Chapter 604 Is the spirit of craftsmanship all over?
In fact, NSK Group’s decision to give in is not entirely their own decision.
There is also mainly pressure from peers in Japan.
As Chang Haonan found out before, this kind of large-scale and systematic fraud cannot be done by only one or two companies.
When the incident becomes more and more serious, other Japanese companies with similar behaviors will have to worry about whether they may also be implicated if they allow this turmoil to continue.
Therefore, from an overall perspective, the best way is for NSK Group to fight mines on its own and let this matter end here.
In other words, they are prepared to lose their coach and save their coach.
Even if the reputation of NSK Group is discredited, as long as the limelight passes and the overall reputation of Japanese companies will not be greatly affected, it will not be difficult to change its shell and be reborn after several changes of hands.
But if it causes a chain reaction, it will be a big trouble.
So, just a few days after Fiat Group issued a public statement, NSK Group quickly knelt down and admitted that there were procedural omissions in the quality inspection process and was willing to compensate all damages caused by such incidents. loss.
When the news reached China, Chang Haonan had just finished the component-level testing of Turbofan 10 and returned to the capital. He was reporting to the Science and Industry Committee and Ding Gaoheng on the progress of the project and his subsequent trip to Chengdu.
"Xiao Chang, the No. 01 and No. 03 prototypes of Project 10 have now entered the test flight stage. Will making major changes to the aircraft design at this point in time affect the overall project? Progress? "
In this timeline, since Chang Haonan has successively developed a series of methods to improve test flight efficiency since participating in the 83rd Project, the prototype was tested without any other problems. The speed will be much faster than in the past.
It is equivalent to the J-10 being my country's first independently developed third-generation aircraft, but it already has 20 years of test flight experience as a reference, so it is naturally easier than trying to figure everything out from scratch.
"Is there an impact... there will definitely be some."
Chang Haonan is not a fairy. He has to redesign the entire structure of the aircraft in the near future, which will definitely require a lot of manpower from the original project team:
"However, compared to improving the combat effectiveness of the model, this The impact on the schedule is worth it. ”
“If nothing else, the remaining 200-300 kilograms of empty weight can free up a lot of freedom in the design of other subsystems.”
“For example, more cables and air circuits can be arranged inside the wing, and two pylons can be added, which can also leave margin for a phased array radar with a heavier antenna in the future.”
Ding Gaoheng heard this explanation and did not ask any more questions.
After all, in the aviation field today, Chang Haonan's words still carry a certain weight.
So he just nodded and replied:
"Then you first ask Rong Fei to prepare the relevant documents in advance. Then Minister Cao and I will sign directly and try to make it as smooth as possible. Seamless connection will not delay the work progress. ”
If there are major changes in a major equipment research and development project like Project 10, it must be signed and approved by the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense and the General Armament Department at the same time.
Of course, higher levels must also nod, but Chang Haonan reported this matter when the J-10 made its first flight last year, so there will be no problem.
Just when the topic about the J-10 came to an end, Lan Xinzhi stood outside and knocked on the door.
"Director Ding, Mr. Chang."
He said and put a telegram manuscript in his hand on Ding Gaoheng's desk:
"From the Consulate in Marseilles According to the news sent back from there, NSK Group announced that it accepted the conditions proposed by Eurocopter and Fiat Group and agreed to provide the same level of compensation to all other users who had similar problems.”
I was sitting in the office. After the two people heard the news, they were almost stunned at the same time.
"NSK Group's attitude... changes very quickly?"
Ding Gaoheng picked up the telegram and read it again:
"I thought they would choose to fight to the end."
Because the NSK Group's fraud was first discovered in the die forging press project, after Chang Haonan completed the initial investigation, the Science and Technology Commission held an expanded meeting of team members to discuss the matter.
The current strategy of digging holes for the Japanese was also decided at that time. So Ding Gaoheng naturally knows a lot of details.
“It’s really not like the Japanese character.”
Chang Haonan actually expected that NSK would change its attitude, but it was indeed a bit surprising to him that the sliding and kneeling were so natural.
Especially when just a week ago, the other party was still saying harsh words to Eurocopter and saying that they would go to court.
It seems even more hilarious.
"However, I guess it is because they have exerted some domestic pressure."
After calming down his almost unbearable mood, Chang Haonan speculated:
"After all, now Everyone’s attention is still focused on the NSK Group itself. If this matter continues to ferment, I don’t know what those meddlesome Western reporters will continue to dig out.”
“Based on our investigation results. , this is not the only Japanese company that engages in this kind of private label sales, or passes off inferior products as good ones.”
Hearing this, Lan Xinzhi beside him couldn’t help but feel a little anxious:
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"Then... no matter what, NSK has admitted this and held a special press conference to explain and apologize for the matter. It has done enough. Will this matter just go away?"
Chang Haonan instantly captured the key words from his words:
"Wait a minute, you said they are going to hold a press conference to apologize?"
I have never seen the spirit of craftsmanship. Naturally, Lan Xinzhi didn't expect that Chang Haonan's focus would be here. He hesitated for a while before nodding: "Well... at least, that's what it says in the draft. The time is the afternoon of the day after tomorrow."
"Hiss..."
This news made Chang Haonan sit up straight:
"This matter must be reported by the media. It is best to be on the news. All CCTV news rounds It was broadcast for several days continuously.”
“Also, we ourselves are also victims of the NSK fraud incident. This matter must be prosecuted in domestic courts and the legal procedures must be completed. , and let the media do a follow-up report!”
“Initiating such a big battle?”
Lan Xinzhi blurted out in surprise.
Although Ding Gaoheng next to him did not speak, his expression was obviously shocked.
Chang Haonan nodded without hesitation:
“If we want to surpass the Japanese in the international market, at least domestically, we must first break the mold that Japanese companies have built for themselves over the years. "
"Think about it, when we first discovered that NSK Group was committing fraud, even our first reaction was that we couldn't believe it, let alone ordinary people. "
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"After so many years of opening up, Japanese companies have almost become a belief in our country due to the deliberate momentum created by various media and propaganda. This is something we cannot accept under any circumstances!"
Actual As a reborn person, Chang Haonan certainly does not have the so-called "can't believe it" problem.
But after all, Ding Gaoheng was also there at this time. It would be a bit disrespectful if he didn't include himself.
"Okay, I will coordinate with the Propaganda Department, there should be no problem."
Ding Gaoheng made the final decision and agreed to Chang Haonan's plan:
"In addition to these, should we take some actions internationally?"
"Of course."
Chang Haonan replied almost without thinking:
"A great man once said that it is better to use your remaining courage to chase down the poor bandits than to use your reputation as an academic overlord. Now is a good time to beat up the lost dogs, and we must not let them go easily."
"NSK Group would like to apologize with a bow. Just draw all the firepower to ourselves, but we can’t let them get what they want.”
"Don't alert the snakes in the past two days, let them relax their vigilance, wait until the day after the press conference, and then use the European media to expose the black materials we have about several other Japanese companies!"
(End of this chapter)