Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 3076 Leading Everyone to 'Get Rich'

Just as everyone was silent, the side door of the hall suddenly opened, and Yang Xiaotao, Li Hongfeng, and Lao Hong walked out one after another.

Only then did someone notice the three of them and immediately shouted.

When Yang Xiaotao came out, he had already told the two that they would not talk about what was going on inside until Qing Lao and the others made an announcement.

Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong both nodded, but when they came out and saw so many people at the scene, the three of them felt a little uneasy because they had a secret in their hearts.

Fortunately, they were all adults, and they maintained their facial expressions very well.

"Why are you taking so long to get here? We've been drinking several glasses of water inside."

Before anyone could speak, Yang Xiaotao spoke first, then walked up to greet everyone one by one.

Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong also came forward to greet them.

However, as they scanned the crowd, they mentally compared the names with those on the list.

Everything matches up.

This shows how comprehensive the leadership's considerations were this time.

Of course, none of the three names on the list, including Yang Xiaotao, were changed.

"When did you come?"

"What did you do inside?"

Old Qin and Old Wang walked up to Yang Xiaotao and asked him curiously.

Yang Xiaotao made way, saying, "Since you're here early, I'll go in for tea."

"How about we go in together?"

Yang Xiaotao pointed to the door of the small conference room and smiled.

Old Wang glanced at Yang Xiaotao, then took two steps toward the door of the small conference room, before stopping and walking back. "You little rascal, you're going to trick me again."

Yang Xiaotao rolled his eyes. "What are you talking about? I'm just going in for a cup of tea and a rest. Do you think I'm ripping you off?"

"Come on, let me take you inside to continue drinking."

"Forget it, the meeting is about to start. If we're going to drink, we'll have to wait until after the meeting. Old Zhao said he'd treat us."

Old Wang isn't going in; Old Chen might be waiting inside.

Going in now would just mean getting lectured beforehand, wouldn't it?
After saying that, Old Zhao came up to Yang Xiaotao and said, "Xiao Yang, I'm treating you to dinner tonight. You must be there."

Yang Xiaotao gave a strange smile. If Old Zhao continued to invite him after this, he wouldn't mind saving the cost of a meal.

"Okay, then I definitely have to go."

"Okay, then it's settled."

After giving his greetings, Old Zhao led his men into the Great Hall of the People.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, then saw Old Tao and Dean Deng. Yang Xiaotao went up to them and said, "Old Tao, Dean Deng, Old Gao."

"Xiao Yang, you're here quite early."

As if hinting at something, Dean Deng thought about the other party's relationship, and Yang Xiaotao tilted his head and smiled, "There's nothing we can do. We have to come at the time the leader tells us to come."

Dean Deng smiled and nodded at Yang Xiaotao.

"By the way, I heard that Yangjiazhuang is going to be expanded?"

Dean Deng nodded, "Yes, it was you who helped with this."

"What do you mean?"

Gao Yufeng explained from the side, "Didn't you guys make fertilizer last time? Those bird droppings are really something."

Gao Yufeng first sighed, then quickly said, "After this bag of fertilizer, the growth and yield of corn per mu increased by half. Originally, the yield of Yangcun No. 1 could exceed 1,000 jin per mu, but now the yield per mu has exceeded 1,500 jin per mu."

“In some better places, the yield can even reach 2,000 jin.”

"Not only corn, but also wheat. We had a bumper harvest of grain in the north last year."

"Therefore, we plan to expand our grain seed breeding base and plant more grain."

Gao Yufeng spoke ambitiously, his expression brimming with hope.

"Then I wish you success!"

Yang Xiaotao patted Gao Yufeng on the shoulder, feeling happy too.

Regardless of industrial development, the first priority is to ensure that people have enough to eat.

If farmers can't even feed themselves, what's the point of them developing industry or high-tech industries?
At the same time, Yang Xiaotao also realized the reason why Qing Lao included the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

They probably also want to promote research on new types of food.

Yang Xiaotao felt that Xiaowei had been a bit idle lately, so he could find her some work to do.

After they finished chatting, Old Wang approached Yang Xiaotao again and asked, "I heard you gave President Peng and his team 10 billion yuan for shipbuilding?"

Yang Xiaotao didn't intend to hide anything and nodded in agreement, "Yes, the initial number is one hundred, and there may be more later."

"By the way, aren't you in charge of missile production? Did we give you a task?"

Old Wang nodded, his eyes full of smiles. "If you ask me, you should just give us the money directly. That way, you won't have to bother the middleman."

Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "That won't do. If there's one step missing, I'm afraid you'll take advantage of me."

Old Wang snorted coldly, "Tch, haven't I been tricked by you enough already?"

"not much."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Old Wang didn't want to talk to this guy anymore, but then he heard Yang Xiaotao say, "By the way, don't delay paying for that engine."

"Damn, I forgot about that."

Old Wang was in a bad mood again. He had indirectly earned some money from the Ninth Department, but now he had to give back a portion of it.

"And the computer, don't even think about reneging on your promise."

"Oh right, it's almost the end of the month, remember to top up your pager, otherwise you won't have enough money to use it next month."

Old Wang opened his mouth, then looked up at the sky and sighed, "Damn it, all that 10 billion of yours has gone back to where it started."

"Isn't this just working for you for free?"

"You wicked Yang Shiren!"

After speaking, he walked into the venue amidst laughter from those around him.

Mr. Qian paused for a moment.

"Teacher, are you still comfortable using that computer?"

"so far so good."

Mr. Qian was very satisfied; the advent of the computer saved him a lot of time, allowing him to do more things.

