Siheyuan: My Northeastern Farmhouse

Chapter 393 Inspection
This overseas inspection was mainly focused on complete sets of equipment and technology for large chemical fertilizers. Before the investigation, Gu Weijun didn't know that the Netherlands was so strong in the chemical industry?
Gu Weijun's biggest impression of the Netherlands before was the red light district - the leader, with invoices; Jackie Chan's shocking jump. And then there were the tulips.

In the end, Zheng Chenggong regained Taiwan and expelled the red-haired Japanese.
Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and the largest port in the world, with an annual throughput of more than 2 million tons.

The first stop of the inspection was Rotterdam in the Netherlands because its port has the world's largest petrochemical zone. Oil tankers carrying 10 tons can be reprocessed directly after docking at the port. The processed petrochemical products can be Departure again.

The reason for this is that there are no additional tariffs here, only warehousing fees are charged. The customs is also extremely convenient for the transit, re-export, distribution and other needs of cargo owners, and the procedures are very simple.

After getting off the plane at Valport Airport, the delegation met up with Lu Qiutian, who had arrived in advance to greet them, and headed to the booked hotel.

China’s agency in the Netherlands is located in The Hague, which is indeed the location of the Hague Tribunal where statistics were announced in later generations.

Lu Qiutian is about 35 or 6 years old, short, wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses and a Chinese tunic suit. He came to the Netherlands as a German translator in 63. He has been working here for almost 10 years and knows the Netherlands very well. .

The Department of Economic Affairs' previous collection of information on the Netherlands relied entirely on him. Gu Weijun and he had only heard his voice but not seen his person, so after they met and introduced each other, they immediately became familiar with each other.

On the way to the hotel, Lu Qiutian introduced the customs and customs of the Netherlands in detail to the comrades of the delegation, especially the way people here do things. "Europeans call them the Chinese in Europe."

“The way things are done in the Netherlands is very similar to our country, which is pragmatic and never spends money that shouldn’t be spent.”

"The tall Europa Tower opposite is also called the Euromast, and the park next to it is also very nice. After our delegation's inspection mission is over, we can go for a stroll, climb the Europa Tower, and overlook the entire Rotterdam."

"I would like to emphasize discipline again. All inspection records must not be leaked."

After the rest of the delegation left the room, Chief Fang called Gu Weijun to his side and asked in a low voice: "Weijun, do your French friends have any influence here?"

Leader Fang turned around and leaned against the window, looking at the people standing and sitting in the room with a solemn look on his face. "I believe all comrades know why we chose the Netherlands as our first stop this time."

"Europeans describe the Dutch as stingy. The abbreviation of Netherlands is NL. NL is the abbreviation of "only soda" in German. This means that the Dutch bring their own food when traveling abroad and only buy soda when they travel abroad."

"The scale of our introduction this time is probably the largest in recent years, especially the large-scale fertilizer technology and complete sets of equipment. We may not introduce it again in the future after absorbing it."

After the delegation checked in, they held a small meeting in Chairman Fang's conference room. Chairman Fang opened the window, and the cool breeze from the Maas River in the distance blew into the room, bringing fresh water vapor and air, which made people refreshed. A shock.

"Haha." Lu Qiutian's witty explanation made everyone in the delegation laugh. The leader of the delegation, Chief Fang, said jokingly: "It seems that we have to be careful when dealing with the Dutch."

Soon we arrived at Delfosshavn, the old town of Rotterdam. After getting off the bus, the group walked along the stone-paved road, which was clean and tidy. On the balconies of the small buildings on both sides of the road, there were flowers planted in every house. .

"Okay, just these three points. Let's go back to our rooms to rest. Tomorrow, people from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take us to visit Shell's refinery here. The Uyghur Army will stay for a while."

Gu Weijun smiled bitterly, shook his head, and replied in a low voice: "The industry gap is too big, even if there is a relationship, it probably won't have much effect."

