Beiyang reactionaries

The current situation in China's industry is that because of the different bloodlines, the standards are different among factories.Even if it is the same military factory, the models and standards used will be very different.Because some of China's military factories are British technology, some are German technology, and some are Japanese technology.Not to mention the difference between civilian factories and between military and civilian use is even greater.As a result, many supporting equipment cannot be shared.

There are completely two types of supporting equipment for military use and supporting equipment for civilian use.The supporting factories in the north, the supporting factories in the coastal areas, the supporting factories in the central cities, and the supporting factories in the southwestern cities all have their own standards.All these seriously restrict the development of China's industry.

As the Minister of Heavy Industry, Ren Hongjun understood this situation.

In comparison, the United States is completely outnumbered by all countries in the world in this regard.In terms of industrial standardization, not to mention China, even Europe is inferior.Both civilian and military use can be used universally.

Once a war breaks out, civilian factories can be transformed into military factories.Similarly, in peacetime, military factories can produce civilian products.

"Director Zeng, industrial standardization is imperative in our country. It's just that our country is still in the stage of industrial foundation. The first thing to consider is the problem of total quantity, and there is no time to consider the problem of optimization. Therefore, we have not yet been able to come up with a unified standard. .But since they have high attainments in aircraft manufacturing, let them be persuaded to work in our country."

"Minister Ren, this is what I want to report."

Zeng Yijing smiled bitterly: "They don't want to work in our aircraft factory. They want to build an aircraft factory in our country."

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"I hope to build an aircraft factory in our country."

"My country?"

"Yes."

Zeng Yijing nodded.

Then he pointed to the two people sitting and talking over there, and said: "It's the two of them. I have been in contact with them for a few days. A few days ago we just talked about the topic of aircraft manufacturing and future aircraft development. The ideas are all professional topics. Many of their opinions are very good, their professional knowledge is also very solid, and their ideas on future aircraft development are also very interesting. Because they are all very good aircraft engineers, I invited them to the Work in China and go to our aircraft factory as an aircraft engineer. But today they suddenly told me that they don’t want to work in our aircraft factory, they want to set up their own aircraft factory and complete their own ideas. Therefore Ask about our country’s policies in this regard, including financial support. If we agree with them to build an aircraft factory in China and can solve some loan problems, then they are willing to take their team to establish an aircraft factory in China.”

"This one……"

Ren Hongjun frowned.

This time when Ren Hongjun came to the United States, he really had no plans in this regard.Don't say that there is no plan in this regard. At present, many foreign companies that have previously invested in China have begun to divest their funds and prepare to flee China.If it weren't for China's firm control over foreign exchange, finance would not be completely liberalized as it was before.Otherwise, the speed at which these funds left must have been astonishing.

Because the companies in their home countries are dying, how can they have time to manage Chinese companies.Including General Motors, which is currently considering withdrawing from China.

The main consideration is whether they can sell their shares in the Chinese factory.Raise a batch of funds to return to China to help GM head office.Because the current General Motors Corporation is on the verge of bankruptcy.

It's just that at present, it is easy for their funds to enter China, but it is not so easy to get out.The main reason is that if they want to divest assets, dispose of assets, and take away funds, they need to dispose of their original assets in China at a low price.Because now who doesn't know they need funding.So the more eager they are to divest assets, the less valuable their assets become.Those businessmen in China are all monkey spirits, how can they be taken advantage of.

Some companies that are in a hurry will deal with the assets in their hands even if they are sold at a low price, because at least they can raise a little money to return home.And some companies with good strength do not want to sell their assets at a low price, so they stand there to see if there are any good buyers.For example, General Motors is currently competing with the Chinese government, hoping to sell their auto factory shares at a high price.

Unlike these companies, many foreign companies based in China are currently stable.For example, Swire Group, whose business has been placed in the Far East, not only did not suffer too much loss in this economic crisis, but its strength has further increased due to China's economic stimulus policy.Swire Group currently has the momentum to become a consortium.

Because many things that the Chinese government or Chinese companies are not good at cooperating with foreign countries are resolved by the Swire Group.Including China's previous aircraft carrier project, it was negotiated between the Swire Group and the British Navy.At present, the Swire Group even has its headquarters in Shanghai, which is almost no different from domestic companies in China.It's just that their current boss is a British citizen of British nationality.

But according to the current situation, the future is not certain.Because several descendants of Swire Group grew up in China and attended Chinese schools.Some younger generations have even begun to apply for Chinese citizenship.

Under such circumstances in China, Ren Hongjun came to the United States this time mainly to purchase machinery and equipment.And cooperate with large American companies to let them help China build the factories it needs.Such as aircraft manufacturing plants, such as agricultural machinery factories, are such a model.Or directly purchase those machines and equipment according to the current domestic needs.

There is no such thing in the plan.

However, there are no plans in this regard, but it does not mean that these are not welcome.No matter what the purpose is, no matter what the reason is, as long as they are technicians who are willing to go to China, China welcomes them.As long as you come to China, you can still run away.Therefore, Ren Hongjun is considering the gains and losses.

"Director Zeng, do you understand their so-called team?"

