Chapter 72 Ye Jianwen's Dilemma

  Yang Zao and Han Chun did not disturb Liang Sanping for long, after confirming Liang Sanping's schedule they left directly. Most of the work at the bidding meeting had been completed by Liang Sanping.

  What's left is Nelson's performance and the issue with Wan Hong Corporation.

  Now, Liang Sanping is ready to set off back to Qiong Island. Ge Tai will go with him, while Mu Shan and Lan Cheng will stay for a few more days. Liang Sanping knows clearly that the country will have new appointments for Mu Shan.

  But Liang Sanping should not have pointed it out at this time. Since it was a national appointment, the country would naturally take charge of it.

  Since Liang Sanping had already completed his task, he naturally didn't have any reason to stay in the Imperial Capital. Therefore, Liang Sanping quickly chose the fastest train and left the Imperial Capital.

  Anyway, his tasks have all been completed, so there is no need to stay in the imperial capital. The follow-up work will naturally be completed by Nelson and Ye Jianwen together.

  As for this, Liang Sanping is not worried. Nelson has a deep interest in China and he cannot easily betray his own interests unless others offer him greater benefits or long-term interests are too great.

  But so far, Liang Sanping has not seen such an enterprise. State-owned enterprises are not willing to bear this risk, while private enterprises do not have the courage at this time. And it is impossible to contact Nelson and his team.

  Even with forced contact, Nelson and his team were unable to establish trust with these companies. That's the current situation.

  After packing up his luggage, Liang Sanping sighed that he was living a life like the flying men of later generations. He would often run out for no reason, and had come to the imperial capital several times already.

  Unfortunately, every time it's a fleeting visit, and I haven't even had a good look at the city gate with the chairman's portrait. Not to mention the Great Wall and other scenic spots.

  "Sanping, after you go back this time, you must follow the two experts to conduct research. Whether this project can be approved or not depends on their research results."

  Mushan found Liang Sanping in his room and said to him with a serious tone: "Remember! Now, by all means don't follow your own nature, think more when encountering things. Do you understand?!"

  Mushan was really afraid of Liang Sanping now. This kid could get things done and had skills, but his temper was just too violent.

  As for the character and quality of the two experts, Mushan is trustworthy. However, it's impossible for the two experts to go there by themselves, and they must have brought many other staff members with them.

  Mushan is afraid that Liang Sanping has gone crazy, and as soon as something doesn't go his way, he'll grab someone to mess with. In the end, this project will definitely be ruined.

  "Alright, Uncle Mu. I understand. I won't mess things up, after all, this project is also a culmination of my hard work, isn't it?!" Liang Sanping said with a smile, but Mu Shan was muttering to himself in his heart.

  You'd better think that way, back then you were furious at Nelson and the others with the hot mist machine!!! And by the way, you also beat up that guy Gou Jufeng.

  This matter had caused a huge stir at the time, but fortunately, it was resolved smoothly. Professor Liu and others protected Liang Sanping, and Ge Tai did not want to pursue it either. Otherwise, Liang Sanping would have been in big trouble.

  The two of them chatted casually for a few more sentences, and then Liang Sanping saw Mu Shan out. Mu Shan had other things to attend to in the capital and couldn't stay at the reception center all day.

  Ye Jianwen that kid came up with a smile and pulled Liang Sanping to drink a toast.

  "I said, Sanping! Brother helped you get three places to study abroad, and you don't even show any gratitude?!" But then Ye Jianwen smiled and said to Liang Sanping: "This is too ungrateful, isn't it?!"

  "Speak up! What do you want me to do?!" Liang Sanping didn't even lift his head, just kept eating and drinking: "I'm a lonely person with no family, I don't have any money. You're pointing at this. Just say what you want to do!"

  Ye Jianwen silently gave Liang Sanping a thumbs up, meaning: You little rascal is even more ruthless than me.

  Liang Sanping gave Ye Jianwen a dirty look, implying: I learned to be shameless from you. In the past, I was so innocent, but after knowing you, a bastard, I became corrupted...

  "To be honest, I wanted to hear your opinion on this matter." However, Ye Jianwen poured himself a drink and said, "Recently, the higher-ups have been studying it. It's estimated that a major downsizing is about to take place..."

  Liang Sanping was taken aback at first, thinking that the troop reduction had nothing to do with him. But then he suddenly realized that it did have something to do with him.

  Don't mention Ye Jianwen, Li Tuanzhang himself absolutely didn't run away either.

  "All of a sudden, we have to resettle many people, some of whom are our old comrades." Ye Jianwen's eyes turned red as he said this. He then turned to Liang Sanping and said: "For most of their lives, they've been lost in the army. They never thought about what it would be like to leave the army..."

