Material Empire

Qin Hai and Song Hongxuan chatted until late at night before leaving. Song Hongxuan sent Qin Hai and Qiao Changsheng away and returned to his hut, still very excited. In front of Qin Hai, he tried his best to keep calm, unwilling to reveal his eagerness. But he knew in his heart that he had been waiting for this day for a long time.

No one is willing to sink forever, especially someone like Song Hongxuan who once had glory. He also planned that if he would never be able to get started, then he would choose to write a book and write his thoughts on business management into a manuscript, even at the expense of raising money to publish it. But this kind of life is just his choice under the most helpless conditions. As long as possible, he still hopes that he can come out of the rivers and lakes again and become an all-powerful person.

Early the next morning, when the factory had just started work, Song Hongxuan came to the office of the executive deputy director Xu Yang, and Xu Yang who went out to turn on the water was shocked.

"Excuse me, are you..." Xu Yang asked.

"Director Xu, my name is Song Hongxuan, and I'm the administrator of the reference room of the factory. I just need to waste five minutes of your time." Song Hongxuan said.

"Then you come in." Xu Yang agreed. A little secretary from the office had already stepped forward to take the water bottle for the factory manager, and ran to the boiler room in a hurry. Xu Yang turned back to the office, pointed to the sofa next to him, and motioned for Song Hongxuan who came in to sit down.

Song Hongxuan introduced his situation in a very simple language, and then explained that he planned to respond to the call of the factory and stay on without pay to work in the special steel factory. He didn't hide the appointment Qin Hai gave him, because he didn't think there was any need to hide this kind of thing.

"The introduction of a competitive mechanism and the implementation of survival of the fittest are all practices advocated by the central government. How can it be regarded as a political mistake?" Xu Yang complained about Song Hongxuan's experience. "In the early years, some of our grassroots leaders were not ideologically liberated. It is understandable that new concepts cannot be accepted. But it is already 1986, so is there still no conclusion to your question?"

"It doesn't matter, I haven't suffered any grievances." Song Hongxuan said flatly.

Xu Yang said: "Comrade Song Hongxuan, I just came to Beigang not long ago, and I don't know much about it. I only learned about your situation just after listening to you. Don't worry, I will bring your question to you at the next factory meeting. Coming out to discuss it should give you a correct conclusion. What I want to ask is, if the factory agrees to restore your position and salary, are you willing to stay and work in the factory?"

Song Hongxuan said: "I am very grateful to Director Xu for his kindness. If the factory can give me a new conclusion, I will be very grateful. However, I have already promised Director Qin to go to him to assist him. , I don’t like to break my promise, so please forgive me, Director Xu.”

Song Hongxuan's answer was very tactful, but his attitude was very clear, that is, he was unwilling to accept Xu Yang's arrangement, but wanted to have a foray with Qin Hai. It's not that he doesn't believe in Xu Yang's sincerity, but the things Qin Hai told him are more attractive to him. He was originally a very forward-looking person, and he could see that the private economy would have broad prospects in the future. He hopes to be able to tie his career to this broad prospect.

Like Qin Hai, Xu Yang could tell Song Hongxuan's talent from just a few words. The Beixi factory is full of a large number of middle-level cadres with rigid thinking and short-sightedness. Talents like Song Hongxuan are extremely scarce. Song Hongxuan's so-called political mistakes are no longer valid today, and Xu Yang is well aware of this. For Song Hongxuan being poached by Qin Hai, Xu Yang was very distressed, so he spoke to persuade Song Hongxuan to stay.

Hearing what Song Hongxuan said so resolutely, Xu Yang also knew that he could not change Song Hongxuan's choice. What's more, he had promised Qin Hai before that he would give someone and give him conditions. Now that Qin Hai has dug out such a treasure from the factory, if he is determined not to let go, it will be unjustifiable both emotionally and rationally. You must know that Qin Hai is a pioneering talent handpicked by Yang Yihe, and it is inconvenient for Xu Yang to have a bad relationship with Qin Hai.

After a few words of encouragement to Song Hongxuan, Xu Yang agreed to Song Hongxuan's request and asked him to go to the personnel department to go through the formalities of suspension without pay, and then he can go to work in the special steel factory. Sending Song Hongxuan away, Xu Yang walked around the office for a few times, finally stomped his feet, and said to himself: "No, this Qin Hai belongs to rats, and the treasures buried by Beigang will be wiped out by him sooner or later." , I have to negotiate with him."

At the gate of the No. 2 open hearth workshop, it is now a lively scene again. Unlike the previous day, many people who came here today are already learning about the specific treatment issues. Song Hongxuan and Yu Youheng, as the first batch of personnel to join the special steel factory, have already taken the positions of Party A.

"I heard that if you work in our special steel factory, your salary can be doubled. Is that true?"

"Will the work be tiring? You won't find a reason to deduct your wages, will you?"

