Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 351 Future Plans and Missions

"Yes, you haven't fallen behind in research and development. The current progress makes me feel a little surprised.
However, we have accumulated enough technology in lithography machines, and we can now devote some of our energy to trying new materials and application scenarios."

After Zhou Fengnian arrived at the semiconductor center for investigation and visit, he gained a new understanding of the technological development here.

Photolithography machines are developing at the fastest speed and can now achieve 30 nanometers. They are not only one era ahead of foreign countries, but are also deepening research into the next generation.

Domestic scientific research and technology are not backward at all. If they were starting from the same point, they would be able to crush foreigners.

It means focusing on one aspect and slightly neglecting other aspects, but that’s okay.

He Cheng nodded and said, "What the leader said is right. We will also set up a technical team to improve the technical requirements in the semiconductor field from many aspects."

"By the way, how are the salaries for your technical staff? Are the benefits good?"

Zhou Fengnian suddenly asked this question. These people are treasures now. If they choose to resign and go abroad because of poor treatment, the loss will be huge.

The treatment that deserves should be given, as the semiconductor center is related to the development of many industries.

"The salary for technicians is not bad. New technicians can get 100 yuan, and the highest can get more than 500 yuan. There are also many benefits, such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival."

He Cheng gave a brief introduction, but Zhou Fengnian still frowned slightly after listening.

“What about housing? How many technicians here have housing difficulties?”

"This has not been counted yet."

"That won't do. You have created so many achievements. These worries must be resolved. For example, the Shenzhou Computer Factory will give feedback to the workers after the factory has achieved results."

Zhou Fengnian pondered for a moment, then said: "Let's raise the salaries of technicians by two levels, and then raise them by one level every one or two years, so that one person's salary can support three generations.

And the housing problem should also be considered. You should set aside funds to build family housing and distribute it to those who have made greater contributions."

Building houses can also be considered as increasing income for various units, and requires various materials such as cement, red bricks, steel bars, etc.

It’s just that the people in the Semiconductor Center are too honest. He Cheng, like his teacher Zhong Xingling, is a scholar-leader.

They think more about researching technology and often neglect other aspects. The semiconductor center has several factories of its own and is financially well-off, so it is a bit non-competitive.

If Zhou Fengnian hadn't come here today, he really wouldn't have known that the technical staff at the Semiconductor Center were paid so little.

They are almost caught up by the workers of Shenzhou Computer Factory. Now the workers there have a guaranteed salary of 90 yuan after being converted to regular employees, which was almost as good as that of eighth-level workers in the past.

This is still the lowest income. Workers with higher incomes earn around two hundred yuan a month.

However, the domestic development is very fast, and the wages of workers at the Shenzhou Computer Factory will be adjusted in two years, and they will definitely be higher by then.

Currently, the wages of workers at the Shenzhou Computer Factory are the highest among all factories in the country, even those of government agencies cannot compare.

Now, almost everyone in Beijing knows about the welfare benefits of Shenzhou Computer Factory. If there is a choice between a job in a government unit and a job in Shenzhou Computer Factory, no one will choose the former.

He Cheng was pleasantly surprised when he heard this, and said with a smile: "The employees will definitely be overjoyed when they hear this news."

"It's nothing. They have made great contributions and this is what they deserve."

Zhou Fengnian said: "Comrade He Cheng, please make a report on these two matters as soon as possible. I will personally review and approve them. The construction of the family housing and the distribution of benefits to the technical staff should also be implemented as soon as possible.

We should also help employees solve any difficulties they encounter.”

He Cheng quickly said, "I understand, leader."

"There is one more thing. Some foreign companies have made significant breakthroughs in the research of photolithography machines. I received news a while ago that the small-time Nikon company has developed a photolithography machine with a resolution of less than one micron.
They are really ambitious.”

Zhou Fengnian paused for a moment, then continued, "Comrade He Cheng, you still have a task, to improve our seven-color lithography machine and prepare for export.

The price must be cheaper than the lithography machines of ordinary people, and they can’t bargain with the price, so they can’t sell it even if they lose money! "

"We ignored them before, now it's our turn to make a name for ourselves."

The seven-color lithography machine is the previous generation of lithography machines developed by the Semiconductor Center. However, even the ones they eliminated and replaced are far superior to the highest levels of other countries.

At least it should be better than the lithography machines developed by Xiaori nowadays, and should be able to achieve about 0.6 microns.

Selling at a low price and then suppressing the price is an old tactic, but it does work.

The last time this trick was used, the FeiNiao supercomputer, which was in a very bad state, has not recovered until now.

Only two units were sold, and they were purchased by a government agency with a small business, which was considered a special purchase.

