Khabarovsk, Plenipotentiary Office of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District.

Qi Zheng sat opposite Trutnev, the newly appointed minister of Russia's Far East Development Department.

After arriving in the Far East, Trutnev first met and exchanged views with the leaders of the regions of the Far East, then with the heads of some important enterprises in the Far East, and then it was the turn of Qi Zheng, which shows the importance he attaches to Jiagu.

Trutnev is a typical image of an old hairy man, except for his not too tall figure, deep eye sockets, and a high protruding nose bridge, he doesn't look like a good stubble.

In Trutnev's eyes, Qi Zheng's image is a bit unexpected.

With Jiagu's exquisite management style in the Far East, he felt that Qi Zheng should be like a politician: he always had a warm smile on his face, he was not far away from people, and when his own interests were involved in private, he fought extremely fiercely. In short, a masked figure.

However, Qi Zheng, who was facing each other, looked like a young man in his twenties, with a resolute expression and a focused look in his eyes......

This made Trutnev quickly adjust his conversation strategy.

He began by being aggressive: "Jiagu has been quite dazzling in the Far East in recent years, and his reputation has spread to Moscow, and many people in the federal government regard Jiagu's investment in the Far East as 'quietly encroaching on the Far East', what does Mr. Qi Zheng think?"

The assistant to the president's representative next to him, Avelin, glanced at Trutnev in surprise, this attitude is not friendly.

However, Qi Zheng didn't even change his expression in the slightest, and said calmly: "Minister, I'm afraid that your understanding of the situation is not comprehensive enough. ”

"Our development in the Far East is to help develop the local economy and create jobs for Russian citizens. It can be said that the little we have achieved in the Far East is inseparable from the support of Russian citizens......"

Qi Zheng didn't mention the reality of Lao Maozi's holdings, and for politicians, what he wanted was a "righteous and awe-inspiring".

At present, 60% of the employees in the Jiagu Far East Farm are Russian employees. In order to train them, it can be regarded as a lot of old nose effort - skills are good, the key is the attitude towards work.

Lao Maozi, who has a little experience, insists on commuting to work on the spot and must rest on weekends, but in the process of agricultural production, critical nodes such as spring sowing and autumn harvest need to race against time, how can they tolerate their work attitude?

Jiagu raised wages and treatments, and ruthlessly fired those old Maozi who didn't want to do it if they earned enough money for the day's wine, so they trained a group of old Maozi employees who could use it.

Relying on Vasily's relationship, the cost of Jiagu Farm to recruit domestic farmers is a little higher, but it is not impossible. However, Qi Zheng still demanded that at least half of the local employees should be taken care of, in order to cope with the current situation.

As for what he said about "encroaching on the Far East", Qi Zheng didn't even bother to refute it.

The Far East is not at all attractive to today's Chinese, like Lao Maozi living in Eastern Europe. People, especially young people, prefer city life rather than digging in the mud in the Far East, a cold and pee-heavy place.

Today's China is very different from a decade ago, when people traveled far and wide to make a living, but now they are looking for a more comfortable place to live and work. For example, most of Jiagu's Chinese employees in the Far East will run back to China in the winter, so who rarely stays in the Far East?

Even people in the northeast of the country like to run south, not to mention the Far East, where the winter is colder.

Including Trutnev, everyone present knew this, and the domestic employees of Jiagu, who did not even want the right of residence, said that it was a little funny to say that they would "occupy the Far East".

In the final analysis, this is just a rhetoric, and the purpose is to exchange benefits.

I saw Trutnev's face of admiration, and he bowed his head and said: "There is no doubt that Jiagu is an excellent company. It's just that Jiagu is still a little difficult for me in the Far East. ”

"I want to hear about it. Qi Zheng's tone did not change in the slightest.

Trutnev smiled and said: "The president entrusted me with the responsibility of the economic development of the Far East. And everyone knows the problem of the Far East, that is, the population cannot be retained. So, I have an idea that Russian citizens can get a piece of land in the Far East for free at one time to replenish the population ......"

