Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2293 The Nine Departments’ Dinghai Magic Needle

January 1968, 1, the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, is Minor Cold.

Red Star Machinery Factory, Yang Xiaotao’s office.

On the table, there were two large piles of information reports on the left and right. A person in the middle read the report in his hand, made some corrections, and then put it aside.

Then he picked up a copy from the pile and continued to correct it.

Not far away, Lou Xiao'e was sorting out the information submitted by the local authorities, while Liu Lixue was helping to organize the files.

Now, Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue have both become Yang Xiaotao's secretaries. They are so busy that they are said to have even turned down opportunities to watch movies.

Of course, Yang Xiaotao was still very curious about Liu Lixue becoming his secretary.

Because this was what Mr. Chen prepared for him.

It was at this time that Yang Xiaotao realized how powerful the backing of Liu Lixue was.

Don’t underestimate Yang Xiaotao because he is thick-skinned and has recognized someone as his uncle.

But I was born with an uncle.

At the same time, I also understood why the superiors knew about any movement at the Red Star Machinery Factory so quickly in the past.

Now that he was assigned to be next to him, Yang Xiaotao didn't think that this was surveillance.

On the contrary, I think it is an opportunity.

A chance to take a stand.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of chaotic footsteps in the corridor, and then the door was pushed open and three figures walked in.

"Director Yang, Director Hong and Director Li are here."

When Wang Hao's voice came, Yang Xiaotao, who was buried under documents at the desk, suddenly looked up.

"Lao Hong, Lao Li, you are here!"

"I've been waiting for you these two days!"

The two men were none other than Lao Hong and his partner who had rushed back from the northwest.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao coming forward, Li Chengjun laughed and said, "Boss Yang, no, it should be Department Yang. We heard about it on the way here. This is a big deal!"

Yang Xiaotao waved his hands quickly after hearing this, "Big things are happening one after another. I'm so busy that I can't even leave the office!"

"Old Hong, now that you're here, our team is complete. I can rest assured now!"

"Stop coming!"

Lao Hong was terrified when he heard this. "What do you mean you can rest assured? I'm not here to work like a slave for you!"

"No, no, no, you don't have to be a beast of burden. Just take care of the logistics!"

Yang Xiaotao said quickly, then took out the appointment letter from the drawer and stuffed it directly into Lao Hong's hand, "You keep this thing for yourself!"

Old Hong glanced at the appointment letter. Although his expression remained unchanged, he was inexplicably excited in his heart.

Finally, I don’t have to waste my time!

Yang Xiaotao felt his shoulders relax.

Ever since the establishment of the Nine Ministries, he has been carrying a heavy burden on his shoulders, and there is always endless work to do every day.

Things like branch factory expansion, personnel scheduling, coordination in workshops, and arrangements for various research institutes...

During this period, if it were not for the help of Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin and others, and the efforts of the various directors below, it would have been extremely difficult to get things running.

That's it, his job now is to sign documents every day while sitting in the office.

It's the kind that requires understanding and writing of handling opinions.

It doesn't stop there.

The new first secretary Li Hongfeng gave him a "stiff" feeling.

On the first day of work, the nine departments were asked to establish a style of hard work and plain living, which left Yang Xiaotao stunned.

Their Red Star Machinery Factory has always been like this, okay?
There is also the issue of waste, which has been mentioned several times during meetings in the past few days.

If it were someone else, Yang Xiaotao might have fought back.

But this first secretary set an example by saying that he would donate the newly issued cotton-padded clothes, refused the arranged car, and always ate steamed corn bread and one vegetarian dish.

So much so that every time they got together to eat, they would look at the food on each other's plates and then look at the food in their own bowls, and they would feel ashamed.

Yang Xiaotao has no temper at all towards this kind of person who sets an example by himself.

But, but Yang Xiaotao thought, this person could obviously have a good life, so he shouldn't make things difficult for himself.

