Chapter 2859
: Nine Energetic Works
Chapter 2859 The Nine Departments Full of Vitality
"Xiao Tao, I've thought about this for a long time before giving you this opportunity!"
"And this is definitely a huge deal! If it succeeds, it'll cause a sensation!"
"Hey, don't go! I haven't finished talking yet..."
Upon hearing what Elder Wang said, Yang Xiaotao understood what the other party was planning and turned to walk towards the research institute.
What's this talk about brothers working together, their strength can break metal?
Don't believe him.
This guy is definitely not one to do anything without a reason. It's only because he's wholeheartedly dedicated to the revolution and construction that Yang Xiaotao doesn't hold it against him.
Otherwise, he'd be covered in bruises, like bright red morning glories!
Old Wang rushed forward and, without waiting for Yang Xiaotao's consent, put his arm around Yang Xiaotao's shoulder and continued to promote the product, saying, "Don't worry, this time I won't let you suffer any losses."
"You were the first person I thought of, wasn't that loyal enough...?"
Yang Xiaotao simply ignored the old man's rambling voice that was coming from his ear.
When it came to the camera, Mr. Chen had asked Yang Xiaotao for his opinion.
Yang Xiaotao said back then, "Don't bite off more than you can chew."
He already has enough projects in the Ninth Division, and he feels like he has a mouth full and can't move.
Moreover, the helicopter project is about to start, and the Ninth Department cannot stay out of it, which adds up to the workload. Where would they find the time and energy to deal with this?
Besides, this matter was already agreed upon, and now this has happened again. Yang Xiaotao guessed that Old Wang had ulterior motives.
Ignoring Old Wang's nagging, Yang Xiaotao hurried to the research institute.
Then, Old Wang followed him in, but he stopped babbling and instead looked around at the busy scene, occasionally letting out a sigh.
Upon arriving at the Computer Research Institute, Yang Xiaotao didn't try to hide anything. He summoned Han Sanfeng, Lu Tao, and others to his office and briefly explained the situation that Elder Chen had described.
Everyone was naturally pleased to hear this.
Selling this computer will bring in funds and resources, which will better support the next stage of research.
"The immediate priority is to speed up the training. Director Chen has already taken care of the personnel issue. You can arrange some manpower to train the people as soon as possible."
Yang Xiaotao made the request, and Han Sanfeng immediately nodded and said, "Director Yang, we will divide the core production process of the computer into sixty-eight steps, and these sixty-eight steps will form a production line."
"At that time, the workers will only need to master the parts they are responsible for."
"There will be a technician supervising and guiding every seven or eight sections..."
Han Sanfeng gave a brief explanation of the situation, and Yang Xiaotao immediately expressed his agreement.
Wang Kun, who was standing nearby, seized the opportunity to say, "Director Yang, in addition to the five computers delivered, the research institute can also produce three more every week!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded again, "Once the production line is ready, the research institute's work will be adjusted back to normal. At this stage, we will prioritize the production of computers."
He then looked at everyone again and said, "Comrades, what we're talking about this time is just the task of overseas sales. In fact, we also need to provide support to our brother departments in China."
"Moreover, there may be even more sales to external parties in the future."
"Future production won't be limited to this one machine; there will be a second machine, a third machine..."
"This time, we aim to lay a solid foundation and cultivate a group of key production personnel!"
"Therefore, when we teach our comrades, we must explain things clearly and thoroughly, and we cannot be careless or negligent, let alone make things ambiguous."
"Minister Yang, we understand!"
"Don't worry, Commander Yang!"
Everyone unanimously expressed their agreement.
Yang Xiaotao had a few more conversations with Mr. Ye before preparing to leave.
He still needs to go back and discuss it with Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong. The computer production is located within the headquarters, so they need to speed things up.
Just as Yang Xiaotao walked out of the research institute, he heard footsteps behind him.
Yang Xiaotao turned around and saw Old Wang following behind.
"No, you didn't leave!"
