Chapter 142 Candidate for Director of Mingzhou Steel Plant

 The next day, Mingzhou City Government, conference room.

Leader Zhang, who presided over the meeting, looked at everyone present and said, "Yesterday, our city also organized people to go to Director Liu's home to express condolences. Liu Minggang is a good comrade, and he brought the Mingzhou Steel Plant, which was almost bankrupt, to safety. It is prospering and has become a major profit and tax company in our city. Therefore, although things are very sad, the country cannot be without a king for a day, and the factory cannot be without a leader for a day. Therefore, our Mingzhou Iron and Steel Plant must arrange the next appointment as soon as possible. Director of the factory. What do you think?"

Everyone lowered their heads and no one spoke.

 Leader Zhang looked at several representatives from Mingzhou Steel Plant: "Deputy Director Tang, please tell me."

"Dear leaders, I am already old. In the factory, I have almost taken a back seat." Deputy Factory Director Tang said: "Now, if you rush the ducks and promote me to the full director, I'm afraid I won't be able to lead. Well, our factory, after all, I don’t know anything about the things in the factory. As the deputy director, I only have a newspaper and a glass of water every day, waiting for retirement."

Generally speaking, when the factory director is gone, there are two options: to promote the original deputy director to become the director, or to appoint him from a superior.

 When Liu Minggang took over the steel plant, it was a complete mess. At this time, someone who needs drastic reforms needs to have absolute power.

In the steel factory, Liu Minggang kept his word, and Deputy Director Tang was only allowed to drink tea there. At this time, when he talked about this, his tone was very special, as if he was self-deprecating and unwilling.

"We have experienced a lot in the past few years. From the Mingzhou Steel Plant to the Mingzhou Shipyard, they are all led by young people." Deputy Director Tang continued: "The Mingzhou Shipyard is also the Qin Plant. The eldest son is full of tricks and has successfully helped the shipyard get out of trouble and grow stronger, so we still believe in young people. Leaders, please send a young and capable general!"

Leader Zhang nodded: "Yes, young people are enterprising, thoughtful, and courageous. It is best to let them lead the development of the factory. I wonder if you guys here have any candidates?"

 Qin Tao was sitting next to his father, lowering his head to drink water, as if he was indifferent to the meeting. However, when the meeting progressed, Qin Tao concentrated his attention and listened to the following content.

This meeting is not a formality, it is not an old lady's foot wrap. After all, it is to determine important things.

"I have a suggestion. This candidate must have professional experience in metal smelting." Another leader said: "After all, what happened at the Mingzhou Shipyard last year is still fresh in our minds. We can't make the mistake of a layman leading an expert. What a mistake!”

"If that's the case, I have thought of a candidate." One person said: "Tao Yongfeng, the son of Tao Honghong, the head of our Mingzhou Transportation Company, works at the Huating Steel Plant. He is in his thirties and seems to be already He is a department-level cadre, young and promising, if he comes back, he will definitely lead our Mingzhou Steel Plant to continue to glory!"

Originally, there were state-owned transportation teams everywhere. However, due to reforms in the past few years, the state-owned transportation team in Mingzhou City was separated from the financial establishment and established a transportation company. Although Tao Honghong is only a dispatcher, she is also a single mother. But he became the top leader of the transportation company. In the past few years, the transportation company has developed prosperously.

Her son is also very ambitious and has found a department-level cadre position at Huating Iron and Steel Plant. Therefore, according to this condition, there should be no big problem in being transferred.

"Really? This is really a talent!" Leader Zhang said: "However, we can't be too impetuous. Everyone, are there any other candidates?"

 Still no one spoke.

"In that case, then..." (I don't know if writing this is child's play. After all, the hero of East China has never been in officialdom. Everyone is scornful.)

Before Leader Zhang finished speaking, he was interrupted by Qin Tao's voice.

 “Leader, I have something to say.”

"Hey, it's Comrade Qin Tao. Do you have any candidates? If so, can you recommend them to everyone?" Leader Zhang said with a smile: "Or are you planning to recommend yourself and become the director of the steel plant yourself?"

Qin Tao shook his head: "No, after listening to the introductions of the leaders, I also think this person is very good. I don't know if he is at home. If so, how about calling him over?"

