Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

On the night of April 4, Hu Zhenhua convened a general meeting of TA Company.

The Magic City encountered a major change. The authorities' order to retreat spread, and people's hearts were in turmoil. In order not to affect the production of the industrial zone, Hu Zhenhua decided to give everyone a heads-up.

After all, there is a natural hostility between the two ideologies.

In particular, Hu Zhenhua had defended the bunker two days ago and even killed three "enemy soldiers" with his own hands.

Once the Red Army sweeps across the industrial zone, the fate of TA Group will be worrying.

This was an enlarged meeting with thousands of participants.

There are about 200 people at the subsidiary manager level, and the rest include core management personnel such as vice presidents, financial directors, chief engineers, etc. of each company.

Hu Zhenhua grabbed the microphone and said loudly,

"No matter who is in power, the people need food and clothing! We are just businessmen, and the war has nothing to do with us!"

After saying this, Lao Hu paused to give everyone more time to digest it.

His first sentence contained a lot of information, suggesting that the red side might take control of Chongming.

Of course, there is another meaning, which is: My family members, the situation is not good, and we must be prepared to be fence-sitters!

Everyone looked at each other.

This is a struggle. You are my living struggle. How can my stance change just like that?

Even if you want to play both sides, the other party has to accept it.

Tie Liang, director of the Thor Artillery Factory, stood up and said with a lack of confidence,

"Chairman, everything else is fine, but our artillery factory is responsible for providing logistical support for the defenders. This...this..."

Wang Jiashun, director of the Blackbird Aircraft Manufacturing Factory, and Lu Liang, director of the Houyi Firearms Manufacturing Factory, both felt the same way.

Hu Zhenhua slammed the table and stood up, shouting,

"Tieliang, don't be ridiculous! It's true that they have an arsenal, but I didn't provide the defenders with a single cannon, a single bullet, or even a gram of explosives! Why? It's because our TA Group, in order to support the liberation movement, fought wits and courage with the reactionaries and deliberately delayed production! The production line that should have been completed a month ago has been delayed for two or three months."

Tieliang widened his eyes.

reaction?

These three words cannot be used casually, how come they sound so smooth from the chairman's mouth?

We clearly didn't have enough time to assemble the production line, but you said it was a deliberate delay.

However, there is nothing wrong with this statement.

Tieliang was a little confused and asked stutteringly,

"Is that so?"

Hu Zhenhua pointed at Tieliang's nose and cursed,

"What do you mean by this?! How can you be the director of an artillery factory? You don't even understand the situation of your own factory. I'll give you one minute to think about it and tell me loudly, is this true?"

Wang Jiashun, who was standing by, kicked Tieliang. Tieliang suddenly came to his senses, stood up straight, and shouted loudly,

"Chairman, that's it!"

Hu Zhenhua nodded with satisfaction and said patiently,

"Tieliang, since we won't sell our artillery to the reactionaries, please tell me who we should sell it to?"

Tieliang was still a little confused. He was worried that if the artillery could not be sold, the Thor Artillery Factory would have no choice but to go bankrupt.

Wang Jiashun made the number eight gesture towards him!

Tie Liang suddenly understood and said loudly,

"Chairman, we feel that the Red Army is lacking heavy weapons. In order to help them strengthen their national defense, we have invested a huge amount of money to build an artillery factory!"

Hu Zhenhua gave him a look that said "this child is teachable."

Suddenly, a discordant voice sounded.

"Chairman, does what you said mean that TA Group is collaborating with the Communist Party?"

Hu Zhenhua narrowed his eyes slightly, and murderous intent suddenly rose, but he still suppressed the anger in his chest and complained,

"Up to now, we've invested a staggering 8 million RMB in the industrial zone, employing over 70 people. Behind them are 70 families! Although I, Hu Zhenhua, am merely a businessman, I know my responsibilities! If one day, TA Group is forced to cooperate with them, it's fate, not my own!"

Lao Hu dared to say such words in public, so he naturally had the confidence.

