The rejuvenation of a great nation: from educated youth to national treasure scientist

Time flies, and soon the Spring Festival of 1983 is approaching.

The past year of 1982 was definitely a fruitful year for Pangu Company.

The company has launched a series of new products in the entire field of electronic technology, including more advanced computers, learning machines, walkmans, repeaters, camcorders, laser turntables, DVD players, high-end game consoles, a series of more advanced mobile phones and other products.

These products are almost overwhelmingly ahead of similar foot basin products.

The Dragon Kingdom has become the undisputed king in the field of electronic technology.

Moreover, Pangu Corporation is also unique in the software field. It not only has its own operating system, but also various application software.

When these software are bundled with hardware and sold, the fees charged are very low, which has made these software gradually become the most widely used software packages in the world.

In the past 1982, the total revenue of Longguo Electronic Technology Company has reached an astonishing 8 billion RMB.

It has become a giant company.

It's the end of the year, so it's natural to give bonuses and benefits to employees.

In fact, Pangu Technology Company has already established a system in this area.

Normally, Pangu’s employees receive 16 salaries throughout the year, and receive 4 months’ salary as a bonus at the end of the year.

Of course, there are also additional rewards for employees who have made outstanding contributions.

Rewards include big items such as houses and cars.

Just then, Zhao Yougui, the head of Pangu Company’s office, came to find Wang Haoran.

Zhao Yougui previously worked at Mafang Machinery Factory, which is now the Benma Group.

Afterwards, Wang Haoran brought him to Pangu Technology Company to do office work.

Zhao Yougui worked diligently and did not do anything inappropriate because of his relationship with Wang Haoran.

So, Wang Haoran appointed him as the person in charge of Pangu Company's office.

The office and human resources are jointly responsible for the preparation and distribution of year-end benefits.

Zhao Yougui came here to report to Wang Haoran about the special reward.

"Mr. Wang, we are planning to purchase 100 cars at the end of the year as a reward for employees who have made outstanding contributions to the group in the past year. We have several brands to choose from. Which one do you think is the best?"

Zhao Yougui handed over a form.

Above are the car brands to choose from and their respective quotes.

Wang Haoran took a look and was surprised to see that they were all foreign brands.

There are Toyota, Volkswagen, Fiat, Peugeot, GM, etc.

This time the reward is a car worth about 20 yuan.

Toyota's model is Corolla.

Corolla is a classic car.

It sells quite well in North America and is Toyota's flagship model.

Nowadays, Jiaoben Automobile has gained the reputation of "one car for three generations, the car remains even after the owner is gone".

I guess it was done by the foot basin guy himself.

In short, it’s all about self-promotion, such as fuel-efficient, easy to drive, durable, etc.

Wang Haoran was very disgusted by this.

You say that you cut corners with thin skin and large fillings, and simplified various configurations. The car is so much lighter than other brands, it would be strange if it is not fuel-efficient.

However, Japan has really put a lot of effort into car engines, and their engine tuning is quite good.

On this quotation sheet, Corolla's price was 19.6.

Wang Haoran was speechless after seeing the offer.

Damn, you dare to quote 19.6 yuan for a Corolla? It's marked as the top configuration, but even if you have the top configuration, it's just an A-class car!
The current RMB is very strong! The exchange rate with the US dollar is about 1:2.

Moreover, there is an upward trend now.

Of course, the strong appreciation trend of RMB is also due to the forced promotion of the government.

Because, Yasa believes that if your currency appreciates, your exports will definitely lose their advantage.

This is a blow to your finances.

However, what Yusa didn't expect was that many of Longguo's products are unique and have no substitutes.

In this case, you have to buy it.

Moreover, unlike some other countries where companies in other countries charge exorbitant prices just because they cannot produce the products, our export prices are quite fair.

The currency appreciation has not brought any adverse impact on Longguo's product exports.

After Wang Haoran finished reading the list, he felt that the car companies on the other side seemed to have reached an agreement.

Because, damn, they all took out very ordinary car models and the quotes were almost the same.

Wang Haoran asked Zhao Yougui: "Don't our domestic car companies have any quotations?"

Zhao Yougui looked terrified and said quickly, "We conducted a survey within the company, and no one chose domestically produced cars."

"So, after careful consideration, we mainly contacted foreign car companies."

"The reason why these cars are more expensive is because our tariffs are relatively high."

