Set sail1992

Chapter 1099
It turned out that Zhang Qihang meant this...

After understanding what Zhang Qihang meant, Lei Zhiping hesitated and said, "This...Mr. Zhang, I don't mean to distrust you, but..."

At this time, we can’t let Lei Zhiping finish his sentence. Zhang Qihang interrupted him, and hurriedly said: “Mr. Lei, with all due respect, since Hongqi can purchase Nissan’s engine, JETCO’s automatic transmission and Mitsubishi’s automotive electronic equipment, So why not use our product?"

Lei Zhiping couldn't say the reason, so he had to explain reluctantly: "This...Mr. Zhang, the reason inside is very complicated..."

"Of course, I understand very well. You are worried that the quality of our products is not good enough." Zhang Qihang took advantage of the situation and "misinterpreted" Lei Zhiping's meaning, and said with a smile: "But you don't have to worry about this problem at all, you should know, The existing engines of our Huateng Group are all from the technology transfer of Honda, and the automatic transmission used by Honda is still designed by me. So far, the engines produced by our group have been installed in more than 100 million vehicles, never before. It has been revealed that there are any quality problems with these engines. Not only are there no problems with the quality, but even the fuel consumption is well controlled. The engines of our Huateng Group are well-known in the market.

In addition to the engine and gearbox, our ABS+EBD system, ESP system and other automotive active safety systems, engine electronic injection system, automatic transmission TCU system, etc. are also produced by our group and installed and used by ourselves. There have been quality problems, so you can rest assured about the quality, safety and reliability of our products. "

Lei Zhiping didn't know whether to laugh or cry: Is this what I care about?Can you let me finish my sentence?He could only explain: "But..."

"Oh, by the way, there is also the price." Seeing Lei Zhiping who was desperately trying to explain to himself, Zhang Qihang suppressed a smile, deliberately slapped his head, and said with a smile: "As for the price, don't worry, Mr. Lei. I also roughly know how much our group purchases these subsystems, and I have to say, these foreign devils are really too dark! Huateng Group absolutely cannot do this kind of thing, and Huaxia people don’t lie to Huaxia people.”

Lei Zhiping is not stupid, of course he understands what Zhang Qihang really wants to express behind this seemingly impetuous sales pitch: If I help you, then what good can I do?
Zhang Qihang didn't like that little design fee. What he really aimed at was FAW's subsystem suppliers.

After understanding Zhang Qihang's meaning, Lei Zhiping was silent for a moment, and finally said: "Mr. Zhang, I understand what you mean. Let's put it this way, from my personal point of view, I don't mind Huateng Group's engine, Gearboxes and ABS appear on our Hongqi cars, but things are very complicated and involve many different interests.

In addition, some leaders were very dissatisfied with our Hongqi’s constant purchase of engines from outside. At that time, this leader used your Huateng Group as an example, saying, “Huateng Automobile, which is much smaller than your FAW, can develop and manufacture its own products. Why can't you produce engines? ', so after being criticized by the leaders, the group is also preparing to start the self-developed engine and automatic transmission project..."

Speaking of this, Lei Zhiping looked at Zhang Qihang and said seriously: "Mr. Zhang, do you understand what I mean?"

What is unclear about this? After a little thought, you can understand that it is not easy: Nissan did not have many cooperation projects with FAW before, but it has more cooperation with Volkswagen and Stealing Oil. Why did you suddenly decide to purchase Nissan engines? , And also installed this engine on Mingshi and Century Star?

Even if Chinese people are always stingy and refuse to transfer engine technology, aren't there still oil otters?How do you explain the oil-stealing otter here?Therefore, Hongqi purchases engines from Nissan, and the water inside is very deep.

Lei Zhiping's words were also a tactful reminder to Zhang Qihang: I know what you are planning, but the water here is too deep, and if you are not careful, you will drown.

