hard and earn money! We will buy the house back for you in the future!"

Zhao Kang waved his hands sadly: "Brothers! You must hold on! Remember our slogan, everything is for the great cause!"

More than 800 people chanted together: "If you want to succeed, go crazy first! Rush for money at all costs, fight to be rich for three generations at a time, work hard to not fail, sleep on the floor today and be the boss tomorrow!"

In the end, the crowd all left, leaving only Zhao Kang and his wife with their earnest gazes lingering for a long time.

After a long time, Zhao Kang looked at Liu Jing: "Okay, why are you standing there, Liu Jing? Why don't you give me the money? Common people have five coins, scholars have three coins, and there are still two coins left. I count you as eight hundred people, 160 taels." Bring it!”

Liu Jing: "Idiot! No, you want the money too!"

"Nonsense, that's all my Brother Tiandi's hard-earned money!" Zhao Kang grabbed the banknote.

He turned to look at the two women: "Let's go shopping!"

Yufeng said hurriedly: "Husband, I have fallen in love with a hairpin!"

Xiao Linglong: "I want to buy clothes!"

"Buy, buy, buy, buy!"

(End of this chapter)