When Zhao Baokun was asked about his major, he immediately cheered up.
"Currently, there is no management at all in China's factories. They rely entirely on foremen, and these foremen do not understand technology and are uneducated. They are just a bunch of hooligans. The labor is also forced, and the efficiency is really low. We must
If you want to manage efficiently, you must abandon the original empiricism and instead use the concept of scientific management to manage, establish an effective reward system, provide professional training to workers based on piece-rate wages, and improve labor standards!"
Qiao Yu listened to Zhao Baokun's talk. In the eyes of later generations, these things have become relatively backward basic common sense of scientific management, but in this era they are still absolutely novel. It seems that this person does have real talent and knowledge.
"Does Mr. Zhao have a deep understanding of Taylor's scientific management? With such ability, he can indeed manage a factory well!"
Zhao Baokun was shocked when he heard Qiao Yu mention Taylor. Taylor is famous in the United States, and his views are gradually being taken seriously by people. However, no one in China knows about this management guru. He didn't expect that the young man in front of him would say what he said.
How could Zhao Baokun not be surprised by the origin of this statement?
"Haha, I have been in the United States for nearly a year and have barely had some contact with it. But to be honest, I really can't agree with some of Mr. Taylor's opinions. After all, people are human beings with seven emotions and six desires, not machines. Mr. Taylor treats machines the same way.
Although workers’ efficiency has improved, they also have serious flaws! What we have to do is respect workers and treat them well!”
Immediately, Qiao Yu relied on something he learned in the university management class to fool Zhao Baokun and Tang Yisheng. The two were immediately convinced by Qiao Yu's views that were far ahead of their times. The two parties kept talking about the time of lighting the lanterns, and the three of them were called back for dinner by Qiao Cheng.
After an afternoon of communication, the two international students were completely impressed by Qiao Yu and agreed to work in the factory.
With these two assistants, Qiao Yu's pressure suddenly eased a lot. Tang Yisheng was responsible for directing the construction of the factory, and Zhao Baokun helped train the weavers, formulate more specific details, and plan the factory. Qiao Yu and his uncle Bai Kuan visited him non-stop when they were free.
He has contacted many Dongchuan wealthy businessmen and wants to bring these people in. However, except for two companies that have expressed their willingness to invest, the rest are on the sidelines. However, Qiao Yu is already very satisfied. After all, changing his mind does not happen overnight.
What can be done can only be achieved if these people see tangible results.
After another week, Buschter finally shipped the machine, along with two engineers and twenty skilled German technicians. After the handover between the two parties was completed, the textile factory began to get busy. The Germans indeed strictly prohibit rigidity.
The ship went to the factory to inspect. They were very satisfied with the design of the factory. Soon the machines began to be installed in the factory. The specific matters were handed over to Zhao Baokun. After a month of busy work, the machines were finally installed, with some remaining.
After finishing the finishing work and debugging the machine, the factory can start formal production.
After discussions with Bai Kuan, the factory was finally named Limin Textile Factory, with the intention of benefiting the country and the people. Qiao Yu had already launched newspapers in Sichuan to advertise his factory. For a while, Sichuan people knew that Sichuan also had a large-scale textile factory.
Textile mills, newspapers such as Shenbao also applauded the rapid construction of Limin Textile Mill.
This era is very sensitive to domestic products and foreign products. It is a common social mentality to advocate domestic products. Foreign products will only be considered when there are no domestic products or the quality is too poor. Now half of Sichuan's textile market has been occupied by foreign fabrics. Suddenly, foreign fabrics appear.
Such a large-scale textile factory was run by Sichuan people themselves. Not to mention it, every time they see the Limin Textile Factory under construction, everyone will give a thumbs up and praise Qiao Yu for his job...
In total, it took more than four months, and it was already February 1911. The first family property was purchased. It was a lie that Qiao Yu was not excited, but there was someone better than him.
Excited, old man Bai Kuan has obviously lost a lot of weight in the past few months, but he is more energetic. He goes back and forth between factories and various businessmen every day without any free time.
The groundbreaking ceremony was scheduled for February 14th. Businessmen of all sizes in Chongqing, as well as officials at all levels, were very interested. Niu Chuanshan, the prefect of Chongqing, also wanted to come in person. It had just passed breakfast time and they gathered in the open space in front of the textile factory.
Thousands of Sichuan people were watching the excitement. Bai Kuan specially chose an auspicious time. The ceremony officially started at ten o'clock in the morning. Before eight o'clock, the invited friends from all walks of life also arrived, and most of them came.
