Life 1984

The next day, the province's largest newspaper published an article.

This article makes a horizontal comparison and vertical evaluation of several current mainstream PC brands at home and abroad.

The author of the article, from an objective perspective, used data to speak, and made a professional evaluation of several mainstream PC products.

Sihai Group's Alienware PC and Longteng PC, with their powerful performance and cheap price, rank first in cost performance, followed by IBM, NEC, AST, Compaq and other brands. Among them, Compaq Computer was rated as the PC product with the lowest cost performance. It is a typical high price but low configuration, which is an act of harvesting leeks.

Immediately afterwards, many domestic magazines and media related to electronic information forwarded this article. Others have re-examined the relevant data, and the results once again supported this conclusion.

Sihai Group's products, with their unparalleled cost-effectiveness advantages, have become the most worth-buying PC products.

Only a few people could tell that Li Yunhai was building momentum for the province's order of 3 computers.

Since the province wants to purchase so many computers, why should it abandon the most cost-effective domestic computers in the province and instead purchase the least cost-effective foreign products?

Although it is the local government department that decides what products to purchase, why is this decision made?

Was the decision made with a pat on the head or a pat on the butt?

The rights and wrongs involved are not up to anyone else’s wild imagination.

When Zhao Jingwen saw this article for the first time, he fell into deep thought.

He is a smart man and immediately understood that this article was not simple!

But it didn't attract his attention.

The subsequent reprinting by major media across the country made Zhao Jingwen unable to sit still.

If the province purchases 30,000 computers from Compaq at this time, what reaction will it cause?

Just think about it with your toes!

Sihai Group is a domestic product, its performance is as strong as IBM's, the price is low, there is no tariff, and it is also a famous enterprise in the province!

Why not buy such a good product and purchase expensive foreign products?

If no one knows about it, just complete the transaction quietly.

But fire cannot be contained in paper!

Someone can concoct such an article at this critical moment. It is conceivable that it is targeted.

What made Zhao Jingwen even more devastated was the news that Beijin and Shanghai each purchased 10,000 Longteng PCs from Sihai Group.

The procurement behavior of these government agencies usually does not make the news.

But for some reason recently, everyone is taking advantage of Sihai Group.

This made Zhao Jingwen even more passive.

As the hometown province where Sihai Group is located, it seems impossible to speak out if we don’t support it with attitude and sincerity.

Although Compaq has also come to Xizhou to invest, they only invested a mere US$200 million, which cannot be compared with Sihai Group.

From the beginning to the end, Li Yunhai never said a word "want" to the province, but he expressed his willingness to order everywhere!

What to do next?

It depends on the province’s decision.

The most brilliant thing about Li Yunhai's move is that he did not cause any trouble to the province, nor did he take the initiative to make demands, nor did he seek mercy from anyone.

He just presented the facts and made sense.

The province doesn’t have anyone’s say.

Even if Zhao Jingwen insists on purchasing Compaq PCs, don't the other 12 bosses have their own ideas?

As long as someone has different opinions, it will be difficult to make a resolution.

Li Yunhai posed a big problem for the whole province.

Next, Li Yunhai made a high-profile announcement in the media, saying that he was very grateful to Beijin and Shanghai for their support of Sihai Group, a national brand. It is precisely because of the support of purchase orders from the Domestic Affairs Bureau that domestic PC brands can thrive, allowing local products to compete with foreign brands. We Sihai people will work diligently as always to make more cost-effective products to thank our customers.

In this paragraph of thanks, Li Yunhai highlighted several key words.

One is "national brand".

The second is "domestic".

The third is "local".

These three words resonated with countless people.

In an era when PCs are all over the country, Sihai Computer is like a mainstay, single-handedly supporting the sky of domestic computers.

When reporting, media reporters mentioned more than once: If even our country does not support local domestic brands, how can domestic products become stronger? If the skills are not as good as the people and the goods are not as good as the people, then that's it. Today's Sihai computers are not inferior to foreign products in terms of performance or price. Why do we still buy foreign products? Could it be that once you kneel down, you won’t be able to stand up?

The reporters called on everyone: Everyone should contribute to domestic products and make domestic products better.

