People are like rice and steel. No matter how strong a man is, he cannot display his true fighting power when he is hungry.
As the director of the steel rolling mill laboratory, I not only have to ensure scientific research, but also prepare for rainy days and obtain supplies for the laboratory.
This sounds ridiculous, but it's true.
Starting from this year, many factories and units have realized the seriousness of the material shortage situation, and have set up purchasing departments one after another to start collecting food and materials in the capital and even around the capital.
The ministries and commissions are also aware of these situations. Logically speaking, this approach is suspected of violating regulations under the current system of unified purchasing and marketing of materials.
but.
The sky is big and the earth is big, and a full stomach is the biggest. I don't want to understand the actual situation and show weakness to this kind of thing.
The steel rolling mill had established a purchasing department two months ago.
It is directly managed by deputy director Zhang Hongshan. More than 20 officers were transferred from the Propaganda Department to serve as purchasers. The purchasing department has a very high level and can directly use the name of the steel rolling mill to communicate with the small merchants and hawkers in the Pigeon Market in the capital.
make a deal.
It's just that the steel rolling mill's actions were still too slow. After Zhang Hongsheng took office, he took two thousand yuan advanced from the steel rolling mill's finance department and more than 20 purchasers to prepare to flex his muscles in the capital.
But when they rushed to the pigeon market, they discovered that the food and materials in the pigeon market had long been sold out. Even if some people could provide follow-up supplies, they had already been booked.
These days, spitting is a thorn in the side, and if you speak out, it will be like Taishan. Even if Zhang Hongshan is willing to pay a high price, those people in the pigeon market are not willing to sell him the follow-up supplies.
After struggling for two or three weeks, we only purchased 700 to 800 kilograms of stick noodles, more than 100 kilograms of rice, and more than 50 kilograms of vegetables. This is quite a lot of food for an average family.
But you must know that the steel rolling mill is a large state-owned factory with more than 10,000 people. If every worker takes one bite of these supplies, they will all be gone.
“It’s impossible to do it, it’s simply impossible to do it!”
In the factory director's office, Zhang Hongshan pounded the table and complained loudly to Factory Director Yang: "Old Yang, you don't know that even the supply and marketing cooperatives have begun to restrict purchases. Our buyers have worn out the soles of our shoes.
We didn’t get any food either, so I think the purchasing department should cancel it. Keeping it is a waste of supplies.”
Director Yang took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Hongshan, then lit one himself, took two deep puffs, and frowned.
"Lao Zhang, I can understand the difficulties you encounter, but we must carry forward the spirit of overcoming difficulties and not give up halfway."
"Factory Director, I understand what you are saying. What I say here is without ideological awareness. The spirit cannot be eaten as food. If we shout slogans, we can solve the food problem. I stand in front of all the employees all day long and shout
I won’t hesitate to shout slogans even if my throat is broken.”
Hearing this, Director Yang understood that Zhang Hongshan had indeed encountered difficulties.
Normally one would not dare to say this kind of thing to the outside world casually. If it were heard by interested people and spread, Zhang Hongsheng would be criticized at least, and in more severe cases, he might not even be able to be the deputy director of the factory.
Director Yang was indeed quite radical in the past. As long as it was a task assigned by his superiors, he would have to complete it even if it meant going up mountains of swords and seas of fire.
Now that I am older and have experienced more things, I also understand that some things are beyond human power.
but.
Director Yang still did not give up, took a deep breath on his cigarette, looked at Zhang Hongshan and said: "Old Zhang, I can understand your difficulties, forget about the stick noodles, because our new workshop of the steel rolling mill can provide a large amount of foreign exchange every year, and the ministries and commissions specially
A batch of coarse grains was allocated to help us survive the famine, but next month will be the 20th anniversary of our steel rolling mill."
“Every year at our steel rolling mill, we hold a banquet in the factory yard and invite the workers to have a meal together to celebrate the birth of the factory.”
"If you want to have a feast, you have to have meat. If all the dishes are vegetarian, the workers will definitely have objections."
"Workers are the real owners of the factory, and we leaders are the waiters. We cannot let our comrades workers be dissatisfied."
"So, no matter what, you must get two thousand catties of meat."
Two thousand kilograms of meat seems like a lot, but... there are more than 10,000 workers in the steel rolling mill, so it's not much for everyone.
