bookbashuk Chapter 294 Speech, Popularization
Chapter 294 Speech, Popularization
The crowd was excited and was about to rush into the workshop to cause havoc. The situation was extremely critical!
At this moment, the factory director and the secretary also arrived. They raised their hands and tried to calm the workers down.
"Everyone calm down, let's talk things over nicely and don't use violence!" Factory Director Yang Degui shouted at the crowd with a red face.
"That's right. We should report the situation with reason and evidence. We can't smash the machines at will. They are state property!" Secretary Zhang Mingyuan also echoed.
But it didn't work, the workers became even more excited after hearing this. Some began to shout and push forward, and the situation got out of control.
"National property? It's a torture device that squeezes us! If we don't smash it, we will starve to death sooner or later!"
"That bastard Li Yang is an evil person. He bullies us and bullies us. We have to teach him a lesson!"
Seeing that the crowd was becoming more and more excited, Secretary Zhang and Director Yang were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, and kept waving at Li Yang.
"Xiao Li, don't come over yet. These people are very irritable. You'd better not be impulsive!" Director Yang said with sweat on his forehead.
"That's right, let's retreat first. Don't fight head-on. Our lives are at stake!" Secretary Zhang also looked anxious.
Li Yang originally wanted to go up and mediate, but seeing the situation, he was afraid that it would be like adding fuel to the fire, so he had to stay away for the time being.
But he knew in his heart that this matter could not be let go like this.
Otherwise, how can we develop new technologies and equipment? Will the road to innovation be abandoned halfway?
He clenched his fists and his eyes became more determined.
No, today we must make everyone understand that machines are helpers, not enemies! Otherwise, our modernization construction will only stand still!
Thinking of this, Li Yang took a deep breath and walked towards the crowd.
The factory director and the secretary were so frightened upon seeing this that they hurriedly grabbed him.
But Li Yang just gave them a reassuring smile, then shook them off and walked straight up to the platform.
"Li Yang is here too! Let's go settle accounts with him!"
"He is the source of all evil, down with Li Yang!"
When the workers saw him, their eyes were full of murderous intent, and they wanted to rush up and tear him to pieces.
Facing the angry workers, Li Yang remained calm. He stood firm and slowly raised his hands to signal everyone to be quiet.
"Comrades, please be quiet for a moment!" Li Yang raised his voice and said loudly.
This roar actually quieted down the furious workers.
Li Yang looked around and said slowly:
"You are all good comrades. Don't you know who I am, Li Yang?"
"When we were building the Joint Center, we carried wood and bricks together. Our hands were covered with calluses, which are still there today!"
"I have put a lot of thought and effort into making sure everyone has meat to eat. First I used traditional methods to make steel, and then I mechanized agriculture, which made farming easier for us, right?"
Li Yang spoke sincerely and emotionally. After hearing this, everyone calmed down, lowered their heads, and fell into deep thought.
Yes, after following Li Yang for so many days, he has done so many good things for the workers.
First he led everyone to build a factory, then he improved the small stove and invented new farm tools, all for the purpose of making everyone live a good life.
In recent years, thanks to Li Yang, life has been getting better day by day. Who has ever had a full meal and warm clothes? Now he wants to destroy his hard work. How can this be said...
"I know that everyone is worried about two things: one is that machines will take away your jobs, and the other is that you will be unemployed in the future."
"But have you ever thought about this? I, Li Yang, also come from a working class background, and like you, I eat the country's food.
I work only to give our workers a good life!"
"You see, these new machine tools work faster than humans, but in the final analysis, they still need people to operate them. Without us workers, can they move on their own?"
"Besides, aren't these machines made to lighten our burden? The manpower saved can be used to do other work, earn more money, and eat more meat!"
Li Yang's words made the workers present nod their heads frequently and agree.
But some people still asked unconvincedly: "Even if the machine needs people to operate it, one machine tool can only replace dozens of people, so what about the rest? Won't they still be unemployed?"
Someone else retorted: "That's right! Besides, even if we can go to other factories, when will it be? We've lost our jobs right now!"
Suddenly, the crowd became agitated again.
Li Yang quickly waved his hands, signaling everyone not to be anxious.
He said loudly:
"When productivity increases, it will only bring more jobs. Think about it, how many of our families are still idle at home? Isn't it because there is no place to hire them?"
As soon as this was said, everyone suddenly understood. It was true. Aren't their wives and children idle at home? If there was really work to do, what would they worry about?
"Besides, isn't it because of insufficient production that we are short of food and clothing now? With the arrival of machines, farms can grow more food, and textile factories can weave more cloth. How can everyone not live a prosperous life?"
When everyone thought about it, it really made sense. The reason why we are not well fed and clothed now is because of the lack of manpower. If machines were available, would we still be worried?
