This cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences, and the third child may not be interested in it.
In fact, in the final analysis, the root cause of all problems is the abnormal climate. The increasingly cold weather has made the federal finances more and more unable to make ends meet. There is a very large gap every year, almost reaching the point of exhaustion.
Faced with such a predicament, the minds of the entire federation have changed from top to bottom, and change seems to be the only way out. This is the consensus of everyone.
The only difference now is how to change?
And unlike in the past, today's economic scale is increasingly sluggish. Unless there is an epoch-making technology like "controllable nuclear fusion", the theory of making and dividing the cake is no longer suitable for the present.
What replaced it: a cruel zero-sum game.
That is what people often call the winner takes all.
It is precisely because of this that Zhang Hao, who did not want to be on the losing side, chose to retreat bravely and protect himself wisely. After all, with his current status, no matter what the final outcome, he would be able to get a decent destination.
As for money, money is something external to oneself.
Zhang Guodong also did not continue to ask. He was indeed not very interested in politics, so he asked in a low voice a question that everyone was very concerned about:
"Dad, can I ask, who will be the next consul? Is it possible for my third aunt?"
"How is that possible? Are you really hereditary to be the consul in our family?" Zhang Hao said angrily, "Currently, there are three main candidates for the next consul."
"They are Alexander, Chairman of the Europa Region, Zhou Jiangyu of the Federal Commission for Development and Reform, and Cao Xiaoqiang, Governor of Zhezhou. As for who will win in the end? It depends on the outcome of the game between all parties."
"Dad, why are there still Europeans?"
Zhang Guodong said in surprise.
"Alexander's full name is Alexander Song. He is a mixed-race man. His father is from Shanghai and he grew up locally. You can regard him as one of our own." Zhang Hao explained casually.
Zhang Guodong suddenly said with disdain: "Europeans know how to be clever. You don't need to ask. You know that Chairman Alexander must be their spokesperson. Dad, you should be careful."
"Okay, no matter who comes to power, they are actually the spokesperson of a certain faction or force. Your father and I are no exception. There is nothing to say about this."
Zhang Hao waved his hand.
When Zhang Guodong heard this, he immediately closed his mouth.
Zhang Hao sighed and said seriously: "Among the three, Alexander has the least chance. Among the remaining two, Zhou Jiangyu is a radical reformer and Cao Xiaoqiang is a conservative. Where the federation will go next depends on the results of next year's election.
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"Dad, who do you think has a greater chance?"
"I don't know. Although your father and I have been consuls for nearly twenty years, until today, I have not been able to grasp the real power. People on the Internet say that I am a framer. In fact, it is not that I don't want to reform, but that I have more than enough ambition.
Not strong enough." Zhang Hao laughed at himself.
"Dad, you have done a very good job. Without your socialized parenting policy, based on the current marriage rate, the fertility rate would have fallen through the floor."
Zhang Guodong quickly comforted him.
Zhang Hao smiled bitterly: "This is the only political achievement that can be achieved. Your grandfather Xia specially evaluated me before his death. He thought that my character was not decisive enough. I was afraid of wolves and tigers, and was not suitable to be a qualified politician."
"dad……"
Zhang Hao waved his hand: "Okay, no need to say any more. I just have the opportunity today. I have something to tell you. You can make up your own mind after listening to it."
"What's going on? Dad?"
Zhang Guodong was very curious.
"Have you heard of the 'Super Shelter Project'?" Zhang Hao asked casually.
Zhang Guodong nodded: "I've heard that there are a lot of rumors on the Internet. It is said that the government has dug a huge cave in a certain mountain, which can accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. Is it true?"
"Fake." Zhang Hao denied directly.
"Ah? There are reports on the Internet that there are noses and eyes. Someone even photographed a convoy that was more than ten kilometers long. This can't be groundless, right?" Zhang Guodong expressed doubts.
Zhang Hao picked up the water cup and took a sip of tea, and then revealed the answer: "The super shelter is real, but it is not in a cave, but underground.
In addition, the population it accommodates is not just a few hundred thousand, but tens of millions."
"Tens of millions? How is that possible? How much work is that?" Zhang Guodong said in disbelief.
"It's not as exaggerated as you think. In fact, this super shelter takes advantage of its location."