Old Wang rolled his eyes. "You heartless bastard, who just said they'd treat me to lunch?"
"So you're turning your back on me now, huh!"
Yang Xiaotao seemed to remember something and said in an equally annoyed tone, "I'll treat you to a meal, but you have to promise not to mention the camera!"
Old Wang's eyes darted around, and he immediately nodded, "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this today, let's not talk about this!"
He then affectionately put his hand on Yang Xiaotao's shoulder, "Xiao Yang, I heard you talking about computers earlier. Is it going to be mass-produced?"
How much does one of these cost when sold to the public?
Yang Xiaotao instinctively became wary and wanted to avoid the topic, but Lao Wang kept asking, so he had no choice but to bring it up.
"What? Starting at $50,000?"
"So expensive?"
When Old Wang heard the price quoted by Yang Xiaotao, he gasped in astonishment.
My teeth felt numb and sore in the cool air.
Yang Xiaotao shrugged. "The price was set by the foreign trade department. We just focus on production and get paid for our hard work."
"Hard-earned money? How much?"
Yang Xiaotao remained silent, saying, "It's not much, just a little bit of hard-earned money! It's just the cost price!"
"How much does it cost? Don't try to evade the question, tell me quickly!"
Old Wang was a little anxious. He had originally planned to discuss a camera collaboration with the Ninth Department, with the main objective being for the Ninth Department to provide some start-up capital.
After all, Canon had already prepared the technology, so their approach was a complete overhaul. Now that they've digested it, they're just waiting to secure sponsorships.
I'm also here to show off a bit; it's time for the real men to start making money too.
Thinking that cameras would become a pillar industry of the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, and be exported overseas, he could achieve financial freedom like the First Ministry of Machine Building did with tunnel boring machines.
But who could have imagined that in just a short while, the Nine Departments would finalize another big deal?
The key point is that other people's products are different from yours.
They already have orders and are preparing to start production.
What about your own?
Still in preparation.
This gap is too big!
Thinking of this, Old Wang subconsciously asked, "I remember it used to be a 20% profit margin, right?" "This machine costs fifty thousand US dollars, which is about a hundred thousand! After deducting the cost, the payment to Old Chen, and all the miscellaneous expenses..."
As Old Wang was doing his calculations, his arm unconsciously tightened its grip on Yang Xiaotao's shoulder. "Little Yang!"
"Congratulations on your upcoming fortune!"
Yang Xiaotao shrugged, then immediately pulled away, "Old Wang, just say what you have to say. I have to go to a meeting!"
"Let's get this straight first, we have no money right now, so don't even talk about lending us any money!"
Old Wang raised his eyelids slightly and looked forward, but Yang Xiaotao immediately stepped back, saying, "Let's keep this distance!"
"Don't worry, it's free."
"I'm going to Old Chen's place later. He made so much money again. If I don't ask him for it, who else should I ask?"
Seeing Wang Lao's self-righteous demeanor, Yang Xiaotao suddenly felt a pang of pain in his chest.
They earned all that money.
Then I became wary again.
This guy doesn't want money? What does he need it for?
Experience has shown that things that don't cost money are the hardest to please.
Then Old Wang continued, "Well, didn't you just say something about supporting our brothers back home?"
"Alright, arrange these for our Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry. We don't need too many, just ten will do!"
After saying that, Yang Xiaotao immediately turned around and left.
"Hey, why did you leave again? Let's chat, tell me about it..."
Lunchtime, Ninth Department Cafeteria.
Yang Xiaotao sat with Li Hongfeng and the others, while across from them, Old Wang slurped down his egg drop soup, listening intently to their conversation.
"We've received news from Jinling that it will be ready in a few days. We need to arrange for someone to help transport it back!"
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Liang Zuoxin swallowed the cornbread in his mouth, then nodded and said, "I'll submit the report this afternoon and have the rapid response team go there."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, then looked at Chen Gong not far away, "Old Chen, we need to hurry up and recruit more people. They don't necessarily have to be college students; junior high or high school graduates are fine. They'll come in for training first, and if they pass, they'll be used; if they don't, they'll be sent back!"
