readbooksol #865 - The Blacksmiths Guild's Conflict
#865 - The Blacksmiths Guild's Conflict
Just as everyone was looking at each other, still hesitating whether to stand up and present the content they had prepared in advance, the blacksmith Yuan, who had a very deep friendship with Quan Yi, was the first to raise his hand.
"Since no one wants to speak first, let me start by offering my humble opinion."
Blacksmith Yuan and Quan Yi made eye contact, and they couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile to each other.
Quan Yi knew that Blacksmith Yuan was supporting him with his actions.
And Blacksmith Yuan also knew that at this time, a representative figure was needed, especially a figure representing the commoner class, to take the lead in speaking and set an example for the subsequent personnel.
As partners who had worked together the longest in their childhood, they could understand each other without needing to communicate.
"Please feel free to offer your valuable opinions, Master Yuan."
Quan Yi showed an attitude of humbly listening and invited him to the stage.
With the help of the amplifier, Blacksmith Yuan began to seriously state his opinions.
"I am representing the Blacksmiths' Association to participate in this meeting, and my opinions are all focused on forging.
Currently, as the demand for metal products is increasing throughout the island, we are facing a shortage of personnel and energy.
Thanks to the young master's discovery of new metal veins on the island, we are not currently lacking high-quality metal ores.
However, from mining to refining to forging and other series of processes, there are huge vacancies in the various personnel involved.
The vacancies here are not just a simple matter of numbers, but also a matter of expertise.
This phenomenon has led to the efficiency of existing talents not being fully utilized."
Blacksmith Yuan's remarks were undeniably sharp.
Although he did not mention specific groups here, the group he was referring to was obviously the original members of the Blacksmiths' Association who had recently joined.
The skills and techniques of each of these members are impeccable, but their excessive emphasis on individual attitudes does not match the large factory production that emphasizes unified standards and collaboration.
As a result, some blacksmiths from the Blacksmiths' Association are moving towards the higher realm of forging, which is the spirit infusion realm that Lou Gao has now reached.
However, entering the spirit infusion realm to produce more powerful soul-guided metals not only requires extremely high skills but also emphasizes individual talent.
To date, there are only a few blacksmiths who have mastered the spirit infusion technique, including Lou Gao.
The talent here not only requires a certain soul power foundation but also a talent for forging.
On this Blue Silver Island where soul master blacksmiths cannot exert their advantages, in order to ensure the difference between themselves and ordinary people, or rather, their advantages and value, they will naturally move in this direction.
This has also led to the emergence of rifts within the Blacksmiths' Association.
Although the conference venue gathered many representatives of soul master groups, more than half of the representatives were from ordinary people's groups.
From agriculture, industry, service industry, and other aspects, the people who play the most important role in all industries on the island are ordinary people.
In comparison, the proportion of soul master groups in various industries is extremely small, and the overall output benefit is also extremely low.
And a person's status in society is directly related to the contribution he makes to society.
Realistically speaking, the status of soul masters on the island is even inferior to that on the mainland.
There are even no privileges for soul masters here. Even though the island gives these soul masters extremely high treatment, this imbalance in their hearts will unconsciously manifest in external forms.
Everyone present was a leader among men, and they took a deep breath at Blacksmith Yuan's bold speech.
The other party actually exposed the feeling that they had faintly noticed in their hearts in public. The overall atmosphere of the audience became subtle.
However, Blacksmith Yuan continued with a normal expression:
"In addition to this point, another important issue is the energy issue.
Although the island has metal mines, it does not produce fuel, coal, or oil. These necessities for forging must be transported from the distant continent.
Because of the recent changes in the situation on the mainland, the officials in various regions have begun to tighten the purchase of these materials.
It can be predicted that the price of fuel will rise, and the supply will also decrease.
I have raised these two points based on personal experience and observations. Please give your valuable opinions on this."
After speaking, Blacksmith Yuan bowed to the audience and waited patiently for criticism.
Aside, Quan Yi's eyebrows twitched. He didn't expect Blacksmith Yuan to be so fierce. Even he was not as radical as Blacksmith Yuan.
However, while marveling, Quan Yi was still very happy in his heart and greatly praised Blacksmith Yuan in his heart.
"Clap, clap."
Quan Yi took the lead in applauding.
"Thank you for Blacksmith Yuan's speech, which made me understand the current development situation. Does anyone want to add to this or refute it?"
He did not comment on the content of the proposal but highly praised the speech itself.
His performance made it impossible for the people present to easily figure out Quan Yi's thoughts.
Those calm eyes did not have a single ripple.
After a moment of silence, a sigh came from the seat.
"Alas, Brother Yuan's opinion is indeed the existing problem of the Blacksmiths' Association, but please also understand that the production of soul-guided devices does require more talents.
However, I also admit that even so, as long as you are a member of the Blacksmiths' Association, you must fully learn the existing forging system and divide according to your ability.
In this regard, we must establish an overall training and screening standard."
The speaker was none other than Lou Gao, one of the representatives of the Blacksmiths' Association.
He and Blacksmith Yuan can be regarded as close friends. Their love for forging is no less than anyone else's. Therefore, the two respect each other, and their relationship is also very good in private.
However, here, they must defend the group behind them.
In general, he did acknowledge the existing problems, but he also pointed out that there was indeed a demand in the field of soul-guided devices.
Removing the label of 'unruly' from soul master blacksmiths.
Quan Yi silently watched the conversation between the two, and his heart also expressed his appreciation for Lou Gao.
Both of them are at the top of the Blacksmiths' Association, and they are both current vice presidents.
The highest position of president has been vacant.
Even if Quan Yi did not accept it, everyone knew that this position was actually reserved for Quan Yi.
The two vice presidents represent different interest demands within the association.
Being able to understand each other's differences in this way is beneficial to him and to them.
This is also the reason why Quan Yi convened this conference, and it is also the reason why he tacitly allowed the position of president to be vacant.
Only by facing contradictions can contradictions be resolved.