Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

The other party wanted to leave everyone with a preconceived impression and label Loongson.

How could Yang Jianguo sit idly by and watch this happen?

"That's just sophistry. Foreigners won't see it that way. They'll only see that a company with official backing is forcibly interfering with normal transactions."

Furthermore, they engaged in unfair price competition by charging prices 20% higher than the market average.

"It's unfair. As far as I know, Tsumura Corporation snatched away Wenshan's Panax notoginseng planting land by offering three times the price that Loongson offered."

"That's because you forced me to."

"So, the other party's high price was forced by me, and my high price is considered interfering with market freedom, price gouging, and unfair competition?"

Yang Jianguo loosened his grip on the pen, which fell onto the table with a clatter, causing the other person's heart to skip a beat.

"Can you think before you speak?"

Yang Jianguo smiled warmly and said, "Otherwise, I would think I'm forcibly communicating with some kind of reptile."

"You, Yang Jianguo, this is an insult to my character."

"Oh, I don't have a habit of insulting people, unless the other party is a traitor or an enemy agent. May I ask which one you are?"

The meeting process and the manner of the conversations were far more vulgar and the conflicts were more intense than outsiders had imagined.

Because the conflict between the two sides has reached a point where it cannot be resolved.

Either Tsumura Corporation takes over important domestic production and planting areas, thus gaining control of the precious wealth left by the Chinese ancestors over thousands of years.

Either Loongson will take the lead and capture half of the market.

Then, seize the rightful place and compete with the opponent in all aspects.

Yes, no matter what he does, he's always one step behind.

Who told them to have their lackeys in the drug regulatory command center!

"Alright, everyone calm down... We're all comrades, it's fine to discuss issues, but let's not create antagonism, and even less personal attacks."

"Jianguo, I must criticize you for this. You can't do this again."

While it seemed that the Third Elder was criticizing him, he was actually using this method to lightly gloss over the matter of him insulting the other party earlier.

Since criticism has already been made, we can't keep bringing it up.

No one is allowed to mention this page again!

This is what is called raising the hand high and then letting it fall gently; the Third Elder's favoritism towards him was simply blatant.

But here, he is the highest-ranking officer.

Is there anything wrong with a top official showing favoritism towards his trusted confidant and favorite general?

No, not at all.

Therefore, the Minister of Drug Administration could only sit down helplessly, knowing full well that he had lost this round again.

It seems there's no chance of getting rid of Yang Jianguo, this obstacle, from within.

It seems that we can only seek help from outside sources.

The power of capital is immense, and the Minister of Drug Administration believes that as long as all resources are pooled to solve the problem, it will surely be resolved.

However, this would affect the originally planned acquisition.

Of the eighty planting bases, only a quarter have been completed so far. There is still a long way to go!

Looking at Yang Jianguo again, the firmness in the other man's brows filled him with resentment, and his head throbbed with pain.

If he had known it would be like this, he would never have easily agreed to those people's demands.

More money, absolutely more money!

"Now, is there anyone else who wants to say something?"

"Elder, I would like to offer some personal opinions regarding the Dragon Flag."

"Is it for personal reasons or for work?"

"In my opinion, Longqi should not be used solely as an official vehicle. Only the economic benefits brought about by the huge demand in the free market can meet the needs of technological and corporate development."

Relying solely on official procurement would be tantamount to classifying the dragon flag into an outdated dual-track system…

As Yang Jianguo spoke, he handed him the prepared materials.

The Third Elder wore a smile, but inwardly he was both amused and exasperated.

This Yang Jianguo really knows how to create trouble for himself.

The questions he raised alone took up half the meeting time.

Now, he has raised a new question.

As he flipped through the documents in his hand, the helplessness in the Third Elder's eyes gradually gave way to focus.

The situation described above greatly appealed to him.

This feeling reminded him of the pie-in-the-sky promises his instructor made to motivate everyone when he was young.

Now, half of the pie has been made; the other half still requires effort.

Yang Jianguo's piece of cake perfectly filled in the missing half, showing him the possibility of making the cake solid.

To be honest, Yang Jianguo is not an easy colleague to get along with.

But in terms of his work and contributions, no one could find any fault with him.

Adhere to principles, have ideals and goals, and more importantly, possess the technology and strength to achieve those ideals and goals.

How could he not like such a good comrade?

"That concludes today's meeting. Jianguo, come to my office for a moment."

The Third Elder did not intend to bring this matter up for discussion at the meeting.

He wanted to have a private discussion with Yang Jianguo, and ask him to explain things thoroughly if there were any parts he didn't understand.

Then, he planned to bring together Longqi's management and technical staff.

Let's have a meeting with Yang Jianguo to discuss the situation and see if the possibility of achieving the goal is proportional to the required investment.

Should this matter be prioritized and addressed now?

Managing a large country requires more than just focusing on the present; it requires looking several years or even decades into the future.

