After the lunch break, everyone got into the car again.
Half an hour later, the first factory under Huimin Company arrived. Compared with last year, there were many new faces in the factory. There was no way, in order to alleviate the employment pressure, this was a task "assigned" by the superior department.
After the group of people put on isolation suits, Zhang Jiayi brought everyone into the production workshop and introduced as they walked:
"This is the second largest factory under our group, with a total area of 200,000 square meters and more than 500 employees. In the first half of this year alone, it produced nearly 50,000 tons of mushrooms."
"Why did the output suddenly increase so much?"
Zhang Hao said in surprise.
If he remembered correctly, last year, the factory produced a total of more than 50,000 tons of mushrooms. This year was just over half, and it actually caught up with last year.
"This year, at the special request of the WFP, all the crops were planted with the most productive oyster mushrooms. Coupled with doubling the number of employees, the output has naturally increased significantly."
Zhang Jiayi explained casually.
Zhang Chongxin frowned when he heard this: "Is the power above so great? Does it actually care what mushrooms you grow?"
"Dad, don't forget that this is a state of emergency. As long as the WFP is willing, it can take over the Haotian Group tomorrow without paying a dime."
Zhang Jiayi said with a slight exaggeration.
Zhang Chongxin took a deep breath, with a hint of gloom on his face: "If the higher-ups dare to act recklessly, I will leave my words here today, and the Federation will be finished sooner or later."
"Ahem, dad, don't worry!" Zhang Hao quickly comforted him, "To be honest, our company actually doesn't make much profit. Even if it is taken over by the above, we won't lose much money, as long as the property is still there."
Real estate is the big deal and the most valuable asset.
Zhang Xu couldn't help but interjected: "What if the property is also expropriated?"
"I don't think it's possible. Real estate involves the vital interests of millions of people. The higher-ups don't dare to do anything wrong, unless the federation really wants to disintegrate itself, as my dad said." Zhang Hao shook his head.
"Xiao Hao said it well. If anyone dares to rob my house, I will fight him to the death."
Zhang Chongyi pretended to share the same hatred and hatred.
Li Ningtao took the opportunity to make a suggestion: "If you want to be safer, since housing prices are high now, I think cousin you can sell a few factories. When the day comes, you won't lose everything."
"Ning Tao is a good idea..."
Zhang Chongxin's eyes lit up.
Regardless of what he just said, he was just swearing to cheer himself up. You must know that "the people do not fight with the officials", this is the survival wisdom from ancient times to the present.
"It won't work." Zhang Hao smiled bitterly and shook his head, then explained: "These factories have long been included in the official plan catalog. Let alone selling the factory buildings, we can't even make the decision to close them down. Otherwise, it will destroy food production."
'If you put the big hat on, maybe I'll have to go in."
Li Ningtao's heart tightened, and he quickly asked: "Jiayi, when you buy the mushrooms from above, you don't have to pay me anything, right?"
If there is a situation of illegal payment, then they will also start a hair plantation. Get out as soon as possible to avoid being trapped.
"That's not the case." Zhang Jiayi shook her head, "Except for the rather stubborn purchase price and very low profit margin, everything else is fine. Basically, the money can be paid on time at the end of every month."
"It's fine if I don't have one. I'm afraid that the superiors won't pay me. My hotel is the best example. If I don't cancel the rent, I will go bankrupt."
Li Ningtao breathed a sigh of relief immediately.
Zhang Jiayi comforted the other party with a few words, and then continued to lead everyone to visit the production workshop.
After walking around, Zhang Aiyu couldn't help but asked curiously: "Jiayi, why is it so dark here? Is it to save electricity? Is Huicheng so short of electricity?"
"Auntie, the mycelium of oyster mushrooms can only grow normally in a dark environment. It does not require light at all. If it were not to facilitate the employees' work, we would not even want to turn on a light."
Zhang Jiayi paused and said with a proud face:
"In a sense, our place is a veritable lights-out factory."
Zhang Chongxin waved his hands and said angrily: "Okay, stop bragging, it's just growing mushrooms, it's not a tall thing, what's there to be proud of?"
"Dad, what you said is wrong. Our company is ranked in the first level in the official importance classification. On the contrary, many big companies you mentioned, such as Penguin, Ali Baba, Xiaomi, and major banks
, are generally classified in the second or even third gear.”
Zhang Jiayi couldn't help but retorted.
In fact, she had the same idea at first, thinking that growing mushrooms and raising earthworms was just a sideshow and could not be brought to the forefront. However, after attending several important official meetings, she completely changed her perception.
