First Arrival in Yancheng Chapter 17 Convincing the Refugees
After entering the village, the two effortlessly found Junko.
At this time, the other party was surrounded by a group of children, and it seemed to be quite popular.
"Xiao Shunzi, you had a lot of fun."
"It's good to be in charge."
"Your Highness, Gongzi Feng, why are you two here together?"
Xiao Shunzi, who was still playing happily just now, suddenly seemed at a loss.
When the children saw a new stranger coming, they scattered.
"I'm done dealing with it over there, take Feng Qi to see your side by the way, it's not going well. If you can talk about it, these people are also working under him. It's also good to know more. Sima Liang smiled.
"Yes, I talked to a few of the leaders. They were now discussing with the rest of the people, and the time was about the same. ”
"Okay." Sima Liang took a step and walked towards the village.
"Your Highness, the road here is poor, and it has just rained. It's better not to go in. "Xiao Shunzi dared to persuade him.
"It doesn't matter."
Sima Liang didn't care very much, and still went his own way.
After a rain, there is no drainage in the shanty town, full of mud and puddles.
With the smell of dirt and household garbage, Sima Liang frowned slightly.
The little Shunzi behind him frowned even more. I thought: I knew that I would let those people come outside the village, how could His Highness get used to this terrible environment.
Feng Qi didn't want to go inside, but both of them did. He had to pull on his clothes and carefully follow behind the two.
The village was not big, but the muddy road was really difficult to walk, and the three of them walked for a while before they saw the crowd in the center of the village.
"I guess those people are the people Xiao Shunzi said." Sima Liang said.
At this time, he noticed some sights.
Looking around, the eye came to some simple houses.
It may be because of the appearance of the clothes, the eyes in the room are staring at the three of them, which makes Sima Liang feel uncomfortable on his back.
"Are they all old and weak, women and children?" Sima Liang noticed the boy hiding behind the window.
The part of the people who wanted to come to Xiaoshunzi only notified the labor force who could work. Other sights should also be some old and weak women and children.
I looked at the terrible environment around him, and the boy's clothes. Sima Liang was a little unbearable.
"Xiao Shunzi, after the shipyard is built, the little things of food and miscellaneous work should also be done for these old and weak women and children. You hire a few more scholars and let them teach people who are willing to learn words. ”
Although most of these people may go after the winter, Sima Liang still wants to help them more.
After learning a few words, maybe you can find a better job.
I also need people who can read and hyphenate to work. The people of Yanbei have no foundation, and they know the roots along the way, and Sima Liang is more relieved to use them.
Besides, there is an upward channel, and the people who work will also work harder. And the principle of voluntariness does not need to be thought about too much.
"Yes, Your Highness." Xiao Shunzi's expression was a little complicated, I don't know why.
"Your Highness, be merciful." Feng Qi can be regarded as seizing the opportunity and patting on the back.
But that's what he said. I thought to myself: what can these refugees do, it's good to give a job. Also teach literacy, will they go?
Before they could reach the crowd, the three of them heard shouting.
"Is that good?"
"It can't be a liar."
"Try it."
"Then there are options."
……
A group of young men in tattered clothes gathered in a circle, discussing the conditions that Xiao Shunzi had told them.
It can be seen that these people are a little wary. I don't quite believe that this kind of good thing is coming.
"Are those adults recruiting?"
A refugee noticed the arrival of several people.
"I think so. Otherwise, if you can afford to wear such clothes, how can you come to such a place? ”
"It's expensive."
"The two people in front of them have very kind faces"
……
It is estimated that they are accustomed to this way of communication, and the words of these people do not shy away from the three of them.
Xiao Shunzi and Sima Liang are fine.
Feng Qi was speechless. I thought: Am I not good? The first two are mainly responsible for moving their mouths, and the work in the future is mainly for me to watch you.
"This is His Royal Highness King Yan, you have to talk about it." Xiao Shunzi posed, emphasizing Sima Liang's identity.
"King Yan?"
The refugees were incredulous, and some of the clever ones knelt down despite the mud and dirt on the ground.
"No need to salute, it's hard for you to live here."
Sima Liang looked at these people in tattered clothes, with yellow faces and thin muscles, and felt a little sympathetic.
And the ground was full of sludge and puddles, and it was really difficult for them to kneel.
"You two are the good people of the noodle shop that day? I remember there were two beautiful girls. "Maybe it's because of the blessing of the beautiful girl, someone remembers the two.