Wang Haoran was silent for a while, then said, "Actually, car manufacturing technology isn't that difficult, right?"

"I still remember that we provided some manufacturing equipment to Beijing Automobile Factory. For example, the 5000-ton die forging press was already available at Beijing Automobile Factory."

"They all failed to build a better car?"

Zhao Yougui said: "Beijing Automobile Factory did try to launch a new Jeep, but the engine was not good enough. It didn't have the high revs of other cars, couldn't get up to speed, and the handling wasn't very good either."

"Cao Hanhua, the director of the Beijing Automobile Factory, once complained to me that we don't have enough technological accumulation, and that the automobile technology patents are almost all monopolized."

"If they use the patents of foreign auto giants, they will have to pay expensive patent fees."

Wang Haoran shook his head and said, "This is something I didn't expect."

"In fact, our domestic automobile market is now growing in size!"

"Why don't domestic automakers work harder and produce some results?"

Zhao Yougui said: "I also find it a bit strange. Our machinery and equipment are already world-leading."

“All kinds of precision parts can be manufactured.”

"But unfortunately, automobile manufacturing has not made any progress."

"I heard that the country is likely to open its doors and allow foreign auto giants to come in and cooperate with domestic automakers, so as to exchange market share for technology."

Wang Haoran shook his head and said, "What kind of thing is this?"

"I'm a little confused."

"With so many car companies, why can't we carve out our own path?"

Zhao Yougui smiled bitterly and said, "In fact, many domestic companies have not yet changed their mindset."

"They also think that with so many people in their company, how could the government just ignore them? No matter how bad their cars are, the government has to give them orders so that they can support their workers."

"As for research, developing new engine and gearbox technologies, the company can barely survive, so where is the money for research and development..."

“It becomes a vicious cycle.”

Wang Haoran nodded and said, "You are right."

"But the automobile industry is the world's largest industry!"

"We must not let this go!"

Zhao Yougui's eyes lit up: "Boss Wang, what do you mean: we want to build a car?"

Wang Haoran said: "If domestic car companies are all hopeless, then we have no choice but to take action."

"Since we are now developing a market economy, everything should be governed by market rules."

"Let me see what the boss means first."

"Also, this purchase order will be put on hold for now."

Zhao Yougui nodded and said, "Okay."

"It would be great if we could be rewarded with our own car someday."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "I don't think this is too difficult to achieve."

……

Zhao Yougui left Wang Haoran's office and returned to his own office not long before someone came to visit him.

The visitor was a senior sales representative of Toyota Motor Corporation named Toshisuke Koizumi.

He is in charge of the business in the capital of Longguo.

Toyota naturally does not have a factory in Longguo now.

They also have no plans to build a factory in Longguo.

Their cars are selling very well in Longguo now.

The unit price is high, the profit is huge, and the cars they sell in the Longguo market are several levels behind those in other markets.

The costs are very low and the profits can often reach several hundred percent.

Toyota is very pleased with this.

The purpose of Koizumi Toshisuke's visit to Zhao Yougui this time was to sign the contract as soon as possible.

"Good morning, Mr. Zhao! It's a pleasure to meet you!" Koizumi Toshisuke nodded and bowed 90 degrees to greet Zhao Yougui.

Zhao Yougui said, "Mr. Koizumi, why are you here again? Didn't I tell you that we are likely to hold a formal bidding event?"

“It’s not confirmed yet.”

Koizumi Shunsho smiled and bowed, saying, "Mr. Zhao, I think the bidding and the like are nothing. I came to visit you just to strengthen our relationship."

"In addition, I would also like to give you a comprehensive introduction to our Toyota cars."

Zhao Yougui was a little depressed. What was going on with his life?
I almost said it clearly, you are disturbing my work by doing this.

"Mr. Koizumi, I already know your Fengtian Automobile, so there is no need to introduce it again."

Zhao Yougui could only interrupt the other party.

Koizumi Toshisho shook his head and said, "No, there are still some things you may not understand..."

"Well! If we can succeed in our cooperation this time, it will be of great benefit to you..."

Zhao Yougui immediately became alert.

Are you trying to bribe me these days?

He calmly pressed the recording button on an ornament on the table.

"Mr. Koizumi, what did you say just now?" he asked again.

Koizumi Toshisho said with a flattering smile: "I mean, if you are willing to cooperate with us to win your company's centralized procurement order, you will benefit greatly!"

