Chapter 10 Chapter nine

The Wannianqing Academy of Painting and Calligraphy opened by Zhao Guozhong is a great sight in the capital: many of the teachers of the Academy of Calligraphy and Painting are teachers from the academy, and there are also some young talents who have no formal occupations but are well-known in the painting and calligraphy circle.As for the students, most of them are old cadres who have retired to the second line. Veteran cadres learn calligraphy and painting, on the one hand to kill time, and on the other hand to keep fit.Many calligraphers and painters who often appear on TV are bearded and energetic. Their image has a great influence on veteran cadres. Veteran cadres think that practicing calligraphy and painting is another kind of qigong, and this kind of qigong can make people live longer .

Next to the Academy of Painting and Calligraphy, there is an antique tea house. The best tea leaves from all directions are stored in the nanmu cabinets. The tea sets are all specially purchased from Fujian. What is pleasing to the veteran cadres is that every girl who pours tea has undergone professional training, and their youthful beauty finally penetrates into every cup of tea, leaving tea drinkers with endless aftertaste. This teahouse is only open to members of the Academy of Calligraphy and Painting for free, and it is almost impossible for others to enter.As the owner of the teahouse, Zhao Guozhong, on the surface, seems to be investing for free, but the returns he gets from the veteran cadres of the teahouse every year are not small.

He understands that these veteran cadres who are almost useless in the eyes of others have huge advantages hidden in them.Many of their relatives are the bosses of big companies; many of their secretaries are powerful cadres; many of their children are well-known figures with great energy... Zhao Guozhong worked hard to manage these relationships for no other reason. Only for their own Huihai Group. On this day, the secretary of the county party committee and the county magistrate of an energy-rich county in Shanxi came to visit Zhao Guozhong. "Zhao is always a well-known entrepreneur in the whole province. We came here to visit." The secretary of the county party committee was very sincere and polite. , because the geographical location is remote, the transportation is not developed, and the high-quality coking coal buried underground cannot be mined. I came to Mr. Zhao this time to invite you to visit our county."

"We can afford to invest in coal mines, but we can't afford to invest in road transportation." Zhao Guozhong explained. "We came to you this time to tell you good news. The highway from our county to the provincial capital has been included in the national poverty alleviation plan, and it will start construction in the next six months." The county magistrate took out the documents from the National Development and Reform Commission. "If it's true, it's too..." Zhao Guozhong took it over and took a closer look. Special funds had been arranged above.

"Our coal field only needs to invest 200 million yuan. According to the current market situation, we can earn more than 800 yuan per ton of coal. The investment can be recovered in the first year, and it will be a net profit in the second year." The county magistrate described the development blueprint. Zhao Guozhong asked cautiously: "What is the interest of your local government in mining coal fields?" "In taxation, in employment, and in the tertiary industry." The secretary of the county party committee did not hesitate. Zhao Guozhong asked: "Is there anything else?"

The county magistrate was very serious: "Nothing else, Mr. Zhao, don't worry, now we are talking about administration according to law, we can clearly write our requirements in the contract." "Then let's not say anything. We will initially sign a development contract in the afternoon, and we will raise all the funds. How about you transfer the mineral resources to our Huihai company?" Zhao Guozhong quickly made up his mind. "Mr. Zhao, did you really agree to invest with us?" The county party secretary hardly believed it. "Of course. I won't say anything. I will initially sign the contract in the afternoon and then go through the legal procedures." Zhao Guozhong gave the guest a solid answer with a serious expression on his face.

"Thank you! Thank you! Mr. Zhao is really the savior of our impoverished county. He invested 200 million yuan in one fell swoop. Now, we can finally show up at the provincial investment promotion meeting in the second half of the year." The county magistrate was overjoyed. In the afternoon, Zhao Guozhong signed an investment agreement with the impoverished county, and the county magistrate and secretary were as happy as if they had picked up a gold ingot from the street. The next day, Zhao Guozhong arranged for a driver to take the secretary and county magistrate of the impoverished county to visit the Forbidden City, but he invited his son Li Xiaomin, the chairman of Beijing International Investment Group, to his teahouse through Mr. Li, who was learning calligraphy and painting here.

