Chapter 590: Choice

Rockwell International, this thriving company name appeared in Tan Zhenhua’s mind for the first time, and it has to be traced back to when he first participated in the "Throne of Wall Street" event, when Sargent McCormick’s Reminder, think of the meaning of Matthew Mellon's last name and the associations that result from it.
Even after the company completed the development and production of the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber, packaged and sold its defense department as a whole to Boeing, and withdrew from the US defense equipment supplier sequence, it is still in the micro Processors, factory automation control, radio, advanced aircraft and space shuttles, advanced communication systems and global positioning systems, air transportation, avionics and communication equipment for regional aircraft and business jets maintain a global leading position.
Therefore, from purely technical considerations, Rockwell is a very competitive company. If it is added to the supplier team of the big airplane of your dreams, it will actually be a win-win situation.
But this will also bring another trouble, the pain of key equipment being stuck in the neck, Tan Zhenhua has heard, seen and experienced too much in his previous life.
So refuse?
The result of the refusal is also obvious. Not to mention whether the Mellon family, who was rejected with the extended olive branch, will be ashamed and angry to take any measures to retaliate against themselves, and what force they will use to interfere with the ongoing BAC project negotiation process. Technically, it is also equivalent to closing a door for China to acquire advanced Western experience and technology.
But the current China, to put it bluntly, in the field Rockwell is good at, there is a gap of at least several decades, and this gap is definitely not only relying on time to make up, think about Shi Changxu’s Huai's carbon fiber, after China was blocked, even if the country has made investments within its capacity, the gap is still widening.
It must be admitted that with the advancement of modern science and technology and the deepening of human scientific research on natural sciences, the field of engineering research requires more and more professional knowledge and talent accumulation. Some things cannot be done without hard work. Into.
And what's the difference between doing this and being an ostrich in a closed-door policy?
In Tan Zhenhua's mind, dare to face up to one's own shortcomings, not to shy away from one's own weaknesses, learn from the strengths of others, and make up for one's shortcomings, is the real big country's mind.
Thinking of this, Tan Zhenhua finally made a decision.
He raised his head and smiled slightly at Tom Dylay: "Mr. Dylay, Rockwell is interested in joining my future plans. I welcome it. However, given the current reality of China, I have three more requirements. ."
"please say."
"First, if I complete the plan and Rockwell International does participate in it, then Rockwell must help our aircraft pass the FAA."
"There is no need for Mr. Tan to worry about this. Passing the FAA and obtaining an airworthiness certificate will be a license for our common products to go to the market. For our common interests, this article will be implemented without any discount."
Tan Zhenhua nodded and continued: "The second is that the production and development of subsystems subcontracted by Rockwell must be carried out by a joint venture company between me and Rockwell. In order to ensure this company’s Independence, Rockwell cannot account for more than 50% of its equity distribution."
Tom Dilai frowned and said: "This condition may be a bit difficult. This will inevitably leak Rockwell's technology, and these technologies may be applied to the research and development of your country's military aircraft. , Is not allowed."
Tan Zhenhua smiled and said: "Mr. Dile, you should know that although Rockwell is a leading company in some of the sub-systems in the aviation field, it is not the only company that can supply these products, and I, whether it is British Aerospace Mr. Hawke Sidley Jr. or Mr. Mike Parton of Marconi have a good friendship with me. I guess when I announce the plan, they may be very willing to participate in this matter. Will be willing to accept this condition of mine, you know, their current business conditions are not very good...Of course, if Mr. Dile intends to talk to me in another way, it is another matter."
This suggestion was so obvious, and it was slightly ridiculous. Tom Dylay quickly denied: "No, Mr. Tan, don’t worry about that. I think I have clearly expressed Mr. Skeff’s position before. , We are here completely in good faith... And how can the technical capabilities of those companies in Britain compare to Rockwell? Well, I personally agree with your condition, and I will try my best to convince Skeff Mr. accepts, of course, the specific implementation method needs to be sat down and discussed carefully."
Tan Zhenhua nodded again: "Okay, Mr. Dilei, I think we still have plenty of time to discuss this issue. After all, as you know, the most important thing for me at the moment is to get the BAC project. Now let me talk about me. The third condition and the last one."
"Please speak."
"Actually, rather than saying that this is a condition, I want to ask Mr. Mellon and Mr. Dilei to do me a favor."
"Oh? What kind of thing?"
"Mr. Dile, as you know, I want to implement a rather large new aircraft plan, but the manpower I can use is really limited. On the China side, based on the actual national conditions, almost all aviation industry experts are in the country. In the hands, so even if they join my plan, I am afraid they will be affected in some other way."
"and so?"
"So, I need to build a force that can be completely in my own hands. I don't need too many people, but I must be professional and able to act according to my will."
Tom Dilley nodded thoughtfully: "Tan, I can understand what you think, and I agree with what you do. Then, let me guess, do you want to build this team with our strength? This is A very challenging job."
Tan Zhenhua nodded and said, "Of course I know this, so I am not in a hurry to form this team immediately. However, I still hope that there can be such a person who can take over part of my current work immediately, in addition to helping me take care of the BAC. In addition to the project, I can also provide reference for many of my decisions. As you know, I am still too young and inexperienced, and my understanding of the aviation industry is not professional."
"So what you need first is a senior executive who has considerable influence and appeal in the field of aviation, preferably civil aviation, to serve as your think tank, right?"
"Yes."
Tom Dyley was caught in hesitation. He touched his chin and thought for a long time before repliing: "Tan, I'm sorry, although your condition is not excessive, but I can't think of anything appropriate for a while. Maybe I should go back and discuss with Mr. Skeff... Or, Tan, you can also tell me any potential candidates, and I can try it for you."
Tan Zhenhua smiled slightly and said: "Yes, I happen to have a favorite candidate, but I don't know how he thinks, but I don't know how to contact him."
"It's simple, you tell me who he is."
"The current vice president and chief engineer of McDonnell Douglas, Zhang Zhenzhong."