Chapter 1: Commanded in Danger

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Just after the collapse of the Soviet Union, on the evening of March 26, 1993 AD.

Russian and Ukrainian television stations suddenly broadcast news of great interest to the CIS countries at the same time for the first time.

People sit on the sofa in the living room or in the small villa, using their silly, big, rough color TV and small black and white TV, comfortably watching TV programs.

I saw the beautiful anchors of Moscow or Ukrainian TV stations, who were broadcasting in their soft and cheerful Russian tones, "Young Ukraine is happy to welcome its first investor, which is an ancient civilization from the East - China."

They brought a beautiful Feilang brand color TV and a small black and white TV......"

At this moment, the camera flashed to a spacious factory building, a brand-new production line, and a beautiful color television lined up.

I saw that in the picture, the beautiful Ukrainian girls were working happily. There are foreign experts from China next to him, who are constantly giving advice.

A small TV with a beautiful red shell appeared on the lens again.

Many people from the CIS countries who were in front of the television set quickly approached the television so that they could take a closer look at these rare exotic television sets.

Suddenly, the image on the TV changed, "The representative of the President of Ukraine and the Chinese ambassador to Ukraine happily participated in the ribbon cutting of the Sino-Ukrainian joint venture today. ”

I saw that on the screen, surrounded by many Ukrainians and Chinese, they approached the red ribbon tied with big red flowers......

At this time, there was a cheer. "Ulla!"

The camera cuts to a Chinese in a gray suit with a resolute face and a smile. Behind him, many Chinese were dressed in red ribbons, and everyone was holding flowers.

I only listened to the anchor's pleasant voice and said: "The investor is Yicheng TV Factory from China. ”

"The partners of the Ukrainian side are, the well-known Zabarozhye Tape Recorder Plant and the Steel Plant of Ukraine. At the same time, a yellow-haired and chubby face was shown, and another was a slender and handsome Ukrainian.

Many Ukrainians watching in front of the television were dancing happily with their hands and feet, even saying "Harasso (good)!" Harasso .......

Some raised their wine glasses and sang the former Soviet song Katyusha, "Just as the pear blossoms are blooming all over the world, the river is floating with a soft light veil......"

Some of them can't help but dance.

You must know that after several years of fierce color TV wars in China, only one-third of the remaining large TV factories are fighting to the death.

This little-known Yicheng TV factory, however, has found another way, realized transnational operation in one fell swoop, and took the lead in opening up a broader market.

This very surprising thing has to start from the eve of New Year's Day in 1987.

The time goes back to December 30, 1986.

This bizarre story takes place in the south of China, at the exit of the magnificent and beautiful Great River Gorge, a beautiful river city surrounded by mountains and rivers - Yicheng City.

Since the state implemented the dual-track system of "planned commodity economy", it has entered its third year, and the market competition in the domestic electronics industry has become increasingly fierce.

The city's Electronic Industry Bureau building is located on a flat hillside to the east of the narrow urban area.

In the afternoon of this day, the sky was gray, and the director's office on the second floor was also surrounded by gray smoke.

Director Jia of the Yicheng Electronics Bureau, who was shoulder-picked, was leaning on the pale blue couch. The thin face was covered with eyes, and the whole body did not move, but his thoughts were constantly rolling.

He, the well-known old Jia of Yicheng, left the city's key enterprises six years ago and took on the important task of forming the emerging electronics industry department.

Taking advantage of the east wind of reform and opening up, he carried out drastic surgery. First of all, the big component factory of the Gorge Power Plant got rid of the burden of only gnawing on the old military products and switched to the production of black-and-white TV picture tubes.

However, it is difficult to speak alone, and several other state-owned enterprises have not survived. All the tricks have been exhausted but have little effect, so that there is a loss of the whole industry......

Director Jia shook his head in annoyance.

Two years ago, he ruthlessly selected the capable Lao Guo to go to Dongfang Electronics Factory. We have made every effort to introduce a color TV production line with an annual output of 100,000 units, and have taken the last train of color televisions.

I originally wanted to bet on this treasure in the emerging color TV market, seize this leader, and there will be good reasons to strive for greater investment in color picture tubes, resulting in the revitalization of the whole industry.

I'm afraid it's second to none in the provinces.

He smirked and smiled......

His brow suddenly furrowed again.

After the state strictly prohibits repeated introduction, the 14-inch color TV assembled by the Dongfang Factory failed to pass the inspection, and was criticized by the Ministry of Electronics Industry and included in the "blacklist" of shutdown.

He couldn't help but gasp and breathe a sigh of relief, and he went back to before liberation overnight!

I finally got an unplanned 22-inch color display tube. Who knew that Director Guo was about to resign three times and twice.

Seeing that the Spring Festival is approaching, there is no way out......

At this time, in the office next door, Deputy Director Wu and Section Chief Sun of the Inspection Department of Dongfang Factory were also discussing enthusiastically.

The bald Deputy Director Wu said: "Most of the country's TV designated factories refuse to ask for 22-inch color tubes, and the factory should be cautious about this project!"

Squinting eyes, Section Chief Qingsun echoed: "Who said no, those who are strong and strong don't dare to go up, don't be whimsical about our little radish heads......"

chased again, "Now the old wrenches in the factory are all from the bank." ”

Deputy Director Wu asked, "What do you mean?"

