In mid-May, Vice Governor Comrade Liu Jun met with Mr. Lehman, a representative of Er's Xinxin Police, at the Changfeng Hotel.

Changfeng Hotel is a hotel built by Changfeng Corporation. It used to be called the first guest house of Changfeng Headquarters. The conditions are average. After the business situation of Changfeng Company improved, it spent a huge amount of money to renovate the first guest house, built a magnificent building with a height of eight floors, and the service facilities were greatly improved, and it was officially rated as a three-star hotel.

Zhao Yan stipulates that all guests of Changfeng Company. You have to stay at Changfeng Hotel. The company will not reimburse those who stay in other luxury hotels. This is also adhering to the principle of thrift and thrift. When Zhao Yan made this decision, he was opposed by some members of the board of directors. It is considered rude to impose such a hard and fast rule on guests. may affect the company's business.

Zhao Yan was unmoved.

Jiro Yamada, the major shareholder, made it clear that he supported Zhao Yan's decision. Jiro Yamada believes that thrift is a virtue, and the thrift of many Japanese companies has reached an almost perverted level. And so the resolution passed.

Over the past few years, this test regulation has been well implemented, and few guests have any objections to the regulations of Changfeng Corporation, which is not humane. Some of our clients say they are inspired. When you go back, you should also apply this rule to your own company. In addition to Changfeng Corporation, Changfeng Automobile Manufacturing Company also has two important shareholders, namely General Motors and Yamada Corporation. Jiro Yamada is basically based in Magnolia, while Mr. Lehman is based in the United States most of the time, spending less than two months a year in Magnolia.

This time, Lehman came to negotiate with the provincial government on behalf of General Motors.

Changfeng Company is a provincial backbone state-owned enterprise, and when it signed a joint venture agreement with General Motors of the United States and Yamada Co., Ltd., it was signed by the Provincial Department of Industry as the escrow unit of Changfeng Company authorized by the provincial government.

This time, Zhao Yan issued a tough message to the US side. It has attracted great attention from the headquarters of General Motors. After several discussions, it was decided to let Lehman return to Magnolia and consult directly with the competent authorities to find a solution.

Zhao Yan reported to the Provincial Department of Industry in accordance with the management sequence, and asked the Provincial Department of Industry to send responsible cadres to preside over the meeting.

Director Liu of the Department of Industry is not a very bold leading cadre, and when he heard that Zhao Yan proposed a tough fight to General Motors of the United States, he was quite unimpressed. Domestic automobile joint ventures are all done in this way, even the longest joint venture, the largest brand influence of Volkswagen, is the same, what kind of "alternative" do you Zhao Yan?

Is it because Changfeng Company has made a lot of money in recent years, and it is panicked, so it deliberately finds some discomfort by itself?

However, Director Liu didn't pay much attention to it at that time. It is estimated that there will be no response from the United States. In recent years, there has been no such precedent for joint ventures, and most of them have failed in the end. It didn't make any waves.

Unexpectedly, Lehman really returned to Magnolia City in a hurry.

As soon as Director Liu received Zhao Yan's report, the first thing that came to mind was not how to deal with it, but to turn in the contradictions. Director Liu understands very well how much he is capable, and such a major event is not something he can handle well, so it is better not to be stunned and fill the big cloves of garlic, and it will not end well when you save time.

So Director Liu did not hesitate to report to Gao Weiqing.

According to the report, Director Liu should first report to Wang Shaodong, the vice governor in charge. However, according to the division of labor of the provincial government, Liu Jun is also in charge of state-owned enterprises in the jurisdiction of Yulan City, and it seems that it is reasonable to report to Liu Jun first. And Director Liu finally chose to report to Gao Weiqing.

In any case, Di Weiqing is the governor of a province. It makes sense to report to him.

In fact, Director Liu was also worried, so he reported to Liu Jun first. will cause Gao Weiqing's dissatisfaction. After all, most of the main leading cadres of the province know very well that Governor Gao and Vice Governor Liu are not on the right path. And the ministry Weiqing can manage his black yarn hat, but Vice Governor Liu can't control it for the time being.

After receiving the call, Di Weiqing criticized Director Liu very unhappily, blaming him for not overstepping the report, and ordered Director Liu to immediately report to Vice Governor Liu and listen to Liu Jun's instructions.

Director Liu was depressed.

But depressed and depressed, Director Liu really didn't dare to slack off, and immediately carried out the instructions of the minister. Immediately made a report to Vice Governor Liu. Of course, at this time, Director Liu became smarter. kept silent about the provincial governor, and it seemed that he was the first to report to Governor Liu.

Director Liu's cautious eyes didn't let Governor Liu care at all, and immediately ordered Director Liu. He would personally come forward to meet with Mr. Lehman. Director Liu and the responsible cadres of Changfeng Corporation should arrange the reception work together.