"Are you serious?" Zhang Chongxin said in surprise.
Zhang Jiayi nodded solemnly: "Of course it is true. In fact, it is not difficult to understand. The most important task of the Federation now is food production and the related industrial chains that serve food production. Everything else will have to stand aside for the time being."
"What you said makes some sense. The only regret now is that...it is such a good opportunity that we can't make much profit. It's so disappointing."
Zhang Chongxin said regretfully.
After all, he is a capitalist. Even at this time, the old man still values profits more than anything else.
Zhang Hao quickly advised: "Dad, we can't earn these national treasures. It took a lot of effort for me to establish a good relationship with the superiors. Don't be confused."
"Okay, I'm just complaining, I'm not stupid yet." Zhang Chongxin waved his hand.
…
After leaving the first factory, Zhang Jiayi took everyone to a construction site in the eastern suburbs.
This is the Thirteenth Factory under construction, and it is also the largest of all the training bases under the group's jurisdiction, covering an area of tens of thousands of acres.
"Xiao Hao, didn't you say you can't make much profit? Where did you get the money to build such a big factory?"
It was also the first time that Zhang Chongxin heard about this new factory.
Zhang Hao quickly explained: "Dad, this factory is a cooperative project between us and the city. The land is provided by the city. The construction costs can be solved through bank loans and guaranteed by the city. This means that our company does not have to pay a dime.
, and you don’t have to take risks.”
"Is there such a good thing?"
Zhang Xu's eyes widened.
"Brother, of course it's not that simple." Zhang Hao smiled and shook his head, "First of all, we have a huge amount of earthworm feed, which is the greatest confidence; secondly, the profits of earthworm breeding are very stable, and there is almost no loss.
Maybe, that’s why there are such favorable conditions.”
"So that's what happened. How many earthworms does such a big factory produce every year?"
Zhang Xu exclaimed.
A breeding farm of this scale is really enviable. Compared with it, the plantation that I am planning so hard is simply not worth mentioning.
"According to the design production capacity, there are about 200,000 to 300,000 tons per year!"
"Awesome!" Zhang Xu immediately gave a thumbs up, "I remember that the largest pig farm in the federation only had such a large output in a year."
"If possible, we would also like to raise pigs, but unfortunately it is not realistic." Zhang Jiayi said helplessly.
Zhang Chongyi asked casually: "Jiayi, I heard from Xiaohao that these earthworms are for food?"
"That's right, now that food is in short supply, earthworms are rich in protein and can be considered a good alternative ration."
"If that's the case, why can't the supply and marketing cooperative sell it?" Zhang Chongyi was a little confused.
"Second uncle, I think there are two main reasons for this. One is that the production capacity is limited and there is no way to supply it on a large scale for the time being. Even Huicheng can't sell it;
On the other hand, earthworms are more of an additive added to some special foods, such as the artificial meat produced by Cao Fan Company, which contains earthworm powder in the formula."
Zhang Jiayi answered patiently.
Zhang Chongyi suddenly realized: "Is it those artificial meats given to student dolls? This makes sense. After all, earthworms are also meat and are much more nutritious than beans."
During the morning visit, they already knew the main customer groups of artificial meat. In addition to welfare institutions, there are only primary and secondary schools.
"That's the reason. I'm afraid it's not that easy for ordinary people to eat." Zhang Jiayi said with emotion.
"My second uncle doesn't understand. It's easy to raise earthworms. Why don't the authorities build more earthworm farms? In this way, everyone can eat meat."
Zhang Chongyi was a little confused.
Zhang Jiayi explained with a wry smile: "Second uncle, raising earthworms is not as easy as you think. The first thing is the temperature, which needs to be heated 24 hours a day;
Secondly, there is the source of feed. If there is not enough feed and we only rely on natural soil, it will seriously affect the yield. The more we raise, the more severe the losses will be."
"Don't earthworms eat poop? With such a large population in the local area, they are still afraid of poop...not enough feed?"
"Second Uncle, as far as I know, those excrements actually have other uses..."
Zhang Chongyi interrupted: "What is it used for? Is it used to grow food?"
"This is just one of them. In addition, many meat rat farms have greater demand, and they are the real big customers." Zhang Jiayi explained.
"What do you mean? You mean those mice grew up eating shit?"
Zhang Chongyi felt a little nauseous in his stomach.
