Chapter 1495 The Shock in Russia (First update, please subscribe)
Special treatment is a privilege in itself.
It’s just that the way to enjoy it may be a little different,
Gao Guangyao did not enjoy the same treatment as African students. There was neither a 1.9-meter-tall polar bear to help him carry his luggage, nor a polar bear like that to teach him boxing.
As a freshman, as soon as he reported here, the school over there sent a classmate who was his age to help him.
Perhaps this was because he was only 1.75 meters tall, so he specially sent a petite female classmate from Latvia who was only 1.77 meters tall.
Deva, the name means "goddess" in Latvian.
In Gao Guangyao's view, Daiva is a veritable goddess who helps him get familiar with the environment, learn Russian, and help him better adapt to the environment here.
So much so that Gao Guangyao was even a little bit too happy to think about it. He followed Dai Wa all day long, walking around the university campus and nearby, learning about the customs and customs here.
Deva learned English from him, while Gao Guangyao learned Russian and Latvian from her. Although he is fluent in Russian, he has many talents!
For young people, when learning a foreign language, they will always learn something special. If you learn it with two people, you will learn it in bed. Learning is always done day and night.
Gao Guangyao, who was so happy that he didn't want to miss his childhood, not only forgot his father's instruction to go to the Red Square to lay flowers, but also forgot to call Catalina.
I have to admit that sometimes, people are like this and always indulge in the pleasure in front of them.
It is almost everyone's instinct to be happy and reluctant to think about Shu.
While Gao Guangyao, who is in Moscow, is immersed in this gentle town, there are thousands of compatriots working there in Zhiguli, east of Moscow. Among them are technicians from Volkswagen and some infrastructure workers. personnel and technicians from various machinery companies.
Thanks to their efforts, a brand new automobile city has taken shape.
Huge modern steel structure factories stand on the ground. Trains transport containers every day, which are full of machinery and equipment shipped from ports such as Chang'an. With the completion of the factories, the most important thing now is to complete the machinery as soon as possible. Equipment installation and commissioning.
“I really didn’t expect that!”
Standing on the mountain and staring at the factory below, Gusev said with emotion:
"Before this, we never dreamed that we could complete the construction of all factories in such a short time. In the past, it would take at least two to two and a half years for us to build such a factory just for the factory buildings."
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Pointing at the factory, Gusev said:
"But what about here? It only took a dozen months, from the start of the factory foundation in March last year, to October, the factory was basically completed..."
When the Minister of Automobile Industry was feeling emotional, Nikolayev on the side said:
"No, no one could build a factory so fast. At the beginning, we were worried about the insulation of the factory, but who would have thought that the rock wool they used is actually more insulating than thick brick walls!"
Rock wool is a special thermal insulation material. It is made of high-quality basalt, dolomite, etc. as the main raw materials. It is melted at a high temperature above 1450°C and then centrifuged into fibers at a high speed. At the same time, a certain amount of binder is sprayed into the fiber for solidification and cutting. Rock wool products of different specifications and uses are formed.
Because of its light weight, small thermal conductivity, heat absorption, and non-combustibility, it is widely used in building exterior wall insulation, industrial equipment and pipeline insulation, ship sound insulation and other fields. It is precisely because of this insulation material that the steel structure factory building can withstand the cold Russian winter.
During the construction of the factory, Soviet engineers not only learned the design and construction of color steel structure factory buildings, but also learned about the use of rock wool.
"Can we also produce rock wool now?"
Gusev asked:
"Yes, just a few months ago, our research institute has trial-produced this material. I believe it will be domestically produced soon. There are also colored steel tiles and H-shaped steel beams..."
When Nikolayev introduced these technological breakthroughs, he was more filled with emotion. In the past, they had seen these new technologies in foreign magazines, but they did not adopt them because the country did not have the knowledge in this area. Require.
However, during the construction process of this large automobile manufacturing plant, they fully realized the advancement of these Western technologies. Because of this, we will quickly organize personnel to research corresponding technologies.
"Actually, these technologies are not complicated, it's just that we have never thought of doing it this way in the past."
Listening to Nikolayev's words, Gusev nodded, and then said:
"Yeah, it's just that sometimes we don't think about it..."
It’s just that sometimes there are too many things that I didn’t think of.
Just staring at the factory, Gusev said.
"I will return to Moscow in the next two days to attend a car pricing meeting."
Now that the product is about to be put into production, the next step is to set the price. This power is not in the hands of the automobile factory or the Ministry of Automobile Industry, but in the hands of Moscow and the State Planning Commission. Such a meeting requires Gusev's personal participation to ensure the interests of the car manufacturer.
"Well, you will be responsible for the time being. We must ensure the speed of factory construction. We must deliver the first car within the specified time. You know, the people across the country are looking forward to it now."
In the past two years, photos and news of this new car can often be seen in Soviet magazines and newspapers.
