In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 232 The Pakistanis have come to the school; we can't let them leave empty-handed!

The contract was signed smoothly.

It went so smoothly that Wang Zheng couldn't believe it. Even when he reminded the other party, they were unwilling to look at the contract any further, as if they were afraid of any unforeseen changes.

"Director Ning, General Manager Tian, ​​now that we've signed the contract, we need you to arrange for technical and process personnel to come here as soon as possible to familiarize themselves with the procedures and prepare for production..."

Seeing that the other party had signed the contract, Wang Zheng said no more.

The only party with objections to this contract should be the other party, since the terms were set by the school and the contract was drafted by him.

"We'll go back and make the arrangements tomorrow."

Ning Juntao hurriedly responded.

They were just as anxious.

We didn't get any benefits, but they gave us two million upfront, and we still owe them one million. Only by starting production as soon as possible can the factory make a profit.

"Has the contract been signed?"

"You're not excited at all?"

Wang Zheng, beaming with smiles, was about to boast to Xie Wei that the other party had signed the contract without raising any objections, but Xie Wei remained remarkably calm.

"What's there to get excited about?"

Xie Wei countered Wang Zheng's question, "When will their people arrive?"

Xie Wei felt that it would take quite a while for the Jiangbei factory to send someone over after they returned.

Although there has been no news from Li Rui, the export contract is unlikely to be affected by any surprises.

The remaining task is to negotiate additional conditions and persuade the opposing leaders.

"According to them, it will take at least a month."

Wang Zheng replied, "It's all their fault. Otherwise, we would have already completed the pre-production preparations and wouldn't have had to worry about the subsequent delivery issues."

No contract has been signed yet. Although Jiangbei Machinery Factory produces rocket launchers, producing disposable rocket launchers requires adjustments to the production line, additional equipment, and even the development of large-scale production processes.

To save costs, even rocket engines are made of aluminum alloy through hot extrusion or directly through stamping.

In the production of other rockets, many components are manufactured through machining.

"Too slow! We don't have that much time for them. As for the orders from Thailand, although we don't know if a contract has been signed, they definitely won't give us much time to deliver."

Xie Wei shook his head.

It took a month to arrive, which means it took a month for their technicians to become familiar with the process.

Where can I go?

"Among the people from the Jiangbei factory this time, there are chief engineers and dispatchers. Should we let them get familiar with things first?"

Wang Zheng did use his brain.

Seeing Xie Wei's expression, he nervously offered his opinion.

"That's one way. But we need their people to arrive as soon as possible. Aren't the school's planes currently idle? Why don't we arrange for planes to transport the people over, about ten core personnel per batch, two or three batches should be enough. Our technical and process personnel can then be sent over to provide support... At the same time, let them start preparing. They can start processing the parts they can, and for the parts they can't, they can seek external suppliers..."

Xie Wei's experience at Hongguang Factory not only made him familiar with production, but also with the problems at the grassroots level.

Every product needs a process to go from the design stage to production.

The disposable rocket launcher developed by the school is different from other rocket launchers. It has almost no common parts, which means that everything has to be started from scratch.

"Why don't you go and tell them?"

Wang Zheng whispered to Xie Wei.

???

Xie Wei looked at Wang Zheng with a completely bewildered expression.

"After all, they are the leaders of a factory..."

"..."

Xie Wei didn't know what to say. Was Wang Zheng getting worse as he got older?
He quickly understood Wang Zheng's thoughts: the position of the university-enterprise cooperation office in military technology cooperation was very awkward!
This is all due to the agreement reached between Xie Wei and Li Rui: the school would be responsible for military-related cooperation, while the school-enterprise cooperation office would be responsible for civilian technology.

After Li Rui left, the school was taken over by Zhang Mingqiu, a kind-hearted man. In order to maintain a harmonious relationship with Xie Wei, he basically did not interfere in matters related to the school-enterprise office.

This has led to the current situation where rocket launcher cooperation is completely ignored.

“That’s no problem. We had anticipated this, but the lack of results had caused production to fall short of expectations. However, we did make some preparations beforehand… Mr. Tian is more familiar with the technology and can work with your people on the process flow here… Ma Yuan, as the factory dispatcher, will also familiarize himself with the production-related aspects…”

Ning Juntao had no objection whatsoever to Xie Wei, who came to visit with Zhang Mingqiu.

“We can get involved now.”

Tian Guirong spoke up.

Ma Yuan, standing to the side, stared at him, mouth slightly agape, utterly dumbfounded: "You can join in now, but don't fucking drag me into this! I wanted to get some rest; I'm exhausted from the train journey these past few days, and I haven't had a break since I arrived..."

