Siheyuan: What to do if there is no system

In a blink of an eye, it’s 1958.

After January 1956, when the public-private partnership was implemented, it was previously only in Beijing, but now it has been extended to all major cities.

The steel rolling mill also changed a group of leaders. Director Wu has been transferred, Director Yang has officially taken the top spot, and Deputy Director Li has also officially appeared, still relying on the relationship with his father-in-law. Logistics is also under the charge of Deputy Director Li. Deputy Director Li does not like the word "deputy" and prefers the title of Director Li of Logistics.

From 1956 to 1957, after the public-private partnership, the government was not so unfriendly to private enterprises. But in 1958, that is, this year, things changed completely. Even Lou Bancheng was ready to marry Lou Xiao'e to Xu Damao during this period.

It is also because the government has put too much pressure on me. It has been delayed for a year. For the sake of the industry I have built, I have to bow my head and have lost my former glory.

This year, He Yuzhu is 24 years old, Yu Li is 19. Xu Damao is 22 years old, Lou Xiaoe is almost 19 years old, Liu Jinghao, Liu Guangqi, and Yan Jiecheng are 20 years old. Comrade Li Gai is 22 years old, Xiaolan is 21 years old, and Comrade Li Gai has been waiting for Jinghao for three years.

He Yuzhu originally planned to marry Yu Li last year, but Yu Li's father was in poor health and due to the public-private partnership, He Yuzhu took the initiative to resign at the end of last year in order to avoid a quarrel with his fellow apprentices, so they did not get married.

Now, he is staying here with Jinghao, and Jinghao pays He Yuzhu more than 1959 yuan a month, which is not a big deal. Jinghao certainly wants to keep He Yuzhu, but the key is that after , the Soviet Union withdrew and his country still had to repay its debts.

This is not the key point, then there are natural disasters,

There was a nationwide famine from 1959 to 1961. The occurrence of this historical stage was a mixture of natural disasters and man-made disasters. The so-called man-made disasters were the sequelae of the "Great Leap Forward" movement. The cadres exaggerated the facts and boasted in various ways, which led to ignoring the grain harvest and focusing only on completing the Great Leap Forward targets.

In addition, drought, flood, locust and rat plagues in various regions caused serious reductions in grain production. At that time, grain was needed to repay the debt owed to the Soviet Union, which led to a large amount of grain being shipped to the Soviet Union. A series of factors led to a nationwide famine in these three years, and many people fled. The situation did not ease until the grain harvest in 1962.

Jinghao was also worried. By that time, even if he had money, he would not be able to buy food. He heard from the older generation that many people starved to death at that time, and it was good enough to be able to drink porridge. Jinghao also decided to marry Comrade Li Gai this year and buy the packing station by the way.

As for He Yuzhu, Jing Hao had already asked Liu Haizhong to keep an eye on him. The steel rolling mill had already started to expand and was recruiting a cook. With He Yuzhu's current level, there would definitely be no problem.

But He Yuzhu didn't want to and insisted on being with Yu Li. Jing Hao was so angry that he was speechless. Only He Yuzhu went to the steel rolling mill and got special treatment for his leader, so that he could have enough to eat in the past few years.

By then, it will be difficult to do business in the recycling station industry. He Yuzhu still thought that he didn't want him here. Should he confront He Yuzhu and tell him that he is a time traveler?

There is no problem with Xu Damao. Lou Xiao'e and he are getting married next week. With the financial support from Lou Bancheng and the fact that Xu Damao has been converted to a regular employee, he can make something by going to the countryside to show films, but it won't be much.

That night, Jing Hao called He Yuzhu into the room alone and said, "Brother Zhuzi, I still hope that you can follow my uncle to the steel rolling mill to try it out in the next two days. My uncle will help you get some factory leaders to try out your skills. At least you can start a small business."

