Technological Hegemony

After several days of intense evaluation, Ning Zeping finally called Luo Jia.

On the other end of the phone, the old man was obviously very emotional, and he said in an eager tone: "We have invited experts from the Ship Research Institute, Machinery Institute, and Marine Engineering Institute to study together, and everyone agrees that your engineering ship has a large design. The magnitude is better than that of Rheinland Group."

"However, colleagues in the expert group found that many key pressure-bearing links need to use expensive imported materials, so the cost of your engineering ship is not low."

Luo Jia felt helpless. Materials science was indeed a big shortcoming in our country. As a very special offshore construction machine, engineering ships were also used for large-scale operations. They needed to purchase a lot of high-strength metal parts from abroad to strengthen the overall strength.

The material science of Xingchen Technology, with Niu Jiming who came back from Cambridge, is in charge, and his strength is quite good, but the marine materials are not in urgent need at present, so they have not been put on the agenda.

The material science team headed by Ming Ji has actually done a lot of work. The aluminum-plastic film was made by his team. The high-density carbon material used in the supercapacitor this time is also a masterpiece of Ming Ji's team.

There are too many lessons to make up, so take your time.

Luo Jia smiled and said, "Old Ning, you should understand the principle that you get what you pay for. When we designed the engineering ship, we didn't plan to save money. We followed the standard of a ship's 40-year warranty." Designed."

"Understood, of course I understand." Ning Zeping said, "Your ship is so strong that it is too strong. It is a typical example of high cost and cheap use. This kind of thinking is very good."

"But there is one more thing I must inform you in advance."

"Oh, what is it?" asked Rodya.

"The power department means to directly pay a design fee to buy the blueprint of the engineering ship." Ning Zeping hesitated for a few seconds before telling Luo Jia the news.

He originally thought that as a businessman, Luo Jia would not agree so readily. After all, Xingchen Technology entrusted the shipyard to manufacture the ship, and then leased the ship to the power department to maximize profits. Selling the blueprints did not make much money.

However, Luo Jia had already expected that the power department might pay to buy it out, so he didn't think much of it.

"No problem, the blueprint can be sold." Luo Jia said happily.

"You agreed so quickly?" Ning Zeping couldn't believe his ears.

Luo Jia smiled and said, "Why don't you agree? The engineering ship is just a small project for us. Since the power grid has bought the blueprint of the engineering ship, the next step is to launch a large-scale wind power project. The wind power project will use our supercapacitors."

"For things like business, we have to take a long-term view. Our Star Technology has always been fighting the world with our partners. Being able to cooperate with domestic power giants is only good for us, and there is no harm."

Ning Zeping nodded, "Sure enough, you are said to be a smart businessman, this time I have really seen it."

"As you said, we are very satisfied with the supercapacitor. Don't worry, the grid will definitely place a huge order for you next time!"

After hanging up the phone, Luo Jia called An Ran and Hong Tao and told them of their decision to sell the blueprint of the engineering ship to the national team.

The blueprint is not something that can be finished by just copying it with a USB flash drive. Star Technology, as the designer, needs to send out an expert team to assist the national team in implementing the plan.

And Hong Tao's business department is responsible for negotiating a contract with the national team.

According to international practice, blueprints can be authorized or sold outright.

Licensing contracts are relatively cheap, and buying out designs and patents at one time is more expensive, depending on how the national team chooses.

An Ran was a bit reluctant, after all, the hardware department still spent a lot of effort when designing the engineering ship.

But he also understands that a person who wants to make a profit in everything may not be able to accomplish anything in the end.

Star Technology is the best example. They never eat alone, and have in-depth cooperation with countless domestic giants.

So far, I have never seen anyone who dared to make an idea for Xingchen Technology. On the contrary, whenever Luo Jia wanted to do something, many companies would immediately stand up and ask Luo Jia if he needed help.

This time, Xingchen Technology will cooperate deeply with domestic electric power giants again. As a result, Luo Jia's circle of friends will expand again.

"Go and talk to them." Luo Jia said to Hong Tao, "I heard what Mr. Ning said, besides engineering ships, the power side may also place a big order for our capacitor project."

"Leave it to me, I will leave for Beijing right away." Hong Tao nodded.

 …

Munich, Siemens Group Headquarters.

Luo Xude is in the office, writing an email to shareholders.

As for Huaxia, the rumors that Xingchen Technology will enter the offshore wind power field intensified, causing the company's stock price to plummet. As the president, Luo Xude needs to give an explanation to the shareholders.

Germania is a relatively rigorous nation, Luo Xude touched his chin with his hand, considering the words of the email.

He must accurately express the company's management's confidence in the future, while not only paying attention to threats from the East, but also not making shareholders too panic.

Luo Xude scratched his hair with his hands, this is really an embarrassing thing.

After all, the opponent this time is Xingchen Technology, a terrifying existence that once pulled Apple and Samsung from the altar, snatched the mobile operating system from Google, and cut Google search in half.

