Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

in the afternoon.

As soon as Fang Wei arrived at the office, Huang Zhigang accompanied the people from the region in.

“Secretary Fang, this is Director Wang of the Regional Agricultural Bureau.”

He didn't recognize the people who came, so Huang Zhigang introduced them to each other.

Fang Wei greeted the other party, and staff quickly brought tea. Only then did Director Wang speak:
"Comrade Fang Wei, if you have any opinions about some of our practices, you can raise them. Why do you have to put us in a difficult position by issuing an open letter? The city hopes that you can withdraw the open letter. We can talk things over and discuss things."

Director Wang looked displeased. The vigorous promotion of rapeseed planting was inseparable from him, so he was also a direct victim of the open letter.

He originally came to Xinlin County with the intention of easing tensions with Fang Wei, but when he saw Fang Wei's nonchalant attitude, he got angry and spoke very rudely.

"Director Wang, if that's your attitude, then we have nothing to talk about. This whole thing is your fault. You've been running this project for years, causing immense suffering in various places."

I won't lie to you, I've already sent this open letter to Beijing, and I'm sure the higher-ups are aware of it. So, let's not argue, and just wait for an explanation from above."

Fang Wei didn't buy into that at all. The area had changed drastically, and he didn't recognize most of the people there. He didn't need to give them face.

Moreover, he is not afraid of retaliation. As he said before, as long as the cooperative continues to develop healthily, no one can touch him.

Unless he does something stupid.

"You! You've really gone too far."

Director Wang was so angry that he immediately abandoned all pretense of decorum and stormed off.

Huang Zhigang suppressed a laugh, gave Fang Wei a wink, and then went to chase after Director Wang. He actually had his own opinions about the region's forced planting of rapeseed in various places, but his suggestions were ignored several times, leaving him quite helpless.

There was a swift response to this matter; Director Wang and others' actions were used as a negative example and publicly criticized.

Director Wang and others were punished, and the matter of forcibly ordering the planting of rapeseed was naturally dropped.

"Comrade Fang Wei, you're really something!"

Zheng Xianfa was stunned. He had thought that Fang Wei would at most refuse to carry out orders and not plant rapeseed.

As a result, the other party wrote an open letter and reported the matter to higher authorities, leading to disciplinary action against a group of people in the region. It's no surprise that many people hated Fang Wei.

"I'm only doing this because you forced me to. If I don't take action, the pressure on the county and township will only increase. What will you do then?"
The cooperative's production plan cannot be interfered with by external forces. If we don't even have the autonomy to plant, how can we develop? Therefore, it's better to overturn the table now than to suffer later, and make some people think twice before acting in the future.

Fang Wei had some things he didn't say. The cooperative was a large and powerful organization, and it was being watched by countless people, both openly and secretly.

If we don't demonstrate our strength now, who knows what other troubles await us? Instead, we should seize this opportunity to take the initiative and make those who are envious and resentful wake up.

"I'm fed up with you. Damn it, I'm really envious of Tiger now. He just walks away without a care in the world, leaving all the trouble to me. Alright, you're busy, I'm leaving."

Zheng Xianfa left Fang Wei's office and returned directly to his hometown.

He felt that the work in Yaoling Township was the most difficult, because there was such a huge cooperative in the township, and he had to be mindful of their attitude in everything he did.

Especially when the orders from above conflicted with the interests of the cooperative, he and the township officials found themselves in a difficult position, caught between a rock and a hard place.

Difficult!

Fang Wei couldn't control Zheng Xianfa's thoughts. After accomplishing this major task, he went out on inspection.

He first went to Xiangshan to inspect the operations of the electric fan factory and the refrigeration equipment factory.

Zhang Wenyuan focused on the production of air conditioners and electric fans, continuously increasing his investment in research and development, and striving for excellence in product quality, which won him the favor of a large number of customers.

The electrical group's operating performance has been rising steadily, and its products are sold overseas. In the domestic market, it is far ahead of the competition.

"Secretary, our development to this scale today is inseparable from the financial support of the cooperative. No one in the company has forgotten this, so please rest assured, directors!"

Zhang Wenyuan stated that he would not forget his original aspirations and would never have any other thoughts.

