Rebirth 76: Industrial Internet Empire

The breakdown of negotiations with Nippon Steel Co., Ltd. on a 1200-million-ton complete production line was originally expected by Yang Mo. No one was willing to spit out the meat they had eaten. Wouldn't that be a slap in the face?

Having lost the foundation of trust, Tokai Steel Plant is also worried that Japan Steel will set up artificial obstacles in technology transfer and after-sales service.

The most critical thing is actually that there is no money. Friction continues in the southwest border. The already not very wealthy family has been exhausted. It is hard to die for a penny. A complete set of automated metallurgical production lines can easily cost billions of dollars. A set of heavy equipment is enough. The argument that can crush a country’s finances is by no means groundless!

Before returning to China, Liao Tingxuan used his meager overseas subsidy to treat Yang Mo to a banquet alone. It was called a banquet, but in fact it was just a farewell drink in the hotel room with two dishes ordered. When he bought the wine, he felt bad for the deputy director of the Ministry of Metallurgy. No, Maotai, which costs 7 yuan in China, sells for as much as 5000 yen here.

Perhaps he was under too much pressure during this period. After two glasses of wine, Liao Tingxuan was already a little drunk. He held Yang Mo's hand and said solemnly: "Yang Mo, you didn't say anything! I, Liao Tingxuan, recognize your brother!" Had it not been for your great help this time, the consequences would have been unimaginable. In the future, wherever I am useful, please send someone to pass on a message..."

"Director Liao, how did you know that I happened to have something to ask you?" Yang Mo chuckled.

"Is there really something going on? It must be something big that you, Yang Mo, can bring up on your own initiative!" Liao Tingxuan suddenly sobered up a lot and asked in surprise.

Yang Mo nodded and said: "It's not a big deal, Director Liao, I think we should put the research and development of complete metallurgical production lines on our agenda. Otherwise, we will be controlled by others for a long time and it will cost us a lot of foreign exchange." reserve."

Liao Tingxuan suddenly sobered up and asked with interest: "Mr. Yang, tell me what you think..."

Yang Mo continued: "Director Liao, our Zhiyuan Group invested heavily two years ago to start research on a complete set of metallurgical production lines. This year we just acquired a metal cutting equipment company in West Germany and have initially prepared the final assembly design for a complete set of metallurgical production lines. , production capabilities, of course, there are still many technical difficulties that need to be overcome by organizing technical forces, we can set up a joint research team..."

"Joint research team?" Liao Tingxuan said to himself thoughtfully.

Yang Mo nodded and said: "Yes! Just like the large petrochemical equipment project team led by the Ministry of Machinery, start independent research on metallurgical equipment!"

"Mr. Yang, do you have any specific ideas?" Liao Tingxuan said with a strange look in his eyes, sitting upright.

Yang Mo continued: "Director Liao, my initial idea was this. Zhiyuan Group would take the lead and be responsible for the final assembly design and production. The General Institute of Steel Research of the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry and the Metallurgical Automation Research Institute would jointly participate, and then cooperate with internal departments. Interested downstream supporting companies will set up a joint research team and strive to come up with a metallurgical automation production line that represents the international advanced level within five years!"

Liao Tingxuan also discovered the meaning of Yang Mo's words, and asked a little surprised: "Initial idea? What about now?"

Yang Mo pondered for a moment and then said: "Director Liao, the independent research of metallurgical automation production lines requires a lot of manpower and financial resources. Both the General Iron and Steel Research Institute and the Automation Research Institute are just research units under the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry. It is difficult to afford it. Such a huge investment in R&D!”

Liao Tingxuan nodded and smiled bitterly: "Yes! The total funds allocated to the institute every year are only a million. Every project requires money, and it is not enough for experimental materials. Many people still have the material application form from last year in their desk drawer. It’s locked! Who made our country poor..."

Yang Mo laid the groundwork and then said: "Director Liao, what do you think? Zhiyuan Group will provide funds and technical reserves, and a joint venture will be established with the General Iron and Steel Research Institute and the Metallurgical Automation Research Institute."

After Liao Tingxuan pondered for a long time, he shook his head and said, "Mr. Yang, I'm afraid this won't work! The General Iron and Steel Institute and the Automation Research Institute are both national key research institutions and are responsible for many major scientific research tasks. There is no precedent for establishing a joint venture with a foreign-funded enterprise! "

Yang Mo smiled and said: "Director Liao, you must have misunderstood. What I mean is that transferring some technical personnel from the General Iron and Steel Institute and the Automation Research Institute to join the new joint venture is not an overall merger. Of course, Zhiyuan Group also We will not take advantage of the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry, and the equity of the joint venture will be calculated based on the technical strength you have invested."

Liao Tingxuan nodded: "Your idea is very unique. I will give you an answer as soon as possible after I go back. Where are you going to put this joint venture?"

Yang Mo thought for a while and then said: "Director Liao, this project may require the cooperation of major universities and scientific research institutes. Considering that many scientific researchers are unwilling to leave home, the new company should be located in Yanjing. My idea is to do metallurgy." The Ministry of Industry came forward to find a quiet temporary office space for the Zhiyuan Metallurgical Research Center, and then granted us another piece of land in the western suburbs of Yanjing, and we funded the construction of a modern metal materials experimental center, office building and family building."

"Zhiyuan Metallurgical Research Center? Doesn't this overlap with the functions of our Iron and Steel Research Institute? What is your investment budget?" Liao Tingxuan asked.

"Director Liao, Zhiyuan Research Center has independent financial accounting and is responsible for its own profits and losses. It is essentially an enterprise. The investment budget is tentatively set at US$1500 million." Yang Mo explained patiently.

Liao Tingxuan asked thoughtfully: "Can research-based enterprises be responsible for their own profits and losses? This has no precedent in China! Enterprises in the same system have always used the scientific research results of research institutions for free."

Yang Mo nodded and said: "Research-oriented enterprises in Western countries basically have independent accounting and are responsible for their own profits and losses. Unless they are related to special industries such as semiconductors, military industry, energy, and aircraft, which are related to the national strategic layout, subsidies will be provided in the name of the country, and scientific research results will be commercialized." Transformation is the general trend, and a promising research project can attract capital investment!"

Liao Tingxuan continued: "But most of the research projects are likely to end in vain. Even many scientific researchers are engaged in theoretical research. How can they be responsible for their own profits and losses? Take the Zhiyuan Metallurgical Research Center you envisioned. , I know that as long as a complete set of production lines for steel plants can be developed, all the initial investment can be recovered, but what if it fails? Even if it succeeds, it will be a long process, and who can guarantee that it will not fall before the dawn of dawn? ?”

Yang Mo changed his tone and said solemnly: "The foundation of market economy is survival of the fittest! As the parent company, Zhiyuan Group will continue to invest in Zhiyuan Metallurgical Research Center before making breakthrough progress, but it is not endless. If it cannot be done for a long time, Even if you restore your own hematopoietic mechanism, you will become an abandoned child..."