"We can open a bank account for you in Jiaoben, with no less than 1000 million Jiaoben yuan in the account. I'm afraid you will never be able to earn this much money in your lifetime."

"But if you work with us, you can get rich."

When he said this, his voice was lowered.

现在脚盆元兑美元大概是237元兑1刀。兑软妹币的话则是120左右兑1软妹币。也就是说大约是8万多软妹币。

Zhao Yougui smiled and said, "It seems that you have made a lot of money from your cars. You can even come up with so much money for bribes."

Koizumi Toshisho said sincerely: "This is not called a bribe, it's called labor fee."

"You have worked very hard on this matter."

“We should show some sign of that.”

"Well! If you are willing to have a win-win situation, then I can also help you live in the foot basin in the future."

"You may not know that Foot Basin is the most developed country in the world!"

Zhao Yougui laughed and said, "Mr. Koizumi, who are you looking down on?"

"Ten million yuan is equivalent to more than 8 RMB. Do you think I can never earn that much in my lifetime? Your concept is too backward!"

"Also, your method is very despicable!"

"What you did today is equivalent to disqualifying Toyota from participating in the bidding."

"I'm sorry, but I can officially inform you now that you have lost your eligibility to bid."

"Mr. Koizumi, please go back!"

Koizumi Toshisho was stunned. He originally thought that after promising benefits, the other party would immediately give in.

Didn’t expect this to backfire?
"Mr. Zhao, if you think it's too little, you can add more!"

"How about 2 million yen?"

"You just did us a favor and you can get so much money yourself. This is your extra income."

Zhao Yougui calmly pressed the play button on the ornament on his desk.

What Koizumi Toshisuke just said was selectively broadcast.

Koizumi Toshisho was shocked.

He didn't expect that his words were recorded.

"Mr. Zhao, why are you doing this?"

"If you don't want to seek personal gain, then let's discuss your company's purchase discount. We can give you a bigger discount, right? Why do you want to record it?"

Koizumi Toshisho was a little angry and embarrassed.

Zhao Yougui laughed and said, "Okay, Mr. Koizumi, the basis for our cooperation is gone."

"If you don't leave on your own, I will call security to evict you."

Toshisho Koizumi was unwilling to accept this.

He shouted: "Mr. Zhao, I am disappointed with your behavior!"

"If you choose another brand of car, you will definitely regret it!"

"Because our foot basin cars are the best cars in the world!"

"You deliberately set a trap to frame me today. You must have made a deal with another brand!"

"I will report you to your leader!"

"Moreover, if you do this, it will seriously affect the relationship between the dragon and the foot basin!" Koizumi Toshisho roared.

He wanted to muddy the waters.

He knew that the recording device on Zhao Yougui's desk must still be recording.

So, let’s just put the blame on Zhao Yougui first.

There was a knock on Zhao Yougui's office door.

Zhao Yougui shouted, "Come in!"

Two security guards came in.

Zhao Yougui pointed at Koizumi Toshisho and said, "This guy is trying to cause trouble. Please get him out!"

When Koizumi Toshisuke saw that something was wrong, he quickly signaled, "Don't do anything. I'll go by myself."

He turned his head, looked at Zhao Yougui deeply, then turned and left.

At this moment, Koizumi Toshisho was filled with depression and regret.

In the past, when running such centralized procurement orders in Longguo, as long as you used the killer weapon of giving benefits, it would basically be smooth sailing.

But now, he has hit a big snag with Pangu Technology.

Toshisuke Koizumi walked out of the door of Pangu Technology and planned to take a taxi back to his office.

Just then, his cell phone rang.

The phone in his hand was a Longguo brand Pangu phone.

It is also a product of Pangu Technology.

In fact, there are many new mobile phone brands all over the world now.

However, none of these mobile phone brands are better than Pangu mobile phone.

This phone has a lot of black technology.

The Jiaoben people also have their own mobile phone brand.

Companies like Sony have launched their own mobile phones.

But the quality is so poor that it is despised even in China.

Koizumi Toshisho answered the phone.

The call was from Consul Murakami Shigemitsu.

Shigeto Murakami asked Toshisuke Koizumi to come to the consulate as soon as possible.

It's obvious that this is something important.

Koizumi Toshisho quickly took a taxi to the Jiaoben Consulate.

After he got into the taxi, he found out that it was a Toyota Corolla.

Koizumi Toshisuke was very proud because he was the one who conquered the taxi market in the capital of Longguo.

