Revival Road

Chapter 103

Tang Yikun called Tao Tang twice in a row to inquire about the acquisition of the steel pipe factory.But this is not the purpose, the purpose is for Tao Tang to introduce himself to Lu Yaozu.Ordinarily, given Donghu's pivotal position in Hiraizumi's industrial circle, Tang Yikun didn't need to pay special attention to the secretary of the municipal party committee, but he just wanted Tao Tang to help with this small favor, and it was urgent.

Feeling Tang Yikun's dissatisfaction, Tao Tang finally agreed to take Tang Yikun to "visit" Lu Yaozu.

The problem of the steel pipe factory is no longer a problem. The conclusion of the research report of Liu Xinjun's group is that it agrees with Hongxing to merge the steel pipe factory.

This report addresses three issues.The first is the market problem. In 2012, the sales revenue of the steel pipe factory was 2600 million, 4000% of which came from Donghu’s internal support. According to Tang Yiwei’s introduction, the market will expand this year—estimated to be around 2200 million, all from Donghu Real Estate Company.It is a growth point for Red Star Company, which urgently needs to expand its scale. Although it is not large, it is of great significance. It is equivalent to entering the supporting market of Donghu real estate.However, the scale of Donghu Real Estate has surpassed that of Red Star, so there is a lot to do.The second is the issue of assets and liabilities. The total assets of the steel pipe factory are 91 million (including the land assets obtained at a low price in Donghu Lake), and the asset-liability ratio is as high as 329%. It's not cheap.But if considering the expansion of the land of the steel pipe factory, Red Star is still cheap.Moreover, the equipment in the steel pipe factory is in good condition, which has a complementary effect with Red Star.The third is personnel, a total of [-] people, three quarters of which are skilled personnel, all of which are needed by Red Star, and the burden on personnel is not heavy.The only thing that needs to be considered is that Brilliant Headquarters has a staff reduction index for Red Star. With the addition of more than [-] people, this year's staff reduction index will be wiped out, and a special explanation needs to be made to the headquarters.

After the investigation of Donghu Steel Pipe Factory led by Liu Xinjun was completed, Tao Tang did not hold a special general manager office meeting to study the matter, but instead forwarded the investigation report to the company leaders, asking everyone to endorse written opinions.Li Luo, Luo Chong, Han Zhiyong, and Ma Guangming, who are directly responsible for this matter, all agreed in principle to the merger, while Guo Tao was the only one who explicitly opposed it, and Guo Tao's objection was somewhat general, because Red Star's foreign investment in recent years has not been successful. , taking into account the current operating difficulties, it seems that it should be carefully considered.What deserves Tao Tang's attention is Zhou Bing, who he doesn't rely too much on in charge of security and logistics. Zhou Bing thinks that Donghu throwing out a steel pipe factory must have a plan.

Tang Yikun kept urging, so Tao Tang had no choice but to show something.So, he called Lu Yaozu and asked to report in person.

But Lu Yaozu's phone was in the hands of a young man, at least the voice sounded young. Tao Tang guessed it was Lu Yaozu's secretary. The other party asked, "Who are you? What do you want from Secretary Lu?" He was very arrogant.

"I'm Tao Tang, chairman of Red Star Company, please call Secretary Lu." Tao Tang was also polite.

Tao Tang was quite disgusted with the behavior of big leaders handing over their mobile phones to their secretaries. Feng Shizhao was like this. Tao Tang used this to not call him. Still the same.Fortunately, Feng Shizhao is also considered to be a deputy minister. Lu Yaozu, what are you talking about in a young hall?
"Secretary Lu is busy right now. Tell me what's going on. I'm his secretary Zhang Yang." Secretary Zhang didn't care about Tao Tang's identity, and he was a bit presumptuous.

Publicity?Tao Tang smiled wryly, he knew that Zhang Yang would not "notify" Lu Yaozu if he did not reveal his true identity and reasons, unless he went directly to the municipal committee, but who knew if he was in the office?

"Secretary Zhang, about the reorganization of assets with Donghu Machinery, Secretary Lu personally intervened. I will go to the Municipal Party Committee to report to Secretary Lu in person with Chairman Tang of Donghu..."

"East Lake Tang is coming? Please wait a moment..." Obviously, the weight of East Lake is more important than Red Star in the eyes of Secretary Zhang.

Tao Tang immediately turned off the phone.

Lu Yaozu's call came back quickly, and it was Lu Yaozu himself, "Come at 05:30, I'll wait in the office."

Tao Tang called Tang Yikun and made an appointment to meet at the municipal committee at [-]:[-].When Tao Tang went to the municipal committee compound, Tang Yikun was already waiting in front of the main building. Tao Tang saw people constantly saying hello to Tang Yikun, but he ignored them.