He is a well-known figure in the Chongqing business community. It is usually difficult to meet him, but now they are all gathered in front of the noisy square, chatting eagerly with Bai Kuan and Qiao Yu.
The factory gate is designed to be very wide, more than 20 meters long. There are no lions symbolizing majesty on both sides. Instead, there are two rows of pines and cypresses. It looks pleasing to the eye. It is completely different from the yamen style of other factories and attracts people.
Live in admiration.
At ten o'clock, there was another commotion. Niu Chuanshan's sedan separated from the crowd watching the excitement and drove to the door of the factory. Qiao Yu and Bai Kuan immediately came to the sedan.
"Your Majesty, the Lord of Labor, this is the crime of a young man!"
"Brother Shuren, you are not kind. The successful opening of Limin Textile Factory is a good thing for Chongqing and even Sichuan. As a parent official, how could I not come? Don't you think so?"
Niu Chuanshan was obviously in an unusual mood. He shouted this loudly, and then everyone started to cheer. It was very lively for a while. Niu Chuanshan turned slightly sideways, leaned against Jin Baikuan, and said: "This is loud enough, I'm afraid it's just for those who are watching the excitement."
There are thousands of people.”
"Isn't it because the Lord of the Palace is appreciating the glory? Who doesn't want to get some glory?"
"Brother, you are not making fun of me, but I have to tell you, you are going to take advantage of the Governor!"
As he spoke, Niu Chuanshan walked quickly to the gate of the factory. At this time, two guards carried a banner more than one meter long and raised it respectfully above their heads. Niu Chuanshan pointed with his hand: "Fellow folks, these four big characters are "Li".
"Benefiting the Country and the People" is a handwritten letter from the Governor, and he asked me to give it to Mr. Bai Shuren and Mr. Qiao Shunqing. They invested huge sums of money to set up factories, pioneered the trend, and benefited Sichuan. They are role models for all businessmen! "
Unexpectedly, a factory would alarm the dignified Governor of Sichuan. It was really unexpected. Now the Governor of Sichuan is Zhao Erxun. The man who later wrote the history of the Qing Dynasty was extremely knowledgeable. The four big characters were also painted with iron and silver hooks, and his momentum was extraordinary.
However, Qiao Yu soon figured it out. A factory like Zhang Jian could alarm the emperor. It was not impossible for him to alarm a governor. In fact, Zhao Erxun was selling to Qiao Guangyuan to save face. Qiao Guangyuan worked as a household clerk.
The Right Assistant Minister was considered a high-ranking official. What Qiao Yu didn't know was that Zhao Erxun had asked Qiao Guangyuan to help him, so he sent such a plaque.
This is also a warning to those who are trying to make plans for the textile factory. Please note that this factory has been registered with the Governor. Anyone who dares to touch it will bear the wrath of the Governor. The current Governor has great power and is like a local emperor, especially
There is no governor in Sichuan, but the governor serves concurrently. He holds a gun in one hand and a money bag in the other. Who in Bashu is not afraid of the governor.
From a distance, a pair of vicious eyes looked at the glorious Bai Kuan at the ceremony. It was none other than his old enemy Huang Wanwan. He had just relied on the support of the British to slowly control the cloth sales in Chongqing and even Dongchuan. As long as
With more effort, it would be enough to overwhelm the Bai family's cloth and satin shop. Suddenly, there was news that Bai Kuan was going to build a textile factory to weave foreign cloth. Huang Wanwan laughed at him when he heard about it.
Bai Laoer overestimated his ability. Foreign cloth was woven by foreigners, but it was woven by Chinese. How could it still be called foreign cloth? However, as news of Limin Textile Factory continued to appear in the newspapers, Huang Baiwan became worried. Could Bai Kuan really be able to do this?
Are you going to make foreign cloth? Just over a month ago, a large number of foreign machines were shipped to the factory. Some people saw many foreign technicians coming in and out of the factory. Huang Wanwan Cheding was panicked.
He couldn't help but be curious about the opening ceremony, so he quietly came to watch. When he saw the plaque sent by Governor Zhao Erxun, Huang Baiwan was horrified. How could a small factory attract the attention of the Governor?
Well, he couldn't figure it out. His business didn't involve Bai Jiaxiao at all. Although he was polite to him officially, it was because he spent money to feed himself. But how could he see that kind of emotion coming from the bottom of his heart?