The wording of the email must be very careful. If you belittle Xingchen Technology too much, shareholders will think you are arrogant, and if you say Xingchen Technology is too powerful, it will make shareholders feel incompetent.

Just when Luo Xude was in a dilemma, there was a knock on the door outside.

Then his secretary stood outside the door and said, "President, I have your call."

Luo Xude frowned, and said impatiently: "Didn't I tell you that while I am writing emails to shareholders, I will not answer anyone's calls."

The secretary said with some embarrassment: "The call is from Huaxia. Our chief representative and president of Huaxia Region, Bronte, has something important to ask you. He is on line 6."

Huaxia called?

Luo Xude was taken aback, motioned for the secretary to leave, and then pressed the Arabic numeral 6 on the phone keypad.

Bronte's voice came from the opposite side, he was panting heavily, and said in a serious tone: "President, the latest news, they are about to sign a contract!"

"Don't be in a hurry, tell me clearly, who is signing the contract with whom?"

"Star Technology is about to sign a contract with Huaxia Power Grid and major power giants! They have decided to purchase the engineering ship authorization of Star Technology. Our plan with the Rhine Group has been completely abandoned by them!"

Luo Xude sighed deeply, sure enough, what should come has come.

What is a nightmare opponent?

This is!

Star Technology is the kind of enemy that can bite you hard anytime, anywhere, at any time and place that you least expect.

When Luo Xude heard for the first time that Xingchen Technology was still engaged in engineering ships, he could hardly believe his ears.

This strange company, what kind of road are they, even researching shipbuilding?

But when he came back to his senses and thought about it carefully, he found that the method of Xingchen Technology was really clever.

Every step they take is precisely designed.

Use batteries to drive electric controls, and use electric controls to drive electric cars and motorcycles. With electric cars and motorcycles, China's power consumption will definitely increase sharply, so they launched super capacitors.

Capacitors solve the problem of energy storage, so that large-scale offshore wind farms can be built, and the construction of offshore wind farms requires installation of ships, so Star Technology began to study special ships.

They started from optimizing software, and in less than two years, they have spanned multiple fields, and now they even started to get involved in ship design.

However, their efforts in each field are closely linked, driving the entire industrial chain forward step by step.

Finally, after cutting down countless opponents, the sword of Xingchen Technology is about to fall on Siemens' head. Luo Xude's current mood is one of anger and helplessness.

"When will they sign the contract?" Luo Xude asked.

Bronte hurriedly said, "Our informant said that the signing ceremony will be held tomorrow afternoon, and Luo Jia, the president of Star Technology, has arrived in the capital right now."

"This is very unusual, because Luo Jia has always been a very low-key person, and almost never participates in any public activities. If it is only the installation ship authorized to sign, he should not be present in person. Star Technology and Power Grid, each sending a representative is enough. "

"However, this time, not only the president of Xingchen Technology is here, but also the big boss of the power grid. It is possible that their contract is not just about the installation ship."

Bronte didn't continue to speak, but Luo Xude had already guessed.

If it is not only the installation ship, it must be a super capacitor.

So far, Star Technology's supercapacitor is still in a semi-invisible state.

There have been rumors in the market for a long time that Xingchen Technology has already produced this thing and is doing large-scale testing on the power grid.

However, Xingchen Technology has never announced it to the public. The last time Luo Jia gave a speech in Beijing, he talked about the late stage of the laboratory, and did not announce the completion of the project.

And if Xingchen Technology really signs an energy storage project with the grid, it will be tantamount to the existence of super capacitors, which will be completely hammered.

Luo Xude rubbed his temples, "Really? Are they moving so fast?"

Bronte said with bitterness in his voice, "President, the efficiency of Huaxia is different from ours. Assuming that we have mastered supercapacitor technology, it will take at least one or two years, or even several years of large-scale testing to convince Deutsche Power and Federal Power."

"But this is Huaxia! Their speed is too crazy!"

"After more than a month of testing, Huaxia Power Grid decided to purchase supercapacitors on a large scale and officially build an energy storage center. This kind of thing cannot happen anywhere in the world, but it is very likely to happen in China!"

"Because in this land, there is no impossible thing!"

Luo Xude didn't speak for a while, his face was livid, and he swallowed a few mouthfuls of spit, but his throat was still extremely bitter.

What kind of people is this shit!

Xingchen Technology is a group of tough guys, especially able to endure hardships and fight. The whole world already knows this.

Now it seems that Huaxia Power Grid is also a group of lunatics!

Just tested for more than a month, dare to place a big order for Xingchen Technology, not to mention that the strict Germans can't do it, no one in the world except Huaxia can do it!

If this news is true, the impact on the world will be too great.

Whether it is charging piles, supercapacitors, or engineering ships, these are all upstream areas of energy.

With the rapid advancement of the upstream field, China is getting closer and closer to becoming the first country in the world to use new energy on a large scale.