Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

   Chapter 173 Mayor Jonas

  Paul glanced at Leo with cold eyes without any trace, and Leo felt himself trembling.

  Recalling the cruelty of his chief, he straightened his face, not daring to talk nonsense.

   After thinking about it, he said:

   "I remember a hidden hunter's cabin in the suburban forest, but that was my memory when I was in junior high school. I don't know if it's still there now."

   "Let's go tonight and have a look, and if it suits us, we will go somewhere. We can't stay in this place."

  Paul directly decided to abandon this location without hesitation.

   He must not dare to bet on whether Fang Lang and the others will report their situation to the French occupying forces.

   It's not because he's timid, but because he has more important things to do.

  In his heart, he really wanted to investigate the identities of Fang Lang and others.

   Look for opportunities to get revenge on them.

  However, the premise is to ensure that you complete the most important things first.

  Leo didn't dare to say anything when he heard Paul's order, and quickly nodded to accept the order.

  That night, the two left Leo's hometown by moonlight and walked into the forest.

  What they didn't notice was that there were two figures flickering behind them far behind them.

   Fang Lang, who had just returned to the hotel, received a report from his adjutant Qi Qingshan.

   Already booked a seat in the restaurant of the hotel, and made an appointment with Mr. Mayor of Stuttgart.

  The mayor of Stuttgart, Mr. Jonas, is a handsome old man with white hair, he doesn't talk much, and he cleans up very neatly.

   It is understood that he is a politician born in an old-fashioned Junker aristocratic family.

  Because he did not agree with Mao Zedong's political ideas, he was treated as a political prisoner and spent more than three years in a concentration camp.

   After the Germans were rescued by the Allies after the defeat, they were elected as the mayor of Stuart.

   It may be that he was used to seeing too much life and death in the concentration camp, and suffered too much torture, so his body looks very thin.

  Fang Lang looked at Mr. Mayor who was sitting across from him, and for a moment he didn't know how to speak.

   In the past, Fang Lang used to use money offensives to break through the enemy's defense line and make the enemy a friend.

  However, looking at the meticulous old man sitting opposite him and tidying himself up, Fang Lang felt that his money offensive might not have much effect.

   This is Fang Lang's intuition.

   Just when Fang Lang was still hesitating, how should he speak to persuade the old gentleman opposite him to help him.

  Mr. Jonas, who seemed to speak very little, spoke first.

   "Mr. Fang, may I know how you will arrange for my compatriots?"

  When he asked this sentence, Mr. Jonas's eyes flashed with vigilance.

   It made Fang Lang feel like a villain who wanted to abduct and sell the other party's child.

   Shaking his head, Fang Lang said calmly:

   "Mr. Mayor Jonas, don't get me wrong, although I am a Brazilian soldier, I am here this time as a businessman.

   I don't know if you know Brazil, we are an agricultural country with a very weak industrial base.

  In my impression, our relationship with Germany was very close before the war started.

   There are also many Germans living in Brazil.

  I came here this time because I saw the shortcomings of our Brazil and wanted to make up for them.

  Perhaps it seems to you that we are taking advantage of the fire.

  But please believe me, I am not a robber who came to plunder wealth, but a businessman who came to seek cooperation. "

  Mr. Jonas in front of him has been listening to Fang Lang's words quietly, without any change in the expression on his face.

  During such a long speech, Fang Lang stopped several times to listen to Mr. Jonas' feedback on himself.

  It's a pity that the other party has not made a sound.

  Fang Lang had no way of judging what the other party was thinking.

   After a long time, Mr. Jonas said:

  “I have been to Brazil, the people there are very friendly, and I like the barbecue there.”

   Hearing this, Fang Lang breathed a sigh of relief.

   It seems that this Mr. Jonas is not really a boring gourd.

  Maybe it's just the sequelae after being imprisoned in a concentration camp.

   "Haha. You are right. If you like, I can invite you to go to Brazil this time and try our barbecue again."

  In order to reassure the old man, Fang Lang doesn't mind letting the old man go to see everyone's working environment together.

  However, it is estimated that the other party will not pass by.

   But this is an attitude that reassures the other party.

  In fact, Fang Lang can completely ignore the old man's thoughts, and use the identity of Colonel Chatham of the French occupation army to call up the personnel files of various companies.

  Pick and pack the people you need according to the list.

  I believe that the Germans dare not resist.

  But considering that sometimes twisted melons are not sweet.

  Besides, although some people in some factories are in this important position, it does not mean that this job is really done by him.

  Of course, Fang Lang can also directly recruit employees for various positions he needs in Stuttgart through recruitment, and rebuild a company's shelf after returning to Brazil.

   This method is the most simple and direct.

  However, this method cannot quickly achieve the effect Fang Lang wants.

   The ideal state in Fang Lang's mind is to let these factories in Germany take the initiative to bring their own full set of technology in the form of a joint venture.

