Chapter 31

Wang Haibin didn't sleep well all night because he didn't eat a pint of tofu, but Li Weidong did.

Early the next morning, Wang Haibin stared at the dark circles under his eyes and appeared in front of everyone.

I have to go to the Yellow River Factory today and talk to them about the procurement business. Wang Haibin said and looked at Li Weidong and the two master drivers: If you have nothing else to do, you can move freely today.

The two drivers nodded, and one of them said, We've already tested the car, and we won't go to the Yellow River Factory today. We'll just stroll around and see Baotu Spring.

Li Weidong said, I haven't finished my business yet, I have to go to the Yellow River Factory.

Li Weidong, Wang Haibin and the clerk from the purchasing department got into the jeep together, and Wang Haibin drove the car himself to the Yellow River Plant.

Wang Haibin drove very fast. Li Weidong was sitting in the jeep, but he couldn't feel any bumps. Li Weidong couldn't help but say, Director Wang, your car is driving very steadily!

Nonsense, I was born as a driver. Twenty years ago, I was also a transportation pacesetter in the company. You were not born at that time! Wang Haibin said angrily.

Li Weidong smiled, he knew that what Wang Haibin said was the truth.

Li Weidong's voice changed, and then he asked: Director Wang, how are you talking about the purchase of Yellow River heavy trucks?

I'll go out in person, it's definitely no problem. 10 Yellow River 162 heavy trucks have been decided. Wang Haibin said.

Is it in the plan? Li Weidong asked.

How did you know that? Wang Haibin asked in an unhappy way.

You didn't go to dinner with the leaders of the Department of Transportation yesterday. You have to use the Department of Transportation. I think it was a planned purchase. Li Weidong replied.

You're right. Wang Haibin turned to look at Li Weidong, and then asked, I went to dinner with the leaders of the Transportation Department for the company's business, but it was you, why did you go to the guest house of the Yellow River Factory for dinner?

People from the Yellow River Factory treat guests, and I am also very kind. Li Weidong replied.

Why did the Yellow River Factory invite you? Wang Haibin asked in confusion.

It's about car repairs. They ran into some trouble, so I just went to help. It was a little help, so I stopped by for a meal in the evening. Li Weidong replied vaguely.

You can go to the hostel for dinner if you hold hands, this Yellow River Factory is really a big dog! Wang Haibin said with a dissatisfied face.

While the two were talking, the car had already arrived at the gate of the Yellow River Factory.

It's here, get off. Wang Haibin said.

Then I'll go to the repair workshop first. Li Weidong got out of the car and went straight to the repair workshop of the Yellow River Factory.

Li Weidong walked to the door of the workshop and happened to see Wei Bin, the workshop director, coming out of the workshop.

Little Li, I just got a call saying that a Director Wang in your company is coming. I just went and told him to let you stay for another week. You go to my office first, there is hot water in the thermos, and it is on the table. If you have tea, make your own tea.

Wei Bin said, and trotted straight to the office building.

Li Weidong went directly to his office as Wei Bin said, made himself a cup of tea, sat on the sofa, and began to think about purchasing Yellow River heavy trucks.

Wang Haibin got the planned target from the Department of Transportation, which should be the target in 1985, but in my memory, the transportation company only introduced the first batch of heavy trucks in 1986. What's going on? Li Weidong It was incomprehensible.

Twenty minutes later, Wei Bin returned to the workshop.

Okay, I've already told the director of your company, Wang, to borrow you for a week. Wei Bin said.

That Director Wang is not my direct leader. I have to call our Director Cui later. Li Weidong said.

No problem, isn't it just a long-distance call, I can make a long-distance call with this phone,

After you make a call, I will tell you Director Cui. Wei Bin said with a smile.

By the way, Director Wei, I have something I want to ask you. How many units can your factory produce per year? Li Weidong asked.

Last year's production capacity was 3,000 vehicles, and this year is expected to expand to 4,000 vehicles. We strive to increase the output to 10,000 vehicles within five years! Wei Bin said proudly.

