Two trucks drove into Kip City and stopped in front of a warehouse in the city that was closest to the substation and least noticeable.
Old Mellen, the person in charge of the Kip City branch, rented this humble warehouse after receiving the news yesterday. He planned to carry out a simple renovation of the warehouse in the next few days and use it for comrades sent by the main station.
Where our offices operate.
"Long time no see, Comrade Mellen." Verak, Keating, Winston, Nord, Murphy and nearly ten other comrades assigned to assist in the work got out of the car and met Mellen in front of the warehouse gate.
Waiting for comrades to shake hands.
"I heard that things are going very well in Lezein!" Old Meren, with white hair and kind eyes, invited Verak and others to enter the warehouse, "Let's come in and talk."
The warehouse covers an area of about 300 square meters and is divided into two floors. On the first floor, there are all kinds of boxes and sundries. Old Mellen led a group of people up the inconspicuous stairs on one side and came to the initial cleaning area.
, the second floor is equipped with beds, desks, chairs, daily necessities and other items.
While taking people to visit the old Melen, he explained the renovation plan of each area: "This area is planned to be a conference room, this area is an office area, and this area is a rest area..."
Verak followed and listened to the planning and the basically decent environment, and sighed: "We just started preparing yesterday, right? Now we have done so well. Think about our past, a group of people couldn't even fit in a desk.
Coming out, it’s really emotional.”
"Now that our strength is much stronger, this is nothing. The next step is to prepare everything within two days, so that you can work with peace of mind and complete the tasks assigned above." Old Mellen said with a smile.
"Sorry to trouble you." Verak thanked him.
Everyone stopped in the most open space on the second floor. As an experienced introducer, Verak first introduced the people sent from Lezein to the comrades at the sub-station: "Old rules, let's get to know each other. I
It's Most Verak, this is Comrade Winston who we specially went to Pluman to recruit. He has made extremely outstanding achievements in theoretical research. This is Comrade Andre, who previously served as Lezeinli.
Factory owner, the three of us are here to be responsible for setting up the pilot factory."
"My name is Robin Keating, and I am the principal of the soon-to-be-established Equality School. This is Nord, and this is Murphy. They used to work in study classes and workers' night schools. These are Athena.
, Elsa, Donald...they are responsible for assisting me in selecting the location and establishing the school." Keating introduced a group of people on his side.
"Then let me introduce the people from our sub-station to the comrades who have been transferred from Lezein." Old Mellen said after Verak, Keating and the others finished speaking, "My name is Mellen, and I am Kip from the Equality Association.
The director of the city branch. This is Comrade Benedick, who is responsible for the propaganda work of Kip City. This is Comrade Catherine, who is responsible for personnel management. This is Comrade Primo, who is responsible for finance and logistics."
After a brief acquaintance, the two parties sat down one after another.
"Comrade Verak, Comrade Keating, the notice I received did not mention the specific time for your work to be carried out. I wonder if you plan to prepare immediately or take a break?" Old Mellen asked for details so that he could be in time.
Provide the help you need.
"Of course, I still hope that the sooner the better. As for rest, just go to bed early tonight." Verak didn't think they needed any rest when they came to Kip City. "The tasks of both of us are to be carried out simultaneously. What we have to do together now is
Carry out site selection, decide on a place suitable for opening a factory and establishing a guild school, and then do other things around it."
"You can let Comrade Benedick and Comrade Catherine assist you with this first. Both of them are very familiar with Kip City and have connections in various places due to their work. They can provide convenience for you in many aspects. Comrade Primo
He is busy with work now, and he has to communicate with Laizein at the same time.
, receive the funds and materials allocated from there to support you, and on the one hand, we must quickly dispatch manpower to improve the warehouse, and then focus on the things at hand." Old Mellen immediately assigned him to engage in publicity at the branch station.
Benedick and Catherine from HR helped Verak, Keating and the others.
"Hello, next I can take you to familiarize yourself with Kip City and provide you with some suggestions for your site selection work." Benedick was in a suit and tie. He looked less than thirty years old, but he had an old-school air about him.
temperament.
"Similarly, I am also very familiar with the situation in Kip City." Catherine is a little younger than Benedick. She has a simple and neat ponytail and her back is straighter than anyone else. She looks very energetic at first glance.
people.