Almost every Soviet person is looking forward to his production and is looking forward to becoming his car owner.
Many Soviet people even gave up their houses for this - so this was also the choice given to those people in the first place, did they choose houses or cars?
Because it carries the hopes of too many people, according to the plan, they will be put into production in December and delivered to the first batch of users.
While people are looking forward to this car, in the past year and a half, workers have poured in from all directions in the vast red territory. Although they all dream of living in spacious houses here, they are even more eager to drive the car that was then called Called a "mysterious car"
There was even a telegram from a worker published in the newspaper saying:
"The house has been returned to the country and we will board the plane tomorrow."
Everyone is looking forward to it and the arrival of this car.
Faced with the minister’s instructions, Nikolayev said:
"Comrade Minister, please rest assured that we can definitely deliver the cars to people within the stipulated time." Soon, Gusev, the minister of the Ministry of Automobile Industry, left here, with several people behind him. Thousands of workers are working hard to prepare the factory for final production.
The next day, Gusev, who had just returned to Moscow, participated in a pricing meeting organized by the Planning Commission. In the Soviet Union, all commodity pricing was set by the Planning Commission. At the beginning of the meeting, experts from the Ministry of Automobile Industry He informed the other party of the price agreed upon with Volkswagen's price expert.
""Charites"..." sells for US$1,800 in the US market. The current exchange rate is 0.9 rubles per US dollar, which is more than 1,600 rubles... After its localization, because our steel and labor costs are lower, Therefore, its cost is lower, and taking into account corporate profits, we think it is appropriate to price it at 1300 rubles! The profits of the company are also very considerable”
This price is calculated based on various data such as automobile raw materials and working hours. Although production has not yet begun, the difference will not exceed 1%.
"1300 rubles!"
Mikhail, who was in charge of price accounting for the State Planning Commission, adjusted his glasses and said while flipping through the report:
“This price is definitely very inappropriate!”
Gusev's heart thumped, and he secretly said something was wrong. Even the Minister of the Ministry of Automobile Industry knew the "destructive power" of these guys. They could make a product lose money with just a little effort. Sales, so he said cautiously.
"Then how much do you think it should be sold for then?"
“1300 rubles is so cheap!”
Mikhail said directly:
"I think the price should be higher!"
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"Higher?"
Gusev and everyone else looked at each other, and then he asked curiously:
"Why should we set the price higher? The current price profit is already very considerable."
"Yes, according to the calculations of Volkswagen's cost accountants, our vehicle profit is already double theirs.
If the price increases again..."
Although the official from the Ministry of Automobile Industry did not continue to speak, everyone knew what he wanted to say.
That means...the profits are already so high. Wouldn't it be too sinister to raise the price?
"I said, comrade, you don't understand at all. If the price is set too low, then everyone will buy it. By then we will not be able to produce so many cars at all, and producing too many cars will also occupy a lot of resources. < br>
Resources such as steel, gasoline, and rubber are all very important to the country. It is impossible for us to use all of them in the production of civilian cars. ”
Mikhail looked at the people in front of him and explained:
"And if the price of the car is too cheap, people who give up their house will feel like they're getting the short end of the stick, so we have to take everyone's psychology into consideration. Well, that's it."
When saying these words, Mikhail looked at the Minister of Automobile Industry in front of him and said.
"Comrade Minister, is this true?"
This is not the truth. As long as it comes from your mouth, it must be the truth.
Gusev asked.
"Comrade Mikhail, in your opinion, what should the price be?"
At the same time, he said tentatively.
"So... 1,600 rubles, this price should be about the same."
This suddenly raised the price by 20%. When the price was set, Gusev even felt that he was too evil.
But to his surprise, Mikhail shook his head and looked at him.
"Comrade Minister, I think you should be a little bolder."
"Why should it be bigger?"
Gusev couldn't believe his ears. Even if his price increased by more than 20%, it was still considered too conservative.
An official from the Ministry of Automobile Industry said with some annoyance at Mikhail's lion's mouth.
"It can't be doubled, right? Let's just sell it as a high-end car."
"Oh, it is a high-end car in itself. It is more advanced than many cars we currently manufacture. Well, we still have to consider the interests of the vast majority of people, I think..."
After thinking for a while, Mikhail gave a price that he thought was very suitable.
"I think, let's sell it for 3,600 rubles. I think this car is perfect. In this way, everyone will realize that this is a very advanced car, and they will also feel that it is very cost-effective and cost-effective to give up their house. Worth it.”
For a moment, everyone was dumbfounded!
What is this concept?
In the current Soviet Union, the per capita monthly income is more than 100 rubles, and scientists and university professors earn more than 200 rubles/month. Calculated in this way, buying a car also requires many years of savings for a Soviet family.
And Mikhail raised the price of the car almost three times with just one mouthful!
(End of chapter)