Since they ran out of bacon at home, they occasionally exchanged whole grains for rat meat to satisfy their cravings. Especially since this year, they have done so once or twice a month.
"Second Uncle, you are right. People are running out of food now. Where can we get the food to feed the rats?" Zhang Hao answered helpfully, "In short, it is best to eat as little rat meat as possible in the future. Let's not eat this stuff yet."
Talking about whether there is a virus or not, just listening to it makes people sick."
"If you don't eat it, you won't eat it in the future."
Zhang Chongyi waved his hands repeatedly.
The expressions on other people's faces were not much better either.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Hao reacted quickly and quickly changed the subject: "When you move here, you can try raising rabbits at home. Rabbits grow and reproduce quickly. Once you raise them, you don't have to worry about eating meat."
"talk later!"
Zhang Chongyi said casually and perfunctorily.
He has no interest in it now.
…
On the way home, suddenly there were cheers one after another on the street. Zhang Hao quickly pressed down the car window to see what was going on.
Zhang Chongxin reached out and patted the driver's shoulder: "Captain Fang, pull over and stop the car."
"Yes, Uncle Zhang!"
Fang Zhigang first used the intercom to notify other vehicles, and then parked the car on the side of the road.
Zhang Jiayi helped her father get out of the car and ordered her son in the other car:
"Kevin, are you going to find out what happened?"
Kevin walked over holding his cell phone: "Mom, there's no need to ask, I already know what's going on."
"Kevin, what happened?"
Zhang Chongxin asked quickly.
"Grandpa, it's a good thing. The official has just issued a major announcement and plans to distribute money to all citizens, regardless of age, occupation, or wealth. Everyone can receive 10,000 yuan."
Kevin replied excitedly.
Zhang Hao frowned unconsciously. This was another thing that had never happened in the dream. In the dream, let alone 10,000 yuan, not even a dime was paid.
Even in the most difficult times, there are no exceptions.
Zhang Chongxin looked puzzled: "What do the higher-ups think? If we give money to all citizens, doesn't that mean we haven't paid it yet?"
"Dad, why do you think so?"
Zhang Jiayi shook her head.
"What else can you think about?"
Zhang Chongxin said in surprise.
The old man has listened to many economics courses, and there are relevant discussions in them. There is only one consequence of doing this, and that is to cause prices to rise. In the end, the wool comes from the sheep.
"Dad, you have to look at what time it is now, we can't just copy past experience.
The current actual situation is clear at a glance. After three years of consumption, the vast majority of the people are short of money. If money is not distributed, they will no longer be able to survive."
“What about inflation?”
Kelly came over and answered helpfully: "Grandpa, there are no conditions for inflation at the moment. You know, ordinary people have no other consumption at all except food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Among the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing, housing and transportation, food rations, water, electricity, heating, and even bus fares are all set by the government, and there is no reason for the government to cause trouble for itself."
"There must be a problem here." Zhang Chongxin touched his chin, "If sending money could solve the problem, the higher-ups would have taken action long ago and would not have waited until today."
"Grandpa, what you said is actually correct. Distributing money to all people will of course have serious side effects, the most direct one being an increase in the fiscal deficit.
However, compared with maintaining stability, this amount of money is well spent. If there is unrest, the official estimate will cost several times, or even more than ten times."
Kelly explained in detail.
Zhang Hao nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "Kelly analyzed it very thoroughly. The impact of the last Middle East war was really bad. I guess the higher-ups want to win back the people's hearts by giving out money.
Especially for Europa, if they do not follow up and issue money, they will definitely lose a lot of points. If they choose to follow up, it will inevitably worsen their financial situation and destroy their war potential. This is a conspiracy.
As for the consequences, I can’t worry about that much for the time being, I’d better get over the current difficulties first…”
Before he finished speaking, Li Ningtao suddenly interrupted:
"Cousin, you just said it wrong. This time the money will be distributed, and Europeans will also have a share."
"What? How is that possible?" Zhang Hao asked in shock.
Li Ningtao handed over his mobile phone casually: "Don't believe me? See for yourself?"
Zhang Hao took the phone and browsed it quickly. Sure enough, as the other party said, Europeans also had a share.
The reasons are somewhat high-sounding:
Because the two parties have not signed a document, the Europeans have not officially left the federation. In addition, most European people actually support the federation. They are just coerced by a small group of powerful people.
The conclusion is that officials cannot give up food because of choking and chill any federal citizen.
"What a bunch of nonsense. The Declaration of Independence was issued, and yet you are still fooling yourself and others."