King of Industry

*On the edge of the Pujiang River, in a huge factory area, red flags are waving.

On the newly built stage in the square, a grand inauguration ceremony is going on.

On the side of the rostrum, Zhao Guoyang and Wu Jianlong, chairman of FAW Group, smiled and applauded together, calling Mao Zhichun, chairman of Songqi Group who was speaking on the stage.

Today is February 6th, which is also the day when Huaxia Automobile Group Co., Ltd. was officially established in SJ City.

With only three days left until the Spring Festival of 1994, this automobile group, which attracted the attention of industrialists across the country, was finally formally established.

Many bigwigs participated in the inauguration ceremony of this group today, including the leader Fang Xuesen and the deputy leader Li Kejian of the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry, as well as the head of SJ City Huang Zhigang, the head of industry Gao Tongzhou, and so on.

As the executive chairman of the newly established Huaxia Automobile Group, Mao Zhichun was naturally the first to take the stage to express his gratitude to all the guests.

Zhao Guoyang and Wu Jianlong are both members of the party group of the group, so of course they will stand on the platform today.

After Chairman Mao's passionate speech, the host, Mr. Huang Zhigang, also delivered a speech on stage, expressing warm congratulations on the establishment of Huaxia Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and placing ardent hopes on the company's development.

Later, leader Fang Xuesen, who accepted the invitation to speak on stage, also talked about the expectations of the country and the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry for the newly established Huaxia Automobile Group Corporation. He hoped that everyone would work hard and strive to become a business card of Huaxia Automobile Industry in China and even in the world as soon as possible. .

The speeches of the two leaders made everyone very excited. For a while, the scene was thunderous applause.

Then, at the invitation of Chairman Mao and Vice Chairman Wu Jianlong, leaders Huang *chang and Fang Xuesen officially unveiled the plaque for Huaxia Automobile Group Corporation.

Seeing the eight eye-catching big gilt characters appear in front of his eyes, Zhao Guoyang couldn't help but let out a deep breath.

Guoyang, what are you thinking? Why, I'm a little disappointed that I didn't go up to show my face?

Li Kejian on the side noticed his mood swings, so he couldn't help asking with a smile.

Hearing Mr. Li's teasing words, Zhao Guoyang was amused: Mr. Li, you know it's not true...I have a headache and I'm about to start working again.

Although some preparatory work has been done before, this is the first product after the establishment of the company, and there are still many areas for improvement. Trouble!

Hearing this, Li Kejian let out a huh and said, Guoyang, this matter is easy to handle. Hasn't your Huaxia Automobile Group Company already acquired the Czech 'Skoda Company'? Just call one of their models, Let’s put it here for production, isn’t it all right?”

After hearing Mr. Li's words, Zhao Guoyang shook his head and said, Mr. Li, I thought so too at the beginning. After all, our company has just been established. If the first product is a mature model of 'Skoda', it will be a good start. It was predictable!

However, during the more than a year of the company's preparation, the international auto market has also undergone considerable changes. The original best-selling car Felicia of the 'Skoda Company' has gradually become lonely internationally.

In addition, after the separation of Czechoslovakia, there are many entanglements between the two countries of Czechoslovakia and Slovakia, and some businesses of 'Skoda' have also been affected.

Under such circumstances, Chairman Mao and Chairman Wu and I made a serious suggestion, and felt that it is still not possible to directly borrow the products of 'Skoda Company', but to design a brand new model by ourselves!

Hearing this, Li Kejian nodded suddenly.

He stroked the long beard on his chin, nodded repeatedly and said: That's right! Although it is safe to borrow other people's models, it is insufficient in innovation. If our first shot is to be successful, we still have to do it ourselves. come!

Looking sideways at Zhao Guoyang for a moment, Mr. Li asked thoughtfully: However, with Guoyang's design level, designing a new car should not be a problem for you, right? Do you still have any difficulties?

Zhao Guoyang couldn't help rolling his eyes when he heard this, and said in his heart: Old Li, you really think highly of me. Although the exterior design of this car is not difficult, the key is that the 3D software for 1994 has not yet come out. I Can’t all the drawings be drawn with CAD?”

Even if I can draw it, whether the people below can understand it is still a big problem...

After the slander, Zhao Guoyang could only helplessly say: Mr. Li, although the exterior design of the car is not a job with high technical content, it is extremely meticulous, and every detail needs attention.

You also know that my current work schedule is a bit tight, and I really don't have time to stare at this matter every day!

After Zhao Guoyang explained this, Li Kejian nodded suddenly.

