The technical details were discussed until late at night. The next day, the Belgian customers had no choice but to go to the steel plant for inspection, accompanied by Qin Baoshan. Qin Tao fell asleep soundly, and when he was sleeping soundly, the phone rang.
Qin Tao, who was disturbed from his dream, was quite dissatisfied, but when he heard the voices inside, all his complaints disappeared.
"Dear, why do you have time to call me?" Qin Tao was very curious. His wife is a workaholic. When will she remember to call herself? The sun has not come out from the west.
"The technical experts from Bincheng Diesel Engine Factory have arrived. If you have any ideas, take the time to go there, otherwise you may miss the machine-building genius. I don't have anything else to do, I just want to inform you.
I then got busy."
"What?"
Qin Tao listened to the busy tone on the phone, but he didn't feel bad about the expenses. His wife, who was busy at work, dared to hang up on him. It was too much, too much!
Qin Tao felt extremely unhappy, but this also showed that Zhao Ling was thinking about herself even when she was busy at work. Last time we came back together, Qin Tao was worried about the diesel engine factory, so Zhao Ling
When Ling got the news, she immediately told Qin Tao.
Okay, forgive my wife once. Next, I will go to Bincheng Diesel Engine Factory. After I come back, I will go to Huating to see my wife. I will go to the factory to make the parts needed for the diesel engine to be combined, and then coordinate the turbocharger.
Pressure project.
With this thought in mind, Qin Tao embarked on the road to Bincheng.
If the motherland is compared to a rooster, Bincheng is located right at the beak of the rooster. The location here is very important. The Beiyang Navy set up its garrison here. It has been an important military port ever since.
As for the shipbuilding industry here, it has developed rapidly. In 1890, the first shipyard was built here, and various shipbuilding-related industries have also developed one after another.
China's first 10,000-ton ship in the 1950s, China's first conventional ballistic missile submarine in the 1960s, China's first guided missile destroyer in the 1970s, and China's first export ship in the 1980s all came from here.
The Sulzer diesel engine technology introduced from abroad was sent to Bincheng Diesel Engine Factory, and from then on it was able to produce world-leading diesel engines.
However, now they want to continue to increase production capacity and rely on machine-building experts from island countries!
"Mr. Yantian, you have been inspecting our place for a few days. Do you have any conclusions?" Lin Bin, director of the diesel engine factory, said.
These technical experts were specially invited by them in the hope that they could give them some valuable opinions.
Hikoda Jushio nodded: "We were looking at the factory during the day and studying at night. Now, we have formed a conclusion."
Lin Bin opened his eyes wide and watched as the other party took out a thick stack of manuscript paper. These people were really good at their work. They had already written so much manuscript paper in such a short period of time!
In particular, what the other party handed to Lin Bin had been translated into Chinese. Lin Bin took the manuscript paper and looked at it carefully. Suggestions for improvement were given for each piece of equipment, along with quotations and so on.
When he saw the end, his mouth formed an O shape: "What? If we want to adjust and improve our production line here to increase the annual production capacity to 200,000 horsepower, we will actually have to spend 500 million US dollars?"
(This data may sound like a small amount, but East China Heroes found data for 1997. This factory only produced 250,000 horsepower a year.)
"Director Lin, you have reviewed it from front to back. Every improvement suggestion is necessary. Therefore, in total, this much money is needed. Although you have introduced a full set of Sulzer diesel engine technology,
, you have not changed the production equipment accordingly, so these equipment have long been outdated. If they are not updated, your production capacity will not increase." Hikoda Shizuo said.
They are not only here to inspect, but also to sell equipment. If they want to improve their technology and produce more marine diesel engines, they must upgrade their production equipment!
Although they are here to do business, they do not ask for excessive prices. The improvement of every piece of equipment is necessary, and this money must be spent.
"Director Lin, I'll give you one day to think about it. This is just the first stop. Next, we will go to other marine diesel engine factories." Hikoda Jushio said: "If you want to increase production capacity, you must contact us as soon as possible.
Sign the contract, after all, the production of these equipment also takes time."
Hikoda Jutsuo has been very busy these days, but the next day will be the most relaxing time for him.
Looking at the other person's back as he left, Lin Bin's face was full of tangles.
"Notify all middle-level leaders to come to the conference room for a meeting."
Soon, the conference room was filled with people.
"Everyone, today's meeting is related to the life and death of our factory. Since we separated from the shipyard and operated independently a few years ago, this is our most serious challenge." Lin Bin said.
