Heaven's Formula

Gore froze, and looked at the shanty town.

At some point, the number of people guarding the entrance increased a lot. He couldn't count the exact number, but the black heads became obviously thicker.

There is also the defensive side team... At first, there were only seven or eight people, but now there are more than a dozen more.

Not only that, everyone looked a little less timidly at the supervisor, and the expressions on their faces were much firmer than before.

Gore has hardly seen a similar mental outlook in these low-level employees.

In his impression, numbness and bewilderment are the normal state of these people. If they can't understand human speech, they are no different from livestock raised in a farmhouse.

The direct gaze even made him feel offended.

"See? If you can't let them learn the unforgettable lesson once, they will have the courage they shouldn't have, and try the boundaries a little bit. Every failure of yours is equivalent to encouraging this attempt." Philip said calmly, "This is a process of ebb and flow. In the beginning, they could only get the support of a hundred people, but the situation is no longer the same as before."

"Brother, I—"

"You don't need to admit your mistake," the steward interrupted him, "From the moment these people have demon possessors to help, this matter has become more difficult than you can solve. If you report it truthfully, we will I don't think Mr. Azier will blame you. Go ahead and tell the strikers, and I'll sit down with them, and I'll mean what the owner of Pagoda means."

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The news spread throughout the shanty town almost instantly.

"What did you say? Baiguoyuan is willing to negotiate terms?"

"Yeah! They have nothing to do with us, they can only talk!"

"Really? It's so fast?"

"It's not because Momola picked the right time, they are reluctant to part with that boatload of drunken fruits."

The hired workers whispered to each other, all excited.This is the first time that the factory has made concessions to the bottom workers!

"Momora, good news, good news—Goyle agreed to interview with us!" Lars trotted all the way to where Catwoman was standing, and shouted excitedly, "He also said that the steward is at the door now, anytime Alright, how do we respond to each other?"

Momola had already noticed the movement on the other side, and immediately replied, "Bring them into the shed. They are not allowed to bring men or weapons! By the way, please come over with Mrs. Horn and Mrs. Karan. They are the representatives of the moving team and the packaging team. , should be present at this interview."

"Okay, I'm going to inform them now."

After Lars ran away, Momola turned her head to look at Li, the expectation in her eyes was self-evident.

Li Que shook his head, "I won't show up. Xia Fan said that if it is not necessary, it is better for the embassy to stay out of the other party's sight."

Even if they don't hide it deliberately, they don't have to go on stage openly.

If the workers can complete this struggle on their own, that would be the most ideal result.

Momola felt a little regretful, but she also knew that this matter could not be forced.She bowed her head deeply, saluted Li with gratitude, then jumped off the roof and ran towards the central shed, "Don't go, you must wait for me to come back."

"Remember to think about the conditions before you speak, and don't give in easily!"

"I will!" she waved as she ran.

Li looked at the back of the other party going away, but the thoughts in his heart were not as relaxed as he showed.

Baiguoyuan's response was a little too quick.

It's almost as if there was a plan for this matter.

According to Xia Fan's estimation, the struggle between the two sides may last for two to three days, especially with Azie's arrogant personality, it is by no means an easy task to make him subdue to his workers.

The newly-arrived Mizuki fruit is indeed a considerable bargaining chip, but it is not a decisive factor.For example, entrusting port sailors to unload the goods, and asking mages to keep the goods fresh, these methods can delay losses.The real key point is the factory itself - the construction of the factory building, machinery and equipment and skilled workers are all things that require a large investment in exchange, and that is the bargaining chip that is more valuable than the drunken fruit.

Only when Azie realizes that the workers have a firm will to resist his means of disintegration, and that if they continue to fight like this, will they lose all their investment, will they really consider the method of stopping losses.

Li also deeply agrees with this.

Although she has never been to the West Pole, she has seen what a businessman looks like.

If they can, they will not let go of any chance to grab benefits.

A boatload of Drunken Fruits is certainly a lot of money, but giving concessions to workers and increasing their wages is also an extra expense. No matter how small the latter is, it is not easy for businessmen to let go.

They will not easily give up this benefit until they really suffer, or when they are forced to a situation where they have no choice.

But Pagoda chose the best stop loss method at the first time, which was a bit too rational.

In other words, this is not like the choice Azie would make at all.

Li found himself still worried.

She jumped off the roof without making a sound, turned into a red fox, and followed Momola.

It is true that she did say that she would not show up, but that does not mean that she would not listen in.

——That's right, it's an observation rather than an eavesdropping.

Who made the fox demon's ears sharp?

Chapter 600 Negotiation

A quarter of an hour later, personnel from both sides of the negotiation gathered in the largest hut in the shanty town to officially start the first negotiation.The representatives of Baiguoyuan were Gore and Philip, and the workers were the three initiators of the Relief Society.

