Ye Shuning also knew that although they were making money, they were also spending a lot. They really didn't have that much money to invest in building a car factory. After all, building a car factory was no small undertaking. The investment was enormous.
Li Shaozhong thought for a moment and said, "Actually, we can start from the most basic level. If we can facilitate the joint venture between Haizhou Automobile Factory and foreign investors, we can use this joint venture to develop our domestic automobile parts industry and drive technological progress in a large number of supporting industries."
I can participate in the negotiations, and then withdraw after the cooperation is reached. I will not participate in the work of the new car factory."
Ye Shuning looked at her husband with shining eyes, "Do you want to start with auto parts?"
Li Shaozhong nodded. "I can build an engine factory first, or find an engine factory to cooperate with. After solving the engine problem, we can also cooperate with domestic auto parts manufacturers for other auto parts. We can invest in technology and even some funds.
As long as our auto parts meet the standards, we can gradually replace imported parts and encourage new joint venture auto plants to produce cars domestically. By then, we should have sufficient funds and the necessary parts, and the time will be ripe for us to build an auto plant."
Ye Shuning smiled and said, "You're planning to take the path of surrounding the cities from the countryside and gradually encroaching on them. As long as our parts meet the standards, the price will definitely be lower than imported ones. By then, foreign companies will be unable to do without our domestic parts."
Li Shaozhong chuckled and said, "That's exactly what I mean. Eventually, we'll have our own car factory. Then, the domestic auto industry will be able to develop rapidly, slowly catching up with or even surpassing those foreign automakers. In the future, Chinese people will also be able to use our purely domestically produced cars."
Even if we can't produce cars initially, we can start by producing motorcycles, motorized tricycles, and so on. In the near future, the domestic market for motorcycles and motorized tricycles will be larger than that for cars. We can slowly accumulate experience and capital."
Ye Shuning said: "Husband, just do what you want to do, I support you."
Ye Shuning also knew that everything was difficult at the beginning, starting with the lack of funds. But she had to keep going no matter how difficult it was.
Ye Shuning said, "Let's build the laboratory first, so that we can bring some technologies to the market. As long as we have the technology, why worry about not being able to build a car factory in the future?
We will not only produce sedans and luxury cars, but also sports cars. In the future, we will produce the best cars in the world."
Li Shaozhong's eyes sparkled upon hearing this, and he smiled, "With a treasure trove like yours, nothing is impossible. Everything is just a matter of time. The level of some of the country's basic industries is still acceptable, and we can slowly improve them if they lag behind."
There are not only automobile factories in China, but also factories that produce auto parts. However, most of our domestic factories produce large automobiles and supporting parts.
If Haizhou Auto Plant establishes a joint venture with a foreign company, most parts will initially have to be imported. If things go well, they may eventually incorporate parts from domestic manufacturers. However, this will require that the parts from these manufacturers meet the standards. This will undoubtedly be a lengthy process. Let's start with this aspect first."
Ye Shuning thought about the development history of the automobile industry in her previous life. It seemed that it started with attracting foreign investment, using foreign investment to introduce technology to learn other people's advanced technology, and then embarking on the path of independent research and development.
It was a long and arduous process, and for many years the domestic auto industry lagged behind. Before she came into this world, the auto industry had already entered the era of new energy vehicles, and the domestic auto industry had also achieved rapid overtaking, surpassing Western countries in many technological aspects.
Even in the field of internal combustion automobile engines, we have reached internationally advanced levels, achieving independent innovation. Not only automobile engines, but also aircraft engines, ship engines, and other engines have caught up with international standards.
Although those technologies are very advanced now, the current domestic industrial level is simply unable to produce many things, so we still have to take it step by step.
Ye Shuning said, "Husband, then don't you have to go to the Haizhou Automobile Factory for a while? At least you have to understand its overall situation."
Li Shaozhong nodded. "Of course I have to stay for a while. It will also be beneficial for future negotiations. The reason I went abroad for such a long time this time was not only to inspect the equipment needed for the chemical fiber factory, but also to explore other industries. The electronics industry, the chemical industry, the machinery industry, and of course the automotive industry."
Although I've only scratched the surface, I've gotten a general understanding. My first job after graduating from university was at a car factory. Even then, I dreamed of owning my own car. Now I have my own car, but it's made by someone else. When I can drive a car I built myself, that will truly fulfill my dream.
Even if I didn't participate in the manufacturing, it would be fine if our country independently manufactured it. Now that the country wants to form a joint venture with a foreign company, I realize that I prefer independent development and innovation. In the end, it's you who gave me the confidence. In the future, we will definitely build our own car manufacturing plant."
Ye Shuning said: "Let's take it step by step, there will be that day."
Li Shaozhong said, "But I promised my father-in-law that I would help him with electronic technology, and I don't want to give up my research in this area."
Ye Shuning said, "Of course we won't give up. I think with the technology we have, there's no need to rush. It won't be too late to start working hard after the first batch of college students graduate after the resumption of the college entrance examination. By then, we will have more funds and more talented people available.
Some technologies can be completed in the laboratory first, and then industrialized when the time comes."
Li Shaozhong nodded and said, "You make sense. We have the technology, but what we lack now is funding and talent. We can really wait."
If I really go to Haizhou, will you really go with me? Then don’t we have to think about the accommodation problem in advance? The three children will follow us, and Jingyu may have to follow too. There are also two nannies and Hanwu. With so many people, a small house will not be enough. "
Ye Shuning said, "I don't think negotiations will be completed in a short time. It might take years. But it's certainly impossible to negotiate every day. Since you don't want to participate in the new factory in the future, you can do something else during this time, such as developing new engines."
Li Shaozhong thought for a moment and said, "I need to discuss my ideas with the higher-ups, otherwise it will be difficult to get out of this situation."
Ye Shuning said, "I think it's feasible. If we build an engine factory in Shenzhou, we won't have to move. Then we can take care of all parties. When the time is right, we can build a car factory in Shenzhou."
Li Shaozhong made a decision in his heart, "Let's do it."
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