Chapter 204 The Invitation from the Governor of Hong Kong
With the veto power of CMB, at least Peugeot’s acquisition of CMB has been halfway completed.
Next, it takes time to slowly look for opportunities, and then acquire more stocks step by step.
After all, this is a company that has just been listed. The family that actually controls the company still has a lot of shares. The more companies like this, the harder it is to acquire them. Even if Huang Yaonan, the second founder family, hadn’t cooperated with him, then Acquisition opportunities are also out of the question.
In early March, Yang Wendong, Su Yiyi and other senior executives of the company came to the Wharf Pier again.
The seven cargo ships purchased from the United States had already arrived in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year, and then entered the Huangpu Dockyard for overhaul, registration change, etc.
Today is also the first time to load up the cargo and prepare for the voyage.
7 cargo ships, 4 of which go to the United States, 2 to Japan, and 1 to Europe.
Yang Wendong also met with seven captains at the port and prepared red envelopes for all crew members.
“Thank you Yang Sheng.” Seven people, including the first captain Sun Zhiwei, said almost in unison after accepting the red envelope.
Yang Wendong smiled and said: "Everyone, thank you for the hard work for the rest of the journey."
"You're welcome, Yang." Sun Zhiwei said with a smile: "This is also our job."
"Okay. ." Yang Wendong nodded and said, "More. I won’t say anything else, just prepare to set off. In addition, pay attention to safety on the road, and be well prepared in terms of supplies. As long as you don’t waste it, I will approve it.”
“Okay. , no problem." Sun Zhiwei replied.
After chatting for a while, Sun Zhiwei took a few people away and returned to their own boats to prepare for the voyage.
After everyone left, Zheng Yuhua said: "Yang Sheng, Wei Sheng, this time the seven cargo ships shipped out our own suitcases, but on the return trip, because we don't need so many plastic particles here. .
So except for one ship, the others will do normal shipping business and pick up various goods for return.”
“Well, okay, you are the person in charge of the shipping company. , you decide Just order these." Yang Wendong nodded and said:
"But we should also try to choose products with shorter loading and unloading time. Although the loading fee for large cargo will be more expensive, our more important purpose is, We still have to return to Hong Kong as soon as possible to transport our own products.”
The plastic box is empty, but the plastic particles are solid. The same ship can obviously carry more tonnage of plastic particles.
Although the Changxing Group has now established a Changxing Trading Company to compete with several trading banks, the demand for plastic particles in Hong Kong does not require every return ship to be filled with particles.
Especially Japan, which is so close, if the goods are loaded and unloaded faster, there can be two or three round trips a month.
“Okay, no problem, everything will be based on Changxing Industrial’s needs first.” Zheng Yuhua agreed.
Wei Zetao said with a smile: "Ms. Zheng, next, Changxing Shipping still needs to gradually develop into an independent shipping company.
By July, our joint venture factory in Wanwan Once completed, there will be no need for ocean-going cargo ships to transport plastic raw materials. We will only need to transport our products back here.”
Yang Wendong nodded and said: "Yes, but you still need to buy a small offshore cargo ship to transport goods between the Bay and Hong Kong. The distance is so close, one is enough. This ship does not need to consider going to the Bay. Just bring the goods there and transport the raw materials safely."
"Okay, there is such a ship in Hong Kong." Zheng Yuhua said with a smile, "The price is not very expensive."
Yang Wendong said again. Said: "When it comes to price, Changxing Shipping will also You need independent finance, Lao Wei, you need to pay the normal price for future freight. At most, you can give a discount for large quantities;
In the future, Changxing Shipping will be like other Hong Kong shipping companies and need financial support. The better the data, the easier it will be to get financing from banks.”
The purpose of shipping was to save money and improve efficiency for Changxing Industrial, but now Changxing Industrial has given the money to Changxing Shipping, which is the left hand to the right hand. It doesn't matter.
Wei Zetao promised: "No problem, we will pay the shipping charges normally."
Zheng Yuhua said with a smile: "Don't worry Wei Sheng, I will charge according to a single ship, not other shipping companies' cargo charges. .”
“Okay, today. Let's do this." Yang Wendong nodded and said, "In the future, everyone will work together to maximize the benefits, and then everyone's income will increase significantly."
I was recruited by myself a few years ago. Since the management came, the income has naturally increased a lot.
Everyone starts a business or works for money, not for ideals, and Yang Wendong will not be stingy when it comes to giving.
"Okay, don't worry, Yang Sheng." The two agreed in unison.
After returning to Changxing Industrial with Wei Zetao.
Yang Wendong asked: "Are you almost ready for the industrial park in Kwun Tong?"
"All information has been prepared." Wei Zetao said: "We just need to wait for Changxing The real estate side is almost done, that’s fine.”
“Well, Zheng Zhijie’s side is also fine. In the past two months, a lot of land and properties in Kwun Tong have been acquired.” Yang Wendong paused. Dun said: "The information has been sorted out, just write me a simpler description."
During this period of time, Chang Hing Real Estate has been acquiring properties and land in Kwun Tong even during the Chinese New Year. It has also made great moves. After all, it is impossible to acquire a large amount of assets in a short period of time and take it slowly.
Except for part of the funds mobilized by Yang Wendong from Changxing Industrial, most of the funds used were loans from Liao Chuangxing.
