pertwk Chapter 1699 A scholar will die for one who understands him.
Chapter 1699 A scholar will die for one who understands him.
Chapter 1699 A scholar will die for one who understands him.
"Secretary-General, the metallurgical plant's application."
Ma Baosen walked in, placed a document in front of Li Xuewu, and whispered, "It's about the guesthouse."
"A guesthouse?" Li Xuewu's brow twitched as he looked at the application documents in his hand and asked, "What guesthouse?"
"It used to be the guesthouse of the metallurgical plant. Now it's been reorganized into the Unity Hotel."
Ma Baosen explained, "The hospitality management company intends to build two new buildings in the steel city."
"Hmm? And then?" Li Xuewu asked, looking at the document. "Why did the metallurgical plant have to submit an application?"
As he asked this question, he glanced at Ji Jiuzheng across from him. Ji Jiuzheng was the newly appointed director of the metallurgical plant.
However, judging from his expression, Ji Jiuzheng was not very clear about this matter; it must have been decided by other members of the team.
"The metallurgical plant explained that the construction costs would be split between the hospitality management company and the other half."
"Who said that?" Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said, "After the group's hospitality unit was reorganized, the name was changed. What does their building have to do with the metallurgical plant?"
He put down the documents in his hand, pointed with his finger, and said with displeasure, "Nonsense! Who came up with this idea?"
"I heard it was the opinion of the hospitality service company."
Ma Baosen wasn't in charge of this matter, but since the leader asked, they reported the facts.
Li Xuewu frowned and looked at Xu Sinian sitting on the other side, saying, "Contact her and ask what Miao Fang thinks. If she doesn't have the money, we can postpone the construction for a few years."
"Okay, I'll handle this."
Xu Sinian readily agreed. He had already completed the handover with Wei Zaike and officially reported to the temporary headquarters of the Northeast Development Corporation of Steel City.
He also served as the director of the Steel City Industrial Zone Management Committee, making him almost certain to be Li Xuewu's successor.
Although the list of cadre adjustments has only just been issued and is still in the public announcement period, the handover of cadres should not be so fast.
However, principles sometimes need to be compromised with time.
Upon returning from Japan, the necessary collaborations need to be communicated and implemented immediately; the handover cannot be repeated due to personnel adjustments.
Therefore, following Li Xuewu's suggestion, the relevant responsible comrades in the Organization Department immediately carried out the cadre handover work.
In fact, the handover between the general manager of the branch office and the head of the production unit is not troublesome.
Generally speaking, about a week is enough.
Xu Sinian had made preparations in advance, and since he and Wei Zaike belonged to the same parent company, he arrived in Steel City early.
He came to see Li Xuewu today, and coincidentally Ji Jiuzheng was also there.
It's not surprising that the two bumped into each other in Li Xuewu's office; personnel adjustments were happening one after another, and everyone had to report to their supervisors.
Li Xuewu had just returned, but his office was already bustling with activity, with one group of people talking to him after another, and others knocking on the door with applications in hand.
Seeing that the leader disagreed, Ma Baosen refilled the teacups with hot water and then left.
The application submitted by the metallurgical plant was left with the leadership, and it appears to have ended up in the hands of Vice President Xu.
"Although you're new to the metallurgical plant, you're a veteran. I can't give you too much time to adapt."
Li Xuewu gave Xu Sinian instructions, then turned to Ji Jiuzheng to continue their pre-appointment conversation, "Xiao Ma will discuss the work to be handed over with you later, so I won't say anything more."
"But there's one thing I have to remind you: I haven't been really pushing the metallurgical plant's work hard in the past six months."
He raised an eyebrow and said, "You know the reason: the organizational ecosystem is relatively loose, and we need you to make a difference."
"Of course, I'm not forcing you to do anything."
Li Xuewu sized up the other person, nodded, and said, "This is your second time coming down here. Whether you can do it or not, this is the last time."
"I understand." Ji Jiuzheng was clearly under a lot of pressure, sitting opposite Li Xuewu with his body taut.
"I hope everything goes smoothly for you." Li Xuewu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "I also hope you achieve something."
"Put down your burdens and don't be timid in your new position. Whatever achievements you make will be your own."