Qi Zheng listened and was a little surprised, wasn't this the "one hectare of land" bill in the Far East later?

The "One Hectare of Land" law means that Russian citizens can receive a maximum area of 1 hectare of land in the Far East free of charge at one time, which can be used to carry out all legal activities, including the construction of private houses, the development of agricultural land, investment and tourism, etc.

However, this bill is not a panacea for the Far East, and the effect after its implementation is really mediocre.

One hectare may be more than enough for a country house, but it is too small for profitable large-scale mechanized farming, not to mention the fact that the natural conditions of the Far East itself are relatively harsh, and land development costs are high and require large investments......

But Qi Zheng applauded his hands and agreed: "Very good plan." With more than 600 million hectares of available land in the Far Eastern Federal District and a population of just over 6 million in the entire region, it is necessary to have a labour force in order to develop its economy. To retain the population, the Far East needs optimistic economic data, an accelerating standard of living and quality, and in addition to land grants, the creation of large-scale industrial ...... with export potential."

For example, the soybean industry led by Jiagu.

Qi Zheng avoided mentioning that Jiagu had the best arable land in the Far East, and while he unsincerely agreed with Trutnev's "land law", he consciously or unconsciously emphasized the importance of the soybean industry in the Far East.

Seeing that Qi Zheng did not advance, Trutnev's eyes sank.

However, after learning about the impact of the soybean industry on the Far East, he had no intention of tearing his face.

To tear your face means to offend both the interests of the Far East and Kaya. The former is related to the stability of the order in the Far East, and he will only offend them if he is crazy;

In recent years, Russia's grain production has increased significantly, and the volume of grain exports has also increased day by day. However, there is no international grain merchant in Russia, and if you want to sell grain all over the world, you must have international grain merchants - Jiagu is not the strongest international grain merchant, but its development momentum is extremely strong.

On the other hand, Trutnev also admitted that Kagu is the best hope for increasing agricultural production in the Far East at present.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the level of agricultural technology in Russia has seriously declined, especially in the Far East, the grassroots agricultural system has basically collapsed, and most of the farmland of the former state-owned farms has been abandoned for 20 to 50 years. Trutnev remembers vividly what he saw when he visited Siberia with the president: once-thriving villages now empty and desolate, and the latest farm machinery on the farms was 20 years old and rusty......

In such a situation, rebuilding the agricultural system and catching up with the world's advanced level will require not only financial resources, but also technical and organizational capabilities.

However, it is not good to turn the face, but a certain amount of containment is still needed. He's not like the Far East, where everything is fine if he has money.

Trutnev laughed: "Your suggestion is reasonable. My initial plan is to reduce the tax pressure on investors, provide supportive incentives, and build infrastructure specifically for some investment projects...... Jiagu can also enjoy such support. ”

Qi Zheng picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and thought to himself, Vasily and his gang are really fast, so they put forward conditions to Trutnev?

"What does Jiagu need to give?" Qi Zheng put down his teacup and no longer hidden.

Seeing Qi Zheng so upright, Trutnev showed a bright smile and said, "My task is to provide reliable and tangible conditions. For investors, of course, it depends on which field and industry he is interested in, but we still have some directions, and for the soybean industry, such as seed cultivation and soybean processing, I would like to process it in Russia as much as possible. By the way, another point is that we have a completely free market, and we must also ensure the establishment of an effective competition mechanism......"

Qi Zheng lowered his eyes and sneered in his heart.

Lao Maozi had a good idea.

Needless to say, seed cultivation is also a big deal for soybean processing.

Jiagu's non-GMO soybean production, processing and trade distribution center in Hei Province, across the river, has begun to take shape. The Russian Far East is the world's largest producer of non-GMO soybeans, and the Russian Far East is only used as a raw material base, while the non-GMO soybean processing industry cluster is concentrated in the Black Province.

But in terms of production, the soybean production in the Russian Far East is more than twice that of the Black Province, and Lao Maozi has long been interested in this. Qi Zheng dared to pack the ticket, and Jiagu's partner Vasily and others would only agree with Trutnev's decision with both hands, after all, this was to make their cake bigger.

