Scholars in the courtyard

Chapter 597 Additional Requirements
The two parties met again. Through the large windows, the sun was shining brightly, as if to illuminate the future of the negotiation.

"Dear Secretary-General, today is a good day."

Camus projected a familiarity.

"Comrade Camus, today is indeed a good day, may we spend it together today."

"I think, yes."

The two shook hands and sat opposite each other.

Alyosha followed behind the crowd, sat down and looked at the people opposite.

At a certain moment, Section Chief Yu and Alyosha's eyes collided, and they both showed sincere smiles almost at the same time, and then bowed their heads.

Mentality is vigilant, that kind is not simple.

"Sir, I communicated with Susko last night. Regarding your request, in principle, based on the principle of mutual help and mutual assistance in the common camp, we are willing"

"Thank you. As members of the revolutionary class, we are willing to move forward with Big Brother."

The two sides determine their positions at the beginning, that is, their own people.

Camus then made his own request.

"We need to purchase 100 tons of hybrid seeds this time. Of course, this is only a small amount, and we will increase the purchase quantity in the future."

"You also know that our leaders are vigorously promoting corn planting, and many areas in the alliance need these seeds."

As Camus said, Secretary-General Zhang kept nodding his head.

He knew exactly what that stick secretary did.

The emergence of hybrid corn also made him realize that there are such good things, why didn't they exist in China before?
After some understanding, especially Yang Xiaotao's thesis, let him know that this hybrid is a disposable product.

Now it is only in the United States, relying on the background of plundering ancient nations, and the number is not very large.

Their relationship between China and the United States is tense, how can they get hybrids?
As for Big Brother, he doesn't even have enough for himself, so how can he even give it to them?
What's more, the relationship between the two sides is still tense.

Fortunately, there are still talents in China. If they don't give them, they will make them themselves.

From this point of view, Yang Xiaotao's hybrid corn started from scratch, filling in Guo Jia's deficiency.

That is, it was discovered a little later.

"One hundred tons is a lot."

Secretary-General Zhang said that for the farm's harvest, Dean Deng had already calculated it after receiving Gao Yufeng's report. Because it was a breeding crop and not a high-yield crop, the harvested hybrids were about 40 tons.

One hundred tons is obviously not enough.

Camus frowned, realizing that Huaxia was small in scale, and looked down on it in his heart. He clearly had a sharp weapon in his hand, but he didn't know how to use it.

"Then how many tons can you provide?"

"10 tons!"

"What? 10 tons, too little." Camus immediately objected when he heard this, even ignoring diplomatic etiquette, his voice became serious and no longer easy-going.

You know, the order Susko gave him was 100 tons. If he only brought back one-tenth of it, then
"Ten tons is too little. You must know that we have a vast land, which is not even enough for a member country."

Camus knew that in order to strengthen agricultural production, China imports thousands of tons of corn hybrids from the United States every year. Although it will be controlled by others, it is better than starving.

Now, under the leadership of Secretary Bangzi, hunger has been solved in the country, and even the franchise countries are getting better, all of which are the result of planting corn.

"Ten tons is currently the largest quantity we can export, and the rest must meet domestic development needs."

Secretary-General Zhang said unhurriedly, and Camus heard the meaning in the words, that is, they still have extra, but they use it for themselves, and if they want it, they have to pay more.

Camus couldn't help laughing, after all, he still wanted supplies.

However, Susko has delegated power to him, so there is no need to worry about this.

A powerful alliance, a little charity to them, is enough for them.

"Zhou, we've been talking for so long, you don't need to be secretive anymore, tell your bottom line, and be open and honest."

Camus knew that if the confrontation continued like this, it would be another day.

Day by day, even talking about the Chinese New Year will not yield results, so it is better to be straightforward.

Zhang Ming smiled and took a folder from the staff beside him.

There is a total of ten pages of material lists, all of which are the needs recorded during the conversation between Mr. Xia and the others last time. Of course, the quantity on it has been expanded ten times under the special explanation.

It is not a big deal to double the requirement for corn.

"Our requirements are all in it. In addition to the price of purchasing grain seeds, there are also some materials for assistance."

Camus' results folder, opened it and just glanced at it, and there was an urge to throw it on the table.

But time is waiting, if he does this, there is no need to talk about it today.

Stretching out his hand, he distributed the documents inside to the exchange group one by one. Everyone looked bad after seeing it.

In particular, a catty of grain seeds costs 10 rubles.

You know, 1 ruble is equivalent to one gram of gold, which is about the same as the purchasing power of the domestic RMB.

This catty costs 10 rubles, which is a sky-high price.

In China, 10 yuan is enough to buy 100 catties of white noodles.

Camus rubbed his teeth, if it wasn't for the high yield of the hybrid corn, if it wasn't for his own backhand, he would have rejected it on the spot.

Seeing that Camus was stunned and did not refuse when he saw the price, Secretary-General Zhang and the negotiators at the side were relieved.

The price is up to them. Originally, it was only one yuan per catty, but the materials have been expanded tenfold, and the price has also been increased.

"Many of the materials in the back are aid projects that I didn't remember to complete last time. I hope that Big Brother can carry forward the revolutionary friendship of the proletariat."

As Secretary-General Zhang said, Camus' face became even uglier.

The people around looked at each one, calculating the value.

What can be given, what needs to be asked for instructions, and what must not be given are discussed one by one, and the Chinese side also communicates to explain the necessity.

It's just one by one.

At noon, after dinner, Camus and others returned to the negotiating table.

Chirvonenko was on the phone, reporting to Susko one by one, waiting for instructions.

Every time he got instructions, he would inform Camus as soon as possible.