 The leader nodded: "Yes, it's time to call him over, and we still need to listen to his opinion. Xiao Wu, go and get in touch."

Qin Tao looked at the people present and continued: "We should also take advantage of this period to understand the operating conditions of Mingzhou Steel Plant. Would you like to ask the representative of Mingzhou Steel Plant to introduce it to us?"

 Leader Zhang nodded: "Yes, it's time to listen. Well, Deputy Director Tang, I'll report it to everyone."

Deputy Factory Director Tang smiled bitterly: "Dear leaders, I am a freeloader in the factory, so I would like to ask Comrade Liu Mingxi to introduce me to me."

 Liu Mingxi is Liu Minggang's cousin, two years older than Liu Minggang. When he was in school, he studied accounting, so after graduation, he entered the Mingzhou Steel Plant. Later, Liu Minggang became the director of the factory, and he regarded Liu Mingxi very highly.

 Only Liu Mingxi knows the real financial situation of the factory.

"Yes, Director Tang." Liu Mingxi said, taking out a thick account book from the artificial leather handbag he brought, and slowly opened it to the middle page.

“Dear leaders, we currently have a balance of 3,650,3820 yuan in the accounts of our steel plant,” Liu Mingxi said.

"Not bad. Under the leadership of Comrade Liu Minggang, the steel plant can have so much net income. It's great. It's a pity that Comrade Liu Minggang died young. From now on, everyone must pay attention not to drink while driving, and not to drive after drinking." !”

“Leaders, let me report to you the expenditure of the steel plant.” Liu Mingxi spoke very slowly.

 “Speak, everyone is listening.”

“Just a week ago, Director Liu and Yizhong Machinery ordered a brand new top-bottom blowing converter equipment.” Liu Mingxi said: “This equipment is priced at three million.”

The leaders present were stunned for a moment, but after a while, they came back to their senses: "This Factory Director Liu can make money and spend money, but this is for the development of the factory, so it should be done. Wait until the new factory After you grow up, you must follow the path paved by Director Liu."

“Director Liu also ordered a set of RH-TB vacuum refining equipment, a set of LF ladle refining furnace, and a set of ANS-OB molten steel refining equipment with the island country. These equipments total 8 million.”

"What?"

 Now the leaders are not calm.

I originally thought that Mingzhou Steel Plant was very rich, but who would have thought that it would actually be in debt?

“Do you have so much money to invest in your factory?” a leader couldn’t help but ask.

“A few days ago, Director Liu had dinner with the leaders of our city’s bank, hoping to use the assets of the steel plant as collateral to lend a sum of money from the bank.” Liu Mingxi continued.

This matter is not something he made casually. He can go to the bank leader to confront it.

Liu Mingxi briefly described the income and expenses of their Mingzhou Steel Plant. Not counting the wages of the workers, the investment in production equipment alone was already a headache.

"Director Liu is really a courageous person. However, something has changed now. The new director still needs stability. Therefore, we should give up these projects."

Just now, the leaders were still saying that they should follow the path paved by Director Liu. What will be the result? I heard that the factory invested so much, but I didn’t dare.

“Dear leaders, our contract has been signed. If the contract is broken, our factory will have to compensate half of the total amount.”

Three million, eight million, or eleven million, half of which is more than five million! Even if they invest all the money in the accounts of their steel plant, it is still not enough. If they invest all the fixed assets of the steel plant, it is almost enough.

 The atmosphere instantly became weird.

 The whole meeting seemed like a formality. There was only one candidate, and everyone had a tacit understanding. When it was announced later, it would be a meeting where city leaders would meet to study and decide, and relevant units in the city would participate.

but now…

 Humhhhhh! At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside, and a handsome and energetic young man in a suit and leather shoes walked in.

"Dear leaders, my name is Tao Yongfeng. I have been home to visit relatives these days. I came over after receiving a call from Secretary Wu. I wonder what you want to see me for?" Tao Yongfeng said.

According to the script in advance, the leader here should tell him that after everyone's unanimous decision, Tao Yongfeng should be invited to Mingzhou Steel Plant to take charge of the work and do a good job. Then Tao Yongfeng declined, and everyone encouraged him again. The process is complete.

