Chapter 193

There was another round of torture and the reason was soon revealed.

The Japanese side was afraid of Li Jiandong, so they sent people to assassinate him.

The Security Department followed the clues and found two more enemy spies.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of enemy agents. There must be more enemy agents hiding among the crowd.

Who knows when a few people will pop up and assassinate Li Jiandong.

So the leaders above arranged two more police officers.

Three people took turns to protect Li Jiandong.

This treatment already exceeds that of the big leaders back then.

Before the big leader retired, he was the head of the department, but he was only assigned a third-level guard.

Li Jiandong is now protected by three guards.
It is conceivable how much importance the leaders above value him.

But Li Jiandong deserves this protection.

He developed the car almost single-handedly, which brought a qualitative leap forward in our automobile industry.

The senior leader also met with Li Jiandong in person and chatted with him for more than 20 minutes.

Don’t underestimate these 20 minutes. Even if you are receiving the leaders of some small countries, it would probably be at this level.

When Li Jiandong left, the leader agreed to one of his requests.

That is to continue to let Li Jiandong participate in the production of some restricted industries, such as bicycles, electric fans, refrigerators and televisions.

During this period, private transactions of these items were not allowed.

They can’t even buy and sell, let alone produce.

Once discovered, they may even be sentenced to severe punishment.

But Li Jiandong has proved with his strength that allowing him to participate can greatly accelerate the development of this industry in the country.

The leader was also willing to give him the green light, granting him a privilege that no one else had.

This can also be considered a reward for Li Jiandong.

For Li Jiandong, this was an unexpected surprise, as his original goal was just color TVs.

Color TV is somewhat high-tech, and if we wait until we develop it ourselves, it may take some time.

However, with Li Jiandong's involvement, doing these things became much easier.

His computer skills were almost up to par, and coupled with his cable mechanical engineer skills, it wasn't difficult to build a TV with these two combined.

Li Jiandong can now even design computers, let alone televisions.

However, the time is not right to develop computers yet.

If we want to develop high-tech things like computers, we need the support of national strength.

Before, even developing a car would result in assassination by Japanese enemy agents. If a computer is developed, it would offend the United States.

Now the relationship between the big countries and the United States is in a honeymoon period.

The United States has always wanted to use big countries as their cheap labor market.

They absolutely do not allow computers, this high-tech that is ahead of its time, to be mastered by major powers.

Therefore, once you want to develop computers, you will definitely be sniped by the United States.

If the country's national strength is insufficient, it may have a counterproductive effect. Not only will the computers be taken away by others, but it may also trigger a war.

Li Jiandong is not exaggerating. Similar things have happened many times in history.

In order to maintain its technological hegemony, the United States has attacked many countries in history.

If the United States really wants to attack a big country, it will probably have to wait another 20 years for its rise.

Therefore, Li Jiandong had no plans to develop computers before the country's comprehensive national strength improved.

However, it would be possible to develop some televisions during this period, occupy the domestic television market, and make some money.

After returning home.

Before entering the house, Li Jiandong noticed a row of bicycles parked at the door.

It turned out that the residents of Yard 40 knew that Li Jiandong was going to meet the big boss today, so they all came over to hear what the big boss said to him.
That was a person they had only heard of on the radio; they had never seen him in person.

"Li Jiandong, you are amazing. Even the top leader wants to meet you."

"Yes, our hospital has produced such a great figure like you, which is really enviable."

"What does the big boss look like? Is he the same as in the newspapers?"

"How is the health of the elder leader? Is he okay?"

"What did you talk about with the senior leader? Did you mention our hospital?"

"You went to Nanzhonghai, right? What's the difference between that place and our streets?"

The residents were all talking excitedly.

Although the one who met the big leader was Li Jiandong.

But they are from the same courtyard as Li Jiandong, so it will be more face-saving when they tell others about it later.

Ask more questions now so that you can have something to talk about when you meet others in the future.

