1988: Back to the human world for a few years

Chapter 460 Unknown Commission

As the most difficult of the four hurdles, the selection and appointment of department-level cadres is an extremely serious and strict matter.

Therefore, Yang Mo achieved a double jump in just one year, being promoted directly from the section level to the director level, which really shocked countless people.

You have to know that at this level, there are strict requirements on the number of years you have been in charge of the work.

Even if it was a promotion on the spot, promoting Yang Mo to the deputy division level was already a lenient thing to do; this guy hadn't even been in the position of vice president of Dahua Company for a full year, and he was still a long way from the requirement of "four years or more experience in specialized management work". Wasn't it a bit too exaggerated to directly promote him to division level?

But those who know the inside story know that this is not excessive;
Strictly speaking, this can't even be considered a promotion on the spot. The organization simply gave positive recognition and feedback based on the contributions Yang Mo made in the past two years.

Rewarding for merit and punishing for fault is an eternal management rule. With all that Yang Mo has done and the contributions he has made in the past two years, it would not be a rare thing for him to be promoted up the ranks in the near future, if he were not too young and had too little experience... You have to know that China is now at an important turning point, and it is in urgent need of such talents who are good at economics.

If you think it's unfair...

If you have the ability, you can help a county-level city transform itself within a year!

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noon.

Sitting in his new office, Yang Mo, wearing a light-colored Zhongshan suit, did not show much joy after his promotion. He just stared absentmindedly at the plaque that was moved from the original vice president's office.

"Knock knock knock~"

Following a knock on the door, Zhuo Mali appeared at the door of the office.

"Brother, congratulations! You've been promoted to director at such a young age. This is the first time I've ever seen this... From now on, I can openly call you Mr. Yang!"

This charming mature woman knew how to take advantage of loopholes. She knew that Yang Mo would not act like a leader during non-working hours such as lunch break, nor did he consider himself a leader. Therefore, she skillfully used the term "brother".

But joking aside, Zhuo Mali couldn't hide the envy that was almost jealousy in her eyes.

For second-generation people like them, it is not difficult to be promoted to a full section chief; even to the position of deputy director is not impossible after accumulating enough experience.

But at this point, the help the family can provide ends here. The rest depends on your own ability and opportunity... In fact, the reason why talents like Song Wenxuan are trained is because their families believe that they have the potential to cross the threshold of real power.

This is a watershed with a clear boundary. Looking at the entire Dongying Command, the most important second-level units, the top leaders and core executives are all division-level cadres. At this level, they are truly qualified to have the final say in their own territory, and their true weight can be imagined... You have to know that there is no separation of government and enterprises yet, and they are in the oil system. This is not the self-proclaimed division-level title in state-owned enterprises in later generations. There is a big difference between the two.

And Yang Mo, who was less than 26 years old and had just three years of work experience, had actually jumped all the way from a small clerk, not even a grasshopper, to the rank of director, easily crossing the threshold that people like them could only sigh at. How could Zhuo Mali not be jealous?
You know, in the oil system, although both are at the department level, there is a world of difference between the director and the deputy director. With the current selection rules that are so strict and inhumane, 95% of the second generation like them cannot cross this barrier.

Although Yang Mo could guess that the envy and jealousy in the girl's eyes was deliberately not concealed, he still admired her sincere attitude and smiled and shook his head: "Sister Zhuo, whether it's Mr. Yang or not, it doesn't matter... I just got two new sets of clothes, plus a few dozen yuan in subsidies every month, nothing has changed from before."

The reason why Zhuo Mali said that she could call him "Mr. Yang" openly in the future was because his appointment was also announced.

From now on, he officially became the general manager of Dahua Company and was in charge of the overall operation and management of Dahua Company.

The original general manager Ding Xiang only retained the position of party secretary.

This seems to be a happy result. As a director-level cadre, Yang Mo successfully took charge of Dahua Company and officially became the head of this super-rich company that was unparalleled at the time. With its rapid expansion and increasingly large size, he could even officially stand on equal footing with the group of old foxes in the command center.

But actually, this is bullshit!
Relying on the various arrangements made in the early stages, Yang Mo already had absolute authority and huge influence in the operation and management of Dahua Company. As long as he was willing to say a word at the meeting, he could still have the final say in this regard.

