"How's the border trade business these two years?" Li He's feet were covered in mud, and the longer he stood, the deeper he sank. He saw a pile of straw next to him and pulled his feet out of the mud. "Let's go there."
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Dong Jinbu followed behind Li He. As they walked, he said, "It's easy to do it, but it's also hard to do it. It all depends on how you say it. This year, the Black River froze, and some people drove tanks over from there. The logistics and equipment of the army will be taken over. Everyone will make a lot of money. There are more than 500 foreign trade companies in Heihe River, but only three have the right to export. Most of us are border trade agents. A few years ago, the border area had no right to settle foreign exchange, and we had to travel all the way to Bingcheng. The payment was transferred from the local bank in Russia to the Russian Foreign Trade Bank, then to the China Bank in Beijing, then to the China Bank in Bingcheng, and then to the Heihe River branch. By the time I got my hands on the money, it had been half a year. These two years, it was easier to settle foreign exchange, but the Ruble had depreciated. We had a surplus of 20 million Rubles, but we could not get it back. We could not buy suitable goods locally, and even if we brought it back, it would be waste paper. Also, most of the time, only US dollars are accepted when settling foreign exchange. The Swiss franc, which was so popular in the past few years, has become annoying. Many of the Soviet Union's state-owned enterprises that we worked with had also changed. Some were closed, some could not find anyone, and some were converted into shareholding companies. They did not recognize the original debts, and even if they recognized the debts, they still refused to settle them. "
"It's not easy for you." Pan Song had never told this to Li He.
Dong Jinbu continued. "The Heihe River port is less than five kilometers away, but the highest transportation cost was 18 RMB a ton. Now, even with the Bureau of Commodity Prices lowering the price, it is still close to 10 RMB, and with the 8 to 8 RMB unloading fee, sometimes it is a waste of effort."
"The fixed price in China is 3.3 RMB within five kilometers, right?" Li He had opened a factory before, and was familiar with transportation costs.
Dong Jinbu replied. "It is 3.3 RMB, and the unloading fee is 1.7 RMB. The difference is not small."
He took Li He's cigarette, lit it, and continued, "Another example is this season. There's a huge shortage of chemical fertilizers in the country, and it's the best time to do business in chemical fertilizers. But our provincial government is being quite stubborn. They say that it's the peak season for chemical fertilizers, and we're not allowed to leave the province. Moreover, the railway department also stipulated that fertilizers imported from Russia cannot be transported through Shanhai Pass. As a result, every year, who knows how much fertilizer is accumulated at the Black River Port, even hardening and deteriorating. "
"You're not going to do it anymore?" Li He didn't believe that Dong Jinbu would be so honest. There were some things that looked like a coward at first sight, but when done, one would be a hero. It was all about courage.
Dong Jinbu chuckled and said, "I remember you once said that there are policies from above and countermeasures from below. Trains can't be used, so I had to ask the transportation company for help. That's how I managed to sneakily transport a few hundred tons. But it's different now. Taking advantage of Boss Pan's favor, he'll give me as many cars as I want. The passage out of the province will be unimpeded. "
"If you have any difficulties, just tell me." Everything was as Li He had expected.
"Boss Li, I'm serious. I want to get a qualification for import and export. If the province has the authority to give me this qualification, I won't have any trouble. But now, the foreign economic and trade committee is very strict, so I can't do anything about it. "Dong Jinbu smiled and said," I heard that Boss Shen and Boss Yu both have this qualification. "
He had only heard about Shen Daoru and Yu Dehua.
"I'll get this for you," Li He said straightforwardly, "but there's one thing. Do what you can, and don't do what you can't."
"Boss Li, don't worry." Dong Jinbu said, "Without you, I wouldn't be here today!"
The roast lamb stove that the young son-in-law had borrowed was already giving off a fragrant aroma.
