That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1173 Do You Dare to Issue a Military Order? (Two in One)

Because the first branch showed more magnanimity than everyone expected, the talks between the two parties went more smoothly than expected. All issues were settled within two days, and the final merger materials were submitted, waiting for the stamp of approval.

During this process, Niu Hongzhang expressed his opposition several times and resisted the plan of "outflow" of the entire set of production technology, but it was of no use.

Because the ministry wants to promote this merger case of "great significance", and since they have merged into one family, how can there be any talk of leakage?
A higher-ranking official can crush someone so much that Niu Hongzhang didn't even dare to raise his voice of opposition too loudly.

But this does not mean that Niu Hongzhang gave in. In front of the people in the department, he was a bullied little wife, but when facing Li Ye, he still acted like a big boss.

On Friday, Li Ye was explaining the various "rules" of the first branch to Wang Jinyu.
Because after the official approval from above, Wang Jinyu will be his official subordinate, and all the rules and regulations in the city must be aligned with those of the first branch factory. There must not be the phenomenon of two systems in one family.

Therefore, Wang Jinyu and others did not return to the city after the meeting, but stayed in the first branch to familiarize themselves with various work processes and experience the management style of the first branch.

"Dingling bell~"

The phone on Li Ye's desk suddenly rang.

"Hello? Where?"

"I am Niu Hongzhang. There are many workers gathered here and want to give you some advice. Please come over and deal with it immediately."

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Li Ye was stunned for a moment, then said directly: "I am willing to accept the opinions of the masses, but please ask them to come to the first branch to find me, because it is working hours now, and I have to stick to my job."

"you"

Before Niu Hongzhang could say anything, Li Ye hung up the phone.

A few minutes later, Li Ye's phone rang again.

"Director Li, I'm in the communication room. Secretary Niu is bringing a lot of workers and cadres from the main factory to look for you. I think they have bad intentions, so I stopped them. What do you think we should do next?"

It has to be said that the security personnel of the First Branch are definitely Li Ye's loyal supporters. They are afraid that Li Ye might make some mishaps, and now they even dare to stop Niu Hongzhang.

"They are here with ill intentions?" Li Ye said with a smile, "Do they dare to fight me? Let them in!"

"Okay, I'll notify the security personnel to go over together."

After Li Ye hung up the phone, Wang Jinyu asked carefully: "Director Li, do I need to step aside?"

Li Ye shook his head and said, "No, they came to see me because of you. You have to cooperate with me later!"

"Cooperate. Okay, I'll cooperate with you in whatever way you say."

A few minutes later, dozens of people from the main factory crowded into the small conference room of a branch factory, attracting a group of office staff from the branch factory to come and watch.

Li Ye asked Niu Hongzhang: "Secretary Niu, what are you trying to do?"

Niu Hongzhang said in a deep voice: "The masses have complaints about you. I will supervise them on the spot to make sure nothing happens."

"Oh, you have something against me!"

Facing these people, Li Ye said calmly: "If you have any opinions about me, feel free to raise them, but don't act tough with me, because if anyone dares to act tough with me, I promise that I will be tougher than him."

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The group of people who were full of resentment just now suddenly seemed to be shorter.
Because Li Ye's reputation for brutality was so great, anyone who was unreasonable with him either had their ribs broken, was sent to the police station, or was forced to transfer. No one had a good ending.

So even though these people were numerous and powerful, no one dared to be the first to step forward and "make suggestions."

Seeing that he was about to make a fool of himself, Niu Hongzhang looked at someone in the crowd.

Li Ye captured Niu Hongzhang and also saw the first bird that was about to jump out.

Lao Tan, one of the veteran workers of the Light Automobile Company, encouraged everyone not to report to the First Branch during the early stages of its construction.

Then some of the workers who were originally assigned to the first branch, as well as their children and relatives, eventually lost the opportunity to enter the first branch forever.

After that, Lao Tan was hated and insulted by these people. He lived a very depressed life in the past two years and had an irreconcilable hatred with Li Ye.

Old Tan stood up and asked coldly, "Deputy Director Li, since the first branch has decided to hand over the manufacturing of mini trucks to the city, then should the manufacturing of 1041 light trucks also be handed over to the main factory?"

"Return it to the main factory?"

"Why?"

"Why? We're afraid you'll give it away for nothing in a few days. This is our collective asset. Don't you feel bad if you sell it away for nothing?"

Li Ye couldn't help but laugh.

When the first branch was established, it was not allowed to produce the new 1041 light truck, but only the improved 130.
Later, the main factory was unable to solve the various production problems of 1041, and the task of imitating the Isuzu engine had not been completed, so these technical research tasks were packaged and handed over to the first branch. The "reward" was to open up the production rights of the new 1041 to the first branch.

