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Chapter 183: Hongmen Banquet

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It is okay to kill people to appease people; to attack a country and love its people, it is okay to attack it; to stop wars by fighting, it is okay to fight.

Killing can bring peace to the world, and war can end wars. War is just.

A layman’s explanation: If you don’t accept it, I’ll beat you until you do.

This is the way of dominance that Fan Zeng admires.

Yuan Chengde said that a Hongmen Banquet became the watershed between the Chu River and the Han Dynasty between the way of hegemony and the way of king.

Shen Peijun's party was arranged at the Cliff Golf Club. There were not many guests. There was no battle of swords and shadows, but only the exploration of the world behind the sleeves. The chic golf swing on the green and the beauties with good taste in both meat and vegetables in the club are just embellishments of this seemingly inconspicuous gathering in the Shanghai business district, but it is destined to have a far-reaching impact.

Li Muye reclined in a beautifully carved and valuable huanghuali chair, accompanied by his long-legged assistant. Compared with the other middle-aged businessmen who were sitting around the coffee table chatting happily, he seemed a bit alone.

Previously, Shen Peijun brought up the topic of Pudong New Area's long-term planning for small talk. Several people expressed their opinions and opinions, but only Li Muye said that he had nothing to say. Shen Peijun took the initiative to bring the topic to international trade, but Li Muye remained silent.

This is a bit unethical.

Even in middle age, he still maintains a good figure. Meng Qingfu, the handsome chairman of Nanfeng Garden, said with a smile: "Our brother Li is like a dragon that never sees its end. It is rare for him to show up for a favor, but he gives us a few." The old guy tricked Xu Shu into Cao Ying."

Bao Wentao, who looks a little ugly, is short, and has a somewhat fat figure, said: "Nowadays, the world is dominated by young people. The generation gap is something that you can't see or touch, but you have to admit that it exists."

"Nietzsche has a saying: A more advanced philosopher is alone, not because he wants to be lonely, but because he can't find his kind around him." Shen Peijun said: "So, I think this is not a generation gap. The problem is the state of surprise.”

Guo Kan said: "Brother Shen is too humble. We are just old vulgar people with few drops of ink in our stomachs. Your brother is a top student at Fudan, and Xiao Meng was also a famous Tongji talented man back then. Even you are following Brother Xiao Li can't talk to me, so I think we should end it as soon as possible." He looked at Cheng Jiadong, who was silent, and asked: "Lao Cheng, what do you think?"

Cheng Jiadong glanced at Li Muye, who was sitting in the corner, and said, "I don't think Mr. Li is that arrogant young man who relies on his talent. He should be waiting for us to make suggestions first and then discuss our opinions. Then I might as well be the one to take charge of this." The bricks are ready.”

Shen Peijun said: "As the initiator of today's business gathering, I have to be responsible for all the bricks."

Cheng Jiadong turned his attention to Li Muye again, and then said: "I am from a construction background, and throwing bricks is my special skill. I think Brother Shen doesn't need to be polite to me."

These old guys kept talking to each other, holding guns and sticks to force Ono to speak. There is only one purpose, which is to take a look at the quality of this young man who has successively received government orders for port dredging construction projects along the East China Sea and has a direct operation license certified by the European Union.

Xiaofen gently touched Li Muye's leg with her foot.

Li Muye also felt that he could no longer remain silent. If Lao Cheng opened his mouth, it would be like saying to his face that others are bricks and he is jade. Maybe Yu doesn't know, but she knows that she is being held here by several business bosses. If you don't take the initiative to say a few words, you will definitely not be able to explain it. Shanghai's business district pays most attention to face and lizi. You brag and I brag too. Give each other face and earn lizi by yourself. You know how much. Anyone who doesn't abide by these rules should not live in this circle.

"It's rare for a few seniors to express their love, so I'll boldly say a few words." Li Muye stood up, walked to the circle of several people, held a glass of wine, leaned on the snooker table next to him, and said: " Just now, Mr. Shen mentioned international trade. I am in this business. Several of us here are more or less related to this industry. I am young and have little knowledge. If I say more, I will inevitably make mistakes. Now I am just trying to catch up. I will just make do with it. Just a few words of insight."

Shen Peijun laughed and said: "Brother Li's golden mouth and jade teeth are really open. To tell you the truth, I listened to your lecture once before, but I benefited a lot. I will share this with a few old classmates and friends. As soon as I said that, everyone was very curious about you, a low-key business wizard, and wanted to see it with their own eyes. You brother, on the other hand, repeatedly refused to give face to us old guys, and finally kept silent when you came out. There’s almost no room for my old face.”

"Mr. Shen's words are serious." Li Muye said: "I am a junior, and I definitely dare not put on any airs in front of the seniors. We had a small gathering before, and I told you that my education is limited and I belong to the world in the shopping mall. Pai, cross the river by feeling the stones, and figure out a little bit of experience that is not worth mentioning, how dare you show it off casually."

