Chapter 1040: Move aside, everyone!

After March, it seems there are no more cold days in the capital; fish are seen in the rivers, and swallows are pecking at spring mud.

The ice on the Liangma River has long since melted, and the willow trees along both banks have already sprouted new buds, full of vibrant green.

The gray and white city seems to have been adorned with green overnight, radiating new life.

For International Women's Day on March 8th, the Red Star Rolling Mill's labor union organized a very lively event, not only arranging a cultural performance but also organizing the distribution of supplies for female workers.

In this era, the welfare and security of large factories are very comprehensive; although materials are scarce, the level of care is more proactive.

In addition to benefits like housing, medical care, and schooling, workers enjoy free bathing and haircuts, and even the families of factory employees can enjoy free bath tickets.

Not to mention the coal and heating subsidies in winter, labor protection supplies like work uniforms, gloves, and towels must be distributed on time.

Taking the Rolling Mill as an example, before the development of its tertiary industries, it possessed three logistics factories, one of which was a labor protection factory.

Every year on March 8th, welfare items such as toilet paper, scented soap, and towels are distributed to female workers, and "March 8th Red Flag Bearers" and "March 8th Red Flag Collectives" are selected to be awarded certificates and banners.

This is an activity that fully embodies the advanced representation of the working class; it is both serious and lively.

Not only were propaganda banners and posters posted inside and outside the factory, but the broadcasting station also prepared special broadcast programs.

It just so happens that today is Saturday, and the "Red Star Interview" program previewed that it would interview a grassroots female worker.

Originally, Li Huai De was going to prepare to attend today's cultural performance; as a main leader, he must care about the work and lives of female workers.

But on Friday, he received a temporary notice that leaders from the city wanted to come to the factory for research, so he adjusted his schedule.

According to the original plan, Li Li Xuewu, who should have gone to Red Star Village to inspect work, also had to postpone his next stop.

The cultural performance was hosted by Gu Gu Weijie, accompanied by Ding Yan Zigui, and organized by the labor union leadership.

The reception work for the research visit was handed over to Li Li Xuewu, Deputy Director of the Committee Office, to coordinate, while also accompanying Li Huai De, Jing Jing Yunong, and Cheng Kaiyuan to receive the visiting leaders.

With Jing Jing Yunong and Cheng Kaiyuan participating in the reception, one knew what the leaders coming for research wanted to see.

A research motorcade consisting of three small sedans and one jeep drove into the Red Star Rolling Mill and, under the guidance of the external reception office, went directly to the factory office area.

Those who got off the sedans were Liu Xiangqian, Executive Deputy Director of the Capital Management Committee; Zhang Zhang Dayong, Deputy Director in charge of industrial and trade development; and Zhao Fuchun, Director of the Industrial Bureau.

Following in the jeep were accompanying reporters and photographers from the Beijing Daily.

Li Huai De stood downstairs very respectfully waiting for them, welcoming the group as they got out of the cars.

This is what is called "courtesy before the person, there must be a request"; the other party does not visit without a reason.

How to put it?

The Rolling Mill is currently still under the jurisdiction of the capital's industrial department; those who came today are the "mothers-in-law," so naturally, they must be entertained with good cigarettes and good wine.

Li Huai De only hopes that they won't trip them up during the Rolling Mill's group project application process, and even less so, cause trouble during this critical year of development.

And the fact that the second and fourth-in-command of the capital's administrative departments brought the first-in-command of the industrial department to the Rolling Mill makes the purpose even more obvious.

"One should look at a person with new eyes after three days of separation!"

Liu Xiangqian held Li Huai De's hand and joked: "You, Director Li, have now swapped your local guns for cannons—you've grown bold!"

"Hahaha!"

Li Huai De's rank is such that he doesn't need to be particularly polite to these people; he clearly knows Liu Xiangqian, and his attitude during their conversation was particularly relaxed.

He laughed and shook hands, saying: "You, Director Liu, always judge people by their status; if I didn't invite you, you really wouldn't come."

"I've long wanted to come; I heard the Red Star Factory is developing well!"

