Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 255: Decision to Promote (Subscription Request)

After being questioned by Zhou Fengnian in the conference room, Director Zhao's face suddenly turned ugly.

His expression was not because of the embarrassment of being questioned, but because he made a mistake.

From what Zhou Fengnian said, it seems that fiber optic technology already exists in China, and a lot of it is exported?

Why didn’t the researcher report to him?

And alkaline batteries were not necessary. Electrical Appliance Factory No. 1 had long planned to build a battery factory. Last year, due to the decline in exports, everyone visited his home.

Although Zhou Fengnian was too busy to help them develop specific technology, he at least assigned the research and development experiments to the technical department of their electrical appliance factory.

Even if their R&D capabilities are weak, they should be able to see results after a while; even if the R&D fails, there is still Zhou Fengnian.

Why bother spending huge amounts of money to conduct research outside? They are so poor now but are still spending lavishly, introducing a full set of technology. Looking back, we find that they have similar ones at home, or even a more advanced one.

"Explain, Director Zhao, what is the idea behind introducing fiber optic technology and complete manufacturing equipment? Do you think our own fiber optic technology is not useful enough?"

Seeing that Director Zhao was almost sweating, Zhou Fengnian asked another question.

This kind of mistake, at the very least, can be considered a work error; at the most serious, it can be considered the crime of defrauding state funds.

Some people at home have to go out and buy one, and the one they buy may not be better than the one at home. What's the meaning of this?

Optical fiber was developed by Zhou Fengnian several years ago and has been exported ever since. At that time, foreign optical fiber was not as good as that exported by Shenzhou Computer Factory. It may be that Shenzhou Computer Factory did not continue to expand in recent years, allowing foreigners to catch up.

However, the reason why the fiber optic workshop of Shenzhou Computer Factory did not develop was due to financial funding issues.

Zhou Fengnian had long wanted to spin off this workshop to establish a branch, and then use subsidies from the main factory to help domestic government agencies establish the Internet to facilitate office work.

But in 1976, a lot of things were going on and everything came to a halt; the next year, when the college entrance examination was resumed, Zhou Fengnian's attention was drawn up again.

We wanted to develop this year, but the higher-ups only allocated 7 million yuan; every year there are different reasons that block our development plans.

But the ministry hasn’t even conducted any investigation, and they’re still clamoring to import technology. This is really nonsense.

Are they trying to avoid him, and are they trying to avoid the Shenzhou Computer Factory as well?

Not knowing how to explain, Director Zhao said with sweat on his forehead: "Leader, Commissioner Zhou, it may be the work mistakes of the comrades who conducted the investigation that caused this mistake."

“Which comrade conducted the survey?”

Zhou Fengnian asked, “Although I haven’t finished listening to this plan, I can give an evaluation based on what you just said, that is, it is full of loopholes!
Introducing technology is not about taking whatever you see. We first need to understand what we have, then what we need to develop, and then classify them into different levels of urgency and importance. I won’t talk about batteries and optical fibers, but what about the following ten technical equipments? What industries do we want to develop?”

“Is it mentioned in these plans?”

Zhou Fengnian's series of questions made Director Zhao feel like he was about to have a heart attack.

Then Sun Gongran, the deputy leader of the ministry, said, "Minister Gu, it seems that a big mistake has been made today. Why don't we stop here first and continue with the technology introduction after the matter is investigated."

After hearing this, Zhou Fengnian did not continue to pursue the matter. He could not do everything on his own, and Gu Wenjie, as the minister, also had to make more efforts.

"Well, it seems that Director Zhao didn't take my words seriously. For professional matters, you should find professionals. This is something that every cadre should keep in mind. Don't pretend to know something you don't.

Commissioner Zhou’s ability is well known to everyone. When it comes to his understanding of technology, I believe he is also the best in the world, so I hope that all comrades can follow the teacher’s words and learn from professionals.”

The cadres in the conference room nodded silently after hearing this. Although Zhou Fengnian's temper has been a little hot in the past two years, no one dared to deny his achievements in the field of technology.

If supercomputers are the country's most important equipment, then he is the one who manufactures it.

Gu Wenjie continued, "This technology introduction meeting is temporarily suspended. We will hold another meeting after the next technology introduction plan is perfected."

The meeting started off well but ended badly. The other cadres were all confused. Only a few cadres realized something and packed up their things and left.