Li Jiandong looked at everyone. It was the first time he saw his neighbors so crazy, but it was normal when he thought about it.

The person he was meeting this time was a big leader, and even Li Jiandong himself was still very excited.

Qin Huairu was also beside him, staring at him intently.

His eyes were full of pride.

The sons were also very excited.

"Ahem, actually, we didn't say much, we just chatted for a while. Also, the senior leader encouraged me a few words and told me to continue to shine for the country in a position that suits me."

Li Jiandong said somewhat embarrassedly
Although it was just a casual chat, what we talked about were serious matters.

However, Li Jiandong has not yet figured out what to do next.

In fact, if you want to make money, whether it is producing bicycles or electric fans, they are both more profitable methods.

Now that people's purchasing power has increased slightly, there is a greater demand for small items such as bicycles and electric fans. The most important thing is that making these things does not require much technical content.

Just find someone to open a factory and it will be done.

With Jia Dongxu as the leader of the Energy Department, Li Jiandong doesn't have to worry about the supply of steel.

It can be said that making money will be very easy.

But Li Jiandong didn't want to make these things. Whether it was a bicycle or an electric fan, anyone could make it.
Others can do it, so Li Jiandong doesn't intend to waste his energy on these things.

If he wants to do something, he will do something that others cannot do. His goal is not to make money.

After chatting with the residents for a long time, I finally sent them all away.

Li Jiandong began to calm down and think about his future.

After careful consideration, Li Jiandong decided to start with the television.

After the TV is completed, the next step is to make a tape recorder and a video recorder, as well as a camera and even a refrigerator and an air conditioner.

For these things, domestic enterprises are still in their infancy.

It's not even in its infancy, and many things are not even imported.

Once foreign companies join in, they will soon occupy all domestic markets.

Li Jiandong has not experienced such an era, but he has heard from his parents that when his parents grew up, all technological products were almost monopolized by foreign goods.

It is precisely because of this that when they are in their fifties or sixties, they still think that only foreign things are good.

He couldn't stand up for decades.

The knowledge that Li Jiandong's apprenticeship system gives him all comes from 2023.

At that time, both radios and cameras had developed to a considerable extent.

Especially something like a radio, even an elementary school student can study one as an experiment.

So, Li Jiandong developed all these things in just a few days. Anyway, they didn’t need to have very good performance.

At the beginning, being able to take pictures and record audio was already great.

Then, next comes production.

The biggest difficulty in producing these technological products is that some of them contain transistors.

This thing cannot be made by an ordinary mechanical processing factory, it still requires a specialized technology company.

Of course Li Jiandong wants to take control of these high-tech enterprises in his own hands.

It’s not that other people aren’t trustworthy.

After all, human nature is hard to stand the test.

If we are targeted by enemy spies or bribed by foreign companies, we will be in trouble.

So Li Jiandong handed over the high-tech aspect to his third son.

The third son, Li Xuanzong, has also reached adulthood this year.

Having grown up in Hong Kong, the third son received more education than the eldest and second sons.

It would be most appropriate to let him take over the high-tech company.

However, it is still quite difficult for Li Jiandong to open such a high-tech company in North City.

After all, there is a gap in high-tech talent in the North City.

In the previous ten years, all the educated youth went to the countryside.

There haven't been any college students in more than 10 years.

How can this kind of diploma be used to develop high technology?
We can't let Li Jiandong do everything by himself.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Li Jiandong decided to let his son go to Hong Kong and open some transistor factories there first. When the time is right, it will still be enough for him to return to the mainland to open factories.

The key is to master the technology in your own hands.

So the next morning during breakfast, Li Jiandong called his third son over.

"Third brother, you are already an adult now, do you have any plans for your future?"

The third son shook his head.

"Dad, to be honest, I don't have any plans for the future. I always feel like I don't fit in here in North City. I can't get along with many of the people I know. It seems like there's a gap between our thinking. I don't know what's going on."