"I understand, thank you." Ji Jiuzheng looked at him with some emotion and said, "Thank you for your recommendation and support. I will try my best to live up to your kindness."
"It's all for work." Li Xuewu nodded and said, "You and Zhang Minghua should be familiar with each other, after all, you both come from technical backgrounds. I'm at ease entrusting the metallurgical plant to you."
"Comrade Li Haiyang has been transferred, and your team is still short of a deputy factory director. I'll give you a week to tell me who to recommend."
"Thank you, I will do it as soon as possible."
Feeling the trust that Li Xuewu placed in him, Ji Jiuzheng revealed his true feelings, and his eyes even glistened with tears.
God knows how much pressure he was under when he was transferred back to headquarters from United Energy.
He was in great distress in his position as deputy secretary-general, especially since General Manager Li Huaide disliked him.
When he learned that it was Secretary-General Li Xuewu who recommended him to be the director of the metallurgical plant, he drank and wept at home.
To be honest, although one is the secretary-general and the other is the deputy secretary-general, the two have little contact or friendship.
Before becoming the general manager of United Energy Corporation, he worked in the technology department, which was not under Li Xuewu's jurisdiction.
United Energy was also not under Li Xuewu's jurisdiction until he became the deputy secretary-general.
However, Li Xuewu was away from the capital for a long time, and when Chen Shuzhi was around, he was not given the opportunity to handle important tasks.
After Chen Shuzhi passed away, he became even more fearful and worried, fearing that one day his superiors would suddenly talk to him and ask him to retire.
Unexpectedly, one day he was able to return to a key position, and he was even the director of the metallurgical plant.
For more than a year, the more outstanding Bu Qingfang was at United Energy, the more frustrated he became.
It wasn't that she was blaming others or resenting Bu Qingfang for doing better; rather, she was blaming herself for not being ambitious enough and for not seizing the opportunity.
He was the deputy secretary-general, but within the organization, he had almost no influence.
During the six months that Chen Shouzhi was exiled, he was afraid of both those above and those below him, and he was almost driven mad.
When he first heard that he was going to work at the metallurgical plant, he couldn't even believe his ears. Why would Li Xuewu recommend him?
As can be seen from the recent application, the factory originally only had one metallurgical plant in the steel city area.
It was after Dong Wenxue was transferred to Gangcheng that he vigorously developed technological and industrial innovation, creating a new metallurgical system.
The existing steel city industrial zone was built entirely around the metallurgical plant, and all the basic service facilities were also separated from the metallurgical plant, including the current Unity Hotel.
So, Li Xuewu recommended this cadre, whom General Manager Li disliked, for such an important position. What's that saying again? A scholar will die for one who understands him!
***
"Why do I feel a little uneasy about him?"
Watching Ji Jiuzheng leave, his face flushed, eyes brimming with tears, and his expression somewhat agitated, Xu Sinian raised an eyebrow.
Li Xuewu glanced at him and said, "What are you worried about?"
"He's still a bit too naive."
Xu Sinian shook his head and said, "I'm not discriminating against people who work in technology. It's just that they are too focused on technology and have become ingrained in their belief in principles."
"But management doesn't have so many rules and regulations, and there aren't any established principles to follow."
He tilted his chin and gestured towards the office door, saying, "It's a good thing Li Haiyang left, otherwise Zhang Minghua and his gang would have sidelined him."
"That's why I recommended you to be the deputy director of the Steel City Industrial Zone Management Committee."
Li Xuewu emphasized matter-of-factly, "You think I'm here to give you a good time, and that I'll come to you first if something goes wrong?"
So, I'm here to be a babysitter?
Xu Sinian chuckled and said, "What does it matter to me if he doesn't do a good job? We used to be on the same level."
"You want to bring up the past?" Li Xuewu snorted and said, "You should have said so earlier."
He glanced at the person opposite him and said, "It's too late to say now. You have to take on this nanny job whether you want to or not."
"The responsibility is passed down through the hierarchy. If any part of the Northeast's industry has a problem, you, as the executive vice president, will be the first to take the blame."
"I—" Xu Sinian was speechless for a moment. He looked at Li Xuewu for a while before saying helplessly, "I was so excited for days. It turns out I'm just here to take the blame and pay off debts."
