Seeing Lin Sanqi's clear yet foolish eyes, Dean Shen couldn't help it.
The old leader left him alone, wasn't it because he had some things that he couldn't say himself, so he had to use Shen Guoming's mouth.
"Xiao Qi, stop humming. You still don't understand what the leader means. Think about it, isn't our country really short of medical equipment right now? We can't provide all kinds of medical services, right?"
Lin Sanqi nodded: "Yes, it is difficult to diagnose without instruments. If the medical industry is to develop, medical instruments are indispensable."
"Okay, we lack medical equipment, so what should we do?"
"We should invest money to purchase various advanced medical equipment."
"Okay, so we have the money ready to buy medical equipment, but we find out we can't buy it. What should we do?"
"Can't buy it? Then why don't we make it ourselves? We can even make an atomic bomb, so why can't we make some medical examination equipment?"
"Um?"
Leader Jing and Dean Shen were both stunned. "We've built an atomic bomb?"
Leader Jing was a high-ranking official and knew about the top-secret projects in the northwest desert. His eyes narrowed in an instant.
Lin Sanqi really wanted to slap himself in the face. How could he accidentally let the cat out of the bag again?
The atomic bomb is a secret within the core national secrets. If he dares to say that he knows that research is being done in Lop Nur, believe it or not, his hands and feet will be tied up immediately and whipped with a salt water whip: "Tell me, where did you get this information? Will you tell me? If not, I will beat you to death!!!"
You have to act stupid quickly.
"Well, I heard before that our atomic bomb was successfully developed in a place called Semiba... or Furosemide... or something in the northwest."
When Leader Jing heard this, he felt relieved and a smile appeared on his face again.
Dean Shen kicked Lin Sanqi on the butt:
"It's called Semipalatinsk, and it's not our country, it's the Soviet Union."
"Oh, the Russians' atomic bomb. Hi, I forgot. Why isn't it ours..."
Dean Shen continued to deceive at this time:
"Okay, since you said they won't sell it to us, we'll just make it ourselves. Now here's the problem. We don't have the relevant technical reserves in China, nor do we have the manufacturing process and materials for X-ray machines, let alone the core components. So what do you say we should do?"
"what to do?"
Lin Sanqi blinked his eyes and thought to himself, if I don’t have it, I will sell it to you, so that I can make a little more money from the difference between the two generations. This is my job.
"Leader Jing, Dean Shen, we don't have it in our country, so why don't we find a way to smuggle it in from abroad? Can a living person be suffocated to death by urine?"
Dean Shen rolled his eyes and said, "You can smuggle one, two, ten, or twenty units, but how can you smuggle thousands or tens of thousands of units?"
Lin Sanqi thought: Forget tens of thousands of units. As long as your client's funds are in place, it won't be a problem for me to get you millions of units.
But Dean Shen had already said this, and Lin Sanqi also knew what the higher authorities were planning.
It is no wonder that the most advanced X-ray machines can not only be used for medical examinations, but also have a very important role, which is quality inspection in industry.
For example, the welding quality can be checked for surface cracks, incomplete penetration, and weld leakage.
Another example is the inspection of the inner cavity of the worm gear pump, engine, etc. after operation to see if there are any residual internal chips, foreign objects or other excess impurities inside the machine.
In other words, the assembly quality is checked. After the assembly is completed or a certain process is completed, check whether the assembly positions of each component meet the requirements of the drawings or technical conditions, and whether there are any assembly defects.
If X-ray machines can be used for industrial inspection, they can also be used in military industry. The requirements for weapons manufacturing are higher, and X-ray machines can play a better role.
So instead of buying it, it’s better to make it yourself.
Lin Sanqi touched his chin and thought that this was indeed a good idea.
Ordinary X-ray machines were already a common technology in 2013. Even some underground factories in Dongguan could manufacture them, so it was obviously not too difficult.
If he could master the X-ray machine technology and then transfer it to 1960, wouldn't that be a contribution to the country, just like the grain hybridization technology? (He didn't know at this time that his hybridization technology had been shot down by his superiors.)
