Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Terrifying!

"Everyone, everyone..."

Amidst the uproar, Yang Jianguo calmly spoke up: "Let's all calm down and listen to what I have to say, okay?"

Some radicals were unwilling to continue speaking, but others wanted to hear what he could say.

"I had already thought of the problems you mentioned. We absolutely cannot turn back the clock of history; whoever does so is a traitor to the country. We have gone through so many hardships to get to where we are today; our achievements have not come easily!"

Hearing his statement, Elder Li, the most senior and respected person present, was puzzled. "Since you think so too, then what exactly is the meaning of your proposal?"

Old Master Li patted the proposal on the table in front of him, really not understanding what he was up to.

"Elder Li, seniors, please be patient and let me finish."

With Elder Li speaking up, Yang Jianguo also had the opportunity to clearly express his thoughts, from the current work achievements at the grassroots level to the impact of increasingly corrupt officials, the organization's image, and the people's reputation.

And what terrible consequences this influence will bring to the entire country.

“I remember a great man saying that we must go to the people and take root among them. Anyone who separates himself from the people is a sinner.”

“But now look at us, some of our comrades have not only become detached from the people, but have actually come to regard themselves as officials who sit on the heads of the people and act like tyrants.”

Once Yang Jianguo started speaking, he didn't intend to stop, and went straight to presenting the facts.

"The Third Textile Factory, a major contributor to the factory's profitability and successful restructuring, couldn't even get a permanent position."

The factory's profits have increased several times over, and the biggest contributor is a temporary worker? Everyone here, pat your chest and search your conscience—is this even plausible? Huh?

Yang Jianguo's words were like a knife piercing everyone's hearts; what he did was truly unethical.

People say, "A hunting dog is cooked, a good bow is put away."

But that should be done after the fact. You're doing this... dismantling the bridge before even crossing the river, and then complaining about not having the bridge back?!

This is something no human could do.

"If something like this can happen right under our noses, let's talk about the places further down the line, where the emperor is far away..."

Yang Jianguo's next words were unnecessary to explain; everyone already knew what he meant.

"Xiao Yang, we understand what you mean."

Old Li took a sip of tea, put down his teacup, and expressed his concerns, "We don't mean to oppose your investigation, whether it's a self-investigation or a general investigation, but shouldn't you control the intensity of your efforts?"

Picking up the documents in his hand, Old Li said with concern, "You say we should implement this according to your standards? Don't you know what the people below will think?"

They would only think, "Is the situation turning sour again? Is the world about to change again?"

The situation that had just stabilized was about to be stirred up again.

Yes, for these gentlemen sitting in the capital, this breeze will blow away in no time.

But what about next?

That small gust of wind could be a raging storm that could topple millions of homes.

In the capital, every decision made in this conference room is like a butterfly that causes a storm on the east coast. It's easy for it to flap its wings, but who will clean up the storm it creates, and what will happen to the damage and impact it causes?

There are some problems that these old men just can't understand or figure out; they don't have the same level of understanding and awareness as Yang Jianguo.

Oh, after a lifetime of working in economics, none of them have the foresight of Yang Jianguo. Yang Jianguo is truly remarkable.

Should we consider the concerns in everyone's hearts and the reality before our eyes?

He'd do everything like Yang Jianguo, just burying his head in his work...

Yes, Yang Jianguo did a good job, that's because he was highly skilled and lucky.

To be honest, the things Yang Jianguo did, the risks he took, and the responsibilities he shouldered would scare anyone to death.

I aspire to achieve what Yang Jianguo has accomplished.

Yes, he is capable, and he is lucky, but can he always rely on luck to accomplish anything?

You can't let those who determine the direction of national policy gamble on making decisions!

"I know, I know everyone's concerns."

Yang Jianguo softened his tone and said calmly, "But we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater and turn a blind eye to this kind of unhealthy trend!"

“If you let this happen today, it’s tantamount to telling everyone tomorrow that they can do it too. As long as you make money and the economy is doing well, you can ignore all other principles.”

