Chapter 224 Undercurrents and Talent Shortage

All the way back to Nanluoguxiang,
Not long after walking, I heard the laughter of children coming from the alley.

"A bald man is bald. He builds a house, but the house leaks. His meat is cooked in the pot. A bald man cries, but a bald man watches. When bald men fight, a bald man persuades them."

When I got closer, I saw that it was a group of five or six-year-old children making fun of a fellow who had a shaved head.
Seeing Yan Bugui and He Yuzhu looking over, the group of kids first made faces at them, then dispersed with laughter and ran towards another alley.

Back to Maoer Hutong,

Watching He Yushui and Li Qingshan running into the courtyard with the sugar man,
He Yuzhu didn't even enter the door. He handed the big pig's trotter in his hand to Xu Damao and the other three and went straight to the police station.

Since the State Council promulgated the Marriage Law on May 1950, 5,
It stipulates the implementation of new systems such as freedom of marriage for men and women, monogamy, equal rights for men and women, and protection of the legitimate interests of women and children.

The Land Reform Law was promulgated on June 1950, 6.
In addition to the previous series of major actions such as abolishing brothels and banning opium,

Although the overall environment in Beijing was gradually improving and the people were all happy, the vested interests were very dissatisfied.

In the quiet and peaceful city of Peking, there are some undercurrents.

The State Council has also taken targeted actions to address these hidden problems.

In addition to selecting the manager of the courtyard and classifying the classes,
At this time, there were several huge signs standing in the streets and at the gates of the branches, which contained the "Comprehensive Report on the Four-Year Combat Performance of the Liberation War" issued and publicly displayed by the State Council some time ago.

According to the statistics,
从1946年7月到1950年6月，这四年以来，解放军总共消灭光头的正规部队762个师共计554万2470人，
103 irregular divisions, including troops below the division level, totaling 252 people.
The total number of the above two items is 807.
其中俘虏458万6750人、毙伤171万1110人、投诚63万3510人、起义84万6950人、接受改编29万3030人。

缴获各种火炮5万4430门、各种机枪31万9958挺、长短枪316万1912支；掷弹筒2万1462个、枪榴筒1万5191个、火焰喷射器228具；飞机189架、舰艇200艘、坦克622辆、装甲车389辆；火车机车1016辆，汽车2万2012辆。

190 planes were shot down, 156 tanks were destroyed, and 9 warships were destroyed.

A total of 849.55 million square kilometers of land was liberated, with a population of 4 and 8253.2 cities above the county level.

在这4年中，解放军共负伤104.89万人、阵亡26.38万人、被俘1.37万人、失踪19.61万人、总计损失兵力152.25万人。；
The total loss of troops during the four years of combat was 4:5.3.

After the State Council announced the war report,

The huge disparity in troop strength between the two sides, as well as the completely opposite huge casualty ratio, directly shocked the entire Daxia.

In addition, at the beginning of the year, the State Council officially issued an order to suppress bandits, which completely eliminated the bandits lurking around Peking.
Those guys in the city who are ready to make some moves have no choice but to lay low and wait for the opportunity.

Passing by the huge billboards at the door,

He Yuzhu walked straight into the police station.

After finishing his work for the day, he started to have nothing to do again.

He first strolled around the police station, and seeing that it was almost noon, He Yuzhu left the police station and prepared to go back to the courtyard to help everyone and practice his skills at the same time.

But as soon as he walked out of the police station gate, he saw Li Hongying and Tian Zao and a few others coming from the street government.
So I smiled and said hello,
"Sister Hongying, Sister Zao, where are you going?"

Seeing He Yuzhu coming out of the branch, Li Hongying said with a smile,

"Zhu Zi, have you finished your work? If you have, come with me to Comrade Ma Zhiguang's home and have a chat with him."

When He Yuzhu heard Li Hongying say that she was going to look for Ma Zhiguang, she immediately knew what he was doing, "Sister, Master Ma San hasn't divorced his concubines yet?
It's been two or three months, and I still haven't been persuaded!"

Hearing this, Li Hongying's face did not look very good either. She nodded helplessly and said,
"That's right. Not only did Comrade Ma Zhiguang not agree to divorce, but his concubines also disagreed.
I really don't understand.
Although the marriage law only stipulates that men can only have monogamy and cannot take concubines, it does not force concubines to divorce their husbands.

But now there are job opportunities everywhere in Beijing, and those concubines will not starve to death as long as they work hard.

Others have divorced, but I don’t know why they just refuse to leave.

This is really difficult for me.”

After listening to Li Hongying's words, He Yuzhu smiled and shook his head.

"Sister Hongying,

Although Mr. Ma Sanye also participated in grain speculation last year,
But he finally borrowed money from Yu Deshun. Although he failed to keep the factory, at least the family shops were still there.

It’s just not as prosperous as before, but it’s still one of the biggest families in Nanluoguxiang.

Those concubines were used to having everything provided for them.

Let them work in factories and shops. Unless there is a big conflict or they can no longer make ends meet at home, it is strange that they would be willing to divorce.
It is really a thankless task for your street government to frequently go and persuade people.”

Li Hongying knew why her work progressed slowly, but she had her reasons for doing so.

"What can I do?
Some time ago, the State Council raised a large sum of money through timed public bonds. Now, all parts of Daxia are busy restoring the economy, resuming production, and carrying out construction. The Military Control Commission is in short supply of talent.

Many of those concubines are literate. If they are willing to work, they can help the Military Control Commission solve big problems.

My superiors have assigned me a task, no matter how thankless it is, I have to complete it. "

After that, Li Hongying asked again,
"How about going with us?"

Seeing this, He Yuzhu thought about it and agreed, but he still said in advance,

"Sister Hongying, let's make it clear first.

If you ask me to force them to divorce with a gun, I must be a good hand.
But if you ask me to reason with them, I may not be able to help with my eloquence."

"It's okay, just think of it as playing with us."

Seeing that Li Hongying said so, He Yuzhu no longer refused and followed the others to Ma Shiguang's house.

As expected, Li Hongying had been defeated repeatedly by Ma Zhiguang's concubines in the past period of time.
Nothing will change just because He Yuzhu is here this time.

They tried to persuade him earnestly for a long time.

But those concubines were unmoved and were determined to follow Ma Zhiguang to enjoy a good life.

Seeing that it was another fruitless day, Li Hongying just said that she would come again tomorrow, and then took He Yuzhu and the others out of the Ma family's gate.

(End of this chapter)