Dulan remembered a story, that is, there are ten people and nine steamed buns on a desert island. Generally speaking, the people who have steamed buns give some to the people who don't have steamed buns, and then all ten people can survive. But the result is often
Two factions fight each other, and the one who survives in the end takes away ten steamed buns.
Another story is that grain production has been reduced by 20%, so it stands to reason that the price of grain should increase by 20%, but in fact the price of grain has not only increased by 20%, but has increased by as much as 20%.
People who can't afford it will be fine after 20% of them starve to death.
This shows that economic activities are often very cruel.
There are also economic activities within the common people, and even if they are struggling to make ends meet, they still have to abide by them. In order to avoid cruel things from happening, a set of rules is needed.
Although the Shangmin are separated from the Chenmin, the Chenmin need order within themselves. If the city defense troops of the Shangmin alone cannot manage it, the cost will be too high. Moreover, when managing, they often come into contact with the Chenmin, which will inevitably lead to sympathy for the Chenmin.
people's affairs.
Therefore, it is inevitable for earthly people to govern earthly people.
Since it is management, it must cost money, and the money is deducted from the small rations of the dust people. Of course, as a manager, you must also do some basic things for the dust people, ensure the order of the dust people, and prevent the dust people from falling into the most cruel
In economic activities, such as providing care for the sick of ordinary people, etc.
Although ordinary hospitals are unable to treat illnesses and save lives, they can still provide some psychological comfort, and some folk remedies can make patients feel better.
In fact, ordinary people also know that folk remedies cannot cure diseases, so who prevents them from enjoying the medical treatment of Shangmin? If they don’t believe in folk remedies, what else can they believe?
Duran and Dinisha saw the social ecology inherent in ordinary people.
"Don't you feel miserable when you don't have enough to eat and you have to pay taxes?" Dulan asked 4068.
"Then there is no way, otherwise what else can we do? We were diagnosed with genetic defects when we were very young. We were assigned jobs when we were seven or eight years old. If we didn't do well, we would go hungry. We are all used to it. Who told us to be like dust?
As for the people, the superior people oppress us, and the ordinary people also bully the ordinary people." 4068 means we are used to it, and have been like this since childhood.
The ordinary people have been working as child labor since they were young, and they only have basic literacy education. They have been working hard since they were young, and there is nothing they are not used to.
There are three, six, and nine grades in the Shangmin, and there are also three, six, and nine grades in the dustmen, and there are various unspoken rules. It is easy to be discovered when the Shangmin comes in, so what Dulan and Dinisha have to do is to go to the pier.
"Take us to see the boss of the Chenmin people," Duran said.
"follow me."
When we came to a crowded place, there were many female mortals standing on both sides wearing very economical clothes. Most people could not get close to this place, because three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry, it looked like the lair of the evil forces.
In fact, it's almost the same. They use the most primitive desires of human beings to make money. In addition to basic tax collection, they also have the oldest illegal business.
"Hey, isn't this Shangmin?" Just by looking at the way Dulan and Dinisha walk, you can tell that they are Shangmin. Their bodies are so tall and straight. Although they wear make-up and have a sallow complexion, their temperament is the same as that of ordinary people.
land.
In fact, it's okay if you really want to act, but now that we're negotiating, it's better to be more direct.
In front of him is a strong man with scars all over his body. He looks like he can fight well. From his joking eyes, it can be seen that the other party already knows that Duran and Dinisha are wanted. However, there is currently no bounty on the two of them.
There is no benefit in handing it over.
"The presence of these two great ministers really makes us shine," said the strong man.
"You're welcome, we are disturbing you this time," Duran said.
"Please sit down." The strong man was still very polite.
Then a charming woman with fair skin and economical fabrics came over to pour wine.
Du Lan thought to himself that he was indeed the boss. He even had wine. He was worthy of being the pinnacle of the common people. Other common people could not even eat compressed biscuits, but here they could drink. The gap was not small.
"Even the superiors can't drink easily. It's so kind of you to entertain us with fine wine." Dulan took a sip and knew that this must be private brewing. They probably stole the grain and brewed it themselves.
"Hahaha, although the lighthouse is bright, it is also a place where money is important. As long as you have money, you can't buy anything. For ordinary people, eating one less meal a day will shorten your life by a few years. A sip of fine wine or a night
Being romantic is completely worth it. Life is so hard anyway, why not trade a short life for happiness." The strong man laughed.
Some ordinary people are willing to be beaten to death by superior people just to eat a bite of bread. So it is perfectly fine to live frugally and sacrifice health at the expense of satisfying desires.
It can even be said to be a great deal. The longer you live, the more suffering you will suffer. It is better to die early and be reborn early, to live happily before death, and to die without complaint.
In this way, the strong man can obtain the resources saved by the ordinary people with their lives, and then go to the upper people to exchange for delicious food and wine. Then he, as a middleman, will be very stable. Taxes plus the income from these black products are enough to manage the ordinary people.
"Good spirit, good courage." Dulan saw that the strong man was worried that he would steal business. After all, he was a superior citizen, so he must have more channels than him. If Dulan devoted more resources, the strong man's status would not be guaranteed.
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In fact, if Shangmin accepts Chenmin, as long as the resources are sufficient, Shangmin will not have any psychological burden. On the contrary, middlemen like strong men will be eliminated by history, and they are most worried about Shangmin improving the status of Chenmin.
"I wonder what brings the noble Lord here?"
"I think you must have heard that Penny and I were killed by an adulterer and framed for violating the lighthouse laws. We had no choice but to leave the upper level and take refuge here. Please provide us with shelter." Duran said.
"Then what good can I do?" The strong man thought, and it was right. It was similar to what he had heard. Since he was a wanted criminal in trouble, he should not shake his position, so he wanted to see if he could do any good.
.If there is no benefit, then he will not be polite.
"Do you want to go to the surface to collect resources?" Duran asked.
Of course I want to, even in my dreams, but it is impossible to go to the surface to collect. First of all, the surface is very dangerous and there are monsters. Secondly, the rights to rise and land the lighthouse are in the hands of the people, and the elevator is also controlled. So the ordinary people are just common people and have no ability at all.
Going to the surface, there is no ability to transport resources from the surface up.
But the strong man looked at Dulan and felt that since the other party mentioned it, there should be a way: "Do you have a way to get to the surface?"
"Of course. The lighthouse had a plan called 'Night Raid' before. It was to produce a super airship that was invisible and could avoid the Devouring Beast. However, because the investment was too large, the plan was abandoned halfway through, but the prototype
The machine has been completed. We only need to steal the prototype and go to the surface without any obstruction. Wouldn't it be wonderful to go to the surface to obtain resources?" Duran said.
"???" The strong man's eyes were shining, and he was obviously moved, but he still said: "Why was such a good plan terminated?"
"Didn't I say it would cost too much? Such an airship is an energy black hole and will consume a lot of resources."
"Then we mortals can't afford it."
Dulan smiled: "I didn't ask you to pay, so you can just steal it. Can't you just steal the energy from the people?"
The strong man smiled, it is indeed possible, it is indeed possible to steal Shangmin's energy. Shangmin's energy is not enough, there is a hunting team, so there is no need for Chenmin to worry.
"It's interesting." The strong man feels that the plan is feasible. If he really gets the surface resources, then he will be the king of the dust people. Even the people will kneel down in front of him. Thinking about it, he is really excited.
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"It's not just interesting, it's completely significant. I can help you complete your plan." Dulan said, "The condition is that you protect Penny and I from being discovered by the superiors."