Chapter 559 Dongfanghong Agricultural Machinery Factory
"Hahaha... Brother He, we will be a partner in the future. I am a rude guy who doesn't know much literacy. If you can't help you, you will have to worry about technology. I just pay for it!" Zhao Qishan enthusiastically held He Zuguang's hand and smiled very happily.
For a rich man like him, what can be solved with money is not a problem.
He Zuguang is also full of energy and with sufficient R&D funding support, he is very confident to show his strength; "Please rest assured, Chairman Zhao, Mr. He has been immersed in the field of agricultural science and technology for many years, and has a deep understanding of the technological progress in this area of the world. The development prospects of crawler tractors in Europe and the United States are broad, and there are no insurmountable technical difficulties. As long as there is sufficient R&D funding, I believe that it will bear fruit soon."
"Okay, I either have confidence in this project, I just have confidence in you." Zhao Qishan smiled very cheerfully and said to everyone around him. "Brother He is a truly knowledgeable expert. He is very serious about people's work. I still can't see people wrong for so many years. I think this matter is reliable."
"Mr. He is ashamed, thank you Chairman Zhao for his good reputation."
"Where... I believe in my own vision." Zhao Qishan has the spirit of a farmer and entrepreneur, and his courage is enough.
This made the room look warm and harmonious, shrouded in a joyful atmosphere.
"Brother He, let me say something you don't like to hear. You are not drawing big cakes for us, right?" Ma Weimin walked up at this time, with an expression on his face that I didn't understand very much, which was like pouring a basin of cold water on his head.
To be honest, he had no idea about the Raush crawler tractor.
Ma Weimin Investment is completely looking at Zhao Qishan's face. I believe Zhao Qishan's vision. Among the gentry in Qingdao Town, the three words "Zhao Qishan" are synonyms for reliability.
Old Mike, Mai Guangtian, and Hudson did not come, and still invested a share of money. This is silent trust.
"Please rest assured Director Ma, I will not joke about my career prospects and reputation." He Zuguang's smile calmed down and he explained seriously;
"In the scientific and technological world, the reputation of every technical expert is accumulated bit by bit by bit, and there is no falsehood.
For the "crawler tractor project", I have carefully calculated that the possibility of successful R&D is more than 90%.
Why are you so sure?
Because throughout the project, the 2.0-liter diesel engine we use is a mature power, and the two-speed transmissions widely used in heavy tractors and cars are also tested equipment, which together form a reliable power and speed regulation system.
On this basis
The water tanks, reversing mirrors, shock absorption and mechanical lubrication technologies that are widely used in heavy-duty four-wheel tractors can all be transplanted into new projects without gaps, which greatly reduces the difficulty of our research and development.
It's like a horse, already has important organs in the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. All you need is to install strong four hooves and run on the vast land.
Our main research and development direction is mechanical walking systems based on tracks. There are already hundreds of technical ideas in the world. All we have to do is to screen out a few feasible solutions and verify, improve and perfect them in practice, and make the mechanical design as perfect as possible so that they have sufficient economical, durable and popularizable.
I firmly believe that a good product must also be the best cost-effective product.”
"Well, after you explain this, I will almost understand. Brother He, don't blame me for being too rude. I just can't hide things in my heart. Just say whatever you have." Ma Weimin enthusiastically grabbed He Zuguang's hand and shook it, continuing, "If the money is not enough, just say it. Anyway, you are too burdened, so let's wait for your good news. By the way... I know that the Tieniu brand heavy four-wheel tractor is 3.5 liters, so why don't we build a big one and just a 2.0 liter crawler tractor? Are you a little stingy?"
Isn’t this not to understand? It’s completely personal!
He Zuguang felt very sorry for his heart, but as an important investor, he had to deal with it, so he could only explain with patience;
"For Dongfanghong Agricultural Machinery Company, the crawler tractor project is a major project with a life-threatening life and cannot be lost.
If you succeed, you will be the first to seize the world's blank market. If you win, you will lose your bottoms.
Out of careful consideration, I chose a 2.0-liter diesel engine as the main power and took the lead in developing the small crawler tractor market. It has less technical difficulty and a higher grasp of success.
This is because the crawler tractor has hard contact with the ground and lacks sufficient buffering, which puts high requirements on mechanical strength and walking mechanisms, and is not as simple as imagined.
There is a professional term called "mechanical fatigue", which is related to the service life, reliability and application market of the entire machine. This requires us to leave enough "restraint" when designing the mechanical walking mechanism of crawler tractors.
"Kang Yudu" is also an academic name. To briefly explain, it is a middle-aged man who can carry a load of 100 kilograms to sell vegetables in the city, but such heavy physical work will be unbearable after five or six years of hard work.
In order to prevent him from being so tired, he only carried 20 kilograms of loads in the design. This middle-aged man can carry a whole life and his body will not collapse early. This is "Kang Yudu".
Considering the risk of project research and development, I think it is appropriate to take the 2.0-liter crawler tractor as the key goal.
