Chapter 144 Double Happiness Seeking Opinions
Chapter 144 Double Happiness Seeking Opinions
the next day.
An exciting piece of news appeared in newspapers and attracted widespread attention across the country.
"After more than two months of arduous exploration, the exploration team discovered the Daqing Oilfield in the western Heilongjiang and Songnen Plains."
The news caused a huge sensation across the country.
It turned out that this was relevant information about the Daqing Oilfield that Li Kailang secretly placed with the spy.
Li Kailang also got a gun and ten small yellow croakers from there.
"Two months have passed without me noticing. If I hadn't seen the news in the newspaper today, I would have almost forgotten about it," Li Kailang said with emotion.
"Two months of time, with detailed information to search for, is not too bad."
The reporting of this news undoubtedly brought great joy and encouragement to the country.
The leaders above were all happy, but behind this joy lay many risks and challenges, which were far from as simple as Li Kailang thought.
After all, this information was obtained from spies, and relevant leaders all attached great importance to it.
A lot of phone calls were made that day, and many people set out overnight.
That night, not only did the geologists set out for Heilongjiang for field exploration, but our own people lurking in the Bay Island also began to take action.
Tried to obtain relevant data and information. Fortunately, they themselves didn't know, which laid a solid foundation for the report, otherwise they would not dare to release the news.
At the same time, a large number of troops were dispatched to Heilongjiang.
At the same time, a large number of troops were also deployed to the Northeast region to ensure the smooth progress of exploration and subsequent mining work.
Li Kailang only saw the result, but did not see the hardships and dangers of the whole process.
During this process, a series of investigations, verifications and confidentiality work are required before the news can finally be released.
It’s far from as simple as Li Kailang imagined!
In the transport team, everyone was discussing this exciting news enthusiastically.
"Hey, Master Zhao, do you know about the oil field?"
"Look at the newspaper in my hand. How could I not know?"
"This is big news. If we really had an oil field, we wouldn't have to be so frugal in the future."
"Yes! This is a good thing. If the oil field is really developed, we can use the oil freely in the future, and we don't have to be frugal like we are now."
"Yes, with more gasoline, these apprentices can also learn to drive cars and don't have to work as hard as we did in the past."
Master Zhao learned to drive before the construction of the former Soviet Union. At that time, learning to drive was not like it is now. Without paying tribute to the elders for a few years, you could not learn anything.
Not only the drivers were talking about it, but the apprentices and maintenance workers were also equally excited.
"We can practice more often if we have more gasoline in the future!"
"You guys are fine. I've failed the test three times. I can't take it again."
"If I had so much gasoline, I would have definitely passed it, but I didn't have enough extra gasoline to practice properly."
"Yeah, why didn't you come out a few years earlier? That way I wouldn't have failed!"
Although everyone had different feelings, they were all happy about the news.
Zhang Jinwu also walked into the office with a newspaper. He did not start assigning tasks immediately, but discussed the news with everyone.
"The emergence of this oil field is a good thing, but it has just begun to be explored and it will take several years to put it into use."
"Moreover, other places also need to use gasoline. We don't know when it will be our turn." Zhang Jinwu analyzed calmly.
His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads, dampening their enthusiasm a little.
"Yes, it will take a few years. This batch of apprentices will probably have to endure for a while longer." An old master said regretfully.
Zhang Jinwu saw everyone's mood and comforted them, "Don't be too negative. The discovery of the oil field is also a good thing for us."
"In the future, each apprentice can practice driving twice more, and all masters can drive more safely. In the future, please avoid dangerous places."
Being a driver is in a high-risk job. In the past, everyone drove with fear in order to save fuel.
Now that we have this news, it will definitely not work if we still follow the previous standards.
Instead of using oil secretly behind the scenes, it is better to do it openly so that everyone can do it with peace of mind.
Except for a few exceptions, every driver has an apprentice.
Zhang Jinwu added: "Okay, this is a good thing. Let's talk about it after we finish the task. Now let's finish the task first."
No one in the factory was doing any tasks the whole day yesterday, and a pile of tasks have accumulated. Now is the time to “pay off the debt”.
Li Kailang received the task and was about to drive to the warehouse when Director Lu's secretary came to him.
"Master Li, are you busy now? Does Director Lu want to talk to you about something?" asked the secretary.
"I'm not busy, and it doesn't take a while. I'll go with you first." Li Kailang replied.
Li Kailang was also puzzled as to what Director Lu wanted to talk to him about, as he had not done anything out of the ordinary during this period.
If you can’t figure it out, just go and take a look and you’ll know.
I went to Director Lu’s office again and saw only five people inside.
They were Director Lu, Secretary Wang and three other strangers.
"Comrade Li Kailang, you're here." Director Lu spoke first.
After hearing what Director Lu said, the four of them immediately turned to look at Li Kailang.
The three people's eyes were full of curiosity and inquiry.
