Many old friends, looking back at Wang Shouren's current life, had tears in their eyes.
Even Qin Tian is now a heavyweight figure.
They were genuinely envious.
Good heavens, we old folks have toiled through life to finally make it, and you, young man, have it all. You were in charge when you were young, and now you're old, you have money and fame, but as for power... Honestly, if this guy raised his voice now, people would at least give him some face, to say the least. Wang Shouren could say that without mincing words.
In China, he has been helpful in every aspect related to technological development.
Don't look at the face of the hater, look at the face of the Buddha.
His name, Wang Shouren, is so famous that he can be said to be able to walk freely throughout China; this is no joke.
For example, he wants to do a project now.
There's no need for approval at all. Just notify the local government that you want to build such-and-such laboratory here, and how much tax revenue you'll receive if you achieve results.
What? You can't come up with any results? That's possible. But I'll buy the land with money, and I can bring you a lot of high-tech talent. Will you give it to me or not?
When Qin Tian decided to work on a project, the process was truly painful.
Of course, if Qin Tian were to actually undertake a project, or even be in charge of it, the scale of that project would be unprecedented, likely involving at least a large portion of Wang Shouren's personal wealth. No matter what, an individual can never be compared to a nation.
To put it bluntly, following Qin Tian's path is all about enduring hardship.
When you're young, you have to demonstrate your abilities to those in power through hard work, and only then will you have a chance. Ninety percent of people are stuck at this stage. People like Qin Tian don't have that problem. They can start making their moves in middle age and show their opinions to the outside world. However, whether those opinions align with national policy depends on their effectiveness.
Let's say you were optimistic about Type A when you were young. However, the current national policy favors Type B, so you probably don't have many opportunities. You'll only be promoted when Type A is needed, but that's basically the end of your road. Unless you're truly capable and have a broad vision. Qin Tian is probably that kind of capable and visionary guy.
Therefore, every step he took was solid, but also very tiring.
"To be honest, I admire you guys because I know where the problem lies, and I know I can't do what you do."
When you're an official, you have to consider more than just the immediate issues.
You have to consider a balance, as well as future development. Without a strong heart, it's difficult to be a good official. Of course, if you just want to make a quick buck in this position, then the difficulty will drop dramatically.
“Before I left, I had a deep reflection on this. You should know about the five-star management system.” Wang Shouren poured himself a cup of tea. “Back then, starting in 1966, the top leaders began sending me down to provide guidance to others. You may not know, but from the very beginning, I planned to implement a refined profit-sharing system. The so-called five-star management system was intended to manage this refined division of labor. As for the result, you should know.”
"Heh." Qin Tian chuckled.
He wasn't some ignorant official; he came from that era.
At that time, China's industrial base was weak, and many things had to be developed gradually. Among them, Wang Shouren's "Five-Star Management System" truly left a significant mark on China's industry. The reason why many people criticize Wang Shouren for leaving the Ministry of Industry is because his achievements were so outstanding that the more time went on, the more his superior achievements became apparent.
Moreover, this advantage is irreplaceable.
However, this irreplaceable system simply didn't work in that era.
Why? Because the workers don't want to do that; it's too tiring.
Who gave the workers the confidence to not do that?
It was given by the government because the government wants its people to live a good life.
This is a circle you can't escape.
"Back then, I wondered if I was really suited to stay in this place." Wang Shouren took a sip of tea. "Of course, I knew what I needed to do: win over some people, suppress others, and in the end, after all that fuss, either I succeeded and got most of them under control, or I failed and got kicked out. But is this kind of time-consuming thing really right for me?"
"Or to put it another way, do I really have the ability to do it? They are all my own compatriots, how could I possibly be so ruthless? They don't understand anything, they don't have a long-term vision, but are these their faults? No, they need someone to guide them, to guide them with great patience. So, I can't do this kind of thing, and I don't have the patience to do those things."
"Now I can finally say I'm going out on my own. At least, I'm in charge."
"Do you think there's a problem with our strategy?" Qin Tian asked after a moment of silence.
"No, quite the opposite. It is precisely because we are constrained that it shows that the strategy is not wrong." Wang Shouren shook his head: "Everyone is looking for a balance, a balance that can both develop and be stable. But is this balance really so easy to find? Not necessarily. But from beginning to end, the higher-ups have never given up on one principle, which is to let the people live."
Many people say that the system is rigid and inflexible, and that those slackers cannot be dismissed.
In reality, these systems protect the interests of those at the bottom. If dismissals could be made arbitrarily, no one knows what state-owned enterprises would become. Wang Shouren clearly understood the need for checks and balances. Because checks and balances are necessary, there are many intricacies involved, and he felt he couldn't navigate them effectively. Therefore, he left.
"Sigh, no matter what, you're still you." Qin Tian sighed. "Unlike me, with a full head of white hair. Even that kid Qin Shou is living a comfortable life."
“Then he must be very happy, traveling all over the world.” Wang Shouren laughed.
The two chatted for a while longer before Qin Tian leisurely left.
After he left, Wang Shouren breathed a sigh of relief.
His brows furrowed slightly.
Lou Xiao'e came out of the room with a smile on her face, clearly having enjoyed the play.
He walked into the courtyard, sat down, placed a teacup on the table, and poured himself a cup of tea: "What's wrong? Something on your mind?"
"Today, Lao Qin came over and asked some strange questions, which made me feel a bit odd."
"What did he ask?"
"Ask me why I left back then."
"Oh?" Lou Xiao'e raised an eyebrow: "That's really something, they're planning to take drastic measures."
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