"boom!"
The moment those words were spoken, the entire workshop erupted in excitement.
One hundred television sets!
It's even colorful!
Those are truly sought-after export goods; you can't buy them even if you have money!
"Commander Lin is too generous!"
"Let's do it! This time I'm going to go all out!"
The workshop, which was just moments ago lifeless and filled with people passing the buck, instantly transformed into a noisy battlefield.
...
As Liao Gong came out of the workshop, he couldn't help but give Lin Huowang a thumbs up for his skills at such a young age.
"Huowang! You're really good at using both the stick and the carrot! You've really brought these old foxes to their knees."
Liao Gong witnessed this scene firsthand, so it's no wonder that Lin Huowang managed so many businesses on Hong Kong Island so well.
Besides Lin Huowang's keen eye for talent and his appointment of many capable professional managers, it is also due to his understanding of human nature. He knows how to use people well and is also willing to share profits. As long as the salary and benefits are sufficient, the people under him will naturally work their hardest.
After all, with such good salaries and benefits, employees are afraid of slacking off and causing the company to go bankrupt. Where else can they find such a good job?
"There's no other way; special times call for special measures. But, Mr. Liao, you'll have to help me bear some of the political risks, and also make sure the employees of Shanghai Radio Factory No. 2 keep their mouths shut! After all, if word gets out about the benefits and overtime pay they're currently receiving, plus the housing and television bonuses, other factory workers might feel uncomfortable, and then a bunch of them might come to sue me..."
Lin Huowang smiled helplessly as he said this.
After all, the spring breeze of reform has not yet blown in. Even in the first few years of history, the economic system was still being explored. Many people who got rich first were trembling with fear. Many factory managers who tried to motivate their employees to be creative and work hard were also brought down by the so-called "abuse of welfare and bonuses".
There's no way around it; this is the limitation of our times, but it also presents both risks and opportunities.
However, given Lin Huowang's current position, these risks are almost entirely irrelevant to him.
His contributions to the country and his current achievements are enough to withstand any storms of rumors and gossip.
The two walked back to the office.
Lin Huowang dealt with many similar problems at Shanghai Radio Factory No. 2, most of which were just minor issues within the factory.
Our country has no shortage of skilled workers. On the contrary, due to the huge number of workers, in the 1970s and 1980s, there were all kinds of skilled workers at the seventh and eighth levels in our country's factories. It was an absolute battle of gods.
As a result, many high-precision parts that require advanced machine tools and significant investment to produce in developed countries can be handcrafted by experienced workers in any of our large factories.
Some rocket or missile parts, which were later reported by CCTV and are still only hand-polished to this day, were all hand-crafted by these top-notch workers.
If we can motivate them and get them to adopt the right attitude, workers can achieve amazing results.
Lin Huowang put in a lot of effort to address the production gap in home appliances, and with the strong support and coordination of the government, he finally managed to make up for it.
Therefore, Lin Huowang shifted his focus to another aspect, and he said to Liao Gong:
"Mr. Liao, with established players like those in Shanghai and Nanjing supporting us in the home appliance sector, plus the quality control in Shekou, things are basically stable. Next, we need to shift our focus to that 'big guy'."
"You mean... a car?"
Liao Gong's eyes lit up instantly.
"right!"
Lin Huowang walked to the huge map on the wall and drew a line between Bao'an in the south and Changchun in the north.
"As we discussed before, Bao'an is close to Hong Kong Island, making logistics convenient. I've already arranged for the Land Rover production line in the UK; all the equipment is being loaded onto the ship. Once it arrives there, we'll build a factory and do CKD assembly. That is, we'll ship the disassembled parts over, assemble them into complete vehicles, and then put on 'Dragon' or 'Zhonghua' labels before exporting them to earn foreign exchange. This is a quick way to make money, and the technical threshold is relatively low, so it's a good opportunity for us to practice."
"but……"
Lin Huowang then changed the subject, pointing heavily to the word "Changchun" on the map. "This is just a temporary measure. The roots of China's automotive industry are still in the Northeast, at FAW. At the same time, I plan to share all the core engine, transmission, and chassis technologies acquired in this acquisition with FAW Changchun free of charge!"
"To be honest, FAW has the best technical foundation in the country, and its workers are the most professional. But they have been stuck with outdated technology for too many years. With this British technology, plus the heavy industrial base of Northeast China, FAW can definitely build good cars that Chinese people can make!"
Upon hearing this, Liao Gong was also filled with enthusiasm: "Great! This is a great idea! We can make money and provide financial support in the south, while we can absorb technology and strengthen ourselves in the north. This way, we can walk on two legs and walk steadily!"
Furthermore, the construction plan for 'lithium iron phosphate batteries' that you specifically mentioned before, as well as the lithium mine exploration and mining in Jiangxi and other places, have already been approved by the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources!
"Although those old experts don't quite understand why we need to mine lithium and develop batteries at this time when we're making cars, since it was you who proposed it, and the higher-ups said they'd fully support it! Is this what you meant by... 'overtaking on a curve'?"
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