In accordance with the principle of diplomatic reciprocity, the Minister of Health of Kuwait, Ahmed Ahmed. Abdullah met with Minister of Environment and Nature Conservation Dietrich and his entourage, who sells dog meat on sheep's heads and tries to fight for the benefit of German businesses.

During the 20-minute meeting, the Minister of Health thanked Germany for its generous act of sending money and troops, and strongly condemned Iraq, holding that Iraq should be responsible for the environmental pollution caused by the oil field fires.

In response to Minister Dietrich's suggestion that the German government and business were willing to "help" Kuwait's reconstruction, the Minister of Health unsurprisingly threw a Tai Chi punch. After thanking the German government and businesses again for their kindness, they were advised to approach the Reconstruction Commission.

Officials of the Reconstruction Committee are busy receiving diplomats and company representatives from the United States, Britain, France and other countries.

The German embassy was not in the main city, there was no water and electricity, there was nothing to ask for, and the international hotel was overcrowded, so the minister and his entourage had to board the No. 1 nanny ship of the Hall fleet at the suggestion of Daniel, president of NB Electric Europe.

When the ministerial-level dignitaries arrived, the charter did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly asked people to pack up the most spacious cabins, so that the kitchen could provide the most delicious food. After all, these three wrecked ships belong to the German government, and in the final analysis, they are the masters, and they are the guests.

The ship's maritime satellite phone was occupied for a full hour and a half, and it was not until the representatives of the Petroleum Industry Association reported to the country that the communication room was returned to the NB electrical business staff.

The situation was not encouraging, and Minister Dietrich, who had just received instructions from the Prime Minister, immediately called for a joint meeting of politics and business. As the first major shareholder of NB Electric to receive a reconstruction order, the articles of association naturally cannot be absent.

“…… Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt have a dominant language and customs, so the Kuwaiti government has given them a series of green lights. As a third-party company, we get some orders as a result. From the point of view of providing jobs. The expected goal was basically achieved. ”

These situations need no introduction at all. On the way from the city to the docks, you can see German employees in NB electrical overalls everywhere. One has to go to the deck and you will see that almost all the workers rushing to repair the docks are Germans.

Minister Dietrich really didn't know how to describe the young Oriental man in front of him who spoke eloquently in German.

Not only was it the first to invest in East Germany, but it also brought together a group of former East German scientists to set up a government-funded research institute. It even hosted a former East German state-owned enterprise, like a German company, and miraculously turned a profit through a series of ridiculous operations. It has become a leader in the independent entrepreneurship of East Germans.

Now, with the help of the Saudi government, it has taken advantage of the first-mover advantage to seize the power grid and water supply pipelines in Kuwait City in one fell swoop. At least for the short term, no company will be able to shake its shift to a monopoly.

Minister Dietrich put his posture very down, and said with a sincere face: "Mr. Zhang, just an hour ago, Mr. Prime Minister and Minister Angela entrusted me to convey their thanks to you on your behalf. You and Mr. Daniel, and Dr. Klinsmann and his friends. His outstanding contribution to Germany has earned him the respect of the Federal Government and the German people. ”

The charter glanced at Albert, the representative of the East Gate beside him. He smiled casually: "Mr. Minister, you have a good reputation, and this is what we should do." ”

In order to help German enterprises strive for the greatest interests, Minister Dietrich directly showed his cards: "In order to thank your company for everything you have done for Germany, the Trusteeship Authority, under the suggestion of Mr. Chancellor, is clarifying the ownership of NB Industrial Manufacturing as soon as possible." NB Electric can become a controlling shareholder as long as you wish, instead of just holding an operating stake as it does now. ”

Prince Metbu won two rebuilding orders for two power plants, with a total contract value of 230 million US dollars, including a 200 MW gas turbine and two steam turbine generator sets worth 100 million!

The Kuwaiti government does not appoint a hosting provider, which means that Mohammed has a lot of autonomy.

Kuwait did so solely out of a balance of interests. After all, there are so many countries that have provided help, and if they don't send out the contract as soon as possible, all of them will become the pockets of American companies.

Only countries such as the United States, Great Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, France and Japan have mastered the advanced technology of gas turbines. The quality of the Soviet Union is worrying, and the Soviet Union will never be chosen unless the Saudis are crazy. So for Kuwait, it doesn't matter if it's given to Britain, Germany, France or Japan.

As long as Prince Metbu makes money, he thinks that orders are given to everyone the same, and simply leaves the decision to him as a partner.

