Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2934 Who exactly is orchestrating this?

Looking at the seven parts in front of me, they all look exactly the same.

Old Wang squatted on the ground, his gaze focused, his expression calm.

However, a voice inside him was urging him to say those words.

But reason told him that saying it wouldn't make a difference.

Because this belongs to the Ninth Department, even if you ask, the Ninth Department won't give it to you.

Unless there are still nine parts left over.

Given the current situation, the production tasks of the Ninth Division are more than the combined production tasks of all the other divisions. Is there any surplus?

He could already imagine that at the earliest, they would have enough to spare after this batch of tasks was completed.

Moreover, there will be no shortage of competitors.

In that case, there's no difference between saying it and not saying it.

There's an indescribable bitterness in my heart.

They all research machine tools, so why is it that the Ninth Division is getting better and better, producing one great product after another?

Why is it that even our own machine tool factory can't figure out what others have already left over, let alone CNC machine tools?

They're from completely different worlds.

There's no way to catch up.

Old Wang stood up, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, and finally saw Old Zhang, Old Qin, and the others with solemn expressions. The four of them exchanged glances and remained silent.

Ignoring the expressions of the others, Yang Xiaotao encouraged Chang Mingjie and the others after seeing the almost identical parts on the ground. He then decided on the spot to reward all the staff involved in the research and development with bonuses ranging from fifty to two hundred yuan.

Li Hongfeng also wholeheartedly agrees with this point.

He even made a demand on the spot: one CNC machine tool per month. As long as this target was met every month, all employees of the machine tool manufacturing plant would receive a benefit.

It happens every month.

Even Yang Xiaotao looked surprised when the incentive policy was announced.

This is quite different from Li Hongfeng's previous style.

However, considering the changes brought about by CNC machine tools, I feel relieved.

One CNC machine tool is equivalent to adding an entire production line.

Take the production and manufacturing of the J-8 series aircraft as an example. The headquarters is responsible for the production of aircraft engines, and the demand for engines is quite large in order to accomplish so many tasks.

In reality, this part of the work also involves a lot of human and material resources.

If we use these CNC machine tools, we can save manpower and resources, and allow more people to participate in the research.

This change will directly impact the future industrial structure.

In this way, the next nine parts will be more dynamic.

Li Shengli's encouragement delighted the machine tool workers present, and Chang Mingjie, on behalf of the machine tool factory, made a guarantee that one machine per month would be the minimum, and they would do their best to manufacture more.

Yang Xiaotao then offered some encouragement, and the machine tool was handed over to the engine manufacturing workshop for engine production.

The task of producing two hundred Persian scimitars has now been assigned, but the main production task is still in the Ninth Division.

This will remain a key focus for the nine departments for some time to come.

After spending half the morning in the workshop, Yang Xiaotao invited Zhang Lao and the other three to have lunch together.

At the dinner table, Qin Lao finally couldn't help but bring up the matter of purchasing CNC machine tools. Yang Xiaotao readily agreed, saying that the CNC machine tools would definitely be made available to external parties, but they would first need to meet their own production needs.

Old Qin had no way to deal with this.

After finishing his meal, Yang Xiaotao saw the four people off and then called Old Chen.

Upon learning that the CNC machine tool from Department Nine had been completed, Mr. Chen immediately hung up the phone and went to Department Nine.

Then the same scene from the morning repeated itself.

After Mr. Chen left, the news that the Ninth Division had successfully manufactured a CNC machine tool spread like wildfire.

However, under Mr. Chen's supervision, this news was neither reported nor publicized.

But those in the know are aware that the Ninth Division has quietly opened up a new territory once again.

In this field, the Ninth Division is absolutely outstanding.

Time flies, and June has arrived in the blink of an eye.

The weather in Beijing became scorching hot, and the workers in the Ninth Department were already wearing short sleeves.

Outside the warehouse.

Yang Xiaotao watched as the workers loaded the wooden crates onto the truck, silently calculating the number in his mind.

Five hundred!
A total of five hundred engines.

Five hundred engines used to produce Persian scimitars.

Since the successful manufacture of CNC machine tools by the Nine Departments after the Lunar New Year, the manufacturing speed of aircraft engines has been increasing rapidly.

Currently, there are five CNC machine tools used for engine production.

Chang Mingjie proved the awareness of the machine tool factory workers with practical results.

This also halved the engine manufacturing time.

Now that these 500 engines have been delivered to Shengjing, the manufacturing and assembly of the aircraft can be accelerated.

Of course, by now, two hundred Persian scimitars have been delivered to Persia.

In addition, one hundred Desert Eagles from Desert Camel have been delivered.

It can be said that, up to now, the nine tasks received by the department are basically nearing completion.

"Minister Yang, the count is complete, and the quantity is correct."

The logistics staff responsible for counting the items stepped forward to report. Yang Xiaotao nodded, then looked at Liang Zuoxin beside him, "Is the security work all arranged?"

"The team arranged to follow Group B."

"The train was also applied for separately, so there won't be any problems."

Yang Xiaotao's expression was serious. "Better safe than sorry. This matter is of utmost importance, and we cannot afford any mistakes."

Liang Zuoxin nodded. "I'll go and give them some instructions."

"it is good!"

Watching Liang Zuoxin leave, Yang Xiaotao thought about the news he had heard from Faisal during their last conversation.

During this period, the Pharaoh's Kingdom was buying weapons all over the world.

Perhaps because they compared prices, after purchasing the Desert Scimitar, the Pharaoh's Kingdom extended an olive branch to France and requested support from the alliance.