One of the older men sighed:
"I didn't expect Master Li to be so young. I thought he was a middle-aged man in his early forties."
Another male comrade who looked calmer also said:
"You are indeed a young and capable person. No wonder you can come up with such an outstanding invention. I am ashamed of myself!"
Although it was unclear what their intentions were, their attitude seemed friendly and they did not have any ill intentions.
Upon seeing this, Director Lu introduced me, "Comrade Li Kailang, let me introduce him to you.
This is Ding Zhang, an engineer from Nanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant. Their plant successfully trial-produced my country's first light truck.
"And this is Xie Junshan, an engineer from a car manufacturing plant. This is the first car manufacturing plant in our country."
"This is Hua Liansong, an engineer from the Second Automobile Manufacturing Plant."
"Wow, all the people here are engineers from various automobile factories." Li Kailang was secretly surprised.
But he has never had any interaction with them, so what do these people want from him?
Director Lu seemed to see his confusion and explained:
"This time, I asked Master Li to come here because, on the one hand, they need to find you for something, and on the other hand, I have something good to tell you."
Li Kailang looked at Director Lu and asked, "What good news is this?"
Director Lu coughed twice and was about to speak when Secretary Wang at the side spoke first.
"Two days ago, you applied for patents for both of your inventions. Now you are the inventor of both patents."
“Here is your patent certificate.”
As he spoke, Secretary Wang took out two pieces of paper from the table, on which were written the four big words "Patent Certificate".
easy to understand!
Li Kailang looked at the two pieces of paper without much emotion.
After all, the invention had been handed in, he just took up the title of inventor, and the reward had already been given.
Besides, it's useless to take this thing alone, and I have to hide it after returning to avoid it becoming a reason for attack.
"Okay, okay, thank you, leader." Li Kailang pretended to be happy.
Seeing this, Secretary Wang continued:
"Okay, I've finished explaining my business. Now it's your business. These three engineers came here today specifically to see you."
"Looking for me? I wonder what you three want to talk to me about?" Li Kailang asked.
Xie Junshan from an automobile manufacturer explained:
“Well, we have conducted in-depth research and testing on your invention and have come to very positive conclusions.
"These inventions, especially seat belts, have indeed been able to improve driver safety to a great extent."
"We therefore intend to incorporate these inventions of yours into our future production vehicles as standard equipment."
“Simply put, every truck we build from now on will have these two devices.”
"We came here this time, firstly, hoping to get your consent, and secondly, to know if you have any new ideas or suggestions for these devices." Li Kailang was very happy after hearing this, and said, "Of course it would be best if they can be installed. I fully support this. I don't have any other opinions."
"As for new perspectives and ideas, I haven't thought of any particular ideas at the moment."
"Well, if you have any questions, just ask them. I'll see if I can give you some ideas."
Li Kailang didn't dare to say that he could solve their problem because he didn't have the nerve to do so.
Hearing this, the three of them looked at each other and thought that this approach might be a good idea.
Ding Zhang from Nanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant: "It is like this. Regarding these two inventions, our factory plans to open two new production lines specifically for them. What do you think?"
The other two also echoed:
"It's the same with our factory, but these two inventions are not difficult. We plan to open separate production lines, but it's a bit cumbersome, so we need your advice first."
Li Kailang thought for a moment and replied:
"Regarding the opening of a new production line, I want to share my opinion. I don't think it is necessary to open a production line specifically for this purpose."
"As you know, the structure of seat belts and brake water tanks is not very complicated. As long as someone studies it carefully, they can learn it."
"After removing the technical issues, all that's left is the materials."
"You can consider outsourcing the production of the bandage fabric for seat belts to textile factories, so that you don't need to build a new production line."
"As for the brake water tank, its main material is iron. If you don't want to produce it yourself, you can also consider outsourcing it to other parts manufacturers."
"This way, you only have two more assembly tasks, and you don't have to set up another production line."
After listening to Li Kailang's suggestion, the three of them couldn't help but nod their heads.
They had discussed this issue within the car factory before, but everyone's thinking was limited to a self-sufficient production model.
Never ask others to do what you can do yourself.
The leaders were divided over the two views of outsourcing and self-sufficiency, and it was difficult to make a decision for a while.
Then I found Li Kailang and wanted to hear his opinion.
At this time, Hua Liansong from the Second Automobile Manufacturing Plant asked again.
"I do have a question. Why don't you let the driver do it himself? Look, these two things are not difficult."
"To be honest, a tailor can make a bandage, and a tire repairman can make a brake tank."
Hua Liansong's words directly shifted the problem to the driver.
Under normal circumstances, with the drivers' own abilities, they can afford a monthly salary of around 40 yuan, but in reality this is not the case.
Li Kailang retorted: "As we all know, a penny can make a hero fall. Yes! These things are simple and don't cost much to make."
"But the difficulty lies in the materials. It's cloth and iron. It takes a lot of materials to make these two things."