No matter how small the power is, it is not as good as a horse-drawn lawn mower. Judging from the price factor, it is not much cheaper, it is not cost-effective, and has a limited range of applications.
No matter how big the R&D difficulty is, it will rise sharply. Due to mechanical fatigue and material reasons, some problems that are not a problem may become insurmountable obstacles. I have a deep understanding of this."
Having said this
He Zuguang sighed deeply and said with regret on his face. "I have participated in the research and development plan of large-scale diesel engines by Professor Carls, a senior expert at New York University. I know that the current world's steel alloy technology level is far behind the engineer's design indicators.
Many very good ideas can only be left on the drawings.
This is an insurmountable flaw and can only wait for the further development of the materials industry.
This time may be two years and three years, or ten years and eight years or even longer. No one knows when a breakthrough in steel alloy material technology will occur, so we cannot take such risks.
For example, the power output shaft bears the huge torque of the entire crawler tractor carrying a load. It not only needs sufficient strength but also sufficient toughness. It must use the forging gun-grade cutting-edge steel alloy forging technology to ensure long-term use and continuous cracking.
A larger diesel power means greater weight, and the torque and load required to bear doubled. As an entrepreneurial project, there is no need to take such a large technical risk because we can't afford to bet."
to be honest
He Zuguang said so much, but Ma Weimin basically didn't understand it. He understood the last sentence "I can't afford to bet". It makes sense to think about it seriously.
He also invested more than 10,000 pounds in this project. No one's money was caused by the strong wind. So much money is enough for his own quarry to work hard for more than half a year. Isn't it better to have a steady journey?
We don’t want to be rich or powerful in this project, at least we can get back the capital.
"I almost understand. Thank you Brother He for explaining this to me, this big boss. I will give you two more glasses of wine in the evening." Ma Weimin smiled and turned to Zhao Qishan. "Brother Qishan, you are reliable in asking this expert. Brother I admire you. The only thing I am confused about is whether this vegetable seller is stupid? If I give it to me, I will carry a load of 100 kilograms of vegetables and make money to buy a flatbed cart. If you drag 1,000 kilograms of that thing is like playing. Wouldn't you make more money?"
"Your damn, don't mess around with me. Is Expert He meant that?" Zhao Qishan was angry and funny, and walked up and pushed him. "Since you are rushing to do something, let's make arrangements. Don't ask questions here. If you don't understand technical matters, let's take the initiative. Just let go of your hands and feet, that's what... share risks and share benefits."
He Zuguang replied with a smile, "Yes, that's what it means."
"Hahaha... I'm hungry, so I'll find a hotel to celebrate, and I won't go home until I'm drunk." Zhao Qishan waved his hand and decided.
He Zuguang looked at him deeply, nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, it's better to obey your orders than respect."
He has a very good impression of Zhao Qishan. He is an investor who knows how to let go. He is generous, courageous and loyal, and it is really rare.
I am very glad that there are such partners. Before this, he has contacted many investors, and even those who are willing to pay more R&D funds cannot reach an agreement due to one reason or another.
The most important thing... is scientific research autonomy.
He Zuguang treats the crawler tractor project as his own child. He is unwilling to be a layman to point fingers at scientific research projects. This is the biggest contradiction in cooperation.
The crowd left the hotel where they stayed and took a carriage to the famous "Spring River Never Night" restaurant in Dachuan Town. This is a brothel that can be eaten, drink and have fun, and the Cantonese cuisine is very authentic.
Sitting in a carriage
He Zuguang ordered Bian Chunsong, the young assistant beside him, "Chunsong, since the matter is settled, please do it quickly. There are still many things to do. I will submit my resignation in the next two days and will do my best to work hard on this side of technology."
"Oh... I understand, teacher." Bian Chunsong hesitated for a while and agreed.
It is not easy to enter a large company like General Machinery, and it is somewhat reluctant to resign.
But since the teacher said something, Bian Chunsong had no choice but to respond.
He Zuguang did not notice these details and continued to instruct, "After completing the resignation procedures, we will rent a site here for research and development, and the legal documents registered by relevant companies must be handled as soon as possible. There are too many things on hand, and the back of the powerful Hongshan Shipyard is too convenient for R&D. At night, you should have more relationships with the people in the shipyard and toast a few more glasses of wine, so it will be convenient for you to do anything in the future."
"Oh, don't worry, teacher, I'll pay attention."
"For a scientific researcher, opportunities for major scientific research projects are hard to come by, so you must cherish them. I know you are a loyal and honest young man. In the past few years, you have been calming down and learning more. By the way, where are your classmates?"
"I told them, but they still want to stay in a big company and are unwilling to come down to work with this project."
"You... are stupid and can't do this." He Zuguang criticized with an unpleasant expression, and sat there unwilling to speak.
Bian Chunsong turned his head awkwardly and looked outside through the narrow window of the carriage, feeling mixed feelings.
He didn't know if this step was right or wrong?
Chapter completed!