Chapter 40 4. There are no cronies around the leader, and all subordinates are your cronies

After returning to Hezhou from Chongqing, Du Linxiang immediately notified Zhuang Zhiqi of his meeting with Lai Jingdong.After finishing speaking, Du Linxiang let out a long sigh: "I have given up all the concessions that can be made. Next, the negotiation between you and Chen Yuanxiong should be accelerated." Zhuang Zhiqi said: "I will hurry up and discuss with Chen Yuanxiong and finalize all the details as soon as possible." "The sooner the better." Du Linxiang said, "Time means everything to us. Weitong's national expansion has already been set up, and we just wait for the funds to be in place."

Zhuang Zhiqi said: "Chen Yuanxiong is also very anxious now, looking forward to signing the agreement as soon as possible. Especially the matter of sending a financial audit team, he has talked about it several times." "Is it to audit those commercial properties used to bet against them?" Du Linxiang asked. "Well." Zhuang Zhiqi nodded and said, "It's the projects in the commercial pedestrian street. After the audit, they will provide bridge loans to transfer the original debts of the projects to us. The remaining few clean projects will be put there. If it cannot be listed on time, these projects will be handed over as compensation.”

Du Linxiang sneered: "Their calculations are really good!" "Yes." Zhuang Zhiqi looked helpless. "Other things can be done faster, but don't worry about this matter." Du Linxiang tapped his thigh rhythmically with his fingers, "Wait half a month before letting them come over." Zhuang Zhiqi said: "Chen Yuanxiong is in a hurry." Du Linxiang said firmly: "No matter what the reason is, it will take half a month. After half a month, their audit team will be able to enter Hezhou." "Okay." For Zhuang Zhiqi, it is obviously not difficult to delay the negotiation for another half month.

Zhuang Zhiqi rushed to Shanghai the next day, and talked with Chen Yuanxiong on and off according to the rhythm explained by Du Linxiang, wasting time bit by bit.Du Linxiang stayed in Hezhou all the time, but during this period of time, he rarely came to the office.Most people in the company don't know his whereabouts, and the mobile phone is turned off most of the time. Half a month later, Zhuang Zhiqi returned to Hezhou as scheduled, accompanied by the financial audit team sent by Taijiang Capital.The team is not small, with a total of twenty people.The two leaders, one is an old lady who is nearly 70 years old, who speaks Shaanxi dialect, and is said to be from the same hometown as Lai Jingdong; the other is a foreigner, from the UK, and a senior certified public accountant.

On the night of his arrival, Du Linxiang hosted a banquet in honor of the audit team. However, everyone at the dinner table couldn't talk together. Du Linxiang couldn't understand the old lady's Shaanxi dialect, and he didn't know anything about English.The audit team started working the next day. Du Linxiang only confessed that the people in the financial department cooperated actively, and he never showed up again. The audit lasted more than twenty days.After the audit was completed, Chen Yuanxiong quickly called Zhuang Zhiqi to report the news that the audit had passed smoothly.Upon hearing this news, the boulder in Du Linxiang's heart finally fell to the ground.He lit a cigarette and smoked leisurely in the office.

After putting out the cigarette butt, Du Linxiang picked up the phone and called his son Du Tingyu to the office.After Du Tingyu came, Du Linxiang asked, "You participated in the whole process of receiving the audit team of Taijiang Capital. How do you feel?" Du Tingyu said: "They went to the company's financial department to check the accounts during the day, and returned to the hotel at night to continue the meeting. They looked serious. Except for asking us to provide various financial statements, they almost never contacted our people. The group company office Director Gao Mingyong originally planned to arrange them to go on an outing on weekends, but they were also declined."

Du Linxiang was expressionless: "This is called professionalism. In the future, our employees of Weitong can also look like this when they go out to do errands. It would be great." Du Tingyu said: "They are really serious in their work, but there are also a lot of jokes." "What joke?" Du Linxiang asked. Du Tingyu said: "The two leaders, one is British, graduated from a famous university, and looks like a gentleman all day long. The other old lady is not only a fellow of Lai Jingdong, but also worked as a nanny for Lai Jingdong for many years. She was only in her forties. I went to a finance school to study accounting by myself, so far I can’t even speak Mandarin well. The most ridiculous thing is the way the two communicate. The English interpreter is a Shanghai girl who can’t understand the old lady’s Shaanxi dialect. At this time, I have to rely on another person to speak The old lady’s Shaanxi dialect is translated into Mandarin, and the Shanghai girl translates Mandarin into English.”

Seeing the ridicule and disdain on his son's face, Du Linxiang shook his head and said, "Lai Jingdong is not as smart as you to be able to be today?" Du Tingyu was scolded and stood there blankly, but he was not convinced in his heart.Du Linxiang continued: "You are well-informed and have studied abroad. Do you know what a bodyguard is?" "I know." Du Tingyu replied, "It's the Gurkha mercenaries from Nepal, who have always been known for their bravery and skill in combat. After many Gurkha mercenaries retired, they became bodyguards for rich people."