Keating, who was always amiable, looked at the two comrades at the sub-station: "I'll be in trouble for you two from now on."
"If you are going to select a site tomorrow, I will ask them to go directly to you and connect with you." Old Mellen said, "It is not too early now, so I will arrange for you to go to a nearby hotel under our control.
Rest. Once the warehouse is completed, you can live here directly without having to run back and forth."
"Is there a hotel under our control here?" Verak felt that there seemed to be a hotel under the name of each sub-station.
"Of course, almost every site will open or purchase a hotel to accommodate comrades and earn funds." Old Mellen stood up, "I will take you there, let's go."
It has been a month since Verak and the others last came to Kip City. During this month, Kip City has also lowered its alert as the supervision in Lezein has been relaxed. There is no curfew here at night, also because there is no
What equality would be active if there were no frequent guard patrols?
Old Mellen took a group of people and spent a few minutes to arrive at a hotel less than a few hundred meters away from the warehouse. He also introduced the comrades in charge of running the hotel. Then the hotel owner settled more than a dozen comrades in the hotel.
In the room on the third floor.
In fact, Benedick, Catherine, who will take them to learn about Kip City tomorrow, and most of the comrades from the sub-station are also resting here, so even if they want to talk at night, it won't be a problem.
However, Verak and the others had just arrived, and they didn't come up to keep their comrades up all night to study things.
After packing the luggage they brought, most of the people washed up and rested. Only Keating and Winston, who were accustomed to working until early in the morning, came to Verak's room to discuss things together.
"After you choose the location to open the factory, what specific tests will you do?" Keating was curious about what Verak and Winston would do next.
"You said it or should I?" Verak asked Winston.
"You do it." Winston asked Verak to explain the plan.
"Okay." Verak immediately talked about their plan, "We believe that even if we build a new world, the factory will not be replaced, and we will not give up production because of this. So if we want to achieve innovation in this area, we must start from
A fundamental change in the system. What we have to do is to try the change in the pilot factory to see whether the new system we propose is more advanced, more effective and more valuable, ensuring the balance of interests of various groups."
Keating was thoughtful.
"In existing factories, factory owners are exploiting workers without a bottom line. Workers are worse off than dead. The first thing we have to do is to remove this exploitation, give workers a healthy and equal environment, and improve their lives.
and labor conditions." Verak said, "For example, giving workers some favorable treatment, setting up factory stores, and selling them goods at lower prices than normal market prices. Reject child labor and treat these children
They are arranged to enter kindergartens set up to receive free education and care. The working hours of workers are reduced, their salaries are increased, and their benefits in terms of food and housing are improved. Protection is improved for emergencies to ensure that workers are compensated for injuries and can be compensated in the future.
Obtain subsidies. Open workers’ schools to provide free learning channels and open factory entertainment centers to help workers relax and increase their enthusiasm, which in turn translates into higher work efficiency.”
"Each of these items is something that no other factory has ever had. Now if you add them all together, the cost will become very high, right?" Keating asked.
"Yes, after my calculations, the cost will increase a lot if these reforms are made, and the factory may fall into a state of low profit or loss. But the reason why we want to try this is to see whether those uncalculated, human factors
This situation can be reversed. If we can achieve such a reform, the profits are still better than those of oppressive and exploitative factories, it means that this is feasible and can be promoted to more places. We can balance the interests of all parties to achieve a win-win situation.
"Yeah." Winston said.
Keating asked again: "What if the experiment fails?"
"Then we will re-examine every link and make some adjustments. If this doesn't work, we can only overthrow it and find a new solution." When it came time to implement it, Winston felt a little unsure.
"Your task is very arduous." Keating knew from just listening that there were many problems to be solved. "This is a road that has never been traveled before. There are too many problems that need to be overcome."
"The same goes for you. The association school is related to whether we can have a steady flow of power, and it is the greatest confidence for us to fight to the end." Verak felt that Keating's side was also difficult to do.
Keating smiled: "Go to bed early. There will be so many things to do starting tomorrow that you will be too busy."
"Well, good night."
Winston and Keating left, and Verak lay down and fell asleep after washing.
——
May 7th, early morning
After Benedick and Catherine had dinner with Verak, Keating and others, they took them to various places to learn about the situation.
