"The scope is mainly in the Indochina Peninsula. It includes places like Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia." Wang Kai gave a general introduction to the scope of the planned inspection. "Indonesia and the Philippines are currently not involved."
"Where's the inspection time?"
"The whole process takes about half a year."
"Yeah." Lin Hanlong didn't speak, seeming to be thinking about something. Wang Kai quickly added: "This expedition ship is a newly built special ship, and a very competent captain Li Huamei was selected. This will make life more convenient."
"Actually, that's not what I was thinking about." Lin Hanlong said, "Sonia has gone out several times with the exploration team of the Exploration Department. I can trust the arrangements of the Senate in this regard. The main problem is that her child is still young. , it will only be nine months next week..."
"We are not going to set off right away. If everything is ready, it will probably take one to two months." Wang Kai felt nervous. This was indeed something that could not be explained. He wanted to add something: "The inspection is very important." Things like that, but no matter how important it is, it is not as important as your own child. It's too unconvincing to say this.
If in the old time and space, if you were an administrative leader, you could "make a wish" and talk about promotions, job evaluations, salary increases, shares, etc. What is there to talk about here? Lin Hanlong is not surprised either.
After much thought, Wang Kai decided to use "making contributions" to impress Lin Hanlong.
"Old Lin, I know that this invitation is somewhat unkind. However, this is the Senate's first comprehensive and systematic inspection of Indochina. Its significance is similar to that of the first voyage around the island. It is not just our Nanyang Company's business. Science The significance, historical significance, political significance...anyway, they are all very important and will definitely be recorded in the annals of history."
The more Wang Kai talked, the more he felt guilty and felt that he could no longer continue making up the story.
Lin Hanlong thought for a moment and said, "What you said makes sense. This matter is of great significance to Sonia. But there are indeed difficulties now." He suddenly remembered something, "Have you mentioned this matter to her?"
"No, no." Wang Kai quickly shook his head, "I think I should seek your opinion first on this matter."
"I have to seek Sonia's opinion. This matter is a big deal for our family. We need to discuss it..."
"If you have difficulties with childcare or housework, our company can provide corresponding human or financial help..."
"I need your help!" Lin Hanlong smiled, "If I have any difficulties, I can just go to the general office!"
"Yes, I just want to express my sincerity."
"I see your sincerity." Lin Hanlong said, "I will give you an answer the day after tomorrow. What do you think?"
Wang Kai immediately said "no problem" and "fully respects their opinions." After coming out of the optical factory, Wang Kai felt that he was sixty-seven percent sure about this matter. He now somewhat understands Lin Hanlong's mentality: he will not refuse to let his woman win the crown of success.
Think about it, one of the pioneers in the field of natural history, the natural history leader of the Southeast Asian expedition, these titles are not just for a while, but will be recorded in history. How many naturalized citizens can have such an opportunity? As long as Lao Lin is not confused, he will support her. He will definitely find a way to overcome the child's issue...
Next is my ship... He thought, after finishing Sonia, I have to go to Hong Kong.
Wu Yijun opened Chen Lin's letter and read it briefly, with a complicated expression on his face. He put the letter down and asked, "Where is the messenger?"
"Waiting in the concierge," the housekeeper reported, "It's Master Lin's follower Qing'er."
"Take him to the guest room, let him take a bath, change into clean clothes - and prepare some good food for him to eat. After he is full, bring him over to see me."
The housekeeper left in response. Wu Yijun picked up the letter and read it carefully again. Thinking about the situation in the letter.
From the letter, it seems that Chen Lin has climbed into the lap of the Australian - this is a wonderful thing. Although he can see Australians from time to time in Guangzhou, it is obviously not "close". The fact that his nephew can become the "assistant" around the Australians shows that the Australians have great trust in him.
Wu Yijun knows: as long as you get the favor of Australians, no matter what business you do, it will be easy. I never thought that my nephew could actually make an Australian woman happy! I originally thought he was an honest and responsible child, but I didn't expect that he also had a lot of tricks up his sleeve! What a terrible future!
The Australian woman was planning to engage in sericulture in Nansha. Her nephew could not leave for a while and could not cooperate with her on cotton spinning. However, he said that he was still interested in this matter and would continue to do it.
But the letter didn't say exactly how to do it. Wu Yijun thought about it again and understood that if it was important, the messenger would probably have to convey it verbally - otherwise, what would he do if he specially sent his confidant to deliver the letter?
Just as he was thinking about what to ask, the housekeeper came again, holding a large envelope in his hand.
"What's up?"
"The federation just sent someone to deliver it. It said it was an important official document..."