"Old Tao, you are very punctual, almost exactly one second. This is Director Qian of the Education Bureau, Mr. Tao, Chairman of Red Star..." Tang Yikun introduced the official who was talking to Tao Tang.

"Hello Qian Ju (Mr. Tao)..." The two shook hands politely.

"Old Qian, Mr. Tao made an appointment for Secretary Lu for me. I have something to report to Secretary Lu. We will meet at the clubhouse another day..."

"Haha, it's okay to get together. But you can't go to your club." Director Qian said with a smile, "The municipal party committee has just issued a document, and you will not be allowed to enter high-end clubs in the future."

"Ah, when did this happen?" Tang Yikun was very surprised.

"It was just yesterday. Boss Tang is always well-informed, but he didn't know?"

"Looks like I'm going to change the name of that dilapidated restaurant. It's a fucking high-end club, is it enough? Oh, old Qian, I'm sorry, the time is up..." Tang Yikun waved to Director Qian and pulled him away. Tao Tang hurried up the steps, entered the building, and went straight to the elevator.

It was the first time for Tao Tang to enter this building that symbolized the highest power in Hiraizumi City, but Tang Yikun obviously knew the way well, so he went straight to the ninth floor, just as there was no one else in the elevator room, "Old Tao, you said it's always like this, or left, Either right, you can’t walk in the middle of the wide road? Is this the so-called Chinese characteristic?”

"This is the so-called overcorrection."

"Hey, I'm overcorrecting... I'm here, and I don't know if Secretary Lu is using Secretary Wang's office..."

Tao Tang didn't say a word.He knew that with Lu Yaozu's character, he would never occupy his predecessor's office.

Sure enough, Tang Yikun asked twice before finding Lu Yaozu's office.

"Hello. Is this Secretary Zhang? My surname is Tao. I had an appointment with Secretary Lu two hours ago..." Tao Tang, who was walking in front, looked to the thin secretary in his thirties who was buried in something written outside. people said.

"Oh, Mr. Tang! Mr. Tao! Hello, both bosses." Zhang Yang stood up, "Secretary Lu is here, please wait a moment." After greeting warmly, he knocked on the door and entered Lu Yaozu's office, and came out again immediately. "Bosses please, Secretary Lu is waiting."

"Chairman Tang? Hello, I have been admiring your name for a long time. Haha, please sit down. Lao Tao, sit down too. You two are well-deserved leaders in Hiraizumi's industrial circle. What's so great about joining hands today?"

Tao Tang shook hands with Lu Yaozu and sat down on the sofa without saying a word. Tang Yikun respectfully said to Lu Yaozu, "Secretary Lu, hello. I've wanted to report to you for a long time. Today, I was honored by Mr. Tao... "

"Let's get down to business." Lu Yaozu looked at his watch, "There is an event at 06:30."

"Old Tang, tell me...be brief, Secretary Lu still has something to do." Tao Tang waved his hand at Tang Yikun.

After Lu Yaozu sat down, Tang Yikun took his seat, and in concise language accurately reported the consequences of the merger of the steel pipe factory under Donghu Machinery into Red Star. It took 5 minutes, "This is the situation, Secretary Lu."

"You don't need to tell me about this, do you?" Lu Yaozu looked at Tao Tang, "This is completely a corporate behavior. As long as the two of you are willing, there won't be any government issues, right?"

"Yes. We agreed to take over the steel pipe factory... Dong Dong came here today to report on the situation of East Lake. Old Tang, should I avoid it?"

Secretary Zhang brought in two cups of tea.

"What are you avoiding..." Tang Yikun smiled, "Secretary Lu, the steel pipe factory had some stability problems some time ago, which added to the chaos in the city. Red Star took over this small factory because Mr. Tao helped him out of the sake of his old classmates. Do me a favor. Donghu Industry, especially Donghu Machinery has encountered some problems in its operation, and I want to report to you..."

"Oh? Are you classmates?" Lu Yaozu raised his hand and drew a circle, like a question mark.

Tao Tang stood up, "We, as well as the deputy mayor of the municipal government, Zhou Hongyou, are all high school classmates... I'll go and see Zhou Hongyou next time. Old Tang, you have some time." He pointed to his watch and went straight to Lu Yaozu without asking. After leaving, Lu Yaozu shouted behind him, "Tao Tang, I have something to talk to you later, come back."

"Okay." Tao Tang had already opened the door.

He had been to Zhou Hongyou's office, and he happened to be there, talking to two people. He was very happy to see Tao Tang, and said to the two people, "That's it, you can talk to the Finance Bureau." He chased him away, and turned to Tao Tang, "Sit down. What wind brought you here, and I didn't say hello in advance."

