Fang Lang had never heard of the Nice Grain Import and Export Trading Company.
But this American company, Bunge Fanglang, is really familiar. After all, how many people who were engaged in shipping in their previous life have not come into contact with the world's four major grain merchants who control 80% of the world's grain lifeline?
Later Bunge took root in South America. It is Brazil's largest cereal exporter and the world's largest oilseed crop processor. It is a modern enterprise with a complete agricultural industry chain and has achieved diversification, integration and globalization.
As the "oldest international grain merchant", although his birthplace is Amsterdam, the Netherlands, he had already moved his headquarters to New York, the United States during this period.
The company’s political background in the United States cannot be underestimated. Of course, Fang Lang believes that this is also related to the Yankees' food strategy.
Otherwise, why would three of the four major grain merchants be in the United States?
People depend on food, and these companies control 80% of the world's food supply. If the United States one day threatens that country to run out of food, many countries will not even have a chance to resist.
This is also the reason why COFCO will receive key support from the country in future generations, because no far-sighted country would want its country's food bag to be in the hands of foreigners.
It seems that this Nice company in Brazil should have been defeated by Bunge in the end, but now that Fang Lang has come to Brazil, of course he hopes that he will also have the opportunity to participate.
It would be great if it could replace Bunge's position.
"Is that so? Mr. President, I wonder if you could come forward and help me make an appointment with this person from Nice Company?
We Chinese value doing business in harmony and making money. We are all Brazilians. There is absolutely no need to fight each other to the death when a foreign enemy invades, right?
I prefer cooperation to fighting.
I believe Mr. President also doesn’t want to see domestic companies fighting to the death, allowing outsiders to take advantage of it! "
President Dutra looked at Fang Lang in surprise, not expecting that the young naval colonel in front of him would be so non-aggressive.
In President Dutra’s impression, young people are generally more impulsive.
This is what the Chinese call young and energetic, but Fang Lang's performance was completely beyond Dutra's expectations.
"Fang, are you serious? These guys born into traditional aristocrats are not that easy to talk to.
If you show any weakness, they will bite you and won't let go. "
Fang Lang felt that President Dutra was also full of hostility towards these big landowners born into the old aristocracy.
This made him understand why it was the American Bunge Company that later won, replacing Nice and becoming the largest grain merchant in South America.
It seems that the relationship between Mr. President and the Social Democratic Party that supported his election is not harmonious!
But Fang Lang understood after thinking about it. After all, the Social Democratic Party belongs to the conservative party, while Dutra is a pro-American democrat.
It seems that President Dutra took the initiative to mention this matter to himself, not just to remind himself!
Maybe he also wants to take the initiative to have a try with this Nice company!
As for whether there was any deeper purpose, Fang Lang didn't know.
But Fang Lang didn't want to make enemies everywhere in Brazil. Dutra had only been president for five years, and Vargas would be in power in five years. If he made too many enemies, he would be targeted.
It's not that Fang Lang is timid and afraid of being enemies with others.
If someone really wanted to be an enemy of Fang Lang without showing any respect, he wouldn't mind knocking the opponent into the dust.
But now the Chinese forces have just begun to penetrate into Brazil. If enemies are made on all sides at this time, the Chinese will obviously be targeted. Fang Lang is not afraid of them.
However, ordinary Chinese people obviously cannot resist.
Since President Dutra obviously doesn't want to make things easier for these big landowners, it is certainly not easy for Fang Lang to continue to seek cooperation with President Dutra.
If Fang Lang cannot directly establish cooperative relations with these large landowners, Fang Lang will also
Contact must be established with other forces in Brazil.
As for how to establish contact, Fang Lang already had an idea in his mind.
"Mr. President is right. We are soldiers and we should really show our toughness. I know what we should do."
After listening to Fang Lang's words, Dutra finally smiled happily.
"Haha. Fang, you are right, we are soldiers and we should show our toughness.
However, we must also pay attention to methods and methods, and do not take any drastic actions to avoid unnecessary confusion. "
It seems that President Dutra has learned the necessary skills to be a president, and has begun to want to be both a president and an archetype.
"Yes, Mr. President. Since Mr. President is about to take office, in order to express my congratulations, I brought a big gift this time.
I believe that Mr. President will gain great popularity. "
"Oh! Fang, please tell me what kind of gift it is that can actually give me a huge reputation?"
Prestige is sometimes more important to the president than interests.
So when Dutra heard that Fang Lang had the opportunity to improve his reputation, his eyes really started to shine.
After all, no matter what, everyone knows that Dutra's rise to power was not glorious.
He also urgently needs to make some achievements to gain people's recognition.
