Take Arada back to the past

Chapter 872, Buy one get one free!
Huang Xintong and Yang Xiaole discussed many details.

Huang Xintong is currently in postpartum confinement, so it's inconvenient to discuss the remaining matters with anyone else; Yang Xiaole is the only suitable candidate.

As for the specific details, those will need to be discussed with the staff later.

Zhang Shaoting didn't come, so it's uncertain how far the discussion will go.

The general details have been finalized.

However, if he wants to grow something, he has to clear out some of the weapons in the space.

It should be about right after the New Year.

He had previously reported only half of the total production capacity of the first generation to Huang Xintong, partly out of concern for unforeseen circumstances.

If there are no problems, production capacity can be doubled.

After discussion, it was decided that Ivanka would send people to deliver grain seeds to the northeastern ports so that they could receive them there.

If it's to be delivered in batches, then a single cargo ship of tens of thousands of tons would be sufficient for a one-way trip.

It's not very troublesome.

Huang Xintong has always been curious about where these seeds came from.

Yang Xiaole, however, gave a vague answer.

I'll tell you later.

Some things are truly inexplicable.

Seeing this, Huang Xintong didn't ask any more questions.

For the next few days, Yang Xiaole waited at home.

Zhang Shaoting didn't arrive as quickly as expected.

Five days later, Zhang Shaoting arrived in Beijing with a few people.

Inside the hotel, Zhang Shaoting and Yang Xiaole sat there eating.

Zhang Shaoting looked at him and laughed, "You're still the same as ever!"

Yang Xiaole chuckled: "It's alright, I don't look old, and you look great too."

He also gave Zhang Shao a lot of drinks.

Therefore, he looks much younger than his peers.

Zhang Shaoting smiled at him and said, "Let's find some time later to go see Master and see how the old man is doing."

"The old man! He never knows where he goes! Sometimes he travels abroad, sometimes he's in the city."

When the old man comes back, he has nothing to do. Sometimes he goes to Beijing, and sometimes he goes traveling.

After all, his round-the-world cruise is free.

With the old man's skills and the bodyguards he had, his safety was not a problem.

Zhang Shaoting smiled and said, "That's good. It seems like the old man hasn't suffered much since he followed you."

"It's alright! I don't have much time to spend with him right now. I'll just let him play by himself."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shaoting laughed.

Then they got down to business: "Is the grain you mentioned real? Do you know what that means?"

If someone else had said it, he would have thought it was a fantasy.

Even Yang Xiaole didn't quite believe it.

I've never heard of any country having such a high yield of grain seeds.

Yang Xiaole smiled upon hearing this: "Of course I know! That's why I let you try planting it there. It's winter there now, so once the supplies are delivered, you can plant it in the spring."

Zhang Shaoting pondered for a moment and asked, "Are you sure these seeds will degenerate according to the proportion you said?"

"Yes, it's not just the yield that's declining, but also the resistance to diseases, pests, and lodging."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shao frowned.

He then asked, "So, how do you plan to collaborate?"

"I hope to establish a special planting area in the Great Northern Wilderness to grow these things!"

"Set up a dedicated planting area? How many acres do you want?"

“14 mu of wheat planting area and 18 mu of soybean planting area.”

"impossible!"

After hearing this, Zhang Shaoting refused outright.

He then tapped his hand on the table and said, "Do you know how much grain these places can produce? If something goes wrong, it will be a huge problem. These places can produce more than a billion kilograms of grain every year. This grain accounts for a small percentage of the national grain production, but the risk is too great."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaole smiled and asked, "What are the yields of wheat and soybeans per mu (unit of land area) over there?"

I had discussed it with Huang Xintong before, and we had already considered that she might not accept such a large-scale planting due to food security concerns.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shaoting said, "The wheat is about 500 jin, and the soybeans are about 250 jin."

"Okay, then we'll proceed according to your stated production figures. I'll purchase the corresponding amount of grain from the international market and import it into the country to hedge against risks. Even if this batch of grain doesn't reach the expected production level, I'll make up the difference for you."

If the yield exceeds this number, then there's nothing to worry about. If you're willing to plant the grain seeds I provide, you can, but you must guarantee me at least half of the harvest, as I need to export it.

Of course, if you are unwilling to plant them, we are willing to accept all grain seeds.

