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Chapter 682 The original strategy does not work

Toshio Yoshino, who knew for the first time that China's automobile industry still had such rules, confirmed to Ichiro Yamada again after a moment of silence: "Yamada-kun, thank you very much for your answer, this is enough to prove that you have worked in China for several years. excellent work.”

"Thank you for the compliment!"

Immediately, Yamada Ichiro's face was flushed, and being praised by Yoshino Toshio was the greatest affirmation of his work achievements, and he was extremely happy.

"I have another question," Toshio Yoshino continued, "According to what you said, Huateng Industrial Group now holds a production qualification starting with '6', right?"

"Hai!" Yamada Ichiro nodded affirmatively: "They hold the qualification for producing passenger cars."

"So, is it good to apply for the production qualification of the car starting with '7'?"

This issue is the one that Toshio Yoshino is most concerned about, because it is directly related to whether the China strategy of "cooperating with Honda as bait" formulated by himself and His Excellency Kawamoto will work.

But Yamada Ichiro's answer disappointed Toshio Yoshino...

Under Yoshino Toshio's expectant eyes, Yamada Ichiro shook his head: "It's very difficult!"

Yoshino Toshio frowned: "Very difficult?"

"Yes, it's very difficult!" Yamada Ichiro nodded again: "In China, the production qualification of cars is a very scarce resource. Currently, only 12 companies have this qualification, including 4 companies affiliated to Huaxia Ordnance Equipment Industry Corporation. Enterprises capable of producing Suzuki ALTO mini-cars, Hafei Group, which mainly produces helicopters and small fixed-wing aircraft, also have the qualifications to produce cars, and then the First Automobile Manufacturing Factory and the Second Automobile Manufacturing Factory directly under the Central Government of China, and the Capital Government of Huaxia The Capital Automobile Factory directly under the Huaxia Modu Government, the Modu Automobile Factory directly under the Huaxia Modu Government, and the Jinmen Automobile Factory directly under the Jinmen Government..."

After counting these companies one by one, Yamada Ichiro said helplessly to Toshio Yoshino: "So, you see, those with car production qualifications are at least the car manufacturers directly under the municipality and provincial government agencies, and This car production qualification is only obtained from top to bottom. Ordinary companies who want to obtain car production qualifications will inevitably be chased and blocked by these companies. Huateng Industrial Group is just a municipal state-owned car manufacturer. With such great energy, even if they want to promote this matter, it would be impossible without the full support from the Lu Provincial Government and years of persistent efforts."

"This is really..."

Hearing what Ichiro Yamada said, Toshio Yoshino had nothing to say. Who would have imagined that, in Honda's view, it is just a qualification to produce cars, and it is so difficult!Fortunately, it has not yet contacted Huateng Industrial Group, and it is not too late to revise the negotiation strategy.

"Ha ha……"

Yamada Ichiro smiled awkwardly.

It’s just that Toshio Yoshino is Toshio Yoshino. Soon, he found a solution to the problem and laughed: “However, what does this have to do with us? We don’t know that Huateng Group, which can produce delica L400, can’t produce Sedan, right?"

Huateng Industrial Group does not have the qualification to produce cars?
It’s good to not have this production qualification. We Honda very much hope to cooperate with you to produce the sixth-generation accord, but since you don’t have this qualification...we can show our sincerity to our heart’s content during the negotiation.

Yamada Ichiro was stunned for a moment, and soon realized that he nodded with joy, "Hay! Our Honda cooperates with the automobile manufacturers in Lu Province with great sincerity, but we absolutely do not accept malicious deception. !"

"That's right, that's it!" Toshio Yoshino nodded with a smile, obviously very satisfied with Ichiro Yamada's answer, he pondered for a while, and said: "Mr. Yamada, if this is the case, you can urgently transfer one... three cars, Three brand-new Accord cars are here, and we will give them to the leaders of Lu Province."

During this period, the fifth-generation Accord sedan was a purely imported luxury car, and the price in China was expensive, as high as more than 30. To achieve the effect he wanted, the three Accord cars were not considered by Toshio Yoshino at all.

Ichiro Yamada confirmed in surprise: "Three accords?"

