Shenhao started as a military training anchor

The seat of the provincial party committee in Huixai, Bokeo Province, Laos.

Holly brought Zhaojun Jewelry CEO Chen Xiaoyun and senior executives in charge of the mining business here to start formal negotiations with the new prime minister, Jigong and other local officials.

The new prime minister played the emotional card right from the start, "It is an honor to have an in-depth exchange with Mr. Huo and the senior management of Zhaojun Jewelry Group on the issue of mining rights in the mining area..."

Conventional speech.

After listening to this, Holly nodded symbolically.

The new Prime Minister raised the main issue: “Mr. Huo, I think there are two main issues for our discussion.

1. Historical issues left over from the development of mineral resources in Laos.

2. Sapphire mine value assessment.

Today we will focus on these two issues for discussion.”

Holly looked puzzled. "Mr. Prime Minister, could you please explain what is meant by historical legacy?"

The new Prime Minister said bluntly: "Mr. Huo, for a long time in the past, due to the government's omissions in mineral management and the inconsistency of some local laws and regulations, Laos' mineral resources have been over-mined, mined privately, and illegally traded...

Now the government has introduced a series of policies to rectify the mining industry..."

Holly couldn't listen any longer and raised his hand and said, "Sorry, Mr. Prime Minister, I have to interrupt.

Can I understand what you just said to mean that all mineral sales contracts previously signed with the Lao government are invalid contracts under the new policy you mentioned? "

The new prime minister said: "Through our six-month investigation and evidence collection, most of the contracts are confirmed to be invalid."

Holly: "Including my mine?"

The new prime minister hesitated and said, “The relevant departments will make professional analysis and judgment.

During this period, Mr. Huo’s mine must stop working.”

The word "must" sounds very firm.

The military representative Gongmani who was sitting next to him was stunned for a moment. When the new prime minister looked at him, he deliberately turned his head to avoid the new prime minister's gaze.

This morning, he had ordered the withdrawal of the armed forces stationed there and agreed to allow Holly to continue mining.

Holly smiled when he heard these remarks.

Reach out to assistant Yu Huan.

Yu Huan handed some of the contract information to Holly.

Hawley introduced the new prime ministers one by one.

“Since the Prime Minister has made his position clear, these contracts can be regarded as historical issues.

This is the contract I signed with the previous government.

Among them, ten billion-level cooperation projects have been completed and delivered.

Complete with guaranteed quality and quantity.

I am now concerned about the investment environment in Laos, so I decided to withdraw my investment.

The shares will be transferred according to the current market value. Whether your government takes over or you find someone else to take over, please give me a reply as soon as possible. "

The tension on Gongmani and Jigong's faces was visibly evident.

The new prime minister's expression also turned serious.

Not finished yet.

Holly continued, “This is a 40 square meter commercial complex project in Vientiane, the capital, with an investment of 80 billion. The project is more than halfway through, and I have decided to withdraw my investment and ask the government to introduce other investors to take over.

This is the Laos International Tourism Resort Project, with an investment of 260 billion. It is jointly developed by the Lao Ministry of Finance and Haikuo Investment Group. The first phase of the project has been completed. I will withdraw my investment, and please ask the Ministry of Finance to send a representative to communicate with us.

This is an energy cooperation development project. Everest Technology Group provides advanced technical services and cooperates with IHC, the largest energy company in Laos. I have decided to withdraw my investment and ask the government to communicate with the partner.

These two are five-star hotel projects with an investment of 12 billion yuan. They are still going through the land procedures. I now request a direct withdrawal.

There are also several projects that are being promoted in cooperation with various provinces and cities. I don’t think they are necessary now.”

Hawley pushed the contract in front of the new prime minister. "According to your logic, these projects signed with the previous government are historical issues, so I'll have to trouble the prime minister to deal with them."

The meaning is very clear: complete withdrawal of investment.

The new prime minister's face was livid.

Holly sealed his mouth as soon as he came up.

More than half of the projects in front of him are national key projects, and the rest are provincial key projects.

