Chapter 205 Father-son dialogue

Ning Qi smiled and said: "Things in Guangzhou are not as simple as you think..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw that Yu Dashan's knees were beginning to bend downward. He quickly reached out and grabbed Yu Dashan's arm and said, "What are you doing? Stand up straight and talk!"

Yu Dashan couldn't kneel down, so he had to bow and reply: "Mr. Ning, my Yu family has been taken care of by the chiefs in the past few months. I thought that Xiaobao is already sixteen, so it is time for the chiefs to take care of him.

It’s time to do something.”

"I understand your thoughts, but don't kneel down all the time. You know we don't follow this rule!" Ning Qi saw Yu Dashan standing firm and then let go of his hand.

"Yes, yes, it's my fault. Mr. Ning, look at this thing about Xiaobao..." Yu Dashan looked at Ning Qi pitifully, as long as Ning Qi said "no", his knees would immediately weaken again.

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Ning Qi was also scratching his head about this. If a second-generation naturalized citizen like Yu Xiaobao could continue to receive systematic education in Victory Port, there would definitely be no big problem in entering the bureaucracy of the new regime in the future. But

It is indeed a time for the Guangdong Office in Guangdong Province to hire people, and it needs people like Yu Xiaobao to assist Schneider and others in their work - the naturalized citizens selected by the base camp must be people who are well-established here, and their reliability is higher than

Schneider and others have a much higher cost of hiring local people in Guangzhou.

"Forget it, everyone has their own destiny." Ning Qi thought to himself that if he didn't agree to this matter, Yu Dashan might have other ideas in his heart, and it might cause trouble. He immediately said to Dashan: "Let's do this.

, I agreed to the registration, but the candidates sent to Guangzhou still have to be decided after discussion by the executive committee. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understand, understand!" Yu Dashan nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Only if all the heads of the executive committee agree, can this matter be considered a success."

"When the results come out, someone will notify you and your son. Also, you'd better talk to Xiaobao about this first and see if he has any ideas." Ning Qi finally warned.

"Absolutely, thank you, Mr. Ning, for making it happen!" Yu Dashan bowed deeply. Haihan's rules do not allow him to kneel, so Yu Dashan could only express his respect and gratitude in this way.

After getting Ning Qi's approval, Yu Dashan's originally anxious mood stabilized, and he returned to the construction site to hand in the signed documents. As soon as he got off work, he hummed the song he heard from the loudspeaker every morning.

"Soviet March" went to the canteen at the gate of Base No. 1, took out a small cloth bag from his arms, and slowly opened it. It turned out that there was a small stack of circulation coupons inside.

Yu Dashan pulled out a two-yuan coupon from the bottom and handed it out: "One ordinary meal, one special for the chief, one with fried eggs, and two taels of fruit wine!"

"Hey, Lao Yu is so prosperous!" "Foreman Yu is going to be promoted again, right?"

Some workers queuing up around him were making noises. As one of the few third-level workers in Shengli Port, Yu Dashan is a star among the naturalized citizens, and there are many envious and jealous eyes around him. Nowadays, most workers on the wharf construction site go to the canteen to eat ordinary food.

There is no extra charge for meals, 4 taels of multi-grain rice and two vegetarian dishes, but if you want to eat meat dishes, you have to pay extra. Although the price is cheap, most workers are still reluctant to spend this money, and they only eat meat dishes once or twice a week.

However, the monthly income of third-level workers like Yu Dashan, including various wages and job allowances, has exceeded ten yuan, which is four to five times the income of these junior workers who have just been included in the local civil affairs system.

Among the civilians, they belong to the "high-income class", and their spending power is naturally much stronger. A "special meal for the chief minister" with two meat and two vegetables, white rice with pickles, broth and fruit, plus an omelette is enough

It only costs one yuan. Ordinary workers definitely don’t have such spending power. Even Yu Dashan can only do it occasionally. Coupled with the high-priced fruit wine that costs a dime or two, this “summer” dinner can only make people pay for it.

Onlookers shouted loudly: Tuhao.

Although the food quality of the Haihan chiefs seemed to be much better than their own, no one thought there was anything wrong with this. This was a matter of course for the workers. In fact, at the beginning, the canteen was treating everyone equally, and no one thought there was anything wrong with it.

