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Chapter 248: Paraquat in the industry? This evaluation is a bit too much [Request full order]

The leader's eyes lit up when he saw the car without a logo in front of him.

He thought to himself, is this the domestically produced car developed by Wang Haoran?

It looks really beautiful.

When Wang Haoran and Song Qingfeng saw their leader, they both got out of the car quickly.

"Hello, leader!" Wang Haoran greeted the leader.

The leader nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "You are the one who developed this car?"

Wang Haoran said: "Yes, I led the team to work for about 20 days and finally built a prototype car."

"We have conducted a full range of tests and the quality of this car is still very good."

Song Qingfeng said, "Leader, I drove all the way back just now, and I personally feel that this car has first-class driving control!"

"It's no worse than some luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz and BMW."

The leader raised his eyebrows: "Is it so amazing?"

"Tell me about it in detail, I want to listen."

Song Qingfeng told his leader about his specific feelings about driving this route.

He has good eloquence and speaks vividly.

The leader became even happier after hearing this.

The leader smiled and said, "After hearing what Xiao Song said, I immediately became interested."

"Well! I want to try this car. Who of you can be my driver?"

Wang Haoran naturally would not compete with Song Qingfeng.

However, the leader still looked at him and said, "Haoran, come and drive for me."

"I want to hear you talk about the design process of this car and the subsequent development plan."

Wang Haoran agreed and got into the driver's seat.

The leader sat in the back seat, while Song Qingfeng sat in the passenger seat.

After consulting his leader, Wang Haoran decided to just drive the car around in the yard.

After all, if this were to happen outside the compound, it would be a bit too complicated.

Wang Haoran drove slowly in the courtyard.

While driving, he responded to some questions from his leaders.

Of course, when driving, Wang Haoran still has to focus on the front.

Wang Haoran’s answer made the leader very satisfied.

He smiled and said, "This car you made is very good!"

"I hope we can hurry up to mass produce and promote it!"

"Well! The technology of Hongqi limousines is a bit outdated now."

"They have been looking for foreign partners, hoping to use the technology they bought from abroad to produce modern Hongqi sedans."

"But they can't buy good car engine production technology. If they import engines and clutches from abroad, the cost is too high."

"Now, the old Hongqi car has been discontinued for more than two years."

"Haoran, look..."

The leader didn't finish his words.

He was a little embarrassed.

After all, Wang Haoran has just established a joint venture with Beijing Capital Automobile and is planning to do something big.

He has just produced some results, and you want him to transfer them?

That's also very inappropriate, isn't it?
Wang Haoran also knew what the leader wanted to say.

He smiled and said, "Boss, how about you authorize the Hongqi brand for our new car?"

"Of course, if FAW disagrees, there is no problem in giving them some compensation."

The leader smiled and said, "It's not impossible."

"The Hongqi brand cannot be discontinued any longer."

"If we stop any longer, I think it will be dangerous."

"Can't I just authorize you to use this brand name at the same time?"

Wang Haoran shook his head and said, "I think it's better to separate them. Because everyone needs to do independent accounting!"

"If we build up the popularity and influence of the Hongqi brand in the future, and the other party takes advantage of the popularity and produces some cars of poor quality, it will affect us and tear apart the good brand."

The leader nodded and said, "You are right."

"Then let's do as you say."

"I will ask FAW to contact you and complete the brand name transfer as soon as possible."

"Of course, Haoran, if you can help FAW as well, I believe they will be grateful as well."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "It's not impossible to help FAW."

"We can then set up a joint venture with FAW to help them significantly improve the quality of their large trucks."

There are two main manufacturers of transport trucks today.

One is FAW, and the other is Dongfeng, also known as Second Automobile Works.

Now, the quality of Longguo’s large trucks is actually quite lacking.

Most of the trucks in Longguo are equipped with gasoline engines, and diesel engines are rare.

Domestic truck engines are basically produced and sold by First Automobile Works and Second Automobile Works.

Moreover, the power of the gasoline engine is also quite small. The old Jiefang CA15 has only 115 horsepower, and the later 141 has only 134 horsepower. Nowadays, the Jiefang 141, Dongfeng 140 and other models running everywhere on the road have engines with less power than the later 4.2-meter light truck engines.

