Chapter 2734
Strategists
Chapter 2734 Strategists
Logistics Department, Office.
Old Qin was holding the phone with a smile on his face, but his fingers kept tapping on the table, revealing his extreme inner turmoil.
"Old Song, I heard that your Chinese Academy of Sciences has quite a few projects to launch. Do you need our help?"
"Don't worry, we're old brothers. Just say the word, and with our relationship, we'll lend a hand no matter how busy we are."
"Huh? What? No important projects?"
"No, Lao Song, I'm not joking. We're very sincere."
"Really? I'm not kidding."
"Okay, okay, tell me if you need anything."
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After hanging up the phone, Old Qin rubbed his temples, looking dejected.
Compared to Old Wang of the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, who was still pondering and guessing the development direction of the Ninth Ministry, he had a clearer understanding.
No matter what the nine departments do, they must do their jobs well.
Moreover, he is not afraid of competition.
Conversely, if they could compete with the Ninth Department in a certain field, it would be a good thing for their logistics department.
The worst outcome is that it will unleash internal potential; if one manages to gain the upper hand, then one will become famous.
While it's not fair to say they've risen from the ashes, they've certainly turned the tide and reversed their previous decline.
Just...
Two days have passed since they received the news from the Ninth Division. Not only him, but everyone else in the logistics department is also thinking about which areas they can achieve results in.
Anyone can just casually mention a few research projects and come up with them.
But once you've made your call, you have to get things done.
Otherwise, what will the higher-ups think of you?
So, after a brainstorming session, the final project submitted made Old Qin so angry he wanted to curse.
Weapons, ammunition, armored vehicles, tanks, and the like.
Isn't this their job?
Research is fine, but you need to have a goal.
Having set a goal, we also need to consider the execution, the technical issues of each factory, coordination problems, and all other aspects.
This is something that ordinary people simply cannot do.
Only then did Old Qin realize how determined and resolute Yang Xiaotao was when he announced the three key objectives when the Nine Departments were established.
This time, Yang Xiaotao is clearly planning something much bigger.
This is something that not just anyone can make.
At the very least, back when they were fighting, they were at most brave warriors charging into battle.
As for strategic planning, let alone participating in it, just looking at it gives me a headache.
Having no other choice, Old Qin pondered for a while and had to ask for outside help.
So they set their sights on the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
After all, the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the highest research institution; they must have projects, and cooperating with them can also bring some benefits.
To everyone's surprise, after a long phone call, Old Song on the other end just wouldn't budge.
I don't know if they really don't have any suitable projects or if they just look down on their logistics department.
In short, he is now somewhat lost.
"It seems we can only wait for news from the Ninth Department."
Old Qin leaned back in his chair helplessly, then picked up a cigarette and lit it gently.
He had made up his mind that since he couldn't formulate a strategy, he would participate in the strategy of the Ninth Division and become a tactical executor.
This may seem like a disadvantage, but it's the best solution right now.
Just like when the hospital was established.
Just as Old Qin lit a cigarette, Old Song was also blowing smoke rings while looking at the research report on the table.
These were reports submitted by various departments, but after only glancing at them, Old Song didn't want to look at them anymore.
The research is based on real-world needs, not just empty talk.
Researching spacecraft?
Sure, but how long are you planning to study this?
How much more budget do we need?
"Fine," Old Song said, slamming the documents down on the table. He then got up, walked to the door, and called out, "Xiao Wu, tell all departments that there will be a meeting at 2 p.m. this afternoon."
"Everyone must attend; no one is allowed to take leave."
"Old Chen, you guys have been having quite a bit of a commotion lately."
In the West Garden, Old Qing was shoveling snow from the yard.
Tong Xiaolong was leading two children to run laps around the house, while not far away, the older sister and Tang Mingyue were knitting sweaters.
Having a rare day off, Mr. Qing planned to tidy up the yard in preparation for the New Year.
It's not that it's a bit early, but rather that with the Lunar New Year approaching, there will only be more and more things to do, so I'll get some work done whenever I have free time.
Old Chen, holding a water cup in his hand, leaned against a pillar, basking in the sun. Hearing the question, he lowered his head and smiled, "It's almost Chinese New Year, of course we have to make it lively."
After saying that, Old Chen seemed to have thought of something and laughed again, "You don't know, this blow has really stirred up the waters."
"It is said that the other departments have also been stimulated, with many holding meetings overnight, and some have even started reviewing. It is estimated that they will release this year's white paper soon."
After Mr. Chen finished speaking, Mr. Qing clapped his hands, felt the sweat on his body, walked to the side, picked up the cup on the windowsill, and took a sip.
"Boss, you're in really good health."
Old Chen suddenly spoke up.
