Chapter Eighty-One He Was Everywhere

  Chen Zunian said and did it, gave a call to the leaders of Shengli Oilfield, and rushed straight to Jinan, preparing to go to the Ministry of Petroleum.

  The jurisdiction of Jinan Power Machinery Factory is in the hands of Shengli Oilfield, but the disposal right is in the hands of the Petroleum Department. On the one hand, this is because its level is higher than that of Shengli Machinery Factory, and on the other hand, it is also a historical legacy. The factory was established in 1920, no matter how you calculate it, it is impossible to be a factory under the Petroleum Department or Shengli Oilfield. After repeated allocations, the ownership became chaotic. When things were going well, various departments and households came to inspect, but after the decline, everyone said "don't recognize".

  Bao Rong was fed up with this large factory that had been dragging its feet, and Chen Zuyu wasn't running away for the first time either, so he signed a note and followed him.

  Ji Chai thoroughly searched the warehouse, finally managing to dig out several dozen frozen chickens. They were vacuum-sealed with an industrial machine and loaded onto a train, accompanied by the eloquent broadcaster Li Lin.

  Li Lin was just a tender little factory flower when she recruited workers 10 years ago. Today, 10 years later, she seems to have blossomed, with a full charm and beauty, elegant and refined, very famous in the Jinan mechanical system.

  She, like the accountants, had to go to work on time, take half pay, and work very hard every day. She heard from Chen Zuyan that Dahua Industrial's production model was rewarded with a woolen suit, and she was so envious that she made up her mind: when she saw Su Cheng, even if she died, she would get a woolen suit - if he didn't agree... how could he not agree?

  Li Lin carefully dressed up and then boarded the train with Chen Zuyan. Seeing that it was a hard-seat carriage, she was unhappy again. After waiting for a few hours, she went to the conductor's room to flirt and successfully bought a sleeper ticket at half price. She came back triumphantly and handed one to Chen Zuyan, saying: "You're already a big official, how can you still sit in a hard seat? If your waist and legs ache after arriving in Beijing, how will you work?"

  Mentioning Beijing, Li Lin's mouth curled up, her plump body turned around, and she laughed: "It's great. It's been a year since I last went out, I'll exchange my foreign currency certificate. If Director Chen has anything to buy, tell me and I'll buy it together."

  Chen Zu was already past his prime, lacking energy, and only glanced at Li Lin twice. He closed his eyes to meditate and said: "No need, I'll get off the train and go find Director Mu at the Petroleum Department, you can rest first."

  He dare not provoke this thorny rose.

  Li Lin chuckled twice, but was unwilling to rest on the bed. Wearing red high heels, she went out to wander around again.

  Arriving in Beijing, Chen Zunian plunged into the ministry's door and couldn't get out again.

  The government offices in the capital have always had doors on both sides. For example, students from northern universities like S University are like the orthodox Confucian scholars of old. After graduation, whether or not they enter the government to work, their classmates and teachers will inevitably be among them, or at least have connections with them. As a result, when doing business, they can always find a way in. On the other hand, local officials like Chen Zuonian are like donated officials or purchased officials, although their official positions may not be low, but they have no personal connections whatsoever, and it is difficult to get through the door, let alone pass the second door; encountering even slight obstacles makes it impossible to move forward.

  Finally, thanks to Li Lin, Chen Zuonian got the opportunity to meet Mu Si Chang. Calculating the time, they had arrived in Beijing for more than half a month, and it was early December.

  At this time, many officials from all parties came to pay their respects. Chen Zuoyi easily got 5 minutes of time and, after a brief courtesy, directly spoke about the restructuring of Jinan Power Machinery Factory.

  The director, Mu, had a serious and majestic appearance, much like the statues in Buddhist temples. He listened to Chen Zuonian's statement, then said: "Old Chen, I already know what you're talking about. Let's divide it into two parts. First, we'll deal with the workers' wages, and try to get some more loans. After the new year, we'll discuss the restructuring of the company and give you a formal reply. How does that sound?"

