Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Now that the identity of the other party has been determined, the next step is to figure out the purpose of the person coming. Although it is basically clear, Argentines still need to take the initiative to speak out so that they can take the initiative. As the world's second largest economy, Japan is also a developed country; in the field of science and technology, it can even be said to be the best in the world, at least the citizens generally feel this way.

The Falklands War was not large-scale, and both sides suffered little losses, but it dealt a heavy blow to Argentina. Because the enemy Britain united with a number of Western countries to suppress and boycott Argentina after the war, Argentina's already declining economy due to the war became even worse. Before Argentina went to war with Britain, it was a relatively powerful country and was considered the strongest country in South America.

It has a large land area and a population of 50 million. In addition, Argentina was the first to become independent and the first to have national autonomy. As its national power gradually grew stronger, Argentina also wanted to expand its territory, so it decided to consider the Malvinas Islands. The United Kingdom is doing its part. Although the United Kingdom is not strong enough at this time, not everyone can bully it. At that time, Britain only sent a fleet and defeated Argentina.

As a result, Argentina lost confidence in itself. It originally thought it was powerful enough, but it did not expect that it could not defeat a British maritime fleet that was at a low ebb. This made Argentina seriously doubt its life. The country's faith was once in the dust; and after the war, Britain united with Western countries to impose economic and military embargoes on Argentina, resulting in Argentina's economic recovery being slow.

Of course, another point is international status. Chinese people want to be recognized internationally; first, the country must be strong. Seeing that Argentina is so vulnerable, how can it have any status at all? In addition, the domestic economy is not good, and doing business with them is basically unprofitable; naturally they will not be welcomed by others.

Xiong Gudu looked down on the Argentines at all. The Japanese nation was very strange; they were aggressive, but they respected the strong very much. I have studied with many countries in history. In ancient times, I learned from the Chinese Tang Dynasty; in modern times, I learned from Europe; at this time, I started to learn from the United States.

Since a country with the right time, place and people cannot defeat a down-and-out nobleman, it is not just wishful thinking to win international status, but it is definitely very difficult. But then again, if Argentina were strong enough, it would be impossible for them to come to their door.

If that's the case, where else would there be a chance? The stock market continues to fall. If we can't find a way to make up for it in other ways, it is estimated that the house will be auctioned. The most important thing is that the house is not worth much. Just when I was thinking about how to make a quick buck in a short time, an Argentinian came to my door.

It is true to an old Chinese saying that you can't find anything without iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it; I didn't expect that Xiong Gudu also understood Chinese culture.

Now that the identity has been confirmed, we must talk about business; however, there are many people talking here, so it is not suitable.

Xiong Gudu: "I know Mr. Scott must have important things to discuss, but this is really not the right place. There happens to be no one at home today. If you don't mind, you can go to your home as a guest."

After all, he is not a professional and has little experience. Of course, it also has a lot to do with his identity. He is just the vice president of a foreign trade company; there are many in Japan, and they will not attract special attention at all.

Hearing that the other party asked him to go directly to his home, he was a little confused. But in my heart, I believed that the success of the matter was very likely, and I made it clear to show enough sincerity.

I believe the other party already knows who I am. He dared to go back to his family, probably to ask him not to have any scruples; he probably wanted to finalize the matter directly. No one would feel comfortable being watched by an agent all the time.

The two of them soon arrived at Xiong Gu's exclusive house. Just as the owner said, there was no one else at home.

After sitting down, Xiong Gu alone gave Diego Scott a glass of water and said with a smile: "Mr. Scott, we are all smart people. I brought you home just to let you know that I am very smart." Sincerity.”

"I don't look down on the British either. This is not the time of the empire that the sun never set 200 years ago. The situation in Argentina is really pitiful, so if there is anything you can do to help, please tell me."

Cutting through the mess quickly, Xiong Gudu doesn't want to waste time!

At this time, no matter who criticizes the British, he is a friend of Argentina. Diego Scott, who has lived in Japan for many years, certainly knows how swollen the Japanese people are at this time. Perhaps except for the United States and the Soviet Union, other countries are really not in its eyes.

