Agriculture Maniac

Chapter 142 Heading South, Soy Products
Negotiation area.

After Yu Yang understood what the boss meant, he said:

"Laigang City has returned to Tai City. From now on, we are like sister streets and brother enterprises.

Since you want Sanyuan Chemical, I certainly can't give it to outsiders.

So, I agree that Sanyuan Chemical will be located in Laigang City, but I am concerned about supply and transportation, because before July, our company has to deliver 7 million tons of ink and 210 tons of pigments. "

The Laigang City Manager was surprised and asked, "Before July?"

"Correct."

“Our factory hasn’t even been built yet, and they want us to supply so much in two months?”

"Do you think it's so easy to make money from capitalists? To put it bluntly, this 45 billion investment is a poisonous bait. If I eat it and don't die, I will make a profit. If I die, it will be the end of everything."

"..."

“So, in order to deliver the orders, I am a little bit demanding in choosing the location of the factory.”

The person in charge of Laigang said, "Although Laigang is having a hard time, it will definitely be of great help. In this way, Mr. Yu can use Laigang's water supply system, water purification system, power distribution system, transportation system, including a large number of idle factory buildings and even water and electricity technicians."

"Okay, since Manager Dong is here today, I won't beat around the bush. Sanyuan Agriculture can hand over the road construction to Laigang, and I will help your factory clear its inventory at the normal purchase price."

"Director Yu, Laigang is building a road?"

"Yes, my family is planning to build a steel-concrete main road for Shiliying Street."

"It doesn't seem like it would take much wire mesh, or rebar."

"It's an oversized trunk road that can take off and land heavy transport aircraft."

"..."

“And it also needs to be able to carry large prefabricated bridge components.”

The person in charge of Laigang nodded and said, "I roughly understand. It's a nuclear defense project. We will build a few more steel structure air-raid shelters next."

"It's not that serious..."

After Yu Yang finished speaking, he thought of Fan Tao's underground pedestrian street project in Tai City and that Shiliying would definitely need an underground parking lot in the future, so he simply nodded and said, "Okay, it's better to build a few more floors, pay attention to weak current and anti-static, as well as ventilation systems and flood control systems."

"Understood. There is also anti-virus."

"???"

At this time.

The old boss said, "Xiao Yu, the problem facing Laigang is not just about reducing overcapacity."

"Leader, my family is an agricultural company, not a steelmaking enterprise. I can't help you in other areas."

"Don't hide it from me. The plates of the wheelbarrows are made by smelting. How about this? You hand over the smelting technology of the wheelbarrow plates, that is, the process of recasting the scrap rails, to Laigang. I will be the boss and let Laigang give you 65% of the shares."

Yu Yang: “???”

Laigang person in charge: “???”

Laigang City Manager: “???”

"Why? 65% is too little? 70%, it can't be any higher."

Everyone: "..."

The boss lit up a cigarette. "I'm not kidding. You don't understand how... amazing the technology for recasting scrap rails is. It can be said that it can monopolize the world and turn worthless rails into expensive new rails. Especially since Sanyuan Agriculture also has ballastless track technology, this means that the railway system is about to be upgraded, and a brand new market is in front of us."

The person in charge of Laigang was entangled, "Leader, I don't have the final say in Laigang."

The chief steward of Laigang City said quickly, "It's not up to me to decide."

The old boss nodded and said, "You are right. Laigang City has returned to Tai City, and I will have the final say in Laigang."

"..."

Laigang's investors mainly include Laigang City, six securities investment or fund investment companies under Bank of Communications, as well as the National Social Security, fund investment under the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and fund investment under the Agricultural Bank of China.

Bankers are real capitalists. Even if the person in charge of Laigang and Laigang City can decide whether Laigang should reform, the capitalists will definitely not agree to exchange 70% of the shares for a smelting technology.

Besides, Yu Yang did not have the so-called smelting metal.

Because the planks of the cart were made with the help of the blacksmith shop.

Same thing.

We do not have the technology to extract and refine plant-based colors.

This resulted in Sanyuan Chemical, which was handed over to Laigang City, actually only having the ability to mix products, and could use ready-made inks and pigments to mix oil paints, watercolors, and coatings.

The production of plant-based inks and pigments is done with the help of shipyards.

Things like ancient methods of oil pressing, secret extraction recipes, lost refining techniques, etc., were all made up by the Science and Technology Bureau after they looked up ancient books and used their imagination to make them up.

Therefore, out of the US$30 billion investment from Daniel Smith's company, at least US$25 billion went into the pocket of Mr. Yu.

This money can be used to build the factory rail Line 3 leading to the Jishui River, the factory rail Line 4 leading to Laigang City, and a main road for Shiliying that can take off and land heavy transport aircraft.

'Thank you ADM.'

'Thank you, Mrs. Smith, the first lady on the list.'

Yu Yang sighed, glanced at the people who were no longer discussing Laigang shares, but were instead discussing how to complete the "return of Laigang City to Tai City", and looked up at the Dongshan map on the wall.

