A Weird Theater That Started In London

Sociability and boredom?

Soon, Lu Li retracted his previous opinion, because two men appeared.

These two gentlemen looked a bit slender, one was a little taller and the other a little shorter, but they were both in good spirits. At this moment, they were giving speeches in a corner of the banquet.

I think it is enough to criticize one shortcoming of modern society: that is, if industrial development is always as we observe it, more than ninety per cent of wealth is actually produced by workers, but They live a very poor life...

This is no different from slavery and serfdom. The people do not have an inch of land of their own, nor do they have rooms, let alone valuable possessions.

Different from other corners, those places talk about the most fashionable topics and tell bad jokes, but here they are discussing a sensitive topic that is extremely contradictory to the occasion:

People, workers, distribution of wealth.

Because of Lu Li's stop, Pan Ming was also attracted to him. He was stunned for a few seconds and said in a deep voice:

Before traveling through time and space, back to the early morning of that day, I saw them, at a night market in the East End.

What are they doing there? Lu Li was curious, he was very interested in these two men.

To be honest, everyone understands the truth, especially the actors who have experienced the relatively fair social environment, but they can't say these words, because it requires personal experience and profound cultural heritage.

While eating eel soup, while criticizing social injustice, I hope that politicians will change their campaign slogans from 'Wake up, England' to 'Eat up, England'.

Pan Ming recalled slightly, and added: I think the reason why these two people ate in the East District is to collect relevant information through actual contact.

Forgive Lu Li for his ignorance, but the two mentors in his mind are not British, and he doesn't know which great people have come out of this country.

And the speech continued.

Harrison said in a low voice, If modern society will remain in this state forever, why not let civilization stagnate, and curse those who eat vegetarian food with their corpses.

clap... clap... clap...

The applause was sparse.

Other than Lu Li and Pan Ming, the only ones who were willing to stop and listen to this speech were the three noble youths. Their faces looked pensive, and it was probably the first time they had heard of such a situation.

According to the gentleman in front of him, more than half a million families are living a life like hell——

Men can't find work and seek solace in taverns, while women are dying, boys are criminals, and girls are living on the streets.

It is hard to imagine that in the center of the Christian world, where the Industrial Revolution has brought about high prosperity, there will be so many refugees, whose lives are not even as good as those of the primitive people thousands of years ago.

Can you provide some support for what you said?

A young man with a red hand coat of arms on his chest couldn't help but speak out, and after he finished speaking, he added: Of course, I will go east afterward to have a look.

Before you go, you'd better change your clothes so that you can see the most authentic side of the city. You can go to the Whitechapel area, which is the most typical, but the residents of Hoxton, Bethnal Green and other areas are also the same. Live a dark life.

Harrison smiled. He felt that this time was not in vain. He took out a blank paper from his pocket, looked around the audience standing around him, opened it and read it out.

This is the number of urban deaths in the first three quarters of this year. The data will only be less, and will never be more.

The identity and burial place of each deceased is traceable, and Jones and I will confirm it with our own eyes and record it in the file.

Jones?

Lu Li looked at the man next to him with a sickly pale face. He sensed that someone was looking at him, and immediately responded with a modest smile.

For nine months, the annual death toll in Fog City was 91,951, a large proportion of whom died in the following places:

41,509 people in the poorhouse

25,559 people in the hospital

Five thousand two hundred and seventy-eight people in the madhouse

More than two-thirds of the people died in public relief places. Therefore, the data is very clear and can also reflect a problem. More people at the bottom who are not qualified to enter are dying at an alarming rate.

The annual death rate among workers is, by my calculation, 1 in 12 per cent, 1 in every 2,000 is totally disabled, and 1 in 250 is permanently partially disabled. One out of every six workers will be temporarily disabled for three to four weeks.”

Speaking of this, there is no need to say any more. After the banquet is over, you can go to the East District to find out, especially those relief centers.

Premise: Three noble youths are willing to investigate.

Lu Li and Pan Ming were not among them. They had enjoyed the prosperity and tranquility of the West District, and they also stayed and observed the East District. They believed in this statement.

If what you said is true, then the Eastern District is really a bloodier place than a battlefield.

Your speech is really shocking, I have to take a moment, excuse me.

Can I exchange business cards? I want to find some time to continue chatting with the two of you.

The three young people need time to verify and accept this cruel fact.

Soon, two business cards were handed to Lu Li and Pan Ming.

[Frederick Harrison, Professor of Law, University of London]

[Ernest Jones, writer]

There is not much introduction on the card.

Of course, the same is true for Lu Li's business card, which only has two titles.

【Lu Li, General Practitioner, Scotland Yard Senior Criminal Advisor】

Of course, there are personal contact information attached to them.

Can we have a chat?

Pan Ming sent out an invitation.

Why not? People who are willing to stay away from food and wine are worthy of admiration.

Jones, who had been silent all the time, seemed to be the leader. After seeing his agreement, Harrison also walked to a more secluded corner with a glass of wine.

Although he tried his best to avoid it, the actions just now still attracted the attention of the royal guards. Someone was trying to get closer and eavesdrop on the conversation.

However, as the number of people decreased, the guards stopped pestering them. After all, those who can participate in the palace dinner are either rich or expensive, or have a good influence. As long as they don't assassinate the princess or do something disrespectful, Do anything.

Next, the four of them started talking.

I've been to the East End, and there are very few people over the age of 30 there. It's hard to imagine that this is a peaceful time.

Taiping? War is far less cruel than sweatshops. Just like men, women, children and infants will die tragically.

With a little trial and error, the topics between each other became more and more dangerous, almost completely contrary to the current law.

In addition, Harrison, a legal expert, is obviously more talkative. He looks very calm and his tone is the same, but whenever he talks about the people of the East End, there is always something to say.

Like...a flame covered in thin ice.