"I'm only doing this because of past relationships. There are so many people who would gladly take the blame and pay off debts, but I'm still unwilling to use them."
He stood up, took his teacup, walked around the desk, and patted Xu Sinian on the shoulder on his way to the tea cabinet.
"Comrade, I see you are strong and healthy with an extraordinary physique. You are truly a good candidate to take the blame and cover up the debts."
Putting down his teacup, Li Xuewu picked up the thermos and refilled the cup with hot water, saying with a smile, "I can finally rest assured having you in this position."
"Then I should thank you."
Xu Sinian turned around, looked at him, and said, "Without your support, I wouldn't even have gotten this."
"What do you think?" Li Xuewu walked back with a teacup in hand, smiling as he said, "You should be secretly happy!"
"Am I supposed to secretly be happy?"
Xu Sinian said with a mix of amusement and helplessness, "If I take the blame for you, who will take the blame for me?"
He raised an eyebrow and said, "Fine, who told me to be the executive vice president? Kuang Yu deserves to have a miserable life! Hahaha!"
"Ha—" Li Xuewu was also amused by his words, and glanced at him, saying, "Is that all the grit you've got?"
"There's no way around it; what the superiors do, the subordinates follow."
Xu Sinian raised his chin and said, "We'll learn exactly what the leader teaches us."
He now has to address Li Xuewu as "leader," whereas before Li Xuewu was just a secretary-general, a division-level official, so he didn't have the confidence to call him that.
Although the Secretary-General of the Management Committee is in the leadership team, his rank is no different from that of a middle-level cadre.
But things are different now. Li Xuewu's rank has been promoted, and he now holds the additional positions of assistant general manager and general manager.
Xu Sinian called him "leader" willingly, without any burden or complaint.
Li Xuewu hasn't formed any cliques or cultivated any cronies in recent years, but people are still pushing themselves towards him.
During the three years he managed the group's industrial system, specifically since he took office in Gangcheng, the group's light and heavy industries in Liaodong have developed rapidly, infrastructure construction has progressed quickly, and living standards have improved comprehensively.
These things don't need to be said explicitly; the employees see them all, and the managers keep them in mind.
Although he did not favor any particular person, the number of lives that a large tree can protect is countless.
To put it bluntly, which of the heads of the group's production units in Liaodong doesn't respect him?
Once people are convinced and respect him, his influence and prestige will naturally become deeply rooted over time. He won't need to cultivate his own network; others will do it for him.
Xu Sinian was one of them. Like Kuang Yusheng and others, he had no roots in the group.
Working with Li Xuewu, one can see the bright future of this young leader.
In this situation, what should they choose?
Moreover, Li Xuewu is a man of principle. He said he would take the blame for Li Xuewu, but Li Xuewu never did that.
For this reason alone, such a leader is truly rare. Once you keep up, you naturally won't back down.
Therefore, everyone in the group knows perfectly well that Li Xuewu doesn't form cliques, but he is surrounded by disciples.
From Xu Sinian's perspective, the greater Li Xuewu's influence and the further he went, the more advantageous it would be for him.
He even hoped that Li Xuewu could succeed Li Huaide, so that the development speed of Honggang Group could be increased by two levels.
Of course, this takes time and a process, which is why he needs to take the initiative to participate.
Only by participating in Li Xuewu's rise to become the head of the group can one gain his trust and support.
What Li Xuewu was able to give back to him was what he deserved over the past three years of complete trust and support, and even more than he dared not have imagined.
As the person who benefited the most, he naturally hoped that Li Xuewu could gain more support.
He is the executive vice president, so he really shouldn't be the one to take the blame. His job is more to assist Li Xuewu in handling company affairs.
Consolidating and cultivating more supporters is also one of his tasks.
Today, he came to report to Li Xuewu. In addition to the pre-appointment interview, he also wanted to communicate with Li Xuewu and determine the future development direction.
Li Huaide only gave Li Xuewu the last six months, which meant that Li Xuewu could only give him the last six months.
Six months later, Li Xuewu returned to work at the group. Even if his position as head of the Northeast Industrial Division was retained for a period of time, it wouldn't be for long.
Therefore, he had to figure out within six months how Li Xuewu had managed to keep the group's industrial system in Northeast China running smoothly.
