Rebirth 99 to become a car giant

In 2012, Lenovo's influence was still very large.

Although Cao Yang is not optimistic about their acquisition of Motorola, it does not mean that others think so too.

So this epoch-making huge acquisition really became a hit on the Internet.

This actually makes the Japanese car companies, which have been hoping to divert everyone's attention, breathe a sigh of relief.

However, just when Lenovo was thinking about taking advantage of this wave of popularity to promote its mobile phones, a special piece of news pushed them out of the hot searches.

[A U.S. aircraft carrier's arresting cable accidentally broke, the plane rushed into the sea, and eight ground crew members had their legs severed]

This news, accompanied by several pictures, suddenly went viral on the Internet.

Since China is also developing aircraft carriers during this period, many people on the Internet are paying high attention to news related to aircraft carriers.

When something like this happened in the United States, many people naturally made various positive comments.

"Mr. Cao, have you seen the news online that the arresting cable of the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier collapsed?"

Early in the morning, Pan Jun came to Cao Yang's office very actively.

This is a relatively rare thing.

In most cases, Pan Jun tried not to disturb Cao Yang.

There was obviously something that I couldn't bear today.

"This news is all over the hot searches on Weibo. Our Nanshan Special Steel also provides raw materials for domestic aircraft carrier arresting ropes. It's hard for me not to pay attention to it."

"Why, is there a story behind this news?"

Cao Yang asked Pan Jun to sit down on the sofa next to him, wanting to see what news he would bring to him today.

"Let me tell you, landing a carrier-based aircraft on an aircraft carrier is actually not a very difficult thing for American pilots."

"After thousands of drills, pilots and ground staff are familiar with the landing process."

"All equipment was ready, the carrier-based aircraft began to land, and the steadily descending early warning aircraft hooked up to the blocking cable on the deck."

"Generally, if the blocking rope is hooked up, the landing of the aircraft is basically completed."

"But at this moment, an accident happened. The blocking cable hooked up by the early warning aircraft suddenly broke under the pull of the aircraft."

"The blocking cable that was pulled apart by the carrier-based aircraft whipped towards the crowd on the deck uncontrollably."

"Some people jumped and escaped the lash of the restraining rope, but some were not so lucky."

"Eight ground crew members who were working on the deck had their legs severed by the broken blocking rope."

"Because the force of breaking the blocking rope was so great, some of them were even left with lifelong disabilities."

Pan Jun told Cao Yang the content of the news again with a gossipy face.

Pan Jun is obviously very active in eating American melons.

"It seems that this blocking rope is not that easy to produce. This happened even on the American aircraft carrier."

Since Nanshan Special Steel had previously participated in the research and development of aircraft carrier steel plates, Cao Yang had gained some knowledge about aircraft carriers.

Now there is no pressure at all when communicating with Pan Jun.

"Yes, that's not the most interesting thing about this matter."

Pan Jun was smiling all over his face, and it was obvious that there was still some shocking news that he had yet to reveal.

"oh?"

"Any other stories?"

Cao Yang asked very cooperatively.

"That story is quite exciting."

Pan Wei slapped his thigh and said enthusiastically: "Previously, the blocking cables of the American aircraft carrier were purchased from our domestic companies. You also know this."

"Later, it was because we couldn't figure out the blocking cable technology ourselves, and buying it overseas would cost a whopping US$10 million a piece, so we announced the relevant parameters of the blocking cable to domestic affiliated companies, and finally accidentally discovered a cable that met the requirements. Blocking rope.”

"After we discovered these blocking ropes, the United States naturally stopped importing from our country."

"But blocking cables are consumables. For safety reasons, every blocking cable has a service life."

Pan Wei, as the liaison representative of the relevant departments stationed at Nanshan Group, obviously has a wide range of sources.

This kind of content that ordinary people don't know, but the relevant departments in China don't need to keep it secret after knowing it, he will definitely be willing to share it with Cao Yang.

"American aircraft carriers are used very frequently, so the arresting cables are consumed at a relatively high rate."

"The blocking ropes previously imported from our country have basically been used up, so we can only purchase them from relevant domestic companies in the United States."

"The blocking rope that caused the accident this time was produced by the United States itself."

"Since this company has not produced blocking ropes for many years, if it needs to supply goods temporarily, it can only pass them off as good ones and modify some test data before delivering them."

"And something went wrong."