Although this shed has been specially tidied up, due to the lack of hard supports such as beams and columns, the surroundings are mainly made of wooden boards, so the height is only about half of the normal house, and you have to lower your head when entering the house to avoid bumping into people. ceiling.In addition, the ventilation is extremely poor, and the muddy ground under the feet has been soaked in sewage all year round, and there is always a lingering sour smell in the house.

Gore frowned, his face was full of disgust, and he couldn't find a place to sit down after entering the room for a long time.

"Why, aren't you used to it? This is the house where the hired workers have lived for a long time." Momola sneered, and asked the people outside to find two pieces of linen that were a little cleaner to use as cushions for the other party.

"I don't need it." Philip sat across from the three of them with a natural expression, as if he didn't care that his gray gentleman's clothes were stained with dirt. "This kind of environment is just commonplace for me."

Hmph, bluff.

Momola and Horn came up with this idea at the same time.

It was Mrs. Karan who said, "The steward was joking. You have a good house in the upper city, and your salary is enviable. How could you be used to our residence?"

"The present does not represent the past." Philip took off his leather gloves and put them in his pocket, then spread out his palms to the three of them, "If I said that I used to live on the edge of the bottom, worrying every day whether I would survive to see the sun tomorrow, Would you believe it?"

Momola couldn't help frowning.

I saw that the hands were covered with all kinds of scars, including knife wounds, burns, and even a trace of corrosion.To some extent, the ups and downs it has experienced are even worse than the workers in Pagoda.

"You used to be a hired worker too?" Horn asked.

"That's not true. It's a more dangerous job than a hired worker. If you are not careful, you will lose your bones." The steward sighed softly. "The situation improved after being promoted by a nobleman."

"Since that's the case, why do you still want to formulate such harsh regulations to help Azie oppress us?" Momola asked.

"Experience is experience, responsibility belongs to responsibility." Philip replied frankly, "Of course, I also understand your situation and suffering, so I explained the situation to the boss immediately. Now, if you have any requirements, you can ask them gone."

This person... doesn't seem to be that difficult?

Momola thought to herself, she thought that the manager was a more vicious and vicious opponent than Gore, but she didn't expect to have her own principles?

Having said that, she found that she really didn't know much about Philip. He was mainly responsible for receiving guests and negotiating business, and rarely dealt with hired workers directly.

"Momora, tell me." Both Horn and Mrs. Karan turned their attention to Catwoman.

The latter nodded, took a deep breath and said, "First of all, the factory must withdraw the punishment order for dismissing Lars, Mollier and others, and compensate them for the corresponding number of days' wages. It will cause them to be hungry and steal fruit, and it is the factory that is at fault, not them."

"I can agree to this." Philip responded readily, "but I have to say that the arrears of wages is not due to Gore's deliberate doing so. It takes time for the funds to turn around, and sometimes His Excellency Azie cannot guarantee that he has enough work in his hands." money, so next time the same situation happens again, the hired workers who have difficulties can ask us, and we will distribute food for accounting as appropriate. As for the fruit used to make the sauce, it’s better not to touch it.”

"..." Momola blinked, not knowing what to say for a while.

The attitude of the other party can be said to be sincere, and the matter is very thoughtful, which is not at all like the feeling of a factory on weekdays.

"Why, is there something wrong?" Philip asked.

"Uh...you can do this, naturally it's great."

"You don't need to worry about this. I have already communicated with His Excellency Azie. As long as I can make a decision, it can be regarded as a formal agreement." He paused, "Do you have anything else to mention?"

"Of course." Momola coughed twice, put aside unnecessary distractions, and relisted everyone's demands in her heart, "The second is to abolish the supervision system, and no longer innocently beat and flog workers. Supervisors are not superior to everyone. We are human beings, not animals in cages."

"It's impossible!" Gore retorted on the spot, "If there is no supervisor, who will guarantee that you will not play tricks and be lazy? Do you rely on your self-consciousness? Brother, if they agree to this, the whole factory may be in chaos!"

"You can let the workers manage the workers themselves." The horn said, "Using torture is not beneficial to production except to create panic and pain. You are just using this charter to satisfy your own pleasure intentionally!"

"Okay." Philip interrupted the dispute between the two sides, "I already understand this, but the factory's system has lasted for a long time, and it's not appropriate to cancel it suddenly. It's better to make a compromise, and the supervisor is not allowed to do anything to the employees for the time being." , Employees can also participate in production management, and if the production efficiency does not drop for a period of time, it will not be too late to turn it into a formal regulation. So you don’t have any objections, do you?”

"How long is a period of time?" Mrs. Callan asked carefully, "We need an exact answer."

"Two months, how?"