"Leader Jing, Dean Shen, I understand what you mean. Do you want an X-ray production line? You also need a complete set of drawings, including production processes and materials, etc. This matter... is difficult..."
Of course it's difficult. Theoretically, foreign countries have embargoed even the machinery from you, yet you're asking for the production line and blueprints? Do you really think Lin Sanqi is a god?
In fact, this request is a bit excessive.
You can't even afford eggs now, and you dare to think about other people's hens?
Dean Shen had already signaled to Lin Sanqi with his eyes not to agree. This matter touched upon the core interests of European and American countries. If Lin Sanqi dared to engage in such sensitive technology, he would not know how he would die in the future.
Leader Jing certainly knew the difficulty of this task. Precisely because of the difficulty, they placed more hope on Lin Sanqi. Since he and the organization behind him could obtain large-scale X-ray machines, perhaps they would be able to obtain a complete set of X-ray machine production lines?
It's like hitting two shots regardless of whether there is a date or not.
"Comrade Lin Sanqi, precisely because it's difficult, we're asking you for a serious favor. We're currently facing so many technological bottlenecks. The imperialists are eager to see us return to primitive society and prevent the Chinese from integrating into modern civilization. Do you think you can agree to this?"
As soon as these words came out, Lin Sanqi thought of the siege and blockade of my country by the United States, Japan, and European countries in 2013, and he became angry for a while.
"Yes, we can't agree to this. They talk about equality for all, but their actions are white supremacy. I don't want to see such double-standard dogs. Screw them!"
Leader Jing also waved his fist:
"Yes, we must deal with them. Young people are ambitious. The country will eventually be handed over to you. You must stand up. Only then will there be hope for our country."
Lin Sanqi made up his mind that even if he couldn't help with other things, he should be able to set up a medical equipment production line.
Of course, the premise of helping the country is that you have to make a lot of money yourself. National interests and personal interests are not in conflict.
“Leader Jing, I can think of a way to deal with the production line, but the subjects involved are quite complicated, and I don’t know if there is such scientific research capability in China.
Manufacturing an X-ray machine involves multiple disciplines, including medical imaging technology, electronic engineering, computer science, optoelectronics, mechanical engineering, etc.
If we don't fully understand the core technologies, even if we build production lines, we'll still be an "assembly factory" with no real technology to speak of. But can our country afford to fully master these technologies?
The investment in scientific research and technology is all made with money, and the investment is huge, but now scientific researchers can't even get enough food to eat.
This is not like building a dam or constructing a railway where there is strength in numbers and results can be achieved by just working hard. Technological progress requires repeated experiments and repeated investment of money. We should be thankful if one or two out of dozens of projects succeed.
Without money, it's just empty talk.
Leader Jing smoked silently, obviously worried about money, but finally made up his mind:
"Comrade Sanqi, what you are worried about is also the most difficult thing we are facing right now. The country is short of money everywhere, but we have a principle: we cannot stop investing in science and technology because of lack of money.
Today we buy some parts from abroad for assembly. Although we can also make X-ray machines, we still do not have the core technology. What if one day foreign countries stop selling them and don't even give you the opportunity to smuggle them? Then we will not make X-ray machines?
Comrade Sanqi, please find a way to get X-ray machine data from abroad. Even if it's not a complete set, at least some will do. Don't worry about the money. We'll find a way to dig up more jade and medicinal herbs for you, and we guarantee you won't suffer any loss."
When Lin Sanqi heard this, tears started streaming down her face.
This is the vision and long-term perspective of a leader. I really want to record Leader Jing’s words and then travel back to the 1980s and 1990s to let some foreign compradors listen to them. What does “it’s better to buy than to make” mean?
The person who originally made such remarks that brought disaster to the country and the people should be killed! Should be killed! Should be killed!!!
So Lin Sanqi patted his chest and made a guarantee:
"Okay, Boss, just for what you said, I will do everything I can to get a full set of X-ray machine technology. But before that, we can make a little profit from the price difference to subsidize scientific research. This is the instruction from the leader."
Leader Jing became interested as soon as he heard it: "Tell me about it!"
"I think we can do this in three steps."