  Similar answers, Chen Zuyu has had a lot of them, this time he gritted his teeth and said: "Our factory party committee has already held a meeting, we resolutely demand reform. Director Mu, if you don't reform, the workers can't hold on."

  "Old Chen, what can I say? It's already December and all the departments are busy to death. I can work overtime, but I shouldn't force the comrades from the System Reform Commission to work overtime too. We need to come up with a conclusion on this matter before reporting it to our superiors." Director Mu said a couple of sentences and then stopped: "If you want to reform, first take a good look at the other company. This Dahua Industry just acquired Shengli Machinery Factory half a year ago, where do they have the energy to manage you? I don't think it's feasible."..."Su Cheng, the factory director of Su City, is a very capable person." Chen Zounian briefly told Director Mu what he had seen.

  The latter shook his head even more fiercely, saying: "Running a factory is not just about handing out money. He's so extravagant and wasteful, he'll eventually bankrupt Dahua Industries. I think you'd better stay away from Jinan Power Machinery Factory."

  After running for so long, Chen Zuonian was extremely unwilling to come to this conclusion and said: "Director Su's Dahua Enterprise has a lot of orders, most of which were won by him. As long as there are orders, our engine factory can survive."

  "You'd better place the order, after the New Year's festival, I'll try to get a batch for you. A big factory like Jichai is different from a mechanical factory, it can't be used as a training ground for private bosses. What you said about Director Su, he's too young and impulsive, prone to making mistakes."

  The director of Mu made a gesture with his eyes, and the secretary saw off the guest.

  Chen Zunian pretended not to hear his words and stiffened his neck, saying: "Director Mu, without a definite answer, I won't leave. In any case, this New Year's festival is going to be difficult to get through."

  Mu Si Chang's expression turned unpleasant, and he said: "You're not making any sense. Director Chen, if the factory can't get by, it's because of your poor management. I've already been thinking of ways to help you, but instead you're turning things around on me. With this kind of attitude from a director like you, I'm afraid you'll be responsible when the factory goes under."

  "I'm willing to take responsibility." Chen Zuonian jumped up and said, "If any of our 2,500 employees starve or freeze to death during the New Year, Director Mu, are you daring not to take responsibility?"

  "What nonsense are you talking about!"

  "Director Mu, I know you've always wanted Xu Fuyou to build another factory, but you're driving our factory to death, I don't accept it!"

  "Zhen Zunian!" Mu Si Chang also slapped the table.

  The secretary dragged away Chen Zuonian, who was struggling and shouting.

  The two parted on bad terms. Chen Zuonian was so angry that he almost died, and slept for a whole day in the hotel room. When it got dark outside, he heard a knock at the door.

  "Director Chen, I've come to deliver your money." The man outside the door had a refined air about him.

  "Who are you?"

  "Xu Fuyou. Director Chen mentioned me today."

  Chen Zunian was about to shut the door with a wave of his hand, like an enemy, but was blocked by Xu Fuyou, who angrily said: "A weasel paying New Year's greetings to a chicken."

  "Director Chen, you can't say that. What I'm bringing is real gold and silver." Xufuyou opened the small package he was carrying, revealing several stacks of cash inside.

  Chen Zu didn't have time to count them one by one. But there were about five or six thousand in total.

  Xu Fuyou closed his bag and smiled: "Director Chen, shall we have a chat?"

  Chen Zuo Nian was stunned for a moment, but still slammed the door shut.

  This time, Xu Fuyou's face lost its smile.

  "He doesn't drink when toasted, and will be punished if he does." His mind was already turning with sinister intentions.

  After a while, Xu Fuyou put away the gift package and went to report to Mu Si Chang again.

  It was just dinner time, and several departmental and bureau-level cadres of the ministry were collectively entertaining various oil field leaders at the Great Wall Hotel. Xu Fuyou, although having a relationship with Director Mu, did not dare to take liberties, and stayed in the outer box, waiting for the leader to come out before speaking.

  The outer room and the inner room were separated by a layer of curtains, and the words inside could be vaguely transmitted. Xufuyou sat on the side with nothing to do but listen. This was the main channel for these confidants to obtain information.

