Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2559: Not Knowing the Treasure in a Treasure Mountain
Elder Chen did not notice Elder Zeng's expression, but continued, "In addition, there are other products such as Kuiniu armored vehicles and mole assault vehicles. Bei'an is preparing for the spring offensive, and last time they placed a purchase order for 1,000 vehicles. The Ninth Division is working overtime on them."

"There are also household appliances such as rice cookers, pressure cookers, air conditioners, and motorcycles. They have already established a firm foothold in Hong Kong and have been making a lot of money every month."

"In addition, due to the impact of the Kashima incident, our products have been boycotted. According to news from the foreign trade department, sales in neighboring countries will double in the next year, which is another important source of income."

"Also, everyone has forgotten the most important thing."

Mr. Zeng was counting the nine departments' assets when he suddenly heard Mr. Chen talking about something of great importance, so he asked, "What is it?"

Old Chen chuckled, with a barely perceptible hint of pride on his face.

"What is the origin of the Nine Departments?"

Zeng Lao frowned, and then suddenly realized something and shouted, "You mean, machine tool?"

Old Chen picked up the teacup and nodded vigorously.

Then he said softly, "The manufacturing capabilities we demonstrated to the alliance last time have attracted the interest of many member countries."

"Now, there are more than five member countries that want to buy our machine tools. Our foreign trade comrades are actively following up. I believe that it won't take long before we can reach an agreement."

Speaking of this, Mr. Chen crossed his hands in front of his chest, full of pride.

"In the past, the member states would pick up second-hand goods left by the alliance, and you know the result. As for the machine tools in the alliance, let alone second-hand ones, even the brand new ones are very rough."

"In comparison, our Morningstar machine tools have already gained the upper hand in the production of mid-level machines."

"Even in the design of advanced precision instruments, our Mercury is not bad."

"These are all the results of our accumulated experience."

Mr. Chen felt relieved and looked up at the world map on the wall. "These member states have used our machine tools, so they must use our standards in the future."

Old Chen narrowed his eyes and smiled proudly, "From now on, you will be tied to us."

At the same time, Mr. Chen was also grateful to Jiubu in his heart.

Because this set of standards was originally formulated by the Red Star Machinery Factory, and then as machine tools were promoted nationwide, it gradually became the standard for domestic machine tool production.

It is this standard that has become a powerful tool for technology exports today.

Although Mr. Zeng knew what these words meant, he was still deeply shocked.

"By then, it won't be us who will have the headache, but the machine tool factories across the country."

Mr. Chen laughed, and Mr. Zeng also laughed.

After a long while, he replied, "It's no use having a headache. Who made them miss the opportunity?"

Old Chen nodded, "Yes, opportunities only come to those who are prepared."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Mr. Zeng naturally knew that there were not many factories in China that could produce Venus machine tools, let alone Morningstar machine tools.

Only a few large machine tool manufacturers in the country can produce this.

As for Mercury machine tools, it seems that at present, only the machine tool factory in Bujiu can make them.

Therefore, once this piece of cake falls, the biggest share will definitely be taken by the Nine Departments.

Isn’t this just money?
Moreover, Mr. Zeng was sure that Mr. Chen would relax the policies and give more concessions.

The reason is very simple.

He is an old leader of the Ninth Ministry. He cannot show favoritism to his own people. However, this preferential policy is unified across the country. If he cannot enjoy it, he can only blame himself for being incompetent.

Then Mr. Zeng returned to the original topic, "So what you mean is that Jiubu is not short of money?"

Mr. Chen didn't say anything, just nodded.

"This kid is smart all his life but foolish for a moment. He is lying on a mountain of treasures, but he always wants to go outside to find treasures."

"As long as that guy comes over and integrates the industries and collects the money from below, the current income will be enough for them to survive."

Mr. Zeng pondered what he had just said in his mind, then nodded in agreement.

According to what Mr. Chen said, the Ninth Division really has this strength.

bang bang
Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Old Chen nodded, and Old Zeng said, "Come in." Then Wang Lei from the housekeeping department came in with a serious look on his face.

"Chief, leader, this is news from the Nine Departments."

Wang Lei walked in and put a document on the table. Without waiting for Mr. Chen to speak, Mr. Zeng took it first and looked at it quickly.

