My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 148 Seeking Skin from a Tiger
"Auto Union."

Kadanikov repeated the name in a low voice, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

This tripartite alliance concept was a perfect, tailor-made solution for a factory director like him, who was at the heart of the Soviet system's vortex!
He was able to use his authority to enable this automobile company, which had monopolized the Soviet Union and gained a portion of the Chinese market, to grow rapidly.

He himself can obtain generous compensation and the ability to mobilize resources from this company.

Kadanikov was very ambitious; he had already foreseen the country's impending doom.

Everything I'm doing now is for my own future.

Economically, he would never allow himself to suffer a loss.

Politically, he needs to plan ahead!
The "Labor Collective Alliance" was a political network he had carefully woven, a "vote bank" he cultivated in factories and among the working class.

The constitutional amendments in February of last year that established the system of leadership, and Gorbachev's rise to power in March, have already shown the budding of "election politics" on the ancient land of the Soviet Union.

The upcoming referendum in March of this year, which will determine the fate of the Soviet Union, has elevated the importance of the "vote" to an unprecedented level!
Voting is a money-burning war.

Whoever controls the treasury controls the power of discourse!
If "Auto Union" can truly become a money-printing machine as Qin Yuan described.

Then Kadanikov could use this influx of rubles to pave a golden road to even greater power for himself!
He's only in his early fifties; his political life is far from over.

Berezovsky, the Jewish merchant, had a purer and more fervent desire.

Money! Endless money!

And the security and political influence that money can bring.

To ensure that he and his vast wealth empire could withstand the coming storm, and even... seize more.

Qin Yuan's proposal transformed his Rogwarts company from a "used car dealer" into a giant controlling the automotive lifeline of millions of people across tens of millions of square kilometers of land.

More importantly, there was Qin Yuan, a Chinese man with a mysterious background, and Kadanikov, a powerful bureaucrat, who joined the team.

It will be perfectly crafted to be a combination of personal safety and the desire for wealth.

"Auto Union."

Berezovsky felt a surge of emotion as he uttered the name.

monopoly.

Collusion between government and business.

Spanning Eurasia.

This is simply the ultimate form he has always dreamed of!
And what about Qin Yuan?

Seeing the two people's gazes, Qin Yuan's lips curled into a slight smile.

By using China's massive domestic production capacity to acquire cheap automobile products, there is no worry about sales in China, and one can obtain amazing profit margins.

This is a more stable source of income than "trading canned goods for airplanes".

In the Soviet Union, he was able to hide behind the scenes with the help of Berezovsky, the king of thieves.

Gradually, they entered the deeper sectors of the Soviet Union.

Even now, before the Soviet Union collapsed and before shock therapy was implemented.

There are still too many loopholes to exploit.

And most importantly, there was the addition of Kadanikov.

The industrial influence he wields also carries underlying political potential.

All of these could become the basis for his rampant activities in the Soviet Union.

Gasping sounds rose up simultaneously.

Three hands, each with its own ulterior motives, ultimately reached out in unison to the contract—the one with the framework conceived by Qin Yuan, the details filled in by Berezovsky, and the terms personally revised by Kadanikov.

The pen tip glides across the paper, making a soft rustling sound.

As the last name was chosen, "Auto Union," a name destined to stir up a storm, officially gained legal life.

“Gentlemen,” Kadanikov put down his pen, his gaze sweeping over Qin Yuan and Berezovsky, “my suggestion is that Far East Trade and Rogwarts jointly establish an ‘Auto Union’ entity. As a joint venture, it would be more flexible and discreet in its operation.”

He paused, then lowered his voice, "As for myself... I only take a 20% hidden share."

Berezovsky's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze immediately fell on Qin Yuan.

Kadannikov accepted the 20% stake without question; it was essentially the price of "protection money."

What he was worried about was Qin Yuan's appetite!

How much will this Chinese person want? Fifty percent? Sixty percent?

Qin Yuan met Berezovsky's scrutinizing gaze and smiled faintly: "Gentlemen, it's too early to discuss specific share allocations. Whether I get more or less, some people will be dissatisfied, which will only create unnecessary rifts in our newly formed alliance."

Kadannikov raised an eyebrow: "Qin, tell me your thoughts."

Qin Yuan said calmly, "My idea is very simple. Leaving aside the 20% hidden share you took, the remaining shares will be decided by performance."

“My Far East Trading Company and Berezovsky’s Rogwarts Company each went out to develop the market. Within a month, whoever sold more cars would naturally have a greater say in this alliance.”

Berezovsky was delighted when he heard about the plan.

In his view, having run the used car market for many years, he has established his own dealership network in many economically developed cities, including Moscow and Kyiv.

With the market so hungry right now, as long as he can get enough cars from the Volga plant, he won't have to worry about selling them. So he immediately said, "No problem, let the results speak for themselves, that's the fairest way."

Seeing that he had agreed, Qin Yuan nodded and said calmly, "Okay, Mr. Kadanikov, do you agree?"

Kadanikov smiled calmly: "I have no problem with that. As long as you can sell them, I have plenty of stock here."

The three of them made an agreement and then went off to prepare.

It's just too late today, so we've all stayed at a hotel near the Volga plant.

