Chapter 315: Smoke of Gunpowder Rises (Long Chapter for Monthly Votes)_2

Joseph immediately said, "The government plans to build a textile processing base in Lyon and expand the Rhone River docks, which will require a lot of manpower. Unemployed textile workers will be given priority for job opportunities. The wages will not be lower than what you previously earned."

"Moreover, the construction of the wooden tracks around the major cities near Lyon will also start soon, again prioritizing the recruitment of unemployed workers."

"After these projects, there will also be large companies established such as the Lyon River Transport Company and Lyon Gas Lamp Company. The government will also launch many major projects to advance the development of Lyon. In short, there will be an increasing need for manpower here, and everyone need not fear a lack of work."

The textile workers who came to petition immediately began whispering among themselves, but it was clear from their eyes that there was still worry and disbelief.