  Not long after, someone inside laughed and said: "Secretary Bo, your Victory Oil Field is doing great this year. I've heard the comrades from the Discipline Inspection Committee mention you several times. The leaders are also very concerned."

  The guest was Victory Oil Field, and Xu Fuyou sat up with a start.

  Bao Rong smiled and said: "It's mainly because of the good leadership of the ministry, and the hard work of the employees..."

  "Your Victory Machinery Factory has been reformed quite well. Director Ding of the Reform Commission has said it several times. From his tone, I heard that he might come to investigate again next year."..."That's great! We welcome him with open arms, Minister Song. I entrust you with this matter, please bring Director Ding to Victory Oilfield."

  "Look at you, ah, this is getting interesting. By the way, that star of your Victory Machinery Factory, isn't he a young fellow?" Minister Song and Secretary Oil Field were of the same rank, so they spoke to each other in a relatively casual manner.

  Bo Rong Xiao said: "Suo Cheng, young man, has a pioneering spirit, graduated from the Chinese Department of Peking University, and happens to have excellent technical skills. Two central leaders gave him an evaluation."

  "Twice?" That's not easy for grassroots.

  "Let Old Lin tell you." Bao Rong sold a pass, and conveniently pushed Lin Yonggui out.

  The latter recalled and said in a low voice: "The first instruction was about the ownership of the machinery factory, I remember it was: The transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces should fully respect the labor of scientific and technological workers."

  "Oh, I know this."

  "The second time was in Daqing Oilfield." Lin Yonggui smiled and said, "Director Qi praised Su City at the Daqing Oilfield."

  Minister Song burst out laughing and said, "I've heard this comment before, but the place and people are too interesting. Tell me again, tomorrow I'll have dinner with a few guys from Daqing and I want to tell them about it."

  Lin Yonggui said, seeing Mu Si Chang was quietly listening, so he brought up a topic and said: "Actually, Director Mu should also know that after our victory, the Jinan Power Machinery Factory under our jurisdiction was reformed and handed over to Su Cheng. Director Mu can be considered half of his leader."

  At this time, when it comes to reform and a specific factory, Minister Song's association ability immediately came into play.

  He took a deep look at Director Mu and smiled: "Jinan Power Machinery Factory is both a new problem and an old problem, hmm... Old Mu handles things steadily..."

  Minister Song stopped halfway through his words and didn't continue, also giving Director Mu some face. The other party was the leader of the oil field, but had made a complaint in person.

  Mu Si Chang felt a bit stifled and had another round of drinks. He then excused himself to go to the restroom and left the private room.

  Xu Fuyou hastily followed up and told Chen Zuyu's attitude. Of course, he wouldn't mention the money matter.

  Mu Si Chang let out a heavy "hmm" and instead asked: "How soon can the new factory start production?"

  "This... " Xu Fuyou was embarrassed for a moment and said: "Next year."

  "Be more specific."

  "It's year-end." Xu Fuyou didn't dare hide it.

  A whole year's time.

  Mu Si Chang's mind turned around for a moment, just about to speak, when an old man with a bad temper walked over from the opposite side.

  "Director Liu." A smile immediately appeared on Director Mu's face. Rumor has it that Director Liu will be promoted at the turn of the year, and he is much more impressive than him.

  Liu Bing had a big yellow tooth, nodded to leave, suddenly stopped and stood still, asking: "Director Mu, Jinan Power Machinery Factory, seems to be under your management?"

  Mu Si Chang was taken aback and said: "They have submitted a report requesting restructuring, what does Liu Si Chang have to do with it?"

  "Oh, I'm more concerned about a young man inside, Su Cheng..." Liu Shouzhang said casually and left.

  He is everywhere!

  Xu Fuyou's face turned extremely ugly.

  At the same time, refusing three leaders, Mu Si Chang didn't have such great courage.

  In just a few seconds, Director Mu spoke in a stiff tone: "Xiao Xu, you look into it from the side. The shareholding system is fine, but the requirements for entering the stock, I think can be higher, stricter."