Chapter 2731
, Section 9: Key Projects of the New Era
Chapter 2731 Nine Departments' Key Projects in the New Era
After leaving the Ninth Division and returning to the courtyard house, Yang Xiaotao saw familiar faces again.
Xu Yuanshan.
Xu Yuanshan's wife, Tian Ni, also accompanied them this time.
"Uncle Xu, Auntie!"
"You came without even letting me know, so I could have made some preparations and set up a table!"
Yang Xiaotao entered the house and greeted the two. Xu Yuanshan was sitting in the living room chatting with his great-grandfather, talking about the old man.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao return, he stood up, smiled, and shook his head, "Nothing much, just came over for a walk!"
Even as she said this, the smile on her face seemed forced, making Tian Ni, who was standing to the side, shake her head in disbelief.
My husband is just too upright!
Smiling at Ran Qiuye, Tian Ni, carrying Xiao Dudu, came over and said with a smile, "Wow, your house has become so lively in the blink of an eye!"
"Unlike my son, who would absolutely refuse to get married, as if it were his life!"
Yang Xiaotao smiled when he heard this. He had heard about Xu Yuanshan's family situation before. It was understandable that Xu Ying went to the army and didn't get married, but it was problematic that the others didn't find partners.
And it wasn't just one; all the kids seemed to have agreed not to date.
But it worried the elderly in the family.
However, Yang Xiaotao suspected that the problem lay with Xu Yuanshan.
The parents were too strict with him, which made him rebellious. The more they asked him to do something, the less he wanted to do it.
"Auntie, maybe if you just leave him alone, he'll find someone else on his own!"
Ran Qiuye, who was standing to the side, tried to persuade him. He had heard about this from Yang Xiaotao, which was why he had slightly changed his way of educating his child.
Tian Ni glanced at Xu Yuanshan beside her and shook her head in annoyance, "I don't want to get involved, but some people just have to meddle in everything..."
Xu Yuanshan's expression changed upon hearing this, and he was about to retort when Yang Xiaotao quickly pulled him into the study.
After closing the door, Yang Xiaotao took out cigarettes and the two lit them.
"Uncle Xu, you don't come here unless you have something important to say. Is it about the job transfer?"
Yang Xiaotao spoke up directly, and Xu Yuanshan nodded, "Yes, I'm a little confused. How did this happen so suddenly?"
"Old Liu talked to me for a while, but I'm still not sure what to do!"
Then, looking at Yang Xiaotao, he asked, "Whose idea was this time?"
Yang Xiaotao suddenly chuckled, took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, then jokingly said, "Of course it was my idea!"
Xu Yuanshan looked at Yang Xiaotao for a while, then shook his head, "Never mind, it's better if you don't say anything!"
Yang Xiaotao was speechless; this really was his idea.
But in Xu Yuanshan's view, this method was quite ingenious.
Ignoring Yang Xiaotao's disappointed expression, Xu Yuanshan casually inquired about the new position.
After all, I've been away from headquarters for quite a while.
"Okay, I'll tell you!"
Yang Xiaotao then explained his thoughts.
"Uncle Xu, when you went down to streamline the staff this time, you should have noticed the administrative delays, right?"
"To be honest, our nine departments haven't really come together as a cohesive unit; they're still in a loose state!"
Xu Yuanshan took a drag of his cigarette, then nodded silently.
In this investigation, the overstaffing was merely a superficial consequence.
The roots are buried in the ground. If the roots are not properly dealt with, redundant staff will grow like leeks, one crop after another.
"I don't want to waste my energy on this, nor do I want to deal with it every two years, making it seem like our Ninth Department is so powerful."
"That would only make our Ninth Division look incompetent!"
"So, I want to change this situation!"
"I want to consolidate our forces, rather than fight them one by one!"
Yang Xiaotao spoke earnestly, finally looking at Xu Yuanshan, "Uncle Xu, cutting redundant staff is only the first step. Next, we need to get this pool of water moving!"
"Only in this way can we mobilize more resources!"
"Uncle Xu, it's time to make a change!"
Xu Yuanshan remained silent.
After a while, he stubbed out his cigarette, his expression grave. "The root of this matter is still the planning and mission."
"When there is a task, the factories below start flowing like a stream."
"But without missions, it's just stagnant water."
"But this task isn't something we can just decide on our own; it requires overall planning and coordination!"
"This matter is easy to handle, but difficult to eradicate completely!"
As Xu Yuanshan spoke, he recalled the difficulties he encountered when he first went to the chemical plant.
At that time, because the factories were not operating, the downstream raw material factories could not get orders and could only accumulate the produced materials in the warehouse.
Unfortunately, other factories that need it cannot get it.
It affects more than just one company.
And since they all do this, it's clear that it's not just one case across the country.
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "I know this is a difficult task, that's why I asked you for help!"
Xu Yuanshan glanced at Yang Xiaotao, then shook his head, "You think too highly of me!"
