Material Empire

Regarding his own political mistakes, Song Hongxuan didn't shy away from it. He refilled Qin Hai's and Qiao Changsheng's cups with a little water, and then talked about his experiences in detail.

Song Hongxuan's origin is a certain county in Anhe Province. His parents are both school teachers. He also has some family background. He likes to read since he was a child, and his academic performance in school is also among the best. In those years, the college entrance examination system was abolished and replaced by the recommended way to go to college. Song Hongxuan was also recommended to Anhe Institute of Technology to study metallurgical technology because he was quite famous in the county. Speaking of which, Li Linguang was still one of his teachers.

After graduating from school, Song Hongxuan was assigned to work in the Beixi Iron and Steel Plant. Due to his solid theoretical foundation in metallurgy and his hard work, he was quickly promoted to the deputy director of the No. 2 open hearth workshop. A rising star in the industrial system.

Song Hongxuan has quick thinking and is good at summing up experience from practice. When he was the deputy director of the workshop, he noticed problems such as lax production discipline and lack of enthusiasm for production in the workshop, so he proposed management ideas such as introducing scientific assessment methods, implementing a flexible wage system, and survival of the fittest. From the perspective of later generations, these ideas are very common, but in those days they were shocking and were criticized by the factory leaders.

It was also because he was too young to do anything. Song Hongxuan didn't realize that the attitude of the factory leaders was broadly representative. He saw that the slogan of emancipating the mind had been mentioned in the newspapers, so he thought it was time to speak freely. He wrote his ideas into a book of ten thousand words, pointing the finger at the ills in the management of state-owned enterprises, and even proposed advanced ideas such as labor marketization and reduction of planning intervention. He sent this ten-thousand-word letter to the Anhe Provincial Party Committee, and ended up causing himself a lot of trouble.

There is a saying that one step ahead is a genius, and three steps ahead is a monster. These ideas put forward by Song Hongxuan were not widely accepted in China until 10 years later. His vision is farther than others, which is doomed to him. It is not tolerated by traditional forces.

An official letter from the Provincial Party Committee was sent to the Beixi Municipal Party Committee, and the Municipal Party Committee transferred the issue to the Beixi Iron and Steel Plant. As a result, Song Hongxuan's position as deputy director of the workshop was quickly erased. He became a ridiculous Song Guan. Even so, he still wants to thank the old leaders of Beixi Iron and Steel Plant, because in that environment, it is not too much to give a heavier punishment for such a serious mistake like him. The strength protected him.

I was also a blessing in disguise. Song Hongxuan said with self-mockery, When I came to the reference room, the work was easier, and there were so many books, I was like a graduate student. Alas, after reading these books, I realized that there was indeed I was young and reckless, and many management methods and ideas were wrong. If I was given another chance, I would never make that mistake again.

You mean you won't make any more political mistakes? Qin Hai asked while grabbing Song Hongxuan's words.

No... Song Hongxuan said, he thought for a while, then nodded and said: Similar political mistakes should not be made again. The liberation of the mind cannot be achieved overnight. It takes time to get rid of all kinds of old ideas. It is not advisable to do this. After several years of thinking and observation, I finally realized that the steps of our country’s reform are correct, but I am too hasty and reckless.”

Then what did you mean when you said you would never make mistakes again? Qin Hai asked.

Song Hongxuan said: I'm talking about some problems in workshop management, such as the positioning problem we mentioned just now. After learning Mr. Aoki Kameo's theory, I have a new understanding of this problem. If there is a chance, I will do it again. Shop floor management, I can definitely do better.

Haha, so I came to the right place. Qin Hai laughed.

Conversations between smart people don't need to be too cumbersome. Song Hongxuan's narration just now has fully demonstrated his ability, character, vision and so on. He used to be a very good deputy director of the workshop, proficient in metallurgical technology, and also has management experience. After several years of depression, he has learned more things and his ability has been greatly improved, so he should be able to handle the overall management of the workshop.

What is particularly rare is that he has been wronged, but he did not complain, but deeply reflected on his own problems, and seeing the trend of social development, he was full of optimism. In the words of later generations, his emotional intelligence has been greatly tempered, and he is a very mature manager.

Old Song, I now officially invite you to hire you as the workshop director of the open hearth workshop of Beixi Special Steel Works that we jointly established with Beixi Iron and Steel Works. What do you think? Qin Hai said solemnly.

Song Hongxuan looked calm, he thought for a while, and asked: What is my duty, and how much authority do I have?

Your responsibility is to maintain the production in the workshop, wait for opportunities to expand the production scale, and achieve the goal of producing 200,000 tons of steel per year. As for the authority... how much do you want? Qin Hai pushed the question to Song Hongxuan.