"After hearing about this incident, the United States immediately requested testing of all aircraft carrier arresting cables and discovered another batch of unqualified arresting cables."

"In order to produce qualified arresting ropes, they have to find another very high-cost manufacturer to produce them."

When Pan Jun said this, Cao Yang was really surprised.

Unexpectedly, there is such a story behind the collapse of the American aircraft carrier's blocking cable.

The suppliers in the United States are so courageous that they even dare to falsify some of the data provided by Blockchain.

It seems that I have overestimated the quality management level of some foreign companies in the past.

"Previously, our export blocking rope was only a few hundred thousand dollars per piece. I estimate that the United States' own purchase price should be two to three million US dollars per piece."

"Actually, I think we can take the initiative to contact the other party and see if we can export it to them for US$1.5 million a stick."

Cao Yang made a joke and thought it would be very interesting if this matter came true.

"We have shared this news with the manufacturers of blocking ropes and allow them to export blocking ropes as long as they report regularly."

"But I guess the United States won't dare to use it."

Pan Jun is in a very good mood now.

In the past, China was blocked by Soka, but now it is America's turn to suffer the consequences of blocking Soka.

Just thinking about it makes me happy!

I must drink three ounces of Moutai tonight.

…

After talking to Pan Jun, Cao Yang really didn't regard the matter as a joke and let it go.

A very difficult aspect in the production process of blocking ropes is the production of qualified steel wires.

The most important thing for qualified steel wire is qualified special steel.

Although with the introduction of Nanshan Special Steel, China's special steel level has reached a higher level.

Not only the bearing steel and axle steel for high-speed railways, but also the bearings for wind power and even the steel plates for aircraft carriers have been completed.

But there are too many places involving special steel in all walks of life.

China's current overall special steel level is really far from leading the world.

"Academician Xie, have you heard about the collapse of the American aircraft carrier's arresting cable?"

Since he wanted to do something on the special steel, he must call Xie Lingyun over to discuss it.

Although Xie Lingyun was elected as an academician mainly because Cao Yang helped create several special steels, his own strength is also very powerful.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to become the deputy chief engineer of Shaogang without any background at home.

"I just heard today that the performance of the special steel they used did not meet the requirements, but the relevant test reports were falsified, and something happened."

As an industry insider, Xie Lingyun must pay more attention to the essence of the matter.

He cares even more about things related to special steel.

"The importance of this special steel is still very high. Several of our current industries have a wide range of demands for various special steels, but we are not enough in terms of production capacity and types."

"Do you have any ideas in this regard?"

When Cao Yang asked, Xie Lingyun immediately became interested.

idea?

Of course he has an idea!

Whether it's expanding production or acquiring friends, it's all good for Nanshan Special Steel.

Although Nanshan Special Steel's annual special steel output is not large, its current domestic influence is not small at all.

If it can be further expanded, then Xie Lingyun's own influence is actually expanding.

"Mr. Cao, in fact, if we want to enrich the types of special steel, we need to get involved from the crude steel stage."

"Otherwise, if the quality of crude steel is not good, we will need to spend more processes and costs to produce special steel that meets the requirements. This is not cost-effective."

Xie Lingyun tentatively brought up a topic that he was very interested in.

All along, Nanshan Special Steel's crude steel has been purchased directly from Shaogang.

It can be said that Nanshan Special Steel is not actually a complete steel company, they are just a special steel processing manufacturer.

This is definitely not perfect for Xie Lingyun.

Who doesn’t want to have a steel plant with a full industrial chain?

"Do you have any specific suggestions?"

Cao Yang saw that there was something in Xie Lingyun's words, so he didn't go around in circles and asked what Xie Lingyun said.

"The current domestic crude steel production capacity is actually surplus, and some backward small blast furnaces have been eliminated over the years."

"At the same time, the control over new steel production capacity is also very strict."

"Although with the strength of our company, if we really want to apply for the procedures for a crude steel smelting plant, we should be able to get it approved."

"But I think it might not mean that much."

Xie Lingyun said while watching Cao Yang's reaction.

He was going to formally throw out a plan that he had been considering for a long time.

"So a better option might be to acquire a company."

"There are many domestic steel companies, and relevant departments are now encouraging mergers and reorganizations among steel companies."

"This will allow the company to have crude steel smelting and production capabilities in the shortest time, and then it can cooperate with Nanshan Equipment to make some modifications to the production lines and equipment of the acquired steel plant so that it can Better production loads the products we need.”

