"It's so complete!"

Looking at the catalog of items in the information, they range from agricultural products such as rice, flour, chicken, duck, and fish to light industrial products such as towels and soap to household appliances such as televisions, washing machines, and refrigerators.

In addition to large items such as weapons and aircraft, it can be said that everything is available.

Mikhail couldn't help but sigh.

"Not all, they are all basic things related to people's livelihood. For example, electronic products are not good enough for us. We need to import them from abroad, and we still need to work hard."

"Keep working hard, will it be difficult for you?"

"Yes, our group has put the development of electronic equipment such as computers and mobile phones on the agenda, and the research institutes and factories have already started construction in the special zone.

We have just started now, and we haven’t achieved much yet. In ten or fifteen years, when Minister Mihayin comes to the mainland again, you will see many pedestrians walking on the streets using our group’s communication equipment.

.”

Xu Lei didn't know if what he said was right. Anyway, he could just brag and he wouldn't have to file a tax return.

"I also hope that one day we will be too far behind European and American countries in the electronics field." Mikhail shrugged and said with a smile, "I'm looking forward to meeting with the leaders of your group. I don't know when I will have time?"

"Mr. Hua is still in the Special Administrative Region. She will come to the capital with her advisory team tomorrow. She will definitely visit you, Minister Mihail."

"Advisory team?" Mikhail was a little confused.

"There are some retired old people, mainly in the aviation field. As you know, Minister Mikhail, the aircraft industry is too professional, so I just want to talk about some business.

This is not the case with technical issues. What is needed and what is not needs to be checked by professionals. For this reason, Mr. Hua has lost many seniors in the aviation field." Xu Lei said a little embarrassed.

"Invite seniors from your country's aviation industry!" Minister Mihail nodded and said, "It seems that you have the will to live."

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A week later, the General Assembly Hall.

A few decades later, everyone will know that even a solemn place like the Great Hall can be rented out, and the rent is not expensive, even cheaper than the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

But in the 1990s, not many people knew about it, and they thought that those who could use the Great Hall were either official companies or powerful individuals.

So much so that many companies, individuals, and even scam companies rent conference rooms here to hold press conferences, in order to raise their profile and make them deceive others.

In the 1990s, there were many people who used this method to deceive people, and many people, especially those in remote areas, were fooled.

Who would have thought that it would be a leather bag company holding a meeting in the Great Hall.

After Hua Yihan brought the advisory group to the capital, he only had one day's rest because time was not waiting for anyone. Then he took the members of the advisory group to meet with Mihail and others at the Diaoyutai Hotel to discuss the aircraft and the overhaul plant.

The outside world does not know how the negotiations went, but a signing ceremony was held in the General Assembly Hall on the third day after the talks.

In order to build momentum, both parties also invited many media reporters to witness the event.

Witnessed by dozens of media!

A trading company affiliated with the Eastern Group signed a trade contract with Mihail and others for eight Tu-154 passenger aircraft and supporting maintenance lines.

Like the Nande Group's contract, the two parties adopted a barter transaction model, exchanging agricultural products and light industrial products for Maozi's passenger aircraft and maintenance equipment.

Because there were many reporters on site, in order to build momentum, after the contract was signed, Eastern Group, Mikhail and others held a press conference to answer questions from reporters on site.

"Mr. Li, could I ask, if it is not the case that the South German Group cooperated with Russia and exchanged cans for planes, how did it become the Eastern Group? Did you stop this business?"

At the press conference!

The reporters first stared at Mikhail and others to ask questions, and after confirming that there were no questions, they sent the microphone to Hua Yihan, who became aggressive from the beginning.

"We don't cut off anyone's business. The reason why they cooperate with us and not with the Nande Group is because they are unreliable. If they were reliable, they wouldn't be unable to negotiate for three days.

And we reached a cooperation agreement within just one week of intervention because we have the strength and can complete the goods that Russia needs in a short period of time.

Unlike the Nande Group, they even need to pay for goods on credit. This is too irregular and cannot guarantee the quality and time of supply. Naturally, our Russian friends will not be happy."

Hua Yihan did not answer the question. Oriental Group spokesperson Li Hong came to the stage to answer reporters' questions.

"Mr. Li, as far as I know, many manufacturers have reached agreements with Nande Group. I heard that Dongfang Group wants to kick them away and find new suppliers?" a reporter asked.

"Madam, before you ask any questions, please know something about our Eastern Group." Li Hong replied with a smile, "Our Eastern Group is not only one of the top large groups, but also has close cooperative companies with Russia.

