Sail across the sea

Zheng Linong nodded again, and it was considered to have uncovered the matter.

Gao Fan’s name was mentioned in the materials reported by the Maolin Provincial Chemical Industry Department, but Gao Fan’s role in this matter was not particularly emphasized. He only said that he learned such information for the Chemical Industry Department during a business visit to the United States. , and the final wise decision was made by the Department of Chemical Industry.

When Zheng Linong saw the materials, he guessed that Gao Fan must have played a big role in this matter.Because this is a very bold thing to do, it is not something that the officials of the Maolin Provincial Chemical Industry Department can do, but based on his understanding of Gao Fan, he believes that Gao Fan will definitely be able to do such a thing.

However, Zheng Linong didn't mean to defend Gao Fan, he admired Gao Fan very much, so he was worried that giving Gao Fan too much honor would backfire.

At this time, Gao Fan himself said that he only wanted to be an unknown hero, so he didn't need to say anything else.

"The reason why I was able to persuade the Odin factory to form a joint venture with Maohua Machinery is because the Odin factory can no longer survive in the United States. It cannot afford to hire workers, nor can it obtain new investment. If it does not cooperate with Chinese companies, it will only It can be lingering, and it will go bankrupt in a year or two at most."

Gao Fan didn't bring up the matter of commendation, but continued talking about his previous topic.

"You mean, there are many factories like this in the United States, and we can do the same?" Zheng Linong keenly understood what Gao Fan wanted to say.

"Minister Zheng is wise." Gao Fan flattered him casually. It doesn't cost money anyway, does it?

Zheng Linong glared at Gao Fan with a smile, and then fell into deep thought.

"This kind of thing, you can't miss the good opportunity, and at the same time, you can't act too hastily. It's the most difficult thing to measure." Gao Fan said from the side.

"What are you worried about?" Zheng Linong asked.

Gao Fan said: "The United States is de-industrializing, and many industrial enterprises are facing bankruptcy. However, with the knowledge of Americans, they would never think of moving factories to Asia..."

"Are you saying Americans are ignorant?" Wu Zhefu couldn't listen anymore, and questioned aloud.

Gao Fan nodded: "That's right, for most Americans, they don't know anything about Asia. It's like... uh, Secretary Wu, do you know what Gambia is like? "

Wu Zhefu shook his head blankly.Of course, he has heard of the name of Gambia, and he also knows that it is an African country, but he really can't say where it is in Africa, how big it is, and how many people it has.

Gao Fan said: “Americans have the same impression of China as we have of a country like Gambia, they only know the name but not the reality.

"Vallance, the old director of the Odin factory, can be regarded as an old man who has been immersed in the field of chemical machinery for many years, but when I told him that China can build a 5-ton urea plant, he was shocked."

Zheng Linong nodded his head: "It's not surprising. Some European and American people who have visited China these years are also very ignorant of the situation in China."

"That's it." Gao Fan continued, "So, I think this is a very good opportunity. If we can seize this opportunity, we can introduce some American companies that are facing bankruptcy to China, even including their managers. , engineers and senior technicians are also introduced together, which will be of great help to improving the industrial level of our country."

"You are right." Zheng Linong said, "But what do you mean when you say that you can't be too hasty?"

Gao Fan said: "What I am worried about is that if the country makes such a decision to encourage all regions to come to the United States to introduce enterprises, some of our officials have too soft knees, so instead of being able to pick up cheap ones, they may even sell our own products. It was sold."

"How do you say that?" Zheng Linong continued to ask.It's not that he didn't understand what Gao Fan said, but since Gao Fan was in front of him, why didn't he let Gao Fan speak more clearly so as to give himself more inspiration.

Gao Fan said: "Many of our officials, in fact, are not just officials, but a general social atmosphere, that is, they overestimate foreigners and always think that foreigners are better than us..."

Speaking of this, he felt that the temperature on the side seemed to drop a few degrees, and that was where Wu Zhefu was sitting.However, he didn't care, and just continued to say:

"We went to the United States to introduce companies to help those American companies get out of trouble, to give them opportunities, not to ask them for gifts, which is very important.

"With this kind of mentality, when we negotiate with American companies, we can strive for the best cooperation conditions, instead of blindly giving away profits to the other party.

"To do this, the officials involved in this matter need to be fully educated to break their sense of admiration for foreigners. This is why I said that we should not act too hastily."

"Xiao Wu, write down what Xiao Gao said." Zheng Linong instructed Wu Zhefu.

"I've already written it down." Wu Zhefu gestured to Zheng Linong for the notebook in his hand.No matter what he thinks about Gao Fan, he must keep a record of the whole negotiation between Gao Fan and the minister.

Next, Gao Fan reported to Zheng Linong about Hatch Group, vitamin C business, etc. Zheng Linong listened with great interest.

Wu Zhefu was secretly shocked. He really didn't expect that the 17-year-old boy in front of him could accomplish such a big thing, which made him feel a little frustrated.

We chatted until it was dark outside, Wu Zhefu got up to turn on the light, Gao Fan seemed to realize that it was late, he looked at Zheng Linong, smiled and said: "Minister Zheng, I'm really sorry, did I delay your return?" Have you eaten at home?"

"It should have delayed your meal." Zheng Linong said with a smile, "I guess you can't find a place to eat, right? The cafeteria in our ministry has supper, why don't you just deal with it here?"

"Okay, okay, I heard that the food in the cafeteria of the ministry is very rich." Gao Fan laughed.

Zheng Linong turned his head and said to Wu Zhefu: "Xiao Wu, go to the cafeteria, borrow some lunch boxes, and buy three servings, why not, bring back four servings of supper, I guess Xiao Gao can eat two servings alone."

"Okay." Wu Zhefu agreed and went out, not forgetting to close the door before leaving.

Hearing Wu Zhefu's footsteps walking away in the corridor, Zheng Linong looked at Gao Fan with a smile and said, "Why, do you want to tell me something that is inconvenient for Xiao Wu to hear?"

Gao Fan also laughed: "Minister Zheng is really sharp-eyed, and even my small thoughts have been seen through by Minister Zheng.

"There is indeed one thing that is inconvenient to let more people know about it. I may be oversensitive to this matter, but I think I still need to report it to Minister Zheng, and ask Minister Zheng to help me make a judgment."