Leader Jing and Dean Shen quickly moved over and sat down on the benches to listen to how Lin Sanqi, a southerner, made money:
"The first step is to buy 200 X-ray machines. I can have these machines customized by foreign factories. As long as they are customized machines, we are the client and they have to manufacture them according to our requirements.
Can we design a domestic trademark called "Beijing Brand"? Oh no, that's too sensitive; Qidian.com won't even print it. So, let's create a domestic trademark called "Shanghai Brand." Doesn't that name have a distinctly Chinese feel?
Then, the word "Shanghai" was engraved everywhere, inside the X-ray machine and on the nameplate.
Leader Jing was a little unsure and asked weakly, "Why do you want a trademark with the word Shanghai in it?"
"Leader, where are you from?"
"My hometown is Hong'an, Hubei."
Lin Sanqi tutted his lips: "It shouldn't be like this. There's a nine-headed bird in the sky, and there's a Hubei guy underground. Hubei people should be good at doing business..."
"Look, let's put the Shanghai brand on the machine. Once we get it, we can announce that our country has mastered the 750 mAh X-ray machine, and it's the most advanced model in the world."
Dean Shen's eyes lit up: "Yes, that's great!"
Lin Sanqi continued to think of ways to make money:
"Don't worry, Boss. The factories I work with all have strict contractual obligations and will never leak any information about their customers. If we claim our products are made in China, no one will be able to find any evidence.
Then we can take our X-ray machines to the Canton Fair in China and sell them to foreigners. We can also take the initiative to participate in exhibitions abroad, such as the Budapest Industrial Fair and the Swedish Medical Equipment Conference. In short, wherever there is an exhibition, we will go there to join in the fun.
Southerners are willing to endure hardships when doing business, and the desire to go out and make money is ingrained in their bones.
As long as they can make money, whether it's selling instant noodles in the South American rainforest, opening a supermarket in the African savannah, or selling anti-inflammatory drugs in the war-torn zone of Gaza, the more Southerners dare not go to a place, the more they think there is a business opportunity.
Leader Jing's face lit up with joy at first, then he said with some worry:
"Well, if we sell these phones abroad and pass them off as our domestically produced models, I'm not afraid. I'm thick-skinned. But what about the quality? If they're poor, won't foreigners laugh at us? That would be a huge loss of face for our country."
Lin Sanqi patted his chest:
"Leader, there is a 750 mAh X-ray machine in front of you. I got 20 of them this time. Except for the three used by our hospital, the other 17 have been sold to major hospitals across the country. I guess some of the quick ones have already used them.
You can definitely collect customer after-sales information and ask these hospitals: Is the X-ray machine I bought easy to use? Is it easy to operate? Are the images clear? Let the people who have used it speak for themselves; they have the most say.
I'm not exaggerating, but even if they're both 750mAh models, the quality can vary dramatically depending on the manufacturer. I'm absolutely confident in my X-ray machines; I can definitely outperform foreign manufacturers. Even developed Western countries will buy from them."
Dean Shen slammed the table excitedly: "Okay, this is a good idea!"
Although Leader Jing was equally happy to hear this, he was cautious:
"Okay, I'll send someone to follow up on the feedback from the use of these 20 X-ray machines. If it's as you say, then we'll proceed according to your plan. By the way, what's your second step?"
Lin Sanqi thought, how could the black technology of 2013 be defeated by Tubalu of 1960?
"The second step is that after we make money, we will use part of the profit to purchase production lines and parts. We can assemble them ourselves, and we can even make some simple parts domestically.
In addition, while assembling and selling, you also need to master the core component technology. This process may take several years to accumulate. You can't be impatient, but you will definitely succeed.
Once all the components of the X-ray machine, including the core X-ray tube and detector, can be domestically produced, we will have mastered all the technologies, which can be used not only for civilian purposes but also for military purposes.
If we further upgrade these X-ray technologies, we can be ahead of all other countries in developing CT and MRI machines. Then, in the field of imaging, our country will be the world leader. This is the third step."
Leader Jing and Dean Shen didn't understand what a CT machine or an MRI machine was, but they knew that the technology must be amazing and that it was definitely being developed abroad.