The most important reason why there are more gasoline cars than diesel cars is that the diesel grade is low, and the oil will condense almost every day in winter, making it very unsuitable. In the north, if a diesel car wants to start in the morning in winter, it is often necessary to bake it with firewood under the fuel tank for a long time until the oil melts before it can start.

This is also the main reason why diesel vehicles are restricted.

After all, diesel engines are compression ignited, while gasoline engines are spark ignited.

Of course, with the improvement of diesel refining technology, the quality of diesel is also developing. In fact, good diesel engines are now emerging in China.

The country is also constantly encouraging innovative research and introduction from abroad.

The leader smiled and nodded, saying, "We have just introduced Steyr's engine technology into our country, and are currently preparing to localize it. By then, it is expected that both FAW and Second FAW will use diesel engines at the same time."

Wang Haoran smiled and said: "The imported diesel engines can also be modified to make them more powerful, more maneuverable, and less prone to damage."

Wang Haoran talked about some of the advantages of using in-cylinder electronic direct injection instead of carburetors.

The leader nodded and said, "Let the people from FAW and 2nd FAW go to learn from you later."

"We need to work harder on our truck engines!"

……

Li Yunze is the head of FAW.

By the way, he happened to be on a business trip in Beijing these days.

He went to the Ministry of Machinery Industry to visit Wang Mingshan that day.

FAW's level is quite high.

However, it is also under the jurisdiction of the Mechanical Department.

Li Yunze heard the news about the cooperation between Modu Auto and Volkswagen, and he was a little excited.

He also hopes to be qualified to form joint ventures with foreign giants.

Because, in today's Dragon Country market, foreign cars are selling like hot cakes!
Especially in the segment of passenger cars, almost all of them are foreign brands.

Domestic cars are almost being driven out of business.

Even the Hongqi sedan has stopped production. Li Yunze felt a great sense of crisis.

After Li Yunze met Wang Mingshan, he immediately complained to Wang Mingshan about how difficult FAW's current situation was in the passenger car sector.

At this moment, Wang Mingshan had just received instructions from above to coordinate with FAW to transfer the Hongqi brand to Beijing Auto.

Wang Mingshan said to Li Yunze: "Comrade Yunze, I have something to discuss with you."

Li Yunze asked: "What's the matter? The leader is so polite."

Wang Mingshan asked, "Your FAW Hongqi sedan brand has been discontinued for more than two years, right? What's the situation recently?"

Li Yunze was a little confused.

He thought, haven't all the reports about the Red Flag cars been made?

We are currently unable to launch a suitable new model and the car is basically in a state of suspension for the time being.

He said, "Leader, the production line of Hongqi sedans has basically stopped."

"We are also working hard on research and development, hoping to come up with a new model of Hongqi sedan, but there is no result yet."

"We have also launched two new prototypes, but they are still not ideal and you are not very satisfied with them."

"This is the situation now."

Wang Mingshan pondered for a moment and said, "If a brother unit wants to spend some money to buy the ownership of the Hongqi brand from you."

“Do you think it can be sold?”

Li Yunze was stunned when he heard this.

He never expected that his leader actually wanted him to sell the ownership of the Hongqi brand?
The Hongqi brand is the symbol of FAW.

What a glorious brand this was back then.

Even now, Hongqi still serves as a ceremonial car and a special car for leaders.

It’s just that the country has given fewer orders, so FAW is a little bit short of money.

"This, leader, which brother unit wants it?" Li Yunze stuttered a little at this time.

Wang Mingshan smiled and said, "Pangu Technology Company and Beijing Automobile Factory have established a joint venture. They have just developed a very impressive new official car. The boss thinks this car is very good..."

"So, the leaders above hope that this new car can use the brand name of Hongqi!"

Li Yunze was surprised: "Is Pangu Technology finally going to enter the automotive field?"

Wang Mingshan smiled and said, "Why does Comrade Yunze look so terrified? Haha!"

Li Yunze smiled bitterly and said, "Many friends from other companies said that no matter which field Pangu Technology enters, it can quickly produce great results and completely suppress its peers in that field."