Zhao Guozhong put the development contracts signed with poor counties yesterday in front of Li Xiaomin one by one. "My dad said that he learned calligraphy and painting here without charging or paying, and he gained a lot." Li Xiaomin was very grateful. Zhao Guozhong said modestly: "We are a public welfare organization here, and the purpose is to serve veteran cadres." "Mr. Zhao still has love, admiration! Admiration!" The more Li Xiaomin looked at the information, the more interested he became, "Our company happens to have 500 to 600 million idle funds looking for energy projects. The coal mine you recommended is in good condition, as long as the road can be started as scheduled , the coal can be shipped out to earn a good price. Tell me, what are the conditions?"

Zhao Guozhong deliberately covered up the two people who came to the door yesterday, made up a story, and opened his bloody mouth: "I don't want to hide it from you, Huihai Group has been preparing for this project for more than three years. The cost is a lot of money, in order for this coal mine to meet the start-up conditions, the county sends out people and documents, we provide funds, and finally conquered the National Development and Reform Commission, how much do you think we invested?" Looking at the contract signed in front of him, as long as the money is invested, the property rights will be automatically transferred to the Huihai Group. Li Xiaomin has no doubts: "Mr. Zhao, we understand that there are many rich people now, and the mineral resources are limited. You can get them. It means that you have paid. As long as your conditions are not harsh, we will settle this mine."

"You can choose between two ways of cooperation." Zhao Guozhong said with confidence, "One way, you invest in projects and we invest in funds. After earning money, you will have seven or three; How much we invested in the early stage, you pay us 53 million consulting service fees at one time, and all mineral resources and future profits belong to you." "Is this..." Li Xiaomin made a simple comparison, "The cooperation between the two companies is too much trouble, and the big and small things are discussed and discussed. Once they are not unified, all business opportunities will be wasted. I prefer the latter one, a one-time buyout, It’s just that the consulting service fee is a bit high, can it be lowered?”

