Hong Kong Island: From a small stall to a global supplier

Wang Yaotang thought everything was planned perfectly, and the timing was excellent. With the Russians on the verge of collapse, the United States absolutely did not want to see any unexpected events at this point.

He had already decided that everything that could be transported by rail would go through Suifenhe, even if it was a bit more troublesome. That way, no one could interfere. Only large equipment that couldn't be transported by rail would be shipped.

As long as it wasn't the Pacific Fleet that was mobilized, Wang Yaotang would ignore it completely and focus on getting the benefits first!
As for his personal life, Wang Yaotang, who had partial control of the Far East Fleet, didn't even bother to look at him. They were no longer on the same level, so he was best left alone.

But to Wang Yaotang's surprise, an accident still occurred, and it happened domestically.

The above-mentioned matter was fully communicated with Wang Yaotang, and he had read the issued documents. In summary, it was about "properly settling in". However, when they arrived at the provincial level, it became "making guests feel at home", and when they arrived at the city level, it became "treating them as honored guests". The best hotel, the best food, a grand welcome party, and everything imaginable and unimaginable was provided.

When Wang Yaotang received the message, he was completely stunned. Had they gone mad?!

If it's just a small number of people, even a few hundred or a thousand, it doesn't matter.

If it has nothing to do with me, I might grumble a bit, but it doesn't matter.

But this time they're probably taking away more than 40 people. What does that even mean?!
Wang Yaotang is estimated to recruit more than 5000 people from his company, since he'll be bringing their families. You're treating them like royalty now, but what am I supposed to do with them later?

When we bring people back, they're there to do scientific research, they're working themselves to the bone, not to be treated like royalty!

Seriously, it's so infuriating I almost laughed.

In order to stop this trend, Wang Yaotang had to interrupt his work in Vladivostok to build relationships with high-ranking officials in the Far East and board a plane to Beijing.

His anger turned into helplessness when he met with his superiors. "I'm not saying enthusiasm is bad, but this kind of enthusiasm is very detrimental to subsequent arrangements."

"In the end, they are refugees who came to us for refuge. But now we're treating them like this, as if they came to support us. We treat them like this for one day, ten days, a year, or ten years?"

"These people are here to integrate, not to act like arrogant old Chinese people. Don't you think that's being too polite?"

"What era are we living in? How can there still be first-class foreigners..."

Wang Yaotang didn't say anything more, but the leader frowned as he listened.

The room was quiet for a while before the leader finally sighed.

The higher-ups considered this and hoped to treat him as an ordinary person so that he could be easily integrated. However, as orders were passed down from level to level, things changed when they reached the lower levels, leaving the leaders feeling helpless.

Often it's not that those above are using official jargon and platitudes, but rather that things are so clearly defined that the pressure gets distorted when it reaches those below.

After successfully filing a complaint, the higher authorities immediately set up a "resettlement team" and rushed to Heilongjiang to directly intervene in this large-scale resettlement operation. Only then did Wang Yaotang fly back to Vladivostok.

As for whether there will be any further problems with the subsequent resettlement, Wang Yaotang estimates it's highly likely...

The working group only has a few people. There are hundreds of thousands of people to be resettled all over the country. Even if you split the people in half, there wouldn't be enough to go around. Besides, these highly skilled workers, experts and scholars are already treasures in their localities and will definitely be given preferential treatment, plus their foreign status...

But there were many other things Wang Yaotang couldn't control, so he could only ask the people he had selected to stay away from the border for the time being, and make arrangements for them later.

Amidst the chaos in all the former Soviet republics, the Far East remained unusually quiet, being too far from Moscow.

Time passed quietly during the relocation, while chaos reigned in Europe.

In September, the Soviet army spiraled out of control.

On September 6, the Soviet Union officially recognized the independence of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. In the following period, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and others declared independence.

Kazakhstan's declaration of independence on November 6th deserves special mention. As Russia's largest constituent republic, its independence meant that Russia had lost its core geographical and resource support.

food!

Between 1981 and 1991, Kazakhstan produced 1000-1200 million tons of wheat annually, making it Russia's most important wheat-producing country, second only to Russia, accounting for 65% of its output. Without Kazakhstan, this winter would be even more difficult...

