Li Xiangyang put down his wine glass and said word by word.
"Ignore it and keep it at arm's length? So Xiangyang, you mean you don't support taking over Jiuquan Hardware Factory?" Zhao Shanhe took a sip of wine and smiled slightly.
"Yes, I don't think we need to win Jiuquan Hardware. Although Gao Gong is right, Jiuquan Hardware does have a strong foundation, but it is this foundation that I am most worried about."
"After all, Jiuquan Hardware is a state-owned enterprise. If we take it down, it means that all the workers will have to take over. If that happens, it may become a burden to us."
"Shanhe, to be honest, our Hetu manufacturing is now developing in a healthy way, and the number and quality of workers can be guaranteed."
"If we add so many people rashly, I'm afraid they will bring down Hetu."
"In my opinion, it's better for us not to worry about Jiuquan Hardware now and let it fend for itself. If anyone wants to take over, let them take over. It's best if we don't touch it anyway."
Li Xiangyang didn't hesitate and spoke out his thoughts.
There was no need to hide anything in front of Zhao Shanhe.
"If you say so..."
Gao Shaoyuan pondered for a moment and then nodded and said, "I don't think it's unreasonable. I just thought about their production capacity and didn't take into account the size of our factory?"
"After all, it's not just a few dozen people. It's said that there are four to five hundred people. So many people came in all at once. It's really hard for Hetu Manufacturing to handle. Besides, there are retired employees who also have to bear the burden."
"Shanhe, what do you mean?" Li Xiangyang asked.
He knew that both he and Gao Shaoyuan could express their opinions, but in the end it was Zhao Shanhe who made the final decision.
If he said he must win Jiuquan Hardware, it would be useless even if the two of them objected.
"Senior Engineer, do you know how Jiuquan Hardware started its business?" Zhao Shanhe asked noncommittally.
"Pump!"
Gao Shaoyuan said directly without thinking: "Jiuquan Hardware was established in the first place because the water pumps they manufactured sold well, and they even established a foothold in Handong City through this."
"But director, is this related to what we are talking about?"
"Of course it does matter. Isn't your biggest worry that Jiuquan Hardware will become a burden? If I can find a way to make Jiuquan Hardware come alive, have things to do, and keep orders, then will this worry disappear?" Zhao Shanhe said calmly.
said.
"You mean...the water pump?" Gao Shaoyuan asked thoughtfully.
"Yes, it's the water pump."
Zhao Shanhe looked at Gao Shaoyuan and asked, "Gao Shaoyuan, have you done any research on water pumps?"
Gao Shaoyuan nodded and said: "I have studied water pumps before and made simple ones myself. In fact, the manufacturing principle of water pumps is not very complicated, but it is difficult to develop one with better efficiency."
"What do you think of Jiuquan Hardware's water pump?" Zhao Shanhe continued to ask.
"The first two years were pretty good, but then we were left with no future. Any water pump on the market now can beat Jiuquan Hardware in terms of size and function.
"It is precisely because of this that the Jiuquan Hardware Warehouse is stocked with a large number of old water pumps, which have no market."
"I also heard that Jiuquan Hardware is still producing like this. Do you think Jiuquan Hardware will become like this? Are you asking for it?"
"If you continue to produce even though you know there is no market, isn't it like falling into an endless cycle? I don't know what Wu Liande is thinking."
Gao Shaoyuan said with a bit of contempt.
Zhao Shanhe thought to himself: What can he think? It's just because Jiuquan Hardware is a state-owned enterprise, so he doesn't have to worry about not getting paid.
"Shanhe, you don't want to take advantage of those water pumps, do you?" Li Xiangyang couldn't help but ask.
"If this is really the case, I would like to advise you not to touch it. Whoever touches it will be unlucky."
Gao Shaoyuan said anxiously: "This doesn't mean that we can sell it if we take it back. If we take it back, it can only be sold as scrap metal."
"Director, please don't be impulsive."
"Senior Engineer, look at what you said, am I the kind of impulsive person? I have a suggestion, can we carry out technological reforms based on those water pumps and develop a more advanced and powerful water pump than the water pumps currently on the market?
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"Powerful water pump?" Gao Shaoyuan frowned and muttered.
"Yes, to put it bluntly, the water pump we developed must first have high power and good water pumping effect; secondly, the motor must have a long service life and cannot be said to be scrapped after a short period of use. Can it win over consumers?
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Zhao Shanhe continued to instruct.
Gao Shaoyuan's eyes suddenly lit up: "Director Zhao, so we at Hetu Manufacturing are going to develop this?"
"Yes, I believe that water pumps will be useful at any time. If we can develop such a powerful water pump, we will definitely open up a new market."
"Senior engineer, how are you? Do you have the confidence to take on this job?" Zhao Shanhe asked with a smile.
"I have confidence, but..."
After Gao Shaoyuan finished speaking, his expression was a little hesitant.
"Director Zhao, are you sure there is a market for water pumps? I think this water pump is not like non-ferrous metal solder, which is in short supply in the market. We can sell it after we develop it."
"This thing should be saturated in the current market, right? Even if it is not saturated, there is no shortage. Do we need to spend money to develop this new product? If we have this money, it is better to consider other products.
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"Yes, what the senior engineer said makes sense, Shanhe, I also think you need to think carefully. You can't say that because Jiuquan Hardware has accumulated a batch of water pumps, we have to produce water pumps. This is completely different." Li Xiangyang followed up and persuaded.
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"I understand, but this research and development plan must be put on the agenda. Senior Engineer, I will leave this project to you. If you need anything, just tell me. The factory will give you full support.
"As for the non-ferrous metal solder, it is now on the right track, and the follow-up will focus on production." Zhao Shanhe ordered.
"Okay, I get it."
Since Zhao Shanhe made the decision, Gao Shaoyuan naturally followed his orders.
"Come on, let's keep drinking."
"Dry!"
The three elders began to eat and drink.
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The fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
Zhao Shanhe and Li Qiuya came to Xikou Village to pay New Year greetings, and Li Qiucheng arrived at the entrance of the village early to greet him.
After returning home, Zhao Shanhe took Qiu Ya and smiled at Li Jianguo and Tian Lihua and said, "Mom and Dad, I took Qiu Ya to pay you New Year's greetings. I wish you a happy New Year."
After saying this, Zhao Shanhe bowed deeply.
The same is true for Li Qiuya.
"Okay, okay, Shanhe, come and sit."
Li Jianguo quickly asked Zhao Shanhe to stand up.
Tian Lihua looked at the scene in front of her with a dazed expression. In the past, she would never let Zhao Shanhe enter her home, let alone pay New Year's greetings.
But at this moment, looking at her daughter and son-in-law in front of her, she felt nothing but excitement.
The son-in-law is successful and the daughter is living a good life!
The family started to have the reunion dinner happily.
But halfway through eating, Tian Lihua suddenly asked a question.