Money and power are like twins.
As the saying goes, times make heroes. Since the great changes ten years ago, the oligarchy that controls huge wealth has become the main voice in Russian national political life.
Gurnov is one of the famous oligarchs. The Agricultural and Industrial Bank of the Russian Federation, which he leads, is the fifth largest bank in Russia. The Moscow Food Company controlled by the bank is the second largest grain crop import company in the Russian Federation. He also holds shares. The largest grain import and export company in the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg Food Company.
The bald man's name is Petrovich, the leader of the Tire Gang, the largest gang in southern Moscow, and Gurnov's right-hand man.
Andrei said on the phone that Gurnov was one of the most powerful men in the federation and had even been imprisoned for trying to prevent the current federal president from coming to power. But he was soon released on medical parole. Although he now lives in seclusion and keeps a low profile, anyone who is truly familiar with the country's power structure knows that he still controls the Russian people's food pockets. Therefore, as long as he does not do anything extraordinary, even the President will not do anything under the framework of the Constitution. What do you dare to do to him.
What does this old bastard mean by wanting to see me
Li Muye thought about it for a while and realized that his colleagues were enemies. It seemed that he had touched someone else's cake.
Petrovich came to the door to invite him, which was quite polite. When he was getting ready, Lao Cui introduced that Gurnov owned an aluminum mine, which was managed by the Tire Gang. If anyone dared to challenge his authority, the Tire Gang would be sent to catch the person in the mine and stuff him into a huge construction truck tire. The victims were either suffocated to death or squeezed to death. This is where the Tire Gang's terrifying name comes from.
Lao Cui wanted to go with him, but Li Muye refused.
"You have a wife and children, and you have greater responsibilities than me."
Lao Cui still wanted to insist, but Li Muye held him down and said, "If he wants to deal with me, do you think one more you will be useful? Petrovich invited me alone, which means that at least he has no plans yet. I think this is related to my god-sister and god-brother-in-law, or maybe he thinks I am useful. In short, this matter cannot be solved by strength, and it won't help if you go there."
Lao Cui was deeply moved and said: "Boss, you are good enough to us. I am willing to sacrifice my life for you. I believe my wife is also willing to accept this."
Li Muye said: "Including what's in your wife's belly, are your three children ready to lose their father?"
Lao Cui remained silent, lowered his head in silence, and clenched his fists tightly.
Li Muye continued: "You are a great fighter. I am honored to meet you and become friends with you. My Russian brother, just listen to me. I believe I will return safely and drink wonderful vodka with you. .”
"Boss, if they dare to harm you, I will definitely avenge you after I settle down my family!" Lao Cui said solemnly.
Li Muye was a little touched. This Russian guy was so down-to-earth and cute. He raised his hand and grabbed a handful of his messy curly hair, and said: "Good brother, I completely believe you will do this, but if something unexpected happens to me, I don't want you to do this, because it is not yours. Expertise, but you can help me contact someone who not only has the ability to save me, but also has the ability to avenge me." After saying that, he handed Chen Binghui's contact information to him and warned: "This phone number cannot be made easily. You can only hit me when you are sure I am in danger."
Lao Cui put the card away and asked, "Should I contact Miss Jin first? The people under her are quite capable."
Li Muye nodded and said, "Tell her Petrovich's car number and let her do whatever she wants."
At noon, Li Muye dressed neatly in Gurnov Manor, handed a bottle of valuable wine to the butler, and followed Petrovich into the main building of the manor - a medieval castle.
Gurnov looks much younger than his actual age. He is tall, slightly thin, with thick black hair, sharp eyes, and a huge aquiline nose. According to Lu Yuan, people with this kind of appearance are controlling. Extremely strong. Wearing a spotless snow-white suit, he stood beside the huge dining table and nodded slightly to Li Muye. He said in a low voice with a slight northern accent: "Welcome, my Chinese boy friend, thank you for the red wine, but I prefer whiskey."
There were no other guests, and there was only one chair placed in front of Gurnov. Li Muye sat on it without hesitation.
"My principle in doing business is to make the right deal with the right person at the right time, and finally get the part that belongs to me." Gurnov raised his glass elegantly, took a sip, and continued: " There is nothing in this world that cannot be traded. I will never interfere in other people's business, so you do your intelligence business, I do my grain trade, and then you make a lot of money, and I accumulate a little to make a lot, you understand me What do you mean? Young man."
"I agree with your statement." Li Muye said, "So I am doing what I like to do."
"It seems you haven't understood yet." Gurnov said: "This year, Pisk's grain production has increased by one-third. For the entire federation, this amount is insignificant, but it is enough to make Mr. President think that Russia can To achieve self-sufficiency, as long as we can rent and sell land to you damn Chinese, or professional farmers from somewhere else.”
He paused and emphasized: "Everyone needs to survive. If this phenomenon continues, it will threaten my right to survive."
Li Muye said: "I think I can probably understand what you mean."
Gurnov said: "I must admit my respect for Director Timov, so I chose to talk to you in this way. If what I just said made you understand something, I hope to get it confirmed by you personally. "
Li Muye said: "The grain business is not enough to make you a lot of money, but it can allow you to live here with peace of mind and enjoy life."
"Very good." Gurnov nodded with satisfaction and said, "It seems that you really understand what I mean. Then we can have a more in-depth discussion based on this principle." He made a gesture. , Petrovich came in with a tray. Gurnov said: "Foie gras, I have the best French chef in my manor. The taste is very authentic. Only guests who I think are worthy can have the opportunity to taste it."
Li Muye took a bite and found that it had a strong taste, but the taste was slightly single. Pushing the plate aside, he said with a smile: "The taste is only average, but I still want to thank you for your hospitality." He added: "I am more concerned about your discussion with me than tasting the skills of your French chef. topic of."
