Siheyuan, Me and the Yu Sisters

Zhang Renkang had just conquered the high ground and was about to open up a second battlefield when Yu Li suddenly blushed and said

"By the way, Secretary Liu came just now and said that you were here and asked to go to the director's office. I almost forgot to tell you."

Zhang Renkang was dissatisfied and pushed his hand hard, causing Yu Li to gasp in pain. He hit him hard on the head with a hammer. Zhang Renkang reluctantly let go of the steamed bun and said,

"Didn't you say anything?"

Yu Li frowned and glared at him and said

"No, I think he was very anxious. It's been less than an hour."

Zhang Renkang nodded and thought, it's not a big deal, Yang Weiguo won't rush to call him, he put on his coat and hat from the wall and said

"Go get some food at noon and eat here."

After saying that, Zhang Renkang opened the door and hurried to the office building. After a while, he knocked on the door of Yang Weiguo's office. When he entered the room, he saw Yang Weiguo reviewing documents. When Yang Weiguo saw Zhang Renkang coming in, he lowered his head and said

"You go ahead and soak your own water. I'll do that after I finish this."

After waiting for a while, Zhang Renkang looked at the wall clock and saw that more than 20 minutes had passed. Yang Weiguo sighed, stood up and walked over to say

"Renkang, I called you here because there is something that needs to be dealt with urgently."

Zhang Renkang stood up and said in confusion

"Director, tell me, is there any task you want me to do?"

Yang Weiguo sighed and said

"You know the 'Four Modernizations' proposed by the higher authorities?"

Zhang Renkang knew this, of course. The loudspeaker was promoting this every day. He didn't understand why Yang Weiguo told him this. How to build modernization was not considered by the leaders above, or at least by the factory leaders. What could a cook like him do?

"Director, I know the policy. We are working overtime and striving to build modern agriculture, modern industry, modern national defense and modern science and technology."

Yang Weiguo nodded and said

"Well, you know this so I don't need to explain it again. Now it's like this. In order to modernize, we need to expand production. In order to expand production, we need to expand the factory, recruit people, and buy equipment. The Ministry of Industry is already working on the purchase of equipment. It is said that there are already some clues. We have also started to recruit people in the new production workshops and have started a pilot program of old employees training new employees to train new workers."

Zhang Renkang listened to what Yang Weiguo said and nodded in agreement, but he was even more confused. This had nothing to do with him as a cook, right? Besides, even if they recruited people, the supplies would be enough to eat. Yang Weiguo wouldn't ask him to take a political class just for some supplies. Zhang Renkang nodded without saying anything and continued to listen to Yang Weiguo.

"Renkang, we can easily solve these problems. The biggest problem now is that we don't have enough energy. We don't have enough coal in reserve."

"The original coal reserves and allocations in the factory were based on the previous production capacity. Now that the coal production has increased, Baotou can no longer squeeze out our share. Without coal, we can't start smelting, so our expanded workshops will have to watch helplessly."

Zhang Renkang said puzzledly

"Director, I understand what you said, but what do you want me to do?"

Yang Weiguo's ulterior motive was exposed and he said

"Renkang, Baotou is providing coal to our Sijiucheng according to the plan. Even if they want to expand production, it may be too late. The storage in our factory can only be used until the end of February. Baotou will have to wait until July to expand production according to the current demand. We have to find a new source of coal in these five months. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhang Renkang smiled bitterly

"You want me to ask if they can provide us with some coal, right?"

Zhang Renkang felt numb. Didn't he know what was going on over there? There was no farm in Yanshan. If he wanted to eat this, he could still find a way to get it for him. Zhang Renkang really didn't know how to solve the problem of coal.

Yang Weiguo nodded and said

"I know they may not have this stuff over there. After all, coal is not like anything else. They can't get much. I've discussed it with Director Li. An old comrade of mine is now the logistics director of a coal mine in a "starving" city. You are the only famous cadre in the factory who has the energy to go there. Besides, you are a smart kid. I'll give you a letter of introduction. You can go directly to him and ask him to help you contact the surrounding coal mining units to see if we can get some of the needs for our factory."

