The car giant started by marrying the daughter of the king

Chapter 212: If you are not careful, you will be burdened with a debt that you will never be able to pay off in your lifetime

As soon as Jiang Hui got to work today, he ran into Zheng Haiming's secretary at the office door.

The other party was obviously waiting for him.

This surprised Jiang Hui quite a bit.

Did anything major happen in the factory?

How come I didn’t hear anything?

"Director Jiang, last night the American side called the factory and asked why you were not on the list of people going to General Motors for inspection."

"Zheng Chang is also confused now, so let me come over and ask you to come over."

Without waiting for Jiang Hui to ask, Zheng Haiming's secretary gave a brief introduction of the situation.

But these words confused Jiang Hui.

You are not on the list of people going to inspect General Motors?
How can it be!

But since they said so, it must be true.

With a lot of questions in his mind, Jiang Hui came to Zheng Haiming's office.

"Xiao Jiang, on the list of people that the First Machine Industry Ministry sent to the American Embassy to apply for visas this time, there are only me and Professor Zhu, not you and Chen Qi."

"The remaining three are from the First Ministry of Machine Building."

After hearing what Zheng Haiming said, combined with what the secretary had just said, Jiang Hui suddenly became clear.

This is because someone has taken a fancy to the opportunity to go abroad for inspection and replaced me.

I didn't expect that the legendary replacement would actually happen to me.

But this time, those people will probably be disappointed.

"Zheng Chang, I guess the First Ministry of Machine Building thinks that the opportunity to go abroad is rare, so they want to arrange for more important people to take a look."

"The other party has not figured out the background of this inspection at all and is acting recklessly. I think there will be trouble."

Jiang Hui doesn't really care whether he can go abroad for inspection.

But if someone takes his place, the nature of the situation will be different.

I'm not someone who can be bullied easily.

"Yes, one is the director of the General Office, another is the deputy director, and the other is the head of the trade union."

"Even if the First Ministry of Machinery Industry arranged for people from the Automobile Bureau to be in, I would understand that. But isn't this arrangement a mess?"

Zheng Haiming obviously understood the reason behind the matter.

When he heard the news this morning, he was quite excited.

After calming down, I found that the situation was not as complicated as I thought.

"Austin already knew about this, but we only found out about it later."

"Why don't we make a phone call to the department to see what the situation is?"

Jiang Hui always felt that there must be some information in this matter that he didn't know.

"Well, I'll arrange for someone to check it out later and see the situation first."

The people below are responsible for handling the specific procedures. Let the people at the practical level communicate first, and everything will be easier to control.

This is to avoid a confrontation right from the start, which would leave things with no room for maneuver.

It is not that difficult to find out this news.

Before Jiang Hui left the office, Zheng Haiming's secretary came over again to report, "The First Ministry of Machine Building has removed Chief Engineer Chen and Minister Jiang from the list of those going abroad for inspection."

"Then they changed the names to those of the General Office of the First Ministry of Machine Building and the union leaders. However, when they went to the American Embassy to apply for visas, except for Zheng Chang and Professor Zhu, everyone else was denied a visa."

"I guess the embassy has also fed back this list to General Motors."

After hearing the secretary's explanation, Zheng Haiming and Jiang Hui immediately understood the reason.

Under normal circumstances, this kind of thing cannot be very complicated. There are only a few reasons.

Now it seems that it is indeed the case.

"Xiao Jiang, the American Embassy refused to issue a visa to them, and General Motors also has a different opinion. This time, the First Machine Industry Ministry will definitely not be able to act according to some people's ideas."

"Let's pretend we know nothing and wait for a while to see what happens."

Zheng Haiming wisely chose a gentler approach.

After all, the other party is from the Ministry of First Machine Building, which is their supervisory department.

Not to mention the people on the list, their ranks are no lower than Zheng Haiming. Even if they are just ordinary clerks in the First Ministry of Machine Building, there is no need to offend them casually.