Liu Xiangqian held Li Huai De's hand tightly and sighed with emotion: "Only when the sea is in turmoil can the true character of a hero be revealed. I am very happy that you can lead the Rolling Mill so well, and even more proud of you."

He raised his hand to signal the accompanying Deputy Director Zhang Zhang Dayong to introduce him: "Comrade Zhang Dayong has told me more than once to come and see how the Rolling Mill's path of reform has come up with new tricks."

"Director Li, I have invited you many times."

Zhang Zhang Dayong smiled and shook hands with Li Huai De, saying: "Every time the Rolling Mill is mentioned, Director Liu wants to come, but he is always held back by matters."

His gaze swept over the reception staff from the Rolling Mill, and he nodded, saying: "This time I said, if you don't come again, you'll have to call to make an appointment if you want to see the cadres of the Rolling Mill in the future!"

"Hahaha! Not to that extent, we welcome you!"

Li Huai De smiled and said: "At any time, the Rolling Mill is a part of the capital's industry and the vanguard of the steel industry."

"Hmm—I love hearing that; that's what family says! Haha!"

Liu Xiangqian smiled and pointed at Li Huai De, saying: "I think, you, Li Huai De, have a sense of direction and are a person with a broad perspective."

"Even if I don't come to the Rolling Mill for a year, the Rolling Mill's gates can still open toward the city, right!"

"Please don't blame me for complaining!"

Li Huai De signaled to Jing Jing Yunong at his side and said: "Our Deputy Director Jing has gone to the city to report many times; don't say we didn't invite you, it's that you didn't come yourself!"

"Blame me, blame me! I really wanted to come!"

Both sides nodded and shook hands; basically, they were all acquaintances, and there was no need for introductions.

The sun is just right today, and it must be eight or nine degrees this morning, making people feel warm.

Because there would be on-site research in a while, they didn't walk into the main hall.

Right in the courtyard of the office area, the group began to exchange pleasantries.

Jing Jing Yunong took over Li Huai De's topic and smiled as she briefly introduced the new changes in the factory to Liu Xiangqian and his group.

Of course, she wouldn't talk about business matters; this wasn't the place to report on work.

She only briefly mentioned the two new office buildings in the factory, how many workshops were built, how many projects, how many factories, and how many new workers were recruited.

In fact, as soon as they entered the gates of the Rolling Mill, Liu Xiangqian was surprised by the changes here, seeing the contrast in his eyes.

The security guards on duty at the gate were heroic and spirited, with an imposing manner; the factory environment was clean and beautiful, full of vitality; the passing workers were full of vigor, simple and generous.

Especially seeing the cadres from the Rolling Mill coming out to meet them, wearing uniform black jackets, white shirts, and black trousers, he felt even more that there was unity and strength here.

Listening to Jing Jing Yunong's introduction, the group from the city felt even more waves in their hearts; in just one year of development, the changes here could truly be described as earth-shaking.

"Good—your factory has truly achieved results!"

Liu Xiangqian affirmed: "Just talking about the problem of relieving youth employment in the capital, I must give you praise."

"These 20,000 newly added recruitment quotas have effectively solved a not-so-small problem for our city!"

"It's all as it should be, and it's also to comply with the overall situation of development in the new era and actively promote enterprise reform."

Li Huai De raised his hand to invite the group and said: "Let's go to the Engineering Command Center first and talk as we walk."

"Good, I came today with the attitude of learning, and I must learn well."

Liu Xiangqian pointed to Zhao Fuchun and other industrial cadres following behind him and said: "Practice reveals the truth; one must be humble."

"You are too polite; we are also crossing the river barefoot, relying entirely on groping forward."

Jing Jing Yunong said politely: "We still need the city to give more opinions, more criticism, and more guidance."

"We are family; keep the polite words for the dinner table. I came to hear the truth."

Liu Xiangqian followed Li Huai De toward the auxiliary building, saying: "The indicators for the first quarter of this year are about to come out, and I am very worried."

"Comrade Huai De, you are an old industrialist; you should be clear that our capital's foundation is not thin."

He frowned and sighed: "But from last year until now, the city's industrial data has been stagnant; we are sinners."

"We still need to consider the overall situation; after all, it is a period of enterprise reform, and there must be time and space for turning around."

