Chapter 271

Returning to the negotiation table, Ye Nan was still expressionless.

This cooperation had great benefits for both the ICQ consortium and the Chinese government. It could be said that each took what they needed.

But interests forced the two sides to start a tug-of-war at the negotiation table, and similarly, Ye Nan also had to disguise himself, turning himself into an indifferent iceberg.

"You should also be clear that we don't have much time left, so I hope we don't pull too much on unrealistic clauses." Xiao Gang said seriously.

With the unknown forces occupying the spaceship retreating across the board, the US military had gained many advantages. In the latest round of charges, they captured half of the spaceship, making the Chinese government, which was paying attention to this matter, break into a cold sweat. Although the US military was later repelled, they still obtained some things from inside.

And it was these things that made the Chinese government, while jealous, also become impatient.

For them, the sooner they got the data, the sooner they could digest it, and the sooner they could apply it to technology.

This was also the reason why Xiao Gang was so anxious to make an appointment with Ye Nan.

"Unrealistic? Which one did you say is unrealistic! In my eyes, these are all achievable, it's just that you are unwilling to give them up." Ye Nan pointed to the clauses above and said: "For example, this one: open the Chinese financial market and delegate the right to issue currency."

"This is not impossible. Look at the Federal Reserve and you will know." Ye Nan looked at Xiao Gang with a smile.

The establishment of the Federal Reserve was a means by many US consortiums at the time. In order to obtain the right to issue the US dollar, in order to further control the US economy.

Many consortiums led by Morgan ordered Senator Aldrich to push a plan to use this plan to attract the public's fire. Sure enough, when this plan was pushed, it encountered unanimous opposition from the public. At the same time, when Wilson took office as president and most congressmen went to dinner, they sneaked and gathered congressmen who supported bankers, and passed another bill—the "Federal Reserve Act"—by 43 to 25 votes. Successfully copied the model of the Bank of England and ruled the right to issue currency in the United States.

And this victory also allowed the US consortium to completely defeat Congress and the White House, bringing the entire United States into their own hands.

Of course, in order to maintain this success, in order to make the US president unable to interfere with the Federal Reserve, the term of the Federal Reserve Chairman is as long as forty years. And interestingly, when the first Federal Reserve Chairman took office, Congress tried to interfere with the internal operations of the Federal Reserve, but was rejected by the then Chairman, who claimed that if the US Congress wanted to interfere with the operation of the Federal Reserve, it would lead to unimaginable "disaster." As a result, Congress retreated in front of the Federal Reserve and acquiesced to the Federal Reserve as the central bank of the United States, bearing the right to issue the US dollar.

"Impossible." Xiao Gang refused flatly.

Others might not know who the owner of the Federal Reserve is, but doesn't he know who the owner of the Federal Reserve is? Like the United States, handing over the right to issue currency to private individuals is simply unimaginable in China.

"This won't work, then let us be the internet operator, how about that?" Ye Nan also knew that he wanted to bear the right to issue the RMB, which was simply impossible. But fortunately, he never thought about getting the right to issue the RMB from the beginning; he was just asking for an exorbitant price.

However, he was drooling over the internet operator license. The current ICQ consortium completely monopolized the US internet market, but there was one place the ICQ consortium had not touched, and that was the internet operation right.

Ye Nan also once wanted to obtain the internet operation right by merging internet operators, but both AT&T and Verizon showed disdain for the olive branch extended by Ye Nan, leaving Ye Nan with no way to intervene. But since the Chinese people sent it to his door, if he didn't seize the opportunity to obtain the internet operator license, then he would really be muddle-headed....

And currently, China only has one internet operator, Telecom, which is completely in a monopoly position. And if Ye Nan intervenes, it also belongs to the monopoly category. He can completely defeat Telecom with his technological advantages.

"This..." Xiao Gang hesitated.

From the current point of view, internet operation is indeed a big cake, but compared to the right to issue currency, this license seems not so important. However, as the only monopolist, the leaders of Telecom also have many supporters at the high level. If he agrees, it is equivalent to tearing a big piece of fat off Telecom. After going back, he is afraid he will not have a good time.

"Why, even this condition is not agreed to? Do you have any sincerity at all?" Philip slapped the table, his whole person becoming angry.

Ye Nan looked at Philip approvingly, feeling that his bad-guy act was just right.

"Don't worry, he didn't not agree, it's just that he is thinking." Ye Nan gently appeased Philip.

"Mr. Ye Nan is right. I didn't not agree, but because this condition is really too harsh, I can't make the decision, so please wait a moment." Xiao Gang looked at Ye Nan gratefully, then left the table. "Sorry, wait a moment, I'll ask the leader for instructions."

After Xiao Gang left, Philip immediately whispered in Ye Nan's ear: "Boss, do you think he will agree?"

"One hundred percent agree." Ye Nan said firmly.

Ye Nan's words had just fallen when Xiao Gang walked in from outside, but his face was not good.

"Just as Mr. Ye Nan determined, we agreed." Xiao Gang said coldly, his voice changing from enthusiastic to cold. Obviously, he heard Ye Nan's words just now, so he felt unhappy.

"Normal, the internet operation right is given to me, then the three major note-issuing banks, you don't need to hide them either." Ye Nan smiled faintly, as if he had the victory in his hands.

