"The Tongxinhui... I'm afraid the Tongxinhui is not appropriate."
Zhang Jiayi shook her head.
"why not?"
“Because the Tongxinhui is a mixed bag, it’s impossible to work together as one, let alone keep it secret.
Another point is that most of the members inside are of the same generation as your father, and some are even the same generation as your grandfather. You, a young junior, can't control it at all, unless your father takes action himself..."
Zhang Guoji shook his head on the spot: "Impossible. With my father's current status, it is impossible for him to take action himself."
"It's good that you understand. To put it bluntly, the Tongxinhui is actually a loose alliance, and what you need here is the kind of well-organized allies with as few people as possible."
"Second aunt, one thing is worth nothing, can you recommend some potential partners for me?"
"This second aunt can't help you. It's almost impossible to find a suitable partner in the country. You can ask your dad. He has traveled all over the federation in the past two years. Maybe there will be unexpected gains." Zhang Jiayi spread her hands.
Zhang Guoji nodded: "This matter is not urgent for the time being. When my father comes back, I will consult him in detail."
"I don't think it's appropriate."
Zhang Jiayi immediately frowned.
"What's wrong?"
"Don't you want to sell your shares? You can use Sugon's shares as a bargaining chip to win over allies. This will not only get twice the result with half the effort, but also appear more sincere." Zhang Jiayi suggested.
Zhang Guoji's eyes suddenly lit up: "This is a good idea. It seems that I have to reserve some shares."
"Just make up your own mind." Zhang Jiayi paused, and suddenly said seriously: "Guoji, tell the truth to my second aunt, have you already made up your mind and must form a consortium?"
"Uh, Second Aunt, do you disapprove of me doing this?" Zhang Guoji felt somewhat lacking in confidence.
Zhang Jiayi nodded: "Yes, I believe you can also feel that business is not easy to do these days, and policies often change. As far as the current situation is concerned, rather than risking expansion, it is better to focus on stability and wait and see what happens."
"Isn't that true? With the comprehensive advancement of the reform of state-owned enterprises in the past two years, it has been very beneficial to the private economy. Many people are saying that the spring of private enterprises has arrived, and now is the time to show their talents."
Zhang Guoji raised questions on the spot.
"You are still young, and all you see are appearances." Zhang Jiayi shook her head gently, "Based on my second aunt's observations for more than ten years, I found that the people above are getting more and more anxious and impatient. It seems...
"
"What does it seem like? I don't quite understand?"
"Let me tell you this! Recently, I have talked with many people in the industry, and everyone feels that the reform of state-owned enterprises in the past two years has the illusion of indiscriminate medical treatment for emergencies."
"How come you can see that?" Zhang Guoji couldn't help but be stunned.
Zhang Jiayi rubbed her temples and then said: "There is the most intuitive evidence. The GDP growth rate in the past two years has only been a few tenths of a percent. In other words, the economy has been almost at a standstill in the past two years.
It shows that the reform of state-owned enterprises has not achieved the desired effect."
"Well, the reform of state-owned enterprises needs to pay a price. Maybe it will take two years to see the results of the reform?"
Zhang Guoji tried to explain.
Zhang Jiayi waved her hand: "I think it's unlikely. In fact, this wave of reforms is not without dividends, it's just that the dividends have been used to fill holes, so there is such an illusion."
"Fill the hole? Fill what hole?"
"What other holes could there be? Of course it is a financial hole. Generally speaking, at the end of a dynasty, the first thing to collapse is the financial system. Without money, everything will stop."
Zhang Guoji couldn't help being shocked: "Second aunt, what do you mean by this? Is the federation on the verge of disintegration? How is this possible?"
"Will the Federation disintegrate? I don't know. But one thing is obvious. The fiscal deficit is getting bigger and bigger every year, almost to the point of being unsustainable."
"If it doesn't work, why don't we just print more money?"
"How can it be so easy? If you go to the streets now and see how many people are struggling to make ends meet, under the continuous quantitative easing policy for more than ten years, both the economic situation and the people's endurance have reached a critical point.
I can’t stand the trouble anymore.”
Zhang Guoji frowned: "Second aunt, according to you, the Federation is hopeless?"
