China Nuclear Energy Group is moving faster than anyone imagined to build a controlled nuclear fusion power station. This has shown that nuclear fusion technology is not just as simple as experimental success, but the technology can indeed be commercialized.
This is undoubtedly another bombshell, which will shock those who have not come to their senses even more. In just two days, I have never felt so clearly that the whole world has changed.
The coal market and oil market experienced violent fluctuations because of this news.
The coal market is the first to bear the brunt.
After the China Nuclear Energy Group's nuclear power plant project was confirmed, it has touched the interests of some people. Induced by "careful people", the unemployed coal miners at home were aggrieved and felt that their jobs had been taken away from them, so they began to assemble to protest.
Various protests were exposed through various social media platforms, hoping to create a storm of public opinion, put pressure on the nuclear energy group, and also put pressure on the government to delay the phase-out of coal, and even have some ulterior motives.
Finally, under the guidance of "careful people", more and more unemployed workers began to target Army Ant Company, believing that Army Ant Company was the main culprit causing their unemployment.
"Unscrupulous army ant, give me back my job."
"We don't want nuclear power plants, we don't want high technology, we just want jobs."
"I have an old man above me and a young man below me. My whole family relies on me to support the family. If I were to lay off my job, wouldn't it push us to a dead end?"
"Without jobs, we will starve to death. My daughter is still studying. If we lose our jobs, our family's financial resources will be gone."
“…”
The unemployed gathered outside the Army Ant store and protested loudly with banners, which was exposed by many media platforms. As soon as the farce came out, it immediately aroused great response and controversy from society.
"Stupid and unfaithful people, natural selection, survival of the fittest. Nature is all about survival of the fittest. If society does not progress, it is better to return to the primitive society and drink blood from the hair."
"Army ants update technology too fast, and social development cannot keep up with their speed. When they introduce technology, don't they consider people's livelihood and social background issues? The development of technology and the popularization of artificial intelligence have led to an increase in unemployment, and aren't they creating social conflicts? "
"This is the first time I have heard of protests that blame technology companies for growing too fast. Should we stagnate and be content with the status quo? Employment rate is an official issue to consider, not an issue considered by Army Ant companies. Army Ants are taxpayers , not a tax collector.”
"Can an enterprise develop without regard to social conflicts?"
"Should we destroy the entire army ant company?"
“…”
The debate continues, and the rhetoric from all sides is getting more intense.
In the end, the incident also escalated in the war of words between all parties. Some people who were unemployed due to the development of artificial intelligence and mechanization also began to gather under the headquarters of the Marching Ant Company under the guidance of certain people to protest collectively.
Despite the police's obstruction, there was no conflict between the two parties, but the silent banner protest still existed. Under numerous cameras, the police could only maintain order and wait for the policy to be implemented.
…
Zhao Min stood by the window of the office, overlooking the protesting crowd outside the headquarters, with a frosty look on his face.
These people were all brainless and cunning people who had been induced by others, but she couldn't get angry with these people. She didn't know who was behind the manipulation of such ignorant and cunning people, so she could only let the police investigate.
The cost of doing this kind of thing was too small, and the impact on them was too great. Her opponents used this method repeatedly, which made her very angry.
If she knew who was responsible, she would kill them without hesitation.
You can choose to ignore the rumors on the Internet, but now they have come to her doorstep to cause trouble for her. The last virus crisis was once, and now it is again, three times and four times, and it has touched her bottom line.
"Sister Min, Li Huai is calling."
Upon hearing the prompt from the mobile assistant, Zhao Min immediately took out her mobile phone.
From the moment the incident happened, she knew someone was behind it. Because the official arrangements have been made properly, it would be impossible for such a ridiculous thing to happen without someone's deliberate guidance.
So when the incident started, she asked people from the legal department to follow up and use various methods to find the person behind the scenes.
"President, there is news."
"explain."
"Some of the people behind the scenes are foreign tentacles. The police arrested two foreign spies who incited the trouble."
"Are there only foreign gangsters?" Zhao Min frowned. The involvement of foreign forces was within her expectation, but if it was just foreign forces, she was beyond her reach.
"There is also the shadow of a domestic mining company. I can't be sure, but it's almost certain."
"Which one?" Zhao Min narrowed his eyes with a dangerous light.
"Black Earth Mining. The police captured several promoters, and they all said that Cao Jiangmin hired them to incite the workers. Cao Jiangmin was the most trusted subordinate of Tang Baiming, the owner of Black Earth Mining. Some time ago, Tang Baiming gave him a sum of money and then fired him, Let him leave the company."
"What did Cao Jiangmin say?"
"Cao Jiangmin denied that he did it. He said that he was also angry because he was unemployed. He participated in the protest, but he did not organize the protest, and he was not the mastermind behind it. There is currently no evidence to prove that it was Cao Jiangmin. We prosecuted him, but we were unable to convict him, and there was nothing we could do. The Tang Baiming behind him."