"I have talked with them carefully. Many of them have jobs, they are engineers in some aircraft factories. It's just that this time the economic crisis, many aircraft factories have gone bankrupt, so they are all unemployed. They cooperate together, originally to Re-establish an aircraft factory in the United States. And they have their own ideas for the aircraft to be assembled, and the design part has been completed. But the current economic crisis in the United States is very bad. They currently lack funds, and they have no choice but to borrow money. So they are very anxious. So they found us. If we can support them, including supporting them in policy and economy, they will soon produce a prototype. The two of them are very confident. The aircraft they conceived can not only Military use can also be used for civilian use. As for their team, it is a complete aircraft production and development team. From the design of the aircraft to the production and assembly of the aircraft, there is a complete technical team. The current number is about 140 people. "

"The tone is not small."

Ren Hongjun smiled.

But also under consideration.At present, the largest market for Chinese aircraft is military aircraft, because the military has the highest demand for aircraft.In the past, only the Air Force needed planes, but now the Navy also needs planes, and the Army also needs planes.

Previously the air force consisted mostly of bombers.

During the war between the warlords, the bombers were able to sweep across the area, invincible.Because there were not many planes in China at that time, the planes in Duan Xun's hands were already very powerful.Including during the subsequent Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Air Force also mainly relied on bombers.Japan also had few aircraft at the time, and it also lacked anti-aircraft guns.Therefore, Chinese bombers can almost sweep across an area, bombing wherever they want.

But with development, the current military needs not only bombers, but also fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, and a large number of transport planes.And since the 30s, the world has gradually paid attention to aircraft.

Therefore, the number of aircraft in various countries in the world has also begun to increase.

Britain, France and other countries currently have two to three thousand military aircraft.Including Japan, China's neighbor, has also begun to attach importance to the development of aircraft in recent years.At present, the number of aircraft in the Japanese army is also steadily increasing, and the total number of aircraft in Japan has reached nearly a thousand.This makes the Chinese army very anxious, and the investment in aircraft is also increasing.The Air Force's goal is to maintain a fleet of 3500 aircraft.

In addition to aircraft required by the military, the demand for domestic civilian aircraft is also growing.

After years of development, more than 40 domestic cities have successively opened air routes, covering almost most of the large and medium-sized cities in China.Not only domestic aviation, China is opening international aviation with surrounding countries.Therefore, the demand for civil aircraft is also increasing day by day.

At present, China has 13 airlines with about 340 civil aircraft.

Therefore, the second five-year plan amendment requires the construction of two large aircraft factories in Xi'an and Shenyang.Adding Wuhan Aircraft Manufacturing Factory and its branch Chongqing Aircraft Manufacturing Factory, there will be four aircraft manufacturing factories in China.Only by increasing aircraft manufacturing plants can the current domestic demand for aircraft be met.

So Ren Hongjun looked at the two people sitting over there again.

If what the two of them said is true.They were able to take more than 140 aircraft engineers, or they could take more.And they have started to develop their aircraft, which is a good thing for China's aircraft industry.If they can manufacture aircraft with excellent performance, then China's military and civilian use can be purchased.Even if the military market is used with caution, the civilian market can also make large purchases.

At present, more than half of the aircraft owned by the civilian market are imported aircraft.Because the output of China's aircraft manufacturing plants is insufficient, it cannot meet the demand for civil aircraft at all.

However, it will take at least three years for the aircraft factories in Xi'an and Shenyang to produce aircraft.In addition to debugging, it is estimated that it will be five years later that it can be mass-produced.What to do during this time?

Therefore, Ren Hongjun looked at those two people again.After all, these people are experienced aircraft engineers who have built aircraft in the original factory.If their conditions are met, it is estimated that they will be able to produce a prototype soon and then test it.

But there are also many problems.

China's aircraft manufacturing plants, the former Wuhan and Chongqing aircraft manufacturing plants are all affiliated to the Ministry of Military Equipment.The Xi'an and Shenyang aircraft factories to be established now are all under the Ministry of Commerce.In other words, they are all funded by the government.

If it is their aircraft factory, how should it be managed?

Foreign businessmen?

Can things like airplanes be released to foreign businessmen?This is not something that Ren Hongjun can decide.This needs to be reported to the Ministry of Industry and handed over to the Economic and Development Commission for a decision.Even the Economic and Development Commission cannot make a decision. In the end, Duan Xun, the prime minister of the cabinet, needs to make a decision.

Because it is not easy to let go of the aircraft industry.

It is estimated that there are many objections.

So Ren Hongjun thought for a while and said, "Director Zeng, this is it. You should appease them first, and say that you contact domestic financial institutions to see if they are willing to support them, and give them an answer as soon as possible."

Although Ren Hongjun has the right to make decisions in the United States.

Powers in this area are delegated directly by the Cabinet.Some matters can be decided before the country has time to consult.After all, sometimes there will be a good opportunity suddenly, if you all ask the domestic for instructions, the opportunity will be wasted.It's like if a batch of good machinery and equipment suddenly comes to auction, and there is no time to discuss with the country, then Ren Hongjun will have the right to make a decision.

But this matter is not trivial.

Without the cabinet's nod and Duan Xun's nod, Ren Hongjun would never be able to make a decision.Therefore, Ren Hongjun needed to ask the country for instructions, but at the same time he did not want to let these people go.After all, these people are talents.

So Ren Hongjun was going to stabilize them first.

If they don't get results here, then they're sure to look elsewhere.In fact, many financial institutions in the United States are now caught off guard, so they are very cautious.