Li Huai De comforted him: "Our factory also encountered difficulties and suffered losses in the process of great learning and practical reform; I can understand your heartache."

The group entered the auxiliary building and went straight to the Rolling Mill's Total Engineering Command Center located on the first floor.

"Leaders, please this way."

As the project introducer, Li Li Xuewu arrived at the command center door a step ahead.

He signaled for everyone to walk inside and pointed to the hall, which was even wider than the factory's main conference room, introducing: "This is the Red Star Rolling Mill's Total Engineering Project Command Center. All instructions received for investment and construction projects are issued from here."

The office area in the hall was arranged in a square shape. There were many people inside, and the sounds of telephones, discussions, and equipment were mixed together, making it very noisy.

Liu Xiangqian and Zhang Zhang Dayong, accompanied by Li Huai De, stood near the door, listening to Li Li Xuewu's introduction.

The staff were not affected at all by the arrival of the group, busy with their own work, and the atmosphere was very tense.

"Very lively—"

Zhang Zhang Dayong sighed as he looked at the busy scene.

Wherever his gaze fell, there were schedules, engineering drawings, and various forms hanging on the walls; on the tables were piles of various documents, and the tops of the cabinets along the walls were all piles of documents.

The office staff were a mix of old, middle-aged, and young, speaking quickly, with serious expressions, and communicating urgently, as if they were an engine running at high speed.

"Starting from last year, the Rolling Mill began industrial reform and enterprise reform, successively investing in new projects and new industries."

Li Li Xuewu stood to the side and introduced to the leaders: "In order to cope with the command and management of multiple construction projects, this total command center was specially established."

"The construction projects currently under management include: Yingcheng Shipyard, Automobile Manufacturing Plant, Motorcycle Manufacturing Plant, Food Production Plant, Electronics Manufacturing Plant, etc., totaling 37 projects."

"Rare; I only heard that the Rolling Mill had many new projects, but I didn't expect so many."

Liu Xiangqian nodded to Li Huai De and said: "Your factory is at the forefront of reform; even the management system is so advanced."

"It's all collective command, groped out slowly."

Li Huai De introduced somewhat modestly: "We have three such centralized management locations, Deputy Director Li."

He called Li Li Xuewu to take over the topic, signaling for the other party to continue the introduction.

Li Li Xuewu nodded in understanding and began: "Mainly there is the Tianjin Management Center responsible for trade management, the Tertiary Industry Management Office responsible for industrial management, and this Total Engineering Command Center."

"Our factory is implementing personnel reform, from bottom to top, combining positions and setting responsibilities, competing for positions, selecting the best from the good, and selecting the first from the first."

"Very difficult, right? I heard the response is very big."

Liu Xiangqian turned his head to look at Zhao Fuchun and asked: "Did the labor and personnel side report on the personnel reform opinions regarding the Rolling Mill?"

"There is indeed such a matter; the opinions are still relatively large, and we are also coordinating and handling them."

Zhao Fuchun took the initiative to report: "Mainly regarding issues such as position adjustments, position competition, and rank treatment."

"The road is long and the burden is heavy—"

Liu Xiangqian did not give any opinions or criticism to Li Huai De on this issue.

"As long as there is reform, it will touch the cake of established interest groups."

"We still have confidence in completing this arduous task."

Li Huai De stated seriously: "The Rolling Mill must develop, must adapt to the challenges of the new era, and the requirements of the new era, so it must reform."

"This reform is not aimed at individuals; it is aimed at management systems, development goals, personnel and human resources, and other directions."

He said very resolutely: "We also know it hurts, we also can't bear it, but the law of development is like this; there must be a scientific basis."

"Hmm, I have no opinion."

Liu Xiangqian looked seriously at the busyness of the scene and, following Li Li Xuewu's guidance, subsequently visited other departments of the Engineering Department.

In his communication with Li Huai De, he did not give a clear negative attitude toward this reform.

Today, it was said to be research, but in reality, it was also an investigation. Economic indicators have been improving, but problems frequently occurring during the reform process also need to be treated seriously.