The three of them looked at each other, confirmed their thoughts with each other, and finally Momola replied, "I hope it can be written in the note."

"No problem, it's a matter of course."

"We have a third request, which is also the last one." Seeing that the steward agreed, Catwoman went on to say, "Employees usually only work until they are about 30 years old, but they don't have much salary in their hands. Such treatment is unfair. The factory must increase daily wages before we are willing to fully reopen."

Philip asked calmly, "How much do you plan to improve?"

Momola wanted to say [-]%, but Li's words suddenly came back to her mind.After a moment of silence, she stretched out three fingers, "Thirty coppers and platinum a day."

A sweet roll happened to be that price.

"What are you kidding!?" Gore stood up suddenly, but his head was pressed against the wooden board. He gasped in pain, and after a while he grinned and said, "Thirty copper coins a day, this is enough It is impossible for His Excellency to accept such an absurd salary—”

"Okay, I agree to this bid." Philip said without hesitation.

"Brother?" Gore looked at his elder brother in astonishment, "That's thirty copper coins a day, and there are only a dozen supervisors, but there are as many as six hundred employees in the factory!"

"You don't need to say much, my opinion can represent Pagoda Factory." Philip raised his hand, signaling the other party to be quiet, "But if I want to raise this salary, I also have a request from my side."

Momola nodded, "Tell me about it."

"Before this evening, the factory must fully resume work, and the factory will run all night to make up for the time lost during the day." His tone seemed unbearable, "Your protests are protests, but production must not stop, and all goods must be shipped out on schedule—— — that's what I want."

Chapter 6 and One Come to an Agreement

When Momola offered a price of [-] copper coins, Horn and Mrs. Callan were still a little dazed, but what surprised them even more was that Philip didn't refuse!

If this salary can be maintained, it will be enough for the low-level employees to change their lives, and even save for about ten years, maybe they can buy a residence of their own in the lower city!

The two looked at each other, their hearts filled with excitement.

The gains gained from this struggle can be described as exciting!

On the contrary, a full return to work has become a quite reasonable request.

Momola also felt a great joy rushing into her mind, but she still didn't forget Li's advice, and thought carefully about possible mistakes. "It's okay to resume work, but the time for paying wages has to be changed. We don't ask for immediate cash, and pay everyone half a month's salary first, which is 220 five coppers and platinum, so that everyone can work more efficiently. Enthusiasm."

Philip stroked his mustache with great interest, "Why, are you worried that Baiguoyuan will renege on its debts?"

"It's not like this hasn't happened before."

"Isn't it even possible to sign an agreement?"

"Because we believe in the agreement, we only ask for half of the payment." Momola insisted, "220 five coppers and platinum, not too much for your boss, right?"

Mrs. Callan gave her an approving look. This consideration can indeed reduce the risk of the other party breaking his promise and turning his face.

"You'd better not get too far!" Gore said viciously, staring at Momola.

"It doesn't have to be that way, their concerns are indeed reasonable to a certain extent." Philip raised his hand to interrupt his brother, "but the factory also has its own difficulties. As I said, the flow of funds is a very complicated matter. It is also difficult for His Excellency Azie to give the money to Baiguoyuan. What do you think?"

He withdrew three stones from the field and placed them in front of Catwoman, "The wages are divided into three payments. The first time is the original wages. This is also the reserve fund of the factory. It will be sent to you this evening. The rest of the money will be divided into The two halves will be delivered in the middle of the month and at the end of the month respectively. In the future, we will follow the latter method—after all, we don’t want to see people running away as soon as the wages are paid. I wonder if you can accept it?”

"Can you send the first payment tonight?" Momola confirmed.

"Yes, before you start work." Philip smiled, "If there is no problem, we can sign the agreement now."

Momola looked at Horn and Mrs. Callan in turn.

The two had no intention of objecting.

For some reason, Li and Xia Fan appeared in her mind.

She suddenly wanted to hear their opinions.

Although the other party was a stranger from the far east, without their help, this struggle would not have been able to start smoothly.

Momola shook her head slightly, suppressing these distracting thoughts from the bottom of her heart.

No... Whether it's Sister Li or Ambassador Xia, they will all leave Azure Castle sooner or later.All future problems will eventually have to be resolved by the Relief Society.

Thinking of this, she slowly raised her hand, "In this case, let's settle on this result."

Philip did not reach out to shake hands, but looked at Goyle.The latter was stunned for a long while before he shook hands with Momola with some hesitation.

This attitude made the three of them frown.

"It seems that Mister really hates half-beasts." Momola snorted.

Philip took out a pen and paper as if nothing had happened, "But this will not affect my sympathy for the employees. Since you have no objections, I will write the agreement into a document now, and you can just press your fingerprints."

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