Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 212 Defeat Them (Second Update, 4200+ words)

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"Which aspect specifically?" Li Song asked curiously upon hearing this.

“Mr. Li, we are well aware of your capabilities. Although you applied for narrow-body passenger aircraft, we know you are capable of applying for wide-body large passenger aircraft. Narrow-body passenger aircraft are not currently in the mainstream market. Is there any reason for this?” Ma Shengli asked.

"Market, background!"

"Given the economic scale of the mainland and its large customer base for civil aviation, narrow-body passenger aircraft for medium and long-range flights are very suitable in terms of both flight distance and passenger capacity."

"So there's no need to invest too much, and it's also troublesome to start with something that's too technically advanced."

"First, we will train a group of technicians and workers to lay a solid foundation before moving on to further development."

"Furthermore, we don't mind if other aircraft manufacturing companies in the mainland introduce their technology." Li Song really didn't mind.

Now Ami needs to win over the mainland, so this is acceptable, that is acceptable.

By 85 or 86, they had completely fooled the fat bear, and that's when Amei began to distance herself from the mainland.

If McDonnell Douglas had delayed for a few more years in the past, McDonnell Douglas might have actually transferred the technology, since it was technology from the 1960s, and McDonnell Douglas wouldn't have been afraid of the mainland learning it.

Unfortunately, within a few years, Amei noticed the changes in Fat Bear, and various cooperative projects with the mainland were repeatedly shelved.

In addition, Li Song knew that there must be many voices within a country, just as there are sometimes several opinions within a family.

Of course, it also involves a lot of interests and personal interests.

Don't underestimate the business strategies of Western multinational corporations. Li Song had even heard that some multinational corporations' headquarters in mainland China only recruit the children of certain levels, and those below a certain level don't even have the right to be interviewed.

Furthermore, some people's children go to study at prestigious foreign universities simply because of a letter of introduction from these large companies.

Many universities abroad don't look at grades; you can get in just by having a letter of recommendation. So don't think that someone who gets into a prestigious university is amazing; it's the result of their parents working hard for those companies.

McDonnell Douglas's successful partnerships were made possible by the efforts of certain individuals.

Even if they fail later, so what? They've already gotten what they wanted.

Therefore, Li Song will not become a villain; time and history will teach them a lesson.

"I see." Ma Shengli nodded upon hearing Li Song's words, without offering any comment, because he didn't understand, and his question was merely the opinion of his superiors.

“Mr. Li, this is the construction progress report for the Chang’an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant and the Automobile Manufacturing Plant. Also, here is the approval document for Mr. Li’s semiconductor laboratory. Furthermore, Mr. Li can choose any of the locations listed here as the base for his research institute.” Ma Shengli then produced another document.

"In addition, what are Mr. Li's plans regarding the track design for the motorcycle rally race over Taihu Lake?" Ma Shengli placed the documents in front of Li Song and then asked.

"We still need to wait for a response from the International Motorcycle Racing Federation (FIMA) for their advice, and then find a professional design company to design and build it."

"After all, if we're going to use their name to host the competition, we'll definitely have to offer them some benefits. If they're unwilling to come, then we'll design it ourselves, but a site survey is still very necessary."

"I'll hold a meeting at the factory later. BMW Motorrad will be responsible for the investment and construction of the racetrack, and the preliminary exploration costs will also be covered by BMW Motorrad," Li Song said while looking at the documents.

"This investment is a bit large..."

“Hmm, it is a bit large. Of course, it is also possible to invest through foreign exchange funds from Hong Kong Island. Then we can invest in the name of Parkson Company, depending on the local options.” Li Song gave another suggestion.

"Hehe, the local government will definitely choose foreign investment..." Ma Shengli chuckled.

“That works too. I’ll have Parkson set up a team to liaise with you.”

"it is good."

"In addition, the technical upgrades of several motorcycle factories authorized by BMW Motorrad are almost complete, and the next step is to conduct trial production."

"The color picture tube production line has also been allocated and installed, and trial production is about to begin," Ma Shengli reported, providing information not included in the official documents.

"Yeah!" Li Song nodded.

The blueprints for the high-powered outboard motor have been sent to BMW's marine engine manufacturing plant, and BMW's motorcycle plant has begun researching large-displacement motorcycle technology. The next step for BMW's motorcycle plant will be to establish more production lines.

Producing high-displacement motorcycles—these are high-end products.

The car manufacturing plant is still undergoing civil engineering work, and the relevant manufacturing equipment has been delivered to the BMW motorcycle plant's warehouse for storage.

