Most people should have heard that in this era, there was an active group called "Daoye". Among them, most of them were those in the big northern countries.
Due to the political turmoil and economic collapse of the large northern country, there was a shortage of a large number of light industrial products and daily necessities. There were indeed many business opportunities there, and later many scammers found their first pot of gold.
But a flashlight? There’s something obviously wrong with that?
If my memory is correct, a lot of good things were brought back from the big northern country at that time. The main ones were heavy industrial equipment such as machine tools, as well as many heavy trucks and other vehicles. I even got a lot of engineers and... Mao Mei. Ahem.
cough.
Of course, there are also many scattered gadgets, such as furs, telescopes, compasses, flashlights... They are basically dual-use products for both military and civilian use. In this regard, the northern country still has strong strength.
So the flashlights are sold to the big northern country? Doesn’t it mean that the oil is sold to Qing City and the coal is sold to the same city? Isn’t that an act of committing suicide?
There is also the issue of competitiveness. For things like small commodities, the competition is based on cost.
Why has Yishi developed into the world's leading small commodity market? It is because every link has been reduced to extremely low profits and a complete industrial chain has been formed, so that the lowest cost can be achieved.
For example, the wholesale price of disposable lighters in Yishi is only a few cents, but the production cost in other countries is more than five yuan. How can they compete?
By the same token, neither Neizhou City nor Fengling County has a complete industrial chain, so they cannot compete in terms of cost.
Isn't this just because the manufacturers of flashlights were forced to steal cattle?
Since they are friends, Li Yuan can't just watch Qian Yong commit suicide: "Brother Yong, I know about the situation in the north. There... If you want to look for opportunities there, you'd better make some purchases..."
After hearing what Li Yuan said, Qian Yong was dumbfounded.
There's nothing we can do about it. The speed of information dissemination during this period is very slow, and there are a lot of false rumors. It seems that Brother Qian Yong's mold factory really can't hold on, so he is desperate to give it a try. He has no choice but to find fault.
The direction is right!
"Yuanzi, brother, how could this happen? How could this happen..." Qian Yong was obviously confused, "Brother, do you have any ideas? Give me a hand!"
"Brother Yong, didn't you just say that? Clothes, shoes and hats are all fine. You can purchase a batch, as long as the quality is passable. I won't pick!"
"Why on earth am I selling flashlights when I have money to buy them?" Qian Yongyang shouted in frustration.
"..."
Li Yuan was speechless. He really couldn't think of a way. Those were hundreds of thousands of flashlights, not just one or two. Should Huang Lihua be asked to go to Hong Kong to distribute one to each person?
"Brother, is there really nothing we can do? Damn those Hong Guang people, they are so harmful. All our family's belongings have been crushed in! Damn it!"
Li Yuan could only express sympathy for Qian Yong's misfortune... Huh?
Li Yuan suddenly had an idea: "Brother Yong, I have an idea, but I can't guarantee it absolutely. I can only give you a reference, you still need to make your own decision."
"It's okay, it's okay, Yuanzi, please tell me quickly." Qian Yong was obviously seriously ill and sought medical treatment.
"Do you know this place, Thorkill?"
"have no idea."
"The Republic of Vera is one of the countries in Southwest Africa. Sokil is their capital and largest port city. It can radiate to the Atlantic coastal countries of Africa and sub-Saharan African countries through sea and land channels..."
"Ah? You want me to go to Africa? Can there be business there?" Qian Yong was shocked.
In his previous life, Li Yuan also served as the regional manager of the African region for a period of time, working in Sokil for more than two years. The real reason is that he is single and it is more convenient to work abroad.
But that was more than twenty years later. The Republic of Vera has developed very well, especially Sokil has been relatively developed, no less than the domestic... fourth- and fifth-tier small counties, ahem.
Moreover, it has become one of the bridgeheads from China to Africa, with many enterprises and private businessmen stationed in Africa. The locals are relatively friendly to China.
Putting it to now more than 20 years ago, it should be about the same... right?
While working in Sokil, Li Yuan also came into contact with many Chinese businessmen. Some of them have been doing business there for more than ten years.
According to those Chinese businessmen, during the map development stage, everything in Africa was in short supply, and money was very easy to make at that time, just like picking up money on the ground.
"Brother Yong, you can think of Sokil as the 1950s and 1960s in China. Whatever we lacked back then, Africa lacks now. At least there will be a big market for flashlights."
"Is it... safe? Aren't there always wars in Africa?"
"The city is relatively safe. And what they like to do is military coups. What do they care about the people? If you encounter danger, just run to the embassy."
"But... let me think about it, my mind is a little messed up."
"Brother Yong, you also want to go abroad to gamble. Where can you go without gambling? I admit that there are indeed security risks, but is the security in the north better? And if thousands of troops go to the north, you go to Suoji
You also lack competition. As long as you can make money, where is the money that is not good? Although the poor places in Africa are poor, there are always many rich people. People in the cities also have the spending power."
Qian Yong thought about it for a while: "Okay, I'll go back and discuss it, and I'll see you again then."
"Haha, I'm just giving you a suggestion, you can make your own decision."
"Brother, no matter what happens, I will remember your love. But I still want to find you, and I will listen to your opinion when the time comes."
"Okay. If you really decide to go to Thorkill, I will tell you what is easy to sell."
"..."
Being able to lend a hand to his friend made Li Yuan feel very happy.
Amidst the laughter and laughter, the fishing work in Yutou Lake also ended.
All the fish that should be shipped out were shipped out, and the remaining fish that were more than a pound were divided into one share for each household. Each family got five or six fish. As for the smaller ones, they were thrown directly back into the lake for sustainable development.
Bar!
After Li Yuan finished watching the excitement, he returned home with satisfaction and saw Gu Yuqin happily killing fish.
"Qinqin, aren't you tired of eating fish yet?"
"Hey, who doesn't want the free gift? It's a cool day, so there's plenty of room for stuff! Let's have tofu and fish soup tonight."
"Don't forget to add chives and bean sprouts. Add more."
"Why do you like soy products?" Gu Yuqin glanced.
"Haha. Xiaosi, take some eggs and add some sausage and scrambled eggs."
"Here we come!" Li Yunyun ran out quickly and exchanged a few eggs for Li Yuan's change. "Brother, I'm rich again. Hahaha——!"