Chapter 1383: Visiting Group of Beautiful Young People (Second update, please subscribe)
At Los Angeles Airport, dozens of young college students are standing there taking pictures. These students come from various universities in the United States. This holiday They received support from the foundation to conduct research in Southeast Asia.
While the students were excitedly taking photos for the upcoming trip, not far away, a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses looked at these people and asked:
"They used to go to Europe, the UK and France. Why are they going there this year?"
Listening to his question, the person next to him replied:
"Because we need to understand our opponent, Haaland, do you know what is the most uncertain factor in the world?"
"What?"
"It is a variable!"
"Variable?"
"Yes,"
The man nodded, and then said:
"Among all the variables, Chang'an is the biggest variable. That place was not in our plan at all, or even expected, before we even noticed it. , they have... shown an amazing side. Such changes have never happened in the past year, only there..."
Looking towards the west, the man continued:
"Only there has been such a change that is completely out of our control, so we need to understand them...them..."
Withdrawing his gaze and looking at the young people, the man said ：
"These young people also need to understand there. In the future, there will be some outstanding candidates among them! Wells, your responsibility is to take them to understand there and understand our opponents or enemies. Who knows? "
When the words fell, the man looked at the excited young people with a bright smile on his face, and walked over. When he was still a few meters away, the young college students shouted excitedly.
"Mr. Senator, can we take a picture together?"
"Of course, gentlemen, that's exactly what I'm here for."
The man laughs While taking photos with these people, a few dozen minutes later, a Boeing 407 took off from Los Angeles Airport and flew towards the west, towards the Pacific Ocean.
...
“Do you know where this place is?”
When the plane was about to land, the passengers in the cabin looked out the window. Most of these passengers were young people. from various universities.
It is the summer vacation of American universities. These young people have traveled thousands of miles to come here just to get to know this strange place.
In the past days, they learned about this place through TV and movies, but what about now?
Thanks to the foundation's funding, they will set foot on this land and experience everything here in person.
"Future City! Joseph."
Carol said to Joseph beside him:
"Believe me, this trip is definitely worth the money. ”
Soon, the plane landed. Like everyone else, Joseph got off the plane, carrying a large backpack - this kind of travel bag that is very comfortable to carry, and finally returned to its birthplace. .
This kind of backpack, which is popular among young people and travelers, was invented here.
The group passed through customs, and Joseph and Carol quickly boarded a King Long bus. As soon as they entered the carriage, these American college students from the country of automobiles felt the difference in the bus.
The bright, almost integrated windows give the entire bus a sense of science fiction. What’s even more surprising is that it actually has a transparent sunroof in the middle of the roof!
“Oh my God, its roof is actually made of glass!”
As soon as Carol finished speaking, someone said from the side:
"Carol, have you forgotten that this is the city of the future, the country of glass?"
"Yes, they use glass to build houses, use glass to make integrated circuits and, use glass to make cars, Everything here is built on glass..."
He was quoting an article in Time magazine, which used the term "glass empire" to describe this place - the glass curtain wall of the building, integrated The silicon of the circuit, everything here seems to be related to glass.
Because of this, they naturally felt this way when they saw this bus whose upper half was almost entirely made of glass.
Actually, this is just a tour bus that focuses on mid- to high-end tourist passengers.
But when Joseph, Carol and others took their seats and started their journey, they were immediately conquered by this bus. The high-back aviation seats with footrests, the uninterrupted natural ventilation system, and the bathroom at the rear of the bus , soft air suspension...
Everyone sitting in this bus was amazed:
“I didn’t expect that the bus would be so comfortable to sit on!”
With such emotion, Joseph asked:
"Mr. Wells, where is our first stop? Is it the city center?"
Facing his inquiry, Wells smiled and said:
"No, our first stop is their factory, which is also the car manufacturing company we are most familiar with..."
They The automobile manufacturing company they wanted to visit was Wuling Motors. After the bus arrived at Wuling Motors, they did not go to the production workshop, but to the port. The parking lot at the port is filled with cars, most of which are "Tarots" that are most commonly used in the United States, and two ro-ro ships are parked beside the port.
“…After quality inspection, the complete vehicles produced by the company are shipped directly here, loaded from the port, and shipped to the market. These cars will be distributed based on the dealer’s information. to various places and then delivered to ordering customers”
Listening to the receptionist's introduction, Carol asked curiously:
"Sir, are you saying that all the cars here already have corresponding customers?"
