Siheyuan, Me and the Yu Sisters

The sea breeze gently caressed his face as Zhang Renkang stood on the boat, holding the railing and looking at the vast sea heading towards Hong Kong Island.

His superiors had agreed to let him lead a team to Hong Kong Island to investigate cooperation matters. Another point was to take this opportunity to investigate the advanced industrial development achievements abroad and try to introduce as much as possible into China.

In fact, even though the domestic political situation has been turbulent in recent years, under the control and coordination of the great steward, the impact on industrial units has been controlled within a certain range, and the domestic industrial output value and development have not suffered too serious damage. The industrial GDP has always been in a stage of steady growth and development.

In particular, a number of new industrial units were supported to emerge, attempting to find China's own path to industrialization.

This is also an important reason why the Xinxing Automobile Manufacturing Plant was able to consume a large amount of resources but rarely bear too much pressure in just three years.

The steward gave enough patience and protection to these industrial institutions with potential.

Three days ago

Zhang Renkang secretly met with the chief steward and got support to allow him to go to Hong Kong Island to find ways to open up external markets and find nutrients for the development of the domestic automobile industry seedlings.

They also praised Zhang Renkang's idea of ​​using the Xinxing Automobile Manufacturing Plant as the driving force, selecting a group of high-quality and enterprising mechanical processing plants for technological transformation and upgrading, and carrying out comprehensive innovation according to the world's modern standards to create a group of small and fine modern industrial processing plants.

He also fully supported and undertook the work of endorsing Zhang Renkang, which led to the progress of Zhang Renkang's second trip to Hong Kong Island.

Zhang Yanan came out of the cabin, looked at Zhang Renkang, who was frowning in the sea breeze, and walked up to him and said with a smile

"Comrade Renkang, do you feel a little different the second time you enter the port?"

The Ministry of Industry sent Zhang Ting'an, the director of the Political Department of the Ministry of Industry, who had been tested and had experience in Hong Kong, as Zhang Renkang's deputy. In fact, when he first went to Hong Kong Island, Zhang Ting'an was the main person in charge of the team. However, today is different from the past. Zhang Renkang's status is no less than that of a ministerial-level political director.

The person in charge of this mission is Zhang Renkang, and Zhang Tingan is just assisting him as his deputy.

Zhang Renkang turned his head, looked at Zhang Yanan, shook his head and smiled

“It’s a little different, but the biggest pressure is not knowing the outcome of this trip.”

"Our superiors have expressed their support for this mission."

"If there is no result, I will go back in disgrace. I am really worried that I will not be able to face the leader."

Zhang Ting'an nodded. His task was to help Zhang Renkang share some of the work pressure and pay attention to the ideological situation in the team. Although Zhang Renkang was also a veteran comrade who had been tested for a long time, his task was to play a game with the Lou family and external forces.

Zhang Tingan will have to help coordinate and pay attention to the situation in the team

In particular, there must not be any defection. Otherwise, no matter what results they achieve this time, they will have done nothing.

“I understand how you feel.”

"I didn't expect that in just three years, you have become able to stand on your own."

"Before we set out, my superiors also talked to me and told me that we don't need to force ourselves to do this mission."

"Being able to bring back the team and gain a clear understanding of the achievements of foreign industrialization is the result of victory."

"As for the rest, it would be great if there are results, but it doesn't matter if there are no results."

Zhang Renkang nodded, smiled and said

“The country is now at a stage of technological stagnation and there is no way forward for industrial development.”

"We have already digested all the industrial achievements from the north that we introduced in the past ten years. If we continue, we will just be standing still."

"If we don't make progress, we will sooner or later be left far behind by the world's advanced achievements in industrial development."

“The most obvious thing is not only the production capacity, but also the technological achievements.”

"Our fighter planes, tanks, and artillery are far behind those of the North, not to mention the Western world."

"If we industrialists don't seek change and development, how can we face the martyrs? We can't let our soldiers use millet and rifles to withstand the enemy's steel torrent with their lives."

Zhang Tingan sighed. He knew what Zhang Renkang meant.

As the director of the Political Department of the Ministry of Industry, he actually knew the domestic industrial situation more directly than Zhang Renkang.

As an actual participant in the 156 Project aided by the North, Zhang Ting'an knows that the technical achievements of the 156 Project have been fully digested and have become the foundation and backbone of domestic industrialization, extending a number of affiliated units.

But after all, those were the technological achievements of the North in the 50s and early s. More importantly, the technology in the North was already backward compared to that in the West. Even if China absorbed them, innovated and developed them, and made certain progress, its potential had already been exhausted.

In terms of machining, the machining accuracy error of non-contact parts in China is as high as more than 30 threads, while in the north, it is less than 20 threads. The latest technological achievements in the West have been controlled to about 10 threads.

(Silk refers to the hair, more than thirty strands means the error is added up to thirty strands of hair)

In the field of wear, the errors among the three parties are even greater. The most advanced domestic technological achievements can only be controlled at around 20 threads, and even this achievement is not stable. In the north, it is around 12 or 13 threads, and in the west, it is around 5 threads.

In terms of industrial achievements, the finished products manufactured in the West are much more sophisticated and durable than those manufactured in China and the North.

