NCCnovel Chapter 3200 The situation is dire; stability is key.
Chapter 3200 The situation is dire; stability is key.
Chapter 3200 The situation is dire; we need to stabilize.
Northwest, Hongxing Machinery Factory.
The reception room was brightly lit and bustling with people.
After returning from the airport and quickly freshening up, Yang Xiaotao and his group arrived here.
"Commander, this is a sorghum liquor that Comrade Fang Yuan has specially treasured. You must try it!"
Li Chengjun solicitously carried the wine jar, walking back and forth among the group.
Inside the room, besides General Manager He and Old Chen, there were Yang Xiaotao, Old Zhu, Wang Huzi, Secretary Qian, Cheng Bing, and Li Chengjun at the table!
As for the others, they were all arranged to stay outside, and they had their own company.
"Is this whose sorghum liquor?"
Before getting into the car, Old Chen had heard Yang Xiaotao mention it to someone, so he was quite interested in the wine being poured into the glass.
Taking the opportunity, Yang Xiaotao chimed in, "That's right, Lao Fang is quite dedicated to this industry. The wine he brews, over time, develops a flavor of age."
Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, President He immediately smiled at Elder Zhu and said, "Listen to this, listen to this, you truly are a cultured person."
"The taste of time," what a catchy phrase!
Old Zhu looked at the sorghum liquor poured into the glass, picked it up and smelled it, then nodded seriously, "Hmm, I must say, it really does have a hint of age!"
"Really? Then I'll have to try it!"
As he spoke, Old Chen raised his glass, "Come on, I want to thank everyone for picking us up in such cold weather. We are extremely grateful!"
Mr. He and his group laughed as they listened.
They then clinked their glasses together and drank it all in one gulp.
After drinking the liquor, everyone savored the sorghum wine once again.
"Old Chen, you guys did a lot of work in Persia this time!"
President He started the conversation, and Old Chen put down his chopsticks and nodded, "There's certainly a lot to do!"
Then Mr. Chen and Yang Xiaotao talked about their experiences in Persia.
"Good heavens, it flew straight in from the sky?"
When Yang Xiaotao finished telling him about how someone had sneaked into his residence, President He's eyes lit up.
Their special forces could learn from this!
However, the important matter at hand is more pressing.
"The enemy is very cunning. Not only are they skilled in disguise, but they can also mimic voices, which is how they fooled the guards..."
"Thank goodness I brought the dog with me, otherwise we would have been in big trouble this time..."
Yang Xiaotao said thankfully, and Wang Huzi picked up the wine jar and poured some for Yang Xiaotao, "This is also a stroke of good luck, come on, let's have a drink!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, and then drank a cup with Wang Huzi.
"What's the deal with that oil pipeline?"
When Secretary Qian asked, Yang Xiaotao saw that Old Chen was silent, so he took the initiative to explain, "The situation in Persia is not stable yet. If Mosidov wants to stabilize the domestic situation, he needs to win more support."
"He did a great job abolishing the agricultural tax, which earned him a high reputation. However, it was precisely because the agricultural tax was abolished that domestic fiscal revenue decreased."
"In addition, the construction of factories and public facilities during this period all cost money."
"Currently, several neighboring countries are suppressing them, so even their most profitable oil trade has been impacted. If they can't make money quickly, it will be difficult for the country to maintain stability..."
Yang Xiaotao had been to Persia, experienced it firsthand, and had also talked with Mosidov about the situation there, so he had a fairly thorough understanding of the situation in Persia.
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Old Chen took a bite of pig's ear, nodded in satisfaction, and then said, "Persia is plagued by internal conflicts, and more importantly, it is also facing increasing external pressure."
"Now that the United States and the alliance are finding it difficult to achieve their goals through force, they are preparing to use economic means to exacerbate the internal conflicts in Persia."
"This kind of soft knife is even more terrifying when it cuts flesh."
"That's why they're thinking of using this natural gas import opportunity to build an oil pipeline specifically for exporting to us."
"This will alleviate the financial burden!"
After Mr. Chen's explanation, everyone immediately nodded in understanding.
Secretary Qian's eyes lit up. "In that case, it would also be beneficial to our industrial development."
"Yes, especially for petrochemicals. If this pipeline is really completed, the petrochemical industry must keep up!"
Li Chengjun immediately echoed, not forgetting to give Secretary Qian a grateful look.
"Come on, come on, don't let the food get cold!"
Old Zhu raised his hand and picked up the wine glass.
So, after a few rounds of drinks, the jar of wine was almost empty. The main reason was that the wine was so smooth that people drank too much.
Even Mr. Chen, who doesn't drink often, had three drinks tonight!
At this moment, Old Chen was already a little dazed.