Another news came that the results of the my country Computer Society's annual awards were released, among which Sihai Group successfully won multiple awards.

Awards such as "First Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress" and "First Prize for Technological Invention" have all been awarded to Sihai Group.

Li Yunhai has not yet announced the news of the successful manufacturing of the lithography machine.

He had two main concerns.

The first is to ensure that the re-manufactured photolithography machine can be used, that is, it must be capable of mass production, rather than just copying this machine. Machine products that cannot be mass-produced will have no commercial value and significance.

Secondly, he first wanted to know whether the three engineers from Dongyang had left Dongyang safely.

If someone comes to help, you can't trap them in injustice.

Otherwise, if the news about the lithography machine is released at this time, a king bomb will be released directly.

After several days of three-dimensional news campaign, not to mention the whole province, even the whole country knows the advantages of Sihai Group's products with high quality, low price and good after-sales service.

In addition to building momentum in the news, Tang Yuxia has not been idle and has been active in many areas in the province.

She doesn't need to deliberately say good things about Sihai Group. She only needs to mention the recent news to others during the chat, and everyone's conversation will naturally be led to it.

Discussion on domestic goods and imported goods.

Regarding the comparison between Longteng PC and Compaq Computer.

These topics have become the focus of various meetings in the province.

After Li Yunhai hit this series of punches, Zhao Jingwen and others were stunned.

At the last PC purchase discussion meeting, someone actually directly raised questions.

Zhao Jingwen has already had most of the say, and he is confident that this procurement plan will be passed.

But at this most critical 13-person meeting, someone raised objections.

Although Zhao Jingwen is powerful, the finances are not under his control after all.

He can propose issues and provide general direction, but ultimately the decision must be made through a vote.

Someone directly pointed out that if the province wants to purchase 3 computers, why should it go to Compaq?

Compaq was founded in 1982.

Sihai Group was established in 1984.

Both companies have a long history and extensive computer product lines.

However, the price/performance ratio of Compaq computers is too low, not as high as that of Longteng PCs.

The most important thing is that Sihai Group is a local enterprise in our province. If we don’t give strong support ourselves, do we have to rely on other provinces and cities to support it?

If we really do this, what will Sihai Group think? If Beijing, Shanghai and other places come to poach Sihai Group at this time, how will we deal with it?

This statement was deafening and awakened other leaders. Everyone has stated that the province’s computer procurement must and can only support Sihai Group.

As for Compaq, they are here to invest, but we don’t have to cater to them blindly. They are not bosses, and we don’t have to serve these foreign bosses.

The province has provided all the policies it can provide and given them the treatment they deserve. This is enough and they cannot be led by a foreign company.

Moreover, Compaq has signed a joint venture agreement, so there is no need to act based on their faces.

Looking at the one-sided public opinion, Zhao Jingwen panicked.

Without a show of hands to vote, he has already lost!

If he insists on having his own way and uses his veto power, he can certainly regain his disadvantage and forcefully pass the purchase proposal for Compaq. But in this way, he will also lose all his prestige in the province and be completely defeated.

The above view of him will also change.

A leader cannot unite comrades, cannot turn things around, and can only rely on the little power in his hand to dominate. How can he become a great weapon?

Zhao Jingwen finally stood up silently and left the venue.

He didn't express his position, but it was actually a gesture.

Everyone could see that he opposed the purchase of Sihai Computers, but he was powerless to change this outcome.

Subsequently, Zhao Jingwen made a decision that no one could understand: to suspend the procurement plan.

The reason is that the province's finances are tight and we will discuss it later.

It seems that he still has not given up and wants to wait for this storm to pass before restarting the bill.

Compaq failed to get this big order.

Sihai Group also failed to win.

This result is frustrating.

At the end of November, leaders from the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry came to Xizhou to inspect the work, and the main target of the inspection was Sihai Group.

That morning, people from the province came to the airport. After receiving Leader Yang from the ministry, they wanted to invite them to sit down and serve tea at the Guest House.

As a result, Leader Yang waved his hand and said to go directly to Sihai Group!

The province could only change the itinerary and accompany Leader Yang to Sihai Group.

To the surprise of the province, Sihai Group had already been prepared to welcome them, as if they had known for a long time that Leader Yang and his party would come to inspect.