Verak, Winston, Andre, and Benedick first arrived at an industrial area south of Kip City.
"This is one of the main industrial areas in Kip City. It basically deals in light industry. I would rather suggest setting up a pilot factory here. On the one hand, the cost will be relatively low, and on the other hand, it will be much faster to get started." Benedick pointed.
There are many factories around, and he also mentioned his own opinions while introducing them.
"Comrade Andre, what do you think?" Verak looked at the tall Andre next to him.
When they attacked the government building more than half a year ago, all the members moved to the North District Factory to take shelter temporarily. It was the factory owner Andre who placed them there.
This time I came to open a factory and needed the assistance of an experienced factory owner, so Verak thought of asking Comrade Andre to come with him.
"Comrade Benedict makes a lot of sense. Light industry is the most suitable for us. We have planned this from the beginning, so the first priority must be the light industrial zone. But is this location a little too sensitive? We do so much
The reform will definitely be noticed by many people. If we can choose to be in the suburbs, as remote as a heavy industrial area, it should be safer." Andre retained some of the vigilance he had in Lezein, worried about doing this under the nose of the government.
Things will be watched.
"But if we choose a remote location, our costs will actually increase. I think we can't avoid being sensitive when doing such a thing, let alone being hostile to other factory owners. Instead of giving in when it is unavoidable,
It is better to face the difficulties directly and have the courage to accept the test from anyone in the most conspicuous place." Verak advocated making a big deal to let everyone know that it doesn't matter.
They originally wanted to promote this to more places after it succeeds. If it can be spread now, more people will know that there is a unique factory here. They have done a good job. They clearly gave profits to the workers, but made more money.
There is much more money than when I was squeezed before, so it will be of great help.
Andre accepted Verak's idea: "...Well, that's right. We do it right in front of their eyes. That's more convincing than anything else."
"Comrade Benedict, are there any light industrial zones besides here?" Verak asked.
"There is another place to the north," Benedick said. "The rest is a large heavy industrial area."
"We will not consider heavy industrial zones. Today we will try to visit both light industrial zones and check which ones are on the verge of bankruptcy. It will be more convenient for us to acquire one rather than re-establish it. Then we can try to reform and operate it."
Lack decided that the final factory would be located in these two light industrial zones.
"Okay, let's go." Benedick continued to lead the three people to investigate.
——
At noon, the four returned to the hotel and met up with Old Mellen and Keating.
Keating's location selection is more complicated. What they do cannot be as ostentatious as Verak's company, so they need to be extremely cautious.
After the two parties briefly communicated and settled lunch, they went their separate ways to get busy with work.
Although Old Melen had met Verak and the others, this was the first time they had worked together. Seeing their work efficiency that did not dare to stop, he understood that the station was able to overcome all difficulties and go upstream in Lezeinli.
——
May 7, afternoon
Verak and his team took the lead in completing the investigation of the two light industrial areas and listed a dozen factories that either had low profits or were unable to make ends meet and were on the verge of bankruptcy.
At the same time, we began to contact these factories to make the final decision.
As for Keating, they also have some clues. They have taken a fancy to a small town near Kip City. The transportation in the town is relatively convenient, and it is also free from censorship, which makes it easier for them to control the establishment of a guild school.
——
The evening of May 9th
After talking with more than a dozen factories, Verak and his colleagues finally chose to acquire a weaving factory that was on the verge of bankruptcy.
The owner of this weaving factory initially thought that it would be more cost-effective to purchase new machines than to further exploit workers and use labor to supplement production capacity, so he repeatedly increased the workload of workers. And because the problems of production capacity and quality became more and more prominent, profits continued to rise.
The decline in workers' remuneration caused a vicious cycle. By the time he decided to purchase machinery to save the weaving factory, funds were already stretched thin. As soon as half of the mechanization was completed, the capital chain was broken and he was on the verge of bankruptcy.
It can be said that the development of this weaving factory from prosperity to what it is today is all due to the factory owner's short-sightedness and greed.
Most of the workers who were exploited by him to this extent and still work in the factory are farmers who have lost their land, bankrupt craftsmen, homeless people, beggars and orphans. They are desperate. Even if the wages of work are not enough to provide them with food and clothing, they have no money.
