Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 473 Peerless General
Throughout his speech, Zhai Da did not mention his company's difficulties, nor did he complain about the regulations, nor did he ask for support.

It stands out among the ten speeches.

So much so that after him, the habitual "reporting of bad news" by the two company representatives felt like a cliché.

After the meeting ended, there was no "being called aside to a different place and meeting with so-and-so" as in traditional novels.

It was just an ordinary meeting that ended.

But Zhai Da knew that some people had taken his words to heart.

In fact, some people might have thought of the same thing.

At least Lu Bu and Wan Bu both gave him very approving looks.

Sun Tingcheng ran over from behind: "President! You're so cool! It's refreshing! I was almost falling asleep listening to you before! It's a pity we can't bring our phones to take pictures."

Cheng Mo was also incredibly excited. If only he could show off in such a situation once in his life.

It was worth it.

Zhai Da smiled and said, "The officials will probably have photographers taking pictures. I wonder if I'll be in one."

Just as he was about to say something more, a staff member came over and said, "Mr. Zhai, there is a group photo session for the attendees here. Please move over here."

Zhai Da glanced at the two people beside him: "Can we bring them along?"

The hostess smiled and said, "Of course, this is an informal souvenir; all your staff can participate."

Zhai Da nodded, but then seemed to remember something else.

"Can I bring a child?"

When Zhai Da, holding Tang Xiao Kui's hand, took a group photo in front of the "East Hall" with top private enterprises from across the country and a host of organization leaders, he was still unaware...
Two months later, after a final round of opinion gathering and discussion, the "12th Five-Year Plan" was officially announced, and it was quite different from its predecessor.

The automotive industry plan has added the requirement to "vigorously develop new energy and electronic vehicles, and establish export capacity and export mechanisms."

In the clean energy sector, due to the application of silicon carbide technology, the expected growth demand has increased significantly, with wind power expected to increase by 400% in five years and solar power expected to increase by 2500% in five years (the base is still small).

In the semiconductor field, for the first time, the concept of "future semiconductor" has been introduced outside of silicon-based advanced semiconductors.

These changes are not noticeable in a massive plan that comprises hundreds of thousands of words and covers various fields.

Some of these come from the teacher's presentation last year, "A Few Things About the 'Twelfth Five-Year Plan' for Industrial Development."

Some of these are chain reactions resulting from technological breakthroughs at the core mechanical research institute.

Some of these were due to Zhai Da's speech, which received recognition and attention.

But anyway.

Young Zhai Da, your trip was worthwhile.

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Yu Xiaoli drove to pick him up from the airport in Lian City. It's unclear whether she missed her son or her daughter.

Tang Xiaokui ran and jumped into Yu Xiaoli's arms. Ms. Yu smiled and asked, "Was Beijing fun? Where did your brother take you?"

Tang Xiao Kui hesitated for a moment, then said somewhat uncertainly, "My brother took me to the morning market."

"anything else?"

"I've been to the morning market several times."

Yu Xiaoli:
Zhai Da interrupted Tang Xiao Kui's spellcasting by ruffling her hair: "Didn't you go to the East Hall? And you even took pictures there!"

Then, after giving the little wooden boy a hug, the group walked outside.

As for Cheng Mo, Sun Ting, and the staff, they were picked up by company personnel. The research institute is now a large and well-established enterprise with its own company vehicles.

On the way back, Zhai Da watched the cars passing by outside the car window. Wan Bu was right. There hadn't been any major breakthroughs in the core technology of automobiles for more than a decade, though that doesn't mean there had been no change at all.

Squeezing toothpaste is still squeezing; you might not feel any difference, but you can still squeeze out a drop or two.

The exterior and interior are slowly iterating, and the remaining features such as the reversing camera are also good. The chassis tuning is also worth mentioning. It's like the tomato and egg soup in the cafeteria; you slowly scoop it out with a spoon from the bottom and you can get something out.

However, that's over a span of more than a decade. In an industry that should theoretically be "technology-driven," it's still incredibly slow.

Given the turbidity of this pool, it will be very difficult for research institutes to obtain technical support from existing systems when trying to manufacture cars.

The good ones won't be given to you even if you have the money, and the bad ones are too terrible. In other words, you have to pay tuition.

We need to figure things out for at least a few years, go through some of the steps of the traditional automotive industry, and make connections with various suppliers before we can have production capacity.

But Zhai Da's approach was different.

Did I ever say I wanted to build a good car? I don't even have any requirements for grades, so why should I pay tuition?

In his and Wanbu's plan, they did not intend to fight tooth and nail in the domestic market, or even in terms of products.

Lower the standards and requirements, and test the waters overseas first.

Holding high the banner of ideology, we deliver the environmental protection they need most overseas.

You don't even have to make money.

If you can sell 10 cars overseas, you can attract news attention in China and generate traffic naturally.

If 100 cars can be sold, it will create an "international feel" of the product going global.

If we can sell 1000 vehicles, it will mark the beginning of the rise of Chinese automobiles and new energy vehicles, and a following will emerge domestically. 1 vehicles? Our moral high ground will be unshakeable, and we will crush domestic joint ventures in terms of public opinion.

A stubborn mind leads to blockage in both ends.

