King of Industry

  Chapter 595 "The Shadow of the Old Maozi"

   In the guest seat area, Zhao Guoyang calmly made a detailed and objective evaluation of the development history and current situation of Czechoslovakia's economy and industry.

  Listening to his detailed and unconventional narration, Telfair, who just asked the question, had a look of surprise in his eyes.

  Actually, when Kelmenchikle introduced Zhao Guoyang's identity to him, Telfair didn't think there was anything special about this young man.

  In the eyes of this boss, joining the "delegation" of Huaxia at such a young age must be because of his strong background.

  As for his level of ability, Telfair feels that it is already very good to be able to pass.

  However, Zhao Guoyang's speech and behavior after his arrival surprised the boss.

  From the beginning of talking in Czech, now I have an understanding of the history and culture of my country.

   This young man named Zhao Guoyang gave Telfair a very novel feeling.

  It was as if the person in front of me was the same age as me.

During Zhao Guoyang's pause, Telfair couldn't help but sighed: "Researcher Zhao is so knowledgeable! You know Czechoslovakia better than some scholars in our country. Let it go, it's amazing!"

  After Telfair finished speaking, Husky also echoed: "Minister Telfair is right, Researcher Zhao's erudition is really an eye-opener!"

At this point, Husky paused for a moment, and then continued: "However, Researcher Zhao, you can't just choose nice words. Regarding the shortcomings and shortcomings of our Czechoslovakian economy, industry, etc., You have to talk too..."

   "Well, what Minister Husky said makes sense!"

  Kermenchikle also shook his head and said, "Researcher Zhao, I just heard so much from you. You know our country's economic and industrial development very well."

   "Since this is the case, then you must be aware of the shortcomings of our country's economic and industrial development. Please feel free to enlighten me!"

  After Kelmenchikle finished speaking, not only Husky and Telfair, but even the financial and business leaders who sat behind the three of them and listened, nodded in agreement.

  After listening to the big man's words, Zhao Guoyang quickly said humbly: "Please teach me this, Mr. Ke Ermencikle is too serious, and I really don't dare to take it seriously."

   After pondering for a moment, Zhao Guoyang said sincerely: "In fact, your country has always been outstanding in terms of economy and industrial base in the whole of Europe, but..."

  Hearing the three words "just", all the big shots in Czechoslovakia cheered up and looked at Zhao Guoyang for a moment, wanting to hear what "good opinion" he had.

   Zhao Guoyang has seen this kind of gaze a lot, and he will not feel uncomfortable psychologically.

  He cleared his throat, and said slowly: "After World War II, your country changed its original industrial structure, focusing on the development of steel and heavy machinery industries."

  "In the following decades, your country's industry accounted for 40% of the gross national product, and the heavy industry has a solid foundation, which is unique in Eastern Europe."

"Theoretically speaking, if you want to increase GDP, there is nothing to criticize your country's development ideas after World War II. There is just one important problem. Maybe your country neglected it when formulating this development policy... "

  Hearing this, the bigwigs in Czechoslovakia were all shocked.

  They never expected that this "Researcher Zhao" would know so much about the history of his country, even the country's development strategy back then.

  Although Czechoslovakia has just experienced a change in its political system over the past year, some decisions made by the past government have also been revealed to the world.

  But it is still very difficult for ordinary people to get in touch with these specific policies and strategies.

   But now, a young man from a friendly country is so familiar with these policies of Czechoslovakia, which is really surprising.

   While Zhao Guoyang was talking, Telfair deliberately glanced at the expressions of Meng Liangyu and Du Yitao beside him.

   Seeing the two big bosses from Huaxia, who were as surprised as he was on his side, Telfair became even more curious about how Zhao Guoyang learned about these things.

  Zhao Guoyang didn't care about the surprise of these big guys from Czechoslovakia.

  Since he opened his mouth, he has already made plans to completely shock the other party.

   Once it comes, it will facilitate further negotiations on various cooperation between Huaxia and Czechoslovakia.

  Furthermore, Zhao Guoyang also hoped to leave a good impression on these big shots from Czechoslovakia.

   In the future, when the "Sunmoonstar" company is involved in the development of mineral deposits in Czechoslovakia, it may be able to play some extra points.

  So Zhao Guoyang quickly continued to speak: "The industrial foundation and the health of the economic development of Czechoslovakia are not a problem."

   "However, as a 'small country' in the narrow sense with a land area of ​​just over 70,000 square kilometers and a population of only a few million, its geographical location is actually quite embarrassing."