In other wealthy countries, people may not be so sensitive to these projects. When one investor leaves, there will be countless more.

But in Laos, most of it will become a mess once Holly leaves.

There are many things involved here that involve government finances and investments from major Laotian companies. If the project fails, the consequences will be disastrous.

Lao banks cannot afford such a large project loan. Seeing Holly's strong attitude, the new prime minister was silent for a moment, then smiled kindly again, picked up the project contract with both hands, and put it back in front of Holly.

“Since President Huo disagrees with the new policy, let’s not discuss this issue for now.

Let’s talk about the value assessment of mining areas.

These are some mining suggestions we have drawn up. Mr. Huo, please review them. If there is anything inappropriate, please point it out to me.”

The new prime minister felt that he had found a good balance of interests and believed that Hawley would agree.

After all, he only spent 1500 million when he bought it, and now its market value is 20 billion.

It’s harmless to spit out some.

Holly smiled and shook his head after reading it, “15% for natural environment restoration, 10% for local residents’ resettlement.

Mr. Prime Minister, you might as well just ask me for 20 million based on the estimated price of billion.

I spent so much time and effort to come up with a suggestion.”

The new prime minister asked, "Mr. Huo agrees with our suggestion?"

Holly put away his smile and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Prime Minister, what is your degree major?"

“Mechanical engineering.”

Holly nodded: "Is that so? Then I won't tell you about risk investment and returns.

Let me give you a down-to-earth example.

Do you know about gambling on stones?

The new Prime Minister nodded.

Almost everyone in the Southeast Asian peninsula knows about this industry.

Laos is adjacent to Myanmar, the world's most famous jade mining area, and is more familiar with the jade gambling industry.

Holly continued, "There is a rule in the gambling stone industry that once you buy a stone, you can't cut it well or badly, it all depends on your luck.

A stone bought for one million may be worth ten million or one hundred million.

It may also be worthless.

When the flowers are in full green, will the merchants not let their customers leave?
I believe this situation exists, where gangs rob gangs.

But you represent the government!

Do you understand what I mean?"

The new Prime Minister frowned slightly and did not respond.

Holly said: "Before I took over this mining area in Bokeo Province, it was regarded as a waste production area by major jewelers. Secretary Jigong and his team have invited investors many times, but no one was willing to take over even with a price of 5 million.

I spent 15 million to integrate several surrounding mining areas into one management. Now that a large mineral vein has been discovered, you can smell the scent and come here.

Does it fit?

You don't have to worry about the resettlement of the residents. This morning, in front of Minister Gongmani, I have already instructed the person in charge of the mining area that during non-normal mining hours, local people can go in to pan for gold, and whatever they find will belong to them.

Since the new prime minister cares about the local people, this money should actually fall into the hands of the local people.

As for the ecological restoration work in mining areas that you mentioned, we can also do it. The concept that green mountains and clear waters are invaluable assets should be tried out wherever we go.

I hope Secretary Ji Gong and other local leaders will supervise it when the time comes."

How many hundreds of millions does it cost to carry out ecological restoration of a gem mine?

Holly smiled.

Even if Brother Huo didn't care about this little money, he wouldn't hand it over now.

Because your attitude makes Brother Huo very uncomfortable.

The new prime minister understood what Holly said, which meant that even if Zhaojun Jewelry could make tens of billions or even hundreds of billions of dollars from this sapphire mine worth 2 billion, it would not give a penny to the Ministry of Finance.

The new prime minister felt that he had no face at all. After all, he was the second in command, and he was bullied by a businessman. He said in a deep voice, "Has President Huo ever thought about CSS Military Company?"

Holly smiled more clearly, and stood up to leave, "Mr. Prime Minister, do you really think that I invested so much in Laos just to give CSS, a military company, a coat?
You should understand the principle that the lips and teeth are interdependent, right?

Please remember that I have done all this only because you are our neighboring country and a socialist country like us.

Your development is related to our country's strategy.

How much investment return can your country with a population of several million bring me?"

Holly shook his head, smiled, and left the meeting room.

(End of this chapter)