Siheyuan: Since 51

Lin Zhiyuan hurriedly stood up and greeted, "Dad, uncle, please sit down."

The two of them greeted Wu Xia and Qin Huairu but didn't move forward.

Wang Quanyou turned his head and gestured, "Zhiyuan, come out, let's smoke a cigarette and talk about something."

Seeing this, Wu Xia smiled and said, "The kids are sleeping here tonight. Zhiyuan doesn't allow smoking. It's cold outside. You guys can go to the east wing."

Lin Zhiyuan did not refuse, "Okay, then let's go to the east wing and sit for a while."

The three of them came to the east wing.

Sit down, make tea and light a cigarette.

Qin Mancang pondered for a moment and asked, "Zhiyuan, is there any way to get some food?"

Wang Quanyou also nodded, his eyes full of anticipation.

Lin Zhiyuan was suspicious and frowned as he asked, "Isn't there a fixed amount? Not enough to eat?"

Qin Mancang took a puff of cigarette and sighed, "It's not that we have food at home, it's that the village is in trouble."

Wang Quanyou then explained, "After the unified purchase and sale, there was enough food, but as families had more children, there was a shortage. Especially, everyone wanted their children to have a bright future, and using food to pay for schooling was also an expense."

Lin Zhiyuan crossed his legs, tapped his knee with his right hand, and thought deeply.

The rate of public grain payment was slightly higher than the 14th anniversary, but was only %, and has been decreasing since then, to less than one-tenth.

The top leaders felt that a few percent was not high, so they still gritted their teeth and coordinated even if it was not enough to be allocated.

The three increases and five unifications are not much, and they cannot withstand the additions at all levels, excessive levies and excessive charges.

From providing people, providing things, and providing labor, it has been upgraded to various names.

This resulted in a long period of time when there was a misunderstanding between the top leaders and the lowest-level peasants.

Steel and grain, as the core, were seriously misjudged.

This is the reason why there are occasional exaggerations in the early stages of a major development, but the organization ignores them.

Unexpectedly, the leaders at all levels, including production teams, communes, and even counties and districts, became even more extreme in order to achieve so-called political achievements.

Ordinary people can only sigh to the sky.

……

Ever since he developed the habit of reading newspapers and loves to think, combined with his current situation and the subsequent results, it was not difficult for Lin Zhiyuan to analyze the cause and effect.

"Dad, uncle, this matter is not that simple."

Lin Zhiyuan put down his crossed legs, leaned forward, and tried his best to explain simply.

“Food has already gone through so much trouble to get into the city, so why does it still need to be rationed?”

As he spoke, he answered his own question, "There's not enough food. If the supply is loosened, most people in the city will have a hard time making ends meet."

Wang Quanyou smacked his lips and sighed, "Everyone in this village is related to me. If they come to me, it would be unreasonable not to help them."

Qin Mancang was smoking in silence and nodded to show his agreement.

Lin Zhiyuan changed his perspective and gave another analysis:

"Dad, uncle, even if we can get it, how much can you help? At the very least, one person can get one day's ration. Do you have the ability to do that? It's just a drop in the bucket."

Wang Quanyou and Qin Mancang looked at each other, both feeling a little disappointed.

Lin Zhiyuan could only comfort her, "Hold on, maybe the higher-ups will have a policy."

After chatting for half an hour, Wang Quanyou and Qin Mancang left with a slightly disappointed look on their faces.

Lin Zhiyuan is not heartless, but he just can't open the door.

It will be difficult to live in the future. Once a gap appears, will the dam burst far away?

In early April, public enthusiasm was high.

Factory managers at all levels were frantically applying for more raw materials.

Chu Chen was no exception, and gained a lot.

The steel mill began to work overtime frequently, but the overtime was not long, and the workers basically stayed off work an hour later in the afternoon.

In order to avoid complaints, Lin Zhiyuan waved his hand and increased the union benefits.

The effect is there and the employees are working hard.

All we can say is that you treat where it hurts, but you can't get rid of the root cause.

Life is not easy for employees, and working overtime every day, day after day, is not a good thing!

Li Huaide was quite relaxed. He tried out the trial equipment and showed it off, which received rave reviews.

Back at the factory, I went to the engineering department again, waiting for the fruits to ripen...

In the middle of the month, I came to Lin Zhiyuan's office humming a little tune.

As soon as he entered the door, he smiled brightly, "Zhiyuan, how come you are so patient? Whenever I have nothing to do, I just read books and newspapers."

The two sat down on the sofa and each lit a Daqianmen.

Lin Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Well, reading books and newspapers is also a way to kill time."

After chatting for a while, Li Huaide lowered his voice and got to the point.

"Zhiyuan, please contact your contact and help find a few bottles of tiger bone wine."

As he said that, he threw a thick envelope on the coffee table and winked.

"Exchanging food coupons should be easy, right?"

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh and joked, "It's such a big bet, you're really overwhelmed!"

Li Huaide laughed a few times, "To use your previous words, pain and happiness."

"Okay, I'll try my best."

Lin Zhiyuan did not refuse, but continued to tease.

"Too much is as bad as too little, Brother Li, you still need to exercise moderation."

"Get lost, I'm just enjoying myself while I can."

After discussing private matters, Li Huaide told her another piece of good news.

"The factory upgrade has been confirmed, and it will only take a few months. You are lucky, to be promoted to a director at the age of 27. It's really enviable."

Hearing this, Lin Zhiyuan frowned slightly.

"Decided? I thought Zhang Suqiu's matter would have to be postponed again."

Then he asked, "There are seven members in the Party Committee, four of whom were given warnings, but they were promoted. This is not in line with common sense!"

"You forgot about me. It was five people who bore the warning."

Li Huaide curled his lips and explained, "There is no other way. To develop in big strides, the hard conditions must keep up."

Lin Zhiyuan stroked his stubble and asked again: "The factory is promoting you, the low-level high-ranking ones, or do you need to replace them?"

Li Huaide took another puff of his cigarette and shook his head, "It's hard to say, the details are still under discussion. My father-in-law meant that most likely they won't all be low-level or high-level positions."

As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Don't think too much, I should be fine. If the trial equipment can be put into production before the documents are issued, everything will be fine. Even if it is delayed, the worst that can happen is that we have to wait for half a year."

"That's fine, just keep on developing and don't let anything go wrong."

Lin Zhiyuan said, leaning back and crossing his legs again, "As for me, I just want to live a peaceful life."

"You, I don't know what to say."

Li Huaide pointed and changed the subject, "It's not like you today. Why don't you think about the next level?"

Lin Zhiyuan was startled, thought for a moment, and then understood, "Expand the factory again?"

Li Huaide smiled and said, "It's set in stone. We have to sort out the staff as well."

"That makes sense. We do need to prepare in advance."

……

After seeing Li Huaide off, Lin Zhiyuan thought about everything.

It's not a big problem, just a few people need to be corrected in time.

Like Tang Wenqiang, Zeng Yinquan, and a few people under Chu Chen and Li Huaide.

On April 4, the large monument in the square was completed.

There was a ceremony on May 5st, and Lin Zhiyuan went to join in the fun.

It was packed with people. To say that it was a sea of ​​people was no exaggeration. All major newspapers sent people, and we even saw quite a few foreign friends.

Lin Zhiyuan followed the crowd and passed by the big monument. He was amazed by it. It was so shocking.

Next to them, a few young people were holding cameras and taking pictures.

Lin Zhiyuan was envious, and the idea of ​​building one grew stronger in his mind.