Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 1176 Commercial ([-])

"The icy wind swept the streets of Weihai Harbor, shaking the steel-colored waters of the Strait of Magellan. It was the middle of March, and the great bustards who had abandoned Tierra del Fuego showed that the summer in the south was over. The sky, it will soon change Short, Patagonia will turn into a country of cold, snow and long night..." In the empty dance room, a young man is reciting a travelogue with a voice full of emotion, with a focused expression and full of emotion. The tone reminded Liang Qiangdong of the scene in Dongfang Middle School many years ago. At that time, he also recited poetry on stage with his deskmate—who is also his current wife.

"It was my first winter night in Patagonia, when the wind maliciously threatened to take away the brass sheets that protected the walls and the coats that bitter yerba mate had wrapped them in, and spirits might be the soul The only sustenance..." The recitation of the travel notes came to an abrupt end here, the young man put down the notebook in his hand, tilted his head and looked towards the door, and after a long while, he smiled and said, "It's you, Dongzi, looking for me Is something wrong?"

After waving a few Persian dancers to leave, Qiang Xiaoman walked to the wall, took out a glass of Xianghe wine produced in Xiangxiang Township, South Africa from the wine cabinet, and poured a glass for Liang Qiangdong and himself.

"Sit." Qiang Xiaoman sat on a beautifully carved seat and said.The light in the dance room was a bit dim, but this did not prevent the two from talking about some private topics, such as going to North America to invest in the Free State.

"Xiaoman, I want to invest in Free State and do the oak business. Are you interested?" Liang Qiangdong took a sip of the wine, praising that this wine is more authentic than the ones in his collection, and he doesn't know where Qiangxiaoman got it here.

"Lack of money?" Qiang Xiaoman smiled, without answering directly, looked at Liang Qiangdong, and asked.

"It's very scarce." Liang Qiangdong didn't hide it, "Investing in the Free State is costly and uncertain, so it's better to be prepared. And I may have to raise money to buy some old ships from the navy to get goods. We still have to recruit sailors, and the cost involved is too much, so I begged to come here now."

"Dongzi, we grew up wearing crotch pants together anyway, and I support you very much if you want to do business." Qiang Xiaoman sat up straight, leaned over his head, and said: "Friendship is friendship, and business is business." You also understand my rules, which have not changed over the years, and the annual interest rate of 12% is the same price."

After seeing Liang Qiangdong's brows slightly frowned, Qiang Xiaoman smiled slightly, and said, "But who told Dongzi that you are my buddy, I'll give you a 9% discount, isn't that interesting?"

Damn, make a vampire!Liang Qiangdong was suddenly a little annoyed, but after the setback in raising funds from Bai Yutang and others, Qiang Xiaoman's here was one of the few places he could find to raise funds. Although the interest this guy gave was a little tricky, it was better than nothing.You know, this guy has always had a good reputation, he borrows as much as he wants, and he will never ask you to pay the debt before the due date. Of course, if you can't pay the debt, he has countless ways to make you pay it back. After all, he is the current ** The son of **Qiang Quansheng, he can speak a few words with big figures in the economy, such as Zhou Shenwo, director of the State Administration of Precious Metals, the president of the Northwest Reclamation Bank, and the president of the United Industrial Credit Bank. The energy is so great that outsiders It's hard to imagine—maybe that's one of the reasons why this guy often works part-time as a financial broker.

"Xiaoman, it's interesting enough, buddy!" Liang Qiangdong understands that this interest rate is already a rare price of conscience. Perhaps, as Qiang Xiaoman said, this is an internal price for his brothers. Don't even think about taking 9% of the annual interest rate when the King of Spain comes. He should be satisfied, so he immediately said: "Xiao Man, brother this time is in a hurry. At the end of this month (August), the Navy will auction off some spoils in Yancheng Port. I want to row two or three old ships. You have to help me!"

"When do you want the money?" Qiang Xiaoman frowned first, and then quickly relaxed, "I have a sum of 6000 yuan in the account before the end of the month. Your company has a regular account with the United Industrial Credit Bank, right? Give it to me, I'll call you as soon as I receive the money back, and I'm sure there will be no delays."

"Thank you Xiaoman, brother, I will never forget your righteousness." Liang Qiangdong said half sincerely and half falsely.

"Small idea." Qiang Xiaoman sat comfortably on the chair, took a sip of wine, and then said: "Dongzi, brother knows that you don't have enough money, so you have to go to Bai Yutang, Wang Hui (Capital District Circuit Court) Son of Judge Wang De) Those idiots are raising money, it’s not worth listening to me! Did Bai Yutang and the others tell you that they want to take a stake in your company? Humph, no one knows the way these idiots go Huh? If you really let him take the shares, it’s okay if the company doesn’t make much money in the future. If the business is really booming, this idiot will definitely cooperate with Wang Hui and other cronies to forcibly inject capital and dilute your shares. At that time, can you Just make a wedding dress for someone..."

