Chapter 36 Discussion on Cooperation
I went to Hoffman's study, showed him a tour of his collection of firearms, pointed to the gun I gave Michael, and said, "A good gun!" I didn't expect Fang Wu to have such an ability! ”
"Haha, Mr. Hoffman, it's Fred's credit, I'm just involved."
"Fang Wu, it seems that I took Michael too closely, so that he didn't have a chance to participate."
"Mr. Hoffman, Michael is going to inherit your business, and you have a reason to train him, and there is nothing wrong with it. Michael and I are also good friends, and I don't want to go back to China without contact and break off this rare friendship! So, is there an opportunity to make some business connections. ”
"Fang Wu, you know my situation, except for the factory you visited, a small branch factory in Switzerland, making high-end tableware, and a small shareholder of a small bank."
"Your hard work has been envied by many people. The opportunity will come soon. How do you appreciate this gun? "I handed him the golden gun.
Hoffman saw the inscription and his expression became serious: "Fang, take good care of it." ”
I took the gun and didn't show Michael to take it back, nodded and said, "Mr. Hoffmann, Germany is ready to rearmament." Of course, this statement is speculation. If it is true, it is currently a state secret and a military secret, and it is a commercial secret to us, or it will not be a secret for a long time. I'm not going to admit I've said that! ”
"Fang Wu, I understand what you said, you really take Michael as a friend, and we Jews will not trap our friends in injustice! You can rest assured. "It doesn't matter if you don't worry, you don't dare to be true!
"Mr. Hoffman, let's see if there is any first possibility of cooperation." Open the purse, take out the sapper shovel blueprint and hand it to him. Hoffman stood up with some surprise and said, "I didn't expect that the sapper shovel could look like this!" How did you come up with Fang Wu? ”
It was impossible to answer this question, so he pointed out the various functions and said: "Mr. Hoffmann, this is the content of the preparation of cooperation with Michael, let Michael arrange to apply for a German patent, half of the patent rights, and Michael holds the drawings." In addition, it has applied for patents in the United States and the United Kingdom. ”
Not wanting to listen to the words of thanks, he continued: "Mr. Hoffman, you can make some samples by hand, after all, although this product is powerful, the cost will not be very low, and it is estimated that the military will purchase a limited amount." I looked at the sapper shovel in the factory, and it is recommended that you add some additional functions according to the concept and function of the sapper shovel here without increasing the cost, which can improve the competitiveness of the product! Have an advantage in the face of business opportunities in the near future! ”
"Okay, Fang Wu, I'll do this myself!" Hoffman Road.
"Today I saw the steel helmet produced in the factory, the size is not very suitable for Asians to wear, I adjusted the size, I ordered 2000 pieces of each size. Of course, if it comes to patents, I redesign the form. There is news in China that Germany is discussing cooperation with China, and it is expected that a large number of German military equipment will be purchased next year, which is a good opportunity. It's just that the current news must be kept strictly confidential, so as not to spoil the good deeds of the German and Chinese high-level, we can't afford to offend! ”
"Fangwu, rest assured. Jews protect trade secrets as if they were their own lives! ”
"Michael, you go to the door and wait for a while, I'll talk to your father alone, don't listen!" Hoffman heard that both of the news involved secrets, and seeing that I was so solemn, he became more cautious.
I lowered my voice and said, "Mr. Hoffmann, think about it, where will the money come from for the German government to rearm and boost the economy?" Seeing Hoffman groaning for a long time, although his face was not good, he still shook his head to indicate that he did not know. I had no choice but to continue to lower my voice and say: "Think about it in light of the racial policy tendencies that the ruling party has already expressed!" Hoffman's face turned pale immediately, and he tried to stand up and sat down again, looking at me with wide eyes. It's not that he can't think of it, but he avoids and refuses to think about the result, but he is lucky and unwilling to affirm! I can't say it anymore, I'm completely worthy of Michael. He got up and poured a glass of brandy and handed it to Hoffman, asking him to ease his mood and see what he wanted to ask, shaking his head to stop it.
Call in Michael, let's have a drink together.
"Mr. Hoffmann, are you familiar with Switzerland? What about immigration policy now? ”
"I go there a lot, after all, there are factories there. Now the Swiss economy is not very good, you can invest to handle immigration, probably less than 20,000 marks per person. Do you want to settle in Switzerland? ”
"Switzerland is a great place to visit, and there have been a few European upheavals that have not been touched, and it is worth paying attention to. I would like to at least obtain a residence and a Swiss passport. By the way, how is the German border now managing to go to Switzerland? ”
"The relationship between the two countries is very good now, and there is no inspection of personnel exchanges at the border between the two countries, but goods must be cleared and taxed."
"The German side will be more and more tightly controlled. What is the definition of investment in Switzerland? ”
"Purchase of real estate, corporate investment."
"What is the price of Swiss villas and estates now?"
"I live in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, which is a small town. Medium-sized villas are about 20,000 marks, small estates are about 40,000 marks, and now the Swiss franc is about one to one with the mark, which is slightly higher. ”
"Monsieur Hoffmann, I now plan to settle in Switzerland with three people, preferably an estate. As a neighbor with you, please help me think about other investments and related procedures. And also as soon as possible. ”
"I asked the Swiss plant manager to handle it, and he was familiar with it. Then you can go to Switzerland and take over. ”
"One more thing, ask Mr. Hoffman for help."
"Fang Wu, no problem, please speak!"
"I have confirmed that I will board the ship from Hamburg on December 15 and return to China, hiring a 5,000-ton freighter. I have purchased equipment for small factories in Germany such as machining, cement, textiles, printing and dyeing, clothing, power generation, fertilizers, ammunition, etc., and I want to hire a group of Jewish skilled workers, engineers, and managers, 100 of them. I applied for visas for them through Fred's business, and I could go with my family, and I built a Jewish village in my hometown, except that I was not allowed to participate in military and political affairs, and everything else was subject to local laws. There is no restriction on faith, but it is not allowed to spread it. It's an opportunity for some people, and maybe they'll be grateful to me in the future! ”
"Thank you, I'll handle it!" Hoffman bowed deeply.
"You're welcome, Mr. Hoffman! There is no other reason than that I hire a technician. ”
"Fang Wu, understand, rest assured!"
Michael was a little surprised by our interaction.
"Second, I want to hire a few senior talents to be investment managers and business managers. Please also ask Mr. Hoffman to recommend. Priority is given to those who do not have a family burden and who settle in Switzerland, and who is in Germany must agree to move to Switzerland, China, or the United States. My agent in Germany would have chosen the Germans. By the way, they must know English, and I'll take them to the U.S. in the middle of next year. ”
"No problem, I recommend some to you!"
"Mr. Hoffman, I've been bothering for too long. Michael: If there are patent restrictions on steel helmets, come to me to confirm the drawings. I'm leaving. ”
On the way back, I told Michael to keep his words a secret today.
Not too worried about Hoffman's snitching, even if it did. The Germans will not do anything to themselves either! There is no evidence, and they are almost transparent in Germany; Schmidt can prove to be purely commercially sensitive and used for commercial purposes; Add to this the current relationship with China and the small contribution you have made to Germany.
At most, I won't be treated by people anymore. It's just that things are coming to an end, and there is nothing to do, otherwise he won't be able to impress Hoffman's old business fox. Didn't you see, there was not a word of promise involving benefits? I don't have time to go around in circles with him.