"Abducted by Tang Yikun to see Secretary Lu, he is reporting. I have nowhere to hide, so I ran to your place... Are you busy recently?"

"Oh? What is Old Tang looking for with Secretary Lu?"

"How do I know. Doesn't this make room for him?"

Zhou Hongyou recalled the environmental turmoil, but he brought it up again, "I guess Old Tang was talking about the construction of the new city...Old Tao, tell me the truth, what is Red Star's attitude?"

"It doesn't seem to be the case. Tang Laosan's Donghu Machinery has encountered problems in its operation. He must have found a way to solve it. He came to the city for help..."

"By the way, I heard that Donghu is going to transfer the steel pipe factory to you?"

"Yes. I have asked the headquarters for instructions, and I have agreed. The main consideration is the market issue, so it can be considered a win-win situation."

"Recently, I went to the development zone. The overall problem is not small. Compared with last year, it is much more deserted... The general environment is like this, and it is not the problem of Donghu's family. However, the sale of a steel pipe factory does not quench their thirst. In addition, Donghu's high-level executives have no opinion. Consistent. By the way, I heard that your place is not bad. In May, the industrial output value reached [-] million. The mayor of Shangguan also talked about Red Star at the office meeting the day before yesterday, thinking that to stop the total decline, we must rely on Red Star and Donghu Lake Such a large enterprise group can do it. How about it? How is the situation this month?"

"The situation is generally good, just like the country... The key lies in the second half of the year..." Tao Tang replied vaguely.He noticed Zhou Hongyou's "not quenching his thirst" just now, and it seemed that he knew Tang Yikun's overall strategy.

"I still think that Red Star must undergo a radical change. Small fights won't work for a big mess like you."

"Why don't I want to, but I don't know where is the opportunity for you to be reborn?"

"Ask the question knowingly. Of course it's the construction of a new city."

"It's easy to say. Red Star is not a steel pipe factory..."

"That's why you want to do it? Don't you have a headache right now? Entering the procedure, who will evaluate your specific indicators?" Zhou Hongyou seized the opportunity to fool Tao Tang.

"Has the new city project been approved? If it is approved, don't I want to take action? So this matter is not up to me..." At this point, Tao Tang's phone rang, and it was Lu Yaozu who came, "Okay, I'll be there right away .”

"Okay, let's talk again. Secretary Lu is looking for me." Tao Tang happened to leave. Anyway, he didn't want to talk about this issue, let alone look forward to it.

Back in Lu Yaozu's office, seeing Lu Yaozu sending Tang Yikun away, "That's how it is... goodbye." Lu Yaozu and Tang Yikun shook hands and said goodbye.

"I'll wait for you below." Tang Yikun said to Tao Tang.

"Okay..." Tao Tang followed Lu Yaozu into the inner room, and Lu Yaozu closed the door, "Where did you go?"

"Talked with Zhou Hongyou for a few words...he is thinking about the new city project."

"How much do you know about the new city project?" Lu Yaozu motioned Tao Tang to sit down and talk.

"Basically I don't understand. I just know that the city wants Red Star to move out." Tao Tang didn't sit down, but checked his watch.

"What do you think?"

"I don't agree. Of course, I am speaking from the standpoint of Red Star. I advise you to be cautious. It is not easy for Red Star to move. The staff and family members are [-] to [-], plus the foreign population. , it must be more than one hundred thousand..."

"Well, the city government reported it to me once, and they were in a hurry. But the plan has not been officially approved, and there are still some procedures to go... It's a small matter for me to find you. Do you have any suitable candidates for my secretary?"

"Transfer the secretary from me? Why?" Tao Tang was surprised.

"Old Tao, my current secretary is not suitable. He is a member of Shangguan Hong, I have already checked. Their actions are very annoying, I want to find someone who has no background in Hiraizumi's officialdom..." Lu Yaozu's face darkened.

"Understood...but it seems inappropriate to do this...By the way, I know a person who is in the municipal committee office. His name is Lu Wei. He is a child of the Red Star. It is said that he is not very successful in the municipal committee office. His sister is my middle school student. Classmate, he is my subordinate now, so he should be more reliable. You can find out."

"Lu Wei? How old is this year?"

"Seven or eight years younger than us, maybe six or seven years old."

Lu Yaozu looked at his watch, "Oh...it can't be done, we have an important meeting, let's talk later...come over to chat when you have time." He waved his hand at Tao Tang, indicating that he can leave.

"I have something to ask you too..."

"Are you in a hurry?" Lu Yaozu opened the cabinet to choose clothes.

"It's not in a hurry..."

"Then let's make another appointment."

(End of this chapter)