"I also agreed, but for the three major note-issuing banks, I can only give you the Bank of China Hong Kong. As for the other banks, I will try my best to persuade them. But how much you can get depends on you." Xiao Gang also agreed.

The Hong Kong dollar is only a regional currency. Although it is prevalent in Southeast Asia because of Hong Kong's economic scope, it cannot change its own disadvantages. And after Soros attacked Hong Kong, the Hong Kong dollar suffered a heavy blow, losing its former glory. So even if the right to issue the Hong Kong dollar was given up, it was not a difficult thing.

And the Bank of China only owns one-third of the right to issue the Hong Kong dollar. The other two-thirds are in the hands of Standard Chartered Bank, where local Hong Kong consortiums have shares, and HSBC, which is controlled by British capital. Even if the Chinese government wants to control the Hong Kong dollar, it is impossible. So they agreed very readily to hand over the right to issue the Hong Kong dollar to the ICQ consortium.

"Of course." Ye Nan agreed without thinking, and at the same time, he and Philip looked at each other, both of their eyes filled with smiles.

They originally only intended to control the right to issue the Hong Kong dollar to make the ICQ consortium's strength expand, but they didn't expect to get not only the right to issue the Hong Kong dollar but also the internet operation right in China. It was simply a surprise.

"As for the others, I can agree to all of them. But I have a request." Xiao Gang paused and continued: "We not only want the spaceship technology, but also the core technology of the ICQ company, the Terminator and biochemical technology."

"Impossible." Ye Nan refused without hesitation. "There is no discussion about this at all. It is impossible for us to hand over our fundamental technology."

"Don't worry, listen to the price we pay before saying anything." Xiao Gang took a deep breath. "We are willing to pay 10 billion RMB to buy this technology."...

"Impossible." Philip screamed. "Unless it's US dollars."

10 billion RMB sounds like a lot, but in reality, it is only 1.2 billion US dollars. This money, for Ye Nan, doesn't even compare to the annual revenue of the ICQ consortium.

"I agree." Ye Nan shook his head at Philip and agreed.

Originally, when Xiao Gang heard Philip's refusal, he had already felt disappointed, but when Ye Nan agreed, he felt a bit incredible, as if he were in a dream.

"What did you say? You agreed?"

"That's right, I agreed." Ye Nan nodded again, indicating that Xiao Gang didn't hear wrong.

"No, how can it be like this." Philip clamored. "1.2 billion US dollars, for us, is simply a small amount. We can't agree to him."

Philip felt his boss's brain was broken, actually agreeing to it.

That is Terminator technology and biochemical technology. In the United States, only two companies have these technologies, which can be called priceless treasures.

As long as the Terminator technology is not popularized for one day, the ICQ consortium can profit from it, and Ye Nan's act of selling it is simply killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

"Don't worry, Philip, we also have our own requirements." Ye Nan smiled slightly. "In fact, I have long had the idea of selling these two technologies. After all, merging so many banks, with our cash flow, is a bit tight. Rather than borrowing from the bank and bearing debt, it is better to sell the technology and cash out."

Ye Nan first appeased Philip, then turned his head and said to Xiao Gang: "After purchasing these two technologies, you are not allowed to hand over these technologies to other countries and individuals without authorization. If it is because you leaked the technology and affected the interests of our ICQ consortium, we will seek compensation from you."

Ye Nan was afraid that the Chinese government would use this to seek profit.

"Of course." Xiao Gang agreed immediately.

Although he was dissatisfied with Ye Nan's practice of selling goods to three families, he also knew that the price he gave was really a bit low. Wanting to buy out these technologies without 10 billion US dollars is simply impossible.

"But you have to promise me that the selling price must be higher than the price we bought." Xiao Gang also set a condition.

Many people, when selling technology, always blackmail the first buyer. Xiao Gang didn't want to be that sucker.

"Of course, we won't do that kind of cheating thing, especially since you are our big customer." Ye Nan agreed directly.

"In addition, tonight, we can go to a bar, have a drink until we're drunk, how about it?"

"No need, I have many things to do tonight, I have to go back immediately, so I can't accompany you to celebrate. But wait until next time, when you come to China, we will celebrate properly." Xiao Gang picked up the contract on the table and put it into his bag. "Someone will come to find you with the contract tomorrow. If there are no accidents, we will cooperate happily."

"Cooperate happily." Ye Nan reached out and shook hands with Xiao Gang.

Bang!

The door was suddenly knocked open, and a freak with four metal arms walked in. This freak was wearing a khaki trench coat, a black bowler hat on his head, and the four metal arms behind him were constantly waving in the air.

"Doctor Octopus?" Ye Nan saw the person coming, saw the familiar four metal arms, and immediately recognized the person. He was Doctor Otto who had once conducted nuclear fusion experiments and failed, but in the movie, he had a famous name—Doctor Octopus.

"How did he come here? He was discharged from the hospital, but why didn't anyone notify me!" Ye Nan's face sank.

After Doctor Otto's experiment failed, he entered his hospital, and now, he appeared here, but the hospital didn't notify him, making him think Doctor Otto was still in a coma, which made him feel angry in his heart.

"Doctor Octopus? This name sounds very good, I like it. From now on, I will be called Doctor Octopus." Doctor Octopus laughed grimly, the deep black bags under his two eyes slightly bulging, proving that he hadn't rested well for a long time. (... Your support is my greatest motivation.)