Chapter 3103
Comrade Yang Xiaotao, you're really amazing!
Chapter 3103 Comrade Yang Xiaotao, you're really amazing!
The city of Sijiu, nine departments.
Yang Xiaotao hung up the satellite phone, and his face visibly relaxed.
The person who just called was Li Shengli. He said that they had successfully set foot on the soil of West Germany, and the local staff responsible for receiving them had arranged accommodations. Everything around them was normal, the people were normal, and everything was going according to plan.
Next, after a break, it's time to get back to work.
Yang Xiaotao finally felt much more at ease.
After all, this is a journey around most of the globe.
But this only made them feel more at ease, because they would still need to stay in a foreign country for a long time.
Everything depends on them.
Without dwelling on it too much, Yang Xiaotao quickly returned to work.
"Xiao'e, I need the production figures for satellite phones and computers for the last two months!"
Yang Xiaotao looked up at Lou Xiao'e, who quickly turned on her computer and opened a file.
He then wrote down a few numbers on a piece of paper, and then got up and walked over to Yang Xiaotao.
"Mr. Yang, because computer sales are not good, production has already started to decrease..."
Lou Xiao'e explained from the side, while Yang Xiaotao just watched quietly without saying a word.
After a long pause, he put down the paper with the data written on it and said solemnly, "Make them maintain the current output; it cannot be reduced any further."
"Also, call Lao Huang. The computer's storage is very important; we must pay attention to it."
"The security department must also do a good job in security; no one can be careless."
Lou Xiao'e nodded, "Understood!"
Yang Xiaotao then inquired about the West-East Gas Pipeline project.
After pondering for a moment, Lou Xiao'e quickly returned to her desk and, after some computer work, said, "President Yang, Director Cheng of the western section reported that the pipeline is 60% complete. Their section is the longest, and they still need to work on connecting it with the middle section, so it will take another six months."
"The middle section is progressing a bit slower, as it requires the excavation of multiple tunnels, so it will take longer."
"Old Xia has already planned the route for the eastern section and is preparing to start construction on multiple sections simultaneously, which will be faster, but there may also be many problems. Old Xia only said that he will try his best to complete it this year!"
Yang Xiaotao went over what Lou Xiao'e had said in his mind, and after some consideration, he realized that it would not be easy for the West-East Gas Pipeline to be completed and put into operation this year.
The plan was well-thought-out, but in practice it was not so easy.
Even if all the logistical work is done well, most of the problems encountered are technical or natural.
So, let nature take its course.
Since he had handed it over to his subordinates, Yang Xiaotao didn't want to pay too much attention to it.
Too much attention can actually create a sense of pressure.
"Tell Lao Chen to keep an eye on the logistics!"
After a long silence, Yang Xiaotao spoke again. Lou Xiao'e took notes and then asked, "Mr. Yang, there's something else I need your attention on. Professor Xie Jiarong is going to investigate the construction of gas pipelines abroad around May, and the sample study of gas in the Turkmen region has been completed and the report has been submitted!"
As she spoke, Lou Xiao'e began rummaging through the filing cabinet behind her.
He took out a file folder, then took out a stack of documents and started searching through them.
Yang Xiaotao watched Lou Xiao'e working busily, his mind preoccupied with the printer's research and development.
If a printer were made and paired with a computer, office work wouldn't be so cumbersome, and efficiency would be greatly improved.
A few minutes later, Lou Xiao'e finally found the document, then got up and handed it to Yang Xiaotao.
Seeing that Lou Xiao'e had walked around the office several times in a short period of time, Yang Xiaotao felt that he should quickly implement the file transfer function on the computer.
Oh, and the scanning equipment, we need to get that done as soon as possible.
There are also chat tools. It's okay in one room, but if you're hundreds of meters apart, upstairs or downstairs, if you want something, you either have to go there or make a phone call, which is a huge waste of time!
In short, it feels like there's a lot to do!
After a moment of distraction, Yang Xiaotao picked up the document.
The above is an analysis report on the composition of natural gas.
As Professor Xie Jiarong mentioned last time, helium in natural gas is a very important and rare resource. It is difficult to obtain this through other technologies, and separation from natural gas is the most convenient way.
After glancing at the analysis report, it was clear that the helium content was indeed very high, at least higher than that of the gas fields in the Northwest.
Therefore, it is necessary to import natural gas from abroad.
This is another huge project.
Let's observe and investigate first!
At this moment, Lou Xiao'e spoke up again, "General Manager Yang, the comrades from the foreign trade department have inquired about South Korea."
After Lou Xiao'e finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao understood what was going on.
Last time, Dawson bought up South Korea's paging business.
However, this paging service cannot be implemented overnight. According to the plan, the timeline set by the Ninth Department is to first target Germany, then Japan, and finally South Korea!