"Huh? Yes! Sima Liang was a little embarrassed. I thought: What kind of beautiful girl to mention, just finish the first half of the sentence.
Xiao Shunzi's face sank, and he didn't seem to like the way the other party spoke.
Pretty girl? Rain? Or is it someone else? Feng Qi thought wildly.
The atmosphere was so awkward.
Sima Liang took the initiative to break the embarrassment, and he pointed at himself.
"We were the ones in the noodle shop that day, I was the one who asked you to work, and he was the one who watched you work in the future."
After speaking, he pointed at Feng Qi.
"What do you want?" Seeing that the other party was puzzled, he asked.
"Your Highness, it's rude, it's a little out of mind." Feng Qi looked panicked. I thought: I can't say, I'm wondering who the pretty girl is.
"Forget it, you can get to know each other in the shipyard in the future."
Sima Liang turned around and ignored Feng Qi, but continued to persuade the refugees.
"My identity is here. Life is real, and so is the pay. The specific work will be told to you later. Before you start your work, you have to build a new living quarter. ……”
Sima Liang delivered a tirade. The two people next to him were named and echoed from time to time.
After learning the identity of the other party, the refugee believed it. After all, how can the prince deceive the refugees who have nothing.
Most of the refugees listened with anticipation in their eyes.
“…… The specific details of the work in the shipyard, Feng Qi will send someone to explain it to you, and the person in charge of the work can be found on his side. ”
"In terms of life, Xiao Shunzi will send someone to help, and if you need it, just talk to those people. If you have anything else to say and need, I can make a decision right now. ”
After finishing the tirade, Sima Liang breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, he also licked his slightly dry lips, thinking about these words, which also made his mouth a little dry.
In fact, these can be done for Xiaoshunzi.
However, Sima Liang still wanted to be sincere. The identity of King Yan said this, and the effect was much better than that of a person.
He thought he could convince everyone, but a voice appeared out of nowhere.
"Your Highness, why are you helping us so much?"
"Who's talking nonsense?" Junko was angry.
The refugees also looked around at each other, looking for the owner of the voice.
"Your Highness is well-intentioned, who asks to stand up." Feng Qi helped.
Sure enough, I'm still not at ease, right? Sima Liang thought secretly.
"Forget it." He didn't want to pursue anything.
Sima Liang was silent for a while, and then pondered his words.
"First, the price of local workers in Yancheng will be much higher, and I have already spent a lot of money to get craftsmen to come to the shipyard. For the rest of the work, I only need some simple labor. And it doesn't take much money to hire you. ”
"Second, I am the emperor's son, representing the court, plus this is my territory, and it is one of my responsibilities to reduce the number of displaced people in public and private affairs."
"Third, I hope that some of you who can be used can become my team in the future. I'm new to the city, and there's a lot of work to be done. If I can train from my subordinates, I can rest assured. ”
The logical and thoughtful statement provoked discussion among the refugees.
The scene was chaotic for a while.
Xiao Shunzi wanted the refugees to be quiet, but was stopped by Sima Liang.
Feng Qi didn't speak, secretly observing the other party. I thought: first belittle the other party, then elevate yourself, and finally promise benefits, this trick of controlling people does make some sense.
Just as Feng Qi thought, most of these refugees who had no knowledge were beaten down by this combination punch. There is no one who does not believe, and even if there is, he is forcibly subdued by his companions.
"I would like to hear from His Highness."
……
At this point, Sima Liang's several things have been completed, and it is not too early. He was ready to leave, too.
At the insistence of the refugees, Sima Liang and his entourage were sent to the gate of the village.
"Your Highness, not to mention your sorrow, I have also soiled your clothes. I'm really sorry. "The lead refugee was apologetic.
"It's okay, and I don't have to wash it." Sima Liang thought he was very humorous.
Hahaha.
The audience was full of embarrassed and polite smiles.
Faced with this atmosphere, Sima Liang fled into the carriage.
After Xiao Shunzi came up, he whispered in the other party's ear.
"Xiao Shunzi, isn't my joke not very good."
"I can only say that the effect is not very good."
"Isn't it funny?"
"Your Highness, this aspect is indeed not your strong point."
……
Feng Qi looked at the two who were whispering. I thought: Your Highness and Chief Shun are really working hard, so what plans are you discussing with this effort. It seems that this shipyard, I have put a lot of effort into it. I can't let His Highness underestimate me.