Zhang Hao shook his head and then said:
"It just so happened that the year you were born, the local Mineral Exploration Institute in Guizhou accidentally discovered a huge underground space while searching for coal mines.
Finally, after detailed exploration, it was found that this space is located between 100 meters and 500 meters underground, and the internal space is as high as 15,000 square kilometers, which is simply a miracle."
"15,000 square kilometers? Is it as big as two Huicheng cities?" Zhang Guodong exclaimed.
Zhang Hao nodded: "Not all places inside the cave can be inhabited. The area that can really be utilized is only about 5,000 square kilometers."
"That's a lot! Such a good place can save a lot of manpower and material resources, and it can indeed be used as a natural refuge."
"You are right. Since the discovery of the cave here, the central government quickly formulated a fifty-year development plan and eventually named it Taoyuan Special Zone, which has a status equivalent to the federal capital."
"Dad, where is the Taoyuan Special Zone exactly?"
Zhang Guodong said impatiently.
Zhang Hao did not hide anything: "The entrance is in the northeast of Baise City, within the scope of the original Chengbi River Reservoir, and about two hundred kilometers away from Greentown, the capital of Guizhou. The transportation is relatively convenient. It is precisely because of this that the central government made a big decision.
Develop.”
It's just luck. If the cave is located in northwest regions such as Xinjiang and Tibet, even if you want to develop it, you won't have the ability to develop it. The logistics cost will be too high, and the gain will outweigh the loss.
"Dad, tell me this, is..."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhang Guodong calmed down and asked proactively.
"After thirty years of construction, the Taoyuan Special Economic Zone has basically taken shape. After I retire, I will take your grandma and the others to move directly into the Taoyuan Special Economic Zone.
You can think carefully about whether you want to move in with me. If you are willing to go there, I can help you get a place before I step down."
Zhang Hao got straight to the point.
"Dad, why do you want to move underground? Even if you retire, we can still go back to your hometown in Huicheng?" Zhang Guodong asked doubtfully.
"Your father, I'm not stupid. The main reason why I am willing to move to Taoyuan Special Economic Zone is that the environment there is better and it is more suitable for the elderly to live, especially for people like your grandma. If you want to live a few more years, the sooner you move
The past was better." Zhang Hao explained patiently.
"Is it that exaggerated?"
Zhang Guodong's face was full of doubts.
Zhang Hao smiled confidently: "Lao San, you have never been to Taoyuan Special Economic Zone and don't know the specific conditions inside, so you are suspicious.
Let me tell you this! Since thirty years ago, one-tenth of the federal government’s annual financial expenditure has been spent on this, so this much money is not in vain.”
"Dad, can you briefly describe the environment inside to me?" Zhang Guodong suddenly became interested.
"also."
Zhang Hao smiled and nodded, then recalled:
“I remember the last time I visited Taoyuan Special Economic Zone, it was probably seven years ago. At that time, Taoyuan Special Economic Zone had begun to take shape and was built quite beautifully.
Inside, there are acres of forests, lakes, rivers, roads and railways, dense living quarters and various supporting facilities, open-air farms one after another, and a few factories.
If you don’t have a specific concept in mind, you can think of it as a super large closed ecological circle with a suitable temperature, neither cold nor hot, and the air is cleaner, which is friendly to children and the elderly."
The more Zhang Guodong listened, the more powerful he felt. If it really had such a good effect, it would be almost the same as life before the Yellowstone volcano erupted.
Although he was born after the Yellowstone volcano erupted, he has watched many old movies and TV series. Like many of his contemporaries, he is full of curiosity and yearning for normal life.
Seeing that his son was moved, Zhang Hao took the opportunity to persuade him: "Lao San, don't miss the opportunity. Although the Taoyuan Special Economic Zone can accommodate tens of millions of people, this is only a theoretical number. The first batch only has 500,000 occupancy places.
The second batch is expected to wait until ten years later."
"Half a million is a lot, isn't it? Besides, I'm not short of money now, can't I buy a place?"
"I'm afraid it's difficult. The admission quota for the Taoyuan Special Economic Zone is determined by drawing lots. More than two billion people in the entire federation are watching. Do you think you can cheat?"
"Drawing lots? How can those big conglomerates, families and big entrepreneurs be willing to do it?"
Zhang Guodong feels that his father is too idealistic.