There is also a reason why Yoo Jun made the decision to meet with Lehman in person. It's not that you can't trust Zhao Yan's ability, but it's a matter of level. In this level of negotiation, many times, Zhao Yan can't be the master, and he must report to his superiors and ask for instructions. Since this is the case, Liu Jun feels that there is no need to engage in that intermediate link, and it is more appropriate for him to talk directly with Lehman, and the speed of the response

Mr. Lehman was taken aback when he heard that the provincial government had arranged for him to receive Liu Jun, a leading cadre.

Unlike domestic enterprises, American companies attach great importance to building good relations with domestic officialdom and dignitaries, and do not know so much about government cadres. But Yoo Jun. An exception, of course. This joint venture agreement was signed during Liu Jun's tenure as secretary of the Changhe District Working Committee, and for this reason, Lehman had a relatively in-depth understanding of Liu Jun. Knowing that Yoo Joon is a difficult opponent.

Lehman also heard that the tough butterfly of Changfeng was issued shortly after Liu Jun inspected Changfeng Automobile Manufacturing Company, and Lehman was keenly aware that the driving force behind this matter was Liu Jun, not Zhao Yan.

Lehman also dealt with Zhao Yan for several years. has a thorough understanding of Zhao Yan's ability and character. This old man's integrity is integrity. But it doesn't have that long-term vision.

Yoo Joon is a rising political star. The vision of looking at the problem is naturally a grade higher than Zhao Yan.

The atmosphere at the beginning of the meeting was quite cordial and friendly, which was completely in line with the newspaper's usual reports.

"Hello, Governor Liu! I haven't seen him for a few years, but Governor Liu has made rapid progress, which is gratifying."

Lehman smiled and shook hands with Yoo Joon.

Liu Jun smiled slightly and said a few polite words. The government officials around him. They all smiled. If you look closely, the smile is still a little weird.

From the mouth of a blue-eyed and high-nosed American. It's really interesting to say the standard official word "progress".

However, Lehman prides himself on being "a master of our country." "Not only can I speak fluent Chinese, but I also have a deep understanding of our domestic traditions and culture. It's normal to say the word "progress".

"Governor Liu, the cooperation between our GM company and your province has been relatively pleasant before. Changfeng Automobile Manufacturing Company has been established for three years. It has achieved very dazzling results, whether it is brand awareness, market share or profit return. All very good. We are hopeful that this momentum will be maintained for the long term. This is the best for all partners. ”

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lehman got to the point. There was a glitter in his blue eyes, and his expression looked quite sincere.

"Mr. Lehman is right, Changfeng Automobile Manufacturing Company has achieved very good results since its establishment, and our provincial government is also very pleased with this. Therefore, we very much hope that Changfeng Automobile Manufacturing Company can go to the next level, continue to expand its market share, further reduce costs, and increase the ratio of earnings returns. Therefore, we hope that your company can immediately implement the terms of the contract we have signed and build the engine production line in Changfeng. Mr. Lehman, this is a good way to reduce costs. ”

Yoo Jun responded with a smile.

"Governor Liu, I don't agree with this very much. The engine is produced in your country. Although the labor cost is relatively low, the material cost is not low. Because we do not have a complete industrial chain around us, it is not enough to simply set up an engine production line, and there are many spare parts. It still needs to be imported, which is more expensive. Second, the production of automobile engines requires a high level of technical proficiency of workers, and with all due respect, the current level of human resources in your country does not meet such standards. We need to spend a lot of time training qualified skilled workers and engineers. The cost is also significant. The most important thing is that without skilled workers, the quality of the engine produced is not guaranteed, and if there is a general quality problem, it will be for the reputation of Changfeng Motor. is a huge and irreparable impact. This is very detrimental to our ability to maintain the momentum of rapid development. As a result, we feel that it is in our shared interest to continue to manufacture engines in the United States. ”

Lehman spoke eloquently, which shows that he has made full preparations for this negotiation.

"Mr. Lehman, you are incorrect. The complete industrial chain needs to be driven, and the source has not been established, so how can the entire industrial chain be driven? Secondly, skilled skilled workers. Yes, it can be cultivated. Although the cost of training is relatively high, but after the training is qualified, the labor cost will be greatly reduced, which is very cost-effective in the long run. One investment. Lifetime benefits. As for the quality assurance of the engine, this is your obligation. I believe that the key to modern large-scale industrial production, the advanced degree of machinery and equipment and the degree of automation. As long as a complete assembly line is introduced. Yin Ge operates according to the operating procedures, and there will be no degradation in the quality of the engine. The most important thing is that this is a clause that is clearly stated in the contract, and your company should implement it immediately, unconditionally. All parties I want to work with should respect the rules of Here. You can't destroy it at will! This is also the minimum business ethics! ”

Liu Jun smiled, but the words he said were not tactful at all. ，！