Wang Zhi's special forces were everywhere around the venue. Anyone who dared to have any inappropriate thoughts would be found out and killed immediately.

Lao Hu's greater confidence comes from the countless people in the industrial zone. They are simple, kind, and yearn for a better life.

They will fight to the death with anyone who dares to sabotage or destroy their jobs.

Hu Zhenhua looked around and continued into the microphone,

"The industrial zone is facing unprecedented changes. If we want to avoid being eliminated by the times, we can only adapt to them. If anyone thinks they can't adapt, they can choose to transfer to other places, such as Hong Kong, Naha, Dongfan Island, Irian Island, or even to the United States, Europe, or Japan. If anyone thinks I, Hu Zhenhua, am a communist, they can also resign. Let's part ways amicably!"

Transfer?

Stop joking. The places that Hu Zhenhua just mentioned are not completely safe in Hong Kong and may also be exposed to the attack of the Red Army.

There are too many powerful people and corrupt officials on Dongfan Island. If you go there, you don’t know how you will be exploited.

As for Naha and Irian Island, they are barren lands and everything has to start from scratch.

Japan is a ruin, and you might starve if you go there.

The United States and Europe are good, but the company's tentacles have not yet reached there!

If you want to leave, the only option left is to resign.

In troubled times, the people are worse than dogs. Countless merchants in Shanghai have lost their fortunes in order to grab a ticket to leave.

Without the big platform of TA Group, the future will be even more uncertain.

Hu Zhenhua's words scared away most people.

But there are also some stubborn ones.

"Chairman, are we really unable to hold on? As far as I know, mobilizing a few divisions won't be a problem."

Hu Zhenhua didn't answer, just shook his head.

Everyone felt a sense of sympathy. The authorities' millions of troops had been defeated, so what use were a few newly formed divisions?

Hu Zhenhua didn't want everyone to leave, so he continued,

"In fact, we're not the only ones adapting to the historical trend. The United States is the same. I've spoken with Carter, and he's open to TA Group's decision!"

Does the United States support TA group's contact with the red side?

"Chairman, is this true?"

"It's absolutely true. If you don't believe me, you can go and verify it with Carter. Many of you are American citizens, so it's very convenient for you to go to the consulate!"

The atmosphere in the venue became a little more lively.

But there are also discordant voices.

"Chairman, my uncle died on the front lines. I cannot accept your cooperation with the Red Army. Farewell!"

Hu Zhenhua looked around and found that it was Fang Jingzhai from TA Textile. This guy was very smart and was good at developing the market!

Just as Fang Jingzhai was about to leave, Shen Cheng, the manager of TA Textile Company, stopped him.

"Lao Fang, what are you doing? War is a struggle for power, not a personal grudge! If you don't want to stay in Chongming, you can apply for a transfer!"

Fang Jingzhai was resolute in his attitude.

"If we don't share the same ideals, we can't work together. I can't tolerate the company I work for flirting with our enemies!"

The corners of Hu Zhenhua's mouth twitched, and he wanted to speak, but no sound came out.

Historical issues cannot be reversed by human power!

Seeing that Old Hu was upset, Zhuge Lin picked up the microphone and shouted,

"Mr. Fang, if you insist on leaving, it won't be long. Please listen to the chairman finish his words."

Hu Zhenhua calmed down and said with emotion,

"I sincerely hope that everyone can stay at TA Group, but I know that all good things must come to an end. Today's separation is for a future reunion. All departing employees will receive three months' back pay. If you've made up your mind, I, Hu Zhenhua, welcome you back anytime! Thank you all for your dedication to TA!"

Hu Zhenhua left the microphone and bowed 90 degrees!

Fang Jingzhai's body trembled slightly, but he still left resolutely.

There were forty or fifty people walking with him!

Everyone is different and you can’t force it.

The general trend cannot be changed by anyone's will.

The people who leave are not scary, what is scary is the people lurking.

Hu Zhenhua calmed down and continued,

"In times of crisis, we must shoulder our responsibilities! Ladies and Gentlemen, the fate and well-being of hundreds of thousands of workers in the industrial zone rest in our hands. I hope you will change your mindset, see for yourself, and stop believing rumors. Any political party that can help the people live a good life is a good one!"

