Chapter 1170 Women’s Wisdom

The matter is just a formality. Since the Minister of Defense has been consulted and the other party has no objection, then the matter will be much easier to handle. At this time, Ian Wright was also thinking about what kind of wealth there was in the US military factory. But at this time, he still had to go back to the hotel to discuss it with his wife, maybe there would be an unexpected surprise.

Seeing that her husband was back and in much better spirits than before, I already guessed that things were going smoothly, at least the Ministry of Defense had no objections.

Mrs. Wright said with a smile: "Did I give you full authority to handle it? I also said that I would unconditionally support any decision you make."

I heard what my wife said, if they were not in Xiangjiang, the two had just separated; I really thought he was a Soviet agent, how could he guess so accurately.

Mrs. Wright continued: "The Department of National Defense needs military expenditures, but the military itself has no money. So where do the funds come from? They can only be obtained from the Department of Commerce and the tax department. Black Cloud Group is the largest taxpayer in the United States and must not be offended easily. .”

"I don't know if you have noticed, but Heiyun Group does business very well. They have never evaded taxes, and have not even used so-called reasonable tax avoidance. Many technology giants in the United States will place their registration places in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, etc. Land. The annual tax savings alone will be an astronomical amount."

"But Bao Zixuan does not. All his companies are registered in the country where they are located. For example, Heiyun Automobile is registered in Detroit; Heiyun Software and Heiyun Computer Company are registered in Boston. The annual taxes of these companies make No official dares to act rashly."

"Moving the Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan will mean a reduction in tax revenue. It's unclear whether other companies can take over this plate. Even if they can, they will definitely find various reasons to avoid taxes or reduce taxes. Rather than this, it is better Let Heiyun Group operate it, no matter what if the other party has a monopoly, at least the national tax revenue will be collected. In other words, the more Bao Zixuan earns, the higher the national tax revenue will be."

"Government workers like this kind of enterprise the most. They usually don't cause trouble for the government and never cheat when paying taxes."

"Although we still don't know why Bao Zixuan did this, maybe it's because he disdains tax avoidance, after all, he already earns enough. It may also be to spend money to buy peace, at least to make the rulers have some scruples. No matter what the original intention is, I got very good results. Maybe this is the cleverness of people, making money on the bright side.”

"Weinberger is a smart man who is very good at weighing the pros and cons. He would never dare to break up with the Black Cloud Group, so making concessions to each other may be the best option.

"As for who should take this step, you are obviously very suitable. I have fought with Bao Zixuan several times and have some friendship. In addition, the position is not low. Even if the people have any dissatisfaction, it is really difficult to suppress it. As a scapegoat, the weight of the That’s enough. Moreover, Bao Zixuan has also made an explanation. At least the U.S. Army Lieutenant General came to Xiangjiang for negotiations, which is enough to explain the problem."

My wife’s analysis is more thorough. Why didn’t she think of this relationship before? It seems that letting his wife go out is the right choice, at least he thinks about things more comprehensively.

Ian Wright: "So what's next?"

Mrs. Wright was delighted to hear that her husband was seeking her advice. A husband who is very chauvinistic has always looked down on women before. The current situation is very good, which at least shows that her status is steadily improving.

Mrs. Wright took out a report and said at the same time: "This is the report I investigated in the past few days. Of course, I also asked some Xiangjiang citizens, including some service personnel from mainland China."

"Currently, both Xiangjiang and mainland China are engaged in infrastructure construction. Although Heiyun Group has its own steel plant, its little production capacity is definitely a drop in the bucket for a country with a population of more than one billion."

"Even though Heiyun Group imports finished steel products from Japan, Germany, and the United States, they are mostly used as high-end products. The steel gap in mainland China is larger than you think."

"Roads, bridges, power stations, housing, commercial buildings, in short, every industry has a huge steel gap. Bao Zixuan may not have thought about this before, after all, one person's experience is limited; plus there is a way for others to survive. , it is impossible to complete all business. It may also be that there is no way, the gap in China's steel is too big, and it cannot be found so much at the same time; the funds may not be very abundant, and the funds that need to be advanced are too huge."

