Chapter 271: The most difficult thing is to determine the right proportion
Zheng Linong nodded again, finally clearing up the matter.
The materials submitted by the Chemical Industry Department of Maolin Province mentioned Gao Fan's name, but did not particularly emphasize Gao Fan's role in the matter. They only said that he learned such information for the Chemical Industry Department during a business trip to the United States.
, and the final wise decision was made by the Department of Chemical Industry.
When Zheng Linong saw the materials, he guessed that Gao Fan must have played a big role in this matter. Because this matter was done very boldly, it was not something that the officials of the Maolin Provincial Department of Chemical Industry could do, and
Based on his understanding of Gao Fan, he believed that Gao Fan would definitely be able to do such a thing.
However, Zheng Linong did not mean to defend Gao Fan. He admired Gao Fan very much, so he was worried that giving Gao Fan too much honor would undermine his achievements.
At this time, hearing Gao Fan himself say that he only wanted to be an unsung hero, there was no need for him to say anything else.
"The reason why I was able to persuade the Odin Factory to form a joint venture with Mao Chemical Machinery is because the Odin Factory can no longer survive in the United States. It cannot hire workers and cannot obtain new investment. If it does not cooperate with Chinese companies, it will only
It could just survive, or it could go bankrupt in a year or two at most."
Gao Fan did not mention the matter of commendation again, but continued to talk about his previous topic.
"You mean, there are many such factories in the United States, and we can do the same thing?" Zheng Linong keenly understood what Gao Fan wanted to say.
"Minister Zheng is wise." Gao Fan casually flattered him. It didn't cost anything anyway, right?
Zheng Linong smiled and glared at Gao Fan, then began to think deeply.
"In this kind of thing, you can't miss a good opportunity, and at the same time, you can't act too hastily. The most difficult thing is to know the right amount." Gao Fan said from the side.
"What are you worried about?" Zheng Linong asked.
Gao Fan said: "The United States is deindustrializing, and many industrial companies are facing bankruptcy. However, with the knowledge of Americans, they have never thought of moving factories to Asia..."
"You said Americans are ignorant?" Wu Zhefu couldn't listen anymore and questioned aloud.
Gao Fan nodded: "Yes, for most Americans, they know nothing about what is going on in Asia. It's like..., uh, Secretary Wu, do you know what Gambia is like?"
"
Wu Zhefu shook his head blankly. Of course he had heard the name of the country Gambia, and he knew it was an African country, but he couldn't tell where exactly it was in Africa, how big it was, and how many people it had.
Gao Fan said: “Americans’ impression of China is just like our impression of countries like The Gambia. We only know the name but not the reality.
"Vallance, the old director of the Odin factory, can be considered an old man who has been immersed in the field of chemical machinery for many years. But when I told him that China could build a 50,000-ton urea plant, he was shocked."
Zheng Linong nodded: "This is not surprising. Some European and American people who have visited China in recent years have very little understanding of the situation in China."
"This is it." Gao Fan continued, "So, I think this is a good opportunity. If we can seize this opportunity and introduce some American companies facing bankruptcy to China, including their managers,
, engineers and senior technicians have also been introduced, which will be of great help in improving the industrial level of our country."
"What you say makes sense." Zheng Linong said, "But what do you mean when you say you can't rush things too hastily?"
Gao Fan said: "What I'm worried about is that if the country makes such a decision to encourage various places to introduce companies to the United States, some of our officials have too soft kneecaps. Not only will they not be able to take advantage, they may also take our country's own things.
Sold."
"How do you say this?" Zheng Linong continued to ask. It was not that he didn't understand what Gao Fan meant, but since Gao Fan was in front of him, why not let Gao Fan speak more clearly so as to give himself more confidence?
Enlightenment.
Gao Fan said: "Many of our officials, in fact, are not just officials, but a general social trend. They overestimate foreigners and always feel that foreigners are smarter than us..."
Speaking of this, he felt that the temperature on the side seemed to have dropped a few degrees, which was the direction where Wu Zhefu was sitting. However, he didn't care and just continued:
“When we go to the United States to introduce companies, we help those American companies get out of trouble and give them opportunities, rather than asking for favors from them. This is very important.
"With this mentality, when we negotiate with American companies, we can strive for the best cooperation conditions instead of blindly giving benefits to the other party.
"To achieve this, we need to fully educate the officials involved in this matter and break their sense of admiration for foreigners. This is why I say we cannot act too hastily."
"Xiao Wu, write down these points Xiao Gao said." Zheng Linong ordered Wu Zhefu.
"I've already written it down." Wu Zhefu gestured to Zheng Linong with the notebook in his hand. No matter what he thought about Gao Fan, he had to record the entire negotiation between Gao Fan and the minister.
Next, Gao Fan reported to Zheng Linong about Hatch Group, vitamin C business and other aspects, and Zheng Linong listened with interest.
Wu Zhefu was secretly frightened. He really didn't expect that the 17-year-old kid in front of him could accomplish such a big thing, which made him feel quite frustrated.
They kept chatting until the sky darkened outside. Wu Zhefu got up and turned on the light. Gao Fan seemed to realize that it was very late. He looked at Zheng Linong and said with a smile: "Minister Zheng, I'm sorry to delay your return."
Have you eaten at home?”
"It probably delayed your meal." Zheng Linong said with a smile, "I guess you won't be able to find a place to eat at this time, right? Our ministry's canteen has late-night snacks, how about you just eat it here?"
"Okay, okay, I heard that the food in the ministry canteen is very rich." Gao Fan said with a smile.
Zheng Linong turned to Wu Zhefu and said, "Xiao Wu, go to the cafeteria, borrow some lunch boxes, and make three portions, or four portions of midnight snack. I estimate that Xiao Gao can eat two portions by himself."
"Okay." Wu Zhefu agreed and went out, not forgetting to close the door before leaving.
Hearing Wu Zhefu's footsteps walking away in the corridor, Zheng Linong looked at Gao Fan with a smile and said, "What, is there anything you want to tell me that is inconvenient for Xiao Wu to hear?"
Gao Fan also laughed: "Minister Zheng is really sharp-eyed, and he actually saw through my little thoughts.
"There is indeed something that is not convenient for more people to know. Maybe I am too nervous about this matter, but I think I still need to report it to Minister Zheng. Please help me make a judgment."