Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 420: State Investment

Lu Shaohua had long known that borrowing troops would not be so easy, and that Old Deng would definitely have conditions. Sure enough, Old Deng borrowed troops with conditions, but Lu Shaohua did not mind. After all, those experts were trained by the country, and it was impossible to borrow them for free. So when Old Deng proposed conditions to Lu Shaohua, Lu Shaohua was not too surprised, but waited for Old Deng to make the conditions.

"My conditions are not excessive. I just hope that when you develop the system, you can also help develop a military system." After a pause, Deng Lao added, "Of course, I won't ask you to develop a system for the military for free. I will pay you what you deserve when the time comes."

Hearing this, Lu Shaohua was stunned. He knew that Deng Lao had conditions, but he didn't expect the conditions to be so simple. He would lend the soldiers only to develop a military system, and it was a paid system. In other words, Lu Shaohua got a great advantage.

"No problem." Lu Shaohua agreed readily. If he didn't agree to such a good thing, he would be a fool.

"That's no problem. I'll send someone over in the next few days." After saying that, Mr. Deng paused and continued, "When they come over, they'll work for you, and you'll have to pay their wages."

Lu Shaohua had plenty of money, so paying a few people's salaries was not a problem. Moreover, since they were working for him, he would pay for them himself even if Mr. Deng didn't mention the issue of salaries. As long as the operating system was developed, everything would be easy.

"Okay." Lu Shaohua nodded and said.

"Yes." Deng Lao nodded, and glanced at Lu Shaohua. He pondered for a moment, and then continued, "You didn't come to Beijing just to borrow a few people, did you? Tell me what's going on."

Lu Shaohua smiled faintly, without being pretentious, and said, "In addition to borrowing a few people, I am here to attract orders."

After finishing speaking, Lu Shaohua paused for a while, as if giving Deng Lao time to react. When Deng Lao nodded to signal him to continue, he continued, "My company's computer has been developed to the end. After the development, I don't want to push the product to the world market. I will only sell it domestically, so I want to place a few orders to see if there are any government departments that need to purchase computers."

When selling long-range missile technology, Deng always promised to give priority to purchasing Phoenix Group's products, but he also attached a condition, that is, Phoenix Group's products must be better than others. If not, they will not be purchased.

Lu Shaohua believed that the computers produced by Phoenix Group would not be worse than those of others. They had good configurations and good quality, so he dared to place orders.

"Times are changing, and computers are becoming more and more important. Many government departments need to use computers, and procurement is also necessary. However, it seemed that at the beginning..." Mr. Deng sighed first, then slowly returned to the topic.

"There was a condition attached at the beginning, that is, Phoenix Group's products must be better than others." Lu Shaohua interrupted Deng Lao before he finished speaking, which was considered a supplement, but it was not over yet. Then Lu Shaohua said, "There is no problem with Phoenix Group's products. You can test them before purchasing. If they are not good, you don't have to buy them. I won't force you."

"So, you are very confident in your product?" asked Mr. Deng.

It is undeniable that Lu Shaohua has 100% confidence in the products of Phoenix Group. He nodded heavily and said, "Yes."

"Okay, I'll tell the people above me." After a pause, Deng Lao added one more sentence, fearing that Lu Shaohua would be worried. "Don't worry, the government will not say whether it keeps its word or not. As long as your product has no problems and has advantages, and supports domestic products, they will purchase your product."

Lu Shaohua smiled and didn't say much. He knew that with what Mr. Deng said, it would be redundant for him to say anything else, so it was better not to say anything.

"Hurry up, say whatever you have to say. If you don't say it, then there will be no talk later." Seeing that Lu Shaohua didn't say anything, Mr. Deng urged.

Lu Shaohua had two important things to talk to Deng Lao about, but he was hesitant about whether to mention one more thing. Seeing Deng Lao saying so, he stopped talking and said, "There is one more thing, but the time is not right for it yet. It may take some time."

"Oh! Let's talk about it together, so you don't have to come to the capital to find me again." Old Deng waved his hand and said.

"Okay, I'll join you." After saying that, Lu Shaohua paused for a while, thought for a while, and then said, "About the production of civil aircraft."

When selling the long-range missile technology, Lu Shaohua put forward five conditions, one of which was to allow Lu Shaohua to set up a company to manufacture civil aircraft. Of course, Lu Shaohua himself also attached a condition at that time, allowing for shares. Now that the time is almost right, Lu Shaohua thinks it can be put on the agenda.

"I remember this." Deng Lao nodded and said something, but he didn't continue talking immediately. Instead, he thought for a long time before saying, "Making airplanes is not a trivial matter. The country can't let you do it alone. You must invest in it."

