When Xu Damao came to the conference room, several department heads who were relatively free had already arrived.

It didn’t take long for everyone else to arrive, and even the factory leaders arrived faster this time.

It's just that their faces are more serious, which is different from usual.

The scene quickly became quiet, and it seemed that everyone noticed the expressions of the factory directors.

First, he talked about the decision of the Commander-in-Chief to continue reducing the urban population by 7 million in the first half of 1962.

Everyone already knew this at the last meeting.

I just don’t know why the factory directors brought it up again.

Reciting the "Recommendations on Streamlining State Agencies, Parties, and People's Organizations at All Levels" forwarded by the General Administration of Command to the Streamlining Group

At this point, the factory directors looked at each other and continued helplessly.

According to the annual plan for national management at the meeting of the financial and economic group of the General Command.

First of all, agriculture and markets must be properly arranged. This is a major issue related to the lives of urban people and should become an important national policy.

To adjust this year's plan, we must be prepared to make "brain-breaking" adjustments to the indicators of heavy industry and infrastructure.

Therefore, the country cannot only think about steel, but should make comprehensive arrangements based on comprehensive balance.

As soon as this sentence was finished, the discussion below started.

They are all unbelievable. They have been the country's darlings since the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The big brother of steel in all industries only wears the work clothes of a steel factory.

No matter where you go, it's always eye-catching, and it's even more prestigious when you talk about it.

But the meaning of what I said just now is that it is "breaking my muscles and bones", and I can't just look at the steel industry. What is this going to do?

"Quiet, everyone, please be quiet. You are already a leader, and you are still talking like this."

"Don't make any noise. Let Deputy Director Guo finish explaining the superior document first."

As Director Yang reprimanded, the scene gradually became quiet.

Deputy Director Guo: "According to the "Outline of this Year's Adjustment Plan" conveyed by the Commander-in-Chief's Office."

“The above has comprehensively and correctly analyzed the current financial and economic situation of the country.

And make major decisions on comprehensive planning and substantial adjustments to the national economy.

The Commander-in-Chief's Office requires that the work should be carried out in the order of agricultural, light and heavy.

To comprehensively balance the national economy, the Commander-in-Chief decided at the meeting to further shorten the industrial production and construction front.

We will drastically reduce the number of employees and the urban population, and effectively strengthen the agricultural front.

Increase agricultural production and daily necessities production to ensure market supply.

The country's capital construction investment will decrease from 12.33 billion yuan last year to 6.76 billion yuan this year.

All industrial fronts across the country will be closed down or merged when necessary.

Based on the decrease last year, the number of state-owned industrial enterprises has dropped by a minimum of more than 18,000 this year.

From January to August this year, at least 8.5 million employees will be reduced, and the urban population will be reduced by more than 10 million again.

Finally, the commander-in-chief asked everyone to continue to be modest, prudent, not arrogant, not impetuous, and to continue to maintain the fine tradition of hard work.

After Deputy Director Guo finished speaking this time, there was no more noise down there.

Everyone present is not a fool, and everyone usually reads various newspapers and policies.

Since it is a decision made by the Commander-in-Chief's office after repeated studies, everyone can just implement it.

Anyway, this adjustment will have no impact on the people sitting here.

Only Xu Damao frowned. He originally only knew the general time and number of people.

But I didn't expect it to come so violently and suddenly this year. It has obviously hit the bottom.

At this time, Director Yang spoke: "I will ask the Human Resources Department to list those who meet the requirements later."

"All are issued to you. If you have any objections, please raise them within three days, but the number of people cannot be changed."

"Also, the factory has decided to fully supply several high-quality steel workshops and special steel workshops starting from next month."

"Other workshops will gradually close down until there are orders. Everyone must be mentally prepared for this and fully cooperate with the factory's mobilization."

"In addition, the security department and the inspection office must increase the intensity and time of inspections."

"We will do our best to ensure a stable environment in the factory during this period, and we must take precautions before they happen."

"For those who have ulterior motives, we must dare to take action and would rather catch the mistake than let it go."

At this time, there was a slight discussion in the audience, and Director Yang was not in a hurry, waiting for everyone to calm down.

At this time, the hearts of the directors below were filled with all sorts of strange things.

The workshop director of fine steel and special steel feels extremely happy right now.

The directors of other workshops felt as if they had eaten Coptis chinensis.

As for layoffs, they are different from last time. There are obviously hard and fast rules.

Fortunately, the factory leaders were on the list, giving them some autonomy.

While letting them act blackface, they can also win over a large number of their own people.

The meeting is coming to an end here, after several factory directors made some summaries.

Director Yang then announced the adjournment of the meeting.

The head of the Human Resources Department suddenly became a favorite again and was surrounded by everyone.

Xu Damao was not anxious at all, and so was Section Chief Liang of the Security Department.

The two of them sat together and chatted about recent trivial matters.

In the end, no one from the Supervision Office was on the list again. Section Chief Liang, like everyone else, looked thoughtful while holding the list.

After Xu Damao returned to the inspection office, he briefly summarized the situation with his aunt, and then called everyone together.

First talk about what can be said at the meeting, and then rearrange the inspection time.

After everything was arranged, Xu Damao relaxed.

Drinking tea and reading a book, it didn't take long for me to feel comfortable like this.

The first uncle came over immediately, needless to say, it was also because of the separation of Liu Guangtian's family.

"Master, you are here and sit down quickly."

Let good seats serve good tea.

The first uncle: "Da Mao, is Liu Guangtian looking for you?"

Xu Damao: "I found it, but do you think this is something that a young man like me can handle?"

"Liu Guangtian was a little sick and urgently sought medical treatment, so I refused."

The first man said: "I refused when he came to me for the first time. There are people out there who forcefully separate families."

"But when he came to see me today, I felt soft and agreed to give it a try."

Xu Damao: "Then, sir, come here to see me...?"

The first man: "I want you, Damao, to follow me and persuade Liu Haizhong."

"Master, I can't agree to this, if we decide to separate our families."

"I can help Liu Guangtian stand up and never let him suffer when it comes to dividing the family."

"But it's really inappropriate for me to persuade others to separate their families."

"First of all, I am too young. If I do such a thing, I will only make others laugh."

"Besides, I am also a leader, and I want the employees in the factory to be separated. If word spreads about this, who knows what it will be like?"

Grandpa…….

"I'm sorry Damao, I didn't think carefully, so I'll go find Yan Laosan."

After sending away this nosy old man, Xu Damao finally felt at ease.

He planned to go back to the courtyard after get off work today, but he failed to catch up with the excitement several times.

This time he didn't know whether he was responsible or not, so he returned to the courtyard at the right time.

He sent Qin Jingru, who had come to enjoy the heat, to tell them not to come to his place tonight.

Xu Damao poured himself a drink, but his ears were always listening to the sounds outside.

The reason why we chose this time is because everyone has finished eating.

Some activities are about to take place, and Xu Damao's side is a bit on top.

There was movement in the yard. Liu Guangtian took the third uncle to the middle courtyard to meet the first uncle, and then the four of them went to the backyard.
To be continued...