Siheyuan starts from a better life

Chapter 911 Transformation
"Comrade Xiao Jiang is right. We must see clearly the true face of Western countries led by the Eagle Sauce. So some fantasies are unacceptable." The leader sitting above spoke.

"We have limited funds, and large-scale imports are obviously impossible. Moreover, we have to invest limited funds in the overall upgrading of the industry. I suggest that we set up a special team to introduce advanced Western weapons, analyze the current domestic equipment, and then carry out planned introductions." The leader said.

"When it comes to weapons, no one is more familiar with it than Comrade Xiao Jiang. Although Xiao Jiang now runs his own company, he is still listed in the Development and Reform Commission and can serve as an expert for this group." Another leader spoke up.

In the following time, the leaders conducted a unified discussion on the document written by Jiang Yan. The final meeting decided to introduce Western weapons as a supplementary weapon, and the focus should be on introducing mature technologies. Even if they are not advanced technologies, a lower generation is still acceptable.

However, Jiang Yan was also given the title of consultant.

After the meeting, the big boss stopped Jiang Yan who was about to leave and took him to a small meeting room. There were not many people in the meeting room, including Jiang Yan, there were only five people in total, but the level of the people in the meeting room was still quite high.

"Come on, let's eat something after half a day of meetings." Seeing Jiang Yan coming, the big boss spoke with a smile.

"I don't have minced meat noodles here, but today I'd like to invite you to try some special snacks from our hometown." The leader said with a smile.

The leaders present probably all knew that Jiang Yan once wanted to eat Da'nei minced pork noodles, so they all laughed when they heard this.

"Xiao Jiang, I heard that your son brought back an off-road vehicle, the engine of which can be converted into a diesel engine." A leader of the Science and Technology Commission sitting opposite Jiang Yan asked after taking a mouthful of noodles.

"It's like this. The engines installed on off-road vehicles now are four-cylinder engines with cast iron engine blocks to reduce the production cost and durability of the entire vehicle. However, on another drawing that Xiaohan gave me, the engine is a six-cylinder engine, which is converted from gasoline to diesel, and the cylinders are made of alloy steel engine blocks. This way, the overall engine can be comparable to the world's mainstream engines, and maintenance is relatively simple." Jiang Yan took a bite of the dish and spoke.

"Can you transfer this to us? Don't worry, our Science and Technology Commission will not let you suffer any loss." The leader of the Science and Technology Commission spoke.

"Sure. I was planning to bring this engine with me when my son reports to work. I think with a little modification, this engine can become the engine for our new armored vehicle."

The reason why Jiang Yan said this was entirely to pave the way for his son. This really shows the compassion of parents in the world.

"Xiao Jiang's group is currently a weather vane of China's reform and opening up. In particular, it is the first completely private enterprise in China. It also allows foreigners to see our determination to reform and open up. Don't care about the small profits in front of you, but look at long-term development. Xiao Jiang is doing a very good job now. Our products are exported abroad, we earn foreign exchange, and pay enough profits and taxes, so we have to support them strongly." He said truthfully.

"The cigarettes are here, take them if you want." After dinner, several people sat there. The secretary brought tea, and while drinking tea, the leader spoke to Jiang Yan.

Most of the people sitting there were heavy smokers. After a while, the small conference room was already filled with smoke. The cigarettes of this little panda were so soft. After Jiang Yan smoked a cigarette, he put the box of cigarettes next to him into his pocket without anyone noticing. Although he thought he didn't know, the leader sitting opposite him saw it. Seeing Jiang Yan's action, he laughed and said to his secretary: "Go back and get two packs of cigarettes for Xiao Jiang. Send two packs every month in the future."

This is also something Jiang Yan didn't know. If he knew that he would have this treatment today, he would have jumped for joy. You know, not everyone is lucky enough to draw this thing.

"Xiao Jiang! I am not here to consult you about engines. I want to take this opportunity to ask you some economic questions. As you know, our military industry is in a difficult situation right now! The country is now focusing on economic development. There are no large-scale wars outside except for the wars of war. Now that the country is transforming, the orders received by our companies have decreased. Now many factories are on the verge of bankruptcy. I thought, since you started your factory, you should open a prosperous one. So I want you to give me some guidance." Leader Wang from the Science and Technology Commission spoke.

Jiang Yan understood what Wang said. The chief engineer had emphasized since 1980 that the army was too large and the military expenditure was too high, which seriously affected the development of the national economy. In 1985, the slogan "The army must be patient" was put forward. While carrying out large-scale disarmament, military expenditure was cut. Therefore, our military enterprises had a very hard time during this period.

In order to survive, many military factories switched to producing ice cream and washing machines; some expanded overseas markets. The reduction in military spending did have a negative impact on the development of my country's military industry. Fortunately, the world situation at that time had changed in a favorable way for my country's military industry. At the same time, after the reform and opening up, the original idea of ​​"exporting revolution" with weapons was abandoned, and my country began to export weapons openly.

Throughout the 80s, some of the technologies my country introduced from the West also played a role in making small-scale improvements and upgrades to the outdated export equipment. In 1980, the eight-year Iran-Iraq War broke out between the two countries. my country's military industry seized the opportunity and quickly exported cheap equipment to the two countries.

However, the short-lived glory of the military industry in the 80s also exposed the true level of my country's military industry. The products that my country's military industry could produce at that time were too far behind those of the United States and Russia. If there had not been a large-scale, low-level war like the Two Camels War, my country's weapons would actually not have been able to sell. This also led to the subsequent slashing of my country's arms exports. Although this was due to the decline in international market demand and the impact of the massive dumping of Soviet-made weapons after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the fundamental reason was that the weapons and equipment exported by my country in the 80s were of low quality and did not have a good reputation among users. In addition, the cost-effectiveness advantage was not obvious, so it was normal to lose the export market in the 90s.

However, solving this problem is not as simple as opening one or two factories.

Jiang Yan thought for a moment and then said directly: "Leader Wang, although our country's overall industrial level lags behind other countries, it is not completely backward. Many times, some things in other relatively backward countries still have great prospects. We can think of a way to promote our products in Asia, Africa and Latin America. They are cheap and durable, and relatively backward. They can also be selling points when time permits."

"In addition, I remember that I proposed the so-called tertiary industry plan ten years ago. Now the times have changed. We should consider appropriately converting some military products into the civilian market. Although our overall level is backward, many factories have many unique skills in blocking doors. If we change them a little, it will be a good selling point. We can consider food, clothing, housing and transportation, and support the military with civilians."

"That's right, that's right. Not waiting and not relying on others is the correct direction for our development." After hearing Jiang Yan's words, the big boss made the final decision.

"Then let's go back and study it carefully to find a specific solution. When the time comes, please ask Xiao Jiang to give us some guidance." Leader Wang said.

"Okay, as long as you need me, I will definitely do my best to help." Jiang Yan said.

(End of this chapter)