Chapter 141: Acquiring a water pump factory for one dollar

 The next day, just early in the morning, the workers started working.

The first step is to fix the hull. In order to ensure the accuracy of the transformation, the hull cannot shift in any way. Zhao Laosi drove his tractor and worked with others to transport earth and rocks one by one to completely fix the hull and prevent it from moving. Location.

 Then, the scaffolding is set up around the entire hull.

In order to facilitate construction, Qin Tao even creatively installed two 100-ton cranes diagonally on the sides of the hull. The crane's boom can cover the entire hull. After the crane was installed, there was a crackling sound. There was a burst of firecrackers, and everyone was full of praise for Qin Tao's creativity.

The entire hull was divided into 314 sections, and the three working surfaces on both sides and the middle began to be renovated at the same time. You can see the changes in the oil tanker almost every day. The appearance of the oil tanker gradually faded away, and it became more and more like a shipyard. .

 One month passed by in a flash.

“Shiyu, let’s go, I’ll take you to Huating.” This morning, Nie Shiyu helped Aunt Liu and others finish breakfast, and was about to send them to the construction site when they heard Qin Tao’s words.

“Huating?” Nie Shiyu was stunned: “What are you going there for?”

 “Let’s discuss a business deal and you will be my secretary.”

"Okay." Nie Shiyu suddenly felt excited, ran back to the dormitory, and put on the most mature and **** clothes she had brought.

 At nine o'clock in the morning, Huating No. 2 Water Pump Factory.

"Gong Qin, welcome, welcome." Zhang Guangrong, the director of the water pump factory, stretched out his hand and shook hands warmly with Qin Tao who got off the taxi.

Nie Shiyu followed Qin Tao, playing the role of secretary obediently. At this time, she was holding an umbrella and looking towards the factory area.

The factory has stopped working. Moistened by the drizzle, the weeds on the ground of the factory have grown half a meter high. It is a desolate place. On the roof of the foundry workshop nearby, a big tree actually grows. At this time, the leaves were fluttering in the wind, and it looked like they were greeting them.

“Director Zhang, are the city leaders here?”

"The leader has some matters and cannot come over for the time being. Let's talk about it first. If the negotiation is settled, we will report it to the superior leader immediately. When the contract is officially signed, the superior leader will be there." Zhang Guangrong said.

 When he said this, he was also feeling emotional in his heart. They used to be such an excellent company, but now, they are about to be merged by others!

 “Okay.” Qin Tao nodded.

Although Qin Tao already knew that Huating No. 2 Water Pump Factory was in difficulty when he left Mingzhou Shipyard, he did not take action immediately. Instead, he was waiting, waiting for them to completely stop work, waiting for their factory to be in crisis Then, belatedly, he came here to be the savior.

Now Qin Tao no longer needs to pretend. His identity is the second-in-command and chief engineer of Mingzhou Shipyard.

Although Qin Tao's reputation is mainly in the shipbuilding industry, Huating is a big city and well-informed. Zhang Guangrong certainly knows about Qin Tao's glory, so he has great expectations for Qin Tao.

 As soon as a group of people entered the conference room, Qin Tao went straight in.

"Although Huating is a large industrial city, competition is still fierce. There are four water pump factories in Huating. If they don't become bigger and stronger, they will only be squeezed out in the end. This is the principle of market economy. Characteristics." Qin Tao said.

"Yes, we were originally brothers of the First Water Pump Factory. Who would have thought that they would **** our orders without mercy." Zhang Guangrong said: "All the old customers of the factory have been snatched away by them. There are several water pump factories in China, and they compete on low prices, so we have ended up where we are today, what a pity!”

Their second water pump factory is no better than the first water pump factory. In terms of scale and quality, it is not as good as the first water pump factory. In terms of cost, it is not as good as the other two water pump factories. In addition, their poor management has led them to where they are today. .

 Although it has not officially declared bankruptcy, it is almost there.

 Fortunately, Huating is an industrial city. As long as workers have skills, they still have no worries about working. Otherwise, those workers who have lost their jobs may go to the government to cause trouble.

"Gong Qin, you are a pioneer in the market economy. You must have a way to save our factory. Our hopes are all pinned on you." Deputy Factory Director Wang Jinbao said.

Qin Tao glanced at him, and then said: "Let's talk about your factory's debt first."

