Zhang Yi's judgment was correct, Commander Chen was under great pressure.
He had long discovered that the locals were very cautious when speaking. Perhaps because they were located on the border, the atmosphere had been tense for a long time.
Commander Chen rarely came to see him in recent days and seemed to be very busy. Zhang Yi thought that someone must be causing trouble for him.
In addition, Zhang Yi had the idea of balancing trade, so Zhang Yi took the initiative to purchase special products, which exactly solved Commander Chen's problem.
Commander Chen's frown relaxed and his laughter became hearty. Now he straightened up and was able to fight back against the officials who were looking for trouble. The originally wasted local products could be turned into commodities for trading, which was a great blessing.
Good thing!
The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed, and the three of them started talking and laughing.
"Brother Yi, I'm treating you to dinner today because I have something good to say," Commander Chen said with a smile. "The superior leaders have approved that border trade activities can be carried out within a certain range, as long as the local market economy is not harmed."
"Haha, that's great. Thank you Commander Chen for your help," Zhang Yi said happily, "Commander Chen can add an additional report on our acquisition of local specialties, so that superior leaders will know that border trade activities are harmful to both sides.
It’s all very beneficial.”
"I will do this, brother-in-law, but since our trading activities have just started, you will buy a large amount of our specialties, so you won't lose money, right?" Commander Chen asked.
Commander Chen is really a real person. Zhang Yi smiled and patted his arm and told him that in the short term, the Mopan City area would definitely spend more than its income, but in the long run, it would still be profitable.
"Commander Chen, please rest assured that we have strong capital and can do long-term business. In the end, we can all achieve great development and make people's lives better."
"To be honest, this is a problem that has been bothering us for a long time," Commander Chen pointed at the bookshelf and said with a smile, "We kept studying and holding meetings, but we couldn't find a solution. Once my sworn brother came, he solved the big problem easily."
Zhang Yi nodded in understanding. The missing theoretical content is really not something that ordinary people can think of, he said.
"In a relatively closed environment, it is difficult to solve problems, but as long as the door is opened and people, money and materials from various regions can flow, waste can be turned into treasure, each other can take what they need and create value.
"
Commander Chen was convinced, but couldn't help but sigh.
"We have no contact with the backward and decadent old China, and we are afraid of being adversely affected by the small China that pursues private ownership. So it is not that we don't want to open the door, but we are afraid that we will welcome in not friends, but all kinds of enemies, who will shake us.
The foundation of the country.”
After a moment of silence, Zhang Yi said.
"I still understand old China. Everything is imitating ancient times. If you stop moving forward, there is really no future. I have not yet come into contact with little China. Do they practice private ownership? How is their development?"
Commander Chen put down his chopsticks and said angrily.
"They are a bunch of guys who are greedy for personal enjoyment. They are only interested in profit and do business dishonestly. I heard that they use many fake and shoddy things to defraud us of our food and resources, which is very disgusting. If my brother-in-law does business with them,
If so, you must be careful!"
Hearing what Commander Chen said, Zhang Yi felt a chill in his heart.
He was disappointed with the corruption and backwardness of old China, and was not optimistic about the development of Greater China that was out of touch with reality. He originally had a glimmer of hope for Little China, but after listening to what Commander Chen said, he suddenly felt that the road ahead would be even more bumpy.
"Thank you, Commander Chen, for reminding me. I will be careful." Zhang Yi said, "This is not surprising. Southerners have attached great importance to business since ancient times, and economic activities have always been active. It is wrong to just lie to people."
"You can tell who you are at a glance. Brother Yi is an enlightened person and is upright and generous in doing things, so the people who follow you are also like this," Commander Chen praised. "Your products are of high quality and fair prices, and the common people use them."
It’s all agreed.”
Both Zhang Yi and Xiao Han were very happy to receive such recognition.
At this time, Commander Chen stood up, took out a document from the cloth bag hanging on the wall, returned to the table, sat down, and said.
"The superiors have some opinions. Let me convey them to you two. The first is to cancel the sale of books, the second is to include telescopes in the military procurement plan, and the third is to adjust the tax to 15%. This is a unified adjustment of foreign trade activities, not for you.
.”
…
Changing things as they were told, Zhang Yi and Xiao Han looked at each other.
"Why can't books be sold?" Xiao Han couldn't help but ask.
"The superiors believe that books such as Zhuzi Baijiayan are old and do not conform to the development of the times. In addition, they are afraid that books with bad tendencies will flow in... Oh, please don't misunderstand me, this policy is not aimed at you." Chen
The commander said, "The good thing is that the superiors think that the telescopes you make are very good and can be purchased in large quantities."
Zhang Yi smiled and nodded, mostly out of politeness. Books were not allowed to flow in. This incident made him feel panicked.
Commander Chen was still very happy. In his opinion, this was already a huge breakthrough. If Zhang Yi had come to do business a month earlier, he wouldn't have been able to get in. It would have been a good policy.
Zhang Yi quickly adjusted his mentality.
He knew that Commander Chen had tried his best and spent a lot of words to persuade his superiors. Looking at the bright side, the trade route had been successfully opened and orders for military supplies had been obtained, so the trip was not in vain.
Zhang Yi and Xiao Han raised their glasses and toasted to thank Commander Chen for his help, and the three of them drank it all in one gulp.
Commander Chen said excitedly: "The superiors are very concerned about and attaches great importance to the development of the situation in the Mopan City area. They think that the righteous brother has solved the banditry that has existed for many years and is an extraordinary figure. The superior asked me to entertain the righteous brother. Soon, he
Leaders will come to meet with my sworn brother in person."
Zhang Yi smiled and nodded. This was considered as contact with the top management of Greater China. He could take this opportunity to learn about their policies and their attitude towards the Mopan City area.
Commander Chen raised his glass and said: "Brother, I really hope that we can come together and become a family."
Zhang Yi picked up the wine glass and clinked it with him, and said with a smile: "I think so too. In my opinion, no matter Big China, Little China or Old China, including the Mopan City area, they are all one China. We are originally a family.
, we should come together!”
"If they were all people like Yi Ge, then it would be possible, but unfortunately not," Commander Chen regretted. "They are all backward, conservative and selfish people. I think the way to unification is
It will inevitably go through a long and brutal war."
After saying these words, the three people couldn't help but feel heavy. Zhang Yi wanted to take the road of peaceful reunification, but this road was difficult and tortuous.