After preparing for so long, working so hard, and using so many personnel and equipment, in the end, the total contract amount of NB Electric is not as much as one piece of equipment!

The skills are not as good as others, and it is difficult to catch up if you want to, and the charter is very uncomfortable, so he was silent for a while before he whispered: "Mr. Minister, there is no difference between holding and holding operating shares for us. Frankly, we never thought of getting anything in return from NB Industrial Manufacturing. The reason for the hosting, it is purely out of friendship. ”

After two years as a visiting scholar at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the former East German Academy of Sciences, Minister Dietrich was not ignorant of his relations with the former East German scientists, and agreed: "I am convinced of this, so you and your company are respected by the federal government." ”

The charter looked at Daniel and asked knowingly, "Mr. Minister, what does the federal government need me to do?" ”

"As the doctor said at the hearing two months ago, help German companies as much as possible. For example, to give the company an opportunity to help BASF and the Petroleum Industry Association introduce officials from the Kuwait Reconstruction Committee and oil companies. In addition, if your company is carrying out emergency repair work on a desalination plant, it is best to consider German equipment suppliers whenever possible. ”

Albert, the representative of Dongmenzi, couldn't hold back any longer and said eagerly: "Mr. Zhang, we have been working very happily together in the switch panel business and the equipment supply for the Berlin waste incineration plant. If you can work together again on the main engine of the power plant, you and your company will undoubtedly become the closest partners of Orient. ”

A few beautiful words want to exchange for hundreds of millions of dollars in a big order, how can there be such a good thing in the world, the charter shook his head and said: "Mr. Albert, you think too highly of me, I am an equipment provider like your company, I may have some influence, but I definitely don't have the right to decide." ”

Kuwait's attitude on the issue of reconstruction is clear: it cares not about money, but only about time.

Minister Dietrich did not want to have too many dreams at night, so he asked bluntly: "Mr. Zhang, tell me about your conditions, as long as it is within a reasonable range, I believe that Dongmen will make due concessions." ”

Gas and steam turbines are not ordinary products, and orders are hard to come by. The orders for these three generator sets, which also involve Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, will inevitably affect the sales of the entire Middle East region once they are snatched up by competitors.

With the authorization of the headquarters, Albert was very confident, and agreed without hesitation: "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Minister is not joking, as long as you can exert your due influence, we can make some concessions in other aspects." ”

The charter still shook his head and said: "What we have is not needed, and your company will not give what we don't have, I really can't think of what kind of concessions your company can make." ”

Peers are enemies, no one will shoot themselves in the foot, as the young man in front of him said, the company really can't come up with any conditions that can impress him.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little tense, and Minister Dietrich hurriedly said: "Gentlemen, what we need is cooperation, at least on the issue of Kuwait's reconstruction. ”

"Okay, I'll make some concessions."

The charter weighed it and looked up: "First of all, our company's plan to participate in firefighting will not waver, and although four firefighting companies in the United States and Canada have just received a $1 billion firefighting order, we are confident that we will squeeze in." This will require the full support of the Federal Government, and Mr. Daniel will later present it privately to Mr. Minister;

As for the main engine orders for power plants, we can exert our due influence, but the company must open up the third-party interface of the grid automation system to us. In addition, we must also make corresponding concessions in terms of equipment models, at least on the same level as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan, otherwise I will not be able to convince partners to purchase Orient products; Seawater desalination equipment is a promise made by Dr. before, and we will fulfill it unconditionally. ”

NB Electric has just made a set of power grid automation system in Kuwait, and the opening of third-party interfaces is equivalent to opening the door to Dongmenzi's power grid automation control market for them, Albert suddenly shook his head again and again: "Mr. Zhang, please forgive me for not being able to agree to your company's request." ”

"Without opening third-party interfaces, your company can't do anything in Kuwait except for mainframes and industrial appliances."

After a pause, he added: "I forgot to tell you that Prince Faisal, the chairman of the Saudi Electricity Company, is very interested in our company's system. If nothing else, Saudi Electricity will be the second customer of NB Grid Automation System. ”

Just helped the Saudi power company grab a $1.4 billion power supply order, and made the Saudi prince make a lot of money, think about this possibility.

Agreeing to this requirement, the original market will face competition. Failure to comply with this request will result in the complete loss of the market for power grid automation systems in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Even more worrying is the fact that as "servants of the two holy places", the Saudi royal family has a very large influence in the Arab world. Once the unscrupulous Mohammed Power Installation Company stakes its ground and goes around helping to sell the NB grid automation control system, the entire Middle East market may be lost. (To be continued......)