Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

In the capital of the East, a Hummer RV moved along the road towards the Friendship Hotel.

"Brother Yang, you seem to think highly of this Grisch," Nie Xiaoqian asked Qin Yang curiously from the passenger seat.

"Of course. When he arrives, I'll make him the director of our heavy truck factory," Qin Yang said while driving.

Factory director?

Nie Xiaoqian was genuinely surprised. A foreigner, coming all the way here, and becoming a factory director?

"We're introducing German Mercedes-Benz heavy truck technology to build our heavy truck factory. If we hire a German to be the director, communication should be easier. However, many people in our country might not be convinced, right?"

"We're the ones building the factory, so we can hire whoever we want as the director. It's none of their business. Hmph, if some people think our heavy truck factory is easy pickings, then don't blame me, Qin Yang, for being impolite."

The aviation industry system has some old-timers who rely on their seniority, and the automotive industry certainly has them too! Especially the eldest son of the Republic, who thinks he's the boss and everything belongs to him, figuring the state will subsidize any losses anyway.

When Audi came, they had to cooperate with them first. Once it became outdated, they'd switch to another brand and continue selling it for profit. Self-research? Aren't you afraid of a car developed with 50 billion?

They had their eye on Toyota, but there were only two quota spots for domestic companies, so they directly acquired Tianjin Auto to gain the qualifications to cooperate with Toyota, and then kicked Tianjin Auto aside.

They've pulled off too many shady operations.

However, his reasons for inviting Grisch weren't just these; more importantly, it was out of respect for this old man.

Qin Yang remembered clearly that in August 1984, Grisch traveled across the ocean to the East, but he chose the wrong target and went to the Wuhan Diesel Engine Factory. At that time, it was only a four-month inspection, serving as a technical consultant on a voluntary basis.

After conducting the on-site inspection, Grisch made a lot of suggestions, from quality to management. Wuhan Diesel had many problems, but no one paid attention to him. Why should a foreigner care so much?

When Grisch told his superiors about these complaints, the superiors immediately made a decision. No one's listening? Then we'll make you the factory director!

In November of that year, Grisch took office and began a series of sweeping reforms.

The head of the quality inspection department is incompetent? Dismissed on the spot!

Retirees in their fifties drawing salaries for doing nothing? Either come to work or get out!

A newspaper and a cup of tea all day long? That means the work arrangement is inadequate; the factory doesn't support idlers!

Grisch was most concerned about quality, carrying measuring tools in his pocket every day and wandering around the factory.

Under Grisch's reforms, Wuhan Diesel underwent earth-shattering changes. Impurities in the diesel engine cylinders dropped from 5600 milligrams to less than 100 milligrams, and the lifespan increased from 3,000 hours to 8,000 hours. Due to the excellent quality, the engines were not only used domestically but also exported to seven Southeast Asian countries, with annual exports reaching 5,000 units, generating over one million US dollars in foreign exchange.

Grisch relied on his own strength to change the face of Wuhan Diesel. He also wrote a 260,000-word plan for enterprise organization and labor restructuring, creating a structural wage system. These could have upgraded the entire Eastern industry, but they were ruined by bureaucracy.

In November 1986, after two years in office, Grisch left the East. The quality inspection system he had painstakingly built was completely overturned by the next factory director, and Wuhan Diesel returned to its past.

In 1988, more than a dozen carefully selected samples were sent to Yituo's testing platform, and all of them were found to be unqualified. In 1990, all the diesel engines exported to Southeast Asian countries were of poor quality, and foreign sales completely ceased. In 1993, it suffered losses, and in 1998, it went bankrupt.

When Grisch, in his eighties, came to the East again, wanting to see Wuhan Diesel, where he had worked so hard, his wish was never fulfilled because Wuhan Diesel was in bankruptcy liquidation at this time!

Grisch came to the East with a great spirit of internationalism, but unfortunately, he went to the wrong place! Qin Yang invited him to join Factory 960 and bring a new glory to the country's automotive industry!

With such expectations, the Hummer drove into the Friendship Hotel.

The banquet hall was lively, and a group of foreign affairs personnel were already hosting a dinner with the Germans in the banquet hall, but these people were clearly preoccupied.

When Qin Yang entered the banquet hall with his wife, the eyes of the Germans turned to them, with complex expressions.

Nie Xiaoqian, in an evening gown, looked radiant, and Qin Yang, in a suit and leather shoes beside her, was handsome and compelling. The two instantly became the focus of attention.

Christian walked over with a wine glass.

"President Qin, thank you for this banquet."

Although there were many foreign affairs personnel, the accommodation and dinner expenses were all paid by Factory 960, and the Germans knew who the real boss was.

"Since you've come from afar, you should have such a lively banquet," Qin Yang said. "After all, this is just the beginning, and we may have more opportunities to cooperate in the future."

"It's not 'maybe' anymore," Christian said. "After discussion in our country, we've decided to agree to the conditions you proposed."

Agreed?

Nie Xiaoqian was surprised. She didn't expect the Germans to react so quickly!

Is it because of Grisch?

"We will conduct more detailed negotiations next to determine various details. After signing the contract, we hope you will make the payment as soon as possible."

Now that they've decided to do it, they have to be fast so they can better seize the Eastern market!

Allowing the Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks produced in the East to be equipped with other engines was indeed unacceptable to Mercedes-Benz, but after all, there were still 50,000 assembled trucks. Moreover, after comparison, the East should purchase more heavy truck engines, and they could earn more money in the future.

In short, engine technology must not be handed over to the East. If an engine factory is set up in the East, with someone like Grisch helping, the East will soon be able to produce the most advanced Mercedes-Benz heavy truck engines.

If the East wants to lower the price of Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks, it can only use other engines. This is a path that must be taken.

"Of course, no problem. Our money is ready to be transferred at any time, and the factory buildings can be built at any time. With the speed of our East, it's no problem to start production within a year."

"Come, let's toast to future cooperation! President Qin, you are truly an amazing person, to be able to find a retired expert like Grisch to help."

Nie Xiaoqian exclaimed in amazement. As expected, Grisch was the one who made the difference. This person seems very impressive. How did Brother Yang know about him?

Qin Yang smiled and said, "Mr. Grisch is great, and we look forward to his arrival. We also look forward to cooperating with you. Come, cheers!"

Another major event has been negotiated! For Factory 960, this is a major event for development and growth, but for Qin Yang, the time it took to make this decision was not long. It seemed like he made the decision casually. He handles all kinds of major events with ease, simply, turning his hand to make clouds and turning his hand to make rain!