Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Old Zhao's face was all smiles: "President Qin, your 960 Factory wants to enter the aviation industry, and our 011 Base happens to be able to meet your needs. Our two sides can complement each other's advantages, and we will definitely be regarded as a model for the transformation of Third Front factories."

"President Qin, President Qin?"

Old Zhao was a little curious. Was President Qin listening to him? His eyes were unfocused, and the smile on his face was somewhat mechanical. Could it be that he was thinking about something else?

After calling out a few times, Qin Yang finally responded.

"Um, well, I was just doing some calculations."

"Calculating what?"

"Recently, the old leader has been thinking about opening an economic and technological development zone. Are you aware of this?"

Old Zhao nodded: "I've heard about it. The old leader is brewing it. It is said that there are plans to open 14 coastal port cities. Jincheng, east of our capital, will also establish a development zone on the coastal salt flats. However, it will probably be very difficult to actually develop it."

"Well, a few days ago, I met with the leaders in Jincheng. They welcomed our 960 Factory very much, offering free land, as much as we want, and a three-year tax exemption, plus guaranteed water and electricity supply, inviting us to set up a factory there."

The vicinity of the capital is not suitable for heavy industrial enterprises. Even the Capital Steel Factory has been moved away. If the 960 Factory wants to continue to develop, it has to consider other cities.

Jincheng, east of the capital, is the closest, with direct trains. It will be even more convenient once the expressway is completed. Therefore, it is very suitable for the 960 Factory to expand there.

The timing is also about to ripen.

In 1979, a circle was drawn on the southern coast of the motherland, and the special economic zone instantly became popular.

In 1984, the higher authorities instructed to further improve the special economic zones, and at the same time, further open 14 coastal port cities to create new economic development zones.

The Jincheng Economic and Technological Development Zone was thus established on a coastal salt flat. In those days, there was no industrial base, no infrastructure, and no mature experience to follow. It was completely a matter of feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones.

In order to develop, the development zone proclaimed at the time of its establishment: "Projects are the lifeline, and investors are emperors."

Under these favorable conditions, numerous factories and enterprises continued to settle in, allowing the development zone to develop vigorously. Jincheng has also become one of the unique dual-city layout cities, but unfortunately, a major explosion in later generations led to the relocation of many enterprises, and it slowly declined.

Now, taking advantage of this opportunity, the 960 Factory can completely set up a new factory there!

Old Zhao originally wanted to echo a few words, but then, he suddenly realized something, and his face changed: "President Qin, you want to invest in setting up an aviation manufacturing enterprise there?"

Qin Yang nodded.

"President Qin, that place is just a salt marsh, a place where even birds don't shit. It has no prospects for development at all!"

"That's still better than a Third Front factory in a mountain gully, right?"

"President Qin, there is no water or electricity there, and the facilities are backward."

"After we go there, we will develop an aviation manufacturing plant with tens of thousands of people. They will definitely support us strongly, and water and electricity will be available. These are all minor problems."

"President Qin, the 011 Base is a Third Front factory, and your 960 Factory is also a Third Front factory. Under this circumstance, only you can save them! I hope you can help them." Sweat poured out of Old Zhao's forehead.

Once President Qin really chooses to build a factory in Jincheng, the 011 Base will be completely finished. The Air Force is also closely pursuing the J-7 trainer project. Even if the 100 million yuan in funding is not entirely allocated to the 011 Base, half of it will have to be allocated!

"Yes, it is precisely because the 011 Base is also a Third Front facility that we want to help. Unfortunately, your appetite is too big." Qin Yang said: "We invested 400 million yuan to only get half of the shares, and we also have to bear the expenses of more than 10,000 people. We are a private enterprise, and we want profits."

"President Qin, what are your requirements?" Old Zhao asked nervously.

"I just calculated that we can build a factory with an investment of 200 million yuan in Jincheng. We can also have complete autonomy. Investing in the 011 Base doubles the funds and halves the equity. This is absolutely impossible."

"Besides, there is not much that can be used in those broken things in the mountains. Most of them have to be discarded. We invest 300 million yuan for relocation and 100 million yuan to support project research and development. I am afraid we will have to invest another 400 million yuan to update the equipment."

"What loss of state-owned assets?" Qin Yang said: "The country has long abandoned the Third Front factories, letting them live or die on their own. If the factory director is not capable, the Third Front factory will be closed down and bankrupt, and the state-owned assets will be lost!"

"Moreover, there will be tens of thousands of laid-off workers, causing serious social problems. Our 960 Factory is taking over, helping you solve such an important problem. You actually say that our 960 Factory is taking advantage?"

"President Qin, our aviation industry system must occupy a certain share. This is our principle and bottom line," Old Zhao said.

"We will not allow the aviation industry system to have a say." Qin Yang said: "Since we have already said this, then let's open the window and speak frankly. Our 960 Factory is independently operated, and we must have absolute say. We don't want the aviation industry system to send a large group of people to be leaders as soon as we complete the relocation, squeezing our 960 Factory out."

"Why does the country vigorously develop private enterprises and encourage competition? It is because of the huge problems with the existing system, where people are idle and do nothing, and there are more people sitting in the office than those working. The organization is bloated, and there are constant power struggles. Such an enterprise cannot develop."

Qin Yang spoke eloquently: "After we take over the 011 Base, we will also make improvements. Those who spend their days reading newspapers, drinking tea, and doing nothing will all be driven to the production workshop. Either work or get out. Only in this way can the enterprise develop. If you are pointing fingers over our heads, then what the hell are we doing?"

Qin Yang's words were a bit too casual, and somewhat impolite. However, Old Zhao didn't care. He knew that although Qin Yang's words were harsh, they already represented the final opinion of their 960 Factory.

"The 320 Factory is a lesson from the past. Just when the results are about to come out, well, someone parachutes down and sits in the leadership position. Heh heh, if it really succeeds, will the credit for the first flight and the like still belong to the people who actually did the work?" Qin Yang said: "We invest huge sums of money, and in the end, we are making wedding clothes for others? Hmph, we are not that stupid."

Qin Yang stood up again: "If we want to invest, we must eliminate these factors. Your aviation industry system wants to get something for nothing. Our 960 Factory will not be fooled!"

"President Qin, you must demand 100% equity?"

"At most, we will give you 10%, and you will be silent shareholders, only taking dividends and not interfering in any of our production and operation."