  "They only know how to train soldiers. When the country needs them, they'll charge forward with their guns without hesitation. Being able to cultivate a good soldier is even more exhilarating than getting promoted themselves..."

  "Now that the country is built, having too many troops has become a burden. To cut or not to cut?! The big shots upstairs are in a dilemma, this matter has been discussed several times already."

  "After that big shot came up, I started thinking about disarmament. The country is poor and can't afford to maintain so many troops." But then he saw Ye Jianwen's eyes were a little red.

  "This situation, I understand. But what about those soldiers?! They only know how to fight in the army, preparing to die for their country. Nothing else. Suddenly they are pushed into society, how can this be?!"

  Liang Sanping fell silent. Indeed, this pushed them into society. This is an extremely irresponsible approach. But if not this way, what else can be done?!

  The current national situation is like this: lacking money! Everywhere lacks money! Even the military was once forced to make a living on its own, and everyone showed their skills.

  It's all for earning a mouthful of food for the soldiers in the troops.

  "You little scamp, think of a way for me. Figure out how to take care of these soldiers, at least we can't let them down!" Ye Jianwen's eyes were red-rimmed.

  All active troops have retired, and it can be imagined how those comrades who were disabled by war are doing.

  "Now the country is poor, and many things are unavoidable...” Liang Sanping fell silent for a moment, then sighed to Ye Jianwen: “Where doesn't need money now?! For some foreign exchange, I reckon those big shots upstairs have already had the idea of robbery..."

  Ye Jianwen silently drained his cup and only spoke after putting it down: "I can understand, but this matter cannot be handled like this!!"

  "Those warriors, those comrades-in-arms, have shed blood and sweat for the country. Suddenly leaving the army, where do you let them go?! What do you tell them to do?!"

  Liang Sanping sighed bitterly, if the country can't even take care of itself, what can a small ordinary citizen like me do?!

  "Lao Ye, I need some time to think about this. To be honest, I don't know what to do either." Liang Sanping fell silent for a moment before saying, "Give me some time, let me think of a way. But I'm not guaranteeing it'll work!"

  "You just need to think of a way, don't take too long...” Ye Jianwen sighed and said: “At the latest by May, the formal documents will be issued..."

  Liang Sanping was surprised by the words and recalled that the old man's first troop reduction after coming up was in March. How did it get adjusted to May now?!

  But Liang Sanping didn't ask more questions either. Asking too much about this kind of thing is useless. And knowing too much isn't a good thing for him either.

  The two drank wine and chatted for a while before Ye Jianwen drove to send Liang Sanping back. Liang Sanping sighed, fortunately, this era did not catch drunk driving. Otherwise, with Ye Jianwen's situation, he would have to stay inside for at least three to five years.

  After sending Liang Sanping back to the guest house, Ye Jianwen drove home by himself. Ye Jianwen's home was in a large courtyard somewhere in the imperial capital.

  Outside the big courtyard, there were countless whistles and silent whistles. Ye Jianwen's car was recognized by them, and only after confirming that it was Ye Jianwen himself would his car be allowed to enter the courtyard.

  "What?! That young man didn't come up with a solution for you?!" As he entered the courtyard, Ye Jianwen immediately returned to his own small yard. After parking the car, an old man standing in the yard and enjoying the cool breeze smiled and asked Ye Jianwen.

  "He didn't say a solution directly, but promised me to think about it when I get back..." Ye Jianwen replied respectfully to the old man, who then stood up and sighed.

  "You asked me to stall for a while, and I did. But whether it can be resolved or not still depends on you." The old man said to Ye Jianwen: "Although I don't understand why you believe in this young man so much, since you made the request yourself, you must see it through to the end!"

  "I know..." Ye Jianwen replied with a bitter smile. He didn't tell Liang Sanping that the report, which was originally supposed to be issued in March, had been delayed by two months after he used all his connections to negotiate for more time.

  For this matter, Ye Jianwen didn't ask for less help. But all these things Ye Jianwen did not tell to Liang Sanping, because he did not want to put pressure on Liang Sanping.

  In fact, Ye Jianwen had known about the decision to downsize the army for a long time. He was very helpless about this decision. He knew that downsizing the army was inevitable.

  But he still hopes that his comrades, those soldiers can have a good ending. At least after leaving the troops, Ye Jianwen hopes they can live a better life.

  With all this unknown, Liang Sanping took the train to hurry to YuBei. Yang Zao and Han Chun, on the other hand, brought more than a dozen staff members with Liang Sanping to Qiong Island.

  Like Professor Liu and his wife, they only bought hard seats for themselves and refused to take the sleeper or even soft seats. As the train swayed back and forth, several people headed towards Qiong Island.

  At this time, the third batch of vegetables from Qiong Island has begun to be harvested and loaded. The research on powdery mildew is also nearing its end, with only some scattered work left.