Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1703 Pharmaceutical Factory Accident

Without talking about the situation in the courtyard, Yang Xiaotao drove all the way to the machinery factory.

At this time, the security department was on guard at the gate, and many of them were armed with guns and alert to their surroundings.

Nowadays, the status and importance of machinery factories are increasing day by day, and security work is becoming more and more stringent.

Especially in emergencies like this one, we must be more careful and vigilant to avoid certain damage.

Yang Xiaotao drove through the gate, but before he reached the office building, he saw Liu Huaimin, Yang Youning and others giving instructions to a group of people downstairs. There was a jeep parked nearby.

"Secretary Liu, Lao Yang."

Yang Xiaotao quickly got out of the car and shouted, then asked, "Are we all right here?"

Tony Yang took a look and then said, "There are about ten people who fell and were injured in the machinery factory. It's not a big deal."

After he finished speaking, his expression did not relax, but he continued, "The information collected by the Security Department just now is that there is nothing serious at the First Branch and the Machine Repair Factory. There are only cracks in the buildings, and no casualties."

Hearing Yang Youning say this, Yang Xiaotao not only did not relax, but became more concerned.

Because chemical plants and pharmaceutical factories have not been mentioned yet.

Especially in chemical plants, if something happens there...

Yang Xiaotao recalled the explosions in his previous life.

Sure enough, Yang Youning changed his tone and said, "Lao Xu's distillation tower had some problems last time, and it has been repaired for some time. The repaired part had cracks in the earthquake, and some parts even fell off, causing a worker to be injured. He is now in the hospital for treatment."

Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath and was about to speak when Liu Huaimin at the side spoke up, "There is also a pharmaceutical factory. A workshop there collapsed. Two workers died on the spot and several others were injured. The furnace for cooking medicine was smashed and the boiling medicine inside caused many people to be scalded..."

"They are saving lives in the hospital!"

Yang Xiaotao's face was grim and his heart skipped a beat.

There were three deaths and many injuries. This is no small matter.

Even if it can be attributed to the earthquake, it does not mean that the leaders are not responsible.

If we really want to hold someone accountable, the machinery factory, as their superiors, cannot escape blame.

This is also the reason why Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning look so gloomy.

"What's the situation there now?"

"I'm not sure about the details. Lao Liu and I were just about to go take a look, and you just happened to come back."

"I'll go with you to take a look. Uncle Liu, please stay."

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao immediately said the second half of the sentence for Yang Youning. Liu Huaimin, who was waiting to get in the car, dodged for a moment, but when he thought about the situation at the pharmaceutical factory, he felt that it would be dereliction of duty if he did not go to the scene of such a big accident.

So he looked at Yang Xiaotao, and guessed that no one wanted to stay at this moment, so he said, "Lao Chen and Lao Liang are here, the three of us can go together."

"Okay then, get in the car and let's go."

Yang Xiaotao didn't think much about it and asked the two to get in the car.

Tony Yang and Huaimin Liu went straight to Yang Xiaotao's car, and then Yang Xiaotao drove out.

As soon as the car started, Yang Youning asked about the steel plant.

Yang Xiaotao briefly explained the situation. After listening, the two looked at each other and both showed expressions of relief.

"Fortunately, nothing happened at the steel mill this time. If it happens again, it would be considered a repeat offender, and we would have nothing to say when our superiors ask about it."

After Yang Youning finished speaking, Liu Huaimin immediately continued, "I think the string in everyone's head has been a little loose during this period!"

"After this incident, it is necessary for the safety inspection team to become a permanent one, and we will conduct regular inspections."

“If you find a problem, correct it immediately.”

Liu Huaimin spoke in a very serious tone, and Yang Youning, who was sitting next to him, nodded very seriously.

When Yang Xiaotao was setting up the safety inspection team, the two did not pay much attention to it. But after these two earthquakes, the hidden dangers that originally existed would be magnified, and if one is not careful, it will lead to a safety accident.

"This is acceptable!"

Yang Xiaotao responded and the car was about to drive out of the gate when he saw a car driving towards him from outside the factory. Yang Xiaotao braked and stopped in front of it.

There are only a few people who can afford to ride in a car and come to the machinery factory.