Upon receiving this news, Wang Yaotang couldn't quite describe his feelings. The situation in the Far East was settled, and the events in the West no longer had much impact.

Well, it can't be said that there's no impact at all; at least Moscow has absolutely no energy left to deal with things in the Far East.

After declaring independence on August 24, the Russians are preparing for a nationwide vote to further solidify the legitimacy of their independence. If voters support independence...

Therefore, Wang Yaotang set his sights on Gagarin's aircraft factory!

Dozens of ships of all sizes shuttled back and forth in the Korean Strait, bringing in all the promised supplies and taking away super-large equipment from foundries, shipyards, machinery factories, and even aircraft factories!
Of course, whether this includes some particularly 'dangerous' items, nobody knows.

Even the hometown is uncertain.

The Far East does have some, but due to the chaos and lack of data, it is very reasonable that some were lost.

It's rare to be confused, isn't it?

As expected, the US fleet stationed in Tokyo and Seoul moved to the vicinity of the Korea Strait, inevitably causing tension on Wang Yaotang's side.

A fleet of missile cruisers, tasked with "escorting" a ship traveling between the north and south of the strait, discovered that they were being locked onto by radar, and a firefight was imminent!
Before the fleet set off, Wang Yaotang gave the order: if the Americans dare to intercept us, then we don't need to do anything, we should just beat them to a pulp!
The Russians still have their last breath, and the United States is no longer the world's policeman. Wang Yaotang bets that the Americans' guns are unloaded.

The missile cruisers also locked onto the opposing US fleet, and the missiles were all ready to be activated. The fleet continued forward, simply changing formation as it charged forward.

Ultimately, the American fleet cleared the way and simply watched as the escorting convoy departed.

Wei Jinzhong raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and after letting out a long breath, he felt his legs were weak.

If a real fight breaks out, the consequences are unimaginable.

But then he excitedly clenched his fist. Sure enough, capitalism is just a paper tiger; it only dares to intimidate.

If a real fight breaks out, it will be the personal act of Wang Yaotang, a Hong Konger, and has nothing to do with the Chinese. At most, he can go back to his hometown. I don't believe that he can be parachuted in and arrested.

Wang Yaotang is a businessman; what risks wouldn't he take?

But for the Americans, the consequences could be too severe. Who knows if Gomez will take the opportunity to declare a state of war in an attempt to salvage the situation?

After all, the map has been completely sidelined, and the situation couldn't get any worse. They should declare war first, and then see what happens...

Upon receiving news that the American fleet had backed down, Wang Yaotang first breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately straightened up: "I laugh at the Americans for being cowardly and the Russians for being unintelligent!"

With boundless confidence and ambition...

How arrogant...

baring its teeth and brandishing its claws...

Making outrageous remarks...

Of course, this was in private.

Wang Yaotang has been avoiding public appearances lately; he's keeping a low profile, he absolutely must.

By the end of November, while completing the immigration of 280,000 people, Wang Yaotang and Guangzhou jointly established the Yaoguang Steel Company. Breakthroughly, Wang Yaotang held a high shareholding of 60%, the Far East Consortium held 20%, and local entities held only 20%. Furthermore, a precision parts processing plant was set up around the steel company to engage in high value-added business.

The reason Guangzhou was ultimately chosen was because it has Guangzhou Steel, which can provide a sufficient amount of crude steel as raw material. At the same time, the power supply has been guaranteed to a certain extent after Shajiao B went into operation, and Shajiao C has also started construction, with Daya Bay more than halfway completed.

The core problem plaguing electric furnaces is the electricity supply; these things consume far too much power.

According to previous opinions from domestic experts, once the nuclear submarines in the Far East are in place and the data on nuclear energy miniaturization from other major Far East plants are absorbed, China is expected to complete the independent design of nuclear power plants.

Wang Yaotang doesn't pursue independent design, but if he takes this to negotiate with EDF (Électricité de France), given the nature of Europeans, they will definitely relent immediately and lower the price to cooperate.

If you don't have it, they will absolutely not sell it to you; if you do have it, they will immediately sell it to you at a low price.

