allonlinenovel Chapter 239 Layoffs (2)
Chapter 239 Layoffs (2)
Wang Xiuying: "Sister-in-law, when we first arrived here, it was indeed very desolate, with nothing at all. But after three years of transformation, it has everything now. Everyone says that Commander Yuan is capable. If you follow him, you will at least be free from worries about food and clothing. It's not certain if you go to other places. It would probably take ten years to transform a desert into the prosperous state that Qiongzhou Island is in now."
Su Jinru knew that Wang Xiuying was right. Without manpower, financial support, and Yuan Wenjie's connections and abilities, the island would not have achieved its current prosperity in ten years.
The reason these people didn't want to leave Qiongzhou Island was twofold: firstly, the island had become much better, and secondly, they felt that following Commander Yuan offered a promising future.
They recognized Commander Yuan's ability and courage.
Su Jinru could only continue to persuade him: "Xiuying, you have to believe in Commander Liu's ability. If he goes to another place, he might be the one in charge! He's young and promising, and he might be able to make some achievements and get promoted. His future is limitless."
Wang Xiuying was also somewhat tempted after hearing this.
"Who knows where they'll be reassigned? Besides, even if he had the chance to do it, he doesn't have the same background or connections as Commander Yuan. Just like here, without money and help, we can't get anything done with just over 10,000 people."
"We're working for the country and society, not for ourselves. If things really don't go well, we can apply for help from higher authorities! With the support of the country, what can't we accomplish?"
Wang Xiuying thought it made sense and nodded.
Su Jinru continued, "For the sake of your children's future, you can apply to places with good schools. Both of your children will be in junior high school and will go to university later. There is only primary school here, no junior high school. In terms of your children's future development, other places are better than here."
"Aren't we no longer taking the college entrance exam? What's the point of going to junior high and high school?"
"You! And you call yourself a teacher! It's never a bad thing to learn more! Besides, how could the country not reinstate the college entrance examination? Just because there isn't one now doesn't mean there won't be one in the future. If a country wants to develop, it must vigorously develop education and select talent. You should prepare yourself first so that you'll have a chance to compete when the time comes!"
"Sister-in-law, have you heard something? Is it really going to be the college entrance exam again?"
"Trust me, let your child continue their education, from junior high to high school, all the way up. The college entrance examination will definitely be reinstated, and people with diplomas will have more opportunities in the future."
Wang Xiuying: "Yes! This is how our lives are going to be. In the future, we'll still have to rely on our children."
"Yes, children are the hope of a family. Raising children well is more important than anything else."
"Sister-in-law, you know a lot of people and have the latest information because you're with Commander Yuan. In your opinion, should our Commander Liu be discharged sooner, or is it worthwhile for him to stay in the army?"
"It's hard to say, everyone's situation is different. I can only say that, in general, it would be more prudent to wait another five or six years before considering demobilization."
"You mean, the overall environment will change in five or six years?"
"I didn't say there would be changes, I can only say that things will stabilize."
"So, it won't be so chaotic anymore?"
"Let's not talk about politics, you just need to know what I mean."
Wang Xiuying was a smart woman; she already knew what was going on, so she said nothing more.
"Then I'll be going. Thank you, sister-in-law."
"No need to thank me, I haven't helped you at all."
"No, it helped me."
When Yuan Wenjie returned home that evening, Su Jinru told him about Wang Xiuying's visit.
"Aru, I didn't expect you to be so good at persuasion! I've been really stressed out about this matter these past few days."
"After all, only a minority of people will stay. Most people will have to leave, and many people are unwilling to leave. They must have some emotional issues. I myself feel bad about it, but that's how the policy is, and I'm helpless."
"Ah Jie, have all the people who are staying been decided?"
"It's basically settled. The people who stay are all hardworking, capable, skilled, and reliable. They are the best of the best."
"Of course, it's not that those who weren't retained are bad; it's just that there aren't that many positions available."
"Most of them were demobilized and returned home."
“Ah Jie, I have an idea.”
"You said."
“These kids who come to join the army have some education, but they don’t. After they come to the army, they study every day and have learned a lot. Why don’t we open a few training classes so that they can learn some skills and make a good living when they go home?”
"That's a good idea. What kind of skills training courses should we offer?"
"Based on our local conditions, we can set up cooking training classes, pig farming skills training classes, orchard planting training classes, vegetable farming skills training classes, and rice paddy skills training classes. Don't we have a few vehicles? We can also add a driving training class."
"The idea is good, but it's a bit complicated to implement. There are so many people involved! Everyone wants to learn, but there aren't enough resources."
"Those who stay behind cannot register, nor can those who are reassigned. Only those who are demobilized and return can register, and each person can only register to learn two skills. Of course, this is voluntary; those who do not wish to learn will not be forced."
"That works too. Anyone with a brain would choose to study!"
"Not necessarily. Everyone's circumstances and ideas are different."
Soon, the lists of demobilized and reassigned personnel were released.
Two-thirds of them were discharged and returned home. Some who had served for less than three years or were of high rank were transferred to other military regions.
260 people were left behind, two companies, including family members, totaling more than 300 people.
More than 7,000 people were demobilized, and more than 2,000 were reassigned.
Those who remain can choose to be demobilized or reassigned.
Of those who remained, most naturally wanted to stay.
Those who were reassigned were centrally arranged to leave a week after the announcement.
Those who have been demobilized and returned home can sign up for skills training.
Those who do not wish to participate in skills training can apply to return directly.
Some people applied to go home directly, while most stayed to sign up for skills training.
Many people learn to drive, followed by those who grow vegetables, cultivate orchards, cook, and raise pigs.
Su Jinru took the initiative to hold a mobilization meeting, hoping that all the soldiers facing demobilization would learn a skill so that they could become rich and prosperous after returning home.
Su Jinru said, "Comrades, I am now speaking from the bottom of my heart on behalf of myself."
“Although we have been discharged and returned home, we have seen the world, learned knowledge, and even learned a skill in the army, so we did not waste these years of military service.”