Zhang Qihang smiled and said, "Mr. Lei, I understand what you mean. It is true to say so, but don't you think this is actually a good opportunity? Don't you really want to see Nissan's engine installed?" In the engine bay of Hongqi?"

Having said all this, what else can Lei Zhiping do?He smiled wryly and said, "Mr. Zhang, I understand what you mean. Of course I don't want to see this kind of situation, but the situation here is very complicated, and it can't be explained clearly in a few words..."

"But surely this can't go on forever, can it?"

"...That's true," Lei Zhiping nodded after hesitating for a moment, "This situation must not continue."

What Lei Zhiping didn't say was that the change in Hongqi's attitude towards the engine actually has something to do with Huateng Industrial Group.

Some time ago, the leaders at the top were really unhappy that the Hongqi car was still using Nissan's engine, thinking that the Hongqi car should still use the engine of the Huaxia people. However, some people from FAW explained to the above leader It is "Engine research and development pays attention to the scale effect. The cost of developing an engine is very high, but if it fails to reach a certain procurement scale after investing a huge amount of money, it will lose one if it produces one."

The leaders also knew the effect of scale, and thought it was the same reason, so they approved Hongqi’s practice of using Nissan engines. However, with the sudden emergence of Huateng Industrial Group in the automotive field, the leaders began to feel that something was wrong: The scale of production has not reached the scale that some comrades in FAW said, but they still insist on producing engines and gearboxes by themselves?Or even Paul's lower-volume automatic transmission?

This kind of thing is afraid of thinking about it. After thinking about it, the leader finds that he has been fooled. Give state-owned enterprises greater autonomy", in this context, the leaders are not good to interfere too much, but publicly praised Huateng Industrial Group in some meetings, and did not think about "some enterprises" in China. Aggressive made unnamed criticism.

The problem is that although the leaders did not call names, there were only a few business executives present at the meeting, and everyone is not stupid. How could they not understand what the leaders meant and who they were criticizing?
In fact, everyone's heart is like a mirror.

After being criticized by the leader without naming names, some comrades in FAW couldn’t sit still: they were all criticized by the leader, and the most important thing was that their previous behavior of fooling the leader was discovered by the leader. Don't you want to adopt an attitude of "I know it's wrong, and I'll change it right away!"
So there was the news that "FAW is preparing to develop its own engine".

However, the inside story is somewhat embarrassing and ridiculous, Lei Zhiping is not going to tell Zhang Qihang.

"That would be great." Seeing Lei Zhiping admitting this, Zhang Qihang nodded with a smile: "It happens that our Huateng Industrial Group is going to upgrade the technology of the existing engine. I wonder if you are interested in participating in it. ?”

"Technical upgrades to existing engines?"

Lei Zhiping was stunned for a moment, and after realizing what Zhang Qihang really wanted to express, he suddenly widened his eyes: "Mr. Zhang, what do you mean... is... Huateng Group can share technology with our FAW?"

Hearing Lei Zhiping's answer, Zhang Qihang couldn't laugh or cry: what you think is really beautiful...

I can’t laugh or cry, I still have to explain: “Of course it’s not that simple, I mean, if FAW is willing to contribute a part of the funds, then the new engine above the name is jointly developed by FAW and our Huateng Group... this Isn’t the name exactly what your FAW needs?”

Hearing Zhang Qihang's words, Lei Zhiping blushed, somewhat embarrassed, but embarrassment belongs to embarrassment, he was firmly moved: Zhang Qihang is right, for the current FAW, whether he really develops An engine has been produced, which is actually not important. What is important is that FAW has developed an engine in name, even if it is jointly developed with other units.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that any company can do it. It must be “not too big, not too small, just right”. Will the oil thief refute what FAW said? Even if they don't refute, will the leaders and the public believe it?

Everyone will not believe it, they will only laugh at it!
On the other hand, if FAW says that it developed the engine with any "cat and dog" level company, it will be even less credible.

