No one present could object. If it hadn't been for the former factory director's obstinate insistence on developing an in-house engine project, the entire Jiangyang Automobile Factory wouldn't have ended up in its current predicament.
Now that Wang Yu had finally achieved something and the factory had a glimmer of hope, they were going to embark on an engine project again?
Was this something that could be done casually? It was a bottomless pit requiring vast amounts of capital, manpower, and resources.
Powerful foreign nations had always maintained an embargo on engine technology for our country. Developing an engine, while not starting from scratch, still lacked a substantial foundation and theoretical basis.
Everyone present, having been burned once, was now wary of the situation. They immediately voiced their opposition.
Even Director Li Ming, who trusted Wang Yu the most, wore a helpless expression.
"Everyone, please listen to me!" Wang Yu raised his hand to quiet the room, preventing them from speaking.
"I believe everyone knows that there are currently three main engines we use."
Wang Yu spoke slowly, a frown on his brow.
"The imported Igarashi engine from Heda, with its excellent quality and stable performance, has the drawback of high prices and maintenance costs, ultimately benefiting Heda the most.
The Yujiang brand engine from Yujiang Province, a joint venture with Xiluo Continent technology, is cost-effective and reliable. However, its drawback is frequent stockouts, making it impossible to guarantee normal supply.
The last one is the most commonly used Jiangchai engine, a locally produced engine from our province, Guanjian.
Its poor quality and abysmal service, I'm sure I don't need to elaborate on. Apart from its relatively low price, there are no positive adjectives that can be used to describe it. Furthermore..."
As he spoke, Wang Yu's expression grew somber, his eyes filled with anger.
"Setting aside market and user reputation, the relationship between the Jiangchai engine and Jiangyang Agricultural Machinery Factory is practically inseparable. The former director's push to develop engines was instigated by them. They even tricked us into buying a scrapped production line, and later tried to cripple our factory from beneath.
Although I, Wang Yu, am not an extraordinary person, I understand the principle of repaying kindness and seeking retribution for grievances. It is impossible for me to pretend that nothing happened and greet the people from Jiangchai engines with a smile!"
"Besides! Do you think the Jiangyang Agricultural Machinery Factory will stand by and watch us grow? At a critical moment, if they were to restrict our engine supply, they could cripple us with a soft knife, causing immense suffering!"
Wang Yu spoke with deep emotion.
Before his rebirth, his homeland had been "sanctioned" by a certain superpower, its chip supply cut off.
This didn't just affect digital products like mobile phones and computers, but also engines, leading to supply disruptions due to chips.
No matter how capable you were, you couldn't overcome such obstacles!
Therefore, in this life, if Wang Yu were to realize his ambitions and ideals, he absolutely could not allow anyone to hold him by the neck!
Both publicly and privately, his factory must undertake an independent engine development project!
"This..." Everyone exchanged glances. They all knew Wang Yu's reasoning was sound. The problem was that the factory couldn't afford any setbacks right now! Venturing into engine development at this juncture was tantamount to seeking death!
"Don't worry everyone, I'm not planning on taking too large a step for now." Seeing their concerns, Wang Yu smiled and opened his blueprints.
"Therefore, this design drawing is for a micro miniature diesel engine."
Micro miniature engine? All eyes focused on the blueprints, and soon everyone was stunned.
This... it was too small!
The engine Wang Yu had designed could only be described as miniature and rudimentary.
A single-cylinder engine on a motorcycle was likely much larger than this!
"This miniature micro diesel engine requires very little material and cost. Furthermore, the failed engine project our factory undertook previously left behind a production line that can be utilized here, allowing us to source materials locally."
"Overall, it will not require excessive capital expenditure."
Wang Yu's words made everyone nod in agreement. Looking at it this way, it wasn't entirely unreasonable.
But the question remained... what could this thing be used for?
Such a small engine, with its meager displacement and power, what could it be used for?
Hesitantly, Director Li Ming voiced this question.
Wang Yu chuckled and, evading the question, said, "Didn't you all wonder how I managed to persuade Director Huang He from the Bicycle Factory to handle the Tiger Balm patch issue?"
"Could it be..." Feng Daochun said with the expression of a military translator, "you intend to use this on bicycles?"
Upon hearing his words, everyone suddenly understood.
None of those present were fools. With this reminder, they immediately recalled Wang Yu's earlier mention of collaborating with the Bicycle Factory on a new product.
Could it be that they planned to use this miniature engine on bicycles?
"That's right. The engine I intend to develop is for bicycles, to create a fuel-assisted bicycle."
As Wang Yu revealed the truth, everyone felt as if they had woken from a dream.
"So that's how it is! Little Factory Director, this is a brilliant move!"
Feng Daochun exclaimed with admiration, "By developing this new type of fuel-assisted vehicle, we can leverage the Bicycle Factory to share the risks, thereby carving a niche into the motorcycle market. On the other hand, it's also an intelligent utilization of existing, unused resources—that scrapped engine production line—allowing us to accumulate engine technology and experience, waiting for the day to launch a counterattack."
"Then, through diversified development, we can increase our product range. And it can also be used to exert pressure and influence on Brother Hu and his group, bringing them under our control! Brilliant, truly brilliant!"
Feng Daochun spoke with a look of lingering contemplation, his words stirring and impassioned.
Well, his fawning demeanor was certainly irritating.
Alright, Wang Yu's initial motivation was indeed to prevent their factory's engines from being controlled by others. Furthermore, in future strategic development, such miniature micro engines would be indispensable.
However, through Feng Daochun's elaborate explanation, Wang Yu had inadvertently been cast as an ambitious strategist.
But... he had to admit, this fellow's mind was incredibly agile, and he considered many issues with great depth.
Even in areas he didn't understand, he grasped them instantly. He was truly a talented individual!
And, it seemed, the cadres present actually bought into his line of reasoning!
After Feng Daochun finished speaking, everyone looked at Wang Yu with admiration.
From this perspective, it seemed the young factory director had foresight, achieving maximum development at minimal cost, making themselves appear superficial in comparison!
"These three blueprints are what I've designed based on the existing production processes and technology, collectively titled 'Three Fires for Rural Construction'!"
Wang Yu stood up, spreading his arms towards everyone. "My subsequent strategic goals are also very simple: to prioritize the development of the rural market and support national rural construction."
Upon hearing Wang Yu's words, everyone present spontaneously burst into applause.
Han Jun, in particular, was clapping so vigorously it seemed as if he would clap his hands raw.
"Little Factory Director, Miss Wu Lingling is looking for you."
Just as Wang Yu was about to conclude the meeting, Old Sun from the gatehouse suddenly entered and announced.