  Go to Brazil to open a new factory.

  Of course, this idea came to me after meeting the old Mr. Jonas in front of me.

  At first, Fang Lang's meaning was very simple. He wanted to recruit some employees from the automobile industry to work in his Aston Martin factory in Brazil.

  But after walking around Stuttgart, especially when he saw the factories of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

   and an unremarkable factory called Bosch, Fang Lang began to have new ideas in his heart.

  “It’s not necessary to go to Brazil together, I’m too old to travel far.

   And my fellow man needs me.

  I remember what Colonel Chatham meant, asking me to cooperate with you in recruiting qualified skilled workers? Why do you tell me now that you want to seek cooperation? "

  Hearing that Jonas took the initiative to ask about cooperation, Fang Lang was overjoyed, and said calmly on his face:

  "Mr. Jonas, due to the war, the factories in Stuttgart are basically shut down now.

  And, how long this state will last, everyone doesn’t know now, right?

  I asked you to come here because I have a new idea and I want to communicate with you to see if it is feasible. "

  "New ideas? Please tell me, Mr. Fang."

  Jonas knew that what Fang Lang said was true, and this was what he was most anxious about now as a German.

  The young man in front of him actually said that he had an idea to reverse the situation in front of him, which made him look forward to it.

  “If I remember correctly, after World War I, Germany moved a lot of businesses to other surrounding countries because of restrictions.

   Also, a lot of technical research has been done in these countries.

  It is only now that Germany has such a strong industrial strength, right? "

   Without Fang Lang finishing his sentence, Mr. Jonas already understood what Fang Lang meant. Isn't this just trying to copy the experience after World War I?

   They have had this idea for a long time, but unfortunately the allies have already been fooled once, how could they allow this kind of thing to be repeated again?

  Jonas shook his head and said:

   "Thank you for your frankness, Mr. Fang, let me tell you the truth! We have tried this idea once, but unfortunately it didn't work.

  The current allies have very strict restrictions on us, and many of our companies have been on their monitoring list.

   It is impossible to allow us to do it again.

   And, I'm tired of wars, and I don't want my country to be at war again.

  So, sorry, Mr. Fang. "

   I didn't expect Jonas to be an anti-war faction, and I don't know if it's true or not.

  Fang Lang looked Jonas up and down seriously, and seeing his expression, Fang Lang believed his words.

  But he still smiled and said:

   "Mr. Mayor Jonas, I think you have misunderstood.

   What I want to save is not your country's military industry. Although I am a soldier, I also hate war.

  I have told you before that what I want is to build a complete industrial system for Brazil.

  In the UK, I bought a closed car manufacturing factory. After I came into contact with car manufacturing, I realized that it is not enough to build a car factory to make a car.

  A complete industrial system can provide complete supporting parts for my automobile factory.

  I can choose to introduce a complete industrial system directly from the UK, but the investment required is too huge.

   That's why I came to Germany, I think we need each other now, don't we? "

  At this time, Jonas had already grasped Fang Lang's train of thought.

  However, this is the same as their ideas, but unfortunately the Allies will not allow it.

   "Mr. Fang, I understand what you mean. Personally, I agree with your idea very much.

   And also very willing to work hard to realize your ideas.

  However, you need to understand that the biggest problem now is not with us, but with the Confederate government.

  Our behavior will not be allowed. "

   I didn't expect that the old man Jonas's head would be so rigid, and he didn't know how to change it at all.

   Fang Lang can only speak clearly.

   "Why do we need the consent of the Allied governments? Now I am coming to Stuttgart to recruit skilled workers from my factory!

   This is a normal business practice, and we Brazil is also a member of the Allied Powers!

  I have obtained authorization from Colonel Chatham of the French Occupation Army to allow me to recruit my staff in Germany.

  As for how these employees came here, or how I want to use them after returning to Brazil, isn’t it something I can decide? "

  The old man blinked his eyes, and it took him a long time to recover.

   Slowly a smile appeared on his face.

   "Fang, I understand what you mean.

   Can you tell me what you want? "

   "Of course technology! I hope that the companies you want to reborn in Brazil can share all the technology with me.

  And you have to build a complete industrial system for me in Brazil.

   The minimum requirement is that all auto parts be localized in Brazil. "

  Fang Lang's words made old man Jonas' face a little ugly.

   Isn't this the lion's big mouth?

   If so, why should I cheapen you?

   If we cooperate in this way, many countries are willing to jump out and cooperate with us.

   "Fang, isn't your request too much.

  The contribution of the two parties is not proportional at all, and I have no way to convince entrepreneurs of this kind of cooperation. "

   Seeing Jonas' dissatisfied expression, Fang Lang smiled and said:

   "Mr. Jonas, you need to understand the current situation in Germany.

   Don't you think I can't get these technologies if I don't cooperate with you? "

  (end of this chapter)