King of Industry

  Chapter 361 A Big Stupid Thing

  Dining with bigwigs like Liang Xiaofeng and Song Mingsheng, I can hear a lot of anecdotes and information.

  For example, Song Mingsheng told an interesting story about their foreign economic and trade committee while drinking.

   It is said that when an old comrade was in a meeting to discuss a trip to the United States in the committee, he made a joke, thinking that the counties in the United States are the same size as the counties in our country.

  After Song Mingsheng finished speaking, there were smiles and emotions on everyone's faces.

  Liang Xiaofeng sighed softly and said: "Lao Song is a good example! The spring breeze of our country's reform and opening up has blown all over the land of China, and going abroad is nothing new."

   "However, when you go abroad, you don't just talk about it casually. You must first have a certain understanding of the world economic situation. In this regard, the mentality and thinking of many cadres in our agencies and institutions still need to be further improved!"

   Zhao Guoyang, who was sitting next to Liang Xiaofeng, secretly praised him when he heard this.

   Indeed, Director Liang's conclusion is completely correct.

  In the early 1990s, domestic reform and opening up entered a new period, and the influx of foreign capital was like a tide. Many departments had to be exposed to this aspect when dealing with problems.

  In such a historical environment, how to achieve "a hundred battles without danger" and not be deceived by some foreign businessmen who are good and bad, and try to sell dog meat, will test the judgment and insight of leading cadres.

  After Liang Xiaofeng finished telling this little story, Song Mingsheng let out a sigh of relief and said, "Old Liang's words are really thought-provoking."

   "Imagine that our Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Committee should be the most exposed to this information among our municipal departments, right? But such jokes still happen occasionally. It can be seen that the improvement of the quality and knowledge of our cadres is imminent."

  After Song Mingsheng finished speaking, the conference room fell into silence for a while.

   Facing the complicated situation facing the city and their own departments, everyone felt a little heavy and just drank in a sullen mood.

  After a while, Zheng Hongxia put down her wine glass, and slowly said: "Speaking of the improvement of all aspects of ability, it is not just our municipal departments, but also some state-owned and private enterprises under our management!"

There was a look of regret on Zheng Hongxia's face, and she said in a low tone: "A few days ago, when I went to inspect the factories below, I encountered something. We SJ City Mining Machinery Equipment Factory, everyone has Have you heard it?"

  As soon as Zheng Hongxia finished speaking, Liang Xiaofeng, Song Mingsheng and others nodded their heads one after another. It can be seen that this company is still very well-known in SJ City.

  Similarly, Zhao Guoyang's eyes lit up when he heard the words "Mining Machinery Equipment Factory".

  He has already received two or three calls from Suzanne during this time. All complain about the poor quality and low efficiency of excavating machinery for niobium and tantalum mines.

   In this regard, although Zhao Guoyang has asked Mu Yiyi to learn about the situation of Yingjili JCB Company as soon as possible, but this matter needs a process.

  After all, Zhao Guoyang does not simply want to import its mining equipment from JCB, but wants to cooperate with it in technology to produce these heavy machinery domestically.

   Therefore, his explanation to Mu Yiyi is to let her get in touch step by step and learn as much as possible about the company JCB.

  Zhao Guoyang knew very well that people in Yingjili were very particular about doing business.

   If you are not sincere enough and want to play tricks, people will ignore you.

  Of course, it is not impossible for Susanna to directly purchase a few mining machines from JCB.

   But in that case, the overhead is too great.

  Because of the Samba country, Zhao Guoyang and Susanna's plan is to gradually develop into a large-scale mining enterprise that develops multiple minerals.

  So all kinds of machinery in the open air and underground must be purchased.

  Undoubtedly, rock drills, surface drilling rigs, underground drilling rigs, mining front shovel excavators, front-end loaders, these mining machines are essential.

  In addition, rock grabbers, rock loaders, loaders, double-arm loaders, raise drilling rigs, shaft drilling rigs, tunnel boring machines, drilling machinery, workover machinery, etc. also need to be prepared.

   Under such circumstances, if most of the equipment is purchased from JCB, it is definitely a staggeringly huge amount.

   Therefore, for the time being, Zhao Guoyang just asked Susanna to purchase some usable and second-hand mining equipment from Samba.

  First ensure that the mining of this niobium and tantalum mine can be operated, which has certain economic benefits. Then on my own side, I will slowly find a way to continuously improve the mining equipment.

  Originally, Zhao Guoyang had already decided that after a while, he would start working on mining equipment.

  At this time, after Zheng Hongxia mentioned the mining machinery equipment factory in SJ City, he had the feeling that "someone sent a pillow when he was sleepy".

  So, after Zheng Hongxia spoke, he put down his wine glass, sat up straight, and pricked up his ears.

   Seeing that Zhao Guoyang was also listening attentively, Zheng Hongxia, a "storyteller", felt a sense of being valued.