In the past, they were all mixed together. It was nothing in the era of planned economy. However, with the deepening of market economy, each factory needs to be responsible for its own profits and losses. Even if they belong to the same China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, they still have to settle accounts between brothers.
.
Therefore, the diesel engine factory became independent. Although it still provided supporting equipment to the shipyard, it had to bear the risks and benefits itself.
"Since our factory started producing main engines in 1958, until 1978, for a full twenty years, we have been hovering at a low level. We only produced a total of more than 100,000 horsepower, and some of the main engines were even too poor in performance to be used.
It was not until the introduction of the full set of Sulzer diesel engine technology that our products achieved a leap forward. However, the production capacity was still insufficient. Our factory's goal is to produce more than 200,000 horsepower per year, which requires improving our production lines.
We invited the famous machine-building god to take our pulse, and the conclusion has been drawn."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Having said this, Lin Bin glanced at the people present, and everyone's eyes showed anticipation.
"What conclusion?"
"That's right, director, please stop being so secretive."
"We need to invest 500 million to improve our production equipment."
With a bang, the conference room exploded.
"Our annual technological innovation funds are only about 1 million, but now we need 500 million, which is 500 times! Where can we get so much money?"
"Your math was taught by your physical education teacher, right? Why is it five hundred times?"
"Five hundred times one million, isn't it 500 million?"
"Five hundred million U.S. dollars, not RMB!"
"What?"
"What the hell, five hundred million US dollars, where can we get so much money? Even if we can get a loan, our factory will have to work for the bank for the next ten or twenty years! In twenty years, the money we owe to the bank will be repaid.
It’s over, our equipment is lagging behind again!”
"Go ahead and dream. Which bank is willing to lend us US$500 million? The approval process will probably take several years!"
"The maximum is five million, no more, otherwise we simply won't be able to bear it!"
Looking at the messy conference room, Lin Bin smiled helplessly. He had already guessed this outcome, but he had no other way!
"Director Lin, Mr. Qin from Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group is here." At this moment, Lin Bin's secretary walked in gently and said in his ear.
Mingzhou, Mr. Qin of the Shipbuilding Industry Group?
Lin Bin was overjoyed: "Quick, invite him over!"
"come over?"
"Yes, come to our conference room!"
Qin Tao was in high spirits. When he walked into the conference room, he saw countless pairs of eyes looking at him.
What's wrong? There's dirt on my clothes and writing on my face?
"Mr. Qin, welcome to our diesel engine factory for inspection." Lin Bin strode forward: "I'm sorry, because I am having an important meeting, so I can't go out to greet you. Now, please take a seat."
Qin Tao just came here to join in the fun. He didn't intend to make a big fuss, and he was not likely to be dissatisfied because the other party didn't greet him in advance. But now, seeing Lin Bin's attitude, Qin Tao is still very curious.
what happened?
In confusion, Qin Tao refused and finally took the main seat. Lin Bin sat next to him and said: "Mr. Qin, please help us solve the problems in our factory!"
"What problem?"
Lin Bin quickly explained the problems they encountered in detail.
"Fifty million US dollars?" Qin Tao was also speechless: "Aren't the people from this island country so good at doing business? They are treating you like sheep to be slaughtered."
"Yes, Mr. Qin, it will be easier once you are here. Can you get us some cheap equipment from Lao Maozi?" Lin Bin said to Qin Tao.
"I get cheap equipment from Lao Maozi?" Qin Tao shook his head repeatedly: "This is impossible."
If I can get it, then I might as well build my own marine diesel engine factory and give it to you? Will you give me half of the shares?
Qin Tao couldn't say this complaint, otherwise the atmosphere would be too embarrassing.
"The equipment at Lao Maozi's place is also very backward and may not be higher than ours. Otherwise, Lao Maozi would not have to rack his brains to buy Toshiba machine tools." Qin Tao explained: "The few advanced production equipment they have on hand,
It’s not something I can do. So don’t place your hopes on me.”
Qin Tao's words were correct, and the eyes of everyone present dimmed.
"It's a pity, we just don't have money. If we had money, everything would be easier." Lin Bin said: "Back then, both the islanders and the Kimchi people, after introducing the relevant production patents for marine diesel engines,
We have eliminated the need for a large number of people to go abroad for training, and introduced a large amount of production equipment. In this way, when the personnel come back from training, they can directly produce according to the drawings, so what?"