Compared with the old model 1041, 130 is at least years more advanced. After various improvements in a branch factory, it has won praise from users in the mainland, and production plans have been scheduled for next year.

The 1041 produced by the main factory was also incorporated into the sales system of the first branch factory. So when the first branch factory ate meat, they also got to drink soup. Their lives have been much better in the past six months.
But looking at this group of workers now, they must have been misled by certain people and are no longer satisfied.

When the main factory was the only one producing 1041, it could raise the price whenever it wanted and sell it at a low price whenever it wanted. As a result, it suffered huge losses. Now it wants to take it back. Isn't that a joke?
So Li Ye sneered and said, "Master Tan, issues related to production and operation do not seem to be within your scope of responsibility.
If you think my handling of the matter is inappropriate and that the production rights of the first branch should be revoked, you can report the issue to the head of the main factory and convene a standing committee meeting to discuss and decide.

"Okay, I'll report this to Committee D now."

Old Tan also made a prompt decision and said to Niu Hongzhang: "Secretary Niu, I am reporting Li Ye to you under his real name. Li Ye is from Dongshan, so I think he has leaked the company's technical secrets privately."

"Hahahahahaha~"

Seeing Lao Tan's serious report under his real name, Li Ye couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Not everyone has this kind of vision.

This excuse has been used by Niu Hongzhang before, but now the motor vehicle manufacturing plant in the city is about to change its flag and accept the management of a branch factory. What's the point of talking about "leaking secrets"?
After Li Ye finished laughing, he looked at the group of old workers in the main factory and asked coldly: "Do you think I am betraying others and letting others take advantage of me?"

"Humph~"

Old Tan snorted coldly and said, "You know that? I thought you didn't know."

Li Ye's smile did not fade, and he said sarcastically: "But have you ever thought that even if I bring the fat water to your side, you won't be able to receive it?"

Old Tan raised his eyebrows and said loudly, "How can we not catch up? When I started producing cars in the 1950s, you didn't even know where to play in the mud. We can't catch up, but their small factory in the mountain valley can catch up?"

"Okay, since you said you can catch it, I'll ask you a few questions."

Li Ye asked sharply, "Since September last year, Branch One has made production requirements for the 1041 vehicles of the main factory through the sales department.
Now more than half a year has passed, and the yield rate of 1041 in the main factory is % lower than that of the first branch factory, the user complaint rate is times higher, and the per capita output is % lower. How do you explain this?"

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Old Tan's face turned red, he nodded for a few seconds, and said stubbornly: "Everything needs a process of adaptation. You can't use the production indicators of a branch factory to demand the main factory."

"is it?"

Li Ye laughed, turned to Wang Jinyu and said, "Wang Jinyu, after your factory merges with us, I will only give you four months at most.

If your yield rate and per capita output fail to meet the standards in four months, I will dismiss you. Do you accept this?"

Wang Jinyu was stunned for a moment, then said with determination, "Please rest assured, Director, if I don't meet the standards in four months, I will resign without any complaints."

Li Ye turned around again and pointed his finger at Lao Tan: "Do you see the difference? Which of you has the responsibility?

Who among you dares to take on this responsibility? Who among you can handle the fertile water in this field?

Is it you? Is it you? Or you? "

Li Ye said "Is that you?" and poked a person with his finger.

When he said "it's still you" at the end, his finger directly poked Niu Hongzhang's nose.

Under normal circumstances, it would definitely be inappropriate for Li Ye to do this, but now, isn't it convenient for him?
Niu Hongzhang's nose was crooked with anger.

He has been working in the unit for so many years, how could he not see through Li Ye's tricks?

Li Ye seemed to be accusing the people in the head office of irresponsibility, but in fact he was seeking "command power".

Complete command.

After the two units merged, Wang Jinyu became a cadre under Li Ye, and Li Ye could make demands on him "wherever he was directed", which was a necessity of the system.

But what are you doing with your finger pointed at my nose now?
[You are a section-level cadre, do you still want to command me? ]

Old Tan was also angry, and he shouted at Li Ye: "What a joke! Why do you let us be responsible? Why do you, a branch factory, set standards for the main factory?"

Li Ye spread his hands and said with a smile: "Okay! Starting tomorrow, you don't have to accept the standards of the first branch. I'm not forcing you."

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Old Tan was choked.

Because the sales of the main factory were integrated into the national network of a branch factory, his salary has increased significantly in the past six months.

Now if the after-sales standards of a branch factory are not accepted, would the branch factory still be willing to "sell on behalf of" the main factory's 1041?

Three years ago, Lao Tan encouraged his colleagues not to come to the first branch, but was scolded by his colleagues and friends. If he underpaid everyone again this time, everyone would probably go to his house for dinner. Lao Tan had no choice but to look at Niu Hongzhang.

