Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

They found that they held on and did not collapse after the elder brother fell.

Western capital has returned; they can't bear to give up such a large market in the East.

But when I got back, I found that something seemed off.

What about the past?

Every field is a blank slate; anyone with a basic understanding of technology, or even just by bluffing, can make a fortune on this fertile land.

Now, the situation is different.

Over the past three years, basic industries have grown wildly like weeds, spreading across the entire country.

In particular, "public-private partnerships" and "the tertiary industry chain" occupy a large share in the medium and high-end markets.

This time, foreign capital essentially relinquished its market dominance, giving domestic companies a golden opportunity to rise.

There's a huge untapped market right there; if you go in and start carrying loads, you'll be making money off the ground, and you'll also take over the existing market share.

Why? Even if you want to buy foreign goods, you won't have the opportunity to be a Western worshipper.

It's not for sale...

Okay, let's use domestic products then!

After using it, I found that the product quality was not much different, and the later maintenance was more convenient. Most importantly, the price was reasonable.

Even if it breaks down year after year, this price is still cheaper than buying a set of foreign goods.

Those exquisite machines are useful, but their prices are outrageously high.

This approach has squeezed and plundered the competitive pressure and profits of foreign capital.

That's right, in their eyes, it's the people from the inland who are plundering their profits.

Therefore, a new discourse has begun: the 'threat theory'.

The government participates in the market to a very high degree, controls the entire market trend, and competes with the people for profits...

Feudalism, hegemony, violation of human rights, centralism...

All sorts of random hats were thrown onto Inland China's heads, as long as they could be put on.

This has put the mainland in a very passive position internationally recently, and some cooperation agreements that were originally reached and some assistance sought are now fraught with uncertainty.

"Capitalist empires are utterly devoid of conscience; their hearts are all evil."

Yang Min gritted her teeth, wishing she could bite these rumor-mongers to death.

"Having become accustomed to being like jackals and tigers, and to engaging in arson, murder, and robbery, everything looks like prey to them, and they want to take a bite."

"After getting a tooth stuck, I imagined the other person was just like me, wanting to be an aggressor."

"Minister, shouldn't we retaliate? We can't let them ruin their reputation like this."

"These are all temporary; a lasting reputation is built through hard work. Just wait and see; in a few years, everyone will see through their wolfish ambitions and ugly faces."

"I'm showing you this so you know that our future work may focus on this."

"We can't act impulsively now... we can't afford to act impulsively!"

A 'game' in the bay truly woke everyone up and frightened everyone.

Let the whole world know what it means for a war to end before the enemy is even seen.

The victories achieved on the peninsula are a legendary feat that can never be replicated.

At this moment, Yang Jianguo admired the foresight of his predecessors and their selfless dedication, regardless of their own lives.

If only the inland areas weren't being weighed down by powerful figures like the "big carrot".

They themselves will probably be the next ones to undergo 'surgery'.

Developing science and technology and strengthening national defense science and technology are the top priorities going forward.

Yang Jianguo also received an invitation from Old Han to a family dinner, where he was invited to sit down at his home and to introduce some of his younger relatives to him.

Yang Jianguo was also considering how to reduce the threat his family was seen as by the bald eagle.

Or how about letting the Red Alliance play the role of a strategist/deception agent?

Chapter 736 If I can't dodge it, I won't dodge it.

The meeting with Mr. Han was scheduled for the afternoon.

Time is the most invisible sculptor. As you get older, it doesn't matter if you were as strong as an ox when you were young, or capable of taking on a hundred men.

It can still crush someone's hand bones with a single claw, and carry hundreds of pounds on its shoulder with incredible speed.

Right now, they're all the same.

I get sleepy after eating, and before I can finish explaining something, I run out of energy and my eyelids start to droop.

After walking a few more steps, my bones started to protest, and I felt uncomfortable all over.

Old Han was no exception. He was usually better off when it rained, but the shrapnel still lodged in his body would start to cause trouble.

My whole body feels tingly, itchy, stinging, and twitching, and I can only get relief with painkillers.

So, even for a small meeting, I need to eat lunch and take a nap first.

Only then can I muster my energy, talk to everyone, and explain things clearly.

When I met Mr. Han, he was sitting on the sofa drinking tea, and he seemed to be in good spirits after his rest.

Several of his old subordinates stayed by his side, trying to make their old commander happy and telling him interesting stories from the military camp.

"Mr. Han."

"Jianguo, you're here. Come on, have a seat."

As soon as Yang Jianguo entered, he was warmly received by Old Han, while the others looked at him with scrutinizing eyes.

