Siheyuan, Me and the Yu Sisters

Zhang Renjia and Wang Anan were a little embarrassed when they saw Zhang Renkang, whose eyes were wandering, and Zhao Xiujuan, whose face was a little gloomy, sitting at the dinner table. Zhang Renjia was not good at thinking, and Wang Anan's background also meant that she had no knowledge of these intrigues. The couple could only stare at each other.

Zhao Xiujuan also fought her way out of the pile of dead bodies with the troops. She was not a woman born after the founding of the People's Republic of China. They had experienced many struggles in those days, so they naturally had experience. Now that Zhang Yuhua was gone, as the elder of the Zhang family, facing the current situation, Zhao Xiujuan was no longer the charitable and kind lady. The murderous look in her eyes made Zhang Renkang panic.

Zhao Xiujuan said in a low voice

"Your guess is probably correct. They are not coming for you, but once the Zhao family is dealt with, they will sooner or later target you."

"Your Red Star system is now leading the way in industrial units. It's too dazzling. If it weren't for the machine repair factory you captured, now called the Transport Vehicle Manufacturing Factory, it would have received special attention from the superiors and would not be able to do without your regulation for a short period of time. I'm afraid there are many people eyeing this piece of fat meat now."

Zhang Renkang sighed and said

"Second Aunt, this is what I'm worried about."

"The car manufacturing plant is basically getting back on track now. If I don't chop off some people's hands this time, all my hard work will be wasted."

Zhang Renkang groaned unwillingly.

"It's impossible that no one is there when we plant trees, but everyone comes out when we pick peaches, right?"

"No one can take away the results of my hard work."

Zhao Xiujuan looked at Zhang Renkang with dissatisfaction. Seeing his angry look, she said angrily

"Renkang, what's in your head, kid?"

"What's yours, his?"

"This is a contribution to national construction. It belongs to the country and the people, not to anyone else."

"You can't have this kind of thinking and mentality. Why are you so narrow-minded?"

Zhao Xiujuan came from that era anyway, so she still had the simplest revolutionary view. Especially since she and her husband had lived a simple life all their lives, even her son Zhang Renjia was selected to be the leader of the new armored regiment because of his meritorious service on the battlefield and his talent for armored combat. Seeing that Zhang Renkang had some radical ideas, she couldn't help but feel unhappy.

Then Zhao Xiujuan said

"You have to know that we are all contributing to the country, there is no merit to speak of"

"Don't ever think like that again, understand?"

Zhang Renkang nodded and wisely did not argue with Zhao Xiujuan. This was a conflict of ideas between their two generations. He did not need to argue with these old people who had survived the bloody storm with their heads on the line.

Say

"Second Auntie, I'm just a little annoyed."

Zhao Xiujuan saw that Zhang Renkang was in a bad mood and smiled.

"Renkang, I think you are getting a little too obsessed."

"We have made solid contributions to production and the achievements we have made for industrialization cannot be erased by anyone."

"If they want to take away your credit, they have to see if your uncle and I agree. Even if we take the case to the higher authorities, as long as we are in the right, we don't care who he is."

Zhao Xiujuan said this with a sense of confidence. They were not soft persimmons that could be easily manipulated. Zhang Yuhua had hardly been home for a year and had a firm grasp on the armored corps at the Yanshan base. As the confidant of that person, this trust was not something that anyone could challenge.

Zhao Xiujuan was also a brave woman who had held a gun and killed the enemy. The old leaders behind her were still there. As an old man in the Red Zone, she was the one who delivered the eldest sister. If she was provoked and made a scene, few people in this city could afford it.

Zhang Renkang nodded and said

"What I am worried about now is that my superiors may have to arrange for me to go to Hong Kong Island to solve mechanical problems, and I will be away for at least a month."

"If they mess around in the factory, all the hard work we put into it will go to waste."

Zhang Renkang was actually worried that when he came back, the situation would have been decided and he would be put in an idle position. Even if he made great contributions in Hong Kong Island this time, he would lose control of the Red Star Steel Mill by then, and he was not sure if he would have any chance to make progress in the future.

Zhao Xiujuan smiled and said

"You underestimate the Zhao family too much"

"They are not pushovers. It would be fine if the Zhao family was not prepared at all, but with the reminder you gave them, the Zhao family will not be defeated so easily."

"I think your most urgent task is to figure out how to cooperate with the organization to solve the problem of industrial production machinery and equipment during your trip to Hong Kong Island. The Zhao family will naturally take care of the rest."

Zhang Renkang understood a little after being reminded, but he was still unfamiliar with the rules and regulations of the city, and some of his connections were still not smooth, so he was so entangled and came to Zhao Xiujuan for advice to make a decision.

Zhao Xiujuan smiled

"I also heard about your trip to Hong Kong Island."

"Now, your industrial production has been greatly affected this year, but the country is in a period of great development, and all difficulties must be overcome."

“Time doesn’t wait for us”

"The higher-ups actually have high expectations for this trip to Hong Kong Island. We are now blocked from the north, and many units are facing the problem of aging equipment and updating. If you can make a contribution here, it will be something that will go straight to the ears of the higher-ups."

"We urgently need to find a new path for industrialization, especially the source of machinery and equipment. This is the top decision. Whoever can solve this problem will be the hero of industrialization."

"By then, no matter how your Red Star System changes, who will dare to touch you?"

"Renkang, you must seize the opportunity"

Zhang Renkang nodded. This was the first time he knew about the decision made by the higher-ups. Before that, he only knew the instructions and spirit of the Ministry of Industry's meetings. He only had a vague understanding of the thoughts and pulse of the higher-ups.

Now that Zhao Xiujuan pointed out this core, he had a clear idea in his mind.

At this time, Zhang Renjia on the side suddenly said

"Brother, aren't you mainly responsible for the work of the transportation vehicle manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs now?"

Zhang Renkang nodded and said softly

"Yes, Li Huaide and I have already divided the work. I am in charge of the overall patrol team and the ideological committee, and I am specifically responsible for the adjustment and transformation of the branch factory in the northern suburbs."

"After adjusting the nature of the work of the original Beijiao Machine Repair Factory, my main focus of work has been on the transport vehicle manufacturing plant."

"After all, the steel mill is already very stable, and there's not much need for me."

Zhang Renjia smiled and said

"We are studying the motorized system. We have also discussed the tricycles your factory has developed. They are of certain value for motorized and mechanized warfare in the northern plains."

"So I will send a troop to take military control of your northern suburbs transport vehicle manufacturing plant and have them transform the three-wheeled transport vehicles to meet our needs for one to three months."

"This way, when you come back, you won't have to worry about anyone tripping you up."

Zhang Renkang's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"Can you do this?"

Zhang Renjia smiled and said

"In fact, we have already submitted a report on this matter. The tricycle you made is worth modifying for us to explore new mechanized warfare."

"Especially in some unpaved roads and transportation needs, we ask you to assist us in modification. What's wrong with that? I will file a report when I go back tomorrow."

Zhao Xiujuan glanced at Zhang Renjia without saying anything. As long as he didn't use his power for personal gain, she didn't bother to care.

Zhang Renkang nodded and said

"That's possible. In fact, if the military needs it, we can customize a special vehicle for you. It's sturdy and simple."

"Versatility and diversity better meet the requirements of the troops"

Zhang Renjia became interested and asked

"What do you mean?"