Fox of France

Indeed, the workers have no intention of continuing the stalemate. The strike this time was mainly due to the government's attack on the "United Trade Union". The workers also understood that without the "united trade unions", the factory owners increased labor intensity while cutting wages was almost certain to follow.

But without the strong intervention of the French, the "Saint of Labor" brought everyone wheat and potato porridge, then the strike might not have lasted long ago. Now that the French also suggest not to continue the stalemate, and although the "United Trade Union" has not been kept, the "Workers United Club" is actually the same thing, but it has just changed its brand. Therefore, everyone felt that there was nothing unacceptable.

Moreover, as long as the workers and workers representatives who were arrested were still alive, most of them were acquitted because of "insufficient evidence". After the court research, it was found that the trial process was flawed, and it was sent back for a retrial. Then, due to "insufficient evidence" during the retrial, he was acquitted. Although until these people were released and returned to their homes, they didn't know that they had "appealed" and had gone through two court trials. But on the government side, the appeal, ruling and the documents of the two court trials are clear.

Soon after, the new "London Textile Workers' United Club" was proclaimed at the old address of the former "London Textile Workers' Union". Gwen Pullan delivered a short speech at the inaugural meeting, saying that the "club" will continue to benefit the workers, and he also hopes that the workers can trust and support the "club" as before.

Immediately afterwards, Polina, dressed in men's clothing, also delivered a speech congratulating the establishment of the "club", and expressed the hope that the "club" would not only become a home for male workers, but also a home for female workers. Even, because women workers are more oppressed, the club should pay more attention to the situation of women workers and child workers. She said that she hoped to see female representatives in the "club" in the future.

However, due to well-known reasons, British newspapers did not report on this matter, and French newspapers did not report too much. And the layout is also arranged at the very back. Because the French are busy showing off their scientific achievements.

Then came the labor negotiations about the strike. Because everyone has a plan to temporarily suspend the drums, the negotiations between the labor and management went smoothly, and the two sides reached an agreement soon. It is just because there have been more strikes this year, so in order to be able to complete the order, and thus To avoid huge fines, the employer needs the workers to slightly increase their labor intensity and extend their working hours. Of course, this is not free of charge, and the employer will also provide a certain amount of financial compensation for the increased labor.

In addition, Mr. Wren, the representative of the management, also pointed out that recently the members of the Whig Party put forward a proposal on reforming constituencies. This proposal is beneficial to both the management and the labor force.

It's just that the conservative gentlemen in the countryside are really uncivilized, and they have more congressmen. If they want to change the constituency structure, those capitalists need to put a certain amount of pressure on the government and create a certain amount of momentum. When creating momentum, it is necessary to rely on the strength of many workers.

"Let's put it this way, we hope that you will sign the petition put forward by our representatives to show your support, and send representatives to attend the ceremony where we hand over the petition. Of course, we would also like to express our kindness and help to you - for example, you The meeting place is too small and dilapidated. If you support us, we are willing to help you renovate this place. In addition, if you delay work and come to support us, we are also willing to give some financial support Compensation." Ren finally said.

If it was the last Fagin, he should have been able to detect Ryan's intention immediately - he wanted to take this opportunity to win over and corrupt some worker representatives. But Gwen Pulan didn't have such a quick reaction, he was relatively slow. In a sense, he is not the ideal successor in Fagin's mind, he is just a spare part for Fagin.

Spare parts are not the same as successors. The task of spare parts is only used to survive the most difficult period after the accident. Therefore, when cultivating spare parts, more attention is paid to his stability. The butcher, or Gwen Pulan, has a firm and steady personality and is a good spare part, but his brains and knowledge are not enough to lead the group for a long time. In the old Fagin's heart, Oliver was the successor he really valued.

But Gwen Pooran has an advantage, that is, he knows that he is not smart enough, and he is always slow to think about problems, so he never makes a decision in a hurry. Of course, this approach may sometimes miss opportunities, but no one is perfect. As a spare part, stability is the most important thing. Compared with those guys who jump around without knowing how many bowls of rice they can eat, Gwen Pulan is already quite good.

So he said to Ren, "Mr. Ren, what you said, we have to discuss it collectively before we can give you an answer."

