industrial overlord

Chapter 651 Controlling Rights

Hearing Chen Tian's approval, Lin Zhenhua became even more motivated, and he continued: "Chen Bureau, let me tell you, how much shipping costs can be saved is the second priority, as long as the 200 billion US dollars we spent can make a white-eyed wolf severely I think it's worth cleaning up. Is it necessary to be so fussy about defending the dignity of the country?"

"This... is a bit too radical." Chen Tian said with a wry smile, "Zhenhua, this is not something that your company can decide on. At least we need to go back and ask our superiors before we can discuss it?"

"It's up to you how to make a decision. I'll go and talk to Ji Lapeng first." Lin Zhenhua said.

Chen Tian pulled Lin Zhenhua aside to have a secret talk, and Ji Lapon stood there waiting for them.Jirapong knew that the other party would definitely want to discuss something like this. If this matter is really to be facilitated, the two sides may have to negotiate for several years.The Thai government has been promoting the Kra Canal plan internationally for decades, and has yet to make a substantial breakthrough. What is the value of a few minutes of secret talks with the other party?

When Lin Zhenhua appeared in front of Jilabeng again, he already had a confident look on his face, and he asked Jilabong: "Minister Jilabong, Mr. Chen has some understanding of the Kra Canal plan you mentioned just now. , I have already introduced it to me just now. I would like to ask, what is Thailand thinking about this plan at present, and how much benefit does it plan to share with its partners?"

This is also Lin Zhenhua's speaking style. He directly revealed things that others need to go around a few times to say.Ji Lapeng is also quite familiar with Lin Zhenhua's style, and doesn't think it is abrupt.

"According to the results of research commissioned by my country's Kra Canal Planning Office from the United States, Germany, Britain and other national research institutions, the plan we are launching now is called the southern route plan, which is from Satun on the Andaman Coast to Songkhla on the Gulf of Thailand. , with a total length of 102 kilometers. This route is 12 kilometers longer than the northern line plan, but the whole terrain is flat and the difficulty of excavation is relatively small. We estimate that the entire project requires an investment of 200 billion U.S. dollars, and the construction period is about 15 years.” Ji La Peng introduced it skillfully, and he knew how many times he had introduced it to people.

"15 years is too long. I will re-evaluate a few people from China and invest in more mechanized equipment. I think 5 years is enough." Lin Zhenhua said domineeringly.

Lin Zhenhua's self-confidence is well-founded. The progress of some foreign projects is really painful. If the same project is placed in China, it may take half or one-third of the time to complete it, but it takes time to complete it abroad. Slowly dragged out several times the time.Lin Zhenhua has high expectations for the Kra Canal plan, and he certainly does not want to spend 15 years waiting for a result.

"Mr. Lin, you mean, you plan to invest in this project?" Ji Lapon heard the subtext in Lin Zhenhua's words, and couldn't help being overjoyed.A transnational project worth 200 billion US dollars is certainly not something that Lin Zhenhua's own company can completely win, but as long as Lin Zhenhua intends to participate, with his energy, it may not be difficult to raise 200 billion US dollars.

Lin Zhenhua said: "I am indeed interested in this project. However, whether to invest or not depends on what conditions you can offer. I am a businessman, and I will never do things that are not beneficial."

"It's good, it's good!" Ji Lapeng said repeatedly, "The Kra Canal is operated in a joint-stock manner, and each investor distributes the toll of the canal according to the proportion of their investment. We calculated that based on the calculation of 5 ships passing through each year, about The entire investment can be recovered within 10 years, and after 10 years, the canal can provide shareholders with an investment return of no less than US$30 billion per year."

Lin Zhenhua is not very good at calculating this kind of investment income. In the company, such work is done by Hu Wei and others.However, Chen Tian has already explained to him just now that if the Kra Canal wants to recoup the investment by tolls alone, the entire project will have to be recouped for at least 20 years. Exaggerated.

Lin Zhenhua did not expose Jilabong's lies either, he just smiled slightly and said, "Minister Jilabong, regarding the issue of investment return, let's wait for detailed calculations later, I am not as optimistic as you. I intend to invest in the construction of This canal is mainly for the convenience and safety of our Hanhua overseas transportation, so I don’t care too much about the return on investment, but I need absolute control over the canal.”

"Absolute control?" Ji Lapeng was taken aback, "You mean, you want a controlling stake?"

"That's right, the controlling stake." Lin Zhenhua said, "at least 51% of the power."

Ji Lapeng said with a bitter face: "Mr. Lin, a 51% controlling stake in a project like this is unnecessary. In fact, you only need to own more than 15% to ensure that you have the decision-making power in the board of directors."

Lin Zhenhua asked curiously: "What do you mean? Don't you want to pay more money if we want to? We want 51% of the equity, which means at least 51% of the investment. Such a large investment, you also Do not want?"

"Of course I want to." Ji Lapeng said, "In fact, it is very difficult for us to raise funds now. There are many countries and companies that have expressed their investment intentions, but very few actually pay. If China can afford 51%, Even more, then we can start work without waiting for other investments to be in place. How could we not want such a good thing?"

