Wei Shumin turned around, her facial features were distorted, but she still managed to smile: "It's nothing, the old stomach bug happened again."
"Mom, stomach trouble can't be so serious." Wei Ziqian stepped forward to support her mother, helped her sit down in the room, poured a cup of hot water, and took a hot towel to wipe her sweat. After a while, Wei Shumin
His pale face softened a little.
"Ziqian, it's okay. This is an old problem. I can hold on. You can go to sleep." Wei Shumin patted her daughter's head lovingly.
"Mom, you can't hold on like this. I'll accompany you to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow," Wei Ziqian said.
Wei Shumin shook her head: "There are too many things in the factory, let's wait until we are done with this."
Wei Ziqian was anxious: "Mom, you can't delay your illness. Look at you. You've lost ten pounds this year. You can't work so hard for the factory."
Wei Shumin smiled faintly: "If you risk your life... if you can get the factory back, it will be worth it."
"By the way, Mom, people from the Xuanwu Group came to see me today and asked me to be their lobbyist to persuade you not to confront them, and they also made a lot of conditions."
"Oh? Who is from the Xuanwu Group? What conditions were imposed?" Wei Shumin frowned.
"It's Yin Zhijian. He used to be the vice president of Zhicheng Group. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have contacted the people of Xuanwu Group at all. The condition they offered is that you continue to be the general manager of Hongqi Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. with an annual salary of five
One hundred thousand, a car and a room."
Hearing this, a sarcastic smile appeared on Wei Shumin's lips: "Does he think the dignity of the Red Flag people is worth this price?"
"Also," Wei Ziqian continued, "before the new factory building in Nantai County Industrial Park is completed, the old factory area will continue to produce. As the controlling shareholder of Hongqi Shares, Xuanwu Group will provide support from many aspects to ensure the growth of Hongqi Steel within the year.
Profits and taxes increased by 20%.”
"Continue production? What's their plan?" Wei Shumin became suspicious.
Wei Ziqian sneered: "It's definitely not a good idea. Since they can find me, they can also find the families of other leaders of the Hongqi Factory. I have to say that Xuanwu Group has done a good job and they are determined to win this factory.
"
Wei Shumin fell into deep contemplation and said after a while: "The struggle is more severe than expected."
…
The next day, Wei Shumin, who looked sick, walked into the factory office conference room, only to find that only five of the other seven senior leaders who were supposed to be present were present. The chief engineer and a deputy factory director were unable to attend due to illness and asked for leave.
Wei Shumin glanced at the remaining five people and found that the impassioned anger of yesterday was gone from their faces, replaced by expressions of helplessness and hesitation to speak.
"The Xuanwu Group has contacted everyone through various means, right?" Wei Shumin said softly.
After a deadly silence, the chief accountant and general manager of finance spoke: "Mr. Wei, the current situation cannot last even one day. All the financial things have been taken away, the bank cannot withdraw the money, and the operation has come to a standstill.
, workers’ wages cannot be paid, and the Xuanwu Group has choked our necks. If this continues, without their pressure, we will be in chaos ourselves.”
Wei Shumin said: "In this way, the financial seal, ** subscription book and ** are lost in the newspaper, and the financial seal and ** seal will be re-engraved."
The chief accountant smiled bitterly and said: "It's impossible. Although the official seal is still in our hands, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau is already changing the company. Hongqi Iron and Steel Works Co., Ltd. has been renamed Hongqi Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. Although there is only one word difference, the nature
Everything has changed. The Xuanwu Group is so ruthless that we have no way out."
Wei Shumin was silent. What the general accountant said was the truth. Xuanwu Group had controlled the economic lifeline of Hongqi Steel Plant. Although there was money in the bank account, it could not be withdrawn. A large number of money orders outside could not be cashed. What was even more frightening was the wages.
They can't tell the truth. Behind Xuanwu Group is the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the government, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and the bank where the account is opened are all standing with them. Hongqi Factory's confrontation with them is like mantis trying to control the car.
"Then what do you think?" Wei Shumin asked, already feeling a little uneasy in her heart.
"There are two ways before us now. One is to organize workers to petition, put pressure on the top management, and resolutely resist Xuanwu's takeover of the red flag. The other is to compromise. After all, the conditions offered by the Xuanwu Group are still acceptable and Qingshan will be retained.
If you don't have to worry about having firewood, I think this is an option." The chief economist said with a calm expression, and other leaders kept nodding. It seems that Xuanwu Group did a good job last night.
"Of course, whether it's petitioning or besieging the government gate, it's the worst policy among all. We don't advocate or encourage it. As party members, we are all party members after all." A deputy factory director said, opening a pack of cigarettes.
He soon realized something and quietly collected the expensive bag of 95 Supreme.
"I respect everyone's choice, but at the same time I reserve my opinion. I am not opposed to the reorganization, but I am firmly opposed to Xuanwu Group taking over the Hongqi Factory. Okay, let's vote. Those who agree with the reorganization will raise their hands." After Wei Shumin finished speaking, she raised her eyes and looked at
Everyone.
