The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 295 A big game of chess

The concept of carbon fiber has been proposed a long time ago, and our country has also conducted research on it a long time ago. Unfortunately, our scientific research stagnated for a period of time, resulting in many things that we were already at the world's first-class level, but in just the past ten years, we have fallen far behind.

It turns out that the best carbon fiber company now is Toray Chemical in Dongyang. I don’t know why Dongyang is the best at making some things.

Some people say it is because of the spirit of craftsmanship, but in Liu Hua's opinion that is bullshit. Liu Hua remembers reading a report in his previous life that a certain Nobel Prize winner was a Japanese man, and he was just a mediocre scientific researcher.

After arriving at the research institute, I did a certain experiment every day for decades, and for many years, there was no result. Then one day, there was suddenly a result. To be precise, it was like a blind cat catching a dead mouse.

After getting the results, they began to reverse the process, and then the Nobel Prize was awarded to him. Then, an ordinary, unremarkable researcher who had not made any progress in more than 20 years suddenly became a rising star in scientific research.

Is this scientific research? Of course it is. But for a big country like ours, such scientific research is a bit low. The challenges faced by big countries are countless times that of small countries, so speed is important. Small countries have their own destiny, so they can fight for time and wait for opportunities.

Ju Wei equipped Liu Hua's laboratory with all the equipment needed, and the engine endurance test had just ended. After six months of non-stop testing, all the engines designed by Liu Hua were simply inhumanly stable.

The people in the laboratory have already reported this matter. This engine is powerful, fuel-efficient and stable. It is needed in all industries.

It just so happens that our country's engine has always had a shortcoming, and Liu Hua's design filled this gap at once. If this matter is not reported, it would be a dereliction of duty for you, the head of the laboratory.

The test had just ended and Liu Hua and Ju Wei were about to discuss how to expand the production scale when they received a call from above.

The two directors of the Ministry of Heavy Industry arrived at the factory less than half an hour after hanging up the phone and greeted Liu Hua in a familiar manner.

"Engineer Liu, you gave us a big surprise this time. We saw the engine test results and they are perfect."

Another person said, "Why didn't you touch the engine when you were in the steel mill? I remember the Bobcat you made back then used a Luchai engine."

Liu Hua said modestly: "I was still young at that time. The engine industry is very complicated. It is only through continuous learning over the years that I have gained some experience."

"The country is interested in your engines."

Liu Hua said in surprise: "This is just a motorcycle engine."

"Our current infantry is motorized infantry." The director said with a smile: "Of course, it doesn't mean that soldiers ride motorcycles. There are still a lot of motorcycle power in our troops, so we need to change our equipment."

“If you use it, can I still sell it to others?”

"Of course." The other director nodded. "In fact, we don't need to be involved in this matter. Jingcheng Jeep will consult you when the time comes, because most of our military motorcycles are produced by them."

"So what do you want to talk to me about?" The two directors rubbed their hands. The older one smiled and said, "I know our request is a bit unreasonable, but I still hope you can consider it. Since you can design engines, then design more. Work harder on car engines and diesel engines. We have too many cars and tanks that need a perfect engine."

Another director added: "Of course, it would be best if the diesel engines equipped with the tanks were not sold to the public. After all, sometimes someone with ulterior motives can calculate the true combat power of the entire tank with just a little data."

"I understand, I understand. I have also learned the principle of confidentiality." Liu Hua nodded: "Then I can design a special customized version for military use."

Liu Hua went on to say: "In fact, since I decided to make engines, I have already made plans. The next step is automobile engines. This includes diesel engines, gasoline engines, and possibly steam turbines, aircraft engines, and even rocket engines and missile engines."

The young director frowned and said, "This won't work. You are a private enterprise."

The older director nodded and said, "Young people should look at things more broadly. Why do you think private enterprises are incompetent? Aren't the good engines on the market designed by private enterprises? We are now open, and we should learn from the West's good points. Their private enterprises maintain strong scientific research capabilities, and this is what we should learn."

"But military stuff has to be kept highly confidential."

Liu Hua smiled and said: "These companies' things also need to be highly confidential. If the state's things are not confidential, at most they will be restricted and targeted by others. We are big enough that others dare not easily do anything to us. If a private enterprise leaks its confidential information, it may go bankrupt. So, don't think that private enterprises are broken sieves. Private enterprises may have stricter confidentiality in the future."

"We can plan ahead for the future, but it's useless for us to worry too much now." The older director smiled and said, "There are too many uncertain factors and variables in the future."

Liu Hua nodded: "That's right, but I am sure of one thing, we will get better and better, and we will stand on top of the world again."

The two directors slapped their hands on the table and said, "Okay, well said."

The young director clapped his hands softly: "I believe in you, Mr. Liu. I believe you will design all the engines in the future. As for how to arrange it then, that is not something we can consider."

The older director tapped the table with his fingers. "Since you've agreed, we'll help you apply for funding. But you have to be prepared. There's a high probability that you won't be the one producing the engine in the future."

"I am mentally prepared. As of now, military facilities are not open to civilian enterprises, but I believe they will be open in the future."

The next day, the people from Beijing Jeep approached Liu Hua and said, "Mr. Liu, you are playing a big game. You agreed to be our OEM, but now you killed our engine. Now it's not OEM anymore, we are purchasing from you."

Liu Hua showed off his arms and said, "I have no choice. My strength is there. I accidentally designed an engine that is so powerful. I was also surprised."

"Come on, Mr. Liu, stop showing off." The deputy director of Beijing Jeep said with a smile, "Let's talk about the price. It's better to buy in larger quantities and get a lower price."

(End of this chapter)