Doctor, I'm really strong!

Patriot came to Liu Jiuli's side and said, "You have done something truly remarkable."

To most people, Karen was just an unknown nobody, an ordinary person, like your neighbor. Yet, such a person could become a martyr because of his spirit of sacrifice.

This is the highest honor, bringing peace to the dead and inspiring longing in the living.

In the past, only nobles could enjoy such privileges, but now everyone has the opportunity. As long as you become a hero, a hero of the people, and truly serve the people in your daily life, your name will be remembered here.

But Liu Jiuli just shook his head: "I was just returning what was rightfully theirs to them. There's nothing to praise about it."

After leaving those words, Liu Jiuli turned and left without looking back.

"You may not think it's a big deal, but the times will change because of it."

Patriots will never forget the hopeful looks in the eyes of ordinary people outside when Karen's urn was laid to rest.

Isn't the highest pursuit of humankind to leave this world with honor and be remembered by others?

With this martyrs' cemetery and the various guarantees provided by Liu Jiuli, once the Red Guards have grown to ten or even dozens of times their current size, who can stop such a force?

It is no exaggeration to say that the place Liu Jiuli pointed to was the direction in which the Red Guards' swords were thrust.

What happened today will change many things, whether it's the infected or ordinary people. Although it's not obvious now, Patriot's long life has already made him sense the breath of a change of dynasty.

The Ursus Empire will be changed in the future, and that will certainly not be the only one.

Section 60: True Power

(Raise your hand if you've read this far! ?(^?^))

For Shattered Bones, the biggest change after the Reunion Movement became the Red Guard was the frequent meetings.

Coincidentally, the regicide had the same idea.

This change is certainly welcome, since problems will be dealt with seriously and efficiently after the meeting. If certain problems are not resolved after the meeting, Liu Jiuli will start to consider dealing with that person.

Including tearing by hand, dear.

Therefore, the overall administrative efficiency of the Red Guards is very high now, and there is almost no double-dealing. Especially those newly promoted cadres personally selected by Liu Jiuli, I dare not say anything else, but they are definitely loyal and efficient. Fortunately, the daily tasks are fixed, and overtime is strictly prohibited unless there are special circumstances.

Others might not think much of it, but Liu Jiuli knew very well that once this door was opened and the idea that overtime equals efficiency spread from administrative units, just watch, the whole society would become a testing ground for 996 and 007 work schedules.

There's even 715!

This is something Liu Jiuli absolutely cannot accept.

Before I transmigrated, I was working overtime. After I transmigrated, I still have to work overtime. So what was the point of my transmigration?

No, I won't work overtime, and you're not allowed to either. If you really can't handle it, you can add more people yourselves. Don't think about causing trouble for others.

Overtime work has almost become a symbol of status and wealth, since there is triple pay for overtime, and it is strictly enforced. Some people try to cheat on this, so Liu Jiuli throws them to the shooting range to have intimate contact with bullets, on the charge of betraying the proletariat.

This touches on the essence of 996 and 007 work schedules. Those who are interested can watch it on Bilibili to find out. It's no exaggeration to say that this behavior is a conspiracy to betray the proletariat or the bourgeoisie.

Moreover, when officials commit crimes, their family members will also be held accountable. Unless you can prove that you did not benefit from the other party's illegal activities, you can expect to be punished. The minimum punishment is that three generations of your family cannot serve as civil servants or engage in business.

There's no reason to follow a thief and get rich, or to avoid getting beaten up.

Since we are seeking fairness, then crime naturally falls within the scope of fair values.

Today's meeting is rather special; the Red Guards are preparing to open a special supply store.

Since they are special supplies, they are definitely different from the things on the market, such as more nutritious food, cheaper medicines, and more beautiful clothes, bags, and watches.

The goods here are all tax-free, not only cheap, but also have a special Red Guard logo. Their exquisite appearance makes you look very prestigious.

But such shops are clearly not for officials to use as a privilege.

The Soviet Union also tried something similar back then, but it was ruined later. However, this was not a problem with the system, but a problem with the people. When the benevolent father was alive, those people did not dare to do it that way, and the other supporting systems were also well coordinated.