Why raise the personnel issue when introducing project development at the Rolling Mill, and raise the labor feedback received by the city?

This can be considered as making their attitude for this trip clear, and it is also a reminder to the Rolling Mill.

Reform is okay, development is also okay, but one must still pay attention to personnel management and the handling of some problems.

The city can give certain support to the Rolling Mill's reform, but it will not cover up or smooth over the problems that have already occurred.

It is inevitable to encounter problems on the road of reform; once there are problems, solve them.

"Go and see your tertiary industry area on-site."

Coming out of the auxiliary building, Liu Xiangqian pointed out the important goal of this trip, especially after listening to Li Li Xuewu's introduction about the engineering projects.

The office had long been in contact with the city management committee office, knowing what the leaders wanted to see, and the route had long been arranged.

So when the group came out, a small bus was already parked in the courtyard of the office area.

It wasn't the one purchased from Hong Kong; that one had already been dismantled and measured by the Vehicle Research Institute.

This one was a commuter bus from the former Motorcycle Factory No. 7, which was unified and allocated for logistics use after being merged by the Rolling Mill.

Because the vehicle condition was still relatively new, Li Li Xuewu spoke to the vehicle maintenance institute, and after maintenance and care, the seats were adjusted, a small office desk was installed, and it was temporarily used as an official vehicle.

The original 15-seat capacity was reduced to 9, and the comfort and sense of space were improved.

Facing such a novel reception method, Liu Xiangqian's eyes lit up, and he smiled and evaluated: "I really see the difference; reform systems are seen in every detail."

"It's for the convenience of work, and also for the needs of office work."

Li Huai De gave an explanation, then invited everyone to wait for the bus. He accompanied Liu Xiangqian and sat in the core position, while Jing Jing Yunong accompanied Zhang Zhang Dayong and sat opposite.

Cheng Kaiyuan and Zhao Fuchun sat in the double-row seats next to them, and the difference in status was clear at a glance.

The accompanying reporters and secretaries went to the seats behind, while Li Li Xuewu sat in the front passenger seat.

The front passenger seat can be adjusted, and now it is facing the leaders.

Although the bus was a maintenance modification, the internal layout had been redecorated and was already different from ordinary buses.

Looking at the practical layout and open view inside, the group from the city truly had different thoughts.

While holding a meeting, they saw the content along the way; walking and talking, neither was delayed.

The key is that the words to be discussed and the people involved are all in one carriage, making communication more convenient and direct, with a flavor of striving for prosperity.

According to the research route, coming out of the factory office area, walking along the factory road, they first saw the experimental workshop, processing workshop, boiler workshop, and other original buildings.

The bus didn't stop, and the speed wasn't fast. Jing Jing Yunong only pointed out the window to give a brief introduction to the group, and they could clearly see the production environment and work situation from the window.

Going straight north through the factory area, passing the dispatch workshop and out the north gate, they saw the construction site under construction and the workshops that had already completed construction lined up along the banks of the Liangma River.

This side is the newly opened tertiary industry factory, which has already laid factory-level roads, but the construction areas reserved on both sides of the road are empty, some are being built, some have been built and equipment installed, and some have even started production.

The new factory area also involves the maintenance and construction of some basic facilities, so the perimeter walls have not yet been built, and looking out, it looks busy and messy.

The bus circled the main road, turned through all the project workshops along the way, and Jing Jing Yunong also introduced all the projects.

Liu Xiangqian took the initiative to propose getting off the bus to see a few projects, and Li Huai De also warmly welcomed this.

The first stop was the textile workshop, which was the first workshop invested and built in the tertiary industry and also the first to be put into production.

Last time, when the leaders of Textile Factory No. 3 came for research, they focused on seeing this place and gave a very high evaluation of the production and management here.

Compared to Factory No. 3 itself, there is a more flexible management system, more advanced safety management experience, and more active and proactive production requirements here.

Because of the production environment needs, the group entering the workshop all wore safety protection measures.

Seeing the workshop director bring the safety supervisor and production supervisor to welcome them, and skillfully provide inspection and protection equipment, one knew that this side had received many leaders.

Liu Xiangqian is not a person who sits still; he has basically been to all the major textile factories in the capital, but he has never encountered this situation.