Better choice.
As for the current problem facing the factory, it is nothing more than a lack of capital injection to help it through the mechanization stage.
In addition, there is a group of workers whose lives are gloomy.
This is the best experimental condition for Verak and Winston. If they can lead such a group of workers, they can make this weaving factory, which no one is optimistic about, more profitable than any other weaving factory of the same scale.
If all fabric factories are good, then this system can be widely promoted.
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lezein, government building, conference hall
Francois summoned a group of cronies, summarized the recent work situation, and formally prepared for the expedition.
"During this period, the Equality Society has ceased, and people on the parliament side have not made any obvious moves since Fulin was arrested. Although the Equality Society has not yet been wiped out, opposition voices in the parliament still exist, but overall the internal situation is stable.
"A lot." Francois glanced at the subordinates present, "Today, Wellland issued a final warning to Bash. Of course, Bash will not agree to Wellland's arrogant request. The war is about to break out. The expedition will
It’s time for us to make preparations.”
"The conflict between Wellland and Bash is becoming more and more intense. They plan to officially launch an expedition in a month. The coalition will first arrive at Monrego, and then launch an attack on Bash to expel their control of Monrego," the Foreign Secretary said.
.
"How was your contact with Kanna?"
"Kannai is very happy to accept our assistance and get a share of the Mongolian pie. But they also know the purpose of our support, so they want to gain more benefits, including help in military equipment, economic exchanges, and resource exchanges.
open."
"Huh." Francois was not surprised by Shenai's greed. "Willand must know that we are helping Shenai. After all, we support them for no reason. It is impossible to just sit back and watch them grow. But we can't be too blatant.
, it can’t be justified in terms of face. There is no problem with selling military equipment at relatively low prices. Economically, let’s hold off for now. We must ensure that Kannada is under our control and that we have a place in the eastern dispute.”
The Foreign Secretary nodded slightly.
"I have also decided on the candidate for the commander of the expedition. Vice Admiral Ulysses, who is stationed in Guarinidoa County, will be the one to serve. He will dispatch the Royal Fleet and the Oral Sea Fleet to participate in the battle. During this expedition, we will
Try not to directly confront the Bash. The main task is to block the routes, block the Bash's maritime trade and put pressure on them." Francois said, "Winning this battle will have a huge impact on our internal stability.
help."
"clear."
"clear."
"Joseph, Maguire, your tasks remain unchanged. One is to persist in the suppression of the Equality Society, and the other is to continue to keep an eye on the forces of the parliamentary faction."
"clear."
"clear."
"Okay, let's break up the meeting."
Not long after Francois returned to his office, the Foreign Minister suddenly came.
"What's wrong?"
"Ambassador Selivanovich of the Bash Empire, Ambassador Juss Julio of the Castelia Empire, Ambassador Robert Wright of the United States of Dunman, August Ferric of the Pruman Empire
Minister Si wants to see you."
"So many people want to see me." Francois raised his eyebrows. He knew that these ambassadors and ministers came to see him because the conflict between Welland and Bash became more and more fierce, and they wanted to know Bressey's attitude.
Bresi's attitude determines how countries face the conflict in the east.
Bash is obviously the most eager to know Bresi's attitude, because if Bresi does not participate in this dispute, then the situation will be acceptable. Their navy is far less powerful than Welland, but their army strength is among the best in the world.
, it’s hard to tell the outcome in a real fight.
Gushan
And if Bresci is involved, the situation will be dire. Although Bash has risen rapidly in recent years, it still has no chance of winning against the world's top two powers at the same time.
Dunman and Pullman's motivations are also clear.
If Bressy does not move, the international situation will be relatively stable. Once it takes action, Pruman and Dunman can take advantage of the chaos and take some actions.
"We must meet, and avoiding the meeting at this time is equivalent to publicly stating that we and Willan have decided to join forces." Francois thought about it and said, "First arrange for Bash's ambassador to meet me.
Pruman and Dunman, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.”
"yes."
Half an hour later, Bash's ambassador to Bressy, Selivanovich, came to Francois's office for a secret meeting.
"Good evening, Your Excellency the President." After saluting, Selivanovich said in fluent Bressi.
