That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1158 You don't do things that offend people? What else can you do? (Two in one)

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, the news that the motor vehicle manufacturing plant in the city was actively seeking a merger could no longer be concealed.

It just so happened that today was the first Monday after the Spring Festival, and dozens of core managers were gathered for a meeting. Niu Hongzhang took the opportunity of the meeting to raise sharp questions to Lu Zhizhang and Li Ye.

"Such a big thing, why didn't you discuss it with the D Committee in advance? I only found out about it after I received a phone call from the higher-ups asking about it. Even the higher-ups knew about it, but we didn't. Is there any discipline here?"

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Seeing Niu Hongzhang's fierce momentum, Lu Zhizhang smiled and said, "I can explain this. The comrades stationed in the city came to visit us in the last two days before the Spring Festival. During the visit, they expressed their willingness to join us.
We have never heard of this kind of situation, so we are still in the initial contact and communication stage. We haven't even started yet! How can we report this to our superiors?"

In fact, Lu Zhizhang and Li Ye had reported this to Ma Zhaoxian before the New Year, but he did not bring up Ma Zhaoxian at this time.

A smart manager will not intensify the conflict between his boss and opponents because of trivial matters.

[Why, you reported to Ma Zhaoxian but not to me, the two of you are in cahoots with each other, and you both don't regard me as a cadre, right? ]

However, Lu Zhizhang gave a very humble explanation, but Niu Hongzhang was not satisfied.

"As a branch factory, you have no right to contact and negotiate with the outside world alone. For such a big thing as a merger, you must get the consent of all employees in the factory.

In addition, you didn't report it to your superiors, so how did the leaders in the department know about it? Today, the superiors called to ask about the specific situation. How do you want me to answer? Should I tell them that there is a serious situation of "disunity" in our unit and that I, Niu Hongzhang, know nothing about it?"

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Li Ye looked at the angry Niu Hongzhang and felt that this was the main reason for his anger.

The merger was proposed just before the New Year, and we only communicated privately during the New Year holiday. We haven't received any application from the branch yet, so how could they call to inquire?

Just think about it and you will know that it was Niu Hongzhang’s “backer” who heard the news and called to find out the situation.

But when Niu Hongzhang’s background people called to inquire about the situation, Niu Hongzhang just hesitantly said nothing. So how would people view him?

You've been in office for more than a year, and you don't have any control over the unit. What use are you?

When you reach Niu Hongzhang's level, if you don't have the ability, no matter how strong your connections are, they will be of no use and you will be abandoned sooner or later.

But Niu Hongzhang's angry punch seemed to have hit a cotton ball, with no effect at all.

Lu Zhizhang patiently explained: "You may not know this. The Zhucheng Vehicle Manufacturing Plant once told us that because the relationship between our two companies is a bit complicated, we will do our best to promote the merger.

So they will also actively seek support from above, so if they suddenly call to ask about it, it may be because they have already taken a step faster and established connections with the upper levels."

The meeting room was quiet for a while, and then someone asked in confusion, "They took the initiative to use their connections? Is this a scam? I heard that several brother units that had 'joint ventures' ended up losing both the wife and the troops."

"That's impossible,"

Lu Zhizhang said confidently: "You may not know yet, the company stationed in the city is merging with our factory, not a cooperation between the two units. To put it more vividly, it is like bringing a dowry to find a husband's family, and even finding a matchmaker yourself!"

"Wow, bringing a dowry to find a husband's family, and finding a matchmaker yourself, is there such a good thing in the world? What are they trying to do?"

"What are they after? A small factory with only a few hundred people must be after the reputation of our state-owned factory! In the past two years, many small factories in Beijing, not to mention other places, have been struggling to survive. If we can give them some processing work, wouldn't that help them survive?"

"That's true. In the second half of last year, our main factory's production increased by 40%, and life got better all of a sudden. They only have a few hundred people, and if we give them a little bit, it will be enough for them to eat and drink."

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There was a lot of discussion in the meeting room and everyone was very excited, but Niu Hongzhang had a gloomy face and a sinister look in his eyes.

When his superiors called to inquire today, he knew nothing and could only laugh it off. He didn't dare to ask for specifics, so the details are still unclear to this day.

He originally thought that Li Ye was trying to play a trick of "stealing and replacing the pillars" and smuggling the core technology and core assets of a branch into his own pocket.

Li Ye was from Dongshan, and Zhucheng also belonged to Dongshan. There were only a few hundred people in the Zhucheng Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Plant, just like the original branch factory. As long as the "Great Shift of the Universe" was performed well, the branch factory could be emptied in one or two years.

[No wonder he spared no expense to develop a branch factory. Wasn't he just waiting for this day? ]

This cannot be blamed on Niu Hongzhang for "judging others by one's own mean character". After all, with Li Ye's background and connections, as well as his control over a branch factory, it would not be difficult for him to achieve these things. Such a coincidence cannot but make people think about it.

