Jessica was scheduled to return to the U.S. two days earlier.

However, Link asked a little to find out that the problem on the Australian side has not really been solved.

She just found someone over there to help run the relationship. However, the high-level structure of the company in Australia has basically been built. She brought in an interim president candidate from Benehans in the United States, and hired several senior executives in the local area. With those people in place, there is no need for her in Australia, and she came back early.

When she returns, Link can also leave the house with peace of mind to take care of the Ekobe Farm and Bell Farm.

Heading into April, winter wheat is doing very well at two large Nevada farms on Southern Oregon Farms. Similarly, Jessica arranged for someone to make a phone call or follow up on the farm that bought the Benis No. 1 wheat seed, and the situation is quite optimistic. This reassured Link a lot. It also made him feel that time was getting shorter and shorter.

In late March, for the first time, he decided to leave the United States for a long time.

"You plan to take a month?" Jessica asked as she helped him pack his bags. "Is it in multiple countries or just in Tanzania?"

Link watched as she not only packed a change of clothes into her suitcase, but also some new underwear and a new razor that she had bought on purpose. He stepped upstairs and put his arm around her waist and said, "The focus is on Tanzania, but I don't rule out going to other countries." A month is just the scheduled time, and if things go well, I'll be back early. ”

Jessica stopped, put her hand on his, and said, "Although Africa is more stable than before, you still have to be careful. I've heard that people over there like to go on the rich now, and the law and order is still not very good. ”

Link rested his chin on her shoulder and said with a smile, "I thought you would warn me not to provoke women." "He's definitely going with bodyguards, and he's not worried about security at all.

Jessica laughed and said, "There are a lot of beautiful whites and yellows in the United States, and I haven't seen you mess around." Martha, the big black beauty, didn't see you do it. Do I have to worry that you're going to be tempted by black women in Africa?"

Link laughed and said, "So, you're lucky." With a man as good as me!"

"You're luckier!" Jessica backhanded him around the neck and gave him a hot kiss. "I'm the best woman in the world!"

As a result, an hour later, Jessica was in bed hugging the quilt and watching him pack his bags.

In fact, Link doesn't have to go to Africa in person, but he needs to build momentum.

If we only let the companies in Africa operate this matter, and do not discuss the enthusiasm of the other side, it is not enough to pay attention to the outside world.

He went personally, and as a world-class super-rich, he had such a big move that it was impossible for the media not to pay attention. It can be said that a large part of his visit this time is for show. This show was done on behalf of Benehans. Benis No. 1 wheat, as well as Benis No. 1 soybean and No. 1 corn, which have just announced their success, all of these things need to be promoted.

His trip to Africa could be used as an advertisement for them. Advertise not only for Americans, but for the whole world.

If it works properly, his trip may be better than spending any money on advertising on television.

Of course, while putting on a show, he will also do something by the way. For example, to promote those good varieties to Africa.

His destination was Tanzania in eastern Africa. He flew over Tanzania on a private business jet. The headquarters of Benihans Africa is located in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in the country. But he didn't plan to land there. Because he needs to check with the relevant authorities in the country to see if there is any possibility of renting or buying a large area of land.

So his plane landed in Dodoma.

This is an up-and-coming city in Tanzania. Almost right in the heart of the country. Although there are no high-rise buildings, from the air, you can see that the urban area is quite extensive.

On the outskirts of the city, there are also a number of cluttered low-rise buildings. However, it can be seen from the layout of the city that the original planning was still hierarchical.

Moving the capital from the seaside to the center, it should be said that the original managers of this country were still very strategic. This would not only provide a better strategic space in terms of security than in the former capital by the sea, but would also promote the development of the interior. It's just that judging by the country's development history, the latter goal may not be considered a success.

At the airport, Link took Tiger and three other bodyguards through security. They didn't come with guns. Normally, most countries do not allow people to bring guns into the country. However, they can apply for a temporary licence to carry a gun in their home country and buy a gun.

As soon as they stepped out of the VIP tunnel, they saw a middle-aged black man holding a sign with Link's name written on it.

