King of Industry

  Chapter 724 High efficiency in separate operations

  In the meeting room, Zhao Guoyang relieved Lin Tianhai's worries in a few words, and even got a good one.

  His performance made several bigwigs in the Chinese embassy in Ethiopia look sideways.

  If these bigwigs still had doubts about Zhao Guoyang's ability when they first met, after this encounter, these doubts have long been thrown out of the sky.

  Next, everyone talked about the development of agriculture and animal husbandry in Ethiopia.

Zhao Guoyang asked Tang Xiaolin: "Counselor Tang, I wonder if you are familiar with the large farms near the capital of Ethiopia? Our 'Xingtai International' has brought a batch of agricultural and forestry machinery and equipment, and we want to go to the nearby large farms and farmers Just chat..."

  After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Tang Xiaolin smiled for a while: "Researcher Zhao, it seems that you have made sufficient preparations for coming here this time. You know that Ethiopia is in short supply of agricultural and forestry machinery and equipment?"

  Zhao Guoyang shrugged and said indifferently: "It's just to be prepared. Except for South Africa and Nigeria, most countries in Africa have less developed industries, and agriculture and breeding have become their only hope."

   "I think Ethiopia is no exception?"

  After Zhao Guoyang said these sincere words, several leaders in the conference room nodded appreciatively.

  Obviously, the thinking of this researcher Zhao is absolutely clear and correct.

   After Zhao Guoyang talked eloquently, several other companies in the trade and investment promotion group also talked about their business needs in Ethiopia.

  Ji Ping, the owner of a textile company from Jiangnan Province, made a request to Jiang Longsheng, asking her to help send the textiles she brought over as gifts to some dignitaries in Ethiopia.

  Jiang Longsheng naturally agreed to Ji Ping's request.

  Because of the sluggish domestic economy, some officials of the Ethiopian government do not earn very high incomes, and at most they barely make ends meet.

  In order to live better, these officials accept some gifts from others in private, which is a common thing.

  This phenomenon is very common in Ethiopia, and it is also a matter of convention among government officials.

  As long as the gift is not too expensive, it is not a problem for government officials to accept it.

   The company controlled by Ji Ping is called the No. 1 Textile Factory in Xishan City, Jiangnan Province. It is one of the more famous textile companies in Jiangnan Province.

  He brought a lot of textile products this time, probably as many as a ton.

  Among the entire delegation, it is second only to Zhao Guoyang in terms of weight.

  After hearing Ji Ping say that he was going to give a gift, Bao Anjun couldn't help laughing and said: "Mr. Ji, you must not forget the staff of our Chinese embassy in Ethiopia when you give a gift."

   "Everyone is blowing in the wind and sand all year round, and clothes are easily damaged..."

  After Director Bao finished speaking, there was a burst of joyful laughter in the conference room.

  In fact, when this kind of official trade and investment promotion missions go to various countries, they will bring some special products and small gifts to the local embassy staff.

  After all, embassy staff are not allowed to return to their home countries all year round, and sometimes they can only rely on these visiting groups if they want to eat specialties from their hometown.

  After the two-hour meeting ended, Ambassador Jiang Longsheng entertained the delegation in the restaurant of the embassy.

  Although the types of Ethiopian food are limited, several ingredients are still very distinctive. Teff is a kind of grain unique to this country.

  Ethiopia's very famous food "Injila" is made from teff flour.

   This thing is similar to Chinese pancakes. It is usually served on a plate, with some meat, vegetables and sauces on it, and you pick up "Injila" with your hands to wrap the meat and vegetables to eat.

   Zhao Guoyang was almost full after eating two "Injira".

  Jiang Longsheng, who was the host, saw that Zhao Guoyang stopped quickly, so he asked with a smile, "Researcher Zhao, are you not used to the food here?"

   "No!" Zhao Guoyang waved his hands again and again, "Ambassador Jiang, my appetite has always been like this!"

  Jiang Longsheng nodded suspiciously, and did not continue to ask.

   Obviously, in the eyes of Ambassador Jiang, Zhao Guoyang, a young man, should eat a lot.

   Seeing his appearance, Bao Anjun smiled and explained to Zhao Guoyang: "Ambassador Jiang, Researcher Zhao is really not being polite. He only ate a little when he was on the plane..."

  After listening to Director Bao's explanation, Jiang Longsheng laughed in relief.

   After eating in the restaurant, Jiang Longsheng personally led the delegation to the reception desk of the embassy.

  Cao Depei, Yuan Yunhai, and Tang Xiaolin each went to work on other tasks.

  As for Senior Colonel Wei Minghui, he naturally went down to inspect the security defense.

  After all, the level of the delegation is not low, and safety must be the first priority.

  Jiang Longsheng didn't leave until the delegation had settled down.

  The rooms at the reception desk of the embassy are relatively ample, and there is no problem at all for one person.