Have to wear protection equipment to enter the workshop for research?

The answer is a must!

From masks to hairnets, to shoe covers, everyone is treated equally.

The leaders from the Rolling Mill took the initiative to cooperate, so the people from the city didn't say anything.

It was the accompanying reporters who recorded all this, especially taking photos of the on-duty requirements and safety production specification notices at the door.

"Hello, leaders, welcome to the textile workshop for inspection and guidance. I am the workshop director, He He Yu Shui. Next, I will give the tour introduction."

He He Yu Shui was also in a set of protective clothing, skillfully doing the inspection introduction: "During the inspection, if you encounter an emergency, please cooperate with the safety management personnel to evacuate from the emergency exit."

"The textile workshop was invested and built in June 1966, and trial production began in September of that year..."

Listening to the standardized introduction of the young female workshop director, Liu Xiangqian and the others were surprised again.

It was one thing to wear protective clothing like the operating workers to enter the workshop for inspection, but the cadres welcoming the inspection actually spoke so fluently and comprehensively, even with safety emergency tips.

This was an experience Liu Xiangqian had never had in his inspection work, including the fact that the female workshop director's report was fluent and natural, without a single word of nonsense.

From the overall production status of the workshop, to the specific number of workers, to the production management system and safety management specification requirements, and finally to the product introduction, listening and watching, there was no need to ask more; it was all in the ears.

In the past, when going to other factories for inspection, what was heard was nothing more than singing praises, mental outlook, and product introductions.

Only when arriving here were the overview, equipment, workers, safety, production, and management all covered, with every sentence speaking to the facts.

After walking around the workshop, Liu Xiangqian first thanked workshop director He He Yu Shui for the introduction, and subsequently gave her praise.

"I am actually being reminded by a reception cadre to pay attention to safety for the first time!"

"Hahaha—!"

At the workshop door, the group laughed lightly, finding the experience just now truly novel.

At first, when reminded to wear protective clothing, everyone inevitably felt a little unhappy in their hearts.

After all, we are here for research, we are cadres from the city, why are there so many rules.

Until they saw the clean production environment, standardized production processes, and safe production requirements inside the workshop, they were convinced.

It wasn't that they had opinions about them, targeting the people who came to inspect, but that the workshop was managed this way and required this way.

So everyone was laughing, laughing from the heart, and also laughing at the previous unhappiness.

"The safety work of the Rolling Mill has always been grasped by Deputy Director Li, very strictly."

Li Huai De signaled to Li Li Xuewu to introduce: "I have to comply with the entry specifications when I go to the workshop, otherwise the workshop director won't let me in the door!"

"As it should be, this management is good."

Liu Xiangqian took the initiative to express agreement, saying: "If everyone managed so standardly, how would those production accidents occur? It even reduces production losses."

"You are right; these systems are management experiences summarized from accident lessons."

Li Li Xuewu nodded and explained: "When we formulated safety production specifications, we collected many accident reports and carried out targeted standardized management."

"For example, the hairnet you just wore."

He pointed to the canvas tight-fitting hood in his hand and explained: "This is to prevent hair from being rolled into the machine and causing injury."

"Understood, the lessons are painful."

Liu Xiangqian pointed to Zhang Zhang Dayong and the two and said: "Production accident injuries are common; there are management loopholes and negligence."

"Indeed, details reveal the truth."

Zhang Zhang Dayong looked at Zhao Fuchun and then looked at Li Li Xuewu and asked: "Deputy Director Li, can you give me a set of this protective equipment?"

He explained sincerely: "I want to take it back and study it well, and also give the city's industrial safety production a lesson."

"You are too polite, it's just a set of equipment."

Li Li Xuewu smiled and explained to him: "All equipment in the workshop has backup records; it won't do if there's more or less."

He signaled to the secretary behind him and said: "I'll ask someone to go to logistics to apply for it, and I'll give it to you when you leave, is that okay?"

"Good! Having a system is a good thing!"

Zhang Zhang Dayong nodded to Li Huai De very convincingly and said: "Director Li, I have seen the tip of the iceberg of the Red Star Factory's secret to success!"

