The car giant started by marrying the daughter of the king

Chapter 135: An unprecedented historical juncture, Jiang Hui's bold proposal

"We were established on April 1949, 4, and are a professional manufacturer of internal combustion engines with a 11-year history."

"In addition to supplying 212 gasoline engines for BJ492, we actually produced 4115 diesel engines earlier, and we are considered one of the earliest power manufacturers producing diesel engines in China."

"We are now preparing the sample of the new BJ212 gasoline engine that you designed yourself very smoothly. This fully proves Shounei's technical strength. We are a trustworthy supplier."

"Liaison Jiang, if the diesel engines for the Hummer project are given to Shounai to produce, we will definitely not let you down."

For Cheng Tao, dealing with Jiang Hui is the most critical issue in grabbing the engine for the "Hummer" project.

According to the information he had obtained, the "Hummer" project developed by Zhu Jiansheng involved a lot of parts design, and Jiang Hui's participation was required.

For example, for new diesel engines, domestic engine manufacturers have no independent research and development capabilities except for importing advanced products from abroad.

But if you work with Jiang Hui, there might be unexpected surprises.

On the basis of the existing 4115 diesel engine, various parts will be upgraded and replaced, and a new generation of diesel engine products will be directly produced. This will be of extraordinary significance to Shuuchi.

You know, according to the positioning of "Hummer", this must be a vehicle weighing several tons.

In order to ensure the high maneuverability of the Hummer, the power system cannot be bad.

This means that as long as Shuuchi wins the project, Jiang Hui and his team will need to help improve the technical level of the diesel engine.

This can be regarded as a free product upgrade for the factory.

At that time, the diesel engines can not only be sold to the "Hummer" project, but also to many other domestic companies.

After all, this diesel engine can definitely be used in many medium-sized and smaller trucks.

These trucks are the mainstay of domestic sales.

"Chief Engineer Cheng, the Capital Institute of Technology will definitely welcome Shounei to participate in their 'Hummer' project. You can just go and talk to Professor Zhu."

Since the project has been handed over to Zhu Jiansheng, Jiang Hui will definitely not interfere at this time.

Helping to design the appearance and parts is one thing, but directly specifying the supplier is another.

Jiang Hui would definitely not do anything that would affect Zhu Jiansheng's prestige.

"We will definitely visit Professor Zhu, but we would also like to invite you to visit our diesel engine production workshop when you are free and give us some guidance."

There is a big difference in level between Cheng Tao and Jiang Hui. Although he was asking for help, the other person's attitude was indeed very appropriate.

Considering that communication and transportation were very inconvenient in that era, it would indeed save a lot of trouble if the engines of the "Hummer" project were to be produced by Shuuchi.

Therefore, even if Shounei's technical strength in diesel engines is slightly weaker than that of Shanghai Diesel and other manufacturers, it is not unacceptable.

Anyway, no matter which manufacturer produces it, it needs to be prepared according to the new drawing specifications.

The original technical differences between everyone seem not that important.

"I will communicate with Professor Zhu at that time and ask them to deepen the cooperation between their team and Shounai."

After Jiang Hui said this, Cheng Tao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At least when it comes to the engine for the Hummer project, Shuuchi has taken the lead.

By the time other manufacturers reacted, we had already started arranging technical personnel to draw pictures with the teachers from Capital Polytechnic College.

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The positive actions taken by Shounai are actually actions taken by various factories to implement policies and guidelines under the changes in the overall environment.

In late September of this year, the National Planning Conference proposed that three changes must be implemented in future economic work.

The first is to shift attention to production struggles and technological revolution.

The second is to shift the management system and management methods onto the track of scientific management that operates in accordance with economic laws.

The third is to shift from a closed or semi-closed state to an open policy of actively introducing advanced foreign technology, utilizing foreign funds, and boldly entering the international market.

Immediately afterwards, when the chief designer inspected the three northeastern provinces, he repeatedly emphasized that the world is changing every day, new things are constantly emerging, new problems are constantly appearing, we cannot close our doors, we cannot fall behind forever if we do not use our brains.

We must accelerate the development of productivity based on the current favorable conditions to improve people's lives.