"Black Earth Mining? Some things can be solved without the law. It's time to let others know that not just any cat or dog can come to our place to cause trouble. The company is usually so peaceful, do you really think we have lost our temper?"
Zhao Min's eyes were on fire and he was completely angry.
This may be the beginning. Many people are waiting and watching. If the chicken is not killed, monkeys will jump out later and make them uncomfortable.
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At the headquarters of Black Earth Mining Company, Tang Baiming was sitting in the office, staring at the computer screen, which was full of news reports about the protest at the headquarters of the Army Ant Company.
The worry on his face did not dissipate.
Coal mine production has been reduced and competition in the industry has increased, making it increasingly difficult for him to do business. He was originally a rich man whose family owned a mine, but now he cannot make ends meet and still has a lot of bank loans. If the coal mine continues to reduce production, he will go bankrupt sooner or later.
He also knows that the elimination of coal is a general trend, but it only takes a short time. I originally thought that even if the policies were tightened in the next five to ten years, it would not be too scary. At the current rate, the coal industry will still have a large market for at least fifteen years.
But in the past two months, the policy suddenly increased its intensity, which caught him a little off guard, but he was still able to cope with it calmly. Now that the nuclear fusion power plant project came out, he immediately understood the root cause of everything.
He has trouble with capital turnover. He must increase coal production and obtain enough cash before he can unwind and exit safely. Otherwise, he will face the crisis of bankruptcy.
As a last resort, he had no choice but to hire unemployed workers to lead the protest, hoping to put some pressure on the government and the Army Ant Company, thereby slowing down the pace of phasing out coal and giving him more buffer time.
The person who helped him do this was his most trusted subordinate Cao Jiangmin. In order to cover up others' deception, he fired Cao Jiangmin and gave him a sum of money to control behind his back.
Even if Cao Jiangmin is caught by the police, the Marching Ant Company can do nothing to him, and he can get away by saying that it has nothing to do with him.
But now the effect seems to be much smaller than imagined. This level of impact has no real harm to the army ants and the officials.
The sensational effect has already been achieved. He asked people to buy hot searches to expand the scope of the news, but public opinion on the Internet and in society did not seem to be on their side. Therefore, the current Army Ant Company has no losses at all, just some minor troubles.
If he doesn't succeed, he will be stealing the chicken but losing the rice.
Buzz buzz…
The phone vibrated rapidly, interrupting his thoughts. At this moment, he suddenly had a very bad premonition.
"Lao Chao, what's the matter? Are you going to drink again? Haha..." Tang Baiming answered the call and made a haha.
"Old Tang, last time I told you about cooperation, I want to think about it again."
The sound coming from the mobile phone was like a bolt from the blue. Tang Baiming was instantly anxious. If another big cooperation was canceled, it would make matters worse.
"Lao Chao, are there any other unsatisfactory conditions? Didn't you agree to sign the contract tomorrow? Why was it canceled suddenly?"
"There are indeed difficulties, Old Tang, you are a little impulsive."
"What's the meaning?"
"Did you do what happened to the Army Ant Company?"
"this… "
Tang Baiming was speechless for a moment and had an ominous premonition.
"Old Tang, everyone is sensible. Since you are using this method to cause trouble for the Army Ant Company, you should know that they will retaliate, and it will be an honest retaliation."
"Be clear, what do you mean? I have never touched the Army Ant Company."
"Everyone who understands this situation now understands that there is someone behind the scenes. Zhao Min said in private that she would bring down the people behind the scenes. Now the finger is pointed at you. She also hinted that it was you who did it. She has privately notified her in advance. You have people to collaborate with.
Originally, if you cut off a little bit of flesh, you could still escape unscathed. In business matters, the methods are fair and aboveboard, and both parties have no complaints about life and death in the market. But your methods are not bright, and they will not follow common sense. The shopping mall is like a battlefield. Playing tricks with people with absolute strength will only make you die faster. You have to be a chicken to scare the monkeys, so be happy for yourself, I can't help you. If you make such a fuss, the people above will probably ignore you. "
Snapped!
The blind tone of the phone made Tang Baiming shiver all over.
Buzz buzz…
Just as I hung up, the phone vibrated again.
"Old Tang, please cancel our cooperation. Changhe Mining just came to me, and their price seems to be more favorable."
"Hey, hey, hey... damn..."
"Boss, this is my resignation letter. Someone from Dongxing Company just came to me and said that the marketing department of the branch is lacking management. I want to take a step forward." A man entered the office, dropped a resignation letter and left.
"Mr. Tang, you encountered some problems with your loan last time. I'm afraid the bank won't be able to lend you a loan in the near future..."
"Mr. Tang, Director Wang convened an emergency shareholders' meeting..."
…
Tang Baiming's head buzzed and he slumped down in his seat.
He knew he was doomed.
(End of chapter)