Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 3082 More people means more power, and more things can be done.

At the dinner table, Yang Xiaotao raised his glass. This time, Huang Lao, Liu Lao, and others stood up one after another. Then Yang Xiaotao said, "Comrades, let's toast to ourselves and to the future with this glass."

"Respect yourself, respect the future."

"Dry!"

The clinking of glasses continued, and the crowd shouted as their glasses clashed together.

After downing three cups of wine, Yang Xiaotao quickly sat down and picked up his chopsticks to eat.

Everyone was already impatient and started eating.

"Aunt Rong, what's wrong?"

Yang Xiaotao took a couple of bites and thought the Dongpo pork was really delicious. He would ask how it was made and then let his wife try it.

Li Rong put down her chopsticks and said, "I went to your headquarters to look for you, only to find out you were having a meeting."

"I heard about your situation before I left, so I came along with you."

At this point, Li Rong looked at everyone present and nodded slightly, "Not bad, there are quite a few people. In the future, with more people, there will be more strength, and it will be easier to get things done."

Yang Xiaotao put down his chopsticks, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and said, "That's right, many hands make light work!"

With greater strength, not only is it easier to do the work.

It can also make people more cautious and reduce trouble.

"The main reason I came to see you this time is to discuss the pager and computer issue."

Li Rong took the initiative to speak, and everyone at the table put down their chopsticks and listened attentively.

Seeing this, Li Rong smiled and said, "Let's talk about the pager first."

"We've already negotiated with the Japanese islands, including pager technology, supporting computer equipment, and technical guidance for base stations. The total cost is 50 billion yen, and we've negotiated it down to you without missing a penny."

Li Rong spoke softly, but everyone present was shocked.

Those who were unaware of the situation were especially shocked by the subsequent figure of 50 billion.

Zheng Shuangyan sat with Ran's father and, seeing his calm demeanor, asked curiously, "Old Ran, did you know about this?"

Ran's father picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of pig's ear, chewed it, and then nodded gently.

"When Xiao Tao came to our house for dinner, he mentioned that the Japanese islands wanted our pager technology, so we bought it with money."

Wang Zaijin, who was standing next to him, hurriedly asked, "Five hundred billion? Japanese yen?"

Ran's father shook his head, "No, it's US dollars."

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Someone dropped their chopsticks into the plate, making a crisp sound.

But everyone was drawn to the number and found it incredible.

Five hundred billion US dollars.

Old Qin felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

They gritted their teeth and their target for next year was 30 billion.

As it turned out, they made 50 billion before the year was even over.

This gap is too big.

The happiest person at this moment was none other than Old Zhao from the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building.

Their target for next year is $15 billion, and now it seems likely that they can achieve it.

Yang Xiaotao had some indescribable feelings in his heart.

They want the other party to pay money to buy it, but they don't want the other party to acquire the technology.

However, everything has been accomplished, and at least for now it seems that the money has been earned.

That's a good thing, I guess.

As for the future, we'll talk about that later.

"One more thing."

Li Rong spoke again, filling everyone with anticipation.

Yang Xiaotao listened intently, and then he heard Li Rong say, "That Dawson guy also wants a batch of pagers and computers."

"He wants it?"

Yang Xiaotao asked in surprise, "Didn't they say before that the United States didn't need this kind of technology?"

Li Rong nodded, "Yes, that's what he said before, so this time the pagers are going to be sold to South Goguryeo."

"South Koreans?"

Yang Xiaotao blurted out, and everyone chuckled. Li Rong didn't mind and said, "Yes, they originally had their eyes on the Japanese market."

"They were just a little slow to act, and their opponents beat them to it."

"Then, after they learned about this deal, they stopped dealing with the Japanese islands and turned their attention to the South Korean market."

Li Rong picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of vegetables, finding the name quite fitting. She then continued, "South Korea's economy has developed rapidly in recent years."

"Especially after the completion of the first five-year economic development plan, the country has established an export-oriented development strategy."

"Later, through currency devaluation, a single exchange rate system was established, and the 'Foreign Capital Promotion Law' was enacted, which attracted a large amount of foreign investment."

"Nowadays, foreign investment accounts for more than 80 percent."

"Then, by utilizing cheap labor, we focused on developing labor-intensive light industries such as textiles, and used these to earn foreign exchange through exports, thus completing our initial capital accumulation."

"In previous years, troops were even sent to Annam to directly participate in the fighting, which resulted in a large amount of aid and orders from the United States, leading to the rapid development of domestic enterprises."

"In recent years, it has also promoted the easing of relations with Japan and played a key role in the development of domestic industry."

When Li Rong said these things, the surroundings were quiet.

In the past, they focused their attention on domestic development and had little understanding of the international situation.

Now that I have the opportunity to learn about these things, I naturally want to listen carefully.

"Last year, they announced a heavy industry development plan, investing a large amount of money in heavy chemical industries such as steel, shipbuilding, automobiles, electronics, and petroleum. After a year of development, progress has been rapid."

