Phi-Fic Chapter 238 Layoffs (1)
Chapter 238 Layoffs (1)
“Yes! This island is so small that it doesn’t need so many people to guard it. The reason I brought so many people before was to take advantage of the large number of people to develop and build this island. Now that Qiongzhou Island has been completed, the extra people should be reassigned to other places where they are needed more.”
Li Jianguo asked worriedly, "Commander Yuan, will I be reassigned to another place?"
"Do you want to go somewhere else? Or go home after your service to stay with your parents and wife?"
“No, I don’t want to be demobilized and go back, nor do I want to be transferred to other places. Wherever Commander Yuan is, I will be there. I want to follow Commander Yuan forever. It is my honor, Li Jianguo, to continue to be Commander Yuan’s bodyguard.”
"I've gotten used to using you. If you want to stay by my side, that's fine. There's a lot going on during this relocation, and I need your help as my right-hand man."
Li Jianguo was delighted to hear that he could continue to serve as Commander Yuan's bodyguard.
“I am naturally very happy to serve Commander Yuan.”
"I've considered several options over the past few days."
“Starting tomorrow, let’s study these plans carefully, especially the personnel allocation issue: who needs to stay, who needs to be demobilized, and who needs to be reassigned.”
Su Jinru was curious.
Yuan Wenjie is too tight-lipped. Lately, all she's seen him doing is eating, drinking, and having fun. She thought he wasn't thinking about work at all.
He already had a plan in mind, but he didn't mention it to her at all.
She had no idea that such a big thing would happen on the island when she returned for the Lunar New Year.
Su Jinru couldn't help but ask, "Under normal circumstances, where are they diverted to?"
"I don't know where they will be reassigned. I'll reassign the people I don't need, and how to arrange their destinations is a matter for higher-ups."
Many things were military secrets, and Su Jinru couldn't ask about them. Although she was curious, she kept quiet.
In any case, those who stay behind are definitely useful to Qiongzhou Island.
Others either retired or went to other military regions.
A soldier's duty is to obey orders.
Although it is said that the military camp remains but the soldiers come and go.
However, Su Jinru still felt a little sad.
I've gotten used to the island being bustling with people every day.
If there are layoffs, very few will be left.
For a long time to come, the island will remain deserted.
Originally, this island was far from the mainland and had a somewhat isolated feel.
But because there are so many people on the island, it's always bustling with activity, so I haven't noticed any difference. Will I feel lonely when there are fewer people in the future?
However, from an economic perspective, the island does not currently need more than 10,000 people.
In particular, Su Jinru took out a lot of advanced equipment from her space, and Yuan Wenjie had the factory replicate these advanced production tools, so farming became very convenient and required fewer people.
As a result, a situation of labor surplus arose.
The following morning, a general meeting of the entire army was held, announcing the policy of layoffs and reassignment.
People were panicked for a while.
Most people want to stay.
How wonderful it is to be here! The island has a pleasant climate, picturesque scenery, fertile fields, salt fields, pig farms, orchards, and plenty of food to eat.
More importantly, those who stay, whether military personnel or their families, receive salaries and benefits.
Life is never as comfortable here after I went home.
Those with ulterior motives tried to use Yuan Wenjie's connections to stay, but Yuan Wenjie severely criticized them, even criticizing them at a meeting, forbidding them from engaging in such underhanded tactics.
However, some people still took a roundabout route, bypassing Yuan Wenjie to find Su Jinru.
For example, Wang Xiuying.
She actually came to Su Jinru with two hundred yuan.
She directly stuffed the money, which was in a file folder, into Su Jinru's arms.
Su Jinru's face darkened.
"Xiuying, don't make me make a mistake. If I accept this money from you, my husband Yuan might divorce me."
Wang Xiuying chuckled awkwardly.
"How could that be, sister-in-law? Commander Yuan's feelings for you are obvious to everyone. How could he bear to part with you?"
Su Jinru: "He is a man of principle. Everyone on the island knows that he is ruthless when someone makes a mistake. I know him, and I should not knowingly make a mistake. Otherwise, wouldn't I be making things difficult for myself?"
“He loves and respects me, so I should respect and love him even more. So what you are doing is asking me to be disloyal and unjust to him.”
Seeing Wang Xiuxiu's somewhat embarrassed expression, Su Jinru said, "You! Did you come here because of the military reassignment issue?"
"Yes! Sister-in-law, since you've said so, I won't hide it anymore. I haven't been able to eat or sleep for the past few days because of this."
“Our family is different from others. There are four of us here. We have been here for three years and have gotten used to life here. If we are reassigned or demobilized, our family will be torn apart again like before.”
"Sister-in-law, as a woman, you should know that it's not easy to be a soldier's wife. You're often separated. Who doesn't want their family to be together and never be apart?"
“Now that there’s no war, Commander Liu can bring his family with him wherever he’s reassigned, so there’s no chance of his family being torn apart after the reassignment.”
"If you are discharged from the army, you will usually return to your hometown. With Commander Liu's qualifications, he will be assigned to a good unit with a high position. He has real power, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to arrange a job for you."
Wang Xiuying: "Yes! It sounds like it would be good to be discharged from the army. I can go back to my hometown, get a job, and my child can continue to go to school. But things are very chaotic outside now. I'm afraid that if I go back from the army, I will be caught in a whirlpool for no reason."
"That is a problem. But I heard that officers above the regimental commander level can apply for demobilization or reassignment. If they are worried about being unable to control their own affairs after demobilization, they can apply for reassignment. Under the current circumstances, it is safer to stay in the military."
"Sister-in-law, for the sake of our friendship over the past three years, could you please put in a good word for me with Commander Yuan and ask him to let my Regiment Commander Liu stay?"
"I'm sorry, Xiuying, I don't interfere with his work. Who he keeps and who he assigns tasks to are all arranged according to instructions from above. Even if I say something, it won't make a difference."
"Your words will definitely be helpful. Commander Yuan cares about you so much, sister-in-law. Consider it a favor I owe you. I will help you with anything you need in the future."
"Xiuying, I'm sorry, I really can't help you."
"Actually, you're overthinking it. No matter where they're reassigned, it won't be worse than staying here! This place is deserted, while other places are at least on land, with convenient transportation and travel! The children's schooling is much better here. Why do you think that being reassigned to other places is worse than staying here!"