The crowd in the conference room quickly dispersed, leaving behind only a faint smell of cigarettes and the sound of shuffling documents.
Su Wenchen calmed himself down and looked at Director Li Zhenlin of the State Planning Commission who was sitting at the top.
Li Zhenlin did not speak immediately, but picked up the "Special Zone Agricultural Modernization Supporting Introduction Plan" on his desk.
"1.5 billion, Comrade Xiao Su, the number you just mentioned at the meeting was quite shocking."
"How confident are you about this number?"
Su Wenchen instantly understood the reason why he was left alone.
Money can move people's hearts, let alone astronomical amounts of foreign exchange.
The leadership needs absolute confirmation, as this not only concerns the implementation of the special zone projects, but also the foreign exchange expectations and negotiation confidence at the national level.
He immediately sat up straight, his tone calm but firm: "Director Li, the figures are preliminary estimates based on the intelligence we have."
"According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are more than 5 million hectares of arable land affected by varying degrees of salinity, and a huge amount of land urgently needs to be treated.
"California's Central Valley, in particular, primarily grows high-value cash crops like grapes, citrus, and almonds. I've heard their gross profit can reach $2,000 to $3,500 per hectare."
"Because the profits are so high, we plant very frequently and use a lot of fertilizer. This is also one of the areas with the most serious land degradation."
He paused, lowering his voice a bit with a hint of certainty.
"As for the pricing range of US$100 to US$300, it is a conservative estimate that takes into account the balance between international market competitiveness and our own profit margins."
"We have the pricing power, and the core of our cost lies in our microbiome technology, which has almost no cost. As long as we can open up the market, even if we only cover 10% of the demand in the first year, we have the potential to generate hundreds of millions of dollars."
"And as long as we set a model in the United States, we can naturally negotiate with other countries in Europe.
"In fact, it's not just us. Almost all countries in the world are troubled by saline-alkali land to some extent."
"Europe is also less sparsely populated than the United States, so the need for land degradation control is greater there. As for the price of control, we can also decide based on the actual situation and the level of friendliness."
"So our future market prospects are very broad, mainly because there are no competitors in the same category that can compare with us internationally."
Su Wenchen deliberately concealed Ronald as a potential promoter, as well as factors involving the other party's vote politics.
Because he wasn't sure whether his leader knew about it.
But when Li Zhenlin heard what Su Wenchen said, he was shocked.
"So, the next year's total could be more than $1.5 billion?"
Su Wenchen immediately confirmed.
"If the global market is included, it will definitely be tens of billions every year."
"But what I'm talking about is the market potential. We can't supply so much alkali-control fertilizer at this stage, and we don't have that much production capacity."
"That's why we want to build a large-scale feed factory. Only by producing feed on a large scale can we supply the growing number of rabbits that need alkali treatment."
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, Li Zhenlin nodded immediately.
"Looking at it this way, this feed project is really urgent!"
"By the way, after you expand your scale, will there be a risk of leakage?"
Su Wenchen immediately promised.
"Director Li, we have actually already started to control all the sources of alkali rabbits, including the Yuehua rabbit."
"Currently, all breeding rabbits are concentrated in separate breeding rabbit farms."
"As for other rabbits that are treated with alkali, we currently sterilize them at around four months old."
"One is to prevent the leakage of seed sources, and the other is that the lifespan of rabbits will be greatly increased after being neutered."
"Rabbit manure is currently the main raw material for our alkali-control fertilizer, so rabbits with a long lifespan are more beneficial to us."
"Based on our current observations, the appetite and feces output of sterilized rabbits will increase relatively."
After hearing Su Wenchen's words, the doubts in Li Zhenlin's eyes obviously dissipated a lot.
He changed the subject and spoke to Su Wenchen earnestly.
"Xiao Su, don't think I'm nagging. I'm telling you the truth. We can't help but value your alkali-control fertilizer now!"