Others all buy the Shenzhouzi third-generation machine. In the field of supercomputers, the Shenzhouzi third-generation machine deservedly dominates the entire market.

This move by China has left its small computer companies struggling to recover, and they can now only make ends meet by selling some mid- and low-end personal computers.

Moreover, as the branch of Shenzhou Computer Factory in Guangdong Special Economic Zone started operation, they also lost ground in the mid- and low-end personal computer market.

Unless the government of Xiaori issues a policy to restrict the entry of Shenzhou Computer Factory, Xiaori’s own computer companies will be crushed.

The same goes for the semiconductor industry. After Zhou Fengnian received the news, he came up with this idea. He will first discuss the task with He Cheng, and then take it to the top management for discussion.

However, this decision will definitely be passed. They have already seen the benefits of the Shenzhou's third-generation aircraft last time.

"I understand, leader. This will be our key work project for the next period of time."

"Well, this time you can generate a lot of foreign exchange by exporting the lithography machine, and you can build the family compound with confidence when the time comes."

Zhou Fengnian suddenly thought of something and reminded them, "By the way, the family compound is all yours, there is no need to give it to outsiders. If someone wants to ask for help, just let him come to me.

I don’t know who started this problem, but everyone should just work hard.”

He Cheng on the side smiled and said nothing. It was not appropriate for him to get involved in such matters. Zhou Fengnian had his say but he could not.

However, after a while when they arrived at the R&D center and talked about technical matters, He Cheng got involved.

This is also the reason why Zhong Xingling strongly recommended He Cheng when he retired. We must have someone who values ​​technology in order to continue technological research and development.

Otherwise, if we let others do it, they may be eager for quick success and instant benefits and ignore the importance of technological research and development.

Let He Cheng be the leader. Although he is not very good at other management aspects, it is good to have someone to help.

The discussion continued until the end of the night, and Zhou Fengnian only finished his work for the day after Wang Mingjie reminded him.

After he fainted and was hospitalized last time, Wang Mingjie received orders from higher authorities to strictly control Zhou Fengnian’s working hours and let him rest and go off work on time.

This situation will probably continue for a month, and only after the reexamination is clear will the management of Zhou Fengnian be gradually relaxed.

That is to say, there is nothing wrong with his medical examination report, otherwise he would have to take forced rest.

However, even though there was someone watching him, Zhou Fengnian still took more than an hour to get off work and only returned home after seven o'clock.

The family had just finished dinner. When Zhou Fengnian came back, the nanny heated up the food that had been reserved in advance and brought it to the table.

While Zhou Fengnian was eating, he said to Zhou Xianyang: "Xianyang, where are your car keys?"

Zhou Xianyang, who was watching TV, was startled. He took out his car keys and asked, "What's going on here?"

"Let me use it later, and I'll teach your mother how to drive."

Zhou Fengnian paused and said, "You can leave the car at home after your business trip. Have you bought the ticket?"

"I bought it. Although it's not a soft sleeper, Uncle Bai Kang also got me a hard sleeper ticket."

Zhou Xianyang said with a smile: "If I were really given a soft sleeper ticket, I would still be a little afraid to sit down. I would be unsure if there were no cadres around me."

"After two years, you can buy it easily. Now more and more people can take the train. Hard seats alone cannot meet the needs of so many passengers."

Zhou Fengnian said casually that what he said was what he said at the conferences in recent years, that transportation is the top priority of development.

The slogan "If you want to get rich, you must first build roads" was put forward two years ago and was widely spread across the country. Since then, transportation has become a top priority.

A closed environment will definitely not make you rich, so the transportation department has made many plans, with railways being the main focus.

The ten-year road construction plan seems to cost 70 to 80 billion yuan, with nearly 8 billion yuan planned for this year alone.

As finances gradually improve, we have the confidence to build roads; once the plan to sell lithography machines is approved, we will make extra money every year, conservatively estimated at 600 to 700 million US dollars.

There are only a few companies that can manufacture advanced lithography machines. If China's lithography machines get involved, it would definitely be like a big shark entering the fish pond.

It is estimated that the finance department will take half of this money, and then the Ministry of Machine Building will take another 60% to 70%, and the rest will be kept by the Semiconductor Center.

But even so, it is enough to support their scientific research investment and various welfare benefits.

If it weren't for Zhou Fengnian, it would be good if the Semiconductor Center could retain 10% of its capital. At the beginning, the Shenzhou Computer Factory had very little retained funds, and it was Zhou Fengnian who fought hard for it from Gu Wenjie.

When Zhou Fengnian finished his meal and came to get the car keys after taking a rest, Zhou Xianyang couldn't help but ask, "Dad, hasn't anyone looked for you recently?"

"What do you mean?"

