this man is not calm

Chapter 431 Gradual Change
Jin Shang’s advice to domestic peers has always been to focus on the big ones and let the small ones go, turning a blind eye to those that pose no threat and treating it as free publicity services.

We must strike back without hesitation at any risk of expanding our business and snatching our market share.

If there is any particularly good idea, just try to "borrow" it. If the big brother plagiarizes the second brother, and they have the same conditions and have an overwhelming advantage in size, but still can't win, then it's really incompetent.

This method was tried out the year before last, and was selectively implemented last year. This year it has been even more proactive. Not only are there followers in China, but there are also some foreign counterparts who do not follow this approach. It is estimated that international lawsuits will have to be filed in the future.

The role of Qizhao Cloud will become more and more important.

This year has not yet ended, and there are more than 40 lawsuits involving Jinxi Culture's subsidiaries that have been concluded in Beijing alone, and some have been tried in other places as well.

It is too busy. The legal department is constantly expanding. By next year, it is estimated that more staff will be needed to cope with the increasing number of disputes.

There are also labor disputes, which are also quite a headache.

Don't think that Jinxi Culture won't get into trouble just because it follows the rules. If the people below want to do something bad, they have plenty of ways to do it, such as failing to fulfill the labor dispatch promises, subcontracting at various levels, absconding with the money, etc. The migrant workers cannot find the contractor, so they instinctively go to the company headquarters.

The new interns waste a lot of time and energy receiving visitors and explaining things every day.

Even though so many troubles have been caused, temporary workers and outsourced workers still have to be used. The migrant workers in Beijing do not consider long-term plans. They prefer to be paid on a daily basis and receive real cash, which makes them feel at ease.

I have to sigh that these days migrant workers not only have a hard life, but are also easily cheated. At the end of the year, paying the bills is the biggest challenge before returning home.

The simple words "Whether you have money or not, go home for the New Year" resonate with so many migrant workers.

After giving Qi Zhaoyun the year-end work tasks, Jin Shang did not forget to ask the human resources department to add a few more job vacancies for the legal department. In the spring recruitment next year, it is imperative to recruit a group of legal professionals who are educated, have potential, and are hard-working.

I will deal with work matters when I get back. Right now, it is more important to tour the Yangtze River.

The more he watched, the more Jin Shang felt moved.

"It is indeed the land of abundance. The resources buried underground are invisible and intangible, but what is in front of us is already eye-catching. Look at the unique hydropower resources. Whether it is river damming or pumped storage, there are good places everywhere. Wind power and photovoltaic resources are also very good. The land is fertile, the climate is pleasant, there is no cold wave or typhoon, the water transportation conditions are excellent, and the railway network is well developed."

These conditions are really ideal. Even the reserves of oil and natural gas are very high. There is also coal, steel, rare elements, transition metals, and everything else.

It basically has everything it needs. It has excellent natural conditions, is complete without any shortcomings, has a dense population, and its economy is also at the forefront. Taking all factors into consideration, no other region in the country can compare with it.

"The nearby Jiaodong Peninsula is actually not bad either. President Jin can focus on this place, and he already has a certain foundation."

"The agricultural resources are average, there are not many large plains available for cultivation, and the degree of salinization is not low. The business environment is also much worse than that of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. More importantly, the fresh water resources are not abundant..."

It seems like a joke that it is close to the sea but lacks water, but it is a fact. The lack of fresh water resources has been a chronic problem that has plagued North China for many years.

In addition to not being near the sea and not being able to enjoy the convenience of sea transportation, Sichuan's foreign trade is also limited by its geographical disadvantages. I really can't think of any particularly major flaws. Even this one is largely compensated by the golden waterway of the Yangtze River.

When the infrastructure is in place in the future, highways, high-speed railways, canals, and hydropower stations are ready, a railway network will be opened to Tibet, Qinghai, Guizhou, Yunnan, Myanmar and the Indochina Peninsula. In fact, as of 1997, the eastern end of the Eurasian Railway actually had a station in Sichuan and Chongqing. When Jin Shang learned this, he was quite shocked.

