Minister Zheng proposed to build an oil refinery with an annual output of 10 million tons, which was a piece of cake for Lin Sanqi.
It just so happened that Dongguang Province was implementing a "empty cage, replace bird" plan, which required the closure or relocation of highly polluting and energy-intensive industries.
Even the Humen Power Plant has been shut down, and petrochemical plants in the most polluted areas are the focus of closure.
Thinking of this, Lin Sanqi said:
"Okay, I'll take care of the refinery, and I guarantee it'll have an annual output of no less than 10 million tons.
But let me tell you first, the refinery I will bring here will probably be more advanced, far surpassing Soviet technology, so you'd better prepare professional talents.
In addition, the refinery is quite large and requires a large number of workers and masters, so you must also be prepared with talents in this area.
Don’t let the machines arrive and you not know how to assemble them, operate them, or even start production. That would be a joke.”
When Director Zheng and Director Wu heard this, they were completely excited:
"Okay, okay, Comrade Sanqi, as long as your machine is in place, I will organize all the oil workers, technicians, and engineers in the country to gather in Daqing. I will definitely not let you down."
Lin Sanqi had no doubt about this.
Although the domestic technology was backward and the work was in vain, the workers and engineers at that time were full of enthusiasm and worked more than ten hours a day, day and night.
Facts have also proved that once society stabilizes, our technology will quickly catch up.
Take the oil refining industry for example. By 2016, China's refining capacity had reached 9 trillion tons per year, ranking first in the world. These are real data.
"Then there's one last question."
Lin Sanqi put a piece of flying dragon meat into his mouth and chewed it, then asked calmly:
"We invested 180 million yuan in a Lanzhou refinery with an annual output of 400,000 tons of refined oil, and that was six years ago.
I'm planning to ship you a more advanced, 10 million ton refinery. How are you going to pay for it? Mr. Zheng, Old Wu, you don't think I'm going to give it to you for free, do you?
Stop kidding, I'm just a private person. If you ask me to pay for this kind of national project, you might as well just kill me like a fool."
Suddenly, the scene became quiet.
Minister Zheng really wanted to slap himself, thinking that he wanted an oil refinery and support, but he did not say he wanted free aid.
Even when the Soviet Union provided aid to our country, it was in the form of loans and they charged interest, and finally forced us to repay the debt in 1959.
However, an oil refinery with a capacity of tens of millions of tons could definitely be considered the best in the world in the 1960s. Such a large project would cost an astronomical amount. Could the country really afford it?
Even if the money was available, would all economic development in the country be halted? Would they only build this one refinery?
Minister Wu sat down on the stool, feeling bitter, and picked up a bowl of white wine and drank it in one gulp.
"Comrade Sanqi, I was too naive. Our country's current financial resources are completely unable to support a 10 million ton refinery.
Otherwise, how about you help me build a one million ton refinery first? I will report to my superiors immediately about how much money it will cost.
By the way, what's the approximate budget for a million-ton refinery? I'll need this when I report to my boss."
Lin Sanqi looked at the old man in front of him. He was full of vigor and smiling happily just now, but in that instant, he seemed to have aged about 10 years and all his spirit was gone.
I feel a little embarrassed.
People experience extreme joy and sorrow. If someone has a heart attack during the Chinese New Year, then Lin Sanqi will be the sinner.
"Alright, alright, Commander Zheng, we were able to drive away the Japs and the Baldheads despite all the difficulties back then. How come now that we've been liberated and our national strength is booming, you've become so unconfident?
Either don't do it, or go for a refinery with a capacity of tens of millions. I'll make the decision for you.
But don't worry, I won't ask for too much, nor will I ask for billions or even tens of billions of dollars from you all at once. I know that even if I dare to ask, you won't be able to pay it."
Minister Wu's eyes suddenly lit up again.
"So my request is simple. I just want wild ginseng, and the quantity must be no less than 200,000. Also, I know there are 50 tons of gold in the national treasury. I don't want more, so I'll give you 10 tons."