But he didn't dare say this, because Yang Xiaotao knew that the other person's heart was still in the mountains in the south.

This feeling is like the bearing connection is lacking lubricant and it rubs uncomfortable.

This feeling is shared not only by Yang Xiaotao, but also by Liu Huaimin, Yang Youning and others.

In addition, the workers in the workshop also have it.

In their words, why should we suffer when we have earned the good life through hard work?
Isn't that a big fool?
Perhaps Li Hongfeng was aware of this feeling, or perhaps he was not.

But Yang Xiaotao knew that if he continued like this it would sooner or later cause estrangement, but he couldn't bring it up yet.

Now that Lao Hong has arrived, Yang Xiaotao can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Because Lao Hong is the lubricant he chose.

"Come on, sit inside the house!"

"Xiao'e, go call Secretary Li, Secretary Liu, Director Yang and the others over!"

Lou Xiao'e ran out with a smile. Yang Xiaotao asked the two to sit down, then began to pour water and bring cigarettes.

"Sister-in-law and the others are okay? I told Qiu Ye that you were coming back, and she's still worried about Teacher Zhang!"

"The kid at home is still thinking about his brother Huzi!"

Lao Hong carefully put away the appointment letter and then laughed heartily, "I asked her to come back, but she said she couldn't leave the students over there, so she didn't come back!"

"Let's talk about it after this place is stable!"

"As for Hu Zi, he is in the special operations team now. By the way, when we came back, Mr. He asked Lao Liang to make a call and tell him about the two special operations teams!"

Yang Xiaotao slapped his thigh after hearing this, "What a coincidence, Lao Liang also mentioned this yesterday."

"It's better to coordinate with the nine subordinates!"

Li Chengjun nodded after hearing this, "That's right. It was easy to do before, but now that there are nine divisions, it would be inappropriate for us to have two more teams!"

Yang Xiaotao hummed, then looked at Li Chengjun, "Uncle Li, my dad heard that you were coming back, but he missed you. If you weren't stuck over there, he would come over no matter what!"

Yang Xiaotao said to Li Chengjun again, and Li Chengjun also missed his colleagues in the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building. "That's easy to say. I'll go find him!"

While the three were talking, Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin and others walked in.

Lao Hong and the other man stood up immediately, but Li Hongfeng stepped forward first, came to Lao Hong and raised his hand.

"Hello, Chief!"

Everyone was stunned, but Lao Hong stepped forward and gently put down Li Hongfeng's hand. "Comrade Hong Feng, long time no see!"

The two hands were clasped together.

"Chief."

Li Hongfeng wanted to speak, but Lao Hong waved his hand and said, "There is no leader here anymore. That's all in the past."

"Now, we only have one Lao Hong here, Lao Hong who is working for the revolution."

Li Hongfeng nodded, "Okay!"

"I am content to be able to continue fighting with you."

"I think you should be relieved now."

Yang Xiaotao suddenly interrupted, "Old Hong, you don't know that our first secretary is always thinking about the front line and doesn't have enough confidence in our nine departments."

Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Li Hongfeng didn't care and admitted openly, "That was before. I didn't know much about our Nine Departments."

"Now I know one thing, and that is to make this train run faster and more steadily."

"Besides, with you joining me, I am even more confident."

Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "Look, Lao Hong, you are quite popular."

"I think you can find a few more people to help. After all, we have a big family and a big business now."

Having said this, Li Hongfeng also nodded.

Because these nine parts are really huge and powerful.

"Don't try to take advantage of me. I'm here to work for you, and you're thinking of buying one and getting more for free. That's not going to happen."

"Buy one get one free is fine!"

"I'll go to yours."

Everyone laughed, and then Lao Hong looked at Liu Huaimin.

"Secretary Liu!"

"Lao Hong, come on, just call me Lao Liu!"

"Okay, Lao Liu, we'll work together from now on. If you have anything to say, just tell me. The only good thing about me is that I'm thick-skinned and I'm not afraid of what people say."

