The new management team headed by Wu Jinhua is responsible for the normal business of the group and does not interfere in the financial investment affairs under the jurisdiction of Ding Wenming, another director and executive vice president.

In order to formalize the group as soon as possible, and to enable the new management team to carry out their work more smoothly, they hired a CFO with a particularly high salary after taking office. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Wu Jinhua, the new Chief Financial Officer, Mr Yan Xiushi, is fully responsible for the finance, accounting, financing, investment relations and legal aspects of the existing subsidiaries and subsidiaries.

He wants to ensure that the group has enough cash in the process of development, that there is enough space for office and production and operation, that it can raise money through bank loans and the stock market, and that the financial system of the sub-group subsidiaries is planned and adjusted.

The investment department, which is managed by Ding Wenming, director and executive vice president of the group, and Cao Xuming, former chief financial officer, is not under the jurisdiction of the chief financial officer and the group's finance department.

All the funds in the segregated account of the investment department come from the group's abnormal business.

For example, a $45 million oilfield fire extinguishing fund was injected before the major adjustment. This amount is not part of the terms of the firefighting contract signed between NB Electric and the Kuwaiti government, but is a private incentive of $20 million for each day of advance that the Kuwaiti government has privately added to extinguish the oilfield fires as soon as possible.

With the joint efforts of five firefighting teams, including NB Electric, the firefighting process was advanced by 8 days! The Government of Kuwait, which has virtually saved nearly $1 billion, has generously fulfilled this private commitment.

In addition, it also includes the income from the import and export trade of Vietnamese ores. This includes the profits from the export of labor in the reconstruction of the Gulf. and the proceeds of the Saudi Electric Package, which was privately partnered with Prince Mateb.

If the charter so requires. Ding Wenming can even sell some shares of American companies to help him raise enough cash in a short period of time without affecting the normal operation of the group.

Therefore, when it comes to investing in the establishment of BNB News, group executives such as Wu Jinhua, Xu Sangcheng and Yan Xiushi only need to assist, and do not need and do not have the right to conduct market research and project review like other projects.

In fact, they are busy enough, and they don't have the time and energy to bother, so they can only try to cooperate. As soon as he received a call from Leipzig Airport, he took advantage of their good social relations in Hong Kong. Find the best media talent for BNB News.

In contrast, Prince Meteb and Daniel, the president of Europe, are much more concerned. Early the next morning, German time, they hurried from Saudi Arabia and Berlin to Leipzig Airport.

One chartered a plane, and the other drove in the middle of the night, which made the charter very unexpected.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry, but can you let me say it first."

Daniel seemed to be in a hurry, and Prince Metbu, who deliberately changed into a suit, smiled generously: "Of course you can, Zhang won't leave until the afternoon." What I have is time. ”

"Thank you, thank you very much."

Daniel took the coffee handed by Xia Yao. He said, "Zhang, you know, before I went to study in Hong Kong, I was a very good journalist. If it weren't for Wanyi, if it weren't for the headhunters approaching me, I might still be doing my job, and I might even have won the Pulitzer Prize for journalism.

Getting involved in the media was undoubtedly a very good decision, and I am confident that BNB News will have a future. As an old friend, as a partner in the business, and as your most loyal subordinate, I fully support you in this decision and sincerely hope that you will leave me the position of President of BNB News. ”

rushed over, and it turned out to be a "running official".

The charter was happy and couldn't help but smile and ask, "My dear Mr. President, do you know what this means?" ”

"Knowing, knowing very clearly, is equivalent to starting all over again. But I love journalism, I love challenging work, and I have experience in this area, so no one is a better fit than me. ”

Fearing that the charter would not agree, Daniel continued expectantly: "The affairs of the European zone, Philippe, Arsenarwenger, François, any one can take over. They are outstanding, very trustworthy, and both are NB Electricians shareholders. ”

I have to admit that he, a media student, is more suitable than anyone else to be the president of BNB News.

The charter weighed it and agreed: "As long as Wanyi has no opinion, I don't have a problem here." It is up to Headquarters to decide who will succeed you in your current position. ”

This is a sign of respect for the group's new management team, thinking that no matter how it is selected, it will eventually come from Philippe, Arsena Wenger, and François, Daniel was ecstatic, grabbed his hand and said: "Zhang, my dear boss, your decision is indisputably correct, don't worry, I won't let you down, I will definitely make BNB News a top media like CNN." ”

"I'm convinced of that."

The charter took a stack of handwritten English materials from the desk, smiled and said: "These are some of my ideas, what to think of and what to write, it is more messy, I hope it can help you." The professor and his protégés are in the guest house, and you can go talk to them now. ”

Daniel asked eagerly, "What about the handover?" ”

"It's imperative to get BNB News up and running in the shortest possible time, and the handover can be slowed down," the charter thought for a moment, then added, "I'll be the president of BNB News first, and then I'll be on track until everything is on track." ”

BNB News is still on paper, and if you want to turn it into a reality within 40 days, you can't do without the full support of the European company, Daniel lowered his head, got up and said: "Zhang, the time is urgent, I won't send you." Your Highness, I wish you a pleasant stay in Leipzig. ”

Looking at his departing back, Prince Metbu put down his cup and sighed: "A very dedicated German, Zhang, I really envy you for having such dedicated subordinates." ”

"Not just a subordinate, but a friend and partner."

