The flowers in the factory of rebirth are too fierce

"Director Li, just tell me, what do you need us to do?" Minister Wu personally brought a cup of tea to Li Zhenshan. The expectation in his eyes immediately made Li Zhenshan feel under great pressure.

"Minister Wu, we will do our best." Li Zhenshan took the tea and pointed at Lin Zhiyuan, "Minister Wu, Zhiyuan is my most trusted subordinate. I brought him here, and he will be fully responsible for anything in the future."

"Okay, okay. I've heard that Assistant Lin is a man with a lot of ideas. The hopes of these electronic companies in the department are all pinned on you..."

The corner of Lin Zhiyuan's eye twitched involuntarily.

These high-ranking officials are really... cunning and treacherous! Nothing has happened yet, and they are already trying to put the blame on me.

"Minister Wu, I plan to conduct on-site research on several representative electronic companies to see where their problems lie. I hope to get support from the ministry."

"No problem. I'll have someone accompany Assistant Lin throughout the investigation."

"Minister Wu, if possible, I would like to discuss with you first, what do you think are the biggest difficulties facing these electronic companies at present? So that I can have a clear idea, and in the next research process, I will focus on observing such problems."

Minister Wu sighed, "Assistant Lin, it's just two words: funds. Most of the companies in the ministry are facing a serious shortage of funds. Some companies want to carry out technological transformation, but they don't have the money. Some companies can't even pay wages. Seeing those old scientists and engineers who have made great contributions to the country still live a hard life in their old age, I, as a minister, feel bad! Tell me, if you can't even guarantee your life, how can you spare the energy to carry out technological innovation?"

Lin Zhiyuan was somewhat moved. Looking at Minister Wu's gloomy face, he nodded and said, "Minister Wu, I understand. In the next research process, I will focus on such issues. I hope that we can work together to find a solution to the problem."

Minister Wu hesitated to speak. Judging from his facial expression, Lin Zhiyuan's words did not seem to arouse much reaction in him. Perhaps he did not think that this research activity of the large-scale working committee would be a panacea to solve his troubles.

Lin Zhiyuan said nothing, said goodbye to Li Zhenshan and left the Ministry of Information Industry.

On the way back, Li Zhenshan said earnestly, "Zhiyuan, do you regret it now? This job is not easy!"

"Brother, do your best!"

On Thursday, Lin Zhiyuan, accompanied by Jiang Fenglai, deputy director of the Enterprise Reform Bureau, and Zhou Bosi, came to the Ministry of Information Industry again. Accompanied by Zhan Daying, deputy director of the General Office of the Ministry of Information Industry, they began this investigation activity.

The first stop of their investigation was the 13th Institute of Electronic Science and Technology, which mainly studies radar. Because it is oriented towards military industry, its income is relatively stable. It is one of the few research institutes with good performance among the enterprises under the Ministry of Information Industry.

This is the first research unit carefully selected by the Ministry of Information Industry. Perhaps they did not want to be looked down upon by the comrades in the large working committee, so they deliberately picked the one with the best performance.

Lin Zhiyuan listened to the work report of the leaders of the 13th Institute and gained a general understanding of the products produced by this institute.

Lin Zhiyuan had no knowledge of military products, so he had no right to speak. Therefore, during the research process, he hardly expressed any opinions.

In the afternoon, they went straight to Shenzhou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., which is the largest company under the information industry department. It is mainly engaged in the research and development, production and sales of electronic information products. Its fields include communications, computers, semiconductors and new materials. It is the strongest company.

The company leaders attached great importance to this investigation by the large-scale working committee. General Manager Li received Lin Zhiyuan throughout the whole process, took Lin Zhiyuan to visit the company's production line and laboratory, and personally gave a work report.

Mr. Li is an old comrade, 57 years old this year. He has worked in Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. for more than 30 years. He is conscientious and hardworking, and he was a model worker when he was in the Ministry of Electronics Industry.

Through on-site observation and work reports, Lin Zhiyuan learned that this company can be regarded as the best and most advanced electronic technology company in the country. The products it produces are also relatively high-end, such as electronic components and instruments, and they are mainly supplied to large domestic enterprises and military projects.

There are also many shortcomings, namely, the equipment is old, the technology is not advanced, there are few products related to civilian use, and they are not down-to-earth.

The idea in Lin Zhiyuan's mind became clearer and clearer. In the future, the integration of these electronic enterprises could perhaps be centered around this company.

The investigation was not completed until after four o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Li was very enthusiastic and insisted on treating Lin Zhiyuan to a meal. Lin Zhiyuan also wanted to chat more with Mr. Li, so he readily agreed.

That evening, in a restaurant designated by the Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Lin Zhiyuan and members of the company's leadership team drank and chatted happily.

During this period, Mr. Li and other company leaders also talked about the difficulties they had faced over the years. There was a lot of loneliness and unwillingness in their words. They were lonely because they saw the rapid development of electronic technology abroad, and they were unwilling because they wanted to catch up but were unable to do so.

"Assistant Lin, our electronics company has had a tough time in recent years! We can't sell our products, the company's performance is not good, the funds invested in scientific research are getting less and less, the technology can't keep up with the development of foreign countries, and the products are getting more and more backward. We have fallen into a vicious circle." Mr. Li took a big sip of wine, shook his head and sighed, "They say that a penny can make a hero fail. Now I really understand it."

"Mr. Li, I have a question, but I don't know if I should ask it or not."

"Assistant Lin, if you have anything to say, just tell me. If it can really help us solve the problem, I promise to tell you everything I know."

"Through my research this afternoon, I found that your company's products are basically not used by civilians. Why is that?"

This question made several company leaders present look at each other in bewilderment. Mr. Li laughed dryly, "Assistant Lin, this is a long story. Since its establishment, our company has been serving large projects, military enterprises and top domestic research institutes. Our products are considered to be the most technologically advanced in China, so to speak! Civilian use is not within our consideration." When saying these words, the pride in Mr. Li's voice was like the last rays of sunset, still stained with the warmth of the sun, even if it was about to sink into darkness.

"Mr. Li, I understand. My next question is, if civilian products can make you a lot of money, would you consider it?"

Mr. Li answered without hesitation, "Of course I will consider it." Then a strange look appeared on his face, and he was a little embarrassed. "Assistant Lin, to be honest, our company has tried to develop several civilian products, but the results were not good. We can't compare with foreign products in terms of technology, and in terms of practicality, we can't beat those small private factories in the south, so..."

He smiled awkwardly.

Lin Zhiyuan thought to himself that this is the truest portrayal of these electronic companies and most scientific research institutes. They can't reach the stars when they look up, and they can't touch the ground when they look down. They are stuck in the middle, neither going up nor down. To put it bluntly, you deserve to have no money.