Zhou Fengnian and a small number of senior cadres were left behind, as well as Director Zhao, who was covered in cold sweat.

He will probably have to take the blame this time. At the very least, he will receive a disciplinary punishment, and he will have no hope of promotion in the future. He may even be relegated to the second line slowly.

There are more cadres than positions now. Why can you stay in this position after making a mistake?

After everyone in the conference room had left, Zhou Fengnian also came over to present the technology introduction plan made by the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building.

After reading it, Zhou Fengnian was immediately delighted. The technology they introduced was mainly for the development of the communications field.

Yes, the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building was mainly responsible for the electronics industry and was the predecessor of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

"I know that the one in charge is a group."

Zhou Fengnian still didn't say the word "dog shit". After all, he had to pay attention to the impact.

"It's a mess. How can we introduce all foreign technologies to develop the information and communications sector? It's really a mess. It also bypasses the most important thing and introduces a lot of bits and pieces.
The main development direction of future communications should consider radio, satellite, Internet communications, etc.

At the same time, setting standards is the most important thing, so development starts with wireless communication equipment."

After listening to Zhou Fengnian's rough plan, it was obviously better than Director Zhao's.

The main ones have a complete context and plan, while theirs are more messy, a bit like a hammer here and a stick there.

And most importantly, if you quote their technology, you have to incorporate their standards. Isn't this like becoming their son?

The person who proposed this plan was careless and didn't even realize that he had fallen into the trap set by the foreigners.

Then Gu Wenjie scolded coldly: "Director Zhao, if you had consulted Commissioner Zhou in advance, would there be such a mess today?"

"Yes, I'm sorry, boss. It was all my personal negligence. I promise."

Before Director Zhao finished speaking, Gu Wenjie interrupted him and said, "Okay, don't make any promises. The organization will consider punishing you. Let others handle this matter."

"Leader, I."

Director Zhao was extremely unwilling when he heard this, but when he saw Gu Wenjie's cold face, he couldn't say anything else.

When he looked at Sun Gongran again, the latter had nothing to say, so Director Zhao had to leave with a pale face.

After he left, Gu Wenjie said, "Commissioner Zhou, you still have to take the lead in organizing this matter. I will ask the next person in charge to confirm with you repeatedly.

Today is really a joke. We organized the cadres of the entire department, but ended up making such a big joke. "

Zhou Fengnian nodded and continued, "Some people can't help themselves after only a few years?" The two of them sang in unison, which made Sun Gongran's anger rise in his heart, but he could not show any change on the surface.

The meeting on introducing technology was suddenly suspended, and Gu Wenjie did not continue to chase Sun Gongran. After saying a few words, he dissolved the meeting.

However, Gu Wenjie called Luo Yifeng and Zhou Fengnian to his office to continue discussing the introduction of technology.

But in Zhou Fengnian's opinion, most of the communications field does not require the introduction of technology.

Many of the ability levels Zhou Fengnian has gained over the years are related, and sometimes he would also upgrade related skills at the same time.

For example, Zhou Fengnian has mastered dozens of skills related to the communications field.

This year, Zhou Fengnian has begun researching mobile communication technology, but it will take some time to develop the supporting technology. However, Zhou Fengnian can use simulation times to accelerate the research and development.

Use hardware advantages, namely mobile phones, to pave the way for their mobile communication standards.

However, at that time, the country could not make large-scale overseas investments. It was useless to export mobile devices if we could not build base stations abroad.

As he spoke, Zhou Fengnian felt that he was thinking too far ahead and suddenly talked about things that happened ten years later.

He would consider this matter after the 1990s.

First, we should complete the deployment of domestic mobile communications, and then consider these issues when we can build base stations outside.

No matter how advanced the technology is, if the policy does not allow it, his work will be in vain!

Gu Wenjie did not quite understand what Zhou Fengnian said, but he also understood that this was a strategic development that took into account the future more than ten years later. However, Gu Wenjie was not sure whether he would be able to make overseas investments in more than ten years.

But in the end Gu Wenjie decided to build a new factory and a new department, a pager factory and a wireless communications department.

Gu Wenjie then said that Zhou Fengnian’s current position was too low and he should have been promoted to deputy leader of the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building long ago so that he could be in charge of the development direction of the industry.

"Fengnian, don't be reluctant to leave your Shenzhou Computer Factory. Find a successor who you think is suitable and reliable so that you can get out of it as soon as possible. I will also recommend your promotion to your superiors.