This man Link knew. He was originally a mid-level employee at Hanse Investments. All things considered, this black descendant of Spicy Kenya was selected to be the general manager of Benihans Africa.

"Mr. Hans, welcome to Tanzania. ”

"Thank you for coming to pick me up, Ojalala. ”

"The car is just outside the airport, let's go to the hotel now?"

As they walked out of the airport, Link asked, "Do you know why I'm here." Do you have any good news?"

Before he arrived, Bennihance's headquarters sent a fax to the area to ask Bennihances Africa to collect some land information. So Ojalala was prepared for his question: "According to your requirements, the most suitable land should be the Lindi district in the southeast. ”

Link nodded, and then asked, "Is there enough open space in that area?" He didn't want to be nervous with the local residents because of renting land.

"Mr. Hans. It's hard to find no man's land in Tanzania. Ojalala said as she helped him open the car door. "Even in the wilderness steppes of the west, there are tribes living there. However, land in Tanzania is either state-owned or community-owned. As long as we have permission from the government, we can rent a large enough land. ”

Link got into the car, sat down, waited for Ojalala to sit in the driver's seat, and asked, "What is the land policy in Tanzania?

He had read some of these things, but he felt that those materials might not really reflect the local situation. Or maybe there is something in the information that doesn't make it clear.

"Tanzania allows foreigners or companies to lease their land. There are two types of land lease periods, one is thirty-three years and the other is ninety-nine years. Land users are required to pay a certain amount of land tax, but the tax is very low. Tanzania's agriculture has been slow and food is largely self-sufficient. But there is also the risk of famine. So they are willing to rent some land to foreigners, hoping to get advanced agricultural technology. But there's one thing we have to be aware of. When a foreigner leases agricultural land in Tanzania, it must be for agricultural purposes. If it is not cultivated for a long time, the government has the right to take back the land. ”

Link nodded and said, "This law is similar to that of the United States." "In some U.S. states, if a landowner leaves land abandoned for more than a certain number of years without cause, someone else can take possession of the land by paying a certain amount of land tax.

"If it's some areas with a large population, local farmers will oppose renting land to foreigners. Especially some pastoral areas. There is a contradiction between the fact that the land is considered tribal by the locals but by the government as state-owned. However, Tanzania has done a good job in this regard, and basically acts in accordance with the country's laws. The country's peasants generally accept reality. ”

"Won't cause conflict?"

Ojalala smiled and said, "Mr. Hans, if you stay here for a while, you will understand. Tanzanians are not very industrious. They are usually content with the status quo and yearn for a simple life. I think that's why they've not been able to develop. ”

He paused for a moment and then added: "If Mr. Hans wants to develop agriculture here, there is one more thing to consider. Donsonia has a limit on the number of middle managers in foreign companies. Usually no more than six people. ”

"So, if we want to build a big farm here, we need to hire local people as workers, and we also need to hire a certain number of middle-level cadres?"

"Yes, hiring local middle managers is unavoidable unless you don't use local workers. In terms of personnel management, it is difficult for foreigners to communicate with locals. There are now quite a few foreign farms in Tanzania, both European and Asian. They will all have a problem. They found that their working time regulations were not binding on the locals. Because locals like to leave work when they're done, even if it's not long after they get to work. ”

The more Link listened, the deeper his brow furrowed. If you follow Ojalala's words, this may not be the right country to invest in.

"What about the good part," he asked.

"The good thing is that the labor costs here are very low," Ojalala laughs. The minimum guaranteed salary in the country is about 80,000 shillings per month, which is less than fifty dollars per month. In the United States, that's not enough to pay a college student five hours a day job. ”

When Link heard this, he felt that he had almost understood what he wanted to know. He changed the question and said, "Have you contacted their government?" You just said that the most suitable one is in the southeast ......."

"It's Lindy. Ojalala reminded. "I've visited officials in Lindi and I've spoken to officials from the Tanzanian government. They provide three plot coordinates that match your requirements. ”