Lin Bin smiled bitterly.
They were also excited when they bought the technology. After the excitement wore off, they had to find a way to use the backward equipment they had at hand to produce it.
The domestic basic equipment is not good enough, and the processing equipment has poor accuracy and low efficiency. These problems are constantly exposed in production, but they are helpless because they have no money!
When Lin Bin said this, he felt very depressed.
"Yes, we can't follow the path of island countries and kimchi countries, but we can tailor things according to our own specific conditions." Qin Tao said: "As long as we use our subjective initiative, we can still solve the problem. Back then, we were poor and had nothing to do.
We have already built the atomic bomb, and now our conditions are much better. How can we bow in the face of difficulties? I have always believed that man can conquer nature!"
Now that I'm here, it's only natural to help improve the domestic marine diesel engine industry.
Qin Tao's words inspired Lin Bin's confidence. He looked at Qin Tao and spoke expectantly again: "Mr. Qin, what should we do specifically?"
Although this is the first time Lin Bin has met Qin Tao, he has already heard some things about Qin Tao. Not to mention anything else, just bringing the Mingzhou Shipyard back to life and towards glory is enough to be admired.
Yes.
Qin Tao is not a big talker, Qin Tao is a man of action.
Qin Tao picked up the thick proposal document and began to introduce it.
"I'll just give you some ideas. After all, I'm studying shipbuilding, not diesel engines." Qin Tao said: "For example, in order to manufacture large crankshafts better and faster, the islanders' suggestion is to introduce a
They asked for a special high-efficiency, high-precision crankshaft processing machine tool. This machine tool costs five million. However, I don’t think this is necessary. If we install a rotary machine produced in the island country on our existing machine tool for processing crankshafts,
The tool holder and corresponding operating system only cost half a million US dollars."
Modify an ordinary machine tool into a CNC machine tool?
Everyone became excited.
This seems to be really possible!
"Mr. Qin, will the islanders allow us to do this?" Lin Bin asked.
The islanders have a huge appetite and have offered a sky-high price of US$500 million in one go. Now, if we want to reduce this cost, will the islanders be willing?
"We produce diesel engines for civilian use, so we will not face the problem of sales ban. As for whether the islanders agree?" Qin Tao smiled: "Then we must let them know our determination and current situation, let them know, and make some money.
That's enough, don't be too greedy."
"Mr. Qin, the islanders are here. Can you represent us and negotiate with the islanders?" Lin Bin asked.
"I represent you?" Qin Tao was a little surprised, I'm just a guest.
"That's right, please help us once. If you are willing to help, then I am willing to give you the position of factory director." Lin Bin said.
If he was asked to negotiate with those island people, he really had no confidence. Qin Tao was different. Qin Tao was the best at dealing with foreigners!
"That won't work. I can't occupy the magpie's nest. However, if the islanders are here, I can communicate with them. Then let's do it tomorrow. Tonight, let's do the sum total."
In the guest house of the diesel engine factory.
Hikoda Jutsuo was discussing with his companions happily.
"If they want to increase their production capacity, they must follow our plan, a US$500 million civil project, which is a big deal!"
"Sir Hikoda, given the situation in their factory, can they come up with 500 million US dollars?" A companion on the side said: "Even if they borrow money and mortgage the entire factory to the bank, it is not worth so much."
"It depends on their superiors. They are vigorously developing the shipbuilding industry. They will never tolerate importing our marine main engines. If they want to expand production, they must transform their production lines and purchase our equipment.
." Hikoda Jushio said: "They don't have so much money for one factory, but as long as their superiors agree, they can come up with so much money. After all, they have never had a real market economy, such a big project
, we have to rely on their government to come forward. Tomorrow, maybe some relevant government leaders will come to us."
Hikoda Shizuo was in a good mood. With his reputation as a machine builder, he came here to give guidance on upgrading the production line and gave such a detailed plan. This is definitely an honor for Bincheng Diesel Engine Factory. He is an expert. If he is an expert, they must
listen!
the next day.
"Your Excellency Yantian, Director Lin invites you to go to workshop No. 3."
Hikoda Jushio was a little surprised: "Going to Workshop No. 3? Shouldn't we go to their government agency?"
Although he was surprised, since the other party invited him, he went there.
In Workshop No. 3, a group of people are busy next to a BJ2150 gantry planer.