There was no distinction between the food of the people who traveled through time and the food of the naturalized people. Everyone ate from the same big pot. However, as the number of naturalized people increased, this food rationing system had to be changed under the pressure of reality.

Differentiate the three meals a day enjoyed by people across time.

The main reason for this is that the civil affairs department has adopted a high welfare system for naturalized laborers, and three meals a day are provided free of charge. However, the output of local high-end ingredients such as meat, poultry, eggs, milk, etc. is still very limited, which is completely

Unable to meet the local population growth rate. After research by the civil affairs department, they had no choice but to succumb to the actual situation and formulated different food standards based on the distinction between transnational residents and naturalized residents. In addition to continuing the past free system, at the same time

Partial charging is also adopted - naturalized citizens who want to enjoy dishes other than ordinary meals have to pay with circulation coupons.

As long as you are willing to spend circulation coupons, you can buy even a package exclusive to the Travelers. This also alleviates the dissatisfaction of a few people to a certain extent - they cannot afford good food because the labor level is not enough. As long as they work hard and rise to

If you are a third-level worker or above, don’t you have enough circulation coupons to enjoy the meals of the chiefs?

The Executive Committee believes that appropriately widening the treatment gap will not only not cause dissatisfaction among the people, but will effectively establish the image of Chief Haihan as a superior leader in the minds of the people. Of course, while doing so, it must also provide ordinary people with a better understanding of the social system.

It provides a path for advancement, allowing them to see the hope of obtaining a higher status and a better life through their own efforts. This path of advancement cannot be provided by the ancient Ming Dynasty. Unless someone in the family enters the official career through the imperial examination and becomes an official, otherwise

You can never get rid of your "people" identity, but under Haihan's rule, even Yu Dashan, who is illiterate, can be promoted step by step from a commoner through his outstanding performance at work.

Although there will be an invisible glass plate above the heads of naturalized people and even their descendants for a long time in the future, and they are unlikely to directly participate in the management and decision-making of this regime, it is still important for ordinary people.

Generally speaking, the existence of this rising channel has prevented them from being picky.

Yu Dashan gritted his teeth and ordered the "Special Meal for Chiefs", feeling a little bit sick in his heart - this meal cost him three or four days of his wages. Under the envious eyes of others, Yu Dashan carefully

Carrying two trays, I went to the straw hut next to the canteen and sat down at an empty table. This straw hut was also specially built for the leaders to dine. There were more than ten tables placed. The tables were provided to facilitate people passing through.

Ordinary workers can only eat in the open space outside with the trays containing the meals. Ordinary workers can only eat in the open space with ordinary coarse porcelain bowls. But Yu Dashan can enter here to eat not only because he ordered the special meal, but also because of his status as a third-level worker.

——Article 7 of the "Haihan Labor Management Regulations" clearly stipulates that third-level workers can enter general non-military places, such as chief canteens, non-military workshops, etc., without prior registration. Although it is not a big deal,

But for ordinary naturalized citizens, being able to sit and eat with the chiefs is undoubtedly a symbol of status and power.

After Yu Dashan sat down, he did not rush to start, but sat and waited. After a while, he saw Yu Xiaobao appearing outside the cafeteria, and Yu Dashan quickly stood up and called him over.

"Dad, why did you buy the chief's special meal today?" Yu Xiaobao has sharp eyes. Before he sat down, he saw that the content on the table was different from the past - white rice covered with a browned fried egg, and oil next to it.

With braised pork, white-cut chicken, and a half-foot-long banana, today's special meal for the chief minister is quite good.

"Dad bought this for you, eat it while it's hot!" Yu Dashan smiled and pushed the tray in front of Yu Xiaobao, and pulled the large bowl of ordinary meals to his side: "Are you hungry? Eat quickly if you are hungry!"

"Dad, something good has happened?" Yu Xiaobao is a smart man, knowing that his father is usually reluctant to even buy a needle, and he saves almost all the circulation coupons he receives every month and is reluctant to use them, so he said

Is there any internal news? In the future, the leaders will build housing for local people uniformly, and only charge the cost. The circulation coupons will be reserved for buying houses when the time comes. Compared with the usual thrift, my father's nouveau riche behavior today is really real.

