Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

It would also be a good opportunity to establish a martial arts school and see what kind of strength the martial arts world in Tianhai really possesses.

"I'll leave this matter to you. I need to apply to establish a martial arts school," Chen Yi said.

"Are we going to set up our own martial arts school? Does Master Yi know any martial arts masters who can vouch for us?" Qin Tianqi asked.

Chen Yi shook his head: "No."

Qin Tianqi said, "Master Yi, if there is no local martial arts master to endorse it, it will break the rules of Tianhai, and then all the martial arts schools in Tianhai will send people to obstruct it."

Although Chen Yi now has the entire dock under his control, it is still too outrageous for him to take on the entire Tianhai martial arts world.

"It's just sending people over to test our skills, not declaring war on them. With my current strength, it's not a big problem," Chen Yi said.

"Since Master Yi knows, then I'll go and apply," Qin Tianqi said.

He had great confidence in Chen Yi, but he was afraid that Chen Yi was unaware of the rules.

Now there's nothing to worry about.

After all, so far, Chen Yi has not failed in anything he has tried to do.

Qin Tianqi came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

The others began to gather the laborers from both the central and northern sections of the dock.

Thousands of laborers lined up on the dock.

"Look closely, this is Master Yi. From now on, Master Yi will be in charge of both the Zhongbei and Zhongbei sections of the docks," the henchmen shouted.

The laborers' eyes were numb; they didn't care who became their leader.

"Hurry up and call him Master Yi!" the henchmen yelled.

"Master Yi." A series of weak, disjointed voices echoed from the dock.

Chen Yi wasn't annoyed and said, "How many copper coins do you get for working here every day?"

"Ten copper coins," the laborer said.

These words made the henchmen's faces darken, and they cursed the other side for being so heartless.

It was even darker than the docks on the south side.

"The Tianhai Chamber of Commerce negotiated with the foreigners at fifty copper coins per person, gave the martial arts school forty copper coins, but the laborers here only received ten copper coins."

No wonder it was mentioned earlier that they could make more money by managing the southern section of the dock.

Chen Yi thought they had some other business, but it turned out they were just increasing their commission to fleece the workers.

Despite occupying most of the land between the two docks in the north and central areas, they dared not negotiate with the foreigners at all, and only dared to exploit the laborers.

In Chen Yi's eyes, these people were not worth dying for.

Looking at the laborers below, Chen Yi said, "From now on, I will be in charge of the dock. I have always had a rule that my subordinates cannot be treated worse than others."

Starting today, your daily wage will be increased to sixteen copper coins.

The southern section of the wharf cost sixteen copper coins. Now that the central and northern sections of the wharf are in his possession, Chen Yi treats them without discrimination.

Sixteen copper coins.

Upon hearing this, the laborers' numb expressions gradually began to change.

This is essentially raising their wages by 60%.

However, many laborers still harbored doubts in their eyes.

I think that someone like Chen Yi, who benefits from this, definitely doesn't have any good intentions.

Li Cheng waved to the henchmen.

Immediately, a group of laborers from the southern dock came over.

They began to share their own experiences, recounting the benefits they had received since Chen Yi took charge of the dock.

With examples before their eyes, the laborers at the two docks finally put aside their doubts.

The gaze directed at Chen Yi was less indifferent and more respectful.

"Aren't you going to thank Master Yi for his kindness?" the henchman shouted.

"Thank you, Master Yi."

The laborers shouted.

This time, it was much louder than the numbness before.

Chen Yi then revealed a satisfied smile.

The ocean is enough for him.

He doesn't actually need to control this dock.

But often, I see those guys who are respectful to foreigners but exploit their own people to the extreme.

I couldn't resist the urge to take action.

Oppression happens every moment in this world.

Chen Yi can't possibly manage everything.

But he won't let anything happen right under his nose.

With the matter at the dock resolved, Chen Yi had no reason to linger.

"Li Cheng, you guys come with me." He said as he walked towards the warehouse area.

He has some instructions.

That's what a trusted confidant is for.

Back in the warehouse area, Chen Yi found a sofa and sat down.

Li Cheng and the others stood in front of Chen Yi, waiting for his instructions.

"Please sit down," Chen Yi waved his hand.

Li Cheng had just sat down.

He asked, "What are your instructions, Master Yi?"

Chen Yi said, "There are two things. First, find some clever people to practice shooting. I want to form a pistol squad."

The pistol sent by the Fuhai Chamber of Commerce will definitely be used.

The threat posed by firearms was still significant.

Chen Yi had also fought with many martial arts masters and had a good understanding of their strength.

Skin-smoothing martial arts masters can be killed with a gun.

A Bone Forging Martial Artist can survive a few bullets, but if surrounded and shot by a group of gunmen, he will die just as easily.

Therefore, forming a pistol squad would greatly enhance the strength of his henchmen.

"Yes, Master Yi." Li Cheng nodded.

Shang Jun nodded in agreement.

Only Shanghao looked bewildered.

Seeing the two people beside him respond, he quickly added, "Yes, Master Yi."

"What do I need you for? Starting today, you will also begin practicing martial arts," Chen Yi said.

Even without practicing martial arts, Shang Hao's body is larger than that of an average person.

In Chen Yi's opinion, this guy has a real talent for martial arts.

However, he was busy with his spiritual practice and then got into other things and forgot about it.

Now that I think about it, I immediately made arrangements for Shanghao.

"Thank you, Mr. Yi," Shang Hao said.

Although he wasn't very bright, he knew that in situations like this, all he needed to do was express his gratitude.

The pistol team and Shang Hao were arranged.

Chen Yi finally got down to business.

"Do you know how much those foreign ship owners pay other ethnic groups? One silver dollar a day, while we laborers in Daxuan, who do the same work, only get fifty copper coins, and the Chamber of Commerce takes a cut."

"I've always wondered, why? Is it because the work we Da Xuan people do is considered inferior to manual labor by other ethnic groups?"

"These martial arts schools behind the docks are all cowards. They don't dare to say a word to foreigners, and they are indeed very familiar with the blood of the suckers."

"I can't stand by and watch this happen. I let it go before, but now that I'm in charge, it's time to talk to those foreigners."

For some reason, Li Cheng and the others felt a surge of anger upon hearing Chen Yi's words.

That's right. Does that mean the goods that the people of Da Xuan transport aren't goods?

"Master Yi, in the past, it was always the Tianhai Chamber of Commerce that negotiated with the foreigners. Won't we offend both the Chamber of Commerce and the foreigners by doing it this way?" Li Cheng said.

He had been working for Chen Yi for some time and had gained a considerable understanding of the docks.

They knew that the foreigners' money was first given to the Chamber of Commerce, then the Chamber of Commerce gave it to the martial arts school, and the martial arts school gave it to the laborers.

Talking to foreigners without going through the Chamber of Commerce would undoubtedly offend both sides.

"I'm afraid of offending people? Since the Tianhai Chamber of Commerce doesn't dare to talk about it, then there's no need to talk about it in the future," Chen Yi said calmly.