"Long time no see." Francois shook hands with Selivanovich warmly as if he were seeing an old friend, "Please take a seat."
"Thank you." Selivanovich sat opposite Francois.
"What's wrong with you coming to see me so late?" Francois asked with a smile.
Selivanovitch said respectfully: "You must also be aware of the public warning issued by the Kingdom of Wellland to our Bash Empire today."
"Yes, I heard about it." Francois looked concerned, "I was just trying to find out more about the situation from you. Can't you guys reach some consensus on the Meng Lego matter? If you keep doing this,
War is inevitable, but it will not be beneficial to anyone."
"Monrego is an independent country. Neither our Bash Empire nor the Kingdom of Welland has the right to interfere. We also received a request from the interim government of Monrego and decided to intervene to solve the problem.
.Our attitude has always been clear, which is to prohibit any country from undermining the stability of Monrego and interfering in its internal affairs. And Wilan has been trying to control Monrego and profit from this land..." Selivanovi
Qi explained Bash's unchanging attitude and the current irreconcilable contradiction.
Francois believed deeply: "This should be the case, but now neither of you is willing to compromise, and Monrego itself cannot cope with the problem."
"We have never stopped solving problems through peaceful means, but things have gone against our wishes. The situation in Monlego is already very tense, and war is about to break out. Of course, we will not give up calling for peaceful solutions to problems, but we are also ready to use war to make Will
Lan is prepared to recognize the reality."
"Then you come to me..."
Selivanovich said: "I came to see you on behalf of the Bash Empire to understand your attitude on this matter. If we go to war, what will Bresi do?"
"Does Bressi's attitude matter?" Francois pretended to be stupid.
"Of course it's important." Selivanovich nodded solemnly, with a flash of anger in his eyes, "As we all know, Wellland and Bresi are the top two powers in the world today. If Bresi is also involved in this
In this war, the situation is extremely unfavorable to us. And with so many big countries involved, the scale of the war will definitely escalate, causing more countries to end up, and then escalate until it gets out of control."
"I want to ask you a question first. Do you really think that this conflict between you and Willan is centered around safeguarding Monrego's sovereignty?" Francois wanted to tear off that layer of disguise and let go.
talk.
"...No." Selivanovich was silent for a while and said, "This is actually the blockade of the rise of Bash by the most powerful country, Wellland. The fundamental contradiction in this conflict does not lie with Monrego, but with us.
If we want to rise, Willand will not allow us to rise."
"That's right." This is the real answer Francois wants to hear. "This is the fundamental thing. Wellland will never allow you to rise up and pose a threat to them. Because your potential is too huge, it is really
If you are allowed to develop, the international situation will be completely different within a few decades, maybe ten years."
Selivanovich pressed Bresi's attitude towards this matter: "So what do you think? Do you want to join forces with Welland to block us, or do we work together to break the world structure created by Welland?
Strive for new development opportunities for each?"
"Brexy?" Francois lit up a cigarette, squinting through the smoke and looking at Selivanovitch, "Do you think it will be good for Bressy who wins this war?
"
No need to say much at all.
Willand won this war, further establishing its position, widening the gap with other countries, and maintaining its status as the world's hegemon.
Bash wins, breaking through the blockade and officially entering the ranks of powerful nations.
No matter who wins or who becomes stronger, it will be of no benefit to Bressi.
"Of course it would be good for Bash to win."
"If Bash wins, there will be powerful countries on both sides of Bressey. How can it be considered beneficial?" Francois asked with a smile.
"Then you think it's acceptable for Wilan to win?" Selivanovitch asked.
"Of course it's not acceptable." Francois shrugged.
Selivanovich talked about the impact that Bash's victory would have on Bressi: "If Bash can win, he can pull Verland from the position of world hegemon and achieve a real change in the national drama.
Balance. Their influence on other countries is weakened, and Brexi can increase it. And you
Being adjacent to Wellland, if they become stronger, you will be the first to be threatened. But if Bash wins, even if we are equally strong, the huge buffer area and development space between the east and the west will be
It will be enough to ensure our respective stable development for a long period of time."
At this time, it is meaningless to say that Bash will not rise, and even if he rises, it will not affect Brexi's interests.
The international situation is unpredictable. No one can tell whether a friend one second will become an enemy the next, and whether an enemy one second will suddenly become brothers.