As for whether nuclear submarines can get through, Wang Yaotang is not worried at all; the Korean Strait cannot stop them.

In addition to securing the steel mill, Wang Yaotang also acquired shares in the ship repair yard that he had jointly established with Wenchong Shipyard in Hong Kong. He would then use engineers from the Far East to operate the new repair yard, which would be located on Tsing Yi Island and would become the largest repair and conversion plant in Asia.

In addition, it acquired the engine manufacturing department of Jiangxi Power Machinery Plant and moved it to Guangzhou, bringing together relevant Russian engineers to continue engine research and development.

A year ago, Wang Yaotang would never have invested in the engine industry, as it was something that wouldn't produce exhaust fumes from Europe, America, or Japan for at least a decade. But things are different now.

Specialty steel solved the materials problem, and Russia's two large foundries solved the problem of precision parts. The engine and machine tool industries are bound to experience leapfrog development. Materials are the foundation of heavy industry; once the materials are solved, many other problems can be readily resolved.

Regarding the issue of technology patents...

We'll sell domestically first, and we won't have to worry about that until China joins the WTO. As for the future, I believe the financial crisis of 98 will solve part of the problem.

If you really push them too far, they'll blatantly infringe on your copyright, claiming to supply only Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, whatever!

Other scattered technologies were handed over to his subordinates for screening. Those that couldn't be developed were injected into state-owned enterprises, where they would wait to receive dividends. Wang Yaotang then hurriedly went to Beijing.

……

"What's your opinion on the situation in Moscow?" The old man wanted to hear the views of Wang Yaotang, an expert on international affairs.

"Disintegrate!" Wang Yaotang said decisively.

"Irreversible?"

"Just look at the Far East; they don't even believe in themselves."

The old man sighed and remained silent for a long time. After all, he had dedicated his entire life to the cause of socialism, and he still found it hard to accept such words.

What do you think of Russia's economic policies?

"The stupid and ignorant imperialist mentality means that Russia's problem is not its economic model. They should first solve the problem of food and clothing. Privatization cannot produce food or clothing. This is something that a planned economy is better at."

Do you think he can do a good job?

“No, the intelligence my people in Moscow sent back shows that this guy is very good at winning people's hearts, knows how to be patient, and can seize opportunities. He's also very persuasive, has strong diplomatic skills, and is good at assessing situations. He's put all his intelligence into political maneuvering. He's the Russian version of Churchill. If it were a different era, he would be a very capable president, but not now. He doesn't understand economics at all.” Wang Yaotang shook his head and said, “Russia won't collapse, but it will definitely leave behind a huge mess.”

"Russia has not produced anyone who has made any achievements in economics since World War II, which has led to a complete mess of its economy."

"As a super-rich person, shouldn't you be more supportive of privatization?" the old man asked with a curious smile.

“Privatization is fine, but it shouldn’t be accelerated.” Wang Yaotang thought for a moment and said, “I only went to junior high school before dropping out. I don’t understand any economic theories, but I know that as long as it’s a legitimate business, even if it’s selling fish balls on the street, it takes a long time from buying a cart, making fish balls, adjusting the flavor, to getting people to accept and like them, and finally making back the cost.”

"Moreover, for a country to go from preparation to effectiveness, it requires a top-down transmission process, which takes time. If you want to speed up the process of making money, there is only one way: take the wrong path!"

"To govern the world's largest country by land area, to take the wrong path, is this a joke!"

The old man burst into laughter, pointed at Wang Yaotang, and said to the others, "Look, Comrade Yaotang has truly learned from real combat experience."

Everyone laughed.

"What about the stock market? What about finance?" After the laughter subsided, someone asked a question.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange was established for only one year, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange for only six months. Now, stock market tycoons have emerged, and these have become the focus of conversation among residents of both cities. The authorities have noticed the problems.

“That depends on which direction you start from,” Wang Yaotang said eloquently. “I don’t understand any complicated theories, but the stock market and financial instruments were originally created to solve the problem of insufficient funds in the process of company development, and to allow those who invest funds to get appropriate returns in the process.”

