The three people in the drinking team seemed a little depressed these days because they didn't seem to be playing any role.
"Haven't we come here for nothing? The Soviets don't seem to be heavy drinkers. I didn't see them talking about wine during the banquet." Zhang Huzi originally planned to come here and fight the Russians for three hundred rounds at the wine table, but now there is no chance for the two sides to fight.
But the Soviets seemed to be very cautious about the alcohol, and there was no chance for them to confront each other.
"If I say they can't even afford alcohol now, would you believe it?" Wan Feng said something shocking without saying a word.
"This is impossible. Such a big empire can't even afford to provide some wine for the delegation?" Li Erjin expressed doubt about Wan Feng's words. He didn't believe it at all.
"Why is that impossible? A country is like a family. When times are tough, if you have nothing to eat, you have to go out and beg. We also tightened our belts and went through three years of hardship. Just imagine what it was like for us during those three years of hardship. The Soviet Union was only one meter away from that."
Wan Feng had been dealing with the Soviets for two or three years, and he knew exactly what the Soviet Union was like now.
During the three years of natural disasters in China, there was no money and no food. The Soviet Union now has food but no money, which means it can only get enough to eat. If a natural disaster were to strike the Soviet Union, it would be exactly the same as it was in China during those years.
"You don't believe me? When we get back to our country and start negotiating the price, their true colors will be exposed."
China has nothing else now, but it has plenty of wine. It would be strange if the Soviets didn't drink it freely.
Wan Feng is now worried that two people might die from drinking, which would become an international joke.
But if you want to return to China as soon as possible, you must first figure out the trade method, otherwise you will have to waste time here.
Dimitri is the key to solving this problem. Wan Feng is confident that he can convince Dimitri to influence the Soviet people's thinking.
But only if he can meet Dimitri.
This should not be an easy task. After all, the two parties are from two different groups. In order to avoid the suspicion of collaborating with the enemy, no one will easily have private contact.
At this time, it is the departments that cannot be made public that should take action. Wan Feng did not know how Chen Hu solved this problem, but two days later, Wan Feng was taken to a mysterious place by a mysterious person to meet a mysterious person.
"Dimitri, I didn't expect our meeting to be like a spy meeting in a movie. It's really depressing."
"Comrade Wan, I didn't expect to see you here. Didn't you say you weren't from the military?"
"I'm definitely not from the military. I was temporarily seconded here because I've dealt with you before. Why are you here?"
"I don't have time to explain why I'm here. My time is limited, so you'd better speak directly and don't waste time talking nonsense."
Dimitri was obviously wearing makeup, and the makeup was well done, making him look like an abstract painter.
"My point is very simple. China can't come up with that much cash. We need to settle it through barter. I think you can do it."
Dimitri said nothing, but continued smoking.
Judging from Wan Feng's experience of dealing with Dimitri, this guy is starting to show off again.
"Just state your conditions."
"Five hundred thousand Mi Yuan."
"Dimitri, my proposal is beneficial to both China and the Soviet Union. It's just that your stubborn leaders can't see the point. This is a solution that everyone will be happy with. You are just a lobbyist. Your asking price is not low."
This was completely different from the business they'd done in Heihe. Back then, Wan Feng controlled the currency anchor and had pricing power, so he wouldn't blink an eye at even a million, let alone five hundred thousand. But now, this was state money. It was too much, and the delegation wouldn't be able to explain it back home. This was a serious matter.
"So how much do you say?"
"If you get the job done, we'll give you two hundred thousand Mi Yuan. This is the highest price we can offer you. Or, in two years, when you give up your military service and start doing business with us, we'll give you the most favorable treatment."
This is the biggest bargaining chip that Wan Feng, Chen Hu, Zhu Guoxiong and the top leaders of the delegation can bring when they come.
Dimitri was silent for a moment. "I want to know, if I ever engage in business with China in the future, who will be responsible for this guarantee?"
"If you can't find anyone, come to me. I can take care of it."
Although Dimitri didn't know much about Wan Feng, he knew what Wan Feng was doing in China.
"Will you admit it then?"
Judging from Dimitri's words, this guy is most likely laying the groundwork for future business.
This is good news for the delegation, at least it can save foreign exchange.
"I can't give you any written guarantees. I can only rely on the trust we've built up during our dealings. When the port reopens in a few years, as long as you can find me and I'm still alive, my promise will stand."
"I want 50,000 Mi Yuan in cash and the most favorable treatment in the future. If you agree, it's a deal."
"make a deal!"
Wan Feng reached out and high-fived Dimitri.
What's the big deal? It's just 50,000 US dollars and 200,000 Chinese yuan. If he really can't afford it, he can pay for it himself and it will be considered a contribution to the country.
Next, the two sides discussed the handover method of the 50,000 yuan.
They agreed to separate quickly.
Wan Feng was mysteriously taken back to where their delegation lived by a mysterious man.
After returning to his residence, Wan Feng reported the results of his discussion with Dimitri to Chen Hu and Zhu Guoxiong overnight.
The two leaders were very satisfied with the result.
This is the greatest result at the lowest cost.
These days are the Soviet Air Defense Forces Day, and all the Soviet people are attending the military parade. It will take another two days for the negotiations to begin.
The Soviet Union was a country that loved military parades very much. Generally speaking, whenever there was a festival, a military parade would be held.
Not only the country held military parades, but each military region and division also had the habit of holding military parades. In any case, you could see the Soviet military parade every two or three days.
The Chinese delegation was also invited to watch the Red Square parade.
After a Soviet leader spoke in a rambling tone for a long time, the military parade began.
Wan Feng was holding a telescope and watching the Soviet soldiers with their heads tilted as they walked past the rostrum, but he didn't feel anything related to spirit.
To him, the soldiers passing by were like zombies.
The fall of an empire always leaves signs in all aspects.
This year, China will also hold a military parade to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding. Wan Feng is looking forward to being there to experience the atmosphere of the parade.
This probably has to go through Zhu Guoxiong's connections.
I just don’t know if he is qualified to go to Tiananmen Square?
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