"Hahaha! You flatter me~"

Li Huai De signaled to the small bus waiting at the door and said: "Shall we continue?"

"Goodbye, leaders, welcome to come to the textile workshop again!"

Workshop director He He Yu Shui led the workshop cadres to stand at the door and politely bid farewell, standard and cordial.

Liu Xiangqian looked at them and nodded, taking the initiative to shake hands and say goodbye, very appreciative and approving.

Whether coming down to inspect work or research, Liu Xiangqian rarely showed such a cordial attitude.

Today's smiling face shows that he was very satisfied with the research in the textile workshop.

The bus started again and drove to the next stop, visiting in order; as long as Liu Xiangqian wanted to see, they would stop and get off at any time.

And starting from the good impression made in the textile workshop, when checking the second and third workshops, Liu Xiangqian and the others were already familiar with it.

They still had to wear safety inspection equipment; the difference might be that some workshops required safety helmets, and some required protective hairnets.

The cadres welcoming the inspection were sometimes workshop directors, and sometimes workshop deputy directors.

Their reception process was exactly the same, the content of the words was different, but the standardization was the same, greatly saving research time.

Even if they had questions to ask, the welcoming personnel could stop the introduction, provide professional answers to the questions, and then continue the introduction.

This set of processes was definitely not formalistic; the workshop director level belongs to department heads and must understand the internal situation of the workshop.

Standardized introductions are merely a way to organize and confirm these "must-knows" and "must-dos" with concise language and clear logic.

At the last stop, the research group came to the construction site of the food industrial area.

Here, engineering vehicles were roaring, and the construction workers wearing rattan helmets were working, the scene was hot and lively.

The bus stopped on the side of the road, and the project management director waited here with several cadres.

"Hello, leaders! The food industrial area construction site is currently in operation. Due to safety needs, please allow me to report to you here!"

The director was a male comrade, and after a standard salute, his tone was high; one look and one knew he was from the military.

Liu Xiangqian and the others also discovered the situation at the construction site, muddy roads, and a relatively complex safety environment, not suitable for entering.

He looked at Li Li Xuewu, signaling for him to arrange it, as he wanted to hear the report.

Li Li Xuewu returned a salute to the other party, and subsequently introduced the construction management situation to Liu Xiangqian and the others first.

"The Rolling Mill possesses its own construction team and engineering management team, accounting for 17% of the total number of project construction workers."

"But because there are too many investment projects, most production and project management have professional construction engineering companies participating."

He pointed to the project director and introduced: "He is a management personnel sent by the Beijing Dongfeng Construction Company to participate in the engineering project."

After the introduction, Li Li Xuewu gave instructions to the project director: "Please begin your report."

"Yes!"

After the project director saluted again, he waved his hand to signal the accompanying personnel to take out the construction drawings, spread them out at the four corners in front of the main leaders, and began to report in a down-to-earth manner.

When Liu Xiangqian finished listening to his report, he asked several questions aimed at the food factory.

Questions regarding construction were answered by the project director, and questions regarding project production and products were answered by Li Li Xuewu.

And regarding the project content of cooperation with Five Harvest Bank, as well as the foreign trade relationship within it, Jing Jing Yunong, who was standing on the side, answered.

Questions were assigned according to their affiliation, clear in levels, and clear in answers, showing institutional standardization and management foundation.

Liu Xiangqian was very satisfied. He pointed to the project director and asked with a smile: "Retired?"

"No, it's an engineering soldier transferred to civilian work."

The project director answered seriously: "Before the transfer, I was in management for civil engineering."

"Oh? No wonder you are so familiar with engineering management!"

Liu Xiangqian took the initiative to shake hands with him and said: "Where is your hometown? Was the transfer work not arranged? Or were there difficulties in the allocation?"

This was asking about the most difficult personnel work problem in the capital today, with a large number of unemployed youth remaining, and retired and transferred personnel urgently needing work allocation.

He came to the Rolling Mill for research, a large part of the reason was to see how the Rolling Mill carried out rapid and large-scale new employee recruitment under the current situation.

