The Rise of the European Emperor

What is a new type of handicraft guild? It is actually the trade union of later generations of Huaxia! According to the definition of a trade union, it should be a self-organized social group that negotiates wages, working hours and working conditions on behalf of workers and employers.

But in China, where Marin lived in the later generations, because the country has already stipulated the minimum salary, maximum working hours and labor contract requirements by law, the role of trade unions has actually become dispensable and has become a symbol.

Moreover, the chairman of the trade union, the top manager of the trade union, was actually officially appointed by Huaxia in later generations. In this way, such a trade union will be under the control of the government, and it is impossible to threaten the government's rule. In other words, the trade unions of later generations in Huaxia are actually just a decoration. The chairman of the trade union is actually a pension position. Many officials who are unwilling or defeated will serve as the chairman of this trade union...

But it is undeniable that for the ruling class, such unions are the most popular. Otherwise, if you look at the trade unions in Europe and the United States in later generations, they meet the definition of a trade union and work very hard. However, they often engage in strikes and demonstrations, causing European and American countries to suffer. The labor costs in European and American countries in later generations were so high that they lost their competitiveness, and the labor unions "indispensably contributed." The officials of the Huaxia trade union are not elected, but appointed by the court. In that way, officials of these trade unions will naturally not lead the workers to confront the court.

Therefore, Marin likes this kind of trade union very much, and plans to form a new type of handicraft guild according to the model of the later Huaxia trade union. As long as the power to appoint officials is in the hands of the officials, there is no fear that the new handicraft guilds will escape from the hands of the officials!

At that time, Marin or the Prime Minister of Beihai State can completely adjust the prices of industry products and distribute production raw materials through officially appointed trade union officials. And, don't worry about accidents.

And this kind of handicraft guild controlled by the government also saves the management cost of handicraft workers, which can be said to have many benefits...

As for the leader of the handicraft guild bullying the market or doing other bad things? This problem is also easy to solve. As long as the government is willing to accept complaints and pay attention to the protection of the interests of craftsmen in various industries, there will be no problems. With this constraint, the leaders of the handicraft guilds did not dare to mess around. After all, officials can replace them at any time!

Of course, the only hidden danger is that officials from relevant departments in charge of the handicraft guild may collude with the guild leader to bully the handicraft workers. In this case, even if the handicraftsman appealed, it would be useless. Because above is the source of evil. Therefore, it is necessary for Marin to create an institution similar to the post-century pick-up department to supervise officials. In ancient China, it was because of the lack of institutions such as the Disciplinary Department that the ancient officials acted recklessly and ran amok. This is how the saying "Miemen Lingyin, Pojia County Magistrate" came into being. Even if there was such an institution later, due to various reasons, in the first few years of the 20th century and the 21st century, the sense of existence of the Disciplinary Department was very weak. It wasn't until the big boss who specialized in fighting tigers came to power that the officials really started to be afraid and restrained...

In this regard, Marin's view is actually different.

He doesn't like the discipline department that is placed in the open. Because, in the discipline department in the clear, it is too easy to be targeted and infiltrated by problematic officials. Even at the beginning, many Ji Jian personnel were recruited by others.

Many officials who dare to be corrupt are smart people. A bright organization can easily be targeted, guarded against, or even wooed by smart people. But if secret agencies like Jin Yiwei and the FBI deal with them, they will be numb. Because they don't know where to start and how to target. Because Jin Yiwei or the FBI are in the dark, there is no loophole.

Of course, such a hidden anti-corruption agency is what officials are most afraid of. Because no one wants to be surrounded by invisible and invisible enemies. Therefore, the civil officials of the Ming Dynasty tried their best to discredit Jinyiwei and asked the emperor to abolish Jinyiwei. The idiot Chongzhen believed it was true, and really removed Jinyiwei. Then, he became deaf and blind, and finally became the saddest subjugated king in history...

In response to possible problems in the trade union, Marin intends to adopt a reporting system and set up a reporting mailbox. As long as someone makes a report, and there is something to say, and the reporter is willing to testify, the North Sea State spies will send someone to investigate. In this way, manpower is also saved. It would be a waste of money to dispatch personnel when there is nothing to do. And someone reported it and dared to sign it, which proves that the problem has reached the point where it has to be solved. It was just right to send a spy to investigate at this time. As for anonymous letters, they are generally ignored. What if someone plays anonymously? Therefore, Marin's reporting mailbox only accepts signed letters, and anonymous letters are generally discarded directly to avoid being tricked. Of course, once someone makes a real-name report, the whistleblower will also be protected by the government. Otherwise, no one would dare to report it.

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As for how to form a new type of handicraft guild, Marin's plan is to first let the handicraftsmen recommend people with high prestige, good character and literacy among the handicraftsmen in a certain industry. Then, report a batch of lists to the government.

Subsequently, according to the recommended list, officials screened out those who did not meet the requirements. Then, send people to contact these candidates to inquire about their ideological dynamics. If you are willing to cooperate with the government, it will be included in the priority option. And those who insist on standing up for the craftsmen and not dealing with the government will do their best to suppress...

Finally, the candidate who is most compatible with the government is selected from these candidates to serve as the president of the handicraft guild. Then, select a few candidates who also cooperate with the government to serve as vice presidents and deacons. In this way, it can be regarded as a reward for their support of the official. At the same time, it also puts pressure on the person who is the president - if you are disobedient, some people will replace you!

Of course, if the candidates are all anti-government attitudes, Marin will put aside all these candidates and choose someone who is willing to cooperate with the government among other craftsmen, even if they are newcomers with little prestige.

If there is really no one to choose, Marin will even select a layman from among the low-level officials in the government to take up this position temporarily until the industry can introduce candidates who are willing to cooperate with the government.

What? Someone disagrees? Want to make trouble? Sorry, all arrested and punished as slaves!

The right to appoint personnel is the most important means of control by the government against the industry guilds. Anyone who dares to challenge it will be let to die, even if it is the entire industry!

Of course, pure toughness is not enough. Therefore, the government must also show consideration for the workers and help them win some guaranteed benefits. In this way, accidents can be avoided.

Of course, it is impossible to help them ask for a salary increase, unless the price increase has far exceeded the rate of wage increase. Otherwise, you can only do some things to help pay. Otherwise, if it becomes like the French trade unions in later generations, society will be in chaos.

In other words, this new type of handicraft guild controlled by the government is similar to the later Huaxia trade unions. Their role is to help workers pay their wages and solve some basic requirements. As for more advanced pursuits, it doesn't help. After all, people can't be too used to it. If you are too used to it, the workers may make troubles like the French workers of later generations.

However, it is still necessary to help solve the basic survival problems of some workers, and send warmth and so on. Otherwise, you won't be able to appease people.

Any Chinese worker in future generations will understand this little trick. It's nothing more than a holiday, bring some low-value gifts, visit the poor households, and show the guild's care for the members. The cost is not much, but the publicity is good, and the effect is very good.

In other words, the handicraft guild that Marin wants to rebuild is clearly a copycat version of the later Huaxia trade union...