After being silent for a while, this man raised his head and asked, Guoyang, haven't you already applied for an 'Automotive and Motor Vehicle New Technology Research Institute' at 'Xingtai International'?

You can grasp the general direction, some specific affairs, and leave it to the comrades in the research institute!

Zhao Guoyang sighed and said: Originally, we could deal with it temporarily like this, but the two teams of the research institute currently have their own projects. I can't let them put down what they are doing and help 'outsiders' Right? After all, their salaries are paid by my 'Xingtai International'!

Ha ha!

After hearing this, Li Kejian couldn't help laughing.

He pointed at Zhao Guoyang with his finger and said, I see, you boy, are you trying to cheat a sum of money for car design again?

Zhao Guoyang spread his hands, and said helplessly, Mr. Li, I'm really not fooling you. You should know how expensive it is for a general international car exterior design company to design a car model for car manufacturing giants like Volkswagen and General Motors.

It is no exaggeration to say that without five million dollars, there is no way to get it.

Well, what you said is true. As far as I know, the design prices of international models are indeed like this. Li Kejian was deeply convinced of this.

However, you can lead the technical department of Huaxia Automobile Group Corporation to tackle difficulties together!

After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang was helpless.

Mr. Li, this is even more difficult! At Huaxia Automobile Group, there are only a mere 20 people in the technology research and development department. Its main work is also the car mechanism, operation, power, etc., and it is impossible to cover the model design. This one.

Zhao Guoyang said with a bitter face: Under this situation, all major matters are all on my shoulders, can I not worry?

Seeing Zhao Guoyang's really distressed face, Li Kejian could only pat him on the shoulder lightly, and comforted him: Okay, I understand your difficulties.

Looking back, I'll ask Huaqing University for you to see if their School of Automotive Engineering can cooperate with your company on a project so that senior students and graduate students will come to your place for an internship before graduation. time……

Hearing Mr. Li's words, Zhao Guoyang was overjoyed.

Originally, he complained to Mr. Li, but it was just a feeling.

Who would have thought that Mr. Li was really considerate of himself and thought of such an idea for himself.

The students of Huaqing University's School of Automotive Engineering have absolutely no problem with their ability. As long as they give a little advice, they will soon become instant combat power. It should be completely OK to solve the design of this model.

After nodding repeatedly, Zhao Guoyang thought of something else.

He scratched his head in embarrassment and said, Old Li, I really don't know how to thank you. But, I still have a small request...

Before he could say this, Li Kejian already knew what he wanted to say.

The leader gave Zhao Guoyang a funny sideways look, and snorted and said, Do you want to tell some students of Huaqing University to go to your 'Xingtai International' for a while? Then you Pick out some good seedlings from them and hide them yourself?

Zhao Guoyang didn't feel any embarrassment when he saw his own thoughts being slapped down by Mr. Li.

He said frankly: Mr. Li, I am also proceeding from the overall situation. Didn't you say before that as long as the heart is for our China's industrial progress, there is no harm in having some 'little things'!

Li Kejian took a deep look at Zhao Guoyang, caught a glimpse of the righteousness on his face, and nodded helplessly.

Guoyang, you, don't worry, I've always cared about your 'Xingtai International' matter!

Li Kejian said earnestly: In my opinion, the importance of the two research institutes under your company is no less important than that of Huaxia Automobile Group.

If your two 'research institutes' can come up with some results as soon as possible, I will give advice to Leader Fang and Director Hong, and strive to be awarded every year in the universities directly under the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry and the State Oceanic Administration. You have specially allocated some talents to support the development of your research institute!

After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang's eyes lit up.

He was overjoyed and said: Old Li, you have to keep your word! Our two 'research institutes', what we lack the most now are talents!

Li Kejian glanced at Zhao Guoyang angrily, and said with some dissatisfaction: Why, I am such an old man, can I still lie with you little guy?

No, no, that's not what I meant! Zhao Guoyang waved his hands again and again.

Okay, let's not talk about this! The ceremony should be over soon, and it's time for us to take a group photo on stage!

Zhao Guoyang gave an um and nodded repeatedly.

After the company's inauguration ceremony, Mao Zhichun cheerfully advised the two leaders, Huang *chang and Fang, to ask if the leaders should go to the guest house of Songqi Group for a quick meal.

There is no way, the Huaxia Automobile Group Company has just been established, and the guest house has not yet been opened.

Chairman Mao can only do the next best thing, please let the leaders go and go to the Songqi Group.

After hearing Chairman Mao's words, Mayor Huang was just about to ask for opinions from the leaders below, when Li Kejian spoke up.