Toyota Kiichiro had a strong desire to build his own cars in Japan. He made a wish since he was a child to create a grand career with his intelligence and talents like his father, and invent industrial products that could make Japan stronger. After investigation and careful consideration, he decided to build cars and began to study engines in 1930.

Although he had no money at the time and did not make much progress, he was not discouraged. Last summer, the release of the first load truck designed and built by the Chinese himself shocked the world and made a huge wave in his heart!

Why, why did the Chinese make such cars first, but the Japanese can't? Look, in the Northeast, they discovered that they were making cars in 31 years. Now they have experienced and developed advanced trucks that influence the world, and they made huge profits at that time. The Japanese are better than them and have better industrial conditions, so why can't they do it?

No, I can definitely do it, it’s just not working hard enough!

Kiichiro Toyota refused to admit his defeat and forced his brother-in-law Toyota, who is currently in power in the family business, to take out money to help him set up a car department. Then he bought a truck with his friend and came back to dismantle and study it. After a year of hard work, he finally figured out the general situation and tried to build a prototype.

The progress was not smooth at the beginning. The trucks produced by Zhu Bin have too many advanced technologies, especially for different metallurgical types of each component of the car. The performance parameters are very annoying. There are dozens of types of steel alone. How can I figure out this out?

Relatively speaking, Germany's DKW front-wheel drive cars are much simpler, but now the situation is that the overall roads in Japan are not very good. The truck is more practical. But the problem is that imitating this car has little room for transformation. Apart from making it smaller according to the height and environment of the Japanese, there seems to be nothing else to add. And the most important thing is that this car can involve the interests of many people. Is it really okay?

During this period, Toyota Tsubasaburo felt that cars might be a good way out, at least in the Army Department, a large number of cars, especially trucks. The global market is also very touching. After asking many people, he deliberately lowered his attitude and began to discuss things to support.

But Kiichiro Toyota was unhappy! You don’t let me do what I want to do, and you look down on me and say nothing. Now I’m pretending to sell it well, no need!

Finally, I made up my mind to do it. As for patent infringement or something, I didn’t even consider it. Is it necessary to consider it for Chinese people? At least that’s what my friends said.

For the sake of producing all the accessories by themselves, the truck that Toyota Kiichiro finally created was one size smaller than the original car, and the engine was only 72 horsepower. The length, width and height of the car were greatly reduced, and the axle, chassis, tires, etc. were reduced accordingly. The original car's braking system did not use complex hydraulic brake discs, but used air brakes, wheel hubs, body and other things, and did not use high-strength alloys. They all tried to use self-produced steel as much as possible.

The result is that the final load of this car is only 1.21.5 tons, which is not much larger than the three-wheeled agricultural vehicle that the tractor factory in Shanghai is preparing to launch!

But this is a car he built after all! Toyota Kiichiro proudly wanted to roar and hurriedly carried out tests with his friends. After hearing the news, a classmate who was working in the Army Department immediately proposed to directly create a large batch for the army to test. If it is feasible, he would purchase a large amount of money. The most important thing is to promote this matter as soon as possible. The Japanese cannot fall behind the Chinese!

This is what makes him feel uncomfortable. How can this kind of thing be promoted casually before it is successful? Now that I am not ready to make up all kinds of arguments when I am approached by someone. I can’t make up all kinds of arguments like those guys in the Army? It is important to make up all kinds of appropriate explanations.

The fierce reports and pressure from all sides came across the sea. Toyota Kiichiro was so worried that he did not sleep for two consecutive nights, but early on the third morning, he received a notice and then rushed to the home of Shigeo Iwaki Iwaki, the deputy business officer in Tokyo.

Following the deliberately curved mountain path through the snow-capped bushes and entering a quiet and freehand courtyard, Toyota Kiichiro's nervousness for many days was unknowingly eliminated a lot. The refreshing cold wind blew the snowflakes on the branches of the pine trees not far away like cherry blossom petals, and a leisurely and dusty artistic conception arises naturally. Kiichiro, who was stopping at the door, unconsciously brought a faint smile on his face.

The host's attentiveness guided him to the front yard of the inner courtyard, which was open to the exquisite waterside garden. The wooden floor with heating passages at the bottom was covered with tatami. Iwaki Shigeo was wearing a home kimono and greeted with a warm smile.

Toyota Kiichiro unexpectedly discovered that he was not the only one visitor. Nissan Motor Ayukawa Yoshisuke, who was also sued this time, was also there. Several other officials and nobles of extraordinary identities were among them. It was a small party with a large size!