"We adopt a "zero inventory" production strategy, and we can produce 100% according to customer needs to achieve zero inventory. Inventory..."
Different from Carol and the others who were focusing on things like production methods, Joseph's eyes were fixed on the port. A "behemoth" stood quietly in the port. This ship was so imposing. The majestic ship, with the bright red letters "WL" on its white body, is very conspicuous.
At this time, cars were driving into the cabin of this big ship. When Joseph's eyes were on the ship, Wells noticed his expression, walked over and said:
"This is a ro-ro ship, a car cargo ship specially used for transportation."
Wells introduced:
"Ten years ago, Taiping Shipbuilding Industry Company built the world's first A ro-ro ship "Comet". Different from the past transport methods of bulk carriers packed in wooden boxes or parked on the deck, the loading and unloading of ro-ro ships is achieved by driving vehicles in and out. Loading does not rely on lifting equipment, so even if the port conditions are poor, it can be carried out. Efficient loading, unloading and transportation
On the basis of greatly reducing investment costs, the "Comet" has increased the loading and unloading efficiency to 1,000 to 2,000 tons per hour, effectively reducing cargo damage and errors during transportation. Since then, ro-ro ships have rapidly developed around the world with the "Comet" as the basic ship type, but 80% of the orders have flown here."
Listening to Wells' explanation, Joseph said:
"Mr. Wells, they sell cars all over the world through ships like this!"
Then Joseph thought for a while and said:
"With such a ship By shipping, their transportation will be more convenient. I have been to the port and saw that their loading speed is very slow. But then came the container, which was also invented by them. They used containers to transport goods all over the world. , and what about such a ro-ro ship? It is like a container ship for cars. With it, they can transport cars to the world at the lowest cost..."
Staring at the huge ship Standing up, Joseph pursed his lower lips and said:
"It is not accidental that the economy here has made such great progress in a short period of time. Sir, first of all, they achieved the goal of opening up to the outside world through changes in transportation. A comprehensive breakthrough in exports.”
Looking at the young man in front of him, Wells's eyes changed somewhat. Although these students came from various universities in the United States and were all standard elites, their focus was obviously different.
Some people here are concerned about the production methods here, some are concerned about the profits here, and some are worried about what kind of impact this factory will have on the American automobile manufacturing industry?
But some people have discovered some things that others have overlooked.
"That is to say, you think it is the changes in transportation that have brought about the economic boom here, right?"
Wells asked:
"No, sir, the revolution in transportation will benefit the whole world. With cheap sea transportation, all countries in the world can join in this industrial production if they are willing.
Even The most backward countries can also achieve unprecedented prosperity through trade and production. After all, whether it is the United States or Europe or here, all developed countries need cheap goods, and everyone can benefit from them.”
Joseph pointed to the ship in the distance and said.
“Here is different from those places, because it is here that started the change. Those places can learn from him and imitate him, but that’s it. Others can learn and follow, but they don’t It cannot be created, but everything is created here."
Joseph thought for a moment and said:
"Container ships, electronic computers, ro-ro ships... everything seems to have originated from here. It seems like the pioneer of an industrial revolution.
Sir, I think this is the place. The charm of this land. Or the biggest difference... They created and invented all of this.
And to a certain extent, this is also the threat they pose. ”
Threat!
Wells was stunned for a moment by the young man's answer, and he took a special look at the business card on the young man's chest.
"JoeB..."
He knew that this young man was the only one among these students who was not from an Ivy League university, but from the University of Delaware, but it was not a big deal, the more he came from the grassroots People cherish opportunities more and more, and they are more likely to succeed. Unlike those who were born with a spoon in their mouths, they tend to be hesitant when facing opportunities because they are less willing to pay compared to opportunities. cost.
The family background of those people gave them a choice, but the child in front of them did not.
So, this is a nice guy.
With this in mind, Wells said.
"Joseph...can I call you Joe?"
"Of course, sir."
Wells nodded, and then said:
"Jo, You are right, a revolution has been launched here, and this revolution will change many things, and we are here today to understand everything here, or..."
In front of us is young Joe. , Wells said in an extremely serious tone.
"Let you let young people like you understand this place and our opponents."
"Or understand our enemies."
Qiao said:
"Although Now our enemy is the Russians, but one day we will defeat them, and by then they may become our opponents or even enemies..."
The words paused for a moment, and Joe added:
"Maybe a more powerful enemy."
(End of this chapter)