Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Yang Ligong gained a good reputation for spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones, but it caused suffering for another person, Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai was so angry he wanted to kill Yang Li. You spent a fortune to buy a horse's bones, but I became the villain who betrayed the leader. Damn it!

Moreover, Yi Zhonghai didn't even have a chance to explain, because no one would believe him.

Yang Ligong is a department-level leader, while you, Yi Zhonghai, are just a deputy section chief. How can you compare?

It's true that Yi Zhonghai is a level eight fitter, but the leadership group wouldn't treat him like one.

Since you already have a permanent position, they are your colleagues and competitors. Why should we be happy to see you doing well? We'd be happier if you stumbled than if it were New Year's Day!

Once you're labeled as a betrayer of your superiors, it'll be difficult to get promoted in the future. Without some extraordinary opportunity, you'll only reach the level of deputy section chief before retirement.

Otherwise, why would Yi Zhonghai be so angry?

The person who wronged you knows better than you how wronged you are!

Unable to fight city hall, Yi Zhonghai had no choice but to admit defeat.

Yang Ligong was indeed quite pleased with himself. After all, he had gained a good reputation, and he was about to become the head of the First Steel Rolling Mill. He was truly a winner in life.

Five days later, the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry officially appointed Yang Ligong as the Party Secretary and top leader of the First Steel Rolling Mill!

With Yang Ligong promoted to Party Secretary, the position of Director of the First Steel Rolling Mill became vacant.

The competition at this moment was absolutely spectacular!

Even Li Jiuzhou couldn't help but secretly inquire about the news.

Because not only is there competition within the First Steel Rolling Mill, but deputy directors and deputy-department-level cadres in other mills are also striving to climb the ranks!

In the entire Beiping factory, the number of directors at the provincial and ministerial level could be counted on one hand. They were all well-known figures who occasionally had to attend meetings with the Ministry of Metallurgy, the higher-level department.

However, there are far too many leaders at the deputy director-general level.

Didn't they think of leaving a main hall empty?

That's incredibly ingenious, isn't it? It's practically like a massive army trying to cross a single-plank bridge.

The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their magical powers!

People from the Ministry of Metallurgy go there every day.

What are you going to do?

The reason given was to request guidance from the supervisor!

To put it bluntly, it's about currying favor with officials.

As far as Li Jiuzhou knew, the two heads of their Red Star were himself and his second uncle, Li Huaide.

Of the remaining seven deputy directors, five of them went to run errands.

When an opportunity arises, even if it's slim, you should still give it a try. What if you succeed? You might as well try your luck, no matter what.

Yang Ligong really wanted to appoint one of his own people, but his strength didn't allow it.

The top leader has already exhausted Wang Lao's connections; if he continues to be dissatisfied, he may suffer a backlash.

The leaders of the Ministry of Metallurgy have been quite busy lately, meeting with these cadres who come to ask for their guidance every day.

You can't refuse this kind of thing. It's not a bad thing that you're here, and it's not wrong for you to want to improve, just don't do anything crooked.

At this time, most of them were good comrades, and what's wrong with having a progressive mindset?

If you don't come, I'll start to doubt whether there's something wrong with your thinking.

If you don't even want to improve, how can you do your job well normally?

After several days of negotiation, the candidate for the director of the No. 1 Steel Rolling Mill was selected.

It wasn't a promotion from deputy director level, but rather a somewhat strange transfer.

Dong Tianbao, the secretary of the Beiping Textile Factory, was transferred to be the director of the First Steel Rolling Mill.

The top leader became the second-in-command. Of course, the size of the textile factory was incomparable to that of the No. 1 steel rolling mill.

He went from being the Party Secretary of a small factory to the Director of a large factory.

Dong Tianbao could be said to have made progress, or you could say he was promoted in name only but demoted in reality.

Only those involved know the reasons behind it.

Dong Tianbao was transferred to the No. 1 Steel Rolling Mill as its director because he had made a mistake before.

The textile factory had previously experienced a collective strike due to food issues, which is a major flaw in its record, and Dong Tianbao cannot escape responsibility for this.

In the Ministry of Metallurgy, his transfer to the First Steel Rolling Mill as director was definitely a demotion in disguise, indicating that the leadership was not very satisfied with him.

From an outsider's perspective, Dong Tianbao has made a profit.

Yang Ligong jumped up when he learned that Dong Tianbao was going to replace him.

Sure enough, good fortune finally came his way.

The top leader has absolute authority. Now that Dong Tianbao is working under me, do you think I'd let him bully me?

Yang Ligong was already sharpening his knives, ready to take down Dong Tianbao.

Dong Tianbao was a little sad. He had become the second-in-command and had to work under Yang Ligong. It was really frustrating.

In the office of the Party Secretary of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, Li Huaide smiled as he poured tea for his nephew, Li Jiuzhou, clearly in a good mood today.

He took a drag of his cigarette, executed a stylish backflip, and said with a hint of mockery:

"Jiuzhou, the situation is not good. As far as I know, Dong Tianbao is a very powerful man. I don't know if our old factory director can handle him. I'm really worried for him."

