Chapter 287: Haicheng Commercial Banquet
The time for the cocktail party that thousands of Haicheng merchants were looking forward to finally arrived as scheduled, and many businessmen and their families who spent a few days preparing to participate in this banquet. They all prepared their cars early and waited for the arrival of the banquet time. By the time night fell, many cars that were rarely seen in ordinary times would slowly drive into the banquet venue of the city hall.
Considering that the people who were entertained this time were all businessmen, Xu Bin did not turn away the businessmen from his country, and also asked Chen Wankai to send an invitation letter to some businessmen who were famous and wealthy in Haicheng. This is also Haicheng, a gathering of business elites that has not been seen for many years. The only thing that is a little regrettable is that this banquet is only for businessmen, and those who have official positions and reincarnations are refused to participate.
There is no doubt that the person who held the banquet was Xu Bin, but it was Xu Wankai, the mayor of Haicheng, who could organize this banquet. Compared with the mayor in the past, he was dressed very formally, and today, as a reception attendant, he has also changed his seriousness from the past. In the face of these arriving merchants, he also gave a rare kind smile, and beckoned these merchants, who were almost all brought by their female dependents, to sit in the banquet hall.
In order to hold this cocktail party, Xu Bin finally chose a buffet with Western flavors. In addition to dim sum and coffee specially made for Westerners, Longhua's unique tea culture can also be found here. Therefore, it can be regarded as an automatic feast of the merger of East and West.
The merchants who came in advance were naturally some businessmen with weak capital strength, so that after they arrived at the banquet site. It can also be seen one after another, those business tycoons who are usually rare to see, are appearing in twos and threes one after another at this moment. Like them, these business tycoons also brought out their beautiful aunts and wives who are usually not very attractive.
waited until Chen Wankai confirmed before 8 o'clock in the evening, so all the invitations released were withdrawn. This also means that the businessmen with heads and faces in Haicheng are all gathered together at this moment. I went to inform Xu Bin in person that after the people attending the banquet arrived, Xu Bin, who was wearing a stand-up collar shirt with oriental characteristics, also hugged the same glorious situation Wenjing today, and entered the venue under the protection of the guards.
The businessmen who were whispering in the banquet hall saw a few fierce men in black appear around the rostrum, and they knew that tonight's protagonist was coming. Soon everyone stopped talking and looked at the exit that resembled a safe passage until Xu Bin and Mr. and Mrs. Jing appeared. The venue also burst into lively applause.
Looking at the businessmen who were staring at him below, Xu Bin also knew very well that for these businessmen who were for profit. They will give themselves applause, except that he is the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces of the East China Army. It's more in his hands, the rights that can bring them benefits.
Chen Wankai, the host of the banquet, delivered a warm welcome speech. Everyone also gave the young mayor of a city a round of applause. Wait until Chen Wankai announces, and then Xu Bin will give a speech. I have always speculated that Xu Bin invited them this time. The businessmen who have what purpose they have are also looking forward to it.
Xu Bin, who walked to the rostrum, looked at the People's Daily reporter, who was the only one qualified to participate in the banquet, and began to take pictures of him. Naturally, he also showed a smiling face, stood in front of the microphone and said: "First of all, on behalf of the East China Military Government, I welcome the arrival of all business elites. Haicheng has today's development situation. It is also related to the work of supporting the government and paying taxes legally.
Therefore, as the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces of the East China Army, I still want the recognition and cooperation of the business elites of Xiexie to our military government. Thank you again for coming! ”
After the applause, Xu Bin continued: "I invite you here today, first, to represent the East China Military Government. I would like to express my gratitude to all of you for your support for our economic cause. Second, I would like to tell you a few things, and I hope that the business elites who are fortunate enough to be present today will also be widely publicized after they go back.
After all, this kind of commercial drinking party, a bandit-born commander-in-chief like me is still not suitable for frequent participation. Otherwise, everyone will definitely think that I am eyeing your money bags again. It's not good to scare you away.
So, I invite you here today to explain a few points about the policy reform in terms of business, and of course there are some preferential policies for you. I hope that if you have any opinions, you can also say them on the spot, and everyone will discuss them together.
In any case, I am an expert in war, but everyone is a master in business. For everyone's money bag, but also for the country's money bag, only if everyone makes money, we can also make money, and everyone gets rich together is really rich! ”
For this Xu Bin, who doesn't mind at all, there are still many people who criticize him for being a bandit leader, and say these very simple and unpretentious words. But these businessmen who were present felt that such a national leader was much more credible than those who could only talk about the sky, but in fact, they were greedy for their money.