"Do you know what our foreign exchange quota was last year?"
"The total national exports are only $2.8 billion!"
"Right after the Lunar New Year, I still have to repay the remaining interest of over 100 million yuan on the Soviet Union's technology loan."
"Then most of it will be used to import the equipment on the list, and I don't know if it will be enough!"
"Now you know why I came to you to confirm it again!"
"Currently, the only eye-catching foreign exchange-earning project in our country is your Yuehua Rabbit."
"But we can't expand production of this kind of high-end fur indefinitely."
"So your alkali-curing rabbit is our most important and irreplaceable foreign exchange earning project."
"Do you understand?"
For Li Zhenlin, if the subsequent export of alkali-treated fertilizer can really reach the foreign exchange amount calculated by Su Wenchen.
In his eyes, he is definitely the leader of the foreign exchange project.
The United States alone spends over a billion dollars a year, and if you add European countries, it would be tens of billions.
This directly doubled the current total foreign exchange amount!
Although their State Planning Commission is the country's steward, they have never lived such a prosperous life!
If he could really earn so much foreign exchange, he could even provide it for Su Wenchen.
When Su Wenchen heard this, he immediately responded solemnly.
"I understand, Director Li! Our Special Zone will definitely live up to your trust and expedite the improvement of the scale of alkali-cured rabbit breeding."
"We strive to earn sufficient foreign exchange for our country as soon as possible."
Li Zhenlin nodded with satisfaction.
"By the way, I have some good news for you in advance. It's to stimulate the enthusiasm of local enterprises to earn foreign exchange."
"After the Spring Festival, all foreign exchange-earning enterprises will receive a subsidy of 1.08 yuan for every $1 worth of goods they export."
He said this with a sigh in his tone.
"A few years ago, ever since the friction with the Soviet Union began, we were restricted by both sides and couldn't import anything even slightly better."
“So the dollar wasn’t as tight as it is now.”
"The US has now loosened its grip, although only in some areas."
“But it’s enough to make us drool.”
"So we have to seize this window of opportunity and import as much as we can."
As for Li Zhenlin, he was obviously mentally prepared for the United States to turn against him and impose a blockade again at any time.
When Su Wenchen heard this, his eyes lit up.
Although one dollar is exchanged for one dollar, it is a loss according to the exchange rate.
But this is much better than before, when there was no subsidy at all.
This policy is definitely a huge benefit to Su Wenchen.
Because as the export of alkali-treated fertilizers increases, their special zone will also bring in huge amounts of funds every year.
In this way, there will be money to expand production, thereby gradually driving the overall development of the Special Administrative Region.
Su Wenchen had even started planning in his mind how to spend such a large sum of money in the most cost-effective way.
Seeing Su Wenchen distracted, Li Zhenlin smiled.
"Okay, Xiao Su, if there's nothing else, let's go!"
"The higher-ups are still very optimistic about your special zone, but I warn you, don't get confused about the economics!"
Hearing this, Su Wenchen came to his senses and agreed solemnly.
"Understood, Director Li!"
"I, Su Wenchen, will definitely not be confused about this!"
"If I make a mistake, you'll be the first to deal with me!"
Seeing this, Li Zhenlin also stood up and packed up the documents.
"Then let's go too!"
"You'll have to stay in Beijing for a few days. If your supervisor approves, we'll discuss the specific procurement company for the project."
"Come over and give me some reference too."
"Well, to be honest, we don't know much about foreign private enterprises, so we're completely in the dark about this!"
Su Wenchen thought of something and answered immediately.
"Leader, we really need to be more vigilant about this."
"I've heard that many foreign companies tamper with contracts."
"So we have to pay attention to this aspect."
"I think when we send people abroad for negotiations, it would be best to consult with professional institutions in some major cities in the other country."
Li Zhenlin asked curiously.
"Oh, they are all from the same country. Won't they unite to cheat us?"
