Great Power Industry: You're a private company building an aircraft carrier?

Several people cursed inwardly, but dared not say anything.

"Old Liu, so you're here! We were so blind, we didn't see you just now." Du Yonggang forced a smile.

"Did you not see it, or did you leave because you saw it? What are you people afraid of? Old Liu isn't going to eat you. Do you have something to hide?" Qin Chuan said sarcastically from the side.

The faces of these people turned red and then white.

Du Yonggang sighed: "Engineer Qin, we were wrong. We saw that you came to Yangchang and got the Navy's order, and we were not satisfied with that, so we wanted to squeeze you out of the industry."

Hearing his statement, Old Liu nodded in satisfaction.

Old Liu could easily see through the tricks and schemes his subordinates were playing. As long as it was within reasonable limits, they could play however they wanted; that's what competition is all about.

But now things are different. Old Liu is sitting next to Qin Chuan and eating with him. What does this mean?

Du Yonggang was quick to change his stance, and this statement also gained Liu Lao's approval.

Seeing him like this, Liu Dachun quickly said, "Engineer Qin, we're so sorry. We promise we won't be jealous again. If we are, may I go blind!"

“None of you have eaten, have you? Sit down and eat with us,” Old Liu said.

This……

"What's there to be embarrassed about? Don't you want to eat at the same table as Old Liu?"

Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, the group quickly sat down, but they were hesitant and only dared to pick up the dishes in front of them with their chopsticks.

"Old Liu, after this report, you should know that we're not just boasting about building warships at Yangchang Shipyard; we have real expertise," Qin Chuan said. "Therefore, if we were to build all four Type 052B destroyers, the construction cost would be further reduced..."

Several people stopped eating.

Originally, Laiyang Shipyard only obtained the production rights to one warship, but now they want four?

"Hmm, your segmented shipbuilding plan is quite advanced, but... if you come to Yang Factory and monopolize everything, will the other factories be satisfied?" Old Liu asked rhetorically.

“The people from other factories are here. Let’s ask them, so-and-so, does your Dalian Shipyard have any objections?” Qin Chuan looked at Du Yonggang.

Du Yonggang swallowed hard: "We, we... have no objections!"

"Good that you have no objections. Hey you, does your Shanghai shipyard have any objections?"

"No no."

"Old Liu, you see? They have no objections, they'll leave everything to us!"

After playing along with Qin Chuan's antics for a while, Old Liu felt it was time to call it a day: "Engineer Qin, we in the Navy think that bidding is the most appropriate way. We're operating in a market economy, right? In the past, all the shipyards were vying for naval shipbuilding projects. Now, let's just sit down together and bid!"

Du Yonggang, Liu Dachun, and the others breathed a sigh of relief. "We still have a chance in the bidding!"

"Thank you, Mr. Liu!"

Damn it, what is Qin Chuan thanking me for?

Wait, something's wrong!

When it comes to bidding, the lowest bidder wins! When American soldiers first start training, instructors repeatedly emphasize: Remember, the weapons you have are produced by the supplier with the lowest bid!

This is essentially handing over warship production to them at Laiyang Shipyard!

"Old Liu, come, let me toast you. Thank you for entrusting us with the production of four warships. Next, please send a military representative from the Navy to the factory, and also send some soldiers to maintain order. Don't worry, our factory will take care of their food, drink, and other needs. The Navy can keep this money for the soldiers..."

Old Liu looked at Du Yonggang, Liu Dachun, and the others: "Speaking of bidding, do you have confidence?"

"Yes!" Du Yonggang suddenly stood up, saluted, and said, "Please rest assured, Elder Liu, our Dalian Shipyard is no worse than their Laiyang Shipyard!"

“We have some too!” Liu Dachun stood up as well.

"That's right! Our navy will treat everyone equally and select the best candidates." Old Liu said, "This is also an important part of our navy's equipment reform. For you, this is also an opportunity for reform. You want to operate in a market economy, how can you do without cost control?"

"Yes, Old Liu's teachings are correct!"

"Old Liu, we understand the Navy's good intentions!"

"After you go back, focus your attention on what matters, otherwise you'll eventually lose out to private enterprises!"

"Yes!"

"Let's go, you guys seem quite reserved eating with me."

The group felt as if they had been granted a pardon and took their leave.

After they left, Qin Chuan lost his arrogant demeanor.

"Our old leader said long ago that for our country to develop its economy, we must follow a market-oriented path. State-owned enterprises are certainly the main players, but our private enterprises also need to play a role," Qin Chuan said. "Old Liu, our private enterprises have just played a huge role. With our encouragement, state-owned enterprises will definitely strive to reduce costs and increase efficiency..."

Old Liu smiled and said, "I didn't hold you accountable for your bullying tactics just now. Private enterprises should act as 'catfish' to stimulate state-owned enterprises so that they can change their mindset and better adapt to market competition. Steel companies have done a good job. This time, only their shipyard took the lead, and none of the steelmaking companies dared to come out and cause you trouble."

"That's not necessarily true. They might not say it on the surface, but who knows what tricks they're playing behind the scenes," Qin Chuan said. "Right now, I guess many people think that we're able to refine steel well because Guinea's iron ore is so desirable that they're scrambling to get a piece of it. We're walking on eggshells."

"What do you mean by 'step by step is fraught with danger'? If anyone dares to cause trouble, then we'll make an example of them. After this, no shipyard will dare to cause trouble for your Laiyang shipyard..." Old Liu gave Qin Chuan a meaningful look.

"Old Liu, we dare not completely offend these state-owned enterprises. Once we've finished dealing with things for this period, I'll personally visit them to apologize."

"Come and apologize?"

"Ahem, while we're at it, we'll help them solve some technical problems and also promote our steel plates. Our monthly output is 200,000 tons, and we need to sell all that steel!"

Qin Chuan had already made preparations. The next step was to sell the steel plates produced by Laiyang Steel Plant to various shipyards. They were 5.5 meters wide and 40 meters long, making shipbuilding much easier! Even ordinary steel plates would reduce a lot of work and lower shipbuilding costs!

As for some special ships, simply adding a few good steel plates can solve a major problem!

We still need to work together in the future! There's no point in fighting amongst ourselves. Let's stick together, break out of Asia, and go global!

Old Liu smiled and said, "If you fall out with them, you'll have a lot of trouble coming to Yangchang in the future. But it seems you were prepared. Today's incident was to establish your authority over them. Next, we'll give them some incentives so that you can gain a foothold in this industry when you come to Yangchang."

Qin Chuan nodded: "Yes, Mr. Liu, it's really not easy for our private enterprises to develop! We owe you a lot for your help this time! Come, let me toast you again..."