Yang Xiaotao firmly replied, "I know what you're worried about—you're afraid there won't be any missions, right?"
Xu Yuanshan remained silent.
Yang Xiaotao continued, "Uncle Xu, what if our workload doubled again?"
Xu Yuanshan suddenly looked up, his gaze intense. "Double?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded earnestly.
Xu Yuanshan found it somewhat unbelievable.
Even if his understanding of the situation in the Ninth Division is not comprehensive, he is clear that in the domestic market, whether it is home appliances or vehicles, they account for at least half of the market share!
As for export business, it accounts for more than half.
If this were doubled, I can't say for sure about other things, but his chemical plant alone would definitely keep the workers busy.
Before Xu Yuanshan could speak again, Yang Xiaotao added, "And Old Chen even gave some incentives..."
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Xu Yuanshan felt a surge of energy rising within him.
With tasks and rewards, what can't we accomplish with these two sharp tools in hand?
It's just slacking off at work, it's just a rigid system, he doesn't believe it can't be changed.
Yang Xiaotao knew from the light in Xu Yuanshan's eyes that the deal was done!
When the two left the study, Ran Qiuye and Tian Ni could clearly see that Xu Yuanshan's complexion had improved considerably, and he was much more talkative during the meal.
Of course, they are even more unrestrained when it comes to drinking.
When Xu Yuanshan returned home, Tian Ni couldn't help but ask what had happened.
Xu Yuanshan took off his coat, lay down on the bed reeking of alcohol, and then briefly recounted what Yang Xiaotao had told him.
Tian Ni was a little worried after hearing this, "Won't something bad happen if we do this?"
Xu Yuanshan shook his head, "As long as Yang Xiaotao does everything he says, it won't cause any trouble; on the contrary, it will be a good thing!"
"Really?"
Tian Ni was still a little worried, but Xu Yuanshan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Yang Xiaotao won't talk nonsense."
"If he says he can do it, then it's highly likely he can!"
When Tian Ni heard her husband say this, she sat on the edge of the bed and sighed, "That's true. Now, when people talk about the Ninth Department in Beijing, they all give it a thumbs up."
“When I visited your Ninth Hospital last time, I saw that there were far more patients there than at our hospital.”
"The equipment, instruments, and the service attitude of the doctors and nurses have all earned them a good reputation!"
As she spoke, Tian Ni pushed Xu Yuanshan's thigh, her mouth full of complaints.
She had wanted to transfer there before, but her husband wouldn't budge, so the plan was never implemented.
Knowing what his wife was thinking, Xu Yuanshan pretended not to hear, but then he heard his wife say, "Tell me, how did Yang Xiaotao learn all this? He knows everything!"
"In terms of work, I can manage such a large department as the Nine Departments well."
"They also have five children, which is truly enviable!"
Tian Ni was still talking when Xu Yuanshan snorted coldly, "Stop talking, it makes me angry!" "That kid still hasn't heard?"
Tian Ni turned her head away after hearing this, "Don't you know whether there's news or not?"
Her voice held a hint of resentment, "She's almost fifty, why is she still so stubborn?"
Xu Yuanshan snorted coldly, then looked at his wife, stood up, reached out, and pulled her into his arms amidst a gasp.
"Old Xu..."
"I can't count on those bastards anymore, I'll do it myself."
As the night passed, Beijing came alive with activity amidst the ice and snow.
Yang Xiaotao left the secluded paradise and drove to the Ninth Division.
The old Taoist priest and Elder Ye walked towards the research institute, while Yang Xiaotao went to the office building.
"Old Zhao, you're here way too early."
As soon as I entered the building, I saw Zhao Gang carrying a kettle and walking towards the water room.
"Minister Yang, you're not late either."
Zhao Gang replied casually, but Yang Xiaotao subconsciously put his watch behind his back; he knew perfectly well whether he was late or not.
"Thank goodness, the road is a bit slippery, so I don't dare drive fast."
Yang Xiaotao smiled and then came over. "Old Zhao, let's have a meeting in a bit."
Zhao Gang was also clear about what today's meeting was about.
Yang Xiaotao is not a procrastinator, and Li Hongfeng is a decisive person.
Once a decision is made, there will be no procrastination.
As for the number of attendees, not too many are needed; just the headquarters management team is sufficient.
As for the leaders of other factories in Beijing, they will be notified if they need to come, and if they don't need to come, they will be notified afterward.
Zhao Gang readily agreed.
At the same time, I felt an indescribable excitement.
He is about to embark on a new battlefield.
After a brief conversation, Yang Xiaotao went into the office.
Inside the room, Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue huddled together whispering. When they saw Yang Xiaotao come in, they quickly shut up, but their eyes were full of gossip.
"Minister Yang, there are rumors circulating that we're going to make some adjustments. Is that true?"
Lou Xiao'e came over and poured water for Yang Xiaotao, asking him in a low voice.