After some laughter, Xu Bin continued: "I believe you have all heard of the events of the past few days, and the first thing I want to say is. We welcome any businessman who wants to make money to invest and start a business in Longhua. We will also fully guarantee the safety of your factory, personal safety and property safety in Longhua.
If you have an understanding that the personal property currently executed by Longhua Kingdom is inviolable, I believe you may not feel it. Our military junta is a government that cracks down on foreign businessmen, a government that likes to kill people at every turn. At the end of the day, everyone is the biggest player in the mall, and I'm sure you all understand what good and evil are. Therefore, do you think that a merchant like Radu should not be killed in your country?
I just want to make one point clear when I say these things, that is, a businessman like Ladu who holds and bullies the people of Longhua is not welcome to the people of Longhua. Because we follow the principle of fair and just getting along, it is very reasonable for you to pay taxes normally, and we also provide you with normal security protection.
Before personally dealing with the incident in Ladu, my wife and I had the privilege of going to Steven's Western Restaurant in Haicheng Shangmao Street and enjoyed a unique Western meal, which tasted really good. Of course, I don't say this to advertise Steven's restaurant, but I want to talk about the concerns that I heard from some of the merchants who dined there. ”
Hearing Xu Bin mention what he heard in the western restaurant, the foreign businessmen present undoubtedly pricked up their ears and wanted to hear about the future president of Longhua. What commitments will be made to the issues they are worried about?
Xu Bin, who paused quickly, said: "At present, everyone seems to be more at ease with the East China Army's administration, on the contrary, everyone is worried about what kind of system the government will implement after the founding of Longhua in the future." I also understand that everyone understands a truth, that is, harmony makes money. In a situation of political turmoil, it is difficult for people to make money unless they sell arms.
What I want to say is, if you believe the promise I made today, then I can guarantee it. Any foreign businessman who invests normally in Longhua, no matter how the political situation in Longhua changes in the future, we will ensure that your immediate interests will not be harmed in any way. Of course, the premise is that your investment in Longhua is normal and legal.
In response to the capital investment problems that foreign investors are worried about, the Haicheng government will set up a foreign investment management bureau in the next step to make corresponding management and arrangements for your investment. Once you feel that the factory you have invested in will be unreasonably banned and confiscated by the government, you can ask the consul of your home country to find the Foreign Investment Administration or me to recover your investment losses.
But one thing to say, if your investment loses, we won't lose this money! Moreover, in view of your trust in Longhua, I have also decided to set up a foreign exchange reserve bureau in Haicheng to manage the foreign capital invested in Longhua. At the same time, according to the taxes paid by you in Longhua, you will be given the qualification to enter the stock market.
Now many people know that some of the railway bonds issued by China are basically quota sales and banking institutions in various countries. Then in the next step, we will adjust this policy and take out a certain amount of bonds to provide quota purchase restrictions for advanced businessmen who pay taxes.
As I believe everyone knows, those bonds are a profitable thing. So, buying these bonds means you're also buying a hen that lays golden eggs. For this preferential policy, I believe you also understand the sincerity we have released! ”
Railway and highway bonds are now a good thing that is difficult to buy in Longhuaguo. In the past, it was only supplied to those banking institutions and some financial Longhua Chamber of Commerce. Now the conditions have been suddenly relaxed, and the market has also been opened to foreign businessmen. Why aren't foreign businessmen excited about this good thing!
And with Xu Bin's explanation, this kind of bond quota is not based on the amount of foreign businessmen with more abundant funds, the more advantageous it is, but according to their investment in Longhua. As well as the amount of tax they pay to the government every quarter, for foreign businessmen who pay relatively high taxes, this qualification is open. This qualification is proportionate, which means that small investors, as long as they pay taxes normally, are also eligible to participate in the purchase.
Even if they can't afford to buy this expensive bond, they can still transfer it with this purchase qualification. This means that this transfer qualification alone will bring them a lot of benefits. After all, Longhua's railway and highway bonds are difficult to buy, not to mention, the most important qualifications are too restricted.
After talking about these preferential treatments and the protection of foreign investment, Xu Bin Zuihou also announced that he would run a capital stock market on a trial basis in Haicheng. A portion of the government's current stake in the railways will be traded for sale. Those who have equity in their hands and are willing to sell it to cash out can do the same.
This means that with this kind of equity bonds, they will be able to pass through this capital market. Quickly accumulate wealth, of course, as the intermediary and regulatory Haicheng government, can also reap a lot of transaction taxes. This kind of thing that kills several birds with one stone, why is Xu Bin not happy? (To be continued......)