From December 12th to 18nd, the important meeting that Jiang Hui had been looking forward to for several years finally took place as scheduled.

Many people may not realize the importance of this conference to China.

During those days, the first thing Jiang Hui did when he went to work every day was to read the latest newspaper of the day to see if there was any report about the conference.

He was also worried whether this little butterfly of his would bring some changes to history.

Finally, on December 12, Jiang Hui got what he wanted and saw the content he wanted to see reported in several important newspapers.

The conference decided to shift China's work focus and the attention of the people across the country to socialist modernization starting from January 1979.

And this conference formally put forward the task of reform and opening up.

I saw in the newspaper that a series of new and major economic measures would be taken in the future, serious reforms would be made to the economic management system and business management methods, and active development of equal and mutually beneficial economic cooperation with other countries in the world on the basis of self-reliance.

Jiang Hui finally breathed a sigh of relief.

A new era is finally coming.

Although it will take some time to implement some actions, the general direction has been determined.

In the future, there will be more and more things that I can tinker with.

Of course, it will take time to break away from the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant and start your own business.

"Chief Engineer Chen, have you read the relevant content of this conference?"

If you want to accomplish something at the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant, you definitely need the support of the leadership.

Among the management staff in the factory, Jiang Hui is most familiar with Chen Qi.

"Yes, I have read the relevant reports several times. The future development direction should be adjusted to economic development, which is a great thing for our factory."

"Especially when the new generation BJ212 prototype is about to be assembled and will enter mass production next year, it will benefit more with such a change."

Chen Qi’s mind is now full of the new BJ212.

When reading related news in newspapers, I will also think about the related impacts in combination with the situation of the new BJ212.

When the factory has good products, everyone hopes that the economic policy can be more flexible.

Otherwise, if everything is produced and allocated according to the plan, then there will be little point in the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant developing new models.

There is no enthusiasm for various technical transformations, because no matter how advanced the car is, it will not be a problem for sales.

If the technology is developed well, the higher authorities will not increase the allocation price, and everyone will naturally be satisfied.

But if there were some changes in the relevant system, the situation would be different.

Chen Qi obviously understood something from the spirit of this conference.

"The development of the new BJ212 requires greater disposal rights within the factory, and this change is in line with relevant policy requirements."

"After this conference, I think the relevant departments should consider selecting a group of companies as pilot projects to try to make some reforms."

"I think the factory can consider proposing this plan proactively and see how the First Machinery Industry Ministry responds."

Jiang Hui's proposal is not groundless.

In May 1979, the State Economic and Trade Commission and six other ministries selected eight enterprises in Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai, including Capital Steel Company, Capital Qinghe Woolen Textile Factory, Tianjin Bicycle Factory, Tianjin Power Plant, Shanghai Diesel Engine Factory and Shanghai Steam Turbine Factory, for pilot reforms to expand their power.

As a pilot enterprise, we have gained a lot more say in the operation and development of the enterprise, which will definitely be beneficial to the development of the enterprise.

The situation of these enterprises after the pilot is much better than before the pilot.

The most obvious one is Shougang, where Jiang Hui once went to repair his car.

In March 1979, when the then main leaders of Shougang heard the news about the pilot reform of "expanding power and giving up profits" in state-owned enterprises, they quickly wrote a report to the leaders of the Capital City and the Ministry of Metallurgy, and took the initiative to volunteer to become a pilot enterprise for the reform.

This report, which was completely in line with the spirit of reform, was naturally approved immediately.

From then on, Shougang embarked on a different path.

All employees are required to undertake the contract, set a fixed base number, ensure that the funds are handed in, retain all the excess, and make up for the shortfall themselves.

As a result, Shougang launched a vigorous contracting system reform.

By breaking down the whole into parts and assigning responsibilities to individuals, the contracting system eventually fell on more than 7 employees of Shougang.

Employees are racing against time, striving to seize every minute to increase production. The bustling scene can be seen everywhere in Shougang.

Look to Xiaogang for agricultural reform, and look to Shougang for industrial reform.

The "contract system" reform explored by Shougang became a banner of reform of China's industrial enterprises at that time.

