The problem Qin Hai faced was far more complicated than what he said to Leonardo. It is true that he does not have enough manpower to make overseas purchases, and it is acceptable to entrust this matter to Leonardo's company to act as an agent rather than send a few new people to be tricked by the mining tycoons.

In addition to the empirical problem, the most troublesome issue is the issue of exchange control. If Qin Hai sells steel to Leonardo and then uses the foreign exchange to buy coal and iron ore, he will encounter a policy obstacle. The country's foreign exchange administration would not allow Qin Hai to use his precious foreign exchange to purchase primary products overseas, they would take all the foreign exchange away and let Qin Hai find a way to get coal and ore on his own.

In order to circumvent the state's control, Qin Hai could only think of a trick to hide from the world, that is, to treat the sales of special steel and the procurement of ore as the same business and trade with the same company. Specifically, he sold the special steel to Leonardo, who paid him a part of the foreign exchange and a part of the ore, claiming that it was a contract processing business. In this way, the foreign exchange for the purchase of ore does not go through the country at all, and the foreign exchange management department has nothing to say.

Qin Hai said his thoughts to Leonardo in an ominous voice, but Leonardo understood, he nodded and said, "I understand, I can help you do this." I have to add 5% to the cost of purchasing ore as my commission, but you can rest assured that with my influence in the steel industry, I will definitely be able to keep the purchase price down for you, and you will not suffer a loss if you pay 5% commission. ”

"That's great." Qin Hai's heart fell to the ground, and then he raised a new question: "In addition to iron ore, we also need to purchase some alloying elements such as nickel, tungsten, chromium, molybdenum, etc., these alloying elements should be available in the European market, and we hope that Mr. Leonardo can purchase them on our behalf." The expenses are also deducted from the sales proceeds of Special Steel. ”

It is impossible for Qinhai to smelt and sell special steel on a large scale, and then rely on scrap smelting as in the past. First, because they have a limited amount of scrap alloy steel to support such a large scale of production. The second is that the composition of waste alloy steel is too complex, and in order to smelt high-quality alloy steel, more simple raw materials must be used, such as ferrochrome, ferromanganese and so on.

Domestic steel mills smelt alloy steel. It is achieved by mixing various alloying elements with steel raw materials in proportion. However, due to the scarcity of alloying elements, the control of alloying elements by the material department is far stricter than that of steel raw materials. In desperation, he could only set his sights abroad.

Hearing Qin Hai's request, Leonardo was surprised, he looked at Qin Hai and asked, "Young man, how did you think of coming to the European market to purchase alloying elements?" Don't you know that there are many alloying elements in the European market. It is precisely imported from you China. ”

"I know it." Qin Hai smiled bitterly, "China is indeed an exporter of alloying elements, but I can't buy the alloying elements I need at home." Let's put it this way, I am not afraid to buy back these alloying elements exported from China...... In China, there is a word called 'export to domestic sales', which is roughly the case. ”

China is a country with extremely rich reserves of non-ferrous metals, and the reserves of some mineral resources rank first in the world, and it is an important exporter of non-ferrous metals. Qinhai hopes to purchase alloying elements such as nickel, tungsten, and molybdenum. It is sorely lacking in the domestic market, but at the same time. The country is exporting in large quantities.

The reason for this strange phenomenon is also very simple, that is, the country has a serious shortage of foreign exchange, and anything that can be exchanged for foreign exchange will be prioritized for export. As for the country, what difficulties are insurmountable?

Qin Hai did not think about using the export foreign exchange he obtained to buy these alloying elements from those export enterprises. But he couldn't find a way to do that. The foreign exchange he earns is not something he can control, and those export companies will not be willing to play a double reed with him or something.

Leonardo smiled knowingly, as a big businessman, he still has some understanding of the situation in China, and his IQ is high enough. Qin Hai said simply. He realized the mystery, and at the same time, he also had a heartfelt appreciation for Qin Hai's flexibility. He had dealt with some government officials and leaders of state-owned enterprises in China, and these people always held on to the word "principle", and this was the first time he had met a Chinese like Qin Hai who dared to take advantage of policy loopholes.

Next, the two sides discussed some details of cooperation, including Leonardo's help Qin Hai purchase some academic materials, metallurgical equipment and experimental equipment in Europe. Leonardo also promised to help Qin Hai set up an overseas branch in Spain to manage payments overseas. The branch is jointly owned by Qin Hai and Chen Hongcheng, and Juanito helped Qin Hai find a person as an overseas shareholder, mainly to get the company some treatment as a local European company.