The third brother looked a little depressed.

Now his elder and second elder brothers are already capable of standing on their own, but he is the only one who has not achieved anything.

You know, he is already 25 years old this year.

Although this age is not considered old in Hong Kong, he is considered an old man in North City, and he currently has no career and no partner.

It would be fine if he really didn't have good conditions, but in fact he was not only a top student at Xiangxiang University, but also the son of Li Jiandong.

Therefore, this opportunity now made him feel a little embarrassed to his family.

Li Jiandong nodded.

Although he couldn't say that he empathized with his third son's situation, he could understand it.

The third child grew up in Hong Kong. After returning to North City, he couldn't fit in. It was normal for him to have a generation gap in thinking with other people.

If it weren't for his elder brother and Qin Huairu accompanying him in Hong Kong, his thoughts would probably have changed even more.

So Li Jiandong said.

"Third brother, I know what's wrong with you. It's true that the North City is still relatively backward, but this is our hometown. No matter where we grew up, our roots are always here. You must remember this."

The third brother nodded.

"Dad, I know this. This is my roots. I don't mean to dislike him. I just don't know how to help him."

Li Jiandong nodded and continued.

"I have thought about this matter for you. North City is indeed not suitable for you, so I plan to let you follow your eldest brother and return to Hong Kong together.

Your eldest brother is planning to build a TV picture tube factory over there. When you go there, you can work with him for a while. When the time is right, you can bring a mature team back to North City to open a factory."

"Also, I've been bored lately, so I've been tinkering with some patents. You can bring them to Hong Kong and see if you can work with your brother to produce them."

Li Jiandong took out several documents from his briefcase.

Here are patents for products such as cameras, radios, and tape recorders.

It is not easy to produce these things in China now. Even if they can be produced, it is not easy to make a large-scale breakthrough.

The most important thing is that after these things are produced, they cannot just be supplied to the domestic market.

Li Jiandong's goal is to sell them abroad and seize the market of foreigners.

Therefore, if the products are produced in the inland, they will easily be boycotted, but if they are produced in Hong Kong, it doesn’t matter.

After all, Hong Kong is still leased to the British Empire, and the British Empire has fallen from its position as the world's leader, but a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.

It is easier to succeed by developing technology in their place.

When the third brother heard Li Jiandong's words, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Dad, I'll listen to you. When do you think it would be best for me to go to Hong Kong to find my brother?"

Li Jiandong thought for a while and said.

"Anytime, as long as you're ready. But after you go there, you have to come back to see us often. Your mom and I are old, and it's not easy for us to take a plane. When the time comes, ask your eldest brother to come back to visit us during the holidays."

Qin Huairu was standing next to him and wanted to say the same thing.

Although 4 children.

But each of them is their dearest one, and none of them wants to let them leave.

However, he also knew that children all needed to have their own future.

We cannot help them in the name of loving our children.

That's not what a good mother should do.

"Mom, don't worry. After I settle down in Hong Kong, I will come back to see you often."

The third brother said with a smile.

Qin Huairu next to him reminded him, "When you get there, find a girl to marry as soon as possible. You are already 25 years old. People in North City call you an old bachelor."

Hearing this, the third brother was speechless.

His second brother hasn't gotten married yet, why is he, the third oldest, in such a hurry?

However, he did not refute and just nodded.

"Mom, I remember. When I go to Hong Kong, I will pay close attention to good girls."

These few days, because my son is leaving soon.

Li Jiandong stays at home with his wife and son every day.

It is indeed easier to feel sad when a family separates.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

This is something every family goes through sooner or later.

As long as parents know that their children far away are doing well, they will feel relieved.

And in recent days, changes are also taking place in other places.

First, the automobile production line of the steel rolling mill was established.

Cars began to be manufactured one after another, and the first batch was supplied to the senior leaders in the north city.