He was certainly aware of the core issues. Li Xuewu mentioned this in his first speech in Gangcheng: during his tenure in Gangcheng, he would only do four things: industry, economy, organization, and culture.
In terms of industry, it goes without saying that the establishment of the Northeast Industrial Development Corporation integrated almost all of the group's light and heavy industrial enterprises.
During this period, Li Xuewu communicated and cooperated with many foreign companies and local enterprises in Liaodong, creating many development opportunities and investment and construction opportunities.
The most typical example, and the one with the highest expectations, is the group project of Beijing Chemical Industry, which is the industrial park located in Yingcheng and Gangcheng.
The chemical industrial park in Gangcheng is too small; Yingcheng's is the real deal.
Even before the end of the year, the technology introduced from East Germany and the cooperation and technology to be brought back from Japan will boost the industrial development of Northeast China.
Economically, Li Xuewu's scientific management played the biggest role. The integrated management of various units in the group, either by establishing a head office or by incorporating them into the management system of other head offices, saved a lot of management costs.
At the same time, the group's Liaodong Industrial Group actively expands externally, and while the sales headquarters undertakes all sales tasks, it can also generate sales results.
By increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, all factories and the newly established Northeast Industrial Park were well-funded, giving them the ability and confidence to carry out technological innovation initiatives.
Needless to say, in terms of organizational development, even the Northeast Industrial Development Corporation has been established. The goals have been set, and all that's left is to work hard in the future.
Finally, there is cultural development.
With Li Xuewu's care and support, the Red Star Literature and Art Publishing House established a cultural troupe branch and a branch of the United Industry Daily in Gangcheng.
The original metallurgical plant's broadcasting station has been developed into the Liaodong branch of the United Broadcasting Station, better serving the group's employees.
It may not be perfect, but I have a clear conscience.
Xu Sinian only gave a preliminary talk today. If he wants to follow Xiao He's example, he still has a lot to learn and experience.
Li Xuewu naturally wouldn't hide anything from him. He had chosen his successor, and even if it meant cheating and deceiving, he had to help him establish himself and move forward.
No manager wants their policies to be altered, and they hope their successors will carry on the legacy and work with a forward-thinking mindset.
Unless it is scientifically determined that his approach and methods are wrong, which is almost impossible.
Based on the development over the past three years and the assessment of future development, the Group's industrial development in Liaodong has great potential.
***
Li Xuewu had just returned and spent the morning dealing with the backlog of work before going on a research trip with the leadership of the Northeast Industrial Development Corporation.
It's an appearance, and also a face-to-face meeting.
Executive Vice President Xu Sinian, Vice Presidents Kuang Yusheng, Chen Songnian, Feng Yizhou, Lan Zonghan, and Cao Zhe, a total of seven people, and one Hongyun car.
"Where did Comrade Songnian work before?" Kuang Yusheng asked Chen Songnian, who was sitting next to him. "Was he in the same unit as General Manager Cao?"
"No, we didn't know each other before."
Chen Songnian smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I work at the sales headquarters. General Manager Cao was transferred here this year."
“Yes, I joined the group this April.” Cao Zhe turned to the two of them and introduced himself, “After arriving, I went to the Jiangnan area.”
“Oh—” Kuang Yusheng nodded knowingly and said, “You were with Deng Yuanneng, right?”
“Yes, it was him.” Cao Zhe smiled and explained, “I just arrived and haven’t gotten used to the job yet, so I asked to be transferred.”
"Hehehe—" Kuang Yusheng chuckled and asked, "How is he doing now? Life can't be considered easy, can it?"
"Hahaha--"
Those in the car who understood the meaning behind those words laughed, including Cao Zhe, though it was a wry smile. Kuang Yusheng was really being a bit underhanded.
But who can blame him for being so senior and having such a high rank? Deng Yuan, who took office as the general manager of the Jiangnan region last year, is really a junior in front of him.
The Jiangnan area is the internal terminology used within the group; the official documents consistently refer to it as the Jinling area.
The group's sales headquarters originally had a branch in Nanjing, but later, in order to coordinate sales in the Jiangnan region, it was upgraded to a regional company.