How can we achieve the five-year plan in the fastest and most effective way so that people can live a better life?

That is their primary goal, and the one they must achieve.

Nothing is more important than this.

The people are the foundation; some may have forgotten this, and perhaps even more will forget it in the future.

But they will never forget!

Chapter 667 Internal Resistance, Half and Half

"The automotive industry is crucial. Modern warfare is about information warfare, but what truly determines the course of a battle is mobility."

“Development requires money. We cannot rely on taxes for all development. If we rely solely on organizational subsidies, we will eventually run into a deficit.”

"I believe that since we have opened up the free market, we can fully enter the market and compete with private capital."

Of course, there should be more restrictions. Once the natural advantages of enterprises and institutions are exploited, private enterprises will have no chance of competing with them.

Businesses should operate with integrity and honesty, not by offering subsidies, showing favoritism in policies, or even using their power to suppress and embezzle.

"The ultimate goal of the reform is to enable all state-owned enterprises to adapt to the free market."

"The tertiary industry is a very successful experiment. Currently, the tax revenue from tertiary industries in various regions accounts for 16% of the total tax revenue."

Yang Jianguo explained the information he had collected to the elder in great detail.

Broaden your horizons, look abroad, and compete on the world stage.

Domestically, they stick to their core business and block channels in some sensitive areas.

"Why do I insist on investing in traditional Chinese medicine? Elder, you should really send someone to Japan and South Korea to take a look."

One in three clinics is a traditional Chinese medicine clinic.

Major hospitals have been adding departments of traditional Chinese medicine year after year, and are vigorously developing higher-level TCM talents.

They aggressively acquired and monopolized medicinal herb production and cultivation areas.

"If this continues, all the precious things passed down from our ancestors will end up belonging to other people."

I know some people say, "Don't be petty; even if it gets taken by foreign countries, it's still traditional Chinese medicine."

"But what if all the medicinal materials, talent, and prescriptions belong to others? Ten, twenty, fifty years. Will it still be Chinese medicine? Will our descendants one day be spouting nonsense like 'Japanese medicine is so great'?"

The Third Elder's expression was serious as he pondered, "Jianguo, do you know that things aren't that simple?"

"Traditional Chinese medicine used to be considered one of the 'Four Olds,' and some older comrades haven't completely changed their minds, so there's a lot of internal resistance!"

"Break down clans, destroy aristocratic families, suppress the stubborn problems of capitalism, and eliminate the bad habits of the old dynasties that have lasted for thousands of years."

All of this is understandable, but what does Traditional Chinese Medicine have to do with this?

"inherited."

The true essence of knowledge is passed down from master to apprentice, from father to son.

Those folk remedies, pharmacopoeias, and handwritten records of experience are all in the hands of these people.

They may seem unrelated, but if you dig deeper, you'll find that these people are all connected.

If left unchecked, it would become an enormous force.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a powerful clan or family, and this is something that must be resolutely cracked down on.

Not all traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are good, just as not all officials are honest.

How can you guarantee that this force won't be exploited and cause new problems?

"Open schools, conduct systematic education, differentiate and win over, promote externally, and eliminate internal pressure."

Yang Jianguo offered the answer: look outward, not inward.

Push those who are ambitious out; as long as you grasp the root of the problem, they won't be able to stir up any trouble.

The two talked for a long time in the conference room, and it was already dark when Yang Jianguo came out.

"Boss, the old boss is waiting for you." Upon seeing Zhu Hao, he immediately told him this news.

Looking at the cars parked in front and behind him on the roadside, Yang Jianguo quickly walked to the back.

"Old leader." After retiring, Old Liu spent his days arranging flowers and playing with jade, and hasn't shown his face in a long time.

I wonder what brings you here this time.

Yang Jianguo had some suspicions, and as he expected, the other party had come because of recent events.

Is he even caught up in this chain of interests in traditional Chinese medicine?

"It's not me, it's my second son's daughter. She's a senior advisor at Tsumura Corporation."

"Each serves their own master, I understand!" Yang Jianguo said with a calm smile.

But who is Lao Liu? He's known Lao Liu for almost twenty years, how could he not hear the displeasure in Lao Liu's tone?

"Sigh, children grow up and become independent. I shouldn't have agreed to let her study away from home in the first place."

“Old leader, this matter concerns the nation and the country. It’s not that I’m being unreasonable, you know me.”

In places where leniency is possible, Yang Jianguo is not harsh or unforgiving towards his own people.

But he will never back down on the bottom line that he should uphold.

Even if the Third Elder had spoken today, Yang Jianguo would have chosen to 'reserve his opinion', let alone if he himself had come.

Furthermore, the clerk was required to clearly record the details in the meeting minutes so that future attendees could easily understand them.

"I know, I know." Old Liu said with a bitter expression; he knew this would be the outcome.

But he couldn't resist the younger generation's pleading, so he asked them to step in and say whether it would work out or not.