Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 299 Hoping for Father's Progress! The Prosperity of the Family is Our Responsibility!

"Desperately?"

Zhao Ruilong looked out the window and chuckled.

"Those who are driven by profit are often also afraid of death."

"Work yourself to the bone? What's the point of risking your life? If you risk your life, how will you make money? How will you enjoy life?"

"Moreover, not to mention anything far away, just this year, from the beginning of the year until now, we have used the mining accident in Lincheng to launch an anti-corruption storm and used cases of severely punishing minor mistakes to rectify the work style of government agencies."

"In addition, with the continuous push for the reform of state-owned enterprises, how many people's interests did my father and I take away? Some people even lost their official positions, but did they risk their lives?"

Lu Yike was stunned.

She suddenly realized that she had oversimplified things.

When interests are harmed, dissatisfaction is inevitable.

But how many people dare to rise up in resistance?

What reason or power do they have to resist?

Not to mention Zhao Lichun, who is the top official in Handong Province.

He's like a powerful regional official; who would dare to challenge him?

Even if they're really angry to the point of madness and don't want to live anymore.

But how could ordinary people possibly know Zhao Lichun's whereabouts?

Most importantly, every action was justified.

Either we should carry out anti-corruption efforts and deepen reforms in accordance with the law.

Either prioritize the interests of the people and always stand on the side of the masses.

This way.

Chinese people have always valued reason and evidence in their actions.

Even if it's a shrewish outburst, she has to make herself sound dignified.

If you can't even find a suitable reason, how can you possibly work hard?

And now.

The drawbacks of market-oriented reforms in the healthcare industry have already become apparent.

Hospitals have become profit-driven and unable to afford medical care, leading to difficulties and high costs for ordinary people.

Since it has already caused public resentment and even dissatisfaction among many people.

So what's wrong with Handong Province, which is a pilot area for high-quality economic development, trying out a new round of medical reforms?

The people will definitely support it, and the policies also allow it.

If anyone does suffer losses due to the new medical reform, it will only be a small number of people.

If the interests of a small group are harmed, can they really stand up and oppose the people?

"Alright, now that the problem of working yourself to the bone is gone, let's think about how to reform healthcare. If we're going to reform, let's try to make it as good as possible!"

Zhao Ruilong smiled faintly.

"Once the core ideas and general principles are put forward, the specific modifications can be left to the professionals!"

"You must believe that within the vast medical system, there are always people who are dedicated to serving the people and who are willing to make contributions and advance their careers."

"In addition, with the previous round of medical reform, some people benefited while others inevitably suffered losses. With the arrival of a new round of medical reform, how can they possibly continue to swallow their anger?"

"Just like those people in your anti-corruption bureau who work diligently but never get promoted, if reforms give them a chance to rise, do you think they would support it?"

Lu Yike chuckled and said, "Then they must be willing to risk their lives!"

Zhao Ruilong withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Lu Yike.

"However, throughout history, crises have often been the most effective means of forcing reforms!"

"The best time to make a big splash is when public discontent is at its peak."

"Taking action at this time, in line with the will of the people, will garner the greatest support and minimize resistance."

Lu Yike frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhao Ruilong said without a smile:

"The new medical reform is very necessary, but the related policies and measures need time to be carefully considered and thoroughly examined."

"Moreover, before implementing the new medical reform, we also need time to conduct an in-depth and extensive public opinion campaign."

"For example, by using news media to focus on the tense doctor-patient relationship and expose the current situation of difficulty and high cost of seeing a doctor, we can attract attention from all sectors of society and arouse people's dissatisfaction."

"Only by drawing more attention to the healthcare industry, expressing deep dissatisfaction with its current state, and even harboring strong resentment, can the people actively and enthusiastically support the new round of healthcare reform!"

"Like the mining accident in Lincheng, it had actually happened more than once before. To thoroughly clean up the black interest chain that has existed in the area for many years, wouldn't that attract nationwide attention and cause national outrage?"

Lu Yike silently watched Zhao Ruilong.

I suddenly felt it was such a pity that Zhao Ruilong didn't go into politics.

Those who know how to go with the flow, seize opportunities, and leverage external forces are becoming increasingly rare.

Those who know how to assess the situation, integrate resources, and mobilize the masses are even more invaluable.

Why are you staring at me?

"Is there something dirty on my face?"

Zhao Ruilong asked jokingly.

"no!"

Lu Yike shook her head slightly.

"I suddenly realized that you are smarter than I thought. It's a real pity you didn't go into politics."

Zhao Ruilong laughed dismissively, "There are many people in this world who are smarter than me. Many people have good ideas, they just lack the ability to put them into practice."

"Think about it, if my father wasn't the top leader in Handong, hadn't cultivated deep roots in Handong for many years, and didn't have the support of your Lu, Wu, and Gao families, what use would his ideas be?"

Lu Yike chuckled.

"That's true."

"To accomplish something, the right timing, the right location, and the right people are all indispensable."

"And if the new medical reform in our Handong Province is successful, then it will be another great achievement for your father."

Zhao Ruilong glanced at him coldly.

"Stop always talking about your dad."

"Even though we're not officially married, we already have a child, so isn't my dad your dad too?"

"We're all family now. My dad's problems are your problems too, so helping him improve is our shared responsibility!"

