The Li and Luo families had a very good relationship, so Li Shaozhong didn't hide anything and said directly, "In addition to the machine tool factory, I also plan to build a factory to produce large-scale construction equipment. I want to start by researching and producing simple cross-section rock tunnel boring machines, especially coal mine tunnel boring machines.
Our country is a major coal producer with numerous coal mines of all sizes. As the prices of various energy sources rise, coal will become a popular energy source in China, and future demand will inevitably be huge, which will stimulate the rapid development of the coal mining industry.
Coal mine boring machines can not only increase production, but also improve the safety of coal mining, and can gradually achieve fully mechanized production in coal mining.
On the other hand, our country has always invested heavily in road and railway construction. Due to technical problems, road construction has always been a very difficult and dangerous task, especially when carrying out tunnel construction in the mountains.
"There are relatively advanced tunnel boring machines abroad, but they're very expensive and we can't afford them. I think we should research and manufacture them ourselves in the future, so we don't have to be restricted by others."
Li Shaozhong learned from the information his wife found that with the rapid development of the national economy and the accelerating urbanization process, there will be more and more tunnel projects in the country, such as urban subway tunnels, hydraulic tunnels, cross-river tunnels, railway tunnels, highway tunnels, and municipal pipelines. Tunnel boring machines are undoubtedly the most suitable equipment for these projects.
Currently, foreign tunnel boring machines are relatively simple and not yet that advanced. However, he not only has information on current foreign equipment, but also on more advanced tunnel boring machines. He is confident that he can produce a tunnel boring machine that is more advanced than those currently available.
By then, they won't have to rely on others, won't have to spend a lot of money to buy equipment, and can even use these equipment to earn foreign exchange.
Luo Zhaowen hadn't expected Li Shaozhong to have such ambitious goals. He had participated in the procurement of some imported equipment and was well-versed in mining equipment. While the country hadn't yet purchased such a large tunnel boring machine, he knew it was both expensive and difficult to procure. If Li Shaozhong and his team could truly develop it, it would undoubtedly be a significant contribution.
Luo Zhaowen said excitedly with his eyes shining, "Shaozhong, your idea is great. Our country is seriously short of mining equipment. A lot of equipment can only be imported. If you can develop a coal mine boring machine, it will really solve a big problem.
I support you, please feel free to ask me if I can help you.”
Li Shaozhong smiled and said, "To be honest, Uncle Luo, the laboratory we built in Haizhou covers all aspects. I built a special laboratory for mechanical research. We are currently seriously short of scientific researchers. I am now looking for some truly capable scientific researchers everywhere. Not only researchers in mechanical fields, but also in other fields.
"And our benefits are excellent. Becoming a full-time employee of our lab not only gives you a high salary, but also housing. Families can get at least a two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment. Could you recommend some? Also, we'd like land for future factory construction, the larger the better."
Luo Zhaowen didn't expect that Li Shaozhong would ask him to help introduce scientific researchers.
He suddenly remembered that a research institute in Kyoto had some projects stopped, causing some scientific researchers to be unemployed. If he introduced these people to work for Li Shaozhong, it would be the best of both worlds.
Thinking of this, he said, "Shaozhong, I don't know what kind of professional talents you need. I can tell you a piece of news. I heard that many research projects at Kyoto 231 Research Institute have been stopped, and many researchers have been idle. Some even have to find other ways to work. You can go and look for these people, maybe they can find what you need."
Ye Shuning's eyes sparkled at Luo Zhaowen's words. She had read some information before. In the 1990s, the focus of national development shifted to economic development. National investment in scientific research decreased significantly, leading to the suspension of some research projects due to insufficient funding. This also led to the disbanding of many research institutions, and some researchers faced the dilemma of changing jobs or finding other opportunities due to unemployment.
Their laboratory is currently short of capable scientific researchers, so perhaps they can look for people in various research institutions.
Li Shaozhong was pleasantly surprised when he heard what Luo Zhaowen had said. "Uncle Luo, this news is really timely. I can go visit those researchers while I'm in Kyoto. Even if I can find a suitable one, that would be fine."
Luo Zhaowen said, "Then we have decided on your factory construction in Kyoto. Please come up with a plan as soon as possible. We will also be ready and take you to select a site when the time comes."
Li Shaozhong nodded, "Okay, I'll come up with a plan as soon as possible."
Luo Zhaowen returned satisfied and reported to his superiors and held a meeting to discuss the matter.
Li Jianye was also very happy that his youngest son was going to build a factory in Kyoto. "Shaozhong, are you planning to build just a metal smelting plant in Kyoto, or are you going to build several factories?"
Li Shaozhong said, "I plan to build a machine tool factory in the suburbs of Beijing. As for the smelter, I want to build it in a neighboring province. The smelter is quite polluting. Although we will do a good job of purification, it is not suitable to be built here in Kyoto.
Kyoto will undoubtedly develop into an economic and political center in the future, so polluting enterprises will definitely not be suitable. To avoid having to relocate in the future, it's better to build factories in neighboring provinces. As for machine tool factories, building them in Kyoto is acceptable."
After talking about work, Li Jianye asked, "Have you finished cleaning up your father-in-law's place? The environment should be pretty good, right?"
Li Shaozhong smiled and said, "That's quite good. The higher-ups took us into consideration and allocated a quadrangle courtyard with two entrances to my father-in-law. He also specially arranged rooms for us. It will be no problem for our family to live there in the future."
Li Shaoyang sighed beside him, "Uncle Ye is so partial. He didn't let me stay even though I wanted to. You guys are in Haizhou, so far away, and you still reserved a room for you."
Li Shaoting patted his brother and said, "Uncle Ye wants you to spend more time with your sister-in-law. You're married now and have a family. You can't act like you did before."
Yang Jinping quickly agreed, "Right, you're already married, why are you still looking for your Uncle Ye? Go home after work. You have to always remember that you have a family."
Yang Jinping hopes that her second son will focus on his studies and give her a grandson as soon as possible so that she can take care of the child for them and not be so bored.
Wan Qi watched Li Shaoyang being criticized by everyone and smiled secretly with her lips pursed.
After Li Shaozhong received the news from Luo Zhaowen, he and Ye Shuning were no longer in a hurry to return to Haizhou. They wanted to stay in Kyoto temporarily and interact more with some researchers from the 231 Institute. It would be even better if they could recruit suitable people.
Li Jingyu returned to Haizhou early because he had to go to school, and Li Shaoting also returned to Shenzhou to work.
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