Winner Takes It All, Resurrection 2009

Chapter 700: The tiger descends from the mountain and the dragon roams the seas

"A distinguished guest has arrived. Please take a seat. Xiao Wang, please make Mr. Li a cup of the precious Da Hong Pao."

Mr. Zhang from the Development and Reform Department greeted us warmly, "You came at the right time. The two taels of wine just arrived. It's not common. I haven't had time to taste it yet. Please taste it for me later.

If you can still eat it, I’ll give you half before you leave.”

"No, I won't accept the reward without merit. If you say that, Mr. Zhang, I have to leave right away."

Li Zehua had just arrived in Yanjing and had not yet decided where to stay when he received a call from the General Office of the Development and Reform Commission. Mr. Zhang warmly invited him, so he decided to come over and sit down with them first.

Mr. Zhang laughed loudly upon hearing this, pointed at him and shook his head, saying, "You little rascal, you really don't want to see the rabbit before you release the eagle. Well, I called you here because there is something going on up there, and I want to ask for your opinion."

He didn't hide anything and said straight to the point: "This is what happened."

Li Zehua had promised before that Qingyun would not take a penny of the profits from this raw material price war led by copper futures, and would invest all of it in the construction of the Bohai Rim Economic Zone.

However, a new opportunity has emerged. The source of the matter can be traced back to Dongda’s purchase of copper from South America. Peru and Chile are the most important copper ore exporters in South America.

At the same time, the relationship between Peru and Dongda has continued to warm up recently, and the economic and trade exchanges between the two countries have continued to strengthen. Dongda Ocean Trading and Transport Group has also undertaken the Qiancai Port construction project in Peru.

Once this port is built, the trade volume between Dongda and South America will inevitably increase to a higher level. Therefore, Dongda attaches great importance to its relationship with Peru and took advantage of this copper futures event.

A high-level economic and trade delegation was specially sent to visit Peru and actively lobbied locally, during which time it received strong support from the Qingyun Group. After all, private enterprises are more flexible in their actions.

Some private transactions that could not be put on the open table in the past can now be handed over to Qingyun Group to resolve. Qingyun has money and is reliable, which greatly promotes further cooperation.

The issue that the economic and trade delegation originally planned to resolve within 15-20 days was perfectly resolved within 7 days, which triggered a series of subsequent positive changes. For example, Venezuela, Peru's neighbor, took the initiative to approach Peru for cooperation.

They want to take advantage of the bilateral economic and trade cooperation between East Asia and Peru and sell Venezuela's oil and natural gas directly to East Asia through Peruvian ports.

The economic and trade delegation, thinking they had nothing to do, went out to receive the guests after asking for permission. They thought it was just a serious economic cooperation, but they never expected that Venezuela would be so ambitious and put forward a big plan.

That is to build an east-west oil pipeline across South America from Venezuela, through the west of Samba and close to Colombia, directly to the Port of Chancay in Peru, and then give Samba and Peru a part of the transit management fee.

The reason why it went to such great lengths is that, on the one hand, the United States has an obvious attitude of suppressing its economy, and on the other hand, it also wants to sell the state-owned oil and natural gas that it has taken back after 07 at a good price.

The most important thing is that once the oil pipeline is completed, it will directly run through South America by land, avoiding the influence of American capital in the Panama Canal zone and completely controlling the initiative.

(Venezuela is one of the largest economies in the world in terms of proven oil and natural gas reserves.)
As for Samba, Peru was also very interested when it heard about it. On the one hand, the country can use cheaper oil and natural gas in the future. On the other hand, Peru has a deep economic bond with the University of Tokyo and wants to use the University of Tokyo to get rid of the control of American capital.

Otherwise, it would not allow Dongda COSCO Shipping and other companies to participate in the construction of Qiankai Port (Dongda has 100% operational and management rights).

Samba and Qingyun Group also have a very good relationship. Qingyun Group owns millions of acres of land in the western region of Samba.

It also has extensive investment businesses in its large and medium-sized cities, with more than 20 permanent employees alone, so in theory this plan has the potential to succeed.

For the University of Tokyo, implementing this plan has many benefits. First of all, it will deepen economic and trade exchanges with the above three countries. The greater the trade volume between the two countries, the deeper the interests will be bound.

It will facilitate Dongda to exert its important influence in South America, ensure that the import channels of bulk industrial raw materials are not affected, and avoid the recurrence of crises such as this one, such as the surge in raw material prices.

