Chapter 332, Preparation
Sir, other factories have followed suit. You see, this is a new contract for Anderson Textiles, this is a new contract for Ruder Finn Textiles, and they all followed up. An assistant placed several documents in front of Wren.
"Hehe, isn't that normal?" Wren glanced at the documents and said, "Is the terms on this different from ours?" ”
"Mr. Wren, it's almost exactly the same as ours, except for a few words, but the meaning hasn't changed at all, especially in the legal sense." The assistant replied.
"Very well, Henry. Hehe, these guys, they want to take advantage of it, and they don't dare to be the first. Just wait for us to take the lead, and then they will follow and take advantage. Hehe......"
"Also, Mr. Wren, the business manager, Hindley, hasn't been coming to work for two days. His wife came to him and said he had come out to work early yesterday morning......"
"Oh. Haven't been to work in two days? Just fire him and find someone to take his place. Wren replied nonchalantly.
"By the way, let the people in the police department hurry up, it's going to be the 'Pakistan Rendezvous' soon, don't let those scoundrels and poor people spoil our big things! If we want them to hurry up and do some personnel, we give them so much money every year, are we feeding the dogs? Wren added.
The actions of the police on this day were unanimously praised by almost all the newspapers in Britain, and they all praised the resolute and effective actions of the London police against those fanatics who tried in vain to undermine the stability and unity of the British Empire and the hard-won economic development. The sacred order of England was restored.
As for the "Sevenpence League", they reported the incident in a slightly sympathetic tone in some inconspicuous places, but they were also very small. However, the newspapers in France still reported the incident in large and detailed pages. Of course, the purpose of this report is still to make the French workers cherish the good fortune of today.
For the time being, the scale of the textile industry in France is still limited, and it is limited to a limited number of aspects, making some lace or something, so for the time being, the French do not plan to vigorously attack the British textile industry.
"If it is the British steel and machine building and shipbuilding sectors that are on strike, then we can help, and as for the textile workers, well, for the time being, we can only express our deep sympathy. Remember, we only need to show kindness and sympathy in our reporting, and we don't need to offer them any help. After all, we have to respect the internal affairs of the United Kingdom. ”
It is said that this was the instruction given by Napoleon's ruling government and Foreign Minister Talleyrand when he spoke about the situation in Britain. If the British had heard this, they would probably have made a mockery of Napoleon's hypocrisy. Because isn't Ireland an internal affair of Great Britain?
Boss Fagin also made contact with Jager Gaulen, but Jacole Gollen told him that France did not want any conflict with England recently, so he could only help them a little if he could.
"I'm sorry, I can't help much. Because those of us are not actually the ones who are really in power in France. And France is not really a country of working people. I can only give you a few suggestions. Well, you know that in half a month, the Pakistani fair will be held. The fair is very important for the textile industry. Last year, nearly half of the UK's textile export contracts to Europe were concluded at the Pakistan trade fair. The reason why Rennes changed the new contract at this time this year is to further reduce costs and win more orders at the Pakistan Trade Fair. So ......"
"So, if we can put on a general strike in the textile industry across London before the Pakistan fair, we will definitely be able to force them to back down." Fei Jindao.
"Yes, Fagin. But I'm not just going to say that, I'm going to say more, and they certainly know that. So, during this time, they will be more cruel and more crazy. Boss Fagin, the opponent you're going to face this time is stronger than any you've ever faced before. Honestly, Boss Fagin, the Metropolitan Police didn't do anything to you before, and that's because they didn't put much effort into you. Once they see you as the real enemy, you will be in a very dangerous situation. ”
"Brother Jager, we've known this for a long time. How can you do things so forward-looking......" Fagin said disapprovingly.
"No, Boss Fagin, I think you should have learned the relationship between 'preserving yourself and destroying the enemy' in Toulon. We have to destroy the enemy, but we also have to save ourselves. ”
"Only by destroying the enemy can you really save yourself effectively." Fagin replied.
