Huo Yanping was so shocked that he almost jumped up.
This figure is so shocking that it is equivalent to the annual profit of a medium-sized steel mill.
How is it possible to grow this special kind of rice just by farming?
So his first reaction was that Ning Weimin was bragging.
"Don't talk nonsense to me. You are trying to grow rice, not gold. How can you sell it for so much money? What's more, you sell this kind of rouge rice at such an expensive price. Who can afford it?
How many are there? There are only a handful of millionaires in this world. How many people are willing to spend so much money to try something new?"
Ning Weimin is not surprised that Huo Yanping would raise such doubts.
After all, the domestic environment is very different from the external environment.
Even when Huo Yanping was abroad, their focus was on major changes in the outside world.
In particular, China is so envious of the West's developed science and technology, modern industrial level and military strength.
The biggest goal now is to get rid of the shackles of an agricultural country as soon as possible and hope to develop its own industrial system as soon as possible without having to rely on others for everything.
But precisely because attention is focused on the development of industry and technology, it is perfectly normal to turn a blind eye and not pay attention to the excess profits of certain varieties in agricultural subcategories.
"Leader, what you said is correct. But I have to remind you that the concepts of less and more are relative. Especially compared with the current situation of our country and developed capitalist countries, the gap between the rich and the poor is so large that it may be even more
It is beyond your imagination. Let’s talk about rich people. In our country, there are very few people with one million yuan. But for Japan, one million yuan is only 20 million yen. In most big cities
families can reach
.Even these people cannot be called rich, because now the real estate in Tokyo, an ordinary apartment is worth almost this amount. According to this standard, almost everyone in Japan's big cities is a rich man. In fact, it must be based on their own
Standardly, the minimum threshold for the wealthy class in Japan is an annual income of 10 million yen. This group currently accounts for about 7% in Japan, which is between more than 8 million and 10 million people."
"So many people?" This number also made Huo Yanping unbelievable. "Are you sure you're not mistaken? Is it too exaggerated?"
However, Ning Weimin shook his head and said with certainty, "This is the survey data released by the Japanese authorities at the end of this year. Japan's NHK TV station and the five major civil rights organizations all reported it at the end of the year. Especially after the Plaza Accord, due to the appreciation of the local currency and the continued
With the loose monetary policy, the Japanese stock market and property market have risen wildly.
I have too much money to spend. That’s why they have been buying and selling around the world in recent years. And as far as I know, many hotels and real estate in Hawaii and Guam have been bought by the Japanese. They are so wealthy.
The level has begun to shock the West, so I don’t think this number has much water.”
Huo Yanping was silent. Of course he knew that Japan is the most developed country in Asia.
The Republic has not yet achieved its goal of surpassing Britain and catching up with the United States, but Japan has already achieved it.
But he still didn't expect that the personal wealth of Japanese people could reach such an exaggerated level.
What is the concept of an individual's annual income of 10 million yen? That is 500,000 to 600,000 yuan.
Moreover, there are millions of such rich people in Japan. How can this happen?
Obviously, Japan, as a defeated country, was not much better than China twenty years ago.
How come the gap in personal economic strength between the two countries can now reach such an exaggerated level?
He couldn't figure it out, couldn't figure it out, he only had an inexplicable anxiety and a sense of urgency that came from it...
As for Ning Weimin, looking at the frowning Huo Yanping, of course he knew what he was thinking.
So I took advantage of this and kept talking more vigorously.
"Once you get rich, people's mentality changes. Perhaps the Japanese people now have wealth that comes too easily. They have the mentality of the nouveau riche. They don't know how to cherish it. The pursuit of luxury has become instinctive. Even ordinary people have become so rich.
It's terrible. So in Japan, the more expensive things are, the less expensive they are. They have even gone so far as to wrap food in gold foil. Otherwise, I would only buy it this year.
How could it be possible for two restaurant branches opened in Japan to recover their costs in just six months, and also make an operating profit equivalent to a year in China? As for the rouge rice I got to Japan this time, it lasted basically a month
It was sold out in less than a month. To tell you the truth, some of the restaurant’s old customers still regretted this, and many wanted to pay in advance to reserve some of this year’s new rice.”
