Chapter 010: The People Who Are About to Be Replaced

Wang Fantian, upon hearing those adjectives from Mi Yue, furrowed his brows even more tightly and said in a low voice: "Since you are aware, then hurry up and get to work, first send over one hundred thousand copies"

After listening to Wang Fantian's words, Mi Yue set aside the report in her hands, her mechanical right hand playing with her burgundy hair. She gazed at Wang Fantian and said, "So, you are looking for me for my artificial intelligence managers, right"

The old man, named Tao Renkun, is over seventy years old and is dressed in a black Zhongshan suit, with a pair of silver-framed glasses resting on his nose

Even if they may not be sincere, the hypocritical appearance of being clearly unwilling yet still compelled to act brings him greater joy; at least he lives more freely and authentically than these people

Although the decision to cut back has been made, Wang Fantian will not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach like Mi Yue. What he needs is to steadily improve efficiency and concentrate the strength of the Southern Region, rather than causing significant chaos

He knows that he does not possess his father's intelligence and strong will; he is merely an ordinary person relying on the residual benefits of his elders

Similar to these practitioners, negotiations and collaborations among different enterprises are almost impossible to achieve optimal solutions due to the personal intentions of management personnel and the lack of transparency in information

Tao Weidong understands his father; beneath the amiable exterior lies a cold and unfeeling interior, just as he had ruthlessly cast aside his mother back in the day. To him, this son is merely a flaw that he has deliberately allowed to exist.

In front of those relatives and friends, he seemed to be like a deity, surrounded by a multitude of stars, and throughout the day, he could hear their praises and flattery, which brought him great joy

This extremely efficient management approach enables the Eastern region to invest more funds in scientific research, which is also why, over the past decade, the development of medical technology has lagged behind that of communications and artificial intelligence

With the emergence of artificial intelligence, many fund managers who previously controlled substantial amounts of capital have been replaced by intelligent managers. These managers operate without emotional fluctuations and solely focus on achieving risk-adjusted returns that align with client requirements

A hoarse and aged voice sounded: "That brat Wang Fantian, he has chosen a good time for this."

For instance, the elderly individual was one of the strong competitors over a decade ago, but unfortunately, he ultimately lost to Wang Fantian, which resulted in a poor relationship between the two for many years thereafter

Under the protection of his father, he appointed numerous relatives and friends within the company, in addition to several women with whom he had close relationships also occupying senior management positions

A few minutes later, Tao Weidong managed to control his emotions and perfectly executed his father's instructions

In economics, the fundamental characteristic of a rational individual is that every person engaged in economic activities acts in their own self-interest

The emergence of these intelligent managers has led to a significant reduction in the volatility of the secondary market, making it increasingly difficult for small and individual investors to make any progress.

The Eastern region, with fewer than 100 million workers, has produced an economic output that exceeds that of the Southern region, which has hundreds of millions of people, while a large number of middle and lower-level managers have been replaced by intelligent managers

In the secondary market, one feels happy when the prices of the stocks held rise, but experiences a decline in mood when witnessing a decrease in account funds

At this moment, he had long since cast aside his trivial work; as the nephew of a director, no one would come to oversee him. Those tasks could simply be delegated to subordinates, as has always been the case.

The population of the Southern region is close to 500 million, and as the number of people increases, relationships naturally become more complex. After Wang Fantian was discharged from the military, he returned to Guger Technology, where many people helped him rise through the ranks, but this also offended another group of individuals.

Please send this document to all board members. Additionally, inform Wei Dong that this situation is special and cannot be handled as casually as before.

The emergence of intelligent managers has changed everything; in corporate management and business collaboration, all their processes lead to the most direct and effective results. The principle of "more work, more rewards" will be firmly implemented, and personal feelings will no longer interfere in the workplace

As a result, the salaries of employees engaged in frontline labor within enterprises have increased severalfold, the number of personnel in companies has decreased, labor costs have been reduced, and overall work efficiency has not only been maintained but has actually improved.

Individuals who can rationally assess risks and returns at every moment are virtually nonexistent, which is why the secondary market is always subject to significant fluctuations

But he does not care; he does not have the lofty ambitions of his father. He simply wants to enjoy life leisurely, indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, surrounded by people who flatter him.

In a luxurious suite, a middle-aged man named Tao Weidong looked at the message his father had specifically left for him, and his previously indifferent expression turned serious.

Tao Weidong diligently plays the role of this incompetent son; he does not engage in outrageous behavior, but rather seeks small gains within the confines of the rules. No one will care about such a harmless individual as him

In an office of a pharmaceutical company, the young man from the previous image was humming a tune while organizing his luggage, as he would be able to go on a business trip with the new female subordinate tomorrow

Time never stands still; they are more anxious than anyone else

Seeing Mi Yue leave, Wang Fantian shook his head and sighed. Having worked together for many years, the two had come to understand each other, and after getting used to it, he was too lazy to argue with her.

Wang Fantian nodded. In the development and application of artificial intelligence technology, Mi Yue is the person at the forefront of the entire Hongmeng.

