That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1310 Kill the chicken and show it to the monkey
In mid-December, Beijing experienced two consecutive days of heavy snowfall, causing the temperature to drop by more than ten degrees Celsius.

But the thousands of workers at the Eighth Machinery Plant felt an immense surge of warmth, so much so that they didn't even notice the biting wind that lashed their faces.

Because their merger with the No. 1 branch of the Light Vehicle Company has reached its final stage, the cadres and technicians of the No. 1 branch have begun to move into the No. 8 Machinery Plant, and the new production standards have been distributed to the employees.

Both sides are working hard to speed things up, hoping to "open for business and cut the ribbon" before the New Year, which can also be regarded as delivering a commendable annual report to the higher-ups.

For ordinary workers, achievements and results are irrelevant; they only care about practical benefits that directly affect their own interests.

According to rumors, the first branch factory has already provided funds, and if the merger can be completed before the end of December, the factory will likely give all workers a "year-end bonus" of no less than one month's salary.

Goodness, it's been so long since we've seen our bonuses! If you're going to tell us this, then none of us will be sleepy anymore.

So, stimulated by all sorts of "good news," the merger of the two units proceeded very smoothly, and even the redundant management personnel that Li Ye was most worried about did not cause any major trouble.

Because Director Kong was very shrewd, he immediately treated the branch factory as the "bad guy" and pointed out two paths for them—either to work as a substitute for production or to stay and deal with the situation.

The concept of "using cadres to replace workers" is easy to understand; it's the reverse of "using workers to lead cadres," allowing those with cadre status to shine in worker positions.

To be honest, when he discussed this plan with Director Kong, he was somewhat prepared.
After all, "work-to-work" upgrades workers from manual labor to mental labor, bringing them both physical and mental satisfaction. In contrast, the reverse approach can lead to a significant psychological letdown.

However, after Director Kong announced the plan, most of the redundant staff were willing to accept the decision, even if it meant going from an office with a newspaper and a cup of tea to a workshop operator covered in sweat and oil, they didn't complain much.

Factory Director Kong succinctly revealed the reason behind it.

"Several years of hardship have made them less prone to illness. Besides, the wages at the branch factory are much higher. Who would turn down money?"

Look at other workplaces; many people are already setting up stalls and doing odd jobs at night. Now that the two workplaces have merged, if they still hold back and can't lower themselves, they might miss this opportunity!

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"Ah~"

Li Ye sighed softly, recalling the economic downturn decades later.

After the glamour of "manager" and "supervisor" positions with annual salaries of hundreds of thousands faded, they were forced to drive food delivery or ride-hailing services.
Having a bachelor's and master's degree from a 985 university, I'm still looking for a job with weekends off and a monthly income of over 10,000 yuan. The psychological gap is inevitable, but for the sake of life, I have to compromise with my dream for the time being.

As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn. Solve the present problems first, then look forward to the future!

Based on this idea, the vast majority of people at the Eighth Machinery Factory accepted the new work arrangements, while a very small number of people who were unwilling to lower themselves accepted the promises made by Director Kong.

"Our remaining department will have our salaries paid by the new unit. In addition, the income from some storefronts and other assets will also be included in employee benefits, so the overall compensation is quite good."

"Can you guarantee that my salary will be paid?"

"Of course, this was guaranteed to the leaders in the ministry, and there are people specifically responsible for overseeing it."

"Then I choose to stay. I've done writing all my life, how could I possibly operate a machine tool or paint?"

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Some people don't like stepping out of their comfort zone. After receiving repeated assurances, they're willing to stay in their departments and lead a leisurely life. But they don't realize that their basic salary is only a hundred or so yuan now, and it will still be a hundred or so yuan next year. What can they do with a hundred or so yuan in ten years?
What? You're saying your new company is paying you 1000 yuan a month? That's piece-rate pay; are you paid by piece?

As currency depreciates, what seems like a heavy burden now will become insignificant.

Moreover, after three to five years, when laid-off workers flood the country, many things will be uncertain, and you won't be able to find the relevant departments to file a complaint.

Li Ye's kindness and good intentions have always been directed towards the hardworking and honest masses. These clever people who prefer leisure should just go with the tide of the times!
Ultimately, Xinxing Machinery Company, which belongs to the First Branch Factory, decided to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on December 25th, at which time many leaders and guests will come to offer their congratulations.

However, on December 17th, Lu Zhizhang brought Li Ye a message.

"The day before yesterday afternoon, a serious conflict occurred at the Hongxing Manufacturing Plant. Workers who hadn't received their wages for four months stormed the office building, smashing everything they could. Eventually, even the police were called in."

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Li Ye was immediately startled, then asked in a deep voice, "Even the police have been alerted, so is someone injured? How serious are the injuries?"

Lu Zhizhang shook his head and said, "I haven't heard of anyone being injured. It seems that only Han Jinqu was forced to jump out of the window, and he probably twisted his ankle!"

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Li Ye was taken aback, and asked in confusion, "Then why are they using the police? Aren't they afraid of being laughed at?"

Nowadays, every unit has a security department. Unless someone is injured or seriously injured, the security department can handle it on its own. If the police are involved, wouldn't people laugh at them?
Moreover, given the magnitude of this incident, Han Jinqu should have done everything in his power to suppress it. After all, regardless of whose fault it was, Han Jinqu's management skills are flawed, and he should be held responsible for this.

"Is he still afraid of being laughed at?"

Lu Zhizhang smiled sarcastically and said, "The reason Han Jinqu mobilized the police is to arrest a few ringleaders. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures; we need to make an example of them."

"Hiss, how could he be so heartless?"

Li Ye was truly shocked.

Isn't Han Jinqu's behavior just the same tactic used by those unscrupulous bosses who portray migrant workers as "maliciously demanding back wages"?

But he wasn't the boss; he was the factory director, empowered by the state to seek benefits for his fellow workers!

But Lu Zhizhang's next words sent a chill down Li Ye's spine.

"We received this news from Master Qi's family. They said that Han Jinqu distorted the facts and falsely accused several employees who did not participate in the conflict of being organizers, even though these were workers who had come to our factory for inspection and internships."

So they asked us if we could help them find connections for the wronged workers.”

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"Bang~"

Li Ye slammed his fist on the table and blurted out, "You son of a bitch, you're utterly depraved!"

(End of this chapter)