Binzi glanced at the hotel corridor, closed the door, and turned to Qin Yuan, saying, "Brother, this car alliance was started by you, so we should naturally take the lion's share. Why should we compete fairly with Berezovsky?"

Ma Gan'er also looked puzzled, but given the circumstances, they didn't dare to speak up.

Now that they've arrived in the small room, they naturally can't contain their thoughts.

"You guys have underestimated Berezovsky and Kadanikov."

He walked to the sofa in the center of the room and sat down, gesturing for Binzi and Magan'er to sit down as well.

"Who is Kadanikov? He's the director of the Volga plant and a key figure in the labor collective alliance!"

"He wields great power and is ambitious. The reason he's willing to offer 20% of his shares secretly isn't because he's generous, but because he needs Berezovsky and me, these two 'catfish,' to stir up the market and help him revitalize the stagnant Volga plant!"

"At the same time, he was also observing and weighing the options!"

“If we take the lion’s share from the very beginning because we are the initiators, what will he think? He will think we are greedy, that we are uncontrollable, and he might even secretly support Berezovsky to check us!”

"As for Berezovsky..." Qin Yuan's lips curled into a cold smile, "Would someone who could transform from a mathematics professor into the 'King of Used Cars,' someone who could wield immense influence in Moscow's gray areas and even dare to refuse 'protection money' from gangsters, be a good guy?"

“He was full of malice and greed.”

"This kind of person only believes in strength. If we can't demonstrate overwhelming power from the beginning and convince him, he will only use this cooperation as a stepping stone, and may even turn around and bite us at any time!"

Qin Yuan's gaze grew even more solemn: "This automotive alliance is not my business alone; it requires the cooperation of both of them to grow into a massive and powerful asset."

"Therefore, from the very beginning, we must show them the enormous benefits of cooperation and sharing, and demonstrate our true strength."

"Moreover," Qin Yuan smiled faintly, "why do you all think we'll lose?"

Binzi said worriedly, "Brother, I understand the logic. But... Berezovsky has been operating in the Soviet Union for many years. His used car network covers major cities, Moscow, Kiev, Minsk... When wealthy people want to buy a car, he's the first person they think of. What... what can we do to compete with him for this month?"

"Don't worry," Qin Yuan said, putting his arm around Binzi's shoulder. He stood by the hotel window, looking at the massive factory in the night.

"Have you forgotten that the demand for cars in our domestic market is worse than in places like Moscow and Kyiv?"

"Moreover, it's not that we haven't built our own distribution network."

Binzi was taken aback, then immediately realized: "Brother, are you talking about Zhu Dayong and Zhang Weijun?"

Qin Yuan nodded: "They've been training along the K3 line for the past few months, and they've built up their own network of contacts in the local area. People in Moscow and Kyiv need cars, so surely people in cities like Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk don't need cars?"

He patted Binzi on the shoulder and said with a faint smile, "Don't worry, if we're talking about sales over a year or two, we might not be able to beat Berezovsky, after all, he's a professional in this field."

"But can we rely on a month's explosive growth? A month's channel mobilization capabilities? A month's market hunger?"

"Hmph." Qin Yuan snorted coldly: "Even if Berezovsky doubled his numbers, he still couldn't compare to us."

Binzi, now confident, asked, "Brother, when will we start selling these Soviet cars?"

Looking out at the desolate scene, Qin Yuan slowly said, "Next month, the ordering process at the Volga plant won't be completed in just a few days, and importing Soviet cars into China also requires going through the necessary procedures."

"We need to use this time to find someone to resolve the procedural issues and also to contact sales channels, all of which will take time."

"But the timing is also perfect, as the 15th of next month is the Chinese New Year."

"Around the Lunar New Year, there is a return-to-hometown rush. Bosses and wealthy people need a new car to enhance their image, so it's a good time to sell cars."

Binzi and Magan'er are quite familiar with the atmosphere of Chinese New Year in China.

It's not just wealthy people who need cars to enhance their image; even ordinary people will buy new clothes and appliances during this time.

The Chinese New Year is a time when consumption experiences explosive growth.

"By the way, Magan'er, you're getting married when you go home for Chinese New Year."

Qin Yuan remembered this and turned around to say, "When we get back, you should take Zoya and your Soviet father-in-law with you to Kuibyshev. After we deliver the goods, we'll fly back to China so you can prepare for your wedding in advance."

"Brother Yuan, it's me."

Ma Gan'er was so moved that tears almost welled up in his eyes. He hadn't expected that Qin Yuan would still remember him at this time.

He had originally planned to get married after the New Year, since he was so busy this year.

Qin Yuan interrupted him and laughed, "Live your life well and try to give me a nephew next year. When you get married, I'll give you a Volga car."

Binzi smiled upon hearing this and slapped Ma Gan'er's shoulder with his large palm: "You're spineless. Why are you crying? Just keep what Yuan-ge gave you."

"Take this time to practice driving, and then you can drive your foreign wife back home."

"Okay, sure!" Prickly pear rubbed his eyes and grinned foolishly.

If I were to drive back to the village, and bring back a foreign wife with me...

He could imagine the shock the villagers would feel.

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(End of this chapter)