Zhao Guozhong rolled his eyes: "How did you surrender? If we surrender, what else will we eat and drink? If you don't even agree to such a favorable condition, then I will find someone else. Don't regret it. You know, this coal mine can return to the mine in a year. Ben, in the future, there will be more than 200 million per year, more than 200 million in ten years, and more than 400 million in 20 years. We have 50 years of mining and management rights, how much money can we make! Such a good deal, can you find Got it?" Looking at Zhao Guozhong's wandering eyes, Li Xiaomin, chairman of Beijing SDIC, gritted his teeth and made his final decision: "Come on, the agency fee of 53 million yuan is a lot, and it will be in your account tomorrow, and you will help me with all the procedures." straighten out." "I knew Chairman Li was a cheerful person, the old man was right!" Zhao Guozhong laughed. "Thank you Mr. Zhao for giving me this opportunity to make a lot of money. From now on, I will become the 'Shanxi Coal Boss'." Li Xiaomin patted the other party's shoulder, "Come on, come to Shunfeng, I'll treat you to a big meal!" In the evening, Zhao Guozhong came back drunk and ran into the secretary and county magistrate of the impoverished county head-on. Zhao Guozhong called the two to the teahouse: "Which place in Shanxi do you think has the most spiritual energy?" "Then you don't have to ask, Wutai Mountain." The county magistrate replied, "Mr. Zhao, to tell you the truth, on the way to Beijing, we secretly worshiped the fifth master. You said it was effective, but we ran into you as soon as we arrived in Beijing." God of Wealth." The secretary of the county party committee also said: "In the past, people said that the Wuye Bodhisattva on Mount Wutai is the most efficacious Bodhisattva in the world. I still doubted it, but this time I opened my eyes, and I have to worship once when I go back." "You two are right. Shanxi has the God of Wealth because of Mount Wutai. Have you noticed that the Bodhisattvas in the world are either white-faced or golden-faced. Only the Wuye Bodhisattva on Mount Wutai is black-faced. Do you know why? "Zhao Guozhong lit a cigarette for each of them. "Why?" The county magistrate didn't understand. "How do we understand these profound things, Mr. Zhao should tell us." The secretary of the county party committee raised his head. Zhao Guozhong rolled his eyes: "Then let me tell you, the Fifth Lord Bodhisattva has a black face, which was caused by Mr. Coal. If there is no coal in Shanxi, can everyone have money? If everyone has no money, can they live a good life?" "It's no wonder that those who have worshiped the fifth master get rich. It turns out that the coal master is taking care of him." The county magistrate suddenly realized. "You two are my Fifth Master Bodhisattva!" Zhao Guozhong said very sincerely. The secretary of the county party committee was in a hurry: "Don't, don't. If you want to talk about the fifth master Bodhisattva, Mr. Zhao is the fifth master Bodhisattva in our impoverished county. He invested 200 million yuan in one fell swoop, and the merit is immeasurable!" "Yes, yes. Mr. Zhao not only invested in us, but also entertained us with delicious food and drink. You are not a Bodhisattva, and no one is qualified to be a Bodhisattva." The county magistrate echoed. "It's trivial to talk about hospitality, and there are more." Zhao Guozhong took out two big red books from his pocket, "These are two bungalows in Beijing. I give them to you. Each set costs more than one million yuan." It was the first time for the secretary and county magistrate of a poor county to meet such a generous entrepreneur. The two looked at each other, and the secretary spoke first: "Mr. Zhao, this...is...not appropriate?" "Why is it inappropriate? I gave it as a gift, and I don't want a penny from you. If you insist on not wanting it, it means that you don't welcome me to invest there, and I won't invest!" Zhao Guozhong deliberately put away the big red book. "We want it! We want it!" the county magistrate was anxious. "As long as you agree to invest, we are not afraid of any risks!" The secretary was not to be outdone. Zhao Guozhong smiled again: "That's good, that's good, like a partner. If you don't take these two houses, can you go through the formalities for me smoothly? Only if you accept it, it shows that you are sincere. Only then can you rest assured!" "The two of us will definitely handle all the formalities for you." The county magistrate promised on the spot. The secretary also nodded repeatedly. "Do you know why so many Shanxi coal bosses come to Beijing to buy houses? Especially those high-end houses?" If Zhao Guozhong didn't drink too much tonight, he would definitely not ask this stupid question on purpose. "We mountain people don't know this." The secretary of the county party committee showed embarrassment. "Let me tell you, it is because our coal bosses need you as partners. I have improved your living conditions, and you will help us sincerely. As far as I, Zhao Guozhong, eat, drink and have fun in Beijing every day, business is still booming , The reason is very simple, that is, there are a group of close friends like you who help me take care of everything in Shanxi." Zhao Guozhong said brazenly. The secretary of the county party committee and the county magistrate looked at each other, at a loss. Early the next morning, Zhao Guozhong was playing with the black Tibetan mastiff in the garden, which was a gift from his friend Dahei.Suddenly the expensive black dog barked towards the gate.Zhao Guozhong looked up, and saw a familiar figure standing outside the door, not daring to come in.Zhao Guozhong blocked the black dog behind him: "It turned out to be Secretary Wang, fast forward, fast forward." The person who came was Wang Xiangdong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shuiyugou Coal Mine. "I won't go in yet, you come out and get some things for me from the car." Wang Xiangdong looked tired. "What is it?" Zhao Guozhong thought it was a local product, and Shanxi people always like to bring some local products when they come to Beijing. "Don't ask, just take it in and talk about it later." Wang Xiangdong commanded. The two moved a few bags of things into the living room of the villa one after the other. Those things are very heavy, and the process of carrying them is particularly painful. Zhao Guozhong understands that these things are definitely not local products: "What are you doing in Beijing with so much money?" "Let's do