Upon hearing this, Li Jiuzhou also smiled:

"Uncle, there's no use in us being anxious. In my opinion, the old factory director might not necessarily lose. Don't forget about Old Wang."

"Even if Dong Tianbao has someone backing him, how can he possibly beat the old factory director? The old director and Wang Lao are father and son. What can Dong Tianbao possibly have?"

Li Huaide still had a smile on his lips:

"You don't know, Dong Tianbao used to be a very brave and aggressive fighter, with a very strong personality and a fiery temper."

"Even the political commissars who worked with him couldn't keep him in check."

"After he was transferred to civilian work, he became even more formidable, taking his assertive personality to the extreme. When he was the factory director, he was the top leader, and when he was the party secretary, he was also the top leader."

"When you work with him, everyone has to listen to him."

Li Jiuzhou's eyes lit up immediately when he heard his second uncle say this:

"Is that so? The old factory director and Dong Tianbao already have a personal feud. If they team up, won't they fight?"

"But they probably wouldn't act so impulsively, after all, they are all prominent figures."

Li Jiuzhou's tone was cheerful and teasing, as if he was looking forward to something.

Li Huaide smiled slightly at his nephew. In terms of enjoying watching a good show, the Li family shared the same interest.

"Just wait and see, there will be something to watch soon."

Sure enough, Li Huaide's words were proven true the next day.

When Dong Tianbao took office, he received a warm welcome from all the factory leaders in the conference room; at least on the surface, he was welcomed.

However, the factory secretary, Yang Ligong, was not at the factory at all; he had gone to the hospital, claiming he was feeling unwell.

Are you Dong Tianbao receiving me?

What kind of class do you think you are that I should entertain? Just you wait.

As expected, Dong Tianbao lost face, and the other leaders secretly watched the spectacle unfold.

It was almost noon by the time Yang Ligong returned.

The two met to discuss the division of labor within the factory.

Party Secretary (Top Leader of the Factory Party Committee)

1. Political, ideological, and cadre power

We must grasp the political direction and implement the policies of the higher-level Party committees, as well as carry out mobilization, study, and ideological education.

Appointment and removal of cadres: The promotion and disciplinary action of section chiefs, workshop directors, and key technical personnel must be discussed by the Party Committee and led by the Party Secretary.

Oversees the work of the Party Committee Office, Trade Union, Youth League, Security Department, Publicity Department, and Organization Department.

Responsible for rectification campaigns, study sessions, mobilization meetings, mass movements, and technological innovation movements.

2. Power to make decisions on major matters

Production plans, infrastructure expansion, large-scale material allocations, major rewards and punishments, and large-scale employee relocations must first be discussed and approved by the Party Committee before the factory director can implement them.

3. Not responsible for daily production scheduling.

The above three points cover the scope of the secretary's power and responsibilities.

But the factory manager is different.

Factory Director (Top Administrative Leader)

1. Overall daily command of production, technology, and administration for the entire plant.

To carry out the production tasks already decided by the Party Committee, we must focus on steelmaking, ironmaking, steel rolling, equipment maintenance, safety, and raw material supply.

The department is responsible for managing the production, technology, equipment, supply and marketing, finance, general affairs and logistics, and production scheduling for each workshop.

Formulate production plans, arrange shifts, organize emergency repairs, and handle production accidents.

2. Right to make personnel recommendations: The factory director can recommend candidates for cadres, but cannot appoint them directly on his own. The appointment must be submitted to the Party Committee for discussion and decision.

3. Emergency Situations: In the event of an accident or major equipment failure, the factory manager may handle the situation first and then report to the Party Committee afterwards.

4. Focus only on business administration and do not lead political movements or ideological criticism.

The simple distinction is:

The Party Secretary is in charge of people and politics: cadres, movements, ideology, general direction, and major decisions.

The factory manager oversees materials and production: steelmaking, ironmaking, machinery and equipment, raw materials, and daily scheduling.

Yang Ligong didn't want to waste any more words with Dong Tianbao, and said directly:

"The factory has a lot of work to do, so let's cut to the chase. Comrade Tianbao, you've just arrived, so we won't assign you any work for now."

"Take some time to familiarize yourself with the factory. Once you've thoroughly grasped its workings, we'll assign you work tasks."

"Is there a problem with this arrangement, Comrade Tianbao?"

Dong Tianbao really wanted to say that there was a problem, and a big problem at that!

They want me to get familiar with the factory first, but when exactly that will happen? Can I even decide?

Yang Ligong clearly did not want to relinquish power.

But what he said made perfect sense, and since I was new and needed to familiarize myself with the situation, I could only agree. He smiled as he said this.

"Secretary Yang's arrangements are excellent. I really need to familiarize myself with the factory's situation."

"Then it's settled." Yang Ligong smiled slightly.

Knowing Dong Tianbao's domineering personality, Yang Ligong sneered inwardly.

When he was the factory director, he was the top leader; when he was the party secretary, he was also the top leader.

I'll see if you can control me, Yang!