Diego Scott: "Thank you very much. This time I come to you for help on behalf of the entire Argentina."

"As for your company's export of five-axis CNC machine tools to the Soviet Union, we learned about it through the Soviet Union. The Soviet man who worked with you back then was later transferred to work in Argentina. By chance, we got some inside information through him. "

"Your company can transport the equipment to the Soviet Union, and I believe there will be no problem in transporting it to Argentina. Although the country is not rich, it is willing to show its utmost sincerity and ensure that you are satisfied."

Sure enough, it was the Soviet Union's fault. Why was Lao Maozi so careless in doing things? You really can't just rely on reputation. You still have to rely on your own judgment at critical moments. The Soviet KGB was famous, but it also made mistakes.

Xiong Gu thought for a while and said: "Since Mr. Scott already knows this, I won't hide it. I don't know what you want. If it is beyond the scope of my ability, I can't help you!"

As the final and most important foreign trade company under Toshiba, its strength is definitely not bad. We have trade relations with many countries and want to transport some contraband; that is no problem at all. But it also depends on the situation. If the other party asks for too much, he doesn't want to take too many risks.

On the surface, it seems that someone has been caught, but the exposure will not benefit Argentina at all. They even have to bear the wrath of the Soviet Union, and after having offended the United Kingdom; as long as the Argentines are not stupid, they will never touch the polar bear's butt.

At the same time, the other party also said that if he was satisfied, no one would help in vain; especially when it comes to taking risks. Argentina is not the Soviet Union. Although it was Toshiba that came forward, Japanese officials turned a blind eye; otherwise things would not have gone so smoothly. It's just that there are some things that Americans cannot know, and even if something goes wrong, they cannot let Americans grasp the clues.

Japan is afraid of the Soviet Union, but Argentina is really nothing special; if Britain takes care of itself at home, it still dares to go to war with other countries.

Diego Scott said very seriously: "We need some equipment, the most important thing is machine tool products. Argentina's industry started late, coupled with the recent technology blockade in the UK; so I hope to get your company's help."

"At the same time, it's best to include some weapons and equipment. I think you should understand what it means!"

Mechanical equipment, CNC machine tools are simple; they can be exported at any time. And with Argentina’s industrial capabilities, ordinary products are enough to cope with it. But weapons and equipment are a troublesome matter; although Toshiba produces them, Japan has no export rights at all.

After the end of World War II, Japan, as a defeated country, encountered many restrictions on its military development. In order to prevent the development of Japanese militarism and compete with itself for the global arms sales market, the United States imposed various restrictions on the development of Japan's military industry. , of course, including restrictions on the export of weapons and equipment. Despite this, relying on its strong economic and technological strength, Japan has continued to develop strong independent manufacturing capabilities in anti-submarine, air defense, reconnaissance, early warning and other support equipment, but the United States has always been highly vigilant about this.

In recent years, during every war, Japan has always changed its methods to export weapons and equipment, and the ambition behind it has been fully exposed. But that was done under the nose of the United States, to be precise, under supervision.

If you tell the Americans that they want to export weapons and equipment to Argentina, the United States will never agree. Compared with Japan, the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is better; Xiong Gudu still has this self-knowledge.

Xiong Gudu: "Mr. Scott, to be honest, I am very sympathetic to Argentina's experience; if it is just ordinary mechanical equipment, there is not much problem. But the weapons and equipment are really troublesome. There are too many links that need to be opened, and the goals are too Obviously. Another key point is that Japan does not have arms export rights."

The other party came here with sincerity, and he couldn't show it at all; Diego Scott, who has lived in Japan for a long time, certainly knows what state Japan is in. As a defeated country in World War II, exports of weapons and equipment will be strictly restricted. But we also know that they have been seeking breakthroughs for so many years.

This is Argentina's opportunity, otherwise it would not even dare to ask.

Diego Scott: "Mr. Xiong Gudu, Argentina lacks everything; even second-hand products or weapons and equipment that have been eliminated by your country, there is no problem."