He Yuzhu was so angry that he didn't want to talk. He took a deep breath and said, "Haozi, what do you mean? Yu Li said that you can earn at least 200-300 yuan a month after deducting their wages. I'm here to cook and help, and I'm working hard. Do you want to drive your brother away so much? How did I, He Yuzhu, offend you?"

Liu Jinghao had a headache. He talked to He Yuzhu several times, but he just didn't want to go. He wanted to stay with Yu Li. He was really convinced and could only persuade him: "Brother Zhuzi, what can I say? Hey! Forget it, I'll tell you the truth, but you must not tell anyone else, okay!"

He Yuzhu nodded unhappily and said, "Well, go ahead and tell me. I'm listening. I want to see if you think I'm getting in the way. Could it be that Yu Li, your future sister-in-law, also wants to make a move? If you just send me away, you'll have a chance. Let me tell you, Liu Jinghao, Yu Li told me privately that you have at least a few women outside."

Liu Jinghao was so shocked that he said, "Keep your voice down. We are brothers. How dare you think that?"

He Yuzhu said unconvincedly: "Okay, tell me, what can I think? You only earn two or three hundred yuan a month, and you are not willing to give your brother a salary of more than 30 yuan. You are not trying to get me out of here, what are you thinking, tell me!"

Jing Hao said, "Okay, He Yuzhu, I was wondering why you didn't go. So you're afraid that I'd cheat on you. Now that's easy to deal with. Go with my uncle and try. I'm sure the factory leaders will definitely keep you. Then it will be easy for you to get Yu Li to be with you."

He Yuzhu was also embarrassed and said: "Haozi, I didn't say that, you thought about it yourself."

Jing Hao lied, "Brother Zhuzi, I won't hide it from you. Some time ago, a director who I have a good relationship with told me privately that the village cadres in the countryside have begun to lie about the annual grain harvest for fame and fortune. This year is not so bad, but next year it will probably be a mess, and everyone's ration will be reduced in the future. I asked you to go to the steel mill to pave the way for all of us, and you can help us when the time comes."

He Yuzhu then said, "Really, you didn't lie to me, but that's not true either. He just lied. There's enough food for everyone! Just listen to it, don't take it seriously."

Liu Jinghao continued to deceive: "Also, don't talk nonsense, this time we will really be shot. Next year, the Soviet Union will withdraw, and then we will have to exchange food for money to the Soviet Union, do you understand?"

He Yuzhu then perked up and asked, "Is this true? Why did the Soviet Union withdraw? Did they have a falling out?"

Liu Jinghao immediately said seriously: "Brother Zhuzi, I told you this because you are my own person. Remember, you must keep this to yourself. You must not tell Yu Li or Xu Damao. If it gets out, you will definitely get shot. Do you understand?"

Although He Yuzhu was a little skeptical, seeing Liu Jinghao's serious look, he nodded and said, "Don't worry, I know the importance of this matter. Then you let Yu Li go with me, what about you here? Are you going to hire another one?"

Liu Jinghao said, "Didn't I tell you that I can make money this year because we have a lot of people. Next year, there will be a food shortage and people won't even have enough to eat. Who will have junk to sell? When you go to the steel mill, with your skills, it will be no problem for you to bring some lunch boxes. I don't ask you for anything else. When the time comes, let me taste the lunch boxes you brought to satisfy my cravings."

He Yuzhu then felt that Liu Jinghao didn't seem to be lying to him, but he still asked doubtfully: "Is it really that serious? Has the country been short of food for a long time? From what you said, it seems that it is difficult to eat well."

Liu Jinghao said seriously, "Really, Brother Zhuzi, we are brothers. Why should I ask you for help? This matter is a matter of life and death. I treat you as a brother, so I tell you this. Listen to me, go with my uncle in the next two days. Everything has been arranged. The factory is in need of a chef who can cook for the leaders. If you go, you will be the best."

He Yuzhu said: "Of course, you know my brother's skills. But, Haozi, according to what you said, you only think about me and don't find a way for yourself."