Thinking about it this way, Huateng Industrial Group is the one that is "just right": first of all, Huateng Industrial Group is a Chinese company, and everyone will not reject the cooperation between FAW and Huateng Industrial Group;
Secondly, the scale of Huateng Industrial Group is not very large, at least it can’t compare with Volkswagen, Stealing Oil Otter and other international auto industry giants, but their research and development level and investment are recognized by everyone. They even have V6 and V8 engines. It's all done.

Under such circumstances, Huateng Industrial Group said that it would work with FAW to upgrade and improve its existing engines and further improve its performance. No one thought there was anything wrong with this, and as long as FAW participated , Then after the new engine came out, FAW said that the new engine was jointly developed by itself and Huateng Industrial Group, and no one could say that there was anything wrong with it.

It can be said that for FAW, it means that it only needs to spend a "small money" to solve the previous troubles, and it is standard to spend a small amount of money to do big things.

Is Lei Zhiping moved?

Of course I am excited!

Even though Big Brother's lofty status in the domestic auto industry is unmatched, standing tall also puts a lot of pressure on him. If this can really happen, Big Brother will be lighter.

But the heartbeat is the heartbeat, Lei Zhiping inevitably wants more...

He blinked and asked Zhang Qihang: "Is it just a name? If it's just like that, it doesn't seem to mean much..."

"That's it," Zhang Qihang said regretfully, "That's fine."

Since it's shameless to give face, then don't give it at all!

Lei Zhiping didn't expect that Zhang Qihang would turn his back when he said that he would turn his back on him, so he became anxious and quickly explained: "Mr. Zhang, don't get me wrong. The leaders will report back."

Now that Lei Zhiping let go, Zhang Qihang naturally stopped insisting, and he nodded with a smile: "Understood, um...Mr. Lei, I have to make one more point clear. Since your demand for engines is not large, then in the future The engines of all want to purchase from us..."

Seeing that Lei Zhiping was about to speak, Zhang Qihang signaled Lei Zhiping not to worry, and waited until he finished speaking: "Just in time, our group's existing engine production capacity is a little tight, and we will expand the engine factory next. For the new production capacity, we will It can be carried out in the name of a joint venture between the two parties to build a new engine factory. In this case, it is equivalent to FAW purchasing engines from its own factory instead of purchasing engines from Huateng Industrial Group.”

so...

Hearing Zhang Qihang's words, Lei Zhiping, who was not very happy at first, felt balanced now: If it is first "the two sides cooperate to develop a new engine" and then "the two sides cooperate to build a new engine manufacturing plant", then it is okay to say it. It sounds better. FAW has contributed both money and energy, so it can take a share of it with peace of mind. The most important thing is that the leader has an explanation, which is not bad...

However, for such a big matter, Lei Zhiping certainly didn't dare to make a decision by himself. After thinking about it, he replied cautiously: "I personally think there is no problem. This suggestion is very good, but whether it can be done or not depends on the decision Listen to what the leaders have to say."

"Of course," Zhang Qihang nodded with a smile: "For such a big matter, you must ask Mr. Zhu for instructions."

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After hearing Zhang Qihang's words, Lei Zhiping was in no mood to continue the conversation. After bidding farewell to Zhang Qihang, he sorted out his thoughts and quickly reported the situation to Mr. Zhu.

Hearing Lei Zhiping's introduction of the situation, Mr. Zhu was also very excited: "Zhiping, do you think it is reliable for Comrade Zhang Qihang to hear about the joint R&D and production of engines?"

"I think it's still reliable," Lei Zhiping said cautiously: "We all know the achievements of Huateng Industrial Group in the field of engines and gearboxes, and they are also the only company in China that can mass-produce V6 and V8 engines. The most important thing is that the prototype of Huateng Industrial Group's inline four-cylinder engine is actually Honda's F series. I think it is understandable to upgrade the technology of the engine and further improve the performance of the engine.”

(End of this chapter)