"I'm a foundry worker, do you want it?"

"Will you provide technical training? I didn't learn the original technology very well, and I don't know if it meets your requirements."

The workers were asking questions of their own concern. Song Hongxuan and Yu Youheng's exemplary role has been demonstrated. What everyone is most worried about now is that they can't meet the requirements of the special steel factory and miss this attractive cake. .

In such traditional state-owned enterprises, herd mentality is very common. Everyone believes in a dogma: If others can do it, so can I. When no one joins the special steel plant, everyone just waits and sees. No matter how much expectations they have in their hearts, they should not be the first to stand up and eat crabs. But when they saw other colleagues stand up, all of them had the courage to believe that even if there were any accidents in the future, it would not be possible to affect so many people.

When Xu Yang came to the No. 2 open hearth furnace workshop with the secretary of the factory office, what he saw was such a scene where everyone enthusiastically signed up. Looking at the smiling faces full of expectation, Xu Yang only felt extremely uncomfortable in his heart: Nima, these are people who intend to abandon me, am I so unpopular?

"Director Xu is here?" Seeing Xu Yang, Qin Hai quickly put down what he was doing and greeted him warmly.

"Master Qin, I think our Beigang workers are eager to join your special steel factory." Xu Yang said sourly.

If you can't understand the mystery in Xu Yang's words, Qin Hai should stop messing around here. He chuckled and said, "Director Xu is serious. There are thousands of workers in Beigang, but not even one-tenth of them here. It can be seen that most of the workers are still very pessimistic about small township enterprises like us."

"Hehe, township enterprises are good. The central government encourages the development of township enterprises." Xu Yang replied with a half-smile. Qin Hai's answer made him feel a little better. Although he also knew that there were thousands of people in Beigang, not all of them met Qin Hai's requirements. Those who didn't sign up didn't mean they didn't like Qin Hai's special steel factory. It's just that I haven't found the right place for me.

"Xiao Qin, I just thought of something and I want to discuss it with you." Xu Yang pulled Qin Hai to a secluded place and whispered.

"Director Xu, please tell me," Qin Hai said.

Xu Yang said: "There is a prerequisite for the province to instruct Beigang to carry out reforms, that is, it must not affect Beigang's original production, especially the planned steel production tasks. You cannot recruit talents from Beigang. Leave us some skeletons."

Qin Hai smiled and said: "Director Xu is overthinking. I have learned that many senior technicians who are the backbone of the workshop have not registered with our special steel. In addition, Song Hongxuan also reminded me of this matter. He listed A list of the number of people recruited for each position was made, and it was clearly stated that Beigang’s original senior technicians could not be recruited. On this point, you, Director Song, still have an overall perspective.”

Hearing Qin Hai's statement, Xu Yang felt relieved. He originally thought that if Qin Hai ignored the overall situation and wanted to hollow out Beigang's foundation, he would have to ask Chai Peide for a book, and let Chai Peide come forward to beat Qin Hai. Looking at it now, Qin Hai is a measured person, and it is a pleasure to cooperate with such a person.

"By the way, Xiao Qin, where did you dig out this Song Hongxuan? As the executive deputy factory manager, I only found out that our factory has such a baby this morning. How did you snatch it first? "Xu Yang asked.

Qin Hai put on a pitiful look and said, "Director Xu, I can't compare with you. It doesn't matter if you have more soldiers and one less. I started from scratch, and I don't have a lot of people to use. I have no choice but to look for someone everywhere. Just this Song Hongxuan, I invited him after three visits to the thatched cottage. He is only fit to be a data administrator at your place, but he will have to take on heavy responsibilities when he comes to ours. This is how our township enterprises are. no solution anymore."

"You little Qin, you are a good boy when you get cheap!" Xu Yang scolded half-jokingly, "I have talked with him, and his vision is very broad and his thinking is very meticulous. He is also a rare talent in Beigang, but it is a pity. I was snatched away by you. A gentleman does not take away people's love, but you can remember that this talent was given to you by me, and you have to remember my favor in the future."

"That is, that is, if the special steel plant has any achievements in the future, it will be the result of Brother Xu's full support, and I dare not forget it." Qin Hai said.

The conversation between the two looked like they were joking with each other, but in fact, every sentence had a deep meaning. Qin Hai's words showed an attitude, that is, he will never steal Xu Yang's limelight, and both parties can share the honor. This is a very important promise for Xu Yang who intends to make great progress in his official career.

"Xiao Qin, it is best to complete the recruitment work on your side as soon as possible, so as not to affect the normal production order of our Beigang people. After the production starts normally, we both need to strengthen communication and keep in touch. If there is any difficulty, You can bring it up to me at any time, and I will try my best to help you coordinate and resolve it." Xu Yang also reciprocated, giving Qin Hai a reciprocal promise.