Therefore, Selivanovich simply did not cover up anything until the issue was at its core, and gave Bressi the simplest option.
Either support Welland, and after Welland has secured its dominance in the East, the target will be pointed directly at yourself.
Either support Bash, weaken the strength of Willan around him, and wait for more than ten decades before confronting the stronger Bash.
"What you said makes sense, but you have overlooked the most important point." Francois knew that both parties knew this, so he simply further pointed out, "I believe you already know that Bressy will meet with Will
Lan United, you came to see me this time saying you wanted to understand the situation, but in fact you wanted to stop the coalition and make Brexi turn around and form an alliance with Bash. But have you never thought about why Willand dared to carry out an expedition? "
"Willand simply took action on his own and had too many worries. When a large army was sent out, it would be difficult to ensure safety if the rear was empty. To ensure the safety of the rear, the troops in the front were not enough to suppress us. That's why they joined forces with you. In this way, on one hand they have sufficient troops and on the other
The hidden dangers in the rear have become an alliance, which can ensure the security of the homeland." Selivanovitch knew that Willand dared to go on an expedition because Bresi was willing to form an alliance.
"Then you should know that if Bresi doesn't take action, or chooses to side with Bash, Wellland will never go to war. If he doesn't go to war, Monrego's interests will be handed over to you. You guys
We captured Monrego without spending a single soldier, and we will directly engage the nearby
The powerful countries are at war just around the corner. There is no room for profit in the east. Where will Willland's next target be..." After speaking, Francois couldn't help but laugh again, "What do you think we should do?
Are you going to push yourself in front of Willan and block Bash's gun?"
Selivanovich said: "It seems that the problem you are facing now is that if you don't take action, it will be detrimental to Bressi, and if you take action, you can only side with Willan."
"If you can come up with a good enough solution for Bressy, I don't mind canceling the alliance with Willan at all." Francois didn't hesitate at all and explained Bressy's attitude frankly.
Bressi never stood for Welland, Bash, or any other country.
Bressi only thinks about his own interests and only does things that are in his own interests.
"I understand what you mean." Selivanovich found the key to breaking the situation.
This war must be fought.
What needs to be done now is how to get Bressi to support Bash, while Willan still dares to provoke a war of at least a medium scale in the east.
Only if Bash and Willan fight will Brice be willing to side with Bash.
"Then do you have any good ideas?" Francois stubbed out the cigarette he had finished smoking.
"I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer when we meet next time." Selivanovich currently has no good solution. He needs to go back and contact Bash to discuss a feasible plan together.
"Okay." Francois didn't expect this in his heart.
This matter is unsolvable.
Otherwise, Willan would not be so assured of Bressi's support for him.
And they are also ready to provide help to Shena in this war, intervene in the situation in the east, and prevent Willand from further growing.
Now, regardless of whether Bash can find the key to breaking the situation and open up a new option for Bressy, Francois has a plan to deal with it.
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May 10
Kip City, Nak Weaving Factory, in the workers' dormitory
Two little boys who looked like they were no more than ten years old woke up early in the morning and started their daily work.
They have to rush to the canteen to help the chef make breakfast for the workers, and then wait for the workers to get up to eat, then go back to the dormitory to clean the dormitory. After cleaning the dormitory, they run to the factory to help carry the goods. In this way, they can work until around 12 o'clock in the night.
rest.
"Hurry up! Jacob!" Little Zachary quickly put on his clothes and washed his face, urging little Jacob who was still lazy on the bed.
"I'll sleep a little longer..." Little Jacob worked until two o'clock in the morning last night. He only slept for three or four hours after a busy day, and now he is so sleepy that he can't even open his eyes.
"You will be expelled if you don't get up!" Little Zachary soaked his hands in cold water, went over and smeared it on little Jacob's face.
"It's so cold!" Little Jacob suddenly sobered up.
"Hurry up!" Little Zachary pulled up little Jacob.
Little Jacob rubbed his eyes, put on his tattered clothes, followed little Zachary and ran out of the dormitory, rushed to the simple cafeteria, and helped the chef who was on the verge of bankruptcy and was fired until there was only one chef left to make breakfast.
.
