Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

Zhao Shanhe didn't know that Banggeng had returned yet. It could be said that no one knew about it except the Jia family and He Daqing.

At this moment, Zhao Shanhe was discussing the quota with Lao Li. Lao Li gave Zhao Shanhe three places, mainly because there were not many retired people, and some places had to be given to the government to give the government an explanation.

"Old Li, have you found a problem?"

"what is the problem?"

"Don't you realize that our factory is a bit short of young workers, especially after the old workers retired in recent years? If this continues, there will not be many senior workers left."

"Yes, this problem was not prominent in the past few years, but it has become particularly obvious in the past two years. The situation in the fitter workshop is a little better, but it is a bit obvious in the forging and welding workshops. Liu Haizhong in your compound retired in his later years, and there is not even an eighth-level forger left. I am also worried. There has been no assessment for several years, and the workers have lost their enthusiasm."

"It's good that you discovered it and thought of a solution. Don't let them hold you accountable once the campaign is over."

"What can I do? Shanhe, given our relationship, if you have a solution, don't hide it."

"I think we should organize a training class after the New Year, especially for mid-level workers. These people are in their prime and will be the backbone of the future. Let these senior workers who are about to retire make use of their remaining energy.

But this does not solve the fundamental problem. You still need to motivate the workers. You still have to report to your superiors and conduct assessments. If you don’t assess the workers, they will never be motivated.”

"You know the higher authorities are in a mess right now. Without a leader, no one is afraid to take responsibility. I'll try my best."

"Old Li, if it doesn't work, I have another idea, but I don't know if it can be implemented."

"Okay, it's already this critical moment, so stop keeping us in suspense."

“Hold a skills competition.”

"Tell me more specifically"

"It's a cross-level competition. The more levels you cross, the more rewards you get. For example, a first-level worker can participate in a first-level worker competition, and the reward is not big. If you cross to a second-level worker, you can still win a place and get a bigger reward. If you cross to a third-level worker, the reward is even bigger, and so on. Especially for mid-level workers participating in senior worker competitions,

You also know that there are still some workers who have not been lazy over the years and have been improving their skills, but there is no assessment. This can also mobilize the enthusiasm of the workers and discover some talents that can be trained. However, the factory’s expenditure is a bit high. What do you think?”

"I think it's okay. The gifts are only worth a few dollars. The main problem is the lack of talent. If this skills competition is successful, we can really find some talents that can be trained as you said. With intensive training, these people can stand on their own in a few years. Shanhe, your idea is good. Let's meet at the end of the year and decide on it."

"Old Li, you still have to pay attention to the assessment. Competitions can only motivate people temporarily, but they still cannot achieve the effect of assessment."

"I know. I'm going to do both. The competition is just a warm-up. I'll motivate the workers first. Isn't it necessary to have an appetizer before the main course?"

"It's good that you have an idea. I don't want you to become the director of a steel mill in the future. I'm still hoping to make progress with you."

"Don't worry, with a technical master like you leading me, it will be hard for me not to take off."

"Lao Li, what kind of reward are you preparing? Tell me about it and let me hear it. I want to see if you are interested."

"You just mentioned it, how can you think of it so quickly? I think no matter what, the first prize must be a bicycle. Apart from you, none of the workers can take it."

"Oh, Lao Li, I suddenly remembered that it can't just be the workers. The kitchen, logistics, and finance staff all have to get involved. It doesn't matter if the reward is not big, there must be a sense of participation."

"Shanhe, why don't you write a plan for me, and I can just refer to it."

"Lao Li, this is really unfair. I'm giving you advice out of kindness, but you're treating me like a cow. You don't have an office, and these people are just sitting there doing nothing. If you tell them your requirements, they can write something fancy for you. Believe it or not, they're no better than a technician like me."

"Okay, I don't know you yet. I'll just try my best to get something. It would be better if I can get it."

"Old Li, you still have to do me a favor."

"What? Since you can bring it up, it means I can do it. Just tell me and I'll do it for you."

"Didn't you just give me three places? I'm planning to sell one. You have experience, so give me a hand."

"Oh, what do I think of it? It's just this matter. No problem. Even if I sell it, I can still earn a favor. I'll leave it to you, brother."

"Okay, then I'm leaving."

"Don't leave yet. There is one more thing I forgot to tell you. Old Zhu is going to retire after the new year. The factory is short of a deputy director. I am going to recommend you. What do you think?"

"Old Li, forget it. I'm from the Ministry of Industry, and I'm also the chief engineer. I'm a technician, so it's not right for me to be the deputy factory director. Besides, are you worried about my future? You might as well take this opportunity to win over another one."

"Okay, I'm going to recommend you as my first choice. Since you don't want to, I'll recommend Lao Zhang. He's been transferred out for many years and has complained to me several times. I'll take this opportunity to recommend him. Now I hope the superiors can adopt my suggestion and stop sending anyone down."

"Mr. Zhang is good. He is a good person and speaks well. He helped me a lot when I first joined the factory."

"He should be most grateful to you. He was able to become the director of the branch factory because of you. Didn't you also help him when his wife was pregnant? We are all family, so shouldn't we help each other?"

"Is everything alright now? If not, I'll leave."

"Okay, go ahead. It's almost the end of the year so you don't have much to do. I still have a lot to do."

When he got home in the evening, Zhao Shanhe talked about the quota, "Does anyone of you need a quota? If not, I'll give it to Uncle San."

"I don't have any. You all know my relatives, Bai Xue's. His brother is also working." Zhao Shanhu said

"I also think we should give it to my third uncle. My third uncle took good care of me when I got there and gave me the best food. It's really not easy for my third uncle." Zhao Shanhai also said.

"Where's Aunt Chen?"

"Why are you asking me? I don't have any relatives. You guys are all doing well, so I'll enjoy the good life with you. I'm already content."

"Duoduo, Bai Xue, what about you guys?"

"My father doesn't recognize me yet, and my brothers are still young, so they don't need it."

"I don't need it either."

"Okay, then it's settled. I'll write a letter to my third uncle and ask him to come over during the Chinese New Year and bring my third aunt with him."

At night, when they were sleeping, Qin Jingru pushed him and said, "Brother, why don't we sell the quota? We don't usually interact with Uncle San."

"Why, do you need money, or are you obsessed with money? He is your dear third uncle, he can help you if you need anything. When the third child got into trouble, he went to his uncle, and he said nothing. He even treated the third child well. I gave your family four places, why are you still not satisfied?"

"Brother, don't be angry, I'll just talk."