Yang Xiaotao had drunk quite a bit, and even though he had an outstanding alcohol tolerance, he couldn't withstand the constant drinking from everyone taking turns. He was already a little tipsy.
Seeing this, everyone looked at each other and then seized the opportunity to start making their move.
The first to speak was naturally Li Chengjun, which was something the group had agreed upon beforehand.
With Yang Xiaotao here, and being an insider of the Ninth Department, it's most appropriate for him to take the lead at this time.
"Commander, General Yang!"
Li Chengjun stood up unsteadily. Old Fang was right; this wine really did have a strong aftereffect.
"We were just talking about the petrochemical industry, so I'd like to give you a brief report."
Yang Xiaotao looked up at Li Chengjun, then turned to look at Old Chen. Old Chen was already close to sleep, so he could only nod and say, "Uncle Li, we can talk about this tomorrow."
"This wine isn't finished yet!"
Li Chengjun had been waiting for this opportunity, so he couldn't wait until tomorrow. He glanced at Wang Huzi beside him, who immediately picked up his wine glass and said, "It's alright, it's alright, let's drink as usual, it's just a casual chat!"
Yang Xiaotao had no choice. He could tell these guys were doing it on purpose. If he didn't say something, the drinks tonight would probably be ruined...
After finishing his drink, Cheng Bing got up to get more wine, and Li Chengjun immediately said, "President Yang, the chemical plant's current production capacity mainly supplies industrial and agricultural production in the Northwest region..."
"However, the Northwest region has developed rapidly in the past two years, especially with consistently bumper harvests, which has laid the foundation for industrial development..."
The more Li Chengjun spoke, the clearer his thoughts became. So, after explaining the current situation, he finally revealed his main objective.
"Now is the time for Hongxing Machinery Factory to expand its production capacity and scale."
"President Yang, we need the headquarters and the strong support from higher-level departments right now!"
After listening to Li Chengjun's words, Yang Xiaotao picked up his wine glass and said, "The food is getting cold, let's have a drink first!"
Li Chengjun looked around, while Wang Huzi and the others shook their heads speechlessly. Wasn't this what they had just said?
However, at this point, the group could only raise their glasses and drink along with the others.
"Expanding scale is a good thing, and expanding production capacity is also a future development trend, but the premise is that we should not do useless work!"
Yang Xiaotao spoke slowly. Although the alcohol was making him feel better, he understood what Li Chengjun was saying and supported him.
China is currently at a critical juncture.
The resources accumulated over the years, through development and consolidation, are just waiting for an opportunity to be unleashed.
At that time, the domestic market will wear down the machines.
If we only start thinking about increasing production capacity then, it will be too late.
Therefore, Yang Xiaotao agreed with the requirements of Hongxing Machinery Factory.
But it costs money…
The Ninth Department has a lot to do now, so they need to be careful with their money.
What's more, Old Chen is right beside him.
"Mr. Yang, we have conducted a comprehensive investigation and made thorough preparations."
Li Chengjun spoke with absolute certainty, and Secretary Qian chimed in, "Director Li is right. In the past two years, the various electronic products your Ninth Department has produced have earned far more foreign exchange than our grain exports." "Therefore, we've started to reduce grain exports, and most of it will be sent domestically. This can effectively alleviate the pressure on domestic farmers."
"Under such circumstances, domestic demand for industrial and commercial goods will increase, which is a good time to develop light industrial products. I think we should plan ahead at this time!"
Upon hearing Secretary Qian's words, Yang Xiaotao picked up a wine glass from the side and poured a glass for him. He then raised it and said, "Secretary Qian, I can only say that great minds think alike!"
"Here, let me toast you!"
Secretary Qian was pleased to hear Yang Xiaotao say this, and the two clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.
Yang Xiaotao's statement that "great minds think alike" caught the attention of Li Chengjun, Cheng Bing, and the others.
Mr. He nodded slightly to Mr. Zhu, who was standing next to him.
Setting down his wine glass, Yang Xiaotao continued, "Therefore, the chemical plant needs to expand, and related industries such as steel mills and power plants also need to expand."
"These things are all complementary. Are you all ready?"
Li Chengjun opened his mouth but didn't say anything.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao understood what was going on.
"In that case, we'll write a report later and have headquarters evaluate it. If it's feasible, we'll implement it immediately."
"Funding issues? Hiccup... not a problem!"
Perhaps he had drunk too much, because he stuttered a bit when he said the last sentence, but Li Chengjun heard him very clearly.
"Okay, I'll get the report out later."
Li Chengjun was overjoyed; this step had finally been taken.
Mr. He and Mr. Zhu looked at each other, their eyes filled with joy.
This game is in the bag.
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao agreed so easily, Wang Huzi's heart also burned with excitement when he thought of the three hundred million that Lao Zhu had mentioned.
