1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 937 Impulse Consumption
Sumatran tiger cubs rely on breast milk for survival in the first eight weeks after birth, and the entire lactation period may last as long as five to six months. After that, the cubs will slowly start to learn hunting skills from the female tiger.Judging from the body size, Zhang Yun concluded that the two cubs might have just reached the full moon and were still breastfeeding. The tigress probably was put together with her cubs because of her postpartum weakness.

This carnivorous beast looked similar to its close relative cat when it was young. It looked harmless to humans and animals. The two apprentices couldn't help reaching out to touch them. The cub thought it was feeding them, and immediately took their fingers. It sucks non-stop and looks like fun too.

When Zhang Yun was hesitant, the businessman murmured again, and the interpreter explained to Zhang Yun: "He said that if Mr. Zhang thinks it's inconvenient to buy a live tiger, he can also provide slaughtering services and take off the tiger's skin. Tiger meat is marinated and tiger bones are soaked in wine. If you don’t want to wait, he also has ready-made ones in his warehouse, and they can be delivered right away.”

Zhang Yun sighed, thinking that if there is no business, there will be no killing. If he does not pay the money, the next fate of these Sumatran tigers will probably be skin cramps and dead bodies.Although the Sumatran tiger is a ferocious beast, it is just a prey waiting to be slaughtered in front of omnipotent human beings.

"Forget it, buy, buy, buy, let him go back and send these tigers to the pier, and then pay him." Zhang Yun hesitated for a while, but finally relented, and decided to buy these tigers and take them away. .As for how to arrange them in the future, Zhang Yun hasn't figured it out yet.He didn't feel sorry for the money he paid, but he was a little worried about whether Luo Jie, Mu Xiabo, Yan Chujie and the others would blame him for being too self-assertive after they knew about it.After all, he was able to come out to conduct scientific investigations, largely relying on the support of the military. If he offended people like the military, it would be difficult for him to apply for this opportunity to follow the army in the future.

The businessman was overjoyed after hearing this, and said that he would give Zhang Yun another two jars of tiger bone wine.Only the Han people from the north would buy this thing, and the Fan people in the west were basically not interested in the bones left by wild animals. At most, they just bought a few tiger skins.Before Zhang Yun came, he hadn't opened for almost half a month, and if he waited any longer, he could only kill the tiger and sell it for retail.Finally, someone who was willing to pay for it came, so he naturally tried his best to seize this opportunity to sell the live tiger in his hands.

Most of the items sold in this market are local spices, fruits and vegetables, poultry, etc., as well as some slaves brought from faraway places. Found that there are other good things that need to be picked up.When he slowly returned to the port with his people, the tiger seller had already ordered one large, two small and three tigers to be shipped over, along with an iron cage and two jars of tiger bone wine.Zhang Yun asked someone to withdraw the cash and completed the delivery with the merchant.

"This...you bought it?" Roger looked at the tiger in the cage, and couldn't hide the surprise on his face.

"Yes, impulsive consumption is harmful!" Zhang Yun smiled sheepishly and said, "This thing probably needs to be allocated a special cabin on the supply ship."

Roger circled the cage three times before ordering: "Come on, hurry up and go to the market again."

Zhang Yun thought that Luo Jie was going to return the product, so he hurriedly said: "The money has already been paid, so it's not easy to get it back? Anyway, we are also dignified people..."

Roger wondered: "What do you want back? Do you think I plan to return this tiger?"

Zhang Yun said in amazement: "Don't you mean that?"

Roger smiled, and told the soldiers next to him: "Go to the market and see if there are any live chickens and ducks, buy some more, and use them as rations for this tigress! Look at how hungry this tiger is, skinny and boneless." , the meat is almost gone, so there is still milk to feed the little ones... By the way, there are lactating sheep, dogs, etc., and buy them back!"

After Luo Jie sent people to the market, seeing Zhang Yun's bewildered expression, he couldn't help laughing: "You are still a biologist, just buy this tiger and don't prepare food for it. Are you planning to feed it yourself?" Tiger?"