"But in its subsequent development, it has become the opposite of what it was originally intended to be. Now it has become a tool for the rich to make money, and very few people are actually using it to raise funds from the stock market to solve development problems. This is not good."

"According to international practice, this kind of stock market only benefits the rich. As for others... well, it's also a kind of regulatory tool for companies."

The group exchanged glances upon hearing this. Western economics should be viewed dialectically. It's hard to say whether those economists truly understand economics, but this super-rich man certainly does.

Especially the wrong path...

In summary, it's about strengthening supervision!
"What do you think the situation on the Russian side will develop in the future?" the old man continued to ask.

“When monopolistic oligarchs control the country and exploit the people, even if it’s not a situation of extreme misery, it won’t be much better.”

"How do you think the Russian Emperor will handle the Far East after stabilizing the situation in Moscow?" the old man asked in a deep voice.

No one expected that Wang Yaotang would actually empty out the Far East. Although they had been informed beforehand, it was still too unbelievable.

I asked you to win people over, not to move houses for them!

At this rate, aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines might even be coming soon, and then...

Everyone was stunned when they saw the missile cruiser.

Like it?
like!

Do you want it?
want to!

But this thing is too hot to handle!
The previous factory could be explained by people reselling things privately, but a heavy missile cruiser is a rare item in the world, a national treasure!

If someone were to abduct a Chinese missile cruiser, they would do so without hesitation...

“We also sold ballistic logs, which are also crucial national assets,” Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

Everyone: "..."

"I don't think it's a big deal. It was Khvatov and his Far East superiors who sold out military equipment for their own personal gain. We also paid for it. If you have any questions, go find Khvatov and his men."

Wang Yaotang said nonchalantly, "I've already told them that they'll become Hong Kong citizens. According to their circumstances, they can get a first-class passport, making them proper Little Britons. It has nothing to do with us."

"At this time, there are too many people betraying Russia's interests, and the West will only take in more. What can Russia do? With the disintegration of Russia, Russia's international situation will only become more difficult. European countries have had centuries of hatred with Russia, and the US will not stand by and watch its old rival develop again."

"Besides, with the Far East Fleet gone, what can the Russian Empire use to challenge us? Rely on the capitalist oligarchs it created through privatization?"

"Based on his past style of doing things, the most likely solution is still to resolve the issue through negotiation. He has never experienced war, and his resume is smooth sailing, but it's too smooth sailing."

“No country will support them in this matter. Even the West is wary of us, but they are even more wary of Russia, which inherited a huge part of the Russian legacy.”

The old man nodded. After several meetings in China, they had come to the same conclusion, and their opinions corroborated each other.

But the old man still said, "We still need to be careful; we can't push people too far."

"Uh...don't you want the aircraft carrier?" Wang Yaotang asked cautiously after a moment's thought.

The old man pursed his lips, and after a long while, said, "Yes."

It's not that we're unaware of the risks; it's just that aircraft carriers are too tempting!

Wang Yaotang's lips twitched. "Where's the plane?"

"Yes!" This time, the answer was much more decisive.

“But it’s okay,” the old man quickly added.

People in China are now a bit afraid of Wang Yaotang, afraid that his silver tongue will persuade Vladivostok to return... They can't even refuse him, and he'll be despised by future generations!
Vladivostok is great, if only my Qing Dynasty weren't so weak... Bah!

Currently, the focus is on economic development, and the center of development has shifted to the southern coast. Vladivostok is no longer that important to Laos and China; in fact, it has become a major problem.

Wang Yaotang smacked his lips with some regret, "I was thinking of visiting Er Maozi and Kazakhstan, since aircraft carrier production is all in the Black Sea."

The Far East can produce nuclear submarines and many types of missiles, but the core of the shipbuilding industry is in Russia, and all aircraft carriers are produced by the Nikolayev Shipyard in the Black Sea.

Technology and talent are highly concentrated.

In Kazakhstan, it's a "mushroom egg," the core nuclear test site: Semipalatinsk.

These words made the old man hesitate...

That's an aircraft carrier!

And masturbation!
The temptation is too great; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it shortens the time by 20 years...

How could I bear to part with it! (End of Chapter)