"Then what do you mean?" Lin Zhenhua said.

Ji Lapeng looked at Chen Tian, ​​and seemed a little hesitant. Lin Zhenhua pointed to Chen Tian and said, "Minister Ji Lapeng, Ming people don't talk about Anqing, this President Chen is quite influential in the upper echelons of China. We Everything that was said in between, ultimately depends on him to convey to the upper echelons of China. Think about it, do you really not want him to participate?"

Ji Lapeng shook his head quickly: "No, no, when I saw Mr. Chen, I felt that he was a very trustworthy friend. If there is anything to do, I would naturally ask Mr. Chen to advise me. ... I mean , Chinese companies want to control the Kra Canal, and this matter may encounter some obstacles in Thailand.”

Lin Zhenhua wanted to control the Kela Canal, not to mention that Ji Lapon felt embarrassed about it, even Chen Tian, ​​who was listening from the side, thought it was unbelievable.The significance of the Kra Canal to Thailand is no less than the significance of the Three Gorges Project to China. This canal is not only related to the economic development of Thailand, but also to the national security of Thailand. How can such a project be entrusted to foreigners to manage?
If Thailand was a small country like the San Goga Islands, Lin Zhenhua's request would not be too abrupt.But Thailand is different. After all, it is a regional power. How can it hand over the lifeline of the country to others?

Although he thought of this, Chen Tian did not deny Lin Zhenhua's request. In his opinion, this should be Lin Zhenhua's strategy of extortionate prices. Only by raising the price can there be room for counter-offering.

"Minister Jirapong, you should know that the Kra Canal itself is not a profitable project. For Thailand, what it gets in this project is not only tolls, but also because 5 ships pass through it every year. The trade opportunities and benefits brought about by trade are more than 100 billion a year, right?" Lin Zhenhua said to Ji Lapeng with a faint smile on his face.

Lin Zhenhua didn't know anything about the Kra Canal before, but after Chen Tian introduced the situation to him just now, he immediately figured out the front and rear joints.As he said, the toll income brought by the Kra Canal itself is very limited. If the toll is too high, there is no need for those ships to use the Kra Canal. It would be more convenient for them to travel through Malacca.The Thai government is pushing for the Kra Canal project, because it is interested in the opportunities brought by the Kra Canal.If Singapore's global oil product trading center can be taken over because of this, its value will be equivalent to several times or ten times the toll.

This is also the reason why the Thai government received a cold reception when it went to various countries to promote the Kra Canal plan.The advantage is that Thailand got it, and other people paid for it, but only received a pitiful toll, which is equivalent to marrying someone. Who is interested in doing such a stupid thing?

When Lin Zhenhua saw this, he pinched the Thai government's sore feet. If you want follow-up benefits, then hand over control of the canal.Lin Zhenhua also has a purpose in wanting the control of the Kra Canal. Since the political significance of this canal is greater than the economic significance, it is very necessary to have the control right. Don’t turn around and finish the canal and refuse to let your ship go. That is a big deal. joke.

"This..." Ji Lapon was speechless, his hole cards were clearly seen by others, and if he wanted to bargain with others, he became passive.He couldn't categorically reject Lin Zhenhua's request, because apart from Lin Zhenhua, he couldn't think of any other place where he could find investors. 200 billion US dollars is a huge sum of money that is completely unbearable for Thailand's finances. Without the introduction of foreign aid, Thailand alone will definitely not be able to complete this project.

The significance of this project to Thailand cannot be overestimated.If this project can be completed, Thailand's economic status will take a leap forward, and Singapore, which is now flaunting its wealth in ASEAN, will be replaced by Thailand. Such an achievement is something that no government is willing to let go.

"Minister Jirapong, the reason we want to have a controlling stake is that we don't want our ships to get into trouble in the canal. Handing over the controlling stake to us will not do any harm to Thailand. As long as China and Thailand maintain the status quo For some friendly relations, if the control is in the hands of China or Thailand, what is the difference? If there is a war between China and Thailand, then this kind of agreement is not binding at all, and it will not affect the Thailand's national security."

Lin Zhenhua was persuasive and persuasive, and Ji Lapon's face turned red and white, and the ideological struggle was extremely fierce.After hesitating for a long while, he lowered his voice to the point where he could barely hear, and said to Lin Zhenhua: "Mr. Lin, if the government wants to allow the Chinese to control the shares, unless our Green Hat Party is in power. Are you willing to support our Green Hat Party to win the next round?" the general election?"

　Just to clarify, the world in the novel is just a parallel world, which cannot be corresponded one-to-one with the real world, and some historical events should not be taken into account. ... Let me explain again, the position of Songkhla and Satun was reversed in the original text, thanks to the book friend "Invincible Garfield" for correcting, this should be correct now.Also, "Songkhla China-Thailand Joint Base" is a good place, belly black rabbit V5.

　　
　
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