You never know when someone might make things difficult for you.

For some people, it may be difficult for others to accomplish something for you because they don't have the ability to do so.

But if someone wants to ruin something for you, there are countless ways for them to do it, and it is difficult for you to resist.

"Well, I will follow the factory's arrangements."

Things have come to this point and Jiang Hui has nothing to worry about.

What General Motors wants is for it to go and inspect. Even if it does not take any additional actions, it will eventually appear on the inspection list.

Sure enough, a few days later, the Ministry of First Machine Building officially notified them of the schedule for their inspection trip to the United States.

The relevant visa documents have also been processed simultaneously.

"Austin, the list of people from China who are going to inspect your company has been updated. They are Zheng Haiming, Chen Qi, and Jiang Hui from Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant, Zhu Jiansheng from Capital University of Technology, and Yue Rui from the First Ministry of Machine Building. There are five of them in total. The relevant visas were processed yesterday."

Just when Jiang Hui and his colleagues received the call from the Ministry of First Machine Building, the American Embassy also called Austin of General Motors.

There aren't many inspection teams going to America these days, and even fewer inspection teams like this one that go to key enterprises.

However, there are very few cases where American companies actively invite others to visit, or even beg others to visit.

No wonder the embassy is so active.

"No problem. We have already arranged personnel to conduct special liaison and will definitely make arrangements for this inspection."

Although there were some twists and turns in the process, which made Austin very upset, things were finally settled. Jiang Hui would come over to inspect soon, and he was too lazy to worry about what had happened inside China.

"I think you can find time to have a good talk with Jiang Hui about this matter. Maybe it will be helpful in persuading Jiang Hui to join General Motors or go to study in the United States."

"You clearly invited Jiang Hui to the inspection, and the others were just supporting roles, but he, the core figure, was almost replaced by someone else."

"Maybe he doesn't know these things yet."

Smith couldn't help but give Austin an idea.

Mainly because he had collected a lot of information related to the Chinese automobile industry during this period, and he became more and more aware of how powerful Jiang Hui's technology was.

In his opinion, such people should create value for America, and it would be a waste of resources if they stayed in China.

"Well, that's a good idea."

"When Jiang Hui comes to inspect, I will definitely find a chance to have a good chat with him."

Austin is not stupid, so he naturally knows why Smith made such a suggestion.

……

"Dad, today the First Ministry of Machine Building has officially notified us that we will leave for a visit to General Motors next Friday."

During dinner in the evening, Jiang Hui talked about his inspection trip to General Motors.

Although I have mentioned this matter to Zhu Lin before, the specific schedule has not been decided.

Now that I have definite news, I must tell my family first.

"It has taken quite some time to process the procedures for going abroad. The efficiency of the First Ministry of Machine Building needs to be further improved."

Zhu Jiansheng felt that he had submitted the relevant information for a long time, but the final result was only available now.

"Speaking of which, there is a little episode here."

Jiang Hui was going to talk about how he was removed from the list.

Anyway, the matter has been resolved, so it might as well be used as a warning and educational example for everyone.

"What episode?"

Zhu Jiansheng has been preparing for the large-scale production of Hummer military vehicles during this period and has not paid much attention to other things.

Especially when it comes to procedures for going abroad, all you have to do is wait for the results.

"The original list included Zheng Haiming, Chen Qi, you and me, leaving one person for the First Ministry of Machine Building."

"But when the First Ministry of Machine Building sent it to the American Embassy for visa processing, Chen Qi and I were no longer on the list."

"Instead, several people from the General Office of the First Ministry of Machine Building and the labor union took their place. However, the American Embassy did not approve their visas. They only approved yours and Zheng Chang's."

"Then I guess the American Embassy passed this information to General Motors, and Austin called us directly."

"So Zheng Chang and I both knew about this situation, and we even asked someone to find the person in charge of the First Ministry of Machine Building to confirm it."

