Chapter 440: Liu Zheng's Place of Survival

The Liangzhou Workers Union.

Finally, amidst much anticipation, it was established.

For Liangzhou, this day was of absolute epoch-making significance. Early in the morning, people gathered at the entrance of the union. For these Liangzhou craftsmen, whose educational level remained relatively low, there were still many who did not know what exactly this union was for.

But that did not matter.

There were people nearby helping to explain it, in depth yet simple, concise and comprehensive, easy to understand.

Wang Dapan, who was no longer the Nanyang slave he had been before, now had many like-minded people by his side. The union had become a civil organization with an increasingly large number of members.

Today.

On the day of the union's establishment, he was still giving a speech.

He raised his arms and shouted.

"Workers of Liangzhou, that's right, we are workers! The title of 'worker' was bestowed upon us by Prefectural Governor Liu; it is a brand-new title, an advanced title, and a title full of the representation of this era!"

His voice was high-pitched and melodious, with varied cadences, and was extremely infectious.

After attracting the attention of the entire crowd, he seemed to become even more excited; he felt the cells in his entire body trembling along with him.

"Some people ask me, what is the union? Today I will answer you! The union is the home for us workers! In the future, we will use legal means to help our worker brothers seek legal rights and interests!"

"Yes, legal!"

He looked around the circle and shouted coldly: "Recently, grain prices in Liangzhou have climbed, society is in turmoil, and the common people are all panicked, putting down their work and taking to the streets, running around in all directions. Social order is in chaos. I know everyone's panic, and I also know what everyone is afraid of. But..."

This "but" instantly stirred up the atmosphere of the entire venue.

"Worker brothers, we must understand that the rise in grain prices is caused by a force majeure disaster on the Grand Canal! The Liangzhou Prefecture has been distributing disaster relief grain, and the Prefectural Governor has also been trying his best to stabilize grain prices!"

"Yes, this is what we can see!"

"Do you all think that the Liangzhou Prefecture, those upright officials, are really not anxious? Is it that they want to take the opportunity to get rich?"

"No!"

"I have always believed that, as you can all see, the vision of our Young Master, Prefectural Governor Liu, is not that small!"

"The Liangzhou Prefecture is coordinating grain prices, and Yintan City is supplying them at low prices! All departments are actively solving the problem. But what about us?"

The whole place went silent, and everyone looked at each other.

The name of Prefectural Governor Liu is like the shadow of a tree; this is absolutely beyond reproach.

Many people lowered their heads in shame.

Wang Dapan continued to shout loudly: "Liangzhou is in trouble, we should naturally weather the storm together, instead of adding trouble to the Liangzhou Prefecture! But what about us? These days, what have we been doing! Neglecting production, scrambling for grain! Giving those with ulterior motives a chance to take advantage, only then will we become the greatest scourge of Liangzhou!"

"Good!"

"Well said!"

The entire venue erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.

Wang Dapan hurriedly took a sip of water: "Of course, I am not here to speak for the Prefecture. I am here to fight for benefits for everyone! The union will represent everyone to negotiate with the Liangzhou Prefecture! Regarding welfare, regarding treatment, regarding holidays, regarding grain prices, regarding grain supply, regarding everything... Worker brothers, I have come out of our group, believe me, we must return to our posts, only then will society be stable and the economy be normal!"

"Believe me, I will fight for what you want!"

"Believe me, I will know your demands!"

"Give the Liangzhou Prefecture some time!"

"Go back! Let the grain of those black-hearted merchants rot in the corners and grow maggots!"

"Let those who want our Liangzhou to be in chaos have their wishful thinking!"

These few sentences completely ignited the enthusiasm of the entire venue.

Ten thousand people shouted in unison, and the entire Liangzhou was plunged into a wave of support for the union.

Yintan City.

Qingyang Shuo and Zheng Yueru looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

With the unfolding of the union's activities, a wave had been set off throughout the entire Liangzhou territory. Social order had finally returned to stability. At this time, the grain and fodder urgently purchased from the Western Regions via the Silk Road had also arrived in Yinzhou.

Grain prices finally tended to stabilize.

Social production finally slowly recovered.

Zheng Yueru was full of worry and smiled bitterly: "It is just, Sir, I do not know if the emergence of this union is a benefit or a curse."

Qingyang Shuo laughed and said: "Yue Ru, do not worry. Anything that emerges in response to the times, as long as it is still under control, just let it develop for now."

Afterwards, he paused, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Believe that once the Young Master returns, everything will be easily solved."

"The Young Master?"

Zheng Yueru sighed again: "I wonder how the situation in Liangshan is..."

Qingyang Shuo chuckled: "Liangshan is the Young Master's foundation for survival!"

"What?"

Zheng Yueru was startled.

Qingyang Shuo said: "You can call Rhodes over and have him set off for Liangshan as soon as possible."

Liangshan.

In Liu Zheng's strategy, it was indeed his foundation for survival.

He was eager for the Southern Barbarian Lands that others did not look favorably upon. The reason naturally needs no elaboration; the Southern Barbarian Lands have extremely abundant mineral resources, and Yunnan is even known as the South of Colorful Clouds. It has the reputation of being an "Animal Kingdom," a "Plant Kingdom," and a "Kingdom of Non-ferrous Metals." Among the one hundred and sixty-two types of natural minerals in the country, Yunnan has one hundred and forty-eight. Water is naturally abundant, and medicinal materials are abundant...

In these aspects, Liangzhou cannot compare.

The Western Regions cannot compare even more.

Once the Southern Barbarian Lands are taken, it will truly be like a bird flying in the vast sky and a fish leaping in the wide sea.

And if one wants to take Yunnan, Liangshan, this Southwest Silk Road, must be truly controlled in one's hands.

This is a grand strategy.

It is also a Great Trend.

Liu Zheng knows that although his father has not been enfeoffed as a king, in reality, Liangzhou has already surpassed Qingzhou to become the premier power of Longyan. How could the imperial court not be wary of Liangzhou? This time, Xie Tianyao summoning him to the capital will surely be fraught with danger. He must still prepare a foolproof plan.

To take Qionghai is to take Qiongdou.

That night.

All the Headmen of Liangshan who support the Alu Clan have begun to take orders from Huobu Quli.

Liangshan is too chaotic; at this time, Huobu Quli is digging canals by night while reorganizing the Liangshan system.

However, Liu Zheng had long been prepared for this.

Since he intends to build a theocratic political system, the Liangshan system must necessarily revolve around Aluba.

Huobu Quli becomes the first Headman under the Son of the Black Dragon and a Special Envoy of the Holy See.

The other Headmen are each appointed as Black Dragon Envoys.

The Bimo under their command are each appointed as Bishops.

In a single day, the Liangshan People's habits of being scattered and hostile toward one another were solidified around a single faith.

At night.

Liu Zheng could not sleep; he stood before the sand table, his brows tightly locked.

He always felt.

The development of events seemed a bit too calm.

In fact.

After taking Qionghai, the Liangzhou Army remained fully armed and ready, waiting for a fierce counterattack from the direction of the farms.

But Liu Zheng waited for nothing but silence...

It seems that behind this Shama Zhuoyi, there is indeed a master...