But besides the organizations I've donated to, don't our vast number of government agencies and organizations at all levels also need a lot of computers? Now it's up to you to get them to support domestically produced computers, to support our Chinese computers. It's up to you..."
Lin Huowang's appointment of Liu Zhi can be considered a good example of making the best use of his talents.
As for overseas markets, Lin Huowang had other plans.
To put it bluntly, the current computer market in China is dominated by government agencies, and people like Liu Zhi are perfectly suited for this kind of work.
Lin Huowang's actions prevented him from falling into the position of being condemned by the Chinese people in the future, and saved him from going astray. He is still a good comrade.
...
Just as Lin Huowang was laying out his future plans in Zhongguancun, a conflict that shocked the world suddenly erupted on the other side of the ocean.
April 2, 1982.
Argentine troops suddenly landed on the Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas Islands in Britain, and swiftly expelled the British garrison, declaring the reclaim of their sovereignty.
The news caused a global uproar!
Britain, already ridiculed as the "Sunset Empire," has now been thoroughly enraged.
Margaret Thatcher, known as the "Iron Lady," roared angrily in the British Parliament and vowed that the British Empire would do whatever it took to reclaim the islands.
However, while the slogans were loudly proclaimed, the reality was quite harsh.
Britain's industrial system at that time was already riddled with problems.
Especially after the implementation of neo-economics, many industries that were originally state-owned were sold off, and the remaining industries lacked motivation and were simply languishing.
Shipyard strikes, car factory shutdowns, and logistical support in complete disarray.
Especially when fighting on a deserted island with complex terrain and muddy conditions, there is an urgent need for a large number of reliable off-road vehicles to transport troops and related supplies.
But the car manufacturing plants in the UK are in a terrible state right now. Apart from brands like Land Rover that Lin Huowang acquired, the workers in the other factories are marching in the streets with signs in hand, and production capacity is almost zero at this moment.
There's nothing we can do! With declining economic performance, workers' benefits and wages naturally follow suit.
But the British redneck workers, who were used to being treated like royalty, naturally wanted to exercise their right to strike.
"What should we do, Prime Minister! Our task force is about to depart, but there's still a huge shortage of vehicles on the ground!"
At 10 Downing Street, the Secretary of Defense was in a state of extreme anxiety, like an ant on a hot pan.
However, Margaret Thatcher frowned and paced back and forth in the room, looking worried.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she abruptly stopped and asked:
"Wait a minute! I remember... a few years ago, didn't Leyland sell the Land Rover production line to a Japanese or Chinese person in Hong Kong?"
"Yes, Prime Minister. It was sold to someone named Kobayashi Tenno... Oh no, now we've found out his true identity. His name is Lin Huowang, and he's from mainland China. Moreover, he built a huge car assembly plant in Shenzhen, China, and he's also turned Northeast China into a car production base."
"Then... can they produce the vehicles we need?"
"Yes! And I've heard... they've improved our manufacturing process, and the cars they produce are even more durable than those made in our own country! The oil tycoons in the Middle East are buying them like crazy!"
Upon hearing this, Margaret Thatcher immediately gritted her teeth. Although buying equipment from Red China was shameful, what did losing a little face matter for the sake of victory in the war and for the greater prestige of the British Empire in the world?
"Buy it! Contact that Lin Huowang right now!"
"Tell him we need the goods in stock! We want as much as we have! The price... is negotiable!"
...
Shekou Industrial Zone, Shenzhen, China.
When Lin Huowang received this "special order" forwarded by Liao Gong, he was eating a bowl of hot braised pork trotters rice.
This braised pork trotter rice is also an unforgettable taste and memory for many migrant workers in Shenzhen.
"Haha! The British want to buy our cars? And they want them in stock?"
Lin Huowang was so happy after hearing the phone call that he almost spat out his food.
In fact, he had anticipated this. Although Britain ultimately won the Falklands War, it also tore away the last fig leaf of the British Empire.
What has made the world most aware of this is how Britain's industrial manufacturing capabilities have deteriorated from being the world's leading industrial power to such a state of decline.
so……
Last year, Lin Huowang secretly instructed factories in various regions to increase production of orders, with output increasing by more than 50% in most cases.
Looking at just one or two factories, one might not fully understand Lin Huowang's plan, but someone with a comprehensive view would know how ruthless Lin Huowang's gamble was.
"This is truly... how the wheel of fortune turns!"
Lin Huowang chuckled as he put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and joked with Liao Gong on the other end of the phone, "Liao Gong, isn't this ironic? In the past, foreigners used to fight us with their guns and cannons, but now, the foreigners are fighting a war and have to beg us to buy cars!"
"So...should we sell? Do we have enough inventory right now? I remember you started increasing production last year..."
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
