"Master Qi, what kind of preferential tariff is this?" Jones probed while observing Qi Yu's reaction.
However, Qi Dalang did not show any intention of elaborating. He just answered casually: "Discretionary, limited exemption."
this……
Jones couldn't help but fell into deep thought after hearing this.
The meaning of "limited exemption" is not difficult to understand, but it means that there are restrictions in the rules and regulations, but this discretionary statement is a bit unreasonable. You can't, and you can judge everything based on your subjective consciousness, right?
This is a big problem.
So Jones expressed his 'concerns' in a very subtle way.
However, Qi Yu chuckled and said: "Your Excellency, you are overthinking. The discretion I am talking about here is a well-founded and clear rule, and it is by no means a predetermined result with a slap on the forehead."
I'm so confused~~
Jones spread his hands to show that he was really confused.
Qi Yu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you know that Qiongzhou has formulated a special policy regarding tariff preferences?"
Draw up?
Oh, I understand, you are just drafting!
Jones shook his head and replied: "I don't have enough information and I haven't heard anything. Please give me some advice."
"Easy to say!"
When Qi Yu saw him on the road, he drew a picture and said: "Based on the consideration of strengthening cultural exchanges between the two sides, Qiongzhou has specially formulated a set of assessment systems for foreign businessmen. As long as they can reach a certain score line, the relevant departments will issue them as appropriate. A one-page 'certificate of friendship' with temporary validity. Foreign businessmen can bring this certificate to the Municipal Shipping Department of our province to redeem the corresponding preferential rate. This is the discretionary exemption I mentioned just now."
Well……
It feels a bit messy, don't worry, let's sort it out first.
First of all, this is an assessment system that requires relevant personnel to take a written examination. Secondly, this preferential policy has a "corresponding range", which is probably linked to the assessment results.
Well, I basically figured it out about this.
What Jones can't figure out is, can this weird assessment system really have the effect of strengthening cultural exchanges between the two sides?
Why do you feel that these two have nothing to do with each other?
Forget it, culture can’t be eaten as food, so why worry about what to do?
Being able to get preferential tariffs is a real benefit.
Jones nodded and continued to ask: "I don't know how to take the test for this so-called 'friendship certificate'?"
Qi Yu pointed him out: "You can go to the ceremonial room of my yamen to take the relevant test. You only need to answer 900 questions correctly out of 1,000 questions, and you can get a 'certificate of friendship' that enjoys a 10% discount on tariffs. If you get 1000 questions correct, you will enjoy The discount can be up to 20% off!”
"Then what if you can't answer nine hundred questions?"
"Haha, let's keep up the good work..."
Jones thought for a moment and then said: "I still have two questions to ask. First, you just said that this 'friendship certificate' is only temporary. So, how should we understand the word 'temporary'?" .Second, what is the general content of the test questions?”
Qi Yu replied: "This temporary effect means that the 'friendship certificate' you obtain can only be used once. If you use it next time, you will have to take another test. It is not permanent."
Haha, this is the so-called final interpretation right.
Everything is decided by me.
After a pause, Qi Yu replied again: "As for the content of the exam, it is nothing more than the Four Books and Five Classics of China, ancient and modern classics, private journals of celebrities, various miscellaneous studies, etc. In fact, it is not that extensive."
Gudong!
Jones swallowed hard, with a strange look on his face.
After a long time, he came to his senses, sighed, and said in frustration: "As a foreign businessman, I have never been exposed to the Chinese culture of your country. Even if I study on my own for ten years, I guess I won't be able to achieve anything!"
"Self-taught?"
Qi Yu laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "Our Chinese culture has a long history and is profound. How can you learn it by yourself?" As soon as the words changed, he said again: "Why don't you take a shortcut?"
"Shortcut?" Jones scratched his head in astonishment and said, "Please give me some advice."
"Well!" Qi Yu coughed dryly and introduced: "Recently, we have opened a large international university in Qiongzhou. Its name is the 'Confucius Institute'. This institute recruits intellectual elites from home and abroad and focuses on promoting our country. Chinese culture, why don’t you go and learn a thing or two?”
Next, Qi Yu gave a cleverly polished introduction to this international school, and then started to encourage it.
"Ah! The tuition fee is really expensive!"
"How is that possible? For you old colonial powers, this small amount of money is just a matter of pulling out the hair. It doesn't hurt or itch."
Soon, Jones was convinced.
He also believes that if the mere expenditure is compared with the preferential tariffs, it is really just pulling out the roots. Oh no, maybe not even root hairs.
Finally on the road.
Qi Yu smiled and said with emotion: "The knowledge in this world can only be known by learning, not by birth; as long as you are willing to work hard and seek knowledge, there is no truth that you cannot learn."
Jones: "..."
In this way, Qi Yu took a crucial first step in the spread of Chinese culture.
Once you get this started, the road ahead will be much easier. He firmly believes that in the near future, there will be a herd effect.
The flocking in this sentence does not mean how much they admire my Chinese culture, but they come here to make tax benefits.
This method is somewhat similar to Jiang Taigong fishing, and those who wish to take the bait will take the bait. However, this bait is a bit special, and its use is a business tax.
This is currently the best, most practical, and feasible method that Qi Yu can come up with.
Let’s talk about the future.
Everything is settled.
The rest is just drinking!
Jones once heard Sun Dacai say that the reason why business negotiations are not successful is because the wine is not good enough. So, you have to drink this wine well.
In addition, he also felt a little depressed as if he was lost.
Originally, the plan was to recruit Mr. Qi to board the pirate ship today, but in the end, that damn Qian He ruined the mystery. Otherwise, this old relationship would have been established long ago.
Just say Qianhe Qianhe.
Yes, the depressed Jones had just raised the wine bowl in his hand and was about to take down Mr. Qi in one fell swoop when he suddenly saw this woman flashing her clothes and flashing out again.
Without saying a word, she directly picked up Qi Yu's wine bowl and took a sip.
Then, she gently wiped her red lips and said to the adults in a gentle voice: "When I came here, Madam had told you to eat more vegetables and drink less wine. So, let me take care of these drinks."
Jones was stunned: Damn it, how can this woman drink so well?
It’s really scary~~
Half an hour later.
Qi Yu sat in the van and left leisurely accompanied by Qian He, but did not pay any attention to Jones who was drunk and unconscious behind him.