Old fellows, now it is your turn to have a headache

Wang Fantian has re-edited another document and sent it to the senior management of the company and the heads of the subsidiary companies. These individuals control the high-tech and economic lifeline of the entire Southern Region, and are also aware of the ongoing research on immortal cells

The emergence of immortal cells reignited his passion for life, and the power he had begun to relinquish due to his advancing age was once again reclaimed by him. He remains the chairman of this large pharmaceutical company.

And now, all of this will vanish into thin air. All his power comes from his father; once he goes against his father's will, he too will be kicked away like those pitiful creatures.

Perhaps, he is fundamentally the same as his father; whether it is so-called lovers or friends and family, he would never hesitate to let go when the time comes.

In the past, not to mention a decision to lay off five million people, even resolutions involving tens of thousands of individuals would face significant opposition from senior management. The intricate web of interpersonal relationships made it nearly impossible for Wang Fantian to advance the personnel layoff plan in a short period of time

The document was sent to all the directors in a short period of time. Upon seeing the radical plans and intense wording within the document, they chose to proceed with execution, even though it felt absurd, as the elder held complete control over the enterprise.

However, today, the secret of immortality is enough to overshadow everything. Compared to allowing their relatives and friends to continue to stay in the company and enjoy a leisurely life, their only wish at this moment is to concentrate all their efforts on achieving eternal life

The number of personnel involved in work across the entire Southern Region exceeds that of all other regions combined, making it impossible to achieve everything in one step

The intelligent management system was developed and implemented by Mi Yue Yili. After the entire intelligent management system was put into use, the administrative management efficiency of the enterprise increased several times, and a significant portion of the funds that were previously paid to management personnel was saved, with the remaining portion being allocated to frontline personnel engaged in actual work.

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A person who is perfect and flawless may evoke feelings of vigilance and fear, whereas the image of a doting father and an elderly man with books can make others feel more at ease

Those unfortunate individuals work hard all day long, yet earn less than half of their own salary. This illustrates the difference between those with connections and backgrounds and ordinary people. They were born into a favorable situation and can effortlessly possess everything that others envy without the need for hard work

With a loud bang, the man slammed the golf club onto the ground. He picked up the teacup and tilted his head back to gulp it down, panting heavily, his chest heaving violently with anger

However, nowadays, as long as it is beneficial to the research on immortal cells, they can do so without hesitation, whether it involves merely cutting off a group of relatives who are just passing time or even expelling their own children from the enterprise.

Mi Yue smiled and raised the corners of her mouth upon hearing this, saying: "Old Wang, although you are a bit rigid and somewhat indecisive, you are quite generous when it comes to paying. I would like to thank you on behalf of those researchers for your generosity."

Wang Fantian stated: "All. The average monthly salary for management personnel is approximately 80,000 RMB, and I will pay the entire 400 billion RMB in monthly compensation to these artificial intelligence managers."

The voice of the smart assistant sounded, and the elderly man browsed through the report, his originally amiable face suddenly turning somber

Mi Yue was not upset; she would soon receive a sum of money that put her in a good mood. With a smile, she bid farewell to Wang Fantian, turned off the projector, and left.

Mi Yue inquired: "How much is needed? These managers also require substantial computational power support, and it is not feasible to allocate too much all at once"

The essence of a company has not changed, yet fluctuations in stock prices can lead to a completely different evaluation of a publicly listed company within a few years

In the past, such a radical proposal to cut millions of people would have been opposed by nearly all senior officials, not to mention the elders who had long been at odds with Wang Fantian

Wang Fantian said: "It's not as complicated as you think. This time, I only plan to lay off a portion of the staff, rather than taking direct and comprehensive action like you did with the *Tushu* association. I will use 500,000 small artificial intelligence managers to replace those who are holding us back, and I expect this process to be completed gradually within six months, affecting around 5 million people"

Thinking of those few people who always contradicted him, Wang Fantian could not help but reveal a slight smile on his serious face

In October, as autumn has just begun, the sky, washed by the autumn rain, is as deep blue and clear as the ocean, and the expansive view brings a sense of ease to his mood

Mi Yue said: "There is no problem with 500,000 copies; our data center is capable of supporting them. So, how much funding are you prepared to provide me with?"

This large pharmaceutical company has more than 20,000 employees, and according to the requirements of the document, at least 600 people must be laid off. Excluding those working on the front lines, there are more than 2,000 management personnel, which means that one-third of the management staff will be replaced

However, humans have never been rational

In the southern region, in a coastal city, an elderly man with graying hair is admiring the distant scenery in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of his office

These dismissed managers certainly cannot all be individuals who merely occupy positions and coast through their days, relying on connections to gain entry. The majority of them are graduates from prestigious institutions, possessing strong professional capabilities, and are dedicated and diligent in their work

Being constrained by ethical issues is one aspect, while the differing management models on both sides make the southern region move like a cumbersome giant, stumbling along its path

However, intelligent managers indeed possess advantages that are beyond their reach

Artificial intelligence managers are certainly not free labor; the technology developers in the Eastern region are their owners. Most of these salaries will be paid to researchers, while another portion will be invested in other research projects

It can also be said that every individual engaged in economic activities strives to achieve the maximum economic benefit at the minimum economic cost.