In terms of China's automobile manufacturing level at that time, the annual output of 3,000 heavy-duty trucks at the Yellow River Plant was considered to be very good.

When FAW's old Jiefang production line was first launched, the designed annual output was only 3,000 vehicles.

However, the Yellow River Automobile Factory was the only company capable of producing heavy-duty trucks in China at that time. In terms of domestic demand, let alone an annual output of 3,000 vehicles, even an annual output of 30,000 vehicles would not be enough.

Li Weidong nodded and asked again, Director Wei, how many of these 3,000 cars are in the plan?

Well... Wei Bin smiled awkwardly, lowered his voice and said, It's really hard to say!

Director Wei, I'm talking about the plan. Li Weidong emphasized.

Wei Bin showed a shy expression: It's in the plan, so it's hard to say.

This time, it was Li Weidong's turn to be a little confused. It’s okay to say that there is no accurate number of unplanned tasks, but the tasks within the plan are all arranged one year in advance, so how can it be “not easy to say”.

Xiao Li, you are still young, and some things may not be clear. Our Yellow River factory is different from other companies. Most of the heavy trucks produced by our factory are sold off-plan. Wei Bin continued to lower his voice and explained. .

Then don't you undertake the planned production tasks? Li Weidong asked curiously.

Of course we have to undertake the planned production tasks, but well, if someone really comes to pick up the car with the slip in the plan, it's up to us to give it or not. If we don't give a car, they can't do anything about it. Wei Bin said arrogantly.

Li Weidong looked at Wei Bin in surprise. He didn't expect the Yellow River Factory to have such a bull coin, and he dared to defy the task assigned by the planning committee.

Of course, Li Weidong can understand what the Yellow River Factory did. After all, what is in the plan is for the state, and what is out of the plan is the company's own profit. For the sake of their own interests, it is not a new thing for enterprises to act against their superiors.

Director Wei, if you do this, you won't be afraid of the planning committee getting stuck in your neck and not producing raw materials for you? Li Weidong asked.

Hehe, our raw materials are also purchased from outside the plan. Don't forget, what do we produce? Heavy trucks! Where is there no shortage of heavy trucks now?

Wei Bin puffed out his chest arrogantly, and continued, For example, if we need steel, we would say hello directly to the steelmaking plant, saying that they would sell a few trucks, and the steelmaking plant would not hesitate to send the steel over here. For example, if we need tires, we directly greet the tire factory and sell them a few trucks, and they will send the tires over. Even imported auto parts, we can exchange them for heavy trucks!”

So it is! Li Weidong suddenly realized.

The Yellow River Factory produces heavy-duty trucks, which are needed in almost all industries. Therefore, the Yellow River Factory can use heavy-duty trucks to exchange all the resources they need from unplanned, and there is no need for the planning committee to allocate production materials.

Wei Bin went on to say, Let me tell you a secret. Above our Yellow River Plant is the National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation. The Heavy Duty Truck Company spent 600 million US dollars in foreign exchange to introduce the technology of Steyr trucks, and then use it for us. Let's create the Yellow River One Sixty Two. At the Sinotruk level, of course, we hope that this project can bring profits as soon as possible. If the cars are all included in the plan, how can there be any profits?

In the 1980s, the country's foreign exchange was so in short supply, and the introduction of heavy trucks by using 600 million US dollars of foreign exchange was also cost-effective. The Sinotruk joint venture company has spent so much money, naturally hoping to bring benefits as soon as possible, so as to explain to the country.

In that era of tight foreign exchange, the Sinotruk Joint Venture was able to use 600 million US dollars in foreign exchange, which also shows that its power is not small. With the support of such a Sinotruk affiliated company, the Yellow River Factory will turn a blind eye.

At this time, Li Weidong finally understood why the transportation company did not introduce heavy trucks until 1986. Because the Yellow River Factory didn't care about the approval slip in the plan.

It seems that Wang Haibin doesn't even want to mention the car even if he takes the note given by the traffic department!