The Industrial Giant Reborn

"The thermal power station and the Yangtze River Bridge? The thermal power station is okay, but for the bridge, are you planning to recover the investment through tolls?" Chen Zhiwen asked after a pause.

In the original history, apart from the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, Hu Yingxiang also invested in large-scale thermal power stations in eastern Guangdong Province, but now it is different. Chen Zhiwen has acquired HK Electric for almost a year. At his request, the management team of HK Electric The Bao Yugang family, which has just bought CLP Power less than half a year ago, has already recovered and is also ready to cooperate with Guangdong East Province. However, CLP's main project is the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant.

In addition, Chen Zhiwen also invested additionally in the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, and the trend of house prices in Hong Kong was notified, which made Hu Ying more abundant than in the original history. In this case, he came to Shanghai several times, and here is also It is normal to invest in a power station project in a mega city, but it is a bit unexpected to invest in the Yangtze River Bridge.

"Yes, I will build the bridge first, and then collect tolls, and I think that the Yangtze River is so long and spans half of the big cities in the mainland. There must be a high demand for the bridge, so in addition to Shanghai, I also plan to have the Yangtze River. The other cities that cross over will also build bridges." Hu Yingxiang said with some excitement: "Economic development requires smooth traffic. Although the Yangtze River is also the main force of water transport, it is only suitable for east-west directions. If it is north-south, this big river, on the contrary. As long as there are a large number of bridges, it will definitely increase economic circulation, and we can also benefit from it, what does Chen Sheng think?"

"You just want me to join in by saying that?" Chen Zhiwen nodded with a light smile.

To be honest, Hu Yingxiang's enthusiasm for infrastructure has exceeded his expectations. Building a bridge on the Yangtze River will indeed bring considerable benefits, but the payback cycle is too long. Even Chen Zhiwen will only choose an appropriate amount of investment in the future, and there is a high probability that he will follow suit. Together with expressways, such as the Jiangyin Bridge in the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway.

Obviously, Hu Yingxiang’s investment must also consider the issue of income, but at least half of the purpose may be to help the country develop and allow ordinary people to have convenient transportation and life, etc. Such a Yangtze River Bridge, once completed, can benefit tens of millions. people.

"Of course, I can build two or three bridges on the Yangtze River, but I can't bear any more. If Chen Sheng is willing to invest, I think a dozen or so bridges should be fine." Hu Yingxiang said with a smile.

"The idea is good, but this kind of large-scale project should not be rushed, it has to be done step by step." Chen Zhiwen said.

"Of course, this is just a plan. It is estimated that the entire cycle may be ten or twenty years old." Hu Yingxiang said.

"Well, the purpose of Taishan Association's establishment is not only to make money in the country, but also to help the country's development. The best thing is to benefit and develop together. The Yangtze River Bridge, where it needs to be built, we can build it, but we must also consider For real economic needs, if ten bridges are enough, don’t blindly build 15.” Chen Zhiwen thought for a while, nodded and agreed.

In fact, investing in infrastructure in China is definitely not as good as investing in real estate. For example, the Beijing-Tianjin-Tang Expressway invested one billion U.S. dollars. If this money is used to store land on a large scale, the future value will far exceed this expressway, but Everything is too much, just speculate on land without participating in a lot of infrastructure construction, the future will definitely not last, and besides, there was no land hype in the 1980s.

And if a large amount of investment in infrastructure is now made, then after the rise of the mainland economy in the future, there will definitely be higher returns. The mainland government will give large-scale investment in the country in the 1980s, helping the country develop infrastructure, education, and providing a large amount of foreign exchange income. rich rewards.

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid. Right now, I'm going to start with the big cities on both sides of the Yangtze River. I'll just build two or three in the next five years. I won't consider some of the bridges themselves, unless that's the case. The bridge can no longer bear the traffic pressure." Hu Yingxiang said.

"Yes, but you still need to discuss with Yanjing. I heard that China has already conceived several major transportation hubs in the mainland. If we cooperate with them, we can ensure that our bridge will have higher profits in the future. , can also make their work more convenient, killing two birds with one stone." Chen Zhiwen continued.

Although the domestic Ministry of Communications has no budget at present, it is basically planning the approximate route for the construction of expressways in the future. There are no details, but the current urban layout is used to calculate and build multiple expressways with the shortest investment cost to radiate To reach the largest number of people, and at the same time plan the order of construction according to the city's population and economic importance.