Wu Yijun quickly took it, opened it, and pulled out the official letter inside. It turns out that the Guangzhou Municipal Government and the Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce will hold a "Patent Licensing Conference" at Zhenhai Building on January 15, inviting members to attend. The notice also stated that this conference will be held for two days. The first day is exclusively for members of the Federation of Industry and Commerce, and the second day is open to all members who are able to pay a deposit.
This matter had been announced at the New Year's Day group meeting. Wu Yijun was not surprised at all. He flipped through it casually. There was a thick appendix at the back, which was all about the introduction of the items participating in the auction and the approximate starting price.
The starting price of this auction is very different. It can be done with dozens of silver dollars, while some can cost 20,000 yuan. The overall licensing fee for the cotton textile project that Wu Yijun is interested in is as high as 20,000.
Of course, 20,000 silver dollars is not a problem for him, nor is it a problem for many colleagues in Guangzhou. If you can get the authorization, it won't be a problem to spend tens of thousands more. Factories can make a lot of money. Wu Yijun and many wealthy people in Guangzhou have seen it very clearly: isn't the walnut pastry factory proof? Not to mention the Australians’ own factories.
However, if we really want to win this project, the subsequent investment will also be a large amount. It is estimated that it can't be done with less than six to seventy thousand taels of silver. Obviously he can't do it alone.
As for Chen Lin, what he originally counted on was his knowledge. The Chen family was an old-school farming and studying family with lots of land and little money. I still have to find a few partners.
Wu Yijun was thinking silently in his mind. Originally, he planned to find someone who had close contacts with Australians as a partner. He would naturally not be able to reach a high level like Gao Ji and the "Walnut Cake" family, but there were also many people in Guangzhou who had contacts with Zi Ji. Closely, there is one family that he is particularly optimistic about, and that is the Dong family.
The Dong family is the hereditary military attache of a local military household in Guangzhou. The head of the family and the eldest son are still on duty in the mainland, but the entire Dong family lives in Guangzhou. The young master of this family, Dong Jizhong, was said to have "made meritorious deeds" because he had a good relationship with Guo Yi. They escaped during the cleaning of military households. Not only were people and animals safe, but their property was also not affected.
The Dong family was also very knowledgeable and "donated" their mansion in the city and their property to the Australians. The family moved to a villa outside Dongguan to live leisurely. They lived in seclusion on weekdays and rarely went out.
His family has been officials in Guangzhou for generations, and the wealth accumulated in his family is at least three to five million taels. A few days ago, the Australians engaged in the Nanyang Company's bond issuance, and the Dong family bought bonds worth ten thousand taels of silver in one go.
The Dong family has always had money in his "cabinet" in the past, and the relationship between the two families can be considered "deep". If you can get other people to join the team, you will not only have the funds but also build a "bridge" to the Australians.
Just as he was thinking about it, the housekeeper came over with Chen Qing. Chen Qing came up and kowtowed first. Wu Yijun nodded silently and asked the housekeeper to bring a futon for him to sit on.
"I don't dare, little one." Chen Qing couldn't help but feel a little frightened.
"You're welcome. Even though you have a low status, you are still a member of the Chen family. You can afford to sit on this futon!"
Chen Qing thanked him hurriedly and sat down carefully.
"I have read the letter. I also roughly know what Lin'er wants to tell me. But there is something else in it that I want to ask."
"Yes, sir."
"Did Lin'er tell you anything he wanted you to bring?"
"No." Chen Qing shook his head and said, "But I said: I can tell you whatever I ask. He said that I know everything about him in Nansha, and I can ask whatever I want."
"Please tell me what happened after you returned to Nansha. Be more careful."
"Yes." Although Chen Qing didn't know the reason, since Chen Lin had given the order, there was no need to hide it. He immediately explained everything that happened after returning to Nansha.
Wu Yijun nodded secretly after hearing this, so that's what happened! It seemed that this matter was more complicated than he thought. If Chen Lin can't find a way to eradicate "Second Uncle", I'm afraid he won't be able to handle the cotton spinning matter! No wonder he said that cotton spinning could only be put on hold and that he would go all out to improve sericulture - otherwise, how could he be favored in front of female Australians?
This kid really knows his priorities. Wu Yijun thought to himself that he was indeed right, he was a talented person in the business of hair growth!
But in a few days, he will go to the patent auction. Once it is won, the entire cotton mill project will start to operate. He knows nothing about textiles. Although the Australians will send people to provide guidance, it is only technical. If you really want to run the business, you need someone like Chen Lin - he won't be able to come for a while, how can you do this with your own factory?
He asked: "What else did Lin'er say to you?"
"Oh, there is one more thing." Chen Qing thought about it, "The young master asked me to help find the third uncle. The third uncle ran away in anger and went to his father-in-law's house. But the young master said that the third uncle probably came to Guangzhou. Please ask the master Try to find it. If you can find it, please take it in first."
