“...... I believe that there was absolutely no favoritism on the part of the Ministry of Defense during the testing process, and I also believe that the 'hummer' designed by Mr. Fernández is a very good military vehicle that fully meets the technical specifications of the new generation of HMMVs of the Ministry of Defense, and I have no doubt about this.

I'm worried about whether these AMMVs coming off the production line of AM General are as bad as the cars they produce, after all, we all know the relationship between AM General and AMC, and I can't imagine that our GIs are riding on AM What a disaster it would cause to our soldiers when the military vehicles produced by General went into battle, and if these damn things dropped their chains on the battlefield......"

This is the opinion of the traditional American newspaper: USA Today newspaper on the new generation of military vehicles of the US military: HMMV.

......"Yes, I never doubted that, just as I never doubted Mr. Fernandez's level of design, but I doubted that the HMMV that came off the production line of the AMC was a real 'hummer', and for the safety of our honorable soldiers, I recommend that the Ministry of Defense make it mandatory for Mr. Fernández to license these HMMVs to Ford. General or Chrysler production, this is the responsible attitude of our soldiers and their families, we are not afraid of sacrifice, but we cannot accept unnecessary sacrifice......"

This is from the pessimistic view of the American newspaper giant The Washington Post about AMC's production of a new generation of HMMVs for the US military.

"...... 'hummer' passed the second round of testing by the Ministry of Defense's HMMV project team?

What the?!

Our fighters are going to battle in the AM General HMMVs?God, there is no worse news than this, for the sake of our children, we must do something to stop this madness......"

This is an article from the Christian Scientology Monitor.

Similar articles and newspapers were full of similar articles and newspapers in front of Chen Geng, and according to a rough count, there were at least ten or twenty copies, and without exception, these newspapers were not only congratulating Chen Geng on the "hummer" that passed the second round of testing of the HMMV project team of the US Department of Defense. In addition to the finalization of the new generation of military vehicles of the US military, all of them are worried about the quality of the HMMV produced by AMC, and they turn a blind eye to the strict regulatory measures taken by the military forces of all countries around the world, including the US military, in the procurement and production process of military vehicles, and express their worries like blind people: The quality of the cars produced by AMC is very problematic, so the quality of the new generation of HMMV military vehicles produced by AMC is also very worrying, and they have put forward various solutions to solve the problem, but without exception, these methods have one thing in common: that is, to cancel the qualification of AMC to produce HMMV......

Rosemary, who was sitting opposite Chen Geng, had a heavy expression: "Boss, it's obvious that someone is targeting us......"

Without waiting for Rosemary to finish speaking, Chen Geng smiled and waved his hand: "Needless to say so tactfully, just say that it is Chrysler and our old friend Lee Iacoca." ”

Why?

Because according to the plan and arrangement, although the HMMVs were produced at AM General, a subsidiary of AMC, the military demanded the powertrain: the diesel engine was purchased from the Detroit Diesel Factory, the automatic transmission and transfer case were purchased from Ford Motors, and the four-wheel drive system and the iconic portal axle were purchased from General Motors...... Finally, the final assembly was completed at AM General.

According to Chen Geng's previous principle of "everyone earns money together" (if you don't do this, there is no way, whoever makes the previous Fernandez company is not strong enough to swallow this piece of big fat alone, in that case, "everyone earns money together" has become Chen Geng's helpless and only choice, even if he acquires AMC in the future, it will not help, who has already signed the contract?), in the entire production process of HMMV, AMC, Ford Motor and General Motors, three of the four major American auto giants, have benefited directly or indirectly from this, and only Chrysler Motors, let alone a piece of fleshy bone to gnaw on, has not even drunk a mouthful of broth.

And there is no doubt that this is also Chen Geng's intention, I helped you Li Iacocca so much, but you turned against me, am I still embarrassed to put my face up and pump it for you?!

How cheap I am!

"Well, there's more than a ninety percent chance that Chrysler is behind it," since her boss said so, Rosemary no longer hid it, she nodded, but then spread her hands: "But the problem now is that even if we know that Chrysler and Mr. Lee Iacocca are behind this, we don't have any evidence...... Even if there is evidence, the fears in these newspapers are real......"

When Rosemary said this, Chen Geng couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Yes, that's where the trouble lies, even if you know that it must be Lee Iacocca and his Chrysler behind the scenes, but what's the matter? The so-called worries in these newspapers and media are not groundless, the quality of the cars produced by AMC is really not good, and you don't want to say how strict the military is in the production and acceptance of military vehicles, and we ordinary people don't understand this, so we can't express our worries yet? So unless you can get a real hammer that can't be more real, you can't do anything with Chrysler and Lee Iacocca on your own.

But who is Chen Geng, even if I can't find a solution to the problem for a while, but I won't shake the pot? He turned his head to look at Jack Welch with a smile: "Jack, you see, it's very troublesome now, what are your plans?"

Something so big happened, and of course, Welch would be here.

Before his boss opened his mouth to ask, Jack Welch was actually thinking about this problem, and he already had a general idea, so as soon as Chen Geng's words fell, he immediately said: "Actually, don't look at the excitement in these newspapers, but we all know that it is actually the Ministry of Defense that is really qualified to decide this matter." ”

"That's right. Rosemary subconsciously responded.

Chen Geng didn't have any change in his expression, waiting for Jack Welch to continue.

"I came from a large business, and big business, like government departments, has the so-called 'big business disease,' that is, bureaucracy," Jack Welch continued eloquently: "What is the most striking characteristic of bureaucracy?

