Chapter 305 Water Shortage Crisis and Black-and-White TV Production Line
"Okay, then I will arrange my work in the past few days, and then I will take people to Japan." Zheng Yuhua said: "I will wait until I visit the Japanese shipyard and We will make a decision after checking the bank.”
Yang Wendong nodded: “Okay, it mainly depends on the HSBC bank in Japan and Hong Kong. It has already been settled with Sanders. As long as the loan amount ratio is not too large, there should be no problem. "
In order to encourage overseas ship owners to book ships in Japan, the Japanese government also provides loan support. With lower interest rates, generally speaking, only about 50% of the ship price is given as a loan. This is also the Bank of Japan's strategy to control risks.
But it is obviously unrealistic for shipowners to advance other expenses themselves, so they still need to cooperate with other banks outside Japan. Hong Kong shipowners naturally give priority to HSBC.
This is why Bao Yugang was able to take off after seizing the cooperation with HSBC. When HSBC fully supported it, Bao Yugang only had to pay less than 10% of the ship price himself to buy the ship.
The leverage is so large and the market is on the rise, especially after the Middle East crisis in 1967, when it grew exponentially. Bao Yugang's ability is so strong that he created the world's shipping king.
At noon, Yang Wendong also had a meal in the canteen of the dock, and then came to a Changxing water storage station located in the north of Kwai Chung.
At this moment, the sun is shining brightly, and there are still many people queuing up.
"Brother Dong?" Zhao Liming and Lin Haoyu walked over from the water station.
Yang Wendong asked with a smile: "Why are you here? Is it such a coincidence?"
Zhao Liming said with a smile: "Brother Dong, you have gone to the dock in Kwai Chung, so I thought you might come here to have a look. That's why I came here. Anyway, Haoyu and I often run between water stations."
"Yes." Yang Wendong nodded and asked, "How is the water supply going recently? How about it?”
Lin Haoyu replied: “There are more and more people collecting water, but the water replenishment speed is getting slower and slower. Fortunately, Brother Dong asked you to build a thousand cubic meters of water reservoir. , otherwise it would be really easy to run out of water.”
Yang Wendong asked: “Changxing Shipping’s water transportation tonnage is very large, so it won’t be able to sustain it here.”
Lin Haoyu explained: "It is quite sufficient, but the water brought by ships still has to go through the stations and pipelines of the water plant before it can be delivered here. Recently, various places in Hong Kong are short of water, and the water company cannot give us anything. "Not much."
Yang Wendong frowned and said: "Be tough with them. The water we transport is far more than what the water station here needs, and this water But it’s for life-saving purposes.”
Lin Haoyu said: “Brother Dong, we have mentioned this matter before, but it is said that it is the intention of the Hong Kong government to focus on maintaining the operation of many commercial projects, so the water company is here. , It’s not easy to do.”
“As expected, as long as people here can’t die, it’s not as important as the economy.” Yang Wendong nodded, as expected, this is true for ZZ characters.
Zhao Liming said: "Actually, the water supply around the squatters is not bad. If you stand in line, you can basically get water after a few hours. Sometimes you can even drink some water directly. , which is better than some other places.”
"Well, let me think about this situation again." Yang Wendong nodded and said.
Where the economy is good, the Hong Kong government and waterworks will naturally provide full supply. This is actually true. The core of the entire Hong Kong economy is in this small area. If something goes wrong, it will have a negative impact on the entire Hong Kong economy. The impact will be even worse, and even when the water supply is normal in the future, it will continue to be affected.
For example, due to lack of water or electricity and lack of workers, the factory's production capacity is reduced. Overseas customers will naturally transfer orders, but when you recover, they may have new suppliers, and the workers will also lose their jobs.
In places where the economy is very poor, such as near squatters, Yang Wendong takes special care.
But those in the middle are in trouble, especially since many people live scattered and are not together, even if they want to centralize water supply.
Lin Haoyu said: "Currently we can only ask the stationmaster of each water station to adjust the water volume according to the water storage capacity of the reservoir and the number of people receiving water every day. Generally, it fluctuates between 3L and 10L. It can guarantee basic survival water needs."
Yang Wendong asked: "How many people come to this site to collect water every day?"
Lin Haoyu replied: "About five to six thousand people, but there are also many people. Queuing is also allowed, because there is no way to control it.