The construction of Sanyuan Chemical's factory can be falsified.

However, the cultivation and planting of plant-based raw materials cannot be faked.

After all, without raw materials, it is impossible to prepare inks and pigments.

Thinking.

The old boss chatted with everyone in Laigang City: "Do you know why Datai was split up?"

"Because the GDP is too strong, it makes the neighboring Dongshan Prefecture lose face?"

"No, this is an economic issue. For example, the development momentum of our Tai City is similar to that of Guangqu and Shencheng. Will it lead to the surrounding cities and prefectures to gather all the enterprises and factories in our Tai City?"

“It will definitely happen by then, not only the companies, but also the population.”

"That's right. It's called adsorption, or blood-sucking ability. It sucks and squeezes the neighboring cities dry to strengthen our city of Tai. At this time, Dongshan Prefecture, which is closest to us, suffers the most."

The chief steward of Laigang City suddenly realized, "No wonder Datai disappeared overnight. Even the capital didn't know about it until afterwards."

"Shiliying is developing rapidly. The situation we are facing now is similar to that of the past. Fortunately, we have learned from past experience. So in order to avoid being dismantled again, Tai City has replanned and moved southward to connect with Jishui City. The two sides share resources, focusing on agriculture and tourism, supplemented by industry and catering, and focusing on the development of the Luxi Economic Circle and even creating the Central Plains Economic Belt."

Everyone in Laigang City knew that this was the boss's way of boosting their morale, so they immediately said, "Don't worry, leader. Laigang City will follow Tai City and develop southward in the future..."

Yu Yang, who was staring at the Dongshan map, heard this and had an idea. He looked towards the south side of Laigang City.

Now that their family has occupied the entire Tai City, the incorporation of Laigang City into Tai City is equivalent to adding an additional piece of land to their family.

At that time, the attack arrows will point to the east, south and north of Laigang City.

To the north is Zibo City, to the east is Yishui District, and to the south is the Yimeng Mountains.

'Yishui, Yimeng...'

Yu Yang took out the geological area and meteorological map, "Got it!"

The people who were cultivating feelings on the side all looked up.

"Leaders, the plant-based raw materials that cannot be purchased can be grown in the Yishui and Yimeng areas." The old boss knew about the staple food. "Are you sure you can do it?"

"These two regions are mountainous and have little arable land, so we can bypass the staple food industry. Many places here are wilderness, and developing them is equivalent to planting trees, which will help alleviate environmental problems."

The old boss took a deep puff of his cigarette, stood up and walked towards the front door. "I'll go talk to them now. This is equivalent to investing in the local area. It's easy to handle. You should prepare for the planting work as soon as possible."

After saying that, he trotted all the way, rushed into the extended Hongqi car, and drove away.

The people in Laigang City didn't care and said, "Director Yu, we also have to go back to deal with the affairs of Huiguitai City, so we won't bother you here."

Yu Yang nodded, "This is an urgent matter, I hope you leaders can hurry up."

"Don't worry, we have all worked under Manager Dong before, so we know what to do."

……

Dongshan Prefecture.

Deputy Director Liu of the National Assembly felt very embarrassed because he failed to get a loan last time.

After receiving the note from the old boss, he realized the value of Sanyuan Chemical staying in the local area, so he decisively took charge again and personally found the general manager.

"Leader, in recent years, the reduction of steel and coal production capacity has caused Laigang's development to stagnate, and has also caused Laigang City's economy to fall into trouble. Now they are asking Dongshan Compound to apply for 70 billion yuan in factory restructuring assistance and 50 billion yuan in regional poverty subsidies."

"Old Liu, you have to contact Dongshan Courtyard for this matter."

"They don't want to take the money, and they don't want to manage Laigang City. The work report is on me, and Laigang City keeps urging me every now and then. What I mean is, I want to ask you how to deal with it."

"I'm very busy right now. Go back and study it and come up with a compromise."

Deputy Director Liu understood, "Then I'll let them handle it?"

"If you have a good idea, you will be the first to do it."

"Thank you, leader."

The general manager didn't want to take care of Laigang City, but he was worried about the soybean issue.

And on his desk were some recent newspapers and articles.

'Why can't soybeans become a staple food? Yield? Or purine? No, none of them, it's poverty! '

'Only poor people eat starch to fill their stomachs, while rich people eat protein. Just like the milk powder that babies drink, the highest ingredient in it is not starch, but protein. So, can you afford milk powder?'

'If our country achieves common prosperity, what will be on the table? Let me tell you, it will be organic vegetables, high-protein meat, and high-protein soy products. These things are enough to fill your stomach, and you don't need to supplement with steamed bread and rice.'

'Soybean is one of the only native grains in my country. It was a staple food as early as the Western Zhou Dynasty...'