   "It borders Germany on the west, and borders on a superpower on the east. Your country is caught between them, and there is too little depth for further development."

   "Moreover, as a landlocked country, your country has no access to the sea, which also makes it more difficult for companies in your country to participate in international trade..."

  After what Zhao Guoyang said, the faces of the guests from Czechoslovakia changed.

  Everyone is no longer sipping wine and eating beef in a peaceful mood before, but sitting upright one by one, listening carefully to Zhao Guoyang's narration.

   "That's right, Czechoslovakia's heavy industry was already very developed before World War II. After the war, your country has the best arsenal and military industry system in Europe."

   "However, under the control of the superpowers in the east, the development of your country's heavy industry is actually very unbalanced and seriously biased."

   "In the past twenty years, your country's industrial strength has actually declined greatly. On the contrary, your superpower to the east has snatched a lot of technology and equipment from your country..."

   Zhao Guoyang's words are not exaggerated at all. In fact, during the Cold War period, "Old Maozi" has been constantly grabbing benefits from "brother countries".

   It was not until a series of incidents occurred in its own country that it stopped the pace of plundering.

  With the "Old Maozi" now overwhelmed, Czechoslovakia finally ushered in a long-lost buffer opportunity.

  Since last year, the new government of Czechoslovakia has been committed to reintegrating into the Western camp.

  It seems that this time the transfer of shares of "Skoda Automobile Company" contains the meaning of the government's release of goodwill to the Western world.

   Of course, the relationship between Czechoslovakia and China has always been very close.

   Such a deep-rooted friendship will exist for a long time no matter what happens to its political system.

  The reasons for these practices in the Czechoslovak political circles naturally cannot escape Zhao Guoyang's "wisdom eyes".

  In fact, the main reason why he has such high expectations for his own "Huaxia Automobile Group" to acquire the shares of "Skoda" this time is that he is optimistic about the friendly relationship between Czechoslovakia and Huaxia.

  Under the circumstances that everyone's conditions are similar, Zhao Guoyang believes that "friendship" can play an important role.

   Now, his narratives are to further magnify the "friendship" between countries.

   Sure enough, after Zhao Guoyang said this, the three big bosses in Czechoslovakia showed a look of "humiliation" on their faces.

  The shadow of "Old Maozi" has been coiling around Czechoslovakia, and even the entire Eastern European countries.

   Even after so many years, it is not so easy to forget.

  After a long sigh, Telfair said to himself: "I am deeply touched by Researcher Zhao's explanation!"

   "What you just said is correct. Our country is indeed only a small country in Europe as a whole. A small country will be coveted by others if it embraces gold bricks. It will be even more difficult to develop."

   "In recent years, we in Czechoslovakia have had many opportunities for development. But because of one or another reason, we still missed it in the end."

  Telfair shook his head vigorously, as if he wanted to dispel the aggrieved heart.

   Seeing the sad look of this boss, Zhao Guoyang silently comforted him: "Mr. Telfair, although there are many difficulties in your country's further development, there is no need to be too pessimistic."

   "With the continuous improvement of the level of science and technology, the future world economy will definitely enter the process of globalization step by step. And your country, which has obvious advantages and disadvantages, and China, have a very good foundation for cooperation."

Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, and then said: "It's like your country's military industry, such as Skoda Heavy Machinery Factory, Avia Aircraft Manufacturing, Tatola Truck Factory, Brno Arsenal, etc., if you can let go Hands and feet, if we cooperate with Huaxia in an all-round way, the prospects will definitely be very promising!"

   After Zhao Guoyang's words were translated by the Czechoslovakian side, the faces of several bigwigs on the Huaxia side showed joy.

   You know, the purpose of the Huaxia delegation's visit this time was to take over the shares of "Skoda Automobile Company".

   But if the cooperation intention of the Czechoslovakian military enterprises can be obtained, it will undoubtedly be a great achievement for the entire "delegation" and even the embassy.

  Looking at Zhao Guoyang, Meng Liangyu, Du Yitao, Sun Zhi and others who were talking with the three bigwigs from the Czechoslovakia side, the smiles on their faces couldn't be contained.

   On the other hand, Telfair heard the words and looked at Zhao Guoyang intently, saying: "Researcher Zhao, I completely agree with what you just said. We, Czechoslovakia and China, do have many areas where we can cooperate."

   "It's just the military industry. After all, it involves a lot. I can't give you an answer for the time being..."

  (end of this chapter)