Therefore, changing him from the vice president to the general manager, other than giving him a formal title, actually did not have much practical significance... Not only did it not have much practical significance, on the contrary, it added a lot of work to him that he originally did not want to get involved in.

You have to know that since you are the general manager of Dahua Company, you cannot escape being involved in all matters of the company, big or small. Among them, the restructuring and reform of more than 300 tertiary industry enterprises is a quagmire that he originally did not want to touch at all.

Moreover, you have to understand that Dahua was built according to the standard secondary unit specifications and framework from the beginning. The documents never clearly stated that Dahua adopted the "factory director responsibility system";
In other words, although the focus of Dahua Company's work today is all on operations, employment, and revenue generation, the executives in charge of projects and related operations have a voice that cannot be underestimated, and the great god Yang Mo has absolute control, as if this is a standard enterprise that adopts the factory director responsibility system. Everything is based on the decision-making intentions of the operators, and everything can give way to major operating indicators.

But in fact, with just a reason and a document, the major decision-making power of company management can be quickly transferred to the Party Committee group in a very short time.

It can be said that this new appointment has really put Yang Mo into a rather passive situation; and the tricks hidden in it are far more than what is mentioned above.

Obviously, a certain peach who has almost become a shrewd person cannot fail to see the problems with this appointment.
Therefore, Yang Mo just responded indifferently, and then looked at Zhuo Mali with interest, wanting to hear what this charming old woman wanted to say to him by bringing up this topic "without any tact".

As expected, Zhuo Mali chuckled when she heard this: "Brother, you are really testing me here. How can you not see such an obvious problem?"

Yang Mo's face was full of sincerity: "Sister Zhuo, you know I am an honest child from the countryside. I have achieved some small achievements by accident. It has only been more than three years since I graduated from school. I joined a production unit like a drilling company... How can I understand so many twists and turns!"

When Zhuo Mali heard him call himself an honest child, she burst into laughter and almost couldn't straighten her back... If you can be considered an honest child, then I am a pure girl who has never even held a man's hand!
But after laughing, she became suspicious again when she saw Yang Mo's sincere expression asking for advice.

Although this guy has nothing to do with the word "honest", he is a commoner from the countryside, and it has been only a little over three years since he graduated from school. So, it is normal that he doesn't know much about some things... After all, human energy is limited. Even a genius has a limit. This guy's talent in business is already incredible. If he can have a deep understanding of the rules of the game with his short social experience of just over three years, then how can other people survive?
Thinking of this, Zhuo Mali suddenly perked up and slightly restrained the smile on her face: "Brother, do you feel that if your promotion from section chief to director is unexpected but reasonable, then your position being merely adjusted to general manager of Dahua Company is a little too unworthy of the achievements you have made this year?"

Yang Mo smiled slightly, and said in a steady tone like a retired veteran cadre: "The organization has its own considerations. We are all screws that contribute to the four modernizations of the motherland. It doesn't matter where we are assigned."

Hearing this well-balanced official answer, Zhuo Mali held her stomach and laughed, then gave him a thumbs up without hesitation: "Brother, you really have a good understanding. A department-level cadre should have such awareness!"

After saying that, the peach calmly glanced at the empty office door, then leaned forward slightly with her plump body, and lowered her voice suddenly: "Brother, your awareness is fine, and the organization also appreciates your dedication without caring about personal gains and losses, but... the organization has its own work principles."

“Allowing cadres who have no attitude and no ability to be promoted is certainly a very bad thing; however, not giving cadres who have both attitude and ability and have made achievements a better platform to display their abilities is also contrary to organizational principles!”

Hearing the implication of Zhuo Mali's words, Yang Mo looked at her steadily: "Sister Zhuo, what do you mean...?"

Zhuo Mali raised a strange arc at the corner of her mouth: "Brother, what I mean is that the position of general manager of Dahua Company is just a transition... Well, the word transition may not be appropriate. It should be said that the position of general manager of Dahua Company is just a layer of skin."

"Sister, I can conclude that the organization must have other new appointments for you recently. The identity of General Manager of Dahua Company is just a component of this appointment. To be more precise, it is one of the necessary components!"

