Dominate the Treacherous Realm

　　 In other words, there are still a few hours left... Jenkins blinked and did not comment, but started a conversation with the newsboy.

"This rain is really good. It needs some rain this season, otherwise there will be more people suffering from lung disease. But this is not a good thing for you, right? I read the rest of your newspaper. Quite a lot."

　　 Jenkins opened the topic with this sentence. Although the boy was a little nervous, he was at least coherent. He is a native of Nolan, and although his accent is a bit heavy, Jenkins fully understands:

　　 "Yes, sir, today’s luck is really bad. But there are always so many bad lucks in a year, at least it’s just a light rain now, not even a newspaper can’t be sold."

　　 "So, this isn't your first year selling newspapers?"

　　 Jenkins asked again, and the boy answered with a little embarrassment:

　　 "Yes, sir, I have been selling it for two years."

　　 From the outside, it looks like the boy is only eleven or twelve years old, but considering that children from poor families are generally malnourished, his actual age is probably older.

　　 "Since it's raining, why not go to the church door or the street where the clubs are located to sell newspapers? Or go to the street coachmen waiting for guests. I think there are more opportunities in those places."

　　 He kindly suggested that this is the process of getting closer.

　　 "But it was someone else's site. I was able to get this location near the city hall to sell newspapers. It's already very difficult. I can't go to someone else's area to sell it."

There are tens of millions of children who want to make money from selling newspapers, but the number of customers who buy newspapers in a certain area will not increase with the wishes of the children, so the newsboys rely on the default rules or the size of their fists to simply divide their areas. , On the contrary, it is a very clever approach.

"But newspaper selling is not a long-term industry. Have you ever thought of reading and literacy? The Church of the Sage has public evening classes every week. Even if you are not a believer of the sage, as long as you are willing to pray to the sage, the priests of the church will not Would mind that children like you go to class."

　　 The boy scratched his head:

　　 "Oh, sir, you are definitely a devout believer, and thank you for your kindness, but at night I have to look after my brother and sister so that my father and mother can go out to do odd jobs."

A big city like Nolan also requires a lot of odd jobs at night, but it is not only some jobs that are inconvenient to tell the children, but also the large cargo ships that arrive at the wharf at night, the backpackers at the railway station, the night shift workers in the factory, and the noble manor. The kitchen helpers who are invited for banquets, etc., are all lucrative work.

　　 "That's really a pity."

　　 Jenkins said softly, and then said:

　　 "Although I shouldn't say this, since the topic is here, I am curious, how do you plan for your future life?"

　　 Generally speaking, even children don’t talk about these things with strangers, even if Jenkins pays an extra two pennies. But in this paradox, his role is easy to be trusted by people. As long as he doesn't make outrageous actions, with proper inducement, the target won't mind talking about some private topics.

　　 Of course, Jenkins's kind looks and cute cat on his shoulders are also one of the reasons why he won his trust.

　　 "Planning?"

　　 The boy chanted the word, apparently trying to figure out the usage of the rare word:

"It's nothing. My father has already talked to the old widower of the neighbor. In a few years, I will follow him to learn how to drive horses and carts, and then run a few times with him. When he can no longer do what he is doing now, I will leave it to me. Come to do it, but I'm also responsible for arranging a funeral and other things after his death."

　　 This is equivalent to finding an apprenticeship. Although it can’t compare with the apprenticeship of a serious craftsman, it can at least support oneself. It is a relatively stable life plan.

　　 But this kind of life plan has almost imprisoned the remaining thirty or forty years of his life. There will be no brilliance in future life, but there is interest in it.

　　 Jenkins doesn't think boys should have too much ambition. A smooth life is good for him. But at least at the current age, don't be so mature. You should look at a higher level, think more, and think with a vigorous age. In this way, even if he really becomes a handlebar in the future, he can at least have an impact on the next generation, rather than let his descendants fall into the same cycle forever.

This is beneficial to the entire society and even the times. The development of production requires more high-quality talents, and the need for illiterate people to quickly transform into skilled workers with a certain basic education background, instead of just letting people lower their heads and just look for them in the dirt. Rice grains. Jenkins hopes that everyone can look up, even if they can't change their lives or get a lot of color, at least they have to know how wonderful the world is.

　　 This is the expression of youthful youth. Therefore, Jenkins believes that he has a responsibility to say something. Of course, if this is not a treacherous situation but a reality, he will probably use another strategy:

　　 "Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

"Of course I am satisfied. My father can arrange such good things for me, but my two younger brothers may not be so lucky. Maybe they will go to the dock to work as porters in the future, or be forced to leave their homes and go to other cities. But my father said Now, since he helped me find the support for my future life, then I will be responsible for taking care of the lives of my younger siblings. It’s fair.”

