African Nationhood

Chapter 430 Flexible Businessman

Xie Yuhao's wish came true. Although they had a holiday, their superiors stipulated that they could not go far and could only move around the base.

Xie Yuhao then decided to visit the Penguin Islands outside Golden Gou Port (now Lüderitz, Namibia), and Yang Hua, as his roommate, followed him on the westward train.

I thought that there were not many people going to Jingou Port, but when I got on the train, I realized that there were quite a few people on the train. Most of them were going to Diamond Town near Jingou Port to dig diamonds.

Since Chairman Shi led workers to dig out diamonds in the desert northeast of Jingou Port in 1880, the Jingou Mining Company was established.

A small town was built in this desert, and this town was also called Diamond Town.

Not long afterward, Nanhua Company established the fourth advance battalion in Jingou Port, firstly to protect several factories in Jingou Port, and secondly to protect Diamond Town.

Digging for diamonds became an industry, and the Golden Hook Mining Company hired Chinese as overseers to control black people digging for diamonds.

With the establishment of the South China Dominion, most of the black indigenous people within the territory were centralized.

Jingou Mining Company withdrew its black workers, relaxed controls, and allowed Chinese people to dig for diamonds here.

Xie Yuhao was a little curious when he heard that the other party was in the fur business.

Xie Yuhao nodded, and the middle-aged man became even happier.

Xie Yuhao shook his head, "No."

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"Small business, some fur business in Hot Springs (today's Windhoek, the capital of Namibia)."

Xie Yuhao nodded, "Yes, we are both corporals, but we are still probationers."

When the two of them sat down on their seats, the middle-aged man sitting opposite immediately smiled and said to them: "Young people, you two are officers, right?"

Xie Yuhao and Yang Hua looked at each other and smiled sheepishly.

Therefore, going west to Diamond Town has become a trend in the Namib region. More and more people are digging for diamonds, which makes this main railway line in the desert extremely popular.

Xie Yuhao and Yang Hua also reported their names, and the three of them were considered acquaintances.

After the diamonds dug by the Chinese reach the quota, the extra diamonds can be sold to official purchasing points or taken to the diamond processing factory in Walvis Bay Port for processing and then processed by themselves.

The man opposite grinned, "I've seen officers with the same rank as you two before, so I know."

Because they were wearing white uniforms, most people in the car didn't know what kind of military branch they were, but the shape of the military uniforms was still very eye-catching.

Xie Yuhao and Yang Hua aroused a burst of envy after getting on the bus. Being a soldier in Nanhua is a good job. Not only can you quickly gain land, but you can also gain social respect.

The middle-aged man laughed and said, "You are also an officer during your probationary period. This young man has become a non-commissioned officer at a young age. He has a bright future."

The middle-aged man nodded when he saw this, "That's right, I shouldn't ask. So where are you going? Are you going to Jingou Port?"

If so, we are on the same journey. "

Xie Yuhao immediately became happy, "How did you know?"

"What kind of business does Boss Jia do?"

"Then what are you doing in Jingou Port?"

"Are you going to perform military duties?"

"Then we are destined to meet each other. Let me meet you. My name is Jia Shanggu, a businessman."

Jia Shanggu laughed, "It's all because of this diamond. I don't know who told my mother-in-law that diamonds are shiny and can be preserved for a long time. She often whispers in my ears.

Although she didn't say it clearly, it was obvious that she wanted one. "

After hearing what the middle-aged man said, Yang Hua reacted, "So you are planning to buy a diamond for your wife?" Jia Shanggu nodded, "Yes and no.

I heard from people at home that the diamond trade here is very active. I came here this time to find out more about the situation.

The competition in the fur business is very fierce. If the diamonds here can make a difference, I would like to go shopping for some diamonds and go back. I can not only explain it to my mother-in-law at home, but also try to open up new business routes. "

After hearing what Jia Shanggu said, both Xie Yuhao and Yang Hua became interested.

"Boss Jia, are you afraid that others will hear you when you tell us your business history?"

Jia Shanggu waved his hand, "It's not a big secret, as long as you have money, you can do it.

I heard other people do this, so I wanted to come over and explore. "

Xie Yuhao had heard his mother nag him in letters home. Today's girls said that their husband's family would ask for a diamond ring as a betrothal gift. This has become a trend in South China.

His mother also told him that in shops that sell precious jewelry, there is a slogan posted in a prominent position: "A diamond is forever, a diamond will last forever."

This sentence makes people understand the value and characteristics of diamonds at a glance, which is enough to touch the hearts of many people.

Xie Yuhao nodded, "In that case, Boss Jia already has a business partner. Diamonds and precious jewelry are linked together, so it will definitely cost a lot."

Jia Shanggu nodded, "I have already found a partner, I just need to negotiate a supplier, and then everything will be easy.

Now South China Bank has low-interest loans specifically for businessmen to expand production or change business directions.

As long as you have collateral or a detailed business plan, you can negotiate for a loan. "

Upon hearing the news, Yang Hua immediately became interested.

"Is it true? My family is in the guano trafficking business. My father has always wanted to buy another boat and expand the business of transporting guano. If I can get a loan, I asked my father to go to the bank and ask."

Jia Shanggu nodded: "Really, this rule was only issued at the beginning of this year. At that time, few people knew about it. Now, through radio and newspaper publicity, more and more people know about it.

It's best for you and your family to go as soon as possible. I heard that banks in various places have a limit. When the limit is reached, they will stop disbursing loans. "

Hearing this, Yang Hua nodded immediately.

"Okay, thank you, Boss Jia. This news is very precious."

Jia Shanggu waved his hand, "It's nothing. As long as you pay attention to newspaper news, you will know it."

Yang Hua smiled sheepishly and said, "My father just doesn't like reading newspapers. Broadcasting also requires a radio. He doesn't have any of these."

Jia Shanggu chuckled and said: "I want to advise you, it is good to read more newspapers and listen to the radio.

I used to be a small businessman, and I could buy hundreds of skins a month.

One day I read a report in the newspaper that there was a serious backlog of furs in the Transvaal.

So I quickly borrowed money, got on the train and rushed to New Orange Town, and found a channel to buy Boer sheepskins from the local government.

I bought tens of thousands of skins in one fell swoop and made a huge profit by transporting them back to Hot Spring City. From then on, my business got better and better.

But the British were at war with the Boers, and my business was not doing well, so I wanted to switch to the diamond business. "

Xie Yuhao and Yang Hua gave Jia Shanggu a thumbs up, "Boss Jia, you are very smart in business. This trip will definitely be successful."

Jia Shanggu was overjoyed after hearing this, "Thank you both, please lend me your kind words!"

(End of this chapter)