Chapter 1600 That's My Land (Something came up at home, second update tomorrow at noon)
The day after Li Ye returned to the capital, Shang Bin, who had gone out on an inspection tour, returned as well.
Shang Bin has been making frequent and distinctive inspections lately. Each time, he is accompanied by his capable assistant, Zhuo Minglan, and each time he "selectively disappears" during the inspection period, making it impossible for people to contact him.
The problem is that the group has lost contact with Shang Bin, but Shang Bin is fully aware of what has happened at Jingnan Group.
For example, when workers gathered to petition in the southwest, Ma Zhaoxian couldn't contact Shang Bin no matter what he tried. But as soon as Shang Bin returned, he convened a meeting to seriously discuss this extremely important matter.
"Southwest Heavy Truck has been established for over 30 years, and we have never seen such a serious mass incident before, not even during the most chaotic years."
Therefore, we must reflect on ourselves and consider what caused our hardworking, frugal, and conscientious workers to be so angry.
Don't assume that everything is fine just because the workers' emotions have temporarily subsided. If the root cause of the problem hasn't been resolved, it remains a potential threat that could erupt again at any time.
"All of us here are leaders of the Jingnan Group. It is our duty to identify and solve problems, and it is our inescapable obligation to handle conflicts among the masses."
Shang Bin, as expected of someone who's been through it all, spoke eloquently and fluently, throwing out one big accusation after another, comparing everyone to a potential "culprit."
However, Li Ye gave the other party a cold glance, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
[You should first reflect on why Zhuo Minglan's belly is bulging!]
Li Ye's observation skills are extremely sharp. Although Zhuo Minglan had changed into fashionable autumn clothes, the subtle differences in her lower abdomen compared to before could not escape Li Ye's sharp eyes.
Although Li Ye couldn't be completely sure if she was pregnant, there was a clear difference between the lower abdomen of a young girl and that of a young woman.
While the workers were gathered in discontent, Shang Bin took Zhuo Minglan on a trip to enjoy themselves. Now that Li Ye and Ma Zhaoxian have calmed the workers down, he's back spouting nonsense.
Li Ye was unhappy, and Ma Zhaoxian was even more unhappy.
He lacked Li Ye's insight and couldn't see the changes in Zhuo Minglan's body, but he could see Shang Bin's sinister intentions.
Shang Bin is right. This gathering of workers is no small matter. If it weren't for the fact that there were too many gossipy people in the southwest who leaked the news, allowing Ma Zhaoxian, Qu Si, and others to rush over in time, someone would really have to take responsibility.
However, Ma Zhaoxian didn't quite understand. If something really happened, Shang Bin wouldn't be able to escape responsibility either! Did he really think he could get away with just saying "I'm away on a business trip"?
Ma Zhaoxian glanced coldly at Shang Bin and said indifferently, "Old Shang, we haven't been able to contact you these past few days, so you may not be fully aware of the situation. With the support of those above, we have resolved the matter perfectly."
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Ma Zhaoxian explained in detail Southwest Heavy Truck's decision to "borrow a license" for production, and subtly mocked Shang Bin—"We can't contact you, but we can solve it ourselves. It's the same whether you're here or not."
"A perfect solution? Old Ma, you're too optimistic."
Shang Bin ignored Ma Zhaoxian's sarcastic remark about "not being able to contact you" and calmly stated, "After extensive verification, the workers' conflict this time stems from unequal wage distribution."
They're all workers at Jingnan Group, but some earn over a thousand yuan a month while others earn less than a hundred. If this core contradiction isn't resolved, then worker discontent like this one will only recur.
Li Ye and Ma Zhaoxian's eyes both turned cold.
The workers raised this issue when they were in the southwest the day before yesterday.
However, the meaning of this question is completely different when it comes from the workers versus when it comes from Shangbin.
No wonder Shang Bin felt that the blame wouldn't fall on him.
If Ma Zhaoxian hadn't gotten wind of the situation and waited for news of the workers' gathering to spread before pointing out that the main problem was uneven wage distribution, then the primary responsibility would have fallen on Ma Zhaoxian.
Since both Light Truck Company and Southwest Heavy Truck are state-owned enterprises, what was the main purpose of the higher authorities in ordering the two companies to merge?
It's about helping each other, uniting with each other, helping those above to resolve their worries, and ensuring that no worker goes hungry.
So how did you, Ma Zhaoxian, unite people?
While you light truck company employees are living the high life, the Southwest Heavy Truck employees are only getting half their wages and are barely able to afford even a simple cornbread.
Whose responsibility is it? Is it Shang Bin's?
When the group was just merged, Shang Bin made a proposal at the meeting to unify the distribution of group profits, but it was not approved.
What a joke! Southwest Heavy Truck's hole is bigger than the sky. No matter how much profit the Light Truck Company and the First Branch Factory make, it's not enough for them to squander!
But at this point, the resolution that failed to pass became evidence of Shang Bin's "foresight" and also a shield for him to shirk responsibility.
Moreover, Shang Bin's last sentence was truly malicious.
What does "once there's a first time, there's a second time" mean?
This is just like two people arguing and yelling "divorce," does it mean I have to back down every time I yell it?
Li Ye coldly said, "Secretary Shang, I do not agree with your opinion, because since the beginning of the wage reform at the Light Automobile Company, we have adhered to the principle of more work, more pay, and equal contribution and reward."
It's true that some workers earn one or two thousand dollars a month, while others earn only one or two hundred dollars, and some foreign engineers even earn eight thousand US dollars a month.
However, we cannot judge things solely by appearances; we must also look at the results. After we announced the wage reform, the light vehicle company's production efficiency increased more than threefold.
Also, please note that wages only increased after productivity improved; don't get the order wrong.
If Southwest Heavy Truck can expand production and improve efficiency this time, then workers' wages can naturally increase. But if it still only produces a few hundred vehicles a year with tens of thousands of workers, then it's not hard to understand why they can't pay their wages.
Li Ye's words were quite blunt. After all, the production efficiency of Southwest Heavy Truck was a "scar" for Shang Bin and others, and reopening old wounds is the most hated thing.
Shang Bin said with a forced smile, "Comrade Li Ye has a point. If production efficiency can't be improved, wages naturally won't rise either. So let's solve the problem of production efficiency."
Southwest Heavy Truck's new model is about to go into production, but we haven't secured the start-up capital. We must resolve the funding issue within half a month, otherwise, just as Li Ye said, we really won't be able to pay the workers' wages."
Li Ye lowered his eyelids and ignored Shang Bin.
[What do I care if they don't get paid? I asked them to work for me, but they're xenophobic and refuse!]
But the next moment, Shang Bin's "wishful thinking" made Li Ye glare angrily, wishing he could kick Shang Bin half to death.
"I've communicated with the higher-ups, and the country is currently facing a funding shortage, so they can't offer much help in the short term. Therefore, we need to solve the problem ourselves."
I racked my brains for days without any clue, but Assistant Zhuo's words were like a wake-up call: "Our Jingnan Group has its own money!"
"We haven't started construction on the land in Sanlihe yet, but land prices this year are 20% higher than last year. Whether we mortgage the land or resell it, we can free up more than 50 million yuan in funds. This will not only start the production project but also leave us with a significant surplus."
[Damn it, that's my land! You dare to covet it?]
I had some things to do at home today and didn't get home until very late, so I won't be able to finish writing the second update. I'll update it tomorrow at noon!
(End of this chapter)
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