Then, those who agree will let it go, and those who disagree will continue to argue.

In the evening, the last item on the document finally came to fruition.

Both of them felt like they were wrestling, and their bodies were constantly encouraged by exhaustion, so they had to relax.

Zhang Ming was a little tired. If he hadn't been refreshed by ginseng tea, he wouldn't be able to survive this level of negotiation.

Looking at the other party, Camus couldn't help feeling that it was the pride of their nation to have such a wise old man in charge of Huaxia.

"Sir, I have to say, you are the best I have ever seen."

"Thanks, I just did what I had to do."

"You are always so humble."

"Hehe, it's all for the rise of the nation, so we have to persevere."

"You will be the pride of the nation."

After Camus finished speaking, the people around Secretary-General Zhang nodded and looked at Secretary-General Zhang with admiration in their eyes.

However, as Camus stood up, the surroundings were suddenly quiet.

"The negotiation went very smoothly, and there is no problem with the terms you requested. On this point, I, on behalf of the exchange group, have no objections and fully agree with these requests on behalf of our side."

Someone around Zhang Ming already expressed the joy of victory. If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, they would have clapped their hands to celebrate.

"However, as the head of the exchange group, I have my own persistence."

When the topic changed, Secretary Zhang frowned.

"I had to think about my country."

"Just like you think about your own nation."

Zhang Ming was silent for a moment, knowing that this was a request from the other party, and the request made when the agreement was finally reached was something they could not refuse.

"Comrade head, please tell me."

"it is good."

Camus said calmly, "It's not that I look down on you, nor is it deliberately provocative."

"I just doubt the origin of your seeds."

"You know, with the current technological level of the alliance, manpower, material and financial resources, it took more than ten years to solve this problem."

"But judging from your country's current technological level, it is not easy to cultivate such excellent hybrid seeds."

"So we need to see your cultivation base to dispel my doubts, or to dispel the alliance's suspicions."

After Camus finished speaking, everyone around Secretary-General Zhang glared.

Zhang Ming was also angry psychologically, but years of self-cultivation made him calm.

"Comrade Camus, the wisdom of the Chinese nation has a long history."

"The 5000-year history of civilization and its splendor are all written and portrayed by the people, and the wisdom of the people is infinite."

"In this matter, I pledge my country's honor."

After Zhang Ming finished speaking, Camus still shook his head, "You Chinese have an old saying that seeing is believing."

"I need to see to be firm in my heart."

Zhang Ming frowned, staring at Camus' eyes for a long time.

"I need instructions."

After speaking, Secretary-General Zhang walked to a side room and picked up the phone.

After listening to the request, the old man on the other end of the phone thought for a moment and agreed to the exchange group's request.

But I told Zhang Ming to be prepared and not to make mistakes.

Back at the scene, Zhang Ming watched
"Ok."

"We'll arrange someone tomorrow."

Hearing the answer he wanted, Camus immediately laughed, "That's great. The three agricultural experts who came here this time have more than ten years of agricultural experience. They can communicate with your staff and improve each other. .”

"That would be best."

Zhang Ming stood up, and the two stretched out their hands to hold each other.

With the departure of the exchange group, Secretary-General Zhang held another meeting.

The director took the two of them into the office again.

After sitting down, Secretary-General Zhang looked at the chief, "I have communicated with the chief, and I think this is the other party's plan."

"This time the negotiation went well, and the other party must have conditions."

"In other words, if this condition is not agreed, the previous efforts will be in vain."

The three nodded, and the condition proposed by the other party at the last moment was itself a kind of reliance.

"Chief, the other party has nothing to fear, we have nothing to do with them." The director said, angry in his heart, they are calling for a fight.

Right under your noses, take things away.

Naked slap in the face.

"Yes. But we have to accept this move, and we can't lose."

Zhang Ming said categorically, "Once they lose, with the personality of the other party, it is inevitable to tear up the terms. They have a criminal record."

"At that time, the loss will be huge, which we cannot afford."

"Don't worry, chief, this time we will make sure everything is safe. We will never let them take away a single seed."

The three responded, Zhang Ming nodded, and finally looked at Section Chief Yu, "You come to the arrangement of the farm tomorrow."

Zhang Ming personally appointed Section Chief Yu who was beside him, which made Section Chief Yu a little flattered.

"Chief, the other party asked to go to the farm at this time, and the attention of the call is to 'steal' the seeds, I am afraid."

"It's useless to be afraid, this matter must be foolproof."

As Zhang Ming said affirmatively, Section Chief Yu got up immediately, "I promise nothing will go wrong."

Then he looked at the director, "This time they are going to three experts, let professional people deal with professional matters, don't lose face to us."

"It is especially important to pay attention to the news they inquire about."

The director knew what Zhang Ming was worried about.

Just like in the previous assisted construction, often a change in value can cause a series of chain reactions.

And this value, the other party can give it, or give it a wrong one.

This requires expert judgment.

Undoubtedly, the three agricultural experts who came with the team this time have this ability.

If you want to fool them, ordinary people can't do it at all, and they might get their secret information stolen, so we have to guard against it.

"I'll go to Dean Deng and ask him to receive him in person."

"it is good."

Zhang Ming was silent for a moment, thinking that the comrades from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences should be able to handle it.

"That's hard work, comrades."

The three of them stopped disturbing Secretary-General Zhang's rest and left quickly.

"Xiao Yu, you go to the farm overnight to make arrangements."

"Xiao Luo, you monitor here yourself."

"I'm going to find someone."

"Yes Yes!"

The two took orders, and when they were leaving, Section Chief Yu suddenly stopped, "Director, I think there is someone you can look for."

(End of this chapter)