Siheyuan: No One Can Be Left Behind

After saying that, Li Dongfang looked up at Director Yang, who opened his mouth and muttered in disbelief, "8 tons?"

When Li Dongfang heard this, he suddenly realized that at this moment, the largest of our warships is more than 1000 tons. Yes, you read that right, more than 1000 tons.

It was because of this that Director Yang was so shocked by Li Dongfang's words. It was no wonder that Director Yang could not accept the direct jump from more than 1000 tons to 8 tons psychologically.

Li Dongfang quickly explained: "Director, don't be surprised. Our ships are indeed small now, but the 8-ton ship in the world has been launched. It is said that the United States launched an 8-ton aircraft carrier this year, and the Eagle also has a 6-ton aircraft carrier. We must catch up. This is the path we must take."

Director Yang then nodded, indicating that he understood, and a sense of pride arose in his heart. If others can produce it, why can't we?

Director Yang immediately made the decision: "Let's do it! We also want to be at the forefront of the world. Why should a great country like ours be outdone by others?"

Li Dongfang agreed, "Yes, that's what I thought too. Let's take this opportunity to renovate the factory!"

Director Yang looked at the plan he had worked on for a long time and suddenly felt that it was too petty. He said directly to Li Dongfang: "Then let's build a workshop with a 1000 cubic meter blast furnace!"

Li Dongfang secretly sighed that this vision really had a huge impact. The minimum standard for ship steel in later generations was a 2500 cubic meter blast furnace. Of course, they were later replaced with open hearth furnaces and converters.

So he tried to find out: "Should we just build a 2500 cubic meter blast furnace?"

Director Yang was immediately startled by Li Dongfang. He looked at him in disbelief and said, "Dongfang, we can't be too ambitious. The largest blast furnace in the country, Baosteel, is only a little over 1500 cubic meters. We are aiming for 2500 cubic meters. Isn't that too exaggerated?"

Li Dongfang thought for a while and said, "Otherwise, we can prepare for 1500 cubic meters, and build the factory building to match the 2500 cubic meter blast furnace. Then, if we need to upgrade the equipment again, we don't have to worry about the factory building."

Director Yang licked his dry lips and said, "This is not a small amount of money. Let alone whether the department can approve it, even 20% of the funds cannot be taken out by our factory."

Li Dongfang thought about it and suddenly remembered that Lou Bancheng still had shares in the steel mill, so he asked, "Can Mr. Lou give us some support?"

Director Yang frowned slightly, pondered for a while and said, "I think it will be difficult. The current situation is not very friendly to Director Lou and his team. I think it will be difficult to ask him to invest again."

Li Dongfang rolled his eyes and said, "Then let's report the plan as we agreed. As for the funding issue, I will do the work of Director Lou. If it doesn't work, I will think of other ways. As long as the funds from the department are in place, I will take care of the rest."

Director Yang looked at Li Dongfang for a long time and felt that he was serious, but he still asked to confirm: "Can you really do it? This is not just a few hundred or a few thousand yuan. It may cost tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands."

Li Dongfang said that this was not a big deal, he was still very confident, even if Lou Bancheng did not pay, he was ready to pay with his own gold in the name of Lou Bancheng, and by the way see if he could get a talisman or something for the Lou family.

All you need is a certificate or a banner or something, and at some point, it will be a get-out-of-jail-free ticket.

After finalizing the renovation plan, Director Yang looked at Li Dongfang with ease and said, "If we can really complete the renovation this time, Dongfang, you will be the first to achieve the credit. The factory will definitely not treat you unfairly."

Li Dongfang waved his hand modestly and said, "It is my duty to contribute to the factory. I dare not take credit for it."

Director Yang said with a smile: "Oh? Then there will be a lot of vacancies in the factory after the expansion. Don't you want any?"

Li Dongfang just remembered this. After the expansion, the factory would definitely need to recruit a large number of workers. That wouldn't be just a few dozen or a few hundred people, but at least one or two thousand.

"Oh~~! Factory Director, you see... I can't get any special treatment, right? I have to do what I have to do. No one else's interests can be affected because of me, hehe!" Li Dongfang quickly changed his words.

When Director Yang heard this, he smiled and pointed at him with his finger and said, "Okay, kid, I will definitely not forget you when the time comes, don't worry!"

Li Dongfang continued to giggle and told the factory director about his plan to transfer Wang Fang and Wang Hui to the factory. Director Yang waved his hand and said, "You are in charge of logistics and personnel. You don't need to tell me about this. Just make your own decision."

Li Dongfang could have made the decision on his own about the two section chief positions, but he still raised the issue with Director Yang.

This made Director Yang feel Li Dongfang's respect and made him more satisfied with him.

After the discussion, Li Dongfang said goodbye and left. Although it was Li Dongfang who had fought for the expansion plan for the factory, Director Yang still had to submit a report to the department on behalf of the factory.

So Li Dongfang did not stay long and asked Director Yang to write a report quickly and try to gain as much benefits as possible before the plan for next year is announced and implemented.

After returning to his office, Li Dongfang began to write a report. The content of the report was, of course, to propose to the department to transfer Wang Fang and Wang Hui to the steel rolling mill.

This busy time went straight to noon. Sister Wang Fang took Lin Shu to the cafeteria to get food. They also went to a restaurant outside the factory to cook a meat dish, saying that they wanted to thank Li Dongfang.

After lunch, Li Dongfang wanted to go to the department to hand in a report, but the Wang Fang sisters took the place away and said they would hand it in personally.

Li Dongfang considered it for a moment and agreed. After all, many people in the department knew about their relationship. It should be easier for them to go by themselves, so he let them do it.

As soon as they left, Li Dongfang was free and had nothing to do, so he thought about going to the Lou family's house. He hadn't seen Lou Xiao'e in her yard during this period of time because she had been living in his own home recently. Li Dongfang thought he could also visit Lou Xiao'e by the way, as he didn't know how the baby in her belly was doing.

Li Dongfang arrived at the door of the Lou family's small western-style building and walked in. Lin Shu was still waiting in the car. Because of the Lou family's status, Lin Shu always felt that it was inappropriate for her to have too much contact with them. Moreover, she felt more comfortable outside and did not have to worry about accidentally saying something that the Lou family did not like to hear.

Seeing Li Dongfang coming, Lou's mother immediately smiled and asked Li Dongfang to come in, and also shouted to Lou Xiaoe to come out quickly.