Hearing Mr. Butler's mention of the new project, Li Guocheng's mind moved.

"Mr. Butler, according to my research, in 1970 there were 230 radio factories employing as many as 38,000 people. The brand influence is beyond the small days.

It's a pity that the core components are imported, and it was a small day before, and in 1962, seeing that the competition could not meet us, it was shameful to cut off the supply. Now it is mainly procured from the West.

But in essence, all the core components are still very dependent on external supply, and if one day these supplies are also at risk, then what will happen to an industry as big as our Xiangjiang? ”

Hearing Li Guocheng's words, several people sat down again, and Chen Yuhe got up to help brew three cups of coffee again.

"Mr. Cheng said this, there must be a solution?" , Mr. Tang said at the right time.

"I've actually always been interested in semiconductors, and I have also studied the sub-industry, and I have my own patents for electronic watches, and at the previous stage, Sam and Ozawa had companies that talked about patent buyouts, but we agreed."

"What? You have a patent for an electronic watch, and last year Sam released a concept version of an electronic watch, which brought a very big sensation, and our science and technology department also has the intention of introducing a production line.

However, the conditions for mass production have not yet been met, mainly because the cost of the LCD screen is too high", said Mr. Tang, the chief consultant, in surprise.

Director Butler immediately became interested, "Can you mass-produce?" ”

"I'm sorry, there are no conditions yet, I'm also playing around in the laboratory, and after I had a concept, I directly submitted a patent, but I didn't expect the application to be approved."

Director Butler was a little disappointed, but immediately thought of something: "If the conditions are met, if you continue to research, is there a possibility of mass production?"

"There should be hope", Li Guocheng did not say dead.

"Then our science and technology department can invest in this project," Director Butler's eyes rolled.

Li Guocheng knew the thoughts of this shrewd foreigner, but how could it be as he wanted.

"I don't know which day the research of electronic watches will succeed, and it is of little practical significance. But now there is an immediate solution to the Xiangjiang crisis."

Director Butler thinks about it, too, if he invests a lot of money and he can't achieve results when he is in office, it is not cheap for the next term.

"Oh, Mr. Cheng, please speak."

"We can import a semiconductor production line from Sam to produce tubes for radios. Then on the basis of this production line, upgrades and retrofits can be considered.

When digesting their technology, it will be possible for us to design and produce our own integrated chips."

"Mr. Butler, now Sam has indeed started to use integrated chips, and I heard that the chief consultant of the 4004 is the chief, and he really pays attention to the latest technology in the world.

"You're right, it is understood that Huaxia already has a radio integrated chip, and now it has affected the radio sales of Xiangjiang", Li Guocheng put forward his actual intention in a timely manner.

"The problem you mentioned exists, but there's no good solution yet," the Chief said again.

"In fact, for radios, the advantages of integrated chips are not obvious, mainly because we want to ensure the stable supply of core components and low cost, so we Longhua Technology is ready to introduce transistor production lines."

"It's a good project, do you have any difficulties?" Director Butler asked.

"We lack the funds and channels to procure, we have contacted Intal before, and they are reluctant to sell, but as far as I know, there are many such production line manufacturers in Europe now."

"I can say hello to HSBC for the funds, as long as you have collateral, it's not a big problem. I'll help you figure it out," reassured Director Butler.

"Thank you so much".

After a few polite moments, Li Guocheng personally sent the two downstairs, watching the car go away, still excited in his heart.

Zhao Jie was asked whether it was possible to export transistor production lines in China, but was resolutely refused, saying that this was a top secret and it was strictly forbidden to leak out. Now we are finally seeing the light of day.

Li Guocheng could not manufacture relevant equipment abroad without domestic permission. Foreign semiconductor manufacturers can't see Longhua Technology clearly and are unwilling to transfer technology.

In addition, Longhua Technology does not have much cash now, so there has been no way to carry out the manufacturing and design of semiconductor products.

"Xiao Chen, you called Manager Chen Li to my office," Li Guocheng, who walked back, said to the secretary.

"Okay, Chairman".

"Chen Li, there is something that needs to be communicated now, one is to go to the Science and Technology Department with me to communicate about the introduction of transistor manufacturing production lines, and the other is to talk to HSBC about mortgage loans.

The latter one is not in a hurry, you need to wait for the first thing to have an eyebrow before operating. You inform Chen Yuhe and ask her to communicate more with the Department of Science and Technology to understand the progress."

"Okay, Chairman".

Looking at Chen Li, who was leaving, Li Guocheng said: "Remember to come to my house at night, there is a bottle of good wine, let's taste it together."

Now both of them have moved to the villa, which is very empty because of the small number of people. Although they both hired nannies, they still seemed lonely, so the two families often ate together, and occasionally stayed at each other's homes when they drank too much.

Chen Li smiled charmingly, "Okay, my chairman."

Perhaps it is because of the moisturization at this stage, now Chen Li's skin has become much fairer, her cheeks are round, and her temperament has become more atmospheric and resolute after a long period of management and exercise, so now she is 26 years old and has become more confident.

Since the establishment of the company, there have been young and beautiful girls who have taken the initiative to express their love, but Li Guocheng knows his current situation and has no way to give them a name, and these little girls are all under the idea of joining a wealthy family, so Li Guocheng generally avoids them.

As for Chen Li, one does have physical needs, but maybe it's more to win her heart, after all, with the current development, the development of Xiangjiang will have to hand her over in the future.

The experience of two lives made Li Guocheng more realistic and became the person he always hated.

In the following days, Li Guocheng communicated with the Department of Science and Technology while designing the chip, during which the agency sent to Sam returned a refusal reply.

There was no way, the idea could only reach the Robin Hoods. Finally, in early November 1971, I got the good news.

Director Butler finally persuaded Robin Hood to agree to sell a 3-inch production line to Longhua Technology for a price of up to 1200W U.S. knife.

Li Guocheng had to grit his teeth and accept their blackmail, there was no way, now the semiconductors are in the hands of the West, and there is no hope for more advanced production lines in China.

As for the design and manufacture of his own, not to mention, the only means of saving his life at that time is treason. Li Guocheng thinks that he has not done enough to be a Chinese.

Li Guocheng mortgaged all the real estate was still not enough, there was no way, and finally persuaded the Department of Science and Technology to guarantee the non-existent semiconductor production line, so he loaned 1,500W US dollars from HSBC and designated a special fund for special use.

At that time, HSBC will assign the main business financial supervision to supervise the use of funds.

There was no way, Li Guocheng could only accept their terms.

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