The Jinling area is currently separated from the Tianjin area by the river, with each area managing its own affairs. Due to the economic situation in the south and inherent disadvantages, the Jinling area still lags far behind the Tianjin area in terms of business volume and influence.
However, the group is very optimistic about the Jiangnan area, with not only the Yuezhou Port project, but also the goal of expanding into Guangzhou.
Therefore, outstanding cadres like Cao Zhe are primarily trained in the Jiangnan region, with the group providing preferential support in terms of talent and funding policies.
However, these are all group support for the Jiangnan region and have nothing to do with General Manager Deng Yuanneng.
Kuang Yusheng joked that Deng Yuanneng was having a hard time because Su Weide had recommended and strongly supported him to go to the Jiangnan area.
To put it bluntly, he has connections with Su Weide. Now that Su Weide has retired from the front line ahead of schedule, do you think Deng Yuanneng's life will be easier?
In other words, he still has some ability, and the Jiangnan area is at a critical stage of development, so Lao Li didn't touch him this time.
However, even he himself should know that there is basically no hope of making any further progress, unless Suweide's political life is brought back to life, or he is lucky enough to find a powerful backer.
However, neither of these scenarios is likely to occur. The rumors that he was still eyeing the Beijing No. 1 Factory have now been completely extinguished.
Due to the change in management, Honggang Group was reassigned to the management of Beijing's industrial sector, so it and Beijing No. 1 Factory are considered sister units.
The Jingyi Factory was the only choice the city's industry had to make after the Hongxing Factory insisted on transferring its industry to the steel city, and it was established as the new Jingcheng No. 1 Steel Rolling Mill.
From factory construction and equipment installation to the training of cadres and employees, everything at Xinjing No. 1 Factory was taught and trained by the steel rolling mill.
Many of the cadres and employees of Beijing No. 1 Factory were former employees of Hongxing Factory, and this close relationship naturally formed a bond connecting them.
Honggang Group is a large-scale integrated enterprise, and it is indeed difficult to make progress here; more achievements are needed.
Some people came up with an alternative: to jump from Honggang Group to Jingyi Factory, which was almost a replica of the old Hongxing Factory.
Although the equipment, workers, and management philosophy at the Jingyi Factory were a bit outdated, the competition wasn't as fierce anymore.
At Honggang Group, they had just finished competing with the older generation and finally caught up with the group's organizational and personnel reforms, which saw many veteran comrades leave. Now, they have become the veteran comrades and are facing a large number of young cadres with high education.
Deng Yuan's self-designed career path included making achievements in the Jinling area and then moving to Beijing No. 1 Factory as its head.
If you do well at the Beijing No. 1 Factory, you'll have the opportunity to jump back into the group and take on a higher management position.
He had a good plan at the time: with Suvid's support, this path was definitely feasible.
By the time he jumps to Beijing No. 1 Factory and then back to the group, Su Weide might already be the top executive in the group.
Unexpectedly, before he even started jumping, Su Weide jumped first, and he didn't even do a good jump, falling and getting bruised and battered.
Considering Deng Yuanneng's current situation, this is what everyone is laughing about.
"Which area was Comrade Songnian in charge of before?" Xu Sinian smiled and asked, "I don't know General Manager Cao. Were you in charge of the Tianjin area?"
The group's sales headquarters has a large number of employees, and with the continuous expansion in the past two years, there have been many personnel changes, so it's normal not to know them.
Chen Songnian explained, "I originally worked in the Tianjin area, before the Jinling area existed. I was the vice president of the supply chain company."
"After working in the International Business Division for a period of time, I was transferred to the Sales Headquarters as the Sales Director, mainly responsible for marketing."
“Oh—” Xu Sinian nodded, then asked, “Then you must know Sha Qizhi, he was our Secretary-General’s first secretary.”
"I know, I'm very familiar with President Sha."
Chen Songnian smiled and looked at Li Xuewu to explain, "We were partners in the International Business Department, and later we became good friends at the head office."
"I haven't seen him in a long time either."
Li Xuewu spoke in a very gentle tone: "When did you join the group? I remember you used to work in the foreign trade sector?"
"Yes, I was transferred to the group in the first half of 69."
Chen Songnian nodded and explained, "At the time, President Gao felt that a supply chain company was more suitable for me and gave me a chance."
