Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

After Director Wu finished reporting the ceramics factory's revenue, the entire conference room began to buzz with discussion.

After all, such terrifying growth is unprecedented among the subordinate enterprises.

Upon seeing everyone's expressions, Director Zheng smiled slightly, which was exactly the effect he wanted.

After implementing industrialization reforms at the ceramics factory, he quickly rose to the position of deputy director. Although Director Zheng knew he would eventually reach this position, achieving political achievements would make the process faster.

Within the system, there's a saying: if you're quick on one step, you'll be quick on every step.

Director Zheng was well aware of this.

When I was in the ministry, I was just the deputy director of the personnel department. Now that I've been transferred to the operational department, my influence has increased.

Whether I can remove the "deputy" title from my current position depends on the ceramics factory project.

If one's own plan can be realized, it will benefit both oneself and the ceramics factory.

At this moment, I am moving towards my goal.

When Director Zheng thought of this, he glanced at Li Feng.

This young man is indeed my lucky star.

Without Li Feng, I wouldn't have been able to return to the ministry so quickly.

If I hold this achievement in my hands, it's only a matter of time before I get promoted.

As for Li Feng, he certainly didn't know what Director Zheng was thinking, but Li Feng had indeed made a lot of sacrifices for the ceramics factory.

However, all of this was done willingly by Li Feng himself.

Otherwise, Li Feng wouldn't be working so hard.

Li Feng's goal is now very clear: to achieve the basic objective of industrializing the ceramics industry.

At this point, the ceramics factory had already achieved mechanical automation; the next step was digital automation.

However, this requires a computer to operate.

The current second phase of the project, as well as the technological upgrades of the first phase, are all being carried out with this goal in mind.

Li Feng was aware of the difficulty involved. In later generations, this would be nothing special, but in this era, it was definitely considered advanced technology.

Now, Li Feng needs to design not only mechanical components, but also computer software and hardware.

This cannot be achieved overnight.

So this will take time.

Next, Minister Jiang had the textile factory director give a report, but their report paled in comparison to that of the ceramics factory.

After all, their factory's reforms didn't have any major highlights, and their business in Zengcheng wasn't as fast as that of the ceramics factory.

At this point, both Director Zheng and Factory Director Zhu knew that victory was assured.

After all, these are all supported by data.

Most importantly, the ministry now has high expectations for the ceramics factory's strategic goals.

If the projects following the ceramics factory are successful, it will also benefit the ministry.

After all, the goal of foreign exchange is to make money much faster than before, ever since the first phase of the ceramics factory went into operation.

This results in a significant increase in the amount of money turned over to the treasury, which benefits everyone involved.

Time flies, and the department's routine meeting ended quickly.

After the meeting, Minister Jiang kept Director Zheng, Li Feng, and others behind.

After all, Minister Jiang is very concerned about the later projects of the ceramics factory.

When Li Feng and the others arrived at Minister Jiang's office, Minister Jiang quickly had his staff pour a glass of water for Director Zheng and Li Feng.

Minister Jiang then asked Li Feng to sit on the sofa chair in the reception area.

At this moment, Minister Jiang naturally took the seat of honor.

Director Zheng sat to the lower right of Minister Jiang, while Li Feng, Director Zhu, and others sat on a large sofa chair.

After everyone was seated, Minister Jiang lit a cigarette for himself.

After taking a puff, he spoke to the crowd.

"You've done a great job on the ceramics factory project."

“Especially you, Li Feng.” “You were a key contributor to the first phase of the project, and now the second phase of the project also depends on your design.”

"You are very talented."

“I’ve wanted to transfer you to the ministry for a while now.”

"In the end, I felt that the ceramics factory also needed you, so I temporarily stopped this project."

"Now I think I did the right thing."

"The right people should be placed in the right positions."

"Minister Yang of the Ministry of Industry wanted to transfer you to his department before."

"But I didn't release them."

"I'm already making the biggest concession by letting you teach at Tsinghua University."

Minister Jiang couldn't help but laugh when he got to this point.

After all, having someone as talented as Li Feng in his service is what makes him happy.

Then he smiled at Li Feng.

"And you even brought students from Tsinghua University to the ceramics factory for internships, that's a great idea."

"Our Ministry of Light Industry also needs a lot of talent."

"It would be even better if you could keep them."

At this moment, Li Feng did not expect that Minister Jiang also wanted to retain the students of Tsinghua University, but Li Feng did not express his opinion at this time.

After all, Li Feng couldn't express his opinion on something like this.

Because this kind of thing is consensual.

It would be even better if they were willing to stay at the factory.

If they were unwilling, Li Feng certainly couldn't force them.

Just as Li Feng was wondering whether he should say something, Minister Jiang continued speaking to him.

"Just do your best regarding this matter."

When Li Feng heard Minister Jiang say this, he immediately nodded in response.

"I see".

"I will try my best."

Upon hearing Li Feng's reply, Minister Jiang nodded in satisfaction.

Next

Minister Jiang then asked Li Feng if he had encountered any difficulties or similar problems.

Li Feng simply shook his head at Minister Jiang.

"Minister Jiang, with Director Zhu's support, I haven't encountered any difficulties for the time being."

"Regarding the construction of the factory, we have previous examples to refer to, so it's not that difficult."

"It's just that I need a few computers because I want to implement computer-controlled production technology."

"So, could the ministry allow me to be allocated a few computers?"

"That way, we won't have to go to the computer research institute to get one."

Upon hearing Li Feng's words, Minister Jiang seemed to recall that Li Feng knew programming.

"I had heard about this from other people before."

Minister Jiang then nodded to Li Feng.

"There's no problem with this request."

"Regarding this matter, I will arrange for the office director to handle it immediately."

Li Feng was stunned when he heard Minister Jiang's words.

Li Feng hadn't expected Minister Jiang to agree so quickly, and even instruct the office director to handle it immediately. (End of Chapter)