Minister Zheng grabbed Lin Sanqi's hand again:
"Comrade Sanqi, are these all your requests? You didn't lie to me, an old man, did you?"
Lin Sanqi thought for a long time, but couldn't think of anything else that could be traded in the country at that time. He had jade, and the national production and reserves of musk and bezoar were also in his hands.
The US dollars and RMB from the 1960s were of no use to him. These old banknotes could only be sold in the antique market.
He wants gold, but there is only so much gold in the country, and it is absolutely impossible to give it to him alone.
So Lin Sanqi could only ask for wild ginseng.
As for whether his request for 200,000 pieces at once would wipe out the wild ginseng in Changbai Mountain and Daxinganling Mountains, he didn't care.
He believes in nature's ability to heal itself.
In the 1960s, the amount of wild ginseng was still huge, quietly hidden deep in the mountains.
The destructive ginseng harvesting had to wait until that decade. After ten years of digging, the wild ginseng was finally turned into a rare and protected plant.
When Lin Sanqi heard Minister Zheng's question, he said unhappily:
"I'm so full that I don't want to go home to take care of my children in the middle of winter. Instead, I come to this icy and snowy Northern Wilderness to chat with you."
Minister Zheng and Director Wu were about to cry after hearing this:
"Comrade Sanqi, you are truly a great benefactor to our oil system. Don't worry, we will never let down our country or the help you, Comrade Lin Sanqi, have provided us today."
Lin Sanqi patted Minister Zheng on the shoulder and said:
"I hope you oil workers will stay true to your original aspirations, bear in mind the trust placed in you by the country and the people, and remember the various difficulties we face today. Don't become complacent after making money. Think more about the interests of the people, rather than dwelling on how to lose money."
The Lingnantang Group is always thinking about losing money, because they are a private company and don't want to expose too much wealth. But you are always thinking about losing money, so where does the lost money go? It doesn't matter if you don't check, but be careful, you will find out if you do.
Minister Zheng was full of questions about what Lin Sanqi said.
What's the corruption issue? What's the Lingnantang Group? What's the connection?
In the next two days, the Daqing Oilfield was in full swing and the canteen became a hell for wild animals. Silly roe deer, little flying dragons, and big bear paws were all transported in from various counties.
After being processed by the chef and frozen outside, it was put into Lin Sanqi's old machine.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Sanqi completed his investigation and flew out of Daqing alone to celebrate the New Year in the south.
After coming out of Fushan Airport, Lin Sanqi drove his car and temporarily disappeared from this era.
February 4, 2016, the twelfth lunar month.
All employees of Lingnan Tang Group visited Lingnan Building on Tianhe Road today.
In the lobby on the first floor of the building, General Manager Lin Tianhua stood in the middle of the crowd, smiling and introducing the employees:
"This Lingnan Building has a total of 88 floors, and all the property rights belong to our group. After discussing with my boss, we decided to use the top 28 floors for our group's own use. In the future, each department will have its own floor.
We have decided to rent out the lower 60 floors. We have already reached a cooperation agreement with a high-end hotel chain and a shopping mall. They will move in and renovate the floors after the Chinese New Year.
Of course, don't worry about waiting too long for the elevator because your floor is too high. Lingnan Building currently has a total of 28 passenger elevators and 6 freight elevators. Among them, 10 elevators are exclusively for Lingnan Group and are separate from the hotel and shopping mall.
Transportation is also very convenient here. There are 6 underground floors, enough for one person to park. In addition, the subway station is also nearby, making it convenient for commuting.
We plan to hold the opening ceremony on the Lantern Festival. The company will hold a dinner and all employees, including their families, can attend free of charge and will receive small gifts.
Okay, now everyone, under the guidance of your respective managers, go find the floor for your department. As for how to arrange your workstations, that has already been decided by you.”
Wow~~~
There was a burst of applause and screams from the audience.
Standing on top of the city, overlooking the entire city, who wouldn't like such an office environment? Not to mention that Lingnan Group's revenue is definitely among the highest in the industry.
Therefore, all employees sincerely support the group and want Lingnan Hall to develop better. (End of this chapter)
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