What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 311 A Favorable Situation
Liu Shen: "I would definitely choose the first option. Many of the employees you see here are earning very low wages. People outside don't believe that the people at the aero-engine factory only make so little money. I can't accept firing them."

Moreover, although the factory is not doing well for the time being, the aircraft institute will not abandon us and will not go into bankruptcy liquidation.

However, he himself was somewhat unsure when he said it, because whether or not one goes bankrupt is sometimes not up to one's own decision.

But Tang Wen did know that the original worldline aviation machinery factory was still alive decades later, and the Shanghai aircraft factory was still able to support them.

Tang Wen: "Even if I don't go bankrupt and buy the factory, it's a small matter for me; the main issue is the personnel."

I'm thinking of moving the factory to Goose City. I'm sure some people will be unwilling and will have to leave. Also, we need to streamline operations appropriately.

“Goose City? I’m afraid… Mr. Tang, there are no suitable parts suppliers there, and it’s just too far away. The local leaders won’t agree! Many people have already settled here, and their children are studying here…”

Liu Shen tried to prove that it was an unrealistic idea, but Tang Wen interrupted him:

"The supply chain problem is easy to solve. I will purchase more advanced, complete and more equipment that does not need to be disassembled and transported. As for people, I think it will be very easy."

Liu Shen didn't believe it. More than a thousand employees, how many of them would be willing to leave the bustling metropolis for a small city in the south?

He quickly realized what money power meant.

Tang Wen: "All departing employees will have their wages and bonuses paid in full, and will also receive severance pay based on a 2N ratio. Engineers and workers who remain will receive improved benefits based on their job titles."

Engineers and technicians receive a base salary of 3000 yuan plus a professional title bonus and performance-based pay. Anyone who goes to Echeng will receive a settlement allowance of 1 yuan and free accommodation. Once settled, housing will be allocated, and children's school enrollment will also be arranged.

"Starting salary for ordinary workers: 1000 RMB; those with skills certificates will be given priority; compensation is basically on par with that of technical personnel."

Liu Shen: "Ah, uh, what is 2N?"

Tang Wen: "N is the length of service. For example, if you have worked for 10 years, you will receive a one-time payment of double your salary, which is 20 months' salary, as compensation."

I also hope you can come along. I'll provide you with a BMW 7 Series for commuting, and all car expenses will be reimbursed. We can discuss anything else you might want.

"..."

All the possibilities that Liu Shen had thought about all night now seemed so superfluous. What nonsense about the handover issue? Right now, many employees would probably be rushing to complete their resignation procedures.

Are all bosses in the South this arrogant?
With such a generous investment, there shouldn't be any more worries about research and development funding, right?
But out of habit, he didn't agree on the spot.

"What are you doing, what are you doing!"

Suddenly, several angry roars rang out, and the two saw a group of people storming into their field of vision.

Liu Shen blurted out, "Director Ren?"

He had a bad feeling; this guy was the one who instigated Huang Hao to write the open letter.

The aircraft institute doesn't want to be separated from the aviation machinery factory.

"You, surnamed Liu, dare to sell the factory today and see what happens?"

Ren Chunqiu rolled up his sleeves and rushed over, standing between the two.

The ship girl appeared in front of Tang Wen a second before him, looking at him expressionlessly.

Ren Chunqiu was taken aback, but still cursed:
"Tang Wen, you are a hypocrite hiding behind women. You deceived the corrupt family above you. What gives you the right to put on airs here?"

"Let me tell you, as long as I'm here today, you won't be able to steal a single penny of state-owned assets!"

Tang Wen had already pulled the ship girl aside to prevent her from being sprayed with spittle.

At the same time, people from the Greater Bay Area also surrounded them, creating a standoff.

Acquiring a factory in a complex and important industry is obviously not easy and will certainly face many obstacles.

Right in front of me is a mini-boss.

Lu Jun immediately launched into a Cantonese-accented speech to Ren Chunqiu, and Tang Wen could only hear the frequently repeated phrase "diu lei lao mu".