And the water consumed is more than the water given out, because people in the queue must also be given water to drink, otherwise there is a fear that some people will suffer from heat stroke, and some people may cause trouble. Only by using part of the water can we control them in an orderly manner." Yang Wendong asked again: "Then the water will be supplied slowly through the pipes every day?"
Lin Haoyu said: "Yes, water is constantly flowing in 24 hours a day, and water will be released into the pool according to demand. It is necessary to maintain a balance.
Now there is generally only about 300 tons of water in the pool. , if the water supply is cut off or much less, the water station will not be able to last for a few days. "
Yang Wendong nodded: "Okay, let's just maintain a balance and ensure that people don't die of thirst and there is water for cooking. If you can persist for seven or eight days, if you are fatter, you can last longer, or if you find something else to eat, even eating grass, you can last longer.
But if there is no water, there is nothing.
Of course, in history, no matter how serious the water shortage was in Hong Kong, it would not lead to the same tragedies as in ancient times, but many people still lived very painful lives.
“Okay.” Lin Haoyu added: “We also have more than 20 trucks dedicated to transporting water. If there is an emergency, we can only transport water through this method.
On weekdays, you can also cooperate with reporters from Oriental Daily. If you know where there is a serious water shortage, you can send some to it. "
"That's okay, we will follow the emergency, although the cost is a bit higher. "Yang Wendong didn't care either. To him, this was nothing.
Zhao Liming smiled and said: "Brother Dong, in fact, not only is there no cost, but you can also make money. Except here, it is free, and other places are charged.
After all, water is delivered to your doorstep in trucks, and many of the villages where it is delivered are financially powerful. "
"That's fine. Yang Wendong smiled: "Just don't be too expensive." ”
“We understand this. "Lin Haoyu also said, they also know that for Yang Wendong, this matter is for "fame";
Furthermore, even if the water is sold at a high price, you can't make much money, and the sticky note king doesn't like it. So much.
“Go in and take a look. "Yang Wendong said again.
"Okay." Lin Haoyu quickly led the way. After walking around inside and outside the water station, Yang Wendong suddenly saw a lot of electric mosquito swatters in a box next to the table, and asked, "Why are there so many electric mosquito swatters here?"
Zhao Liming stepped forward and picked up a racket and said, "It's just used to kill mosquitoes outside at night."
"At night?" Yang Wendong asked.
Lin Haoyu also said: "Yes, Brother Dong, don't look at the number of people queuing up during the day. In fact, there are more people at night, but there are also a lot of mosquitoes nearby, so it is very annoying. There are people queuing up and security guards. Anyone who gets wet will be bitten so much that he can’t stand it
At first, we used smoke to get rid of mosquitoes, but after a long time, people couldn't bear it. Later, we gave electric mosquito swatters to security guards or some water collectors who were willing to help, and actively looked for mosquitoes around them and electrocuted them. .”
"It's impossible to kill mosquitoes, right?" Yang Wendong asked. Lin Haoyu replied: "It can't be exterminated, but it can also reduce the number of mosquitoes."
"Okay, this can be regarded as one of the functions of the electric mosquito swatter." Yang Wendong nodded and said.
In fact, the effect of electric mosquito swatters indoors is still not as good as mosquito coils and mosquito killers, but it is much better when used outside or in large indoor areas. Especially when you find places where mosquitoes gather, you can kill them with a snap. Lots of mosquitoes.
Of course, it is almost impossible to eliminate mosquitoes in a completely open place, but moderate reduction is no problem, because the range of mosquito activity is limited, usually within a hundred meters, and killing too many in one area , there will be a certain vacuum period.
Zhao Liming smiled and said: "It's not bad to let children use them as toys. I heard that many people buy electric mosquito swatters and let their children use them as toys."
"That's better, the toy market is bigger." Yang Wendong He smiled and then said: "You should pay more attention to the problems at various water stations. If there is really no water, tell me and I will see if there is any solution.
No matter what In this way, we must ensure that people nearby have at least water to drink and cook. I will communicate with the water company.”
The drought in Hong Kong has just begun. According to the original historical records, It won't be until next fall that the rain will ease a bit, and there are still many days ahead.
Fortunately, I had made preparations early and had considerable water-carrying ability, otherwise, there would have been nothing we could do.
In the afternoon, Yang Wendong returned home and saw Bai Yushan's sister Bai Yujie.
"Why are you here?" Yang Wendong asked with a smile.
