Chapter 1169: Work

Huizhou.

Take Tribe.

Jielu didn't go herd the chief's cattle today.

Instead, he rushed to the road construction site next door.

Originally, his own chief refused to have a road built on his land.

But after being besieged for a week, his cattle and sheep were taken, so he had to compromise and agree to the officials' road‑building terms.

It is said that the chief's family now owns a house in Shanghecheng, living luxuriously and comfortably, while the tribe is now managed by his youngest son.

They say life in Shanghecheng is superb, with daily meat and honey.

They never dared to imagine such a life before, but after the chief left, they dared to think about it; herding cattle offers no future, because they all belong to the chief.

So they want to find a way out.

Since witnessing how capable the road‑building people are, they keep recalling that incident in their mind.

"Since the chief fears road building, does that mean if I associate with the road builders, rounding it up, the chief should also fear me?"

Having figured that out, they became very interested in the Road Repair Team.

"Hey, are you hiring?"

He volunteered himself.

The road work here is done by a construction crew from Big Building.

Although the population here is large and there are many Big Building people, the Road Repair Team just can't find workers.

Especially locals.

The local forces have made it difficult.

Now they're worried about a lack of labor.

Seeing this native, the person in charge naturally became very interested.

"We're hiring, come over, friend. Want a meal?"

"Working here, the compensation is very good."

"We not only provide food, but also daily supplies. Look at this tasty water…"

"This igniter can repel mosquitoes."

"This solar stove can cook without burning firewood…"

"And this one."

He waved the mobile phone in his hand.

"As long as you work well, this can be yours too."

The person in charge used every ounce of his charisma to coax Jielu.

Jielu, who already wanted to change his fate through the Road Repair Team, naturally agreed enthusiastically.

"Alright, yes, I can work here."

"Welcome, Mr. Jielu. I'll find a master to guide you; I hope you work hard, the mobile phone is waiting for you."

The person in charge, fearing he might leave, had someone prepare a few dishes tailored to local tastes for him.

Jielu had never eaten such delicious food before.

Even without any gifts, he would still work diligently.

On the first day, Jielu went home with a T‑shirt.

The T‑shirt cost about ten yuan at Big Building, and Jielu was as happy as a child after getting it.

The next day he brought his brother over.

The person in charge specially rewarded him with a pair of sandals.

As his working hours grew, Jielu accumulated more and more belongings.

He managed to lure a group of people to work for the Road Repair Team.

The chief's son doesn't care about any Road Repair Team, but he is not lenient at all with the slaves he holds.

Soon Jielu was seized.

The person in charge had already told Jielu that if the chief gives you trouble, you should claim you are a member of the Road Repair Team.

"We are responsible for your safety."

So when he saw the people sent by the chief, he immediately gave the name of the Road Repair Team.

The chief's son knows the Road Repair Team is not to be trifled with, but as more people join the Road Repair Team, fewer remain to farm and herd for him, which naturally is untenable.

"Even if the Road Repair Team backs you, don't forget they won't stay here forever."

"Jielu, are you sure you want to be my enemy?"

Jielu was instantly frightened.

"No, I didn't; they approached me and asked me to work for them."

"If you don't want me to go, then I won't go."

"It's just that I've already signed a contract with the Road Repair Team, and I'm afraid they'll refuse, think I broke my promise, and cause trouble."

He intends to use the Road Repair Team to intimidate these people.

The chief's son thought, indeed.

He wouldn't dare confront the Road Repair Team; his father was beaten nearly to death.

But the Road Repair Team isn't completely unapproachable; his father gained benefits through negotiations and went to Shanghecheng to enjoy a good life.

He didn't dare approach the Road Repair Team directly, so he sent Jielu to negotiate with them.

"Go tell them that he has already ruined our lives."

Jielu let out a breath, then hurriedly came to the Road Repair Team and found the person in charge.

After the Road Repair Team members learned of this, they were not at all panicked.

"Go tell your chief that we can purchase his grain and livestock."

"As long as he doesn't disturb your work, we can also buy his wasteland."

"If he wants to go to the city to enjoy himself, we can also purchase his territory at a very good price."

"Enough for him to live comfortably for several lifetimes."

"He doesn't need to suffer here."

Jielu was shocked beyond belief—could the Road Repair Team be so overbearing? Is he trying to buy their entire tribe?

He hurried back to report the news.

The chief's son also didn't expect the other side to do this.

However, selling the tribe is impossible.

However, he looked at Jielu.

Selling this group of slaves is also not impossible.

Moreover, there are livestock and grain; if the other side offers a high enough price, he naturally is also willing to sell them to the Road Repair Team.

The person in charge of the Road Repair Team also didn't expect that this chief could actually hold onto the land.

He seems to be someone who has seen the world.

But he isn't in a hurry either—he isn't selling livestock and grain? Buy, the more the better.

Good-quality ones can also be made into jerky for export.

Poor-quality ones can be directly cooked for these natives to eat.

As for people, buying them directly is naturally not allowed, but can we change it to another term?

The name of this labor intermediary, this slave trader, is not bad; I can give him a commission.

With the population decreasing, the land cannot be developed; in the end, won't they still have to sell?

The person in charge agreed to his demand.

Seeing there was profit to be made, the chief's son naturally no longer stopped people from going to work for the Road Repair Team.

Living a good life is simple, but going back to the previous hard life is too difficult.

This is called easy to go from frugal to extravagant, hard to go from extravagant to frugal.

The Road Repair Team showed the local people a completely new life.

In the Road Repair Team, after leaving, they quickly felt great discomfort.

They wanted a good life, no longer wanting to live as before.

Moreover, they were bought by the Road Repair Team.

So they should follow the Road Repair Team's way of life.

So soon, someone couldn't bear it, took those who could work and ran away.

Leaving behind the elderly and children of the area.

The loss of able labor has caused the chief's reproduction to encounter a huge obstacle.

They also didn't expect that after the Road Repair Team left, their people would also run away.

At this time, they remembered the words of the Road Repair Team.

"Land, we can buy it at a very good price."

"Otherwise, should we sell the territory?"

"The family members all went to enjoy themselves; why should I suffer here?"

"I won't sell all of it; I'll sell half and keep half."

"The money obtained can let my parents continue to enjoy the present Changhe life."

"My burden is also reduced, and I can often go to Changhe City to live."