Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 356 Secret Meeting
Wang Dao ignored Ximen, not because he was deliberately ignoring him, but because he had important things to do.

"Lord Nanye, have you seen what I asked Shi Bao to bring back?"

At this moment, Wang Dao was not in Hong Kong, but in Bao'an County, where he met with Nan Ye.

Wang Dao did not go through the official channels, but through Han Bin's channels.

This meeting was requested by the Nanjing University faculty and staff.

Nanye pushed up his glasses, his eyes full of admiration:
"Wang Sheng, you are truly a formidable young man."

He knew Wang Dao was young, but he didn't expect him to be this young.

At first glance, he looks exactly like a college student!
However, Wang Dao has been in a high position for a long time and has experienced many things, so his temperament is quite different, which makes people subconsciously overlook his age.

But in Nanye's eyes, he was just a young man.

The intelligence reports from Yuefu certainly contained detailed information about Wang Dao, but after actually meeting him, Nan Ye discovered that the other party was unbelievably young!
However, Minamino would not underestimate his opponent.

He was able to become the richest man in Hong Kong, a city full of foreign firms, and he was also able to bring back more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars to his hometown.

Could this be an ordinary person?

Nanye gave Wangdao enough respect.

Wang Dao shook his head:
"What I've accomplished is nothing compared to what the adults have achieved."

"Fifty years ago, you gentlemen saved the nation from disaster. Just thinking about it fills one with admiration and longing."

Nanye smiled and waved his hand:
"Let's not talk about that."

"Wang Sheng is pressed for time and has come in secret, so please speak frankly."

Wang Dao was also direct, asking again:
"Did you read the pamphlet I sent you before?"

Minamino nodded:
“Read it three times a day and study it carefully.”

"I gain a new understanding with each reading."

Wang Dao said with a "blush":

"That basic booklet should be enough to broaden the horizons of you gentlemen."

"What we're going to talk about today is the theory of comparative advantage."

"While our relations with the Ugly Kingdom are improving and we're on a honeymoon, let's get started on our business."

In today's world of diode competition, it's not a case of the West prevailing over the North; quite the opposite.

Even if the president of the United States comes to power and decides to take a strong stance, the red bear in the north still holds the upper hand in reality.

A massive torrent of steel, with countless pairs of wheels, would make any country gasp in astonishment.

Not to mention the thousands of giant mushrooms!

It was against this backdrop that the U.S. restored relations with its homeland, with the simple aim of sharing some of the pressure.

In terms of army alone, there is no doubt that our homeland is the best.

This isn't just boasting; it's a record earned through real battles!
With the help of their hometown to share the burden, the United States was able to finally catch its breath.

Both sides get what they need.

"Don't expect the Ugly Country to give us any advanced technology."

“The enemy is determined to destroy us. Even if they succeed in changing the upper echelons, they will not teach us the latest technology.”

"Just look at Fog City, which shares the same origins and ancestry as the Ugly Kingdom, and you'll understand why," Wang Dao said eloquently.

Nan Ye's expression was solemn:

"We all have a clear understanding of this."

"We will not take any chances."

The main export products of my hometown are minerals or light industrial products.

One of them is food.

Even in years of disaster, the core product remains grain.

This is similar to Siam.

Even in Siam before the time travel of the king, after nearly a century of "democracy," its main product was still grain.

Capitalism is all the same all over the world.

Whether it's my hometown or Siam, countries with such vast territories and large populations are the most ideal destinations for product sales.

Big capitalists won't create a competitor for themselves.

If there is even the slightest possibility, they will try their best to turn their hometown into an economic colony!
Nanye frowned and said:
"We have sufficient judgment, and it aligns with yours."

"But we hope to have enough technology left behind..."

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Negotiations are certainly possible."

"But don't get your hopes up too high."

"Science has its own laws."

"The diffusion of technology is spiral-like."

"It is virtually impossible for companies from the U.S. or other countries to stop the spread of technology."

"only……"

Nan Ye listened intently and quickly asked:
"But what?"