Unfortunately, however, he could not take over the entire taxi market.

Now, in Longguo, taxi drivers are definitely a high-income group.

"Master, what do you think of this car?" Koizumi Toshisuke was still in a bad mood and he needed to find a sense of pride.

The driver said: "This car with a small foot basin is still ok to drive."

Koizumi Toshisuke asked again: "Compared to other car brands?"

The master said: "In terms of fuel consumption, Toyota has done a good job, and the car's engine is very powerful."

"But the handling feels bad and the acceleration is too slow. I feel that Volkswagen is much better than Toyota in this respect."

Koizumi Toshisuke was naturally very dissatisfied with this: "Accelerating too fast is not a good thing for ordinary cars, and it is easy to cause various dangers."

"The reason Toyota isn't very good at accelerating is purely for safety reasons."

"Safety is the greatest luxury. Have you ever heard of this saying?"

The master turned his head and looked at Koizumi Shunsho and said, "Oh! It seems that you are a foot basin person, right?"

"I'm just saying this to express my feelings. I can tell you're in a hurry."

Naturally, Koizumi Toshisho would not reveal his identity as a foot basin person.

He said: "I am also a Corolla owner and I think it is perfect."

"You probably don't know that Toyota is the world's largest automobile company. It is already big enough to crush Volkswagen. It has the highest sales volume in all parts of the world, including in Squidward and Longguo."

"The foot basin can be said to be the pride of the entire Yazhou."

The master looked at Koizumi Shunsho again, shook his head, and said with a smile: "Haha! You are the pride of Yazhou, what about our Longguo?"

Koizumi Shunsho shook his finger and said, "Longguo is much worse than the foot basin."

“Your cars are garbage.”

The master was immediately displeased: "Hey! Little Benzi, you finally revealed your true colors?!"

"Dragon Country is worse than the foot basin?"

"Look at the cell phone you're using. Which country is it from?! You also have a digital camera hanging around your neck. Is it also made in China?"

"You don't have much pride left. I guess the only thing left is your car."

"I'm telling you, don't be so cocky. If you keep cocky, once Longguo makes a move, you guys in the auto industry will be crying for your parents!"

Only then did Koizumi Toshisho realize that he had just been exposed.

However, he didn't care either.

Now he just wanted to argue with the taxi driver about which one was the pride of Yazhou, the foot basin or the dragon.

"Jiuben started earlier! Jiuben is still the second strongest in the world, while you are only ranked third."

"So, I think that Yazhou should be led by the foot basin, and you should obey us."

The driver was almost amused by the anger.

"Haha! You're so funny!"

"Then why didn't you say that we were only ranked tenth in the world five years ago?"

"Do you know our economic growth rate in recent years? It's more than 10% per year, and the highest has reached 20%."

"At this rate, we may push you down from the second place in the economy this year!"

"Also, you misunderstood one thing. Economy is not the only factor that determines whether a country is strong or not!"

"We are one of the top five, and we are in the top three! We have Dongfeng Express and Miss Qiu. Do you have any?"

"You are still a vassal controlled by Squid until now. What Yazhou are you leading?"

"Take a break! Stop dreaming all day long!"

Koizumi Toshisuke was immediately speechless.

"In short, I think we are neighbors and we should be friendly to each other. Your Long country's electrical appliances and electronic products are very popular in China now. We are very tolerant of you and we hope to receive the same treatment," said Koizumi.

The driver smiled and said, "Who is hindering you from selling goods in our Dragon Country?"

"Three years ago, weren't your foot basin appliances quite popular?"

"Remember this: you are no longer competitive, so Dragon Country consumers voted with their feet and eliminated you!"

"You guys! Please stop doing this!"

"If you continue to do this, I really doubt that you will be able to keep all your advantageous industries in the end."

"For example, in the automotive industry, do you really think that our Longguo can't do well?"

"We just want to save a bowl of rice for you!"

"If you really anger us and we go all out to develop the automotive industry, you'll be in danger!"

In fact, Jiaoben is now a little worried that Longguo will vigorously develop the automobile industry.

Because automobiles are their pillar industry!

The pillar industries before the foot basin included home appliances, electronics, automobiles, shipbuilding, etc.

However, home appliances and electronics are now completely ruined and have been completely crushed by Longguo.

Shipbuilding now also faces competition from the Koreans.

Longguo is now also beginning to make efforts in the shipbuilding industry.

