Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

When Hu Zhenhua heard that Xie Zhiyu had purchased equipment for three divisions, he was so happy that he almost got a stitch in the side.

"Old Xie has made progress!"

In the past, Xie Zhiyu was just a small team leader, but with training, he actually developed the ability to fool Americans.

good! good!

He is stupid but has a lot of money, that's how Lao Hu describes Foster!

The equipment of the three divisions will be gone in a flash. As for the tax revenue and the dock, the entire Baoan County has been lost, so how can we cash it in?

Hu Zhenhua was grinning foolishly when Zhuge Lin came in with a telegram and said with a smile,

"Chairman, bad news! TA's first grain and oil loan has just been finalized, and the price of grain in the United States has already increased by four percent. It's expected to rise even more sharply when the market opens tonight!"

Hu Zhenhua took the telegram, glanced at it briefly, and asked,

"Have we closed out the 400 million tons we sold last time?"

“We have already closed our positions, and we have also purchased another 150 million tons in the futures market!”

Hu Zhenhua put down the telegram and tapped the table with his fingers.

400 million tons of grain, with a total value of more than 3 million euros, and a 15% profit, is 4500 million euros!

In just one day, he earned so much money. Finance is indeed the most profitable industry!

The futures market is a zero-sum game. If someone makes money, someone else will inevitably lose money. I just don’t know who lost money this time. He is such a good person!

Hu Zhenhua talks about many good people, most of them are farmers!

However, its main competitors in grain and oil - the three major grain traders in the United States - did not suffer losses this time due to their strong determination!

Minnesota, United States.

Cargill's headquarters was once again brightly lit late at night, and President Bethoff signed three checks, two for 20 euros and one for 50 euros.

Besov handed the check to his assistant and said seriously,

"These three checks must be delivered to the congressmen tomorrow morning!"

"Okay, I'll do it right away!"

The laws in the United States are very strange. They crack down on bribery, but lawmakers can charge consulting fees because knowledge is wealth!

However, there are conflict of interest regulations regarding MPs' consulting services. A MP's private business activities must not create an improper conflict of interest with their public duties. For example, they cannot use their MP position to obtain inside information to benefit their consulting firm, or they cannot favor groups with vested interests in their company during decision-making.

As the saying goes, there are policies from above and countermeasures from below! Who knows whether what they charge is consulting service fees or bribes.

Early the next morning, Besov received the first advisory service report provided by the congressmen: Congress needed to approve a foreign military aid plan, and Xie Zhiyu should be included in the aid list.

Although it was said ambiguously, Besov knew that this was not a "necessary" or "should", but a certainty!

At first glance, this seems to have nothing to do with the grain industry, but in reality, the tense situation will affect grain prices.

At the same time, Besov also received two other consulting reports: the possible turmoil caused by the situation in Hong Kong, and the food production and demand in the Far East.

These reports all point to one target: food!

After reading it, Besov immediately instructed his subordinates,

"Re-edit these two reports and send them to newspapers. We must let more people understand this world."

"understand!"

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Hu Zhenhua called Carter and accused the three major grain traders of ignoring the overall situation and always trying to bleed themselves. After comforting him, Carter said that this was a market behavior, and you also bleed them!

Hu Zhenhua was very unhappy and immediately ordered 200 million tons of wheat from Australia.

Afterwards, its grain and oil purchasing managers visited other countries one after another, purchasing from whoever could supply grain according to its grain and oil price limit, and they could sign three-year agreements.

Carter couldn't sit still anymore and came again.

The Americans provided a large amount of loans, and you turned around and purchased grain from other countries. This is like holding the American bowl and smashing the American pot.

As soon as Carter arrived, he pushed a document in front of Hu Zhenhua.

"My dear Chairman Hu, this is a list of farmers provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. You can contact them to discuss direct purchases."

Hu Zhenhua flipped through it casually and found a very detailed introduction, including the farm's area, types of production, location and other information.

It is impossible for ordinary people to obtain this information.

Hu Zhenhua handed the document to Zhuge Lin and instructed,

"Make a copy and send it to TA, and have them send someone to negotiate."

"Yes!"

Carter breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"That's right. The presidents of the three major grain traders are flying here overnight and are expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Our competitors aren't just enemies; we should help each other. That's how we can expand the international grain market together. You're all investors in rice, so you should be united in your external relations."

Hu Zhenhua heard the hidden meaning in his words and asked,

"Are those three guys here to divide up the territory?"

"hehe!"

Carter laughed and said,

"I don't know about that. Talk to them yourself!"

Hu Zhenhua rolled his eyes and said with a smile,

"I'm planning to go to Chongming and have Xu Shiping, the president of TA Grain and Oil, talk to them. We're all in the grain business, so they have something in common."

Carter frowned and asked,

"Do you feel that their status is not equal to yours? Chairman Hu, let me remind you that the three major grain merchants are very powerful and have incredible power. If you treat them poorly, as the old Chinese saying goes, you will suffer the consequences!"

Hu Zhenhua waved his hand casually.

"I'm not being rude to them, but I have an urgent matter! A delegation from the Primorsky Krai of the polar bears has been sent here to discuss business cooperation!"

A hint of joy appeared on Carter's face. He sat up straight and asked anxiously,

"What are they here for?"

"We are negotiating product exchanges. This time, it's not just timber, but has also expanded to the mineral sector, with the first batch involving coal and iron ore."

Carter suddenly burst into laughter. Due to ideological constraints, there was little trade between the two major camps, but now Hu Zhenhua had opened a gap.

Without trade barriers, Western industrial products could quickly impact the polar bear market.

However, Carter had not lost his mind yet and continued to ask,

“It’s just a product swap, can you enter the polar bear market?”

Hu Zhenhua shook his head.

"The road must be taken step by step, and the meal must be eaten bite by bite. Everything is done gradually. We are now exchanging products to let their people get familiar with our products first. There is no harm without comparison! After using our products, the people of the Russian Bear suddenly found: Hey, these hateful capitalists are so bad, but the things they make are really good!

As long as the scale of exchange is expanded, they will become more understanding and dependent on the free world, and over time..."

Seeing Carter's keen interest, Hu Zhenhua changed the subject and said,

"Of course, the uncertainty of this matter is too high. If you think the three major grain traders are more important, I can stay for two days. As for the Russian bears, let them be left alone for now!"

"No! You should proceed according to the original plan. As for the three major grain merchants, I will explain it!"

"Thank you, my friend!"

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