Father of France

Chapter 130 Equal Pay for Equal Work and Motherhood
The Setif commanders, including Bonova, nodded in approval, saying that this adjustment transformed the situation from one of potentially unbalanced distribution of resources into one that boosted productivity.

People are like iron and food is like steel; if you miss a meal, you'll still be hungry. The best way to stimulate productivity is to strip people of all the rights they shouldn't have and replace them with rewards that require labor.

With Koman's adjustment, the expected benefits of the work-point system are undoubtedly there; after all, the vast majority of prisons are profitable.
It doesn't matter whether it's public or private; prison profits can transcend the boundaries of the system. Koeman believes it's absolutely possible in Algeria as well, which is now a huge labor camp.

Encouraged by commanders including Regiment Commander Bonova, Koman devoted himself to the construction of the overseas province. "We must never look down on any woman. My education tells me that men and women are equal, so it is inappropriate to divide a workforce into men and women. Men and women are absolutely equal."

At this moment, Koman seemed to sense the approval of the Prophet Muhammad and Zhu Xi, who were looking at him with eyes that showed he was teachable. Feeling the radiant presence of the saints, Koman would never allow discrimination against women in labor.

Therefore, Koeman directly rejected the Soviet Union's erroneous idea that women were the weaker sex. The work points for male laborers were ten, and women must also have ten. The standard urban construction in Algeria involved the future national status of France, and there could be absolutely no compromise.

Koman was determined to set women's work points at ten points, and absolutely would not allow certain, a small group of bad elements with no widespread influence to take advantage of the deduction of points.

We must eliminate unfairness in a system that links work points to food distribution and strive to achieve equal pay for equal work.

The exiled French collaborators can be proud; local women earn less than 50 percent of what men earn, while in Algeria it is absolutely 100 percent, achieving fairness and justice.

"As a progressive country, we firmly defend gender equality. Once the adjustment begins, both men and women will be allocated according to the amount of labor they do. If a man is to dig a 50-meter trench, a woman will not be allowed to dig a 49-meter one."

A sacred light flashed across Koman's face; this was exactly what feminism sought: equal pay for equal work and absolutely no one allowed men to look down on women.

Algeria in the future will be the true paradise representing French progress, while the so-called French mainland is nothing more than the stronghold of feudal remnants.

Thanks to Coman's earnest persuasion, the French exiles in Setif were very fortunate. These women, numbering less than three thousand, would enjoy absolutely equal treatment sooner than women anywhere else.

Koeman wasn't trying to do anything to them; he was simply acting out of a sense of public duty, hoping that Algeria, a place that was almost crucial to the future of France, could undergo a dramatic transformation as soon as possible.

With progressive ideas, even more progressive than the French Communist Party, Corman would never look down on others because of their gender.

Of course, he would not regard French women as any of the elderly, weak, sick, or disabled; such humiliating and outdated ideas had never crossed his mind.

Now, he can finally apply his great progress to a suitable place to build a great, noble, and selfless ideal society.

Commanders, including Regiment Commander Bonova, looked at Koman with an unprecedentedly fervent gaze. "If we're talking about bad, you youngsters are the worst."

But soon, the officers realized their mistake. Koeman changed the subject, saying, "Now let's talk about the elderly, the infirm, and the disabled who don't meet the standards. We still need to give the truly elderly, the infirm, and the disabled a chance, starting with mothers who care for their children."

No one would be dissatisfied with the existence of mothers, and obviously none of the officers present were like that, nor was Koeman.

After reaching a consensus, Koeman provided an answer to the issue of protecting vulnerable groups: "Minors need the care of their mothers. It is obviously very tiring for a mother to work while raising her children. This involves the future of the country, so we need to give preference to this group. Therefore, the seven-point work system should be applied to this group."

"The core idea of ​​the General Staff for developing Algeria is to use the military, workers, and the education and healthcare system as the cornerstone of development. Only when these groups are strong will France truly be strong. These sectors also include positions centered around mothers, and a biased policy should be adopted."

Whether Coman narrates the story positively or negatively, he maintains a solemn expression devoid of any selfish motives. After all, as a member of the military control, he can say whatever he wants now.