"By the way, I'd like a drawing tool. Could you develop one?"

Yang Xiaotao immediately agreed, "No problem, we had planned to conduct research in this area anyway."

"Once the chat software is developed, we will begin designing this aspect."

"There will also be spreadsheet processing software available, with more tools available, such as sorting, formatting, and even some functions."

Yang Xiaotao spoke rather quickly, but Qian Lao was able to keep up with his train of thought.

Of course, most people around seemed to be listening to gibberish, but they were deeply shocked.

Look, they really have real skills.

"Teacher, if you have time, please come and help out then."

Old Qian smiled at Old Song and the others beside him, "No problem, just let us know if you need anything."

Mr. Song, Chen Fang, and the others all agreed. The advent of computers made them realize that this might be a new revolution—the computer revolution.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences must seize this opportunity, keep up with the pace of the nine ministries, and not fall behind.

After they finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao greeted everyone and then walked into the meeting room.

Finally, Yang Xiaotao arrived in front of Huang Lao and Xia Lao.

These two are Yang Xiaotao's core supporters.

Yang Xiaotao also planned to find an opportunity to talk to the two of them about the matter.

"lead."

"Old Liu!"

As Yang Xiaotao spoke, he took out cigarettes from his pocket and handed them to the three men. Then he lit one with a lighter. There was no one else around, and Yang Xiaotao's smile faded, replaced by a wry one.

Seeing this, the three knew that something was amiss.

"Gentlemen, we arrived at nine o'clock and were then called in by the commander."

After Yang Xiaotao announced the final result, Old Huang gasped in shock, his mouth agape and his teeth clenched.

Liu Huaimin's eyes widened as well.

If I remember correctly, this guy in front of me is only thirty-four years old.

What about yourself?
I've been eating dumplings for nothing all these years!

"Hahahaha~~"

Compared to the shock of the two men, Old Xia was more happy and gratified.

"Good good."

"the student surpasses the master!"

"You've not just surpassed your predecessors, you've outshone the entire rainbow!"

"No, there are only seven rainbows."

"Hahaha!!!"

Old Xia smiled happily, without caring at all about the gazes around him.

Yang Xiaotao shook his head and smiled wryly, "I'm still feeling uneasy. You saw for yourself, which of them is easy to get along with?"

Old Huang came to his senses at this moment, and after hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, he snorted coldly, "Don't worry, I'm still here, I can't turn them upside down."

"If anyone's really clueless, I'll take care of them for you."

At this point, Old Huang's aura changed.

It felt like an elder couldn't lose face in front of younger generations; they had to maintain their composure.

Old Xia also encouraged Yang Xiaotao, saying, "Don't worry."

“We’re here to help them get rich. If they’re still not happy about it and put on airs, then we won’t include them.”

At this moment, Liu Huaimin looked at the others and then said in a low voice, "I don't think it's that serious."

"Look, we support it. Old Zhang from the Third Machine should be fine, right?"

Old Huang nodded, "I'll talk to Zhang Ban. He'll give me face, and Zhang Ban isn't the kind of person who's unreasonable."

"Yes, Old Zhao from the Fourth Machine Gun, they just made a huge profit by cooperating with the Ninth Department, they won't object, will they?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded, and both Huang Lao and the other man also felt there was no problem.

"And there's Old Zhou from the Sixth Machinery Plant. Their shipyard is funded by the Ninth Ministry, so they wouldn't dare."

"Seven machines go without saying. Although Old Wang speaks the harshest, everyone knows what's going on."

I don't understand. If Lao Wang really disagrees, I reckon a teacher and a father-in-law could probably sideline him.

"So, one, three, four, six, and seven—that's more than half! What gives them the right to object?"

"Is their opposition useful?"

Liu Huaimin spoke defiantly, while Old Xia clapped his hands and said, "What's the use?"

"There are only a few left. Each of the nine departments can take on three of them with some strength left over."

"Come on, I'm getting more and more excited."

"hurry up."

As he spoke, he pulled Old Huang inside, and Yang Xiaotao also invited Li Hongfeng and the other man into the venue.

The meeting room seats are arranged in odd-numbered rows and even-numbered rows.

Li Hongfeng and the others sat behind each other.

After everyone sat down, Old Wang turned to look at Yang Xiaotao and said, "You're not being honest, kid."

"Don't talk nonsense about dishonesty."

Yang Xiaotao kept his eyes straight ahead, lowered his voice and said, while smiling at Wang Junhong on his right, the two of them greeting each other.

"Can't you just tell the truth?"

"Old Xia came in just now, and he was acting like he'd eaten bee droppings. Tell me, what's going on?"

Old Wang stared at Yang Xiaotao, but Yang Xiaotao didn't even look at him. Instead, he took out a thick stack of reports from his file bag.

"What are you doing?"

"Report, year-end summary."

Old Wang, with his mouth wide open, has such a stack of year-end summaries?
Then I looked at the folder in front of me; there were two sheets of paper.

Suddenly I feel like such a failure.

No, this kid is changing the subject.

"You're not going to tell me, are you? You'll regret it."

Yang Xiaotao still ignored him.

After a while, he leaned closer again, "It's almost time, what's wrong with telling me?"

Tell me, let me hear it.

Yang Xiaotao glanced at Old Wang, then said softly, "He didn't say anything."

"From now on, I'll lead everyone to 'get rich'!"

After speaking, Yang Xiaotao maintained his smile.

But Old Wang blinked, as if he had heard some incredible information, "You, lead everyone to get rich together?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded.

Old Wang immediately asked, "When did you become kind, kid?"