"The quality of Japanese products is definitely recognized around the world; you don't know how severe the British blockade is. If Argentina wants to get rid of the current situation, it must make complete changes."

"Weapons and equipment from European countries will not be purchased under any circumstances; none of them can be relied upon at critical moments. Soviet weapons are too crude and have many political demands; the cost is too high."

"So there are not many choices at the moment. We just hope that we can open up a breakthrough with Japan and establish a long-term cooperative relationship."

"There is not much difference between a tank and a crawler tractor. For your country, it can be modified at any time. As long as the chassis is exported to Argentina, the gun barrel can be disguised as a special steel pipe. This is also of great significance to your company. benefit."

Xiong Gu was thinking alone. Argentina was not a threat to Japan at all. Even if it is poor, it is still a big country; it can still be squeezed out by moving funds casually.

However, the matter is too big and beyond the scope of ability; it needs to be reported to the superior!

Xiong Gudu: "I understand what Mr. Scott means, but I cannot decide this matter alone."

"Two days later at 9pm; we will meet in the park; all aspects need to be coordinated."

Not rejecting it means that the other party is very interested; the matter is half successful. At the same time, I also know that such a big thing must be reported to the superior.

After Diego Scott left, Xiong Gudu made two phone calls; after both said there was no problem, he drove out directly!

Lin Longji and Tanimura Hiroaki also realized the seriousness of the problem and no longer cared about the weekend; they should first listen to what Xiong Gudu said.

After the three of them arrived at a teahouse, they asked the waiter to leave. Of course they understood what it meant. It involved business secrets and it was inconvenient for the waiter to participate. Therefore, they had no complaints.

Xiong Gudu didn't waste any time and took out the tape recorder directly. This is why Diego Scott came to the house to negotiate. We have already prepared the recording equipment, so we don’t have to explain too much to others.

Both Hayashi Ryuji and Tanimura Hiroaki were his leaders, and he also wanted them to know; there was no falsehood in the process.

Such a confidential matter was actually known to Argentina. However, the two of them also felt that it was an opportunity, and things had been difficult recently. When the stock market plummets, the richer you are, the more severe your losses will be.

Ryuji Hayashi and Hiroaki Tanimura invested a lot in the stock market, and now the stock price has plummeted; they are bleeding every day.

There is also an advantage now, because of the last export of five-axis CNC machine tools to the Soviet Union and the achievements in other fields; Lin Longji was promoted. At this time, he was already the general person in charge of foreign trade of Toshiba Corporation, including military products.

Some offensive weapons cannot be exported, but helmets, body armor, etc. are not included in the export ban list. Japan still has a great advantage in this regard, relying solely on electronic products and games; the country's economic development cannot be so fast.

Lin Longer said with a smile: "Argentines are really not picky, but for us, this is also an opportunity. To control the scale in the early stage, it is better to be careful."

At this time, it was no longer a matter of life to make money, and the losses in the stock market were too great; as long as I could make money, I really didn't care about anything else.

When they heard that the leaders agreed and planned to do long-term business, they immediately understood what it meant.

Xiong Gudu: "On the way here, I thought about using a Brazilian company as an intermediary; even if something goes wrong, I can avoid responsibility."

Japan has millions of immigrants in Brazil, so ties between the two countries are very close. Brazil is not on the list of countries with economic blockades; a good idea indeed.

Hiroaki Tanimura: "What exactly do Argentines want?"

Xiong Gudu replied with a smile: "At this time, Argentina has nothing in the country. Machinery equipment, transportation tools, weapons and equipment; everything is needed. And there are no requirements for old and new, second-hand equipment in Japan; they will become The most advanced existence."

Hearing this, the three of them laughed; Argentina is also a big country, but it is so unbearable.

Lin Ryuji: "I am responsible for the products, Tanimura-kun is responsible for the terminal shipping matters; as for Xiong Gujun, he needs to connect with the Argentinians. Doing business in the same country for a long time is dangerous, but it is also an opportunity for us. Whether we can become super rich depends on Next performance!”