“What would that make us? What would we become? What would the people think? How would public opinion evaluate us, these leading cadres?”

"you this……"

Yang Jianguo's remarks sparked a new round of debate, which reignited his anger after he had just calmed down.

If this discussion continues, when will it ever end?

Fortunately, I'm getting on in years, and tending to flowers and plants all these years has helped me cultivate my mind and character, so I can still control my temper.

Let them fight it out. Anyway, it will take some time to prepare for the trip, so let them fight it out to their heart's content first.

When the time comes, can these advisors stop his train?

Consultant, consultant, you can be flexible about whether or not you listen to what I say!

Chapter 793 Making an Opening, Getting Things Done Is Difficult

At the Red Star Factory, the newly appointed factory director, Lao Ma, sat on the podium, full of vigor, and told his colleagues and workers about the achievements of a series of reforms he had recently implemented.

"With the full support of former Director Yang and the ministry, Hongxing No. 1 Middle School has now developed into one of the best middle schools in the capital. This has been widely recognized by all sectors of society. Our adjustment is also to address the upcoming issue of student enrollment..."

The admission process is open, and children of people from outside the factory can also attend schools directly affiliated with the factory, such as Hongxing No. 1 Middle School.

This change was significant, but because the ministry approved it, and it was said that Minister Yang personally signed it, everyone had reservations but didn't say anything.

I just don't quite like this new embroidered pillow.

"Pah, what a load of rubbish! He keeps talking about Director Yang. You'd think he was really close to Minister Yang!"

Hearing the young man's complaints, the old craftsman next door grinned and said, "Hehe, that's exactly the effect he wanted—to use someone else's name to carry a big banner."

"Alright, that's enough."

He frowned cautiously and reprimanded the two, telling them to stop whispering and that talking about others behind their backs could easily cause trouble.

Don't be fooled by the fact that they seem to be focused on the higher-ups right now, and their ears are practically on Ma Chang's ears. Who knows if these words will reach Ma Chang's ears tomorrow?

Don't underestimate the power struggles in this factory. They may not seem as intense as they were ten years ago, but sometimes they can be more terrifying than murder.

That was real, killing without bloodshed.

If they want to destroy you, they can destroy not only you, but your whole family.

When reminded, the two men fell silent, looking distressed. If the news reached the factory director's ears, neither of them would escape unscathed.

"Hey, do you think the school can still be like this now that it's opened up to outsiders? Won't the bad influences from outside corrupt the children?"

“I think this is a good thing. Our factory is doing well. But who knows what will happen in the future? Letting the kids interact with other kids, exchanging ideas, might help in the future…”

She lowered her voice and covered her mouth with her hand as she looked down: "If the factory doesn't do well, at least I have a few classmates outside who can give me advice and suggestions. That would be good."

"Hey, 'a clash of ideas'? Listen to this... If you ask me, it all comes down to being cultured. Reading is truly wonderful!"

"That's right."

"Everyone knows the value of studying, it's just that there weren't the options back then!"

Factory Manager Ma had already noticed the whispers below. The executive deputy factory manager wanted to reprimand them, but he stopped him by raising his hand.

If comrades want to discuss it, let them discuss it!

It's not something shameful. This decision was made after several discussions and consultations between the leadership and the department, and after seeking Minister Yang's opinion.

If anyone tries to make things difficult for him on this point, or goes against him, Old Ma will laugh out loud. No matter where he's talking, he can always find a way to justify himself.

No one can ignore education; it's a long-term issue that spans centuries.

They were all factory workers, and the difference between those who had received an education and those who hadn't has become increasingly apparent in recent years.

Take those college graduate cadres from outside the factory, for example. When they first entered the factory, they were indeed ambitious but lacked practical skills, which was a headache to watch. But after a while, they put aside their prejudices and gradually understood the operation of the factory.

Look at the ideas they came up with, the breadth of vision they took, and how they talked so eloquently about policies, the international situation, and set directions for everyone.

Although he wasn't very good at the actual work, he made significant contributions to the overall direction and research and development.

