strictlysupreme Chapter 193: A resounding success. The car factory: What's a face? Can you eat it?
Chapter 193: A resounding success. The car factory: What's a face? Can you eat it?
At first, Jiang Xia also thought it was just 2000 trucks, and not a one-time delivery.
That really can't compare to the small steel cannon. There are already a thousand or so small steel cannons that have been shipped to various places for use, especially in the Northeast.
Currently, due to the frozen ground, the small steel cannon has been transformed into a snowplow or a raw material transport vehicle in various factories, and it has been busy for a moment.
The equipment was also deployed in the Northwest, and the scene of more than a dozen small cannons lined up and plowing the land together was quite spectacular.
Hmm, Wang Huzi even got a fancy one.
They got some steel plates from the steel mill, surrounded the small cannon, and put two 53mm heavy machine guns in the carriage. They patrolled the farm whenever they had free time. It was a bit slow, but much more comfortable than having to walk, wasn't it?
However, when I took a look at the contract, I was shocked to discover that this was not just "procurement only," but a comprehensive project for the future.
The text above states: "Quancheng Automobile Factory is required to develop and improve existing models based on the team's needs. This requirement is unique, and all subsequent operations will be carried out at Quancheng Automobile Factory!"
Doesn't this mean that the Yellow River Card became exclusively supplied to the military?
With this contract, the car factory in Jinan will have enough work for the next ten years, no, twenty years!
Goodness gracious, so that's where it all started! No wonder the factory manager of Jiefang Card looked like he was dead.
After all, nowadays, only the military and major manufacturers can afford to use trucks.
Now the army's big production has been swallowed up by the Yellow River truck. I wonder if the Liberation Army can still create that production miracle.
"Jiang Gong! Jiang Gong!..."
Liu Mingzhong murmured unconsciously, and as he did so, tears streamed down his face.
Li Huaide asked Jiang Xia curiously why Factory Director Liu was so excited.
Jiang Xia sighed: "Uncle Li, you should change your habit of not liking to read documents."
He took out the newly acquired No. 13 cigar and gave one to Li Huaide.
Li Huaide took it, smelled it, and was about to light it: "Hey, your Uncle Li isn't very educated, so why don't you explain it to me!"
As Zhou Lao and his logistics team were leaving, they saw Jiang Xia distributing cigars and burst into laughter, extending their palms: "You're quite generous, kid. You treat Zetian like a precious treasure. Come on, have one, I haven't tried any yet!"
Jiang Xia didn't mind and casually handed him one. If he ran out, he could just exchange it for more by doing good deeds. Anyway, Old Li was capable of getting these cigarettes again.
Old Zhou caught it, didn't smoke it, and carefully put it into his inner pocket.
"Kid, don't wander around these next couple of days, someone's probably coming looking for you!"
With this amazing toy, Jiang Xia wasn't planning on running around. He was even building a transistor computer by hand—doesn't that sound interesting?
Moreover, with Liu Ye now vying for attention in the family, Jiang Xia felt it was necessary to set some rules for him.
Kid, you have to call me Big Brother!
……
After the selection process was completed, the people from various factories dispersed. Of course, before leaving, they all left their contact information at the Quancheng Automobile Factory.
Some of the more generous ones even made a bet, saying that after they went back and improved their skills, they would have another private match with Huang Heka.
Some were even more clever, like the Sijiucheng Automobile Factory, who, after announcing the end of the competition, drove their 130s to the First Ministry of Machine Building.
Why?
There are blueprints for the steering system over there!
As a native of Beijing, I naturally have to be one step ahead. Even if I'm going to get criticized, I'll find the freshest ones!
The team drove off in three Huanghe trucks because Li Huaide said that the three small cannons were lent to them, and since they had encountered them, they naturally wanted to take them back.
The logistics department staff thought, "Hey, someone actually dares to snatch the meat from the tiger's mouth! The meat is already on our plate, and you still want to take it away?"
But the three shiny gear-shaped miniature cars proved that what Li Huaide said was true.
While the logistics department was inwardly grumbling about how idle the steel mill workers must be to produce mirror-finish gears, they shoved the small cannon into the Yellow River truck and sped away.