They also borrowed four big tables, covered the muddy ground with hay, and arranged them in rows. White wine was spread on the cloth, and some peanuts were placed on the plates. Those who were supposed to sit were seated.
After Dong Jinbu got Li He's guarantee, he completely lost his temper and shouted, "I'll be angry with whoever doesn't get me drunk today!"
He had brought six people with him. Seeing that their boss was showing his prowess, they could not lose face, so they followed suit and shouted.
The He family and Fang family's relatives were very close, and they did not want to lose face. If they could not accompany you, they were not human! They were all shouting fiercely. Who was afraid of who! After clinking a few glasses, the alcohol got stronger, and no one was willing to give in to the other!
They were more and more unscrupulous in talking and drinking!
The Fang family's village secretary even bluntly said to Dong Jinbu, "If you can't drink well, it means that the men of Xishan Pass are not capable!"
Since someone said so, he had to accept it.
Even if they drank indiscriminately, they would be considered useless if they did not make you crawl out of here! Moreover, no one was better off than anyone else these days. Life was messy, and they were feeling a little unhappy with the alcohol!
Many of them did not even have the money to buy alcohol, so they took this opportunity to satisfy their alcohol cravings.
Eleven men took turns to sit at the table and clinked glasses. Three jars of white wine, which was more than 30 catties, were almost not enough!
Even though Li He's alcohol tolerance was not bad, he was also sweating profusely!
In the end, he really could not drink anymore, and He Long helped him to resist a lot.
Left with no choice, Li He could only go to the toilet. He could not afford to offend the men of the Northeast.
He quickly went back to his room to smoke a cigarette, and secretly stuffed ten thousand yuan under his pillow. Then, he lay on his bed in a daze.
When he woke up, he realized that it was already four o 'clock, and the group was still drinking. The women had joined in, and the five jars of white wine were gone. Dong Jinbu was already lying on the table. His eyes were red, and he kept waving his hands.
Li He smiled and said, "Go back to your room and lie down for a while."
"No, no, I have to go back." Dong Jinbu had almost forgotten that it was still a muddy road.
"Then just lie down." Li He lit his cigarette and looked at him with a smile. You're crazy, let's see how you can be crazy!
At six o 'clock, everyone was more or less awake from the alcohol. The cold wind blew, and they could only wait for the road to freeze. It was not until eight o' clock, when they ate some taro porridge, that they were ready to set off.
The eldest son of the Fang family was willing to follow Dong Jinbu under the leadership of the Fang family's old lady. The Fang family's old lady had cataracts, and her eyes were not very useful, but she was ruthless in her words. She was more decisive than the Fang family's son-in-law and aunt. "Go out and stay at home for the rest of your life."
The Fang family's son-in-law wanted to give all the money that Li He had given him in the afternoon to his eldest son, but he was stopped by Dong Jinbu. "Don't worry, you don't have to bring anything. As long as I'm here, he'll be here too."
In tears, the eldest son of the Fang family took a new pair of shoes and left with Li He and the others.
The He family's house in the city was not small, but Dong Jinbu and the others were unwilling to stay in the He family's house, so they went to the hotel next door.
When there was no one around, Old Lady He said to Li He, "I've really delayed you this time."
Her son-in-law knew his limits, and he did things openly, which made her feel grateful. At least he didn't embarrass her family.
"Auntie, you're treating me like an outsider." Li He didn't listen to her. He washed his face and squeezed into the same bed as He Long to sleep.
He had never slept so peacefully before.
He felt at ease.
When he woke up the next day, the first thing he saw was the eldest son of the Fang family cooking porridge in the kitchen. The Fang family's old lady had not woken up yet.
"Quan, don't you want to sleep a little longer?" The eldest son's full name was Fang Ming. Li He saw that the porridge in the pot had some yellow spots. It was probably because the rice had been left at home for too long that it was a little moldy.
"Brother-in-law, I'll scoop some for you. Drink some."
"Thanks."
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