Zhang Jiayi shook her head and said solemnly:
"It is true that the people have no money, but there is a last resort, which I am most worried about, and that is to fully publicize the entire federal economy."
"Second aunt, don't scare me?"
Zhang Guoji's eyes widened.
"Humph, this is not what I said. It is the latest research result of the company's think tank. Next, if the federal finances cannot be fundamentally improved, then within ten years, the official will try to initiate public ownership reform."
"Based on the current productivity, it is still far from meeting the conditions for full public ownership. Doing so is tantamount to killing the goose that lays the egg. The higher-ups will know this."
These are the lessons of history.
Zhang Jiayi nodded: "Of course the higher-ups are not fools. They are well aware of the shortcomings of public ownership. This wave of state-owned enterprise reform is the official's last effort.
Once the reform fails and the financial dilemma cannot be solved, the only way out is to fully implement public ownership, otherwise the entire federation will collapse and the consequences will be even more unacceptable."
In fact, besides comprehensive public ownership, there is another solution, but the method is too cruel. No one dares to make a decision easily until the last step.
This unspoken plan can be adapted from the name of a Hollywood movie:
"Human Reduction Plan".
The more Zhang Guoji thought about it, the more he felt it made sense, and he immediately thought of quitting: "Second aunt, if everything is as you said, there is really no need to form any consortium, so as not to end up in vain."
"I just suggest that you'd better discuss it with your dad about how to do it specifically."
Zhang Jiayi reminded me.
"Yes, I will." Zhang Guoji nodded, and then changed the topic: "However, if I don't carry out mergers and acquisitions, what should I do with the money in my hand? I can't put it in the bank, right? It would be terrible if it was confiscated.
Already."
"The only way I can think of is to change it to gold. Gold is relatively small and can be hidden by just digging a hole."
Zhang Jiayi suggested.
"It is illegal to hoard gold, and such a large amount cannot be concealed at all." Zhang Guoji said distressedly.
"Otherwise, it can be replaced by artwork. Apart from its historical and artistic value, artwork has limited economic help, so the authorities probably won't be interested."
Zhang Jiayi thought of an idea again.
"Artwork? This..."
Zhang Guoji was a little reluctant.
His girlfriend's collection has already given him a headache.
Leslie Cheung came over and suddenly suggested: "Brother, if that doesn't work, why don't you just buy the land?"
It was obvious that he had just heard part of the conversation, but in his heart, he thought it was unlikely.
"Buy land?" Zhang Guoji was thoughtful.
"Well, Australia is undergoing large-scale development. You can take the opportunity to buy a large piece of land. When everything returns to normal, you will not lose money whether you develop it yourself or sell it."
Zhang Jiayi thought for a while and then echoed: "National discipline, buying land is also a good choice. Australia has a vast land and sparse population. The most important thing is land. Moreover, even if public ownership is implemented in the future, it will be difficult to be affected.
"
"That's it. My dad's next trip will include Australia, and I'll ask him to help me buy land." Zhang Guoji finally made the decision.
This bullshit business war, go to hell!
At the same time, it was also the first time that he truly felt how insignificant and helpless individual efforts were in the face of the tide of the times.
…
Time soon came to the end of May, and the inspection team finally arrived in Sydney, the capital of Australia.
Although Australia has a huge area, its population is less than 30 million, and its administrative level is at the state level.
But then again, in the past ten years.
With the influx of immigrants, Australia's total population has quickly passed the 80 million mark, and calls for the withdrawal of the state and the establishment of large regions are getting louder and louder.
During Zhang Hao's visit this time, in addition to regular inspections, the most important task was to announce the decision to establish the Australian Region on behalf of the central government.
This was originally a great event, and the delegation was warmly welcomed by Australian officials.
Perhaps it was out of joy that on the day of the establishment ceremony of the Australian Region, a wave of strikes suddenly broke out across Australia. The main body of the strike was miners in major mining areas, and the scope spread to the entire continent.
Faced with such an unexpected incident, the establishment ceremony of the Australian region had to end hastily.
As a consul, Zhang Hao naturally could not stay out of the matter. He hurriedly returned to the city hall with everyone, and then held a response meeting.
"Consul, I want to make a review."
The person who spoke was the newly appointed regional chairman Liu Jun. He was previously the governor of Australia, so he had outstanding political achievements and successfully won the position of regional chairman.