Liang Qiangdong was a little embarrassed when he heard the words. He didn't have the nerve to say that Bai Yutang, Wang Hui and others really didn't like his business this time, so he didn't attract investment at all, and this is obviously the reason why he came to Qiang Xiaoman to borrow money where.But at this moment when Qiang Xiaoman said so, he could only follow along: "Xiaoman, what you said is very true. I didn't go to them because of this concern. Speaking of which, Xiaoman is still the only one in our group. You are the most righteous, brother remember."

Qiang Xiaoman was also a little happy when he heard the words. After all, everyone knew the conflict between him and Bai Yutang's gang. Liang Qiangdong was really relieved to listen to him and not go to Bai Yutang's gang. He also pointed out a way for Liang Qiangdong: "Dongzi, since you think highly of me so much, brother will give you a clear way. I heard from Director Zhou a few days ago that the accumulation of domestic capital has reached a certain level now, and people's investment The willingness is also increasing, so the higher authorities intend to guide some capital to invest in overseas colonies-is it familiar, yes, the government has played this before, and the capital export guidance at that time has created part of the prosperity of Xinhua Island today .Now the higher-ups want to play this game again. Among them, South Africa and Hejian are ranked first, and the Free State is also included in the second because of policy guidance. Anyone who wants to invest in these places only needs to show a certain amount Proof of assets, it is expected to get a certain amount of loan from the United Industrial Credit Bank. If you are interested, Dongzi, I can help you to ask..."

"Really?" Liang Qiangdong was a little surprised. He even thought for a moment that if the loan amount is not small, why should he ask Qiang Xiaoman to borrow money?However, considering that Qiang Xiaoman had to help in this matter, he forced himself to calm down again, and he still had to give out the money that should be given.

"Go home and wait for the news, I'll ask for you." Qiang Xiaoman snapped his fingers, raised his glass and said to Liang Qiangdong.

After returning home, Liang Qiangdong did not wait stupidly. In addition to paying close attention to the news of the navy auctioning spoils, he also looked for people to ask about capital export. Later, he finally saw the clues in a newly published "Reference News" internal magazine. : "...we also have a problem caused by the economy of capital. The profits of industry and other entrepreneurial activities are gradually accumulated to form huge reserves. And limited by the shortage of adult labor and materials, these capitals have to be profitable. Investment has encountered difficulties, so we must not only find a consumer market abroad, but also a market that can play the role of capital. To some extent, this urgent need will strengthen our country's political and economic cooperation with underdeveloped regions. Even military aggressiveness, but what does it matter? Opening up new lands and conquering new colonies has been the usual policy of our country for a long time. Of course, we give priority to the development of undeveloped wasteland in the country, but for those with great economic value or Areas of strategic value still require more or less capital investment.”

"For the overseas territories that we directly control (such as South Africa, etc.), we can carry out mutually beneficial development; but for the external areas that can directly interfere (such as the Free State, North Korea, etc.), we can use an appropriate Economic colonization by means of 'exploitation' should include the following: A. Guaranteeing a market for the sale of industrial products in the suzerain country; B. Cheap supply of raw materials to the industrial system of the suzerain country and cheap supply of various natural consumer goods to local nationals; C. Providing cheap labor , to provide convenience for the suzerain country to use capital to cultivate large plantations, mines, port enterprises and shipping enterprises; D. to provide other investment opportunities, namely to set up banks, local small industries that will not compete with the suzerain country, public utilities, and coastal shipping , roads, canals, etc.”

"...it is foreseeable that, although the colonists will sometimes benefit in terms of material progress, they will inevitably be reduced to an economically inferior position, not only inferior to the inhabitants of the mother country, but also inferior to those who came from the mother country. The people living in these places are inferior. This may arouse their dissatisfaction, but under the combined effect of the comprador class we cultivated economically, the puppet regime supported politically, and the auxiliary troops stationed militarily, these There is no doubt that the place will still be firmly in our hands, providing a steady stream of nutrients for the main body..."

After reading the contents of this internal reference, Liang Qiangdong felt refreshed as if he had eaten an iced watermelon during the dog days.In particular, the internal reference clearly mentioned that economic control over the Free State should be strengthened. This seems to indicate that his investment in the North American oak business is in line with the country's major policies. It shouldn't be difficult for the bank to make some loans—and most of these loans are special loans with hats on them. Although they can't be used for other purposes, the interest rate must not be high, and the annual interest rate will never exceed 5%, which is so cool. !

Liang Qiangdong feels that the spring of his career seems to be coming.

(End of this chapter)