Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

The discussion became lively, and the previous resistance decreased by 90%.

"Minister, are the current benefits less?"

"Of course not, housing and other corresponding benefits will remain the same as they are now."

Yang Jianguo did not explain to them that this was a major decision for the entire system and even the country, so how could there be any differences?

The toy factory is state-owned, not a private enterprise.

However, if the results are not satisfactory, it is worth considering switching to private ownership.

Private enterprises also have their advantages...

Especially in terms of competitiveness and market acumen, the sense of urgency brought about by a sense of crisis is something that state-owned enterprises completely lack.

The discussion below did not cool down; on the contrary, it became even more heated.

Yang Jianguo wasn't in a hurry, so he just sat there and watched them discuss.

The ears occasionally receive information to assess the employees' true opinions on the matter.

"Minister Yang, we can't finish this discussion in a short time. Should we give everyone some time?"

Factory Director Xu felt that continuing like this would be too time-consuming.

Currently, the conditions offered by Yang Jianguo are very tempting.

Whether or not to do so will require a collective discussion among the leadership, the labor union, and employee representatives.

After all, it's a major event that will affect the development of the entire factory.

Even if the employees collectively agree now, the necessary procedures still need to be followed, and it's not guaranteed to be successful.

"Hmm~ I've received some of everyone's thoughts."

Yang Jianguo chuckled and said, "It sounds like everyone agrees. Old Xu, don't you think so?"

Factory Director Xu nodded and smiled, "That's right, everyone's enthusiasm is quite high."

"That's good."

Yang Jianguo propped himself up on his knees and stood up. "If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to pass."

Yang Jianguo was forcing him to make a statement, demanding that Xu Guochang actively and positively promote this matter while he was away.

Turn what should have been approved into reality.

"Minister Yang, this..."

Xu Guochang smiled wryly and remained silent for a few seconds before nodding vigorously and saying, "I will do my best. This is a good thing, in the long run."

Therefore, while I can't guarantee success, I, Lao Xu, will definitely strive in a positive direction and will never hold anyone back.

Xu Guochang was also aware that as the most shining highlight project in the country, the person who could succeed him as factory director was naturally not simple.

It's not enough to just know some technology and be convincing.

Without a very high level of awareness, you'll be eliminated in the first round.

Technical positions may seem unimportant and easily forgotten, like eating or drinking – something that should naturally exist.

But when it comes to the crucial moment, that's the most important thing. If things go wrong at that crucial moment, it's not just one person's head that's going to be lost.

Xu Guochang was not technically skilled, and his work style was unremarkable.

He may not seem particularly remarkable, but the entire Red Star System has been developing steadily and prosperously under his leadership.

None of the subsidiary factories and subordinate units of Hongxing had any problems that would lead to their inclusion in the restructuring list.

No one could take away even the slightest benefit belonging to Red Star from him.

To say he's incompetent and lacks skills...

Haha~

"Okay, that's good to hear." Yang Jianguo grasped his hand and said earnestly, "Old Xu, really... you've worked hard."

"You've really worked hard," Xu Guochang said modestly for a few moments, then suddenly asked, "So, who is in charge of this toy factory, the department head?"

The toy factory was a general term; Xu Guochang's meaning was simple: 'Since this factory was built using talent from Hongxing, shouldn't it also be under Hongxing's jurisdiction?'

Before anything has even been decided, they've already started to claim control.

"The new factory was originally planned to be directly under the Ministry of Industry and directly managed."

"Minister Yang, if all these people are transferred away, won't it be too inconvenient for them to exchange ideas and share technology in the future?"

"You see, people leave for the greater good, but we still have to give the remaining employees an explanation."

Among those licensed technologies, are there any that the factory can actually use? Even if they can only be used internally... at least everyone will feel better about it, right?

Some will leave, some will stay, and those who stay may not have a good start.

After all, among those who left were their own nephews and nieces, and the sons of their coworkers; they could no longer simply distinguish one another from the other.

But over time, while others earn high salaries, they find themselves burdened with more work due to a reduction in manpower.

It's not just about workload, but also about other aspects.

The work in the factory is always integrated; if one link makes a mistake, it will never affect only that link.

"Great, Lao Xu, you've already got your eye on the technology."

At this moment, Yang Jianguo truly began to look at him differently; Old Xu's judgment was indeed too astute.

I immediately spotted the most valuable and promising part of the project.

Technology: Research institutes and departments alike have countless technical drawings and reports.

These are untapped treasure mountains.

"Submit a report on this matter."

Yang Jianguo did not refuse directly, but asked him to submit a report first.

But to Xu Guochang, it simply meant, "We need to go through the proper procedures, make it look neat, and avoid giving anyone any faults."