After venting his anger, he finally looked at Tang Wen.

However, Tang Wen did not intend to fight alone, as it was too exhausting.

"Old Lu, let's go first. It's not a good day to continue."

Although he wasn't sure where the final assembly plant would be located, Guangdong Province would definitely be the most convenient. He took out his phone and called for backup!
……

Evening, at the Peace Hotel.

Tang Wen timed it perfectly and waited for the investment promotion specialist from the provincial government, surnamed Geng, to arrive before dinner began.

The man in question was an ordinary-looking, overweight man who was very happy to see Tang Wen come to greet him.

"Thanks to Mr. Tang, I also got to visit the Peace Hotel!"

Tang Wen: "Actually, it's just a place to live. Today, it just so happens that it's all empty, so everyone has a place to stay."

The two exchanged a smile and then sat down.

The waiter quickly brought over the menu.

The group split into two tables. Tang Wen sat down, flipped through the menu, and his mouth twitched. These prices would be considered expensive even thirty years later.

While waiting for the food to be served, Commissioner Geng started talking about business:
"Passenger planes are a good thing. Before coming here, I did some research. There are two problems with buying an aviation machinery factory:"
First, it is now a school-run enterprise of Shanghai Aviation Industry School, but it is very independent and can be suppressed with the tacit approval of the higher authorities.
Secondly, the aircraft manufacturing plant also represents the local government, and they certainly don't want businesses to leave.

First, I'd like to know if you need people, equipment, or both, and how much you're budgeting.

Tang Wen stroked his chin: "Of course it's people. I would have a hard time finding so many aviation talents anywhere else in the country. It would be great if we could take the aviation industry school with us as well."

"If the equipment is available, great; if not, I can manage. Is a budget of one or two hundred million enough?"

The aviation industry school is only a vocational secondary school, but as an enterprise directly linked to the machinery factory, it provides highly qualified technical personnel, so it's good to be able to recruit them.

"That's enough!"

Commissioner Geng immediately perked up; with such abundant funds, this was the ultimate favorable situation!

Money is omnipotent in this era.

I thought we were going to have a tough battle, but it turns out my teammates are stat monsters, so we just pushed through and it was over.

He immediately asked a few questions:
"What was the attitude of the factory manager of the aviation machinery plant?"

"It's not a big problem, but I'm a bit too soft-hearted."

"Does the factory owe a lot of wages?"

"I owe a lot of bonuses, and my salary is very low."

How many people are truly valuable and must be taken with you?

"Seven or eight hundred, many of them are much better than the skilled workers in Goose City."

"One last question, where do you plan to put it after you move it there?"

"Of course, it's Goose City!"

Lu Jun answered that question first.

However, Tang Wen was somewhat conflicted:

"I think the aviation machinery factory can be located in Goose City, which can help the automotive industry."

However, if it's an assembly plant, Goose City's resources are already somewhat insufficient. Ideally, it should be a coastal location with some existing aviation machinery infrastructure nearby, but not too remote.

Commissioner Geng:
"Then let's place it near Zhucheng. The South China Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is there, and it has a considerable aviation foundation. Or it could be Zhongshan or Dongguan in the surrounding area."

Lu Jun felt a little sorry, but he also knew that Goose City really couldn't take it all, but it was still worth it to be able to get the aero-engine factory.

Afterwards, Commissioner Geng asked about the resettlement measures for Tang Wen's plan, and everyone was so shocked by the 2N compensation and outrageously high treatment that they swallowed hard.

Salaries in Shanghai are now among the highest in the country, with upper-middle-class elites earning 2000 yuan a month, but Tang Wen's extravagant spending still leaves people speechless.

"Mr. Tang, you don't need to worry about the rest. Just prepare the money and wait to pick them up in Goose City."

Commissioner Geng was completely relieved and picked up his chopsticks to start eating the fish that had just been served.
"Braised carp with noodles, a Yanjin style, is truly delicious."

(End of this chapter)