In late January, news began to reach Elena. A brief armed conflict broke out in the capital of the Third Republic of Fern, in which the Grand Magister disappeared and the Great Council took full control. Because it coincided with the election period, the former speaker of the Grand Assembly, Espen Skodario, gave way, and the chairman of the Conservative Party, Aziva Land, was elected as the new president of the General Assembly, temporarily taking charge of the country's affairs. The newly formed Workers' Union Party in the Third Republic of Fern was uprooted overnight, and its chairman, Caber Luya, was to be hanged at a later date. The Third Republic of Fern began a nationwide search for communists, and those found were sentenced to flogging, exile to the Far East, and death by hanging. For a time, there was a lot of noise in the Third Republic, and the living conditions of the working class were compressed to the extreme.

"Communists and capitalists can never coexist peacefully, and any attempt to reconcile the contradictions between the two, rather than radically changing the relations of production by revolutionary means, will end in tragedy. The lessons of the Third Republic have given us a very clear lesson. Even in the country where "On Capital" was written, the essence of the capitalists will not change, they are afraid of communism, and they will do everything to destroy communism......"

Gastens was in a theory class one evening, and because of the limitations of the amplification equipment and space, he could not teach everyone in the Elena Plains. Now the people who can gather in this workshop to listen to the lectures are the activists who have been screened by the heads of each system, and their task is to listen, record, and then go back to communicate it to their peers. At the same time, as the cultural classes continued, the number of people who could easily read and write in the Elena Plains was increasing, and Gastens was already working with Daisy to create a newspaper in the Elena Plains, tentatively titled "Dawn".

Because of the relationship between Fern and the Third Republic, the course was very effective, and the activists from the serfs, workers, and the army raised many questions, which Gastens answered one by one, further deepening everyone's understanding of revolutionary theory. The class lasted until half past nine, when everyone dispersed one after another, and the eight members of the Communist Movement Party moved to Conference Room No. 2 to continue the democratic life meeting within the Communist Party.

"Head, you always say that the time for revolution in the country has not yet come, so is the time for the revolution of the Third Republic of Fern to slaughter the communists so nakedly? Shall we help them? ”

Ivan Warren, who followed Gastens for the longest time, was the first to speak, and the content was still inseparable from the affairs of the Third Republic of Fern.

"Revolution requires not only timing, but also organization", Gastens also thought about this question, "I have studied the communist movement of the Third Republic of Fern, and the arrested Caber Luya used to be a staunch communist in their country, but then I don't know what happened, maybe he was scared by a magic of the Grand Magister and ran to engage in the republican system." The prerequisite for the right of their workers to vote was the consent of the capitalists in their own enterprises, which gave the lifeblood of the republic to others. I don't think that Caber Luya is a foolish person, and somehow agreed to this condition. Now that others have been arrested, the trade union party that was founded has been completely eliminated, and the Fern Third Republic has no communist organization and no leadership, it is difficult for a large-scale revolutionary movement to erupt. ”

"Then we don't care?"

Thomas Gurakos also chimed in, "You always say that communism is one in the world, and the working class of the Third Republic is suffering, so shouldn't we, as the Communist Party, help it?" ”

"How can you help? We don't have our own affairs done now, so we don't have time to help them, do we? ", Zinker Warren answered.

"That's right, and the news of the Negro Republic hasn't come back yet, and I heard that there has been a fight. If your workers' party, like the Fern Third Republic's trade unions, was completely wiped out by the capitalists, should we also help the Neglo Republic? ”

Although Eddie Warren is a newcomer, he is very comfortable with the atmosphere where life will talk about everything, and he is also actively expressing his opinions.

"Help must be helped", Gastens saw that Gurakos was weak and weak, and opened his mouth to set the tone, "But we must pay attention to ways and means, our current strength is still very weak, in fact, we can't help anything." I'm going to publish a special issue of Fluorite, comment on the matter, and then write two articles and find a way to send them to the territory of the Third Republic. This can be left to Zink, and when the newspaper is printed, you take a few people, find a caravan, and send the newspaper to South Forlinburg, which is close to the Third Republic of Fern, and there are many of their caravans, and there will definitely be communist sympathizers in them, and they will naturally bring the newspaper back. ”

"Okay!" Zink stood up and saluted, took over the task, and then asked, "But head, how much can a few newspapers help?" ”

"If you've seen the first issue of Fluorite, you should know the answer to this question," Daisy joins the discussion, "When we published that issue of Fluorite, Garth used to say that the proletariat in the world today is like a sleeping person locked in a pyroxene room. The only thing they lacked was a bell to wake them up. So in that issue of "Fluorite", the name of the first article was "The First Bell". ”

"I've seen it! That's what the title means! Gurakos shouted excitedly, then looked at everyone and fell silent. Several people chuckled twice and settled the matter.

"Then, there's a more important question," Gastens said, seeing that everyone was quiet, and threw out a new question that had arisen in the past few days.

"Recently, the logistics department of the Guards has stopped giving us money, and they have all the Eliot rifles we produce, saying that they will wait for the beginning of spring to pay for them. Now Elena needs money for all aspects of development, raw materials for the production of rifles, pyroxene, metal, and the wages of workers. The funds I brought back from Tulucas have almost been used, and that pyroxene spirit has also been used to buy a full set of equipment from The Paper, if this situation continues, Elena Plains will soon face the problem of lack of funds, do you have any ideas? ”

"Why don't they give money?" Daisy cares more about the cause than the countermeasure.

