Living like a salted fish in the end times

Chapter 343
"You're still a university teacher. I don't even understand the truth. It would be great if it's what you said." Zhang Hao shook his head helplessly.

"Brother-in-law, I'm a counselor, and I don't have teaching tasks." Yang Haoxuan quickly argued.

"There are so many experts and professors in the university, why can't you get in touch with them more? As the saying goes, those who are close to Zhu are red, and those who are close to ink are black. You have no ambition at all!"

Yang Haoxuan smiled embarrassingly: "Brother-in-law, those professors are too old, they can't play together at all!"

"Okay, I'll teach you a good lesson today."

Zhang Hao paused, then patiently explained:
"First of all, you need to understand a concept. Since the development of human society, all civilizations are built by people, and all wealth is also created by people. At the same time, people are also the driving force for the world to move forward.

Secondly, at any time, a healthy society needs enough replacement population to maintain the normal operation of the society. Judging from the development trend of the real society, the population will never be redundant, but will only be lacking.

Finally, and most importantly, since the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano, the population has suffered heavy losses. The current total population of the Federation is less than 25 billion.

If the sharp decline continues, the population potential will be exhausted, and it will only become more and more difficult to break through the shackles of civilization. "

"Shackles of civilization? What do you mean?"

Yang Haoxuan was a little puzzled.

"Let me give you an example. The Shuguang New Energy Company I invested in before is a typical representative. Although it loses money every year, its importance is indispensable.

Especially under the current situation, once fossil energy sources such as oil and coal are completely exhausted, controlled nuclear fusion is the best substitute.

Let's put it this way, as long as controllable nuclear fusion can achieve a breakthrough, even if there is no sun in the future, we can survive and will not perish. "

"But what if there is no breakthrough?"

Yang Haoxuan raised the bar.

"In addition to controllable nuclear fusion, there are other similar projects. I believe that as long as we persevere, we will definitely gain something. In short, we cannot sit still."

Zhang Hao said earnestly.

"I understand." Yang Haoxuan nodded ignorantly, and then said perfunctorily: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I can't control other people, I will definitely marry a wife and have children, and try not to hold back the Federation."

Zhang Hao smiled reassuringly: "Then hurry up, Qu Wan, don't refuse in a hurry, get in touch first, maybe there will be a spark of love."

"Brother-in-law, I just checked on the Internet. Qu Wan is not only a strong woman, but also a top student. I really can't hold a person like her."

Yang Haoxuan didn't want to force himself.

Zhang Hao tried to be aggressive and said: "What? Are you scared? You are a big man, what is there to be afraid of? Or are you worried that you are not good enough for Qu Wan?"

"It's not a question of whether you're afraid or not. It's just that it's not suitable. Besides, brother-in-law, you are the consul, and I'm considered a 'relative of the emperor'. There is no question of whether you are worthy or not."

Yang Haoxuan still has this confidence.

Since he was a child, he has never suffered at all, except for the year when he first moved to Huicheng, he suffered a little bit. Later, when his sister married his brother-in-law, the living conditions of their family rose instead of falling.

At least in terms of eating, he is absolutely not cowardly.

Seeing his brother-in-law's firm attitude, Zhang Hao gave up persuading him after nagging for a few sentences.

……

Two days later, the Entrepreneur Conference opened as scheduled, and the conference lasted for two days.

The first day is policy presentation.

Zhang Hao gave a report for four hours in a row, explaining in detail the current economic predicament and the official countermeasures, which also promulgated some new economic policies and preferential conditions for business.

Inside and outside the words, there is only one meaning:
That is the federal economic system, which will not be fundamentally changed. The government encourages and supports the private economy and the development of private enterprises, and will not do things like exhausting resources and self-destructing the Great Wall.

The second day is the real economic seminar.

At the meeting, Zhang Hao first listened to opinions and suggestions from all sides, and then described the economic situation in the next few years as "stable and cautiously optimistic".

As for the so-called "stability", Zhang Hao believes that the current economic foundation of the Federation is not yet solid, and the economic development in the next few years will mainly depend on the word stability.

In particular, the restructuring of the federal industrial chain is still a challenge to be faced in the next few years. Against this background, it may be difficult to significantly improve the weak economic situation.