"You see, the money for the import production line of more than 2 million yuan and the backlog of old products is owed to the bank, and it has long been in debt. I borrowed a lot of money to buy things that no one wanted, so that the factory would be finished sooner!"

"No wonder, Director Guo is resolutely reluctant to do it, and no one dares to go to talk to anyone. Deputy Director Wu shook his head and said.

The radical Section Chief Sun said again, "The salted fish wants to turn over, whoever goes is unlucky......"

Director Jia's eyes were dim at this time, and he was still anxiously thinking that who would win this factory had become the most critical problem at present!

"Director Jia!"

Deputy Secretary Xu, who had gray hair, pushed open the slightly hidden door and walked in, and he raised his head.

Deputy Secretary Xu, who has always been cautious, walked a few steps and sat on the sofa chair next to him

With a sad face, he said: "The cadres who talked about it were all worried and didn't want to go. ”

Then he said slowly: "I'm still worried that there is no market for 22-inch color TVs that are unwilling to be produced by any designated factory; I am worried that the factory has entered a separate book, and the color tube has been cut off from the planned distribution, so I have not eaten this meal." ”

"In particular, I am afraid that the production of color TVs is a large-scale investment factory, and the factory is small and poor, and the foundation is poor, and it is an egg to hit a stone. ”

In the end, Lao Xu accentuated his tone: "In a word, I don't dare to take risks." ”

Director Jia stared at his old partner and said anxiously: "Deputy Director Xin of the Municipal Office called and said that Mayor Chen Qing is asking about this project again. ”

Then the conversation turned back, "Think about it again, can there be a more suitable candidate?"

"Otherwise, there is only one way to find foreign help. ”

Both of them ...... in deep thought.

Deputy Secretary Xu, who had been in the electronic system for several years, suddenly had his eyes lit up, and his right hand slapped his thigh.

"Yes, we forgot about the people in front of us......"

"You're talking about Zeng Zhuolin, right?"

"Yes, he rose to prominence after he was demobilized from the army and joined the trade union at the Gorge Power Plant. The labor competition and the night school for workers have become popular, and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and the Provincial Federation of Trade Unions have all put up their numbers. It has played a lot of role in creating millionaires for the factory. ”

Then he said: "As the director of the bureau's office, I am familiar with the overall situation." Strong sense of responsibility and quick thinking are his characteristics......"

"Of course, you know better about the situation in the game. ”

Director Jia's face was gradually relaxed at this time, and he asked worriedly: "He has not directly operated and managed the factory, do you dare to take on this heavy responsibility?"

"Possibly. He did not leave work to study in college two years ago, and he wrote two papers such as 'Factory Director Responsibility System with Chinese Characteristics', which were published in domestic journals. It shows that there is a desire to the enterprise!"

Director Jia's spirit also began to rise, and he took a puff of his cigarette, "Okay! ”

After thinking about it again, "If he agrees to go, he will not be relieved of his position in the bureau for the time being." I'll talk to him personally. ”

In fact, the first and second leaders of the Yicheng Electronics Bureau are still playing drums in their palms, so they can only try to see if Zeng Zhuolin can be ordered in danger.

That night, the anxious Director Jia called Director Zeng to his home.

In his usual concise language, he directly explained the current grim situation and the intentions of the bureau.

Then he lit a cigarette and looked at the assistant in front of him expectantly.

Director Zeng, who had a solemn demeanor, had been listening attentively, a little excited in his heart, and his face looked unusually calm.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he began with a detailed analysis, "...... And some pessimistic people are exactly the opposite,I think there is a market for 22-inch color TVs。 ”

"I researched some time ago, and now I have entered the market in Northeast China and Zhuhai, mainly because the housing there is larger than in the mainland. ”

"Now14Inch and18Inch color TVs are in short supply,Color display tubes are more monks and less porridge,This just creates a market opportunity for large color TVs。 If people get used to the big screen, they will flock to it......"

After Director Jia heard this, his face gradually began to warm.

Immediately after his eyes were bright, he talked about the favorable factors, "Now the factory wants to produce the beautiful 22-inch, which is the first advanced model of the two-chip machine to be introduced, and a small number of 18-inch two-chip machines have been trial-produced, and the quality of the market is also good......."

Director Jia was a little unexpected at this time, thinking that this subordinate is usually inconspicuous, but his vision is keen, and his thinking is also very unique. I couldn't help but be secretly happy.

Then Director Zeng accentuated his tone and said, "Many people say that a small-scale poor factory like ours can't do anything like a big TV factory. ”

"However, for enterprises that are in the event of life and death, they can only rely on 22-inch color TVs to break the situation and save the factory. ”

He finished his opinion in one sitting.

Director Jia nodded with satisfaction. Involuntarily responded, "Good!

Excitedly lit another cigarette.

Director Zeng paused, raised his eyebrows, and said resolutely: "The company has no other way but to fight against the water!"

"Okay, I'll do it!"

There will be many difficulties and problems after leaving, and it is up to people to do it!"

"You don't have to leave me any way back......"

In less than half an hour, this important conversation in Yicheng's electronics industry was over.

However, no one could have imagined that since then, these two persistent men have caused a sensation in Yicheng and changed the fate of the city's electronics industry for decades on the afternoon platform in the era of change.

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