After Qin Tao revealed his identity, he naturally attracted the attention of the Rainbow Nation. Of course, they would warmly welcome the CEO of the Mingzhou Group, the strongest in the East, to come to their country for a transfer.
So, a helicopter flew to the floating dock of the Shenzhou and directly took Qin Tao to the capital of the Rainbow Country.
This is a coastal city with high-rise buildings that look extremely modern. However, the garbage that can be seen everywhere on the streets is similar to that in Asan.
"Mr. Qin, the flight to your side has already taken off today, so you can only take tomorrow's flight. Are you interested in inspecting our shipyard?" Davidson, the government official responsible for receiving Qin Tao, said.
"Okay, I'm very willing." Anyway, idle time is idle, and since Qin Tao is here, it is normal for him to take a walk here.
The car was driving on the road, and before going very far, the road ahead began to be blocked.
"what's the situation?"
"It is organized by the Green Alliance and is conducting an environmental protection march. Let's take a detour." Davidson understood after hearing a few slogans.
Green Alliance organization? Qin Tao was a little funny: "This organization seems to be from Europe, right?"
"Yes, many environmental protection organizations in Europe have developed here." Davidson said: "We are already a developed country and must pay attention to environmental protection. We cannot take the path of pollution first and then treatment. We must pay attention
People’s health.”
"So, what are you going to do?"
"We have implemented the most stringent environmental protection bill in the world. Our people will definitely live among blue skies, white clouds, green mountains and green waters, just like in European and American countries."
Qin Tao realized that the vigorous deindustrialization had begun!
This deindustrialization does not mean to directly close down the factories, which is unfair to the factories. However, they can use other methods, such as taxes, loans, etc., to no longer reduce or compensate the manufacturing industry, and at the same time implement strict policies.
According to the strict environmental protection bill, the chimney of this factory is smoking. If it doesn't work, it must be rectified. It must pass the environmental assessment before starting work! If you dare to start work secretly, you will be punished to death!
As a result, a large area of Rainbow Country's industry collapsed in an instant, and other enterprises were also crumbling.
With the closure of a large number of factories, Rainbow Nation's tax revenue cannot be collected. As a result, existing companies have to pay more taxes, and new types of taxes are also increasing, such as environmental protection taxes, etc. Therefore, the remaining ones
Enterprises that were struggling to support continued to close down due to excessive taxes.
The car took a detour and drove towards the shipyard by the sea. When Qin Tao arrived at the shipyard, there were only a few people inside.
"Eddie, where are your people?" Davidson shouted curiously.
"They all went to the parade," Eddie said.
"There's a parade? What about the production in the factory?"
"We can no longer take orders because we don't know when we will pass the environmental protection assessment. If we sign a contract with a customer, we need to sign a delivery date. That ship has already lost five million. Now, we
The company is already insolvent and is going through bankruptcy procedures, so if they want to go out, let’s go.”
Davidson almost went crazy. Didn't you see that I came with guests? How could you say these things?
Nautik Shipyard, the leading shipyard in the capital of Rainbow Nation, is actually in this state, waiting for bankruptcy and liquidation!
Qin Tao also sighed in his heart. Back then, the first heart transplant operation was performed here, and nuclear bombs were even carried out here. What about now?
Hahaha.
Davidson winked at Eddie vigorously, but Eddie didn't pay attention at all, or was selectively ignored by him. After all, this kind of thing is too common. Situations like theirs are everywhere in the Rainbow Kingdom now.
What are you embarrassed to say?
"Ahem, cough, it seems that we came at the wrong time." Qin Tao said: "We are very sad to see this large shipyard fall into this state." Qin Tao said: "Now, I have a
idea."
"Speaking."
"Although Africa is said to be poor and backward, there are still a group of wealthy people here. These people also have the need to use yachts and enjoy life at sea. The shipyards here can build luxury yachts, and there will definitely be
Marketing."
After hearing Qin Tao's words, Eddie nodded: "Yes, we also think that the market prospect of luxury yachts is good, but we have no technology, we have no resources, and our domestic steel plants have also been closed."
"If you want to save this shipyard, you can only attract investment." Qin Tao said: "We are willing to invest 20 million to save the shipyard that is about to close down. However, we require
Our policy is sufficiently favorable.”
Davidson opened his eyes wide.
This is a good opportunity!