 Several people present looked at each other.

“Ahem, cough, Qin Gong, let’s talk about how to save the factory first, you are very smart.”

 “No, let’s talk about debt first.”

“Qin Gong, the foundation of our factory is still good.”

 “Debt, how much is owed?”

"In recent years, we have been operating poorly. We have borrowed five million from the bank. With interest, it is about eight million." Zhang Guangrong said hesitantly.

"In other words, your current factory is already insolvent. These factories and equipment are probably not sold for 8 million, right?" Qin Tao asked.

 The faces of several people were a little ugly.

“So, if our Mingzhou Shipyard takes over your water pump factory, including machinery and equipment, land, etc., we can only pay a symbolic dollar,” Qin Tao said.

"What?"

“Impossible, Qin Gong, are you sincere?”

“Qin Gong, you are trying to make a fool of yourself with nothing!”

The people present were shocked.

Qin Tao looked at these people with a smile. Before he could speak, Nie Shiyu came to his aid: "Boss, let's go. I've talked about so many business deals, but I've never seen such ignorant people. I don't know how many people I have." A few pounds. If someone takes over an insolvent factory, it would be good. If we take over, we have to bear the debt for them, so why bother."

"Yeah, let's go." Qin Tao stood up: "Five million, the interest per day is thousands of dollars. Although our Mingzhou Shipyard has money, we can't waste it like this. Although we only have one dollar I bought everything in this factory, but I still have to invest several million to renovate it. It’s not cost-effective in the first place. The old man might still blame me. Everyone, I’m saying goodbye!”

“Qin Gong, Qin Gong, don’t leave.” Zhang Guangrong quickly grabbed Qin Tao: “Qin Gong, let’s talk again, let’s talk!”

"You guys, you have to recognize the reality. You are already in debt. Do you still hope that the purchase price will be several million so that you can settle your accounts?" Qin Tao said, "I am here to do business, not charity. of."

“Um, Qin Gong, what’s going on with the millions of dollars of renovation you just mentioned?” Zhang Guangrong asked, this was what interested him the most.

"In the field of water pumps, there is already a behemoth like Huating No. 1 Water Pump Factory. If you want to compete, you can't compete." Qin Tao said: "So, if this factory wants to develop, it must have brand-new products."

 “A brand new product?” Everyone was interested. They did think about it, but they couldn't take action because the bank no longer lent them more money, and they had no idea.

“Yes, now, in the field of ships, waterjet thrusters have become a trend, but in China, this is still a blank, so we need to invest in transforming production lines to produce this advanced device.”

“Waterjet? We don’t have the technology.” said the factory director in charge of technology.

"The principle of the water jet propeller is similar to that of a water pump, but it is more powerful." Qin Tao said: "The casting workshop in the factory can still be used, but the lathe for processing blades is too backward. We need to use advanced processing equipment and invest in A lot of money.”

 Speaking of water pumps, there is no technical content, just a casing, an impeller, two bearings and a rotating shaft. The motors used for driving are outsourced, so some small factories can also make a living by relying on their cost advantages. The factory in front of us cannot survive if it is not good or bad.

 “Advanced processing equipment?”

“That’s right, a multi-axis CNC milling machine.” Qin Tao said.

 Everyone was shocked.

 Qin Tao has already thrown out his trump card.

I want to buy your factory, and I can only spend one yuan. Your factory is insolvent anyway, so one yuan is enough.

 After the acquisition, I will invest a lot of money in renovation to make this factory full of vitality, so you just have to figure it out!

"Qin Gong, we still need to study your acquisition plan and then report it to our superiors. After all, this plan is something we have never thought of." Zhang Guangrong said: "When we have the result, we will go to Chongming Island to find it. you."

Qin Tao nodded: "Then I will wait for your news. You have to hurry up. The interest of several thousand yuan a day will take a long time, and we will give up."

 “Yes, yes, let’s do it as soon as possible.”

A group of people sent Qin Tao out and watched Qin Tao and Nie Shiyu get into the taxi. They were filled with emotion in their hearts.

It was acquired for one dollar, which is too low a price, but now, they seem to have no other choice. The prospect of this plan is very good. If they can produce water jet propellers, they may really be able to find a way out.

In the taxi, Nie Shiyu said to Qin Tao in dialect: "Brother, will they agree?"