The appreciation in my eyes will be made undisguised at that time.

They are all comrades who have stood the test of history, and Yang Jianguo's contributions to national defense are no less than theirs.

Over the years, the Loongson chip and the Ministry of Industry, under his leadership, have made invaluable contributions to the development of new weapons.

"Minister Yang, I believe I don't need to introduce him."

"This is Commander Li, he was my platoon leader back in the day, known as the Living Yama..."

Listening to Han Lao's introduction, Yang Jianguo quickly realized that these were all his former protégés.

Now, it can be considered as political capital for the Han family.

Today's meeting was supposed to be about strengthening national defense, addressing shortcomings, and closing the gap.

But Yang Jianguo now seems to be forming cliques and establishing his own faction.

However, in front of Commander Li and others, he did not embarrass Old Han.

The conversation was simply focused on national defense.

The conversation lasted for three hours, ending with Old Han's sigh, "I'm getting old, and my energy isn't what it used to be," as if the conversation was still going strong.

Yang Jianguo got up to take his leave, but Old Han called out his name and that of Commander Li, saying that he had something to say to them.

After the guards saw the others off, Yang Jianguo and Commander Li waited for him to speak.

"Jianguo, the Grand Elder is about to retire. What are your thoughts on the upcoming power transition?"

Yang Jianguo pondered for two seconds and said, "If there's no mistake, the Third Elder should take over."

There's no need to fabricate excuses or deliberately shirk responsibility; once you reach his position, you're bound to encounter this kind of thing.

However, Yang Jianguo never wanted to get involved.

But deep down he knew that this kind of thing was unavoidable.

Once the transfer of power is complete, it will be even less likely that the exemption will be granted.

A new wave of conflict will then emerge, and he is clearly from the Third Elder's faction, so whether he likes it or not, he will be drawn into the turmoil.

"It seems you understand everything!"

Seeing his serious, thoughtful expression, Old Han knew he didn't need to worry.

This Jian Guo is as clear-headed as a mirror; he understands everything perfectly.

He just doesn't want to get involved.

But most things in this world don't go according to anyone's wishes.

This time, he has no choice but to fall in!

"If anything really happens, Commander Li will help you... I'm also entrusting my little Han to you."

Old Han is making plans for his family's future. Yang Jianguo is a trustworthy and reliable person.

Regardless of whether a person is good or bad, they always hope that those around them are people who keep their promises.

Yang Jianguo is that kind of person.

As Yang Jianguo sat in the car after leaving the compound, his expression was serious.

He didn't say a single word the whole way.

This left Yang Min, who had just taken on the role of secretary, at a loss for what to do.

"Xiao Yang."

"Yes, Minister."

What are the plans for the afternoon?

Yang Min hurriedly opened her notebook. "I have a meeting with Loongson this afternoon, then I need to meet with the comrade in charge of the revival preparations, and finally I need to go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to participate in a technology licensing seminar."

The entire afternoon was filled with meetings.

But none of these meetings can be avoided.

"When we get to Loongson, tell Wu Mei to help me submit an application. I want to meet with the Third Elder."

"Okay, Minister."

Yang Min was unaware of what had happened; she had not been present at the previous meeting.

But I also vaguely sensed that something was about to happen.

The afternoon's itinerary went very smoothly, and the progress of each task was not delayed.

The only concern for Fuxing is that no one will move in once the preparatory work is completed.

Yang Jianguo had already assured them of this.

Someone will definitely come then, and we can start work immediately...

The meeting at the Academy of Sciences lasted longer than he had anticipated.

The main issue was whether or not certain technologies should be licensed to others. The scientists present were divided into several groups, each expressing different opinions.

Some people agree to grant licenses, some agree to selective licensing, some disagree with licensing, and others argue that technological progress needs to circulate and that more comprehensive licensing should be implemented.

This idealistic view was completely ignored by everyone.

Science has no borders, but scientists do.

When the Americans wanted to perform surgery on us, they were constantly hanging that big thing over our heads.

None of those so-called 'borderless' individuals can stop the person who actually holds the button.

"Distinguished academicians, esteemed guests..."

Seeing that the argument was not going to end anytime soon, Yang Jianguo interrupted the argument.

"It's getting late. Let's discuss this further, exchange our opinions privately, and make a decision at the next meeting."

These kinds of things can't be decided in one go; it often takes three or four rounds to finalize the decision.

The final approval and authorization process requires several rounds of cross-review.

In the past, when there was nothing else to do, Yang Jianguo could stay here with them and slowly wear them down until they couldn't take it anymore.

But today, he made an appointment to meet with the Third Elder.