"Sir Hikoda, you are here, please come here to see us." Lin Bin saw Shizuo Hikota approaching and immediately waved to him and shouted.
Hikoda Jushio walked over and looked at the equipment: "This equipment is of very poor quality. According to the plan I gave you, it must be thrown away and repurchased. What are you doing?"
Hikoda Jutsuo has a very good memory. He can remember it after just one look. This gantry planer produced in 1968 is a key equipment for the factory to manufacture diesel engine parts. You can tell by looking at the year of production that there are no qualified products from that period. This
The machine was no exception. Its working conditions were extremely unstable. The worst case was that it was shut down for half a year.
Therefore, Hikoda Jushio's plan was to re-purchase this equipment and sell it directly for scrap metal. But now, these people are busy working on this equipment. What are they doing?
"It's like this. After some analysis, we feel that this equipment can still use waste heat. We only need to modify it. For example, replace it with a hydrostatic guide slide, and then purchase a large milling head, so that we can use it for milling.
Planing on behalf of you can not only improve accuracy, but also increase work efficiency by four times. We have checked that even purchasing the best large milling head from you only costs 200,000 US dollars. In this way, we can save hundreds of dollars.
Ten thousand dollars of funding.”
Hikoda Jushio's face became ugly. He looked at the people who were doing the construction angrily: "No, you can't do this! You must purchase a new, separate milling head, and we will not sell it."
Yesterday I had a sweet dream, a big order of 500 million, but today? It was reduced like this? Hikoda Jushio was already a little angry.
At this time, Qin Tao, who was directing the transformation of the gantry planer from above, jumped down.
"If the island countries don't export to us, they will buy them from Germany. In fact, when it comes to processing equipment, Germany is top-notch. Even a lot of equipment in the island countries is imported from Germany. We just do it because the island countries are closer to us.
They both have yellow skin and black hair, so I feel closer to them."
Hikoda Jutsuo almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Where did this ruthless boy come from? Moreover, he could speak fluent island dialect and communicated directly with him. These words were so irritating that he almost lost his temper.
He couldn't refute it. As for industrial processing equipment, the ones made in Germany are indeed excellent!
Hikoda Jutsuo took a deep breath and tried to keep him calm. His face returned to normal, and then he said: "It's okay if you can think of this kind of improvement plan. This project can be modified. The related milling head,
We’ll provide it.”
"Thank you for your compliment." Qin Tao continued: "Actually, if we had money, we would also be willing to purchase new equipment. But now, we don't have that much money, so we can only use our own ingenuity and base ourselves on the current situation.
If possible, make improvements.”
An ominous premonition arose in Hikoda Shizuo's heart. Do all projects need to be revised?
"Old equipment can become advanced equipment by adding advanced parts and components. Old equipment plus advanced cutting tools is modern equipment, and old equipment plus computers is also modern equipment. Sir Hikoda, what do you think?"
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"It's not just a matter of poverty, there is nothing we can do." Qin Tao continued: "We cannot accept the 500 million project improvement plan you proposed. We can only accept..."
"How many?"
"five million."
"This is impossible!" Hikoda Jushio was angry. The 500 million project was actually shrunk to 5 million? He turned around angrily and planned to leave here. Huh, 5 million dollars is not worth it!
However, his movements were slow, and it didn't look like he was really walking.
"Huh, this is the level of a machine-building genius?" Qin Tao looked at Hikoda Shishio's leaving figure with disdain in his mouth: "Let's go, let's go find Carl Micha, the technical director of marine diesel engines of MAN Company in Germany another day.
El, the order of five million US dollars is not given to anyone."
"What is Carl? His experience in marine main engines cannot be compared with mine. I am the machine builder!" When he heard this man's name, Hikoda Shizuo became angry.
"Then how can you prove your strength?" Qin Tao said: "As long as you can use five million US dollars to complete the equipment upgrade of our factory, then I apologize for what I just said, you are stronger than Karl.
"
This is of course a way to provoke generals. Hikoda Shizuo has been shrewd all his life, and of course he can understand Qin Tao's intentions, but he has no other way.
Five hundred million is destined to be ruined. Although five million is a little less, it is still a business. If you have money, you have to make money! It is better than being cheap to the Germans!
"Okay, I promise you, we will provide you with a new plan, but all purchases must be made from the island country!" Hikoda Shitsuo said.
"certainly."
"Also, don't mention that bastard Carl in front of me!"
"Didn't he just kidnap your son? Do you need to hate him so much?"
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