Fang Wei nodded. He treated everyone the same, not judging loyalty by feelings, but using rules to regulate everyone's behavior.

Before I arrived, the organization received several letters of complaint, all saying different things, but they all had one thing in common: that Zhang Wenyuan and others were planning to start their own business.

He didn't believe most of these reports.

However, in order to clarify the facts, he brought an audit team with him this time, and immediately conducted a special audit of the electrical appliance group company, the electric fan factory, and the refrigeration equipment factory.

The audit didn't find any problems, but he still strengthened the company's financial management and supervision, and took control of key financial positions.

In addition, he strengthened the management of the human resources department and also increased his control over human resources work.

In addition, there's the sales department. He specifically transferred Yu Hao from the bamboo ware factory to be the head of the sales department.

“Secretary Fang, if you do this, people who don’t know the truth will think I’ve fallen out of favor.”

Zhang Wenyuan could only smile wryly, knowing that this whistleblowing incident had indeed raised the council's vigilance.

"This is all for your own good. Using systems to restrain people is more scientific than acting on emotions, so that people won't gossip about it later."

Fang Wei didn't offer much comfort. The council had already given Zhang Wenyuan enough power; it would only harm him if he wasn't restrained.

Zhang Wenyuan seemed to be thinking about something, then changed the subject and invited Fang Weiyi to have dinner together.

For the next period of time, Fang Wei basically stayed in the factory area, listening to the suggestions of the employees and envisioning the company's future development with them.

In fact, most of the employees in both factories were from the same company, so they had a natural affinity for each other and spoke their minds freely, which allowed him to better understand the company's current situation.

He stayed in Fragrant Hills for half a month before returning to the community.

Upon returning, the council convened a meeting, where Fang Wei briefed the council members on the electrical group's operational situation. He then introduced the rectification measures implemented for the group and its two factories, emphasizing strengthened supervision and management to prevent any undesirable incidents from occurring.

"Secretary, won't Zhang Wenyuan have any complaints if we do it this way?"

"He's alright. Overall, he's a person who considers the big picture. Everyone, we used to have a bit too loose control over our subsidiaries. We should address this shortcoming as soon as possible." Fang Wei also proposed measures to strengthen the supervision and management of all companies, including the furniture company, the chili sauce factory, the hardware factory, and the transportation company. We must take preventative measures and not wait until problems arise before cleaning up the mess.

Everyone expressed their agreement and, by comparing the rectification measures of the electrical group company, strengthened the supervision and management of personnel, finances, and materials in each enterprise.

Unexpectedly, Fang Ping was a little upset. He felt that the organization was making trouble and didn't trust people, and he felt that he was being questioned.

It wasn't until Fang Wei personally called his elder brother and explained the implications in detail that Fang Ping accepted the reality. Many township enterprises today operate in an extensive, inefficient manner, which actually sows the seeds for future disputes over ownership.

Many of the big names in the industry later on also started from township enterprises, and only after a series of reforms did they gain controlling stakes.

Fang Wei was aware of this problem from the beginning, so there was no issue with the ownership of the cooperative's subsidiaries, but it was still necessary to be wary of the management having other ideas.

Therefore, this time he dispelled everyone's idea from the source, regardless of whether they had it or not.

"Third Brother, aren't you blocking your own path by doing this?"

night.

Pan Lianhua joked with the man, but what she said was the absolute truth.

Fang Wei smiled dismissively and said, "I never intended to take over the company's businesses. It's a good thing to block that path for everyone."

"Third Brother, I just don't understand, what exactly are you after?"

"It's hard to say. Perhaps I want to explore another path."

Fang Wei didn't discuss this issue with his wife too much. The family had no worries about food or clothing, so things were actually quite good as they were.

Time flies.

Chestnut pumpkins have begun to be sold in large quantities and have become popular in several major cities.

This thing isn't cheap, and its market is limited in small towns; it only has a significant customer base in big cities.

Fang Tao's paper was published in a well-known domestic journal, and their research received widespread praise, quickly earning them a national award.

Although it was only a second prize, it still made Fang Tao and the others at the agricultural technology station ecstatic.

