Scholars in the courtyard

The two parties met again. Through the large windows, the sun shone brightly, seeming to illuminate the future of negotiations.

"Dear Secretary General, today is a good day."

Camus displayed an air of intimacy.

"Comrade Camus, today is indeed a good day. May we spend it together today."

"I think so."

The two shook hands and sat across from each other.

Alyosha followed the crowd, sat down and looked at the people opposite.

At a certain moment, Section Chief Yu and Alyosha's eyes collided. They both smiled sincerely at almost the same time, and then lowered their heads.

My mind is on alert, that person of the same kind is not simple.

"Sir, I communicated with Susko last night. As for your request, in principle, based on the principle of mutual help in the common camp, we are willing."

"Thank you. As members of the revolutionary class, we are willing to move forward with Big Brother."

Both sides established their positions at the beginning, that is, they are their own people.

Subsequently, Camus made his own demands.

"We need to purchase 100 tons of hybrid seeds this time. Of course, this is only a small amount. We will increase the purchase amount in the future."

"You also know that our leaders are vigorously promoting corn cultivation, and many areas within the alliance need this batch of seeds."

As Camus spoke, Secretary-General Zhang nodded repeatedly.

He knew exactly what the stick secretary was doing.

The emergence of hybrid corn also made him realize that there is such a good thing, why didn't it exist in China before?

After some understanding, especially Yang Xiaotao's thesis, he understood that this hybrid was a disposable product.

Now it is only in the United States that they have been created based on the heritage of plundering ancient peoples, and the number is not very large.

China has a tense relationship with the United States, so how can they get hybrids?

As for Big Brother, if he doesn’t even have enough, how can he give it to them?

Moreover, the relationship between the two parties is still tense.

Fortunately, there are still talented people in China. If they don’t give it to them, they will make it themselves.

From this aspect, Yang Xiaotao's hybrid corn came from scratch and filled Guo Jia's shortcomings.

It's just that I discovered it too late.

"One hundred tons is a bit much."

Secretary-General Zhang said that regarding the farm's harvest, Dean Deng had already calculated after being reported by Gao Yufeng. Because it was breeding and not a high-yielding crop, the harvested hybrids were about 40 tons.

One hundred tons is obviously not enough.

Camus frowned, realizing that the scale of China's side was small, and he looked down upon it in his heart. He clearly had a sharp weapon in his hand, but didn't know how to use it. It was simply a waste of natural resources.

"How many tons can you provide?"

"10 tons!"

"What? 10 tons, too little." Camus immediately objected upon hearing this, even ignoring diplomatic etiquette. His voice became serious and no longer easy-going.

You know, Susko's order to him was for 100 tons. If he only brought back one-tenth, then

"Ten tons is too little. You have to remember that we have a vast land, which is not enough for even one franchise country."

Camus knew that in order to strengthen agricultural production in China, thousands of tons of corn hybrids were imported from the United States every year. Although it would be controlled by others, it was better than going hungry.

Now, under the leadership of Secretary Bangzi, domestic hunger has been solved, and even the franchised countries are getting better. All of this is the result of growing corn.

"Ten tons is currently the maximum quantity we can export, and the rest must meet domestic development needs."

Secretary-General Zhang spoke unhurriedly, and Camus understood the meaning behind his words, which was that they still had extra, but for their own use, if they wanted it, they would have to pay more.

Camus couldn't help but laugh. After all, he just wanted supplies.

However, Susko has delegated power to him, so there is no need to worry about this.

A powerful alliance, if you give them a little charity, it will be enough for them.

"Zhou, we have been talking for so long. There is no need to be subtle. Tell your bottom line and be honest."

Camus knew that if this confrontation continued, it would be another day.

One day at a time, even talking about celebrating the New Year will not lead to any results, so it is better to be more direct.

Zhang Ming smiled and took a folder from the staff beside him.

Here is a total of ten pages of supplies list, all of which were the needs recorded during the last conversation between Mr.

The requirement for corn corresponds to doubling, which is nothing.

"Our requests are all here. In addition to the price of purchasing grain seeds, we also request some assistance materials."

When I opened the Camus Results folder and took a glance at it, I had the urge to throw it on the table.

But time waits for no one. If he does this, there will be no need to talk about it today.

He reached out and distributed the documents inside to the hands of the communication team one by one. Everyone looked at it with bad expressions.

In particular, a pound of grain costs 10 rubles.

You know, 1 ruble is equivalent to one gram of gold, which is about the same as the domestic RMB purchasing power.

This pound costs 10 rubles, which is a sky-high price.

In China, 10 yuan is enough to buy 100 kilograms of white noodles.

Camus rubbed the corn seeds. If it weren't for the high yield of this hybrid corn, and if he didn't have a back-up plan, he would have rejected it on the spot.

Seeing that Camus was stunned when he saw the price but did not refuse, Secretary-General Zhang and the negotiators on the side felt relieved.

This price was decided by themselves. It was originally only one yuan per catty, but the supplies have expanded tenfold, and the price has also been increased accordingly.

"Many of the supplies at the back are aid projects that I didn't remember completing last time. I hope Big Brother can carry forward the revolutionary friendship of the proletariat."

Secretary-General Zhang said, Camus' face became even more ugly.

The people around me looked at them one by one, calculating their value.

What can be given, what needs to be requested, and what must not be given are discussed one by one, and the Chinese side also communicates and explains the necessity.

It’s just one step at a time.

At noon, after dinner, Camus and others returned to the negotiating table again.

Chirvonenko stayed on the phone, reporting to Susko one by one, waiting for instructions.

Every time he received instructions, he would inform Camus immediately.