In terms of engine technology alone, Western gasoline engines have a longer lifespan and are more powerful. The key is that they are more fuel-efficient and have lower vibration frequency and noise while ensuring performance.

The new star automobile factory has just achieved the highest technological achievement of the Comet Project. The 2.0T engine has not yet achieved industrialization results. The Western ones have not only been used on a large scale in civilian cars, but the technology is also two generations ahead.

I remember a small-scale conflict that happened in the north some time ago. Our tanks were outnumbered 3 to 1 but we still didn't have the upper hand. We were beaten humiliatingly. This was not only a shame for the military but also a shame for their Ministry of Industry.

Zhang Ting'an could only turn his grief and anger into a long sigh and comforted

"Comrade Renkang, you are now the leader and core of our team."

"You need to cheer up and show your energy to boost the morale of the team."

"I believe that we will return victorious on this trip."

Zhang Tingan said with a smile

"This time the risk is much less than our last time."

"We have overcome so many difficulties before. This time we enter the island openly. What difficulties can stop us?"

The pressure from the north has forced the country to start easing some minor conflicts.

The relationship with other forces is no longer as sharp as before, so this time they entered the port as an inspection team that had been notified and entered openly.

He is also responsible for negotiating with the Hong Kong government, so Zhang Tingan is not too worried about this trip.

It is just collecting some achievements of Western industrialization. This is all public information and Hong Kong Island will not take it seriously.

Their safety is still guaranteed this time.

The delegation of 17 people, representing the five fields of machinery, metallurgy, chemical industry, medicine and textiles, got off the ship in Hong Kong Island and was taken to the hotel by a special car arranged by the domestic office on the island.

This time they were a semi-official delegation, and naturally they had received permission from the Hong Kong Island government to arrange it as an official business. They stayed at the Regent Hotel on Victoria Bay.

Looking out the window at the bustling Victoria Bay business district

Zhang Renkang and his team held their first meeting in the guest room

Zhang Renkang looked at Wang Fang and saw him nod to indicate that he had checked the facilities in the room and there were no eavesdropping devices, so he could rest assured and said

"Comrades, I think everyone is clear about our mission in Hong Kong this time."

"You are all experts in your respective fields, so I will not give you any orders. I only have one request: you must carry out your work in accordance with the rule of law in Hong Kong Island that we were trained on before departure, and you must not act on your own."

"According to the deployment, everyone can move freely in groups of two tomorrow morning."

"Report the day's schedule and situation to Director Zhang in the evening."

"We have three days of free time for everyone to conduct research and investigation. No matter what the results are during the day, you must report back before 6 pm. If there are any special circumstances, please report to Director Zhang and Captain Wang."

"You are all veteran comrades who have been tested for a long time. I hope that you can work hard for the rise of our country, for our industrial development, for improving our national strength and improving people's lives, and never forget your original aspirations."

"I'm counting on you guys."

After Zhang Renkang finished his speech, Zhang Tingan continued

"This time, each department will collect information from newspapers, libraries and other information media areas according to the predetermined requirements and tasks. If you need organizational help, please contact the office."

"Complete the intelligence gathering in your respective fields as soon as possible. On the fourth day, we will have a corporate cocktail party with the Hong Kong Island Government and the Hong Kong Island Government. At that time, everyone must make every effort to investigate and lock on to the target."

"Team Leader Zhang will try to facilitate a meeting between you to discuss cooperation."

"Two people in a group, report back to the team at six o'clock that evening. Remember that, right?"

“I don’t want anyone to violate discipline and act on their own.”

"You all know the consequences. Do you have any other questions?"

Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads

Zhang Ting'an looked around and confirmed that no one had any more questions, then he announced the end of the meeting. Everyone began to leave Zhang Renkang's room in an orderly manner, preparing for the next research work. Everyone understood the importance of this task, and they would use these three days to collect as much information as possible and contribute to the country's industrialization process.

Zhang Renkang stood in front of the French window, and Wang Fang reported softly:

"All eight rooms have been checked and nothing is unusual."

"According to the work assigned in China, the representatives travel in teams with the team members selected by us in a one-to-one ratio. The two rely on each other, and our team members protect the representatives."

"There are always two people on guard in the hotel to prevent any unexpected situations from happening when people go out."

Zhang Renkang nodded. This time, Zhang Ting'an and Wang Fang, who was in Zhang Renkang's group before, also accompanied the inspection team as the head of the inspection team's protection team. It seems that Wang Fang, who had passed the test three years ago, has been valued by them.

In addition to Zhang Renkang, the delegation also had five experts in their respective industrial fields and Zhang Ting'an, the director of the Political Department, who was the translator assigned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the talks. There were also nine attendants sent by the security department to protect their safety. In addition to the five attendants who accompanied the representatives one-on-one,

The remaining four followers, including Wang Fang, were all there to protect Zhang Renkang's safety. This was also a request from his superiors. After all, Zhang Renkang was no longer insignificant. The achievements of the New Star Automobile Manufacturing Plant had made him the spearhead of the Ministry of Industry's industrialization technology innovation.

The most important task for the entire delegation, including Zhang Ting'an, is to protect Zhang Renkang back home.

This is also one of the core issues of Zhang Tingan's private conversation.