Huo Yanping blinked and once again expressed his extremely surprised emotion.
There are too many strange phenomena in the Japanese economy now.
Even if a bowl of rice is sold for 500 RMB, people are still rushing to eat it?
This seemed to him simply unreasonable.
Fortunately, Ning Weimin turned the topic to France again, which calmed his fluctuating emotions.
"As for France, as an old capitalist country, although in recent years it has been a little content with pleasure and not enterprising, the economy has been declining and has long since lost its glory. But you should know that France has its own unique heritage.
First, it is known as "old money" and has many wealthy families with historical heritage. Second, as the fashion center and food center of the Western world, France has always been the recognized leader in luxury fashion and food trends around the world.
."
"The few industries that are still growing in France in recent years just prove this point. Because in fact, only clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, leather goods, wine, high-end hotels and catering services are supporting the French economy.
France’s originally advantageous film industry is no longer viable. The French not only enjoy luxury, but luxury has also become their independence of survival, continuously harvesting the wealth of the world’s rich for them.”
"In this regard, we only need to look at the Hennessy and Moët brands owned by LVMH, which sell hundreds of millions of bottles of wine in Europe alone every year, to understand how huge the profits are for the French in this regard. And the French are
Consumption in this area is also more sustainable than in Japan. This is where wealth is passed down.
The difference between the rich and the nouveau riche. In other words, at present, as long as there are two consumer markets, Japan and France, it is enough for me for the time being. At least selling dozens of tons of rouge rice every year should not be a problem. I am sure of this
.So don’t underestimate this rouge rice, it can really be worth gold when grown.”
"In addition, I would like to say a few more words. This kind of rouge rice must not be regarded simply as a high-end ingredient. We must pay more attention to the cultural attributes behind rouge rice. Because any kind of luxury product is not only It is because of their scarcity that they are valuable, and what makes them generate premiums is essentially cultural added value. To put it bluntly, luxury goods are the iconic symbols of a culture, embodying the nobility of a culture. In turn, for luxury For products, what makes people willing to spend money is not the product itself, but more of a yearning for a certain culture. It is a feeling that makes consumers feel different and unusual. This is among those who In French people’s mouth, it is called style, or taste.”
"Based on this, I can even say that if we can really make those foreigners recognize our rouge rice and be willing to spend a lot of money to buy it, then it will definitely have a positive effect on establishing a positive image of our country and promoting Chinese culture. It is also easier for us to create a good international image and gain friendship from the outside world. Because only when people recognize, admire, and love something from the bottom of their hearts will they spend a lot of money to pursue it."
"Think about it, is there anything in this world that makes people feel better than delicious food? Are those foreigners who are amazed by rouge rice not interested in the origin of this pink rice? As long as They are interested. "Royal Royalty" and "Dream of Red Mansions" will become the linking words of rouge rice, and then spread throughout the world through the mouths of diners. It can even directly change the belief of some foreigners that Chinese food is cheap and not high-quality, and that China only has The stereotype of poverty and backwardness. Isn't this method more likable and effective than those blunt external propagandas?"
Huo Yanping kept watching Ning Weimin talk nonstop, and his thoughts gradually deepened.
I was originally worried that he was a little whimsical and wanted to find fault with him, but I didn't expect that the more I listened, the more excited I became, and the more I listened, the more excited I became.
When Ning Weimin finished speaking, although he didn't say anything yet, he was already nodding secretly in his heart.
This kid is really different, and his unique thinking is worthy of his attention.
Even though this long speech has said so much, if you listen carefully, you will see that it is not just talk on paper or rhetoric, it seems to have some practicality.
In particular, he is very good at making money, but his eyes are not just focused on money.
The cultivation and export of a special agricultural product can actually be elevated to the level of national image and external publicity. This perspective of looking at the problem is completely refreshing.
It's quite thought-provoking and a new approach.
Not to mention, if someone talks to him about growing rice, he will probably not be interested and will definitely think that it is a matter for agricultural people.
But for Ning Weimin, he was actually very interested and really listened to it.
And after listening to it, I also agreed with his idea. I was a little eager to try it out, and I was very curious whether the scenario he described could really happen.
