Qiao Yu had long been aware of the crisis at the Hanyang Iron Works, so when he heard what Qian Moyin said, he was not in a hurry, "Mo Yin, please tell me about the situation at the Hanyang Iron Works, and I'll see what we should do!"
"Commander, although with your support, the Japanese conspiracy to plot the Hanyang Iron Works was foiled, the Hanyang Iron Works itself has been hard to recover from, with huge debts and countless idlers. These have already suppressed the Hanyang Iron Works.
I can't breathe, and what's worse is that Hanyang Iron Works hired a large number of Japanese engineers as technical guidance. Not only did they not help Hanyang Iron Works improve its technology, but they also completely excluded Chinese workers in key areas. Not only that, they also
Indiscriminately interfering in the business direction of Hanyang Iron Works, not only did not allow Hanyang Iron Works to improve its technical level, but also tried every means to obstruct the update of equipment, and also interfered in the business strategy!"
"Have you not tried to find a way to get rid of the Japanese interference? Do you have to be led by the Japanese in everything?"
Qian Moyin's face suddenly turned red, "Commander, I am incompetent. I can only complain, but there is no way to solve the dilemma!"
"It's good to know this, but I want to remind you not to always look at objective factors. China is in such a situation now. Foreigners can interfere in our affairs wantonly. This humiliating situation is not an excuse for us to be depressed. On the contrary, we
We must work harder and use more wisdom in everything we do!”
"The commander-in-chief taught me a lesson, and I will remember it!"
Qiao Yu nodded slightly. Qian Moyin still had some talent, but he still had the habit of an old-fashioned literati. He liked to shirk responsibilities and was unwilling to sink his mind to work. He would give up as soon as he saw difficulties and obstacles.
You can find countless reasons when you ask, but you are unwilling to put more effort into solving the problem.
"Just pay more attention in the future. Now I want to know what valuable things are left in Hanyang Iron Works?"
Qian Moyin lowered his head and thought for a while: "Commander, the Hanyang factory still has 560,000 taels of silver on its books, and there are also a lot of stocks of rails and ore. In addition, some of the machines are relatively new, and the rest are already a little behind.
Apart from that, there is nothing else of value!”
Qiao Yu stared at Qian Moyin fiercely: "Are these the only things left for the No. 1 factory in Asia? I think all your knowledge has been in vain! Don't you understand the value of talents, especially skilled technical workers?
It’s just priceless!”
After Qian Moyin took over the Hanyang Iron Works, he also wanted to reform it, but due to the constraints of the original bureaucracy and the Japanese, nothing could be done. Moreover, the Hanyang Iron Works was located in Wuhan, and it was difficult for Sichuan to provide effective support. Therefore,
She seemed a little depressed and confused about some things. Once she heard the criticism in Qiao Yu's words, she suddenly sobered up a lot.
"Thank you, Marshal, for reminding me. There are more than 7,000 workers in Hanyang Iron Works. Excluding some casual workers, there are more than 5,000 available. However, many senior technicians are hired from foreign countries, including Western Europe and Japan!"
"I plan to completely split the Hanyang Iron Works, leaving only the pig iron factory, the iron cargo factory and the other small factories. I will move all the main equipment and workers to Chongqing and merge them into the Chongqing Iron and Steel Works!"
Qian Moyin's eyes immediately lit up when he heard Qiao Yu's plan. Hanyang Iron Works has been severely penetrated by Japan, and he doesn't even have the ability to plan his own future. Only by starting a new one can further development be possible. Therefore, he strongly supports the relocation of Hanyang.
Iron factory, but it is definitely not easy to relocate such a factory.
Firstly, the Japanese have always regarded the Hanyang Iron Works as a piece of cake and would never agree to it easily. Secondly, the Hanyang Iron Works was a factory built in Hubei. It is unacceptable that relocating it to Sichuan would cause dissatisfaction among the people of Hubei.
Regardless, the Third Hanyang Iron Works currently occupies more than 70% of the output of China's steel industry, and its position is too important. If it is relocated to Chongqing, it will definitely arouse the covetousness of other forces. Whether President Yuan can agree is still in doubt.
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Qian Moyin talked about his worries, and Qiao Yu found that his mind was still relatively clear. It was good to have this kind of understanding, "I will think of a big deal. You first make a relocation plan. Now Chongqing Steel
The factory has started production. You must take action now to encourage and support workers to work in Sichuan, and their families will also move there. Sichuan will fully cooperate with them to settle their lives and strive to get back to work as soon as possible.
middle!"
Qian Moyin nodded in agreement and hurriedly resigned. Qiao Yu sent a report to Wang Lingji and Zhao Baoxuan, asking them to prepare to accept workers from Hanyang Iron Works. Chongqing Iron and Steel Plant has been put into production, but there is a serious shortage of workers, so they can only
Relying on the support of foreigners, the problem was also very serious. The wages of these foreigners were several times that of the Chinese, and the number was far from enough. Zhao Baoxuan's hair turned white with worry. He was overjoyed to hear the news and hurriedly started preparations.
"Mr. Qian, please wait a moment!" Qian Moyin had been formulating a plan overnight since he received Qiao Yu's order. He just had some ideas and was about to ask the workers if they had any other requests. As soon as he walked out of the office,
A worker came over. This worker's name was Zhao Wu. He was one of the earliest apprentices in Hanyang Iron Works. He had been working in Hanyang Iron Works for more than ten years. His skills were no worse than those of foreign technicians and he was very famous in the factory.
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"Old Zhao, what's wrong with you?" When Zhao Wuyi heard Qian Moyin ask himself, there was a hint of embarrassment on his face, and he kept rubbing his rough hands.
"Mr. Qian, someone at home is sick. Can you give me a few months' salary in advance?" When Qian Moyin heard that he was here to borrow money, Xinzhong Carbon Steel suddenly moved.
"Old Zhao, it's easy to talk about workers' wages. I have something to ask you. Do you feel comfortable working in the iron factory?"
Zhao Wu smiled bitterly: "You don't have to work hard wherever you go. It's good if you can make a living!"
"If there is a place with better remuneration, for example, the salary is several times what it is now, the medical treatment only costs half of the money, and the children can go to school, Lao Zhao, would you be willing to go?"
"Mr. Qian, do you want me to go to Japan? Those Japanese people often come to win over skilled brothers. Let me put my words here first. I will never work for the Japanese!" Zhao Wu said righteously,
He looked very excited: "Mr. Qian, everyone has a secret in their mind over the years. The Hanyang factory has fallen into this situation. It is all the fault of the Japanese. They did not want the Hanyang factory to have a better life at all. If it were not for their factory, it would not be the same."
It’s so difficult, I hate them!”
"Old Zhao, you misunderstood. I hope you can go to Chongqing. Now the Chongqing Steel Plant has been established, but there is a serious shortage of technicians. As long as you can go to Chongqing, the treatment will definitely be much better than here. With your technical level, every day
At least 30 yuan a month, as well as other welfare benefits, allocated houses, medical insurance, and schools to help girls learn and read!"
When Zhao Wu heard this condition, he immediately became excited: "Mr. Qian, is everything you said true? Can such a thing as pie in the sky happen?"
"Old Zhao, this is not a piece of pie in the sky. This is what you earned with your skills, and it was promised personally by the patrol envoy. You can rest assured. You can also publicize it with other workers and encourage everyone to do it."
If you go to Chongqing, of course, this treatment is only given to those of you with high technical level, and the rest cannot reach this level. However, it is still no problem to get fifteen yuan a month, and there will be no deductions, including family members.