"That's right." Du Linxiang is quite satisfied with his son's knowledge and knowledge, "I only found out when I went to Hong Kong not long ago. It's that Xu Haocheng, and he has several Ka bodyguards around him. Do you know why he trusts Ka bodyguards?" ?” "It's not because these people are well-trained and powerful!" Du Tingyu said. "I thought so too at first." Du Linxiang said, "But Xu Haocheng told me that the reason why he trusted Ka's bodyguards was because they could neither understand Mandarin nor Cantonese." Du Tingyu probably understood what his father meant: "You mean that Lai Jingdong deliberately sent two people who are difficult to deal with?"

"Yes." Du Linxiang nodded, "Even the language communication problem, it is naturally much more difficult to buy. Especially the Englishman and the old lady from Shaanxi, they need two middlemen to act as translators to communicate between them. In this situation, It's as hard as heaven for two people to do bad things together." Du Tingyu said: "It is said that the two of them worked separately and rarely communicated in the middle, and finally submitted two audit reports to Lai Jingdong." Du Linxiang sneered: "This can be regarded as a safety valve carefully designed by Lai Jingdong, or a risk prevention mechanism."

Du Linxiang took a sip of tea: "You have been following Zhuang Zhiqi for a while, have you learned anything?" Du Tingyu said: "Mr. Zhuang is indeed proficient in the operation of the capital market. He also devoted himself to counseling me and imparted all the knowledge in his belly." Du Linxiang nodded in satisfaction: "What do you think of Zhuang Zhiqi?" Du Tingyu said: "He is an extremely smart person. What's more rare is that this person doesn't have much desire for power, and he doesn't like forming cliques." "How do you know?" Du Linxiang asked. Du Tingyu paused and said, "I've been in the company for a while. According to my observation, both An Youqi and Lin Zhengliang have a group of people under them. The marketing department in charge of Mr. An and the engineering department in charge of Uncle Lin are two groups of people. They often disagree with each other. Mr. Zhuang doesn't have this problem, he is polite to everyone, but no one in the company is his loyal confidant." "Your observation is correct." Du Linxiang said, "Zhuang Zhiqi is indeed not a person who is obsessed with power. He doesn't like to engage in small hills, or in other words, his lone ranger character is destined to fail in small hills. Zhuang Zhiqi is willing to assist me. It’s more about realizing your own value.” Du Tingyu said with a smile: "Then do you want me to continue watching him?" "Of course." Du Linxiang said, "Reassuring a person does not mean that you can let him go. Under certain special circumstances, those who are not obsessed with power may also be supported by the people below, even if he himself is not willing. .” "It's like Zhao Kuangyin during the Chenqiao Mutiny and Li Yuanhong during the Revolution of 1911." Du Tingyu said. Du Linxiang nodded, and then changed the topic: "However, there are more important things you need to do now. Focus on Zhuang Zhiqi's matter, let's put it aside for now." "What's the matter?" Du Tingyu asked. Du Linxiang said: "The cooperation agreement with Taijiang Capital is estimated to be signed soon. The strategic development department has completed the phased tasks, and there is not much to do for the time being. The next step of the company's focus is to expand to the whole country. I plan to Let you go to a branch company and become the deputy general manager." Du Linxiang went on to say: "Weitong is a real estate company after all. In addition to the capital market, you must also be familiar with the characteristics of the real estate industry. Weitong is about to set up branches in various provinces. When you go to the newly established company, you will go from selecting land to acquiring land. After going through everything from construction to marketing, you will have a clear understanding of the operation mode of real estate companies.” "On the other hand, this is also your opportunity to make contributions." Du Linxiang said, "Following Zhuang Zhiqi in the strategic development department, you are just a helper, and the credit belongs to them after all. When you come to the branch, you can be on your own and achieve results, and the credit will naturally be recorded On your head. Make meritorious deeds first, then make prestige, and when you really take over, the people below will be convinced." Du Tingyu was a little excited, he couldn't help but said: "Why is it the deputy general manager, why don't you let me be the general manager?" Du Linxiang smiled: "You also came here to ask me to be an official?" Du Tingyu said: "It doesn't matter whether you are an official or not. But since you want me to make meritorious deeds, why do you want to be a deputy? If you have achievements, it is not someone else's!" "Don't worry." Du Linxiang crossed his legs, "Dad has thought of everything you can think of for you. When you expand to the whole country in the future, do you know where the hard bones are and where the wind is smooth? Which branch has the most dazzling performance, which branch The end of the branch crane?" Du Tingyu shook his head: "I don't know." Du Linxiang said: "Don't talk about you, I have been in the business world for so many years, and now I don't dare to make a judgment. Business is like a war. Generals are important, but many times it depends on the right time and place. I rashly send you to a The general manager of the branch company, but due to various reasons, the local business has not improved, what will we do then!" Du Linxiang went on to say: "The emperor's personal conquest cannot be defeated. And you will take over Weitong in the future and let everyone support you, so you cannot lose the battle." "Dad, what do you mean..." Du Tingyu asked. Du Linxiang said: "You