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Two days later, Xu Dong and his party took the "Lina" to Brisbane. Due to landslides and mudslides caused by floods, land transportation between the two places has been interrupted to this day.

After most of the day's sailing, we finally arrived at our destination in the evening.

Brisbane officials attach great importance to this investment. They not only provided passing vehicles, but also sent a deputy mayor surnamed Lin to accompany the entire process.

"Mayor Lin, please excuse me!"

"Haha, how could it be troublesome? I hope you guys come here every day." Vice Mayor Lin immediately suggested: "Director Xu, do you want to take a night's rest and let's inspect it tomorrow?"

"No need, I slept on the boat all day, I'm in good spirits now!" Xu Dong said with a smile.

Vice Mayor Lin patted his head: "Looking at my memory, I thought you guys came by passenger ship."

"No way, you also know that our company is headquartered in China, and we bought the yacht to facilitate travel." Xu Dong explained casually.

"I can understand, I can understand..."

Next, the group drove to the first candidate factory site, which is located in the northernmost part of the Morton Industrial Zone and is close to the sea. It is very convenient to get water.

Ma Lingling introduced: "Director Xu, this land covers an area of ​​about 7,800 acres. There is no need to build another water pipeline, which can save a lot of costs."

"The terrain is too low. What to do if there is a flood?" Xu Dong asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xu. There are several artificial flood discharge channels built in the industrial zone, and Brisbane is not a basin. Even if there is a major flood, there will not be waterlogging as serious as Sydney."

Vice Mayor Lin quickly comforted him.

Xu Dong nodded, and then asked: "Is there a large port nearby? The branch base will have bulk cargo exchanges in the future. If there is a port, it will undoubtedly be much more convenient."

"Dr. Xu, more than two hundred kilometers north of here is the Fraser Port which is under construction. According to the design plan, it will be the largest port on the entire east coast."

Ma Lingling interrupted and replied.

"The biggest one? Isn't the biggest one the Sydney Port?"

Xu Dong asked curiously.

Logically speaking, Sydney is the well-deserved largest city in Kangaroo Country, both in terms of city size and population. Even if the largest port is to be built, Sydney Port should be expanded.

Vice Mayor Lin explained with a smile: "You don't know, Mr. Xu, that the sea level has dropped quite quickly in recent years, and the existing port can only be used for a decade or so at most, and then a new port will need to be rebuilt.

Fraser Port is different. Fraser Island, where it is located, goes deep into the ocean and is on the edge of the continental shelf. The conditions for building the port are excellent, and its role is irreplaceable. "

"I see, I've learned a lesson."

"Mayor Lin, can we build a small pier by ourselves?" Ma Lingling interjected.

"In principle, there is no problem. The city is willing to help you apply."

Vice Mayor Lin promised on the spot.

"That's great, thank you!"

Ma Lingling said excitedly.

The cost of sea transportation is much cheaper than land transportation.

Xu Dong was also very satisfied.

Immediately afterwards, everyone came to the second candidate factory site, which was also located in the Moreton Industrial Area, very far to the south. This site was originally a small island in Moreton Bay, covering an area of ​​128 square kilometers.

Nowadays, the sea has changed, and the island has turned into a mountain peak.

"Look, Director Xu, this area was originally a residential area, so the land is relatively flat, with a total area of ​​more than 130 square kilometers. I wonder if your company is interested?"

"Is this a big movie?"

Xu Dong said in surprise.

The land of more than 130 square kilometers is equivalent to an area of ​​200,000 acres, almost ten times the size of the Yanjing headquarters, and it is estimated that it will not be used up for decades.

"That's right." Vice Mayor Lin nodded.

"How much?" Xu Dong was immediately moved.

Vice Mayor Lin smiled slightly: "No money, the rent is free."

"Such a big discount?"

"Discounts also depend on the target. Only those with a large investment like yours, Mr. Xu, and a grain production enterprise will receive such treatment."

Vice Mayor Lin then changed the subject:

"Of course, the discounts are not given in vain. In terms of employment and taxation, they must meet the standards, and they must be assessed every year, otherwise they need to pay back the rent."

"What are the specific indicators?"

Vice Mayor Lin smiled and waved his hand: "With such a large investment scale, Mr. Xu, there is no need to worry. I guarantee that you will definitely meet the standards."

"Mayor Lin, then I won't play tricks with you. Let's just settle here. We can sign a contract at any time."

Xu Dong said neatly.

With such a large area and no rent required, there is no reason to let it go once you encounter it.

"Director Xu is really refreshing!" Vice Mayor Lin said happily, "How about signing the contract tomorrow morning? The location will be your hotel. Mayor Ji will personally attend the signing ceremony."

"No problem, it's an honor!"

Xu Dong reached out and shook hands with the other party.

…

Another half month passed in the blink of an eye.

News of floods came one after another in the country. The most iconic event was that the rivers and lakes led by the Honglong River and the Dahe River began to recover after being cut off for ten years.

Since last week, Aunt Li and Aunt Liao, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, will sit in front of the TV whenever they have time, paying attention to the disaster situation in Yanjing area at any time.

So again today.

According to the latest news on TV, tens of millions of people have been relocated in the capital area. The situation is becoming increasingly serious, and everyone's faces are full of worry.

"Sister Du, don't worry. Yanjing is not a severely affected area yet. Besides, Uncle Li is in the western suburbs, where the terrain is high and there shouldn't be any danger."

Yang Lina tried to comfort her.

Comparatively speaking, the southern region is dominated by mountainous and hilly terrain, with canyons crisscrossing, and the temperature rises faster, so the disaster losses are more severe.

"He is a policeman. He has to go wherever there is danger. How can he be safe? If I had known that the scale of the flood was so large, I would have pulled him over even at the risk of death."

Aunt Li regretted.

"Uncle Li is not young anymore. His superiors shouldn't arrange for him to go to the front line. At most, he will do logistics support work. There will be no danger."

Xu Dong helped persuade.

"I hope so. If your Uncle Li leaves, how can we, an orphan and a widow, live?"

Aunt Li's voice was filled with tears.

Song Lin, who was standing by, felt the same way: "Alas, our Liang Hao went to the grassroots last week, and there is still no news. It's really worrying."

"All domestic communications are cut off. It's normal not to receive messages. There's no need to be overly nervous."

Xu Dong explained quickly.

Aunt Liao expressed her gratitude again: "Mr. Xu, I really want to thank you this time. If it weren't for you, we would still be in the western suburbs. The adults are fine, but I'm afraid the children are in danger."

"It's too formal to say that!"

Xu Dong said politely.

Aunt Li looked sad: "I don't know how long this flood will last?"

"Based on the experience in Sydney, it is estimated that it will not exceed one month." Yang Lina affirmed.

"It should be more than that." Xu Dong shook his head, "It has snowed in China for half a year, and the depth of snow accumulation is several times that of ours. I'm afraid..."

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