Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 48 Further Collaborative Discussion (Second update, please collect, read, and vote)

"Mr. Li." Ma Shengli was so happy when he saw Li Song.

"Mr. Ma, how long have you not slept?" Li Song looked at Ma Shengli's dark circles, and he looked much more haggard.

"Mr. Li, I'm so happy that I can't sleep. I have received the drawings. It's a bit embarrassing to say that we can't identify these drawings. They are much more advanced than those in our country." Ma Shengli said quickly.

Zhang Jianshe also spoke up, "We still have many questions that we need to discuss with Mr. Li. Mr. Li, you're just in time."

"These are products from the laboratories of first-class foreign companies. Many of them are kept secret within the laboratories and cannot be accessed by the outside world," Li Song said.

"Yes, it's good that Mr. Li is here. We have set up a special team to serve Mr. Li..." Li Song moved into the small building again.

Along the way, Li Song also learned about some problems in the mainland.

The top leader of Yangcheng soon arrived and was extremely happy to see Li Song. "Mr. Li, you've come at the right time. We've made all the preparations. As long as Mr. Li likes a place, we'll make room for it."

"I wonder what requirements you have for future industrial planning?" Yangcheng's top leader asked after sitting down.

"It's best to build the main engine factory near the river, preferably with a dock. The industrial chain should also be arranged along the river, because water transportation not only has large capacity but also low prices. For example, materials can be sent to the steel mills in Guangxi Province."

"The rest of the body suspension, fuel tank, bearings, etc. can be made in the original factory, but our main manufacturer will only recognize qualified products. Unqualified products will not be accepted and must be destroyed." Li Song knew that many industrial products in the mainland during this period were divided into several grades, and some defective products would be sold at a lower price.

What Li Song remembers very clearly is that it was because Haier smashed its defective products that its brand became global.

From the factory's perspective, defective products are still costs. Selling them cheaply not only recovers the costs but also saves money for users.

But this has two disadvantages. The first is that factory workers don’t care and will sell products even if they have defects.

The second is that one bad apple spoils the whole barrel.

It may seem that the defective product does not affect its use, but its reputation will definitely be bad, just like a rat dropping that will not kill you, but it will make you feel disgusted.

"Don't worry, Mr. Li. Unqualified products will never leave the factory. But I wonder what Mr. Li thinks about the technology of other parts in the industrial chain?" asked the top leader of Guangzhou.

Li Song said, "We license our technology to these companies in the supply chain free of charge. However, if these companies violate our contractual agreements, we will revoke the license. In addition, if these companies sell products produced using our technology to other factories, they will need to pay us a certain amount of technology fees."

Li Song did not think about investing in technology, as he did not have enough time to take care of these things. Besides, motorcycles were just transitional products, and the main thing was to train a group of backbone forces in the early stage. The next step was to build cars, which was the big deal.

"In addition, we will set up a company in Hong Kong Island, which will be responsible for all matters."

"We are responsible for the technology and equipment. You are free to use any non-civilian technical aspects."

"Some of the production technologies and processes we've authorized involve confidentiality. I trust you will handle them properly. If they are leaked, I'm afraid we won't be able to obtain more advanced technologies next time. Of course, other technologies derived from these technologies will not be affected by this."

After hearing Li Song's request, Yangcheng's top leader nodded and said, "Of course."

"For non-civilian technology, we can provide land or gold. If you have any needs, please let us know." Li Song breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, there will be a need for gold in the future, but not for now. This time I brought you our equipment types and factory construction requirements."

Li Song took out bags of documents from his canvas bag.

"Because this involves precision instruments, we need your assistance in the construction of the factory. If you have any technical difficulties, please let us know and we can provide video footage."

"In addition, considering the operating equipment and other factors, some video materials will be included when the equipment is delivered."

"But all of this will be very troublesome for you. We are unable to send more people, mainly due to the problem of technical resources. Once people are involved, problems are likely to arise."

The top leader of Yangcheng heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this: "Of course this is the best."

Because Li Song proposed recruiting workers from rural areas last time, everyone discussed whether the workers recruited from rural areas would be competent at that time.

At that time, someone suggested that since Li Song didn't know who he was recruiting, he could falsify the information.

Now that Li Song has taken out the video materials, he can recruit some technical secondary school students or junior high school students, and then assist with some technical personnel.

CNC machine tools are very simple as long as they do not involve programming. Anyway, the factory is equipped with technicians to be responsible for these technologies.

If that doesn’t work, Li Song still has a second-hand platform.

This is also why Li Song did not set up a large production capacity in the initial stage of the factory. He wanted to cultivate talents and then expand it step by step. He wanted to produce 100,000 or 200,000 vehicles per year. It would require a large investment and difficult management.

It also allows the mainland to absorb and digest some of the technical information. When the factory needs to expand, some equipment can be purchased from the mainland, which is much more convenient.

The production of all other parts in the entire industrial chain has a running-in period, and it is unrealistic to start with huge output.

"In addition, the equipment delivery will be carried out at sea. Around the fifth day of the first lunar month, I would like to ask you to send a tugboat to go out to sea with me. The personnel must be reliable. In addition, I hope to maintain a good cooperative atmosphere with us." Li Song continued.

"Okay, that's no problem." Yangcheng's top official was puzzled when he heard this. A tugboat? But he agreed without hesitation.

"Then Mr. Li, please take a rest first. Let us discuss the relevant issues. Then tell Mr. Li if you need anything else. You can tell the waiter or call the switchboard if you have any needs." The top leader of Yangcheng looked at the documents in Section Chief Zhou's hand and spoke.

"Okay!" Li Song nodded.

"Also, we will discuss the specific location of the factory tomorrow." Yangcheng's top leader continued.

"Okay, thank you for your help." Li Song nodded.

The top leader of Guangzhou, Ma Shengli, Section Chief Zhou, Zhang Jianshe and others left.

Li Song sent the person out the door, then asked the waiter to make a cup of tea and continued to write on the second floor.

(End of this chapter)