The atmosphere in the city of Shenzhou was incredibly depressing. It has only one-third of the town's inhabitants. With the disaster of the previous reign, This metropolis hardly has the story of the former glory. In the city, soldiers in gray uniforms patrolled the town with rifles.
The townspeople can clearly distinguish these soldiers. They are very disciplined and never use their power to intimidate them, much different from before.
A few days ago, the nobles in the capital were killed. The villagers fled in the house. Until the situation calmed down, and noticed that the soldiers were not robbing them and keeping order in the city, so they began to live a regular life.
Right now, the economic conditions in the city are incredibly stiff Many people are unemployed. The atmosphere of the town was not as lively as a lifeless city—no merchants roaming around. A large number of trading markets were closed. Shop with no people to buy things. Only the farmers living outside the city lived an everyday life.
"Please give me rice, please."
Wen Jia, an ordinary villager in the capital, went on a road to ask for rice from various shops.
"Get out! dirty beggar." The rice shop owner chased Wen Jia, harshly without sympathy. He was afraid that his dirty body would cause customers from entering the shop.
Wen Jia walked out with a depressed expression that was familiar. Before, he was an apprentice craftsman. Before he loses his job. Without a job, The wife and children at home are still hungry and waiting for him, which is the family's hope of returning home with rice.
Wen Jia also met many people like him. Everyone has no money and has a burden at home, so they need to ask for rice at various shops. Some even stole things and were beaten by the shopkeeper.
Soldiers arrested some thieves in gray clothes. Powerful weapons quickly killed some who disagreed. Causing many thieves to not be guilty in front of these soldiers
Wen Jia went to this lifeless capital city. More and more refugees are making their way into the city. They all held the hand of their children, looking hopeless. Their bodies were thin, yellow as if they had long been malnourished. I had to take refuge to find my last hope in this city of Shenzhou.
This must be mentioned three years ago; Da Zhou had suffered a great disaster. Since the drought, large numbers of grasshoppers have destroyed farm crops, agricultural products. After the lack, people were relieved, but the great flood destroyed everyone's hopes. That was the beginning of the great famine in the land. Only a handful of cities could sustain themselves. Many refugees travel to those big cities.
Repeated fortune, Da Zhou suffered a civil war, leaving many people apart. Public life is very dire.
Many people were like Wen Jia, who was helpless and helpless until they began to think of suicide. On the way back to his accommodation to find his wife and children waiting for him, Wen Jia's expression became even sadder.
"Lao Ta and Lau Er will be disappointed that I went empty-handed. It looks like there wouldn't be anything to eat today."
While walking, he saw a gray-robed soldier set up a notice posting. Ready to use some equipment to make some noise. That guy was the speaker that Zhao Ling Xin exchanged from the Military system to make communication. Undertake public relations duties in the city
Wen Jia recognized this group of soldiers precisely. They carried weapons that roared like lightning, effortlessly killing people. Fortunately, they are all disciplined and do not bully people.
A loud voice sounded from the speakers, which surprised the villagers.
"Announcing the city office at the moment! Recruiting a lot of jobs. Wages were paid three coins per month with three meals. Anyone interested can come in and apply," the soldier announced.
Economic Policy of the Cabinet Has been prepared a decree on urgent economic recovery measures Has been enforced with a budget of more than 10 million coins.
Zhao Lingxin had summoned many people from the system to serve as official officers. They were causing the planned projects to be implemented. The communication troops started stationed at various points to publicize information.
Compared to the announcement, Zhao Lingxin's method saw the results quickly. There's no need to worry about whether someone reads the noticeboard or not.
Voice announcements communicate honestly and make people understand correctly.
If Zhao Ling Xin had more spirit stones, he would be ready to install speakers throughout the city, then set up a radio station to entertain and deliver news to the people.
The communication troops have undergone considerable workload from laying out coordinated communication systems in and outside the city. Build a network of command lines, communication between the army and the palace. It was also a unit that started a public relations and propaganda project to make people feel like one of the Great Da Zhou Empire.
The Cabinet approved a plan to create nationalism. By righteousness to Zhao Lingxin, who held the throne right Is the one who strengthens the nation again And throws all the wrongdoing to the rest of the prince.
"Hm, three coins per month wages with three meals.".
Wen Jia's eyes gleamed. The number of salaries given by the authorities was twice the amount of his past job, with this money definitely enough to take care of his family. It also provides three meals a day. These stories are like a dream.
The ancient people only ate only two meals: breakfast and dinner. The authorities' announcement would offer three meals almost made it hard for people to believe what they were listening to.
Although many people heard the communication unit's announcement, the villagers still do not believe it. In the past, the royal family was horrible. Never even paid wages. What was announced was so good that they could not believe it. Everyone stood looking, and no one dared to make a decision.
However, Wen Jia stepped forward without hesitation. He has nothing to lose. This is the only hope that appears. He needs to grab it.
"Master, I would like to apply for a job as announced by the city officials," said Wen Jia.
The soldier in charge said with a smile.
"Very good. That is the first person to apply. Consider where you want to go to work." The soldier finished saying the list of places to work. Fortunately, Wen Chia read some books. But I still don't understand the meaning of these workplaces.
Cement plant Road construction Building construction workers Glass and glass factory Handicraft factories, weaving factories, and many other industrial factories until they were utterly dizzy.
The soldier saw the other side's bewildered expression and understood immediately, and hurriedly said:
"Then I'll explain it to you."
After listening to the explanation, Wen Jia started to understand something. He was caught in the eye of a steel mill. Wen Jia was a craftsman before and was very interested in this work.
"I am interested in a steel smelting factory. I've been a craftsman before. I assure you that it will not disappoint you," said Wen Jia.
"You don't have to worry too much. The smelting factory uses advanced metal technology. You just go to control the hydraulic machine to do that," the soldier said.
Numerous modern machines, Zhao Lingxin exchanged, came out of the system. The energy points and spirit stones that were captured were now used up.
Even though Wen Jia did not understand, he immediately decided to accept the job. But then he stumbled upon something.
"Master, the weaving factory, is recruiting women workers?" Asked Wen Jia.
"Of course we accept women," the soldier replied.
"So, can I bring my wife to work in a weaving factory?" Wen Jia asked with hope. If his wife could work at the factory, he would earn a lot more.
"You can bring your wife to apply for a job, and we need more people," the soldier replied.
Wen Jia left happily and thanked it many times. Before bringing this good news to his wife
The Cabinet issued orders for women to be able to work in factories to increase industrial productivity; which has many factories where women can work, Including weaving factories, soap factories, liquor factories, and others that do not require much effort. Most of the men will be allocated to construction workers, including twenty thousand city guards.
The large number of people who saw Wen Jia go in, the first one began to dare to follow the line. People began rushing to the recruitment desk in fear that the jobs they were hiring would be full.
This scene takes place in every corner of the city of Shenzhou. Causing the city with a previous lonely atmosphere to come back to life