Maybe some places will change in the future, but most of them can basically be finalized. Even if the changes are small, the Yangtze River Bridge must be an important part of the north-south transportation hub. If at this time, the capital of Hu Yingxiang, Chen Zhiwen and others can Putting it into the Yangtze River Bridge will definitely bring great convenience to the Ministry of Communications.

"This is the first time I've heard of it, so I'll go and find out." Hu Yingxiang thought for a while and said.

"That's because you haven't communicated with them, otherwise you would definitely know." Chen Zhiwen said.

Hu Yingxiang said: "That's right, the construction of the Yangtze River Bridge is probably already conceived in China, but the problem of funding is too big. There is no way to start."

"This is actually a lot more convenient. We don't need to spend too much energy choosing the location. The domestic side must be more careful than us. Maybe we have chosen it long ago." Chen Zhiwen said again.

"This is very good. It can reduce the risk and save a lot of time. Then after I have negotiated with Shanghai on the construction of the bridge here, I need to go to Yanjing City again." Hu Yingxiang thought for a while and said.

"Then you can become a distinguished guest of Yanjing City." Chen Zhiwen said with a big laugh. The domestic high-level officials must have attached great importance to bringing so much infrastructure investment to the country. Chen Zhiwen is a little younger.

"I'm just a pawn. Chen Sheng is the investor behind this. Not to mention the domestic high-level, even a journalist may know it." Hu Yingxiang shook his head and said with a smile.

"Everyone just shares these reputations." Chen Zhiwen said indifferently. There is too much infrastructure investment in the mainland, even if it is He Huang, it is impossible to fully involve it. No one can afford the amount of funds. Therefore, gathering a large number of wealthy Chinese to participate together is not only beneficial to the country, but also beneficial to them. .

Among this group of people, the most active and dedicated one is naturally Hu Yingxiang. It can be seen from his experience in his previous life that Chen Zhiwen also admires such a person very much. Therefore, he deserves this superficial honor.

At the same time, this will not affect himself. The large amount of direct investment in Midea in the future, the industrial chain driven by it, and the stronger Galaxy trade can bring a lot of employment and foreign exchange income to the country. At the same time, Hutchison Huang will also invest in infrastructure. , will only be valued more by the mainland.

"Thank you, Chen Sheng." Hu Yingxiang smiled and said, "There is one more thing. I am not very proficient in investing in thermal power stations in the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Or, HK Electric will also participate in a deal? It doesn't matter how much or how little." , mainly to provide some technical support and the like.”

"No problem, I'll arrange it when I return to Hong Kong." Chen Zhiwen nodded. The power station is actually a very good investment in China, but the demand for it is much greater than that of the Yangtze River Bridge. Every city needs it, endlessly. There is nothing to argue about, everyone can vote as long as they want.

The next day, Chen Zhiwen went to the Shanghai Municipal Government under the arrangement of the Shanghai Stock Exchange's relevant departments, and met with the leaders of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Because they were not very familiar with each other, the meeting did not discuss any substantive content. At noon, Chen Zhiwen went to the Red Bull factory in Pudong City after having a lunch in the canteen of the municipal government.

As early as last year, under the instruction of Chen Zhiwen, Red Bull began to prepare to build a large-scale food factory in Shanghai to plan for the expansion of the mainland market. Now, the first phase of this factory has been completed.

The cars used by the leaders of the Shanghai Stock Exchange are Audi cars. Chen Zhiwen only found out after asking that these cars were all given by Volkswagen. Although the joint venture project with Volkswagen has not yet been negotiated, it can be regarded as a little sincerity of Volkswagen.

The car soon arrived at the bank of the Huangpu River, and all the cars had to queue up to wait for the ferry. Here, even a big leader has no special privileges.

The efficiency of the ferry is very low, and it takes more than half an hour to wait for the car to board.

Deputy Director Shen of the China Merchants Bureau who accompanied him said with an awkward smile: "Sorry, Mr. Chen, the efficiency at the pier is a bit low, and it took a lot of time."

"It's okay, anyway, I'll just take a look at the new factory later." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.