Yang Mo nodded: "From my personal perspective, I naturally hope that everything will go as Sister Zhuo said... But I can't guess what other appointments the organization will arrange for me."

Zhuo Mali spread her hands and said, "Here! This is the most interesting part. In fact... as early as when you were being investigated by the organization, your next appointment was the one that everyone was most curious about and the most difficult to guess."

"As we all know, your talents are mainly in the economic and business fields. To be honest, in this regard, looking at the entire Qilu Petroleum system, unless you take another step and transfer directly to the headquarters, there is no platform below the deputy department level that has higher standards, stronger strength, and more abundant funds than Dahua Company;"

"When you were the vice president, your voice and influence in Dahua Company were already well known. Therefore, simply promoting you to the position of general manager is indeed inconsistent with the principle of rewarding meritorious service... But you are just a cadre who has just been promoted to a department head. Promoting you to the general manager of a second-level unit is already the limit of the rules."

At this point, the curve of Zhuo Mali's mouth became more and more weird. "If it were an ordinary cadre who encountered a situation where there was no room for promotion due to restrictions on the rules, the organization would most likely send someone to do ideological work on you, comfort you, and then tell you that after you have completed four years of service, the organization will definitely promote you to a bigger and better platform to shine;"

"But your situation is different, brother. You were able to make a county-level city that was originally an old industrial zone flourish in just one year. In addition, you have made a lot of achievements in the first two years. Considering your ability and contribution, it can be considered unfair to only promote you to the director level... Moreover, the country is now focusing on economic construction, and a number of state-owned enterprises including the headquarters have begun to reduce staff and increase efficiency. Talents like you are urgently needed, so you must not feel wronged."

"What's even more interesting is that your personnel situation is somewhat special, so the seemingly deadlocked problems encountered by ordinary cadres may not necessarily be the same for you."

Yang Mo became interested: "Oh? My personnel situation is special? How is it special?" Zhuo Mali chuckled: "Brother, you have to understand that although you are now the general manager of Dahua Company, your personnel file has always been kept in the Drilling Company... Although Dahua Company is a second-level unit jointly funded by Dongying Command and Drilling Company, the two units belong to different oil systems. The Drilling Company's share of shares is less than 30%. Don't you think your appointment is very interesting in this situation?"

"Moreover, after you entered Dahua Company, your work style was different from that of ordinary cadres. Not only was your work style unique, but you didn't even show much enthusiasm towards the more than 700 employees of Dahua Company and its more than 300 tertiary industry enterprises."

At this point, Zhuo Mali glanced at Yang Mo with a smile, and suddenly changed the subject: "Brother, if I'm not mistaken, you should have asked your father-in-law about your subsequent arrangements before, but if nothing unexpected happens, Uncle Mu is just like my dad. Apart from knowing that the organization will promote you to the general manager of Dahua Company, he knows nothing about the other arrangements, right?"

Hearing this, Yang Mo frowned, then nodded slightly.

This was the thing that made him most unsure. Logically speaking, Mu Siyuan was a deputy department-level cadre of the Dongying Command, and a very influential deputy department-level cadre at that. Although he would not be allowed to participate in the relevant discussions and research on his son-in-law's promotion due to the principle of avoiding suspicion, it was not a violation of discipline to inform or hint at the results after they came out.

Until now, Mu Siyuan still knows nothing about the subsequent appointment. There are only three possibilities.

1. The organization has not yet made a final decision on Yang Mo's subsequent appointment. It is still under study and discussion. Due to the principle of avoiding suspicion, Mu Siyuan cannot be informed before the result is out;

2. Regarding Yang Mo's subsequent appointment, the Dongying Command and the Southwest Petroleum Bureau had major disagreements and have not yet reached an agreement. Due to the principle of avoiding suspicion, Mu Siyuan cannot be informed before the result is reached;

3. This research and appointment work is no longer within this system. Instead, due to some reasons, it has been transferred to the ministry or other superior departments. Therefore, not to mention Mu Siyuan, even the rest of the command center does not know the situation.

In Yang Mo's opinion, the second possibility was more likely. After all, the drilling company was now headed by Mr. Wang, and Yang Mo knew a thing or two about the purpose of this pioneer's return. Therefore, holding on to his personnel relationship as a good card, it was normal for him to ask for a high price from the headquarters and then settle the bill.

