Chapter 472: What the hell is this play? (Three more to)
Tang Yong was silent, facing the real threat of the public, no matter how clever he was, he was not at all sure that he would be able to convince Holger. Broich.
"But, Mr. Holger," Liu Zhidong asked, "is it not long before you place the address of the factory in Lower Saxony?" ”
The reason why Liu Zhidong said this is because the largest shareholder of Volkswagen is the state government of Lower Saxony, Germany. Breich placed the plant in Lower Saxony, and for the purpose of protecting his own interests, Holger. There is also a possibility that Mr. Breich's company will be deliberately excluded and suppressed by the state government of Lower Saxony, but if it were placed in other states, I am afraid that the state governments of other states would welcome it with both hands and feet, right?
It is true that the European and American world is a society where capital is king, but no matter how capital is king, Holger. Breich is also a well-known tycoon, and without infringing on the core interests of Volkswagen, Liu Zhidong really can't think of other state governments to vigorously suppress Holger. The reason for Mr. Breuych's automatic transmission company...... Let's say Holger. Breich would have set up his own factories in states other than Lower Saxony.
This question Holger. Broich really didn't think about it, the reason is very simple, all the words today were said by him according to Lin Hongfei's previous instructions, Lin Hongfei is not a god, it is impossible to expect all the situations, since this is the case, Lin Hongfei did not expect Liu Zhidong to say this, and it is naturally understandable.
If it was the impoverished Holger. Breuich, facing Liu Zhidong's question. He has long been exposed, but he has to admit that the life of many people in the past six months has been a great time. Breich's skills have been exercised a lot, and when he heard this, he first shook his head helplessly and smiled, but did not speak immediately.
It's this action of shaking his head helplessly and smiling bitterly. made Liu Zhidong's heart cool slightly: Did you have anything you didn't expect?
"I admire Mr. Liu's ability to think of this first, which is enough to prove that Mr. Liu, your understanding of Western society has reached a fairly high level."
Holger. Broich smiled. But Liu Zhidong's face did not have a trace of joy, the reason is very simple, Holger. The more Mr. Breich said so. The more he said that there was something wrong with his words, but what was wrong? Liu Zhidong has no bottom in his heart...... After all, he did not study in Germany, so he could only guess about the situation in Germany based on the situation in the United States, where he studied.
Anyway, both countries are capitalist countries, so the situation should be basically the same, right?
"And Mr. Holger for advice." Liu Zhidong nodded slightly and said.
Holger. Broich waved his hand, "I can't talk about advice, Mr. Liu, I understand your thoughts, but I have a question: "Speaking of which, Holger. Broich looked directly into Liu Zhidong's eyes. "Will Volkswagen not know about the relationship between me and your company?"
"Huh?" Liu Zhidong was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned a little pale.
He realized what was wrong with what he had just said.
If it's Holger. Mr. Breich's automatic transmission company was built, which had already produced benefits and contributed a lot of profits to the government. Mr. Breuich was helpless. Even if the state government of Lower Saxony wants to deal with Holger. Mr. Breuych, even for the sake of their own reputation and votes, the state governments of other states will not ignore the bullying of companies in their jurisdictions, but until the factory is built, that is another matter......
Volkswagen could identify hundreds of areas where the automatic transmission line did not comply with the law and other regulations, such as environmental regulations. Holger. Mr. Breich may have his own PR skills, but in front of Volkswagen, which has a good relationship with the media and is outrageously well-funded for public relations, and does not care about spending another 10 to 100 percent more on public relations at critical times. These simply aren't enough to see! …,
"Mr. Holger, it's as simple as I thought." Liu Zhidong was also simply, realizing his mistake, and immediately asked Holger. Broy apologized.
"I can understand," Holger. Broich nodded with a smile, "Mr. Liu, you are also for the good of the company, and I am very pleased with your approach." ”
Of course he was scaring Liu Zhidong, where was the matter so serious? As far as Volkswagen itself is concerned, it is still the automatic transmission that it bought from other companies, and a few years later, the DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission that Volkswagen is proud of, is still completely gone. Whether Breich is going to engage in automatic transmission, although the public is a little annoyed, but the degree of annoyance ...... In fact, the heart is also very limited, and I haven't had enough strength to talk to Holger. Broich is dead.
What's more, you are a good looking foreign media? Even if some people are afraid of the strength of the public, there are also media that are bold and not afraid of death, and hope to take this opportunity to reflect their public image.
"Ahem...... Lin Hongfei coughed lightly twice and looked at Holger. Breich glanced at him and frowned, "Mr. Holger, is there no other way?" You know, this kind of thing...... It's really important to our company. ”
"This ......" Holger. Broich glanced at Lin Hongfei and frowned, "Lin, my friend, what do you mean?" ”
"I think you can go and ask your staff team if there is any other way to maneuver."
"It can't be! I don't think there's anything they can do about it......"
Holger. Broich shouted dissatisfiedly, but then, he retreated gorgeously in Lin Hongfei's next sentence, "Mr. Holger, this is a big business, a big business that can bring you at least hundreds of millions of dollars a year!" If you get this big deal done, you will be a billionaire, a real German man, a member of the top of society, and you can support a few senators and deputies to make your voice heard...... Shouldn't you do something about this? Isn't it right to take some risks for the sake of this? ”
With Lin Hongfei's words. Holger. Broych's eyes are getting brighter! When Lin Hongfei finished speaking, he slapped his thigh excitedly, "That's right!" Lin, you're right! It's worth it for a business that can bring me hundreds of millions of dollars a year...... But, Lin, are you sure we can sell our cars? I guess it's good that we can sell 5,000 cars a year. ”
Speaking of the back. Holger. Broich couldn't help but start worrying again.