"Okay, this three-step plan is excellent and very feasible. Comrade Sanqi, please write a report on this three-step plan. Also, please help me get the 200 X-ray machines we promised you. This is a top priority."
"Okay, leave it to me!"
It's easy to operate once you have an idea. Southerners help you make money, and the money you make is clear.
A week later, in the Tianjin Port warehouse.
Lin Sanqi didn't even look at the half-warehouse of medicinal materials and went straight to the pile of stones.
When he saw the boxes of top-grade Hetian jade seeds, his eyes sparkled. In the end, he pinched his palms tightly, forcing himself to calm down and not reveal the truth.
Leader Jing also picked up a fist-sized piece of Hetian jade and said:
"These are all treasures. For these jade stones, we specially sent a garrison division and an engineering corps to search manually and dig with machines in the Yulong Kashi River in Hotan.
Comrade Sanqi, you don't know, the water in that river is all melted ice from the snowy mountains, it's extremely cold, our soldiers were almost freezing to death, and we searched 24 hours a day and finally gathered the amount you requested."
In fact, these seed materials were collected and piled there in the early years, in piles in the warehouse.
After 49 years, the rich people, the royal family and the connoisseurs were gone, so naturally no one was interested in this kind of stone anymore.
In the beginning, local people in Hotan would occasionally pick up raw jade stones by the river and collect them, hoping to sell them in exchange for food one day.
But as time went by, no one bought them, and these Hetian jades became broken stones that no one wanted. It is estimated that many people use Hetian jade to build houses.
So when the superiors came with the task of requesting 5 tons of seed materials, the local people in Hotan sorted them and then sent them to Tianjin by a special plane.
But in order to win Lin Sanqi's sympathy, make him feel guilty, and let him understand how hard it is to get Hetian jade, Leader Jing made up a story about the garrison searching for jade in the icy river.
What does Lin Sanqi think?
What he was thinking was, damn, this kind of top-grade seed material can actually be found just by searching in the river water. Isn't it like there is gold everywhere that can be picked up easily?
If the policy did not allow it, he would really like to spend money and food to hire tens of thousands of "honeydew melons" to help find seed materials in the Yulong Kashi River.
One gram of Hetian jade seed material costs ten thousand yuan, and a fist-sized piece of seed material is worth several million. Is there anything more profitable than this?
Hetian jade seed material was almost extinct in 2013. It could no longer be found by the river. One had to use an excavator to dig underground or look for veins in the mountains.
Even if there is seed material, large materials are already rare, and most of them are raw stones the size of radishes, which are still priced at sky-high prices.
With such hype from capital, diamonds and jade can be hyped up to the sky. We can only say that "people with a lot of money come quickly".
But at the moment, Leader Jing had obviously miscalculated. As a time traveler, Lin Sanqi was not so easily fooled. Even if he thought it was easy to pick up the items by the river, it would be easy.
"Leader, it's not easy to be stationed in Hotan. It's not easy for a small person like me either. I'm really risking my life. If I, a person who is trying to undermine the support of the Chinese Communist Party, were caught by foreign secret services, I would have been beaten into a hornet's nest long ago."
Leader Jing agreed with this. Smuggling has always been a high-profit business, but it also carries high risks, and neither is easy.
“Okay, I’ve brought you these medicinal herbs and jade, and now I’m waiting for your 200 X-ray machines.
Oh, and here's your work ID. It's from the General Logistics Department, and you're now a two-bar, two-star staff officer. And this is a letter of introduction, proving you're transporting supplies for the country.
I'm giving you these documents to prevent you from being accidentally injured by friendly forces. If you encounter our navy at sea, they could easily destroy you without knowing who's the enemy. If you show them these documents and the letter of introduction, they'll naturally let you go."
Lin Sanqi thought, it is really easier to get things done with the support of the country. How could he get promoted again?
Unfortunately, these documents are of no use to him. He is not really transporting by sea. He has a golden finger.
After the handover was completed, Leader Jing led his men away. After dark, Lin Sanqi stored all the medicinal herbs and jade in the passage space and traveled back to 2013. (End of this chapter)
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