Besides, expecting absolute fairness for everyone is unfair in itself. How can someone who sings, dances, and raps earn more than an academician? Is there any justice in this world?

Have you paid your taxes? Have you obtained your certificates? Have you taken a nucleic acid test?

What?! No! Arrest him and keep him there until he has submitted all the required documents.

Should workers who have ruined their health from working day and night take some nutritional supplements? Should programmers who work from dawn till dusk drink some coffee? Should model workers who have contracted carcinoma be able to buy cheaper and more effective medicine?

Only when people truly achieve wealth through labor will they be willing to work, instead of thinking about going all in on the stock market.

If you win, you get a young model at a club; if you lose, you become a young model at a club, if your circumstances allow.

Everyone agreed that there was no problem with Liu Jiuli's proposal, and the proposal was passed smoothly.

But at that moment, Liu Jiuli suddenly slammed a pistol on the table.

Everyone was startled, thinking there was a traitor among them, and that the next thing to happen was the drama of "there is a traitor among us".

To everyone's surprise, Liu Jiuli simply placed his hand on his pistol and said solemnly, "Comrades, this special supply store is for heroes, model workers, and those who shed blood and sweat and sacrificed for the country. Let's not get involved. I'm telling you this upfront: if anyone dares to play tricks, take advantage, or embezzle the people's wealth in this matter, I will tear them apart with my own hands. Remember, I will tear them apart with my own hands. I mean what I say."

Everyone immediately felt a shiver run through their bodies, a chill shooting from the soles of their feet straight to their brains.

They had no doubt about Liu Jiuli's ability to act, nor did they doubt whether that person would be torn apart by Liu Jiuli.

It seems that simply controlling oneself is not enough; one must also manage one's subordinates, otherwise, someone might really die.

"Yes, leader!"

Karen's death was insignificant to the world, but what happened afterward overturned everyone's understanding.

His wife and children were not banished, but even rewarded, and death was no longer a cold number, but a sacrifice hailed as "heroic".

A completely unfamiliar term to them—People's Hero.

This incident is so shocking that some people are curious, some are gossipy, some are envious, and some are jealous, but no one is against it.

Everyone knows that in this kind of environment, if you express opposition to the leader's behavior, you will most likely be subjected to ridicule.

Bars in Ursus are as popular as cafes in Victoria, or rather, they double as cafes. The rugged Ursians say, "Coffee is for men! If you're going to drink coffee, drink 98-proof vodka!"

The vodka currently available in Chernobog is produced by the Red Guard's First Food Factory. It is inexpensive, has a unique flavor, and is loved by many workers.

Now Frostnova drinks a small glass every day, not because she's greedy, but because it's really delicious. Also, influenced by the local Ursus culture, drinking is an essential social skill.

The Terrans' bodies allow them to drink like this; their bodies can metabolize alcohol. In other words, they can get drunk, but they don't experience hangovers. Furthermore, Terrans rarely act out when drunk; they usually just fall asleep immediately. So, alcohol can even help them sleep.

Let's not bother with this, we Earthlings. Alcohol is 100% harmful to the human body. There's no such thing as alcohol curing diseases. Even if such a low-probability event did happen, you wouldn't be that lucky one unless you pulled all the characters you wanted in Genshin Impact in a single 10-pull without any pity system. If you do manage to do that, be careful when you go out. Pulling for characters in your lifetime is not safe.

Bars are places where Ursus people socialize daily. Many things that you won't see in the news are already common knowledge here. Pour yourself a drink, and you can hear many stories here, all for free. If you're lucky, you might even hear secrets to getting rich.

People's Bar – you can tell from the name that it's a state-owned bar. Such businesses exist in every industry. Liu Jiuli's requirements for them are simple: make a profit while strictly adhering to labor laws. The person in charge is also carefully selected to prove that state ownership in this industry is not a problem. But once you're in, you have to work overtime. Why? This must be your problem. Drag him out and beat him!

In a sense, these model enterprises also serve as peer supervisors. It's impossible to expect all bosses to abide by the law, but at least they can prevent them from being blatant, from putting certain things on the table, and from shouting in the news, "Without entrepreneurs, workers would have to beg for food" or "Don't let workers hold capital hostage." And if something really goes wrong, these model enterprises are also helpful organizations, as they are well aware of many shady internal matters, and you can't fool them.