Then, if you agree, let it go naturally, and if you disagree, continue arguing.

In the evening, the last item on the document finally came to fruition.

Both sides feel like they have been fighting for a while, and the exhaustion is constantly urging their bodies to relax.

Zhang Ming was mentally exhausted. If he hadn't relied on ginseng tea to refresh himself, he wouldn't have been able to survive this level of negotiation.

Camus looked at the other party and had to sigh that it was the pride of China to have such a wise old man sitting in charge.

"Sir, I have to say that you are the best I have ever seen."

"Thank you, I just did what I had to do."

"You are always so humble."

"Haha, it's all for the sake of the nation's rise, so I have to persevere."

"You will be the pride of the nation."

After Camus finished speaking, the people surrounding Secretary-General Zhang nodded and looked at Secretary-General Zhang with admiration in their eyes.

However, as Camus stood up, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

"The negotiations went very smoothly, and there are no problems with the terms you requested. I, on behalf of the exchange group, have no objections to this, and on behalf of our side, I fully agree with these requirements."

There were already people around Zhang Ming showing the joy of victory. If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, they would have clapped their hands in celebration.

"But, as the leader of the exchange group, I have my own persistence."

When the conversation changed, Secretary-General Zhang frowned.

"I had to think about my country."

"Just like you think about your own nation."

Zhang Ming was silent for a moment, knowing that this was a request made by the other party. At this time when an agreement was about to be reached, the request was made that they could not refuse.

"Comrade leader, please speak."

"good."

Camus spoke calmly, "It's not that I look down on you, nor that I deliberately provoke you."

"I just doubt the origin of your seeds."

"You must know that with the current technological level, manpower, material and financial resources of the alliance, it has taken more than ten years to solve this problem."

"But judging from the current level of science and technology in your country, it is not easy to cultivate such excellent hybrid seeds."

"So we need to see your cultivation base to dispel my suspicion, or in other words, dispel the alliance's suspicion."

After Camus finished speaking, everyone around Secretary-General Zhang looked at him angrily.

Zhang Ming was also mentally angry, but years of self-restraint made him look calm.

"Comrade Camus, the wisdom of the Chinese nation has a long history."

"Five thousand years of historical civilization and splendid glory are all written and carved by the people. The wisdom of the people is infinite."

"I pledge my national honor in this matter."

After Zhang Ming finished speaking, Camus still shook his head, "You have an old Chinese saying that seeing is believing."

"I need to see it to strengthen my heart."

Zhang Ming frowned and stared into Camus's eyes for a long time.

"I need to ask for permission."

After speaking, Secretary-General Zhang walked to the side room and picked up the phone.

After hearing the request, the old man on the other end of the phone thought for a moment and then agreed to the exchange group's request.

However, Zhang Ming was told to be prepared and not make any mistakes.

Back at the scene, Zhang Ming watched

"All right."

"We'll arrange someone tomorrow."

Hearing the answer he wanted, Camus immediately laughed and said, "That's great. The three agricultural experts accompanying us this time have more than ten years of agricultural experience. They can communicate with your staff and improve each other." .”

"That's for the best."

Zhang Ming stood up and the two reached out and held each other's hands.

As the exchange group left, Secretary-General Zhang held another meeting.

The director led the two people into the office again.

Then he sat down and Secretary-General Zhang looked at the director, "I have communicated with the director and we both think this is the other party's strategy."

"This negotiation went well, and the other party must have conditions."

"In other words, if this condition is not agreed, all previous efforts will be in vain."

The three of them nodded, and the other party's last-minute offer of conditions was a kind of reliance in itself.

"Chief, the other side is so confident that we can't do anything to them." The director said, angry in his heart. They were issuing a challenge.

Taking things away right under your noses.

A naked slap in the face.

"Yes. But we have to take this move, and we can't lose."

Zhang Ming said categorically, "Once we lose, it is inevitable to tear up the terms based on the other party's personality. They have this record."

"When the time comes, the losses will be huge and we cannot bear them."

"Don't worry, chief, we will make sure nothing goes wrong this time. We will never let them take away a single seed."

The three of them responded, Zhang Ming nodded, and finally looked at Section Chief Yu, "You will make arrangements for the farm tomorrow."

Zhang Ming personally appointed Chief Yu next to him, which made Chief Yu a little flattered.

"Chief, the other party wants to go to the farm at this time and is trying to 'steal' the seeds. I'm afraid."

"There's no point in being afraid. This matter must be done without fail."

Zhang Ming affirmed, and Section Chief Yu stood up immediately, "Guaranteed nothing will go wrong."

Then he looked at the director and said, "This time they are going to have three experts. Professional matters must be handled by professionals, so as not to let us lose face."

"It is especially important to pay more attention to the information they are snooping on."

The director knew what Zhang Ming was worried about.

Just like in the previous construction assistance, a change in value can often cause a series of chain reactions.

As for this value, the other party can give it, or it can give it an incorrect value.

This requires expert judgment.

Undoubtedly, the three agricultural experts who came with the team this time have this ability.

It is impossible for ordinary people to deceive them, and secret information may be stolen, so they have to guard against it.

"I'll go find Dean Deng and ask him to receive it personally."

"good."

Zhang Ming was silent for a moment, feeling that the comrades from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences should be able to handle it.

"Then thank you for the hard work, comrades."

The three of them stopped disturbing Secretary-General Zhang's rest and left quickly.

"Xiao Yu, you go to the farm overnight to make arrangements."

"Ronald, you personally monitor this place."

"I'm going to find someone."

"Yes Yes!"

The two of them took the order, and just as they were leaving, Section Chief Yu suddenly stopped and said, "Director, I think there is someone you can look for."