"But self-preservation is a necessary condition for the destruction of the enemy, and it is the purpose of destroying the enemy." Jager Gollen responded, "Boss Fagin, you know, the French have some clandestine activities in England – in fact, all countries in the world have such clandestine activities in other countries. In order to ensure the safety of those who operate clandestinely, in line with the principle that the cunning rabbit has at least three holes, we have quite a few safe houses in the city of London. I can tell you now that I know a few safe houses for my operation, and if things don't go right, you can hide there. In case, I mean, if it's very dangerous, you can just hide with me. ”
"Safe house? I can accept this. Fagin smiled, and he reached out and patted Jager Goleng on the shoulder, "However, I will not come directly to you at any time. I'm a criminal offender, and if you really come here, it's actually difficult for you to deal with it. I know all of this. I'm going to let Oliver come to you, though, he's stubborn, just like I did when I was a kid. Brother Jager, you must protect him. It's better to arrange for him to go to France right away, okay? ”
Jager Golem looked at his old friend, and after a long while, he said: "Don't worry, this is not a problem, I will arrange for him to go to France immediately, he will get a good education, and he will become a really useful person who is beneficial to the people!" ”
"Then I'm relieved. Well, I'll have Oliver sent to you in a moment. Fagin said.
With that, Fagin picked up his hat and raised it to Jager Goleng, ready to leave.
"Boss, be careful yourself. I'm still waiting to drink with you, ......," Jager Golem couldn't help but say. Although he knew that at this time, it seemed a little unlucky to speak like this. Yes, the people who do what they do actually have a lot of superstitions. If you can't say that you can't touch the moldy head, it's one of them. But Jager Goleng came out of nowhere, which seemed to be a bit unlucky.
Fagin smiled at him, then drew a cross on his chest: "I have fought the good fight, I have run the road I have run, and I have kept the word I believed." From now on the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, which the Lord of righteous judgment will give me in that day; not only to me, but also to all who love his appearance. ”
This sentence was said by the apostle Paul before his martyrdom, and Fagin's intention in saying this sentence at this time was already very clear. Fagin knew, just like Jager Golem said before, before, the London police didn't treat them well, not because they really couldn't do anything about them, but because they didn't really regard them as the primary enemy, but now, the situation is different, although after studying in Toulon and Ireland, Fagin feels that he is much better than before, but even so, after this "good fight", what will happen to him, Fagin is not optimistic at all.
Back in Petticoat Alley, Fagin called his brothers and gave them the location and keys to the safe houses, and told them to move there first. and have the butcher deliver Oliver to Jager Golem.
"Boss, what about you?" The butcher asked.
"Me? I have a place. Fagin replied, "But we must first set this fire on fire and organize a general strike before the 'Pakistan Meeting.'" ”
"Understood, Boss." The butcher said, "Besides, Boss, there have been a lot of very strange people here lately. ”
"How?" Fagin asked.
"They were dressed in tattered clothes, but they didn't look like peasants from the countryside, and I think they should be policemen. Be careful. ”
"I see." Fagin nodded.
After arranging these things, Fagin left Petticoat Lane and went to another workers' ghetto, where there were many workers from the Rhodes textile factory, with whom Fagin was to discuss how to unite the strike.
After walking a little further out of Petticoat Alley, Fagin noticed two people sneaking after him.
These two men had obviously been trained in some stalking, and if they were following ordinary people, they might not have been able to spot them. But Fagin is a veteran, and he went to Toulon for a period of special training. Although it has not been for a long time, unlike ordinary people, Fagin has long had a very rich practice, but he has not raised these practical skills to a theoretical level. Therefore, once someone explains the truth to him from a higher perspective, he will immediately be able to really use theory to guide practice. Therefore, although he has not been receiving special training for a long time, Fagin's improvement is so great that he himself is a little surprised.
Therefore, these two policemen, who are still a little experienced, can't hide Fei Jin at all.
Fagin deliberately went to the more remote places, where the workers lived, and now that most of the workers have gone to work, there are not many people here.
Seeing that there was no one around, the two plainclothes men followed closer. And quietly slipped a butterfly knife from his sleeve to his hand - the purpose of these two plainclothes policemen was not to track down the investigation or arrest anyone, their task was simple - to find an opportunity to kill those who looked like workers' representatives!