Mr. Chen, who had been paying attention to Mr. Zeng's expression, suddenly felt relieved when he saw the smile on the other's face.

"This kid is pretty good, haha."

After reading it, Mr. Zeng handed the report to Mr. Chen, who glanced at it and nodded.

"Okay, nothing else, I'm leaving now."

Mr. Zeng stood up and rubbed his lower back, as his waist ached from sitting for so long.

Mr. Chen stood up, saw the other person off, and then walked back to his desk.

After pondering for a moment, Mr. Chen couldn't help but pick up the phone and prepare to remind Yang Xiaotao.

This kid is so ignorant of the mountains that he is in a treasure trove.

"Hello, is this Comrade Huaimin?"

……

In the afternoon.

Liu Huaimin walked into Yang Xiaotao's office carrying an enamel pot and wearing a coat.

"Yo, busy!"

Liu Huaimin walked in, saw Yang Xiaotao scratching his head, and immediately laughed.

When Yang Xiaotao heard the voice, he looked up and then put the pen in his hand on the table. He hadn't taken off the pen cap for most of the day.

"Lao Liu, what's the matter?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at Liu Huaimin sitting there leisurely and felt that something was wrong.

Based on his understanding of Liu Huaimin, he should be busy in the office at this time. If he had nothing to do, he wouldn't come here, and he would be holding an enamel pot!
In this case, Yang Youning would be more suitable.

"Haha, can't I come over for a walk if I have nothing to do?"

Liu Huaimin leaned back in his chair as he spoke, opened the lid and took a sip of hot tea.

Yang Xiaotao also learned to lean back in his chair, "Come on, Lao Liu, anyone who sees you like this will know that something is wrong."

"Is there? So obvious?"

Liu Huaimin did not forget to look around, and seemed to ask Liu Lixue and Lou Xiaoe for confirmation. The two of them smiled embarrassedly at Liu Huaimin's gaze.

"Okay, Lao Liu, you can't learn Lao Yang's tricks. Just be straightforward. I'm still having a headache."

Yang Xiaotao didn't want to fool Liu Huaimin, so he spoke straightforwardly.

Liu Huaimin put down the jar and shook his head. It turned out that a gentleman like him was not suitable for such a demanding occasion.

"Okay, since you have a headache, I'll come and treat it for you."

After Liu Huaimin finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao realized something and quickly sat up straight, asking with some anticipation, "How to treat it?"

"Hehe, this matter is very simple. You just think it's too complicated." Liu Huaimin spoke slowly and told him what Mr. Chen had told him.

After a while, Yang Xiaotao's joyful laughter could be heard in the office, "Lao Liu, are you telling the truth?"

Liu Huaimin sat aside, holding the enamel pot again, and nodded slowly.

According to what Mr. Chen said, each factory under the nine subordinates benefited to varying degrees, but after deducting the money they handed over, the remaining money was still a huge sum.

In other words, the nine factories in the ministry have now exceeded the national average, and are even a bit higher.

By drawing a portion from this and taking out the rest, the funding for satellite research and development can basically be solved.

He didn't pay attention to it at first, but when he thought about his experience working in the First Ministry of Machine Building and compared it with the various factories in the current Ninth Ministry of Machine Building, it seemed that what Mr. Chen said was right.

Yang Xiaotao sat on the chair after hearing this, and then quickly calculated, "If we take 30% of the profits from each factory, let me calculate it, let me calculate it"

"Xiao'e, find me the financial situation of each factory last month."

Lou Xiao'e reacted and immediately walked to the desk to find the document, then moved it to Yang Xiaotao's desk.

"You can't apply it in a one-size-fits-all manner. You need to have a gradient of scores. Yes, those who earn more should pay more, and those who earn less should pay less."

"We have to find a middle level and keep the welfare benefits within a certain limit."

Yang Xiaotao was rubbing his hands, looking expectant.

Of course, he also knew that doing so would cause dissatisfaction among those below him.

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go back from luxury to frugality.

But it doesn’t matter, I have my reservations.

If you can't keep it, then leave. The last thing the Nine Departments lack is people.

Yang Xiaotao also made up his mind to take this opportunity to see how many evil spirits there are.