And one of the interesting features of bureaucracy in dealing with external pressure is that 'the more pressure you put on me, the less easily I will change, or else I will prove me wrong?' In order to prove me right, I must stick to my principles,' and this will continue until the bureaucracy stubbornly sticks to the established tactics and steps unless there is a collective collapse......"

In order to enhance his persuasiveness, Jack Welch even simply gave two examples: "For example, the TF30 engine on the F-14 fighter jet has been exposed to countless problems, and I don't know how many serious accidents have occurred in the middle of the engine alone, but with such a serious problem, doesn't the US Navy continue to use it well?"

I don't know how many people called for the old YJ-57 engine on the B-52 bomber to be replaced, and four higher-thrust engines to replace the previous eight small-thrust engines, but the YJ-57 will not continue to work on the B-52? and it looks like it will continue to serve for many years. ”

Chen Geng nodded: "So you think that the Ministry of Defense will not easily change the previously formed decision to produce HMMVs by AM General, a subsidiary of AMC?"

Jack Welch affirmed: "AMC is AMC, AM General is AM General, although the quality and quality control of AMC cars over the years are not very good, but as a car for government departments, the quality of AM General's products is still very good, and the reputation among the government is also very good, I don't think it's a big problem, but I'm more worried about people." ”

"The problem of people?"

Chen Geng didn't speak, it was Rosemary who said this, and her expression was a little puzzled.

"Yes," Jack Welch nodded, "We must know that although the Department of Defense is one of the most bureaucratic government departments in the world, we must also realize that the Ministry of Defense is composed of people after all, and as long as it is human, it will have its own ideas and greed......"

Well, Jack Welch's point has been made clear, and it is unlikely that the Department of Defense will change its decision to produce HMMVs by AM General, a subsidiary of AMC, but it cannot be ruled out that some officials in the Department of Defense will use this to make a fuss and profit for themselves - this is also a real possibility and cannot be avoided.

Chen Geng agreed with Jack Welch's statement, so he bowed his head slightly and asked, "So what are you going to do?"

"First, to issue a public statement to explain the public's doubts, one is to tell the public that HMMV will be produced by AM General, an independent subsidiary of AMC Automobile, and at the same time to introduce to the public the user's reputation and satisfaction with the products produced by AM General, and the second is to introduce to the public in detail the difference between the production and acceptance process of military vehicles and the production of civilian vehicles, so that the public can rest assured...... As long as there is no problem on the people's side, a few dogs barking twice in the media are nothing at all. ”

"Very good, what about the second, do you do the work of the Ministry of Defense?"

“......”

Jack Welch didn't speak, just shrugged his shoulders, and the meaning was clear: Of course! What else can we do except let those officials who are in key positions and can influence this matter continue to stand firmly on the side of AMC?

Seeing that Jack Welch was also rolling like this, Chen Geng thought for a while and said, "In this way, I am making a public statement here." ”

“......”

Jack Welch still didn't speak, but looked at Chen Geng with some curiosity, but he didn't think much in his heart: Statement? Do you think a statement can solve the problem?

Only Rosemary, after Chen Geng said this, she looked at Chen Geng with blazing eyes, with her understanding of her own boss, she was keenly aware that maybe the boss was going to play a big, big, big kind again.

She's right!

In the face of Jack Welch's disapproval, Chen Geng turned his head directly to look at Rosemary: "This statement is not issued in the name of AMC or AM General, but in my personal name, to the effect that I am grateful to the U.S. government and the military for choosing the 'hummer' program I designed as a new generation of HMMV military vehicles for the U.S. military, and then, in order to show my gratitude, I am willing to set up a veterans foundation every year with 5% of the net proceeds of this project......

Start a veterans foundation?!

Jack Welch subconsciously opened his mouth slightly...... Although Chen Geng's words were not finished, he had already realized what his boss was planning to play.

As for Rosemary, already with an excited expression.

Chen Geng continued: "The purpose of the establishment of this foundation is to help those soldiers who have encountered difficulties in life and work after being discharged from the army, whether they are discharged normally, or soldiers who have been discharged due to injury or disability, when they encounter difficulties in work and life, they can apply to the foundation for help, and we can even help them fight lawsuits...... That's roughly the case, and the specific details will be announced in detail after the foundation is established. ”

Rosemary was already completely excited: "Boss, you're playing a bit big." ”

Chen Geng smiled and asked, "What do you think of that?"

Rosemary nodded heavily: "As soon as the news of our establishment of the foundation comes out, I don't think anyone will dare to chirp crookedly in the media!"

As for Jack Welch, his eyes were a little straight, and at this moment, he fully realized what it meant to be your uncle or your uncle, so much so that he had an urge to slap his two mouths: Genius idea, why didn't I think of using the profits from this project to set up a foundation?!

There is no doubt that in the short term, the establishment of this foundation may seem to be a loss, but in the long run, if it is well run, it will become an excellent link between Mr. Fernández and the AMC Motors and the military, a bond that is too important for Mr. Fernandez, who lacks good personal relations with the military's top generals, and which would have been difficult to buy with money in the past.

It was also at this moment that Jack Welch was finally convinced: no wonder he is still a professional manager after working all his life, and Mr. Fernández Chen is already worth hundreds of millions at such a young age, and a person's talent and ability are really not divided by age.

Thinking of this, Jack Welch did not hesitate, and confessed to Chen Geng the situation he had already investigated: "Boss, Chrysler's hostility towards us may be deeper than you think. ”

"Oh?" Chen Geng raised his eyebrows and motioned for Jack Welch to continue.