After a brief silence, the chief accountant was the first to raise his hand, but his eyes subconsciously dodge, followed by the chief economist and a deputy factory director, and then several branch factory directors. In the end, only Wei Shumin did not raise his hand.
hand.
Wei Shumin smiled miserably: "Okay, now those who oppose the reorganization please raise your hands."
Only one of her own hands was raised high.
…
On the eve of the Spring Festival, Xuanwu Group finally succeeded in taking over the Hongqi Iron and Steel Works. The five large cast iron characters "Hongqi Iron and Steel Works" that had been hanging at the entrance of the factory for fifty years were removed together with the metal five-pointed star in the middle, and were set aside. Then they were lit up with deafening firecrackers.
Amidst the sound, leaders of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, city government leaders and Xuanwu Group executives in suits and leather jackets came forward with reserved smiles.
Six etiquette ladies, all over 1.72 meters tall, had professional smiles on their faces and stood guard next to a huge piece of red silk. After the relevant leaders finished speaking, they walked to the red silk together with the assistance of the etiquette ladies.
The curtain was lifted, and there were flashes of lights and thunderous applause.
Covered under the red silk is the new factory door logo. On the marble surface, the eight large stainless steel characters of Hongqi Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. shine in the winter sun, making it look particularly modern and powerful.
Today, reporters from major media outlets in Jiangdong Province are here. They gather at the gate of Hongqi Steel with long guns and short cannons. The atmosphere is very lively. In order to prevent emergencies, the Xuanwu Group specially transferred more than a hundred security personnel from the provincial capital to guard the venue.
Fortunately, there was no trouble. The mood of the workers in Hongqi Factory was basically stable, or numb. The country had abandoned them, the government had abandoned them, and now even the factory leaders had abandoned them. What else could they have?
Said.
After the listing ceremony, Chen Runing, chairman of the board of directors of Xuanwu Group, delivered a speech. He recalled the past and looked forward to the future. He spoke highly of the sixty-year history of Hongqi Factory and the fighting spirit of the cadres and workers, and said with deep affection:
"We will keep the old brand name of Hongqi Iron and Steel Works forever as a precious historical relic to inspire the next generation of Hongqi people. On this day when the New Year is about to usher in, let us carry forward the past and forge ahead, work hard and jointly create a better tomorrow!"
There was another burst of warm applause, and then Director Li of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission took the stage with a strong Nantai accent and said: "This time Xuanwu Group has taken over the Hongqi Iron and Steel Plant, it has created another great opportunity for our province to revitalize non-performing assets and realize complementary advantages.
situation, I believe that with the cordial care of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, the great attention of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and the personal efforts of leaders at all levels in Jiangbei City, all employees of our Xuanwu Group Hongqi Steel Co., Ltd. will surely be able to work under Mr. Chen’s leadership
Under the leadership of the leadership, we will achieve great leap-forward development!”
Director Li ended his speech with a powerful wave. The factory door opened and lights were decorated on both sides of the road. Warmly welcomed by the workers, the leaders walked lightly into the auditorium of the Hongqi Factory, where they
The first workers' meeting since Xuanwu took over will be held.
Chen Runing proudly announced the new appointments on the podium. As expected, Xuanwu Group did not break its promise, and all senior leaders remained in office. However, the chief accountant and the deputy director in charge of production resigned due to physical reasons. As a last resort, Xuanwu Group had to appoint new employees.
The financial person in charge and the production person in charge.
"Why isn't Vice President Wei here?" Chen Xuanwu asked Mu Lianheng sideways.
"She resigned." Mu Lianheng smiled unnaturally and added: "Maybe she didn't want to join the ranks of colleagues who succumbed to money."
Chen Runing said: "Do you think they really succumbed to money? No, these people who work at the top of the enterprise are not human beings. What made them succumb was not the houses, cars, and notes given by our Xuanwu Group, but the money from
Faced with the oppression of higher levels of power, they knew that resistance was futile, so they adopted compromises."
Mu Lianheng said thoughtfully: "Mr. Chen, I understand."
"As long as you understand." Chen Runing smiled and nodded, like a loving father who sees his son's progress.
…
Although the senior leadership of the Hongqi Factory remained basically intact, several major positions were still occupied by personnel sent by the Xuanwu Group. Xuanwu itself had a steel factory, and the people sent were all experts. In just three days,
During this time, the middle-level leaders were basically changed. The heads of finance, human resources, procurement, and other important departments were all replaced by Xuanwu people.
On the second day after Xuanwu Group officially took over the Hongqi Factory, the day for paying wages arrived. The workers took their salary passbooks to a nearby bank to withdraw money, but were told that the passbooks had been decoupled from their wages. The angry workers went to the Finance Department and asked
I was told that the new salary accounting system and incentive system are still being improved, and this month's salary will be delayed for a few days.