 But now, the expressions of all the leaders are very strange.

 For a moment, Tao Yongfeng was left hanging there.

"Tao Yongfeng, you are indeed young and capable." Qin Tao said: "Now, Mingzhou Iron and Steel Plant is facing the same crisis as last time. I believe that you, like the previous director, can turn the tide and be brave enough to pioneer. However, crises are also As long as we face the opportunity and face the difficulties, Mingzhou Iron and Steel Plant will definitely become as big as Huating Iron and Steel Plant."

"Mingzhou Steel Plant, the same crisis as last time?" Obviously, Tao Yongfeng did not expect it: "What's going on?"

"Uncle Liu is a enterprising person. He decided to expand the steel plant, ordered a lot of equipment, and spent tens of millions. He originally planned to borrow a large sum of money from the bank. Now, although Uncle Liu has left, his The career still needs someone to continue it," Qin Tao continued.

Tao Yongfeng was stunned for a moment.

"Comrade Tao Yongfeng, since you have been home to visit relatives for several days, you also know everything about recent events. Liu Minggang is a good comrade and a good factory director, trying to lead our steel plant to glory. Now, he has left, We are having a meeting in the city and plan to transfer you back to be the director of the steel plant." Leader Zhang said: "However, you'd better be mentally prepared for the situation in the factory."

“What’s the matter with spending tens of millions?” Tao Yongfeng’s breathing was rapid and his words were urgent.

So, Liu Mingxi explained the factory's operating conditions again.

Tao Yongfeng's face turned red and white for a while. His hands clenched into fists for a while, then stretched out and wiped them on both sides of his suit pants.

 Qin Tao continued to drink tea.

able? young and promising? Huh, I just want to eat ready-made food. Now, look at the mess the steel plant has become, do you still want to put your hand in?

The clock on the wall was ticking, one minute, two minutes, five minutes passed in the blink of an eye, Qin Tao had finished his third cup of tea, Tao Yongfeng finally took a deep breath, and then said : "Dear leaders, I'm sorry, I, Tao Yongfeng, have let you down. The situation at the Mingzhou Steel Plant is too complicated, and my personal abilities are limited. I'd better ask the leaders to choose someone more talented!"

If these projects are abandoned and the factory can still operate, he can give it a try. However, even if the agreement is broken, the compensation will cause the Mingzhou Steel Factory to collapse, and the fixed assets will have to be compensated, so he is still here. what?

 He is not here to turn the tide at all. I just want to sit back and enjoy the fruits of my life. Now, of course I have to run away.

 After saying that, Tao Yongfeng bowed deeply to everyone, and then left in a hurry.

“It’s so difficult to find a responsible young man these days.” Qin Tao sighed and said to the father beside him: “Old man, shouldn’t we go too?”

 Qin Baoshan didn't say a word during the whole process, but that didn't mean he had no brains. He seemed to understand the cause and effect of the matter.

It was as if someone had carefully planned it to pave the way for Tao Yongfeng. However, they did not know Liu Minggang's recent actions or that Mingzhou Steel Plant was about to bear a huge debt.

So, Tao Yongfeng finally gave up and did not dare to pick up this hot potato.

Now that the play is over, it’s time for them to leave.

 Qin Baoshan stood up.

"Director Qin, why are you so anxious?" Leader Zhang greeted quickly: "I haven't announced the adjournment of the meeting yet. If you leave like this, wouldn't you be disrespecting me?"

“Oh, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” Qin Baoshan quickly surrendered.

"Director Qin, your shipyard and the steel plant have always had close business relationships." Leader Zhang continued: "Now, only you can save the steel plant! Otherwise, you can buy the steel plant. Yes? This will be good for you too."

The scrap steel from the shipyards is directly given to the steel plants, and the high-quality steel smelted by the steel plants is provided to the shipyards. There has long been an inseparable cooperative relationship between them.

At this time, Leader Zhang mentioned this, and other leaders present nodded.

After all, the steel factory is a major profit and tax owner in Mingzhou City. They are not willing to see the steel factory go bankrupt. Otherwise, how will wages be paid?

 (End of this chapter)