Moreover, several people recognized the license plate number of the car, it was Mr. Xia's.

When the three saw this, they quickly got out of the car.

After the car stopped, several people immediately stepped forward and saw Mr. Xia walking out.

"Commander, it's so dangerous, why are you here?"

Liu Huaimin said with concern. After getting off the car, Xia Lao looked around and said, "It's okay. The road is fine. I came here as soon as I received the notice."

"By the way, are you guys okay?"

After the words were spoken, Yang Xiaotao and the other two looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

When Mr. Xia saw them like this, he immediately realized that something had happened at the machinery factory, and it seemed to be quite serious.

His face immediately turned serious. "Comrade Huaimin, go ahead."

"Commander, something happened at the chemical plant and the pharmaceutical factory."

Liu Huaimin had no choice but to tell the truth.

After hearing this, Xia Lao's expression became even more serious, and then he asked with concern, "What is the specific situation at the pharmaceutical factory? Will it affect subsequent production?"

"The details are unclear, but the accident is not small. The three of us are going to take a look."

Mr. Xia became even more worried now. He turned around and walked towards the car, but after taking a few steps, he turned back again and said, "I'll get in your car and we'll talk on the way."

The three of them looked at each other and got in the car immediately.

Yang Xiaotao was driving, Tony Yang was sitting in the passenger seat, and Liu Huaimin and Mr. Xia were sitting together.

After the car left the machinery factory, Old Xia said, "I came here for two things this time."

"The first one is about earthquakes. Before this earthquake, we received a notice from the south saying that there will be another earthquake in Shunde in the near future, so we should be prepared."

"But I didn't expect it to come so soon. It caught us off guard."

Although Old Xia spoke calmly, there was a hint of murderous intent on his body.

Yang Xiaotao and the other two didn't say anything, but they understood that there must be something shady going on here.

Mr. Xia paused for a moment, then continued, "So, in the future, everyone must remain vigilant. Not only must you protect yourself, but you must also do a good job of ideological work for the workers. While ensuring production, you must also protect state property."

"clear."

Liu Huaimin and Tony Yang replied.

Elder Xia continued, "The second thing is about disaster relief supplies."

"The higher-ups issued a notice requiring all factories and departments to mobilize manpower and material resources to support the disaster area."

"Go to support in an organized manner."

"Your machinery factory, including all branches, should form a rescue team and dispatch personnel and materials to the disaster area as soon as possible."

"You guys make your own decisions on this matter and you have to do it well."

After Mr. Xia finished talking about the two things, the three people in the car were silent and thinking. Mr. Xia did not urge them, because neither of the two things was easy to do.

But it had to be done.

This second earthquake will only cause greater damage.

And who knows if there will be a third or fourth earthquake?
If it continues, the situation in the disaster area will become more serious and a huge amount of supplies will be needed.

The supplies mobilized last time were all from the troops’ bases, and most of them have been basically emptied out in the past few days.

But this time when the earthquake came, the government could open the warehouses and take out the reserve supplies.

But the country has just come out of a difficult period, and there is not much stock in the granaries. If we take it out now, what will happen later?
What if there is another earthquake somewhere else?

The higher-ups cannot take this risk, so they have to ask everyone to actively donate money and supplies, and ask each factory to provide these supplies.

Yang Xiaotao and the other two didn't think there was anything wrong with this. After all, in their minds, it was normal for all parties to come to the aid of one party in trouble.

"Let me go. I've been there last time and I have experience."

Yang Xiaotao spoke first, "Besides, the conditions in the disaster area are tough, and I'm young, so I'm just right."

As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Tony Yang waved his hand in disapproval, "I'll go this time."

"I participated in rescue operations when I was in the army, so I have experience."

"Besides, whether it's the machinery factory or the steel factory, you know a lot here, so it's more appropriate for you to stay."

Tony Yang said this very seriously.

When Liu Huaimin heard that both of them said this, he realized that it was not convenient for him to go, so he had to stay.

But he couldn't say which of the two should go, but as for who was the most suitable to stay, he thought Yang Xiaotao was better.

The production of the machinery factory, the affairs of the steel plant, and the current situation of the pharmaceutical factory all require someone who understands what is going on.

