Autumn 1994.

Sanlihe, Beijing City, Second Bureau of the Ministry of Machinery.

"The machine tool industry in the country has suffered large losses for five consecutive years, and the situation in the first half of this year is even more serious. Half of the Eighteen Luohan Factory in our machine tool industry has suffered serious losses, and the rest is not good. Some companies rely on orders for key projects, but only achieve a rough balance of profit and loss. If the country's orders decrease, these companies will immediately turn to losses. The Linhe First Machine Tool Factory, which produces the "Changying Brand" machine tools, has produced less than half of its output value in the past two years. Now it owes more than 40 million loans to banks alone. At this critical moment, the leadership team of Linyi Machinery has exposed collective corruption and was all taken down. What do you think about this situation? "

Director Xie Tiancheng sat behind his desk and asked in a low tone.

Sitting opposite Xie Tiancheng is Zhou Heng, director of the Mechanical and Electrical Department of the Second Bureau. He is 54 years old this year and is the oldest director of the entire bureau. When Xie Tiancheng first came to work in the Second Bureau, Zhou Heng was the deputy director of the Mechanical and Electrical Department. Xie Tiancheng was just a small clerk under his command. Now, Xie Tiancheng has become the director, but Zhou Heng has only raised half of the box and became the director of the Mechanical and Electrical Department.

There are different opinions in the Second Bureau. Some people say that it is because he is too principled and offended many people; some people say that it is because he is indifferent to fame and fortune and does not fight for the opportunity for promotion every time; of course, there are some more conspiracy theories, which is not worth mentioning. However, no matter who it is, it is not believed that Zhou Heng was not promoted because he is not capable enough. In fact, the leaders of the bureau and even some leaders of the department have said that Zhou Heng is a very capable cadre with a clear mind and knows the situation of the industry in charge, especially in the machine tool industry, which can be called a "living dictionary".

Zhou Heng did not care about his position. Seeing cadres who were much less experienced than him being promoted to become his superiors, he had no complaints, and was still conscientious and happily cared about his land. In his own words, being a director would be so worry-free. Just focus on working. If the sky falls, the director will take over it. He doesn’t have to think about all kinds of troubles. What’s wrong with such a job?

At this moment, Zhou Heng had not realized that the free days he was pursuing had come to an end. He heard Xie Tiancheng ask him, and he just replied according to what he knew: "They took the matter of the leadership team of Linyiji by themselves. In fact, two years ago, I had already reported their problems to the bureau, but..."

"The bureau attaches great importance to the issues you have reported." Xie Tiancheng quickly took over the conversation and explained: "It is just that the entire leadership team of such a large enterprise is involved. The bureau must be particularly cautious. This time, the organization can find serious problems in the first-machine team, which is also related to your reaction."

Zhou Heng didn't say anything, and Xie Tiancheng was right. Two years ago, he reported to the Party Committee of the Bureau about the issue of arriving at the right time. He only started from some impressions and did not have any real evidence. Naturally, the bureau could not make any moves casually.

Xie Tiancheng disconnected this little episode and then said before: "The Party Committee of the Bureau believes that the most urgent task now is to immediately rebuild the leadership team of Linyi Machinery, resume production, and turn losses into profits as soon as possible. The Party Committee of Linyi Machinery, the Party Committee of the Bureau plans to transfer Lao Qin from the Mechanical Design Institute to serve as the chief engineer of Linyi Machinery and the Party Committee of the Bureau.

"Qin Zhongnian?" Zhou Heng asked.

"Yes, it's him." Xie Tiancheng said.

Zhou Heng nodded: "He has a very high level, so it's no problem to be a chief engineer of the first machine."

"The chief economist is Ning Suyun from the Ministry of Finance and Economics Department."

"Xiao Ning is a well-known iron abacus. It is a good arrangement to ask her to be the chief economist." Zhou Heng smiled.

"The candidate for the deputy factory director has been considered now, and there is only one person at the helm. The Party Committee of the Bureau intends to appoint an experienced and responsible comrade to the Linyi Machinery, and the factory director and secretary shoulder to shoulder and take all the responsibility." Xie Tiancheng said.