Secondly, it also brings hidden benefits. That is, through the construction of oil pipelines, Chinese companies can be sent deep into the heart of South America with justification to establish influence in the East Asian economic circle.

Finally, by building an oil pipeline that runs through the rainforest, Samba and Venezuela will jointly participate in the construction of highways and railways connecting to the Peruvian Port of Chancay.

At that time, agricultural products, industrial and mining products, other raw materials and commodities in the entire hinterland of South America can be transported by land and first concentrated in the Port of Chancay on the Pacific side.

Directly bypass the Panama Canal controlled by European and American capital, and the Atlantic and Indian Ocean return routes (which require passing through the Strait of Malacca), and return directly from the Pacific Ocean.

Not only will it be safe, efficient, and strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries, it will also prevent further threats from U.S. capital. This will play an irreplaceable role in Dongda's future efforts to establish a new world economic order and replace the U.S. dollar.

As for the project running through the entire Amazon rainforest, the difficulty of construction and the huge economic cost are not considered in the project. After all, the title of Dongda infrastructure maniac is not exaggerated.
"So I invited you here this time to consult your opinion on whether Venezuela's proposal can be implemented."

After Zhang Ping finished speaking, she stared at Li Zehua, which showed how much he hoped that this major project could be successfully implemented during his term of office.

Li Zehua certainly understood the deep meaning of this. There happened to be a globe on his desk, so he fiddled with it for a while and said in a deep voice, "It's difficult. The environmental protection issue alone is enough to become a target of attack from all sides.

Amazon rain forest!

It is the lungs of the earth, but Europeans cut them down in the past, American companies cut down tens of thousands of acres at will, and even chickens cut them down secretly, and they all had no problem with it. At this time, all the media have become blind and deaf.

Since the discourse power of public opinion is in the hands of European and American capital, they certainly dare not dictate what to do with their own large groups.

If we do it alone, we will be condemned by everyone.

Isn’t this the case with the construction of Qiankai Port? Even the impact on the habitat and migration of marine animals can be used as a target, not to mention the possible leakage and other impacts of such a long oil pipeline.

Just the fact that they are blamed for the deforestation that affects human living environment and climate change is enough to make them suffer a lot.

That’s one thing, public opinion is not in my favor.”

Li Zehua looked solemn and raised his second finger, "The route from Venezuela to the Port of Chancay in Peru is the most economical and affordable construction route. No matter how you look at it, it cannot avoid the influence of Colombia.

Getting too close to its border will definitely lead to endless troubles. You have to know that in the primeval forest, there are still a large number of uncontrolled rumbling forces, and it is unknown how many of them are controlled by American capital.

But as long as the US wants, it can cut off this transportation channel at any time. This is one of the biggest risks and we must guard against it."

"Yes, the U.S. has been suppressing Venezuela's economy for more than a day or two. If Venezuela wants to find another way out, it will definitely not be tolerated by the U.S., and they will definitely step in to stop it."

Zhang Ping sighed, "Especially Samba, which has become the most important external procurement channel for Dongda to import soybeans, cotton, corn and wheat, with hundreds of millions of tons of grain shipped back every year (mainly for oil extraction and feed).

Most of them are sourced from American capital and controlled by Chinese companies. This is one of the most important bargaining chips for them to influence the economic direction of Southeast University, and they will never allow it to be easily changed.

Fortunately, we are also working hard. Qingyun has done a good job in Samba and currently controls more than one million acres of land. Last year, a lot of grain was produced and shipped back through Qingyun channels.

It is more than 150 million tons. Although the overall proportion is not high, I believe that as Mr. Lula and the University of Tokyo become closer, this proportion will continue to grow. "

"Honestly, what do the higher-ups think?"

Li Zehua didn't want to listen to this and asked, "An oil pipeline of thousands of kilometers is not just a purely commercial act. Any change in any area along the way can be fatal.

Perhaps Peru, which is close to the Pacific Ocean, will not betray easily, but what about Samba and Venezuela?
Please forgive me for being frank, but if we don't make up our minds, there will be no future for this economic lifeline of South America, yes, the economic artery.

Because once the transmission line is built, the supporting expressway and railway must also start at the same time. Otherwise, it is not cost-effective to invest in one project in three times. If the higher-ups are determined, it is not as difficult as imagined to promote this cooperation. Qingyun is willing to take the initiative to take responsibility and pay everything for it. After all, if there is trouble, it is better to solve the problem with the right medicine.

