The rickshaw strike affects the British Concession every moment.
Three days later, large companies such as Jardine Matheson & Co., Swire & Co., Ltd., and HSBC Bank jointly put pressure on the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau to resume rickshaw operations in the British Concession as soon as possible.
At the same time, employees of the British Consulate, the British Army Headquarters, and even the Ministry of Industry were protesting.
There were no rickshaws in the British Concession, so travel was all dependent on cars.
However, there are very few people who take cars, and most of them still rely on walking.
There are also taxis in the British Concession, but they are expensive and not affordable for ordinary people.
The major enterprises and units in the British Concession put pressure on the Ministry of Industry and Industry. Barnes could no longer stand it, so he had to take the initiative to negotiate with the rickshaw pullers.
Originally, such negotiations should have been conducted by Barnes himself.
However, he really did not want to face these lowly Chinese people. Moreover, the rickshaw pullers were beaten and scolded for protesting, and a large number of them were the result of police patrols.
Therefore, Barnes handed over the task to Clay Cenci.
Kelisengqi is a policeman, how can he negotiate with the rickshaw driver?
After receiving the task, he naturally called Lu Chengzhou on.
Lu Chengzhou is Chinese and speaks fluent English.
At the same time, Lu Chengzhou investigated the reasons for the rickshaw strike and inquired about the conditions for them to resume work.
With Lu Chengzhou as his assistant, Clay Senqi believed that he would definitely be able to negotiate smoothly and gain the upper hand.
Clesenqi's idea is only half correct.
If he makes Lu Chengzhou his assistant, he will definitely be able to negotiate smoothly, but he may not be able to gain the upper hand.
Even if he could gain the upper hand, it would only be superficial, or so he thought.
Although Lu Chengzhou is an assistant, he is responsible for specific matters during negotiations.
Lu Chengzhou was responsible for talking to the rickshaw representatives. After the talks, he reported to Clay Senqi, who then reported to Barnes.
Barnes didn't want to deal with the Chinese, and neither did Clay Cenzie.
With Lu Chengzhou as his assistant, Clay Senqi felt that her choice was too wise.
Because of Lu Chengzhou's "positive communication", the negotiations quickly made progress.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau basically agreed to all the conditions proposed by the rickshaw driver.
For example, in the future, during vehicle inspections by the Ministry of Industry and Industry, there will be no incidents of beating rickshaw pullers, and they must be polite in their speech.
And, from now on, in the British Concession, the British Concession patrol officers must not treat rickshaw pullers in any insulting manner.
The Ministry of Industry and Industry Bureau has expressed acceptance, and they will also supervise all patrols.
In the past, rickshaw pullers only protested against "British patrols". This time, the "British Concession" was included in the negotiations, and all patrols were targeted.
In addition, if the vehicle inspection is postponed, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau will pay an extension fee of two yuan for every hour that passes.
All coachmen participating in the strike will be compensated ten yuan per day.
At the same time, the "British donation" and "car payment" during these days must also be borne by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau.
Barnes said he could accept all the previous conditions.
The British are all gentlemen, so how could they beat and scold the coachman?
Even if there is, after Barnes finds out, he will ask them to correct it.
What's the point in showing off one's strength in front of the Chinese? At least, Barnes felt, there would be no sense of accomplishment.
However, when it comes to extension fees and compensation, Barnes is not so happy.
For this reason, he specially called Clay Senqi and Lu Chengzhou over to discuss. If the rickshaw driver's request was followed, what would the Ministry of Industry and Industry Bureau lose hundreds of thousands?
This is absolutely unacceptable to Barnes.
Fortunately, Lu Chengzhou had already left a backup plan, and he vowed: "I will communicate well with the rickshaw driver to keep the price as low as possible."
After Lu Chengzhou's "efforts", the extension fee was changed from two yuan for one hour to two yuan for half a day.
Moreover, the daily compensation was also changed from ten yuan to three yuan.
As for the "UK donations" during these days, they are all exempted.
However, the "money for the car" had nothing to do with the Ministry of Industry and Industry. Lu Chengzhou "categorically" rejected the rickshaw driver's unreasonable request.
Barnes was very satisfied that Lu Chengzhou could suppress the other party's conditions to such an extent.
When Clay Senqi and Lu Chengzhou came back to report, Barnes praised Lu Chengzhou's behavior in front of Clay Senqi.
Lu Chengzhou can speak fluent English and avoids embarrassment during his negotiations with the rickshaw driver.
"Mr. Lu, thank you for participating in the negotiations, which avoided greater losses for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and secured the greatest benefits for us." Barnes held Lu Chengzhou's hand and said cordially.
A storm that originally cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to resolve can be resolved with only tens of thousands.
Barnes felt that Lu Chengzhou had made a huge contribution.
"This is my honor. No matter in the past, present or future, I am proud to serve the British Concession." Lu Chengzhou said humbly.
Although he is getting thicker and thicker now, his face still feels a little hot when he hears such praise from Barnes.
"I can also feel honored that the police force has young talents like you." Barnes said with a smile.
The British have long been eager to see the rickshaws restored as soon as possible.
Barnes asked Lu Chengzhou to notify the rickshaw driver representatives as quickly as possible so that they could start work as soon as possible.
The rickshaw pullers also cheered when they learned that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce had agreed to the compensation plan.
A strike would be detrimental to both parties.
If the negotiation goes smoothly and the compensation can be obtained, of course they are happy.
After the negotiation agreement was sent to Barnes for signature, the rickshaws in the British Concession gradually resumed operation.
That night, Zhang Baotou and Zhu Biao rushed to Lu Chengzhou's house again.
"Officer Lu, thank you so much." Zhang Baotou bowed respectfully to Lu Chengzhou after seeing him.
"I appreciate your kindness, but there is no need to thank you. I just did what I should do." Lu Chengzhou stepped aside and said modestly.
He only met Zhang Baotou and Zhu Biao during the day, and they visited him at night. If he fell into the eyes of someone with serious intentions, he would definitely be suspicious.
Of course, Lu Chengzhou doesn't have to worry about the people from the military intelligence team outside.
Even if He He or Liu Youjun knew that he secretly obtained benefits for the rickshaw driver, they would not say anything.
He He really didn't say anything, he just suspected that Lu Chengzhou's behavior seemed inconsistent with his previous suspicion of him.
There must be some relationship between Lu Chengzhou and the rickshaw pullers' strike.
He He even suspected that it was Lu Chengzhou who planned the rickshaw strike.
Otherwise, Zhang Baotou and Zhu Biao would not often go to Lu Chengzhou's house to conspire.
This time, Lu Chengzhou negotiated with the rickshaw drivers on behalf of the Ministry of Industry Bureau. In name, he was fighting for the interests of the Ministry of Industry Bureau and urging the rickshaws to end the strike.
In fact, Lu Chengzhou fought for great benefits for the rickshaws in the British Concession.
The compensation of three yuan per day made all the rickshaw pullers feel that the strike over the past few days was worth it.
Some of them are on strike because they are hungry.