"Toyota, please don't be restrained, just sit down." Iwakiki Shigei Bear stretched out his hand to let him go, and Kiichiro Toyota quickly expressed his gratitude and sat cross-legged in the last place. He realized that the identity specifications of other people were not comparable to those of him now, even though behind him was the noble Mitsui Zai-Bully.

Ayukawa Yoshisuke nodded to him, and Toyota quickly expressed his greetings to the senior of the Department of Mechanical Department of Imperial University of Tokyo. The other party nodded arrogantly, and the cold light flashed in the sealed eyes, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

Iwaki Chongxiong looked around and smiled and said, "All people are here, then start. Do you all know about the Chinese people's prosecution incident this time?"

The two defendants who were named were also dark and nodded reluctantly. Toyota is better. He is young and his career is not well-known enough, but Ayukawa Yoshisuke is famous. His Nissan Co., Ltd. is famous and has sufficient financial resources. Now with the development of Manchuria, development has even reached the fast lane. It is difficult for the cooperation between the East Army to make money!

Only in this way did Ayukawa Yoshisuke feel even more embarrassed. It was extremely embarrassing to be sued for infringement by a Chinese.

Iwaki Chongxiong seemed to have expected this result, and said in a hurry: "The key to this matter is not whether we have any mistakes. This is how the world is, and the strong have the right to speak. The so-called infringement is just a wishful thinking of the Chinese. The Minister of Commerce and Industry and other aspects are happy to see the two in charge of automobile manufacturing."

When Toyota Kiichiro felt relieved when he heard this, he unconsciously sighed. This attitude is too useful. At least you don’t have to resist the responsibility yourself, otherwise the pressure will be too great! It’s not a matter of Chinese people to sue, the key is that this thing is embarrassing!

Ayukawa Yoshisuke thought differently from him. Rendanhu shook slightly as he breathed and hummed in a deep voice: "There must be an explanation for things. Our company will not agree to be insulted by the Chinese people. The Army Department will not agree. This is a major event involving the construction of the imperial affairs! It is also related to the majesty of the empire!"

Iwaki Chongxiong frowned and there was a hint of unwillingness, but he didn't show too much. He nodded and said, "Yes, of course, it would not be acceptable to let the two of you appear in court for trial as they asked. His Excellency Hirota Hirota from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a special appointment and protest on this. I believe that news will come soon. I would like to ask you to come and let you know that the Empire is always on the side of your own people. You can do your own thing with peace of mind and not be disturbed by outsiders."

"Hi! Thank you for your care at the senior!" Kiichiro Toyota quickly bowed to thank him.

Ayukawa Yoshisuke still pretended to be cool with a stern face and said coldly: "It is not enough to just protest. Such behavior cannot be tolerated. Neither the Americans nor the British said anything. When will it be the Chinese people's turn to speak out?! The Minister of Commerce and Industry must come up with a solution."

For these people, they really don’t give any face. Minister of Commerce and Industry Nakashima Kumanyi made trouble for Hachiman Iron Manufacturing and sought to merge several steel companies. It is not a comfortable thing to try to get involved in their Osaka Iron Manufacturing Institute. Now that such trouble is happening, how can you not exaggerate?

Iwaki Chongxiong's face became increasingly unfavorable, but as the owner, he rushed out immediately and reluctantly nodded, but first greeted a few people for tea, silently savored it, and then continued: "The attitude of foreigners actually doesn't need to be paid attention to. They hope to see us fight with the Chinese. From last year to now, they have supported many industrial facilities on the other side, which is a big problem for the impact of the empire. Both of them are talented in the empire, so I would like to ask more about the automobile industry. In addition, we should also find some reasonable evidence and not be at a disadvantage in terms of face."

Being implicit in speaking is a custom of the Japanese. It is obvious that these two guys are asked to quickly create some fake evidence to deal with it. If you want to sue, you can make some military threats and tough measures, and find two traitors to express the universal values ​​of public knowledge. This can turn the tables on the contrary. In theory, it is proved that the Chinese are all thieves and robbers, and the so-called patents are all over the clouds, so it will be left unresolved. In short, they are not able to settle the accounts in Japan.

"Yes, we must follow your wishes and try our best to do it." Kiichiro Toyota was in a clear mind. The Minister of Foreign Affairs came forward and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry came forward. What else could not be solved? Let us make a reply within seven days? People are going to Shanghai for trial? How is that possible!

"Haha, just understand. Come on, have tea." Iwakiki's attentive greeting was completely different from the usual stereotyped attitude.

Aurakawa Yoshisuke's eyes flashed with annoyed light, staring at the snowflakes flying outside without a moment, his mouth tightened, and two fierce tendons burst out from his forehead! (To be continued...)
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