At this moment, looking at the countless pedestrians, bicycles, cars, buses and some urban transport vehicles on the ferry, he finally understood the role of Hu Yingxiang's investment in building a bridge. With a bridge, the efficiency of traveling can be doubled. , but also save a lot of time, fuel, ferry transportation costs and more.

After nearly 20 minutes on the ferry, after arriving in Pudong, I soon arrived at Red Bull's largest factory in the mainland: Red Bull (Shanghai) Food Co., Ltd.

Those who greeted them at the door were naturally all the high-level managers of the factory, and these were basically Hong Kong people. At the same time, Qin Zhihao also came from Hong Kong in person.

"Deputy Director Shen, Chen Sheng, welcome to Red Bull Shanghai Factory." Qin Zhihao said with a very polite smile.

"Mr. Qin has worked hard. During this period of time, you have run back and forth several times." Naturally, Deputy Director Shen has known the chief executive of the Red Bull Group for a long time. It can be said that apart from the real boss Chen Zhiwen, he is alone. Above ten thousand people.

"It should be. The Red Bull Shanghai factory can be established so quickly. The efficiency here is the most powerful in China. I have to admire it." Qin Zhihao said with a smile: "Chen Sheng, from the foundation laying to the completion of this factory, it only took one year. For many months, even in Shekou, I have never seen such a fast efficiency."

"Excellent." Chen Zhiwen nodded. Although food factories do not have such high requirements for infrastructure, this kind of efficiency is difficult to achieve in other places. Even in China, it is possible to call a large number of people to fight all night. This is in Hong Kong. Can't do it.

"We attach great importance to the cooperation with Red Bull Group. As long as you make a request, we will definitely complete it as quickly as possible." Deputy Director Shen said with a smile.

Although the Red Bull project is a light industry, the domestic side has already done homework and learned a lot.

As one of Chen Zhiwen's main businesses, Red Bull Group's international reputation is far inferior to that of Midea, and in Hong Kong, it is far inferior to Hutchison and even Wharf Electric, etc., but it is in the food and beverage field that does not attract much attention. Make a fortune in a muffled voice.

Its main business, Red Bull Beverage, almost monopolizes most of the global market. Although the other drink is very cola, although it is quite different, it can be regarded as a medium level by virtue of its owner's retail layout in the United States, Southeast Asia and Europe.

The food business mainly relies on its own retail sales, with the exception of potato chips, which sell well in many other supermarkets in the United States.

Adding all these up, the production capacity of Red Bull's factories in Hong Kong and Shekou has always been insufficient. Therefore, the China Merchants Bureau of Shanghai Stock Exchange contacted the senior management of Red Bull, and finally introduced Red Bull to Shanghai Stock Exchange.

And this project, although the investment is not large, can create high benefits. At the same time, it is sold domestically and abroad. The annual output value of the first phase can exceed 100 million yuan. Compared with the huge overseas sales, this is just a drop in the bucket.

"Thank you, Deputy Director Shen." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile, as long as factories that can be exported, the domestic side will definitely welcome them. Even if the balance of foreign exchange is maintained, there will be a lot of foreign exchange in hand, which is very strong for any local government. temptation.

"Chen Sheng is being polite." Deputy Director Shen said with a smile.

"Please come inside, everyone, it's still a bit cold outside." Qin Zhihao said.

Under the leadership of the person in charge of the factory, the group visited the Red Bull beverage workshop, Coke beverage workshop, potato chip production workshop and sugar production workshop of Red Bull Shanghai Shanghai factory.

Of the four workshops, the latter three mainly focus on the domestic market, especially Coke. In today’s high oil price environment, it is already a loss to transport to the United States. The factories in Hong Kong also focus on supplying Dongnanyan. Very Coke is contracted by a local beverage factory.

Although potato chips can be exported, the production capacity in Hong Kong is sufficient, and there is no need for Shanghai. Unless the demand for Costco increases sharply in the future, and the demand exceeds the Hong Kong factory, then it can be purchased from Shanghai. The Shanghai factory imports, sugar is also a reason.

Red Bull Beverage is the main export, mainly to stabilize the foreign exchange balance of the Shanghai factory. The more foreign exchange exports, the more other products can be sold domestically, so that they can occupy the domestic market to a greater extent, at least first. To make the brand famous, the demand for Red Bull itself in the domestic market is very low, because the price is too expensive, so it can only take a very high-end route.