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Chapter 1718: Great principles and benefit the world
According to Hu Xinyu's plan, Yiyuan Intelligent Manufacturing is preparing to purchase a piece of land in northern Croatia at a very low price, with a permanent use period.

In accordance with local requirements, a road was built directly along the railway line from Serbia to Budapest, and an application was made to establish a stop in the middle to transfer goods from Croatia to Budapest.

In addition, Hu Xinyu plans to purchase a large piece of land along the river valley in northern Serbia to establish a one-yuan ranch for export to Europe and cities along the Belt and Road.

"Since the outbreak of the war in the former Yugoslavia, the warring parties have buried a large number of mines, and these mines have not been completely cleared until now. In 2015, a once-in-a-century flood raged through Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia."

"It is estimated that at least 100,000 mines were brought into the river area by the flood. Since then, this area has become a dead land. No one can develop it, and people dare not live there."

"All countries are lobbying businessmen to invest, and even giving away land for free. The government of a small country with a small population simply cannot carry out such a huge project. We have also accepted lobbying from several other countries. I didn't dare to take on such a project before."

"Now that we have so many mine-clearing vehicles of our own, I think we should give it a try. Before coming here, I found Xu Hong, and he contacted retired domestic military officers who had served here as peacekeepers."

"They can lead the project. As long as we clear the mines in those areas, the land will be ours forever. Mr. Ji, this is a great opportunity for Uni-Yuan Intelligent Manufacturing. After the mines are cleared, the land will belong to us and the mines will be given to the locals. It will be a win-win situation for us."

Ji Donglai was looking at the plan. Hu Xinyu introduced the whole plan in a deep voice and Ji Donglai nodded slightly.

The valley bottom from Croatia to Serbia forms a sickle shape. If successful, it will be a great thing for Yiyuan Intelligent Manufacturing. If we invest in equipment manufacturing here in the future, the intersection will be able to complete the shipment of goods north to the European Union.

Of course, we can also do a great thing. It has been 18 years since NATO started bombing here, and landmines have been a serious threat to the lives and safety of local people at all times.

It is said that saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Ji Donglai is not a saint, and he still has some kindness in his heart.

"Confirm with the locals that we should hurry up to manufacture our equipment. There are many destroyed tanks, and we can manufacture the corresponding equipment at any time. As long as they allow it, and the contract should be flexible, in case we don't want to do it in the future, we should be allowed to rent the land."

"We must remember to use the power of the media to make these things real. We must always learn to protect ourselves. It is true that friendly countries are not necessarily friendly to us."

"In China, we also need to be high-profile this time. We want to let domestic netizens know that Yiyuan Zhizao is doing things that benefit mankind, rather than just making money abroad."

This is the powder keg of the Middle East and also the focus of future corporate profits. Ji Donglai never fights a battle without confidence. Hu Xinyu nodded heavily.

Several local countries are actually very willing for Yiyuan Intelligent Manufacturing to undertake this kind of project. The issue of land ownership is very simple. It is true that they will sell it to you permanently, and you just need to pay taxes on time every year. This is a disguised land rent model.

There has never been a permanent land ownership model in this world. There are only bored literati who hold their second brother in their hands and fantasize about it.

Soon, the delegation chaired by Hu Xinyu and led by Jiang Haokun signed the first large-scale investment agreement with the local area. In the next ten years, Yiyuan Intelligent Manufacturing will invest US$1 billion in the local area to establish an industrial corridor plan across Croatia and Serbia.

An initial investment of US$10 million was required to carry out a thorough mine clearance operation in this narrow strip of land.

Ji Donglai, the chairman of the group, wore a bulletproof vest and a heavy helmet, held the handle of the mine-clearing vehicle and stepped on the accelerator, officially announcing the start of the mine-clearing work. A team of 120 people led by Xu Hong drove the mine-clearing vehicle modified by Yiyuan Intelligent Manufacturing into the designated area, and the massive mine-clearing work began.

The media from Europe and the United States are indeed professional news makers. After receiving the money, they interviewed several local people who were injured by landmines. The people in the camera were all grateful to Yiyuan Zhizao.

"We hope that the friendly Chinese can help us clear all the mines this time. It's too dangerous there. My cow went to the water to drink and I was walking behind her. I triggered a mine and the cow flew into the sky. I had one leg blown off."

"When my child was playing by the river, a landmine suddenly exploded and my child was gone..."

One vivid story after another was spread to every corner of Europe, and the image of Yiyuan Intelligent Manufacturing gradually came into the vision of Europeans. Although the news was only broadcast for two minutes and Ji Donglai's image was only fleeting, people still remembered Ji Donglai's firm eyes.

"Ji, you are a successful businessman, and you are becoming more and more like the businessmen in our country. In your words, you have both the inside and the outside. Your people are so powerful, can you repair some of the equipment? Let's discuss the price!"

After seeing Ji Donglai's news, Brown called him immediately. Ji Donglai was not surprised and readily agreed to the other party's intention to cooperate.

After all, this is what his men do. In fact, the equipment is similar to the scraps they brought here, but it's just in better condition.

"Is it necessary to repair it? The rifling is in such a mess. How about welding ours on? But it will shorten the lifespan when used. Mr. Ji, do you want to communicate with the customer?"

The first batch of equipment was tanks, almost all of which were from a certain country. Not to say they were outdated, but they were definitely on the verge of being scrapped, even if they were new models.

There are also some equipment whose fire control systems have been removed, and Ji Donglai needs to provide them according to the circuit diagram. They are obviously not core equipment.

Ji Donglai checked one by one as instructed by the engineer, and then called Brown.

"You can fix it as you like, as long as it doesn't break down within ten days of use. You don't need to worry about the rest. Make sure it looks new, and don't let people see it's old. Your mission is accomplished. Move quickly, our next batch of equipment will arrive soon. If there's anything that needs to be scrapped, just tell me."

Brown was holding a cigar in one hand, a satellite phone in his other hand, and a pile of chips in front of him, and his words were full of impatience.

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Ji Donglai roughly guessed what the content was, hung up the phone, and a fierce look appeared in his eyes.

"Repair it according to our plan. The appearance must be beautiful and the functions must reach the level of ten-day application. We don't need to worry about the rest. In addition, the shield on the barrel must be complete, and the tarpaulin must be made. It must be done according to international standards. Do you understand?"

Ji Donglai called several of his engineers over, and they exchanged glances, and everyone understood immediately.

(End of this chapter)