"I have experience and responsibility. Let me think about who is more suitable..." Zhou Heng pondered. He thought that Xie Tiancheng talked to him about this issue, so he naturally hoped that he could recommend several suitable candidates to the Party Committee of the Bureau to facilitate the leadership's inspection. He has a lot of knowledge about the mechanical and electrical industries across the country and has known many people. There are also many in the industry who meet the six words "experience and responsibility". However, these people are now in important positions, and are in charge of the land and water, and cannot be easily transferred.

Xie Tiancheng looked at Zhou Heng's thoughts and smiled and reminded: "Old Zhou, you are confused. There is one such person around me."

"Around you? Are you talking about Xiao Wu?" Zhou Heng asked tentatively. The Xiao Wu he was talking about was Wu Jun, Xie Tiancheng's secretary, because only he met the definition of "around you". Wu Jun's ability is good and he is very clever, but he is really a little young and cannot meet the requirement of "experience".

Xie Tiancheng laughed loudly, pointed at Zhou Heng and said, "Old Zhou, aren't you right by my side now?"

"Me?" Zhou Heng was stunned. He never expected that the bureau leader's consideration was to let him serve as the factory director and secretary of Linyi Machinery. This was an option that he thought was impossible.

"The level of the first round is the main game, but my level is not enough, right?" Zhou Heng thought of this question first.

China's state-owned enterprises also have levels. Linhe No. 1 Machine Tool Factory is a directly affiliated to the Ministry of Machinery, and the factory director is at the bureau level, which is on par with Xie Tiancheng. Strictly counting, the Second Bureau cannot be regarded as the superior leader of the Linyi Machine, but is only entrusted by the Ministry of Machinery to exercise leadership over the Linyi Machinery.

However, the level of an enterprise is different from that of an organ. It is a common practice to transfer cadres from the agency to work and upgrade to half a level. On the contrary, if the enterprise cadres are transferred to work in the agency, they must be demoted to half a level. Zhou Heng is a department-level cadre. If he is transferred to the first-time machine to be a deputy factory director, it is no problem. If he is directly promoted to the factory director, he will be promoted higher than the level, so Zhou Heng will have this question.

Xie Tiancheng shook his head and said, "This is not important. Now that the market economy is being carried out, enterprises will sooner or later cancel the administrative level. Many enterprises of ministries and commissions have now been directly delegated to local governments. For example, Yueting Mining Machinery Factory was originally an enterprise of the Ministry of Metallurgy, and the deputy ministerial level is now delegated to Yueting City. Yueting City Economic Commission is at the level of the department. What level do you think Yue mining machine is now?"

"That's true." Zhou Heng nodded and accepted this explanation. In the early 1990s, the central government proposed to develop a market economy, and many original management models had undergone tremendous changes. The Ministry of Aerospace became the General Aerospace Corporation, the Ministry of Textiles became the industry association, and many enterprises in the original ministries and commissions were delegated to the local area, and the original administrative level would definitely not be maintained. It is true that Linyi Machine was originally at the bureau level, but if it continued to lose money, it might eventually be delegated to Linhe City, Dongye Province, where it is located. Linhe City itself is at the bureau level. Still want to present the original bureau-level unit?

"But why did you send me there?" Zhou Heng got rid of the level question and asked a new question: "Director, you know that I am not capable enough and I am so old. The Party Committee of the Bureau handed me such a large factory, aren't you afraid that I will mess up the matter?"

Xie Tiancheng said: "Lao Zhou, you are so modest. Who doesn't know that Lao Zhou is a living dictionary for the machine tool industry. He knows technology and the market, and knows the most people. And more importantly, you are responsible and responsible. When you face a life-and-death decision when facing a plane, you are the best choice for the helm."

"But, my personality is easy to offend people."

"What are you afraid of offending people?" Xie Tiancheng said, "To be honest, your personality is the most important reason why the bureau leaders chose you to take the helm of Linyi Machinery. Everyone believes that the current situation of Linyi Machinery is that it is a serious illness and requires the next dose of strong medicine."

"Hehe, it turns out that the bureau leader treated me as Zhong Kui and asked me to fight ghosts." Zhou Heng laughed, with a bit of teasing in his expression.

"If you use heavy punishment in troubled times," Xie Tiancheng did not correct Zhou Heng's words, but said it according to his words. In fact, when the Party Committee of the Bureau discussed this issue, several leaders' views were exactly the same, believing that Lin Yiji was made into a mess by the original leader. The so-called "the temple is small and the evil wind is strong, and the pool is shallow and there are many turtles." A person with evil spirits needs to be sent to clean up the mess.