This order isn't directed at anyone in particular; it's simply based on the order in which the purchases were made.
"What happened to them? Wasn't everything arranged?"
Lou Xiao'e gave a strange smile. "I heard that the South Koreans, knowing they were ranked behind Japan, felt slighted and wanted to move ahead of Japan..."
Yang Xiaotao was speechless. These Koreans are really sensitive.
However, this also presented Yang Xiaotao with a problem, since there were only so many people and he couldn't handle everything!
"This way, we can organize training for them since they have already arranged for people to come and learn!"
"As for the rest, we'll see how things go!"
"understand!"
Since the other party was being overly sensitive and causing trouble, Yang Xiaotao decided to give them a chance.
He didn't want to waste any more time, so training both families together would save time and effort.
Lou Xiao'e mentioned a few more things, which Yang Xiaotao resolved one by one before glancing at the calendar poster beside him.
The page was filled with the itinerary and some things to note.
Especially the ones with five-pointed stars.
satellite.
computer.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
machine tool.
These four are the key areas to focus on for the foreseeable future.
Other areas such as printers, game development, and pager improvements also need to be followed up.
"Mr. Yang, we need to have a meeting with Mr. Peng at 1 p.m. today!"
Liu Lixue suddenly spoke up to remind him, and Yang Xiaotao nodded, then looked at Liu Lixue again, "Do you know who is going to participate?"
"I'm not sure, but when Old Wang from the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry called us earlier, he mentioned it and asked when you were leaving. I guess you're going to attend something."
Yang Xiaotao nodded. "Old Wang is also participating, so it's probably related to what's happening in the south."
As he said this, Yang Xiaotao looked at Liu Lixue.
Liu Lixue knew some things faster than he did.
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao had checked the room and there was no one else inside, and that Lou Xiao'e was one of his people, Liu Lixue got up and closed the door. She then went to the side and made Yang Xiaotao a cup of tea, placing it on the table before smiling and saying, "Mr. Yang, I heard that a new movie is about to be filmed and they need a song!"
Yang Xiaotao picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at the other person speechlessly. "Couldn't you have changed the terms?"
Liu Lixue smiled with her eyes narrowed, "I think this is a great offer!"
"Besides, this is also for the cultural development of our Ninth Department."
"The people in the cultural troupe selected several songs, but none of them were good. Director Yang almost went to the film academy to talk to the teachers about this."
"With someone as great as you around, why would I even need to go to film school!"
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Yang Xiaotao put down his cup. "Don't flatter me. If this happens once, it'll happen again. I don't want to create a huge mess for myself!" Liu Lixue was a little disappointed, but there was nothing she could do. After all, both of their secretaries knew very well about Yang Xiaotao's current work situation.
And he also has to take care of his family. To be a leader and a man to achieve this level of success is truly remarkable!
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao disagreed, Liu Lixue did not dwell on the matter further, but instead talked about something that Yang Xiaotao was interested in.
Of course, she also understood that since her second grandfather had let her know these things, it must mean that he had tacitly approved of them.
She's not completely ignorant!
"I heard something happened in the south!"
"Nan'an? Isn't it already over there?"
Yang Xiaotao frowned for a moment, then quickly relaxed. Then, as if remembering something, he immediately said to Lou Xiao'e, "Xiao'e, ask the steel mill about their inventory later and tell them to prepare more special steel."
"Also, tell Lao Hong to prepare some funds, which will come from the pager revenue!"
Lou Xiao'e quickly took notes, then asked, "President Yang, how much should we prepare?"
Yang Xiaotao tapped lightly on the table, pondering in his mind.
Last time, we gave President Peng and his team 2 billion yuan, and at the time we said we would build a shipyard and then construct missile cruisers.
These cruisers are all sister ships of the Wei Qing.
Based on the unit price of the Weiqing missile cruiser submitted by the Sixth Ministry of Machinery Industry last time, the cost of one ship is approximately 50 million yuan.
If there are ten ships, that would be 500 million!
Moreover, he himself had said it was a one-for-two exchange.
This battle destroyed approximately 30,000 tons of ships, and these ten ships represent a displacement of approximately 60,000 tons.
It's just right.
So Yang Xiaotao left room for maneuver and said, "Let's make it one billion!"
Lou Xiao'e was startled, but quickly calmed herself down and continued, "Okay, I'll talk to Director Hong this afternoon!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded and looked at Liu Lixue again.
Liu Lixue nodded and said, "Yes, the matter in Nan'an has been resolved."
"We were originally going to come back to rest and recuperate, but then something happened!"
As soon as Liu Lixue finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately understood what was going on.
Perhaps it was the flapping of wings that caused so many changes in this space-time.
