Chapter 336: Have Your Own Big G
"What's the point of this? It's all for the future of the country."
Fang Xiang looked at President Sun, who was obviously an academic, and knew that these people actually looked down on government officials in their hearts.
I think they don't understand academics at all, and their policy making is just a mess.
Government officials also feel troubled when they see these academic schools, as they feel that they are old-fashioned and have outdated ideas.
Therefore, the relationship between the two sides cannot be said to be good due to various misunderstandings.
In addition, current economic conditions do not allow it, so for many years, funding for most universities has been very tight.
It was not until the late 90s and the beginning of the new century, when the economy improved, that the country had the conditions and began to pay attention to education.
Only then were there large amounts of special funds for education, and universities were allowed to expand, which led to the subsequent prosperity of education.
Although Fang Xiang's abilities are limited, it does not stop him from starting from small things.
Even if it is just to set up a model, it is still of reference value.
So when I saw the dilapidated campus of South China University of Technology, I had this sudden idea just now.
Of course, this sudden idea would be impossible for others to achieve.
But for Fang Xiang, it’s not that difficult.
"If what Professor Fang said is true, I will resign today!
The position of principal will be handed over to Professor Fang!"
Unexpectedly, when Principal Sun saw that Fang Xiang was serious about it, he was so excited that his lips trembled.
He immediately expressed his intention to hand over the position of principal to Fang Xiang.
"It's over, it's over. I just contributed a little within my ability.
Principal Sun, please don't say such things again."
Fang Xiang was also shocked when he saw Principal Sun's attitude.
"Then Professor Fang can't refuse the position of Dean and Vice President of the School of Engineering anymore, right?"
Principal Sun hesitated for a moment and felt that Fang Xiang's refusal did not seem false.
It was as if this heaven-sent benefit made Principal Sun feel unworthy of it, and he always felt that it would be unreasonable if he did not give something in return.
“No, no, no, I’m not here for the position.
I just simply want to do something for the school, students and education.
Principal Sun, please don’t mention what I just said again.
I've been so busy with things here that I can't take care of so many things."
Fang Xiang was already at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and waved his hand again to reject Principal Sun's proposal.
"Professor Fang has done so much for the school, but he doesn't want anything. I feel a little guilty about it."
Only then did Principal Sun realize that Fang Xiang really didn't have any ideas.
"Actually, I have something to ask of you."
Seeing that the conversation had reached this point, Fang Xiang thought of her son and decided to take the initiative to propose it.
"Professor Fang, please speak."
Principal Sun heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that Fang Xiang was indeed in trouble.
"I have a son who is not doing well for himself. He is now in junior high school and will soon enter high school.
It’s just that I spend more time in the factory, so I live far away from the city.
Our school has an attached middle school, I thought... "
Fang Xiang paused, organized his words, and spoke slowly.
"Oh, what a big deal!
Since Professor Fang comes to our school to teach, he is naturally a part of the school.
As a faculty member, it is only natural that you do not raise any issue regarding your child's enrollment."
Principal Sun thought Fang wanted to say something, but it turned out to be just about the child's schooling, so he agreed decisively.
It even said that there was a vacant house in the staff's family building that could be used as a room.
It was not until Fang wanted to leave school that he suddenly realized: did this count as abusing power for personal gain?
Is this considered misusing public resources for personal gain?
It is said that the love of parents is the most compassionate thing in the world. I didn’t feel anything before, but when I became a parent myself...
I originally thought that I could stay clean and untainted, but finally...
On the way back, Fang Xiang sighed helplessly.
But on second thought, my starting point was good after all.
It is impossible for people to be completely selfless. If they do not work for themselves, they will be punished by heaven and earth.
He shook his head and didn't think about it anymore.
Soon, Fang Xiang returned to the factory and devoted himself to work again.
The progress of what the Huo family had promised before far exceeded Fang Xiang's expectations.
In just over a month, a complete new production line was shipped to the factory's dock.
After a few more days, the production line was installed in the factory.
After debugging and testing, it is ready to start work at any time.
And Fang Xiang also completed this car that he had been itching to buy because of the sudden sound of the G-Class.
Speaking of the G-series, Mercedes-Benz already had it at that time, and not only that, it was also named the G series.
It seems that the G series off-road vehicle was only produced in 79, but if you trace its roots, you can find the prototype in the 20s.
But this doesn’t matter much, let’s not talk about it.
Do you still remember the 213 jeep that Fang Xiang designed?
More than ten years have passed, and Second Automobile Works is still in production. What it produces now is almost the same as it was more than ten years ago.
The changes are all small-scale upgrades and patches.
At the beginning, Fang Xiang thought that this was the situation in the country at that time. As long as you think something is good, you can use it.
Then just keep using it for decades.
But later I realized that it was not because they didn't want to change it, but actually to save money.
There's no way, the rabbit is too poor.
As long as it works, I am unwilling to spend more money. This is also forced.
This is true even though Second Automobile Works has made a lot of money over the years.
Things are different now. He has ideas, money and production lines. More importantly, Fang Xiang now has the right to be independent.
Then you must follow your own ideas, right?
But even so, Fang Xiang did not act willfully.
The original plan was to directly move out the drawings of the Tank 300.
In the end, Fang Xiang thought a lot and did not follow the Tank 300 completely, but had to make partial sacrifices.
First of all, unlike the Jeep 213, the size has increased from meters to meters.
This is already the smallest size Fang Xiang can accept. If it’s any smaller, it would be better not to do it.
Then there is the width of 1750mm and the height of 1850mm.
Because Fang Xiang also wanted to win orders from the domestic military.
So for this new car, he designed three standards.
The first type, needless to say, is tailor-made for the military, and is a comprehensive upgrade based on the Jeep 213.
Of course, the cost is also doubled compared to the regular version of 213.
But Fang Xiang was not worried that the military would not buy it.
The reason is that, in addition to the Jeep 213, Fang wanted to develop various car models based on the 213, as he had mentioned to Mr. Hu at the beginning.
Second Automobile Works, which came later, did exactly that, so today's Jeep 213 is not just a single model.
It is a family of vehicles, with more than a dozen types.
From command vehicles, to liaison vehicles, to anti-aircraft vehicles, to armored vehicles, to artillery vehicles, to troop carriers, and so on, a complete family of vehicles.
The highest cost has long been more expensive than a 3 Series.
The second standard is to sell the vehicle under the GAC trademark.
This model has removed some of the special reinforced accessories and parts required for military use, and increased its comfort and ease of use.
Apart from a hardcore off-road shell, the rest is completely civilian urban off-road, and the cost is much lower.
To exaggerate a little, it's just a shell.
There is no need to explain the third standard. It is completely based on the standards of hardcore off-road. It can be as hardcore as possible.
The configuration is also in line with BMW, it can be as luxurious and high-end as you want.
When the real car finally came to Fang Xiang, he found out that the cost was actually over ten thousand!
Although the country has started to over-issue, the money is gradually increasing.
But the purchasing power of 84 yuan in was still amazing.
After seeing the cost, even Fang Xiang couldn't help but frown.
Until Huo Zhenting came to visit.