"Who knows, if they agree, they are wise. If they don't agree, they will just wait for bankruptcy."

“So, will we suffer a loss? Can’t we build our own factory in Mingzhou?”

The other party owes a lot of debt, which is clearly a non-performing asset. Will I lose money if I buy it?

“Shiyu, how could we lose money? What I really like is that piece of land!”

 The biggest difference between building a factory in Mingzhou and acquiring the water pump factory in Huating is of course the location.

The land in Huating is valuable. With the development of the city, the water pump factory, which is still on the edge of the city, will soon become a central area. If it really cannot continue to operate, then sell the land, or directly build a It doesn’t matter what construction land or industrial land is used to build a building above it. As long as the building is built and sold to the owner, can the government still demolish it by force?

As a developer, Qin Tao wants to rejuvenate the country through industry. However, if he encounters problems, he also has corresponding countermeasures.

“Oh, where are we going next?” Nie Shiyu said, looking at the drizzle outside the window.

“Let’s go to the shipyard and get Sister Cong Ju’s husband...” Before Qin Tao finished speaking, the phone in his hand rang.

 “Hey, old man, what’s the matter? What?”

Qin Tao's breathing suddenly became rapid. Nie Shiyu looked at Qin Tao with concern and listened to the next words.

“Uncle Liu was driving drunk and got into a traffic accident?”

Liu Minggang, a young and promising man, saved the mess of the Mingzhou Iron and Steel Works. He joined forces with the Mingzhou Iron and Steel Works to make further progress.

Who would have thought that just when Liu Minggang was preparing to develop Mingzhou Steel Plant and become a large-scale backbone steel company in the country, he would leave in a traffic accident!

 It makes people extremely sad and sighing.

The project on Chongming Island is proceeding in an orderly manner. Even if Qin Tao leaves, the workers can work according to the schedule. Qin Tao immediately returned to Mingzhou as soon as he received the news.

 When I came back, it was already evening.

Liu Minggang's father, Liu Tieshan, could have enjoyed a happy retirement life. Who would have thought that the white-haired man would send the black-haired man away, crying his heart out in front of the mourning hall.

Qin Tao stood silently in front of the brazier and burned a few pieces of paper. Thinking of eating and drinking together before leaving, and imagining the future of the steel plant, he felt a sense of change.

"What happened to Uncle Liu?" Qin Tao stood up, calmed down, and asked the person beside him.

"Yesterday, Gangzi went to the city to do errands. He happened to meet a few acquaintances and went out to have a few drinks. Then, he didn't come back all night. Because Gangzi often went out to work, he didn't pay attention. This morning, he got The news is that Gangzi’s car was knocked off the roadbed, and the person was… dead.”

Liu Tieshan choked up as he spoke.

Qin Tao frowned: "Acquaintances? Who are they?"

“His junior high school classmate, Zhang Xing, works as a clerk in the municipal government, and there are several other people, I’m not sure.”

 Qin Tao's face became serious.

“Brother, is something going on?” On the way back to the family yard of the shipyard from the steel plant, Nie Shiyu looked at Qin Tao with a gloomy face and couldn’t help but ask.

 Qin Tao glanced at Nie Shiyu and sighed: "I hope it won't be like what I thought, but I have to stay here for a few more days. Let's go to the finance department of the steel plant to ask about the situation."

 When I got home, it was already ten o'clock in the evening. Qin Baoshan was still awake, waiting for Qin Tao and Nie Shiyu to come back.

After meeting the two of them, Qin Baoshan sighed with emotion: "Uncle Liu is a good man. Under his leadership, Mingzhou Iron and Steel Works is prospering. It's a pity that he died young. You have to be careful when drinking outside in the future. .”

"Old man, Mingzhou Steel Plant cannot be leaderless." Qin Tao said: "Uncle Liu is gone, someone has to take over, right?"

Qin Baoshan nodded: "Yes, the city has notified us to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the follow-up issues of the Mingzhou Steel Plant."

 “I’ll go with you tomorrow.” Qin Tao said.

"You kid, haven't you always disliked dealing with these leaders? You often said that this would be an old lady's foot binding?" Qin Baoshan looked at Qin Tao in surprise.

 “For Uncle Liu, I have to go.”

 (End of this chapter)