To determine whether the Rolling Mill existed with a desire for quick success and instant benefits, using large-scale recruitment to gain the city's attention and gain support from above for enterprise groupization.

Also to figure out how the Rolling Mill uses these people, and how the constantly appearing unemployed personnel in society should be solved.

Research is to study problems in the process of investigation.

Now that he met a third-party construction company, and it was a relatively representative management personnel, and he spoke with an accent from another place, he caught up with it, so he asked.

"Report to leader, hometown is in Sichuan Province."

The project director answered: "There were difficulties in work arrangement during the transfer. In order not to add trouble to the organization, I chose to return to my hometown to farm."

Speaking of this, he paused and continued to report: "Later, introduced by a comrade-in-arms, I was recruited into the construction company to engage in engineering management work."

"I understand, good, well done."

Liu Xiangqian patted his arm and praised: "Have responsibility, have achievements, have development, work hard."

After he encouraged the other party, he got on the bus under Li Huai De's invitation.

After restarting, he was a bit distracted while listening to Jing Jing Yunong's introduction.

He was still thinking about what the project director just said, about work allocation and independent job selection, as well as the work needs in society.

"Which district's urban construction company is Dongfeng Construction?"

When Jing Jing Yunong's introduction came to an end and the bus started to return, he suddenly asked this.

Li Huai De and Jing Jing Yunong both looked at Li Li Xuewu, signaling for him to answer.

This construction company initially participated in the factory guesthouse renovation and decoration project, which was introduced and arranged by Li Li Xuewu.

And in the subsequent cooperation, it showed a good work style and management ability, mechanical equipment was updated quickly, workers' labor standards were high, and it was gradually valued by the Rolling Mill.

"The construction company is located in Dongcheng District. It is not managed by the urban construction company, but is a collective cooperative labor enterprise managed by the street."

Li Li Xuewu gave a brief overview and subsequently introduced the construction personnel in a bit more detail: "The company's main labor personnel are mainly urban construction workers, and at the same time, it has a co-construction relationship with the Garrison District, receiving retired and transferred personnel."

"Technical support mainly comes from the co-construction guidance of the civil engineering and architectural engineering majors of Huaqing University, and it also has a cooperative relationship with the Steel Institute on engineering projects."

"Oh, oh, so that's it."

Liu Xiangqian frowned slightly and nodded, but he didn't say anything else; he might still be thinking about why a street-run enterprise could do engineering to this extent.

Zhang Zhang Dayong was a bit interested in this topic and continued to ask: "Did this construction company undertake all your factory's project construction?"

"How is that possible? The number of construction workers for our factory's projects under construction exceeds 13,000."

Li Li Xuewu smiled and continued to introduce: "Our factory's engineering project management and construction cooperation method is not a contracting system, but a participatory cooperation system."

"Simply put, there are our workers on every construction site, as well as Dongfeng Construction workers, and construction team workers from the location."

"And it's like this for workers, and it's also like this for project management offices. Everyone is responsible for a project together, coordinating with each other and supporting each other."

Li Li Xuewu nodded and said: "This has drawbacks; there may be some communication difficulties in management, after all, they don't belong to each other."

"So that's why there is a Total Engineering Project Command Center?"

Zhang Zhang Dayong raised his eyebrows in slight surprise, then smiled and said: "With such obvious drawbacks, the advantages are even more prominent."

"Yes, leave professional matters to professional people. The Rolling Mill cannot train construction talents temporarily for project investment."

Li Li Xuewu smiled and nodded, agreeing with the other party's point of view, and explained: "Design, construction, management, and all aspects have our participation and supervision, fully guaranteeing quality problems, and at the same time leaving professional problems to third parties to solve."

"This actually solved part of the employment problem."

Liu Xiangqian looked over and nodded, saying: "Urban construction, road construction, engineering construction, all need to use many construction workers."

He looked at Zhang Zhang Dayong and said: "Using urban investment to drive domestic demand, drive production, and drive employment is a feasible research direction."

"Yes, the advantages are obvious, and the contradictions are also prominent."

Zhang Zhang Dayong's repetitive words seemed a bit funny, and he laughed himself.

"As long as there is no problem with finance, urban construction can definitely solve the employment problem, but the problem is that there is no money in finance."