"Chairman, will they accept us?"

What everyone is most worried about is that Lao Hu is too eager to get his job done, but ends up getting a cold shoulder.

Another reason is that Lao Hu was a spy and his hands were stained with dirt.

"Please rest assured, they will definitely be friends with us. The revitalization of a country requires the collective efforts of all. Our industrial zone is very helpful in enhancing national strength. Even for the sake of the overall situation, they will accept us. I believe in their generosity! Besides, we have no fundamental conflicts with them, so why would they be unwilling to accept us?"

"Chairman, we still can't be too optimistic. You sent three regiments to the Magic City and personally went to guard the bunker. This is hard to explain!"

Hu Zhenhua widened his eyes and shouted,

"Nonsense! Those three regiments of soldiers were sent by the Provisional First Army. What does that have to do with me? As for defending the bunker, that's even more nonsense. How could a billionaire like me put myself in such danger? Yes, I spent over ten hours in the bunker, but that was for a movie. You'll see it later!"

This explanation is not convincing at all.

"Chairman, what's true can't be false, and what's false can't be true!"

Hu Zhenhua waved his hand.

"Your worries are completely unnecessary. We have long forged a deep friendship with the Red faction. For example, Chongming Development Bank provided loans to Jiangbei farmers, and we sold a large number of industrial products to the Red faction. It can be said that TA Group has always been silently supporting them with practical actions. Frankly speaking, I, Hu Zhenhua, am in Cao's camp, but my heart is with Han!"

Old Hu paused and continued,

"Do you know why I built the industrial zone in Chongming? It's because I long ago predicted that a new world was about to arrive and the old world would inevitably be destroyed. Once the industrial zone is completed, it will surely contribute to the construction of socialism! Look, is everything just as I expected?"

Everyone looked at me, and I looked at you, looking at each other.

Why was the industrial zone built in Chongming? It is because you want to do business in both the south and north of the Yangtze River.

Zhuge Lin scratched his ears.

Hu Zhenhua's words were so fresh and unconventional that those who didn't know him would think he was a genuine underground party member!

Lao Hu probably felt that what he said was a bit outrageous, so he waved his hand and said,

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Now, I want to make a request to you: When you go back, you must take responsibility and absolutely do not oppress workers!"

This request is not a big deal because the wages are high, everyone is motivated and there is no need for forced labor.

Another person raised his hand and stood up, looking worried.

"Chairman, we can change our mindset, but there are practical difficulties. I would like to ask for your guidance on how the industrial zone should handle its relationship with the authorities. You can't have the best of both worlds!"

This question is quite sharp, but it hits the nail on the head.

Hu Zhenhua immediately looked at him with a higher opinion.

The authorities kept adding sabotage to the industrial zone in its early stages of establishment. Coupled with the rapid expansion of the industrial zone, workers flocked in and the security team had no time to identify them.

In fact, there are undercover agents from the authorities even in the security corps.

The current situation is: you are in me, and I am in you! The situation is quite complicated.

Hu Zhenhua thought for a moment and said,

"My criteria for judging good and bad people are simple. Those who work diligently are good people! Those who stir up trouble and cause trouble are bad people. We will resolutely crack down on them without mercy! Many people are forced to do so. When you go back, make it clear to the workers that no matter what their previous status was, as long as they work diligently, I, Hu Zhenhua, will not hold them accountable!"

"Some people want to leave. Okay, we offer discounted boat tickets..."

"This is a special period. Factory security guards must patrol the factory 24 hours a day! Also, you must mobilize the workers to love and protect the factory..."

The more Hu Zhenhua spoke, the more he couldn't hold it back, especially when it came to the Chaoyang masses, which he talked about for more than half an hour.

How to handle the tripartite relationship can be summarized in one sentence:

If you don't cause trouble, everything will be peaceful.

If you cause trouble, you will get into trouble!

After Hu Zhenhua’s briefing, everyone felt much more at ease.