But according to Zhuo Mali's hint just now, the second situation is certainly possible, but the third situation is also very likely?
Thinking of this, Yang Mo couldn't help but feel a toothache.

When he opened up the second battlefield and actively cooperated with the competent authorities of DZ City, he had his own selfish motives and calculations.

Facts have proved that he did not make a wrong move. After sincere cooperation, the two parties, each in their own predicament, did achieve some impressive results. Yang Mo even bypassed the group of people in the Dongying Command Headquarters, jumped out of that small chess game, and directly took a great initiative in Dahua Company as an "outsider".

But the facts have proved that it is difficult to do whatever you want when you are in the world; as DZ City has become a dark horse that suddenly emerged this year, competent authorities in various places have focused their attention on Dahua Company and themselves, and all kinds of talent recruitment dramas have been staged, including prefecture-level cities and even independently planned cities such as Qingdao, and later even the City of Springs was interested.

As mentioned before, once cadres in state-owned enterprises reach the department level, they can take up positions in the local management system. Therefore, at a time when the tax-sharing reform has entered the pilot stage, it is only natural that local administrative systems want to adopt the method of talent exchange to recruit this little pawn who is both capable of making efforts and producing results.

Especially for those experimental cities for tax-sharing reform, Yang Mo, who already has abundant domestic and foreign business resources, is more eager for it. The reasons for persuading his superiors are also very legitimate... Since you asked me to carry out the tax-sharing reform, you have to give me some support. These days, apart from the real money, what else can be more valuable than arranging for me a talent with rich business experience and resources?
If his superiors really arranged him to work in the administrative system, he would be in a dilemma. Not only would his salary be reduced inexplicably, but if he left his base, he would probably get hurt in that extremely complex working environment... You have to know that the salary of central enterprises at that time was obviously higher than that of the administrative system. Due to the different social conditions, the situation of the administrative system at that time was also very different from that of later generations, and it was very difficult to carry out work. In those days, a large number of administrative system staff all hoped to be transferred to a state-owned enterprise with good performance, while the situation of central enterprises was completely the opposite.

But the problem is that it is impossible for you to not obey the organization's arrangements, so when Yang Mo, who never heard the sound of boots hitting the ground, thought of this possibility, he couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.

"Sister Zhuo, do you think...the subsequent appointment arrangements will be related to the administrative system?"

Yang Mo did not show his inner annoyance, but smiled as always and looked at Zhuo Mali sincerely.

After becoming a department-level cadre, you have to change many things.

Since you have become the supporter of the people below, in order to stabilize the morale of the troops, no matter when, all your negative emotions should not be revealed in front of them;
At the same time, you must get rid of the bad habit of being arbitrary, encourage and give every potential person below ample opportunities to perform, let them quickly grow into your reliable helpers, rely closely on you, and withstand the wind and rain with you.

This was the words of advice that Wang Yinuo gave to Yang Mo when they were in Yokohama. It could also be considered a small gift in return.

Wang Yinuo, who was usually gentle and polite, criticized Yang Mo for half an evening, which was rare at that time. He pointed out various shortcomings of Yang Mo and said frankly that he was not mentally prepared to become a department-level cadre.

Among these shortcomings, the most serious ones are acting in a domineering manner, being arbitrary and authoritarian, being too authoritative in front of subordinates, believing too much in social Darwinism, and being unwilling to spend energy to encourage and discover the shining points of subordinates.

These individualistic characteristics would not be a big problem if he was just a section-level cadre, or even a deputy division-level cadre. However, if Yang Mo still refuses to change his bad habits once he becomes a division-level cadre with real power... unless he can always ensure that his decisions are correct and that there are no obvious mistakes in the main tasks he is in charge of, otherwise, once something goes wrong, he will immediately fall into the abyss step by step!
Can anyone guarantee success forever?

No!

So even though Yang Mo disagreed with some of Wang Yinuo's criticisms, he still listened to what he should listen to.