Old Hong spoke generously, and Liu Huaimin admired him very much. At the same time, he also knew that his ability was far inferior to that of Li Hongfeng, not to mention the man in front of him.

During this period, Li Hongfeng handled the organization's affairs with ease.

He is worthy of being a leader who coordinates more than 100,000 people.

The person in front of me has done logistics work for hundreds of thousands of people.

This, this is really incomparable.

"Lao Hong, we are a family from now on."

Lao Hong nodded vigorously and shook his hands, with a look of gratitude on his face.

"Yes, yes, yes, we shouldn't be polite to each other, except to call him!"

Yang Youning was smiling on the side. After all, they were all about the same age, except Yang Xiaotao, who was the same age as their children.

But Yang Xiaotao is the oldest, so it is really difficult to address him.

Yang Xiaotao rolled his eyes, "Just do as you please, my elders always call me by my nickname anyway!"

Old Hong laughed and said, "Xiao Tao!"

He had lived in Yangjiazhuang for a period of time, so he naturally knew Yang Xiaotao's nickname.

Thinking of this, Lao Hong thought of the villagers in Yangjiazhuang again. Those years were the most difficult time for him.

Fortunately, we have Yang Xiaotao and Master Yang and others.

"When I have time, I'll go back to Yangjiazhuang to take a look!"

Yang Xiaotao nodded immediately after hearing this, "That's easy to say."

"After this busy period, I will go back with you!"

Old Hong laughed again.

When everyone meets, the office is bustling with activity.

Yang Youning clapped his hands, "Well, let me suggest that we get together at noon!"

"Let Comrade Yang Xiaotao be the host, and we can have a good time to welcome our comrades. How do you think?"

"Hey, Lao Yang, you suggested it, shouldn't you be the host?"

Yang Xiaotao shouted immediately, but Yang Youning spread his hands and said, "There's nothing I can do. You're a wealthy man!"

"How about a show of hands?"

"Okay, I agree. Our Yangbu has been a wealthy man for a long time."

Lao Hong immediately spoke up and stood on the side of Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning.

Li Hongfeng also raised his hand, "I agree, I heard from my comrades that the chili sauce made by Yang's army is delicious, it's a good time to try it."

Liu Huaimin laughed, "It's not just chili sauce, there's also fermented bean curd, which goes really well with rice."

Li Chengjun beside him also raised his hand silently with a smug smile on his face, as if to say, "You don't have to say anything, I'll just take care of the food."

Yang Xiaotao rolled his eyes. "You all have already discussed this, why are you raising your hands? It's unnecessary!"

When everyone heard this, they immediately laughed.

"Come on, let's go eat and talk."

After saying that, Yang Youning led everyone away.

Yang Xiaotao turned around and looked at Lou Xiaoe and the others, "Divide the documents on the table, and send all the logistical matters to Director Hong's office."

Lao Hong, who was walking in front, heard this and said to Li Hongfeng beside him, "Look, after eating his meal, he still has to work."

Li Hongfeng nodded immediately. "That's still good. Yesterday I went to the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building and hid there for a whole day. Today I finally managed to block it."

"Oh, you're being lazy. You should order more meat dishes."

"It is a must."

A few people in front were laughing, but Yang Xiaotao stood behind with his hands behind his back, not caring.

As long as there are fewer documents on the desk, treating me to a meal is nothing.

Soon, several people came to the reception room. After a while, Chen Gong and Wang Guodong came in after hearing the news, and Yang Xiaotao introduced them again.

Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning also added that they all knew Lao Hong’s future position in the Ninth Department. As comrades in the same trench, trust is the most important thing.

Of course, after just a short period of contact, they discovered the unique charm of Lao Hong.

I also understand why Yang Xiaotao asked this person to come out of retirement.

To put it bluntly, Lao Hong is the mainstay of the Nine Departments.