The afternoon of December 2, 1969 in the Black Iron Age.
The sky was overcast with clouds, and snowflakes fell, covering the entire Xinhui City.
The small town shrouded in white snow looks much more pleasing to the eye, because the garbage dumps that are difficult to clean are covered. The children are making snowmen and having snowball fights on the streets, having a great time.
Zhang Yi was sitting in the big tent at the Xinhui Market Camp. The coal in the iron furnace was burning brightly, warming the whole tent. The Ministry of Industry successfully opened a coal mine, and coal was continuously transported to Old China and Greater China.
, becoming the most popular item in winter.
Outside the tent, there was a buzz of people, and the market became more and more lively. The business of Chinese companies spread to the inland areas of Greater China, and many merchants traveled hundreds of miles to purchase goods.
You really don’t have to worry about business.
The sound of horse hoofbeats was heard outside, Xiao Han walked into the tent, picked up a cashmere coat and put it on Zhang Yi.
"Brother Yi, Commander Chen sent someone to say that the leader has arrived in the city." Xiao Han said.
"Okay." Zhang Yi stood up with a smile.
The two of them walked out, and Zhang Yi saw Xiao Han picking up the black wooden stick and asking him to put it down.
There is no need to carry weapons. If there is a misunderstanding, the consequences will be serious.
This is a friendly meeting. It is impossible for the other party to do anything excessive. It would be too naive to do so.
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Xinhuicheng Military Region Headquarters.
A two-story brick building, with soldiers standing outside the door, carrying steel knives and holding spears.
It may be said that it is the age of cold weapons, but people's thinking is not backward. They found many theoretical books from the ruins and dreamed of restoring the past civilization.
Zhang Yi and Xiao Han rode horses and followed the messenger downstairs. Commander Chen stood in the wind and snow to greet them, with a warm smile on his face.
"Hello, Comrade Zhang Yi!"
"Hello, Commander Chen!"
Zhang Yi and Commander Chen exchanged greetings and treated each other as comrades in public. This is a kind of recognition and respect in Greater China.
Accompanied by Commander Chen, Zhang Yi and Xiao Han entered the office.
A short, slightly fat, middle-aged man was looking attentively at the map of China on the wall, which Zhang Yi presented to Commander Chen.
"Vice Premier Sun, Comrade Zhang Yi is here." Commander Chen stood at attention and saluted.
Deputy Prime Minister?
Zhang Yi was a little surprised when he heard this. The rank of deputy prime minister is not low. After all, Greater China occupies one-third of China's territory and has a population of tens of millions. The deputy prime minister is an important leader.
Vice Premier Sun turned around. He wore a pair of glasses, had straight features, a white face and a smile on his lips.
"Comrade Zhang Yi, you are younger than I thought."
Vice Premier Sun said, walking towards Zhang Yi.
Zhang Yi hurriedly stepped forward to shake hands with him.
"Hello Vice Premier Sun, you have come all the way from the capital, and you have had a hard time traveling all the way!"
"Hahaha, it's not hard. My comrades are fighting on the front line all the way. He works harder than me."
Commander Chen’s name is Chen Yiyi, Vice Premier Sun said very humorously.
Several people laughed.
Vice-Premier Sun and Zhang Yi sat face to face on both sides of the coffee table. Commander Chen and Xiao Han stood beside them. The orderly brought hot tea on a tray.
"Comrade Zhang Yi, according to our understanding of you, you are an enlightened person with progressive ideas." Vice Premier Sun gave a high evaluation, "The Mopancheng area has always been rampant with bandits, closed and backward, but you can unify that area.
It’s amazing how many products can be produced from a piece of territory.”
"Vice-Premier Sun won the award. This is not my fault alone," Zhang Yi said with a modest smile. "Compared with the fertile fields of Greater China, the Mopancheng area is very barren with high mountains and deep waters. I think only by developing industry and commerce can we find a path to peaceful development.
path.”
"Peaceful development, well said!" Vice Premier Sun praised, "This is exactly the foreign policy determined by our Chairman Zhao. We have always wanted to establish a relationship of peaceful development and common progress with the people of other regions. Unfortunately, not everyone
They all have your height and awareness."
"Yes, the uneven development of each region is influenced by various ideological trends," Zhang Yi said. "I think that we should seek common ground while reserving differences. We might as well start with the economy to solve the people's livelihood problems.
Then we will further strengthen communication and exchanges.”
Commander Chen and Xiao Han both had smiles on their faces. Unexpectedly, Comrade Zhang Yi also spoke the same thing, with concise words and clear logic.
However, Vice Premier Sun leaned forward, put the teacup in his hand on the coffee table, looked at Zhang Yi and said.
"Comrade Zhang Yi, your idea is naive and a bit too idealistic. You must know that the contradiction between the enemy and ourselves is like water and fire. Either water extinguishes the fire, or the fire evaporates the water. Economics is subordinate to politics, and doing business with the enemy
, will only enhance their strength!”
Zhang Yi was choked.
Commander Chen's face became solemn.
Xiao Han narrowed his eyes and looked at Vice Premier Sun carefully. After all, Yi Ge is also the fourth most powerful person in China. How come his words are critical? Is it a bit too much?
Zhang Yi was not angry. In this kind of diplomatic situation, politeness and respect are necessary. But the words naive and idealistic are a bit heartbreaking.
To be honest, he is opposed to the water and fire theory. In his view, this is a backward and arbitrary view, and the source of endless disputes. The theory based on this view actually puts the cart before the horse.
"Hahaha," Zhang Yi smiled, and to Xiao Han's ears, it was a completely entertaining laugh, "Vice Premier Sun, I don't think we should look beyond the problem itself to find solutions to the problem. The common people's
If you want to improve your life, you must develop industry and commerce while developing agriculture. Only when your life is stable and prosperous can you talk about civilization and progress. Besides, doing business is a mutually beneficial thing, which is good for both parties."
Vice Premier Sun raised his glasses, leaned back on his chair, and crossed his legs.
Zhang Yi knew very well that this subconscious action showed that he did not come to the talks with an equal and friendly attitude. Perhaps, they thought that the Mopan City area was too small to affect the overall situation, which was a big mistake.
"Comrade Zhang Yi, we have great hopes for our cooperation with you," Vice Premier Sun cleared his throat and forced a smile, "That's why we made an exception and allowed you to go deep into the border and come to Xinhui City to do the work.
Business. In fact, as a big country, our economy is completely self-sufficient, but we are willing to give you the opportunity to make profits to express our friendly attitude. I hope you can feel our sincerity."
Zhang Yi nodded.
He forcibly suppressed the anger rising in his heart. When public servants came to him for advice on papermaking technology, he did not hesitate to teach him. When public servants came to him for advice on printing technology, he also taught him. In order to win trust and cooperation, he showed his utmost ability.
Sincerity, I wonder if Vice Premier Sun knows these things?
These people all came from the capital with official letters and were introduced to Zhang Yi by Commander Chen, saying that they wanted to conduct technical exchanges, but they actually came to seek advice. Vice Premier Sun should have known about it, but he did not mention these things at all.
"Vice Premier Sun," Zhang Yi asked, "what kind of cooperation do you think we should carry out?"