What seems like a complete mystery to us is presented as a game to others. They can explain things clearly in just a few words and get the hang of it incredibly quickly.

Not envious? You're kidding me!

Yang Jianguo is visiting the newly built teaching building at Hongxing No.1 Middle School.

"Director Yang, this is a modern teaching building, which includes computer labs, lecture halls, and laboratories modeled after those of foreign universities. Of course, it still lags behind in terms of equipment and technology, after all, they were so many years ahead."

However, we are already working hard to catch up. This year, we will recruit several lecturers from abroad to broaden students' thinking and reach cooperation agreements with prestigious foreign universities to conduct friendly exchanges..."

Yang Jianguo heard everything the principal said, but he had a different opinion.

Foreign teachers are a good thing, but many good things that start out well can turn sour as they go on.

He does not oppose bringing in foreign lecturers; in fact, he supports it.

However, one thing to note is that we cannot lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small things, or fail to distinguish between primary and secondary priorities. Just like the leadership team, although it is a factory director system, the factory director still has to work under the leadership of the organization.

We must resolutely preserve national characteristics; we cannot allow the education to end up with both sides being half-baked and incompetent.

Furthermore, we should not blindly imitate the West in everything. Our national traditions and the inheritance of excellent knowledge can also be appropriately strengthened.

By discarding the dross and keeping the essence, we can still achieve the goal of educating people.

Furthermore, the treatment must be balanced.

It's understandable that foreign teachers face some inconveniences when they come to work here, so it's appropriate to provide them with some allowance.

However, it is important to strike a balance. You cannot let your own people get carried away, nor can you let the other party become arrogant and think they are superior.

“Now, some places are praising foreigners too much, to the point that some foreigners think that this place is still sixty or seventy years ago…”

"We want peaceful development and friendly exchanges, but the premise is that the other party treats this matter with the same equal mindset. When you visit a host's home, a good guest should naturally be treated well, but if the guest is unfriendly, then you should do what you should do."

"I don't care about other places, but here I will absolutely not allow foreigners to act superior or think they are better than others."

In addition, regarding logistical support, if the other party is bringing their family along, the procedures related to housing and documentation should be expedited and simplified to avoid wasting time on these matters.

"Don't worry, Minister Yang."

After Yang Jianguo raised these questions, the principal assured him that everything would be done quickly and simply, and that there would be no logistical problems whatsoever.

He will not be worried about failing to distinguish between primary and secondary issues, or being overly fond of foreign things.

The principal spoke with great enthusiasm, as if issuing a pledge to him, but Yang Jianguo was already lost in thought, pondering the problem of 'difficulty in getting things done'.

Since the reform and opening up, the overall direction has been determined and will not be shaken.

However, some chronic and stubborn diseases still cannot be effectively improved or cured.

In particular, the difficulty of getting things done between departments has become a social consensus. If you want to do anything, you have to spend one or two months just going through the procedures.

If it can be done, then it's considered fast.

A small restaurant needs to get fifty or sixty stamps just from preparation to opening, and there are often situations where people pass the buck.

Shouldn't a service hall be put on the agenda as well?

Chapter 794 The Screw, the Future

If you want to use the service hall, you must establish clear rules from the beginning and prevent it from becoming the kind of unhelpful, bureaucratic hall you remember.

Despite seemingly putting all departments together, getting things done remains incredibly difficult.

The key issue lies in the unclear division of labor and the lazy, arrogant work attitude.

First, the number of service windows should be streamlined. Don't pursue quantity excessively. What's the point of opening ten or eight windows, but only using two or three each day, and leaving the rest to deal with inspections by leaders?

Two windows are sufficient for small areas, while four to six windows are enough for medium to large areas.

The extra staff are responsible for consultation and explanation. When someone comes to do something, the "explanation" staff will first receive them, find out what they need, and then help them check the documents and explain what they need.

If you don't have it, tell them what to do; if you have it all, lead them to the counter to process their business.

Upon completion of the process, the staff will rate and evaluate the interpreter when collecting their documents. The evaluation will be used as the basis for monthly, quarterly, and annual performance assessments.