Lu Yike chuckled awkwardly, "I did this to make it easier to distinguish identities. Otherwise, if everyone just calls me 'Dad,' it's easy to get confused and not know who I'm talking about."

"However, what you just said reminded me that since we are both responsible for helping our fathers improve, your father has a very high chance of making progress now, but what about my father?"

Zhao Ruilong frowned.

"Isn't your dad in charge of military-civilian integration development now?"

"Once you achieve results, why worry about not being promoted from lieutenant general to general?"

Lu Yike sighed, "The problem is, it's really not easy to achieve results!"

"Following the strategy of military-civilian integration, whether it is developing military products or civilian products, is too time-consuming and labor-intensive."

"Moreover, the more advanced and larger the weapon system, the longer the research and development testing cycle. For example, new generation fighter jets, transport planes, destroyers, etc., often take several years."

"Even if military enterprises are involved in the research and development of civilian products, such as new energy vehicles, satellite navigation systems, and advanced electronic components, it is not easy to achieve results!"

Zhao Ruilong nodded silently.

Knowing about Lu Yike, I'm also worried for her father!

It's often said that advancement is difficult within the system, but it's actually even more difficult in the military.

From lieutenant to colonel, and then to general...

Every step forward was extremely difficult.

Especially as you climb the ranks, the difficulty of promotion increases.

For junior officers and field officers, promotion is relatively easy, based on their education, ability, and seniority.

For example, graduating from a military academy might directly qualify one as a lieutenant or captain.

If one has a high enough level of education and is considered a highly skilled professional, one can even become a major or lieutenant colonel.

To become a general...

That's something that not just anyone can do.

During wartime, one could also accumulate merits and be promoted by bravely fighting the enemy.

But now we live in a time of peace, and there are very few confrontations between the two armies, so there is no chance to achieve any military merit.

If you want to make progress and gain the respect of others, the best way is to find a way to make significant contributions.

For example, it has made outstanding contributions in areas such as organizational restructuring, equipment development, and training exercises in the context of the military's transformation from mechanization to informatization.

Lu Yike's father, Lu Changsheng, was also lucky back then. As part of the first batch of troops, he participated in the counterattack and achieved excellent results with relatively few casualties.

Based on his outstanding combat achievements and his significant contributions to the army's transformation from motorization to mechanization, he was promoted to lieutenant general, which was quite an achievement.

He wanted to go even further, to become a general...

Lu Yike was clearly worried that her father was already too old before the military-civilian integration development strategy was even properly implemented.

But the problem is...

Modern warfare is becoming increasingly high-tech, and human wave tactics are outdated.

In addition, China's export-oriented economy creates an increasingly urgent need to safeguard its overseas interests and ensure the smooth flow of maritime trade routes.

Therefore, implementing a proactive defense military strategy, streamlining the army and transforming it from regional mobility to all-domain operations, while increasing the development of the navy, air force and other services and branches, is an inevitable trend.

The navy should shift from coastal defense to deep-sea escort, and the air force should shift from territorial air defense to a combination of offense and defense.

This also means that the navy and air force need to develop and equip themselves with more and more advanced equipment, and the size of their personnel will naturally expand accordingly.

If Lu Changsheng had served in the Navy or Air Force, his chances of promotion would have been relatively higher.

However, he has been serving in the army since he enlisted, so it is basically impossible for him to be transferred to the navy or air force.

therefore.

For an army whose size is constantly shrinking, the desire to take another step forward...

And they also need to avoid being forced to retire before they turn 63...

This is naturally quite difficult.

But no matter how difficult it is, we must rise to the challenge.

If my father-in-law becomes a general, wouldn't I and the Zhao family have an extra layer of security?

"Don't worry, I've always kept your father's matter in mind."

"In October, there will be a design discussion meeting at the China Aviation Industry Corporation regarding a strategic transport aircraft. I will have a good talk with Dad then."

Lu Yike smiled and said, "Tell him to come back and visit me and his grandson whenever he has time, instead of only coming back to visit relatives during the Spring Festival."

"grandson?"

Zhao Ruilong chuckled to himself.

"It hasn't even been three months, and you already know you're having a boy?"

Lu Yike glared at Zhao Ruilong.

"I'm not a medical student, how would I know?"

"It was Director Yang who looked at the ultrasound images and said that our child will definitely be quite lively and active in the future."

"You mean, isn't this implying that I'm having a boy? If it were a girl, they would definitely say something like 'gentle and refined'."

Zhao Ruilong gave an awkward smile.

Before transmigrating, although she worked hard to change her impoverished fate, she was too busy building her career to meet a suitable partner to get married and have children.

Therefore, given the explicit prohibition against revealing gender, this kind of gender innuendo from an obstetrician-gynecologist was something Zhao Ruilong had never heard of before.

This is my first child!

Zhao Ruilong was naturally a little excited.

It's often said that a sign of a man's maturity is becoming a father.

Having offspring means having responsibilities and obligations.

The young man, who used to be easily impulsive and hot-blooded, has to learn to compromise and be patient for the sake of future generations.

Through repeated compromises and forbearance, one's temper is gradually worn down, and one becomes more mature and stable.

"If it's really a son, then it would be best if he were as handsome and smart as me!"