Although Wang Yinuo was transferred from the position of general manager of the drilling company by Zhang Wenshun through a Buddhist gift, you have to admit that Wang Yinuo was very successful during his tenure. Not only did he balance the company without any major problems as a "non-Southwest faction" member, but he also used a series of methods that were difficult to blame to gradually suppress those people in the company who were unhappy with him, and there was a tendency for them to be recruited... Even now, the original Southwest faction of the drilling company felt the fear of being dominated by a certain mountain pioneer again after more than a decade, and many of them began to miss the extremely gentle environment when Wang Yinuo was in office.

Yang Mo is actually a very self-aware person. Since he had no experience in this area in his previous life, and Wang Yinuo is the most successful person he knows in this area, it is always right to follow his advice with an attitude of correcting mistakes.

So, this is why, although he had thought of all the things that Zhuo Mali had analyzed before, he still let this peach speak freely with an attitude of humility... At the very least, Zhuo Mali proved that she was a friend who deserved to be seriously cultivated through her attitude and achievements in the past few months.

As expected, hearing Yang Mo's rare inquiry-like question to her, Zhuo Mali's spirits perked up again, and her whole temperament became much more upbeat.

"Brother, from my perspective, your subsequent appointment is indeed likely to be related to the administrative system."

Zhuo Mali first gave a firm answer, then changed the subject: "But, brother, you shouldn't be too worried. Although there are connections, it's unlikely that you can be listed in the administrative system... After all, the big mess you've been involved with in Dahua Company is not over yet... It's about the diversion of 200,000 laid-off employees within five years. If you leave, who will finish it? Who dares to take over?"

"Besides, this involves two oil systems. Even if the Dongying Command accepts it, will the Southwest Petroleum Bureau easily agree? They are not the passive Dongying Command. They are not so easy to talk to!"

Hearing this, Yang Mo smiled: "I hope it's as Sister Zhuo wants...but I didn't expect that my personnel relationship with the drilling company has always remained, and I have unknowingly gained this benefit."

Looking at the other party's clumsy performance, Zhuo Mali giggled, as if teasing Yang Mo that his encouragement method, which was only used to coax kindergarten children, was too unfamiliar and childish.

Yang Mo couldn't help blushing when he saw this. He was used to using real money and tangible benefits to motivate his employees. It was really difficult for him to talk so hard. He touched his nose awkwardly and asked directly, "Since it is related to the administrative system, but it doesn't mean I will be asked to work there... then what do you think the rules will be?"

This time, Zhuo Mali was stumped. Yang Mo's situation was extremely special. With her 28 years of experience and knowledge, she couldn't find a reference. She shook her head and said, "I really can't think of this sister, but... I think this cause and effect is likely to fall on Dezhou."

At this point, Zhuo Mali looked at him meaningfully: "Recently, there have been rumors about the possibility of Dezhou being upgraded to a county. I don't know where it came from... This matter may not be groundless, and if this news is true, then during this process, DZ City will inevitably have the idea of ​​working with you again, and in view of the good cooperation foundation between the two sides, the organization is very likely not to reject the application... In this way, brother, your reputation and burden will be all there, right?"

The promotion of a county to a prefecture-level city is not a matter of simply issuing a document. There are many integrations and actions involved. Moreover, prefecture-level cities have their own hard indicators. Therefore, if the organization hopes that Yang Mo and Dahua Company can participate in this process, there are many tasks that can be added.

After listening to Zhuo Mali's judgment, Yang Mo frowned habitually. He always felt that this idea was a bit wishful thinking.

Just when he was about to discuss his doubts, he heard the sound of low-heeled leather boots hitting the ground coming from far away.

Hearing the familiar footsteps and frequency, Yang Mo snorted silently.

This girl, I have told her so many times not to run around in the company all day, but she just won’t listen. Sooner or later, I will make you a meal of fried pork with bamboo shoots!
Sure enough, with a burst of rapid panting, a pale little face appeared at the office door.

Before Yang Mo could start to reprimand him, the young apprentice spoke up: "Master, Master, the office just received a call from the general manager's office of the drilling company... The drilling company asked us about your schedule and said that if it is convenient for you, please go to the drilling company tomorrow. Mr. Wang wants to meet you in person."

!!!

Mr. Wang?
tomorrow?

Hearing that this mountain-opening freak wanted to see him, and specifically wanted to see him alone, somehow, the hairs on Yang Mo's back stood up all of a sudden...

(End of this chapter)