After all, if this line is successfully opened, hundreds of millions of tons of grain and far more massive amounts of mineral energy will be able to be transported back to the country through Qiankai Port in a completely safe environment every year.

While the journey is smooth, Peru will be completely tied to the chariot of Eastern University. Just think about the potential benefits brought by the vehicles and railway transportation along the way, the number of jobs and the scale of tax revenue.

This is enough to make the whole of Peru completely devoted to the US. No matter what conditions the US capital offers, it will not be able to successfully buy it over, because without the huge market of the University of the East, there will be no second economy in the world that can consume such a large amount of raw materials.

Dongda Trading Company will save thousands of nautical miles of transportation and deliver products from South America at a faster speed, thus saving transportation and time costs.

It will be directly fed back into product production costs and economies of scale, providing Dongda Manufacturing with unparalleled competitive advantages. This is an advantage that cannot be bought with any amount of money, and it is worth any cost.

The initiative of the resulting geo-economic adjustments lies entirely with us, especially the imports of iron ore from Australia, raw materials from Indonesia, and oil and natural gas from the big cats in West Asia.

It will have a fundamental impact. With more choices, we will have more confidence to demand better treatment when conducting trade import and export negotiations with these economies. So it can be said that there are only benefits and no harm.

But the question is back to the starting point. How far are you prepared to go? Can you make up your mind to even get involved in a regional war at a critical moment?
Even in the future, at a critical moment, they will not hesitate to directly drive the 055 into the port of Venezuela to provide absolute security for it on the Atlantic side? ! "

Venezuela's proposal to build the pipeline was not a hasty decision made on impulse. Behind this, there was also the enticement of Qingyun and Libao, China Merchants Group, and the help of American capital.

To put it bluntly, the Five Military Commanderies behind Qingyun have been craving for this for too long. When the economy is unfavorable, they take the overall situation into consideration and reduce their own scale and quality.

But now, Dongda's economic scale ranks second in the world, and its manufacturing industry has surpassed American capital to become the world's number one (but lagging behind Europe in quality). Dongda's capital is going overseas on a large scale to seek opportunities, and it urgently needs a rumbling force to escort it.

The Five Military Commandery as a whole can no longer hold back, and everyone is gearing up to do a great job. A real man would rather take the straight path than seek the crooked one.

Is there anything that a Type 055 can't solve?
(The 055 test ship, which uses a lot of new materials and technologies in this time and space, is about to be outfitted and launched for sea trials. In the dock, there are dozens of ships waiting for the technology to be finalized and mature, and they are about to be mass-produced.

Aviation groups in Sichuan, Chongqing, Liaoqin and other provinces are also stepping up their efforts to produce the latest models of large aircraft.
If there were, then there would be two ships, and everyone on board would have been eager to head for the deep sea, using absolute force to provide full protection for the interests of Dongda.

However, many people who were influenced by foreign capital always talked about the importance of peace and tried every means to restrict the normal development of the Five Military Governor's Office, which made a large group of people who wanted to make achievements very anxious.

Qingyun, who had received favors and support from the Five Military Commandery, had to be grateful and make equal returns. There was no more suitable excuse than the lifeline of foreign economic and trade.

In Gangoluwanda, Madagascar is a strategic support point. The Libao Group under the Five Military Governor's Office and the China Merchants Group are discussing cooperation and preparing for Southeast Africa.

By building several large ports, it will be convenient for escort fleets to advance out of Somalia. They can then move south and stop there under the pretext of protecting their own economic and trade cooperation, thereby building influence in the surrounding areas and even establishing a forward base one day.

Near Changi, a team of two thousand planters disguised as an agricultural company have successfully taken root. In case of any changes in the future, they will be able to paralyze the mold base next door in the first place.

In South America, this economic artery, which is expected to invest over 100 billion US dollars and integrates energy transportation, highways, and railway construction, will completely loosen the constraints on the development of the Five Military Governor's Office once the project is officially confirmed to start.

By then, stimulated by the huge profits of hundreds of billions of dollars in economic trade each year, both the three local countries and the Dongda Capital will be involved in this trade chain that involves the jobs of tens of millions of people.

Compromises must be made accordingly.

For example, after the US capital completely turned against it, the sea and air advantages of the University of Tokyo (the details of its equipment have been leaked, including the 22-liter altitude limit) must be extended to the Caribbean Sea and both sides of the Panama Canal to fight for the core interests of the University of Tokyo!