She smiled at Zhao Guoyang beside her, and continued: "When I went to investigate our SJ Mining Machinery Equipment Factory this time, I heard from their factory manager that they did a big stupid thing not long ago. He said it was just before I rejected the cooperation of the island country Kubota, and now I regret it..."

   "Kubota?" Hearing this name, the bosses present were a little puzzled, obviously not familiar with this company.

  When Liang Hongjun rolled his eyes, he thought of a mechanical "know-it-all" beside him.

   At this point in his thoughts, Liang Hongjun patted Zhao Guoyang on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Guoyang, we don't know much about this 'Kubota', why don't you come and spread the knowledge for us?"

  After hearing this, Zheng Hongxia was the first to applaud. She smiled gently and said, "That's right, Comrade Xiao Zhao, although it's not the first time I've heard of the 'Kubota' company, I don't know much about it."

   "It's hard to come across your 'special researcher' now, just to ask for advice!"

  Seeing everyone's gazes, Zhao Guoyang didn't refuse. He nodded slightly, sorted out his thoughts, and said in an unhurried manner.

  "The Kubota Group, founded in 1890, is the largest agricultural machinery manufacturer in the island country and one of the top five heavy machinery manufacturers in the world, enjoying a high reputation in the industry."

"The Kubota Group conducts business in Asia, America, Europe and other parts of the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliated companies can be said to be spread all over the world. It is in the forefront of the world in fields such as agricultural machinery, small construction machinery, small diesel engines, and cast iron pipes. "

  Zhao Guoyang paused, and continued: "From the 1970s, Kubota began to get involved in the excavator industry."

"It has to be said that the research spirit of the islanders is still very strong. It only took Kubota five years to catch up with Caterpillar, the world's top excavator company at that time. Since then, it has been at the top level in the world. ..."

   "I read a foreign report before. It seems that Kubota is very interested in the scale of our domestic agricultural equipment and mining equipment, and has plans to build a joint venture in China."

   "Director Zheng said that this company approached the SJ Mining Machinery Equipment Factory before, which seems to confirm the authenticity of that report!"

  After listening to Zhao Guoyang's narration, Zheng Hongxia sighed helplessly and said, "Comrade Zhao, I wish I had known you sooner..."

   "When I went to investigate not long ago, I happened to hear Director Li of the SJ Mining Machinery Equipment Factory talking about this matter."

"I can see that Director Li is very sorry for not being able to successfully cooperate with this 'Kubota'. Hearing that 'Kubota' has now completed a preliminary cooperation negotiation with a company in Ludong, I really regret it." It's green..."

  When Zheng Hongxia said this, everyone at the wine table showed a trace of regret on their faces.

  Obviously, after Zhao Guoyang introduced the strength of this "Kubota Company" to everyone, several bigwigs felt that it was a pity that SJ Mining Machinery Equipment Factory failed to cooperate successfully with them.

  Because the SJ City Mining Machinery Equipment Factory is under the dual management of the Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and the Bureau of Mechanical and Electronic Industry, Liang Xiaofeng is the one who sighs the most.

  He raised his wine glass, took a sip, and said dejectedly: "Hey... such a good cooperation opportunity was given to Ludong Province for nothing."

   "Director Zheng, I heard that the production of the SJ Mining Machinery Equipment Factory has gradually stagnated. Li Zhaohe is having a hard time right now?"

  When Zheng Hongxia heard the words, she responded, "That's right, when I went to investigate before, Factory Director Li already revealed the intention of retiring sadly."

   "No way, now there are mining equipment factories in almost all provinces across the country. In the past, our SJ city mining machinery and equipment factory was the only one, and it is long gone."

   "Director Li couldn't accept this reality, and could only gradually be eliminated."

  Zheng Hongxia's words were taken seriously by everyone.

  Although the matter has nothing to do with them, Lu Shunping and Zhou Jianjian also have the heart of "the rabbit dies and the fox grieves" for the downfall of Li Zhaohe, a once influential figure in SJ city.

  Liang Xiaofeng drank a glass of mulled wine, and when he looked up in melancholy, he caught a glimpse of the indifferent look on Zhao Guoyang's face.

  As soon as he saw Zhao Guoyang's relaxed expression, Director Liang suddenly regained his spirits.

  He knows Zhao Guoyang well. This young man has a kind of patriotic heart in his bones, and he is not the kind of person who only cares about gains and losses.

  Since he is not feeling melancholy with people like himself now, he must think that the SJ City Mining Machinery Equipment Factory is still alive!

Thinking of this, Liang Xiaofeng asked Zhao Guoyang directly: "Guoyang, I haven't asked you anything seriously since I met you, brother? But today, I have a thick face." Open your mouth, Guoyang, you must help me!"

  Liang Xiaofeng's incomparable seriousness surprised the bigwigs in the box.

  Zhao Guoyang didn't expect Director Liang to say that, he was slightly taken aback, but he also guessed the reason.

  (end of this chapter)