Siheyuan: No One Can Be Left Behind

Li Dongfang finished his breakfast quietly and then went to the steel rolling mill leisurely.

Sister Wang Fang was already waiting in the office. When they saw Li Dongfang, they told him that there was a meeting in the Ministry of Industry in the afternoon and they wanted him to attend.

After finding out the content of the meeting, Li Dongfang thought about it and went to Director Yang's office.

"Director, I'm busy. I have something to tell you." Li Dongfang knocked on the door of Director Yang's office and walked in.

When Director Yang saw that it was Li Dongfang, he also stood up and said with a smile: "It's the end of the year now, and I'm preparing a work summary. What's the matter? Tell me." Director Yang extended his hand and asked Li Dongfang to sit down.

Li Dongfang hugged Director Yang who was about to pour him some water and said, "You're welcome, Director. I just received a notice that the Ministry of Industry will hold a meeting this afternoon to study the parts we manufactured some time ago." Although Director Yang knew about the fighter jet project, he still had to be a little discreet sometimes.

Except for a limited number of people in those parts factories who knew that they were used in the production of fighter jets, they all told the outside world that they were civilian engine parts. Anyway, until they were assembled, no one could figure out what each part was used for.

Director Yang immediately became interested when he heard this, and asked seriously, "Is the department......"

Li Dongfang nodded immediately and said, "I guess that's the reason, so I think I should let you know first. Let's try to get a share. Of course, it's impossible to get the core components, but for the others, I think there's still a lot of hope."

Director Yang immediately smiled with satisfaction and said, "Okay, okay, I knew you wouldn't forget our factory. You also know that our factory has upgraded its technology. I am worried about the problem of overcapacity. If we can get some of the production tasks, the wages of our factory workers can also be improved a little."

In this era of planned economy, the treatment of various resources allocated to the factory is also linked to the production volume. If there are too few planned tasks, no matter how much you produce, you will have nowhere to sell it. Therefore, no matter which factory it is, they all hope to get more planned tasks, so that everyone in the factory can benefit.

Li Dongfang nodded and said, "I don't know exactly how much capacity our factory has now, and how many tasks we can take on. That's why I wanted to get to know you. When I talk to the department, I'll have a better idea."

Director Yang thought for a moment and said, "Let me tell you this. Since your steelmaking technology...so, even if we don't work overtime now, it won't be a problem to increase the existing planned tasks by 20%."

Li Dongfang was impressed when he heard what Director Yang said. It turned out that such a large factory with 20 employees only had such a small production capacity at this time. He couldn't help but frowned and said, "%, that's not much."

Director Yang immediately smiled and pointed at Li Dongfang and said, "Didn't I tell you that if we run at full capacity without overtime, we can increase production by at least 40%. And you see that vacant land in the south of our factory? It's also ours, but it's never been used. As long as you can get a job, it won't be difficult to build another large workshop or two small workshops there. Conservatively speaking, it's easy to increase production capacity by 50%."

Li Dongfang suddenly realized, "If that's the case, then I understand. I'll try to get more for the factory."

Director Yang stood up, patted Li Dongfang on the shoulder, and said solemnly: "Then this matter is up to you. As long as you can get the plan, no matter how much, I will fully support it. It would be best if you can get all of it except the share from the military industry!"

Li Dongfang smiled and looked at the not-so-old old man. He didn't expect that old Yang was so bold. For such an important project, it would be impossible to produce too many things in the same factory, let alone a non-military factory. Dispersed production was inevitable. Li Dongfang's idea was to get the fuselage shell and frame, and then get some large parts.

After all, the bigger the thing, the more steel it consumes, and the workload of steelmaking and rolling can be taken care of, which is definitely more in line with the interests of the factory than producing screws and small precision parts.

But he also knew that this was Director Yang's way of reassuring him. He must also understand that it was impossible to take on all the production tasks.

"Okay, I got it. I will definitely try my best to fight for our factory. Director Yang, don't complain that the work pressure is too great!" Li Dongfang also patted his chest and promised.

"Haha, okay! As long as you can strive for it, I will guarantee to complete it for you with quality and quantity!" Director Yang also laughed.

Back in the office, Li Dongfang recalled the situation of the factory as described by Director Yang. There are a total of nine workshops in the factory. Except for workshops one, two and three which can produce large plates, other workshops can only produce small and medium-sized products such as springs, rivets and wire steel. So the planned tasks that he has strived for must be balanced, otherwise it will be difficult to arrange production work. By then, some workers will be too busy and some will be too idle, and the workers will definitely be dissatisfied.

After figuring this out, Li Dongfang began to make a list of various fighter plane materials and parts, and circled all the targets, so that he could try his best to get them when the time comes and not be caught off guard.

Li Dongfang was busy until noon, and went to the Ministry of Industry early after lunch. Since he took office as deputy director, the only benefit he had really gained for the factory was the production of fighter test parts, but that was just a little bit more, not even a splash in a factory with tens of thousands of employees.

Therefore, he was determined to succeed in this planned task. If he did not seek benefits for the factory with the title of deputy factory director, people in the factory would definitely poke him in the back if they knew about it.

As soon as he arrived at the department, he ran into Minister Duan. This time, Minister Duan did not give Li Dongfang a cold shoulder. He probably figured it out. He couldn't interfere in Duan Jingya's affairs even if he wanted to. Moreover, after watching Li Dongfang get to where he is today, he also acknowledged Li Dongfang's excellence.

"Dongfang, come with me." Minister Duan took Li Dongfang directly to his office.

Li Dongfang didn't know what Minister Duan was trying to do, and he still felt a little guilty. If they ended up parting on bad terms, and Old Duan made things more difficult for him at the meeting, it would be a waste of time and effort.

"Minister Duan, please let me know if you have anything to say." After entering the office, Li Dongfang quickly said in a calm manner.

When Minister Duan saw his servile behavior, he rolled his eyes and said, "I'm talking to you about a private matter, don't be so polite."

Li Dongfang then relaxed a little, but he still said respectfully: "No, no, I am just showing my respect to you."

"You, you still respect me?" Minister Duan obviously remembered that once in this office, Li Dongfang dared to slam the table at him.