These devices were loaded directly from Bohai Shipyard and transported to the neighboring Huangpu Port, then unloaded and delivered directly to BMW Motorrad's warehouse.

The car factory's technical team is already learning how to install and debug the relevant equipment.

The car factory uses a 2500-ton aluminum alloy hot casting press to produce aluminum alloy engines, and also has cast iron engines in stock.

Cast iron engines are simpler to maintain, have a longer lifespan, and can operate under high temperature and high pressure for extended periods compared to aluminum alloy engines.

A very simple example is the hand-held tractor, which is suitable for use all over the country.

Cast iron engines do not require a casting press because the temperature of cast iron is higher.

The Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant is being built using a multi-line approach, with the first phase being the temperature-controlled assembly workshop, which assembles private business jets and engines for medium- and long-range passenger aircraft.

Because the Guanzhong Plain has not yet harvested grain, and the relocation of the farmers involved has not yet begun, as these farmers will be resettled in other places.

The aircraft manufacturing plant will absorb some of them, while the rest will be relocated to other places.

The houses at the resettlement site are under construction and are expected to be completed by the end of this month.

The next step is to start construction work once the grain harvest is completed by the end of October at the latest.

Formal construction will begin next spring, and rescue archaeological work is also underway in the area.

The mainland has a wealth of experience in large-scale construction. Historically, many large-scale facilities, such as reservoirs, were simply called by another name: large-scale construction projects.

“Mr. Ma, you can go report to your work now. I have nothing else to do here,” Li Song said.

"Okay!" Ma Shengli took the script given to him by Li Song and went to report on his work.

Li Song checked the time and then went to the factory for a meeting.

I listened to work reports from various departments, the technical department's technical study of large-displacement motorcycles, and the subsequent production line construction plan.

Another event is the motorcycle rally, which is nominally funded by Baisheng Company, but the management and other aspects are handled by BMW Motorrad.

"Vice President Tian, ​​after you return to Hong Kong Island, set up a subsidiary to operate motorcycle rally races. In addition, this company will also be responsible for the subsequent car rally races," Li Song said after listening to the report.

"Yes!" Tian Jiahui nodded.

"In addition, we will steadily advance the technical learning of large-displacement motorcycles and the construction of factories. We need to provide funding for factory construction and land acquisition to avoid being criticized in the future."

"In addition, the factory has applied to the higher authorities to purchase a piece of land to build houses for everyone." "We aim to ensure that in the future, all employees in our factory can live in apartment buildings. Of course, there is a restriction: they will be allocated housing after three years of service, and after fifteen years of service, they will be given full ownership rights." Li Song had already considered this. Right now, this place is still wasteland, but in a few years, it will be riverfront property, and the prices won't be cheap.

“Boss, we should probably keep this a bit low-key,” Sun Heping said upon hearing this.

"Because many people in China work their whole lives and still live in dormitories, and fifteen years is too low, twenty-five years is too low."

"Yeah yeah!"

"Many of the older workers in our factory live in dormitories, so they never get a chance to be allocated a house."

“This will probably put the higher-ups in a difficult position!” other executives immediately said.

"Let's leave that aside for now, and it won't happen anytime soon."

"In the future, the factory will allocate housing not according to rank, but through a selection process. Outstanding employees and those who have made significant contributions to the factory will be given priority."

“Every time housing is allocated, we should explain in detail why each person is eligible for a house, instead of just having us all sit here and say who should get one.” Li Song accepted the suggestion after hearing this.

That's how things are sometimes; if you're too outstanding, others will be jealous.

The executives below nodded in agreement, and then Li Song continued, "Internal supervision must be done well to eliminate any behavior that harms the factory. I'm telling you this: the inspection department will deal with anyone they catch, and the supervisors involved will also have their year-end bonuses canceled. Manage your own people well. I'll let you in on this: the year-end bonus will be no less than three months' salary, or even half a year's salary."

"Furthermore, those who should be sent to the judicial authorities should be sent to the authorities. Anyone who knows about it but fails to report it, or who covers it up, should also be transferred to the judicial authorities."

"Boss, don't worry, we're paid high salaries, we would never do such a thing."

"We are determined to prevent this!" the executives assured one after another.

Li Song knew, of course, that guarantees were useless; the system was what mattered. With so many people in a factory, there were bound to be some with ulterior motives. It was just that some people could control their selfish desires, while others couldn't.

After the meeting at the motorcycle factory, Li Song went to the BMW marine engine factory for another meeting, and Tian Jiahui went with him.