"Hehe—"

Liu Xiangqian couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh, then looked at Li Huai De and sighed: "Now you know why we don't want to let you go, right?"

"Haha, not to that extent; how much can our factory affect your layout?"

Li Huai De smiled and said: "Besides, the Red Star Factory has just solved the employment of over 20,000 people; we have done work and made contributions."

"Hmm, I know, I know."

Liu Xiangqian patted Li Huai De's hand and sighed: "I'm thinking, if the capital had ten more Rolling Mills, twenty more Rolling Mills, or even fifty more such enterprises walking out in reform, could we solve part of the problem?"

"The idea is good, and I also sincerely hope that more excellent enterprises will emerge in the capital."

Li Huai De was a bit modest, but his words were not without pride: "We don't feel that we have made any proud achievements; we just did what we should do."

"I believe other enterprises in the capital will also walk out of the fog of reform, stride forward, and create more value for the capital's industry."

"These words are a bit empty; it's better to be practical."

Liu Xiangqian joked with a smile: "How about solving the recruitment quota for another 20,000 people this year?"

"Director Liu, even if we solve 40,000 people, if it's your problem, it's still your problem."

Li Huai De smiled and touched him with his hand, saying: "The problem now is not recruiting people, but expanding production, cultivating and incubating more enterprises to actively absorb workers and drive employment."

"In this way, since you have said so, we cannot have no expression; after all, we are a part of the capital's industry."

He smiled and looked at Liu Xiangqian and said: "Last time the Rolling Mill merged two motorcycle enterprises; this time we will support another batch."

"Really? Are you serious!"

Before Liu Xiangqian could speak, Zhang Zhang Dayong was anxious, staring with his eyes and gesturing: "We still have quite a few loss-making factories waiting to be solved."

"Five motorcycle manufacturing plants!"

Zhang Zhang Dayong opened his hands, his tone a bit like a rascal: "At least five! You can count as having spoken!"

This is climbing up the pole; earlier, forcing the Rolling Mill to merge those failed startups, they weren't willing, and their noses weren't noses, and their eyes weren't eyes.

This time, it was rare for Li Huai De to speak, and they were very afraid he would go back on his word, so they determined five factories in one breath.

Liu Xiangqian also saw Zhang Zhang Dayong's anxious attitude and smiled at Li Huai De: "If the Rolling Mill can help the city solve five motorcycle manufacturing plants, it can be considered as solving a big problem for us."

"Five? What is that enough for!"

Li Huai De raised his neck slightly, not feeling the pain of spending the credit union's money, and shouted: "At least ten, as long as they are mature and complete motorcycle manufacturing plants, with conditions not worse than the previous two, we still have the same merger treatment!"

"Really? We aren't joking."

Zhang Zhang Dayong said with some excitement: "I still have more than ten motorcycle manufacturing type enterprises here; are you sure you can eat them all?"

"Director Liu is here today; even if I can't eat them, I have to eat them, right Director Liu?"

Li Huai De smiled at Liu Xiangqian and subsequently emphasized: "100,000 yuan standard merger fee, we want mature technology and workers, as well as land and excellent assets."

He pointed confidently at the other party and said: "We want as many factories as you have that meet this standard!"

"Director Li, you aren't..."

Seeing Li Huai De so generous, Zhao Fuchun stared in disbelief, almost asking the question "Are you sick?"

It was truly too shocking; Old Li was crazy, daring to spend so much money. Did the Rolling Mill's money come from a strong wind?

A motorcycle factory merger fee is 100,000 yuan as a base; ten would be 1 million!

In this era, 1 million could directly acquire a medium-scale factory; what a concept!

Li Huai De looked at the envious gazes of these people from the city, suppressing the corners of his mouth, almost wanting to pinch his own thigh.

The feeling of spending money is too damn refreshing!

This one, this one, this one doesn't have enough production conditions, don't want it; I want all the rest of the packages! That's the feeling!

Who was it that stood in front of me before, talking about how we didn't have the strength to achieve groupization and could wait a few years?

Move aside, everyone! I'm about to start showing off! ===== CHAPTER 1041 =====