Chen Gong nodded, "That's no problem, but some of them are family members of the workers. Should we avoid them?"
"Need not!"
Yang Xiaotao waved his hand dismissively, "As long as you do a good job, that's fine."
"If you can't do a good job, no matter who your father is, it won't make a difference!"
Chen Gong understood and breathed a sigh of relief. With Yang Xiaotao's words, his work would be much easier.
The standard is one that can accommodate personal relationships without violating rules and regulations.
"Old Zhao, you guys need to watch carefully!"
Zhao Gang eats quickly, and by this time he had finished his three cornbread buns and was clearing his plate. Upon hearing this, he calmly nodded, "Don't worry, we've increased our internal audit and quality control staff quite a bit this year. Individual capabilities and overall business performance have also made great progress. Our work will be even more rigorous from now on!"
"We plan to begin this year's internal audit in November and expect to complete the task within a month..."
Zhao Gang's words put pressure on Wang Guodong and Xu Yuanshan, who were standing nearby. They were also thinking about how to make sure that the factories below did not use last year's standards to deal with this year's internal audit, or they would suffer a terrible fate.
As Old Wang ate his meal, listening and watching, he suddenly felt a sense of aging.
The scene before him struck him as vibrant and full of life.
The entire group of nine surrounded Yang Xiaotao, moving forward and making continuous progress.
They also possessed a vigor that the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building lacked!
This vitality influences those around them every moment, and then radiates throughout the entire Nine Departments.
At that moment, as Old Wang looked at Yang Xiaotao, he suddenly wondered whether he should find a young man to give it a try.
Lunch was quickly finished, and then Old Wang followed Yang Xiaotao to the office.
As soon as he entered, Yang Xiaotao felt a headache coming on.
I hope this guy doesn't do it again.
So, to avoid any unpleasantness, Yang Xiaotao picked up the phone and dialed the number.
At first, Old Wang didn't know what was going on, but after hearing Yang Xiaotao say a few words to Old Chen, he immediately started rubbing his teeth.
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao chuckled, while Old Wang looked constipated.
"I said, is this really necessary for matters concerning our brother unit?"
Old Wang said irritably, while Yang Xiaotao nodded vigorously, "Absolutely necessary!"
Then I picked up the enamel mug on the table. The water inside was a little cold, but that didn't dampen my spirits.
"From now on, all the computers we produce will be handed over. If you want any, just contact Mr. Chen directly."
"So don't bother me with this matter anymore!"
Old Wang snorted coldly, then asked, "You even report what you use yourselves?"
Yang Xiaotao immediately understood what this guy meant and nodded, "Of course, it must be reported."
"Everything produced must be reported!"
"From now on, we'll have to apply for permission to use it!"
At this point, Yang Xiaotao smiled at Old Wang and said, "Why don't you hurry back and report to Old Chen?"
"It's first come, first served! If we don't register soon, we'll be at the back of the queue!"
Old Wang glanced at Yang Xiaotao again after hearing this, and said, "You're really not being fair!"
He started to walk out, but suddenly turned back at the door, "Oh, by the way, about that satellite base thing, you should give Old Chen a report about it!"
"I reckon they'll need ten computers over there!"
"Don't forget, it came from your nine departments!"
After saying that, he ran away in a flash, and laughter echoed down the corridor.
"Damn it, that bastard!"
Yang Xiaotao realized what was happening and slammed his fist on the table, then looked helpless.
The investment in building the satellite base in cooperation with the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry was enormous!
Hopefully, we can earn it back later!
With that in mind, Yang Xiaotao picked up the documents on the table again and began to review them.
Suddenly, I felt something was missing, and when I looked into the room, I realized that one of my two secretaries was missing.
"Where did those two go again?"
With that, Yang Xiaotao got up and walked out.
I'll take this opportunity to visit the steel plant and check on the research progress of magnesium alloys.