Zhou Fengnian was startled, then he looked at Zhou Xianyang carefully for a few seconds and said, "There are many people looking for me. Who do you mean?"

"It's about me?"

"You got into trouble again?" Zhou Xianyang said unhappily, "What do you mean I got into trouble again? You don't trust your son at all. When have I ever gotten into a big trouble since I was a child?"

Bai Qingan, who was watching TV nearby, interrupted and said, "Dad, there is a woman named Shi Shuangshuang who came to Xianyang. Because Xianyang helped his senior and scolded me, Xianyang couldn't help but kicked her."

There are some things Zhou Xianyang dare not say, but Bai Qingan said it with confidence. She is the darling now, and when she was a child, she also had a relationship with Zhou Fengnian who could act like a spoiled child at will.

"Shi Shuangshuang, you didn't do anything wrong, what are you afraid of? Good job on kicking me."

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he saw Zhou Yan glaring at him angrily, so he changed his words and said, "Don't be so impulsive next time. People like that will be like this in their lives.
As for her father, don't worry. If he comes to me for this matter, I will let him know what shame is. "

Normal people would definitely want to save face, especially senior officials. If they were to be brought to justice for something like this, that would be the end of their lives.

He was stopped from using his power to suppress others and still dared to call to question them. This kind of person really has no shame at all, so there is no need for Zhou Fengnian to give him face.

Even if they are at the same level, the same level does not mean the same power. There is a big difference.

"If your factory gets in trouble because of this, give me a call."

Zhou Xianyang waved his hand and said: "My factory is about to rise. Even if he is the deputy mayor, there is nothing he can do. If it doesn't work, I will take my people and move away."

It is not so easy to control a factory with an annual income of over 100 million yuan. If Zhou Xianyang quits, the first ones to be anxious will be the Industrial Bureau and the Ministry of Light Industry.

Zhou Fengnian didn't say much. His son was grown up now and would soon become a father. He could make decisions on his own if there was anything.

After getting the car keys, he took Zhou Yan outside to learn how to drive; driving is very simple, as long as you study hard, you can learn it quickly, and just be careful when driving on the road.

Moreover, if Zhou Yan is promoted two levels, to the top or second-in-command position, she will be able to accompany the driver, and she won't have to drive herself.

But now, Zhou Yan needs to learn to drive quickly, otherwise once Zhou Fengnian leaves, they will have to worry about Bai Qingan.

Zhou Fengnian has also reached the age of being a grandfather, but he doesn't feel anything yet as he is only in his forties.

Zhou Yan learned how to drive in just two days. She was a high school student at first, and now she is about to get a correspondence university certificate.

He must be smart, and if he studied hard, he learned how to drive in just two days.

Next, just get a certificate.

After Zhou Yan learned to drive, Zhou Xianyang specially ordered a car for Zhou Yan, saying it was a birthday gift from her son to his mother.

The cars produced by Huaxia Machine Tool Factory are not cheap, costing more than 20,000 yuan each, and have high fuel consumption, but they are also relatively safe.

Their family had enough money for gas, so they bought a car produced by the nearby Hua Xia Machine Tool Factory.

Moreover, FAW's cars are lined up until the year after next, and even if they rush to produce now, they will not be able to meet the huge number of orders.

SAIC was almost jealous to death. They spent huge amounts of effort and money to transform themselves into a joint venture factory, but compared with FAW, there was suddenly a huge difference.

If they had known this way earlier, why would they fight for this joint venture opportunity? They would have gone to Zhou Fengnian to ask for help.

But it's too late now. They will definitely not be able to compete with FAW by saving fuel. It must be said that they, even the foreign-funded parent company with which they have a joint venture, do not have the capital to compete.

Even though they have tried their best, it is impossible to reduce the fuel consumption to below 6.

Choosing other "tracks" does not conform to the characteristics of the current energy crisis, which has put SAIC's management in a dilemma, and they feel that no matter what they choose, it will be a failure.

Some even suggested going to Zhou Fengnian for help. Can FAW kneel? Can't they kneel?

However, this option was not approved. After inquiring with the Ministry of First Machine Industry, it was rejected. Zhou Fengnian is not someone who can be asked for such a small matter now, unless it is a major national project.

When he went to the Northeast, he was also responsible for the reform of all the state-owned factories in the city. If it was just one factory, the leaders would definitely not let Zhou Fengnian go for such a long time.

Now SAIC can only take advantage of the fact that FAW does not expect to have such a large market and take every bite it can.

If they wait until the other party's production capacity expands and production efficiency catches up, they won't be able to eat even if they want to.

They all want to buy a car with such good performance and such a low price and then resell it.

Two days later, Zhou Xianyang took his men to the south by train. They all slept in hard sleepers, and with the addition of four retired security guards, their safety was definitely guaranteed.