Of course, one must speak with tact and artistry; he merely used eloquent words to explain the fact that Gao Yaqin had brought him over from the foreign trade port.
Initially, he was placed in a supply chain company, and later, with the support of Gao Yaqin, he gradually achieved success and has come this far.
In just three years, he rose from deputy general manager of supply chain to head of sales at the head office, which is already considered a remarkable achievement.
Li Xuewu knew his background; apart from Xu Sinian and Kuang Yusheng, the other four vice presidents were all personally selected by him.
Chen Songnian was recommended by Shaqi. When Cao Zhe came to the group, Ren Xiaoyu greeted him and knew that he was one of their own.
Feng Yizhou came from the Organization Department of the Medical Education Bureau, and Lan Zonghan came from the United Savings Bank. Anyone who can serve as the deputy general manager of the Northeast Industrial Development Corporation must be a talented individual.
It has to be him. He can draw key personnel from various departments of the group. Most people don't have that kind of influence. Who would be willing to give up their capable assistant?
The first research trip after the management team of Northeast Industrial Development Corporation was completed was to the Steel City Automobile Manufacturing Plant.
The reason for choosing this location is that, in addition to the group's upcoming project to jointly build an automobile city with other large automobile manufacturers in the country, Gangqi has the largest number of employees and the largest factory area among all industrial enterprises.
Why does the steel and automobile industry rank first in terms of both the number of employees and scale among all industrial enterprises?
It's actually quite simple, because there are many production lines.
"We have five factories: Jeeps, cars, buses, motorcycles, and special vehicles."
Xu Ning, as the youngest factory director-level cadre in the group's Liaodong Industrial Park, showed no hesitation when facing the leaders of the head office.
The group's secretary-general and the branch office manager were his former superiors, and he had experience in several important departments.
Before becoming the director of the steel and gas plant, he served as the vice president at United Energy and enjoyed Bu Qingfang's trust.
"Each branch factory has one production line, which is the entire system workshop of the assembly plant."
He accompanied the company's leadership team on the factory grounds, explaining the basic situation of the steel and gas plant as they walked.
Even though someone who can serve as the deputy general manager of Northeast Industry should know about the steel and automobile industry, listening to his introduction still has a different significance.
"Currently, the Jeep plant mainly produces the second generation Antelope, Tundra, Cruiser, and the white Sabretooth and Steppe Tiger models needed by the special vehicle manufacturing plant."
He pointed in the direction of the Jeep factory area, and then pointed to the other side when introducing the car manufacturing plant.
"Currently, the passenger car production line only has two models: Gemini and Aries."
"I heard that these two models have very high export volumes?"
Lan Zonghan proactively asked, "What is the current ratio of supply to domestic markets to exports? What is the production capacity?"
"Production capacity is affected by the supply of parts and components, and can generally be controlled at around 5700 units. I'm referring to monthly production capacity."
Xu Ning nodded and then added, "If we calculate on an annual basis, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this year's production capacity will exceed 7.5 units."
“This number is quite good.” Cao Zhe nodded and said, “The foreign trade sector will never have such good sales again. Automobile exports still depend on steel and automobiles.”
"How does it compare to other countries, Secretary-General?"
Lan Zonghan looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "You just came back from Japan. What is the production capacity of their car manufacturing plant?"
“The gap is still quite large.” Li Xuewu explained, looking at the factory area not far away: “Take Toyota as an example, one of their factories can produce about 3 units per month.”
“They have four factories in Japan.”
Li Xuewu pursed his lips and said, "I specifically asked, and the total monthly production capacity is about 16.3 units."
Hearing this number not only put pressure on Xu Ning's face, but also made the atmosphere oppressive.
"However, this comparison is incorrect."
Li Xuewu smiled and said, "They have four factory areas, while we have five branch factories."
"Toyota's factory area is divided according to the models it produces; they also produce commercial vehicles and pickup trucks."
"Yes, the gap is still quite large."
Kuang Yusheng nodded with his hands behind his back and said, "However, Toyota has been developing for many years, while our Steel Auto has only been around for a few years."
