Chapter 110 Good News
"Is it so troublesome? Is the effect as expected?"
Cao Tianwei held the two new drawings and frowned?
He may not be able to see anything else, but the precision of this carburetor.
It is visible to the naked eye.
I'm afraid it's not as simple as Fang said, requiring manual polishing.
“It is estimated that fuel savings can be around 5%-10%?
It’s hard for me to say, the effect is still linked to the accuracy.
We still need to try it first to see if it can be used. "
Fang Xiang looked at the drawings and felt a little regretful.
The structure of this carburetor is not complicated, but the difficulty lies in the precision.
But now that the painting has been completed, it would not seem right to take it back.
Let them make a batch and test it to see if it can be used.
"Okay, then I'll go talk to the professor and find a manufacturer to make a batch."
Cao Tianwei nodded. For the past six months, the matter has been in Fang Xiang’s hands.
A large number of new technologies emerged that he had never heard of or seen before.
So there is still trust.
He immediately went out with the drawings.
Time flies, and half a month slipped away quietly.
Fang Xiang still could only attend classes in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
I have not met Professor Li so far.
Naturally, there is no way to talk about going to the scientific research team.
Professor Xu did not show up during this period and no one knew where he went.
However, Li Changjiang and Li Huanghe came at noon on the weekend.
Fang Xiang still took them to Hai Ji BBQ.
“I have good news for you.
The jeep model you designed last time has been finalized.
The internal code is now 213, which is a different model from 212.
As for 212, it has quick procedures and low costs.
The General Staff has already made the decision and put it on the production and procurement list.
Although we also know that 212 has various problems.
But I have to say, the cost is really low.
213 is different, the cost is at least 10%-15% higher.”
While the three of them were eating, Li Changjiang was chatting about the news he brought.
“Low cost has its own benefits.
The high cost also has its benefits.
Although 212 is cheap and highly applicable, it has many problems and high fuel consumption.
In a few years, these problems will erupt on a large scale.
The subsequent maintenance costs will also increase significantly, which is caused by the early design defects.
213 has a high cost, and its climbing angle is not as good as 213 in terms of pass rate, and its cost is also slightly higher.
But in fact, after optimization, it is more versatile.
Lower fuel consumption, lower failure rate, lower maintenance rate, and better comfort and handling.
It will even be more scalable.
These cannot be seen within a short period of time.
Only after using 212 and 213 together for a few years can we compare them. "
Fang Xiang shook his head. The choice of the upper class was expected but unreasonable.
Now the country must carefully calculate and compare any expenditure.
Especially on jeeps like the 212 that are about to be purchased on a large scale.
Don't underestimate the 10% cost.
If the production scale reaches 100,000 vehicles.
The money saved can be used to build 10,000 vehicles.
At this time, if Fang Xiang were the one to make the final decision.
I’m afraid it will make you feel moved.
“But don’t be too discouraged.
213 started the national road test last week.
The current plan is three months.
Before 212, due to time constraints, the road test was only carried out for one month.
Many problems had not yet been exposed at that time.
When the time comes, wait until the 213 road test is finished and compare the specific data with 212.
The top management will still consider it carefully.
By the way, those drawings you handed over to me through Professor Xu last time.
Mr. Hu has also arranged for the production of a prototype car.
But this time there are fewer, only four.
I heard that one of them was specially approved for you?"
Li Changjiang picked up the thermos and filled the three people with ice-cold beer.
“Well, after the 213 prototype was produced, we went through a period of exploration.
Some problems were found and some comfort and control improvements were made.
But Professor Xu meant that these things are dispensable.
And the production cost will increase significantly.
Therefore, it is highly likely that it will not be mass-produced.
Even if it is produced, it will only be used as a test and technical reserve."
After Fang Xiang clinked glasses with the two of them, he explained.
“Well, Mr. Hu and Mr. Liu also discussed it at that time.
However, they believe it is too early to draw conclusions.
It all depends on the specific situation.
By the way, this improved version now has a code name, called 213-A.
The actual car can roll off the production line in as little as a few days.
My brother is already handling the formalities, so I'll call them when the time comes."
As Li Changjiang spoke, he motioned Fang Xiangde to clink glasses with Li Huanghe.
"Then I'm sorry to trouble you."
Fang wanted to quickly fill the wine glass in front of Li Huanghe.
Then he took the initiative to finish the cup in front of him.
"Why are you being polite? We are all family.
In the future, when you have a car, you can contribute to the country more conveniently and quickly."
Li Huanghe has never liked to talk much and seems to be a very introverted person.
However, judging from the past few interactions, his attitude towards Fang Xiang has always been good.
"Okay, let's stop drinking here for today.
It’s already past one o’clock, so we two brothers have to leave.
I'll send it to you after 213 goes offline in a few days.
When the time comes, I'll treat you to a meal.
Remember, don’t drink beer anymore!
This stuff is boring! We men should drink white wine!
Hahahahaha."
After a while, the three of them were full and satisfied.
Before leaving, Li Changjiang patted Fang Xiang on the shoulder.
Li Huanghe also took the initiative to extend his hand and shook it.
"Okay, take care, brothers. I won't see you off."
Fang Xiang waved his hand and sent the two away.
Li Changjiang and Li Huanghe are actually in their thirties and almost forty.
Fang Xiang was too embarrassed to call them uncles.
In order to appear more intimate, I simply called him brother.
Unexpectedly, they were quite happy.
After all, no one wants to admit that they are old, right?
In the afternoon, Fang wanted to take a nap in the dormitory.
In the evening, Wei Shengli and Liu Shuying also came to the door.
OK, two small barbecues a day.
As soon as Fang Xiang sat down, he began to wonder if he would get angry tomorrow.
I have to buy some chrysanthemum tea tomorrow.
"I have good news for you."
Liu Shuying looked excited just after sitting down.
"What good news? Tell me."
Two good news in one day, if there were no lottery now.
Fang was thinking that he must buy a few dozen tickets to try his luck.
"My dad told me that the house you mentioned last time has been negotiated.
Just wait until you are free and go to the district management committee to complete the transfer procedures."
Liu Shuying couldn't help it at the beginning and threw out the royal bomb directly.
"It's done? Just pay the money, right?"
Fang Xiang was surprised, and immediately became happy.
“Well, the director of the district management committee is the lover of my father’s old comrade-in-arms.
As soon as you mentioned it before, my dad greeted them.
But they had to go through some internal procedures at that time.
So it took some time, and the last time I went home, I complained to my dad.
Later my dad went to ask again, and they told him that it required stamps from several departments.
It takes a long time and the process is not completed, so I didn’t tell you.
Just last night when I got home, my dad said they had just finished it.”
After Liu Shuying explained it, I finally understood.
It turns out that buying this house from the government is so troublesome.
Or maybe he and Wei Shengli had thought too simply before.
I thought the management committee just needed to do it.
"Well, I understand.
But recently I still have to stay in school.
It would be better for me to wait until my tutor comes back before going out.
Let’s put this house aside for now.
I'm also thinking about how to make some changes."
Fang Xiang nodded, still thinking about it.
I'm going to miss out on this house that I've been eyeing.
Unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, it finally fell into my hands.
I turned around and waited for the professor to say that everything was fine and I could leave.
Just go back quickly, tidy up the house, and then move quickly.
Then sell the courtyard house.
Stay away from those evil people completely!