But now, after hearing what Lu Zhizhang said, Li Ye couldn't help but take a bite of such obvious "great benefits", and even pulled in a pile of pots, pans, and utensils from outside.

A poor family is worth a fortune. If the girl stationed in the city pays for the dowry and marries over, no matter what you say, it is not a bad thing.

"Xiao Lu, according to what you said, our company will soon have a second branch? Oh my, with a first branch, we have made great strides in development. If we have a second branch, won't we be able to spread our wings and take off?"

"Hahahaha, it's New Year's Day, and you keep saying auspicious things, Old Qian."

"What auspicious words! Isn't what I said the truth? Since we had the first branch, haven't our lives been getting better day by day? If we had a second branch, wouldn't we be rich?"

"Hahahaha~"

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Lu Zhizhang looked at Li Ye, then at Ma Zhaoxian, and then said with a smile: "It is not appropriate to call it the Second Branch, because the city garrison has put forward a condition, which is to merge with the First Branch."

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The meeting room fell silent again. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

what is this?
This is like a factory being the son of a family, but this kid dares not discuss with his parents when getting married, and only comes home to ask for the household registration book right before getting the marriage certificate.

If there were no restrictions on the household registration book, they would have given birth to the child quietly without making any noise, right?
[No wonder Lao Niu was so angry! This is definitely a rebellious son! ]

But in fact, Niu Hongzhang was also confused.

But after being confused, he became excited and a strong desire to fight erupted in his heart.

"Bang~"

Niu Hongzhang slapped the table.

[It’s finally my turn! Wahahahaha~]

"This is outrageous. What are you going to do as a branch factory? Are you going to separate and live on your own? Are you going to be independent and no longer accept the leadership of the main factory? Who gave you the right? Who gave you the courage?"

Niu Hongzhang seemed to have seized evidence of a factory's crime. Standing on the commanding heights of the rules, he criticized passionately for a full five minutes, with such a great deal of pleasure that it seemed like he didn't even take a breath.

Moreover, Lu Zhizhang and Li Ye did not show any intention of refutation, as if they were completely suppressed by his aura, which made Niu Hongzhang feel even happier.

But after he finished his criticism, Ma Zhaoxian asked a question calmly.

"If the city-based factory is merged with the first branch, will the headquarters' shares in the first branch change?"

“No changes for now.”

Li Ye's answer was so clear and sharp that Niu Hongzhang sprained his waist again.

Ma Zhaoxian and Li Ye asked and answered each other, and with just two simple sentences, they made the core of the problem clear.

After the Zhucheng Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Plant merged with the First Branch, the main plant did not lose any of its interests in the First Branch. On the contrary, if the merger of the two could improve the efficiency of the First Branch, the main plant would get more benefits. Niu Hongzhang subconsciously asked, "Li Ye, what do you mean by there is no change for the time being? Does that mean there will be changes in the future?"

Li Ye looked at Niu Hongzhang and said calmly, "I hope everyone can understand that the shares in a branch factory do not belong to the main factory, but to the country.

Each of us is working for this country and serving this country. In the end, whether the shares will change or not is determined by the country.
In the past few years, some people may think that I am arrogant and domineering, and that I act arbitrarily, but everyone should ask themselves, when have I ever harmed the interests of the country?
I know some people have opinions about me, but I hope these opinions will only be directed at me personally and will not hinder the interests of the country."

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Li Ye never made a fuss because the main factory only invested "two hundred thousand" but took advantage of the branch factory, because he regarded this "discount" as the country's.

The 7,000 employees in the general factory have problems of one kind or another, but no matter what, they are all workers who have worked for the country for decades, and the loans owed to the bank are also loans from the country.

Therefore, he had no intention of changing the share ratio until the "decisive moment".

But Li Ye was sincerely looking towards the bright moon, but some people's eyes were always looking at the dark ditch under their feet.

Niu Hongzhang said with a gloomy face: "Li Ye, I have to ask you this. Who do you think is hindering the interests of the country? How did he hinder the interests of the country?"

“Isn’t that hard to say?”

Li Ye smiled faintly and said: "If a person can make the country's shares appreciate year by year, then he is in line with the interests of the country and is a pillar of the country.
If a person does not have that ability, then being a screw obediently will not be considered as hindering the interests of the country. "

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No one spoke in the conference room.

Although Li Ye and Niu Hongzhang had been at odds for a while, this was the first time they had been so bluntly and contemptuously ridiculed in public.

Who is this "screw"? Isn't it Niu Hongzhang?

Since you can't bring any benefits to the company, then just be a silent screw!

Niu Hongzhang gnashed his teeth in anger. How could he not hear the sarcasm in Li Ye's words?

"Everyone has different divisions of labor, so their contributions to the unit and the country are also different. Some comrades are responsible for management, so the standard for evaluating whether they are pillars of society is the unit's efficiency.

But my job is to monitor the thinking of the unit, strengthen everyone's sense of discipline, and question possible risks and problems."

