Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Bao Zixuan has always been worried that Americans will ask him to pay. This worry is not unreasonable. After all, the purchase of British war bonds was rumored before, and maybe the Americans would treat him as a fat sheep.

Heiyun Automobile and Heiyun Computer Company are developing so well, especially Heiyun Computer Company, which can bring huge profits every year. Due to some relationships, this money can only be placed in the United States; after all, if you want to transfer it abroad, you need to pay high fees. Is it possible that the Americans want to take advantage of this money?

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union had huge military expenditures. Even if the United States had the largest economy in the world, it would be very difficult to support it. With Bao Zixuan, the Heiyun Group, a ready-made big player, it is normal for him to bleed a little.

What if the U.S. military forces war bonds? At least they have to think about it. With the wealth of the richest man Bao, it doesn't mean anything.

Americans have really thought about this problem, but it is impossible to do such a blatant thing. The American system is different from that of the British, and Hong Kong is still under the jurisdiction of the British. In addition, he was worried about pushing people too hastily, and if Bao Zixuan moved the company, he would suffer a big loss.

As long as this guy can buy back retired military vehicles, it will be a big help to the US military. As for the rest, it's all up to volunteerism.

After Bao Zixuan got in the car, John Chambers was already waiting for him. Picking me up at the airport in the past won't help, so I might as well report the situation in the car. John Chambers understood his boss's character, so he brought the Ministry of Defense tender documents with him.

John Chambers: "Boss, it's been a hard journey. The information has been prepared as per your request. But I suggest you take a good rest. The Ministry of National Defense's bidding meeting will not be held until tomorrow."

Of course Bao Shaofu knows what John Chambers means, but at this time it is better to be more prepared. We dare not relax before we understand the true intentions of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Bao Zixuan: "I'm fine, let's talk about the situation first!"

According to the original historical trajectory, most of the US military's future military vehicles will be provided by Hummer. Hummer, on the other hand, belongs to General Motors and does not seem to have much to do with other manufacturers.

There was no talk of tendering before, so why is it being launched with great fanfare now? Could it be because of the appearance of Heiyun Auto, but it shouldn't be. Because when acquiring Jeep and Dodge, the military part had been completely stripped out, so if anything happens, they can't be found.

John Chambers was also confused. When Ian Wright came to the door, he still felt that the general had gone to the wrong place. You must know that Chrysler was next door. It wasn't until the other party explained his intention that he realized it was true.

Then we must face it seriously. Currently, Black Cloud aircraft, ground-effect aircraft, and automobile factories in the Middle East all have military R\u0026D and production capabilities. If the U.S. Department of Defense can add Heiyun Auto to its supplier list. This will have huge benefits for Heiyun Automobile’s brand expansion, technology improvement, and product line upgrade.

John Chambers: "Previously, the U.S. military only wanted to replace some of the vehicles and distribute them to elite troops. However, due to serious dissatisfaction from other troops, under pressure, the Department of Defense decided to replace all military vehicles in active service."

"At this time, most military vehicles in the United States were produced during the Vietnam War, and there has not been much improvement over the years. Most of the military expenditures were allocated to the Navy and Air Force before, but the Army has the largest number of people. Maybe the Army Command is seriously dissatisfied with this. That’s why this bidding meeting for military vehicle replacement came about.”

Although John Chambers said it very implicitly, everyone with a discerning eye knows that this is a disguised transfer of benefits. Is it really that simple? Maybe I am overthinking it.

Intelligence capabilities in the United States are still too weak and need to be strengthened. It was too simple to think before, GM and Ford still had to send people there. Not to mention stealing any advanced technology, at least you need to know some of the dynamics of these two companies.

Bao Zixuan: "Things shouldn't be as simple as they appear. Otherwise, why would we come here? Is it just to show fairness, but it doesn't look like it."

"Although I, Bao Zixuan, am not a big shot, I am not the boss of anyone. Although the U.S. Department of Defense is not afraid of us, it will still have some concerns."

"If it's just a simple foil, it's enough for you to come forward. Why do you have to invite me to come in person? There must be more to it than just bidding for military vehicles."

