I, Qi Tongwei, started with black technology and broke through the deadlock and was reborn

Qi Tongwei didn't waste any time and took the opportunity to briefly explain the matter to Zhao Mengsheng.

In particular, the importance of these rare metals in the future high-tech industry was emphasized.

"Leader, let me tell you this. Many of the key components in the stealth fighters we produce require at least ten kinds of rare metals."

"It will be used in high-end medical equipment, aerospace, cutting-edge weapons, and electronic equipment."

After listening to Qi Tongwei's explanation, Zhao Mengsheng roughly understood what was going on.

He knew a little about rare metals, but not much, and he never took it seriously.

After all, these mineral-related things are under the management of special departments and are not his responsibility.

However, after hearing what Qi Tongwei said, Zhao Mengsheng immediately became concerned.

He can ignore other things, but he cannot ignore it when it comes to weapons and equipment.

Before he could speak, Qi Tongwei deliberately kept him in suspense and said:

"Boss, I have good news and bad news for you. Which one do you want to hear first?"

Zhao Mengsheng said, "Why are you keeping me in suspense? Tell me the good news, the bad news."

"Haha...Okay." Qi Tongwei laughed and said:

"This is good news. We currently have mines of important rare metal resources in our country, and we are able to be self-sufficient."

"What's the bad news?" Zhao Mengsheng asked immediately:

Qi Tongwei's tone sank and he said:

"The bad news is... these rare metals are being wasted enormously."

"Things that were once more valuable than gold are now being sold abroad at dirt-cheap prices."

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhao Mengsheng seemed silent.

After a while, he spoke:

"Tongwei, do you have any ideas? Tell me."

When Qi Tongwei heard Zhao Mengsheng ask this, he laughed.

"You, the boss, really understand me. I won't waste my words."

“I want to establish a mining group and integrate all the rare metal mines currently in the country.”

"Eighty percent of rare metal mines in the country are privately owned."

"To put it bluntly, they are a mess. They only want to make money and won't consider anything else."

"If we continue like this, the mine will be empty in a few years, and then we won't be able to use it even if we want to."

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhao Mengsheng did not express his opinion immediately.

He seemed to be thinking, after all, this matter was too big.

Integrating all rare metal mines in the country is suspected of being a monopoly.

Qi Tongwei knew what Zhao Mengsheng was thinking, and what he said next was the key point.

He continued, "Leader, there is one more important point."

"My next equipment research and development will require a lot of rare metals."

"Including tungsten, molybdenum, rhenium, rare earth, europium, gallium, etc."

"That's cutting-edge equipment that's leading the world, including but not limited to equipment in the sky, on land, in the sea, and in space."

"Old leader... please think about this carefully."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Mengsheng's sonorous voice rang out on the phone.

"Don't think about it, I agree with your plan."

"You must do this immediately and integrate all the rare metal mines."

Hearing this, Qi Tongwei was suddenly excited.

He knew too well what Zhao Mengsheng liked. People who came from that era always hoped that their country's weapons technology could lead the world.

Besides, his current position is responsible for this.

In short, he has it completely under his control.

Qi Tongwei suppressed his inner excitement and said deliberately:

"But, Boss, I'm afraid if I do this, someone will say I'm creating a monopoly and take advantage of the opportunity to profit for themselves."

"Don't worry." Zhao Mengsheng said immediately:

"With my support, you don't have to worry about what others say."

"As long as I'm here, I don't think anyone would dare to say that."

Qi Tongwei was secretly delighted.

"Thank you so much, leader. I feel at ease with your support."

"Oh... by the way, there's one more thing. Although this integration is being conducted as an acquisition, it's still equivalent to destroying some people's jobs."

"So... I'm worried that I might encounter people who won't cooperate."

Zhao Mengsheng on the other end of the phone thought for a moment and said:

"You still have to pay attention to the method and approach for this matter."

"Talk it over. If that doesn't work, increase the money. If that doesn't work, then we can think of other solutions."

"Don't... go... too far."

Zhao Mengsheng pronounced the last word "太" with a rather strong tone.

When Qi Tongwei heard it, he immediately understood what he meant.

Don't go overboard, which means you can go a little overboard occasionally.

The purpose of his calling Zhao Mengsheng was to ask him to cover for him.

With just a few simple words, the purpose has been achieved.

Qi Tongwei quickly assured him, "Big boss, you still don't trust me to do things. When have I ever caused you any trouble?"

"Haha..." Zhao Mengsheng laughed when he heard this.

"Then Xing Tongwei, just go ahead and do it. If you have any questions, feel free to call me."

"Okay." Qi Tongwei responded with a smile:

"Then I won't disturb you while you're eating. Goodbye."

After finishing speaking, he hung up the phone.

……

Similarly, Zhao Mengsheng still felt a little uneasy after hanging up the phone.

Although he agreed to Qi Tongwei's plan, he also believed what Qi Tongwei said.

But as a person of his level, Zhao Mengsheng is naturally wary of everything.

He needs to verify everything personally.

Of course, it is impossible for him to go down and conduct research and investigation in person, but he has his own channels to obtain information.

Zhao Mengsheng immediately picked up the phone and called his secretary.

"I'll give you a list and tell everyone on it to come to my office immediately."

Soon, the heads of departments such as resources, minerals, imports and exports, and the Science and Technology Research Institute gathered in Zhao Mengsheng's office.

There was no other purpose for calling these people here except to verify whether what Qi Tongwei said was true.

Zhao Mengsheng didn't beat around the bush and directly brought up the topic of rare metals.

He also asked about the current situation of the domestic rare metal industry.

Since it involves military equipment, it is reasonable for Zhao Mengsheng to ask about it.

These people's answers were basically consistent with what Qi Tongwei said.

At present, the domestic market for rare metals is not large. Except for gold, silver, etc., the others are mostly developed privately.

And most of them are export-oriented.

The head of the import and export department also provided export data of rare metals.

After watching it, Zhao Mengsheng was indeed shocked.

The large-scale export of rare metals did not bring in much foreign exchange.

Just as Qi Tongwei said, these things that are as valuable as gold were sold at a bargain price.

People from the Science and Technology Research Institute told Zhao Mengsheng that there are not many high-tech industries in the country.

It is mainly concentrated in labor-intensive industries, so there is little demand for these rare metals.