Wang Dao spread his hands and said:
"This requires a large number of skilled workers with a certain level of education."

"There are only so many mechanical principles. What do students who graduate from vocational schools or above in mechanical engineering lack compared to mechanical engineers with decades of experience?"

"It's nothing more than experience."

"If you're willing, you'll definitely retain their technology."

The Nanjing University student seemed to be deep in thought.

Wang Dao also said:

"The economic conditions in my hometown are not very good, but fortunately this is not an insurmountable problem."

“If the Ugly country needs us, then it will continue to invest in us.”

"What we need to do is very simple: take over the deindustrialized sites in places like the U.S. and the foggy city."

"We will have to pay the price."

"Sweatshops need to operate for a while."

"Industrial workers need training, and the domestic market needs to be nurtured... These are all very real issues."

Wang Dao was quite helpless.

Even with his intelligence network, he could hardly change this reality.

Upgrading industrial scale is a matter of full industrialization.

It involves almost every discipline.

Just like the television, washing machine, air conditioner, car and other products that every family had before Wang Dao traveled through time, these things were invented almost all in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Of course, their current form is almost completely different from when they were first invented.

The reason is that with the development of science and technology, materials science or related technologies have become more advanced, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

However, its mechanical principle has never changed.

The kingly way cannot simply make a decision on a whim and create all the conditions for change in the hometown, nor can it simply make a decision on a whim and create a huge scale effect in the hometown.

He'd like to, but he simply can't do it!

Besides, what my hometown needs to do now is not to develop high-tech products. These things are fine, but not necessary.

The important thing is to give everyone a meal!
Therefore, labor-intensive industries are essential.

Furthermore, the economic policies of my hometown are essentially a kind of shock therapy similar to that of Big Bang.

However, my hometown strictly controls the vital industries related to people's basic livelihoods and does not hand them over to private individuals, so even if they are impacted, the problem is not too serious.

Shock therapy can only be carried out under one condition—a continuous influx of external capital, or in other words, an influx of hot money.

It just so happens that the Ugly Country and my hometown are currently in a honeymoon period, so achieving this is very simple.

In order to deal with the Russian bear in the north, the U.S. will not sit idly by and watch its home economy suffer.

Of course, it would be even better if the high-level environment could be changed through economic means.

However, their scheme was destined to fail.

Nanye expressed his sincere gratitude.

This meeting with Wang Dao was actually requested by Hai Li.

Haili took the pamphlet sent by Wangdao very seriously.

"The Rise of Great Powers" broadened their horizons, while "Comparative Economic Theory" provided them with practical methods for economic guidance.

However, there were still many questions that needed to be discussed with Wang Dao, which led to this meeting.

"Catching up with the West cannot be rushed or hasty."

"Science has its own natural laws."

"Our population is large enough and our territory is vast enough. As long as we raise the quality of our people, catching up with the West is not just a dream."

The Way of the King is the Way of Sincerity.
"I have always believed that the Chinese people are never afraid of challenges. In the past, they were the ones using industrial power to fight against our agricultural power."

"Once we industrialize, we will be on the same level as them."

"Their good days are over."

Nanye said in surprise:
"You seem to have more confidence than we do."

Wang Dao said earnestly:
"Our country has a fine tradition."

“When you suffer a loss, it will definitely be written in detail in history books, while when you gain an advantage, it will almost always be mentioned in passing.”

"Through all the history books, we people from my hometown are known for holding grudges."

Nanye laughed heartily.

He never expected that Wang Dao would view history from this perspective.

However, this also reveals Wang Dao's confidence.

Wang Dao has this kind of confidence, and Nan Ye has even more!

"I was instructed to discuss investment matters with Wang Sheng."

"I wonder which sector Mr. Wang is interested in investing in?"

Wang Dao said earnestly:
"Business is business, are there any policies in place?"

Nanye laughed even more heartily:

"If everyone else has the same policies, then Wang Sheng will naturally have them too."

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"I don't want any special treatment, as long as the policies are the same as those for other businessmen."

