Although Zhang Ruiqiang had made a promise, Feng Yu was not very satisfied. In the original timeline, Song Lao Si and his gang could still run around for nearly two years. The time had been shortened, but it was still not enough.
Many wealthy people like to donate to the police and government to improve public security, because no matter how much money you have, no matter how many bodyguards you hire, you may not be able to stop a ruthless criminal.
Just like Li Chao, the richest man in Hong Kong, who is extremely influential in the world, his son was still easily kidnapped by a few kidnappers. The kidnappers went to his house and demanded a ransom of one billion in person.
Later, Li Chao donated a large sum of money to the police and the government to improve surveillance facilities and police equipment. But what was the point? One billion was gone, and the whole city knew about it, causing the stock price of Li Chao's company to plummet.
Feng Yu did not want this. He still preferred the public security in the big cities of the future, where there were basically no guns and fewer people chose to take desperate risks.
"Mayor Zhang, I was very clear just now. To accept such a low price, the public security environment must be improved. Without stable public security, who would be willing to invest? In business, if you can't meet my conditions, then you must give me a satisfactory price. I can't accept a few million RMB!"
"You can propose other conditions, such as tax breaks for your company."
"No need, I won't be short of any taxes that should be paid."
"That's not right. From what I understand, your company is still selling imported used cars, and they are all luxury cars. But your company doesn't have the necessary import documents or tax records." Zhang Ruiqiang revealed another card.
Did Zhang Ruiqiang already know about this? Feng Yu thought he had done a good job, and by the time it was discovered, his third batch of cars had already been sold.
"I imported scrap metal and car parts, and paid taxes accordingly. What's the problem? As for the used cars sold by my company, they were assembled by us. The vehicle management office has inspected them and approved their sale." Feng Yu said firmly.
He was exploiting a loophole, but if the city really pursued it, it would be very troublesome. But if he didn't do it at the time, there wouldn't be such high profits.
"You are exploiting a loophole, but the city hasn't pursued it."
"My business is legal! If the relevant laws say I am breaking the law, you can list them." Feng Yu emphasized.
"Quibbling over words is meaningless. Still, what other conditions do you have? Speak up."
"Can I really propose any condition?" Feng Yu asked tentatively.
Zhang Ruiqiang answered cautiously, "No breaking the law, no exploiting loopholes!"
"Alright, these technical documents, including the three Soviet mechanical equipment experts, can be handed over to the machinery factory for free. But... I want to be converted into shares!"
These technical documents could create value worth more than 100 million. Feng Yu couldn't agree to sell them for a few million. You want the technology, right? Fine, let me have shares, and we can share the profits.
"What? Convert to shares?"
"Yes, there are so many shareholding companies now, and there are also shareholding factories. Why can't our machinery factory become a shareholding company? I will invest with technology, and the machinery factory can save money to invest in new agricultural machinery production. It's a win-win situation."
"This... probably won't work."
Zhang Ruiqiang shook his head. Allowing private investment in a state-owned enterprise, how could that be allowed? Although it was legally permissible and there were some precedents, those were mostly foreign investments, and the companies were mostly in a loss-making state. Even so, there was a lot of controversy. Not to mention, the machinery factory itself was a profitable enterprise, and the city could take away a lot of profits every year.
With private capital injection and becoming a shareholding company, wouldn't Feng Yu also be able to meddle in the machinery factory? Although he knew Feng Yu was very capable, in the eyes of the city leaders, letting a child become one of the bosses of the machinery factory was simply a fantasy!
Zhang Ruiqiang expressed his concerns and doubts, but Feng Yu didn't think these were problems. He only asked Zhang Ruiqiang three questions: First, if the machinery factory didn't have these technical documents, how long would it take to lead the country with just advanced equipment? Second, are these technical documents privately owned by Feng Yu, and if he sells them to other companies, does the city have the right to interfere? Third, with these technical documents and the guidance of three experts, could the machinery factory in Bingcheng stand out in the country?
Feng Yu kept emphasizing the national concept, making Zhang Ruiqiang's eyes brighter and brighter. Feng Yu didn't know that Zhang Ruiqiang, in addition to being responsible for attracting investment and foreign trade, was also in charge of enterprise reform.
Moreover, starting this year, there were already six or seven hundred state-owned enterprises that had been converted to shareholding systems, some of which were much larger than the Bingcheng machinery factory, and some were originally profitable enterprises.
Zhang Ruiqiang also planned to take some city enterprises as pilots for shareholding reform, but he had never considered the machinery factory, which was currently in an upward phase. However, Feng Yu's three questions completely moved him. If the machinery factory could stand out in the country after the reform, it would be a solid achievement for him!
"If the city agrees, how much will you invest, and what percentage of shares will you take?" Zhang Ruiqiang probed.
"I won't invest a single cent, just with technology. These technical documents, plus the three experts I hired, will be converted into three million rubles. I will also review the financial statements of the machinery factory. According to the ratio, I will take what I should, not a single share more or less! If you play any tricks, the cooperation will be terminated, and I will sell the technical documents to the machinery factory in Lin Province. I have already made a significant concession on the price of the equipment. If the city still doesn't agree, there will be no future."
Future? Zhang Ruiqiang looked at Feng Yu with deep meaning. This kid means he can still get advanced equipment and technology from the Soviet Union?
If that's the case, Feng Yu is a treasure. The machinery factory is worth the city's increased investment, and it will inevitably bring a steady stream of high income to the city in the future.
Isn't it just a three million ruble investment? Is that a lot? The city can easily make the original assets of the machinery factory exceed 30 million rubles, and then take the money back after a round.
"Alright, I will report to the city and give you a reply within a week."
"Three days, I will only wait three days. If I don't get a reply within three days, I will go to Jicheng, where they are also urging me."
Feng Yu was also putting pressure on Zhang Ruiqiang. If you take seven days to answer and then drag it out for another seven days, and then 70 days, the value of my technical documents will keep decreasing. The city must make a decision as soon as possible.
Zhang Ruiqiang gritted his teeth, "Fine, three days, then three days!"~~ Still three updates, seeking recommendations. Tomorrow there might only be two updates. Book friends pointed out some errors in the book, and Lao Si is checking and correcting them. Also, thank you to Hu Lu Xian Er, Wu Zi Lou Yu, Tao Wang De Hao Zi, and She~ for their donations.