However, such a big mistake was made on the first day that the new official took office. At present, it seems that a big question mark needs to be placed on whether he can secure his position.
"Chairman Liu, this is obviously a long-planned operation. What are you doing in Australia, and you haven't received any news at all?"
Zhang Hao couldn't help but curse.
Once this kind of thing is not handled well, it will have a huge blow to his prestige, and he won't be able to get away even if he wants to, it's so disgusting.
Liu Jun explained with a grimace: "Consul, we never expected that this kind of thing would happen. It stands to reason that Australia is developing pretty well. Although the salary level is not the highest, it is more than comparable. Such a comprehensive
This is the first time we have gone on strike..."
"Where is your union? Is it in name only?"
Zhang Hao asked loudly.
"Archon...this..."
Liu Jun hesitated.
Zhang Hao knocked on the table hard: "What time has it been? What can't you say? Stop hesitating and say what you have to say."
Liu Jun swallowed his saliva and said bravely:
"President, I believe you also know that there are many local workers in Australia. They have their own trade unions and do not recognize the official trade unions at all."
"You're just watching? Aren't you going to ban illegal unions?"
"We took actions, but the results were not very good. In the end, in order to ensure that the production tasks were completed on time, we could only turn a blind eye and close one eye."
"It's ridiculous. If you don't agree with the management, then let's fire everyone. Now that the unemployment rate is so high, why are you afraid that we can't find workers?" Zhang Hao said angrily.
"Consul, this is not that easy. When we took over the mining area here, the state government signed an agreement with the local residents to ensure job opportunities for the locals, so..."
Liu Jun put on a embarrassed look.
"Stop talking." Zhang Hao waved his hand, not wanting to waste any more time: "Why are those miners going on strike? Have you found out the reason?"
"We have already found out that they have three main demands for this strike."
Liu Jun took out a note from his pocket.
"What four demands?" Zhang Hao asked quickly.
“The first is to increase wages, they demand a 50% increase in wages; the second is to implement the eight-hour work system and change the two shifts to three shifts; the third is to improve housing conditions and increase the supply of public rental housing;
The last one is to strictly limit the number of immigrants."
As soon as Liu Jun finished speaking, heated discussions immediately erupted in the conference room.
Zhang Hao patted the table again to calm down everyone, and then expressed his position: "Their conditions are too excessive. Let's just say the first one, a half salary increase at once, which is absolutely impossible.
You should know that if you agree to them, miners in other regions and even employees in other industries will follow suit, and the consequences will be disastrous."
"Consul, fifty percent is indeed inappropriate. I'm sure it will be reduced to twenty percent."
Liu Jun quickly assured.
"Twenty percent is not enough. You should be content. The job remuneration in your Australian region is considered above average in the entire federation." Zhang Hao waved his hand.
Liu Jun suddenly looked bitter: "Consul, if you don't retreat even half a step, according to past experience, those miners will never give up. It will seriously harm the economy, especially the normal energy supply."
"From what you said, there are frequent strikes in Australia?"
Zhang Hao finally realized the source of the problem.
"Not often, maybe once a year. There was a strike at the beginning of this year. The city also made concessions and gave them a 10% wage increase. Unexpectedly, they were greedy and started making trouble again."
Liu Jun answered truthfully.
Seriously speaking, an average salary increase of 10% per year is not too exaggerated, because the factor of currency depreciation must also be taken into account.
Hearing this, Zhang Hao couldn't help but sigh:
"I finally figured it out. They are here for me as the consul and want to force me into the palace."
Liu Jun quickly defended: "Consul, you are serious. Give them ten courages. Those miners don't dare to force the palace. They just want to improve their living conditions."
"Huh, that's easy to say?" Zhang Hao shook his head, and then set the tone with a straight face: "No matter what, these conditions cannot be agreed to, especially the last one that limits the number of immigrants. What do they want to do? Want to openly confront the central government?
? Or are you planning to start your own business?"
"Consul, I guarantee my reputation that they have no intention of doing this." Liu Jun shook his head repeatedly. "Objectively speaking, the reason why the miners proposed this is mainly because the local infrastructure construction cannot keep up and cannot accommodate too many people."