Thinking of this, Liu Huaimin said, "Let Lao Yang go this time. Xiao Tao, it's better for you to stay at the pharmaceutical factory."

Yang Xiaotao thought about it for a while and nodded. He really couldn't do without this matter right now.

"Well, Lao Yang, you go."

The three of them made a decision and said no more.

The car quickly drove along the road to the chemical plant. As the three people came in, they saw a group of people cleaning up the scene.

Xu Yuanshan saw people getting off the car not far away and hurried over.

Zhao Chuanjun followed behind, and both of them looked nervous.

Old Xia walked forward and asked about the situation at the chemical plant as he walked towards the pharmaceutical factory.

After Xu Yuanshan briefly explained the accident, Old Xia stopped and said with a serious expression, "Your chemical plant is of great importance. If something goes wrong, it will be a big deal. You must be well prepared and no more accidents can happen."

After saying that, he continued walking towards the pharmaceutical factory.

Xu Yuanshan was a little confused. Yang Xiaotao came forward and told him about the subsequent earthquake. Xu Yuanshan's face changed.

Several people soon arrived at the pharmaceutical factory and saw a group of people cleaning up the ruins from a distance. The two surrounding workshops also stopped working. The workers looked at the collapsed area with lingering fear.

Yang Xiaotao and his companions moved forward and found Bai Jingshu among the busy crowd.

At this time, Bai Jingshu, with messy hair and clothes covered in mud, was cleaning up the ruins with everyone.

Looking at her movements, it was as if she had lost her soul. She repeated the movements mechanically. Her face was covered with streaks of dust, and there was no trace of her previous color.

"Director Bai!"

Yang Xiaotao stepped forward, pulled the already possessed Bai Jingshu aside, shook him, and finally he came to his senses.

"Yang, Mr. Yang."

Bai Jingshu opened his mouth and uttered two words, his expression showing decadence.

"Mr. Xia, come and take a look at the situation. Please tell us in detail."

Bai Jingshu turned around and saw the three old men Xia, then lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong.

She has always had a smooth life since she was a child, and even when she encounters setbacks, there are always people taking care of her.

But this time, she had just made some achievements when she encountered such a thing. The little bit of spirit in her heart was gone in an instant.

"Director Bai, can you still start work normally?"

Mr. Xia didn't hesitate and asked directly to the key point.

His only worry now is the supply of medicines. The demand in the south is constantly rising, and the pharmaceutical factory is the only source of supply. If something goes wrong, it will have a significant impact on the country's development and international reputation.

In this matter, even if Bai Jingshu has a strong background, no one can save her if she makes a mistake in this matter.

"I, we can still start work."

Bai Jingshu naturally knew the importance of the pharmaceutical factory to the country. He reached out to wipe away the tears on his face, then looked up and spoke seriously.

"However, this time a medicine pot was damaged and a line was lost, so our production will be affected."

"However, our pharmaceutical factory will do its best to ensure supply."

Bai Jingshu's voice grew louder as he spoke, and in the end he became more and more confident.

After listening to this, Mr. Xia said nothing more and looked towards the scene of the accident.

"I'll go check on the wounded."

After saying that, Zhao Chuanjun on the side took his men away.

Yang Xiaotao stayed where he was, looking at the messy scene and the frightened worker.

"Director Bai."

"Mr. Yang, I'm sorry."

"It's no use talking about this now."

Yang Xiaotao looked at Bai Jingshu seriously, "We have received a notice that there will be another earthquake next."

Bai Jingshu took a deep breath and covered his mouth in surprise, "There's more?"

"Yes, and more than once."

"So, there must be no more accidents here later."

"do you understand?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at Bai Jingshu and spoke seriously.

This was the first time Bai Jingshu saw this look, and she could see the severity in Yang Xiaotao's eyes.

If she shows up again, she'll really have to leave.

"Don't worry, I will personally take the lead to check safety and eliminate hidden dangers."

"If there's a problem, I'll go first, and there will never be another accident."

Yang Xiaotao agreed with Bai Jingshu's attitude.

At present, only if she takes the lead in the pharmaceutical factory can the workers regain their confidence.