"In that case, I'll have someone take you to the workshop right away."

If you don't object, then there's naturally no problem.

"it is good!"

"..."

Compared to the excited Tian Guirong, Ma Yuan was utterly speechless.

Xie Wei used the guesthouse's phone to call Tang Daoxian and asked him to come and pick up Tian Guirong and the others.

"Principal Zhang, don't worry, I'll get the personnel ready as soon as I get back tomorrow..."

The problem was caused by themselves, and Ning Juntao now knew that if the pre-production preparations were not completed as soon as possible, it would likely affect subsequent exports.

He didn't pay much attention to Xie Wei, a young man.

He was simply making a promise to Zhang Mingqiu.

"Director Ning, don't even mention 'as soon as possible.' In order to complete the production preparation work in the shortest possible time, the school has decided to arrange our special plane to send you back, and also transport the first batch of technical backbone personnel over..."

special plane?

Several people were stunned.

Could it be that the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) they know is a fake HIT?

Even national leaders don't have private jets, yet Harbin Institute of Technology does?
"The school has many cooperative projects with external partners. In order to facilitate communication with these partners, the school-enterprise cooperation office purchased a special plane from the nearby Factory 122..."

Principal Zhang was quite pleased with the shock shown to the group.

Even the University of Science and Technology of China, the top science and engineering university in China, doesn't have a private jet.

"By the way, if you have any questions in the future, you can directly contact Xie Wei. He's an advisor in the school-enterprise cooperation office..."

What the hell?

consultant?

Shouldn't consultants all be elderly experts with significant influence in their respective fields?

"..."

Seeing Zhang Mingqiu introducing himself with a smug look on his face, Xie Wei rolled his eyes. The old man chose to trouble himself so as not to cause trouble for himself!
However, he did not express any objection.

"Director Ning, I hope you can seize the time. If we want to get orders from the international market, we can't let any opportunity slip by."

Xie Wei didn't want to stay with Ning Juntao and the others any longer.

There's no other reason than that he proposed those harsh cooperation conditions himself, and sooner or later the people at Jiangbei Machinery Factory would find out.

If I stay now, and Zhang Mingqiu lets something slip, I'm afraid I'll get beaten up.

Seeing Xie Wei's inappropriate attitude, Zhang Mingqiu smiled awkwardly at the group, indicating that he was busy, and then took his leave.

"Xie Wei, don't be angry... There will be more and more of these kinds of things in the future, and it's too troublesome to have to go through a transfer every time. Originally, I made you this consultant just to make it easier for you to manage the development of the school-enterprise office..."

Zhang Mingqiu quickly caught up with Xie Wei. His meaning was clear: Xie Wei needed to step forward now.

"I still need to study..."

"Give me a break! How long has it been since you last stepped into a classroom?"

Zhang Mingqiu scoffed, "Young man, if you're capable, take on more responsibility. Do you really want old men like us to do it? The key is, we're not familiar with it either!"

"..."

Xie Wei couldn't very well oppose Li Rui's methods, which were completely different from Li Rui's.

"By the way, Principal Li has instructed that you will be in charge of several military projects related to the school-enterprise cooperation program, including external collaborations."

"How can that be done!"

Xie Wei jumped up.

This is a huge pitfall.

The right exists.

If the project leaders of the fighter jets found out, they'd probably be coming to me every day asking for money.

That old man Li Rui, even after he's gone, he still doesn't want to give me a break!
"Anyway, the school can't find a suitable person to take charge, and if there are any problems, it will have a very serious impact on the project... Of course, considering that you are usually quite busy, the school will arrange someone to assist you..."

"Forget it! The school-enterprise cooperation office is still a mess!"

At this point, Xie Wei became even more furious.

Originally, the plan was to rectify the chaotic management of the school-enterprise office, but first Li Rui tricked the Fuzhou Post and Telecommunications Bureau into coming, and then there were foreign clients...

"Alright, let's talk about this later. The Pakistanis are coming tomorrow. What are our plans? Do you have any ideas?"

idea?

Li Rui must have put in a lot of effort to get Pakistan to the school.

Since they've already come all this way, we can't let them leave empty-handed.

"The school can proceed with the original plan for visits to the school, projects, and collaborations. However, I think at the end of the visit, we could take them to see the workshop next to the school..."

"Ok?"

Zhang Mingqiu was puzzled.

The factory next to the school produces more than just rocket launchers and sniper grenades.