At present, many domestic companies are closing down. Although they have gained green mountains and green waters, their country is in danger. Although ordinary people are very nervous and don't care at all, they still sing and dance every day.
It feels like a transformed serf singing, but at Davidson's level, he can still feel the crisis.
Compared with when he first came to power, the benefits he could reap were getting less and less. As the factory closed down, his income also dropped sharply.
If the factory can reopen, his income will also increase greatly.
"What kind of preferential policies?"
"Tax reductions and exemptions, no need to accept environmental impact assessments, no need to accept environmental fines, workers can be fired if they are lazy, and unions cannot be established." Qin Tao said a lot in one breath.
These policies were from previous eras and were overturned by them. Now, Qin Tao actually demands restoration?
Davidson opened his eyes wide.
"If these conditions can be agreed to, then I will have the confidence to invest here. I am a foreign businessman and I attach great importance to business risks. However, I can guarantee that if you follow what I said, we can build this place into a
As the largest luxury yacht production factory in Africa, we will bring our unique catamaran luxury yachts here to become a unique and beautiful scenery here."
Qin Tao is now communicating with these people as a foreign investor.
Since the factories have closed down, I can invest, but I want to enjoy various preferential policies and I will also build factories here.
Qin Tao is still well aware of the development of the Rainbow Nation. Although the Rainbow Nation has castrated itself, it is still a BRIC country, and the chicken's fart is still strong, but that is the result of Western investment.
When they found out that the country was about to collapse, they began to attract investment.
As long as foreigners invest, they can enjoy various preferential policies, just like those proposed by Qin Tao. As a result, a large number of factories have fallen into the hands of Westerners at the same price as cabbage.
Now that Qin Tao is here, he can buy a shipyard along the way. Twenty million is just a drop in the bucket for him. However, he must not be restrained in any way. If there are such environmental protection methods, then his investment
It's about to go down the drain.
"I'm sorry, but the conditions you mentioned may be difficult for us to accept." Davidson shook his head.
Qin Tao smiled: "Okay, just pretend I didn't say anything. There's no construction here, so there's nothing to say. Let's go back."
In the car, Davidson looked a little embarrassed. He originally planned to bring Qin Tao here to show off the power of the Rainbow Kingdom. Who would have thought that it would end like this.
"It's such a shame today," Davidson said.
"Yeah, it's really a pity. Eddie was here just now, so I didn't say much. If this deal can be concluded, I am willing to reward you with one hundred thousand dollars."
One hundred thousand dollars!
After hearing Qin Tao's words, Davidson felt a burst of excitement. How long had it been since he had received such a huge sum of money as one hundred thousand US dollars?
One hundred thousand dollars! Thinking of this money, he was extremely excited.
"Mr. Qin, please rest in the hotel and I will help you coordinate. Even if it cannot be completed before you get on the plane tomorrow, I will continue to help until I help you obtain the Notic company."
Davidson's statement shocked Xu Zhengyang.
Nautik Company was once the largest shipyard in the Rainbow Kingdom. Even though it is going bankrupt now, the fixed assets alone are still worth fifty million! Mr. Qin could buy it for only twenty million.
All this is because Qin Tao paid $100,000 to Davidson?
Qin Tao smiled, opened his suitcase in the car, and took out two wads of money, which was twenty thousand dollars.
"I'll give you these to use as funds for your activities. After the agreement is signed, I will give you one hundred thousand."
A $20,000 activity fund, isn’t this a bit of an outrage?
Xu Zhengyang looked at Qin Tao's actions with some surprise, wondering if he would offend Davidson.
Who would have thought that after receiving the money, Davidson showed his white teeth, which were in sharp contrast with his lips: "Okay, Mr. Qin, you are so generous. Please rest assured that we will definitely help you handle this matter."
Xu Zhengyang felt chilly in waves.
Back at the hotel, Xu Zhengyang was still confused. Looking at his appearance, Qin Tao smiled: "Zhengyang, think about it, a pauper, a tenant of a landlord's family, suddenly one day, the landlord was kicked out of office.
He occupied the landlord's house. Think about it, what is the happiest thing in his world?"
Xu Zhengyang still couldn't understand.
"He would put two jars under the bed, one with brown sugar and one with white sugar. He would lie on the bed. Once he was hungry, he could grab the steamed buns on the bedside table at any time and dip them in white sugar or brown sugar.
Dip in brown sugar, this is the happiest thing for him."