Thus, French Mirage fighters and Allied MiG fighters appeared at the Pharaoh's airfields. And this wasn't just about buying one or two; it was about buying hundreds at a time.

Their main strategy is to "overpower others with force," all in order to demonstrate their own strength.

The Pharaoh's blatant purchase of weapons makes it clear to anyone with eyes to see their purpose.

As a result, neighboring countries began stockpiling weapons and ammunition, and everyone felt insecure.

Yang Xiaotao heard from Faisal that there had been friction between the two sides recently, and war was very likely to break out completely this year.

At that time, the oil-controlling nations will unite and form a force that will shake the world.

And he can also reap huge profits from it.

Rumble.
The truck started moving and drove past Yang Xiaotao. People reached out to greet him, and Yang Xiaotao waved casually.

After seeing the convoy off, Yang Xiaotao returned to his office and saw Li Shengli walking in from outside.

Yang Xiaotao stood up and pointed to the conference room next door, looking at Li Shengli who seemed hesitant to speak.

Inside the room, the two lit cigarettes.

"Minister Yang, we just received news that someone wants to buy our shares."

Lee Seungri explained the purpose of his visit with a curious expression.

"Buying shares? In an oil company?"

"Correct!"

"What is the background of this person?"

Li Shengli shook his head. "The other party did not explicitly state their identity, but they should be from the United States."

"Moreover, they not only bought our shares, but also launched a bid for all shareholders, at prices far higher than those traded on the market."

Li Shengli continued speaking, a hint of wariness still in his eyes.

"Minister Yang, I'm afraid these people have ulterior motives and could affect our plans."

"If they gain absolute control, the decision-making power of the company will be in their hands."

Upon hearing Li Shengli's words, Yang Xiaotao lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then recalled the financial tycoons he had heard about in later generations.

It seems that some people have accumulated their initial capital and become billionaires by manipulating the futures market and then buying up oil stocks at rock-bottom prices.

Becoming a billionaire in this day and age is no easy feat.

So the people we encountered this time are very likely these are the same people.

Their goal is simple: to manipulate the futures market, and to manipulate the market, they need enough oil companies.

Just then, Yang Xiaotao wanted to make a fortune from the oil crisis, take advantage of the appreciation of the US dollar to clear out his loans, and in the process, accumulate initial capital before buying up oil stocks at rock-bottom prices.

In this sense, what Yang Xiaotao and his colleagues are doing now is essentially the same as what these people are doing.

Therefore, competitors are enemies.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao lost in thought, Li Shengli didn't dare to speak and just waited quietly.

After a moment, Yang Xiaotao finally made up his mind and said, "Our plan cannot go wrong."

"Otherwise, all our previous efforts will be in vain, which would have a huge impact on us."

Li Shengli nodded.

Yang Xiaotao continued, "Since they are doing the same thing as us, they are our 'enemy.' There is only one choice when dealing with an enemy: it's a fight to the death."

"Since they want to undermine our position, we can't just stand by and watch. We should buy what we need!"

Upon receiving Yang Xiaotao's instructions, Li Shengli immediately perked up. "Minister Yang, don't worry. Although we can't buy up all the oil companies, once we get involved, no one else can get involved!"

Li Shengli turned and left the meeting room. Yang Xiaotao returned to his office and found Chen Gong. After asking him some questions, he learned that the fleet hired by Faisal had already passed Yuefu.

This time, they directly shipped in $100 million worth of crude oil!
It must be said that Faisal was quite contract-abiding.

Then, as Yang Xiaotao had said before, there was quite a lot of stuff worth three hundred million US dollars.

So a large number of oil depots were built in Shanghai to store this oil.

But every time I call Faisal, he complains on the phone.

During this period, oil prices have already risen by 300%, and this figure is expected to increase further.

Faisal was already somewhat regretful, regretting agreeing to the deal with Yang Xiaotao.

However, you have to bear the bitter fruit of your own actions.

After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao convened another meeting, instructing all departments to accelerate production, maximize sales, and increase profits before the two sides escalated into conflict.

Just as Yang Xiaotao was urging production, in a manor far away in the United States, seven middle-aged men gathered together, looking at the documents on the table with worried expressions.

“We started planning this a long time ago.”

"None of us betrayed each other; we are all united."

"But the other side always gets there first."

"Yes, the company has acquired shares, acquired a lot of transport ships, and they've also acquired a lot of oil."

The chatter of a few people was influencing the judgment of the attendees.

"Okay, calm down."

Suddenly, the short middle-aged man sitting in the middle spoke up, and the room fell silent instantly.

The middle-aged man rubbed his temples and waved his hand casually. "Can you find out who they are?"

The others looked at each other, and seeing that no one spoke, they let the person who had spoken earlier continue.

"Sir, we can only confirm that they are from the capital of China, and we don't know exactly who they are."

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent again.

After a long while, the middle-aged man finally stood up from his chair, went to the window, and opened it.

A cool breeze was blowing as the middle-aged man took a deep drag on his cigar, the smoke from which he exhaled was carried away by the wind.

He blew and inhaled seven or eight times before finally sitting down in his original spot.

"No matter who the other party is or what they want to do, we don't need to care right now."

"Everything is geared towards maximizing profits."

"As long as they don't come knocking on our door or retaliate against us, we can proceed as planned."

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, the crowd looked at each other, then got up and left one after another.

After everyone had left the meeting room, the middle-aged man tossed his cigar into the ashtray, his expression suddenly turning serious.

"I didn't expect that someone would start paying attention to this so early."

"So, who exactly is behind this?"