Don't ask me why it's bundled with 6831 laptop batteries and sold at the price of a luxury car. Just tell me if it's environmentally friendly or not.

In this approach, ideology is key. The concept of "environmental protection" will be deeply reflected in every inch of the product, and he even has some "idea kings" in mind.

Under the most conservative estimate, this project will incur a slight loss in the short term, but with long-term operation, it also has the potential to create a miracle.

Even if the entire vehicle sector incurs losses, it can still generate revenue for other sectors. The early establishment of the new energy sector presents a completely new and enormous market for the research institute's "silicon carbide" and "operating system" technologies.

Even if we consider "vehicle manufacturing" as paying "advertising fees" to the parts supply chain, it's still a worthwhile investment.

If we're looking at the bigger picture, then there's no need to say more.

He already has many cards in his hand: motors, vehicle systems, electronic controls, and even copying existing designs in the mechanical core. In reality, the product's capabilities won't be bad, and he certainly won't actually be building a car by bundling it with laptop batteries.

This matter will take some time, but some things can be started ahead of schedule.

Before you take action, talk first.
However, just as he was thinking about how to arrange this matter, Zhai Da suddenly got stuck.

The purely "technology-driven" approach has brought many benefits to the research institute. But suddenly, when it wanted to do something different, it seemed that it had become "too pure."
This kind of work.
That's right! I actually have an unparalleled general!

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Not far from the famous Huaqiangbei business district in Shenzhen is the New Asia Building.

This building, neither old nor new, is the address of the Shenzhen branch of the Mechanical Core Research Institute.

The place isn't big, only about 200 square meters, and it houses 20 people, making up the entire branch office.

Compared to the "sacred ground of the sect," Azure Eye, this place can only be described as rudimentary. However, if you push open the door and look at the cubicles and workstations next door, it feels quite nice, and the treatment is not bad.

The purpose of establishing the Shenzhen branch was to promote the integration of "Hongtu OS" with the counterfeit and white-label mobile phone industry in the entire Pearl River Delta region. So far, this goal has been achieved very well, and counterfeit mobile phones have been making waves in Southeast Asia, Africa, and West Asia.

The door slid open automatically, and two figures walked in. The one in the lead was Li Haili, the branch manager, and the other was someone everyone was familiar with, especially those sent from headquarters.

Wu Yue, Li Haili's boyfriend and partner of the big boss.

Wu Yue would appear once every so often.

"I'm free tonight, so I'll treat everyone to a late-night snack."

"Mr. Wu is so generous!"

"We're all waiting for Mr. Wu to come and improve our meals!"

This person always treats people to lavish meals, and it's not hard to guess why: to help the manager maintain morale.

But actually, it wasn't necessary. The branch company was established by Li Haili herself. Initially, it was just a makeshift operation. Every day, she would go around Huaqiangbei, chatting with people and conducting research, drinking tea with small business owners one by one, and talking business with every small workshop and factory. Eventually, it gradually became a proper organization.

She may have been lucky to get the opportunity, but no one can underestimate her work ability.

In the entire Pearl River Delta mobile phone industry, she might be the third person to know if any business owners are having disagreements.

My Cantonese is at a very high level (level 10).

After entering the office in the back room, Wu Yue sat down on the sofa with practiced ease. He had just arrived from Guangxi Province, and besides the nationwide expansion of "Yueda Catering," he had more and more things to worry about, and he was indeed tired.

"You haven't been to the research institute headquarters yet, have you? We didn't invite you before?"

Li Haili sat at the boss's desk, her shoes slightly upturned: "Of course the boss invited me, but at that time I just couldn't get away from a business deal in Zhuhai."

Wu Yue shook his head: "There's no business you can't get rid of; I'm afraid you're thinking about something else."

Li Haili smiled and said, "Could you please stop using your observation skills on me all the time?"

"I came here to advise you. The research institute has moved back to Dongyang, and the Utopia Group is about to be established. You will have better development opportunities if you go back. The Shenzhen branch is actually more like an office, which is too limiting. If you miss a year, the difference between the research institute and the Shenzhen branch could be enormous."

"I haven't had the right opportunity yet. I want to achieve more. I only graduated from a junior college. There are so many talented people in the research institute. If I just go back like this, I'll be dying of comparison."

Wu Yue:
What about someone who didn't even finish a junior college? Should they be cremated directly?
Just then, Li Haili's phone rang. She glanced at it and saw it was her boss, so she immediately answered it.

"Mmm."

"no problem"

"I understand, I'll give it a try."

The phone call lasted quite a while, more than 20 minutes. After hanging up, Li Haili looked surprised and delighted.

Wu Yue asked curiously, "What did Zhai Da say?"

"The boss asked me to investigate overseas environmental organizations, especially the more extreme ones with significant influence."

"This includes their funding sources, organizational strength, and connections with other companies."

"He would like to join the game if the opportunity arises."

Wu Yue raised an eyebrow: "That's a bit abstract. What's the purpose?"

"Building momentum for a new project is a comprehensive plan and a long-term strategy."

The investigation was Li Haili's hobby. Sorry, it's her profession. Although it involves overseas areas, the difficulty has increased significantly.

But then, the opportunity arose.

(End of this chapter)