Obviously, Xie Lingyun has been considering this plan for a long time.

As long as Cao Yang nods, he will prepare a detailed report on the acquisition plan later.

"If acquired, which company do you think is more suitable?"

Seeing Cao Yang follow his instructions step by step, Xie Lingyun began to feel excited.

"Shaogang, I think Shaogang is the most suitable."

"We have a long history of cooperation with them, and we know them very well."

"Shaogang already fell into a loss-making state last year, and there is a high probability that it will continue to lose money this year. There is no hope of turning losses around next year."

"Under this circumstance, selling Shaogang is not an unacceptable thing for its shareholders."

"And even whether their asking price will be high."

Xie Lingyun proposed to acquire Shaogang without any hesitation.

He joined Shaogang Iron \u0026 Steel Co., Ltd. as soon as he graduated from graduate school. He worked diligently for decades and finally achieved what he has achieved today.

He must have wanted to show the people at Shaogang how prosperous he is now after being ostracized back then.

This is basically human nature.

"Shaogang is a listed company, so the acquisition procedures should be more troublesome, right?"

Cao Yang has not been very active in the listing of related companies.

In his view, the purpose of listing is to raise funds.

The company is not short of money now, so why go public?

Do you find a lot of trouble to trouble yourself with every day?

Some companies are very active in going public because they want to cash out through listing and then make a profit.

But Cao Yang had no such demands.

Except for companies with Internet attributes such as Weibo, which will be beneficial to the development of the company after listing, Cao Yang has no plans to list other industrial companies for the time being.

Of course, in the future, some industries can still be considered to be used in the stock market and play the role of blue chip stocks.

But there’s no rush yet.

"This is not troublesome, just ask professionals to do it."

"There are even relevant personnel at Yangcheng Bank who can help with this matter."

"However, I suggest delisting the company directly after the acquisition and not continuing to list it, otherwise it will not be beneficial to our acquisition work."

"After all, everyone knows the strength of Nanshan Special Steel. If it changes its shell to acquire Shaogang, the stock price of Shaogang will definitely skyrocket in the future."

"With this expectation, our acquisition price will become much higher."

Xie Lingyun had indeed thought everything through.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have answered some of Cao Yang's questions so easily.

Next, the two people further communicated about related matters, and Cao Yang finally agreed to Xie Lingyun's suggestion.

The steel industry is a basic materials industry. If the Nanshan Group wants to develop and grow, it still needs to have something of its own in this basic industry.

Otherwise many parts are likely to get stuck on the material.

Whether it was carbon fiber or Nanshan Chemical, they were all trying not to get stuck.

…

When it came to Nanshan Special Steel's acquisition of Shaogang, Xie Lingyun must have first communicated with Chen Qingwen, the general manager of Shaogang.

Xie Lingyun, who has spent most of his life in Shaogang, knows very well what people like Chen Qingwen care about most.

After making some promises, Chen Qingwen also said that he would not object to Nanshan Special Steel's move.

Anyway, the current major shareholder of Shaogang is Baosteel, and it is not Chen Qingwen, the general manager, who has the final say.

Now it's just that the boss above has been replaced by Nanshan Special Steel.

However, having said that, Chen Qingwen's mood must be very complicated when he sees that his former subordinate has not only become an academician of the Academy of Sciences, but also wants to come back to acquire Shaogang.

"Mr. Chen, if Nanshan Special Steel wants to acquire us, then you can make a request to Baosteel to send us cadres back, so that your administrative level can continue to be retained."

Mo Yong, the sales director of Shaogang Steel, is a direct subordinate of Chen Qingwen. Naturally, he knew immediately that Nanshan Special Steel was advancing the acquisition of Shaogang Steel.

As a company under a large state-owned enterprise like Baosteel, Shaogang's general manager also has an administrative level.

Although ordinary people may not feel this level of significance, it is still very important to people within the system.

If Chen Qingwen's connections are good enough, he can transfer from the enterprise to a local position to hold a position of the same level.

In this way, a magnificent turn in life was achieved.

Whether it is a position at the county or city level or a position at the provincial level, there are many similar precedents.

This is also the reason why many central and state-owned enterprises have administrative levels.

Only in this way can it be more convenient for people in need to circulate within the system.

Of course, this kind of opportunity to transfer from enterprise to local area must have nothing to do with ordinary people.