"Although Heiyun Group has strong revenue capabilities, there are more places where money can be used. At present, it is not only the construction of Heiyun Town, but also Huaxia Shanghai Pudong development plan. Fucaira is also included; where is the steel gap? Not small. There is a lot of scrap steel in the US military warehouses, and these are bargaining chips."

Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. Maybe my wife belongs to that kind of person, but she is a woman.

Based on what my wife said, after carefully reading this report, you can immediately find many problems. Bao Zixuan has what he needs, and there are a lot of them in these US military warehouses.

You can't use real money to buy it, but there is still no problem in exchanging it with obsolete items. The domestic infrastructure in the United States has been completed and there is no need for so many steel products. Rather than letting it rust in a warehouse, it is better to recycle waste and replace it with the required technology. Then we can negotiate with major domestic technology companies through the exchange of technology, thus forming a virtuous cycle.

Ian Wright: "I'm going to send an invitation to Bao Zixuan and invite him to have dinner with me tomorrow."

"Chinese people like to negotiate at the dinner table, so we should do as the Romans do."

When she heard that her husband wanted to invite Bao Zixuan to have lunch, Mrs. Wright immediately denied it: "Don't do this, we are Americans. You are a senior official of the U.S. Department of Defense and a lieutenant general in the Army. At this time, you have the full power of the president. Representatives, we have to do it our way; especially at this time."

"Bao Zixuan is the host, and he is a very face-conscious person. He is also a super rich man, how can he let you treat him to dinner? This is not a matter of more money or less, but a matter of principle."

After hearing his wife's answer, Ian Wright thought that his wife was more considerate.

Ian Wright: "Then what should we do to maintain the face of both parties while still achieving the idea of ​​meeting and negotiating."

Now that you have decided to implement it according to your wife's opinions, you must implement it to the end and don't give up halfway.

Mrs. Wright: "Send Bao Zixuan a greeting and say that you want to go and visit the Heiyun Town that is under construction."

"The construction project of Heiyun Town is very large, and many buildings are unique; anyone will be curious. Although you are a senior U.S. military official, it has caused misunderstandings in the past; but where to negotiate may play a role Unexpected effect.”

"I will make a report for you overnight. It's actually very simple; it's just the amount of steel needed by various projects in Heiyun, Fucaira, and China. At present, I can only estimate it roughly. But I think Bao Zixuan is a smart man , plus the projects you were building in the past, he should understand what it means."

"We need to let the other party know that we are not cooperating, but helping him. Only in this way can we take the initiative, and at least the subsequent negotiations will be much smoother."

"As long as Bao Zixuan is not stupid, he will understand that there is nothing that the US military wants to get. It's just that the price has not been agreed upon, or it may be that he can't stand the style of taking things by force."

His wife's method is indeed feasible, but Ian Wright still feels a little awkward. As a general of the United States, the most powerful country in the world, he is not respectful to anyone he negotiates with. It's really ironic that I have to say hello to a businessman now.

Seeing her husband's thoughts, Mrs. Wright said: "Face is not that important. Bao Zixuan is not an ordinary person. Even President Reagan may give him three points. The top priority now is to complete the task. Are you willing to stay in Xiangjiang all the time?" .”

After hearing his wife's comfort, Ian Wright didn't hesitate. I really can't stay in Xiangjiang for too long. After all, the situation in the United States is very complicated. If you haven't appeared in the Ministry of Defense for a long time, your position may not be guaranteed.

Mrs. Wright continued: "In the past, you had to wear military uniforms. It would be good to let the Chinese side misunderstand."

This is to find a psychological balance for the husband, at least to let the man get along in terms of face. Smart women are indeed not simple, they can be said to be comprehensive. At this time, Ian Wright was also reflecting on the fact that he was too chauvinistic in the past and actually wasted his wife's talents.

Mrs. Wright said nothing after hearing her husband's sincere apology. Because she knew that life might be better in the future; she really had to thank Bao Zixuan, otherwise she wouldn't have had this opportunity.