At the same time, these service industry enterprises also have a certain welfare nature. Workers can come here to consume, and those responsible for these places are basically disabled people and the elderly, ensuring that they are cared for and have support in their old age.

In particular, many of these elderly people are old men who know a lot of people in the neighborhood. When young people make mistakes, these old men can easily silence them with just a word. Even if they are not honest, there are peers around to teach them a lesson. Age and experience are also a kind of weapon.

These past few days, the topic of conversation in the bar has been remarkably consistent: the news of Karen's sacrifice.

"People's Hero Karen, I remember Karen was infected, right?"

"What does it matter if you are infected? As long as you serve the people, you can be a hero too."

"This was earned with one's life."

"So what? I'd be absolutely willing to be buried in a martyrs' cemetery after I die!"

What about his family?

"Your information is so outdated. Let me tell you, martyrs receive martyr's pensions, at least this much."

"so much!?"

"That's equivalent to Karen's salary for the next twenty years, plus the organization will cover all of his children's schooling expenses as long as they do well in school and have potential."

"really?"

"Would you really believe something like this?"

"Hey, if it were me, I'd be just as willing to go all out!"

"It would be great if I could be buried in a martyrs' cemetery after I die."

"Don't even think about it. That's for those who are disadvantaged and sacrifice themselves. But if you can get a model worker award or some other labor medal, you can be buried in the People's Heroes Cemetery after you die."

"How come I've never heard of a People's Heroes Cemetery?"

"Is there some inside information? Tell me more."

The young man next to him, with great insight, filled the glass and presented it to the old worker.

After downing his drink in one gulp, the old worker finally mentioned the new policy that had just been announced at their factory that morning.

To be precise, this is a new policy that the Red Guards are about to release, but some factories, being in a favorable position, know about it earlier.

Simply put, those who sacrificed their lives as martyrs are enshrined in martyrs' cemeteries, while those who received medals from the Red Guards are enshrined in people's heroes' cemeteries. Both are reserved for glorious laborers.

In addition, the standards for entering these two cemeteries were announced; as long as you meet the standards, you can enter after death.

Simply put, people's heroes who die of natural causes are placed in heroes' cemeteries, while those who sacrifice their lives are placed in martyrs' cemeteries.

In general, it's impossible for everyone to be buried in these two cemeteries, but for ordinary people, this is a privilege that only nobles and gentlemen of the past could enjoy. In the past, death was simply death, but now, if one sacrifices oneself for the organization, not only will one's family be guaranteed, but one's name will also be remembered in history, with both honor and material rewards. One's life doesn't seem so hard to give up.

For the Ursus people, who struggle to survive on the snowfields, such honor and protection are enough to make them give everything they have to be loyal. When this power comes together, the surging waves will engulf everything.

When people's subjective initiative is aroused, the force they unleash is enough to shake the heavens and the earth.

Section 61: It's Time to Offer My Loyalty

(Hello comrades, ?(^?^))

The announcement of the admission standards for the People's Heroes Cemetery and the Martyrs' Cemetery had an impact in Chernobog far exceeding Liu Jiuli's expectations.

In the first week after the policy was announced, the labor efficiency of various factories skyrocketed by 100%. Countless improvements and optimizations came flying in like snowflakes, which startled Liu Jiuli and made him furious: which bastard forced overtime and was doing this vanity project?

Just as Liu Jiuli was rubbing his hands together, ready to hang the bastard who had ruined his life's work on a street lamp, the investigation report from the Ministry of Internal Affairs left him dumbfounded.

There was no mandatory overtime; it was all voluntary for the workers. The factory manager couldn't get rid of them, so he finally made up his mind and started working alongside the workers himself. The scene was incredibly lively, almost as if they were about to burst into song, "We Workers Have Power."

The phrase "voluntary overtime" sounds incredibly ironic in the 21st century, but in Chernobog, the workers truly work voluntarily.

Liu Jiuli couldn't understand it, so he went to Talulah late at night to ask, "Do you believe in voluntary overtime?"

Wearing a bear-patterned pajama, Talulah yawned and said, "Of course there is, isn't there right now?"