The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 111 Big Shot (Please collect, read and vote)

Beijing.

In the courtyard, the morning sunlight shines through the window and into the room.

The red quilt rolled.

It took a long time to stop.

Zhu Lin lay in Liu Tao's arms, gentle as water, becoming more charming and beautiful.

It is said that a long separation is better than a new marriage, and this is indeed true.

Since getting married, Liu Tao could only return to Beijing once a month, and they could be together for only eight days. Every time they were in love, and they wanted to cherish every minute and every second. Naturally, there were no conflicts, let alone quarrels.

When they got home last night, it was already past ten o'clock. After having a midnight snack, they told each other about their longing for each other. They woke up early in the morning and took the time to do morning exercises.

After a short rest, they looked at the time and got up.

After taking a shower, the two had breakfast, which Liu Tao's mother had already prepared.

Chen Fang only lives here on weekends or when Liu Tao comes back.

Fortunately, there are no problems with public security in this era, and this place is within the scope of the old city. Otherwise, Zhu Lin and Chen Fang would not dare to live in such a large mansion on weekends.

Then the two of them went out to the bus stop and took the bus to work.

Liu Tao took the bus to the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building and went directly to Wang Baoguo's office.

He returned to Beijing nominally on a business trip, so naturally he had to deal with official business.

"Oh, our God of Wealth is here!" Wang Baoguo smiled when he saw Liu Tao.

Now Liu Tao is called the God of Wealth by everyone in the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building, and all the good days of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building are brought by Liu Tao.

"Leader, no, no, what God of Wealth? I'm so poor that I almost beg for food!" Liu Tao said hurriedly, complaining as soon as he came up.

Liu Tao said, "Leader, we are here to settle the final payment for Iraq. If the money doesn't come in, we will all be in trouble."

Wang Baoguo laughed and said, "I knew you were here to ask for money. It's only been three days since the delivery and you're rushing here, as if you were afraid we wouldn't pay you."

"Okay, write the report and go through the process." Wang Baoguo smiled, "Otherwise, you'll be accused of wanting the horse to run but not giving it grass to eat."

Liu Tao smiled immediately. The final payment was as high as 375 million. Such a large sum of money could make Panshan Machinery Factory breathe a sigh of relief.

Even if the factories stop producing in the future, no one has to worry about not being able to pay wages.

"The leader is so straightforward!" Liu Tao gave Wang Baoguo a thumbs up.

Wang Baoguo smiled. The total order that Liu Tao had won before reached 14.171 billion US dollars. In addition to the 5 million US dollars from Panshan Machinery Factory, the amount coordinated by the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building was as high as 9.171 million US dollars.

Even after deducting the tens of millions of dollars in kickbacks that needed to be given, it was still a huge profit for the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building.

The Fifth Ministry of Machine Building had already received that money.

After all, those weapons and equipment can be directly transferred from the warehouse.

Wang Baoguo said: "It just so happens that you are back in Beijing this time, so I will introduce you to a great man."

"Big shot? Could it be some leader?" Liu Tao asked curiously.

"Haha, it's not any leader, but a tycoon from Hong Kong. He is the client for the shipping this time!" Wang Baoguo said with a smile.

Liu Tao immediately knew who this important person was. As expected, Liu Tao soon saw the man who came to the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building. At this time, Huo Yingdong was in his fifties but not yet sixty years old. He was not tall, but rather a little thin. However, his eyes were bright and he had a strong aura.

It is this man who has the courage to take risks and a long-term vision. He took sides early and stood firm.

In the early 50s, facing huge risks, he risked his life to transport goods from Hong Kong to Aocheng, and then from Aocheng to the mainland. In this process, he had a brush with death many times.

Even the big boss couldn't help but praise him: "You supported us at that time, and you are a friend in need!"

Of course, Ho Ying-Tong's achievements were not without price. He was repeatedly obstructed in Hong Kong, such as having his power supply to the Toad Tower cut off for half a year as punishment, and was subjected to all kinds of hostility.

However, his position did not change. In 1964, he was invited to attend the 15th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In order to ease the food pressure on the mainland, Ho Ying-tung carried a large bag and traveled for dozens of hours to reach Beijing. That year, the leader personally met him.

After returning to Hong Kong, he was subjected to comprehensive "discrimination". The land he won the bid for was taken back and not sold. His Star House was finally forced to sell to a British real estate company, but all he got was an IOU.

But even so, his position did not change. A few years ago, in order to restore China's due status in various international sports organizations, Huo Yingdong went to various international events to spread the word, sparing no effort. He took the lead in donating money to Chinese sports in all international competitions, big or small. When the reform and opening up was just proposed, there was no precedent for foreign investment in the mainland. Huo Yingdong actively participated and became the first Hong Kong and Macao businessman to invest in the mainland. This kind of contribution by taking the lead is absolutely precious.

An outstanding social activist, a famous patriot, and a close comrade of the Party; this is the historical evaluation of him after his death!

Compared to such a great man, Liu Tao felt that what he did was insignificant and insignificant.

The reason why Ho Ying-Tong came to Beijing and came to the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building this time was naturally because of the previous business.

Although the business is not big, it is still considered pioneering.

"Who is this young man?" Huo Yingdong looked at Liu Tao, who looked too young, with some surprise.

Wang Baoguo introduced Liu Tao with a smile. Ho Ying-tung was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that Liu Tao, at such a young age, was already a world-class firearms designer and a deputy-department-level cadre. As he had a good understanding of the mainland, he naturally knew how difficult this was.

Huo Yingdong exclaimed: "There are so many handsome men in the motherland. Comrade Liu Tao is a hero from a young age. I believe that the motherland will develop better and better in the future."

"Mr. Huo, you are too kind to praise me. I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it," Liu Tao said modestly.

Ho Ying-tung admired Liu Tao more and more.

Then think about your eldest son, who is older than Liu Tao, but has achieved nothing until now. Even though he married Miss Hong Kong, he is still playing around outside.

At this time, Liu Tao had all kinds of thoughts in his mind because of meeting Ho Ying-tung.

However, these ideas still need to be communicated with the leaders and approved before they can be implemented.

Otherwise, if he did such a big thing without asking for permission, he would not be able to bear the punishment from his superiors.

Ho Ying-Tong was very curious about Liu Tao and could not help but chat with him for a few more words. The more they talked, the more he admired him.

In particular, Liu Tao's optimism about China's future and the vision he showed made Ho Ying-tung look at him differently.

At least among the young generation of Hong Kong he had met, none of them could compare to Liu Tao in this respect.

When talking about the future of Hong Kong, Liu Tao was full of affirmation and determination. The reason was that the army now has more than 600 million troops and two bombs. No one would fight to the death with China for Hong Kong.

This made Ho Ying-Tong even more determined, because he also believed that this was the trend of the times and the British could not stop it at all.

The words may be rough, but the truth is there. In the end, this world is ruled by fists. Whoever has the bigger fist has the right words.

After World War II, Britain was no longer the empire on which the sun never set. It continued to decline and was even forced to give up control of the Suez Canal.

How could a country like Britain travel thousands of miles to Hong Kong to fight? Besides, they would not be able to win even if they tried their best.

(End of this chapter)