Only in the automotive industry, the foot basin is still barely adequate.

Koizumi Toshisuke was still stubborn: "After so many years, you have made a lot of efforts in the automotive field, right?"

"Isn't it still not working?"

"This shows that your Dragon Country is not suitable for making cars at all!"

"Sir, you just kept criticizing cars, so why don't you drive your own domestic taxi?"

"Describe yourself what your domestically produced cars look like. Don't you have any idea?"

The driver was naturally a little depressed.

When it comes to domestic cars, he really has no confidence.

All he could say was: "Don't worry, we'll soon turn our attention to the car!"

"Mr. Benzi, if you don't believe me, let's just wait and see."

The two of them kept bickering all the way until the car arrived at the Jiaoben Consulate.

The chef said, "Here it is. The total is 26 yuan."

Koizumi Toshisho took out a $50 bill from his wallet and handed it over.

The master took the money, looked at it, and said, "Do you have 24 cents? I'll give you ."

Koizumi Toshisuke said, "No need to change it, this is a little reward for driving a Toyota Corolla."

After saying that, he opened the car door and got out.

Toshisho Koizumi thought he was humiliating the other person.

But the master didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "Mr. Benzi, you are still open-minded. No matter how we argued just now, I must say that your scooter is really fuel-efficient."

Toshisho Koizumi has already gotten out of the car and left.

After he met the consul Murakami Shigemitsu, Murakami said sternly, "Koizumi-kun, I have to tell you some very bad news. Hans' Volkswagen is planning to build a factory in Shanghai."

"This is terrible! If Volkswagen builds a factory in Shanghai and starts producing their cars, it will be a huge threat to us!"

Koizumi Shunsho was surprised: "What? They are really going to build a factory in Longguo?"

"What on earth are these Hans thinking?"

"Didn't we already agree that we would never build a factory in Longguo?"

“They can’t compete with us,” Murakami said.

"If they don't build a factory, we will crush them in the Longguo market."

"The brand image of our Foot Basin Automobile has been fully established in Longguo."

"Koizumi-kun, please contact your headquarters immediately."

"See what you decide."

Koizumi Toshisuke nodded and said, "I'll contact the headquarters."

"Damn it Hans! They actually broke the rules!"

“This is intolerable!”

"We must punish them!"

Toshisuke Koizumi immediately contacted Toyota headquarters using the consulate's phone number.

In fact, by now, Toyota headquarters has already learned the news.

The president of Fengtian Company is Fengtian Jingye.

Feng Tianjing was also shocked and angry when he learned that Volkswagen was going to set up a factory in Longguo.

Because, over the years, Fengtian’s main competitor has been Volkswagen.

Volkswagen always crushed Fengtian in the 1950s and 1960s.

It was in the mid-70s, as the oil crisis spread further, that pedal cars became popular among the public because of their fuel efficiency.

Especially the squid people love it.

Squid, but it has always been the world's largest automobile sales market.

For many years, Volkswagen and local cars have crushed Fengtian and the entire automobile industry.

In the 1950s and 1960s, in the eyes of the Jews, foot-basin cars were industrial waste.

But then the oil crisis came, and thanks to its fuel-efficiency and powerful marketing, the sales of foot basins gradually began to grow rapidly.

Finally, in the mid-70s, it took the top spot in sales of squid.

Of course, this also made Yusa wary of Foot Basin, and he suppressed it in various ways.

The world's auto giants are now very optimistic about the Dragon Country market.

Because Longguo’s economic development in recent years has been so good.

It turns out that it is hovering around the top ten in the world.

However, in recent years, it has developed rapidly and has suddenly become one of the top three in the world, surpassing Hans.

Moreover, the GDP is actually only one step away from being as big as a foot basin.

The country's automobile sales have now reached more than 7 million units per year, making it the world's second largest automobile market.

Whether it is Toyota, Volkswagen or other auto giants, they are now competing for the Longguo auto market.

At present, foot basins occupy a leading position.

And the public followed closely behind.

But if Volkswagen really wants to build a factory in Longguo to produce complete vehicles and no longer have to pay expensive tariffs, then it is expected that Fengtian will be in danger...

Feng Tianjing also knew that this matter was very important.

Therefore, he has been holding important meetings to discuss countermeasures.

PS: The last chapter was blocked, no matter how I edited it, I couldn't get it to pass, I was so depressed. (End of this chapter)