"Of course, in the end the list returned to its original state."

After hearing what Jiang Hui said, Zhu Jiansheng felt speechless.

Didn’t you even look at how this inspection team was set up? Why did they replace Jiang Hui?
Fortunately, it turned out to be just a minor incident in the end.

"These people are going too far. How can they arbitrarily change the list submitted by the factory?"

Zhu Jiansheng didn't say anything, but Fang Zhen couldn't help it. If the person who was replaced was someone else, then she would just listen to it as a story.

But if the person being replaced is his own son-in-law, that would definitely not work.

You have to curse a few times, no matter how high or low it is.

"This kind of thing is not unique to the First Ministry of Machine Building. I have heard of similar situations happening in other ministries before."

"Going to America for an inspection, GM will provide food and accommodation, so I'm sure many people would like to go."

"The price of a night's stay in a hotel there is equivalent to many people's annual salary."

Zhu Jiansheng was a well-informed man who had heard a lot of things, so he didn't feel particularly surprised.

This kind of thing has happened before, it happens now, and it will happen again in the future.

"We have to distinguish the situation clearly. Is the inspection a real inspection or just for fun?"

“I just want to go out and play when I see those people.”

Fang Zhen continued to speak unhappily.

"It's not necessarily that I want to go out and play, but this kind of inspection opportunity is indeed rare."

"For example, in some universities, the opportunity to study abroad is very rare."

"Some people will use any means to grab this spot."

"These people don't go to America for fun, they really want to learn."

Fang Zhen couldn't accept Zhu Jiansheng's explanation at all.

Fortunately, the situation Jiang Hui encountered this time ended well in the end, so everyone just complained about it.

……

Going abroad for inspection is a big deal these days.

The Capital Automobile Works' visit to General Motors in the United States attracted a lot of attention not only within the Ministry of First Machinery Industry, but also naturally FAW, the big brother, was very concerned about it.

"Mr. Geng, I asked around and found out that Capital Automobile Manufacturing was specially invited by General Motors to visit America this time."

"The First Ministry of Machine Building has not received any specific report on what the two sides will discuss."

Zhao Guangming knew that Geng Weidong was very concerned about the developments at the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant and Jiang Hui's situation.

Now that they are both going to General Motors for inspection, Zhao Guangming will definitely report to Geng Weidong.

"General Motors came to negotiate with the First Ministry of Machine Building last year, and at that time they also proposed the idea of ​​establishing a joint venture."

"For this reason, Sanqi's negotiation team made a special report to the higher authorities, and the chief engineer finally gave instructions and agreed to the joint venture."

"But due to various reasons, the two parties did not actually establish a joint venture later."

"Now that Capital Auto Works is going to General Motors' headquarters in the United States, will they discuss the establishment of a joint venture?"

As the big brother, FAW naturally does not want the title of the first automobile joint venture in the country to be snatched away by Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant.

But if they are asked to rush to the front, they are worried that there may be risks.

After all, this is something that no one has ever done before, and if FAW wants to do it, there will definitely be some resistance.

“This topic may be raised, but it is unlikely that any results will be achieved through this inspection.”

"If Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant really wants to form a joint venture with General Motors, it will definitely report to the First Ministry of Machine Building. We can also hear related rumors."

Geng Weidong is obviously very familiar with various domestic business procedures.

Although the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant has been doing very well in the past two years, there are still a lot of nagging people above it.

There are many things that the factory cannot decide directly.

Even though they are model factories for factory power expansion reform, there is no way to fundamentally change the situation.

"That's true. I'll arrange for someone to get some information and see what they are going to do this time."

Zhao Guangming would definitely not refute Geng Weidong's opinion.

He would never do something with such low EQ.

……

"Come on, Yue Rui, let's go."

"Congratulations on picking up such a good job!"

Wei Shuwu and Yue Rui met in a small restaurant.

The day after tomorrow Yue Rui will lead a team to inspect General Motors in the United States, and Wei Shu and Wu are here today to see him off.