Li Yunhai led several people to welcome Leader Yang and his party at Sihai Industrial Park.

Lion dances, gongs and drums were prepared on site, and ten beautiful etiquette ladies were responsible for welcoming guests.

Look at this battle, preparations started a few days ago!

Zhao Jingwen, Huang Ying and others were all depressed.

Because they didn't receive the news that Leader Yang was coming down for inspection until yesterday!

From this point of view, the relationship between Leader Yang and Li Yunhai is very close!

This information made Zhao Jingwen and others take another high look at Li Yunhai.

In fact, Li Yunhai single-handedly facilitated this trip led by Yang.

His reason is simple and irresistible: Sihai lithography machine has been successfully developed!

Just three days ago, Michiko contacted three missing engineers from Toyo.

After the three people returned to Japan, they were invited to have tea by their original company and cooperated with the relevant local departments to conduct an investigation into technical leaks. The three of them insisted that they were just traveling to the great country of China.

Li Yunhai had already prepared and gave the three of them a stack of invoices, tickets, and accommodation vouchers for traveling around the country.

Three engineers said that after they resigned, they traveled to mainland China, and the entire trip was included in these tickets. These tickets form a clear travel itinerary, which is enough to prove that they visit different places every day.

The Japanese couldn't find any more evidence and had no choice but to let them go.

After the three came out, they immigrated to other countries with their families.

At the same time, Sihai Group once again successfully built its second photolithography machine.

That’s why Li Yunhai decided to officially announce the news of the successful development of Sihai lithography machine.

Before the official announcement, Li Yunhai would of course ask the leaders of the Ministry of Industry to come and inspect.

After Leader Yang heard the call asking for instructions, he immediately agreed to lead the team down.

The moment he saw the lithography machine, Leader Yang was so excited that tears filled his eyes!

Like Li Yunhai, Professor Ni and others, he knows what this machine means to our country's semiconductor industry.

Zhao Jingwen asked in confusion: "Comrade Li Yunhai, what kind of machine is this?"

Li Yunhai said: "This is a photolithography machine. The photolithography machine successfully developed by our Sihai Group is among the most advanced in the world!"

Zhao Jingwen was obviously a little ignorant and asked: "What is it used for?"

Leader Yang laughed loudly and said: "Old Zhao, don't you know what this is? Then you are too behind the times! This is a pearl of industrial technology! We have been researching and manufacturing domestically, but we will always lag behind foreign countries. Sihai Group is The first company to build the most advanced photolithography machines! They are amazing!"

Zhao Jingwen was suddenly shocked!

Only then did he realize that Leader Yang was here just for this machine! He couldn't help but feel ashamed. His province had produced such great scientific research results, but he didn't know about it! Beijin already knew it, but he was still asking what it was!

What does this make the higher-ups think?

Leader Yang said happily: "Comrade Li Yunhai, you have accomplished something unprecedented! What reward do you want?"

Li Yunhai thought that successful development was only the first step in a long march of thousands of miles.

Mass production and sales are the most important things.

So, Li Yunhai proposed: "Leader Yang, let me make a bold request. Can the photolithography machines we produce be included in the purchasing list of domestic companies? If a product cannot be sold, it can be produced and cannot be used. How long can we wait to die? We need orders!"

Leader Yang nodded and said: "I have written down your request. When I return to Beijing, I will report it to my superiors. I will also help you publicize it. Well, how many such machines can you produce every year now?"

Li Yunhai said: "As long as there are orders, it is not a problem for us to produce several hundred units per year."

Leader Yang asked: "What about the price?"

Li Yunhai said: "As long as one-third of foreign products."

Leader Yang cheered up: "Okay! Great!"

He thought for a while and said: "I will help you matchmaking, organize a purchasing meeting, gather all the companies in the country that have demand for lithography machines, and invite you to give a promotional speech. Okay?"

Li Yunhai was overjoyed: "Thank you, leader!"

Leader Yang said to Zhao Jingwen: "Your province should vigorously support outstanding companies like Sihai Group! Give them more orders!"

Zhao Jingwen said yes repeatedly, and Huang Ying looked at each other in silence. (End of chapter)