Chapter 556 Don't Underestimate the Purchasing Power of Our Members
President Zhu had been hoping that Lu Qiaoge could organize a trade fair as soon as possible.
But after waiting for a long time, there was still no news.
The main problem is that Factory Director Lu is too busy.
He didn't want to urge him.
But to his surprise, Lu Qiaoge gave him this advice.
Can he do it too?
Does their Manshan Commune still qualify to hold such a large market?
If it were to be held, wouldn't it be something that the county and the commune wouldn't even be involved in?
President Zhu said somewhat uncertainly, "Um, Director Lu, I wanted to ask when your neighborhood office will be able to hold a large market?"
Lu Qiaoge: "There's no conflict. Your commune is holding a farmers' market, and our street office is holding a goods trading market. This trade fair will be held outside the factory area, and we plan to co-host it with the city. Your commune can naturally also cooperate with the county. It's right here in Manshan Commune. There are advantages to this. First of all, the members of our Manshan Commune have experience participating in such events. Our commune also has experience in organizing. Even Secretary Lin from Guzitun can come to assist you. Even Chairman Zhu, you can unite Weidong Commune and other communes. It doesn't have to be just one day; it can be three to five days, so that members from more remote villages can come and trade and sell their local specialties, woven products, or other items. As for the commune..."
At this point, Lu Qiaoge paused for a moment.
Director Zhu, who was listening with great interest, quickly asked, "How is things going at the commune? What do they need to do?"
“We can build some simple sites here in our commune, specifically for the factories in the county town. As far as I know, there are dozens of factories of all sizes in Qulin County, which governs Manshan Commune.”
Although we live in a planned economy where production quantities are regulated, outdated equipment inevitably leads to defects and substandard products. If these aren't sold, where do you think they'll end up? They'll just pile up in the warehouses of various factories, right?
Many factories nowadays are asking their superiors for money, just like children in a family sponging off their parents.
The work isn't great and doesn't pay well, but someone provides meals.
Some of the stockpiled goods in the warehouse must have been sold at much lower prices to the parasites, but even so, there are still some stockpiled goods. Moreover, they are used to being the big brother and don't think about turning these goods into money. Anyway, they just sit in the office, read the newspaper, drink tea, hold a meeting, and give a speech. The workers follow the routine, and there are even three or four people in each post. They can easily complete a day's work. What does the state of the factory have to do with them?
If the factory really can't continue operating, it will close down, and the factory manager will be transferred to another place to continue as factory manager. Only the workers will suffer, but the workers nowadays obviously don't realize this.
Some factory workers work very hard and are truly striving to contribute to the country.
But some factory managers and workers are really quite leisurely.
Lu Qiaoge visited the Third Garment Factory once.
Playing cards, knitting sweaters, chatting and joking around—it's a really happy job.
Lu Qiaoge was also pondering what she really wanted to change, and that was the enemy of these workers, who would be the first to stand up and condemn her.
Therefore, it's best to be cautious when dealing with garment factories.
Lu Qiaoge continued, "Don't underestimate the purchasing power of our commune members. To be honest, we farmers don't mind flawed, defective, or substandard items, such as stained fabrics, broken soap, or poorly woven towels. As long as they sell them cheaply, we guarantee that someone will buy them."
Doesn't this, in a way, also increase the country's revenue?
However, some people don't think or act that way. Anyway, the government will cover any losses or gains. It's a system of equal pay, so everyone gets the same salary regardless of how much or how little they work.
The workers felt resentful that those who drank tea all day were paid the same as those who worked in the workshop all day, so they just coasted along.
The consequences of wasting time are predictable.
President Zhu's eyes lit up as he listened. Could this really be done this way?
If it really gets done, what a tremendous achievement that would be!
After telling Director Zhu everything that needed to be said, Lu Qiaoge said, "You should apply for it first. I believe the county leaders will definitely listen to your opinion. Besides, everything is for the benefit of the majority of commune members, and no one will disagree."
President Zhu clenched his fist: "Okay, I'll go to the county to report on my work in a bit."
Lu Qiaoge drove in front, while Shao Le and Xu Chu Na sat in the large truck behind, heading towards the military factory.
President Zhu was about to go to the county to report his ideas.
I felt a mix of nervousness, trepidation, and a strange kind of excitement.
But a group of people surrounded him.
They were all talking at once about the woven items that had just been confiscated.
"President Zhu, please accept it. I walked over fifty miles of mountain road to get here. I just wanted to exchange it for some soy sauce. Is that not allowed?"
"Yes, President Zhu, why don't you talk to the craft factory? Once we learn how to weave nice things, we'll definitely give them to them."
President Zhu was in a real bind. Just now, when Director Lu from Factory 516 was there, they didn't say a word, but after he left, they came to make things difficult for him.
However, remembering what Lu Qiaoge had said, he gestured for everyone to be quiet, and Officer Li quickly brought over a megaphone.
Director Zhu shouted, “Fellow commune members, don’t worry, don’t worry. One must take things one step at a time. Before, when no craft factory in 516 would accept your woven goods, what did we do? We still made a living, didn’t we? Now that we have this opportunity, those skilled but unsuitable for manual labor have found a place to use their talents. As far as I know, some people have used their woven goods to get married, buy bicycles, and even build three large brick houses. But for those without skills or poor craftsmanship, we shouldn’t waste our energy on that. There must be other ways. I’m going to report to the county now. Perhaps the county will soon issue new instructions. Everyone, go back first, and keep all your woven goods safe. Wait for the brigade headquarters to notify you. Trust me, there will be a solution…”
You definitely can't say anything recklessly before it's done.
After hearing what was said, everyone understood that the commune was also trying to find a solution and there should be other ways out.
So, persuaded by the officials, they all left.
Those who were genuinely in need were also registered.
Without further ado, President Zhu got into the jeep and sped off with Secretary Li toward Qulin County.
After Lu Qiaoge returned, she chatted with Sister Lin for a while before going to find Director Hu and Deputy Director Huang.
One of them was in a meeting and hadn't returned, while the other was organizing a patriotic health campaign.
Doing this properly would be beneficial.
Lu Qiaoge instructed Rat Big and Rat Two to stay obediently in the space and not go anywhere.
She wasn't going to wait for the two of them anymore, since she had already mentioned it beforehand.
Lao Hu and Huang Juan have always given her unconditional support.
Besides, this should be a test for Qiao Ge from the State Administration of Foreign Trade, so let Lu Qiao Ge do it.
Lu Qiaoge wasn't as cautious as others imagined.
The market right now is lovely.
Take down jackets for example. As long as you can make them that are both warm and stylish, all the major department stores will come to buy them.
Even if they don't take the goods, the higher-ups will still issue a purchase list and ask them to make the purchases.
(End of this chapter)
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