The news of Lin Tian's plan to build factories had a profound impact on Great Qin.
Both construction and production required a large workforce.
This quickly spread news among the common people surrounding Xianyang.
Lin Tian needed a significant number of laborers to build the factory.
To construct the factory buildings and dormitories.
After the recruitment notices were posted, the people of Xianyang were in an uproar.
"Is this true? They're recruiting again? And so many people?"
"The notice has been posted, how could it be false? This must be true!"
"This is wonderful, truly wonderful. This way, I'll have a chance to work, and my family will have food to eat!"
"That's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that we'll be working for His Highness. We'll have sufficient guarantees, and His Highness will pay us on time!"
Lin Tian's reputation served as a guarantee for the common people.
The people had immense trust in Lin Tian.
Therefore, upon learning that Lin Tian was recruiting, they were more enthusiastic than ever.
Many people eagerly sought to work.
"I'm going to work, are you coming?"
"Of course I am! Why wouldn't I go to work? This is a great opportunity to earn money!"
"Exactly! This is an opportunity given to us by His Highness. But such opportunities are rare. If you miss this one, you won't get another!"
With these words, naturally, many people rushed towards the place of work.
Initially, there were only a few hundred people, then it grew to thousands, then tens of thousands.
If this trend continued, the number could reach hundreds of thousands.
After all, working under Lin Tian not only offered better pay but was also more stable.
Fortunately, at a critical moment, Lin Tian intervened and addressed the crowd.
"The glass factory already has enough personnel, so we don't need more hands for now!"
"However, there's one thing I hope you all understand: once the glass factory is fully constructed, we will need a large workforce for glass production!"
"So, for those who didn't come to work this time, don't worry. You can come again during the next recruitment drive!"
Upon hearing this, the previously crowded common people immediately quieted down.
At the same time, their hearts were filled with anticipation.
"So there's a next time? Then I'll come again!"
"I thought this was the only chance to work. Since there's a next time, I'll come then!"
"Yes, we'll definitely come next time. Next time, I'm determined to learn how to make glass!"
Since there was another opportunity, they were naturally less worried.
Therefore, each and every one of them promised to return.
However, as they responded, many began to argue.
Their arguments were simple: they believed they were the ones who arrived earlier.
They had already realized that if they arrived early enough, they would have a chance to work.
If that was the case, they would naturally aim to arrive earlier next time.
Lin Tian said nothing upon hearing their squabbles, merely smiling enigmatically.
It was a very good thing that the common people were willing to come and work.
Previously, he had worried that the common people would cling to their land and refuse to work.
If that were the case, changing Great Qin would be incredibly difficult.
Now that the common people were willing to work, things became simpler.
In the future, when he recruited workers again, it would be much easier.
If other factories were to be built, more people would join.
However, as more people entered the factories, another matter became exceptionally important.
It was not other matters, but the issue of grain.
As more and more people entered the factories, the number of people tilling the land naturally decreased.
In such a situation, if Great Qin could not ensure the people's food supply, it would be a great disaster.
Once the people had money, but there was insufficient grain in the market.
The price of grain would only skyrocket.
In such circumstances, if they had no contingency plans, it would inevitably lead to many people being unable to eat.
Fortunately, Great Qin now was not the same as before.
Great Qin now had crops like potatoes and sweet potatoes.
And after a long period of cultivation, they were ready for widespread planting.
Lin Tian believed that as long as these crops were promoted, the people would be able to eat their fill.
Therefore, while these people were working, Lin Tian was also doing something else: promoting crops.
Of course, the first step in promoting crops was to gain the people's acceptance of these crops.
This acceptance not only meant the acceptance of officials but also that a large number of common people should know about the existence of these crops.
Only then would the common people willingly cultivate them.
Therefore, Lin Tian made a bold decision.
He would change the staple food for the workers at the glass factory.
He replaced the previous grains with potatoes and sweet potatoes.
There were tens of thousands of people currently building the glass factory.
These people were the focus of attention for the entire Xianyang.
Every move they made could influence all the people of Xianyang.
Therefore, Lin Tian ordered a communal meal to be prepared in front of everyone.
Large quantities of dug-up potatoes and sweet potatoes were brought out.
They were processed in full view of the crowd.
Soon, a fragrance wafted out.
The appearance of the fragrance sparked much discussion among the common people.
"What is this aroma? It smells so good!"
"I don't know! But they must be cooking for us!"
"I didn't expect the food today to be so fragrant. I can't wait to eat!"
"Hehe! I'm hungry too, but it's not time yet. We should be able to eat when the time comes!"
Although they saw people processing potatoes and sweet potatoes, they didn't know what they were.
They just felt that these things had a strong, appetizing aroma that made their mouths water.
But they didn't know what the exact taste was.
They could only hope that the workday would end soon so they could eat the delicious and fragrant meals.
During this process, more and more people peeked into the kitchen to see what delicious food was being prepared.
Lin Tian observed these actions, which only reassured him further.
At the same time, he was prepared to vigorously promote potatoes and sweet potatoes.
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