“That makes sense.” Li Xuewu smiled and encouraged Xu Ning, “You didn’t go this time, but you’ll know when you have the chance to meet their person in charge. They already consider Hongxing Auto a competitor.”
“Is that so—” Xu Ning’s expression changed instantly, but considering the secretary-general’s meaning, he still said solemnly, “This is not our goal. Red Star Motors is not anyone’s competitor. Our only competitor is ourselves.”
"Did you notice?" Xu Sinian smiled and gestured to Chen Songnian and the others, saying, "These are soldiers trained by the Secretary-General."
"Hehehe—" Chen Songnian and the others smiled knowingly. They already knew Xu Ning's background, and now their attitudes were much closer.
Xu Ning looked at Li Xuewu somewhat awkwardly, but Li Xuewu just smiled and didn't seem to care.
He is selfless and kind-hearted, and he would say the same thing openly. Xu Ning was not promoted by him at all.
When he was initially assigned to the frontier office, it was Old Li's idea. From then on, every transfer of Xu Ning had nothing to do with him; it was all decided by Li Huaide.
So Xu Sinian dared to make this joke, and Li Xuewu also dared to laugh.
"The bus production line has Hongyun 7-seater, 9-seater and 12-seater models, as well as Hongtu Gold Label and Blue Label models, which are also 12-seater models."
Xu Ning continued, "Besides that, there's also the Macro, which is a 13-seater model."
"Among the bus systems of Steel Motors, there is also Hon Hai, which has 45-seat models, but it is not on this line."
He pointed to the furthest part of the factory area and explained, "Foxconn's production is in the special vehicle manufacturing plant."
In fact, large passenger buses should be classified as special vehicles. According to the driver's license management regulations of later generations, the drivers of large passenger buses would be considered special machinery operators.
"Does the bus production line have the most different models?"
Feng Yizhou asked, "Even a single car model has many different seat configurations."
"The motorcycle production line has the most models."
Xu Ning introduced: "The five motorcycles are Comet, Red Bull, Lucky Star, Venus, and Taishan."
"Comet motorcycles sell the best."
Xu Sinian introduced it to them: "It was one of the first models launched during the Red Star Factory era."
"Yes, back then, it was the steel rolling mill workers who participated in the experiments and production."
Kuang Yusheng nodded and said, "However, these factory areas belong to us, but some projects do not; they are joint ventures."
“Yes, the entire motorcycle series is a joint venture,” Xu Ning explained. “The Motorcycle Group holds 85% of the shares, the Gemini Passenger Car Group holds 75%, the Hongyun Bus Group holds 51%, and the Engineering Vehicle Group holds 61% of the shares in the Special Vehicles category.”
"So complicated?" Feng Yizhou was somewhat surprised, frowned, and asked, "Aren't there any management problems?"
“No.” Xu Ning looked at him with some doubt and explained, “Joint venture shares only involve dividends and have nothing to do with management.”
"All of the group's previous collaborative projects were like this."
Xu Sinian explained to him, "Including the drone project, the equity only involves dividends and has nothing to do with operations."
"The largest shareholder in the group's automotive industry is Dongcheng Credit Union, which is also a shareholder of United Savings Bank."
He raised his eyebrows and said, "This is what they deserve. When we wanted to develop the automobile industry, they provided all the funding. Otherwise, we wouldn't have the steel and automobile industry we have today."
"Yes, that's right." Lan Zonghan nodded and said, "The same goes for the United Savings Bank; many of its business systems were brought over from the Dongcheng Credit Union."
"The Dongcheng Credit Union is really powerful now."
Xu Sinian smiled and joked, "Back then, their top leader was Director Bao Peigang. Now he's been transferred to the city credit union, and his achievements are quite outstanding."
"When credit unions were generally facing operational crises, only Dongcheng Credit Union was doing the best."
“Bao Peigang’s investments are sufficient to ensure the normal operation of the municipal credit union system.”
Kuang Yusheng smiled and said, "No matter how much money is lost elsewhere, it's not as much as the dividends."
"Talk less about other people's business and more about your own."
Li Xuewu glanced at the group and then said to Xu Ning, "Let's go to the workshop and see how the Tantu's production capacity is."
He is quite interested in this model because it is a new model and a major target for foreign trade.
The Tundra is not for sale to individuals; even in China, you can't buy it even if you have the money.