Shougang's reform was the first to break through the shackles of the traditional planned economic system. It was like throwing a stone into a stagnant pool of water, which "caused a thousand ripples".

The contracting system that Shougang proactively piloted has unleashed tremendous vitality in state-owned enterprises, enabled Shougang to take off in its development history, and made it a banner for national industrial reform and development.

Throughout the 80s, tens of thousands of people from all over the country visited Shougang every year to visit and study.

Before the reform, Shougang had no operational autonomy.

How much steel, iron and coke to produce in a year all has to follow the annual production plan issued by the state. The types and quantities are arranged, and Shougang only needs to complete the production task.

Although Shougang had tens of thousands of employees, the role of Shougang managers at that time was like that of "workshop directors" who organized production, and the signing and approval authority in their hands was only worth 800 yuan.

If the amount exceeds this, Shougang will have to report to the Ministry of Metallurgy, the higher-level administrative department, for instructions. Even if a company wants to build a toilet, it needs special funds from the national plan.

The company has a big pot, and it doesn't matter how much you work, or how well you work, the same thing happens.

What motivation can employees have?
Things are different after the reform. Production contracts are assigned to work groups and individuals, and the income varies depending on how much work you do.

Everyone's enthusiasm is naturally different.

Jiang Hui naturally didn't want the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant to miss such a good opportunity.

In particular, this kind of enterprise decentralization reform is very beneficial for some of my future plans.

So Jiang Hui can be said to be trying every possible means to push the factory to develop in this direction.

"This has never been done before. If we take the initiative to rush forward, will there be any risks?"

After all, it is only December 1978, not that far away from those special days.

Although Chen Qi wanted to achieve some results, he was also worried about any unexpected events.

"We can quote the relevant spirit of this conference at the beginning of our report, and even put some of the chief designer's words at the beginning."

"Then we put forward our ideas. Of course, we are not just proposing ourselves, but proposing to select a group of manufacturers as pilots, such as eight or ten key enterprises in the capital, Shanghai, Tianjin and other places."

"Reform is like crossing a river by feeling the stones. If our application is successful, it will probably become a model and bring great honor to the factory."

"The factory leaders will also be highly regarded by the First Ministry of Machine Building, and there may be additional opportunities at that time."

After Jiang Hui said this, Chen Qi immediately became excited.

For him, he is already the chief engineer, and the next promotion is factory director, but it is very difficult.

If he had the opportunity to be promoted from the position of chief engineer of the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant to the director of other factories, or to go to the ministry, his life would have changed.

Chen Qi has some background, but it is very limited.

If you have made great contributions, it is entirely possible to continue to improve.

Otherwise, I will have to work in my current position until retirement.

"Tell me in detail how this reform will be carried out. I will go to the factory director to discuss it later."

Chen Qi looked at Jiang Hui with anticipation, and was obviously very interested in this matter.

"This is what I think. The issue of expanding the autonomy of state-owned enterprises has been discussed in the economics community before this conference."

"In 1956, Mr. Gao Shangquan pointed out that enterprises have too little autonomy and the competent authorities have too much power."

"In 1961, Mr. Sun Yefang clearly pointed out that matters within the scope of simple reproduction are the minor rights of enterprises and the state should no longer intervene."

"By expanding the reform of enterprise autonomy, a gap has been opened in the traditional planned economic system, which has initially changed the situation in the past where production was only based on the state's mandatory plan, without understanding market needs, not caring about product sales, and not caring about profits and losses, and has enhanced enterprises' awareness of independent management and market awareness."

"We submitted a report to apply for the reform of the economic responsibility system in state-owned enterprises in order to link the economic interests of enterprises and employees with the responsibilities they assume and the economic benefits they achieve, so that the majority of employees can achieve the greatest economic benefits with the least manpower and material resources with a sense of ownership."

"This is completely in line with the spirit of this conference and is likely to become a typical case of reform..."

Jiang Hui quickly expressed his thoughts, and Chen Qi nodded repeatedly.

If Jiang Hui had told him these things before today, he would definitely not dare to act rashly.

But it is different now.

The spirit of the conference has been officially published in newspapers. If Capital Automobile Manufacturing can become the first company to respond, the benefits will be really worth looking forward to.

(End of this chapter)