"Miss Xia, it's a pleasure to see you."

Unlike the vast majority of Arab men, Prince Meteb did not have a glow in his eyes at a woman, much less an unbridled stare at her. Instead, he nodded slightly. He pulled out a small box from his bosom. Put it in front of the charter and ask him to hand it over to Xia Yao.

As soon as he looked at the trademark on the box, he knew that it was a diamond inside, and he shook his head again and again: "Your Highness, it's too valuable." ”

"Our friendship is far more valuable than that."

"Even though I think so too, I still want to thank you."

"Alright, let's get down to business."

The charter flight to Germany was not just about sending a few diamonds, and with a snap of his fingers, Prince Metbu snapped his fingers and a bodyguard-like Arab walked in from outside the hut carrying a safe.

"Rahman. Kingdom Diplomatic Courier, I think you need his help. ”

Prince Meteb took the lockbox and explained as he motioned for Rahman to go out: "Couriers are an ancient profession, and in today's advanced information circulation technology, most of the confidential letters and items between countries are still transmitted through diplomatic couriers, who are special postmen, and countless stories are buried in the mail they send back and forth.

In the United States and the USSR, fewer people were engaged in the profession of diplomatic courier than cosmonauts. It's not enough to have strong muscles and an athlete-like physique. At the same time, it is necessary to have absolute loyalty and tenacity, and to be able to master several foreign languages. To get higher education, you have to have the best family.

They are capable of dealing with a variety of situations, from emergencies and thefts to organized armed attacks and traffic accidents. They can see through traps, resist provocations, and always be vigilant and keep an eye on the mail they carry. They are armed and have accurate marksmanship. ”

The charter was confused, and asked with a puzzled expression: "Your Highness, do you want him to be my bodyguard, or let him be responsible for delivering the news." ”

"No, the bodyguard Germany has it, maybe more professional than him."

Prince Metbu smiled and said proudly: "According to the Vienna Convention, only 'official letters and items for official use' can be transported by diplomatic mail. I think you should be very clear about the meaning of 'official letters', but the concept of 'official items' is very broad. And according to international practice, the secrets they transported were strictly protected and were not violated even in wartime.

As for what exactly will be shipped, only heads of state, dignitaries of government and ambassadors abroad know. It could be a medal awarded by the head of state to a foreign citizen, it could be some kind of much-needed medicine, or it could be a container full of materials and equipment needed to build an embassy. A famous British diplomat once said that a diplomatic pouch could hold the whole world if there was a need. ”

Only then did the charter react and said excitedly: "Thank you, Your Highness, thank you very much, I think I need Mr. Rahman's help." ”

"No thanks, because it's conditional."

Prince Metbu sighed lightly and said with a bitter smile of helplessness: "Zhang, my influence is not as great as you think, and the reason why Rahman can appear here is entirely thanks to my cousin, who is a diplomat. He can help you get things in, he can provide a bulletproof car with the Kingdom flag and diplomatic privileges, and he can even prepare an office for you at the Kingdom Embassy in the Soviet Union, but he also needs your help. ”

"Where?"

"Do you know the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the USSR?"

"Know something," said the charter after a moment of contemplation, "there have been decades of opposition on the Yemen question, the Soviet Union supports South Yemen, and your country supports North Yemen. There is also Afghanistan and the Soviet Union on some issues related to the MSL, and relations between the two countries have been tense. ”

"It's very nervous."

Prince Meteb nodded and said slowly: "With the reunification of North and South Yemen, the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan and the attitude of the Soviet Union on the Kuwait issue, the relationship between the two countries has eased a lot, so there was the establishment of diplomatic relations last year. But all of this is also conditional, especially in the case of North and South Yemen and Kuwait. ”

"What kind of conditions?"

"They asked the kingdom for $2.5 billion in aid, and for the sake of the MSL of the world, His Majesty the King agreed."

"Did you give it?"

"The agreement was signed a month ago, but $1.5 billion has yet to be disbursed."

"What a good time."

"Yes, the political situation in the Soviet Union is turbulent, and there is a lot of controversy within the royal family whether or not to give the remaining $1.5 billion. Several princes thought that the money would go down the drain and suggested that there be a reason to delay it indefinitely; Several princes suggested that the remaining funds be given to the declared union republics, but many more saw the kingdom and the credibility of the crown as a matter of what happened to the Soviet Union. The allocation must also be allocated. ”

The charter asks: "What is the attitude of your diplomat cousin?" ”

"He doesn't have an attitude. He just saw it as an opportunity to make money. And if I can get your help. He can do it exactly. ”

"How do you earn it?"