Nan Ye sighed inwardly, thinking that Wang Dao was truly no ordinary person.

"Should we give Wang Sheng a guarantee?"

Wang Dao shook his head and refused outright:

"Forget about that thing."

"Through history books, it's clear that any family that granted a pardon from death never met a good end."

"I'm just an ordinary person. I'm afraid I'll become arrogant because of my privileged position. It's best to stick to business principles."

The reality, of course, is not like that.

He wouldn't dare to negotiate with the state.

Even if Wang Dao were the richest man in the world, let alone just Hong Kong's richest man, he wouldn't dare to do this. Individual power is absolutely no match for the machinery of the state.

The kingly way has self-awareness.

Nanye smiled and said:
“Wang Sheng, don’t be nervous. You are a true patriotic businessman. There are orders from the sea that we can give you the green light in any industry you want to enter.”

"However, Haili hopes to acquire some technology."

Wang Dao's words are very practical:
"There are industries I do want to enter."

"The home market is the most attractive to capital in any country."

"However, I must say this upfront."

"I will not pursue anything that is subject to the Batumi embargo."

Nanye nodded slightly:

"Don't worry, Mr. Wang, we won't force you to do anything that would put you in a difficult position."

As Wang Dao said, unless it is in the military field, generally one or two technological changes will not bring about earth-shattering changes to the homeland.

My hometown is a large country like never before, and every policy we introduce requires comprehensive consideration.

Before a policy is introduced, no one knows whether it will work or what problems will arise during its implementation.

My hometown is constantly changing. Some policies that seem legal now may become illegal later. Similarly, some things that seem illegal now may become legal in the future.

The constant pursuit of change is the result of our hometown's diligent governance.

To establish a single law that lasts for eternity is simply suicidal.

"Nanjing University students don't need to be discouraged. As long as we develop the economy, with our population base, every percentage point increase will amount to tens of millions."

"When quantitative changes accumulate enough, qualitative changes will eventually occur."

"The future will definitely be ours."

Wang Dao is very confident about this.

Nan Ye had a strange feeling that Wang Dao had more confidence in his hometown than he, the one in power, did.

They genuinely believe that their hometown will get better day by day.

This feeling is something that many people in China don't have.

Nan Ye wanted to ask why, but then he thought, if others believe in me, why don't I believe in myself?

That doesn't make sense!

"I wonder where Mr. Wang will choose to invest?"

Wang Dao said earnestly:
"There are several industries I want to enter."

"First, I will invest 100 million Hong Kong dollars in agriculture."

"You can call it an investment, or you can call it a donation."

Nan Ye was shocked:
"What does that mean?"

The Way of the King is leisurely and profound:
"Food is the most important thing in governance, and agriculture is the foundation of the nation."

"This is especially true for us now."

"Or, the nation is based on its people, and the people depend on food for survival."

"No agriculture, no stability; no commerce, no wealth."

"How can we industrialize without developing agriculture?"

Nanye's expression was heavy:

"There's no money back home."

Wang Dao raised an eyebrow:
"Therefore, I invested HK$100 million in my hometown."

"I do not require that this HK$100 million be designated for any particular company or individual."

"I just have some suggestions."

Nanye said curiously:
"What advice?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Why not create a safe and reliable vegetable project, such as a vegetable basket project?"

“In northern regions, the winter staples are usually just cabbage, radishes, and potatoes. But with the ‘vegetable basket project,’ there will be many more options to choose from.”

Nan Ye pondered for a moment and immediately said:
"Out-of-season vegetables?"

Off-season vegetables are not a modern invention.

My hometown has a long tradition of growing off-season vegetables. However, in the past, off-season vegetables were a luxury that only the very wealthy could afford.

Wang Dao nodded slightly.

"Correct!"

"I happen to have brought this technology with me."

“In the past, people in the north would hibernate during the winter, but now they can earn an extra income.”

Nanye was speechless for a moment.

Wang Dao was even more concerned about these matters than they were.

A true patriot.

Wang Dao casually remarked:
"As for other things, such as pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural machinery, etc., how to research them is not my expertise."