It's a little too unusual.

Yu Dashan raised his glass and calmly took a sip of the fruit wine, and then told Yu Xiaobao the important content of the meeting he heard at the Executive Committee in the afternoon. At the end, Yu Dashan said proudly: "This

As soon as the news was announced, I don’t know how many people wanted to fight for their heads. Last month, the boatman Zhang in the shipyard was also rated as a third-class laborer. He has five sons. If we compete with his Zhang family, our old Yu family is really a bit embarrassed.

At a loss. Fortunately, your father and I acted quickly enough and signed up for you with Mr. Ning. Mr. Ning has always taken good care of you. With him speaking for you, I believe this candidate will not be able to escape!"

After hearing this, Yu Xiaobao couldn't laugh or cry and said, "Dad, why don't you discuss such a big matter with your child first?"

"What a waste of discussion!" Yu Dashan put down his wine glass and scolded: "By the time I come back to discuss it with you, the day lily will be cold! Mr. Shi is in a hurry to hire people in Guangzhou, and this matter will be finalized within two or three days.

Just pack your things when you get back, and leave as soon as possible after hearing the news from the executive committee!"

Yu Xiaobao put a piece of red meat into Yu Dashan's bowl and said with a wry smile: "Dad, you can't go to Guangzhou just by carrying your luggage. You have to take many skyboats to get there."

"I know this." Yu Dashan put the meat back into his son's bowl with his chopsticks: "I bought it for you to eat, and what did you do with it for me... When Mr. Li came, I went with him on the boat. The boatman talked with us. They came from Guangzhou and walked all the way for more than ten days. It was said that it took four or five days at the fastest. It was a bit far, but that was Guangzhou! Isn’t it ten or a hundred times better than this small place in Yazhou? "

"But I want to sign up to join the army as an errand after finishing my primary school courses..." Yu Xiaobao said cautiously.

"What's so good about being an errand?" Before he could finish his words, Yu Dashan interrupted him. Looking around, someone seemed to be paying attention. Yu Dashan realized that his voice was too loud, so he hurriedly He lowered his voice and said: "Do you think the militia that the leaders formed is a joke? They have shotguns and cannons. They practice every day. They are more powerful than the Yazhou army. Every time I hear the cannons fired from the barracks, I feel guilty. I'm so panicked, I'm afraid that one day the leaders will really start fighting with the officers and soldiers!"

"Dad, do you think Yazhou's army can defeat the chief's militia?" Yu Xiaobao asked.

"Only those who have been beaten can become ghosts!" Yu Dashan is uneducated, but it does not mean that he has no knowledge at all. He actually sees this matter very clearly: "Yazhou Water Village has been beaten to the point of losing its temper. This The master of the Inspection Department is as if he is in jail now. If Yazhou really wants to start a fight, I'm afraid they won't be able to get away with it!"

"What if the chiefs want to start a fight?"

When Yu Dashan heard this, he almost jumped up and covered Yu Xiaobao's mouth: "You kid, don't talk nonsense! How can you say such things casually! The crime of treason involves the nine tribes!"

The look on Yu Xiaobao's face was quite calm: "Mr. Ning said that from now on, the areas under the jurisdiction of the Executive Committee only need to abide by the system stipulated by the Executive Committee. The laws of the Ming Dynasty do not apply here."

Yu Dashan's hand holding the chopsticks was shaking a little: "You don't have to say so much. The leaders naturally have their considerations, but I don't agree with you joining the militia!"

Seeing that this road was blocked, Yu Xiaobao quickly changed directions and persuaded: "Dad, Brother Zhuzi from the village is now in the second company of the militia. He has become the squad leader and can command a dozen people!"

"Your father and I command two to three hundred people on the construction site every day and you don't brag about it!" Yu Dashan retorted disdainfully: "According to the establishment of the militia, I should be a... company commander, right?"

"But as a militia officer, as long as you are promoted to platoon leader, you will be directly promoted to a third-level laborer after being discharged." Yu Xiaobao refused to give up and continued.