After his son left, Zhou Fengnian quickly got back to work.

Wang Mingjie couldn't persuade Zhou Fengnian to do anything, as he was busy again every day. He could only persuade him, but it was up to Zhou Fengnian whether he would listen or not.

Sometimes Zhou Fengnian would listen, but when he was busy, he really couldn't listen at all.

The semiconductor center's technical discussions and the development of the Shenzhou's fifth-generation aircraft also require his participation. After the computer capability reaches level ten, Zhou Fengnian also plans to keep China's supercomputers in the leading position.

Next, he planned to lead the Shenzhou Computer Factory to develop and produce a petaflop computing level.

By always maintaining a leading position in supercomputing and generously selling supercomputers that are one generation behind, we can defeat all foreign computer companies in at most three times.

At that time they will only have two choices. The first is that the government intervenes and prohibits China's supercomputers from entering their market.

The other is to completely abandon the research and development of supercomputers and keep purchasing China's supercomputers.

Countries like Aramco should choose the former, but the prerequisite is that their semiconductor industry can withstand the blow. Zhou Fengnian now plans to let domestic semiconductors dominate the market.

Capitalist companies can easily collapse if they have no profits.

Zhou Fengnian has developed two R&D projects at the semiconductor center and the Shenzhou computer factory, and he will lead the team personally next.

I spend four days every week leading the research and development teams in these two places.

In the remaining time, we will try our best to prepare the nuclear power plant construction committee. There is still a long time, and we just need to complete the preparations before October, so there is plenty of time.

They now have the conditions for construction, domestic financial support, and it will also be beneficial to future development, so the construction plan was quickly approved.

Someone had previously proposed introducing technology from foreign countries, but the French took advantage of the situation and wanted to exchange nuclear power plant technology for their semiconductor industry chain.

They are used to being the Eight-Nation Alliance, and now they want to rob them of their most valuable industries.

I refused at that time. If it were another one, they might have started construction two years ago.

But fortunately, we now have Zhou Fengnian, who can develop a complete set of technology and construction planning processes, and we can build it ourselves without importing it from foreign countries.

It will take some time, and once it is established, Zhou Fengnian will definitely have to leave home for a while.

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This is a residential area for government family members. It was built in 1977.

Only senior officials of the Sijiu City Government can live here, and the security is relatively strict. It is one of the most well-guarded places in Sijiu City.

It is probably second only to the residential compound for senior cadres’ families where Zhou Fengnian lives, which is full of independent villas and small gardens.

After being nationalized, it was rebuilt and now only senior officials live there, with the lowest rank being deputy leaders like Zhou Fengnian.

Shi Shuangshuang waited for a whole day, but there was no news from Lin Hai or the man she hated, so she angrily knocked on the door of her father's study.

Then, without waiting for a response from inside, he pushed the door open and asked, "Dad, why haven't you done what I told you last time?"

"It can't be done. Don't even think about it."

Shi Weijun looked at his daughter with a look of disappointment, and then warned her, "Go back to work honestly, and don't think about these things in the future. You asked my secretary to say hello last time, which was already too much."

He knew about this, but out of doting on his daughter, he acquiesced; otherwise it would not be easy for a secretary to accomplish this.

Shi Shuangshuang angrily said, "Dad, your daughter was kicked in public, why didn't you react at all?"

"Who told you to swear? People even called me to ask about it!"

When talking about this, Shi Weijun's face turned red with anger. Although Bai Kang was from the Foreign Trade Department, he had a great hope of becoming a deputy. Maybe in a few years he would be at the same level as him.

Moreover, Shi Weijun also found out clearly that it was Zhou Fengnian's son who kicked his daughter, and it was Zhou Fengnian who asked Lin Hai to go to the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building.

He must be mentally ill to go and confront Zhou Fengnian about the ugly things he had done.

Shi Weijun slammed the table and said, "Go back to work and don't do this kind of thing again, or I will find someone to marry you off immediately!"

Shi Shuangshuang shouted in confusion: "Dad, are you crazy? I'm your daughter! Why don't you help me get justice? Why are you helping outsiders?"

"There is no justice here. Can you speak openly about what you did?"

Shi Weijun shouted angrily: "Do a good job for me in the future, and I will ask your mother to introduce you to a blind date tomorrow!"

"I don't want it, I want Lin Hai!"

Shi Shuangshuang shouted back loudly, then turned and left.

"It's for you."

Shi Weijun originally wanted to chase Shan and teach Shi Shuangshuang a lesson, but long-term doting made him soft-hearted.

She thought that as long as he didn't help Shi Shuangshuang, she, a small employee, wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.

(End of this chapter)