Because this thing is completely unsuitable for daily and official use, and it looks like it's just a skeleton, it was born for the battlefield.
As a light infantry fighting vehicle, it can mount an autocannon on top and its cargo box can transport all the equipment of a squad. It's fantastic.
No matter how ugly it looks, once it gets to the front lines, nobody cares if it can attract beautiful women, as long as it doesn't attract gunfire.
***
The afternoon was very short; Li Xuewu and his group only visited one steel and automobile company, and the main purpose was to hold a symposium.
After leaving the steel plant, they returned to the head office and handled some official business for the afternoon before it was time to leave work.
Just as Ma Baosen finished packing his briefcase, the telephone on his desk rang.
Li Xuewu didn't wait for Ma Baosen; instead, he took the initiative to answer the phone.
"Secretary-General, I am Miao Fang."
"Yes, yes, hello, Mr. Miao."
When Li Xuewu heard that it was Miao Fang, the general manager of Hongxing Property Service Management Company, his right eye narrowed.
"I'm sorry to call you at this hour; I just got connected."
Miao Fang first gave a brief introduction before explaining the application from this morning.
Xu Sinian was a shrewd and experienced man, not as direct as Li Xuewu had described in the office.
He listened to Miao Fang's explanation first, and then reminded her that she should not submit the application through the metallurgical plant.
Miao Fang was also smart, and of course she knew that she should take the initiative to contact the secretary-general to explain the situation.
That's how this phone call came about.
The main problem is that at this time, it's already lucky if you can make a call from Beijing to Gangcheng; it's normal for it to take a while to get through.
Li Xuewu could understand that they were asking for his phone number before they even got off work.
"In principle, once the group makes unified arrangements for the reception units, they are no longer under the jurisdiction of the factory or branch company."
Li Xuewu listened carefully to her explanation, but still emphasized, "Although the metallurgical plant pays this money and it is also part of the group's finances, the management is different. You need to know that."
"Even if you're on temporary assignment, that's fine, but it can't be half and half. What kind of logic is that?"
His tone wasn't exactly mild, but it wasn't harsh either. After explaining the reasoning, he added, "I know this is difficult for you, and the Steel City Unity Hotel also needs it, but I still suggest you report to the group and request financial support."
"You need to prepare the materials and provide the budget and post-operation indicators as much as possible, otherwise you won't be able to get through to General Manager Jing."
Miao Fang explained with a wry smile, "If I could pass President Jing's review, I wouldn't have had to beg the metallurgical plant."
"The main issue is that the metallurgical plant proposed that after the guesthouse was handed over and put into operation, the needs of the employees could no longer be met."
That's one reason; after being placed under unified management, all of Honggang Group's hospitality facilities began operating externally.
Any organization or individual can check in as long as they have valid identification.
Honggang Group is known for its high-quality hospitality services; who wouldn't want to be comfortable when traveling on business?
This change has created a problem with the resettlement of the relatives of the group's employees, leaving them with nowhere to live.
So the metallurgical plant coordinated with Hongxing Property Management, but the property management company didn't have the money, so they could only negotiate.
“I’m not talking to you about principles, but rather emphasizing the financial management system,” Li Xuewu reminded her. “If we can’t split the bill this time, don’t even think about it again.”
"Paying money equals ownership. Are you going to violate the group's regulations and give half of the management rights of the Steel City Unity Hotel to the metallurgical plant?"
He knew what Miao Fang meant, so he said, "I understand. Just do as I say. You prepare the materials first, and I'll ask the other leaders for you."
Miao Fang thanked him gratefully, but after hanging up the phone, she didn't hold out much hope. In the end, this project would depend on President Jing.
Just think about it, what kind of relationship do the Secretary-General and President Jing have? They're like oil and water, how can this project possibly succeed?
She didn't know that Li Xuewu had never considered that the project needed to be approved by Jing Yunong, let alone that the group would have to pay for it.
He can afford to pay for the construction himself? That would be a waste of all the good brothers he knows.
"Make arrangements. I need to speak with Director Hu of Liaodong Industrial tomorrow."
Well, we still need to fool Hu Ke about this. It's time for him to provide the money, but we won't have to put in any effort ourselves.