Chapter 520
Lin Xiaohe's Big Pie
Chapter 520 Lin Xiaohe's Big Pie
The situation in Anning County had already embarked on a predetermined path from the moment Lin Xiaohe participated in the exchange meeting.
If there are boils on the body, the rotten flesh must be dug out and the bone scraped to be healed.
Lin Xiaohe sat on the plane, closing her eyes to rest.
Many major trends are similar to those of the node world and the Eastern Blue Star.
In the 90s, the country was at a crossroads.
Externally, the Soviet Union disintegrated, the Cold War ended, and the world order underwent dramatic changes.
Domestically, reforms have entered a critical phase, with challenges such as enterprise reform and the Asian financial crisis emerging one after another.
In the military sphere, there will be a major reduction in the military strength, shifting towards a technology-driven military.
What Lin Xiaohe wants to do is to shorten the process of national rise in this era full of opportunities and challenges.
Why do reforms involve growing pains? Why are necessary sacrifices required?
The most fundamental reason is that the country is not strong enough.
Technology, markets, and products are all being held hostage by others.
This forced the country to transform into the world's factory.
While we leverage our labor dividend and low-cost advantages to acquire valuable foreign exchange through high-volume sales, Western countries rely on patent monopolies to earn exorbitant profits.
The same high-tech products can have prices that differ by tens of times in Eastern countries and in Western countries. Even so, they will still conceal various key technologies.
In the world of Earth, the reason why people in Western countries live so comfortably is that their high welfare is based on the exploitation of cheap labor from other Third World countries.
"Factory Director, we've arrived in the capital." The security guard reminded him softly, interrupting Lin Xiaohe's train of thought.
Lin Xiaohe opened her eyes, her dark pupils reflecting the starry sky.
"Take your documents, we're about to fight a tough battle."
After getting off the plane, everyone took a taxi to a military compound in the capital.
Lin Aiguo's former boss, who cared deeply for his subordinates, specially arranged a family banquet to entertain Lin Xiaohe when he heard that Lin Aiguo's daughter was visiting.
The two-story villa had four or five guards in military uniforms outside.
Lin Xiaohe and the others voluntarily handed over their pistols, behaving obediently.
The old leader paused when he saw the rows of new pistols, and had to take a closer look at Lin Xiaohe.
Her cheeks were fair, and she looked quiet and gentle, but her appearance and temperament didn't match her determined eyes at all.
Lin Xiaohe looks more like a wolf in sheep's clothing, no, a tiger in sheep's clothing!
In just a moment, the old leader stopped looking at the younger generation and became much more serious.
"Is this Lin Xiaohe? Welcome, welcome. Make yourself at home."
The leader's wife warmly pulled Lin Xiaohe into the villa, praising her: "I only found out from my husband that the Haiyan brand sauna tub that's so popular all over the country was actually made by your factory! This thing is great; it solves the problem of ordinary people having difficulty taking a bath. It's a product that truly meets the needs of the people."
Lin Xiaohe pursed her lips and smiled obediently, "Our Changhong factory was originally a military factory. The blood of military factories flows in our veins. Being concerned about the needs of the country and the people is a principle that we have always kept in mind."
The former leader nodded in satisfaction.
Since the country vigorously developed the market economy, society has become restless. Sayings like "the moon is always rounder abroad" and "the rivers abroad are full of milk" have emerged one after another and have taken root in people's hearts.
There are fewer and fewer steady young people like Lin Xiaohe who never forget their original aspirations. This home-cooked meal was enjoyed in a harmonious atmosphere.
During the meal, the former leader also inquired about Lin Aiguo's current situation.
Lin Xiaohe: "He has already applied for early retirement. Our Anning County fired the first shot in Liaoyang Province's enterprise reform. The county leaders hope that our Changhong factory will serve as a model to promote the reform of all state-owned factories in the county. However, it will definitely take a lot of effort to get rid of the cancer in a short period of time."
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
The leader's wife stood up, leaving the two of them alone: "A relative sent over some juice, it tastes pretty good, I'll go get it for you."
The old leader picked up the lighter beside him, lit a cigarette, and his tightly furrowed brows were full of irritation.
He naturally knew what the malignant tumor Lin Xiaohe was talking about was.
"What are your plans for Anning County?"
"The county leadership has established an inspection team to be stationed in each factory. I proposed that enterprise reform must be carried out under strict legal supervision and close oversight by government departments, with a complete set of asset liquidation and reform procedures, and proper resettlement of laid-off personnel."
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The old leader suddenly looked up, gasped, and met Lin Xiaohe's gaze—knowing full well the danger yet still heading towards it—and immediately understood that the other party was not a fool, but had made this decision after careful consideration.
He took a deep drag on his cigarette, then exhaled a smoke ring forcefully: "Some people haven't even filled their stomachs yet, and you're already trying to overturn their table? That's like throwing an egg against a rock. The relationship between our army and the local authorities is rather complicated. I might..."
Lin Xiaohe smiled and said, "I didn't come to ask you for help because of the Anning County matter. Since I have the ability to uncover their secrets, I also have the ability to clean up the mess behind them. I came to you to ask you some questions."
Hearing Lin Xiaohe's words, the old leader felt both relieved and somewhat ashamed.
Standing in his current position, he both admires and fears such a simpleton.
"You said."
Lin Xiaohe exudes a calm and composed aura, speaking slowly and deliberately, yet with remarkable credibility.
"The Gulf War in 1991 was the first information-based war, in which the multinational forces demonstrated an overwhelming technological gap. I believe this war has been very enlightening for our military, especially in terms of system-of-systems warfare and information dominance capabilities, which requires us to shift from a labor-intensive to a technology-intensive model."
The old leader straightened his body slightly.
There are indeed such ideas in China, but progress is slow because of a lack of funds.
Lin Xiaohe: "Our goal at Changhong Factory is definitely not limited to the home appliance industry. Our positioning is to become an indispensable technological pillar in the country's modernization process while taking off internationally!"
The ideals are bold, and the promises are grand.
The former leader expressed his support, but Changhong Factory must demonstrate its value if it wants to join the defense system.
Lin Xiaohe knew that from 1991 to 1998, the military allowed businesses to operate, which would be a golden window for Changhong Factory to enter the military industry with relatively less resistance.
Changhong Factory must seize this opportunity to play a greater role.
Lin Xiaohe talked with his former leader until midnight, and finally they had an opportunity to explore cooperation.
The troop reduction is progressing steadily, and many veterans are still waiting for their reassignment.
The former leader recommended many talented individuals to join the foreign trade department of Lin Xiaohe Changhong Factory.
With this implicit support, Lin Xiaohe was finally able to boldly venture into the markets of northern countries like Russia!