  Bao Anjun, Zhao Guoyang, and Zhang Zheke, the three chief and deputy heads, were assigned to the big room on the third floor. The rest lived in the middle rooms downstairs.

   There is a small living room in the large room, which is the difference between the large room and the medium room.

  After returning to the room and washing up, Zhao Guoyang fell asleep without thinking about it.

  …

  The next morning, Zhao Guoyang was awakened by a knock on the door.

  He put on his clothes in a daze and opened the door, only to see Zhang Yufang standing outside the door fully dressed.

   "Ah, Teacher Zhang? Why is it so early?" Seeing the sun just rising, Zhao Guoyang couldn't help asking.

   "It's getting late, Mr. Zhao."

  Zhang Yufang pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Counselor Tang has come to see me just now, and said that he will leave on time at ten o'clock and go to a farm owned by a Chinese in Rwanda."

   "Huh? Some Chinese people have opened a farm here? It's earlier than I thought..." Zhao Guoyang touched his chin and muttered.

  In the memories of previous lives, Ethiopia, the so-called "most Chinese" East African country, is one of the first countries to try out production capacity cooperation in Africa.

  The country also regards attracting foreign investment and vigorously promoting the industrialization process as an important national policy, attracting a large number of Chinese-funded enterprises to invest here.

   It's just that Zhao Guoyang didn't expect this investment craze to rise so early.

  Of course, if there are farms run by Chinese people, it will be more convenient to sell products. Zhao Guoyang is naturally satisfied with this.

  After a simple wash, Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Yufang went downstairs together.

  In the open space downstairs, Tang Xiaolin was already sitting in a jeep waiting for the two of them.

  Seeing the young man sitting upright in the driver's seat of the jeep, Zhao Guoyang knew that the other party must be someone sent by the military attache's office.

   "Researcher Zhao, Teacher Zhang, are we leaving now?" Tang Xiaolin asked with a smile when she saw that the two were sitting in the back row.

   "Okay, Counselor Tang, please excuse me!" Zhao Guoyang and Tang Xiaolin said politely.

  On the way, after talking with Tang Xiaolin, Zhao Guoyang found out that Bao Anjun and Zhang Zheke, accompanied by Jiang Longsheng and Yuan Yunhai, had gone to visit the Ethiopian government.

   Lin Tianhai followed Cao Depei to investigate an oil exploration company in Ethiopia.

  Knowing where everyone is going, Zhao Guoyang nodded in relief and said, "Well, the efficiency will be much higher if we split up. I estimate that the entire trip to Ethiopia should be over in two days!"

  After hearing Zhao Guoyang's words, Tang Xiaolin couldn't help turning her head and laughing: "Researcher Zhao, why don't you like this place so much? You just wanted to leave when you came here?"

   Zhao Guoyang heard the words and quickly explained: "Counselor Tang, you have misunderstood. I want to end the trip to Ethiopia as soon as possible because there will be a West African International Construction Machinery and Mining Machinery Exhibition in Nigeria on the 20th."

   "Seeing that it's already the 17th, if you don't get there sooner, you might miss this exhibition!"

  After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Tang Xiaolin suddenly nodded and said, "Ah, so that's what happened."

   "Researcher Zhao, don't worry. Director Bao has informed Ambassador Jiang of your team's itinerary. You will take a chartered flight to Nigeria at the latest in the morning of the day after tomorrow."

  After listening to Tang Xiaolin's explanation, Zhao Guoyang was slightly relieved.

  For him, this "Trip to Africa" ​​should be classified according to the priorities, the "West Africa International Construction Machinery and Mining Machinery Exhibition" is naturally the most important.

  This exhibition, sponsored by Messe Munich and co-organized by Afsett Montgomery Exhibition Company, attracts the world's most famous manufacturers of construction machinery and mining machinery to participate in the exhibition every year.

  It not only provides trade opportunities for businessmen and buyers in West Africa, but also builds a professional platform for industry exchanges. It is the most important construction machinery exhibition in West Africa.

  Many countries in Africa have large reserves of mineral resources.

  However, due to the impression of factors such as economic and industrial levels, the extractive industries of most countries on the African continent are still in their infancy.

  In these countries, the demand for construction machinery and mining machinery and equipment is generally very high.

If the SMS-GKT-MD series mine hoist and the small excavator SMS120H-1BE can successfully attract everyone's attention at this exhibition, Zhao Guoyang believes that his "SMS company" will definitely be able to occupy the African market. a seat.

   While Zhao Guoyang was thinking to himself, Tang Xiaolin said abruptly, "Hey, isn't that a car from the island country in front? There seems to be a small harvester on it?"

  Following Tang Xiaolin's voice, Zhao Guoyang saw a "Kubota" brand harvester loaded behind the "Toyota" truck in front at a glance.

  (end of this chapter)