[What do you think we should do if they don't listen to the opinions of the masses? ]

What can Niu Hongzhang do? I asked you to come here, not to reason with Li Ye. Don’t I know how to reason?

If you can't even cause trouble, what use are you?

Niu Hongzhang was very angry, but he still said to Li Ye: "Li Ye, the production base that the main factory is planning to build in Shunyi has always been difficult. If all 1041 is handed over to the main factory for production, the demand for expanding production capacity will be taken seriously by the higher-ups, and the conditions in all aspects will be easier to implement."

Li Ye finally understood Niu Hongzhang's plan.

After Zhucheng Motor Vehicle Factory obtained the right to produce mini trucks, the local government of Zhucheng would certainly provide support in terms of land, loans, etc.

And if a branch factory gave all the orders to the main factory, leaving them with orders that they could not complete for two or three years, they would certainly receive strong support from higher-ups, unlike now when it is difficult to even get loans.

After three years of hard work, 1041 has a very high market reputation and market share. Niu Hongzhang's plan is not only to "exclusively produce" but also to "losslessly" accept the entire market that has been developed. The abacus beads are really clacking.

Li Ye looked at Niu Hongzhang for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Your proposal is good. Just like I said just now, as long as someone dares to sign a military order and guarantees that all the standards of the first branch can be met, I, Li Ye, will take the initiative to propose it to the D Committee of the factory."

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Niu Hongzhang was stunned and said nothing.

But Lao Tan next to him said righteously: "I dare to issue a military order."

"Who are you?"

Li Ye turned around and scolded, "Are you qualified to take responsibility? Do you know what the profit margin of the main factory is now? You will retire in a few years. When the time comes, you will pat your butt and go home to see your grandchildren. Do you want others to clean up your mess and take the blame for you?"

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Old Tan was so angry that he almost fainted.

He is the oldest technical worker in the Light Automobile Company, and has a large number of apprentices, so he has a high prestige in the factory.
But no matter how high his prestige is, he is still a worker and cannot bear such a heavy responsibility.

If you want to resign, you must at least have a position.

Among so many people present, only Niu Hongzhang was qualified to issue a military order.

But he didn't speak for a long time.

Because he knew the profit margin of the main factory, if it lost the sales network support of a branch factory, the profit margin of the main factory would inevitably decline.

The sales network of the first branch factory now covers the whole country. It was jointly established by several units, and Niu Hongzhang has no way to directly control it.

This is not the most rough estimate. The rough estimate is based on the proportion of front-line workers in the main factory to the total number of people. It cannot reach the per capita production of a branch factory.
Last month, Niu Hongzhang was asked by his superiors to streamline the number of management personnel and increase the proportion of front-line workers. However, it has been almost two months, and Niu Hongzhang has only streamlined seven or eight weak ones. As a result, the glass in his home has been smashed seven or eight times, and he can't sleep well at night.

Therefore, he hoped that through the "voice of the masses", the main factory would get all the production tasks of 1041, and then learn from the first branch factory to expand and increase production, recruit a large number of young people to work, and also to increase the proportion of front-line workers.

But he still didn't dare to issue this military order, because after decades of ups and downs, he knew one iron rule - if he wanted to stand firm, he had to achieve results and never take risks.

"Li Ye, you are not qualified to ask others to issue a military order. I will report the opinions of the masses this time. I hope you can consider the overall situation and make the most correct decision."

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Niu Hongzhang left after saying a few words.

Today he has achieved half of his goal. The fact that "the masses have opinions" has become a fact, and there is still a lot to do in the follow-up.

Next, he only needs to report to his superiors that the current production task of the branch is very tight. If he follows the opinions of the masses and transfers all 1041 to the main factory, it will definitely be a win-win situation. At that time, Ma Zhaoxian may not necessarily support him for the sake of his own achievements.

When you are in trouble, you must seek out all the people you can unite with, and only when you have more of your own people can you turn the tide.

Looking at Niu Hongzhang's tall and straight back, Li Ye knew that he was very confident at the moment.

However, he knew that with the current mentality of the people in the head factory, even if they expanded and increased production, they would not be able to survive the upcoming market war.

Otherwise, Li Ye would have completed the handover with Ma Zhaoxian and sent Ma Zhaoxian on his way long ago. Would Niu Hongzhang's "cleverness" be necessary?

[The land must be fertile. Cotton can only be grown in saline-alkali land, but no crops can grow.]

On April 17, the higher authorities officially approved that the Zhucheng Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Plant be incorporated into the Light Automobile Company and become part of the first branch.

Considering that the scale and number of employees of the branch factory had reached a very high level after the merger, the "level" of the branch factory was upgraded by one level.

As a result, Lu Zhizhang, the top leader, was naturally promoted to director, and the 27-year-old Li Ye became the youngest deputy director in the history of the Light Automobile Company.

