Chapter 344: The Power Behind Yang Qing

Since it can't be implemented, let's wait until after the New Year. The Agricultural Machinery Factory originally belongs to Jiedao, and this year's output belongs to Jiedao, which is reasonable.

Why are they blocking you? Don't you understand?

Their manner of eating is too unsightly.

Wang Dechao lost his temper in the face of the crowd's pressure.

But some people don't think that way.

What does Jiedao do with so much money?

The city needs money, so contributing to the city should be proper, right?

I think they just lack a sense of the big picture.

Moreover, Qinjiacun sent ten pigs and ten sheep, and the Agricultural Machinery Factory and Jiedao took so much—does that seem appropriate?

What about the other factories, how do they see it?

I think Yang Qing is disorganized and undisciplined.

Supplies should be allocated uniformly.

What kind of behavior is this from Yang Qing?

This is factionalism, a selfish act.

Ten pigs and sheep, what a bountiful year.

They were envious, so a little later, these will become theirs.

Leaving two pigs for the Agricultural Machinery Factory would be good enough.

If there are more, they can't handle it.

They thought fiercely.

Wang Dechao hummed, and Director Wang stood up.

Yang Qing's performance over these years—it's evident to all.

Whoever wants to smear him, I am the first to disagree.

I ask you.

Speaking only of the agricultural technology station's achievements, who among you has greater ones?

The Agricultural Machinery Factory supported a Qinjiacun; has anyone done that?

The Well Drilling Machine made by the Agricultural Machinery Factory can increase grain output by thirty percent; isn't that a great achievement?

When pointing out others, first look at yourself.

The Agricultural Machinery Factory was handled entirely by me.

Before Yang Qing took the job, it was already on the brink of closure.

He gradually developed the Agricultural Machinery Factory into its current form.

The city wants to give the Agricultural Machinery Factory a better platform.

I think that's fine, but we also need to consider Jiedao's feelings and those who have contributed to the Agricultural Machinery Factory.

Integrating the Agricultural Machinery Factory entirely into the city, I have always disagreed.

Because this greatly harms the relationship between Jiedao and Yang Qing.

They have given too much.

And we try to take it away based on a single sentence.

Is this appropriate?

This is not appropriate.

But we still did it that way.

What does it matter if they are a bit upset now?

Wang Dechao was the first to applaud.

Director Wang is right.

It was our fault; it's understandable if others lose their temper.

We must not, because we sit high, point fingers at those below.

Yang Qing is a Jiedao person, and the Agricultural Machinery Factory is also Jiedao's Agricultural Machinery Factory.

I've always thought the decision made last time was problematic.

Now that I think about it, it really was an issue.

We only think about bringing Jiedao enterprises under the city.

But how do we handle Jiedao's relationships?

Yang Qing is a Jiedao person; the Agricultural Machinery Factory became a city-owned enterprise, so should his position be promoted?

Should we give him the status of city-owned enterprise factory director?

Mayor Wang's words fell, and immediately someone objected.

This won't do; Yang Qing's promotion is too fast.

Moreover, Yang Qing's political vetting is not qualified.

Exactly, last time Wan Ling made an exception; Yang Qing is absolutely unacceptable.

A city-owned enterprise factory director receives department-level rank.

What merits does Yang Qing have?

Wang Dechao smiled.

See, we didn't even figure out what to do, we made a hasty decision—that's irresponsible.

I think the matter still needs deeper discussion, to produce practical solutions, and then address the Agricultural Machinery Factory issue.

"This…."

A group of people were left speechless.

Director Wang immediately agreed.

"I think the Mayor is right; regarding street enterprises, we should fully consider the street's sentiments and not hurt the grassroots enthusiasm."

"If the street always makes wedding dresses for others."

"Who will then work wholeheartedly to develop enterprises?"

"Hongxing Jiedao has already demonstrated the vitality of collective enterprises; I think we should support them, not suppress them."

Aunt Wang's arguments were logical and well‑founded, making it hard for some people to forcibly take over the Agricultural Machinery Factory.

Moreover, Yang Qing is still uncooperative; if we continue, the matter must not be allowed to flare up.

Originally this was their loss; they intended to seize by trickery.

If it escalates, no one looks good.

"Then after the New Year, this matter must be implemented."

"The Agricultural Machinery Factory will develop better under the city's jurisdiction."

Aunt Wang kept pressing the advantage.

"How do we resolve the problem I just raised?"

Some people didn't know how to solve it; in any case, giving Yang Qing a departmental rank, they disagreed.

Aunt Wang had already prepared a draft.

"I think that collective enterprises like street enterprises, when upgrading to city‑owned enterprises, must not strip the street of its rights."

"I think the street should retain thirty percent of the shares."

"With shares, the street's people employed in the enterprise will have their compensation issues easily resolved."

"Someone like Yang Qing could join the Agricultural Machinery Factory as a street cadre."

"That way the problem of rapid promotion disappears."

"A position is a position, compensation is compensation."

Aunt Wang's proposal was clearly the result of careful deliberation.

But some people simply disagreed.

"Impossible. The street's dividend is only thirty percent now; after it goes to the city, it hasn't decreased at all. What more are we supposed to gain?"

"One important reason we elevate the enterprise to the city is to utilize this portion of the funds."

"What would a street do with so much money?"

Aunt Wang launched a direct rebuttal.

"If you need money to run an enterprise, what else could it be for?"

"What's wrong with the street? Hongxing Jiedao has produced the Red Sea Real Estate Company, an agricultural technology station, a breeding center, and the Agricultural Machinery Factory, contributing massive tax revenue to the city. So what, still not qualified?"

Aunt Wang's speech left the group speechless.

Hongxing Jiedao really has become a bit overbearing; its excellence is excessive.

It left many people looking dull.

The District Chief spoke at this moment.

"I think Director Wang's arguments are logical and well‑founded; supporting enterprises for development is fine, but we cannot ignore local interests."

"Both sides should be mutually beneficial, not harming others for self‑gain."

"We must not suppress the parties' enthusiasm."

"The Agricultural Machinery Factory was built up single‑handed by Yang Qing."

"We cannot lift the Agricultural Machinery Factory while kicking Yang Qing out."

"The Agricultural Machinery Factory still needs Yang Qing."

"Director Wang's plan is the best one available right now."

Someone compromised.

"Thirty percent is impossible; at most ten percent."

The District Chief chuckled.

"What's the difference from outright plunder?"

"At most fifteen percent."

Aunt Wang.

"Thirty percent is already the minimum."

"At most twenty percent."

"I'll step back to twenty‑five percent; it can't be any less."

"Twenty percent; it can't be any more."

"Twenty‑five percent."

"Twenty percent."

……

……

Both sides began to argue.

Wang Dechao realized it was enough.

"Alright, everyone step back; 22.5%, that's it."

"We'll pilot this ratio at the Agricultural Machinery Factory first; if there's a problem, we'll discuss it."