This means that local goods can go directly to European shelves at relatively low logistics prices, and goods from thousands of miles away can also be easily shipped here.

Regardless of the carrying capacity of this line or whether the profits are lucrative, at least this "lifeline" is unobstructed.

If Jin Shang had not been born in Beijing, and Jinxi Culture had not been a company based in the north, they would probably have coveted the natural advantages of this place.

"What a pity. It's not the meat near my mouth, so I can't bite it."

Commercial activities have a range of influence. At least for now, Sichuan, Chongqing, the Northwest, and the Southwest are areas that cannot be reached.
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After two days of sightseeing, Qi Zhaoyun flew back to Beijing. It was the weekend, and he didn't want to waste his time any longer. After the weekend, he would have to work hard for himself.

As the boss, Jin Shang was not so anxious. Anyway, a satellite signal base station was installed on the yacht. The high-speed network was unstable. He connected his email to handle official business. He used Jinxi Chat to let the secretary's office and assistant issue orders, and then checked the cross-departmental and cross-company document flow in the ERP software to make the sluggish operation efficient again.

After more than two years of promoting paperless remote work, with the increasing number of businesses under the company, it has also taken on some practical significance. For example, when the boss is on a business trip and wants to take a break, or doesn't want to go out, he can handle some important work through the Internet, so as to avoid serious consequences due to being away from work for too long.

Going downstream and after passing Kuizhou, Jin Shang also saw several groups of porpoises, or baiji dolphins or something like that, jumping out of the water to chase fish. They were too far to see clearly, but they were seen in groups of three or five, cooperating in hunting.

When Jin Shang was born in his previous life, this kind of scene was no longer seen, but now he can occasionally encounter some rare scenes.

When passing the place that was originally the Gezhouba Dam and the Three Gorges Dam, Jin Shang finally understood why this place would become a hydropower hub in the central and western regions. In terms of resource density, it is not top-notch, and the construction difficulty is not as easy as imagined, but under the current construction level and considering the return on investment, it may be the most suitable choice at the moment.

In terms of installed power generation capacity, there are several places that are more advantageous, such as Baihetan or the Lancang River Basin. However, considering the location, radiation range, etc., comprehensive considerations are still not as suitable as here.

"Comprehensive considerations!"

Jin Shang, who learned some of the truth, felt that his trip was not in vain.

Judging from the perspective of twenty years later may lead to many misunderstandings.

Although many hydropower stations can be built in the upper reaches of many rivers in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, how can the generated electricity be delivered to the economically developed cities in the east that are short of electricity?
In those days, UHV technology was not mature, and ultra-long-distance power transmission was quite difficult. Even in the era of rapid infrastructure construction, the loss over thousands of kilometers exceeded 6%, or even 8%. In the late 1990s, the waste was even more exaggerated.

Why is thermal power the mainstream these days?

Because coal or natural gas can be transported in a mobile manner, it can be transported directly from the central and western regions to cities that need large amounts of electricity and then power stations can be built near them. With a mature railway network and oil and gas pipeline network, the cost is much lower than long-distance power transmission.

Just one advantage, not being picky about location, makes it worth voting with your feet.

Hydropower, wind power, photovoltaics, tidal energy, etc. seem to be very efficient and environmentally friendly, but they have very high requirements for the geographical environment and cannot move freely.

All in all, it is a comprehensive product of technological status and economic considerations.

The requirements for local consumption, or even on-site consumption, for various so-called clean energy sources are quite high.

Jin Shang became more and more determined in establishing the strategic direction, and completely dispelled the reluctance in his heart and the idea of ​​investing and making money in this seemingly poor and barren area, but in fact a fertile land.

This is not my basic plate. A little bit of business cooperation and trade is enough. No matter how good my stomach is, I can't eat too much fat if I have a mouth full of rotten teeth.

There are so many profitable businesses in the world, there is no need to grab them just because you see an advantage.

I arrived in Wuhan with a relaxed attitude, then turned north and entered the Han River. After walking a short distance, I arrived at the mouth of the Hanbei River, where the car from my future father-in-law's family arrived to pick me up.