"Ah, necessary prudence is a virtue, I can understand that," Ryan said.

So the general strike in the British textile industry came to an end. After competing with each other, everyone had a general understanding of the strength of the opponent and the strength behind the opponent. After conflicts and bloodshed, a new balance was achieved. It has been re-established again, although the new balance point does not seem to have any major changes from the previous one. It seems that all conflicts and bloodshed have become useless—no matter for any party—but in In fact, everything is different, in the sense that only now does one side really see the other as an equal adversary. Just like the future generations in the far east, the beginning is the end of the war.

At this time in Paris, Joseph was arguing with Napoleon about who should give the Prometheus Prize.

"It doesn't matter if the medicine award is given to a foreigner, but the first mathematics award should be given to the French anyway." Napoleon said, "I admit that Mr. Gauss is very powerful and amazing, but Mr. Laplace, Fourier Mr. Ye, and Mr. Grarange, aren’t they powerful? Joseph, you can’t just use power for personal gain just because Gauss is your assistant!”

"Cut! Am I using power for personal gain? I think you are using power for personal gain! Don't think I don't know. You are taking the opportunity of building a higher normal school to try hard to seduce people from the Academy of Sciences. You want to rely on democratic voting in the future to get yourself an academician. .You want to give the grand prize to Laplace, right? Laplace, he's always been with you!"

After Napoleon became the first consul, an important job was to implement compulsory education. To implement compulsory education, a group of normal schools is naturally needed. So Napoleon expanded the normal preparatory course attached to the original Louis the King School into the Paris Higher Normal School. A series of secondary normal schools were established in other places.

Napoleon felt deeply his brother's enormous influence in the scientific world, especially at the University of Paris, which was about to become his independent kingdom. So Napoleon began to tilt resources to the Paris Ecole Normale Supérieure, intentionally or unintentionally. Whether it's money or personnel.

Using his own influence, Napoleon successfully stuffed Laplace, Lagrange, Fourier, and Monge into the École Normale Supérieure, which made the École Normale Supérieure almost rival the University of Paris in mathematics.

Now, if this award is given to Gauss, both awards will fall into the hands of the University of Paris. But if it was sent to Laplace or Glarange, then the École Normale Supérieure, which had only been established for a few years, would have already rivaled the University of Paris. As the de facto founder of the École Normale Supérieure, Napoleon naturally hoped that the people of the École Normale Supérieure would win the award.

"Joseph, let's not mess around. Discuss the facts and don't always attack others from motives." Napoleon frowned and said, "I think there is a reason why this award should be given to the French. First of all, Rapp The achievement of Mr. Lars himself deserves the award. Secondly, it can also enhance the national pride of the French people. The French people are proud that our science is ahead of the world. Of course, I know you will say that awarding the award to Mr. Gauss is academically There is no problem. Mr. Gauss is a great genius who is rare in a century. We all know this, and we even think that he may be Newton in mathematics. And giving him the grand prize can show the broad mind of France and make more people Many foreign students are willing to come to France. This is indeed very important, but, Joseph, don’t you already have a Carol? One is enough, right?”

Since Napoleon said so, Joseph replied: "You are right, but Gauss is a German, a member of the Rhine Union. Now the trust and support of the Germans to us is very important to us. In contrast, the award Giving it to Carroll is not a complete substitute for giving it to Gauss. Because..."

Speaking of this, Joseph smiled and said, "Carol's award is too uncontroversial. So it is not particularly able to show the justice and generosity of France. As for the national pride of France you mentioned, France's respect for us The pride that science is ahead of the world. Does this kind of thing still need to be obtained with this kind of prize when I am still alive? Isn’t my existence far surpassing any prize? "

"You are really arrogant," said Napoleon, "but... Gauss is still young, so you can wait."

"It's as if Laplace and M. Grange are too old to live for two years. M. Lavoisier is older than Laplace, and he's such a loving...he's willing to wait until next year." "Joseph said, "Next year, one of them can be awarded the physics award. Considering that Mr. Grarange is the oldest, we will give it to him first, and it will be Laplace's turn the next year. And Gauss Well, at least for now, I don't think it will be possible to give him the physics prize next year. Well, let's do it like this."