Minister Tang heard what Wu Changfeng said.
I instantly realized that things were in serious trouble.
He believed that Wu Changfeng had a way to solve the problem of extortion.
But I absolutely do not believe that after dealing with the extortion, they can still get a full 200 million US dollars!
Such a large sum of money, let alone the Ministry of Smelting stepping in.
Even if the government intervenes, it's not guaranteed that an agreement can be reached.
What merits or abilities did Wu Changfeng possess to acquire so much money?
That's terrifying!
Minister Tang immediately ended the meeting and pulled Wu Changfeng out of the conference room.
He asked Wu Changfeng with a serious expression, "Did you make some mistake?"
"Confess immediately, and I might still be able to help you negotiate!"
In Minister Tang's eyes.
Wu Changfeng definitely used violence to threaten Tian Xialang.
This is no ordinary case.
This is escalating into a diplomatic incident!
How could Minister Tang not panic?
Well, it's one thing to be less skilled in negotiation, but to resort to underhanded tactics is even more embarrassing.
If people from those island nations start making trouble...
How can I face the country with this shame?!
Wu Changfeng touched his nose: "Minister Tang, what mistake could I have made? Kobe Steel voluntarily lowered the price because of my relationship with them, and I couldn't stop them!"
Minister Tang looked at Wu Changfeng in astonishment.
Something about what I'm saying... doesn't quite feel right.
Why should Kobe Steel give you face?
Do you have connections with them?
Even the deepest friendship can't be worth 200 million US dollars.
Did Wu Changfeng make any mistakes?
It seems... there shouldn't be, right?
However, he overcharged himself.
But Kobe Steel did make a mistake.
They are also willing to pay the closure fee.
No one is threatening anyone.
right.
That's how it happened.
Perfect!
Minister Tang paced back and forth, still sensing something was amiss, and then asked:
"Tell me properly how you got Kobe Steel to lower its prices. I want to hear the details."
How so?
You can't say that!
This involves secrets of Kobe Steel.
Once Minister Tang finds out, it's as if the whole world knows.
Although it was a reputational loss for Kobe Steel.
But we got nothing in return.
Not taking advantage of this kind of bargain would make you a fool.
Wu Changfeng said, "This matter cannot be discussed. Once it is discussed, Tian Xialang will immediately restore the price, and even increase it further."
"If the country wants to spend a few hundred million more to buy steel rolling technology, then I'll say so."
"I just don't know from what perspective Minister Tang is looking at this issue."
These words served as a reminder to Minister Tang.
He had a vague feeling that there were some shady secrets involved.
Once it's exposed, everyone's doomed.
Minister Tang stared at Wu Changfeng and asked, "Are you sure you didn't make any mistakes in this?"
"I mean, whether other aspects of the country were used as a bargaining chip."
"Or, what benefits did Kobe Steel give you? What benefits did you give Kobe Steel, etc."
"In short, did you exchange any benefits or harm national interests?"
Wu Changfeng retorted, "If I save the country 200 million US dollars, is that considered harming national interests?"
"That's not what I meant! Of course it's a good thing, but I'm afraid you'll go astray at such a young age."
"Then ask Tian Shiro later if it was his own choice."
Minister Tang glanced at Wu Changfeng.
Seeing that he remained completely calm and showed no sign of guilt.
But it's unclear how he managed to force Kobe Steel to submit.
I simply stopped thinking about it.
We'll find out by asking Tian Shiro in a bit.
Minister Tang asked one last question: "Is there really no exchange of benefits?"
Wu Changfeng suddenly remembered something, slapped his thigh and said, "There really is!"
Minister Tang's face turned pale instantly, and he hurriedly asked, "What exactly is it?"
Wu Changfeng chuckled and rubbed his hands together: "It's like this, a high-ranking official from my province called me, wanting factories in the province to undertake some supporting equipment for steel rolling production lines."
"Jiyang Province?" Minister Tang's jaw dropped in astonishment.
Unexpectedly, it was Jiyang Province that was plotting something.
This didn't matter to Minister Tang.
In any case, the supporting equipment will definitely be assigned to inland enterprises for production, so that they can learn advanced manufacturing technologies.
But what was unexpected was that Jiyang Province actually dared to take on this kind of work.
Don't you know the situation in your province?
Are you kidding me?
Minister Tang asked again, "Are you sure? Is the top leader out of his mind? He dares to take the lead on this kind of task; isn't he afraid of shooting himself in the foot?"
Wu Changfeng said with a smile, "Then I won't worry about it. Anyway, that's what the big leader means."
"Minister Tang, you have to give me this face."
Minister Tang scratched his head: "I'd like to give it to you, but I'm not entirely comfortable with the level of heavy industry in your province."
"Why bother with so much? There's a big leader to protect you, so just push all the problems onto him."
Minister Tang thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then I'll assign some simple tasks so that things don't get unpleasant."
Wu Changfeng nodded.
Keeping it simple is better; as long as the necessary equipment can be produced, everyone will feel more respectable.
Back in the conference room.
Minister Tang was the first to speak, asking, "Tan Shiro, was this price confirmed by your Kobe Steel company?"
"Did we engage in any threats or inducements?"
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