Seeing that Li Chengjun had passed the test smoothly, Cheng Bing, without even waiting for Wang Huzi to raise his glass, immediately asked, "President Yang, has the route for the oil pipeline been finalized?"
Yang Xiaotao glanced at Cheng Bing, then shook his head and said, "This matter is not that simple."
"It involves several countries, and you don't think that pipelines transporting oil are the same as those transporting natural gas, do you?"
After he said that, Cheng Bing was stunned.
Wang Huzi, Li Chengjun, and the others were also curious.
"No way, you really think that?"
Yang Xiaotao leaned back in his chair and looked speechless.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao's expression, the group immediately realized that they had underestimated the situation.
So Cheng Bing mustered up his courage and asked, "President Yang, is there some other trick to this?"
Yang Xiaotao picked up his chopsticks, took a peanut, and said, "Of course they're different!"
"Oil is viscous, so ordinary pipes won't work. You need non-stick pipes, and you also need an oil pump to pump the oil down. The working principles are completely different. What are you thinking!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Bing felt a chill in his heart and could no longer speak.
Just when the atmosphere was getting a bit quiet, Wang Huzi picked up his wine glass and drank with Yang Xiaotao again.
"Brother Wang, just say what you have to say!"
"Okay, then I'll just say it directly!"
Wang Huzi's expression suddenly turned serious. "Brother Xiao Tao, you've been to the Northwest several times, and you know quite a bit about the situation here."
"I won't beat around the bush, there's only one goal: we need to strengthen our capabilities, introduce new equipment, and ensure the logistics of our troops."
"Only in this way can we cope with the increasingly complex situation in the surrounding area!"
"These all require money!"
After Wang Huzi finished speaking, Secretary Qian and Old Zhu immediately looked at Yang Xiaotao.
Yang Xiaotao, however, looked at Old Chen beside him.
As a result, Old Chen didn't say a word and even started snoring softly.
Upon seeing this, Yang Xiaotao couldn't help but smile wryly.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Xiaotao looked at Wang Huzi and said, "Brother Wang, you should talk to Boss Peng about this. It's no use talking to me!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Huzi immediately exclaimed anxiously, "Why isn't it working...?"
Cough
Just as Wang Huzi was about to speak, Old Chen opened his eyes as if he had just woken up, then glanced at Wang Huzi and said, "This matter is not under our jurisdiction, and we cannot cross this line!"
"Especially now, you know what I mean!"
Old Chen only said two sentences, but they were exceptionally firm and left no room for doubt.
Wang Huzi and President He exchanged a glance, then Wang Huzi looked at Old Chen as if he had thought of something.
"Is it that serious now?"
Old Chen didn't speak, he just sighed.
"The situation is dire!"
"We need to play it safe!"
"You absolutely cannot make a mistake at this time!"
Yang Xiaotao also composed himself and then recounted the previous donation of funds to the rural primary school.
Upon hearing this, the group felt a surge of anger, their eyes flashing with fury.
"Because of this, I spent half a day sitting in the conference room."
"Fortunately, those guys didn't dare to say anything. After I left them hanging with my boss for a long time, they finally slunk away."
Yang Xiaotao laughed nonchalantly, but Old Chen glanced at him and said, "You're happy? Next time something like this happens, you'll have to handle it yourself!"
Yang Xiaotao quickly wiped the smile off his face, making it seem like there wouldn't be a next time.
But Old Chen knew in his heart that it would be a miracle if this guy could change.
boom!
President He slammed his fist on the table. "Nonsense! Utter nonsense!"
"It's not enough to spend money on children's schooling, but it's enough to build them office buildings and make them clothes?"
"I…"
President He looked furious and was about to say something about returning to Beijing, but he couldn't get the words out.
"Let's drink! Let's drink!"
Yang Xiaotao hurriedly told Cheng Bing to pour some wine, and so that night, the people they wanted to get drunk didn't pass out; instead, those with worries all got completely drunk!
As Yang Xiaotao helped Wang Huzi out of the office building, a cold wind blew by, and he shivered.
Wang Huzi's eyes were glazed as he looked up at the sky.
"Aren't the stars in the sky more beautiful than those in Beijing?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "It's beautiful, without so much fluff! You can see it clearly!"
"Yes, so I think it's pretty good here!"
Wang Huzi spoke meaningfully, while Yang Xiaotao simply looked at the stars in the night sky and remained silent.
"Brother Wang, I actually have another idea!"
Suddenly, Yang Xiaotao spoke up with a laugh.
Upon hearing this, Wang Huzi instantly sobered up!
"Tell me!"
Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath, the cool air entering his chest easing the heat, but he quickly calmed down and said with a smile, "It's simple, we just buy your stuff with money..."
"Fair trade, no one can complain!"