"The agreement was signed by His Majesty the King, and the allocation of the remaining aid as scheduled is a trend that no one can change unless there is a coup d'état for $1.5 billion. But not necessarily dollars, if there are enough rubles, then we can make a lot of money. After all, aid is gratuitous, it can be given or not, and the Soviet government is not qualified to make irresponsible comments; As long as you can keep your promises. His Majesty the King will not say anything; Be generous in the distribution of benefits, and the princes in high positions will even give their full support. ”

The ruble is a non-circulating currency, and a two-track system is implemented, with a separate circulation ruble and an exchange rate ruble. The so-called exchange rate is only a set of figures published by the Soviet government, and it does not even have the most basic reference value in international settlements.

Moreover, the Soviet Union has always imported far more than it exported, and exports were bartered or settled in foreign currencies such as dollars, marks, yen, and Swiss francs, and gold reserves were used if it was not enough. They didn't dare to give it, and even if they did, they wouldn't ask for it, unlike the purely export-oriented East Germany. There was also a more or less exodus of East Marks.

Thinking of the Soviet officers and soldiers who chartered flights every day during this period and served as "fallen masters" between East Germany and the Soviet Union.

Recall that to this day the USSR still has a powerful "Western Cluster" stationed in East Germany. It has 360,000 men, 5,880 tanks, 9,790 armored vehicles, 4,624 artillery pieces, 625 combat aircraft and 698 helicopters. 1,000 Soviet barracks, airfields and military facilities occupy 10% of the territory of East Germany!

And this series of frightening numbers does not actually reveal the full picture of its strength.

The charter understood it like an enlightenment, and couldn't help but laugh: "The 8th Guards Army in Weimar and Nuhla, the 1st Guards Red Banner Tank Army in Dresden, the 3rd Red Banner Mixed Arms Army in Magdeburg, the 2nd Guards Red Banner Tank Army in New Brandenburg, and the 20th Guards Red Banner Army in Ebelswald.

and the 34th Artillery Division, which is directly subordinate to the 34th Artillery Division and the 16th Air Army in Tsosen, stationed in Potsdam...... There must be rubles, Your Highness, I think they are also very willing to exchange rubles for dollars or marks. ”

Dealing with smart people is a pleasure, Prince Meteb grinned: "Behind the 360,000 Soviet soldiers are 360,000 families, calculated at 1,000 rubles per family, if we act fast enough, we can exchange 360 million rubles in half a month." At the current black market exchange rate, we only have to pay $30 million. ”

BNB News needs to invest a lot of money, how can the charter miss this "short-term" opportunity to make money, and ask with interest: "At least a big business that can net $330 million, how will this profit be divided?" ”

"We pay the principal, and we are responsible for the exchange, so we can get 30%."

The idea of a group of Saudi elites partnering to fight for aid funds, and the turbulent political situation in the Soviet Union, determined that the Saudi king would turn a blind eye to this, after all, it is better to let others earn than to lose money. Ironically, the Soviet government did not yet have any say in this issue.

The charter secretly sighed that he was a powerful man in the end, he didn't have to do anything, and he could make a lot of money without even a little risk.

"Zhang, I know it's not very fair, but without their support, we won't make a penny. As for how to divide the 30% of the income, we can discuss, I can make concessions, and even invest all of them in NB Bank, NB Airlines or the news network you just started, I believe in your investment vision, and I am very confident in you. ”

"Your Highness, you misunderstood, I didn't feel unfair, I just thought about how to make this cake bigger."

"Just let it go."

Fearing that the statute would not be able to shake off his arms, Prince Metbu emphasized: "The Foreign Ministry is on our side, the Aid Committee is on our side, and even the National Bank has promised to exchange as much as it can at the exchange rate announced by the Soviet Union, and to buy us time as much as possible." Everyone has money to make, and there will be no problem. ”

Charter stood up and said, "Well, without further ado, we must act as soon as possible." Your Highness, we have a two-pronged approach, you are personally in charge of the German side, and I will ask Philippe, the vice president of the European region, to recruit enough former East German officers in the shortest possible time to talk to the Soviet 'Western cluster', and the NB bank will urgently allocate funds to ensure that the exchange goes smoothly.

I went to Moscow as originally planned, where I organized the exchange of my colleagues from the Berlin Industrial Corporation, but how to enter the country in cash in dollars and marks required the help of diplomatic couriers. When enough rubles are exchanged, they will find a way to send them to the embassy, and then they will be sent to Riyadh by diplomatic couriers. ”

Prince Mateb didn't want him to have any accidents, so he hurriedly said: "Zhang, the KGB doesn't eat dry food, forget about it on the Soviet side." If we could, my cousin wouldn't have asked us for help. ”

The situation in the USSR is changing every day, and who knows what will happen in a few days?

Moreover, the "Leipzig Youth Tour", whose average age is not young at all, is not a Saudi mission, and the Moscow office of the Berlin Industrial Corporation is not an embassy, and in the eyes of the KGB they are a group of East German "comrades" who miss socialism, and they exchange rubles in private just for convenience, and they are really not worth going on the platform.

Despite this, the charter nodded and said, "I'll go and see it first, if it really doesn't work, forget it." ”

"Money can never be earned, we have just begun, Zhang, you have to be responsible for Miss Xia, you have to be responsible for NB Electric, you have to be responsible for a partner and friend like me, don't do stupid things."

"Don't worry, I will cherish my life." (To be continued......)