One stone caused a thousand ripples. The workers talked a lot and gradually put down their tools.
"Comrades, do you know that there is still so much work waiting to be done in our steel mill? For example, the hot rolling production line has always been short of manpower and the output has not increased; and the cold rolling workshop has so many orders that they are piled up like a mountain!"
"Isn't this the time when people are needed? The unemployment you're worried about doesn't exist at all!"
"Besides, even if there is really no work, we don't have to worry. Because as our production efficiency improves, it will inevitably drive the development of other industries."
"Take our new tractor for example. One tractor can replace dozens of farmers, and the labor saved can be used in textile factories and farms."
"This way, the factory will have more cotton to make clothes and more meat and eggs to supply everyone. Wouldn't everyone's life become more prosperous?"
"Similarly, with CNC machine tools, we can make more and better machines and equipment. Coal mining, oil drilling, mechanical processing, which industry does not need equipment? By then, there will be more jobs, and there will be no unemployment!"
Li Yang's words make sense and touch people's hearts.
The workers below the stage looked at each other and fell into deep thought.
Yes, after working in the factory for so many years, isn't everything Li Yang did for the good of the workers?
Although new machines have replaced manual labor, in the long run, isn’t it to liberate productivity and allow everyone to live a good life?
Thinking of this, many people's attitudes began to soften.
Someone murmured quietly: "Mr. Li is right. The new machine is not all bad..."
"That's right, if it can really boost other industries, wouldn't our lives be wonderful?"
"I think someone is stirring up trouble and trying to make us go against the factory!"
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"Comrades, we are all masters of the country. You are indispensable at every step on the road to modernization! If we follow science and technology, and productivity, how far will a happy life be?"
Li Yang's last words completely touched everyone's heart. Those irritable emotions disappeared without a trace, and everyone fell into deep thought.
After a while, the crowd became agitated and the workers started talking to each other.
"Director Li is right. We are confused. The new machine is a helper, not an enemy!"
"Yes, if you learn more skills, won't your life be more comfortable in the future?"
"Director Li has a long-term vision for us. We must not let him down!"
Looking at everyone's expressions of sudden enlightenment, Li Yang let out a long sigh, with a look of relief on his lips.
Li Yang looked at the crowd below the stage, which was gradually calming down, and continued:
"A few days ago, Uncle Sun Delin and I went to the farm affiliated with our factory. Do you know what I saw? It was all green!"
As he spoke, he pointed to the east.
"On those few acres of land, we planted new varieties of wheat and rice that our factory cultivated. Even though it has only been planted for over a month, the growth is very encouraging! I estimate that in a month or so, we will be able to have a good harvest!"
The workers in the audience listened with great interest, and could not help but reveal longing looks as they imagined the scene of a good harvest.
Li Yang saw this and smiled, "How about this, let's go to the farm and take a look? You can see for yourself what the wheat and rice look like, and then you will have an idea of what they look like!"
"Okay, okay. Director Li, lead the way!" The people in the audience responded, and everyone was eager to try.
In this way, Li Yang led everyone and headed towards the farm in a mighty manner.
After a while, everyone arrived at the fields.
Looking around, you can see rolling wheat waves and fragrant rice ears in the green tent, a scene full of vitality.
"Wow!" "What a huge wheat field!" "The rice is taller than a person!"
The workers watched in amazement and wonder.
You know, many of them are from rural areas, have been growing crops for decades, and consider themselves knowledgeable.
But the scene before my eyes was unprecedented and extremely shocking!
Li Yang looked at the excited crowd around him and said with a smile: "How was it? Was there anything unexpected?"
Everyone responded in unison: "Unexpected! Very unexpected!"
"Director Li, please tell us honestly, what kind of species is this? Why is it so beautiful?"
"That's right! Bring some seeds to my hometown too!"
Everyone was talking at once, asking endless questions?1?8
Li Yang felt very happy when he heard these words from the bottom of his heart.
He immediately said loudly: "Actually, this is not a new variety, it is just the hybrid wheat and hybrid rice we cultivated!
The difference is that before sowing, the soil is carefully treated, and when planting, the operation procedures are strictly followed and scientific management is carried out!"
"Think about it, if the yield of the same acre of land increases several times, when you become wealthy in the future, you won't have to worry about food and clothing? Will you still have to worry about not being able to send your children to school?"
Li Yang's words are sonorous and powerful, and every word hits people's heart?1?8
Farming is the main business of farmers. Now, I heard that you can double your yield with just a few simple steps. Who wouldn't be tempted?
"Oh my god! This is too amazing, isn't it?" "I will learn how to grow crops in the future, no matter if they are hybrid or not, as long as they can increase production, I will have whatever I want!"
"Director Li is really thoughtful. We have new machines and new varieties. Are our good days still far away?"
The workers were talking about it a lot, and their longing for a better life was evident in their words.