Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"Qin, your promotion was too successful!" Emerging from the leader's office, Zeravicus was beaming with excitement: "Your superiors are very satisfied with the performance of our Steyr trucks and are already discussing importing them. I repeated the plan you taught me, and your leaders are very happy! I think this project is practically a sure thing!"

What about the promised bidding process? The other competitors haven't even arrived yet, and Steyr is already guaranteed to win!

"Then congratulations," Qin Yang said with a smile.

"Next, we will also discuss production equipment such as electro-slag remelting steel with other departments. Rest assured, we will transport the set of equipment you requested intact."

Qin Yang shook his head: "No, not intact..."

Zeravicus looked puzzled, not understanding the meaning of Qin Yang's actions.

Qin Yang hoped everything would go smoothly, but he had to take all kinds of precautions to avoid accidents.

It's okay to not have the heart to harm others, but it's impossible to not have the heart to guard against others!

Qin Yang inexplicably remembered the pretty boy from the meeting that day. That guy has a lot of influence and might cause trouble for me.

"Hmph, based on what!" At the Capital Steel Plant, Zhu Guohua was righteously indignant in the director's office.

"The land in Shahe was originally for our steel plant, but it was allocated to Factory 960 by the higher-ups! Hmph, giving them the land is one thing, but now, Factory 960 actually wants to purchase equipment from abroad! What does a gun factory need electro-slag remelting steel production equipment for?"

He had just heard that Factory 960 was going to use foreign exchange to purchase equipment, and the higher-ups had approved it, so he immediately ran over, feeling indignant.

The director of the factory office, Wang Jinlai, frowned. Alas, he was most afraid of this kind of person, just a small staff member, but wanting to interfere in everything. Because of his special background, he couldn't give him the cold shoulder. This Zhu Guohua was originally in the railway department and was transferred to the steel plant this year. I really don't know what methods they used over there. I have to learn from them and find a way to get him out of here.

"Little Zhu, it's a good thing that you care about the interests of the factory. The factory will value your opinions. I will report it at the factory affairs meeting when I have time, and the factory will definitely study this issue..."

"The factory leaders are not here recently. By the time they come back, it will be too late," Zhu Guohua said. "Director Wang, the gun factory doesn't need steelmaking equipment at all. Our steel plant can provide them with whatever type of steel they need. They insist on doing it themselves. Aren't they looking down on us? Let's get that batch of equipment to our steel plant for our own use!"

"Little Zhu, let's talk about this matter later."

"No, Director Wang, you must agree today so I can make arrangements. Besides, that's electro-slag remelting steel production equipment. The steel smelted with that equipment can smelt special steel, such as high-speed bearings, which must use this kind of steel. Currently, the country only plans to import one for Factory 447 in the grasslands to make tank guns. What virtues and abilities does Factory 960 have that they can also buy one back? If we have to line up, it won't be their turn!"

Hearing this, Wang Jinlai was somewhat tempted. He came from the bottom, so of course he knew that electro-slag remelting steel is an advanced smelting process. It's a pity that the country doesn't have this equipment. Now, if we can get one...

"Director Wang, don't worry, I have already thought of the methods and excuses. By the time it's a done deal, they will have to stare blankly..." Zhu Guohua was not a fool either, and had already thought of the specific operations and excuses. After saying this, he continued to coax: "Director Wang, if you handle this major matter while the factory leaders are away, that would be a great achievement. Vice Director Zhao is about to retire, and you..."

Wang Jinlai finally nodded.

Steyr heavy trucks are still transporting building materials. With trailers made, the transportation capacity is even stronger. Two single trucks each tow a trailer, and the tractor unit directly tows a four-axle trailer. Each vehicle can transport hundreds of tons.

This spectacular transportation scene is very shocking to those who see it.

Steyr heavy trucks are demonstrating their powerful performance with their absolute strength!

Those old Jiefang and old Dongfeng trucks are like toys next to it.

How long does it take to build a factory? The answer is not unique, but it takes at least years to calculate.

However, in the great wave of the market economy, the foundation of the infrastructure maniac has begun to appear. In just half a month, the walls were built, and in another half a month, the main factory building will be capped!

It was at this time that the other bidding teams arrived late.

Christian, the head of the Mercedes-Benz heavy truck bidding team, stood at the entrance of Factory 960's new factory site, looking at the Steyr tractor-trailers loaded with sand and gravel, with a very solemn expression on his face.

Standing next to him was Yu Changhong, the director of the Yellow River Factory, who said with emotion: "We are very satisfied with Steyr's transportation capacity. The title of 'Hundred-Ton King' is well-deserved. Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks are more advanced than Steyr heavy trucks. If they can load one hundred tons, Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks can load two hundred tons!"

"This kind of transportation is absolutely not allowed in Europe. It will seriously damage the roads and cause safety accidents," Christian said with disgust.

"Mr. Christian, we have an old saying, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'"

"No, no, we absolutely do not allow our vehicles to have this kind of overloading behavior," Christian shook his head repeatedly. "This transportation method is too backward! In Europe, the popular trunk logistics, we have already begun to use lightweight methods to reduce the weight of the car. The lighter the weight, the higher the transportation efficiency."

The heavy trucks they shipped across the ocean to participate in the bidding are the latest concept products. Lightweighting has been valued. The front axle is a three-piece steel plate, and the rear axle is three plus two. If used like this, it will be crushed on the spot!

"Backward? Mr. Christian, the current road conditions in our country are not good and do not reach the level of European highways. Most of our roads are still dirt roads. The speed of the car can't go up, so we have to rely on more loads to reduce operating costs."

"No, no, this kind of overloading is backward and ignorant! Since the road conditions are not good, then you should repair the roads. Your use of this transportation method is extremely unreasonable!"

A trace of disappointment flashed in Yu Changhong's heart. It seems that Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks are destined to have no fate with the domestic market. Now, Steyr has become famous, and the system is optimistic about this car. He originally hoped that Mercedes-Benz could pull two hundred tons to turn the tide, but it seems to be wishful thinking.

"If your company needs this kind of truck, then even if we lose the bid, there is nothing to regret!"

Christian's complaints quickly spread, and everyone shook their heads after hearing them. Zeravicus was even more delighted after hearing them.

"Qin, we are one step closer to success!" That night, in a small restaurant, Zeravicus said to Qin Yang while peeling fennel beans.

"Mercedes-Benz doesn't value our Eastern market at all. There will be a time for them to regret it," Qin Yang said. "We will become the largest automobile consumer market, and Steyr heavy trucks will become our most reliable means of transportation."

Zeravicus nodded, and he thought of something: "The equipment you need was shipped half a month ago and will arrive in about a month."

"So fast?" Qin Yang was also very happy.