Wu Changfeng sighed inwardly: the timing was terrible.
What a mess.
My first thought was to borrow US dollars from myself.
After all, there were over 20 million US dollars lying in the account, which remained untouched.
But the importance of this US dollar far surpasses anything else at present!
This is for purchasing lithography machine technology!
Although current lithography technology is far less advanced than that of later generations.
But in the initial stage, you must keep up so that you will have the confidence to challenge others later.
When Minister Tang heard that Wu Changfeng refused to lend money, he almost burst out laughing.
We didn't intend to borrow money.
No matter how rich you are, can you be as rich as the country?
Thirty million US dollars is still a fair amount in the national treasury.
But the key point is that we can't give them the money!
We gave them steel rolling technology that we couldn't explain to the country. After all that, we still ended up buying it back at a high price. What use is it to the country?
Bring a dog over, won't the result be the same?
It would be embarrassing and leave a stain on the reputation of higher-ups, making it impossible for them to advance any further in their careers.
Minister Tang said, "If we don't lend money, it makes us look like we're targeting landlords."
"What suggestions do you need?" Wu Changfeng asked.
Factory Director Sun said, "What you're saying is contradictory. If we had ideas, would we need your suggestions?"
"This isn't because we think you can solve the Cangxi Iron Mine problem. This little problem isn't difficult, is it?"
Wu Changfeng gave Factory Director Sun a strange look.
Holy crap.
Don't you have any idea what the nature of these two things is?
One is an internal problem, and the other is an external problem.
Although they are both problems, their essence is completely different.
Can I still go to an island nation to mobilize the masses?
If I had that ability, the world would be at peace long ago!
Wu Changfeng sighed and said, "Director Sun, you're treating me like a god."
Seeing Wu Changfeng's refusal, Director Sun and Minister Tang exchanged a glance and then remained silent for a while.
Minister Tang said, "Well then, no matter how difficult this matter is, you should first open your mind and think of a solution."
“We’re not good at business negotiations; you’ve been working your way up in the market, you’re very shrewd.”
"Forget about diplomatic relations, just treat it like domestic affairs. What methods can we use to deal with them?"
Wu Changfeng remained silent for a long time.
His fingers tapped on the table.
Then he asked, "Who's on the other side?"
"People from island nations!"
"What I'm asking is, which manufacturer owns the steel rolling technology?"
Factory Director Sun said, "Kobe Steel Company."
"Kobe?" Wu Changfeng was overjoyed.
"Yes, it's Kobe!"
Wu Changfeng lit a cigarette and began to write and draw on the paper.
Then crumple it up and throw it in the trash can.
The question was asked: "How much did the new steel rolling technology cost in total?"
Minister Tang pondered for a moment, then waved his fingers and said, "Let me do the math. A large portion was settled in Japanese yen, and a small portion in US dollars."
"If this is the condition, we really don't want to cooperate with Kobe."
"Including the extortion, it's probably around 300 million US dollars."
Wu Changfeng nodded.
In other words, without any extortion, this technology is worth $270 million.
Wu Changfeng lit a cigarette and asked, "What is the bottom line for prices in our country?"
"That's 270 million."
"The requirements aren't high," Wu Changfeng thought to himself.
Minister Tang said, "The country's thirst for new technologies has to come at a price."
"But we, the people actually doing the work, can't just keep spending money, can we?"
"We still need to save money in this area. Changfeng, what are your thoughts? Let's discuss them."
Wu Changfeng licked his lips: "If, and I mean if, I were to acquire the steel rolling technology for less than 270 million US dollars, what would be my benefit?"
Minister Tang and Factory Director Sun were both shocked.
I thought Wu Changfeng would tell me how to avoid being taken advantage of by the island nation.
I didn't expect them to start by focusing on the price.
Not only is there no question of overcharging, but they also intend to push the price down to $270 million.
This is a double surprise!
Who wouldn't want to get high-end technology at a low price? Everyone wants it for free!
but……
The two men felt that Wu Changfeng seemed to have drunk too much.
This isn't a problem that can be solved simply by coming up with a brilliant idea and creating jobs at the Cangxi Iron Mine.
This is a project that costs real money.
The island nation not only didn't get ripped off, but actually sold its technology at a lower price.
Is this possible?
Absolutely impossible!
How could Kobe Steel, an island nation, allow the inland regions to take a cut from its flesh?
Minister Tang and Factory Director Sun were completely skeptical.
The two of them had been in contact with the island nation for so long, but they couldn't get a single penny off. But Wu Changfeng, once he stepped in, made it so cheap.
Are you the father of the island nation?
Factory Director Sun pushed the peanuts in front of him towards Wu Changfeng: "Have some peanuts. Look at what you've been drinking; you're not even thinking straight."
Wu Changfeng: ...
Minister Tang continued, "Let's put everything else aside for now and just get this issue of avoiding being overcharged sorted out of the table. As for cheaper options, forget about them."
"These are all wishful thinking."
Wu Changfeng's voice was loud and clear, but his tone was calm: "This effective remedy will kill two birds with one stone. Not only will they not dare to overcharge us, but they will also be eager to sell us the technology cheaply."
"Haha." Director Sun patted Wu Changfeng on the shoulder: "Brother, you must have never had any contact with the Japanese, right? Those bastards are incredibly stubborn."
Wu Changfeng shrugged: "I have actually encountered them. I slapped them across the face, a resounding slap."
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