"Tanks! They need more advanced tanks!"

Xie Wei had a big smile on his face.

The Type 79 main battle tank, which was renamed from the Type 69-III, is still in the design stage, the Type 80 has just entered the whole vehicle development stage, and there are still several generations to go before the export version of the Type 85II tank.

Units like Institute 201 and Institute 617 are too busy with their work to be easily distracted.

Fortunately, the school will cooperate with Pakistan on this project, and then outsource part of it to 617 or 201. They won't have any objections, right?

"This will work? That project..."

"You mean the most advanced? It's already been shut down. Even if there's some research going on now, it's only addressing issues like parts and components..."

Using the WZ-122 tank as a base to deceive Pakistan, a country with limited funds but high demands, is the most suitable approach.

They could even use the chassis of the Type 59 or Type 69 tanks, simply by installing a stabilized fire control system, replacing the turret, and mounting a 125mm tank gun. Would Pakistan refuse that?

No!

As long as the 125mm tank gun performs well, they can't refuse it.

These projects are currently being developed separately by various organizations.

The school can act as the general contractor, as long as Pakistan pays, then...

Seeing Xie Wei's increasingly pronounced upturned lips, and remembering Principal Li's instructions to him, Zhang Mingqiu did not object and directly said, "The school will arrange it, and you will be in charge of talking to them."

Xie Wei naturally did not object.

Pakistan may be poor, but compared to the current state of Harbin Institute of Technology, the amount that the Pakistani military can provide is absolutely enormous.

In fact, his goal was not just tanks.

The Pakistani military should also make its due contribution to the third-generation fighter jet project, as it has historically done.

Xie Wei had considered whether it was appropriate to start the "Super-7" project 10 years ahead of schedule.

目前，巴基斯坦空军主力战机机型是幻影3、幻影5、佩刀F-86、歼-6、强-5等战机，这些都已经老旧。

Following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan last year, which resulted in the occupation of the entire territory within a week, the United States, in order to enhance Pakistan's ability to resist the Soviet Union, will provide Pakistan with 28 single-seat F-16A and 12 two-seat F-16B fighter jets through the "Peace Gate" program.

Pakistan will also become the first country in South Asia to possess third-generation fighter jets.

However, later, with the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan and even the collapse of the Soviet Union, the situation in South Asia changed drastically, and the Americans directly seized the F-16 fighter jets purchased by Pakistan.

However, even before that, Pakistan had shown great interest in the Super-7, and it is even said that the Super-7 was developed specifically for Pakistan.

Xie Wei was unaware of the specific details.

He knew, however, that Pakistan had always harbored a desire to build its own military industry.

Whether it will work or not, let's try it out first.

Early the next morning, Ning Juntao boarded the Y-11 transport aircraft, whose fuselage bore the school's name, and returned to Jiangbei Machinery Factory.

Upon seeing the airplane, a sense of surprise was naturally inevitable.

School officials were conducting a final check on the plan to host Pakistani clients, fearing that a problem in any part could lead to international embarrassment.

"Didn't sleep all night again?"

Early in the morning, Mo Lingyu entered the office and saw Xie Wei with red eyes checking a document. She gently placed breakfast on his desk and said with heartache.

"Eat quickly, then take a nap."

"How can I possibly sleep here!"

Xie Wei shook his head and sighed.

In order to prevent the Pakistanis from leaving empty-handed and to ensure they didn't leave with their meager amount of US dollars, Xie Wei spent the entire night figuring out how to persuade them.

“The Pakistanis are coming to the school today, and I have to accompany them with the school leaders.”

"Such an important matter, why aren't you getting some rest!"

Mo Lingyu rolled her eyes.

Even though they had spent a considerable amount of time in the same office, Mo Lingyu noticed that their relationship hadn't improved at all.

Even though she often helped Xie Wei by rubbing his head and massaging his shoulders, it was still the same.

"This matter is more important."

Xie Wei patted the plan in his hand.

It wasn't shown to Mo Lingyu.

Seeing Xie Wei's actions, Mo Lingyu suppressed her curiosity and didn't press the matter further.

"Class monitor, there are so many school leaders here!"

"What's the use of having many leaders? The key is knowing how to persuade people! Every project needs money, and relying entirely on the university-enterprise office to make money is too slow..."

Xie Wei understood what Mo Lingyu meant.

There are some things I shouldn't reveal too much to her.

"You mean you're the only one who can fool them? Do you think you can get Pakistan to invest in our school's projects?"

Mo Lingyu laughed at Xie Wei's words and said irritably.

(End of this chapter)