Su Wenchen paused.
"We can't rule out this possibility, but it also comes at a cost. The bigger the consulting firm, the higher the cost to its reputation."
"Unless the other company gave excessive compensation."
"Otherwise, those big consulting firms wouldn't have to ruin their own jobs."
"Especially if we can consult with several companies and compare several times, the chances of being cheated will be much smaller."
"And, leader, our procurement this time is different from the previous Soviet aid."
"At that time, there was only the Soviet Union, and we had to accept whatever they said."
"We're giving out real money this time. If you don't compare prices, you'll be a sucker!"
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, Li Zhenlin nodded.
"No wonder that person kept recommending you to join the preparatory team before leaving!"
"It's a pity that the cost of sending you abroad is too high. Otherwise, I think it would be no problem to send you to lead the team."
Su Wenchen naturally understood what Li Zhenlin said.
He is the core figure who promoted the birth of Yuehua Rabbit and Zhijian Rabbit.
If he leads a team out, it would be fine if others don't know about it, but once the United States knows that it was him who came up with it.
That would be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth.
So I replied with a smile.
"Boss, you think too highly of me. I just like to gossip with people."
"This specific task must be handed over to professionals!"
"I can only give you a heads-up. If you ask me to look for loopholes in the contract, I really don't understand!"
Moreover, for Su Wenchen, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, and he actually does not have much special expectations for foreign countries.
After all, he was not a real native and had seen all kinds of skyscrapers in his previous life.
After hearing Su Wenchen's words, the other party nodded.
"Indeed, professional matters should be left to professionals, but there are no professionals in the country right now, so we still have to train them slowly."
"So, don't rush off, kid. Stay in Beijing for a few more days and help with some advice. This is the first time we're importing from the West, so we need to sort out the process later. That way, we won't be in the dark like we are now."
"If you don't remind us, I estimate that many comrades will end up like those who were introduced from the Soviet Union when they really went abroad."
"Whatever they say is what they say. I dare not say a word more."
"Indeed, we've spent real money, but we can't continue like before, where we're not even allowed to be present when repairing equipment."
"Okay, that's it for today!"
"We'll discuss the specific details later."
"It's getting late, shall we go eat together?"
Su Wenchen touched his head.
"Hey, boss, now that you mention that, I'm really hungry!"
"To be honest, I've never eaten here before!"
"I really want to try our state banquet dishes!"
The other party smiled and nodded at Su Wenchen a few times.
"What the hell is a state banquet, kid? Do you think we have state banquets every day here?"
"That's only for receiving important foreign guests!"
"Let's go! I'll satisfy you and take you to try the cafeteria here."
Su Wenchen nodded repeatedly when he heard this.
"Then I am really sorry to trouble you, leader."
In his opinion, strolling around here is much more attractive than going abroad.
With that, the two of them walked out of the meeting room together.
Time flies, and the Spring Festival is approaching.
Su Wenchen has been in Beijing for almost a month since New Year's Day.
On the one hand, we also followed the preparatory group to review and organize the company information of Western countries collected by various diplomatic departments.
On the one hand, he is also responsible for the training of subsequent overseas inspection personnel.
If it weren't for the fact that the US President's visit was approaching, Su Wenchen estimated that he might not be released even during the Spring Festival.
Because on February 21, one week after the Spring Festival, the US President will visit.
So even if the preparatory group doesn't want to release the people, they have no choice.
After all, Su Wenchen still has to preside over the work in the Special Administrative Region.
On the green train back to the Special Administrative Region, the regular clatter of the wheels accompanied Su Wenchen's racing thoughts.
The scenery outside the window also changed from the North China Plain to the saline-alkali landform of the Huanghuai Plain.
When the familiar fields bearing the marks of saline-alkali land transformation came into view, Su Wenchen's heart was filled with pride.
With his intervention, this saline-alkali landform has been gradually changed. (End of this chapter)
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