The participants could not understand the following plans at all.
In the chemical industry, we must complete the development of three acids and two alkalis during the First Five-Year Plan period and attempt industrial production.
In terms of machinery, the specifications for standardized production must be completed within five years, and the lathes, boring machines, grinders, drilling machines and other industrial mother machines of Ming and Western countries must be improved to increase their accuracy to within 3 mm.
In terms of steel, we should achieve an annual output of one ton of tool steel during the First Five-Year Plan period, complete the transformation of coke ovens, master converter steelmaking technology, and acquire Fanchang Iron Mine.
In the medical field, we need to develop new antibacterial drugs and anesthetic drugs within five years, basically complete the construction of new medical theories, complete the construction of a medical school, train 200 medical students and 500 nurses, etc.
Most people don’t understand the significance of these things, but they can guess that the new inventions that the young master mentioned were probably conceived during this period.
In fact, there is still a very important section of the First Five-Year Plan that has not been announced.
That is the armament aspect.
Zhao Hao planned to complete the mass production of Longqing rifles within five years, reaching an annual output of 5,000 rifles. He also planned to develop bronze cannons of both large and small calibers for both land and sea use, reaching an annual output of 200 cannons.
At the same time, the research and development of grenades and grenade launchers must be completed.
In terms of ammunition, during the First Five-Year Plan period, the annual output is expected to reach one ton of granular black powder, 100,000 rounds of fixed bullets, and 20,000 rounds of various types of artillery shells.
In addition, 10,000 Guangdong-made bird-beak guns and 2,000 Portuguese-made matchlock rifles were to be purchased.
Zhao Hao told the board of directors that such a big fuss was not for rebellion, but to protect the future shipping fleet.
In the sea where the strong prey on the weak, pirate ships of the Ming Dynasty, the Japanese, and the red-haired devils are cruising everywhere. Without a strong navy to escort them, the expensive cargo on those ships would only become delicacies in the mouths of pirates.
Therefore, in addition to cargo ships, the First Five-Year Plan also requires the acquisition of at least five private shipyards in Fujian and Guangdong, and the manufacture of 20 large Wuwei ships, 50 medium Wuwei ships, and 100 small Wuwei ships.
What, why does the Coast Guard have to set up a 2,000-man Marine Corps?
Of course, we have to protect the overseas warehouses and rescue the captured cargo ships of our own...
Believe it or not, the board of directors believes it.
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Amid prolonged applause, the "First Five-Year Plan" was announced. Zhao Hao took a sip of tea to moisten his hoarse throat.
When the applause died down, Zhao Hao continued, "The First Five-Year Plan is a large-scale systematic project. It can only be realized if the group and its subsidiaries work together, coordinate their steps, and develop in a coordinated manner."
After a pause, he swept his eyes across the field and solemnly announced: "For this reason, the board of directors has decided to set up a 'Strategic Decision-making Committee' to coordinate the overall situation and be responsible for the completion of the overall plan."
"Now announce the list of members of the Strategic Decision-making Committee. Zhao Hao, Jiang Xueying, Wang Mengxiang, Hua Bozhen, Zhang Jian, Xu Wei."
When he mentioned the last person, his eyes fell on the lonely egg painter in the corner.
The painter opened his mouth in surprise and pointed at himself.
Zhao Hao smiled and gave him a trusting look.
Xu Wei curled his lips and nodded impatiently.
"Zhao Hao is the chairman, Jiang Xueying is the secretary-general, and Xu Wei is the chief of staff." Zhao Hao announced loudly.
"Just causing trouble for me..." Xu Wei muttered softly.
"Like a child." The writer beside him shook his head helplessly.
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"The responsibilities of the Strategic Decision Committee are to issue and adjust plans for each division of the group, listen to the progress reports of each division's plans, monitor the progress of each division's plans, and host a quarterly plan review meeting. The heads of each division and the plan leaders must attend on time unless there are special circumstances."
After announcing the relevant matters of the Strategic Committee, the morning meeting ended.
After lunch break, the afternoon meeting continued.
Hua Bozhen announced that the sixth item of the meeting would be Mr. Zhao’s presentation on the group’s employee incentive and welfare policies.
After a midday break, Master Zhao, who was refreshed, continued his speech:
"Since the group is determined to let the people live a good life, it must first ensure that its employees are protected and respected. How can a company that is only interested in profit and does not even treat its own employees as human beings care about the people and the country?"
These words made many participants lower their heads. It is obvious that not treating the workers as human beings is not an isolated phenomenon, but a common phenomenon.
"Even from the perspective of the capitalists, it is actually not advisable to exploit the workers. I think all the landlords are well aware of the principle that too much is as bad as too little."
There was a burst of sneer from the audience. There were countless cases throughout history where landlords exploited their tenants too much, which would lead to the tenants abandoning their land and fleeing, or even causing chaos.
"As we all know, there is a huge difference between a person who is forced to work and one who works voluntarily. There is also a huge difference between a person who works for others and one who works for himself. There is an even greater difference between a novice with only strength and a skilled craftsman. It is for these reasons that we must get rid of old ideas and stop treating employees like animals."
The participants couldn't help but blush, this was indeed an angle they had never thought of. Don't the rich just treat the poor like animals?
"Why can our Jiangnan Group represent the most advanced productivity in the world? Because we are different from everyone else. We should regard our employees as the most valuable asset of the company. We should give them opportunities for growth and respect under the premise of strict management. Only in this way can employees establish a sense of ownership, and everyone can truly regard the group as their home. Only then can the company unleash unprecedented power and drive Daming towards glory!"
Warm applause rang out again.
Zhao Hao raised his hand, suppressed the applause, and said in a deep voice: "Because the group has launched three major policies for all employees, regular training, free medical care and job grade system! The specific situation will be explained by President Jiang."
Jiang Xueying took over the conversation and said crisply:
"In the first half of next year, the group will set up a 'Training and Examination Center'. The center will issue basic training materials to each company. You should formulate employee training plans based on the actual situation of your company. The center will be responsible for guiding and assessing this."
"In addition, after the professional technical school is established, the center will cooperate with the technical school to provide opportunities for further study and improvement for employees of various departments."
"Public medical care means that all work-related injuries are treated free of charge. For non-work-related illnesses, the cost reduction is based on the employee's rank, but the minimum is 50-50. In addition, if you have served the company for 30 years, you will enjoy lifelong free medical care."
"Wow..." Everyone exclaimed in amazement. This was an unprecedented benefit. If the people below heard about this policy, they would worship Master Zhao as a living Buddha.