This was the first time that Jin Shang came alone without Li Xuan's company.

Carrying carefully prepared gifts, I stepped into the still somewhat unfamiliar door.

Because it was the weekend, the future father-in-law Li Jinghua was also resting at home, and the future mother-in-law Cao Heng was dealing with business matters and would be back late. The restless old man Li Leping also went out for a stroll.

"Just come, why bring so many things!"

Li Leping, smiling, asked his son to put the things away, held Jin Shang's arm, and had endless things to say.

"It's disrespectful, sorry to bother you."

A small part of them were bought by myself, and some were given to me by others. There are quite a few popular local specialties from Sichuan and Chongqing that are worth showing off.

"It's been half a year since we last met. Time flies by so fast. You guys are busy too, it's rare for you to come back."

Li Jinghua, looking a little serious, brought out a fruit plate and snacks and placed them on the coffee table.

"I heard from Xuanxuan that you bought a yacht and a private jet?"

"I bought it a long time ago. I just recently delivered a small boat. I hope the plane will be delivered by the end of the year. As for the big yacht, it will be good if it can be built by this time next year."

I won’t go into detail about the last big thing with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons. Maybe the private yachts and airplanes in the two elders’ minds are worth tens of millions at most. If they knew that Jin Shang spent hundreds of millions just for a luxurious life and personal enjoyment, they would curse him as a “spendthrift” in their hearts even if they didn’t say it on their faces.

It’s not the holiday yet. My child is in cram school and won’t be back for the time being. There are only adults at home.

Li Leping cheerfully defended Jin Shang:
"Nowadays, things are not as good as they used to be. Material desires are rampant. People respect clothes before people. There are many people who look down on others. Especially when you are doing business outside, who will take you seriously if you don't have a good outfit? You must show off when you should, and play with high-end toys when you should play. If you don't spend the money you earn, isn't it a waste?"

Hearing this, Jin Shang explained with a smile:
"It's not just for showing off wealth. Private jets and yachts are convenient for travel and don't interfere with work. They have satellite antennas to receive signals and can be used for remote work. Nowadays, most jobs don't require sitting in the office all the time. In addition, my grandmother also likes to travel around. Having her own means of transportation is safe and convenient, saving a lot of trouble. In addition, my father also has to go on business trips from time to time, so it's not a good idea to always wait for flights..."

What tools are used at what stage? Jin Shang's time is precious now. If it is the same as before, it takes an hour to get to the airport, an hour to wait for the flight, two hours on the road, and another hour to get out of the airport highway after arriving. With such a hassle, a day will pass quickly. Even with a VIP channel, it is not so satisfactory.

The lack of flights and the unfavorable timings are also one of the pain points.

It’s much better now. I can travel whenever I want without having to consider too many unexpected factors.

When it comes to business, many bosses like to talk while playing golf, but unfortunately Jin Shang doesn't have this hobby. If he really wants to find a private place to discuss some topics that are not convenient to talk about in public, he can drive a yacht to the sea where there is no village in front and no shop behind.

"Let's not talk about this anymore..."

Waving his hand to stop the meaningless topic, Li Leping asked,

"Will you and Xuanxuan come back this Spring Festival?"

"We'll spend New Year's Eve in Beijing, and come to Yunmeng on the second day. By then, the private jet will probably have arrived, so it's very convenient."

"That's fine! Speaking of which, your family hasn't been here yet. Can we get together this year?"

Jin Shang replied awkwardly:
"I'm afraid it's very bad. My eldest uncle has been transferred to another job and is almost desensitized. I haven't visited him for many years. My grandmother and father may have to go over to take a look."

"My aunt..."

Li Leping thought about it for a while and still had some impression of Jin Lanzhi's family.

"Okay, let's talk about it next year."

"Row!"

The Li family always goes to the capital to visit, but Jin Shang's elders have never come to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of their in-laws' hometown. It would be fine if they didn't come once or twice, but if they never come, outsiders would wonder if the wealthy families in the capital look down on the local tycoons.