As for "cautious optimism", for the economic trend in the next few years, Zhang Hao believes that the local market is better than the overseas market, and the local market should play a role in stabilizing the sea.

He publicly stated that during his next term, the federal economy will mainly rely on a low base to bring about a recovery economic rebound, and it is expected that the average annual GDP growth rate will remain at around 1.5%.

This is bound to be a long and arduous process.

He hoped that all the entrepreneurs present could endure the loneliness and not rush forward blindly. On the one hand, they must do the important task of maintaining employment, and on the other hand, they must actively innovate and use technological innovation to drive economic development.

At the end of the meeting, Zhang Hao officially announced in front of all the participants that since the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano, the most difficult stage has passed, and the focus of the next work will be fully transferred to economic development.

"Clap clap clap..."

All the people at the scene stood up when they heard the words, followed by prolonged applause.

Not long after the meeting ended, Zhang Hao took the opportunity to call a group of Europa merchant representatives and held a private internal meeting.

The topic of the meeting was more straightforward.

Zhang Hao personally promised to the Europa people that everything ends here, and there will be no more discriminatory policies and regulations against the Europa people.

The Europeans reciprocated, and officially turned to Zhang Hao, and the two sides formed an offensive and defensive alliance.

Zhang Hao was very satisfied with this, and then made a sincere suggestion: "Everyone, as I said at the conference yesterday, the situation has changed. I hope you can integrate into the Eastern economic circle as soon as possible, instead of drifting away."

"Consul, it's not that we don't want to, but that we don't dare. If the policy changes one day, we will have no resistance, and there is no way out."

Someone hesitated.

This is also the general mentality of Europeans.

Zhang Hao shook his head: "Everyone is a fan of the authorities, but I am a bystander. I only say one thing. After ten years of development, the central government has gained an absolute advantage, and any separatist activities are futile.

To put it bluntly, if you want to resist the central government, it is tantamount to blocking the car with your arms. In such a passive situation, there is only one way out before you, and that is to integrate in, and the central government is not monolithic. "

"Consul, we admit that what you said is very reasonable, but the reality is often more complicated. Even if we want to integrate, we don't know where to start."

In other words, the cake has been divided, and it is almost impossible for them to redistribute the cake.

"If you are willing to believe me, I have a ready-made plan here..."

"What plan?"

The Europeans couldn't wait to say.

Zhang Hao gestured to his brother-in-law, who immediately took out a map of the Federation from his briefcase, and spread it on the table.

"Here." Zhang Hao pointed to a place, "In a few years, I will fully promote the development plan in Southeast Asia. Such a large emerging market is believed to be enough to accommodate all of us."

"The consul is so courageous!"

The Europas whispered to each other.

Zhang Hao continued to explain: "I have consulted some authoritative meteorological experts. If there is no accident, maybe it will not be long before the entire place beyond degrees north and south latitude will no longer be suitable for human survival.

Under such a premise, the development of Southeast Asia will be put on the agenda no matter what, and it is necessary. No one can stop it. The most important thing is that Southeast Asia is close to the big capital circle, and its future development potential is huge. "

"Consul, what do you think of the Tianzhu Peninsula?" Someone asked tentatively.

Compared with Southeast Asia, Europeans are more inclined to invest in the Tianzhu Peninsula. After all, the East and the West have had a long history of grievances, and the gap cannot be eliminated in a short while.

"Tianzhu Peninsula? The Tianzhu Peninsula is a bit too far away." Zhang Hao shook his head directly, and then said frankly: "I will not hide it from you, the foundation of Africa and the Middle East is too weak, and the future federal economic development center will revolve around The South China Sea unfolds."

"South China Sea Economic Circle?"

Zhang Hao nodded: "You can say that."

"Is it too narrow?"

"No way, I'm sure you all know that the census was just done a few years ago, and the entire East, plus Southeast Asia and Australia, directly accounted for three-fifths of the population. Instead of diversifying investments, it is better to concentrate on big things."

Zhang Hao explained patiently.

"Then give up in other places?"

"It doesn't mean to give up. It's just that the central government has limited capacity and can't take care of the overall situation. It can only give priority to the development of special areas. There is a high probability that other areas will become pure raw material suppliers."

