When he heard that Ruan Jiangong asked him to investigate, Lu Chengzhou shook his head. He didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing.
In addition to the patrol room, the police department also has a detective unit and a special agent unit.
If the patrol room intervenes in this matter, it will definitely cause resentment in other departments.
This is a typical dog bites the mouse and meddles in other people's business.
Of course, these are not the most important.
The rickshaw driver's actions today were his advice to Zhang Baotou.
He can't check himself. If he reports back and finds nothing, he will appear incompetent.
From the beginning, this was a hot potato.
"Sir, what does this matter have to do with us? Why bother getting into trouble? If you do it well, there will be no reward. If you don't do it well, you will be scolded for being incompetent." Lu Chengzhou persuaded with a roll of his eyes.
"Pay attention in secret." Ruan Jiangong said thoughtfully.
What Lu Chengzhou said makes sense, it is better to do less than to do more.
He does not need to report to his superiors, but he must know what he is doing.
With his keen intuition developed through years of experience, Ruan Jiangong believed that the rickshaw pullers must have been deceived when they went on strike.
Isn't the reason why he became a prosecutor just because he handled a few beautiful cases?
If the superiors tell him to investigate the matter and the Detective Unit or Special Agent Unit find no clues, he can make meritorious deeds again.
No matter what happens, you need to be prepared in advance so that you can take your time.
"That's no problem." Lu Chengzhou thought for a moment and stopped trying to dissuade him.
Lu Chengzhou originally wanted to follow normal procedures and investigate the reasons for the rickshaw pullers' strike.
However, when he went to the street and tried to stop a rickshaw, the driver didn't stop at all. They all hurried to Huajie.
Even if Lu Chengzhou wanted to investigate, he couldn't.
In the evening, when the Huayang workers in various foreign companies, banks, and docks in the British Concession wanted to take a rickshaw home, they found that there was no rickshaw available in the entire British Concession.
Those with bicycles can still go back normally, while employees who are used to riding rickshaws can only go back on foot.
After get off work, it’s normal to go home late.
Lu Chengzhou followed Ruan Jiangong's order and has been investigating the rickshaw incident.
In the afternoon, no matter who waved at the rickshaws he encountered, they all turned around and drove away.
After Lu Chengzhou finished eating, he put his bicycle at home and walked to the street. Instead, he saw a few rickshaws.
When I asked, I found out it was from somewhere else.
Although there are not many rickshaws, it will affect the rickshaw strike throughout the British Concession.
Fortunately, Zhang Baotou came to Lu Chengzhou's house in the evening.
Zhang Baotou came to thank Lu Chengzhou. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau was already in a panic today.
"Officer Lu, thank you very much." Zhang Baotou said gratefully.
"You have not won yet. At night, the rickshaws outside took advantage of the situation." Lu Chengzhou waved his hand.
"We have reported this matter to the Guild. Starting from tomorrow, there will be no more rickshaws in the British Concession." Zhang Baotou nodded and said solemnly.
The Chinese people still have backbone. Even if they are hungry for a few days, they will continue.
"Then you have to plan on persisting for a long time." Lu Chengzhou reminded.
Zhang Baotou came to the house to talk about something, and it was evening, so naturally he was not as scrupulous about what he said during the day.
"We have made full preparations and will go on strike for at least ten days." Zhang Baotou said firmly.
The so-called preparation is actually money.
Many coachmen, especially those with families, will have problems with their family's livelihood if they have no income for a few days.
"It won't take ten days, but at most five days, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce will give in." Lu Chengzhou smiled.
"Officer Lu, can you please meet with us and a few of our leaders?" Zhang Baotou said suddenly.
He came to find Lu Chengzhou mainly for this reason.
"No need, my current task is to investigate the reasons for the rickshaw strike and the conditions for your strike." Lu Chengzhou said seriously.
"The British are too bullying." Zhang Baotou said angrily.
When foreigners inspected cars, they not only verbally abused Chinese people, but even beat them.
"No matter how they bully the Chinese, as long as you unite, there is nothing they can do." Lu Chengzhou said meaningfully.
The rickshaw strike has plunged the British Concession into chaos. If the strike continues, the Ministry of Works Bureau will soon come under pressure.
Today, Lu Chengzhou was at the Ministry of Industry Bureau and saw British people constantly beating and scolding Chinese people when they inspected their cars.
Because they did not dare to offend foreigners, almost all Chinese had no choice but to accept the situation.
After Lu Chengzhou became their translator, this situation became less frequent.
After Zhang Baotou left, he returned home and discussed with several other rickshaw pullers. He carefully reviewed Lu Chengzhou's words and finally discovered that Lu Chengzhou had actually revealed very important information.
Lu Chengzhou is investigating the reasons for the rickshaw pullers' strike and the conditions they proposed.
Currently, the rickshaws in the British Concession have gone on strike, but they have not put forward their own conditions.
"Old Zhang, do you think you should go find Lu Chengzhou again and ask him to find out the details of the Ministry of Industry and Engineering?" A middle-aged strong man in the room said suddenly.
This man's name is Biao Laohuo, and he is one of the more prestigious rickshaw pullers in the British Concession.
"Lu Chengzhou is currently investigating the strike, so I'm afraid he won't do this." Zhang Baotou shook his head.
After all, Lu Chengzhou is Chinese, sympathizes with the rickshaw pullers, and is willing to help them secretly.
However, if Lu Chengzhou is asked to betray the Ministry of Industry and Industry, he may not agree.
"Next time, can I go with you to meet him?" Biao Laohuo asked.
"Let me give it a try." Zhang Baotou said.
He recognized Lu Chengzhou because he often parked his car on Route 24.
Biao Laohuo and Lu Chengzhou have never met, so Lu Chengzhou may not be willing to see him.
"At present, what we have to do is to carry out the strike to the end." Biao Laohuo said slowly.
The next morning, there was still not a single rickshaw in the British Concession, and the work of all foreign firms, banks, and docks was affected.
Until nine o'clock, at various important intersections in the British Concession, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau sent some trucks to take those holding work certificates from the British Consulate, the British Military Command and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau to their work places.
At the same time, foreign companies such as Kailuan Mining Bureau, Swire & Co., Jardine Matheson & Co., and foreign banks such as HSBC and Macquarie also sent their own vehicles to pick up and drop off their employees.
The rickshaw pullers, who usually looked humble, once united, made everyone realize that without them, the British Concession would really fall into chaos.
Lu Chengzhou received a formal notice from Ruan Jiangong in the morning to investigate the reasons, motives, and conditions for the rickshaw pullers' strike.
"If we can allow them to resume work, we can agree to some conditions for them." Ruan Jiangong said to Lu Chengzhou.
"It's not that easy to get close to them." Lu Chengzhou shook his head and said with a wry smile.