John Chambers has also considered these issues and told Ian Wright that the boss can discuss everything with him regardless of specific matters. But the other party said that inviting Bao Zixuan over was the intention of the Minister of Defense. As one of the most powerful men in the United States, I have to give him this face.

John Chambers: "This was a mistake on my part. I thought that Black Cloud Group would definitely not receive orders from the military. I didn't pay too much attention to the dynamics of the Ministry of National Defense. Now it seems that our preparations are still not enough."

As the global head of Heiyun Group's U.S. branch and Heiyun Automobile, John Chambers felt that he was derelict in his duties if he did not receive news in the United States. You must know that Bao Zixuan doesn't care about specific affairs at all, and has never restricted him in terms of funding. The United States is the most economically developed country in the world, and its military strength is on par with the Soviet Union.

The boss's ambition and the development of Heiyun Group have reached this scale. It is really inappropriate not to prepare for many things in advance. In the future, we should consider issues more comprehensively. Heiyun Group is a company with a military industry license.

John Chambers has done well, but he has not yet grown to the height of becoming the world's number one professional manager. Sometimes it's not a good thing to push a young child to make things worse. At least many people still need to give them time to exercise and adapt.

Bao Zixuan: "I can't blame you entirely for this matter. Heiyun Motors has never participated in U.S. arms sales before. This time it is the Ministry of National Defense who has taken the initiative to come to us. However, we should not save on the connections we should make and the personnel we should dispatch."

"Currently, Heiyun Group has entered the military industry, and many American military companies are our competitors."

"You are an American. Will the U.S. Department of Defense force the group to buy national debt like the British did?"

It turns out that the boss is worried about this, so there is absolutely no need.

John Chambers: "Probably not. The U.S. economy has developed rapidly in recent years. Moreover, there are many companies in the United States that are larger than Heiyun. If Heiyun is forced to buy national debt, how much will the Morgan, Rockefeller and other families buy? Even the White House will We don’t dare to suppress the giant families like the United States.”

After hearing John Chambers' analysis, Bao Zixuan felt a little relieved. In fact, the previous worries were related to the causes that were planted by themselves. Currently, Saudi Arabia is making every effort to develop its own economy and engage in infrastructure construction in the country. Of course, there is not much money left to buy U.S. Treasury bonds, and it may not be reflected in a short period of time, but Americans will definitely not be able to accept it over time.

It seems that we need to make plans early, and the money in Heiyun's account still needs to be spent. There is no need for real estate in the United States. Acquisition of other companies can be considered, and the target has already been achieved.

At the same time, Black Cloud Bank is also on the rise and can use huge amounts of funds to establish a foothold in the United States.

Bao Zixuan: "The U.S. branch of Heiyun Group still has a lot of money in its account, although it can sometimes be used as an emergency. But there are problems in Xiangjiang and it is difficult to use U.S. funds, so the acquisition plan still needs to be accelerated."

The U.S. government is not stupid. How can you easily take the money you earn from the U.S. out of the country? That's a huge tax to pay, and the proportion will make you doubt your life.

In fact, this is not only the case in the United States, but also in many countries around the world. John Chambers knew that the boss was worried about too much cash and too much risk.

After all, once the U.S. dollar exchange rate drops, it will cause huge economic losses.

John Chambers: "We have been secretly acquiring Caterpillar shares before, and the progress is going very smoothly. However, in order to complete the acquisition, at least US$5 billion is needed. After all, this is the largest engineering equipment and mining truck manufacturer in the United States. .”

Bao Zixuan is eyeing Caterpillar in the United States, and the acquisition plan has already been secretly launched. So far, the results seem to be pretty good. As long as the Ministry of National Defense can't afford to do anything, I believe American companies have enough funds.

Heiyun Computer Company is really too profitable, and at this time, Heiyun Mobile Phone Company has become the two carriages of the group. They are keeping pace with each other, and the future development prospects are even brighter.

Many finance companies have been looking for it many times, hoping to become the listed underwriter of Heiyun Computer Company. At present, the richest man Bao has not let go yet.

The United States should make changes this time and definitely share some benefits. Otherwise, it will cause unnecessary trouble. The enemy is always watching him.

The two chatted some more about the bidding details, and the car arrived at the hotel. John Chambers also knew that his boss was tired from the trip, so he returned directly to his room.