"Not every factory can have a complete range of supplies like a steel mill or an automobile factory."
"We only have so much fabric every month, and iron materials are not something you can buy whenever you want."
"A single device can be made with just a few dollars, and the materials can be obtained. But these two things require both materials and production costs, which together cost ten dollars."
"The key is that the money is easy to come by, but the materials are hard to find!"
"How many drivers can assemble it themselves?"
"But after you assemble it for the driver, it's only a few dozen yuan more expensive. Which factory can't afford it?" Li Kailang explained.
After hearing this, everyone felt that what Li Kailang said made sense.
But Xie Junshan from an automobile manufacturer raised an ambiguity.
"What you said makes sense, but these two inventions are indeed not difficult. Whether outsourcing or producing them ourselves, it will cost extra money."
"Why not just let the factory pay the driver to provide the materials? Or, we can just put the materials on the truck and let the driver find someone to do it?"
Hearing this, Li Kailang looked at him with an idiot look. If he followed Xie Junshan's idea, then what was the point of his invention?
"Comrade Li Kailang, I'm here. If you have any questions, just feel free to speak up. No one will blame you," said Secretary Wang.
"Since Secretary Wang said so, I will speak frankly."
"First of all, are you sure the factory will agree to help the driver pay for the materials?"
"Secondly, after putting the materials on the car, can they finally be handed over to the driver? The cars will definitely be inspected when they are delivered to the factories."
"With one more inspection process, who can be sure that the materials can be delivered to the driver 100%?"
Hearing this, there was silence in the room, and everyone began to realize that the problem was not that simple.
"This is my problem. I didn't think it through." Xie Junshan apologized immediately.
"It's okay. It's a good thing that you said it so that everyone can be prepared." Ding Zhang from Nanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant said.
“In fact, I still advocate outsourcing.”
Li Kailang looked at the three people and said, "Through outsourcing, you can hand over part of the production to other factories. This will not only establish connections with other factories and form cooperative relationships, but also allow them to make money."
"By outsourcing, you can expand the scale of production and improve economic efficiency. Your car factory will definitely make much more money than other factories."
"Moreover, if other factories have your orders, they will have a stable source of money."
"They will naturally expand their production scale and hire more people. Isn't this also indirectly helping the people? It solves the employment problem."
Li Kailang paused, glanced at the three people who seemed to be wavering, and continued to persuade them:
"The most important thing is that you are setting up a production line, which is time-consuming and laborious, and there is a possibility that it will not be done well. In that case, the loss will outweigh the gain."
"It would be better to let another factory do it, so you can save yourself the trouble and effort, and it's better than messing it up yourself."
Li Kailang's words were like a revelation to everyone, making them suddenly enlightened and enlightened.
It also dispelled their unrealistic ideas.
Director Lu and Secretary Wang couldn't help but nod in praise.
"Master Li, thank you. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have thought so much and almost caused a big disaster." Ding Zhang said gratefully.
His Nanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant has a good geographical advantage. If he hadn't listened to Li Kailang's words, he might have really messed it up.
"No, no!" Li Kailang waved his hands modestly, "I just expressed my own opinions."
Outsourcing nowadays is not like in later times, there is no guarantee at all.
Nowadays, everyone has a stable job and the security is excellent.
Now the workers are the biggest. You can bully anyone but not the workers. This is going against the tide of history.
Director Lu and Secretary Wang also looked at Li Kailang with joy.
I didn't expect Li Kailang to be so thoughtful. I originally thought Li Kailang was just an ordinary inventor and driver.
Of course, this was only the first time that the original prejudice against Li Kailang was broken.
If he knew what they were thinking, Li Kailang would try to avoid them as much as possible.
After all, he only lived a few decades later. Although he had leading knowledge and insights, he was not good enough to actually implement these plans.
The subtext of the conversation alone would take him a long time to study. It was not that simple.
Seeing that everyone was silent and looking at him with strange eyes, Li Kailang just wanted to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.
"I don't know, do you have anything else to ask? If not, I have to go on a mission. There are still many missions!"
"No, you go ahead and do your thing. If there's anything, we'll look for you," Hua Liansong said.
"Okay, I'll be leaving now. If you have any questions, ask me when I come back."
After saying that, Li Kailang turned and left.
"Director Lu, Secretary Wang, your factory has found a rare talent!" said Xie Junshan.
"No, I have to thank you all. If you hadn't come, I wouldn't have discovered Master Li's talents." Secretary Wang responded.
"Haha, so Secretary Wang wants to thank us, so why not treat us to a meal?" Ding Zhang said.
"Don't worry, I have already made arrangements. Come and try our canteen's cuisine at noon." Lu Chang said with a smile.
"Okay, then I'm welcome!"
In this way, the matter was resolved satisfactorily, and the three of them were in a relaxed and happy mood.
(End of this chapter)