"However, I would like to remind you that agriculture has been monopolized in other countries."

“Even the seeds are monopolized by others.”

A cold glint flashed in Nan Ye's eyes as he silently memorized those words.

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"My main investments are almost all in industry."

"Related majors such as automobiles, white goods, and computers."

Nanye said in shock:
"so much?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Is it much?"

"Sir, please don't forget the funds I have on hand."

The U.S. loaned him three billion dollars.

This would require investing in so many industries.

To give you a comparison, in DJI's previous life, how much was DJI's first investment? Ninety thousand US dollars.

That was in the early 20th century, and now it's the early 1980s!
How many big things can three billion US dollars accomplish?
Nanye's eyes lit up when he heard this:
"They invested all their money back in their hometown?"

Wang Dao quickly took preventative measures:

"My lord, this will not do."

I have a use for both sums of money.

"Otherwise, the Ugly Kingdom could cut off my supply lines at any time."

Nanye was somewhat disappointed, but still expressed his understanding.

Who knew that Wang Dao said:
"I plan to invest five billion US dollars in my hometown over the next ten years."

what?
Master Minamino opened his mouth wide:
"Wang Sheng, didn't you say that those investments from the Ugly country are subject to regulation?"

Moreover, they only invested a total of three billion US dollars in you, so where did the remaining two billion US dollars come from?

However, Master Nan did not say this aloud.

The Way of the King is the Way of Composure:
"Sir, this money can't be invested all at once."

"My plan is to invest $500 million each year over ten years."

"We will consider adding or deleting content as needed."

The Nanjing University student suddenly grasped Wang Dao's hands:

"Mr. Wang, thank you for supporting national development."

Wang Dao quickly replied:
"My lord, it's just a business matter."

"I am optimistic about the development of my hometown, which is why I am willing to invest."

"I firmly believe that my hometown will bring me enough rewards."

Nanye smiled and said:

"must."

The country has no money; to be precise, it doesn't have enough foreign exchange.

If you want to develop industry, you can't just shut yourself off and work in isolation.

Wang Dao is practically their lucky star.

The two then gave a general overview of the investment project.

The two of them were only responsible for discussing the major projects; the specific work was naturally handled by their subordinates.

Wang Dao said to Nan Ye:
"My lord, how about we have Shi Bao act as the liaison?"

"He works well with Li Fu from my team."

Nanye thought for a moment and asked:
"Is it alright if Shi Bao isn't a professional?"

Wang Dao said quite frankly:
“We have deep trust in Shi Bao.”

"Our cooperation is based on trust. The smoother the communication, the less likely we are to make misunderstandings, right?"

The Nanjing University student nodded slowly:
“That makes sense. Then let Shi Bao serve as the liaison between our hometown and your side.”

"As for higher-level contacts, we can directly have Xiao Xu as the liaison."

Wang Dao said happily:

"Thank you, Professor Nan."

The professor from Nanjing University chuckled lightly:

"I should be thanking you."

Wang Dao shook hands with the Nanjing University student to say goodbye:

"The investment amount for this year will be deposited into our account back home in a week. Please take good care of us from now on."

The Nanjing University students couldn't stop smiling:
"It's easy to talk about."

This is the God of Wealth, so we have to treat him well.

Wang Dao waved goodbye to the students of Nanjing University.

After Wang Dao left, Master Nan said to Shi Bao:

"You and Wang Sheng get along quite well."

Stone Leopard quickly said:
"Sir, I follow the rules very well in Hong Kong."

The Nanjing University student was speechless. He said to Shi Bao:

"Don't overthink it. Wang Sheng knows the system back home very well. He admires you and wants you to break out of the confines of the police station."

"The Garrison Command is a highly specialized department. If you stay there all the time, your future career development will be limited."

Wang Sheng mentioned it because he wanted you to have a bright future.

"From now on, you must cultivate a good relationship with Li Fu."

Shi Bao quickly agreed, his mind a jumble of thoughts, unsure of what to say.

(End of this chapter)