At this moment, Ma Shengli was reporting on his work, repeating what Li Song had said.

Ma Shengli was also glad that Li Song didn't spend much time in Guangzhou, otherwise writing reports would have driven him to the brink of collapse.

When the leaders listened to Li Song's reasons for manufacturing the aircraft, some of them were slightly disappointed, because a medium-to-long-range narrow-body passenger aircraft was indeed not quite up to par. Of course, the leaders wanted to develop a large wide-body passenger aircraft, as that would save face.

However, this cannot be said, because how to do it is a matter for Li Song's people, and Li Song probably cannot make the decision either.

"Actually, I don't think it's necessary to contact McDonnell Douglas."

"Some people within the higher-level departments also said that you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket."

"The main problem is that Li Song's secrecy level is too high; many people don't know what Li Song gave us." Li Song's secrecy level is too high.

For example, regarding the fighter jets, very few people knew that Li Song had provided them.

There is also the power system of the Black Fish, some material data, steam catapults, aircraft carrier materials, etc.

Even the units that received the items were unaware that they were given by Li Song.

Moreover, these units are unaware of what extraordinary things the other has obtained.

"Many people in Shanghai don't even know that Chang'an has a civil aircraft manufacturing plant."

"It's not their fault, but I'm afraid Li Song and the others might overthink it."

“I don’t think it’s necessary. The aircraft manufacturing technology that Li Song brought out is world-leading, while the technology from Shanghai is from the 60s. Moreover, judging from the information I’ve gathered, Airbus got a run for its money from Li Song.”

"An explanation is still necessary!"

"Correct!"

"Actually, I don't think there's any need to explain. According to the project schedule, Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant will probably manufacture the aircraft first."

"Well, negotiating with McDonnell Douglas is one thing, but formal production will probably take at least two years."

"Pretty much. Even if McDonnell Douglas provides the parts for assembly, there's a delivery cycle for aircraft manufacturing parts there, plus personnel training, and then there are all sorts of contract details to discuss, plus Aramco's regulatory body, and our regulatory body."

"I still think I need to explain to Li Song to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

"Then let me explain!"

"I've read the script, and it's very well written. It must have been commissioned by Li Song from someone at his magazine. The writing style is much better than what Li Song himself writes," the leader who was reviewing the script said.

"Let me see!" The other leaders also picked up the script.

"The description of the notebook in the book is just too realistic."

“Li Song had a falling out with the Japanese in Hong Kong, and besides, men from Guanzhong are very clear about their likes and dislikes.”

"I'm afraid of certain people..."

"Those who know Li Song's identity won't say anything, and those who don't don't need to worry about him. Besides, don't forget, Li Song is a foreign investor. Let the little black man talk to Dai Ying."

"I must say, Li Song's script is well written. It's fairly and just. It doesn't involve high-level issues. In fact, most of the ordinary soldiers back then couldn't make a living and joined the army to find food."

"Yes, it's also a problem at the top. These ordinary soldiers sacrificed themselves to resist the invasion; they are national heroes!" Li Song's script received unanimous praise from these leaders.

Li Song knew, of course, that anything produced by the platform was bound to be of high quality.

So when Ma Shengli returned to the factory later, he told them about Li Song's script being approved, and then explained why they still needed to cooperate with McDonnell Douglas in some areas, because there were many things they didn't know, and the local authorities also had their own considerations.

“Mr. Ma, as I’ve said before, we hope the market is one of healthy competition, not monopoly.” After hearing the reply, Li Song shook his head. He had no right to interfere with what others did.

Moreover, even if we take a step back and say that these are matters of domestic government affairs, it's unreasonable for us to interfere.

"Regarding the film project, I'll have the magazine contact people in mainland China, and I'll personally invest in a big-budget production," Li Song continued.

"Okay!" Ma Shengli nodded.

When Li Song was in Guangzhou, the small-scale motorcycle manufacturing company received a message that Parkson Company in Hong Kong wanted to organize a motorcycle off-road rally in the mainland.

Because there are only a few international motorcycle races with significant influence, one of which is the Suzuka Eight Hours Rally, which started in 1978. Japan's motorcycle factory must have people in this association.

"idiot!"

"asshole!"

"Defeat them!"

"We must assist them!" The Japanese motorcycle companies were furious. Upon hearing this news, they immediately mobilized their connections to get the International Motorcycle Racing Federation's (FIMA) approval and to provide guidance on track construction, so that the Japanese companies could obtain firsthand data.

(End of this chapter)