Chapter 240: Fighting
"This is how it is. I hope you can take it seriously and convince others."
After meeting with Li Ke, Camille quickly convened a small meeting of people who had a say in Piltover, and after she detailed Li Ke's request, the councillor who cared most about money in Piltover looked at Councillor Mel, the current richest man in Piltover, and immediately raised his hand.
"That's impossible, dear Gray Lady. Giving them rest days and overtime pay is killing our profits. And what about the noon pollution cleanup? Isn't Zaun responsible for dealing with pollution?"
His words were the voice of others, but he was the first to speak out because he was the most important person in the council besides Heimerding.
Seeing Hoskar speak, another young councilman, Salo, also spoke.
"Yes, if these are added, the labor costs will increase greatly, and the wages will be delayed... Sorry, dear Gray Lady, you should know that business is risky. If even the factory goes bankrupt, how can the employees work? Therefore, it is inevitable to delay wages appropriately to ensure the normal operation of funds."
It is common to withhold wages from Zaun workers and to deduct their wages, but judging from the intention of this guy named Li Ke who appeared out of nowhere, they must pay the wages in full, and it would be best if the workers could directly receive so much wages.
But how is this possible? They usually give the wages to the people below, who hire gangs, and the gang members hire the workers.
That way, they don't have to worry about the laws of Piltover.
Yes, Piltover has similar laws, but no one cares. Those Zaun gangs will help them solve all their problems.
You don't even need to give extra money, most problems can be solved with the workers' money.
But if they can't do that, then they'll be in trouble.
Not to mention that if they cannot hire gang members, there will be the problem of who will protect their factories. Secondly, once there are casualties, a lot of compensation issues will arise.
But if you hire a gang to pay your wages, there won’t be so many problems.
So Li Ke’s idea was not to let them bleed, but to cut their flesh!
"That's right. Zaun's affairs are complicated. It would be difficult to deal right?"
Heimerdinger also spoke, but he mainly felt that Zaun’s problems could not be solved in a day or two, and rash intervention would hurt many people, but there was no issue of interests.
They just don't understand human society.
"Although I agree with increasing workers' welfare benefits, Mr. Li Ke is a little too dependent on violence..."
Cassandra Gillamann, a woman who still looked as beautiful as she was in her youth, raised her hand.
She had no objection to increasing the welfare benefits of the workers, although this was related to the fact that most of her workers were from Piltover and their welfare benefits had always been strictly in accordance with Piltover laws.
However, she was concerned about Li Ke's attitude.
A person who suddenly appeared, not only was his words violent, but was also so tough. They agreed to the conditions once, but what if the other party wanted more?
This was something she had to consider as the head of the Jiraman family.
Mel on the side didn't say much. Although she was the richest person in Piltover now, she was a Noxian. If it weren't for the Ferros family represented by Camille turning a blind eye, she would not have been able to develop at all, so she didn't say anything.
The other families couldn't care less. Although some of them were truly law-abiding citizens like the Gilaman family, most of the merchants in Piltover did not make money in such a bright way, or they simply didn't want to spend more money.
In an instant, the conference hall became as noisy as a vegetable market.
So Camille knocked the floor with her scissor-like legs, making a crisp sound.
"Quiet."
The entire conference hall suddenly became quiet.
Although the head of the Philos family is now Daker, who was almost transformed into a mechanical maid, the actual controller is Ms. Camille in front of him.
So, they all fell silent.
"I am just conveying his request. The Firoz family will fully implement his request. As for how you respond, that is your business."
Camille said this very coldly, because she knew very well that she couldn't stop them from doing something.
The Ferros family is very powerful, and can be said to be the most powerful in Piltover, but being the most powerful also means being hostile to everyone. This is why the Ferros family has been adopting a strategy of hiding behind the scenes and constantly supporting agents over the years.
However, those who are interested will still discover their existence, especially those who truly control the lifeline of Piltover.
They united around the Philos family for the sake of interests, and naturally they would betray the Philos family for the sake of interests.
So, Camille won't stop them.
"So, the Firoz family won't give us any help?"
A robot whose entire body, except for its brain, had not been modified, but was completely incomparable to Camille, spoke.
"Yes. In fact, the greatest help I can give you is to tell you that Mr. Li Ke possesses power beyond that of ordinary people... Don't think that your little tricks can defeat him. And obey the decision of the parliament and send out the forces of the Philos family."
"Then I understand, Ms. Camille."
No longer respectfully addressing her as the Gray Lady, Camille had roughly understood their attitude. After sighing silently in her heart, Camille stopped talking.
"I think he should be a spy sent by Ionia."
"Yes, I remember the name Li Ke. She seems to be a good friend of Shen!"
"It seems that Ionia has indeed reached out!"
"When did a bunch of wild monkeys from the countryside start to run wild in Piltover?"
"He should have a large number of hidden personnel. Some time ago, many Ionians came here claiming to be refugees. Who knows if they are really here to escape?"
"Will Noxus help us?"
…
The conference hall suddenly became a mess. The members expressed their opinions, but in the end, most of the members voted on one thing.
Fight, and fight openly.
They seemed to think that Li Ke was sent by Ionia, so they decided to give those Ionians a good beating and agreed to the battle.
Meanwhile, Zaun.
"Hilco, we will listen to you. We will teach a lesson to those Ionians who don't know their place and want to interfere in Zaun! We will teach those Ionians a lesson!"
"That's right! Let those Ionians know that Zaun is not a place they should meddle in!"
As one alchemist baron stood up and raised his arm, the remaining alchemist barons also responded to the call to battle.
Different people seem to have come to the same conclusion.
Li Ke came prepared, to launch a surprise attack and deceive them.
So, they have to hit hard!
