Chapter 1530 I Won't Be a Nanny for Others

When Li Ye was investing heavily in building the branch factory, he discussed the feasibility of future shareholding with his mother, Pei Wencong, and others.

However, in the automotive industry in the 1990s, private enterprises were at great risk of being held hostage. For many years, the cars produced by Fengtian Automobile Factory could not obtain a "birth certificate". Therefore, Li Ye did not consider the matter of switching from public to private in the short term.

Moreover, even if the company were to be privatized in the future, it would be uncertain whether Li Ye would still be employed at the No. 1 factory. After all, Wen Leyu, Wen Qingsheng, and Teacher Ke all wanted Li Ye to remain in the public sector, and at worst, they would just find someone to serve as the chairman and legal representative.

So when Ma Zhaoxian mentioned that Dong Shan's purpose was likely to take over Southwest Heavy Truck, Li Ye subconsciously felt that although the power behind Dong Shan was very strong, he might be an illegitimate son or a puppet.

If that's the case, then Dong Shan is just a money-grubber who can't amount to anything. But in this grand scheme, everyone is just a pawn, so no one should laugh at anyone else.

Li Ye thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Ma, I don't have any plans to make the First Branch Factory a shareholding company for the time being. The First Branch Factory is developing very well right now, and any large-scale changes or alterations could disrupt this momentum."

"You're right, the momentum of the first factory must not be affected."

Ma Zhaoxian nodded and looked at Li Ye, saying, "Therefore, you should not agree to Dong Shan's proposals. Everything must prioritize the development of the First Branch Factory."

Li Ye was somewhat surprised, because Ma Zhaoxian had just said that Dong Shan's background made it impossible for him to refuse, so why was he now asking Li Ye to go against Dong Shan?

Could it be that he couldn't withstand the pressure from Dong Shan, so he wanted Li Ye to take the lead?

That's true. If Li Ye kneels down directly, then Ma Zhaoxian won't be able to refuse Dong Shan's request.

Ma Zhaoxian didn't continue on this topic, but instead said, "Dong Shan said we should use a point-to-area approach and replicate the way the First Branch Factory rescued the Light Automobile Company. The higher-ups have also given instructions on this proposal. I'd like to discuss with you how we should respond."

Li Ye shook his head and said, "Uncle Ma, to be honest with you, I rejected Dong Shan and Shang Bin at the meeting not out of spite, but because Dong Shan's proposal was really impractical."

The management model of the first factory was not established overnight; it has been gradually adjusted and evolved over the past seven years to its current form.

In this process, many managers who couldn't keep up with the times were eliminated, while many quick-thinking workers were promoted.

It took us seven years to get everyone used to the current collective will. Do you think Dong Shan had seven years?

Even if Dong Shan had seven years, could he, like in Branch Factory One, unite over 80% of the young people in the entire unit and generate the same vitality and drive as Branch Factory One does today?

“.”

Ma Zhaoxian fell silent after hearing Li Ye's words.

When the first branch factory was first established, Ma Zhaoxian was in charge of the work. Subsequently, the achievements of the first branch factory were also attributed to Ma Zhaoxian. So how could he not know where the collective will of the first branch factory came from?

For example, if the workshop foreman's brother-in-law makes a mistake and produces a bunch of defective products, how should the workshop foreman deal with him?

Is it a factory-wide reprimand, with deductions in wages and bonuses, and disqualification from year-end performance evaluations? Or will it be downplayed and the outstanding workers receive their full wages and bonuses?

The sales department exceeded its planned targets this year, and according to regulations, it should receive tens of thousands of yuan in commission. Do you pay it all in full? Or do you hold a meeting, discuss it, and then withhold its rightful share under the pretext of "strong public dissatisfaction"?

Such incidents occurred daily at the branch factory in the beginning, and Lu Zhizhang had to discuss them with Li Ye every day, since Li Ye's previous work style at the main factory carried a lot of outdated elements.

It was Li Ye's repeated and firm insistence on "establishing rules" and his consistent adherence to those rules, along with his handling of countless troublemakers and his advocacy for ordinary workers, that finally convinced tens of thousands of workers to trust the rules of the factory.

Just like an elite army with strong convictions, its formidable fighting power is built up through repeated clear rewards and punishments, correct command, and victories.

Does Dong Shan really think he can transform the rotten Southwest Heavy Truck team into an elite force just by reading a few military books and changing a few generals? It's not wishful thinking, but it's extremely difficult.

Sigh~

Ma Zhaoxian sighed deeply and said, "I know it's difficult, which is why I asked you if Dong Shan could handle it. Now that the approval from above has come down, we need to support the southwest."

"Then let's provide support!"

Li Ye curled the corners of his lips and said with a smile, "Actually, I don't completely oppose Dong Shan's suggestion, I just want him to proceed step by step, but since he's in such a hurry, then let him have his way."

The same way that Branch Factory 1 cooperated with the main factory in the past is how Branch Factory 1 will cooperate with Southwest Heavy Truck now. As long as they meet the requirements and standards set by Branch Factory 1, it's not impossible to incorporate them into Branch Factory 1's production and sales system.

Ma Zhaoxian was stunned, because this morning when Li Ye faced Shang Bin and Dong Shan, he was still cold and uncooperative, so why is he so easy to talk to now?

However, after carefully considering Li Ye's words, Ma Zhaoxian began to understand their meaning.

Incorporating Southwest Heavy Truck into the production and sales system of the First Plant means that the First Plant will lead Southwest Heavy Truck, right?

Ma Zhaoxian laughed: "So how many management cadres and technical workers do you plan to send to Southwest Heavy Truck?"

"I'm not sending anyone!"

Li Ye said calmly, "I think we should send experienced workers and cadres from our main factory to the southwest."

Because the main factory has been organizing production according to the requirements and standards set by the branch factory for many years, they know how to deal with the requirements and standards of the branch factory.

To avoid unnecessary disputes, the first factory was only responsible for setting the standards; how to implement them was Dong Shan's problem. He wasn't a baby who needed someone to act as his babysitter.

"Hiss~"

Ma Zhaoxian couldn't help but gasp.

Li Ye seemed to agree to Dong Shan's suggestion, but in reality, it was not the same thing at all.

Dong Shan wanted Li Ye to help train Southwest Heavy Truck into an elite force, but Li Ye treated them as cannon fodder.

I only care about results, not casualty figures. If you fail to complete the mission, you deserve to die.

The standards of the First Branch Factory were extremely high, and it took the people at the main plant of the Light Vehicle Company a long time to adapt to them. However, the standards that the First Branch Factory set for Southwest Heavy Truck were lower than those set for the main plant.

Moreover, Li Ye's approach completely treats himself as the client and Southwest Heavy Truck as the contractor. What kind of attitude does a client have towards a contractor? There is absolutely no "favor" between brother units.

"Okay, let's do it this way."

Ma Zhaoxian readily agreed to Li Ye's proposal.

Li Ye looked at Ma Zhaoxian, who was beaming with joy, and smiled slightly as well.

These past few days, Li Ye has been waiting for Ma Zhaoxian to communicate with him and express his opinion. Now it seems that the situation is not too bad.

(End of this chapter)