(Guess where "Hungry" is, it's in the southwest of Sijiu City. It's the four gods that were very popular last year)

Yang Weiguo's idea was very simple. There were many coal mines in X City, so they would definitely be able to squeeze out some share. However, the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill didn't have anything good to exchange with them. Why should they give you the extra share? Even if there was a comrade over there, he was only a middle-level cadre in the factory, so what he said didn't count. Yang Weiguo thought, you are not short of coal, you can't go without food and drink, are you short of this thing?

What does Zhang Renkang have? There is food. Can meat and rice be exchanged for your coal? Yang Weiguo didn't believe that they could resist the temptation. Zhang Renkang was not stupid. When Yang Weiguo said that his comrades were in the logistics department, he understood. It turned out that Yang Weiguo wanted him to contact the supply department to exchange for coal. Zhang Renkang breathed a sigh of relief. It was not that he was just going to dig coal.

Say

"Director, I can't agree to this. I have to go ask them. I don't know if they are willing to do this. They don't want to take any risks. Besides, how can we transport the goods over 700 to 800 kilometers?"

Yang Weiguo said

"Renkang, it's up to you to figure out a solution over there. This batch of coal is really important to our factory. If we can get it, we can at least double our production value."

Yang Weiguo said

"We now need a total of 250,000 tons of coke in five months. As long as they can provide it, we will contact the Ministry of Industry and dispatch train cars to transport the goods. There is no need to worry about transportation."

(The Wangyun Coal Mine Railway was opened to traffic in 61, and the Taijiao Railway was opened to traffic in 62, so the railway issue is meaningless)

Zhang Renkang smiled bitterly in his heart. He didn't care whether the coal could be shipped out. He was worried that frequent transactions would attract attention from above. Zhang Renkang would definitely not be able to hide away. He couldn't really follow the Lou family to escape to Hong Kong Island. Zhang Renkang smiled bitterly.

"Director, it's good enough that you can provide us with it. You know this thing cannot be seen in public. If you are really discovered, you may not be in any danger, but you will be a target over there."

Yang Weiguo also wondered

"Renkang, I know this is difficult, but please think of a solution. This is really important to the factory. As long as we can get the coal, we can complete the expansion. The factory will not forget your contribution."

Zhang Renkang felt sick. Yang Weiguo's words were like farts. He could report to the higher-ups if he expanded production, and he could get promoted if he had achievements. But what could Zhang Renkang get? If there was any mistake, a lot of people would die. Although Zhang Renkang knew that those so-called people were fake and did not exist, people like Yang Weiguo did not care about other people's lives for their own achievements. When the time came, he would say that he did not know about it, and thought that Zhang Renkang purchased it from the department store. The higher-ups might not embarrass him for the sake of his achievements in expanding production in the factory, but what about Zhang Renkang? How could he explain the fictitious Yanshan base and the supplies in his hands? At that time, let alone a good life, he would probably have to spend his whole life in the rural areas of the northwest.

Zhang Renkang said, trying to suppress his nausea.

"I can only help ask, but I can't guarantee that they are willing. Director, you know that I am just a pawn. If it weren't for some relationship, they wouldn't cooperate with me."

Yang Weiguo nodded and said

“You have to try your best to convince them.”

Now Yang Weiguo has felt the coldness from above. He is in urgent need of political achievements and to keep his support. If it is really disadvantageous to their faction, as long as the new project can be landed on the steel rolling mill, they will not easily touch him for the sake of stability. As for other risks, Yang Weiguo does not care at all. It is just sacrificing Zhang Renkang. He does not care.

Seeking "Generation of Love"

Seeking "Generation of Love"

Seeking "Generation of Love"