Li Huaide looked at the fleeing logistics department and laughed heartily.
Who told you to rob my warehouse? I'd better scare you a little, or I'll be letting you down!
The remaining workers from Jinan listened to the contract details explained by Factory Director Liu, and they were so excited they almost started digging.
Li Huaide, puffing on a cigar, exuded an air of great style: "Everything's here! Tonight at the steel mill's canteen! We'll drink until we drop!"
A group of people excitedly climbed onto the carriage of the Yellow River truck, their victory flags waving in the wind, and sang revolutionary songs all the way to the steel rolling mill.
The factory manager, who was left behind with the last Liberation Card, had a gloomy expression.
"Factory manager, do you need to stretch your legs a bit?"
"Oh? You've already signed the contract, and you're still able to move around?"
"No, our factory has a name personally inscribed by our instructor! The logistics department should at least give us some face!"
face?
Director Guo fell into deep thought.
Since its establishment, the Northeast Automobile Factory has received countless honors. It's been praised by the national government, the provincial government, and even the city government—well, the city leadership probably has to watch their step.
Even in these difficult times, the factory has been providing all the necessary supplies.
Is it this kind of performance that makes car manufacturers somewhat arrogant?
How did I reject the proposal from the First Ministry of Machine Building? Oh, right, I'm a complete novice!
But now, it's this complete novice who has defeated us!
It's time for a change.
If you don't change, you'll only be left behind by ever-developing countries!
Thinking of this, Director Guo's eyes hardened again: "There's no need to say such things!"
"The reputation of the Liberation Card must be reclaimed by the Liberation Card itself!"
"Failure is not terrible; don't forget how our factory was built!"
"It was us who built the first automobile factory in the Changbai Mountains and Heilongjiang River region, and it was us who manufactured the first truck, ending the history of China not producing its own trucks!"
"A mere order from the military! Once we've developed a truck with more horsepower and more agile handling, we'll take it back fair and square!"
The young man was so moved by Director Guo's impassioned tone that he forgot all his dark thoughts.
"Yes! We definitely can!"
Factory Director Guo nodded in satisfaction. This young man in front of him was a promising talent; he couldn't be allowed to go astray.
But~
The shortcuts that need to be taken should still be taken.
"Let's go, get in the car and let's go!"
"Alright! Let's head back to Xidu now and work like crazy for 60 days! We won't return until we've conquered Loulan!"
Director Guo slapped him hard with a big hat.
"Whether you're a tiger or not, why go back to Xidu? Go to the First Ministry of Machine Building!"
"what?"
"Bullshit! The answer is right in front of you, can't you even copy it?"
Uh, the young man was dumbfounded, looking at the factory director with a stark contrast: So shamelessness is the characteristic of a leader.
……
That evening, the steel mill canteen was bustling once again. Since Quancheng is Jiangxia's maternal home, the steel mill is naturally its paternal home. It's perfectly acceptable for the paternal family to entertain the maternal family.
Liu Mingzhong has already contacted the Quancheng side through the steel rolling mill's phone number and informed the Quancheng leadership team about securing the order.
I don’t know how happy the big leaders there were, but that very night, about ten Nanjing Qingyue trucks loaded with “defective products” set off from Jinan and headed straight for Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.
That evening, the office building of the First Ministry of Machine Building was also bustling with activity.
A bunch of trucks completely blocked the parking lot downstairs. Minister Xia slipped away quickly, leaving Old Liu, who was in charge of machine tools, and a bunch of factory directors staring at each other.
"After review, the steering system is currently exclusively for use by Quancheng Automobile Factory. The blueprints are sealed and will no longer be distributed to external parties."
"Hey, Minister, you can't be so biased!"
"I'm just a deputy minister! Opportunities don't come twice, don't you understand?"
The factory manager of the Sijiucheng Automobile Factory rolled his eyes and pulled his engineer out of the crowd.
"Let's go back and prepare some gifts. We'll go straight to the steel rolling mill!"
"Huh? Didn't the Ministry of Machinery say they wouldn't be issuing blueprints anymore?"
"Don't just hand them out, we'll just take the finished products! Stupid!"