Niu Hongzhang stared at Li Ye and asked sternly, "I just don't understand why the first branch factory didn't choose the main factory in front of it, but instead helped the small factory with four or five hundred people in the city?
The main factory can only produce 1041 light trucks now, and it also needs the technology of the branch factory. Moreover, the main factory has a scale of people, so isn't it enough to merge with the branch factory? Why should we go far away instead of near?

As the saying goes, good things should be kept within the family, and the abnormal behavior of the first branch factory cannot but arouse suspicion. "

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It has to be said that Niu Hongzhang's tricks of stirring people's hearts were perfect. After he finished speaking, all the staff of the head office looked at Li Ye, hoping that he could give an explanation.

[Right! You can merge the small factories in the city, why can't you merge the main factory? ]

But Li Ye couldn't help laughing.

Merge the main factory? How to merge so many factories? Is it a branch factory merging with the main factory, or is it the main factory merging with a branch factory?

Isn't Niu Hongzhang's constant provocation just taking advantage of your desire to move to the first branch and continue to be leaders?
"I don't know about that."

Li Ye leaned back in his chair and said, "It's useless for us to argue here. We haven't even started yet! When the higher-ups send someone down for a formal meeting, you can ask in detail."

Niu Hongzhang narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "How long do we have to wait? How about this! Tell the people stationed in the city to come over as soon as possible, and we will ask them a proper question."

Li Ye glanced at Niu Hongzhang and said calmly, "Okay, I'll notify them later, but it's hard to say whether they will have time to come."

Niu Hongzhang was so angry that he almost lost his temper on the spot.

[Aren't you talking nonsense? It's up to you to decide whether you have time or not.]

However, Ma Zhaoxian said kindly: "It is said that rushing is not a good deal. Let's not be so anxious! Maybe they will come by themselves in a few days."

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A few days later, the people stationed in the city did not come, but people from the ministry came to hold an emergency meeting.

"Yesterday we received the merger application materials forwarded by the city. This is a very rare merger application, but it is also a very meaningful application, so the ministry attaches great importance to it."

"According to the requirements of the city-based company, after the two parties merge, the first branch will need to provide technical and management support, but the rest of the funding, land, local policies, etc. will be solved by the city-based company itself."

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When the people in the department said this, all the words that Niu Hongzhang had prepared in advance were shattered.

Although the Zhucheng Motor Vehicle Factory is a backward small factory, it does not add any burden to the branch factory. Instead, it has unlimited development potential.

You solve the problem of land and factory building by yourself, and take out loan for construction by yourself, and let a branch factory manage you. Compared with the main factory, you are like an 18-year-old beautiful girl who is content with love and water, and a 40-year-old old fairy who wants a car, a house, a dowry and an attitude.

Just when Niu Hongzhang began to feel depressed, what the people in the department said next shocked him even more.

"The front-line workers in the city's motor vehicle factory account for 85 percent of the total number of people, and the management staff only account for 15 percent. And they promised to further reduce this number to below 10 percent."

"Comrades, this is a very ideal ratio. The country has called on us to reduce redundant personnel for many years, but the slogan has been shouted again and again, and the spirit has been conveyed again and again, but there is no effect,"

"Whenever you are asked to reduce your staff, you will have difficulties of one kind or another. But now look at the first branch factory and the city garrison. Where are the difficulties? They are all excuses!"

The people in the department frowned and said seriously: "In the past few years, the first branch has been exploring the road of reform and experimentation. Now it seems that the results are very significant.
We need to summarize successful experiences and emulate them vigorously, starting with the Light Automobile Company itself. Who is responsible for the staff reduction work at your headquarters?"

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For more than ten seconds, no one responded, and the scene was extremely awkward.

The task of streamlining the management staff is a hot potato. Whoever tries to handle it will suffer a lot.

But now that people have asked, who can escape it?
"Comrade Niu Hongzhang, you have experience in this area. I hope you can take up this responsibility."

Niu Hongzhang felt like the sky had fallen on him.

Since the above spirit has been conveyed for so many years, and there have been many streamlining efforts, but the number of redundant personnel has increased, it means that this is a task that cannot be completed at all!

He knew that he needed to give an explanation to a higher-level role model, but that was simply impossible. Where could he find a role model?

The personnel ratio of the first branch meets the requirements, and it can be excused by saying that “all employees in a newly built factory are new.” However, the one in the city is an old factory, so how can it achieve this ratio?
Niu Hongzhang didn't know that after receiving Li Ye's request, Wang Jinyu made personnel adjustments even at the risk of offending people. He only knew that if he did this job, he would really become a "banned person" in the Light Automobile Company.

But in terms of position, Niu Hongzhang is very suitable to host this job. In terms of past qualifications, he, Niu Hongzhang, is known as "upright" and "not afraid of offending people". Now that the burden has been given to you, do you dare not accept it?
What's more important is that Ma Zhaoxian, Li Ye and their team have already achieved gratifying results in production and operation. If you don't produce some results, how can the higher-ups support you?

If you don't do something that offends people, what else can you do?
If you can't even achieve this, what's the point of keeping you?

(End of this chapter)