"It's not clear yet," Gastens shook his head, "it stands to reason that we are now Ankenrein's largest Elliot rifle, and almost the only Elliot Trader, and they should not dare to offend us. And we have Prince Eliot behind us, and it stands to reason that this should not happen. ”

"Could it be old Lord Elidri?" , Charlie Harry's voice was a little low, and he didn't dare to express his opinion in front of everyone.

"Probably not, if he could influence the logistics department, he would have done so a long time ago, and he wouldn't have waited until now," Gastens denied Charlie Harry's speculation.

"So what do we do? Or would the production of rifles be stopped? As the person in charge of the factory, Gurakos is also decisive, "Now that the three shifts are working, the comrades are still a little tired, and many people can't attend our cultural classes because of the three shifts, and everyone wants to take a break." ”

This is a last resort, and if you stop, you will offend Eliot, and it is also in line with the minds of those who have lost their money. I'm going to find time to go to Tulucas and talk to Prince Eliot. Ivan, Zinke, Eddie, the three of you bring three companies with me, and the rest continue to produce in the base area. In my absence, Daisy was in charge of presiding over the party council, and all major matters must be approved by two-thirds of the council, you know? ”

"Okay!" , everyone agreed, and began to discuss the details of prevention. It was proposed to find a way to control the iron ore and pyroxene mines, so that the upstream raw materials for production were in their own hands, and there would be no problem of not having money to pay the bills. There are also people who propose that the gun can be sold to the Southern Military District, which needs arms on both sides anyway, and the Southern Military Region still uses the old Erqi type, which must be eager for this kind of weapon. Gastens alternated both approaches before disbanding the meeting.

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A week later, Gastens met Prince Eliot at the Thorny Hills Line. It was the first time he had seen the prince since he had left the Thorny Hills, and he was noticeably older and thinner than the last time he had left. He greeted Gastens warmly outside the headquarters of the Guards and led him to his office.

"It's been so long before you want to come back to see me?"

As soon as he spoke, Prince Eliot complained half-truthfully, and Gastens looked sincerely frightened, and quickly got up and knelt on one knee, bowed his head and apologized.

"I'm sorry Your Majesty, it's really that the situation in Enspan Province is more complicated than I imagined, I finally got that Rhett Eridri, and I have to go to Roseville to negotiate with The Surging Power Company, and now the logistics department has stopped our gun sales income, I want to come very much, but I don't dare to delay the production of things, after all, His Royal Highness the Prince asked me to go to Enspan Province, isn't it to ensure the supply of this rifle?"

"Haha, too, they are all loyal to the country, not so many twists and turns", Elliot reached out to help Gastens, "Tell me, how are you doing over there?" I've heard that you're so tossing over there that people are complaining to me! ”

When Gastens heard Elliot say this, he knew that he was probably fine. If there was really something, His Royal Highness would not give himself such an obvious hint before he spoke. With this hint, Gastens knows how to report on his work. He briefly introduced the process of setting up the Plains of Elena in the early stage, trying to keep his narrative fair and objective, and then focused on the fact that the Plains of Elena was controlled by Count Elydry, and he had to take radical measures to seize control of the Plains of Elena by mobilizing serfs, and then realized the whole process of mass production of the Elliot rifle.

"So, you mobilized serfs at that time to ensure production?" , Prince Elliot looked at Gastens with a smile and asked.

"Yes, it's definitely for production, you know, I'm a serf, there is no one in the upper class, and I don't know how to talk about those noble lords. I only know about serfs, so naturally I can only start with serfs, right? ”

"Well......" Elliot said noncommittally, "as long as you feel you can make sense." ”

"That is natural", hearing this, Gastens knew that His Royal Highness the Prince should not pursue the matter of giving free status to serfs without authorization, and he just wanted to continue, but was interrupted by His Royal Highness the Prince.

"But you yourself know that you once ran a reactionary newspaper and were almost sentenced to death by hanging. I saved you because I pity your talent, but I don't appreciate your reactionary thoughts, understand? There is no shortage of talented people in this world, and I hope you will remember that. ”

"I know, thank you for your advice", Gastens replied, continuing to introduce the recent situation of the Elena factory, when he mentioned that the stable production of the factory has been able to maintain about six hundred pieces per day, His Royal Highness nodded slightly, and when he mentioned that the logistics department had recently cut off the payment for their guns, His Royal Highness's brow furrowed.

"You said the logistics department broke your gun? No, I also specifically greeted them, but do you have any further news? ”

"Not yet," Gastens shook his head, "I came here this time to ask His Royal Highness the Prince to show me the way." You also know that I have offended Count Eridlie, and the mines and iron mines around the factory do not support credit, and they must be settled on cash. The previous production was largely dependent on the guns of the logistics department. If they don't pay for the guns, it's going to be hard for us to keep the production we have now. ”

"I want to think about ......"

Prince Eliot looked down and thought for a while, and when he raised his head again, he already had an idea.

"I need to send someone back to ask about this matter, you stay here for two days first, and when the candidate is decided, you go back to Roseville with him to open up the joints."

"Okay."

Gastens nodded, got up and took his leave. Behind him, Prince Eliot was silent thoughtfully. The matter of Gastens is just a small matter, and the fact that his brother, Prince Daun, was killed by the Grand Duke of Ronin is a big thing. Judging by his father's intentions, Kaichun would definitely send the front-line troops in the Western Theater to the east to fight with Ronninger's troops. On the side of Tulucas, it is estimated that there will be no chance in the first half of this year. Now that his brother has been killed, he is the most suitable heir to the throne among the princes, and what he desperately needs is a victory to wash away the shame of the Second Battle of Green Pines.

Perhaps, it's time to head back to Roseville.