Gurnov said: "What an impatient young man." He tasted a delicious mouthful of foie gras, took another sip of wine, and then continued calmly: "You have done a lot in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. It was so successful that it even attracted the attention of internal affairs officials. Before that, they had been pushing this matter, but no one dared to take over and do it as successfully as you. Even I think you are an extraordinary young man. "
Li Muye heard the elegant sound of the string and said, "Mr. Gurnov is also interested in my farm business?"
"I am very interested." Gurnov said: "If you are willing, I hope to buy this business from you."
Li Muye said: "Buy my business? It seems that you have prepared everything?"
Gurnov said: "In fact, I could have used many means to make your farm lose all its money, but in the end I decided to use this gentle way to resolve the conflict between you and me. So, young man, I hope you can understand , even though I just invited you here and it seems like I didn’t do anything, I have actually made a lot of concessions.”
Does he really mean what he said? Pretend. Li Muye had long been accustomed to Lao Maozi's greed and arrogance, and he was full of curses in his heart.
"I also hope you can understand that if I accept your conditions, it means that the previous efforts of my team will be wasted. This will not only be a loss of money, but if not handled well, it will even lose the centripetal force of the team." Li Muye He said: "I want to give an explanation to everyone, including the Timovs who have provided me with a lot of help. You know, he has high hopes for my farm project."
Gurnov lowered his head and was silent for a while, then suddenly sneered, raised his head, stared at Li Muye with hawk-like eyes, and said: "I don't like the feeling of being rejected. A long time ago, when I was a boy your age, In the army, my commander refused to approve my request for leave. Three months later, he died drunk in the Moskva River. Everyone said it was an accident, but only God and I know how he fell into the river."
This is a naked threat. Li Muye could sense Gurnov's aura and determination. But this was not enough to make Li Muye immediately give in and agree to his request. As Gurnov himself said, the farm business is not about size, but about the impact of successful pilots on the federal government’s food security. At the same time, it will reduce the federal government’s dependence on the Agricultural and Industrial Bank’s food import channels.
If Gurnov takes away Nongbisk's farm business, it will be equivalent to taking away the fruits of victory of this successful pilot. Next, if the federal government continues to expand this business to increase food production, he will follow suit. Then acquire land rented at low prices from other agricultural companies. His purpose is to use this method to choke the federal government. Li Muye has a backing at the top of the government. If he cannot withstand his pressure, it is conceivable that once the news spreads, other agricultural investors will also hesitate to move forward. .
"You can do what you want to do, and I will do what I want to do." Li Muye said firmly: "If it is under fair conditions, of course I am more willing to make friends, but that does not mean that I will Accept any ridiculous and humiliating conditions for fear of making enemies!”
There was a crisp sound outside, which should be the sound of gunshots, but the distance was so far that it was almost imperceptible.
Not long after, Petrovich hurried in and whispered a few words in Gurnov's ear.
"No, no, no, my child, you may have misunderstood my determination and sincerity in making this business." Gurnov seemed to be affected, and actually changed his tone and said: "For me now, Money is no longer so attractive, and I don’t mind showing my utmost sincerity if it can satisfy you.”
Li Muye said: "As you said before, there may be nothing in this world that cannot be traded." The gunfire outside was related to Gurnov's change in attitude. The point is not who wins, the sound of gunfire is also an attitude. Gurnov did not expect that Li Muye would dare to take such a strong stance.
Trading is possible, but you have to pay enough.
Gurnov took a deep breath and said with no refusal: "One hundred million US dollars to buy your farm and ranch business."
Li Muye sneered: "Mr. Gurnov is really sincere." He shook his head slowly and said: "Please forgive me, I think this price is not enough to match the huge price I paid. You know, if I combine the farm and the pasture, Selling it to you means that I am helping you fight against the top federal officials, and I will most likely lose my right of residence in Russia. Everything I have paid before will be in vain. This price is really too high."
Gurnov's attitude was very tough and resolute: "Young man, greed must have a bottom line, otherwise you will have to pay the price!" He added: "If I paid more than 100 million US dollars to acquire your farm And the ranch, others will never think that I have won this competition. If the Federation uses this as a publicity stunt, it will stimulate adventurers who are not afraid of death to think that this is a good opportunity to get rich."
Li Muye spread his hands and said: "Obviously, this form of cooperation in acquisitions was not established from the beginning."
"Then what should I do with you?" Gurnov's eyes shot out two cold rays of light, scanning Li Muye's every little move uncertainly.
Li Muye knew that life and death were at stake, and there was no need for outside help at this time. But now that I'm here, I'm already prepared not to go back alive. Youdao means that opportunities are always prepared for those who are prepared. What is an opportunity? What does it mean to be prepared? Li Muye felt that there was an opportunity in front of him, and he was ready to fight for it.
"Cross-share exchange, use your shares of Agricultural and Industrial Bank to exchange with me the equity of Makino Agriculture Company. You don't have to get the right to operate the farm, but you can participate in specific management affairs. With the financial support of Agricultural and Industrial Bank, I can copy This model rapidly expands the farm industry." Li Muye continued: "My success can help the federal government solve its hunger for food, and you still play a pivotal role in this. At the same time, you can also get a relief from the federal government. Opportunities for tense relations." Finally: "Mr. Gurnov, I would like to ask, do you really think you can go against Mr. President unscathed?"
The era of oligarchs manipulating the economy and playing politics is over. The so-called seven oligarchs and other small oligarchs have long lost their original ambition and strength. Including Gurnov, all they need now is to settle down and keep their current wealthy life unchanged. Timov had already mentioned this to Li Muye.
There was a long silence. Gurnov considered the trade-offs. Finally: "Boy, are you ready to leave Gurnov Manor with your head held high?" (End of Chapter)