Codex of the Old Gods: I Have a World

The Kaiping Mining Bureau, established in 1878, was not all smooth sailing before the British took over.

To be precise, only the years in the 80s were the most successful years.

Just like many early-stage companies, when they first started to struggle, everyone focused on various problems.

Because new coal mines use machine mining. Whenever machines are involved, there are endless coordination problems in use, maintenance and later repairs.

With the deepening of mining, problems such as drainage and ventilation have become more stringent, and everyone is even more tired of dealing with them.

At that time, the workers employed by the Mining Bureau were mainly Cantonese.

As for the management, the top management are foreigners, and the middle and lower levels are also Cantonese.

Because people at that time generally felt that Guangdong people were efficient in work and management that were not found in other places.

In 1894, a mining accident occurred in Kaiping Coal Mine, and more than 30 absentees were buried alive.

Because newspapers and communications were not yet developed at that time, the matter was suppressed.

But five years later, a serious water flooding accident aroused concern and concern from all walks of life across the country.

Because at this time conflicts among the management emerged.

Foreign senior managers do not understand Chinese at all.

Cantonese people like to stick together and work together from the management to the workers. Whenever foreign senior managers give orders, they disobey them.

You say your thing, I'll do mine.

This makes it difficult to solve various problems that arise in the mine later.

Coupled with the corruption of the management, it can be said that the Kaiping Mining Bureau at that time was in a money-losing business.

The chief engineer of the Bureau of Mines was changed from Jinda to Andrew Burt, then to Hu Hua, and later to Wilson.

Later, after the coal mine was deceived by Hu Hua, a large number of Guangdong workers and management were laid off.

Now Lin Guijun is one of the few remaining Guangdong management teams.

The official office, general accounting room, labor examination, purchasing, machinery, coal mining, supervisory, miscellaneous and coal sales offices all gathered together and whispered at this time.

Lin Guijun complained to a foreman and coal engineer: "These foreign devils, come one after another, you sing and I come on stage. Our workers' jobs are in jeopardy. Now, another Zhao Chuanxin has come to disrupt the situation. I heard that Zhao Chuanxin's desire has stagnated. Coal mine, isn't this nonsense? Are you trying to save us or harm us? What's the difference between you and foreign devils?"

He raised his index finger and said, "Shh...shut down, that Zhao Chuanxin is not easy to deal with."

"Why don't you shut up?" Lin Guijun suddenly burst out: "It's okay if foreigners bully them. If Zhao Chuanxin is paying back the god of war, isn't this bullying an honest person?"

He waved his fists and cursed loudly.

The coal engineer next to him suddenly interjected: "General Manager Lin, this statement is extremely inappropriate. When the imperial court was running the mine, it warned the General Office of the Tang Dynasty to exercise power on its own and not to let others influence it. Li Zhongtang also said - The coal produced by this bureau is used to supply Beiyang's manufacturing bureaus and warships. If it is handed over to outsiders, there will be many constraints.

It was not until the coal mines were completely controlled by British businessmen that many workers were laid off. As for the culprit, it lies with the British businessmen, not Mr. Zhao.

If Mr. Zhao regains the mining rights, he will have to resume mining operations sooner or later. If he is too hasty, the British will take advantage of the loopholes. "

Lin Guijun was already a little over the top. Hearing this, he said to his boss: "Look, look, he's become a good old man. After all, he's still a local."

When the coal engineer heard this, his eyes widened: "General Manager Lin, how many people in Luanzhou are locals? Aren't they all immigrants?"

Everyone came to work from other places and gradually gathered together.

There are very few real locals.

He was aggrieved. He was just discussing the matter. He didn't know where the matter was going to develop, so Lin Guijun jumped to conclusions. However, the coal engineer always respected Zhao Chuanxin, so he said something on his behalf. Unexpectedly, he got burned. .

Zhang Tou is usually on good terms with the coal engineer because they always get together to tease Meng Zi.

But he and Lin Guijun are both Cantonese. Here, their factions have always been known for their unity, but they have restrained themselves after the British businessmen took complete control of the mining industry.

Besides, he is going to get married soon, so he can't let things get complicated.

So at the critical moment, he would still stand in the same camp as Lin Guijun, pretending to be indignant: "Yes, what General Manager Lin said is true, as long as Zhao Chuanxin makes us lose our jobs, he is a villain, no different from foreigners." ."

The coal master opened his mouth, but didn't say anything else.

He still has to rely on this job to support his family.

At this moment, Wilson came to the office and said in a strange Chinese language: "Managers are here to represent the office."

Everyone quickly got up and followed.

At this time, in order to ease the atmosphere, the coal engineer whispered: "General Manager Lin, seeing the darkness in Wilson's hall, I'm afraid something is going to happen."

Lin Guijun frowned: "Are you afraid that the disaster star Zhao Chuanxin is coming?"

When they arrived at the representative's office, everyone saw Weiying, his face ashen, sitting dejectedly behind his desk.

With so many people coming, he didn't even raise his head.

When everyone was ready, Wilson coughed and reminded: "Sir?"

Weiying let out a long sigh: "What a disaster."

Everyone's heart tightened.

Sure enough, Weiying said bitterly: "Zhao Chuanxin wants to seize the Kaiping Coal Mine and close it permanently."

What Zhao Chuanxin said at the time was to hold off the British until they gave up.

Later, because of the bosses of various industries in Yushengxuan, he temporarily changed his mind and prepared to continue mining and fight the British to the end.

But Weiying was unable to resist Zhao Chuanxin's iron fist, but was unwilling to let Zhao Chuanxin take over smoothly, so he had to make a damaging move before leaving.

"Mr. Weiying, this, this, this is absolutely impossible..." Lin Guijun suddenly became anxious.

If the coal mine is permanently closed, his power will not be preserved, and the high salary of the management will also be lost.

Weiying looked at the ceiling at a 45-degree angle: "Everyone knows that Zhao Chuanxin is specifically against us foreigners, harming us and plundering our property. When things come to a close, what can I do?"

Lin Guijun asked hurriedly: "Mr. Weiying, what did the London headquarters say?"

Weiying shook his head: "I just sent a telegram to inform the headquarters. Even if the headquarters exerts its force, it is beyond the reach of the whip. Only our British army can check and balance Zhao Chuanxin, but the troops stationed along the railway have just been defeated by Zhao Chuanxin. He has limited time to tomorrow. It was difficult for the troops stationed at the capital and the Tianjin Guard to arrive at the handover of all documents and files and finances at the same time. Start preparing in each room. Zhao Chuanxin has a bad temper. Once the documents and files are ready, pack up your bed and wait to leave. "

A group of people hung their heads in frustration.

But Lin Guijun shouted: "I don't agree!"

Wei Ying was stunned by his reaction.

It's okay to sow discord in advance, but it can't affect the handover, otherwise the butcher can really kill him.

His face darkened: "If you don't agree, just go away and don't get paid."

Lin Guijun: "..."

After everyone heard this, they could only leave silently.

But after leaving the office, everyone yelled at Zhao Chuanxin.

"The bastard Zhao Chuanxin will die a happy death!"

"Take away my job, we are irreconcilable!"