"Meat? Director, are you kidding?" Zhang Hongsheng was so shocked that he put down the enamel jar, stood up suddenly, and looked at Director Yang in disbelief.
Director Yang said: "Old Zhang, do you think I am a joker?"
"No...Director Yang, don't you still understand the current situation?" Zhang Hongshan patted his thigh and said, "Let me tell you this, even if you want to buy meat in the canteen in the ministry compound, you can't buy meat.
You have to report seven or eight days in advance."
"Is the situation really that serious?" Director Yang frowned.
"The vegetable market not far from our steel rolling mill has not purchased a pound of pork for a whole month."
"...."
Director Yang frowned when he heard this and took a long puff of cigarette.
It would have been fine in the past. As long as there was food, if we explained it to the workers, they would definitely understand the difficulties in the factory.
but.
In the past two days, the steel rolling mill has obviously developed very well.
Especially with the new workshop, it has become the richest factory in the capital. Under such circumstances, it would be unreasonable if it could no longer produce meat.
Of course, Factory Manager Yang also knows that Zhang Hongshan is the kind of old scalper. As long as you tell him to do the work, he will definitely do his best, even if he dies of exhaustion in the fields.
There is only one reason why the task was not completed, and that is that there is really no way to complete it.
"This matter is really difficult to handle..."
Just when Director Yang was scratching his head in worry, there was a knock on the office door.
"Who!"
Factory Director Yang was in a bad mood, so naturally he wasn't angry either.
But when he heard a familiar voice coming from outside, Director Yang's face suddenly lit up with joy.
"Comrade Li Donglai is here. This guy has a lot of clever ideas. Maybe he can find a solution."
Factory Manager Yang stood up and opened the door for Li Donglai. He enthusiastically took Li Donglai's arm and invited him to the sofa.
Then pour the tea and light the cigarette.
This enthusiastic move left Li Donglai a little confused.
In the past, every time he went to the factory director's office, Director Yang was very enthusiastic, but he had never been so enthusiastic.
Li Donglai took the cigarette and asked with a smile: "Director, do you need help with something?"
"Others say you are smart, Li Donglai. When I see you today, you are indeed extraordinary." Director Yang laughed.
After so many years of cooperation, the two are already old friends and can make some small jokes.
Zhang Hongsheng next to him was newly transferred, and he had never seen Director Yang treat his subordinates like this.
You must know that Factory Director Yang is famous for his strictness.
There was a legend circulating in the steel rolling mill that when Director Yang first took office, he held the factory committee meeting for the first time and actually scared the leaders of two departments to tears.
This shows how powerful Director Yang is.
Such a powerful person actually joked like a child when facing Li Donglai.
It's simply incredible.
When Li Donglai saw outsiders present, he stopped chatting and asked: "Director, if you have anything to do, just tell me."
"Can you help our factory get two thousand kilograms of meat?"
"What?" Li Donglai's eyes widened. He came here just for meat. Isn't this a coincidence? Why is it such a coincidence?
Factory Director Yang thought Li Donglai was in trouble, so he quickly explained the factory celebration with a smile.
"Dong Lai, you also know that if there is no meat, our factory's factory celebration will definitely not be the same. I am also in a hurry to seek medical treatment, and it's your fault."
Li Donglai nodded and said, "I came here this time just for this matter."
Hearing this, Director Yang became excited and said, "So, you have a solution?"
"Whether it is feasible or not will have to be discussed by the leaders."
Li Donglai smiled and said: "Director, you may also know that I am from Qinjiagou. I stayed in the village for more than ten years and worked as a barefoot doctor before coming to the capital."
This time not only Director Yang nodded in agreement, but even Zhang Hongshan nodded slightly.
The legendary experience of Li Donglai has long been spread throughout the steel rolling mill. In just a few years, a little barefoot doctor became the director of the steel rolling mill laboratory. Who would dare to think?
Li Donglai continued: "Behind our Qinjiagou, there is a large mountain covered with dense forests. There are many wild boars in it. When the crops mature, the wild boars will come down the mountain to destroy the crops, making the villagers miserable. However, in the village,
Our militia company only has a few muskets, so there is nothing we can do against those wild boars."
Upon hearing this, Director Yang's eyes suddenly lit up. He stood up suddenly and walked around the office with his hands behind his back.
Then he stopped and said: "You mean, we can cooperate with Qinjiagou and go to the mountains to catch those wild boars... If we catch wild boars, we will have wild boar... Yes, why didn't I
think."