something." Wang Xiangdong wiped off his sweat, "Save it for me first, and don't let idlers know." Zhao Guozhong was puzzled: "What are you doing? You need so much cash." "Pull up the national TV station!" Wang Xiangdong said bluntly. "Is the national TV station going to expose your mine disaster?" Zhao Guozhong has long heard that the reporter of the TV station has interviewed the mine disaster. "It doesn't cost that much money. A small reporter needs to work so hard?" Wang Xiangdong asked for something from the other party, and did not hide it: "I am not for myself. If it is for myself, there is no need to spend so much money. At worst, it will be broadcast on TV and lock me up." "You are the person in charge of the mine's production, not for yourself but for whom?" Zhao Guozhong became more and more confused the more he heard it. Wang Xiangdong said quietly: "For my cousin, Director Wang of the Provincial State-owned Assets Bureau. You said that damn reporter, you can just report on the mine accident, why do you have to get involved in organizational and personnel matters? He pointed the camera at Director Wang , thinking that the mine accident cannot be separated from political corruption. The reporter finished the interview and left easily. My cousin was so frightened that he insisted on pinching me to go to Beijing to deal with that reporter at all costs.” "Is it necessary to use such a large amount to settle that reporter?" Zhao Guozhong looked at the woven tapes, at least five million or more. "I'm worried that so much may not be enough." Wang Xiangdong poured out his bitterness, "You don't know that Zhang reporter from the TV station is very difficult to deal with. He doesn't take hard and soft things. He doesn't want anything. The show has to be broadcast." Zhao Guozhong understood: "I've heard of the old Zhang you mentioned, who specializes in running coal mines. As long as his program is broadcast, those who are exposed will be unlucky. They will either be investigated by the central government or sentenced to prison. The Shuiyugou mine disaster If it is really going to be aired, maybe the responsibility will fall on your cousin." Wang Xiangdong grabbed a bottle of water by himself and drank it immediately: "That's right, no one can make my cousin unlucky! In order to get rid of the TV station, I have already been fooled by two million. Beijingers are all fucking liars." "What's going on?" Zhao Guozhong felt a little sympathetic when he heard that he had been fooled. Wang Xiangdong waved his hand: "There is a guy who claims to know the director of the news center of the TV station, who is Lao Zhang's superior, and he called the director out to have a meal with us. I think this kind of relationship must be fine, so I will give the middleman two million immediately. Unexpectedly, since that guy got the money, the phone has been shut down. Later, I realized that both the guy and the director are fake liars!" Zhao Guozhong came up with an idea: "Report the case immediately, and I will report the case for you. We must catch that liar." Wang Xiangdong was terrified when he heard this: "Brother, don't, don't! Brother, I beg you, just throw away the two million." Zhao Guozhong seemed to understand: "You are worried..." Wang Xiangdong took his hand: "Yes, I'm worried, as soon as I report the crime, it will all be exposed. It doesn't matter if I go in, what about my cousin?" Zhao Guozhong was worried for him: "Old Zhang doesn't want to die, how can you settle it? Could it be..." Wang Xiangdong expressed his thoughts: "I don't believe that in such a big place as Beijing, there are no brave men with heavy rewards? With five million cash as a reward, I will definitely find someone to do things. Old Zhang can't get through, his Can't get through with the direct leader? Can't get through with his direct leader, can't get through with his superiors?" "If you are so anxious and stubborn, you will definitely meet a liar!" According to Secretary Wang's thinking, he will be unlucky, Zhao Guozhong kindly reminded him. Wang Xiangdong patted him again: "That's why I came to you. Brother, I heard that you have gathered a group of veteran cadres here. There must be someone who knows how to speak. As long as they say a word, the film will be killed. This five hundred Wan is yours. We have been brothers for so many years, I can trust you!" "I can help when I'm busy, but I can't ask for money. Let's give it to those veteran cadres who come forward to speak." Zhao Guozhong called Secretary Wang to sit on the sofa. "Brother, you still have a way. You have a good reputation in our Shanxi coal boss circle. Everyone calls you Baoyi Songjiang." Hearing that the friend is related, Secretary Wang is relieved. The two drank tea relaxedly. Zhao Guozhong remembered the past and was very grateful to Wang Xiangdong: "Last year, the coal mine expanded its resources. If it wasn't for the help of my brother, if you allocated your resources to us by 100,000 tons, my coal mine would be closed. I have to lose 200 million yuan for one item. If you want to talk about Hu Baoyi and Song Jiang, the eldest brother can be counted." "Brother, let's not talk about the past. We are a family in coal mines. No one has obstacles to overcome. Everyone needs help from brothers. I helped you in the past, but now I am begging you for help. If this matter is not handled properly , my cousin who is a high official can't survive. He is different from me. I started as a cook in a private coal mine. He is a good student, a good cadre, and a good role model. He grew up surrounded by people's praises. He has never experienced setbacks and failures. "Wang Xiangdong looked very heavy. "Brother, I will try my best to handle your cousin's affairs, and we still have a chance to cooperate with yours." Zhao Guozhong tested him. Wang Xiangdong didn't understand: "We belong to a joint venture mine with the brand name of a state-owned enterprise. Behind it are mainly companies controlled by several big bosses. The property rights are complicated. We will definitely close down and go bankrupt. What opportunities do we have for cooperation?" "It is because we have to close down and go bankrupt that we have new opportunities." Zhao Guozhong remained calm. "Really?" Wang Xiangdong was dubious. "It goes without saying that as long as you cooperate with me and transfer the closed and bankrupt coal mines to me, you can continue to be the mine manager. The economic and living conditions will only be better than now!" Zhao Guozhong finally Showed his cards.