The method adopted by Qin Hai and Chen Hongcheng is a means of capital flight. That is, when exporting, the price is deliberately understated, the profits are kept abroad, and then the profits are used to carry out various operations overseas. Capital flight is a government restriction in every country, but in fact no one can control it. The state has no right to intervene in the price at which a company's products are exported, and the state has no way of knowing how much profit it can make overseas.

Qin Hai did this, and it was indeed a helpless move. If there is a way, he will not use this means of not being able to see the light. The country is still in the early stage of reform, all kinds of policy restrictions are like a mantra on the head of the enterprise, like Qin Hai's hands of this enterprise with advanced development ability, in such a policy environment can be described as difficult, without some fame can not do things.

Chen Hongcheng didn't care about Qin Hai's approach, who of them, who didn't start by taking advantage of policy loopholes? Supporting the bold and starving the cowardly, this is the common creed in their circle. Qin Hai was able to think of these methods, but in fact, it was thanks to Chen Hongcheng's prompts. In his opinion, Qin Hai's steps are still not big enough, it is a pity that he has worked so hard to get so much foreign exchange to buy coal and iron ore, and if he buys high-end consumer goods such as refrigerators and color TVs, he will get much more profits.

No matter what Chen Hongcheng thinks, the special steel is produced by Qin Hai, and Chen Hongcheng can't interfere if he wants to, so he can only operate by Qin Hai. Fortunately, all of Qin Hai's actions so far have been beneficial to Chen Hongcheng. His trip abroad has gained much more than he expected.

The two sides ended the meeting in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, and when Qin Hai and Chen Hongcheng left, Leonardo left his large swivel chair and personally escorted them out of the office, giving each of them two boxes of exquisite Cuban cigars as gifts. Before Qin Hai got into the taxi, Leonardo held Qin Hai's hand and said in a still cowy tone:

"Young man, I'm a little optimistic about you now. I have a hunch that in a few years, you will indeed be qualified to be my partner. ”

Qin Hai responded with a smile: "Mr. Leonardo, don't worry, no matter when, I will treat you as my partner." ”

"Ha Lu Ha, good, good! You're such an interesting young man. Leonardo was not at all angered by Qin Hai's arrogance, but laughed at the same time. He believes that Qin Hai has the strength to say such things, thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi, who knows if Qin Hai will really surpass him in a few years?

When Qin Hai and Chen Hongcheng returned to the hotel, they found that the corridor where the Hongyuan Provincial delegation was staying was filled with a festive atmosphere. As soon as the two of them came out of the elevator, they met Jiang Huanwen with a smile on his face, he grabbed Qin Hai with one hand and Chen Hongcheng with the other, and said loudly: "Oh, Xiao Qin, Mr. Chen, you are finally back, if you don't come back, we are ready to ask the embassy to come forward to find you." ”

"Uh...... What's wrong? Qin Hai was confused by Jiang Huanwen's attitude, "What's wrong, why are you looking for the two of us?" “

Jiang Huanwen said exaggeratedly: "Our Honggang is going to hold a celebration banquet tonight, I wish the director and Director Li all to participate, and we have also invited Secretary Wang of the embassy, but the time is almost up, and the biggest hero has not shown up, how can such a celebration banquet be held?" ”

As soon as he heard Jiang Huanwen say, Qin Hai immediately understood, and he asked with a smile, "What's the matter, there's news from Oso?" ”

"There's news!" Jiang Huanwen said, "Two sets of equipment, a total of 16 million, also provide technical guidance. The guy named Tony told us that Oso's only request was that we not say that these two sets of equipment were outdated techniques, so as not to damage their reputation in the Chinese market. ”

"Congratulations to Director Jiang." Qin Hai hurriedly congratulated Jiang Huanwen, who originally applied for 22 million US dollars from the province to import one set of equipment, and now uses 16 million to import two sets, which is definitely a great thing to be overjoyed. Being able to save valuable foreign exchange for the country, Jiang Huanwen will definitely be commended by the province, and it will also be of great benefit to his personal career development.

Jiang Huanwen did not hide his joy, he said: "Joy and joy, this matter is thanks to Xiao Qin...... Oh, by the way, and Mr. Chen's great assistance. I put this here, if the two of you have anything to do with us Honggang in the future, even if you open your mouth, as long as you don't violate the policy, and it is within my ability, if my old Jiang has two words, he will be a king and a lamb. ”

"Ha Luha, Director Jiang is serious, we will definitely trouble Director Jiang if we have anything in the future." Qin Hai said with a smile.

"Let's go, the banquet has been arranged, let's go over." Jiang Huanwen said. (To be continued......)