Zhang Hongsheng also slapped his thigh suddenly and said excitedly: "This is a good idea!"
He also knew that although this idea seemed simple, there were two key difficulties.
First, the person who proposed this idea needs to have a very good understanding of rural areas.
Second, the person who puts forward the opinion must have a good relationship with the commune and with those within the factory.
Both are indispensable.
Taken together, only Li Donglai best meets this condition.
Director Yang was a resolute person and made up his mind in an instant.
However, he also knew that if the wild boars were to be taken away from Qinjiagou, the steel rolling mill would have to pay a certain price.
"Donglai, you are not only from Qinjiagou, but also from our steel rolling mill. Qinjiagou is your natal family, and the steel rolling mill is your husband's family. Tell me, what do we need to give to the members?"
Hearing this, Li Donglai couldn't help but admire in his heart, Director Yang can be regarded as a genius for being able to become the director of the rolling mill.
These words seem bright and open, and there is inevitably a meaning of bargaining in them.
Li Donglai was prepared. After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said: "Director, I can understand your eagerness, but I want to contact Qinjiagou Commune. The mountains behind Qinjiagou are collective property.
If you want to dispose of Dashan, you need the consent of all members."
Factory Director Yang was stunned for a moment, then slapped his head: "Yes, yes, how could I have forgotten this matter? I will give you two days of leave now. You will go back to Qinjiagou immediately to communicate with the villagers."
After Factory Director Yang finished speaking, he seemed to be afraid that the villagers would disagree, and added: "Come from the east, our steel rolling mill is lacking in everything now, except meat and food. The life of the members is difficult, and in the process of exchange
, we can pay more.”
This is what Li Donglai was waiting for.
As a former member of Qinjiagou, no matter how fair he is, he will be criticized by those who are interested in the steel rolling mill.
Now that Director Yang has expressed his stance, anyone who dares to step out can be slapped in the face.
Li Donglai returned to the laboratory, walked around the laboratory, and after confirming that the laboratory was operating normally, he carried it to the motorcade.
It's freezing cold now. It must be very painful to ride a bicycle back to Qinjiagou.
We are doing something for the government this time, so naturally we have to drive a "special car".
In the past, Li Donglai rarely drove a jeep because he was careful about the impact and felt that the road was relatively close. However, the team's master still maintained the jeep every once in a while in accordance with regulations.
Seeing Li Donglai walking over with his hands behind his back, the repairman Lao Bai stood up and asked with a smile: "Director Li, do you want to go out today?"
"Well, is there any oil in the car?" Li Donglai asked.
Gasoline will evaporate, and jeeps were eliminated from the battlefield. The sealing of the fuel tank is not that good. In order to prevent the gasoline from evaporating, gasoline will be added to the jeep only when the jeep is in use.
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Master Bai put down the board, took out a towel and wiped his hands, picked up an iron-shell gasoline barrel leaning against the corner, pointed it at the jeep's fuel tank, and poured it into the tank.
The gasoline drum was only about twenty liters, which almost filled the tank. In order to prevent him from running out of gas on the way, Master Bai picked up another oil drum from the warehouse and put it in the trunk of the jeep.
"Ready and ready to go, Director Li."
Li Donglai picked up the crank and cranked the jeep, sat on the driver's seat, stepped on the accelerator, and the jeep galloped out like a wild horse.
The jeep left the steel rolling mill, left the capital, and sped towards Qinjiagou.
The main job of the members in winter is weeding.
Led by the captain of the production team, the members lined up neatly, carrying hoes and bending over, working in the fields.
Although the work of hoeing is not heavy, my waist will feel sore within a few minutes.
Several young people couldn't stand this, so they stood up and looked around, taking the opportunity to rest for a while.
When they saw the jeep spewing black smoke and speeding this way, the young people shouted excitedly.
"It's Donglai, it must be Li Donglai from our village."
No wonder the members shouted like this.
Within dozens of miles around Qinjiagou Commune, Li Donglai is the only one who has become a director-level leader, and he is the only one with a special car.
For example, the leaders in the commune, no matter how cowardly they are on weekdays, they can only ride bicycles when going to the countryside.
After Qin Fen entered Beijing, the production team leader was replaced by Qin Fen's younger brother, Qin Sanmao.
When Qin Sanmao saw the jeep, his eyes widened with excitement.
"Brother Donglai is back, and maybe my brother is back too."
