Sun Zhuling was stunned when he heard Lu Chengzhou's words.
Victor, the manager of Jardine Matheson, was pricked in the buttocks by the seat spring of a rickshaw, so he asked the Ministry of Industry to seize the rickshaws "donated from the United Kingdom" and inspect them all. It was indeed a fuss.
It would be fine if the rickshaw driver honestly cooperated with the inspection.
But they actually went on strike, which embarrassed the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau.
Moreover, the rickshaw pullers' strike also affected Jardine Matheson.
Otherwise, Sun Zhuling, who goes to work by car, would not be able to walk.
This incident started with Victor from Jardine Matheson, but in the end, the employees of Jardine Matheson were also affected.
Don’t underestimate the lack of rickshaws on the street, which has had an impact on almost everyone in the British Concession.
The employees of Jardine Matheson have to commute to and from get off work several times longer than usual, which invisibly affects the efficiency of Jardine Matheson.
"This matter should be handled by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau. I hope the rickshaws can resume as soon as possible." Sun Zhuling said thoughtfully.
From the bottom of his heart, he still sympathized with these rickshaw pullers.
They work hard every day pulling carts, and the money they earn can only cover three meals a day.
However, it would not work if he was asked to run around and call out for the rickshaw.
After all, he was just the comprador of Jardine Matheson, and there were British people on top.
This matter originated from Jardine Matheson. As a comprador, he supported the rickshaw strike. Wouldn't it be a slap in the face?
"I'm afraid the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau won't be able to lose its dignity for a while. If the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau doesn't give in, the rickshaw strike will not stop." Lu Chengzhou pushed his bicycle and walked side by side with Sun Zhuling. He sighed and said.
"Yes, the rickshaws are there to fight for rights and interests, while the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau needs to maintain its authority." Sun Zhuling said slowly.
"What they are fighting for are legitimate and reasonable rights and interests." Lu Chengzhou said immediately.
"Police Officer Lu is very concerned about these rickshaw pullers." Sun Zhuling glanced at Lu Chengzhou and said meaningfully.
He had a good impression of Lu Chengzhou, and he handled the kidnapping case of his younger brother Sun Baoquan without accepting a penny from the Sun family.
Nowadays, there are not many patrol officers like Lu Chengzhou.
"I just hope that there won't be any accidents in my jurisdiction. Especially for these poor people, once they are forced to have no way out, the consequences will be serious. Jardine Matheson is a model for the concession and should take the lead." Lu Chengzhou
Speak slowly.
Sun Zhuling didn't speak anymore, but nodded thoughtfully.
He understood what Lu Chengzhou meant.
The rickshaw pullers' strike affects the entire British Concession. The more companies and individuals that need rickshaws, the more affected they will be.
After Sun Zhuling arrived at Jardine Matheson, he told Victor about the impact of the rickshaw strike on Jardine Matheson.
Right now, it's just the rickshaw pullers who are on strike. If people from other industries join in, such as dock workers, and they also support the strike, things will be even more troublesome.
Jardine Matheson has two docks in the British Concession. If the workers at the docks go on strike, the losses will be huge.
Sun Zhuling hoped that Jardine Matheson would put pressure on the Ministry of Industry and Industry to restore rickshaws in the British Concession as soon as possible.
Of course, the seat springs of rickshaws must be strictly inspected and this cannot be changed.
In the evening, Lu Chengzhou deliberately did not go out again. He believed that Zhang Baotou would come again tonight.
As expected, before nine o'clock, there was a knock on the door. When he opened it, it turned out to be Zhang Baotou.
However, there was a middle-aged strong man who came with Zhang Baotou.
Looking at his clothes, he looks like a rickshaw driver.
After seeing Lu Chengzhou, the middle-aged man smiled and nodded, appearing modest and courteous, not as humble as ordinary people facing Lu Chengzhou.
"Officer Lu, I'm here to disturb you again." After Zhang Baotou came in, he smiled humbly.
"Come in and talk." Lu Chengzhou nodded.
Although Zhang Baotou brought a stranger with him, he didn't care.
There are no secrets between Lu Chengzhou and Zhang Baotou. Even if their conversation is made public, Lu Chengzhou is not worried.
"Hello, Officer Lu. My nickname is Zhu, and my first name is Zhu Biao. Others call me Biao Laohuo." The middle-aged, strong man said with a smile.
Although his status is humble, the smile on his face looks very confident.
"Tell us your story." Lu Chengzhou asked them to sit down and said calmly.
"I came here today to ask the police officer and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce what they think of our strike?" Biao Laohuo said sincerely.
The rickshaw strike in the British Concession received strong support from the Haigu Rickshaw Association.
But the strike is just a means, and the ultimate goal is to get the rights and interests we deserve.
"The Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau wants to know why you are on strike and how you can resume soliciting customers." Lu Chengzhou said calmly.
Zhu Biao spoke first, which not only showed that he was more assertive than Zhang Baotou, but also showed Zhu Biao's status among the rickshaw pullers.
"Do you still have to ask? How can those foreigners treat us as human beings when inspecting vehicles at the Ministry of Industry and Engineering Bureau? They either beat us or scold us, and they also deliberately make things difficult. If we want us to resume the strike, we must treat us as human beings!" Zhang Baotou said angrily
Said angrily.
His requirements are not high, they are also the requirements of other people. They work hard in the British Concession. In addition to supporting their families, they also want to get the respect they deserve.
"Is this what you want?" Lu Chengzhou said in surprise.
If you just ask the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to respect them, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce will still agree.
It's just that it's really not worth it to go on a massive strike with only such a request.
"Officer Lu also knows that we don't have much knowledge, and we want to ask Officer Lu to give us some advice." Biao Laohuo said immediately.
Lu Chengzhou's words moved his heart.
Zhang Baotou said that Lu Chengzhou sympathized with the rickshaw pullers, and now it seems that this is indeed the case.
"You inspect the car, and sometimes you wait for a day and still can't inspect the car. How can these people live without income for a day?" Lu Chengzhou asked.
Of course he couldn't tell them his thoughts directly.
Even if he wanted to help Zhang save his head, he couldn't speak too bluntly.
"These people must be compensated." Zhang Baotou said suddenly.
"You can fight for your own rights and interests, as long as it is legitimate and reasonable. For example, if you have no income during the strike these days, you can still be compensated." Lu Chengzhou said meaningfully.
"Officer Lu, we have discussed a few conditions. Can we propose them to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau?" Biao Laohuo asked cautiously.
Before arriving, several of their leaders held a meeting.
We discussed how to stop the strike and how to win more rights for everyone.
Of course, their most important thing is to win the status they deserve for the rickshaw pullers.
"Tell me about it." Lu Chengzhou said noncommittally.
"First, in the future, the Ministry of Industry and Industry Bureau must not beat rickshaw pullers during vehicle inspections, and they must be polite in speech. Second, in the British Concession, British patrol officers must not treat rickshaw pullers in any insulting manner. Third...