Chapter 2195: Jenkins's Persuasion

　　 The boy was talking to Jenkins while searching for possible customers on the street. But this kind of rainy day, except for guys with ulterior motives like Jenkins, not many people are willing to walk in the rain with a newspaper. The impact of the weather on business is obvious.

　　 "Could it be...didn't you think of other possible lives?"

　　 Jenkins asked again, hoping that his question would not provoke the boy's suspicion.

　　 "Other possibilities?"

　　 The boy's gaze followed a passing two-wheeled carriage, so he was a little careless when he spoke. He probably hoped that the distinguished guest on the carriage would stretch out his head to look at him and then buy a newspaper, but this hope was of course frustrated.

　　 "Is there any possibility, better than letting me inherit that old widower's carriage?"

　　 The boy is obviously not polite to the teacher of the future apprenticeship.

"Such as literacy, and then find a job as a decent clerk. Or learn arithmetic, you can count money accurately, you must have a certain mathematical foundation, as long as you learn a little more, it should not be difficult to become an accountant in the future. Your life is just just now In the beginning, there are countless possibilities waiting for you."

　　 Jenkins said.

"But those possibilities are not stable. It takes money and time to learn knowledge, but this kind of expenditure may not be rewarding. After all, learning may not be 100% able to learn, and learning may not be 100% able to get a job. But rush. The carriage business, as long as I am willing to follow him, I will be able to inherit it, and maybe it can be passed on to my son."

　　The young newsboys think a lot. He is not innocent. Of course he is not simple.

　　 "Are you satisfied with this arrangement, do you have any other ideas?"

　　 Jenkins asked again, and the boy answered quickly:

"Yes it is."

　　 After finishing speaking, he hurriedly left under the rain canopy with his bag and hurriedly walked towards an old gentleman holding an umbrella and walking slowly, as if he was admiring the rain. He has exquisite clothes, his goatee is neatly trimmed, and he looks like a nobleman from a very good background.

　　 "Sir, do you need a newspaper?"

　　 The newspaper seller asked. The old gentleman turned his head and looked at him. He seemed interested, but he shook his head very slowly. The boy did not continue to struggle, and returned to the silverware shop under the rain canopy with a frustrated expression.

　　 Jenkins took another copper out of the small cloth bag:

　　 "How about talking to me for a penny?"

　　 The conversation just now allowed Jenkins to gain more trust. This time the boy did not decline, and was very happy to accept the coin, and did not forget to thank Jenkins for his generosity.

　　 Jenkins is determined to change the direction of the conversation. Since he can't inspire the boy's "ambition" for a better life, he will be seduced by other methods.

　　 "Do you read knight novels?"

　　 Boys will love knight novels, not the colored parts, but the unrealistic plots in the book, such as the former original owner Jenkins. Because I know I can't have the exciting experience in the novel, so I like it and imagine it.

　　 The newsboy looked at Jenkins suspiciously:

　　 "Sir, why do you think I can read?"

　　 This is Jenkins's carelessness. Although there are books that are mainly paintings, most of those books are illegal publications with colors. He wanted to use the plot in the knight novel to make the boy realize the wonderful life, but the serious knight novel is a test of literacy.

　　 "You don't know a word?"

　　 "Know some, after all, I sell newspapers."

　　 He patted his shoulder bag proudly:

　　 "If you don't know a word, then you can't even yell the news. Sir, I am the best one near here to yell the news!"

　　 At this point, the boy's eyes are a little bright:

　　 "Sir, why don't I give you a drink?"

　　 He was still thinking about not taking Jenkins' money for nothing.

　　 "Okay."

　　 Jenkins said with a smile, and the boy cleared his throat and shouted:

　　 "Queen Isabella announced an amnesty! The notorious political hemorrhoids old Porter is about to be released from prison!"

　　 His voice came into the rain, making people nearby watch over. Although no one wants to sell newspapers, the boy is still very happy:

　　 "Sir, how do you feel?"

　　 "Very good, you are the best newsboy I have ever seen shouting news."

　　 There was a big smile on the boy's face. Only then did Jenkins feel that he was just a child.

　　 "Since you like this job so much, why can't you keep doing it?"

　　 Jenkins thinks he has found the right direction.