This event also brought honor to Yaoling Township. The township held a special meeting to commend Fang Tao and others, and then wrote a letter of commendation to the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, praising Fang Tao for his outstanding achievements in supporting remote areas.

This made some people in the hospital very uncomfortable, but they were helpless.

These are real achievements that cannot be denied. When the time comes, those who deserve promotions, salary increases, and housing will all be given their due benefits. Anyone who dares to tamper with this will definitely suffer the consequences.

Some people just can't understand why Fang Tao always makes research breakthroughs in Yaoling Township.

"Dean, there's definitely something fishy going on here. Fang Tao's uncle, Fang Wei, is a renowned breeding expert. Do you think it's possible that he helped Fang Tao commit fraud and gave his research results to his nephew?"

The dean's confidant raised a question, feeling that he must have found the truth, otherwise he couldn't explain some things.

"Hmm? What you said makes a lot of sense. I'll apply for a team to be dispatched in the name of the department, and we'll make sure to find out the facts of this matter."

The dean found the matter suspicious, so he suggested to the Provincial Department of Agriculture that an investigation team be set up to investigate the fraudulent activities of Fang Tao, Fang Wei, and others.

Because Fang Tao's research results attracted much attention, the department studied them for a long time and then quietly set up a small investigation team to go to Xinlin County.

The reason given was that the public had reported that Fang Tao had committed fraud in his scientific research, and that Fang Wei was a direct participant in the fraud.

Huang Zhigang was surprised when the investigation team arrived in the county.

"Are you sure you're not mistaken? I know Comrade Fang Tao. He and several colleagues from our Yaoling Township Agricultural Technology Station worked together to overcome the challenge of localizing the cultivation of chestnut pumpkins. Everyone knows about this."

As for the claim that Comrade Fang Wei was involved in this matter, that's even more ridiculous. Comrade Fang Wei is indeed a breeding expert, but his achievements are mainly concentrated in hybrid rice breeding; where would he have time to tinker with this chestnut pumpkin?

Huang Zhigang spoke directly on behalf of Fang Tao and Fang Wei, leaving the investigation team somewhat bewildered.

This is not a good sign. Before the investigation has even begun, the information they have received is different from what they expected.

However, they still went to Yaoling Township accompanied by relevant county officials.

Zheng Xianfa and the township officials all gave the same story, especially the agricultural technology station staff, who were very angry about the so-called investigation.

The research project on chestnut squash was a result of Fang Tao and his team working day and night. They were determined not to allow anyone to discredit it and insisted that the investigation team clear their names.

The investigation team had already guessed the outcome; the so-called accusation was completely fabricated.

They then went to the breeding institute and met Fang Tao. Fang Tao and several colleagues from the agricultural technology station produced all their experimental records, which showed their research trajectory and revealed that there was absolutely no opportunism involved.

Moreover, after extensive interviews, the masses also came forward to testify that Secretary Fang rarely came to the breeding research institute, and the successful cultivation of Banban pumpkin was indeed due to the efforts of Fang Tao and others.

With irrefutable evidence, the investigation team returned to the provincial capital with the conclusion that the allegations were unfounded.

The officials in charge of the Department of Agriculture were very unhappy and gave the director of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences a good scolding, saying it was extremely embarrassing. This was clearly a great thing that would bring honor to the province, but instead, they staged this investigation; it was truly nonsensical.

The dean was rebuffed and gave his trusted confidant a severe scolding.

He suddenly realized that it was unwise of him to go against Fang Wei, but there was no turning back now that he had no way to mend relations with her.

Wu Yaoyang also heard about this and secretly made a mental note of the dean's actions.

Fang Tao has already won a national-level award, yet the other party investigated Fang Wei and Fang Tao with a so-called whistleblower letter without any evidence. Their true purpose is questionable.

However, he hasn't had an attack yet, and he will definitely replace that dean when he has the chance.

Fang Wei never felt nervous from beginning to end. He did not interfere with his nephew's research. The help he provided to his nephew was the attribute bonus, which was impossible to investigate.

Tao Tao and the others were relieved; thankfully, their research process was very standardized, otherwise, things could have been very complicated. (End of Chapter)