That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1414 Can't Be Simplified Anymore

From elementary school onwards, teachers always emphasized to Li Ye that "our land of China is vast," but what exactly constitutes vastness cannot be fully demonstrated in a single page of a book or a few sentences of introduction.

But if you just board a green train and it rattles along from southwest to northeast China, experiencing the change from a shirt to a cotton-padded coat in a few days, then the meaning of "vast territory" will be imprinted in your mind for a lifetime.

When Li Ye led thirty people to the southwest in early December, they all took a plane due to the urgency of the matter. By the time they returned, these dozens of workers no longer met the requirements for air travel.

In addition, Xiahou Xiaoxu's wound had just healed, so Li Ye simply took the train with everyone and chatted with Chen Yazhi and others about the current situation of Southwest Heavy Truck on the way.

As they watched the scenery slowly pass by outside the car window, Chen Yazhi and the others chattered on and on about the shortcomings of Southwest Heavy Truck, as if they could complain about it for days and nights on end.

"Factory manager, Southwest Heavy Truck is all talk and no action, but it's really rotten to the core. The old factory buildings are one thing, but the real problem is the overstaffing. Perfect equipment is just sitting there rusting and collecting dust. What a bunch of spendthrifts."

"Yes, Factory Director, when we went to the Southwest, Minister Zhu first told us to slack off, and later he told us to study hard."
But what you don't know is, when it comes to slacking off, they're our ancestors. The problem is, they can slack off, but we can't. Otherwise, why would we have gotten into a fight over this?

"They're not only good at slacking off, but they're also incredibly adept at making extra money. The experimental materials we received on the first day disappeared on the second day. Later, Xiahou Xiaoxu accidentally discovered the truth: they had all gone to an outside scrap metal yard."

"I thought our main factory had already gone too far with all the messes in the past, but after seeing what others have done, I realized what it means to have the most daring people and the greatest output."
Can you imagine, factory manager, that everyone in the workshop, from top to bottom, is counting on selling company goods to make a fortune? Whoever sells first gets to keep it.

"What you're saying isn't entirely without merit at Southwest Heavy Truck; the girls working there are quite nice."

"You're lucky you didn't hook up with that factory beauty, or she would have stabbed you in the back then too."

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Li Ye listened to the workers' comments about Southwest Heavy Truck and felt that they were being too disparaging.

In fact, Southwest Heavy Truck has a very prestigious and impressive reputation in the mainland truck industry, with a truckload of various "first" titles. However, in the mouths of people like Chen Yazhi, it is almost completely worthless.

However, Chen Yazhi later advised Li Ye privately, "Factory Director, aside from the brand name, Southwest Heavy Truck is worth acquiring. Acquiring the rest might be disastrous."

Li Ye laughed and said, "What are you talking about swallowing up or merging? We all belong to the Jingnan Group now."

Chen Yazhi paused, then muttered, "If we're not going to annex them, why are we merging with them?"

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Li Ye was unable to answer Chen Yazhi for a moment.

Since the First Branch Factory "swallowed" the Zhucheng Motor Vehicle Factory a few years ago, it has merged with three units. Now, Chen Yazhi may have formed a habitual way of thinking, believing that the merger of the Light Vehicle Company and Southwest Heavy Truck is the fourth "swallowing and digestion".

But was he really wrong?

Thinking back to what Teacher Ke said, "Don't rush, let them come to us," it seems that Chen Yazhi's guess was absolutely right.

Perhaps Shang Bin's initial push for the group merger was driven by the desire to acquire the No. 1 factory, but did he ever consider that the No. 1 factory might also be greedy and try to swallow the whole thing?
Seeing Li Ye fall silent, Chen Yazhi quickly changed the subject, saying, "Director Li, what I said earlier was just nonsense. Actually, we have no interest in mergers or anything like that. We're just technicians."
However, as a technician, I must report to you that Southwest Heavy Truck currently lacks the capability to develop KamAZ heavy trucks. It's not that their personnel are incompetent, but rather that their work ethic is flawed.

"As soon as they get a little research funding, they're like a pack of hungry wolves, all vying to devour it, and in the end, very little of it actually goes into the actual research."

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"I will discuss and study this issue with General Manager Ma." Li Ye sighed helplessly and could only say that he would discuss countermeasures with Ma Zhaoxian after returning.

After the merger of Jingnan Group, it was inevitable that they would apply for funding from higher authorities. Kamaz was a key project introduced by the state, so the application for various funds and grants was perfectly justified and justified. Otherwise, why would Shangbin shamelessly come over to snatch the spoils?
Once this funding application is approved, a large portion of it will definitely be swallowed up by Southwest Heavy Truck. After all, that's a long-standing tradition of Southwest Heavy Truck. Over the decades, they've swallowed up countless amounts of money without developing any mature technology.

If something like this happens again, the blame will fall on Jingnan Group, and if things go wrong, Li Ye and Ma Zhaoxian will be covered in mud.

"Dingling bell~"

When the green train stopped at the station, Li Ye's cell phone suddenly rang. After answering, it was Zhou Ziqing calling.

"Hey, Sister Zhou, I need to be home by tomorrow. Is there anything important?"

"It's not that important! Director Lu gave me the draft of the year-end report today and asked you to take a close look at it when you get back. If there's anything inappropriate, he can make corrections as soon as possible. The year-end meeting is just around the corner."

"So fast?"

Li Ye took Xiahou Xiaoxu and others home by train this time, while Lu Zhizhang took a plane back with Ma Zhaoxian. They probably just arrived home yesterday morning and are already working hard today.

Li Ye laughed and said, "Do I even need to read Lao Lu's draft? It's bound to be full of flowery language and a picture of great success, guaranteed to satisfy everyone!"

Zhou Ziqing also said with a smile, "It's hard to say whether everyone will be satisfied, but the abundance of flowers is real, and they're all made with the finest ingredients. I estimate that you'll be speaking for more than ten minutes."

"It's only a dozen minutes! Could you please shorten it for me?"

When Li Ye takes the stage to speak, he never likes to drag things out. He usually finishes his speech within ten minutes; any longer would be a waste of everyone's time.

Zhou Ziqing said helplessly, "Factory Director, I have read the report carefully. Not a single item can be simplified. Even simplifying it a little would be disrespectful to your work performance."

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Li Ye chuckled in surprise, wanting to say a few more humble words, but suddenly realized he couldn't be humble.

The First Factory has achieved too many successes this year.

Production and sales increased by 40%, two companies were merged into a branch factory, and the first domestically developed electronic fuel injection gasoline engine was successfully developed.

The Kamaz project was the last to be approved for the first new car project in mainland China that required a design patent. With all these achievements, even reading the year-end report for ten minutes would be considered concise and understated.

Li Ye suddenly wondered what kind of expressions Shang Bin and the others would have if he had been so outstanding at the year-end meeting this year.

Besides, I bet it's hard to write the year-end reports for people like Shangbin.

Shang Bin's year-end report is meant to be read to those above him.

Look at the state of Southwest Heavy Truck. I bet they couldn't even write two pages of a report if they pulled their hair out. When the two sides are compared, won't it be a case of "comparison is the thief of joy"?
But Li Ye never expected that Shang Bin's year-end report would be so easy to write and so impressive.

(End of this chapter)