The two of them entered the First Ministry of Machine Building together, and until now they have only been chief clerks.

Although he doesn't look bad, he is not qualified as a leader after all, so he is not doing well.

Since we share the same suffering, our relationship will inevitably improve a little.

"The entire group is full of strong-willed people. I don't know if I can successfully complete this mission."

When Yue Rui said this, there was no sadness on his face, but rather a big smile.

Obviously, he was being modest.

"It is rumored that Factory Director Zheng Haiming is going to be promoted, and the most likely person to take over his position is Chief Engineer Chen Qi."

"President Zhu Jiansheng just joined the Capital University of Technology's school committee some time ago, and his future is limitless."

"As for Jiang Hui, it's even harder to say. He has already rejected GM's invitation, so there's no need to worry that he will leave the group without permission."

"In addition, Jiang Hui is proficient in three foreign languages, and Professor Zhu is said to speak decent English as well."

"GM has arranged special personnel to receive the delegation, and the level of the personnel attending the meeting will not be low."

"In this case, what else do you need to worry about as the leader?"

Wei, Shu and Wu did learn something about this investigation.

After all, this matter is related to the Automobile Bureau to a certain extent, so it is normal for him to pay more attention to it.

So after hearing Yue Rui's humble words, he immediately retorted.

"hey-hey!"

"I accepted this mission by mistake. Director Li was supposed to be the team leader himself."

"Who knew he couldn't even get a visa from the American Embassy? He must be so depressed."

Since they were all old acquaintances, Yue Rui didn't continue to be pretentious.

"Director Li's behavior was too shameless this time. If he had kept Jiang Hui in the inspection team, he might have continued to be the head of the team."

"General Motors would extend such an invitation and provide all expenses for free, isn't it because of Jiang Hui?"

Wei, Shu and Wu couldn't help but make a few complaints.

At this time, Yue Rui remained silent.

Just concentrate on eating.

"By the way, I heard that the ministry is planning further reforms. For poorly managed subordinate factories, they will consider contracting them out to individuals for management. Has your office received this information?"

Knowing that Yue Rui didn't want to casually complain about his boss's boss, Wei Shuwu tactfully changed the subject.

When people from the same unit have dinner together, it is difficult for the topics to avoid discussing things related to daily work.

Yue Rui and Wei, Shu and Wu are no exception.

Some time ago, after Qin Hao went to the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant for research, he came back and reported to Zhou Jian some plans for deepening reform.

For such a big thing, it is naturally impossible to have results in just one or two days.

Various discussions and reports are inevitable.

During this process, ordinary clerks like Wei, Shu, and Wu must have heard some rumors.

Although this matter may not necessarily have anything to do with you, in government agencies, gossip is everyone's daily work.

"I only heard some specious content. It seems that the leaders have discussed it many times in meetings. It is said that there is a lot of controversy."

"But reform is necessary. There are more and more poorly managed factories, and they will become a burden to the ministry in the future."

Working in the General Office, Yue Rui must be better informed than Wei, Shu and Wu.

"That's true. The money earned by other profitable factories is almost not enough to subsidize the loss-making factories."

"So reform is definitely necessary, and it has been emphasized many times by our superiors."

“I just don’t know if they will really take such big steps to reform in the end.”

Wei, Shu and Wu also knew the various conditions of the factories under the First Ministry of Machine Building.

Over the past decade or so, many factories have not made any technological progress and have been relying on their old technology without knowing how to expand their thinking.

In this situation, it would be strange if one could adapt to the changing times in the face of an ever-changing situation.

“Even if this reform plan is really passed, whether there are people willing to contract factories is also a big problem.”

"If you're not careful, you could end up with a debt that you won't be able to pay off for the rest of your life."

I have to say that what Yue Rui described is very likely to happen.

After all, not everyone is clear about future developments and will not take risks easily.

(End of this chapter)