Chapter 8, real salvation
Although Gu Hang's arrival was unexpected and no grand welcome ceremony could be held in a hurry, the people in the Feidong Club still tried their best to create some pomp and ceremony in an attempt to make the Governor feel their respect.
When Gu Hang entered through the mine gate, which had been cleaned as much as possible, he saw that all the lights in the mine were lit.
The people of the Wasted Cave Society lined up on both sides of the mine tunnel, welcoming the arrival of the person who would decide their future destiny.
Gu Hang was not the first to come in. His current military supervisor, Captain Yan Fangxu, had already brought in hundreds of people.
Along the way, the servitor soldiers pulled up a human wall to separate the passage from the residents of Wastedong Society.
The soldiers stood straight with their guns in hand, while the people around them knelt down one after another when Gu Hang passed by.
Wherever Gu Hang went, people would kneel down to greet him.
Apart from people, there is nothing else the Wastedong Society can do to show off.
Among the crowd, Gu Hang walked and observed the situation in every part of the Wasted Dong Society.
There are many things to do, but they all look unhealthy. There are some mining tools in the mine, such as hoes and carts. It is purely manual work, and there is no equipment or equipment.
As he walked, he came to a cavity area in the mine. This place was used by the people of the Wastedong Society as a square and an important residential area. There are many simple buildings with wooden structures built in a mess. This should be the home of many people.
More residents of Wastedong Society gathered here.
When Gu Hang stepped into it, hundreds of people, led by leader Patel, knelt down.
Respect is fully demonstrated.
Here, a temporary platform was also set up.
Gu Hang walked up and the microphone was already set up. The voice he speaks here can not only be heard by people in the small square inside the mine, but can also be heard by people who are not in the square through speakers placed throughout the mine.
After all, this mine square is not big enough to gather 900 people.
Standing on the stage, Gu Hang stared at the faces under the dim light. He could see on their faces the joy of surviving the disaster and the gratitude to him as their savior.
But equally, their expressions were also filled with confusion about the future, doubts about him, the person who would decide everyone's next fate, and the numbness left behind in the hopeless life in the wasteland.
There is a long way to go.
But he still spoke slowly: "Residents of Feidongshe, I am your governor, Gu Hang."
"Today, I saw all the people kneeling down to me and surrendering to me. This is good and proves that you made the right choice." "Your leader, Patel, asked me for salvation, and I agreed to him. ”
"I led the army to the Wasted Dongshe and eliminated the bandits who threatened you. One hundred and forty-six corpses were neatly placed outside, and the eleven prisoners will be witnessed by all of you later. Come down and be judged.”
"The salvation you want has already been obtained; but the salvation I want to give you has just begun."
"In the harsh and merciless wasteland, whether it is natural disasters or man-made disasters, there is always a threat to our survival. Today the 'prisoners' are coming, and tomorrow something else may come. You need to have the ability to protect yourself, And I will arm you. This is the first salvation I will give you.”
"You work hard day and night in the mines, but all you get in exchange is a life without sunshine all day long, not enough food and clothing, and people die every winter. You have the right to live a better life, And I will give everyone who is willing to work hard a better life. This is the second salvation I will give you.”
"A safe environment, food and clothing, these may be your biggest wishes now. But when you are full, you will have more wishes, a better living environment, better spiritual enjoyment, and even Self-realization, sense of honor, faith...and I will provide you with a platform to pursue higher levels. This is the third salvation I want to give you.”
"In my plan, after I give these three items to you, and after I let you live a safe and prosperous life, then I can truly save you!"
Gu Hang finished his speech, and at this moment, whether those who were lucky enough to see Gu Hang's face in the square, or those who were crowded in other places and could only hear the sound from the speakers, all the people in the Wasted Dong Society The residents are already rejoicing!
When Gu Hang said that all the robbers outside had been killed, everyone was already cheering. The bandits killed and captured their compatriots and kept them in caves for many days, running out of food supplies. They have been in panic all day long, and now they are finally rescued, and their gratitude cannot be forgotten.
And when Gu Hang talked about arming them, some residents, especially the young and passionate ones, became even more excited. People in the Wasted Cave Society have always known the importance of having guns and cannons in the wasteland. In this place where the weak eat the strong, there is no ability to protect oneself. It is just a piece of meat. No matter whether it is fat or thin, someone will always want to take a bite. After all, everyone is starving.
But guns and guns are not free. The most valuable thing in the wasteland is the arms trade. The people in Huidongshe find it difficult to have enough food and clothing, and cannot afford it at all.
With weapons, there is a sense of security. If the same thing happens this time, not to mention whether you can win or not, at least you have the strength to fight. You won't just sit back and wait for death like now, and you can only rely on others to save you.
The second item, having enough food and clothing, aroused even greater passion! Gu Hang's statement struck a chord deep in their hearts!
We are so diligent, we work so hard, why can't we get a full meal in exchange? They don't understand the exploitation of the external market, and they don't understand the difference in value between primary products and processed products, but...the Governor-General said he would give them food and clothing!
This alone is enough for them to fully support whatever the Governor wants to do!
As for the third point, the so-called ‘higher pursuit’… no one was particularly impressed, and even felt confused. Just living is already very difficult. They rarely think about more things in their lives, and they don't understand what the so-called "self-realization" and "sense of honor" are about.
If you cheer, that's because it's a continuation of the previous things. What the Governor says is always right!
But there are always a few people who keep thinking despite the torture of painful life. When they heard what the Governor said, their eyes lit up.
The vast majority of people in the Wasted Dong Club were inspired by Gu Hang's speech!
They can already see that a bright and hopeful road is opening up before their eyes.
(End of chapter)