Yang Xiaotao nodded. "Yes, that's right."
"What does Comrade Zhao Gang do?"
"He arrived earlier than Secretary Li this morning, and he gave off a very serious vibe."
Lou Xiao'e continued gossiping, and Yang Xiaotao listened with amusement, saying, "The new comrade Zhao Gang is still short of a secretary, and I think you're just right."
Lou Xiao'e's expression changed upon hearing this, and she immediately ran behind the table, no longer daring to ask any more questions.
It's great to work here. Although Yang Xiaotao is a bit lazy, he's very good to his own people.
Besides, she didn't want to break up with Liu Lixue.
As for Liu Lixue, seeing that Lou Xiao'e didn't dare to look up like a rabbit, she immediately shook her head with a smile.
This is a case of those involved being blinded by their own perspective.
Given Yang Xiaotao's current work situation, if possible, the number of secretaries in the office will only increase, not decrease.
Not to mention letting the two of them leave.
It was purely to scare Lou Xiao'e.
After being intimidated by Yang Xiaotao, Lou Xiao'e became unusually well-behaved, and even Liu Lixue dared not speak up casually.
Yang Xiaotao took out a pen and paper and wrote something on the table. Then he looked at the two of them and finally looked at Lou Xiao'e.
"Xiao'e!"
Lou Xiao'e, who was looking down at the documents, was startled when she suddenly heard Yang Xiaotao call her name. She thought he really wanted her to go to Zhao Gang's place.
"Polish this document and issue a notice."
To everyone's surprise, Yang Xiaotao put the document in his hand on the table next to him and continued to look through other documents.
Lou Xiao'e then realized what was happening and saw Liu Lixue laughing. She immediately understood that Yang Xiaotao had just been trying to scare her.
However, she dared not show it now, because Yang Xiaotao was capable of anything.
Even Lao Yang and his colleagues can change jobs whenever they want, let alone a lowly secretary like her?
He strode to the table, picked up the document, and his eyes lit up.
"Send it out as soon as possible; we need the results in three days."
Yang Xiaotao added, and Lou Xiao'e nodded hurriedly, "Okay, okay."
He then returned to his seat.
After a while, Lou Xiao'e handed the polished document to Yang Xiaotao. After reading it once and finding no problems, Yang Xiaotao signed it.
Lou Xiao'e then left with the documents, and Liu Lixue, seeing that there was nothing else to do, followed her out.
"Xiao'e, what's going on?"
Liu Lixue followed Lou Xiao'e and asked her a question.
"Look at it!"
Lou Xiao'e handed the document to Liu Lixue, who quickly glanced at it.
The top of the document reads "Call for Submissions of Key Development Projects in the New Era".
"Director Yang asked each factory and department to submit their 'work plans' for this year, and he also specifically pointed out that the work should be pioneering and enterprising."
After Lou Xiao'e finished speaking, Liu Lixue immediately understood what Yang Xiaotao was going to do.
Moreover, they all recalled that when the Ninth Department was first established, Yang Xiaotao proposed a plan for 'three major key projects'.
Machine tools, chemical industry, computer industry!
It now appears that all three projects have achieved remarkable results, and the current call for submissions clearly aims to expand the scope of the initiative.
"Xiaoxue, can you feel it?"
Lou Xiao'e suddenly asked, and Liu Lixue was taken aback, "What did you feel?"
Lou Xiao'e lowered her voice and said, "Look, this series of personnel adjustments by Director Yang, and now the expansion of the research scope, shows..."
What does that mean?
Liu Lixue still didn't understand.
"This means that our Minister Yang is up to something again."
"Moreover, I think this time it's definitely not just three or four projects; it could very well double, to five or six."
"If you don't believe me, just wait and see."
Lou Xiao'e's eyes were full of excitement.
The stronger the Nine Departments are, the more secure she feels.
Liu Lixue took a deep breath. If it really had doubled, how powerful would the Nine Departments become in the future?
Unlike Lou Xiao'e, who only saw herself, she had some understanding of the country's development thanks to her family's influence.
They also knew the role of the nine departments in this development.
This is why Yang Xiaotao, despite causing trouble, is protected by those above him, and some have even been warned.
Moreover, this warning did not come from one party, but from both.
It's like two giants fighting, but they don't forget to extend a hand to protect the sapling next to them. Who would dare to touch the sapling?
Looking back at the office, Liu Lixue suppressed her shock.
But he was determined to pay attention to this matter.
Because this is the barometer of the future development of the nine departments.
It is even a bellwether for domestic development.
The two walked quickly toward the communications station.
Soon, as the news spread, the factories of the Ninth Division received a notification from headquarters. Some were surprised, some were delighted, and some even jumped up in excitement.
After the news spread to the Ninth Division, those who knew that the Ninth Division was going to make another move also turned their attention to the Ninth Division.
They also wanted to see what the Ninth Department was up to this time.