This is the same as the alliance between China and Russia, it is not monolithic, and both sides want to seize the initiative.

Lao Maozi wants to repeat the example of "Sino-Russian oil pipeline construction" -- China hopes that it can go directly to Daqing, while Russia tends to bypass China and put the end of the oil pipeline at its own port in the Far East, so that it can sell oil to China, Japan and South Korea and other countries, and take the initiative in its own hands and do not have to rely on China.

The initiative in the "construction of the Sino-Russian oil pipeline" is in the hands of Lao Maozi, but this time, the initiative is in the hands of Jiagu.

Thinking about this, Qi Zheng did not hesitate any longer, and asked directly: "Mr. Trutnev, are you preparing for a big move in the Crimea region?"

Qi Zheng's voice was not loud, but it was like thunder, and it exploded in the ears of Trutnev and Avelin.

Ukraine is Russia's "lifeline", and Ukraine's Crimea region is Russia's throat facing the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. In the Crimean War, Britain and France grabbed this "throat" and made the giant of Russia bow down. Crimea is to Russia what the Gulf Island is to China. The plan of the Russian Federation was told by a foreigner, and the surprise of the two can be imagined.

Trutnev gave Qi Zheng a deep look, then turned to Avelin and ordered, "Go and check." Also, check out the room. ”

Avelyn immediately got up, summoned a few people, and searched the room first.

A quarter of an hour later, Trutnev, who had been rewarded, waved everyone away, including Avelin, and returned to his seat, asking with a knife-like look in his eyes: "Where did you get the news?"

Qi Zheng sat as steady as Mount Tai and said with a smile: "It seems that something is indeed true?"

If we take a closer look at the presidency of "Putin," we will find quite an interesting point: Despite the various personal attacks on him in the Western world, as a very intelligent and pragmatic politician, he has actually been trying to improve relations with the West.

Unlike Chávez and Gaddafi, who consolidate power by inciting hatred of the United States, he tries to avoid direct confrontation with the West.

It was not until Western forces fanned the flames in Ukraine and used the indiscriminate means of street revolution to bring down the pro-Russian government that the rupture between Russia and the West became irreparable, and so there was the "Crimean Incident" that promoted the annexation of Crimea to Russia.

At this time, Ukraine is being "recruited" by NATO, and once Ukraine successfully joins NATO, the consequences will be unwilling and unbearable.

European and American forces also know this, but they are betting on whether the Russian Federation will endure this breath.

“...... I guess you won't put up with that. If Russia wants to rise again, this breath cannot be tolerated. Qi Zheng said calmly.

There is still a year to go before the "Crimean incident", but Qi Zheng believes that this will not be a temporary plan, and at this time the Russian Federation should have made a move, and Trutnev's reaction also shows this.

Trutnev stared at Qi Zheng, as if analyzing the truth and falsehood.

Qi Zheng also let him look at it frankly. The Jiagu Information Bureau does not have any spying on this aspect of intelligence in Russia, and he is not afraid of Lao Maozi's scrutiny, and he really doesn't know Lao Maozi's specific plan, right?

"Your Excellency, I don't care about your plans in Crimea. I'm just thinking that, whatever the outcome, you will have to deal with one problem - the deterioration of relations with the West. So, what will be the reaction of the West? A solution by force is basically impossible. Then it could be economic sanctions. Qi Zheng analyzed unhurriedly.

Trutnev's expression began to loosen.

"If my guess comes true, then the development of the Far Eastern Federal District should be supposed to strengthen ties with our country. I think that at this time, Jiagu's presence in the Far East is a banner. "Qi Zheng's point is about to stop.

To put it bluntly, it will not be when I ask you, but when you ask me.

Trutnev pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said, "I don't believe that Jiagu has such an influence and role. ”

"What if you add this?" Qi Zheng opened his bag, took out a document, put it on the table, and pushed it to Trutnev.

Trutnev opened the document, and the title was "Sino-Russian Cooperation and Development in the Russian Far East"! And the compiler was the Ministry of Commerce of China!

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