"Yes," Toshio Yoshino said with a smile, "This is our sincerity."

Yamada Ichiro suddenly realized, and nodded hurriedly: "Okay sir, I understand, I will arrange it now!"

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When Toshio Yoshino was discussing with Ichiro Yamada about setting up a scheme for Lu Provincial Government and Huateng Industrial Group, by coincidence, Deputy Director Sun Junrong of the Provincial Automobile Industry Corporation had just rushed back from Langya City.

"Old Sun, it's been a hard journey," Chai Shun, the general manager of the Provincial Automobile Industry Corporation, said with a smile on his face, "How is it going? Is the journey going smoothly?"

While talking, Chai Shun took the initiative to pour a glass of water for Sun Junrong: "Well, old Sun, come, have a drink first."

"Thank you, Mr. Chai," Sun Junrong took a sip of the water glass with a grateful face, and then said: "Mr. Chai, I went to Langya City this time, and the communication with Zhang Qihang and Mr. Zhang went very smoothly."

"Oh?" Hearing what Sun Junrong said, Chai Shun's expression suddenly became serious, and he nodded, "Tell me."

"Okay," Sun Junrong nodded and said, "This matter can actually be explained clearly in one sentence: Huateng Industrial Group has more than enough energy, and they don't have the qualification to produce cars with the prefix '7'."

After finishing speaking, Sun Junrong paused, and continued: "And as far as I know, not only the Huateng Industrial Group, but also more than a dozen automobile manufacturers in our province, those with the prefix '1' and the word '2' There are also those with the prefix '6', but there is only one company that has the qualification to produce the prefix '7'."

"..."

Chai Shun was stunned for a long time before he realized it, and then shook his head with a cry and a smile: "Really! So we have been busy for so long?"

As the head of the Lu Province Automobile Industry Corporation, Chai Shun is very clear about the current domestic automobile production management system. However, there has been almost no "upgrade" of the automobile companies in Lu Province, so he has subconsciously forgotten this point. , Now being reminded by Sun Junrong, I realized how unrealistic my previous idea was—without the production qualification of cars with the prefix "7", cooperation with Honda Motor is simply impossible.

Sun Junrong nodded with a wry smile, and then reminded him: "President Chai, I think you have to report this news to the provincial leaders as soon as possible, otherwise..."

Chai Shun's face changed, and only then did he realize the seriousness of this problem: the provincial leaders attached great importance to Mr. Yoshino Toshio's visit, and regarded Yoshino's arrival as a sign of the revitalization of Lu Province's automobile industry. It's an excellent opportunity. For this reason, not to mention all the mobilization in the province, but it is also highly valued. All units and departments have already taken action, but if the whole thing enters a formal cooperation link, the leaders will know Not to mention the Huateng Industrial Group, there is no automobile manufacturer in the province that has the qualifications to produce cars, and it will really be an international joke. How will Honda Motor think about Lu Province?

What you said was swearing, but when things came to an end, you didn't even know whether you could produce cars? !

Isn't this funny!

And who made the leaders an international joke?

It certainly cannot be the leader himself, nor can it be the Huateng Industrial Group, which has always been repulsed by the cooperation with Honda Motor. In this way, it can only be the Lu Provincial Automobile Industry Group, which has been working hard to promote this cooperation.

How will leaders see themselves then?
I don't know the key to this. I don't know that Huateng Industrial Group, which can produce commercial vehicles, can't produce cars, but you, Chai Shun, are the head of the automobile industry in our province. Don't you know the key to this? ? !
At that time, the anger of the leaders of the whole province will be concentrated on him, Chai Shun.

Realizing this, Chai Shun's forehead was instantly covered with cold sweat, and he couldn't sit still: he must report this situation to the leader as soon as possible!
It is true that if you report to the leader now, you will definitely be scolded by the leader, but no matter what, it is much better than reporting when the matter is irreversible.