"Thank you, Minister. I will do my best."

Xu Guochang nodded and bowed, and then gave a salute.

Previously, Yang Jianguo forced him to make a statement, but now the situation has reversed, and he is the one forcing Yang Jianguo to make a statement.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. 'You, Xu Guochang, you've got it!'

With a relaxed and cheerful mood, Yang Jianguo got into his car, bid farewell to the enthusiastic employees, and left.

I believe Lao Xu will take care of the rest.

He should go back and do his part well...

The next day, Yang Jianguo first met with the secretary candidate recommended by the office.

Looking at the file in his hand, Yang Jianguo was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

Why are there these kinds of options again? One is from an academic, the other from the privileged class...

Although he didn't want to admit it, class distinctions did exist; it was just that Yang Jianguo would never say it aloud.

This time, Yang Jianguo chose the academic approach.

Yang Min is from the same clan as me. She has a clean background, and her family has been farming for three generations to support her to become a college student.

He graduated from the Department of Humanities at Peking University, a discipline that has produced the most officials in recent years.

The People's Literature Publishing House is now almost forming its own faction within officialdom.

However, this did not affect Yang Jianguo's judgment. He only had two criteria for choosing people: fairness and ability.

Yang Min's resume was so impressive that he couldn't find any fault with it.

Therefore, she got the position.

Chapter 735 Threat Theory, Strategic Deception

She learned that she had been selected to become the minister's new secretary.

Yang Min was so happy that she couldn't sleep all night in the dormitory. She twisted and turned on the bed with the blanket between her legs, looking like an overly excited maggot.

The next day, she went to report for duty with dark circles under her eyes.

Because of this, Yang Min's already tense first day at work turned into 'hell'.

First day at work, and I have huge dark circles under my eyes. What's going on?

It's just that makeup techniques weren't as advanced back then. Otherwise, even someone like Yang Min, who never cared about makeup and preferred red dresses to women's clothing, would have to spend an hour on her face.

"Clang clang~"

"Please come in."

A calm voice came from inside. Yang Min took a deep breath and pushed open the door: "Good morning, Minister. I am Yang Min, here to report for duty."

"Comrade Yang Min has arrived."

Yang Jianguo stood up from behind the table and greeted him with a smile.

Seeing this, Yang Min quickly quickened her pace to greet him, "Minister, please give your instructions."

Seeing her nervous expression and the dark circles under her eyes, Yang Jianguo said with a smile, "Alright, don't be nervous, there's a long road ahead!"

"If things are like this... how can we get any work done? You're not tired, but I am!"

With Yang Jianguo's encouragement, Yang Min returned to her normal level and no longer appeared flustered.

"Minister, I grew up listening to your stories. I'm so excited to meet you in person."

Yang Min wasn't exaggerating. She only remembered the name Yang Jianguo when she was in elementary school, and his subsequent titles and achievements were countless.

Participate in the formulation of rules for my country's industrialization system, break the blockade and monopoly of Western imperialism, and take the lead in overcoming the difficulties of precision manufacturing.

They have driven a major wave of independent research and development in my country, participated in the direction of the macroeconomy, and put forward many valuable suggestions.

These are the things we can know; there are many more things Yang Min doesn't know.

The more she learned about him, the more she admired and respected him.

To be honest, she came all this way for Yang Jianguo.

Today, I am fortunate to have been chosen by him to become his confidential secretary.

You can imagine how excited Yang Min was.

"Ha ha……"

Yang Jianguo laughed heartily, "Well, I've reached that age too."

In the past, I always heard children say to others, 'I grew up listening to your stories.'

Today, it's finally his turn.

"No, Minister, I didn't mean you're old, you're still young!"

Yang Min hurriedly explained, afraid that he would misunderstand.

Yang Jianguo raised his hand to quell the conversation, and said in a relaxed tone, "You're allowed to joke, but I'm not? Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

"Going forward, Comrade Wu Mei will teach you how to carry out your work. She is a veteran here, so if you have any questions, ask her for advice."

"Yes, I understand, Minister." Yang Min nodded.

Yang Jianguo returned to the table, sat down again, and picked up a recently arrived document for her to look at.

"What are your thoughts on this?"

Yang Min took a look and saw that it was a summary of foreign public opinion and the progress of the industrialization system.

When the big brother fell, Western capital immediately changed its tune, withdrawing all foreign investment to make the little brother who "followed" the big brother fall as well.

They're constantly praising it in the media, saying it's about to collapse and will collapse sooner or later.

Even the Big Brother couldn't withstand it, how can you be better than the Big Brother?

It was in this environment that they steadily forged their own path step by step.

They turned the foreigners' touted "collapse theory" into a slap in the face.