'Scientific research shows that although soybeans do not produce high yields, the economic value of one kilogram of soybeans is comparable to three kilograms of millet, or 3 kilograms of wheat, or 10 kilograms of rice. Agricultural and sideline products made from one kilogram of soybeans, such as dried tofu, are far more nutritious and filling than wheat.'

'Good news, Sanyuan Agriculture has sent a delegation to Sanyuan Dairy to discuss cooperation on 'soy milk powder'. If the two sides reach a cooperation agreement, my country will have soy infant formula milk powder, soy infant high calcium milk powder, soy elderly high calcium milk powder, and it is possible that the current milk powder price in the market will drop by 50%.'

'Good news, Sanyuan Agriculture has invested 10 billion yuan to start a special research on soy food. The subsequent results will change my country's dietary structure and change the current situation where my country mainly relies on fish to supplement protein, making the oriental diet healthier and more complete'

'Good news, in order to give back to the folks, Sanyuan Agriculture will, from today on, offer a cart to anyone who purchases 50 yuan worth of soy products, including artificial meat, dried tofu, tofu buns, cardamom, tofu skin, bean curd skin, and bean curd sheets...'

The action of some representatives blocking Jishui from planting 800 million mu of soybeans has finally faced a backlash.

But newspapers and articles are not the main battlefield.

On the less developed Internet, after deliberate propaganda by some people, this has become a question of "patriotism or not".

You support the soybean industry, that's called patriotism.

You oppose the soybean industry, and when overseas soybeans occupy the Eastern market, the prices of edible oil and meat products will rise. This is hindering the country.

Among them, what the general manager had to pay special attention to was that most of the people on the Internet were cadres and corporate executives.

These people collectively turned towards Sanyuan Agriculture.

It’s nothing, everyone just wants to change jobs.

Also, since some time ago, a few vegetable vendors have appeared near the residences of many leaders in Beijing, and they have monopolized the supply of vegetables and meat for the leaders.

Recently, this group of vegetable sellers started selling soy products and spreading the word:

"When we were poor, we could only eat dried sweet potatoes that had no nutrition. Now it's different. Take this palm-sized piece of braised dried tofu for 2 cents. If you take a dime with you when you go to the fields, it can last you a whole morning."

"In the past, we only had steamed buns and pickled vegetables at home. We were hungry and had no energy to do anything. Now that we eat dried tofu, we can do farm work much faster."

The chief steward didn't know whether this was Yu Sanyuan's masterpiece, but he was certain that this series of events would definitely mislead the judgment of some leaders.

Especially some people who have never been to the countryside, do not know the actual situation, and are ambitious, will most likely turn to Sanyuan Agriculture.

And these people are far more decisive than pragmatic people.

In other words, even if pragmatic people support Yu Yang's soybean planting, it may not necessarily succeed.

But this group of people who don't know the actual situation support Yuyang's soybean planting, which will definitely succeed.

So here comes the question.

Planting soybeans is fine for one year, two years, but what about after three years?
Where can we get staple food then?

Is it really like what is described in the newspapers, eating dried tofu?
The chief steward read so many articles, and although he supported Yu Sanyuan in his heart, his reason made him choose the staple food.

for a long time.

He called his secretary and said, "Go buy me some dried tofu, preferably from Sanyuan Agriculture."

"Boss, do you want to bring packaged food or rice?"

"It's so late, go see if Chao Yixing is closed."

"Ok."

After a while.

The secretary brought some side dishes.

Braised dried tofu, fried bean curd rolls (bean curd skin wrapped with meat), stewed pork with bean curd and bean sprouts, cumin and cardamom...

"Leader, in order to save money, Chaoyixing imitated Sanyuan Fast Food in Tai City and adopted a centralized production and centralized supply model. These soy products are wholesaled from Sanyuan Agriculture."

“After changing the model, how is the revenue?”

"The price of braised dried tofu has been reduced by half, and sales have increased fivefold compared to the past. We have also added counters for vegetable packages, hot pot gift packages, seafood packages, fruit plates, etc. The overall revenue is twenty times that of the past, and we have provided two additional jobs."

“How much impact will it have on the vegetable market?”

“This requires research, but most of Chichao Yixing’s customers are office workers who don’t cook on weekdays and have almost nothing to do with the wet market. At most, it affects cooked food.

Then, office workers gradually accepted vegetable packs, purchased pots and pans, and bought gas tanks... Oh, I know this because I do it too.

The most interesting thing is that the glass factory that Shiliying poached from Liaoshi launched cheap and beautiful glass bowls and glass basins. In just three months, it not only came back to life, but also became the largest tableware manufacturer in Dongshan. "

The chief steward stood up and said, "Let's go to Shiliying."

"Leader, it's already 7pm. Besides, Beijing is unwilling to intervene in ADM's affairs. What about us?"

At this time, another secretary hurried into the office.

"Leader, Deputy Director Liu approved the document for the transfer of Laigang City to Tai City and issued a notice."

"Good old Liu, he has become old Dong's man without knowing it!"

(End of this chapter)