Siheyuan Great Craftsmen

What Zhou Tian didn't know was that at this moment, Deputy Director Yang was in an office in an office building, reporting the situation in the factory to a middle-aged man with a righteous face.

If Zhou Tian was present, he would definitely find out that this middle-aged man was the big boss in the TV series "Love in the Sky".

"According to what you said, this Lou's Steel Rolling Mill is indeed no longer suitable to be controlled by Lou Jiancheng!"

The big leader said with a thoughtful look on his face.

"Yes, leader, Master Zhou has already started developing horizontal lathes. If the steel mill continues to be controlled by Lou Jiancheng, then we will have to pay a high price for public-private partnership!"

Different factories have different dividend amounts and different costs. Although the country is now trying to nationalize some private factories as gently as possible, these factories are not large in scale after all.

The value of it is not that great. If the horizontal lathe is developed, it is hard to say whether Lou Jiancheng will be willing to engage in public-private partnership at that time.

"Well, this matter is indeed a bit tricky. Let's put it this way. When you go back, try to keep an eye on Zhou Tian's research and keep track of his research progress. In addition, the situation in Sijiu City is not peaceful right now, so Zhou Tian's affairs must be kept secret as much as possible. At the same time, we must also strengthen the guarding of the steel mill! I will report to the leader now and see how he arranges it!"

After thinking for a while, the leader made the final decision.

"Yes! Promise to complete the mission!"

Deputy Director Yang saluted the leader, turned around and left the leader's office.

In the office, after Deputy Director Yang left, the leader pondered for a while before standing up and walking upstairs. Although the Second Machinery Department has not yet been officially established, it has already begun to gradually take over some civilian industrial factories from the First Machinery Department.

Arriving at the third floor, the leader knocked on the door of the chief’s office.

"Come in!"

A gentle voice came from inside. The leader pushed open the door and walked in. He saw an old man in military uniform writing something with his head down.

"Minister! Are you still busy?"

The big leader asked as he looked at the old man in military uniform who was busy with his work with his head down.

"It's Lao Wang. Why did you come to see me today? Is there anything you want?"

When the old man in military uniform looked up and saw Leader Shi, a smile suddenly appeared on his face and he asked.

"There is something I need to discuss with the minister!"

As the leader spoke, he pulled a chair in front of the old man in military uniform and sat down. Before the old man in military uniform asked any questions, he continued, "It's about the Lou Steel Rolling Mill."

Having said that, the big leader repeated to the old man in military uniform what Deputy Director Yang had just said to him.

From beginning to end, the old man in military uniform listened to the big leader's narration without any change on his face. Only after the big leader finished speaking did the old man in military uniform take out a box of cigarettes from the drawer, took out two, handed one to the big leader, lit one for himself, took a deep puff, and then slowly spoke.

"Old Wang, what do you think about this matter?"

As a military-to-civilian cadre, the old man had not been in charge of the Second Ministry of Machine Building for long, and he had not yet fully understood the national industrial situation. Many things needed to be sorted out slowly.

Although the Second Ministry of Machine Building is in charge of the country's civilian industry, after all, they have not officially announced it to the public yet, so it is not a good time to make any big moves now.

Lao Wang is a capable member of the First Mechanical Department. Now that he has been transferred to the Second Mechanical Department, he naturally needs to understand his thoughts.

"Minister, this is what I think. If there hadn't been any research on the horizontal lathe, based on my understanding of Lou Jiancheng, he would definitely support public-private partnership!"

As the big boss spoke, the two of them couldn't help but smile at each other. Obviously, they both knew that there was a reason for their support.

"But now, according to Xiao Yang, the horizontal lathe will be developed in half a month at most. In this case, it will be inappropriate for Lou Jiancheng to control the steel mill. Not only will the price we need to pay be higher, but more importantly, the meaning of it will be different!"

Gradually, the boss's expression began to become serious.

"We all know how strict the blockade of foreign countries is against us. Horizontal lathes are not considered advanced lathes abroad, but we have been passed around by several foreign countries when we want to import them. Now if we have our own horizontal lathes, it will greatly promote the industrial development of our country. Such significance cannot be compared with that of a steel rolling mill!"

"If something like this is in private hands, it would be very dangerous, so I suggest that the transformation of the steel mill must be accelerated!"

The old man in military uniform listened to the leader's words, but did not express his opinion immediately. Instead, he pondered for a long time before saying, "Old Wang, have you thought about the consequences of doing this?"

Apparently, the old man in military uniform thought more about this matter.

"Yes, we can force Lou Jiancheng to conduct public-private partnership in advance, but once we do this, will there be resistance from private owners in the subsequent public-private partnerships of other factories?"

"Minister, I........."

The leader was about to retort when he heard this, but the old man in military uniform waved his hand to stop him, saying, "Listen to me first!"

“The reason why our country is carrying out public-private partnership is, first of all, to concentrate our efforts on major tasks, to develop our industry as quickly as possible, and to catch up with foreign countries in industry in the shortest possible time.

Secondly, it is to strengthen our national defense. These two points are the significance of our public-private partnership. Now, the research on a horizontal lathe has led us to make such a decision. Will this make those private bosses think that we are a bit greedy?"

"We are a people's government, not a warlord from the old society. Boss Lou made a lot of contributions when we liberated Beijing. Doing this will not only make people think we are killing the donkey after it has done its work, but will also chill the hearts of many patriotic capitalists. It's not worth it!"

Obviously, compared to the big leaders who focus on the local perspective, the old man in military uniform sees further. Although the horizontal lathe does have a great significance for the promotion of national industry, what they need to do most now is public-private partnership. Only after all the private factories in the country are made into public-private partnerships, that will be the day for them to realize their grand plans.

It is not worth it to arouse the vigilance of private factory owners across the country just for a horizontal lathe, even if this horizontal lathe really plays a big role in the country's industry. After all, the country's industry cannot be greatly improved by just a horizontal lathe.

After hearing what the minister said, the leader couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, but he had to admit that what the minister said made sense. After all, the current public-private partnership is indeed a policy that is being promoted comprehensively by the higher-ups. If they really did this, then obviously the subsequent public-private partnership might not be so smooth.

Although the research on horizontal lathes is very important, its importance is not so obvious compared to national policies. If the subsequent public-private partnership is affected by the issue of horizontal lathes, then the loss will outweigh the gain.

"I understand Minister!"

As the big boss spoke, he quickly realized that he had been too superficial, and at the same time he couldn't help but admire the minister's foresight.