Staying in one factory, do you care about the development of other factories? You can't make them all subsidiaries of the computer factory. "

Gu Wenjie advised that although the Shenzhou Computer Factory was important, for the sake of future development, it would be better for Zhou Fengnian to withdraw from it.

If you take over other chief engineers, they will more or less concurrently serve as deputy leaders of a ministry.

Zhou Fengnian thought for a while and said, "Okay, after the leader agrees, I will arrange the follow-up work, but the earliest will have to wait until the end of the year, when we can ensure that the third-generation Shenzhou Son aircraft is developed.

But how do we place Commissioner Yan Zhengzhi?"

"It's difficult to arrange for him. He needs to be familiar with the location if he moves. He is over 60 now. We will consider his opinion next."

From now on, Yan Zhengzhi can go wherever he wants, and they don’t have any transfer arrangements.

Zhou Fengnian nodded and said, "Then I will wait for your notification."

Gu Wenjie said, "Okay, the leaders had this plan last year, but you rejected it."

The three chatted for a while, and then Luo Yifeng said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Fengnian's improvement speed was so fast that he is now at the same level as me.
Knowledge really changes destiny. I have to urge my grandson to study when I go back. I can’t rely on my son, so I can’t neglect my grandson’s education.”

More than ten years ago, Zhou Fengnian was a level six engineer and deputy factory director; now he has the same position as him and his salary is three levels higher than his.

He has finally realized the power of knowledge.

Gu Wenjie laughed and said, "He is taller than you, so you should usually call him Commissioner Zhou."

Zhou Fengnian laughed and said, "Don't laugh at me, leaders. You didn't tell me anything today. If I hadn't seen you staring at me, I wouldn't have said anything."

Gu Wenjie said angrily: "If you had agreed last year, Zhao Wensheng would have to respectfully call you leader today. Who told you to turn it down?"

"Forget it, I have to go back. I have to think about the computer factory when I get back."

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he planned to leave.

There was no time to choose a successor for him. He had always favored Pan Heng, but there was no hope of him becoming the factory director overnight.

Pan Heng didn't have any great achievements to support him to jump three levels, and it would be unlikely even if Zhou Fengnian strongly recommended him. He couldn't just appoint people based on personal connections.

It's okay to let Pan Heng be the deputy factory director, but for the position of factory director, only one person can be chosen between Liang Yongsheng and Xiao Hua.

After he returned, he observed for a while and asked them indirectly about the future plans of their computer factory.

After returning to the computer factory, Zhou Fengnian first called Pan Heng in and told him that he might be transferred at the end of the year.

"Pan Heng, after I leave, the factory director will be replaced by one of Liang Yongsheng and Xiao Hua, and you will also take over as the deputy factory director. However, you have dealt with both of them a lot, so tell me who is more suitable?"

After Zhou Fengnian told Pan Heng about the transfer, he asked about the other two deputy factory directors.

Apart from official business, he seldom talked with them in the factory, and he probably knew these two people less well than Pan Hengshen.

"Leader, what do you want to learn about? If we talk about the development of the computer factory, then Deputy Director Xiao is more radical. He has more than once felt that we should increase production capacity and slow down domestic supply, and supply Shenzhou computers to foreign countries in a short period of time."

Pan Heng paused for a moment, then continued, "Deputy Director Liang didn't show any special behavior. The sentence he said most often was probably 'I know'."

"Okay, I see. What you said is very useful to me."

Zhou Fengnian nodded, and then let Pan Heng leave.

There is still half a year before he leaves, so there is no need to rush.

After a while, Zhou Fengnian went to another workshop to inspect the development status of the Shenzhou's third-generation aircraft.

But there's nothing to worry about, Yan Zhengzhi is watching here.

After looking at it for a while, Zhou Fengnian also told Yan Zhengzhi that he might be transferred to the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building as deputy leader at the end of the year or after the New Year.

Yan Zhengzhi nodded to indicate that he understood. He had long guessed that Zhou Fengnian would definitely be promoted.

Unlike him, Zhou Fengnian is only 38 years old now. He has just passed his youth and is in his prime.

Yan Zhengzhi plans to work at the Shenzhou Computer Factory for a few more years, and then retire to the second line to teach students and train more talents for the country in the future.

(End of this chapter)