"Grandma is a person who can't sit still. Now that we have a baby brother, it's a bit troublesome for him to go far. When little Jinfeng grows up a little and becomes stronger, he will probably be able to walk around."

"You've come all this way, take a break first, I'll show you around later."

After lunch, a short nap and some tea, Li Leping took Jin Shang to check on the situation at home.

Li Jinghua received a phone call and seemed to have something urgent, so he went out temporarily. Jin Shangze followed the old man through the streets and alleys. Although they could go directly to a place, they took detours and greeted people everywhere, and introduced their handsome grandson-in-law by the way. It took more than an hour to get out of the town and come to a hilly area dotted with small farmlands.

"Here...are the rapeseed and tea oil fields that were recently opened up."

"Such a big place?"

"A small county town cannot compare to a big city. In a place where every inch of land is valuable, you can't get such a large planting area. In this place, we can only grow staple food. Young people can't bear the hardship, and the income is too low. You and I both know that there is some truth in the various propaganda about how to get rich. It's not a big deal. We still need large-scale planting and breeding, and scientific processing to have a future..."

After a pause, Li Leping continued,

"In the past, our family mainly planted high-sugar crops and high-yield fruits. We didn't sell the grain, but used it to brew alcohol, make it into canned food or sell it as local specialties. Although the profit is not high, the total amount has increased, and it is also quite profitable. In a good year, we can make a profit of 30 to 50 million at most, and in a bad year, we can still make 5 to 6 million. It is not difficult to break even. But..."

It is not easy to support a large family.

It can be seen that my father-in-law's family is indeed wealthy with some property, and they have saved a lot over the years, but they dare not spend it carelessly, for fear that something will happen and they will need to spend a lot of money.

The ancestral business passed down from ancestors cannot be lost. We must multiply and prosper, otherwise we will end up eating up all the wealth.

The main reason is that farming is becoming less and less profitable, and young people have all gone to big cities to make their livings, and only come back during the holidays. This is a big blow to small third- and fourth-tier counties.

How to keep this land for their descendants is a difficult problem that has troubled the older generation.

The best way, naturally, is to increase land output so that everyone can support their families and live a life without worries about food and clothing without having to leave their homes to work outside.

"The profits from alcoholic beverages and side dishes are very high, but the competition is too great, especially now..."

"Big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp, shrimp eat soil. Local areas cannot tolerate too many miscellaneous brands, and they will eventually be integrated into a super brand to stabilize the local market, otherwise..."

It is about to be acquired by well-known foreign brands or international manufacturers.

A sense of crisis is one of the reasons why Li Leping has always been reluctant to tell his descendants too much about the development of his family business.

This is no longer a question of management methods, business vision and diligence, but a general trend. Small businesses that cut off their territory and defend themselves, especially local tycoons who have no upward channels, have weak risk resistance and can easily fall in the fierce competition.

Since Jin Shang hinted that they could try starting with oil crops, Li Leping and Cao Heng began to arrange the transformation, starting with rapeseed and tea oil planting and processing. After more than two years of preparation and adjustment, they finally started to produce rapeseed oil and tea seed oil in large quantities this year.

Some time ago, Jinshang's fleet transported a large amount of rapeseed oil and tea seed oil that could not be consumed locally to the Yangtze River Delta and the capital for sale. Although the former is cheap and has a large production volume, the latter is very popular in the edible oil market, and its price has been rising steadily, and it has already established a firm foothold in the high-end oil sales market.

In addition, rapeseed meal and tea meal are also very good feed raw materials. It is definitely not a good idea to feed them directly to livestock as they are slightly toxic and eating too much is not good for you. However, after fermentation, scientific blending and controlled dosage, they can become one of the components of concentrated feed like soybean meal, greatly reducing costs.

The tea output in Yunmeng and other places is also extremely high, but the consumption capacity is limited. Every year, a lot of old tea is piled up in warehouses, which then rot and deteriorate and are thrown away.

In view of this, Jin Shang invested in a tea beverage development company in Beijing, and opened a large bottled black and green tea factory in Yunmeng by licensing the formula. Once the production line was running, a large amount of useless old tea in the local area was consumed.