Zhou Heng stopped talking and began to think about whether he should accept this task. If he accepted it, how should he start. He is very familiar with Linyi Machinery, and he knows what problems exist. He also knows that Linyi Machinery has fallen into a serious loss state, which is closely related to the ability and morality of the factory leaders. However, over the years, it has been difficult to make a comeback. Zhou Heng takes over this factory and has some chance of turning around?

Xie Tiancheng saw Zhou Heng's hesitation and said, "Old Zhou, you don't have to have any ideological burden. After you go down, even if you do it drastically, the bureau will support you. Your task is not heavy. You can turn losses into a new one. Even if you suffer a slight loss, at least you can keep the factory from going bankrupt and nearly 7,000 workers will not be laid off. The bureau will find someone to replace you in the future. After you come back, the treatment of a deputy bureau-level person can be guaranteed. During your time in Linhe, all the benefits in the bureau will not be less than you."

"Ha! Then I have to thank the bureau leaders for their care for me!" Zhou Heng was joking by Xie Tiancheng. Just now, he really didn't think about his own treatment. Now, after hearing Xie Tiancheng said this, it seems that it would be a good job to be a factory director for a few years. He worked in the mechanical department all his life, and it was common for him to go to the company to inspect, but it was the first time to directly manage a company. Before retirement, he had a good addiction to being a factory manager, which enriched his life experience.

As for being able to receive a deputy bureau-level treatment after returning, it can only be regarded as a favor given by the bureau leader. Because when he comes back, he is at the age of retirement. With his qualifications, it is also a practice in the agency to go up to half of the level before retirement.

Thinking of this, Zhou Heng nodded and said, "Since that's the case, I will accept it. But I'm so ugly. Since the bureau has handed over the company to me, I have to give me full authorization. Don't introduce any policies at that time. The people below come to the bureau to complain, and the bureau will pull me back."

"Absolutely not!" Xie Tiancheng slapped his chest, "Since the bureau sent you there, I will give you full authorization. Our Party Committee will only reserve the right to suggest."

"The right to suggest is not enough." Zhou Heng said domineeringly, "Business management is most taboo to get involved in one mouthful of chicken and one mouthful of duck. When you say that, will I listen or not? If you listen, it is to interfere with my business activities. If you don't listen, you will put on some shoes. What should I do? You said that I will come back in a few years. Do I dare to offend you immediate bosses?"

Have you offended less?

Xie Tiancheng silently complained in his heart, and then said, "Old Zhou, Linyi Machinery is still an enterprise under the management of the Second Bureau. We can't keep any power without any of it, right?"

"You can reserve the right to know," said Zhou Heng. "The leaders of the bureau are welcome to go to the first-machine inspection at any time. You can see whatever you want, just don't talk nonsense."

"Okay." Xie Tiancheng decided not to argue with Zhou Heng. He knew the stubbornness of the old director very well.

"What are your requirements besides not allowing us to talk nonsense? For example, what are your requirements for the cadres in the bureau to be equipped with Linyi Machine in the future?" Xie Tiancheng asked again.

"Super capable, without selfishness... Well, there is no crony." Zhou Heng said. The so-called crony, don't think about it in a biased manner. He just said that he didn't want those related households.

Xie Tiancheng nodded and said, "So, do you have any candidates you prefer to take to take?"

"No." Zhou Heng said. After saying that, a lightning flashed in his mind and said, "If you don't say it, I'll forget it. There is really one. The Party Committee of the Bureau has to hand him over to me, otherwise I won't go to the next round."

"Who!"

Xie Tiancheng was surprised that there was such an important person, so important that Zhou Heng threatened to refuse to take office. Who is this sacred?

"Xiao Tang, Tang Zifeng." Zhou Heng said.

"Tang Zifeng?" Xie Tiancheng frowned and then realized: "You mean, Tang Zifeng, the new college student who came two years ago, was the one who quarreled every day about taking off in the wind?"

"What he said was that even a pig could fly at the vent, but he didn't want to fly by himself." Zhou Heng explained.

“Isn’t this the same thing?”
Chapter completed!