On the way back, Lu Yiwei asked with interest, "Director Gong, how many years have you been in Jiangqi?"
Gong Tianhe smiled and said, "I've been here since I graduated from university in 1988. It's been almost 20 years."
"Oh, how were the profits back then?"
Gong Tianhe sighed and said, "How should I put it … it was alright. There were many orders, especially for the military. Because they could not meet the other party's requirements, they canceled some of the orders and suffered heavy losses. It was also from then on that the automobile factory went into decline. In the mid-90s, the layoffs arrived, and Jiangqi also could not escape the fate. Almost 50,000 people were laid off. Since then, the factory has been like this. "
"If there are no profits, how are you going to pay us?"
Gong Tianhe smiled and said, "The profits are not good, but there are still profits. We are in charge of producing the relevant parts for the other automobile factories. Also, the higher-ups have related funds to support us, and we can barely make a living. "
"Then, do you support the relocation?"
Gong Tianhe was stunned and nodded after a long while.
This was a little surprising. He thought Gong Tianhe was not willing. Lu Yiwei still did not express his opinion and changed the topic. "Oh right, how's the arrangement for my accommodation?"
Gong Tianhe nodded and said, "It's done. It's at the Jiangqi Hotel, not far from here."
Lu Yiwei stopped and pointed. "Isn't there a guest house here?"
Gong Tianhe quickly said, "The conditions there are not good, and it's noisy. Let's go to the hotel."
"No need. I'll just stay here. It's convenient for me to work."
"This … Is this appropriate? Should I ask Manager Cai?"
Lu Yiwei's face darkened. "Do I need someone else to decide for me where to stay?"
Gong Tianhe was more or less in awe of him. He bit the bullet and said, "Alright then."
Back in the office, Hou Zecheng smiled and said, "Brother Lu, you can't find me in the blink of an eye. Did you go out to check on the people?"
Lu Yiwei sat down casually and crossed his legs. "Secretary Hou, you don't have much to do today? The city must have given you many tasks for this relocation. "
Hou Zecheng squinted his eyes and said calmly, "You're here, aren't you? No matter how busy you are at work, you have to come and accompany me. You're the Imperial Envoy, and you're here to represent Secretary Bai. If I don't show up, wouldn't I be opposing the Municipal Party Committee? "
Lu Yiwei didn't like flattery, and he didn't like people who flattered him either. But that was the environment in the bureaucracy, so he could only try his best to adapt. He looked at his watch and said, "Since Secretary Hou is here, let's have a meeting with the leaders of the factory. Firstly, we can get to know each other, and secondly, we can understand the work situation."
Hou Zecheng looked at Gong Tianhe. "There is a need for a meeting, but Factory Manager Cai has gone to the province for a meeting. The other leaders might not all be present. Why don't we hold the meeting tomorrow morning?"
Lu Yiwei thought for a moment and said, "Then let's follow Secretary Hou's arrangements."
After chatting for the whole morning, the group drove to a seemingly inconspicuous small courtyard in the suburbs when it was almost noon. There was nothing special about the inside, and it was similar to a normal house. When they sat in the dining room, Hou Zecheng introduced with great interest, "Brother Lu, the owner of this farmhouse is a retired employee of Jiangqi Factory. He's a great cook, and you can try it later. It's definitely to your liking."
Lu Yiwei smiled and said, "After hearing what Secretary Hou said, I'm getting a little hungry."
"Haha, the food will be served soon."
"Manager Cai isn't coming?"
"Oh, maybe he hasn't finished his meeting yet. Tianhe, give him a call and ask. Tell him to come quickly after the meeting is over. "
Lu Yiwei could see clearly what Gong Tianhe's eyes were hinting at, but he pretended to be deaf and did not see anything.
Half an hour later, Cai Xiaoqiang appeared energetically. He sat down and gulped down a mouthful of water. He looked at Lu Yiwei and said, "Secretary-General Lu, do you know Zhang Zhiyuan?"
Lu Yiwei nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes, why?"
"He's the new director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. He looks quite young."
"Oh, I've worked with Director Zhang in Nanyang County. He's a good person."
Lu Yiwei's indifference made Cai Xiaoqiang a little uncertain. Hou Zecheng kept winking at Cai Xiaoqiang to divert the topic.
At the dining table, they were drinking with different thoughts in their minds. Lu Yiwei did not refuse any toast and drank with them. In the heat of the battle, Cai Xiaoqiang said drunkenly, "Brother Lu, don't worry about the relocation. Even if you don't urge me, I will still move. But you must give me time."
"How long?"
Cai Xiaoqiang stretched out five fingers and said, "How about five months?"
Lu Yiwei smiled and said, "That's too long. The city can't wait that long."
"Then three months will be carried out according to the 100-day mission."
Lu Yiwei shook his head and said, "One month, no more."
Cai Xiaoqiang suppressed his anger and said, "Brother Lu, you are making things difficult for me. I really can't do such a big project."
Lu Yiwei was unmoved. He leaned against the chair and smoked and said slowly, "Everyone says that Manager Cai is resourceful and resolute. Do you think this will be a problem for you? Besides, there's still me. I will stay in the factory for this month. I will leave when the relocation is completed. If there are any difficulties, we can discuss and solve it together. But we can't afford to waste any time. "
Hou Zecheng echoed, "Xiao Qiang, there is no turning back. In front of the big issues, we must raise our position and respond to the call of the Provincial Party Committee and the Municipal Committee. We must implement this work to the letter. Didn't Secretary General Lu just say that if there are any problems, we can discuss and solve it together? He is our strong support. "
Hou Zecheng started to play with words and waited for Cai Xiaoqiang to jump into the trap. Lu Yiwei said straightforwardly, "Don't worry and move the factory. If there are any problems, I will take responsibility."
Cai Xiaoqiang swirled his wine glass and looked at him. "Are you serious?"
"There are so many people here. Do you think I am joking?"
Cai Xiaoqiang banged the table and said, "Fine. Since Secretary General Lu said so, then we will move. But I have a few conditions … … "
"Just say it."
"First, the start-up funds. This is a big project, and we cannot do without food. Second, the relocation of the workers. Shanteng Automobile has merged with the company, and there are no specific relocation measures. Third, the benefits of the workers. Once the project starts, a large number of workers will be laid off. The higher-ups need to come up with a clear plan to solve this problem. Fourth, the disposal of the existing assets. Will we return to Shanteng Automobile or handle it ourselves? There is no answer yet. "
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