Meng Qingfu said: "Brother Li never opens his mouth, but when he opens his mouth, he shows his heart. These words are tactful and sophisticated, which is not what those fresh-faced schoolbags can match. Just now we talked about the topic of international trade. According to me, As I know, your brother owns a Makino International Trading store in Moscow, which has recently passed the certification of the Italian Foreign Trade Commission and obtained a commodity direct sales license from an EU member state. Not everyone can get this."

Shen Peijun echoed: "Just like me, I have been selling products to Milan for almost ten years, but I still have to endure the high tax rate levied on non-EU direct-sale merchants. This alone keeps the cost high. It directly restricts our opportunities to develop the real economy there."

"Actually, I just hit it by mistake. I have a manager who is more capable, the product happens to be right, and I have a few Italian friends over there to help me, so I managed to get a step ahead. If I have any special experience, heaven and earth Conscience is really like a stupid boy sleeping on a cold bed, relying solely on his strength."

Bao Wentao said: "Brother, I want to ask you, what is the relationship between Chen Miao from the Foreign Affairs Bureau and you?" He continued without waiting for Li Muye's answer: "As far as I know, Makino International Trading has only been established for five or six years. Time, the reason why it has grown so fast is inseparable from the strong support from the Foreign Affairs Bureau in the initial stage.”

Li Muye said without missing a beat: "In the initial stage, we did receive strong support from the Foreign Affairs Bureau. From domestic organization of supply, to entry and exit procedures, to trade access approval, everything is inseparable from their help. The reason why we can get such a strong support The main reason for support is that supporting Chinese businessmen to go global has always been within the scope of their work. Of course, it was only with the help of a little personal relationship that they boarded this big ship."

Bao Wentao smiled and said: "What I am most interested in is your little personal relationship."

Li Muye said: "It's not worth mentioning, but I had a chance encounter with Bureau Chen when we were in Northeast China."

Bao Wentao said: "Is it really just because Director Bai of the Sixth Division happened to buy you and met you at the Hulunbuir coal mine?"

When Chen Miao came to buy the property left by Qi Tian, it was in the name of the company under Bai Xue's name that the acquisition was completed. This group of people seemed to have done some detailed work on themselves. After Wang Hongye joined Nanfeng Park, she served as the group's vice president and director of public relations, and enjoyed the equity bonus. It seems that it was not for nothing.

Li Muye nodded and said, "It's really just a little bit of incense."

Meng Qingfu said: "Director Bai Xue of the Sixth Branch is a person. Not only is he excellent at work, he is also a great businessman, philanthropist and venture capital expert. It is both a blessing and a skill for your brother to become good friends with such a woman. "

Li Muye said: "At best, there is only a little business dealings, limited to the scope of work."

Shen Peijun said, "What I'm most concerned about is how you got that certification from the Italians." He added, "If it's a commercial secret and it's inconvenient to tell, forget it."

Li Muye said: "There are indeed some things that are inconvenient to disclose, but since Mr. Shen has asked here, for the sake of the seniors in the business world, I have no choice but to tell some secrets that cannot be disclosed. This matter mainly relies on It was only possible because my ex-wife in Russia had connections in Europe.”

"Ms. Diana is a pearl in the jewelry industry. I was really surprised when I first found out she was your ex-wife." Shen Peijun complimented and then asked calmly: "Brother, it's inconvenient to reveal it." As for some specific details, as far as I know, those guys in Italy are very exclusive, and I’m afraid ordinary relationships can’t accomplish such a big thing.”

"Although Diana has divorced me, she still has shares in Makino International Trading. Facilitating this matter will also be very beneficial to her Anna Jewelry. Makino International Trading has opened a physical business in EU countries, which can provide high-end products for Anna Jewelry." Entering the EU market provides great convenience. For this purpose, she specially found a distant relative in Italy, and obtained the other party's support after promising great benefits in the supply of leather goods and solid wood sales."

Bao Wentao asked again: "Your brother actually has a sufficient foundation for development in the Russian and Eastern European markets. Why do you suddenly want to open up the mainstream market in the EU?"

Li Muye raised his glass and took a sip of wine, and said: "It has been five or six years since we joined the WTO. The problem of overstocking of domestic goods still exists, and export business has not experienced explosive growth. The trade surplus data is very good, but the actual profit The rate is very low. Westerners have set many restrictions against us. Breaking through these restrictions often requires a high price. The few profit points left after that actually come mainly from low labor costs and policy support."

Shen Peijun nodded in approval and said: "So the shareholders of our company always say that foreign trade is not as profitable as domestic sales."

Li Muye said: "Actually, the selling price of our high-quality products there is not low, and is even much higher than the domestic selling price. However, all the profits are made by those channel dealers with EU direct sales qualifications. I don't accept this tone. , this matter was accomplished at great cost. This is basically the situation. I wonder if this answer will disappoint a few seniors?"

Meng Qingfu smiled and said: "Brother Li is capable in doing things and speaks impeccably. He seems to have said everything, but some of the details can only be filled in by our imagination. From what I have seen, if things in Europe are really like this It’s easy to do, so Brother Shen won’t have to work hard for several years without success, don’t you think?”

This smiling tiger is a powerful person. This sentence seems to be an understatement, but it actually means to elevate Li and demote him. It would be inappropriate for Li Muye to acknowledge or resign... (End of this chapter)