Today, Liao Chuangxing Bank can be said to be the largest creditor of Changxing Group. It exceeds 10 million Hong Kong dollars. It is estimated that Changxing Group is also one of Liao Chuangxing's largest customers.
“Okay.” Wei Zetao added: “Yang Sheng, according to our plan, the land area we need to purchase is very large, almost 8 million square feet (800,000 square meters);
Including the demolition costs, land purchase costs, leveling costs and subsequent construction costs, the amount of funds will be very large. Although Changxing Industrial can provide it, it will also consume too much money.”
"I know this." Yang Wendong nodded and said: "I will discuss this issue when negotiating with the Hong Kong government. The land is not said to be free, but it must be cheap;
Other funds, I will get a loan from the bank. However, for such a large project, it is still an industrial land. It is estimated that just relying on the land as a mortgage may not be enough. Changxing Industrial also needs a direct mortgage." "Okay, I will do it. Sort out the relevant financial information," Wei Zetao agreed.
Yang Wendong smiled again and said: "Don't worry, although this land is large, it is in Kwun Tong after all and is not in the center of the town, so the price will not be very high.
Compared to the cost of one to two million US dollars for a new cargo ship, Hong Kong’s real estate is still not enough.”
In the early 1960s, Hong Kong's housing prices could only be said to be only 1/10 of what they were a dozen years later. Compared to 20 or 30 years later, they might be only 1/100, or even less in some places.
As for industrial products like freighters, the earlier they are built, the more expensive they are. Even in the 1970s, a very large freighter or oil tanker was more valuable than a Central building.
Although the area of the land I want is large enough, it is not in a prime location. The price is still acceptable with my financial resources.
“Understood.” Wei Zetao replied.
On the same day, Yang Wendong made an appointment with his old friend Elena;
The next day, he even arranged his own car to pick up the person across the harbor in person.
"Elena." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "You look very energetic."
Elena smiled and said, "Eric, get in your car. , of course I am very energetic, but you don’t know that my neighbors were shocked when they saw your luxury car.”
“ If you like it, I can give you one." Yang Wendong said: "I will also provide you with the driver, and the insurance and fuel will be mine in the future."
He is really grateful to Elena. Yes, the several times of help in the early stages of starting a business were the most important in promoting my early career;
Moreover, such a person is a person who devotes his whole life to charity. This kind of behavior is something Yang Wendong cannot do, but he admires it very much.
"Eric, you are joking, I won't ask you for a penny, but you can donate it to other poor people." Elena shook her head and said: "And I don't dare to buy such a luxury car. I often take it. If you come to pick me up next time, please arrange an ordinary car."
"Okay." Yang Wendong agreed, and he would not force Elena to accept his kindness. , such a person has such a character, just respect him.
After the two sat down, Yang Wendong personally made her a cup of coffee.
Elena asked: "Eric, are you calling me here because of what we talked about when I came here last time?"
"Yes, I am planning to make large-scale investments in Kwun Tong." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
Elena was overjoyed: ‘Really? '
Yang Wendong nodded and said: "Yes, but it may be different from what you think. I am planning to make a large-scale investment in Kwun Tong;
This scale is definitely Hong Kong It is the largest industrial investment in history, and it also involves many issues, such as"
Subsequently, Yang Wendong spoke out his investment plan.
However, these are all simple and direct surface data. The actual investment details are not mentioned, and there is no need to explain them clearly.
It is mainly related to Hong Kong government policies, land, water and electricity, demolition and other issues.
He needs to use Alina to report to the upper management of the Hong Kong government. This can be regarded as a way to repay Alina.
Let her make a great contribution in solving the problem of unemployed people that is a headache for the Hong Kong government, which can be regarded as an achievement in the world.
After listening to this, Elena was very surprised and said: "Eric, your investment plan is really great. Once such investment is implemented, it can basically completely solve the problem of Kwun Tong. ;
Even Kwun Tong's economy can develop stronger, and perhaps it can become a wealthy place. "
Yang Wendong said with a smile: "Actually, even if there is no Kwun Tong incident, I will plan this matter in the near future. As for the location, it will definitely be in Hong Kong.
Currently, Kwun Tong is in urgent need of a large number of jobs, and my side is also short of people and flat land, which can be considered complementary. "
"Well, I will report this matter immediately after I return. "At this moment, Elena seemed to be thinking about going back immediately.
Yang Wendong nodded and said: "I will arrange a car to take you back, an ordinary car. ”
"Thank you." Elena said: "Eric, you may have really saved the lives of many people. Although these people will not know that you have saved them in the future."
"Any People’s actions may indirectly save people,” Yang Wendong said with a smile. Said: "I also pursue the development of everyone, and at the same time, I can help many people get rid of poverty."
In fact, in a few years, even if there is a real estate crisis, the development of Hong Kong's industry can basically avoid Massive numbers of people are starving.
This is the benefit brought by industrialization. Even the most basic low-end industries or even polluting industries can help an agricultural area or a poor place get rid of basic poverty.
In these last few years, I also tried my best to develop industry and help the last group of poor people.
As for after 1968, the poor may mean that they cannot afford to buy a house and live in poor conditions, so this issue is not a matter of life and death.
"This is a very good model." Elena added: "I will inform you when my boss has further news."
"Okay." Yang Wendong said .
Then he sent her out personally.
Three days later, Elena came to visit again. After greeting each other, she said: "Eric, Mr. Governor, I would like to invite you to the Governor's Mansion."
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