“This time when I was inspecting military manufacturing in Germany, on behalf of Fangyuan Group, we reached a cooperation agreement with German Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
We will jointly build a complete automobile industry system in Brazil, which will include parts manufacturing to vehicle assembly.
Once completed, it will be announced that Brazil has a complete automobile manufacturing system.
Moreover, the automobile manufacturing capacity will reach the level of advanced European and American countries. "
No matter what the actual system is, reporting to the President is certainly a big deal.
This will highlight the greatness of this project.
After hearing Fang Lang's words, President Dutra jumped up from the sofa with a "whoosh".
He looked at Fang Lang in disbelief and said:
"Fang, are you serious?"
"Of course, Mr. President. I've even signed the agreement."
Hearing Fang Lang's affirmative answer, President Dutra began to pace back and forth in the office unconsciously.
From his red face, Fang Lang could tell that he was very excited.
Fang Lang smiled slightly and did not continue speaking, but waited for the president to consume the news.
After a long while, President Dutra said:
"Fang, are you interested in serving in the Ministry of Commerce? How about I let you serve as minister?"
Obviously, President Dutra wants Fang Lang to continue to do his job of attracting investment.
Unfortunately, this is not what Fang Lang wants.
After shaking his head, Fang Lang said clearly:
"Mr. President, I am a soldier. I like leading troops in wars more than doing business."
Dutra was not angry when he heard Fang Lang's clear rejection.
Instead, I began to think about how to maximize the benefits of this matter.
"Fang, where do you plan to build the factory?"
The corners of Fang Lang's mouth turned up slightly, and he said in a conflicted tone:
"Mr. President, I haven't thought it through yet.
It depends on which cities have the best industrial base. And also look at the local government's attitude towards these companies. "
This has been made very clear. It depends on which government can come up with better conditions. What Fang Lang did not say is that the Aston Martin factory he purchased in the UK has already begun to look for a suitable place to build a factory in Brazil. .
But now, he wants to wait and see how much support the president will give to building a factory in Brazil.
If the support is strong enough, your own wholly-owned factory will also be able to take advantage of this opportunity.
"Fang, don't worry, I will announce this good news to the state governments immediately, and I will definitely provide these factories with the best conditions for settlement."
Don’t you just want to get rid of yourself with this small favor? Do you need a dignified president like you to say this?
If I go directly to each state government to negotiate without going through you, I can easily get the best settlement conditions, right?
Fang Lang kept complaining in his mind.
President Dutra seemed not to notice Fang Lang's ugly face and continued to speak:
"Fang, do you lack funds for such a big project?"
Listening to President Dutra's aggressive questions, Fang Lang's face became even more gloomy.
What do you mean, am I easy to bully?
It’s not enough to get the benefits for free, but I also want to come in and get a piece of the pie.
Suddenly, Fang Lang had a flash of inspiration, and he was so blessed that he thought, wouldn't this just solve the problem of his lack of capital chain?
If done correctly, not only can you own shares in these companies without investing a penny of your own capital.
He can even infiltrate his influence into the original consortium forces in Brazil.
By then, I will have a huge network of contacts in Brazil!
Of course, you definitely can't just get on the pole and send it up on your own initiative.
"In terms of funding, we have already raised funds through the family's Brazilian Development Bank. That's why we have the confidence to sign cooperation agreements with so many companies at the same time!"
How can we not be short of funds? This is not possible. How can Fang Lang eat such a big piece of fat by himself?
President Dutra felt as uncomfortable as a cat scratching his heart.
"Fang, I think it's such a big thing! You should find some partners to do it together so that it can develop more smoothly, right?
Otherwise, some people may be jealous and set up obstacles for you. "
Fang Lang didn't seem to understand Mr. President's hint at all.
He also protects Mr. President’s interests at every turn:
"This is a political project for me to enhance Mr. President's reputation, and there are still people who dare to put obstacles in the way.
Don't worry, Mr. President, if someone dares to set up obstacles, I will send troops directly to deal with him without your order. "
This has made President Dutra very anxious. Does this guy really don’t understand or is he pretending not to understand?
It's obviously something where you can make a fortune with your backstage sponsor, but if you eat it all by yourself.
By then, the financial backers behind the scenes won’t be looking for trouble for themselves!
"Cough, cough."
President Dutra coughed twice before speaking seriously:
"Fang, you have to understand that we in Brazil are not the ones who can count on what I say alone.
Maybe your family has only been around for a relatively short time, and you don’t know much about many things yet.
Behind every politician stands a lot of big capital that supports him.
And I am certainly no exception.
Isn’t your family one of the big assets that supports me behind me?
Since you supported me to become president, of course I will give you something in return. "
Fang Lang stood up quickly and said with an innocent look:
"Mr. President, our family's support for you is selfless. I have never thought about getting anything in return from you!"