Song Hongxuan said: I need to have the right to work and decide on salary. I have the final say on all affairs in the workshop. All relatives, even the brother-in-law of the factory director, must obey my management, otherwise I can do it at any time. Throw him out.

You are planning to implement fascist rule in the workshop. Qin Hai laughed.

Song Hongxuan said: Engels said in On Authority that a sentence should be written on the gate of the factory: those who enter the door, please give up all autonomy! If there is no authority in workshop management, it will inevitably lead to chaos. For the steelmaking industry In other words, authority is more important, because any negligence may lead to extremely serious consequences.

This is what Professor Li told us repeatedly. Qiao Changsheng finally seized the opportunity to speak, and interjected. Qiao Changsheng could only understand half of what Qin Hai and Song Hongxuan said just now, let alone participate in the comments. But he has a personal experience of the strictness of workshop management. After the resumption of work, Pingyuan Iron and Steel Works has been implementing very strict workshop management regulations, and Qiao Changsheng agrees with this very much.

Let's set a trial period. Qin Hai said, Old Song, let's talk about the ugly things first. Although you are famous, I haven't seen whether you are qualified for the job of workshop management, so let me tell you now. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to authorize. We set a time limit of one week, and if you show the quality of a qualified workshop director, then I promise you to take full responsibility, what do you think?

You promised me? Song Hongxuan was a little surprised, Don't you need to ask your factory manager for instructions?

Qin Gong is our factory director. Qiao Changsheng introduced with a smile.

Such a young factory director? Song Hongxuan looked at Qin Hai seriously, then sighed, and said, Oh, I always thought that I was the only one who was a genius, and I became the deputy director of the workshop at the age of 22. I can't think of anyone who is more talented than me. Genius, I think Xiao Qin, you are just in your early 20s, you must not be 22 years old, how can your leaders be so open-minded, dare to promote you as the director of the joint venture?

Qin Hai couldn't help laughing, Song Hongxuan's character of saying nothing, he really admired it. Of course, the world needs wily people, but Qin Hai hopes that his partner is an open-minded gentleman. He doesn't like to use conspiracy to achieve achievements, but prefers to rely on strength to win and crush.

Okay, Old Song, just now you told me about your situation, now I will also introduce my situation to you. Qin Hai said. Afterwards, he told Song Hongxuan what he had done in the past six months. Of course, he must not disclose his identity as a traveler. Note technology.

Song Hongxuan was dumbfounded by Qin Hai's narration. Before that, he had always wanted to pretend to be reserved and calm in front of Qin Hai in order to maintain his self-esteem. After hearing Qin Hai's experience, he was completely convinced, and sighed sincerely: It's really called mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people. When I heard that you stopped the train to protect the slag, I only thought you were young and energetic , now I know that you are confident, so you can be fearless. In contrast, it is too childish for me to write this kind of request report to ask the province for help.

This is also a coincidence for me. Qin Hai hurriedly said modestly, How about it, Lao Song, are you willing to cooperate with me now?

I wish to do my best. Song Hongxuan said with a smile, By the way, when a Liangshan hero joins a group, there is a ritual of accepting his head and bowing down. My room is too small to use it well. How about we go outside? Shall I give Factory Manager Qin a big gift?

Haha, I'm ashamed to be my little brother. In the future, we will have to rely on Big Brother Song to preside over the affairs of the special steel plant. Qin Hai also imitated Song Hongxuan's example and talked about the world.

Song Hongxuan said: We don't need to say more about these nonsense. Since Director Qin trusts me, I will not be coy. Tomorrow morning, I will submit a report to the factory and request to work in the special steel factory. If the factory I will go to the workshop immediately, and we will discuss about starting production together. As for the workers in the workshop, I suggest that we still have a choice. We can’t pick out all the vegetables in the basket, and we need to match them with each other. All of them are not Experienced young workers are definitely not good. But they are all senior technicians, so they may not be suitable. Regarding this issue, Factory Manager Qin is not as experienced as I am.

Haha, Lao Song's words are full of the demeanor of a workshop director. Well, this question is up to you. However, let's make an agreement. In private, we don't have to be so polite. You can call me Xiaoqin. Alright. From now on, we'll all be stirring the spoon in the same pot, so it's easier to talk if you shout kindly. Qin Hai said.

It's not a problem. Come on, Factory Manager Xiaoqin, Master Qiao, and Han Yeke, let's make this cup of tea together. I wish our special steel factory prosperity. Song Hongxuan raised his teacup with pride Said to Qin Hai and Qiao Changsheng.