Siheyuan: Heavy Industry Revitalizes the Country

"Where are you now? I'll find you!"

Before Fang wanted to say anything, Cao Tianwei continued.

"I'm in Yangcheng, but now that you're here, I probably won't be here anymore."

Fang Xiang laughed for a while before telling his location.

"Where are you going then? Are you kidding me?"

Cao Tianwei suddenly felt a little depressed. Although based on his understanding of Fang Xiang, the probability that Fang Xiang was joking was very low.

But the words just now directly aroused his curiosity.

"Let's go back to Rongcheng. There's a test machine waiting for me there.

As for the off-road vehicle, don't be in a hurry. It won't come in a hurry.

Instead of thinking about this and that, you might as well reopen the production line.

After I'm done with this busy period and the drawings are finished, your production line will be ready for use.

No delay for either.”

After Fang Xiang finished laughing, he explained seriously.

“Okay, but I can’t make the decision on this matter.

The reopening of the two production lines requires approval from the ministry. If you are capable, just give us a call.

But even if the production line is rolled out, it will take at least two months. What do you say then? Can you come over?"

Cao Tianwei pondered for a moment, agreed first, and then said that he was unable to handle the approval documents and plans.

"It's not a big problem, I'll make the call, then just do it.

As for returning to Luoyi, it’s hard to say now, let’s wait and see.”

Fang Xiang heard what Cao Tianwei said and knew that he was telling the truth.

Now in the department, his reputation is indeed much greater than Cao Tian’s.

"Okay, I'm ready, don't cheat me!"

Cao Tianwei hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed. However, he seemed to be worried that Fang Xiang would forget, so he reminded him specifically.

"That's right, can I call now?!"

Fang Xiang laughed again before hanging up the phone.

"Mr. Yang, it's me, Fang Xiang."

Soon, Fang Xiang called the Ministry of Machinery Industry.

Yes, now the First Ministry of Machine Building has been reorganized into the Ministry of Machinery Industry.

"It's Xiao Fang, what's the matter?"

Mr. Yang is an old employee of the First Ministry of Machine Building. He had contact with Fang Xiang many times in his early years and is now the senior employee of the Ministry of Machine Building Industry.

As a well-known figure in the First Ministry of Machine Building, and a pleasant partner for many times afterwards, and considering Fang Xiang's own importance, Mr. Yang's attitude was very friendly.

"It's like this. I have some ideas for adding two more models at Second Automobile Works."

Fang Xiang didn't waste any more time and went straight to the point.

"Add two more models? What models?"

Mr. Yang's curiosity was also piqued.

“Off-road vehicle!

Today, our BMW brand covers everything from small cars to large cars, including 1, 3, 5, and 7.

But when I was designing new car models in Guangzhou, I suddenly remembered that there were no off-road vehicles yet.

This is to make use of the previously eliminated production line and add two off-road models. "

Fang Xiang gave a brief explanation.

"Off-road vehicle? Is that the kind used by the military?"

Mr. Yang was a technical person in his early years, and later switched to management, so he is very familiar with front-line affairs.

But even if he was familiar with it, he could not have guessed that urban off-road vehicles would account for more than 90% of off-road vehicles in later generations.

“No, the troops use hardcore off-road vehicles.

What I designed this time is still an urban off-road vehicle based on the sedan production line.

In other words, the kind that can only run in the city.

However, light off-roading is also possible.

It has gradually become popular abroad, and its sales share is also increasing.

I don’t want to give up on such a big market, so I’m planning to join in the fun.”

After hearing what Mr. Yang said, Fang Xiang realized that he didn't understand, so he explained the situation in detail.

"Then do it, Yangcheng has already said it, you have the final say.

You still need to give me a call, really...

Oh, I see. Is there someone trying to make things difficult for you or refusing to cooperate with your work?

Who is it? I'll go and greet them."