Every time we met before, I felt that the old man's health was deteriorating day by day, but who would have thought that things would change so much in the last two years.
It feels like I've become twenty years younger.
"Hehe, that's called balancing work and rest."
"Old Chen, you're younger than me, but you really need to work on your health."
Old Chen sighed upon hearing this. His health was not very good to begin with, and he could not eat too much tobacco, alcohol, sugar, or tea, and his physical activity was also limited.
One's physical condition is also a significant factor limiting one's work.
"There are so many things to do every day, and I spend most of my time in the office. There's no way around it."
Old Qing sighed after hearing this, "You still need to take care of your health."
"If all else fails, give the people below a chance. We'll all have to retire eventually."
Old Chen nodded silently, then smiled and said, "I can hold on for another five or six years, which will also allow that kid to grow up."
Upon hearing this, Elder Qing suddenly laughed and said, "You're that confident?"
He didn't say anything about confidence, just like Old Chen didn't say who that kid was.
But both of them knew in their hearts that they were talking about the same person.
Old Chen nodded, "I have confidence."
"However, I'm more interested in seeing what their white paper will look like this time."
"Maybe it will be a surprise."
Old Qing laughed and said, "Then we'll just have to wait for your surprise."
Old Chen smiled along with him, and the two of them carried their teacups into the study.
The door closed, and the two sat down.
What are your thoughts on building a factory in Hong Kong?
When Qing asked, Chen shook his head, "It's too hasty, I don't think it's a good idea."
"First, when we invest in building a factory in Hong Kong, we need to determine the type of factory. However, as an important financial city, Hong Kong has many things that we can buy."
"We don't have many options."
"In addition, some industries require confidentiality, so we can't take them either."
Finally, the current environment in Hong Kong is somewhat chaotic, with numerous triads and gangs.
"It's not safe for our people to go."
Qing Lao listened in silence.
Seeing that the old man remained silent, Old Chen said no more.
The meaning of a matter varies depending on the perspective from which it is considered.
Mr. Chen was only considering things from an economic perspective; if we consider other aspects, the outcome might not be the same.
Qing Lao picked up a document from the table. "This is a letter sent from Britain via India."
Old Chen was taken aback, not expecting that Britain would take the lead in this step.
"It might be because of the provocation from France, you know, they used to be so close they were practically inseparable."
"This also shows that the West is not monolithic."
Seeing Chen's confusion, Qing Lao explained.
Old Chen suddenly realized, but he didn't say anything.
After a moment of contemplation, Qing Lao continued, "Our economy has developed rapidly in the past two years, and our international standing has been continuously rising. As we grow stronger, it's not just us who are seeking change."
"This is an opportunity!"
"Therefore, this matter is also a signal we are sending!"
“Do it!”
Finally, Qing Lao made the final decision.
"But you should think more about how to do it."
"No matter what, that place is ours."
Upon hearing this, Old Chen nodded, "Alright, I'll make the arrangements later."
"This is a good opportunity to give those guys something to do and make this pond even muddier."
Old Qing shook his head with a smile, "I finally know who that kid learned from. The source is still you."
Upon hearing this, Old Chen laughed heartily, "You know what, if it were a few years ago, I really would have liked to take him under my wing and train him a bit."
"Unfortunately, I don't have the energy for that anymore."
Old Qing shook his head, "Free-range isn't bad either, let him flutter around."
"By the way, once that white paper is out, give it to me as soon as possible. I want to see where their first shot in this new era is aimed."
As Qing Lao spoke, Chen Lao nodded in agreement, "Yes, I also want to see how many shots they can fire after making such a big commotion."
Department Nine, Yang Xiaotao's office.
Over the course of two days, news kept coming from various places, and after being compiled by Liu Lixue and Lou Xiao'e, it was placed on Yang Xiaotao's desk.
In the past two days, Yang Xiaotao has also been organizing information and then conducting an assessment.
Although Yang Xiaotao had already made up his mind.
But he also had to listen to the voices below.
"Minister Yang, this is the reply we just received from the car manufacturer."
Liu Lixue placed a document on Yang Xiaotao's desk, then turned and left to continue organizing.
Yang Xiaotao hummed in agreement, then took the document and glanced at it.
Because the car factory is a joint venture, the document only mentions the situation in China.
Li Shengli's response was to research more fuel-efficient engines.
This is something worth studying.
but not now.
At least until the car market is fully open, there is no need for it.
Yang Xiaotao glanced at it and placed it on his left.
"Director Yang, this is from the machine repair shop."
Lou Xiao'e then handed over a document, which Yang Xiaotao glanced at and frowned slightly before putting it aside.
"A machine repair shop!"
Yang Xiaotao simply said something and then placed it on the car factory's file.
When Lou Xiao'e saw this, she knew that the matter of the machine repair shop was hopeless.