Zhang Hao couldn't help but sigh: "These days, money is not everything, but it is not impossible. Before it is officially opened, there is room for maneuver."
"Dad, when is the opening date?"
"According to the plan, the first thing the new consul will do after taking office is to officially announce the establishment of the Taoyuan Special Zone. In other words, before April next year, you still have time to change your mind."
"Next April?" Zhang Guodong thought thoughtfully.
Zhang Hao immediately reminded: "It's best to transfer your household registration before the Chinese New Year. This is the safest way. Who knows if something unexpected will happen after the New Year."
"What about our relatives?"
"Although your father and I are consuls, we can't do too much. The most we can do is help your eldest aunt, your second aunt, and your uncle's family.
Your sister-in-law probably won’t retire early, so don’t worry for the time being. At worst, when she retires, she will find an opportunity to be transferred to work in the special zone.” Zhang Hao spread his hands.
This is also one of the hidden benefits within the system.
Of course, if you want to obtain this hidden benefit, your professional title must reach a certain level, otherwise you will not be able to control the number of people and will only make people angry.
Their boss just touched the threshold.
When Zhang Guodong heard this, he nodded seriously: "Dad, don't worry, I will consider it carefully."
"Help me persuade your brother later. With his temperament, he may not be willing to move in."
Zhang Hao gave a special warning.
Zhang Guodong shrugged: "Dad, Haotian Group cannot do without the fourth child. What I said may not work."
"Speaking of this, I almost forgot one thing." Zhang Hao patted his head and then asked: "Do you know about your elder brother's charity fund?"
Zhang Guodong nodded.
Zhang Hao continued: "I just said that the situation may change next year. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, I suggest that you two also set up a charity fund and donate all your family property. Your brother should also withdraw from the management as soon as possible.
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"Ah? This..."
"What's so reluctant to give up? With the inheritance tax so high right now, it's only a matter of time before we set up a charitable fund. It's better to donate late than to donate early. Maybe next year, you may not even get the chance to donate if you want."
Zhang Hao tried his best to persuade.
"is it so serious?"
Zhang Guodong was a little frightened.
Zhang Hao said coldly: "Be prepared."
"If that's the case, it's okay for the fourth brother, but it's not necessarily the case for the second brother. The Minde era just acquired BYD not long ago, and the second brother is preparing to do something big. How can he be willing to let it go?"
Zhang Guodong hesitated.
"No matter what, the shares must be donated. As for withdrawing from the Minde era, if the second brother is really reluctant to part with it, he can wait for a while before talking about it."
Zhang Hao thought for a while and replied.
It is indeed not easy for the second child. He is looking forward to the stars and the moon, and finally he is looking forward to the graphene battery. It would be a bit unkind to let him quit right now.
Zhang Guodong said with a pained face: "Dad, are we going too far? Maybe next year's situation will be different from what we thought?"
"Third brother, you don't have to take chances. To put it bluntly, comprehensive public ownership is the general trend. Unless the Federation falls into civil war and uses war to consume the excess population, there is no other way out."
Zhang Hao is decisive.
"Has the situation reached this point?"
Zhang Guodong murmured to himself.
Zhang Hao stood up, reached out and patted his third son on the shoulder: "You don't have to be so pessimistic. No matter what, our family will always have food and drink. Just live your little life with peace of mind."
"Dad..." Zhang Guodong gritted his teeth and suddenly made a decision: "I have thought about it, and I will move into Taoyuan Special Economic Zone with you."
"There's no need to make a decision in such a hurry. Just tell me before the New Year. Besides, this matter is still top secret. Please don't spread it to anyone without permission."
Zhang Hao instructed.
"Dad, Hu Jing's parents only have one daughter..."
Zhang Guodong said hesitantly.
Although he and his girlfriend are not married, they have always had a good relationship, and they have three children, so they really can't stand by and watch.
Zhang Hao suddenly had an idea: "If you want to bring two old people with you, the way is not difficult. You can just marry Hu Jing and then transfer your household registration to their family. The quota in Taoyuan Special Economic Zone is generally based on family units.
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"Ah...this..."
"It's just a stop-gap measure. It's not like you can't get divorced when you move to Taoyuan Special Economic Zone. Of course, you can't be too hasty about divorce. It's best to take it slow."