Either you are strong in your own family, or your wife is strong in your family, or you really have the right attitude, otherwise this good thing has nothing to do with you.

"We are not directly affiliated with Baosteel. Even if we return to Baosteel's headquarters, at most we will be thrown into a certain department and hold a position without real power, which is not particularly meaningful."

"It's better to stay with Shaogang. Xie Lingyun has promised to let me continue to serve as general manager."

"The overall treatment will then be closer to that of Nanshan Special Steel."

“As income increases, it’s not as simple as doubling.”

Chen Qingwen also thought more clearly this time.

He knows that his room for improvement is basically gone.

At this time, it’s better to think about how to make money.

As the general manager of Shaogang, if he really wants to make money, he has many means.

However, he still has feelings. After being in office for so many years, he really has not used illegal means to obtain any big benefits.

So although he is not poor, it has nothing to do with being rich.

Seeing that my children are about to graduate from college, it’s time to think about money.

"That's true. Companies in the Nanshan Group have notoriously high incomes."

"Shaogang already fell into losses last year. If it can be acquired by Nanshan Special Steel, the new company will definitely not lose money."

"I heard that Nanshan Special Steel only produces a small amount of special steel every year, but the profit last year was higher than the money our company has made since its establishment."

Mo Yong was relieved when he saw that Chen Qingwen decided to stay.

For a character like him, if he followed Chen Qingwen back to Baosteel, there would definitely not be a good position for him.

It's better to stay in this position, work hard with familiarity, and earn a high salary.

It is estimated that many people in Shaogang have similar ideas.

If a company with good returns acquires a company with poor returns, there will be fewer obstacles.

Even in companies with poor profitability, many people will hope that you will come over and acquire them quickly.

Let alone causing trouble, if someone stands up to cause trouble, these employees will go to him first.

Those who stop me from making money are my enemies.

In fact, this thing is also true on a larger level.

For example, the people of Mexico and other countries, ask them if they want to become a state of the United States?

It is estimated that nine out of ten people are willing.

"Nanshan Special Steel is a special presence in the domestic steel industry. It produces high-end special steel that others cannot produce, and the profits are very generous."

"You and I are both professionals in this industry, and we all know that the difficulty with high-end special steel is not the high cost, but the threshold of formula and process that has blocked other companies."

"To put it bluntly, most of the special steel products produced by Nanshan Special Steel are not much more expensive than the special steel products produced by us, but the selling prices are very different."

"So we are losing money now, but others are making money every year."

“Basically, the sales department doesn’t need to do any work, and the factory’s production capacity is reserved.”

Just like Xie Lingyun is very concerned about and familiar with Shaogang, Chen Qingwen is also particularly concerned about Nanshan Special Steel, his neighbor.

There are many people from Shaogang who have switched jobs in Nanshan Special Steel, so it is not that difficult for Chen Qingwen to learn relevant information.

But sometimes, the more you know, the happier you are, but the more unhappy you become.

"If you ask me, Nanshan Special Steel should have taken action long ago."

"The domestic internal committee is very encouraging the merger and reorganization of enterprises. I have heard before that some ministry leaders proposed to Nanshan Special Steel to acquire some enterprises, but the other party was not interested at all."

"It's good news for us that we can change our minds this time."

Mo Yong now wants Nanshan Special Steel to complete the relevant acquisitions as soon as possible.

In this way, he can change from an employee of Shaogang to an employee of Nanshan Special Steel and become a member of Nanshan Group.

In the future, when introducing work to others, you can confidently say that you are an employee of Nanshan Group.

"We are a listed company, and the acquisition process is quite complicated."

"I hope nothing will happen in the middle."

After figuring it out, Chen Qingwen also impatiently wanted Nanshan Special Steel to act as soon as possible.

Otherwise, it would be depressing if you have long nights and lots of dreams, and your joy ends up being in vain.

Even when the time comes, Shaogang may become a different person inside and outside Baosteel.

That scene was definitely very embarrassing.

"Xie Lingyun is now an academician of the Academy of Sciences, and Nanshan Special Steel has a very good reputation in the industry."

"In addition, behind him is Cao Yang, the world's richest man and the largest industrial enterprise in China."

"I don't think anything will go wrong with this acquisition."

Mo Yong seems to have more confidence in Nanshan Special Steel than Xie Lingyun himself.

To a certain extent, this can be regarded as a manifestation of the strength of the Nanshan Department.