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The progress of the whole matter is indeed as Chai Shun expected. After learning that none of the automobile manufacturers in Huateng Industrial Group and even the whole province has the qualifications for car production, there is no way to cooperate with Honda to build a factory. The head of the province, who was still thinking of "making Lu Province from a major automobile industry province to a powerful automobile industry province", suddenly became furious, pointed at Chai Shun's nose and cursed: "Comrade Chai Shun, Comrade Chai Shun, you Let me tell you what to order? Why didn't you say such important news earlier?!"

The leader was really pissed off by Chai Shun.

Looking at the angry leader, Chai Shun breathed a sigh of relief: before coming, he had actually anticipated the leader's reaction, so at this moment, he was not very panicked.Instead, after acknowledging a major negligence in his work, he explained: "Although it is a bit late to realize this situation, it is better than realizing it after the two parties formally started talks or even signed a contract. We can completely change it. Since we can't talk about cooperation in the production of complete vehicles, we can definitely talk about cooperation in core components such as engines and gearboxes... Mr. Yoshino Toshio came to China this time to win Comrade Zhang Qihang Patents for automatic transmissions?"

In Lu province, we are producing matching engines and gearboxes for Honda’s joint ventures in China. This is the way that Chai Shun came up with before he came to report to the leaders to make the leaders forgive him—in this situation where the whole province has already been mobilized Next, it is absolutely impossible to just let the leaders know that Lu Province cannot produce cars. They must also find a way to let Lu Province establish cooperation with Honda Motor to a certain extent. Only in this way will they not be completely ashamed.

This is true!
The leader also reacted, indeed, it is really annoying to know this news now, but it is too late to know that there is no car manufacturer in the province that can produce cars after the official talks between the two parties started. not late.

In addition, as Comrade Chai Shun said, although there is no chance for complete vehicle production for the time being, it does not mean that Lu Province has no chance to cooperate with Honda. For example: No matter who you cooperate with Honda, the engine and The production of gearboxes can actually be placed in our Lu Province.

And for the leaders, although it is a little embarrassing for you to change from the production of complete vehicles to the production of parts, it is better than nothing. guy?

Thinking of this, the leader asked Chai Shun: "This idea is good, but the key to this idea is the gearbox patent in the hands of Comrade Zhang Qihang, right? Have you communicated with Comrade Zhang Qihang?"

At this sensitive moment, Chai Shun didn't dare to take a wrong step, and hurriedly said cautiously: "Not yet, for such a big matter, I must ask you for instructions first, but Comrade Zhang Qihang, we I think it's easy to handle—I think Comrade Zhang Qihang's party spirit and consciousness can be trusted."

"Is that so..."

After taking a deep puff on the cigarette, the leader said, "Communicate with Zhang Qihang first, find out what Comrade Zhang Qihang thinks, and report to me immediately if there is any situation..."

Speaking of this, the leader gave Chai Shun a hard look: "Don't make jokes this time!"

General Manager Chai shrank his neck subconsciously: This is probably the last chance the leader gave him.

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Leaving the leader's office, Chai Shun couldn't wait to go back to his own office, so he dialed Zhang Qihang's phone number in the car. As soon as the call was connected, Chai Shun asked Zhang Qihang directly: "Comrade Zhang Qihang, can I It’s Chai Shun from the Provincial Automobile Industry Corporation, I’d like to ask you something, how sure are you about exchanging Honda’s engine technology?”

Although he didn't know what the purpose of Chai Shun's asking himself was, Zhang Qihang replied immediately: "We have already let Honda understand that we have the ability to imitate their engines through some means, so I think that Honda has a great advantage. may agree to our request."

"Very good," Chai Shun immediately asked, "What are you going to do with the exchanged engine technology?"

Zhang Qihang immediately said: "Of course it is to replace the Mitsubishi engine on the 'Business Class on Land' commercial vehicles we are producing now."

"Then have you considered setting up a joint venture factory with Honda to produce engines and transmissions?"

Ok?
Zhang Qihang was taken aback by Chai Shun's words: What do these words mean?
After pondering for a while, Zhang Qihang asked: "Mr. Chai, you mean that this factory supplies engines and gearboxes to our joint venture with Honda in China at the same time?"

"Yes."

"But... can Honda agree?"

"That's not what you're thinking about," Chai Shun said in a deep voice, "You just need to tell me your attitude."

(End of this chapter)