Zhang Yun came back to his senses, and didn't care about Roger's ridicule, and responded with a smile: "I was worried that you would complain when I bought this thing all the way! I was thinking about how to explain this to you, I forgot about the business. But I really didn't expect that you would accept this matter so highly!"

Roger waved his hand and said: "You don't need to praise me, how much is the tiger, I will pay for you later, and the tiger will be raised on Anbuna Island. The manpower is also cheap on my side, and we will enclose dozens of acres by then. What do you think of setting up a wild tiger park?"

Zhang Yun smiled and said, "Are you planning to open a zoo that will charge tickets?"

Roger said sternly: "To be honest, I have long been thinking about what kind of tourism projects should I do to attract tourists. There is no special scenery in the place of Ambuna Island, and only some unique amusement projects can attract people. The investment threshold for building a zoo is low, and the operation is quick. The only problem is that the flow of people on Ambuna Island is too small, and it may take a long time to advertise to attract people.”

Zhang Yun slowly put away the smile on his face: "Are you really planning to build a zoo?"

"It's true!" Roger nodded seriously: "When you were giving a lecture to the students on the boat a few days ago, I just heard a passage. There are more than 4 animals in Southeast Asia, including elephants, tigers, rhinos, Giant pythons, crocodiles... There are many rare birds and animals that ordinary people can’t see. You said that if you build a zoo on Ambuna Island, supplemented by other amusement items, and turn the local area into a sea paradise, it would not be a good idea. business plan?"

Zhang Yun frowned and said, "Why does the plot of this story feel familiar?"

"Have you seen Jurassic Park?" Roger reminded him: "Although we can't find dinosaurs, the island is ready-made! We can create a [-]th century version of a wild animal park and start the hunting mode. And then use that to attract traffic.”

Zhang Yun questioned: "If you want to get so many large beasts, you have to circle a place big enough for them to move around. Considering the conditions of Anbuna Island, do you plan to build a circle with a circumference of dozens or even hundreds of kilometers?" walls to enclose the beast?"

"No, no, it's not that troublesome!" Roger shook his head and explained: "There is a peninsula at the southern tip of Ambuna Island, with an area of ​​more than 200 square kilometers. The connection between the land and the main island is not As long as a fence is built there, all the beasts can be blocked on the peninsula. We only need to regularly count the number of wild animal populations in that area, and then supplement it. In this regard, you I’m an expert, so the method I’m talking about should work, right?”

"If you don't consider the complex reactions that may occur when animal populations in different regions are put into the same region, the method you mentioned is of course feasible in theory. After all, the wildlife parks we have seen before are basically the same. Routine..." Zhang Yun suddenly recalled while talking: "You shouldn't just start thinking about these things, right? Why do I think you want to plot against me?"

"I'm not plotting against you, but I want to give you a chance to use your strengths!" Roger emphasized: "If you are engaged in biological research, you should apply what you have learned. All the animals collected from everywhere will be sent to Ambuna Island When doing research, you don’t have to worry about dangerous species spreading out and affecting the ecological balance, anyway, they can’t fly out of the island anyway. Having a special place for research is better than running around all year round, right?”

Zhang Yun was a little moved when he heard that, why didn't he want to have an environment to observe the living conditions of various animal populations at close range, but of course he also knew very well that the current conditions that the Executive Committee could create for him were only a job, A little more field trip opportunities, that's all.If he reports to the executive committee to apply for a project like a zoo, he himself does not have such a thick skin. First, the project is huge and requires a lot of resources to be mobilized. He, an academic teacher, cannot coordinate and coordinate at all; If it is operated as a commercial project, he does not have the ability to operate it as a scientific research project, and it is unlikely to apply for enough start-up funds; third, this place is not easy to choose, and the local officials on Hainan Island are all busy With the continuous expansion of the plantation scale, no one would be interested in such a troublesome and slow-moving project.