However, the prerequisite is that these seeds cannot circulate outside the region.

Yang Xiaole stated his requirements.

Of course, these seeds couldn't possibly remain undistributed, and he didn't really care.

As long as there's no large outflow of funds, it's fine.

Selling seeds is much more expensive than selling grain. The price of soybean seeds is five times the purchase price, which shows how much profit there is.

It can't compare to those high-profit industries, but it's stable and has a large transaction volume.

Otherwise, why would agricultural workers on the bald eagle's side be able to influence personnel in a certain position?

Its influence is quite terrifying.

Zhang Shaoting pondered over this.

"You mean importing grain to hedge against risks?"

This doesn't seem like a bad idea!

"Yes, before each transaction, we purchase grain equivalent to the average yield per mu in Beidahuang to hedge against losses. If production decreases, we will make up the shortfall for you. If production exceeds this base figure, then we will purchase it at the local price."

That means you're guaranteed a stable income regardless of drought or flood. Is that alright?

Hearing this, Zhang Shao was somewhat tempted.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole continued, "You can use up to half of this grain as seed for sale abroad. It can only be sold domestically."

Like I said before, if you don't want it, I'll take it all.

These days, seed companies are making a lot of money.

Moreover, he still hopes that his seeds can be grown domestically; it's a waste to leave such good grains abroad.

Of course, he still needs grain seeds to capture foreign markets.

With future increases in yield per acre, even grade 3 seeds can surpass genetically modified grains.

The market share will also increase, since the amount of grain seeds consumed per acre is basically the same.

He knew Zhang Shaoting would agree.

Times have changed; now it's all about the economy.

If you can analyze the underlying principles and find no problems, then you can give it a try.

After all, the land he wanted seemed large, but the impact wasn't particularly significant.

In addition, he was willing to buy a certain amount of grain to hedge, so it can be said that there was no risk at all.

However, he knew that Zhang Shaoting couldn't make the decision alone.

really.

Zhang Shao was tempted, but he didn't give an answer immediately.

"I need to discuss this matter further, and I'll get back to you then!"

"Okay!"

Yang Xiaole happily agreed.

Although the matter has not been finalized, we still need to discuss the specific details, since we can't discuss it without the necessary conditions.

We can't just talk the talk.

Yang Xiaole showed the other party the preliminary contract prepared by Huang Xintong.

This contract has no hidden traps and won't cheat mainlanders, but of course, there are still areas where you should protect your rights.

After all, when it comes to actually doing it, human nature is hard to predict.

Especially in the 1990s, there were all kinds of people.

The two talked for a long time, discussing many details. As for the more detailed aspects, those would need to be coordinated by the staff below.

After finishing their meal, the two parted ways.

After Yang Xiaole came out, he stretched and decided to talk to Feng Guanhua.

My things need to be delivered.

Moreover, he needs to send a batch of grain seeds to a warehouse on Hong Kong Island first, and then drive them directly to the port.

There are still many inspections required for grain imports.

As for the origin of the grain, write that it comes from South Africa.

He didn't care whether others believed him or not; he had a military base there that ordinary people couldn't get into.

I first called Feng Guanhua's side.

It's estimated that Feng Guanhua will retire after another four or five years.

After making the call, the car drove directly to Feng Guanhua's workplace.

……

"Chief!"

Yang Xiaole greeted him with a smile after he came in.

The way the two address each other now is quite awkward.

Call me Dad?

Not suitable.

Call me uncle?

This is just annoying!
So I just called him "Commander".

Feng Guanhua glanced at him sideways: "Sit down, did you need something?"

Feng Xue had previously announced that she already had a boyfriend.

However, the fact that he hadn't been taken home to meet his parents caused quite a stir among his old comrades in the compound.

If a child suddenly appears later, we'll lose all face.

Well, if it's a boy, it's not a bad thing for the Feng family to have an heir!

Anyway, I've already lost face.

Yes, that's it.

Thinking about it this way, this guy doesn't seem so hateful anymore.

Yang Xiaole sat down with a smile.

He offered him a cigarette before smiling and saying, "Sir, there's been some progress on those planes I mentioned before. Can you take them over here? Or at the same location as before?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Guanhua was overjoyed: "Really?"