The senior leaders had always been riding in cars made by foreigners, but when they rode in a car made in China for the first time, they suddenly felt their backs straightened.

Confidence in the country's industrial capabilities also suddenly increased.

When ordinary people see that their leaders are driving domestically made cars, their impression of domestically made cars will naturally be greatly enhanced.

A sense of national pride arises spontaneously.

The admiration for foreign goods naturally declined.

This is exactly what Li Jiandong wants to see.

If we want domestic products to rise, the first thing we need to do is to change the thinking of the older generation.

the other side.

The fabric factory in Liu Haizhong has also officially started operations.

The cloth factory had just started and could only produce dozens of pieces of cloth every day.

This number is not large, but it is not small either.

Li Jiandong was rich, so his initial investment was quite large. He installed several sets of equipment and hired hundreds of workers.

Liu Haizhong became a leader again and was full of energy for a while.

Although the fabric mill does not have as many employees as the steel mill, he is the head of the fabric mill anyway. It can be said that all matters in the factory can be decided by him. This is much more impressive than being the president of the union in the steel mill.

And the bangs in his head, which had power, did not swell.

Instead, I work more seriously.

I stay in the workshop every day and keep a close eye on the workers' production.

The top leader personally oversees production, which puts a lot of pressure on the workers in the workshop, and no one dares to be lazy at work.

Because Li Jiandong paid them a relatively high salary, they all worked very hard even though the work was hard.

This is also the main reason why the fabric factory can produce nearly 100 pieces of fabric per day.

After these fabrics were produced, sales were very good.

Dacron fabric is colorful, thin and light, making it comfortable to wear.

Therefore, it was favored by many young people as soon as it was launched on the market.

The most important thing is the price is cheap.

After Queliang entered the inland market, its price was not cheap for a while.

However, Li Jiandong directly imported machines and raw materials from outside and started production himself, which reduced costs a lot.

In addition, since he was selling it in his own shopping mall, he naturally lowered the price.

The launch of Dacron fabric attracted a lot of people at once.

This led to a sharp increase in customer traffic in Li Jiandong's shopping mall again within a short period of time.

This result was something Yu Li had not expected.

To this end, he quickly increased overtime pay for the sales staff and extended the opening hours of the mall by two hours every day.

Then there is the small workshop in Yard 40.

Yan Bugui was annoyed by Jia Zhang's constant visits to his house, so he found a new place to live these days.

This is a private house.

It is neither far nor close to Nanluoguxiang.

It meets Yan Bugui's needs very well.

The only downside is that the price is a little bit expensive.

A house with its own door and yard costs 4000 yuan?

If it were in the past, Yan Bugui would definitely not be willing to spend so much money to buy a house, but times are different now.

Yan Bugui can now earn more than 600 yuan a month from his small workshop.

More than 4000 yuan is only seven months' income.

Therefore, Yan Bugui quickly bought the house, and then found a time when Jia Zhang was not at home, and secretly sent someone to the house to move all the belongings over.

When Jia Zhang came back, she found that Yan Bugui's door was locked, and she felt something was wrong.

The residents of this courtyard will not lock their doors even if no one is at home.

Jia Zhang leaned over the windowsill and looked inside. She found it was empty and was stunned.

She couldn't believe it. How come she had never heard of it?

That's why I came to Zhao Quezi's house to ask.

"Lao Zhao, Huilan, do you know where Lao Yan's family went? I saw them when I went out this morning, but how come no one was home at noon?"

Of course Zhao Quezi and Li Huilan knew that Yan Bugui and his family had moved away.

Yan Bugui's family was only on guard against Jia Zhangshi and not against anyone else. They even said hello to the people in the courtyard when they left.

So Li Huilan thought about it and said.

"Mrs. Zhang, Old Yan and his family moved out today."

"What? You were living here so well, why did you suddenly move out?"

(End of this chapter)