Bai Yujie replied: "My sister hasn't been feeling well recently. Should I come to accompany her? Aren't you welcome?"
"Welcome." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "Come if you want, live in It’s okay here, there are plenty of empty rooms.”
At this time, Bai Yushan said: “My house is starting to run out of water, so Yujie can take a shower here.”< br>
"Your house is also short of water? Is that a villa area?" Yang Wendong asked in surprise.
Bai Yujie replied: "The lack of water is not a problem, there is still water, but the water pressure is very small, and sometimes it will break. Generally, it is not a big problem, it just has to wait a lot, but taking a bath is It's troublesome."
"Oh, it seems that the impact is getting bigger and bigger." Yang Wendong nodded and said, "You can wash as much as you like here. I have a separate water supply here."< br>
After acquiring this villa a few years ago, Yang Wendong arranged for the housekeeper to transform the waterway and add a large water storage barrel.
Although there is generally no problem with the water supply in mid-level villas, the entire Hong Kong is short of water, and the water pressure will definitely be affected. With a water storage barrel, it can be used as a buffer, enough to ensure that the family needs when there is sufficient water pressure.
"Yes." Bai Yujie agreed.
Bai Yushan asked again: "Can't the water shortage problem in Hong Kong be solved?"
"It doesn't rain in South China, there is nothing we can do." Yang Wendong shook his head: "My ships carry water , it can only be said to be a little slow, and the water station can only guarantee that people have water to drink, and the rest can only be endured. "
Until the Dongjiang water does not come to Hong Kong, there is nothing that the gods can do. , and this matter is a negotiation between ZZ, he will not participate, and it will be useless if he does.
“It’s too uncomfortable for ordinary people,” Bai Yujie said, “Fortunately, there are many ships here, otherwise it would be even more troublesome. I heard that the Hong Kong government can’t rent ships now. There are many ships. Dongdu is not willing to do this business.”
"We can't blame the shipowners. Their ships all have contracts." Yang Wendong said: "If they breach the contract, it is impossible for the Hong Kong government or others to advance the liquidated damages, right?"
In fact, let alone Hong Kong. Even if the shipowners of this chartering model control their own business, they cannot allocate enough ships to do other things in the short term, because this will destroy their existing business, unless they force the ship to be conscripted like in World War II.
Only if you have just bought a boat and don’t have any fixed business, you can invest in it.
"Yes." Bai Yujie nodded.
Yang Wendong said again: "Don't think too much, there are too many such things in this world, just live your own life."
The time soon came to mid-October, and all businesses were developing smoothly;
The Hong Kong Wendong Museum has begun to lay the foundation; the Four Seasons Hotel has also built a three-story building; Changxing Real Estate is also on Hong Kong Island. Bought three pieces of land and planned to build a small commercial building with Carrefour supermarket as the core.
On the 16th, Yang Wendong came to the Industrial Park in Kwun Tong;
After looking around, Yang Wendong said to Wei Zetao: "Old Wei, Changxing Industrial still has to launch new products as soon as possible. Products must be innovative."
"Understood, Yang Sheng." Wei Zetao said: "We have launched more than 50 different products this year, and our turnover has exceeded 10 million Hong Kong dollars. Post-it notes and trolley cases are indeed very different.”
"Well, that's okay. Just keep doing new research and development." Yang Wendong nodded.
It is impossible to have hot-selling products every year even at 3M, let alone in Hong Kong. It is enough to constantly introduce new products.
Only with sufficient research and development and sufficient market launch, it is possible to have new hot products.
Wei Zetao said: "Okay, we have been doing research and development of new things."
"Yeah"
Afterwards, everyone came to the office building of Honor Electronics, and Wang Zhiqun also took everyone around inside.
Yang Wendong asked with a smile: "It seems that our three products are also sold well overseas?"
"Yes." Wang Zhiqun said: "Currently, the main products are Wanwan and Wanwan. In some countries in Southeast Asia, electric mosquito swatters have also been sold to Japan, and the sales are not bad."
"Okay, continue to explore overseas markets," Yang Wendong said: "Hong Kong is too small, no matter what industry we do. , all need to rely on overseas markets."
"Understood." Wang Zhiqun replied, "Yang Sheng, I have contacted RCA before, and they have a black and white TV set. The production line I want to sell is that this line is large in scale, with a production capacity of almost 500,000 units a year.”
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