The operating model was that the Li family provided the land and raw materials and was responsible for opening up upstream channels, building the factory and putting it into production. Jin Shang asked his second uncle to transfer two experts to provide guidance, and then asked his mother-in-law to take over key departments such as finance and personnel. Jin Shang was responsible for setting up a management team and contracting external sales.

Elderly people who love drinking tea also like to pay attention to the variety of tea, whether the craftsmanship is advanced, and whether it is fragrant. Tea drinks are fast-moving consumer goods. It is enough as long as they have tea flavor and taste good.

Whether it is tea drinks, tea oil or rapeseed oil, as well as roughage that has undergone preliminary fermentation, they are all good things.

In other words, the Li family has limited financial resources now and cannot afford a large-scale intensive pig farm, which would require investments of hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. It would be easier to just sell some by-product feed.

In short, it is mainly for local consumption and supply to the central China region, to assist in expanding the channel penetration of Jinxi Mall here. If it really cannot be sold, it can be shipped to other places by ship. Isn't this what e-commerce and warehousing logistics do?

Of course, businesses are interconnected. Local processed agricultural and sideline products are shipped out, such as PHS, game consoles, assembled computers, MP3 players, etc. With the influence of my father-in-law's family in the local area, they have also taken root smoothly.

Apart from investing in the Yangtze River Delta, Gyeonggi Province and areas with introductions from relatives or good business environments, Jin Shang does not plan to expand at will at this time. That's why.

Do business with people you know first. Proven successful routines will be more convincing. Otherwise, who knows who you are?
Those who come to invest by driving yachts or taking private jets are not necessarily wealthy people; they could also be scammers. Maybe those luxury cars, jets and yachts are all rented!

"Ashan... you said you wanted to build a secondary warehouse in Yunmeng. Isn't that a bit hasty? To be honest, the total population of our county is just over 250,000, and the GDP is probably less than the total market value of one of your listed companies..."

With Jin Shang's current net worth, it's a bit arrogant to say that he is rich enough to rival a country, but it's probably more appropriate to say that he is rich enough to rival a county. As for the small fourth- or fifth-tier county where the Li family is entrenched, its economic vitality is not as good as that of a super large enterprise.

“Lack of economic vitality and low GDP do not mean that this place is poor.”

For example, the Li family is not particularly rich, but if they squeeze a little, they can still come up with 18 million in cash.

"Being not poor doesn't mean everyone is rich. In fact... the gap between the rich and the poor is still a bit large. To be honest, what makes me most gratified is that you are willing to spend real money to build a school here. The county is so small and there are so many children. Schools and teachers are scarce resources..."

Do private schools make money?

This is a matter of opinion. If you invest a lot of money to build private schools for the aristocracy, there will still be people willing to buy it. But if you run universal kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, high schools, technical schools, vocational colleges, etc., it's just so-so. It's really not as quick to make money as remedial classes and after-school tutoring classes.

When old man Li thought about those children who symbolize the future, with sixty or seventy students in a class, crowded in an old school building with broken windows that were difficult to repair, he felt sorry for them.

The school hardware is not a big deal, the more critical issue is the shortage of teachers. It is not easy for Jinshang to invite a group of teachers to teach. Even if a small part of them are privately-run, they are all experienced elites and are willing to provide convenience for them to take exams and obtain qualifications, which is very rare.

To this extent, charity has been done, and it is considered to be the utmost. After all, Jin Shang is the boss of a private enterprise, and Jinxi Culture is a profit-making company, not a foundation that raises donations. Every penny spent is hard-earned.

"This time, besides checking if my family is doing well, I also plan to visit them. It is not important whether you leave a name behind when doing good deeds. The key is to spend money in a way that makes you feel at ease. Even if it is a waste of money, you should make a sound."

“It looks pretty good from the outside.”

"That's all we can do."

Whether they can become successful depends on whether the children are willing to work hard and make progress. Donating so many popular science teaching books every year will surely be of some help.

(End of this chapter)