Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Buy people's hearts?

Secretary Nie revealed a mocking smile after hearing the other factories' evaluations of them.

Keep laughing, you'll stop laughing soon.

Would Li Jiuzhou's proposal benefit the workers?

That must have huge benefits; workers who receive their advance wages can tell you that clearly.

Would that benefit Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill?

That is also immense, in terms of prestige and cohesion.

Of course, the possibility of trying to win people's hearts cannot be ruled out.

But this is the factory's internal management, and it's Li Jiuzhou, the vice chairman of the labor union, who is in charge of the administration and implementing good policies!

When the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry found out, it didn't utter a single word of criticism; it only praised them.

They knew exactly what was going on at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill; they were rich and powerful.

But they didn't squander the money; instead, they did something worthwhile. For that, they were attacked by their sister factory. That's really a bit unreasonable.

Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill is indeed a steel mill, but it has more than 15,000 employees.

98 percent of them are workers. Are we only concerned with production and not personnel? How can that be allowed?

Although the steel rolling mill is small, it has all the necessary functions and departments.

Workers' safety and welfare are also very important. If you can't even manage your workers, what kind of steel business are you talking about?

The heads of the Ministry of Metallurgy were very satisfied with Li Jiuzhou's governance, because the young man was not idle and wanted to do things; this was a matter of vision and foresight.

The leaders are well aware that a glimpse of a part can reveal the whole picture.

Of course, they ignored the attacks from their sister factory; it was just a quarrel, nothing more. If they were so capable, they could have a fight.

Healthy competition is also what they want to see.

Recently, the higher authorities issued a notice to increase steel production, and the Ministry of Metallurgy has been considering expanding several more factories.

The example of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill's expansion is a case in point; after all, they also need to increase their performance and they want to continue to improve!

Therefore, the Ministry of Metallurgy issued a notice to inspect major factories across the country for a period of one month.

Those that meet the requirements can continue to expand!

The news shocked major factories across the country!

This is a good thing for the whole country.

Factory expansion means hiring, giving those who are unemployed the opportunity to become honorable workers.

For the factory leaders, this was both an opportunity and a political achievement, as well as a legitimate way to reap some benefits.

Everyone sprang into action immediately, including the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill!

They also want to expand, what's 15,000 people?

His ambitions were growing, and all the factory leaders, including Secretary Nie, wanted this opportunity.

So an expanded meeting was convened to discuss the matter and gather opinions.

Secretary Nie sat on the dais, flanked by Factory Director Yang Ligong and Deputy Secretary and Chairman of the Trade Union Li Huaide.

These are the top three leaders of the steel rolling mill, who hold absolute power over the mill and have authority over personnel appointments and removals.

Secretary Nie rested his elbows on the podium, his eyes scanning the entire room. The meeting room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Even if a deputy ministerial-level official is challenged on his authority, and he is old and gray-haired, it's because that person has killed people!

Although he was a bit older when he joined the army, he had fought in countless battles, both large and small.

He was a division commander who transferred to civilian work, and he immediately became a department-level official. Now he's a vice-minister.

If he had been younger and fought in the war against the Americans, those present might not have even had the chance to see him.

Secretary Nie's authoritative yet aged voice rang out in the conference room:

"Ahem... Comrades, as you all know, the Ministry of Metallurgy has decided to continue expanding all the major factories. Do you all think our Red Star Steel Rolling Mill still has a chance?"

No one dared to respond to Secretary Nie's words.

There is a chance, but it is too difficult. After all, it has only been a little over a year since the expansion. Would the major factories in Beiping be willing to expand again?

Of course, whether they are willing or not is not the point; the main point is whether the leaders of the Ministry of Metallurgy agree.

So they were all uncertain.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Li Huaide spoke up:

"Comrades, I think the chances are still very good, after all, we have experience."

"But we also have to consider the need for a balance from above."

"However, I think it's worth a try. It's better to take the initiative than to do nothing."

"The application report was submitted directly, and the document did not state that the factory could not be expanded again after the expansion."

"As long as they don't say it, we have a chance. Maybe with another expansion, we'll become a ministerial-level unit!"

Secretary Nie laughed immediately after hearing this:

"Hahahaha... It seems Secretary Li doesn't want me to leave. He even wants me to be promoted to a ministerial level. That might be difficult."

Upon hearing this, everyone present smiled, and the atmosphere improved.

Secretary Nie waved to the audience and said in a joking tone:

"Comrades, there's no need to be so serious. We're discussing matters, not criticizing anyone!"

"A smile makes you ten years younger! Come on, light a cigarette and moisten your lungs!"

Beside Li Jiuzhou, Lin Gang, the head of the security department, took out a cigarette and muttered under his breath:

"I've been waiting for you to say that for ages, I'm dying to say it! If you want to slap someone, just say so."

Li Jiuzhou's lips twitched after hearing this, and he glanced at him.

"Want one?" Lin Gang asked politely when he saw Li Jiuzhou looking at him.

"Then I'll have one." Li Jiuzhou didn't refuse.

Soon the conference room was filled with smoke.

Under Secretary Nie's chairmanship, everyone present stood up and spoke.

Soon it was Li Jiuzhou's turn. He stood up to speak without Secretary Nie calling on him.

"Distinguished leaders and comrades, Secretary Li just said that our factory should take the initiative, and I think that's right. We should try our best, even if we don't have any chance."

"At Secretary Li's suggestion, I would like to add a few points."

Secretary Nie smiled slightly:

"Speak freely!"

Li Jiuzhou nodded and continued speaking:

"The factory still has money, but it's out of land; the previous expansion has already used it all up."

"To expand, certain conditions must be met. What conditions?"

"Then let's get the land. Our factory is surrounded by dilapidated buildings; let's just take it. With land, anything is possible!"

"The application must state that the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill still has vacant land, and we request permission from higher authorities for expansion!"

"When the higher-ups send someone over to verify, they'll say, 'Wow, you guys actually have a lot of land!' and then expand!"

"Hahahaha..." Li Jiuzhou's remarks made the whole audience burst into laughter!

While there's a humorous element to it, it's not entirely without merit.

The primary objective of the expansion is to acquire land.

Why was Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill able to successfully expand?

Then we must mention Lou Bancheng. Everyone here should thank him for leaving behind a large piece of land.

Now, if you want to expand, you need to acquire land; this is a mandatory requirement.

Li Jiuzhou meant that their factory should coordinate and pay for it themselves, so that higher-ups wouldn't have to get involved.

After the laughter subsided, Li Jiuzhou continued speaking:

"Everyone, if we acquire the land, even if the expansion fails, we'll still have opportunities in the future."

"Opportunity favors the prepared mind, and time waits for no one."

"Besides, our factory has plenty of funds, so acquiring some land is no problem at all."

That concludes my remarks, thank you!