"You peel all the potatoes and steam them in a pot." The breakfast was extremely simple. The old chef himself was still dozing off, leaving the two children who had long been familiar with cooking busy with cooking.
"Yes." Little Zachary and little Jacob did not dare to question the chef's lazy behavior, and squatted aside to peel potatoes.
Little Jacob yawned while peeling.
Little Zachary cursed in a low voice the old cook who had delegated all the work to them: "Damn old Tony! Sooner or later he will die on the haystack because of laziness!"
"Be careful if he hears you." Little Jacob reminded.
"I'm not afraid of him!" He said he was not afraid, but little Zachary's voice became quieter and quieter, and finally he simply shut his mouth.
"Your father works here as a worker. Of course you are not afraid of him. I am different. I am helpless. If he talks nonsense to the boss and fires me, I will be finished." Little Jacob sighed.
He was an orphan, and he was looking for a job at a young age, but people in most places didn't think this thin, gray-faced boy could do anything.
Only the boss of Nack Weaving Factory put forward harsh conditions and recruited little Jacob to work with extremely low remuneration and work content no less intense than that of an adult.
Having a place to live, food to fill his stomach, and the money he saves hard every month to buy a few candies to eat is already an extremely good life for little Jacob. He doesn't want all this.
They were all shattered by a word from their companions.
Little Zachary's conditions were slightly better than him. He came to work at the Nack Weaving Factory with his father. His father did the work of nearly three people by himself, maintaining machinery and transporting goods, and he had to do both.
After finishing his work, he joined other workers in weaving. Because he was too young, he simply did odd jobs in the factory, earning a meager salary to help his father share the pressure of survival.
"Hurry up!" The old chef, who was dozing off, shouted sternly without even looking at how the two children were doing.
"Got it!" little Zachary replied, still doing it leisurely with little Jacob.
They have long been accustomed to these methods of the old chef, and gradually learned to be lazy and hide some when steaming potatoes to eat when they are hungry.
"Have you heard? The factory was resold yesterday." Little Zachary and little Jacob started chatting.
"Resold? Will we be fired?" Little Jacob's hands trembled, worried that after the factory was resold, those of them who struggled to survive here would also be affected.
"I heard what my father said." Little Zachary's hands were quick, he peeled the potatoes neatly, and went to the side to light a fire. "It shouldn't be possible. Factories are like this. If someone is willing to buy it, they must think there is still profit.
Bar."
Little Jacob felt a little relieved: "We haven't been paid wages for a long time. If the new factory owner wants to make money, he will probably have to squeeze profits from us."
"These damn factory owners..." Little Zachary cursed the factory owners instead, "They don't pay wages, they don't have enough to eat, and they still do so much work... They all deserve to die!"
"It doesn't matter, as long as this place is still open, as long as I don't get fired." Little Jacob doesn't care about that. It's not like he has never experienced more difficult days. It's good to have a place to sleep and eat now, and he
He was very frugal and managed to save a considerable fortune for him - three silver grams - from his almost non-existent salary.
"My father said that if this continues, he will go somewhere else to make a living," little Zachary said.
"Your father's leg is lame. Where else can he go? If he didn't know a little bit about repairs and one person just did the work of three people, even this place wouldn't take him in." Little Jacob saw clearly.
The people who are still staying in Nak Weaving Factory now are all people who want to leave but have no place to go. If there really was a better place to take them in than here, they would have left long ago. How could they be willing to endure such inhuman things?
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"Alas..." Little Zachary was silent.
He knew his father's physical condition all too well.
The Nack Weaving Factory is like life to Jacob, and it is equally important to him and his father. They have been closely linked to this dying weaving factory. They have to live together or die together.
We can only die together.
"I don't know what the new factory owner will do. Anyway, we have to do whatever they ask us to do." Little Jacob knew that his words had touched little Zachary's heart, so he changed the subject.
, "You are too sad. When we grow up, we can go to work in other factories."
"How long will it take to grow up..." Little Zachary saw no hope.
In his world, he only cooks, cleans, carries goods, and even runs errands for other workers.
"Maybe two or three years?" Little Jacob didn't know either.
They also planned to lie about their age to find a job, but their malnourished bodies could not fool others.
"Let's live well now." Little Zachary smiled sadly, lit the fire and poured water non-stop.