This is tantamount to completely loosening the restrictions on the Five Military Commanderies. In the future, new equipment, new technologies, and countless resources will be tilted towards them!
Every time we think about the future when the great power of the East will be able to sail freely in any corner of the four oceans, we get so excited that we tremble.

He also looked at Qingyun with extra respect, thinking that his previous care was not in vain, and that it was worth it for him to personally show up at the critical moment and provide strong endorsement for Qingyun.

Now, it's time for Qingyun to give feedback to the Governor's Office.

The problem was thrown to the upper level. Everyone knew what was going on, but the blatant conspiracy was there and there was no way to avoid it. The benefits were too great, so who would be willing to give up?

The most critical thing is to prepare for the project in the early stages, conduct investigations and lobbying to gain support from all parties, start construction, complete the project, and put the entire line into use. It will take at least five or six years to complete.

By 2018/19, the smart manufacturing strategy proposed by Qingyun and fully adopted will have achieved initial success in the first step. By then, Dongda's manufacturing capacity will be more than twice what it is now.

Such a huge production capacity needs to be taken up by a corresponding consumer market. Otherwise, once it falls into overcapacity and internal friction, it will be a huge waste of limited resources and will weaken the overall national strength of Southeast University.

This is a result that no one wants to see. As the saying goes, a man without immediate worries will have long-term concerns. Being prepared for danger in times of peace is a precious wisdom left by our ancestors, so it is imperative to plan ahead.

South America is exactly the perfect dream market that Todai has always dreamed of, because there is a lack of industrialized competitors in the local area and its output of industrial raw materials and agricultural products.

It is a perfect complement to the industrial economic development engine of Dongda. Its huge consumer population and relatively not-so-backward economic system can absorb Dongda's industrial production capacity well.

Especially new energy vehicles, photovoltaic industry and primary processing manufacturing industry, labor-intensive industries, can not only solve local economic development problems but also are limited by transportation distance.

It will not have any adverse impact on the local economic circle of the University of Tokyo.

With so many advantages combined, it is no wonder that the top leaders are so concerned about the construction of South America's economic artery. Even though they know what the consequences will be, they still have to consult Qingyun about his attitude.

Li Zehua’s handling method was very simple and crude. “Traditional American capital, especially Standard Oil of California, one of the Seven Sisters of Oil, and now Chevron, have huge economic interests in Venezuela.

If this is used properly, it can be used to offset the opposition voices from Europe and the United States.

Moreover, it is very dissatisfied with the emergence of other new competitors in the United States, and is even more opposed to the United States becoming a major energy exporter because of the cost of American capital to exploit its own energy.

Higher than its overseas competitors, this will greatly reduce its core competitiveness. Not only will it increase costs, but it will also lose huge overseas markets. Who can tolerate this!
As for the breakthrough point assisted by another driving force, it is Jiaobenji, which has even greater interests in Samba. Nowadays, one-third of the Samba agricultural products exported to Dongda are controlled by Jiaobenji capital.

Mr. Lula from Samba has mentioned to me more than once that he hopes Qingyun can curb the spread of this situation. To be honest, it is unpleasant to say that Qingyun can expand so smoothly in Samba.

Most of it is caused by the excessive greed of the capital in Samba. After all, Qingyun always leaves 25% of the profits to the locals and takes out half of the remaining profits.

Share it with the local big groups in Samba. It is with this support that Qingyun can quickly gain a foothold. "

Finally, Li Zehua gave a key message for free, "Don't say I didn't warn you in advance. The time for the final US attack on Oumeng Capital is approaching. Once Oumeng Capital is defeated.

American capital will inevitably infiltrate into South America on a large scale, and major changes will inevitably occur within the economies at that time. If we do not act quickly, we will have to tie up these pro-Eastern and pro-European groups before the American capital takes action.

If they are not given sufficient bargaining chips to buy off local small and medium-sized groups, they must accept that things will go back and forth. Major projects are enough to stimulate local economic growth immediately, and this is the best way.

Only by ensuring that the existing pro-Tungda groups continue to be in the forefront can our interests be better protected, thus forming a virtuous circle, and the external situation will inevitably be greatly improved. "

Mr. Zhang did not speak, but fell into deep thought. After all, there were too many interests involved in the matter, and he did not dare to make a decision easily.

However, it is foreseeable that the higher-ups are already preparing for the response, otherwise there would be no need to specifically ask about Qingyun's attitude.

(End of this chapter)