Xu Zhengyang was still confused.
"These bumpkins who have never seen the world are easy to bribe. Do you understand now?"
Xu Zhengyang finally nodded.
After lunch, Qin Tao looked at the sunny scene outside the window and said to Xu Zhengyang: "Shall we go out for a walk? There are many diamonds here, let's buy a few back."
The Rainbow Nation actually had a good start. In the era of great navigation, it was an important transit port. If it weren't for the Suez Canal, it would probably have busy maritime transportation now, similar to Singapore.
Although the shipping business has been diverted, gold is still everywhere here. In the 19th century, diamonds and gold mines were discovered here, so it attracted a large number of people.
In fact, diamonds are of great use in industry because they are the hardest material found in nature. However, the reason why the price of diamonds has been so high is because of the hype of those businessmen.
Diamonds are regarded as a symbol of love. When you get married, it is incomplete without a diamond ring. Think about how many women in the world have a diamond ring on their finger, what a huge market it will be.
What proof of love is there? Diamonds!
In fact, it is just a compound of carbon. Of course, in this world, there are too many things that were originally worthless, but after being hyped up by businessmen, they become high-value things, and then they are passed around by beating drums.
Qin Tao is not exempt from the custom and plans to buy a few diamond rings from here. After all, this is the place of origin and it will definitely be cheaper than at home.
Xu Zhengyang never refused Qin Tao's arrangements unless Qin Tao's life safety was threatened.
It is said that it should be relatively safe here, and the secret protection people are already in place, so there is nothing to be afraid of.
The two of them walked on the road to the capital of the Rainbow Nation.
The buildings here are still there, telling of their former power, but some of the street signs have changed, and you can see traces of temporary paint. In some flower beds, you can clearly see that only the base is left, and the sculptures on it have been
It was removed, but the new sculpture was not installed.
Long Street, the most important street in Cape Town.
There is a cobblestone road at your feet. It is relatively clean here. After all, the shops on both sides are open for business, so hygiene must be guaranteed.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! When you have time in the future, take Xiaoling out for a walk? Qin Tao is secretly longing for it in his heart, but if he wants to bring Xiaoling over, he must let Xiaoling come over.
When Ling left her current employer, she really wanted to be a strong woman. Wouldn't it be better to travel around the world with herself?
"Oh, no!"
At this moment, a cry of surprise came from the distance.
"Damn it, give us the bag."
"Chop her arm!"
Qin Tao looked over and saw a disgraceful scene.
Several tall, idle men were snatching a woman's handbag on the street.
The woman's hand was clutching the handbag tightly, not wanting to let go. However, some of the men grabbed the bag, some hugged the woman, and one even pulled out something shiny.
Not far away, a man in uniform was patrolling, but when he saw this situation, he didn't react at all and still stood there talking to others.
The woman finally let go of her bag, but these men were obviously dissatisfied with her behavior. They exposed their teeth that were in sharp contrast to their skin, cursed loudly, and then used their feet to carry the woman who had fallen to the ground.
.
The woman screamed repeatedly.
Qin Tao felt a little emotional in his heart. He knew that such things must happen every day. Otherwise, he would not go out shopping and suddenly encountered such a situation. However, since it happened to him, he could not stay out of it.
The men finally left, and the woman got up bravely, took out her handkerchief, wiped the blood on her stained face and mouth, and patted the dirt on her clothes.
Although she lives in this kind of environment, she still maintains her own temperament, which is a kind of elegance cultivated in a superior living environment since she was a child. She is just like the down-and-out official lady in ancient times. Many things have been
It's burned into my bones.
"Are you okay?" Qin Tao walked over and asked softly.
"Yes, I'm okay, but..."
Her handbag contained this month's salary. Although it was very meager, it was her source of living. Now that her handbag was taken away, how should she spend this month?
She was worried, but her pride prevented her from talking to a stranger.
However, her expression betrayed her, and Qin Tao immediately understood what was happening. He took out two green coins from his pocket.
"Now that we have met, it is fate. Please accept my help."
The other party is very arrogant, and if it is considered to be charity, he probably won't accept it.
"Thank you very much, but I'm sorry, I can't accept gifts from strangers. I have hands and feet, and I have to live by my own labor."
Looking at this elegant woman in front of him, looking at her clean and white face, Qin Tao admired her in his heart.