As soon as Fang Xiang finished speaking, Mr. Yang understood what was going on, but it seemed that he still misunderstood.

No, it’s also Fang Xiang’s fault for not making it clear.

“No no no, no no.

I don’t plan to do it in Guangzhou. I want to make use of the production line that was eliminated by BMW.

Continue production at Second Automobile Works.

This requires your approval."

Only then did Fang Xiang realize that he and Mr. Yang were not on the same page.

Keep explaining.

"Oh! What a big deal!

Then, you ask Second Automobile Works to submit a report and I will give my instructions."

Mr. Yang laughed and immediately said that there was no problem.

"Okay, I'll call them now."

After Fang Xiang hung up the phone, he wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead.

Mr. Yang is good, but he has problems with communication...

Forget it, I can’t blame others. It was my fault that I didn’t explain it clearly.

After communicating with Cao Tianwei again, Fang Xiang did not continue drawing, but temporarily put aside his work in Yangcheng.

They have been here for more than half a month, and the three pictures they have now are enough to keep them busy for half a year.

I have to take this opportunity to put an end to things in Chengdu.

Soon, Fang Xiang arrived in Chengdu by plane.

This state of running around seems to have returned to a few years ago when I was in Northeast China and Henan Province.

"How is the test machine now?"

As soon as he returned to Chengdu, Fang Xiang found a butcher.

"Which one?"

As soon as the butcher sat down, he took out a cigarette and lit it for himself.

"The previous one, no new equipment was added."

Fang wanted to know what the butcher meant. In fact, several test machines have been built.

Two of them were improved from test aircraft, and two were equipped with new equipment.

Of course, because of the backdoor issue, Fang Xiang got a little too excited and wasted a lot of time.

Now that we know what the problem is, we will have to put the test machine with the new equipment aside for the time being.

"That has never been a problem. How do you do it?"

When the butcher heard Fang Xiang asking this question, he guessed what Fang Xiang was planning.

"Well, don't waste time.

As you know, construction has already started in Yangcheng, so I can't stay here for long.

With you here, the subsequent projects will be upgraded step by step according to the drawings.

On the contrary, I’m afraid it won’t work over there without me.”

Fang Xiang nodded. The butcher also knew about what happened in Yangcheng.

It’s just that things in Chengdu are relatively more important, and the progress in Yangcheng is lagging behind.

“Then do it.

But I think that making cars is not as good as making airplanes.

One flies in the sky and the other runs on the ground. Which one is more important? Professor Fang, you don’t know.

If you leave, I will lose my backbone and I won't be able to carry it."

Seeing Fang Xiang nodded, the butcher agreed without hesitation.

But then he changed the subject, and the implication of his words was that he didn't really want Fang to leave.

“I can’t help it. I have to take care of my own flesh and blood. But I feel more at ease with you guys here.

It is closely related to people's livelihood and also involves the country's foreign exchange earnings.

Without money, how can we carry out research and development, conduct experiments, and develop new models?

Besides, the J-11 is basically not far from being finalized, so you still have plenty of time left.

Just take your time. ”

Fang Xiang understood the butcher's thoughts very well.

But he couldn't tell the butcher about the deeper issues.

There is still a lot of funding left for the J-11 development this time, and the original plan was to allocate 8 million yuan.

Now the test machine has been built, and it only cost more than 500 million yuan.

There are still more than 4 million yuan in the account. If we spend this much money frugally, it will be enough to develop the second or even third model of J-11.

If it weren’t for Fang Xiang, I’m afraid we wouldn’t even have enough basic expenses, let alone surplus funds.

As for progress, forget it.

"Okay, when will the test aircraft fly?"

Mr. Tu nodded helplessly. Now that the country is undergoing transformation, many military industries are short of funds and projects have been suspended.

It is almost an open secret that Fang Xiang has made an absolute contribution to the development of J-11 to its current state.

Considering Fang Xiang's status, the butcher had no choice but to agree.

"tomorrow!"