"This time, Dawson and his men have set their sights on them."

After Li Rong finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately laughed and said, "They certainly dare to think that way."

“They not only dared to think about it, but they also knew about our relationship, so they decided to act as our agents.”

"How to say?"

"They want to buy two million pagers and related equipment for two billion US dollars."

"As for the base stations and personnel, they will handle that themselves." "We only need to provide the equipment."

When Li Rong revealed the other party's price, another gasp of surprise rippled through the crowd.

Zheng Shuangyan looked at Ran's father again, but this time Ran's father's expression also changed.

"I don't know about this."

Wang Zaijin suddenly gasped, "I was wondering before, Li Chengjun is clearly the most outstanding among us, why is he content to stay in that remote corner of the Northwest?"

"Now I finally understand."

"Understand what?"

Zheng Shuangyan asked curiously.

Wang Zaijin sighed, "Because President Yang needs him there."

Ran's father did not understand.

Zheng Shuangyan understood.

They treated him as a confidant.

As the tide rises, so does the status of trusted confidants.

Then Zheng Shuangyan shook her head and smiled bitterly. No matter how high the confidant's rank is, can it be higher than the pillow talk?
"Mr. Yang, what do you think?"

At the dinner table, Old Zhao asked impatiently.

Everyone else looked at Yang Xiaotao as well.

"I can agree, but I haven't finished the five million units I ordered yet, and now there are two million more, so the construction period might be a bit long."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Old Zhao nodded.

Now, including the factories of Division 9, there are only four factories, with Division 9 being the largest.

With so many pagers to produce and unfulfilled orders, the task is quite tight.

"General Manager Yang, if you are worried about production capacity, our Seventh Ministry of Machinery can help."

Old Wang spoke at this moment, his face full of righteousness.

Old Qin quickly said, "We can help with the pager too."

"Well, Mr. Yang, our No. 4 Machinery Plant can expand production, I..."

"Comrade Zhao."

Old Zhao had finally caught a big fish and was going to have a good meal, so he didn't want to give up this benefit.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Old Wang glared at him angrily, "Comrade Zhao, you must unite your comrades and keep the interests of the motherland in mind."

"You can't let your personal interests hinder the progress of the revolution."

Old Qin chimed in, "That's right, Comrade Zhao, your awareness has improved."

Old Zhao laughed in anger when he heard the two talking. "You two scoundrels, now you're talking so nicely."

"When the aircraft order was secured, who was the one guarding against this and that?"

"Now it's time to talk about high-sounding principles."

Undeterred, Old Zhao directly confronted the challenge head-on.

Old Wang didn't care about what Old Zhao said. Saying a few words wouldn't hurt him, and besides, the other person wasn't wrong.

Both of them had their eyes on Yang Xiaotao; as long as Yang Xiaotao agreed, the matter would be settled.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao nodded, "In that case, let's divide it up."

Upon hearing this, Old Wang and Old Qin's faces were full of smiles.

Old Zhao was somewhat helpless.

He was even more annoyed, thinking that he should have built more factories instead of letting those two troublemakers take advantage of the situation.

Then Yang Xiaotao continued, "This time, Elder Zhao, you will be responsible for half of the five million units on the Japanese islands, is that alright?"

Old Zhao's eyes lit up; this was clearly compensation for them using the share of the nine departments.

How could there be a problem?

"No, we will definitely complete the mission."

Old Zhao immediately assured him and was convinced by Yang Xiaotao's arrangement.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, then looked at everyone present, "Is there anyone else willing to participate?"

After saying this, Old Wang and Old Qin immediately looked at everyone warily.

Then they heard Old Zhou from the Sixth Ministry of Machinery raise his hand and say, "Anyone who doesn't participate in such a good opportunity to give away money is a fool."

After he finished speaking, Old Wang and Old Qin gasped in shock, wishing they could strangle him.

Sure enough, not participating would be foolish.

If that's the case, who wouldn't participate?

In unison, even Old Tao raised his hand, looking eager to try.

Old Wang glanced at everyone and shook his head helplessly, "Old Tao, you guys just focus on farming, don't meddle."

Old Tao raised his hand high, saying, "It's nothing, it's just to earn some pocket money."

Old Wang rubbed his teeth, feeling that this good thing had been ruined.

The problem is Yang Xiaotao. He made a simple thing so complicated.

Now, things have gotten serious.

Yang Xiaotao ignored Old Wang and nodded in agreement. Then he looked at Li Rong and said, "Aunt Rong, I remember we have a lot of orders lately, right?"

Li Rong nodded, "Yes, it's also being reported in Southeast Asia, and demand in Hong Kong continues to rise, with orders already accumulating to over a million units."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Then, these orders, along with the tasks assigned to South Korea, will be distributed among everyone present."

"Okay, I'll have someone revise the plan later."

"but."

Li Rong paused for a moment and said seriously, "You need to complete the mission within a month, otherwise, the consequences will be severe."

These words caused everyone's hearts to clench.

But Old Zhao remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

(End of this chapter)