His worries were naturally reasonable, but Tang Yong and Liu Zhidong glanced at each other, and they both regretted it in their hearts: Yes. Why didn't I think of persuading Mr. Holger from this point of view, Marx's old-timers have said that for 100% profit. Capital dares to trample on all the laws in the world, as long as Mr. Holger can make enough money, even if there are no conditions, presumably he will definitely create conditions, right?
Lin Hongfei was silent for a moment, and then suddenly raised his head, "Mr. Holger, since you are worried about the problem of sales, then I have a suggestion." ”
"What?" Holger. Breich asked Lin Hongfei with a smile, "Do you plan to install an automatic transmission on every car we produce?" Lin, my friend. You have to know that this is simply impossible, which is not in line with the laws of the automobile industry. ”
"If I take out this money and let my German friends take care of it, you will take care of it for me. What do you think? ”
"You're going to spend this money to build an automatic transmission factory?" Holger. Broich seemed to have heard some joke, "Lin, I know that you have some money, but do you know how much it will cost to build such an automatic transmission factory?" ”…,
Talking, Holger. Broich raised a finger, his gaze filled with contempt and contempt. "At least 100 million! At least $100 million! If Daimler's asking price is a little excessive, don't even think about winning it without 130 million! ”
Although the following words Holger. Broich didn't say it, but the fool understood the meaning of his eyes: at least 130 million dollars! Can you afford such a large sum of money?
"I sold a car I designed to Honda, and the final transaction price was $140 million," Lin Hongfei said expressionlessly, "If you add my share dividends, I can make up almost 150 million yuan...... Well, dollars. ”
Although he didn't tell the truth, this number, several people present were all scared stupid, including Holger. Broich, the big boss of the three...... Although for Lin Hongfei, this boss is only nominal.
"Mr. Lin, you ...... Do you really have 150 million? Tang Yong asked Lin Hongfei in a trembling voice.
"Well, it's only been a few days since we talked." Lin Hongfei smiled apologetically at Tang Yong, "I'm sorry, Datang, I didn't tell you about this, in order to avoid some trouble, the money didn't stay in my name." ”
Tang Yong smiled bitterly and shook his head, and suddenly heard that Lin Hongfei was already worth hundreds of millions, and it was impossible to say that Tang Yong had no other thoughts and thoughts in his heart except for shock.
But Tang Yong is Tang Yong after all, and he quickly adjusted his mentality: Lin Hongfei sold his designs to others, that is Lin Hongfei's own business, that is the ability of others, this kind of money is envied and cannot be envied.
Of course, if it weren't for Lin Hongfei's last sentence, it's really hard to say whether such an effect would be achieved, but now in 1992, it is difficult to say what kind of sensational effect such a huge sum of 140 million US dollars will cause.
Holger. Broich's face instantly turned a little ugly, and he opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything...... Lin Hongfei is not only the company's chief car designer, but also one of the company's directors, and more importantly, there is nothing in the previous contract with Lin Hongfei that stipulates that Lin Hongfei cannot sell his designs to other companies. No matter how unhappy Breich is, there is nothing he can do about Lin Hongfei's approach, on the contrary, Honda is willing to pay $140 million to buy Lin Hongfei's design, which in itself shows Lin Hongfei's design skills.
Anyway, in the eyes of Tang Yong and Liu Zhidong, Holger. The change in the expression on Breich's face illustrates Holger. Mr. Breich's mental activity, I am afraid that at this moment Holger. Mr. Breich already regrets wanting to jump off the building, right?
But the next moment, Tang Yong's face suddenly changed!
He suddenly thought of a possibility. His face turned white in an instant, "Mr. Lin, you won't sell which car you designed to the Japanese, right?" ”
"The car? Which car? Without waiting for Lin Hongfei to answer, Liu Zhidong asked.
"Mr. Lin has designed a car for our company," Tang Yong looked at Lin Hongfei with a somewhat complicated look, "In my opinion, this is a car that can leave a deep impression in the whole world and can be called an epoch-making masterpiece, in addition to this car, I can't think of another car worth 140 million US dollars......"
Hearing this, not only Tang Yong, but also Holger. Breich and Liu Zhidong both stared at Lin Hongfei, as if Lin Hongfei was the bastard who betrayed the company's interests, even now, the two of them had never seen the car that Lin Hongfei "designed...... At this time, they didn't even see the car designed by Lin Hongfei that was evaluated by Tang Yong to the sky.
"Datang, do you really think so?" Lin Hongfei smiled bitterly and asked Tang Yong. …,
"Mr. Lin, apart from this, I can't think of any other factors that can make the Japanese offer a price of $140 million." Although Tang Yong didn't say it directly, it was almost the same as saying it directly, and said bluntly, "Although I am not a designer, I also know how important design inspiration is for a designer, and how difficult it is to design a best-selling model." ”
Lin Hongfei didn't answer immediately, and looked at Holger. Broich and Liu Zhidong, "You two think so too?" ”
Liu Zhidong didn't speak, but Holger. Breich's face was a little ugly, "Lin, unless you can prove that you did not betray the interests of the company, I don't mind discussing this issue with the other two directors." ”
"Okay," this is already a very serious threat, Lin Hongfei smiled bitterly, obviously he definitely didn't expect such a situation, "You come with me." ”
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"This is the car I designed," Lin Hongfei pointed to the clay model in his workshop that would be mistaken for a real car by all the people who saw it at first sight. Broich and Liu Zhidong said, and at the same time took out a stack of design drawings, "This is the car I sold to the Japanese, and now who thinks that I have betrayed the interests of the company?" ”
No one spoke, but Liu Zhidong and Tang Yong looked at Lin Hongfei as if they were looking at a monster.
Holger. Broich snickered to himself on the side: The boss is the boss, what a treacherous! (Your support is my biggest motivation.) )