go to any branch company at random and work as the deputy general manager. You should get familiar with the work. After a year or so, which branch company needs long-term cultivation and which branch company can produce the fastest As for performance, I have a rough idea of ​​it. When the time comes, I will straighten you up and send you to the place where you can shine the most." "Okay." Du Tingyu thanked his father for his hard work, but as an extremely conceited young man, he couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart. "By the way," Du Linxiang said, "I plan to transfer Yin Xiaoyin from the Strategic Development Department and let her go to a branch." "Transfer her away too?" Du Tingyu was a little puzzled, "Didn't you let me and Xiao Yin go to the Strategic Development Department to keep an eye on Zhuang Zhiqi? Why did you transfer us both away now?" Du Linxiang said: "Focus on Zhuang Zhiqi's matter, I will arrange other people. Besides, you see Xiaoyin's love for Zhuang Zhiqi, can she still be qualified for this job!" Du Tingyu said: "When I first came to Verton, my father said that Xiaoyin had a crush on Zhuang Zhiqi. But I didn't realize it during the time we were working together. In the company, the relationship between the two of them didn't seem very warm. On the contrary, Yin Xiaoyin and Zhuang Zhiqi's son get along very well." "On this point, I think you are not as smart as Yin Xiaoyin." Du Linxiang smiled, "A love scene is like a battlefield, and you must pay attention to strategy. For a man like Zhuang Zhiqi who has a strong sense of family responsibility, caring for his son is just the right thing to do." The best way to win his sincerity. That Chen Jin'er, who only knows how to circle around Zhuang Zhiqi all day long, has fallen behind Yin Xiaoyin." Du Tingyu also laughed: "Dad let Xiao Yin go to other places, Chen Jin'er will be happy." "This is exactly my original intention." Du Linxiang said, "I have to rely on Chen Jiner's godfather Xu Haocheng for many things. It is necessary for the development of the company to maintain a certain close relationship between Zhuang Zhiqi and Chen Jiner." "It makes sense." Du Tingyu went on to say, "Dad, I'm going to the branch office in other places, and I want to take the two of them with me." "Who?" Du Linxiang asked. Du Tingyu said: "One is a classmate of mine when I was studying abroad. He just got a doctorate in the United States last year. He is a rare talent. It was hard for me to persuade him to work in Weitong. The other is the son of my fourth uncle. He grew up with me. The relationship is iron, and he has been working in Wistron after graduating from university." "No!" Du Linxiang flatly refused, "Not only the two of them can't do it, but everyone else can't do it either. I advise you to learn more from Zhuang Zhiqi and be polite to the people around you, but never get too close to anyone." "Why?" Du Tingyu couldn't figure it out, "Didn't you let me go out and make contributions? I must have some trustworthy helpers by my side!" "Son, I don't want you to repeat the mistakes my father has made." Du Linxiang sighed, "An Youqi and Lin Zhengliang are my right-hand men. They are trustworthy people, right? But you also saw it in the company, they each have their own The top of the hill gives me a headache sometimes. Why is it like this?" Du Linxiang asked himself and answered: "This is the ending of employing people in a small circle. The subordinates at work are also your friends in life. When you do it, you can't take it seriously, and you are very annoyed. Dad also had unavoidable difficulties back then. Individual talents come to seek refuge, and without relying on these people, you would not be able to get to where you are today. Your career platform is different, you must pay attention to people from all corners of the world, and don’t look for any classmates or brothers to be your so-called confidantes, it will only be worth the loss.” Du Linxiang continued: "Everyone knows that I am from Wenkang, and there are many fellows from Wenkang in the company. It is a fact that it is difficult to change. But when the company expands to recruit talents across the country, I set a rule, not to mention Wenkang people, just Even the native place of Hongxi Province is not allowed! If Weitong wants to become a national company, it must bring together talents from all over the world." Du Tingyu listened silently, nodding from time to time.I only heard Du Linxiang continue to say: "You have a special status, and many people will deliberately approach you, thinking that you will advance in the future. Don't offend anyone, but don't get too close to anyone. Both Zhang San and Li Si hope to become leaders. If Zhang San succeeds, Li Si will inevitably be disappointed, and even alienated. The leader has no cronies around him, and all the subordinates are your cronies." "I understand what you mean." Du Tingyu said. Du Linxiang was very relieved to see that his son was able to understand everything, and he finally said earnestly: "It doesn't matter how many hills there are below. As a leader, you can balance the interests of each hill, but there is one big taboo, that is, the leader's plan. Get out of a small circle and occupy a mountain by yourself. Why did Chiang Kai-shek fail? Not because there are many factions in the Kuomintang, but because he, as the leader, did not balance the forces of various factions. Instead, he became the boss of the Whampoa faction and the Zhejiang gang. So First, if you close yourself in a small circle, will people from other factions still regard him as the real leader?" Although Du Linxiang doesn't read much, he has a great ability to use what he has learned.The analysis of the reasons for Chiang Kai-shek's failure was made by Lai Jingdong at the dinner table in Chen Cheng's mansion in Chongqing that day.Now, Du Linxiang has told his son this truth in combination with the current situation of Weitong.