Liu Huaimin, on the other hand, looked calm and composed. It was he who proposed this matter, so he was naturally not afraid of anything going wrong.

At the very least, the current nine parts have not reached the point where they are too big to be eliminated.

Soon, Yang Xiaotao calculated the benefits of each factory, then looked up at Liu Huaimin.

"Lao Liu, are we that rich?"

Liu Huaimin twitched his lips and said, "You don't know whether you have money or not."

His heart was beating fast, if Mr. Chen hadn't reminded him specifically, he wouldn't have known.

Yang Xiaotao scratched his head. He had never paid attention to this matter before.

I always thought it was not easy for everyone to earn some benefits, so I didn’t take it seriously.

"Damn it, these people, usually they always cry poor and beg for money, asking for support here and there, but now I count them all and they are all local rich people."

"Damn it, I have to take a cut."

Yang Xiaotao swept away his previous dejection, and stood up excitedly, pinching his waist, "Immediately adjust the distribution plan, and in the future, the accounts of each branch will be handled by the headquarters. How much money will be paid? Old Liu, come up with a charter."

"We can't afford to neglect workers' welfare, but we can't waste resources either."

"We have to unite and do great things!"

Yang Xiaotao became more and more excited as he spoke, and Liu Huaimin was speechless.

What this kid said sounds high-sounding, but it can't withstand the fact that money is taken from below.

I guess once this is implemented, the underground factories will be in chaos.

But there is some truth to it. If we don’t hold on to the purse tightly, how are we going to manage the people below?
Got to catch.

Lou Xiao'e, who was listening to the conversation between the two, expressed her sympathy for the factory below.

Originally, the family earned money and lived behind closed doors, but now, they have been directly cut off.

I guess you must be feeling uncomfortable!

"We'll have a meeting about this later. Let's meet first."

Liu Huaimin still raised his opinion in a steady manner, and Yang Xiaotao naturally agreed.

Soon, an internal high-level meeting was held in the conference room.

There are eight people in total: Yang Xiaotao, Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin, Liang Zuoxin, Yang Youning, Lao Hong, Chen Gong, and Wang Guodong.

At the beginning of the meeting, Yang Xiaotao stated the purpose.

In an instant, everyone's expressions changed.

Li Hongfeng looked serious, nodded from time to time, and agreed in his heart.

When he became the first secretary of the Ninth Ministry, he was reminded by his superiors to do a good job in building the revolutionary spirit of the Ninth Ministry, so as to keep the Ninth Ministry pure and maintain its revolutionary combat effectiveness.

After coming to the Ninth Department, he has done a lot of work, but he still needs the support of everyone on some things, especially in terms of welfare benefits, and he also needs time to gradually implement them.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xiaotao actually took the initiative to bring it up at the beginning of this year.

After taking a look at Yang Xiaotao, I felt deeply moved and thought that he was indeed a good comrade.

Liu Huaimin on the side looked down at the enamel pot.

He had known this for a long time, and since Mr. Chen had reminded him, it meant that Mr. Chen was supportive in this regard.

So, he didn't react.

Then there is Liang Zuoxin.

He is more pure. He just needs to do a good job of security. He doesn't understand other things, so he won't get involved.

In this way, the top four people from the nine departments reached a consensus.

Then there are the remaining four.

First of all, there is Lao Hong, who is responsible for logistics management. Logically, the logistics of other factories in the Ninth Department should also require his management and scheduling. The request put forward by Yang Xiaotao is reasonable in itself, and he has no reason to object.

Then it was Yang Youning's turn. He looked a little stunned, but he quickly reacted.

He was a little worried about the mood of the various factories, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt that his worry was unnecessary.

Besides, holding the financial power in hands can demonstrate the authority of the headquarters.

Then there is Chen Gong. He and Yang Youning have the same idea. They both worked their way up from the steel mill to where they are today, and they don't want to see any disharmony.

But if something disharmonious really happens, it can be easily resolved.

As long as we kick out the disharmonious people, the rest will be harmonious.

What a simple thing.

So, this matter is simple.

The last one is Wang Guodong.

He looked calm from beginning to end, but his eyes were full of approval.

There was nothing else to do, he just needed to nod to the suggestions made by Yang Xiaotao.

This is support.

For a moment, no one spoke in the meeting room, but everyone tacitly chose to support.