Songjiang Motors had been receiving orders from the military, and they had to manufacture some specially modified cars. For example, bulletproof cars. Steel plates were easy to manufacture. This technology was not difficult, and they could also thicken the plates.
But glass was something Bing City Machinery Company had never researched on before. The higher-ups also forbade other companies from researching this technology. The glass used in the cars were all ordered from the Aviation Factory.
Feng Yu had wondered if Hua Xia's technologies were outdated because of these restrictions.
But luckily, the military had given this technology to the Aviation Factory. This way, the Aviation Factory could produce the cars they wanted. Feng Yu had been eyeing this technology for a long time. This was a good technology, but the Aviation Factory did not know how to use it to make money. It was a waste for it to be in the hands of the Aviation Factory!
It was good to install it on helicopters, but how many helicopters could they sell in a year? How many cars could they sell? Although not many people would be willing to buy bulletproof cars, it was also a marketing gimmick. Even if it was simplified, it could be used to upgrade Songjiang Motors' high-end cars.
Feng Yu did not know how Zhang Ruiqiang negotiated with the higher-ups, but after 3 days, Zhang Ruiqiang replied to Feng Yu. The higher-ups had agreed to merge the Aviation Factory's special glass factory with Bing City Machinery Company. Bing City Machinery Company will also provide a sum of cash to set up Bing City Glass Manufacturing Company.
This way, the glass performance of Songjiang Motors' cars will be improved, and Feng Yu is satisfied with this.
Bing City Machinery Company will be split into Bing City Machinery Manufacturing Group as the head office. There will be a few subsidiary companies, including Bing City Automobile Company, Bing City Motorcycle Company 1, Bing City Motorcycle 2, Bing City Electric Vehicle Company, Bing City Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Company, Bing City Mechanical Engineering Technology Research Institute, Bing City Spare Parts Company, and Bing City Glass Manufacturing Company.
The head office was easy to manage. Li Mingde will be the Chairman, and the 3 Deputies will still be Deputies. They will be appointed as directors, and the number of directors for the shareholders will remain the same. Only the Aviation Factory will have a director seat. After all, other than the glass company, the Aviation Factory also has shares in the research institute.
Many people were fighting for the positions of the directors of the subsidiary companies. These were not only temporary positions of power, but it was also a stepping stone for them to rise up. Even the higher management and directors wanted to appoint their own people.
Although they all knew that the future chairman of this company would have to listen to Feng Yu. But Li Mingde's position as the CEO should be vacated, right? Everyone's ability wasn't bad. Even if there was a difference, the difference wouldn't be too big. With more people supporting them, their chances of being promoted would be higher.
But when those middle management staff went to look for Li Mingde and even the City Government, only one person did not make a move. That was Li Dafu.
Back then, Feng Yu invited him alone, but he didn't agree. After that, he sold his assets and bought Bing City Machinery Company's shares. At first, he only bought the shares of the motorcycle factory. Later on, he exchanged the shares for the parent company's shares.
Li Dafu had once fought alone and earned a net worth of tens of millions. In his heart, he was still a little proud. Also, after he joined Bing City Machinery Company, he was promoted from the motorcycle factory to the position of Deputy General Manager. It was not because he was taken care of. It was because of his capabilities. No one can suppress him.
Li Mingde wasn't young anymore. He would probably retire in a few more years. It wasn't a good thing for an old man to be the Chairman of a company. Once something went wrong with the Chairman's health, it would affect the company's morale.
Li Dafu's target was not only to be the Chairman of the company. He knew that Feng Yu doesn't have the time to manage the company, and he can't be bothered to manage it. That means the Chairman will be chosen from the directors in the future.
If Li Dafu could take over as the Chairman, he might be able to succeed Li Mingde as the Chairman of the company after he retires! The shareholders' meeting was just a formality, and the Chairman was the real decision-maker of the company!
Furthermore, the positions of the directors of the subsidiary companies were not decided yet. All the directors wanted to be the head of a subsidiary company.
Li Dafu also wanted to be the Chairman of the parent company. But he wanted to be the Chairman of the parent company more. He was smart to not look for Li Mingde. When everyone else did not look for him, he went to look for him. This way, he would be the most special person, and Li Mingde would remember him easily. This news might even reach Feng Yu's ears.
And if everyone went to look for him, the effect would be the same whether he went or not.
Anyway, he would still be appointed as the company's Director and Deputy Chairman. Even if he failed, he would not be in dire straits. Now, he was taking a gamble.
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"Old Li, you mentioned that many people are looking for you to report to you. But only Li Dafu is still doing his job peacefully?" Feng Yu asked.
Li Mingde sighed. "That's right. They all saw it. After the company was restructured, the management became simpler on the surface. But in reality, it also increased the power of the directors of the subsidiary companies. They are much more powerful than the previous branch factory directors. Also, I am getting old, and a few directors are testing me to see if I will give up my position. "
"Then what do you think about it? Are you looking for someone to share your workload? "Feng Yu laughed and asked.
Li Dafu also needs to groom a successor. If not, when Li Dafu retires five to six years later, what if the company does not have a qualified successor? Although Li Dafu can be promoted directly from the Deputy Chairman, it is like the ancient emperors had to choose a Crown Prince. The earlier the successor is chosen, the easier it is for the handover of power.
If Li Mingde suddenly retires, the person promoted might not be able to convince the public. At that time, for the sake of management, they might need to suppress some capable people in the company, and this is not good for the company's development.
Li Mingde nodded. "I think the company should choose a new Chairman. I don't want to be in this position anymore."
Although one less position means one less salary, Li Mingde, who was rewarded with the company's shares, the salary is not as good as the dividends from the shares. Anyway, he is still the company's Director and the top leader. The company's power will still be in his hands temporarily.
If he was too greedy for power and Feng Yu was wary of him, he might be forced to retire earlier.
"Who are you leaning towards?"
"Li Dafu. When it comes to management, Li Dafu is very good. When it comes to market control, Li Dafu is also very good. I had a whole new level of respect for Li Dafu's charisma. With me around, I don't think there will be any accidents when he becomes the company's Chairman. In the future, this company will not go astray when he is at the helm. "
Li Dafu is an outsider, and he can get so many people's support. This shows his charisma. Of course, this charisma can also be understood as a kind of political strategy.
"Alright. Call Li Dafu over tomorrow. We will talk to him."
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