A large part of the trains running on the China-Russia border are transporting our group's goods. There are thousands of companies across the country providing us with corresponding goods.

For suppliers, our group has only two requirements, that is, qualified quality and moderate price. As long as these two are met, they can be included in the supplier list of our Oriental Group.

Of course, being on the list doesn't mean anything. Our goods are subject to batch inspections, and any unqualified products will be returned. While the supplier's qualifications are cancelled, its legal responsibility will also be held."

“So strict!”

Li Hong's words caused a commotion among reporters.

In the 1990s, the mainland had just transitioned from a planned economy to a market economy. Not to mention simple quality issues, it was also normal for goods to be deceived and dead on the ground.

Only foreign companies that strictly pursue quality like Oriental Group can do it.

wrong!

Reporters present reflected that Oriental Group is a Hong Kong enterprise, not...

"Mr. Li, just now Minister Mikhail said that in addition to purchasing 8 Tu-154 passenger aircraft, Eastern Group also purchased an overhaul line. Do you think you are entering the aviation industry?"

A reporter raised his hand and asked.

"yes!"

Li Hong nodded and said, "Our Dongfang Group is an entity, not a leather bag trading company like the Nande Group. The products we produce range from basic textiles to televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and other household appliances to cars. It can be said that

Everything you need.

In this case, why can't we enter the aviation industry?

Large passenger aircraft is the crown jewel of the manufacturing industry, and we at Eastern Group are ready to challenge it."

"Challenging the aviation industry costs a lot of money. Why not buy it if you have so much money?" a reporter asked.

“I want to buy one, but you can buy household appliances such as TVs and refrigerators. They can be used at home for many years. If they break, you can just replace them with new ones.

Cars and airplanes are not acceptable.

The car is in good condition, parts wear is low, and after-sales service doesn't cost much.

Aircraft, after-sales service is more expensive than the aircraft itself.

Especially in countries like Europe and the United States, which attach great importance to technology property rights, every part for maintenance must be imported from abroad, and the price is sky-high.

This reporter, you can just buy it with one sentence. The question is, can you give me so much money?"

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After the press conference, the Chinese side represented by Hua Yihan and the Russian side represented by Mikhail continued negotiations.

"Miss Hua, the reporter's question just now made me feel your determination. I want to ask, what do you want? If you can still treat me as a friend, tell me.

I'm too old to be frightened." Looking at Hua Yihan, who was several years younger than his daughter, Mihayiner said with a bitter smile.

"Minister Mikhail, since you asked this, I will go straight to the point. To be honest, since Eastern Group is preparing to enter the aviation field.

Either don't do it, or you have to do your best. We in Europe and the United States have no choice but to find a solution from you.

The overhaul line is only the foundation, and even the Tu-154's technology is just the foundation. What I want is not only the equipment of the Gubi Snow Factory, but also its basic reserves, those engineers with rich experience.

There are also your country’s experts in air engines and all the good stuff under the Ministry of National Defense Industry." Hua Yihan said arrogantly.

"If you want so much, you won't be afraid of being choked to death." Hua Yihan's words shocked Mihayiner. He originally thought that Hua Yihan was targeting the Tu-154 production line, which at most was a reserve technology.

Unexpectedly, he had such a big appetite that he even wanted to take over Da Mao's aviation industry.

"People are as bold as they come from. The opportunity now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Actually, Minister Mihayiner, you also know that I am not the one who comes to Damao to suck blood.

I just want to pick up scraps. Countries like Europe and the United States are the real blood suckers.

I have heard that supplies in Moscow have begun to be in short supply, and this is based on the Eastern Group's continuous shipment of supplies to Moscow day and night.

However, Minister Mihayiner, Xu Lei should have told you.

The oil, minerals and timber we need here are already saturated, and if we add more, we will have a backlog. We must expand the product list.

And if you expand the product list, you will have nothing except military industry.

Otherwise, tell me and see what I can offer."

"We have it!"

Just as Mikhail was about to say that our furry bears have everything, he wilted.

Although the wooly bear is one of the two poles, it is something produced.

How to say it!

Except for the military industry, there is really nothing it can do. This can be seen from the products it exports.

Everyone knows that oil and natural gas are a trump card in Mao’s hand. Whether in terms of economic interests or political influence, they are strategic chips for Mao’s game with the West.

In fact, the same is true for Mao Xiong. Foreign trade is highly dependent on the export of energy and raw materials, especially the export of oil.

It can be said that since the 1960s, oil and raw materials have been the most important source of foreign exchange for Mao Xiong, supporting the import of technical equipment and food from Western countries.

You may not believe it when you say it.
To be continued...