Although Zhang Yun himself thought about opening a zoo, he never mentioned it to anyone because he knew that the operation would be too difficult. Today is also the first time he has heard others mention it.All kinds of difficulties that he thinks, seem to be able to find a solution here in Roger, and the project that he thought was impossible seems to have seen a glimmer of hope.Although Roger planned to attract customers by hunting, it was a little cruel to think of it, but given the conditions of this era, Zhang Yun couldn't think of a more feasible way.

Zhang Yun thought for a while, and then continued to ask: "Then how to solve the start-up capital? Which department is going to take the lead? If the operation effect does not reach the expected level, what record is there?"

"Money is not a problem. As long as the project can be obtained, someone will invest. You know that our current business reputation has reached the point where we can directly send the word 'Haihan' to the pawnshop for money. As long as we are officially in charge Most of the projects are people queuing up to give money." Roger is full of confidence in the source of funds: "As long as there is a well-prepared investment promotion meeting, I think we can raise enough funds."

"As for which department should take the lead, I'm afraid it's safer for the Ministry of Commerce to come forward and deal with all parties. It's definitely inconvenient for our military to intervene directly, but the garrison on the island can try to cooperate with the development and operation of the project as much as possible." Roger said slowly Slowly analyzed: "And the unit you are in...what is it called?"

"Science Research Institute." Zhang Yun reminded.

"Yes, yes, the Academy of Sciences, you can name it in the form of a cooperative unit or a consultant! Of course, if there is any profit, it will definitely share with your unit." Roger continued to persuade: "There is a business Units participate, and when the time comes to declare the project to the Executive Committee, the chances of approval will be higher.”

Zhang Yun said in surprise: "I didn't realize that you, a Chinese-American, are quite familiar with the rules of the system!"

Roger smiled bitterly and said: "This is also forced by the situation. If I don't understand the rules of the game, I am still working as a senior technician in the Tiandu Industrial Zone. How can I jump out and become a magistrate. There was no such thing as a job transfer. Less activity, you know."

Zhang Yun nodded sympathetically, expressing his understanding of his situation.Roger, as a member of the North American gang, was supposed to serve in the military, but because he had worked in general motors for several years before crossing, he was forcibly snatched away by the Ministry of Industry, which was in urgent need of technical personnel. past.Although Roger also participated in several combat missions with other North American gang members during this period, most of the time he still worked as a senior technician in the Tiandu Industrial Zone, assisting in the establishment of a production workshop and leading apprentices at the same time.If it wasn't for the rapid expansion that made the military's demand for high-ranking officers soar, and Wang Tom and others helped to move from it, Roger might really only be able to take root in Tiandu as a screw of Haihan Industry.

Of course, Roger himself still prefers to join the army and fight, so when he had the opportunity to transfer outside, he gave up Tian Du's job without hesitation.After staying in Qiongbei for a short time, I went south to Anbuna Island.To say that his deeds on Annabuna Island are still remarkable, when he took over the place from Mu Xiabai, there was no industry to speak of on the island, it was just a small supply port in the South China Sea.However, in the past two years, a lot of plantations have been added on the island, and the population has more than doubled, and production has gradually begun. They no longer rely solely on blood transfusions to maintain daily operations.

Roger is not satisfied with being the owner of Happy Island. On the one hand, he forms and trains his own armed forces. Expenditure consumption.Regarding the zoo, he was actually inspired by Zhang Yun who arrived at Abuna Island with the fleet after the South China Navy exercise started.

Of course, in terms of the traffic conditions of this era and the location of Ambuna Island, no matter how well Roger manages this project, it is impossible to turn Ambuna Island into a crowded Disneyland. He knows this very well. , so from the very beginning, I didn’t intend to take the zoo route of the general public, but to operate it as a hunting ground full of various beasts, and let hunting become the main source of income for this project-can spend money and time to take a boat Those who come to Amberna Island should not mind spending a little more money for excitement.

Roger conceived of this project from the very beginning on the premise that Zhang Yun joined the group. Only such a knowledgeable person can run this project for a long time, so he has been looking for the right time to discuss this with Zhang Yun. thing.But I didn't expect this opportunity to appear because of Zhang Yun's accidental impulsive consumption.

(End of this chapter)