"So, this beautiful lady, can you accept my invitation to have a cup of coffee?" Qin Tao pointed to the coffee shop nearby.
"sure."
The coffee tasted very good. Qin Tao looked at the woman opposite, who was turning the spoon gracefully. She was completely different from the embarrassment just now. Now she seemed to have returned to her previous life.
"Thank you for your hospitality. I haven't had coffee for a long time." The other party shook the spoon and said.
"So, would you mind telling me about your situation?" Qin Tao said, "I know it's rude to ask about someone's past so rashly, but please believe in my sincerity."
"Are you from the South Kimchi country? Or are you from the island country?" the woman asked.
"No, Chinese."
"China? I heard that it is a very beautiful country. Your achievements over the years are even more impressive. Well, I can tell you about my situation. Now, there are many people who are willing to listen to our affairs.
not enough."
The woman began to recall the past: "My name is Vanessa. It was originally Atlas Company. By the way, this company has now been renamed Denel Company. In this company, I started working for the Cheetah Project and later for
Working on the Carver project, I lost my job a few years ago and have been doing odd jobs since then, and am currently working as a tally clerk in a small store."
Project Cheetah, Project Carver? You have found a treasure!
Qin Tao felt a little excited.
Although Qin Tao is engaged in shipbuilding, Qin Tao still knows some things in the aviation industry.
The experiences of the Rainbow Kingdom were generally disappointing, so he had heard about these things even more.
The original main force of the Rainbow Kingdom's fighter jets were Mirage 3 fighter jets. As time went by, these fighter jets have gradually fallen behind. Therefore, they need to update their fleet. However, due to international sanctions, they cannot directly purchase new fighter jets. They can only
It's all about your own efforts.
They found some international partners to jointly modify the Mirage 3 fighter jet. This is the Cheetah project. After the improvement, this aircraft deliberately added a long nose. It looks so weird, like a lying wooden man.
The long nose that comes out is the same.
Improved fighter jets can only solve urgent needs. Rainbow Nation still needs to have the ability to produce its own fighter jets. This is the Carver Project.
This project has always been mysterious, and it was only gradually declassified in later generations. At that time, the Rainbow Air Force wanted a modern third-generation aircraft that could reach the level of F-16 and Mirage 2000.
For them, even if they secretly hired many experts, it was still very difficult. For example, the only engine they could use was the Snecma Atar.
09k50 turbojet engine, for them, it is absolutely impossible to develop a modern turbofan engine.
Therefore, this project developed very slowly. In the middle, in order to improve the performance of the aircraft, a dual-engine version was even introduced, which caused the project's research and development to fall further behind. In this way, in the 1990s, the project was gone.
All the experts hired from abroad have returned, but how come their own experts, who are supposed to be relatively popular, were laid off after the project was shut down? The woman in front of me was even forced to become a tally clerk?
"Is it because of equality?" Qin Tao asked.
Vanessa nodded: "Yes, equality must be guaranteed in any enterprise, whether it is a scientific research institution, a hospital, etc., regardless of whether they have the technology or not. They must hire the same number of people."
When Vanessa said this, she was very quiet. If others heard her, it might cause trouble.
"Are there many people like you?" Qin Tao asked.
"Yes, we have laid off hundreds of people, and some of them have gone abroad. The rest don't want to go to the West. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be where we are now."
"So, are you willing to go to China?" Qin Tao said: "If you go to China, you will do the work you are familiar with before, and you will also receive corresponding treatment. I can guarantee that things like the one just now will not happen in China.
Happening on our land.”
"Go to China? Isn't your aviation technology very backward?"
"Have you heard about our J-31 project?"
Vanessa shook her head. Sure enough, after leaving her original job, she had ignored these industry insiders.
"Our aircraft is a fourth-generation aircraft with international cooperation and has stealth capabilities. Currently, there are many people working on this project, but the manpower is still insufficient. It would be great if you could join in.
.”
"us?"
"Yes, you, there are people like you." Qin Tao said.
"Sorry, I don't know your name so far."
Vanessa is still wary of strangers.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce you. I am the person in charge of Mingzhou Group." Qin Tao said, "I don't know if you have heard of our group. We are shipbuilders, but we are also related to aircraft manufacturers."
"That Mingzhou Group that builds aircraft carriers for Siam? You also build the most advanced natural gas ships in the world?"
Seeing Qin Tao nodding, Vanessa finally made up her mind: "I am willing to go!"