Of course, not being included in the white paper does not mean that you will not receive support from headquarters.
On the contrary, as long as you bring it up and want to develop it, the headquarters will provide some support, but the level of support will not be very large.
"Director Yang, this is from the Institute of Biochemistry."
Liu Lixue handed over another document, and Yang Xiaotao took it and asked, "Is this from Professor Zhu Ziqing?"
"Yes, he handed it to me personally."
Yang Xiaotao looked down and opened the document, then chuckled softly before placing it on his right.
Liu Lixue and Lou Xiao'e exchanged a glance; this was the first document that Yang Bu had placed on his right.
"Xiao'e, please call Teacher Zhu Ziqing over."
"Oh, right, Ms. Wang Guangmei, come over here too."
Lou Xiao'e nodded quickly, then picked up the phone and dialed the number.
Yang Xiaotao continued looking at the documents.
The material in front of us was submitted by the Alloy Research Institute, which indicates that the research focus is on the processing of rhenium metal.
Yang Xiaotao pondered for a moment, then placed the document on his right.
After putting it down, the next document is from Wu Zhe's aircraft research institute.
The other side actually wanted to research bombers.
He only has the design blueprints for the F-15.
It's not that bombers can't be researched, but what's produced might not be 'guaranteed to be mature'.
What if the rice is undercooked?
Yang Xiaotao felt that it was better to be on the safe side.
This is the only way to make full use of limited resources.
The file is on the right.
The next one is from the Computer Research Institute; Yang Xiaotao can be placed directly on the right without looking at it.
The three key projects mentioned earlier still require further study.
Liu Lixue was a little curious. In the blink of an eye, several documents appeared on her right. Which departments did these belong to?
After waiting for a while, Zhu Ziqing and Wang Guangmei walked in.
"Minister Yang!"
The two greeted each other, looking somewhat uneasy.
They knew that there must be a reason why they were called over.
I just don't know if this arrangement is good or bad.
Upon seeing the two, Yang Xiaotao stood up and said with a smile, "Come on, let's go sit next door. There's something I want to discuss with you."
The two exchanged a glance, then followed Yang Xiaotao into the next conference room.
After the three left, Liu Lixue immediately and cautiously approached the table, then glanced at the report on it.
Lou Xiao'e also came over out of curiosity. The two glanced at it, then quickly flipped through it, and then revealed smug smiles.
After a while, Yang Xiaotao came in from outside and continued to review the documents.
Zhu Ziqing and the other person left the meeting room with serious expressions.
However, a smile shone deep in their eyes.
However, it wasn't time to announce it yet, and the two were afraid that something might go wrong, so they forced back their smiles and hurried toward the research institute.
The day passed quietly, and Yang Xiaotao stayed in the office to continue working.
During this time, Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin, and several others came and discussed things with Yang Xiaotao for a while, but in the end, it was just a discussion, and Yang Xiaotao did not give a definite answer.
After all, every decision here could affect the future development of hundreds or even thousands of factories.
Li Hongfeng couldn't do that, and Liu Huaimin wouldn't dare say he could either.
All they could do was trust Yang Xiaotao's strategic vision.
Trust Yang Xiaotao's arrangements.
Therefore, what they see as possible, what they see as potential research or development directions, may not be what Yang Xiaotao sees as such.
Even the proposal previously placed on the right-hand side is not necessarily a definitive answer.
All departments within the nine ministries turned their attention to the offices.
Some people even inquired about information right downstairs in the office building.
Yang Xiaotao remained silent, and no one knew the final answer.
However, with Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue, these two "traitors," everyone knew some of the information.
When I learned that my department's proposal was on the left, I immediately felt a chill.
Those on the right are secretly delighted but dare not show it, fearing not only being beaten up but also being tricked in the end, which would not only make them happy for nothing but also embarrass them.
Among these people, the most composed were those from the Institute of Biology and the Institute of Chemistry.
Although they didn't say anything, you could tell from the smiles on their faces that there was definitely something going on.
With Yang having met with Zhu Ziqing and his companion separately, everyone became even more certain.
It should be noted that, to date, Minister Yang has only summoned two people.
Thus, amidst everyone's anticipation, on the morning of the third day, Yang Xiaotao finished organizing a document, and then, under the curious gazes of Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue, left the office and knocked on Li Hongfeng's door.
After Yang Xiaotao entered Li Hongfeng's office, many people in the corridor craned their necks out, looking on with curiosity.
"Sister Lou, you're out?"
In the propaganda director's office, Xiao Qiang's secretary tiptoed to the door and asked in a low voice.
Lou Xiao'e nodded slightly, and Xiao Qiang immediately nodded to the others before quickly running back to the office.
Now, it's time to wait for the final result.