After a pause, Deng Lao observed Lu Shaohua's expression. Seeing that the latter did not want to say anything, he continued, "But you also know that the country needs money now. If we take out money to invest, it is basically impossible. The only thing that can be invested is technology. Take out the technology to invest."

Lu Shaohua has both the technology and money for civil aviation aircraft, but his technology is not omnipotent, especially for civil aviation aircraft, which are iron objects that carry passengers. He will try to improve the technology as much as possible, which will also provide an extra guarantee of safety.

Taking all the circumstances into consideration, Lu Shaohua does not mind the state investing in the company using its technology.

"It's fine to invest in technology." Lu Shaohua agreed, but before he could finish his words, he continued, "But the country's technology may not be more advanced than mine. If I invest in technology, I won't get too much."

What does it take to be a qualified businessman? Lu Shaohua is a qualified businessman in this way. He knows that the country's technology has its merits, but he uses his own strengths to belittle the country's technological content, thereby lowering the proportion of shares held by technology.

Of course, what Lu Shaohua said was not completely unreasonable. The overall technology he could provide was definitely much better than the country's current technology, so he did not lie. He was just telling the truth.

On the other hand, Lu Shaohua even has the long-range missile technology that the country is developing, so it is natural that he has civil aviation aircraft technology. Deng Lao has no doubt that Lu Shaohua can come up with civil aviation aircraft technology that is more advanced than the country.

"Then tell me, how much of a share can the state get by investing in technology?" asked Mr. Deng.

"At most 10%." Lu Shaohua said in a firm tone, implying that there was no room for negotiation, but that was not the end. After a pause, Lu Shaohua continued, "This 10% also includes the country granting me a piece of land for free and sending technicians to develop the aircraft. However, the country is not completely without benefits. For example, the technology I bring out is shared with the country. If there are any good ones, the country can take them out for research and application."

What is a lion's mouth? Lu Shaohua's request is a lion's mouth. He offered 10% of the shares, wanted the country to provide technology, send technical personnel to work for him, and also gave a piece of land for free.

As for the technology sharing mentioned by Lu Shaohua, it was just a favor. Just imagine, the technical personnel sent by the country to develop civil aircraft, and the technology they learned was not the technology that the people sent by the country learned. Lu Shaohua could not let them lose this memory, so it was just a favor, not a generous act.

But Lu Shaohua still spoke without blushing or breathing hard, as if he was very generous, which really made Old Deng speechless.

""Mr. Deng looked at Lu Shaohua with a smile, and after a long while, he finally said something. "You are a complete profiteer."

"Hehe!" Lu Shaohua smiled awkwardly.

Old Deng glared at Lu Shaohua unhappily, shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "You are so generous. The country has provided manpower, labor and land, and you just sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor. You only give me 10% of the shares. Isn't that too little?"

"Haha!" Lu Shaohua laughed, as if he had expected Deng to say this, and he did not forget to refute. "You know, what is valuable now? Isn't it advanced technology? I brought out advanced technology, and I should have the lion's share, giving the country 10% of the shares, and the country only needs to send technicians and a piece of land, which is already a lot."

After that, Lu Shaohua still felt that it was not enough, so he continued, "Besides, all the investment money is from me. Well, it costs a lot to build a base. In addition, the technology is shared, and the country gets 10% of the shares. It should be the country that reaps the benefits."

Everything has two sides, and this sentence once again reflects its meaning. Lu Shaohua has his opinion, and Deng Lao also has his opinion. The two are arguing for their own opinions, and each has his own reasons.

""Mr. Deng did not refute Lu Shaohua's words, because if you think about it carefully, what Lu Shaohua said is not unreasonable. They provide money and technology, so it is reasonable for them to take the majority of the shares. However, Mr. Deng would not agree to only 10% of the shares. "Well, even if what you said makes sense, how can I argue for 10% of the shares? I am not so thick-skinned. Well, how about this, 30%, the state takes 30% of the shares."

What Lu Shaohua said makes a lot of sense. Advanced technology is very valuable. Mr. Deng also values ​​Lu Shaohua's technology because the country is in great need of this technology now. Whether it is civil aircraft or military aircraft, there is always something to learn from!

Lu Shaohua sighed inwardly. "It's finally time to bargain."

"15%. 15% at most, no more." Lu Shaohua said firmly.

"25%, 25% is my bottom line." Mr. Deng also acted as if he was bargaining.

"No, absolutely not." Lu Shaohua waved his hand, as if he was not going to discuss it.

Seeing Lu Shaohua like this, Deng Lao knew that Lu Shaohua's 15% was already the bottom line, but he was not willing to give up only 15%.