"So the militia will produce a lot of third-level workers in the future?" Yu Dashan was stunned at first, and then relaxed: "It doesn't matter, after these people finish working as workers for a few years, your father and I will have been promoted to fourth-level and fifth-level workers." Went to the next level!"

"After you finish your job, you can still get land. Brother Zhuzhu said that after you retire, you can rent a piece of land for farming for several decades. This saves money on buying land and only requires a very small amount of grain tax to be paid to the executive committee. That's it." Yu Xiaobao had no choice but to use his last resort. The ultimate pursuit of ordinary people in feudal society was land. From the royal family and nobles to the traffickers and lackeys, very few people could resist this temptation.

"You kid don't know this!" Yu Dashan shook his head with disdain and said: "After your father and I are promoted to the fourth level of labor, we can also allocate land for farming. The retired militia platoon leader can only provide three

Ten acres, fourth-level workers can cover fifty acres, which one is more cost-effective?"

Although Yu Xiaobao has been studying in elementary school for several months and hangs out with the traveling people every day, so he has some knowledge, but when it comes to these civil affairs policies, he is not as thorough as Yu Dashan.

Yu Dashan was able to complete the triple jump in just a few months and was promoted from an ordinary civilian to a third-level laborer. In addition to the intentional support of the civil affairs department, his own ability also played a certain role. The Ministry of Civil Affairs played a role in the farm

After the riots in the commune, special classes were held for naturalized cadres to let them learn some superficial management skills. Yu Dashan, who was the key training target, was naturally included in this class. Although he was illiterate, it did not prevent him from understanding the leaders.

Of the management skills he was taught, the one he most recognized was “to let subordinates see hope in life.”

In addition to meeting basic survival needs such as food, clothing, housing and transportation, how to mobilize the enthusiasm of ordinary workers has always been an important part of the research of the civil affairs department. The formulation of regulations such as the "Labor Hierarchy System" and the "Labor Management Regulations" are also for

To better achieve this goal. Instilling the content of these laws and regulations into the hearts of ordinary workers and helping them understand this is not something that the public can do step by step. It must rely on grassroots cadres like Dashan, who are naturalized citizens.

Implementation.

Yu Dashan has done a very good job in this regard. He not only works hard to understand the policies thoroughly, but also does not forget to preach and interpret these policies to the workers under his jurisdiction from time to time, so that they can see the possibility of gradually improving their living standards in the future. Like him

A foreman needs to focus on production as well as ideological transformation. After showing outstanding abilities, it makes sense that he will be promoted quickly.

Yu Xiaobao couldn't argue with his father, so he simply put down his chopsticks and said, "My child has made an appointment with Fu Li to join the militia together next year. Doesn't this move make my child a person who breaks his word?"

Yu Dashan scolded: "You are really confused. If Fu Li wants to join the militia, can the leader really let him in? He is the heir of Fushandong. There are so many Li people from Fushantong in the militia now. If Fu Li joins

On duty, do you think those Li people listen to him or the chief?"

"This..." Yu Xiaobao really never thought that such a troublesome situation would arise. He and Fu Li just wanted to join the militia and serve as soldiers. For these deeper conflicts of interest and interpersonal relationships, it is obvious that at their age

I haven't considered this much yet.

"Don't think that you can get ahead only by joining a militia and becoming a militiaman. If that's the case, why don't all the Haihan leaders become soldiers? Don't scholars like Mr. Shi and Mr. Ning work in the executive committee?" Yu

Dashan scolded Mr. Ning, "I went to ask Mr. Ning to let you go to Guangzhou. I just wanted you to learn some skills from Mr. Shi. In the future, you would be somewhat useful around the leaders. You are not as good as the one who only shoots guns and cannons."

The militia is a hundred times stronger?"

"But……"

Yu Xiaobao still wanted to argue, but the tip of Yu Dashan's chopsticks had already fallen on his forehead: "You have said so much and you still can't listen, so you have to hit me to be effective? Why are you staring at me? Eat quickly, eat it

Follow me to Tailor Wang's place. I've agreed with him this afternoon to make two new sets of clothes for you. If you catch up on the work, you should be able to wear the new clothes to Guangzhou. I'll go over and take the measurements later... You don't have to stare at me.

, the deposit for the fabric has been given..."
Chapter completed!