“This is simply the paraquat of the industry…”

The smile on Wang Mingshan's face immediately disappeared: "You actually gave Pangu Technology a nickname?"

"What a great industry paraquat is..."

"But, in many cases, Pangu Technology is an enabler in many fields in China!"

"Comrade Haoran is devoted to the country and has made outstanding contributions to the rapid development of many enterprises!"

When Li Yunze saw that his leader seemed a little angry, he became a little panicked.

He quickly explained: "Leader, please don't misunderstand me. This nickname is actually a compliment to Pangu Technology. No matter what field they enter, they can develop quickly!"

"We at FAW also want Comrade Haoran's help."

"Since he has developed a new model, why can't we at FAW produce it? In this way, the Hongqi brand won't have to be passed around anymore, right?"

"We are all state-owned enterprises, so there is no need to distinguish them so clearly."

"What's yours or mine? They all belong to the country, right?"

Li Yunze spoke very quickly.

Wang Mingshan shook his head and said, "Your idea is wrong."

"They are all state-owned enterprises, that's absolutely true. But now they are operated in a market-oriented manner."

"Besides, we are all independent legal entities with independent accounting, so we must be in competition with each other!"

"It seems you still didn't hear clearly what I just said. Pangu Technology has established a new joint venture with Beijing Automobile Company. This new car was developed by the research institute of their joint venture."

"So, it is impossible to let you produce it."

Li Yunze blinked.

Of course he doesn't want to give up the Hongqi brand.

Because, even if it has stopped production now, it still has a very high status in the minds of Chinese people.

As long as time passes and better car models are launched under the Hongqi brand name, it will definitely continue to be popular.

"Leader, how about we authorize them to use the Hongqi brand name to produce their cars?"

"But when our new models are launched in the future, we also hope to continue to use the Hongqi brand name."

Wang Mingshan shook his head and said, "I'm afraid that won't work. If that happens, it will easily lead to disputes in the future."

"How about you meet and have a chat with Comrade Wang Haoran?"

"I know you must feel uncomfortable when I ask you to give up the Hongqi brand."

Li Yunze looked at Wang Mingshan with gratitude.

The leadership did not pressure us to accept it.

This is already rare.

Li Yunze nodded quickly and said, "Then I'll go visit Comrade Haoran."

“It just so happens that we also hope to learn from him.”

Wang Mingshan smiled and said, "Comrade Haoran also wants to talk to you about your future development plans."

Wang Mingshan called Wang Haoran.

When Wang Haoran heard that Li Yunze was coming to visit, he immediately expressed his welcome and said that he would make the bed ready for him.

Li Yunze could also hear Wang Haoran's words in the microphone. He heard Wang Haoran's warm and easy-going words, and his uneasy heart finally calmed down a little.

Li Yunze took two of his subordinates and went straight to Pangu Technology Company.

In fact, Li Yunze had visited Pangu Technology more than once before.

Because Pangu Technology is an iconic and exemplary high-tech enterprise!
It is also a major exporter and foreign exchange earner, accounting for one-third of the export earnings.

The annual output value is about to break through one trillion.

Every time Li Yunze came over, he would be amazed.

Unfortunately, when Li Yunze came to visit and study, Wang Haoran was not there, as he had gone out to provide support.

This time, it was the first time that Li Yunze had the possibility to meet Wang Haoran.

So, he is now very much looking forward to the upcoming meeting.

Li Yunze successfully entered the gate of Pangu Technology and came to the bottom of the office building.

What he didn't expect was that Wang Haoran was already standing downstairs, waiting for his arrival.

Li Yunze got out of the car, took two quick steps, and came in front of Wang Haoran.

"Comrade Haoran, I have long heard of your great name. I am glad to finally meet you today."

Wang Haoran shook hands with Li Yunze and said with a smile, "You're welcome, you're welcome!"

"I guess Comrade Yunze would like to see the car we have developed with completely domestic technology."

Li Yunze nodded repeatedly and said, "You guessed right."

“I am very interested in your work.”

"Because Comrade Mingshan just introduced it to me, and I was so excited."

"I must learn from you."

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