Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 98 Public Affairs and Selfishness

"Ah!"

In the glass factory, Lai Shangrong, who was inspecting the factory, sneezed and secretly wondered which woman missed him so much.

The glass workshop was finally completed a few months ago and is about to begin trial production.

The reason why it is experimental is that the key lies in the process and raw materials.

I have no experience in producing glass in my previous life. I only know that it is made by firing sand with lime, caustic soda, etc. The specific ratio of materials to assist in fading is not clear.

Although the float process alone is enough to crush Xiyi's glass products, for future benefits, it is still necessary to gradually improve the process level and product quality.

The current shareholding of state-owned companies is based on factories, but glass research and development is an exception. At the beginning, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development refused to pay for the money. The funds he raised were for the development of glass, not for a specific factory. In addition, there are R&D funds. He has one share, so the proposal specifically states that all state-owned factories will have allotment shares in the future.

This is not a problem in the initial stage, and no one will hold on to it. However, as the market expands and the need for equity participation expands, it is imperative to build branch factories.

If there was no reasonable explanation at that time, how could we ensure that no one in the court would be jealous.

Retaining the R&D factory and continuing to improve the process will give him the confidence to take shares in the future. Of course, there will be continued investment, but it is worth it compared to the shares in the future expansion of the factory.

The top official of the State-owned Enterprise Department made an inspection tour, and of course all the craftsmen in the factory were present.

Lai Shangrong naturally wanted to win people's hearts. As the first batch of craftsmen to come into contact with glass in the Xia Dynasty, he also had high hopes, and he must select some technical and management talents.

Although limited by the times, it is impossible to give the craftsman an overly high status, but he also has roundabout ways to deal with it.

Because the factory had private funds and was involved in business, those who were ranked second in the imperial examination would inevitably avoid it, which gave him the opportunity to take advantage of the loopholes.

As long as these craftsmen are used to hold all the important positions in the factory, no matter whether he is in the state-owned company or not, at least he will have someone to control the factory below.

After all, the state-owned department is only a first-level yamen, and even a doctor who is in charge is only in the fifth rank.

He came from time to time at such a young age, how could he still be like Qin Ye and waste his whole life in the position of doctor.

Looking at the hundreds of craftsmen in the audience, I was filled with pride.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty! For the sake of the people of the world, improving papermaking technology, developing glass, and establishing a state-owned company are all unprecedented feats. You are undoubtedly lucky to be the first batch of craftsmen in the Great Xia Dynasty to come into contact with glass manufacturing. of.

In this industry that no one has ever been exposed to, you are all beginners and are all on the same starting line.

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, and for those who do not care about immediate gains and losses. Never ask what the court and the state-run department have done for you. Ask yourself more about what you have done for the court and the state-run department.

Of course, everyone will see your efforts. Those who are cheating and cheating are not willing to pay a cent more. They will only do one tael of work for one tael of silver, so they can only get one tael of silver in their lives. Two silver coins.

And those who are willing to pay more will definitely learn more while paying, and will soon stand out. In addition to increasing their wages, they may even have the opportunity to become managers. "

After hearing this, the people below finally lost their composure, and some people began to talk sparsely.

In this era, due to the fixed class structure, craftsmen also lacked enthusiasm for work. In order to mobilize everyone's enthusiasm for work, he had to learn various words from the capital bosses in his previous life.

As a private enterprise owner in his previous life, he had learned a lot from the words of those capital tycoons on the Internet. He always asked himself what he paid for the company and how much work he received for how much money he received. He would never become a great success...

However, he learned late, and when he imitated, instead of agreeing with him, he received a lot of cold looks.

At this time, he finally got a response, which gave him a sense of accomplishment.

He pressed his palm down to signal everyone to be quiet.

He continued: "For those of you who have outstanding performance in your work, regular training will be arranged so that you can read and write. Even the State-owned Enterprise Department will set up schools to give your children a chance to study."

Regardless of ancient times or modern times, studying is the most important way to change class. Although Lai Shangrong played some tricks here, the school will not teach imperial examination knowledge, it can only be regarded as vocational training, but he has to eat in one bite, so he still The craftsmen in the factory were illiterate and had many inconveniences in production.

Because there is no conveyor belt to anneal the fired glass, we can only resort to natural annealing in the tin pool, so we can only sacrifice production efficiency.He has never learned any relevant knowledge and can only rely on the wisdom of the working people.

Wu Qinian and Jiang Maocai were highly respected old men among the craftsmen. Since they had not selected managers yet, they could only find older and more prestigious craftsmen to take charge of the management. They explained to them the general principles of glass firing and safety precautions, and also inspected the stacking of raw materials. Location, time is getting late.

"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Wu, please be more careful here! Don't rest on your laurels. If you have any good ideas, remember to report them to me in time."

"Don't worry, sir!" the two said flattered.

After returning home from the glass R&D factory, it has already passed Youzheng.

After dinner, I went to the study outside the front yard and was about to teach Qin Zhong and Jia Lan when I heard the concierge coming to report that Lou and Jia Jun were visiting.

Just as he was about to find an excuse to pass the time, he suddenly thought that when his concubine Jia She Jia Zhen came to the door, the mother and son did not avoid it, so they ordered people to be taken to the flower hall. They first gave Qin Zhong Jia Lan homework, and then slowly came to the hall. Inside.

"Sister-in-law Lou!"

"Uncle Lai! Master Lai!"

After the two parties met, Lou said sheepishly: "This kid heard that Lang Ge'er is also studying with you now, and he also wants to..."

Lai Shangrong taught in the school and was deeply impressed by Jia Jun. This kid was slightly older than Jia Lan by two years and had an out-of-touch personality. He pestered him to learn boxing within two days.

Compared with Qin Zhongjialan, although he was not outstanding in his studies related to the imperial examination, he was very interested in all kinds of novel things.

There are three gangs of heroes. If I want to make a difference in this ancient society in the future, I really need a few helpers. Besides, Lou and Jia are not like people who tend to be popular and follow the crowd, so they can try to cultivate them.

However, in this era where the imperial examination was respected, one had to test Lou's intentions first.

"Brother Jun is planning to take the imperial examination?"

Before Lou could speak, Jia Jun rushed to say, "I want to learn those interesting things from Master Lai!"

After hearing what her son said, Mrs. Lou looked embarrassed and said: "This child has such a wild temper that I can't control it. Since the uncle taught in the school last year, he has only obeyed your discipline. I would like to ask the uncle to help him control his temper." Son!"

"It would be easy if you just calm down your temper. You can study with me for two years first, and then work as a clerk with me to practice when you are more stable. In the future, even if you don't take the imperial examination, it will be cheaper to get a job in a state-owned department."

In ancient times, officials such as masters and other entourages were hired with their own money. Lai Shangrong has never found a suitable candidate.

Although Jia Jun is young, he can still write and do calculations. Since he is not very interested in the imperial examination, he might as well cultivate him first.

Lou didn't expect such an unexpected surprise. Jia Jun's father died early. Although he still had some land, Jia Jun had little interest in the imperial examination. If he could follow Lai Shangrong into the state-owned enterprise, it might be a way out.

"If you can really learn a thing or two from my uncle, it is also his good fortune!"

Lou said and handed over a baggage.

Lai Shangrong refused: "It's just a small effort, how can I accept your money!"

After seeing Lou off, Jia Jun said, "Can you come over early tomorrow and box with the master?"

This reminded Lai Shangrong that he had neglected to exercise recently, so he nodded in agreement.

Take Jia Jun and return to the outer study.

"Starting tomorrow, you all will gather in the front yard. Master will take you to exercise with Brother Jun!"

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(End of this chapter)