Take Southeast Asia as an example. In another timeline, although its economy has not yet developed and its society is not stable, various contradictions exist, and medical care and education are still in their infancy.
It's already good enough if we can maintain a balance domestically. It's in this environment that we've gradually developed a sense of national identity.
However, in this time and space, two consecutive epidemics directly shattered the balance that had been painstakingly maintained.
It was equivalent to having no medical care, a backward economic model, and a closed environment.
For various reasons, getting sick there is like entering the gates of hell, and very few people survive.
Of course, India was in a similar situation.
As it turns out, the great Mother Ganges is not a cure-all.
It was precisely because of the change in population size that Natu Island was able to make its own decision.
This might not be a bad thing for China.
"According to the people of Natu Island, their Natu Island was originally a colony of the Windmill Kingdom. After World War II, it was given directly to Java, but this decision was made without consulting the island's people!"
"Then they brought out the internationally accepted colonial self-determination law and held a national referendum."
"In this way, Tu Island becomes an autonomous island..."
After Liu Lixue finished explaining the matter, she had basically covered the whole story.
"We might have to go there for a trip this time!"
Liu Lixue guessed, and Yang Xiaotao nodded silently.
This is a rare opportunity.
Moreover, judging from the map, that location is quite important.
Then Yang Xiaotao remembered the meeting that President Peng had asked him to attend, and after thinking for a moment, he said to Lou Xiao'e, "Change it, have Lao Hong prepare two billion!"
Lou Xiao'e was taken aback, then quickly nodded and changed a number in the original plan.
But these are billions and two billion, isn't that too much?
Liu Lixue, however, keenly grasped Yang Xiaotao's meaning and gave him a mental thumbs up.
This guy definitely understands the purpose of Boss Peng's meeting!
"By the way, I need to schedule a time with the foreign trade department. I'd like to have dinner with Comrade Li Rong!"
Yang Xiaotao spoke again, this time with a smile on his face.
Southeast Asia isn't just about Java; there's also Singapore!
Liu Lixue pursed her lips upon hearing this.
There are some things she hasn't said yet, or perhaps she doesn't want to say them.
In these actions, people involved in foreign trade played a significant role.
Even Comrade Bai Jingshu from the pharmaceutical factory seems to have contributed a great deal.
However, these things have nothing to do with Yang Xiaotao, and she doesn't want to say too much.
After Liu Lixue's analysis, Yang Xiaotao gained a general understanding of the upcoming meeting.
It's just a matter of listening to reports and then providing support for construction.
Yang Xiaotao is willing to pay this amount of money.
When I arrived at Mr. Peng's office in the afternoon, I didn't see Mr. Peng, but I saw Mr. Zhang and Mr. Wang first.
Upon seeing Yang Xiaotao, the old man in military uniform immediately put the old man aside and came up to him warmly to greet him, "Little Yang, it's been a long time!"
Holding the other person's hand and looking at their smile, Yang Xiaotao always felt like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken, as if he was being watched.
"What are you saying? Didn't we see each other during the Chinese New Year? It hasn't been that long!"
Yang Xiaotao smiled and nodded, then subtly withdrew his hand.
But Old Zhang remained enthusiastic, stepping forward to put his arm around Yang Xiaotao's shoulder, saying, "Be mentally prepared for this meeting."
"But don't be afraid, if anything happens, I'll cover for you."
Old Zhang's words left Yang Xiaotao stunned. Before he could even ask what he had done, Old Wang, who was in front of him, also came over as if watching a commotion, and laughed, "It's nothing, you should stand at attention if you get hit."
"A good comrade is one who admits his mistakes and corrects them!"
As Old Wang spoke, Yang Xiaotao was even more exasperated, completely unable to understand what the two of them meant.
"No, what exactly do you two mean?"
"I didn't do anything, yet you're all saying you're in trouble, and that guy is the one who's supposed to be standing at attention and getting beaten. What did I do?"
Yang Xiaotao was speechless. These two started talking nonsense as soon as they met, and he couldn't understand a word of it.
Yang Xiaotao wanted to ask the two of them what was going on, but they stopped talking and simply walked into President Peng's office with Yang Xiaotao in their arms.
Besides General Peng, there were two other people in the room: Old Zhou from the Sixth Ministry of Machinery Industry and Director Qu from the Maritime Research Institute.
When the three saw Yang Xiaotao walk in, both Old Zhou and Dean Qu winked at Yang Xiaotao, as if giving him a knowing look.
Yang Xiaotao was completely baffled.
Approaching Mr. Peng, I greeted him, "Mr. Peng!"
"Yes, it's here!"
When Boss Peng said something casual, Yang Xiaotao immediately sensed that something serious had really happened.
Before Yang Xiaotao could speak, Boss Peng's voice rang out, "Comrade Yang Xiaotao, you're really amazing!"