For a long time, we haven't been able to buy some high-tech products.

That's even more impossible for a multi-role fighter jet that has only recently entered service.

Even the F-16s that were previously intended to be sold to mainland China were all downgraded versions, and were priced much higher than the genuine versions.

The engines have all been replaced with older models.

These things may not be useful in actual combat, but their significance for scientific research is immense.

Yang Xiaole smiled and nodded, "Yes! Thirty million for one. That's less than a tenth of the original price, so it's a great deal. And just like before, cash on delivery. I'll personally drive it back."

France purchased each E-3 early warning aircraft for $3.3 million.

The Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft also cost $3 million.

Fortunately, they're all the same price.

However, there's no after-sales guarantee; they don't have the capability to repair that thing.

I got quite a lot this time.

Three E-3 early warning aircraft and six Blackbirds.

That should be enough for research now.

Upon hearing this, Feng Guanhua nodded slightly: "Okay! The higher-ups have already agreed to this, and I will be in charge of coordinating it."

Yang Xiaole smiled and then said, "Okay, let's set a time. Don't shoot me down then."

Feng Guanhua agreed.

The two discussed the details.

Given Feng Guanhua's rank, he's not someone that ordinary people can just meet whenever they want; now Yang Xiaole has become the exception.

The two discussed for a while before finalizing the details.

Because this time the quantity is rather large.

When the goods are delivered, he will need to use a local transport plane to get to the border and then re-enter Afghanistan.

Then drive it back again.

The matter was set for two weeks from now, with a time limit of two months.

The matter is settled.

"Sir, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now!"

Feng Guanhua looked at him, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Xiaoxue has moved out now. Have you gone to see her? She runs a shop all by herself now, and it's quite tough for her."

Yang Xiaole smiled sullenly upon hearing this.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on things at the shop!"

Feng Guanhua nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Then he said, "Alright, you can go back now!"

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left.

……

After Yang Xiaole came out, there was nothing else to do.

Then they went directly to Huang Xintong's place.

He's going to Feng Xue's place tonight; he'll stay here during the day.

We can't really treat him like a stud pig!
We still need to regulate it.

After returning home, Yang Xiaole and Huang Xintong finalized the matter of the grain seeds once again.

……

For the next few days, Yang Xiaole stayed in Beijing.

Zhang Shaoting came over a few times to discuss the details of the cooperation.

After more than a week of deliberation and negotiation, Yang Xiaole's cooperation model was finally agreed upon.

Finally, the grain was divided into three grades.

Even the third generation of Younong No. 1, 2, and 3 yields much higher than ordinary crops.

It is very suitable for promotion among ordinary people.

Even if farmers save their own seeds, and they eventually degenerate, the yield will still be slightly higher than that of ordinary crops, and there will be no total crop failure.

Has little effect.

With the agricultural matters settled, Yang Xiaole boarded a plane bound for Isla de la République, Pakistan.

There are direct flights to Beijing.

Once Yang Xiaole arrived at the destination, he began flying the first E-3 early warning aircraft to the mainland.

It's a similar pattern to before.

The plane eventually landed in Shaanxi Province.

As for how to handle it afterward, that's none of his business.

After everything was set up, the transport plane took him to the border, and Yang Xiaole crossed the Himalayas alone and entered Afghanistan.

For the next period of time, Yang Xiaole would transport a batch of goods to the mainland every few days.

It wasn't until a few days before the Lunar New Year that Yang Xiaole finally finished transporting the planes.

Or rather, it's too loose.

Because there were several F-16 fighter jets and some other things in the space.

As for the grain seeds, arrangements have been made for Ivanka to transport them by sea to Tianjin Port, where someone will handle the handover.

Inside the space, Yang Xiaole looked at the pile of things and pondered how to deal with them.

There was just too much stuff.

You know, that base used to house four or five thousand people!
Moreover, there are quite a few Patriot missile systems here, which should also be of research value.

The launch vehicle that launches this thing isn't very big, but it's inconvenient to transport. I'm thinking of finding an opportunity to pack up some high-end stuff and ship it all over the mainland.

Buy one get one free!
As for the worthless ones, Victor will find a way to sell them later.

Anyway, later on, Victor didn't just sell Russian goods, he also sold goods from the U.S. Bald Eagle.

(End of this chapter)