He wants equal pay for men and women working on heavy physical labor sites, so he can have equal pay for men and women working on heavy physical labor sites. He also wants to recruit married mothers from the military, civil service, and education groups to reduce the burden on complete families. What's wrong with that?
"Captain Koman, as the presiding judge of the Setif Military Court, has just arrived here and has already had an open and frank conversation with us garrison commanders, which shows great sincerity."

Commander Bonova listened carefully to Koman's analysis and the reasons for this adjustment, and gave it high praise. Koman's appointment as head of the Setif military tribunal was, in theory, to maintain order under military control, and he could also amend some regulations without violating the principles of military control.

This definitely requires the approval of the garrison troops. Judging from the reaction of Regiment Commander Bonova, the attitude of the garrison commanders was quite good, and they were successfully persuaded by Koman to add new clauses regarding Setif's work.

Regiment Commander Bonova even escorted Koman out of the barracks, saying, "The operation of the military court means that we now have a formal military control institution here, and the soldiers have been looking forward to this day."

"I will definitely prioritize the interests of the military in maintaining the operation of military order," Koeman solemnly assured. "The military should be the most respected people in this country. If the law does not protect the interests of the military, then when it is time to stand up, who will step forward?"

Commander Bonova greatly appreciated Koman's attitude; it was this statement that made him realize that the head of the military tribunal was truly one of his own.

The following day, the Setif military court officially announced the specific provisions regarding equal pay for equal work in Setif's urban development and the preference for family-oriented positions, namely motherhood positions. Undoubtedly, both provisions were selfless and filled with the core idea of ​​wanting both.

When Koeman personally announced the new regulations to the group of prisoners of war and collaborators, the deathly silence of thousands of people fully demonstrated how successful his new regulations were.

This kind of silent affection is what touches people's hearts. Although no words were spoken, Koeman could sense that there was nothing more to say.

"Your Honor," Lefevere said, having listened to Koeman's endless sermon in front of the prisoners and their deathly silence, "are they in despair?"

"They clearly think what I said makes so much sense that they have nothing to say," Koeman replied with a smile. "Fairness is the greatest sincerity. Are you going to accuse me of being too fair?"

Koeman, who defended military order, also did some meaningful work, such as protecting historical sites.

Setif contains the ancient Roman ruins of Gemilla, arguably the most spectacular Roman site in the world. It features toilets, public baths, the ancestral temple of the Severus family, the Temple of Saturnalia, the Arch of Caracalla, and an opera house that could hold 3,000 people, all built in the first half of the 2nd century AD. Additionally, a temple dedicated to the Roman Setimians was constructed in the south of the city.

The temple on the north side of the square is dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, the queen of the gods, and Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; the west side of the square is the courthouse known as the "Basilica of Julius".

The ruins preserved in Gemila are of extremely high research value. The city's streets are crisscrossed, and carriages and horses can travel freely without hindrance. One of the main roads runs from south to north through the entire city.

If it were a Roman church, Corman would at most pay attention, but a polytheistic site is completely different and deserves great protection. When they arrived at the site for a close inspection, Corman said to Lefèvre, "This site will definitely appear in French history books in the future, unless we are driven out."

"Sir, we're sure we'll win, right?" Lefevere's expression seemed to indicate that he was particularly hoping to get good news from Coman.

“Yes,” Coman replied decisively. He had just received a telegram yesterday, a private one from General Dragon, one month into his tenure as president of a military court.

This telegram also contained important information, such as the fact that the United States had officially provided military aid to France, and that almost all of the American weapons systems that Koeman had inspected during his last visit were included.

This also includes Sikorsky helicopters; while France purchased thirty of them, the United States also donated ten more free of charge.

Koeman immediately recognized that this was France's first general election since the war, with the left-wing parties, including the French Communist Party and the Socialist Party, winning a majority. This gave the United States a lesson, making them clearly aware of the value of France in uniting the people.

Therefore, they vigorously promoted military aid to the French army, regarding it as a bulwark against Soviet ideological invasion.

(End of this chapter)