278: Chapter 278 Attempt

Compared to disorder, queuing to take a number has an extra tedious step, but the actual efficiency generated is much higher.

The common people in this world simply live hard lives and have not received an education, but they are not stupid, nor are they pushovers.

With the Pei Clan guards, no major chaos will break out.

But for every single person to settle down and behave, that is impossible.

The work of yuanhong phase ii is about a household's livelihood.

In the face of livelihood, modesty and decency are simply jokes.

As long as one has experienced days of going hungry, it is hard not to understand the importance of livelihood.

As for talking about civilization, morality, and equality, that is easy to say when one is standing and doesn't feel back pain.

Even in a world entirely made of ordinary people, the above three points cannot be achieved.

Let alone in this transcendental world.

The suppression of life levels is ten thousand times more terrifying than the oppression brought by power.

Power stems from status, and a thing like status is not stable.

Just like ancient Imperial Dynasties, usurpers are everywhere.

When an ordinary man is enraged, blood splatters three feet.

When all is said and done, everyone has the body of an ordinary person.

Once someone close becomes a traitor, as long as they find a suitable opportunity, they can kill the person in power and even sit in the position of the person in power.

In this world, power stems from personal martial might rather than status.

If an individual lacks martial might, even if you are given the position, you cannot sit in it.

Here, including humans, the only useful thing is one's own value.

The Great Family does not treat ordinary people as humans, and humans do not treat beasts as the same kind, simply because to the Great Family, the value of ordinary people is not enough for them to regard the other party as an equal.

Similarly, beasts are viewed the same way in the eyes of ordinary people.

Why do some people like raising small animals?

After being domesticated by the owner, in their hearts, the potential value of the small animals increases.

But to outsiders, these small animals are nothing more than beasts.

How can beasts be mentioned on the same level as humans?

Coupled with the class differences formed by martial might, this kind of situation is formed.

This is also why, when the Pei Clan treats ordinary people just a little better, it can make them flock to it.

But this is not because Pei Qingyun is very kind or very great.

Everything he does is merely based on the humanity and original heart existing within himself.

At least for now, he still acknowledges that ordinary people and he are of the same species.

However, if he lives for tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of years, whether he can retain this trace of humanity is anyone's guess.

Pei Clan Estate, Patriarch's courtyard.

Pei Tianrong sat upright on a mahogany bench, listening to the report from Pei Tianqi.

As the person in charge of yuanhong phase ii, Pei Tianqi is responsible for all scheduling of on-site personnel.

"Since the manpower has already been recruited, construction can begin. Have the Materials been prepared?" Pei Tianrong looked at Pei Tianqi and asked.

Pei Tianqi said, "The Materials have not yet entered the site. Elder Tianming said it will take at least three days. However, this does not affect Yuanhong Trading Market construction. We can enter in batches. The first batch will arrange three thousand people, with one thousand setting up tents in various areas and the other two thousand conducting basic excavation. Once the first batch of Materials enters the site, the second batch of personnel will be mobilized."

After thinking slightly, Pei Tianrong agreed to Pei Tianqi's suggestion.

"Very well, do as you say for now. I will handle the matter of the Materials; they will be delivered in time three days later. Regarding the personnel, you must keep a close eye on them. With so many people, inevitably there will be some individuals with ulterior motives."

Pei Tianqi touched the tip of his nose and hesitated, saying, "Thank you, Patriarch, for the reminder. Before work starts, I still have a small request, and I hope the Patriarch will agree."

"Speak, stop beating around the bush," Pei Tianrong said.

Pei Tianqi shrugged, "Patriarch, do you think you can assign me another guard team? Otherwise, I lack a sense of security."

"Get lost," Pei Tianrong spat out a single word.

What the hell kind of sense of security.

Hearing this, a look of grievance appeared on Pei Tianqi's face.

Who told the Old Ancestor to always keep it on his lips.

What's wrong with him learning a bit.

Time hurried by.

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed, and the construction of yuanhong phase ii had entered the right track.

In half a month, a quarter of the area of yuanhong phase ii had completed basic excavation and foundation laying, and temporary residences had also been constructed.

With a construction period of up to half a year, if one constantly lived in tents, injuries and illnesses would inevitably be affected.

Moreover, the season was gradually entering winter, and this situation was very likely to escalate.

Anyway, the temporary residences all adopted large open dormitories, dozens of people to a room. To the Pei Clan, this didn't cost much.

If efficiency was affected because of this, it would be putting the cart before the horse.

But to these poor families, having such a residence was already not bad.

Among them, bare walls and drafty homes were not lacking, and even worse, sleeping on the streets.

Coupled with the fact that the Pei Clan provided meals every day, saving a mouth of food at home, it was simply an immortal's life.

If someone came to the construction area of yuanhong phase ii, looking into view, it was densely packed with people working hard.

As for slackers, naturally there were some.

No matter in which world, fools and smart-alecks are never lacking.

Even if this person was so poor that he could barely get by.

As the saying goes, old habits die hard.

However, once discovered, this type of person would be kicked out of the construction team by the Pei Clan supervisor team.

If you don't want to work, there are plenty of people willing to work.

What Wuyang City lacks the least are these people at the bottom striving to survive.

"It's so freezing cold, it really freezes a person to death. Walking just two steps, my bones almost chilled through. It would be great if there was a brazier," the supervisor in white puffed breath and kept rubbing his palms.

"Enough, stop being so pretentious. You didn't want to be a prodigal son at home, yet you insisted on coming here to suffer. Who can you blame? If my old man were as easy to talk to, I wouldn't rely on my own labor," the square-faced supervisor rolled his eyes and said unhappily.

"You think being a prodigal son is so easy to be? The Old Ancestor long ago re-formulated the clan rules. All clan descendants, as long as they are of age, must contribute to the Family, otherwise they can only enjoy the lowest monthly stipend. Where is this little money enough? I asked my parents for money, and they wouldn't give it, only knowing how to force me to marry a few more wives and make more babies. They said since I'm useless anyway, they might as well directly cultivate the grandchildren's generation, which is even more worry-free. It truly infuriates me," the supervisor in white said exasperatedly.

Hearing this, the square-faced supervisor couldn't help laughing loudly, "Hahaha, isn't this life pretty good? I remember before, didn't you like the places of willow and smoke, couldn't say two words without mentioning maidens? Your parents are just fulfilling your wish."

The supervisor in white said with lingering fear, "Stop talking, just look at how thin my body has become, and you'll understand. This life is truly not meant for humans. I'd rather freeze here than be at home."

The square-faced supervisor mocked, "What happened to your three palaces and six courtyards? Can't handle it now?"

"Stop talking, blame my youth and ignorance; women are floods and fierce beasts," the supervisor in white said.