"Because selling newspapers can’t make too much money. I don’t have enough to feed myself. At most, I can fill my family. Also, have you seen older children selling newspapers on the street? This kind of inconspicuous money, only Children who cannot work are willing to make money, and people are more accepting that children sell newspapers.

　　 Even if I can't find a job to follow the old widower to drive the car, I can't keep selling newspapers here. Although I really like this job, I really like the smell of this fresh ink. "

　　 He lifted his shoulder bag slightly, put his nose next to the rest of the newspaper, took a deep breath and showed an intoxicated expression.

　　 "If you really like newspapers, it's not that there is no other work you can do."

　　 claimed that he only likes a stable life, but did not immediately refuse this time. Jenkins then asked:

"Actually, as long as you are literate, you will have more possibilities in the future. Do you like newspapers? Simply, go to the newspaper office as a porter. Of course, this is not as profitable as pulling a carriage. But have you ever thought about it, You can also be a reporter?"

　　 "Reporter?"

　　 The boy knows what a reporter is, but he doesn’t believe that he can be that kind of person. That’s a profession that can only be done by people who have gone to school:

　　 "Sir, are you kidding me?"

　　 "A joke? Of course not, you know, you can do the job of a reporter right now. Newspapers need news, but obviously they can't always know everything that happens in the city. After all, everyone is ordinary."

　　 Jenkins winked at the boy:

　　 "So, guess how did you learn about the news?"

　　 "Someone told them!"

　　 The boy replied immediately, and he stopped looking at the street looking for customers who bought the newspaper. He stared at Jenkins closely.

"Yes, the newspaper society has its own informants...that is, intelligence personnel, who provide yourself with fresh news. Then, why can't you become an informant in the newspaper office? Apart from selling newspapers and taking care of younger brothers and sisters, isn't it? Don't you have a lot of time to splurge on the street?"

Chapter 2196 The Problem of Gear People (Add 1/2)

　　 When he said this, Jenkins felt like a devil who tempted others:

　　 "Try it, walk around the street, if you see a house surrounded by police, or find something interesting, go to the newspaper and ask if anyone needs fresh news."

　　 "But..."

　　 The boy was a little timid.

　　 "Does it cost money to give it a try? If you don't succeed, it doesn't affect your life. If you succeed, what will happen?"

　　 The point of the conversation is not what Jenkins said, but what he wants the boy to think he realizes:

　　 "If I succeed, I will be able to establish contact with the newspaper, relying on providing fresh news, and an extra income!"

　　 "Yes, editors and reporters, certainly won't be stingy about having smart kids, willing to collect information for them."

　　 Jenkins nodded with a smile, and the cat on his shoulders brushed the back of Jenkins' head with the tip of his tail happily, wondering why he hadn't started fighting.

　　 "And not only that, if you can maintain such a relationship, and you can learn more words, even go to a certain school..."

　　 Jenkins did not continue, nor did the boy ask, both of them looked at each other. Jenkins saw the boy's eyes light up, and on the other's face, he saw hope, saw the fire, saw the young boy's dream.

　　 Of course what he said is very difficult. It is inconceivable that poor families can spend a sum of money for their children to study. But in this era, everything is possible. There will also be family workshop-style schools in the slums. With luck, boys can do what Jenkins said.

　　 Of course, only when luck is particularly good. But the boy is still young, and his future is full of possibilities. Jenkins only proposed one of them. Maybe the boy will succeed or fail, but he at least looked up and looked up. This is good for his life and the next generation.

"Mr......"

　　 looked at each other for a long time before the boy said something, but his voice was a little hoarse:

　　 "Can this really be done?"

　　 "This is your future. I can't give an exact answer. You should ask yourself."

　　 Jenkins patted the boy's shoulder lightly:

　　 "Do you really want to be a carriage driver for the rest of your life? Or you want to really get in touch with the smell of these inks."

　　 His voice is very soft, but there is an inexplicable power to deceive people. The boy grumbled~ He swallowed and took two steps subconsciously. He was scared by the future described by Jenkins. He never knew he could have such a future.

　　 "Sir, thank you."

　　 The boy did not give an exact answer, but thanked him very seriously. Then Jenkins didn't speak any more, and the boy just lowered his head in thought, instead of continuing to look for guests.

When 　　 was silent, the boy couldn't see Jenkins by default, but the conversation just now can't be forgotten.

　　 "Look, I did a good job, right?"

　　 Jenkins turned his head and asked the Gearman standing in front of the sealed shop window, who spewed a puff of steam from his mouth:

　　 "But you haven't got that heart yet."