So I thought about it quietly and decided to help him as much as possible.
After all, this can be considered a good thing to support local agriculture.
What's more, if it is really done, it will be equivalent to making half of Shougang for the country, so why not do it?
"Okay, it's a good thing for young people to have ideas. It's even better for young people to want to do things. You are really good. You run a restaurant in Japan very well and make a lot of money. At the same time, you can also think about the agricultural development of your hometown.
Promote the image of the country. Well done, your thoughts are worthy of praise. Then tell me, what do you want me to do for you?"
When Ning Weimin heard what Huo Yanping said, he quickly picked up XO's wine bottle with both hands, opened it, and filled Huo Yanping's wine glass.
"I want to circle some land at the foot of Yuquan Mountain to make rice fields for rouge rice. If that doesn't work, you can ask the HD District to ban industrial enterprises in the Sijiqing area to ensure that the water source is not polluted..."
Before Ning Weimin finished speaking, Huo Yanping frowned slightly and then shook his head.
"You really dare to think about it, and you really can give me problems. The enclosure at the foot of Yuquan Mountain? You can't figure it out. Is that a restricted area directly under the jurisdiction, or is it under military control? I'm the minister and I can't say anything. HD area,
If you want to stop people from setting up factories, what will happen to their finances? Don’t they?
Is it going to develop? You also know that industry is the most profitable now. If the local economy cannot develop, the leaders must be responsible, not to mention that once the factory is established, it cannot be moved. What do you think as you are the district chief? You asked me to intervene in local government affairs
, and also destroy people’s financial paths, do you think I am so capable?”
"I also know that this matter is difficult to handle. But I have to say that if the vice president of industry uses too much, he will have to pay the price of damaging the environment. In the long run, it will not be a good thing for the local government. But growing rouge rice is different.
In the future, it can become a pillar industry of the local area. In the long run,
, which is more beneficial to the local government. And if it doesn’t work, I am willing to give the local government a certain economic subsidy, for example, one million or even two million a year. As long as they allocate a few hectares of land for me and ensure that there are no factories
Just destroy the water source coming down from the mountain..."
Ning Weimin has always been soft-spoken. In front of Huo Yanping, he rarely insists on one thing so much.
Hearing the price he quoted, Huo Yanping knew that he was willing to spend all his money, so he didn't refuse.
After taking a sip of wine and savoring it for a long time, Huo Yanping finally said, "If you want to do this so much, then if you have time, you and the Agricultural University can come up with a plan for the rouge rice project. In addition to the economic value, it is also good
Write down the arguments you just made about cultural attributes. It’s best to leave it to me years ago. Let’s talk about it first. I can only try and see, but I don’t necessarily guarantee that it will work. If it doesn’t work, don’t blame me..."
"No, no, leader, you are too polite, haha!" Ning Weimin raised his head, raised his glass, smiled awkwardly, and then toasted while saying, "I really have caused trouble to you, thank you so much, no matter what
Whether it succeeds or not, I will remember your help..."
Huo Yanping picked up the wine glass this time without being polite at all. He motioned for Ning Weimin to clink the glasses, took a sip, and said with a smile, "You should thank me. I'm afraid no one but me would be willing to help you with such a troublesome matter."
It’s no good. It’s all trouble. Who would be stupid enough to do such a thing? I shouldn’t drink your expensive wine today, but who asked me to drink it? There’s nothing I can do about it.”
Ning Weimin knew that Huo Yanping was joking and said it on purpose.
So even though I have a smile on my face, my heart feels warm.
Originally, he wanted to say a few words of flattery, but Huo Yanping was a little moved by the situation again and listened to what he said.
"To be honest, I really envy young people like you now. You are still young and have the opportunity to try and make mistakes. There are always elders around you who can ask for advice. Especially you, you are very smart and know how to make good use of it.
Compared with these conditions, I can't compare with you. I didn't have these conditions in the past, nor did I
I know how to use it, so I have made many detours. Even now, I still suffer in some aspects. For example, if you encounter a problem, you can come to me. If I encounter a problem, let alone ask for help.
Even in the ministry, I can't find anyone who can really talk about things and open up and have a good talk."