"It's not fair?"

Zhang Hao smiled wryly: "You don't need to look at me. This is the collective will of the central government, not my personal idea. I still say the same thing. I hope you can integrate into it as soon as possible, otherwise you will only become more and more marginalized."

"Argent, I have a question?"

"Please say."

"If we unite internally and externally, I wonder if we can help you win the real power?"

Zhang Hao shook his head without hesitation: "It's too difficult. I think the possibility is very slim. Unless the state of emergency is lifted now, it will be useless to try harder."

The state of emergency law endows the Federation with unlimited power, which is even more powerful than the "Shangfang Sword".

"Then can't the state of emergency be lifted now?"

"It's not that I haven't tried it, there is no possibility."

Zhang Hao shook his head.

Unless the Federation is collectively demented, it will never automatically give up the power it has acquired. According to his guess, as long as the sun does not appear for a day, the state of emergency will continue, and no one can change it.

"Is that so..."

The Europeans unconsciously fell into confusion.

Zhang Hao quickly comforted him: "You don't have to worry too much. Although we can't control the Federation, as long as we unite, we can protect ourselves."

"Consul, you are too optimistic. Over the years, the public sector of the economy has become popular, and its strength is growing day by day. If this continues, how can we protect ourselves?"

"Don't worry, everyone. I can assure you that the development of the state-owned economy has reached its peak, and it has a lot of problems. It will not expand blindly."

Zhang Hao explained patiently.

All of the above was told by Ji Zhangqiu. In fact, it is not that the state-owned economy cannot continue to expand. The premise is that all hidden dangers must be resolved.

And this definitely didn't happen overnight.

The most important thing is that problems such as the low efficiency of state-owned enterprises have not been fundamentally resolved. The only thing the government can do is to strictly control the size of the establishment to prevent the federal finances from being dragged down.

This is one of the reasons for the proliferation of temporary workers.

"Consul, are you serious?"

"I won't joke about this kind of thing. If you don't believe it, it's better to wait and see. Take this oil and gas field bidding in the Middle East as an example. In the end, the proportion of state-owned enterprises that won the bid will never exceed half."

Zhang Hao said categorically.

The Europa people were overjoyed: "Consul, can we..."

"It's best not to." Zhang Hao interrupted directly, "I don't need to say more about some things. I think you all know that the central government has driven you out of the energy industry with great difficulty, and it is impossible for you to enter easily."

"F**K, bullying too much!"

Someone uttered a foul language on the spot.

Others were also outraged.

"Don't be impatient, everyone. We have an old saying in the East that those who know the current affairs are the best. Although this sentence is ugly, it is very practical. I hope you can bear it for a while." Zhang Hao persuaded again.

"Consul, we understand what you mean. As for investing in Southeast Asia, we need to think about it and give you an answer later."

The Europa people finally put away their unreasonable thoughts.

Zhang Hao nodded with a smile: "No problem, I'll wait for your good news."

……

An hour later, the Europa left.

Yang Haoxuan immediately complained: "Brother-in-law, the Europa people are ambitious, why do you have to get involved with them, be careful and suffer a lot."

"Do you know what politics is? Politics is to get more people who support me and fewer people who oppose me. Since the Europeans are willing to join me, it's too late for me to welcome them. Why do you want to keep them out? "Zhang Hao said angrily.

"But……"

"You kid doesn't look like a politician. After the investigation is over, you should go back and be your counselor, so as not to be sold out and count the money for others."

Zhang Hao couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

With the character of my brother-in-law, he is not suitable for anything. Only a relatively less competitive unit like a university is the most suitable for him.

Yang Haoxuan muttered: "What's so good about being an official? I'm so busy every day, and the food is not as good as mine. Even dogs don't want to do it."

"Whose dog are you talking about? You owe it to me, right?"

Zhang Hao gave him a hard look.

"Cough, brother-in-law, you misheard." After Yang Haoxuan finished speaking, he quickly changed the subject: "The meeting is over, when shall we start again?"

"Next Tuesday, I will be here for a few more days to inspect, how is your date with Qu Wan going?"

Zhang Hao asked casually.

"I told you earlier, the two of us have nothing to do."

Yang Haoxuan shook his head.

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(End of this chapter)