"Third, I hope that all comrades will keep their eyes open during the inspection, especially the comrades from the Chemical Industry Committee and Planning Committee. We can't just listen to others' introduction of advantages, but also carefully observe the shortcomings."

"Can it be of some use to this inspection and subsequent negotiations?"

"Second, you are not allowed to leave the hotel after the inspection. Of course, if you have living and purchasing needs, you can ask Comrade Gu Weijun to do it for you, and he and Comrade Lu Qiutian will do it together."

"The new city of Rotterdam was planned and built after World War II and is known as one of the most modern cities in Europe."

"We shoulder the expectations of the motherland and the people for a better life, so all comrades must be alert: First, keep your mouth shut. Comrade Lu also said the Dutch way of doing things on the way. , not even the slightest bit of information can be disclosed.”

The hotel is a five-story hotel that was opened only 60 years ago. It has a strong modern European minimalist style. Lu Qiutian said: "The train station is not far from here along the road, and the new city of Rotterdam is across the Maas River."

Chief Fang pondered for a while, "In this case, our next step is to go to England, France and Germany for inspection. You should contact France in advance to see if you can get some internal information in advance."

"Well, I'll make a call later. When they traveled to China last month, they said that they have good relations with some people in the British House of Commons. In addition to the clothing and textile industries in Hong Kong, real estate is also developing well."

"Okay, but you still have to keep it secret." "Well, don't worry."

"By the way, what's the name of your American female friend?"

"Jane Seberg."

"Yes, yes, didn't Mr. Ni come to visit last year? After this European inspection, he will go to the United States. Can she help?"

"Forget it about the American emperor. She is a reseller of raw silk. If she can sell tens of millions a year now, it will be good. If she sells more, she may be hanged for no apparent reason."

"Ah~~ Is the environment over there in the United States so terrible?"

"Those who are capable of doing petrochemical industry are all big conglomerates. Why can't they do it for profit? For example, Rockefeller, DuPont, and Dow before." "They are all the masters who shoot with machine guns."

"forget about it."

After checking the time, Gu Weijun dialed Constance's phone number at the Paris manor in front of Chief Fang. The butler answered the phone. After briefly identifying himself, the butler immediately solemnly agreed, "Dear Sir, Madam, today Having afternoon tea outside with the wives of some government ministers.”

"I will ask her to call you back as soon as she comes back."

"Okay, 8pm, room 501, Savoy Hotel, Rotterdam."

"Okay, sir."

Before eight o'clock in the evening, Constance called, her voice full of excitement, "Dear, have you come to the Netherlands?"

"Why didn't you tell us in advance?"

"Of course it's to give you a surprise."

"It is indeed a surprise. I believe Frederick and the others will be even happier. He has always wanted me to take him to China to find his father. I will arrange a flight immediately so that we can meet tomorrow."

"Well, I also think that you are all my treasures!" Gu Weijun couldn't help but become gentle when he mentioned the children in his life, "It's just that I came to Europe this time for inspection, and my time in the Netherlands is relatively tight. I will definitely have time to spend with you.”

"Inspection, is there anything we can do to help?" Constance was still very keen.

"Of course, it's a large chemical equipment manufacturer in France. Do you have any familiar friends?"

"Oh~~~I need to think about it. I'm sorry, dear, I haven't been in that circle before, but I can ask."

"Well, forget it, I was just asking casually."

"Then, dear, we will take the children to the Netherlands tomorrow. Come to us when you are done."

After putting down the phone, Gu Weijun shrugged, "The circle is too different."

"Oh, it's okay." The reason why Chief Fang asked now is actually because he didn't have any hope before.

Early the next morning, government officials from the Dutch diplomatic and economic departments, as well as staff from Shell, Royal DSM, Stamicarbon and other companies came to the Savoy Hotel and invited the delegation for an inspection visit.

At the same time, representatives from the American companies CF Industries and Kellogg also arrived in the Netherlands.

(End of this chapter)