"Congratulations to Director Li, congratulations to Director Li, congratulations."

Li Ye's old colleague, Yue Lingshan from the supply and marketing department of the main factory, came to lead a branch factory and congratulated him with a smile.

Li Ye pretended to be displeased and said, "We are all government officials, so we shouldn't say such congratulations!"

Yue Lingshan laughed and said, "Yes, yes, I was wrong. I wish Director Li to continue his efforts and become a pillar of the country."

Li Ye laughed and scolded: "Stop talking nonsense, we are all acquaintances, what do you want from me? Just tell me!"

When Yue Lingshan heard Li Ye say "They are all acquaintances", her smile widened: "Director Li, I heard that the first branch factory will send a management team to the city, right?"

Li Ye narrowed his eyes and nodded, "Yes! Why are you asking this?"

Yue Lingshan laughed and said, "I think that if a branch factory sends out so many people at once, there must be a shortage of people! Why don't you transfer me over here!"

Li Ye looked at Yue Lingshan and asked in confusion: "You will soon be promoted to deputy section chief in the main factory! There is not much point in coming to the branch factory now?"

"That's different," Yue Lingshan said bluntly, "The speed of the train depends on the locomotive. If we can follow Director Li, we can definitely make greater contributions to the country."

[You just want to get promoted, what contribution are you talking about? ]

Li Ye sighed and said to Yue Lingshan very frankly: "If you are willing to stay in the city, I can arrange it. If you don't want to go, I don't have a place for you for the time being."

"what"

Yue Lingshan's face suddenly became long.

It was obvious that Yue Lingshan and Li Ye were the closest colleagues, but even Lao Ding's son had already become a section chief, while he was still staying at the main factory.

Originally, after Lao Ding retired, he said he would be promoted to deputy section chief. However, several years passed without any promotion, and various people with connections and outstanding cadres were parachuted in one after another.

During this period, Yue Lingshan did not fail to look for Li Ye. On the contrary, she looked for him many times. However, each time she missed the opportunity by a hair's breadth and she felt very regretful afterwards.

Yue Lingshan knew that the First Branch was going to merge with the City Vehicle Factory, but she did not expect the merger proposal to be approved so quickly. After the First Branch was upgraded, the management team would definitely be expanded.
Moreover, the support provided by the first branch to the city was also very strong. Dozens of people left at once, leaving more than a dozen positions vacant, in addition to the technical staff.

Therefore, Yue Lingshan felt that although she did not "burn incense" in advance, it would be no problem for her to occupy a spot based on her friendship with Li Ye.

But she didn't expect Li Ye to be so heartless that he actually wanted to exile her to the city.

[What am I, a girl, doing in such a remote place? ]

So Yue Lingshan hesitated again. She smiled awkwardly and said, "It's such a big deal. I need to discuss it with my family."

"Okay, I will lead the team to the city on Thursday. If you want to go, give me a reply before Wednesday."

Li Ye agreed decisively.

But based on his understanding of Yue Lingshan, there was more than a 90% chance that she would not stay in the city.

"Forget your life when you see small profits, and cherish your body when you do big things" does not only apply to big people, but also to small people to some extent. If you want to take advantage when you see benefits and retreat when you see difficulties, and always think about being invincible, you will never achieve much in your life.

Sure enough, on Wednesday afternoon, Yue Lingshan embarrassedly explained to Li Ye that her new husband did not agree with her going so far.

"Yeah, why would a girl work so hard?"

This is the difference between men and women. Most men with families are willing to work hard for their future, but real strong women are always a minority.

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At the Beijing Railway Station, Wen Leyu said goodbye to Li Ye with her two children.

The son told Li Ye in a baby voice, "Dad, you must come back soon," but the daughter hugged Li Ye's neck with tears in her eyes and wouldn't let go, crying loudly, which made Li Ye, a grown man, feel uncomfortable.

Because just now Xiao Douer asked Li Ye how long it would take for him to come back, and Li Ye answered her "at most half a month".

Then the little guy counted on his fingers, "today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow". After counting all his fingers, he didn't reach the end of half a month.
It would take so long, how could it be possible? So Xiao Douer insisted on following her father to the city. When Li Ye stopped her from following him, she immediately burst into tears.

Seeing that the train was about to leave, Wen Leyu cruelly pulled the child over and laughed at Li Ye: "Don't think that she is reluctant to let you go. She is just saying that after you leave, there will be no one to support her, so she can't do whatever she wants."

"What lawlessness? My daughter is sensible and well-behaved. She will definitely listen to her mother at home."

Li Ye complained to his wife unhappily, then asked his daughter with a smile: "Xiao Dou'er, you are a good and sensible child, right?"

Xiao Dou'er didn't answer Li Ye, but cried even louder.

[Being well behaved and sensible? What's the point? ]

(End of this chapter)