Chapter 354: Water Buffalo

Gangdao is currently our main import and export port; people of Yingjiang know, and people of Yinglian also know.

Yinglian is still a top-tier power, and after Yingjiang's postwar conspiracies destroyed his colonies, at this time Yinglian hates Yingjiang's closeness to us, and Yinglian willingly accepted Gangdao's role as an import-export tool.

If not accepted, if not agreed, Gangdao would have no reason to exist.

Actually this is a compromise; we need an import-export port, and Yinglian needs this excellent colony.

We waited until the 1970s, when we established extensive diplomatic relations with Western countries, before we began to push for return negotiations.

In fact, Gangdao's existence has always been a manifestation of our will; the people of Yinglian fundamentally have no choice.

At the same time, de Gaulle did not want Europe to become Yingjiang's economic colony, so he rose up in resistance, and the embodiment of that resistance was the establishment of diplomatic relations with us in 1964.

So we were not truly isolated; under the pressure of the two giants, we struggled to find a way out, the diplomatic elite struck everywhere, achievements booming, in just a few years our country was pushed into the big five seats.

At this time, Yang Qing came here and saw a relatively prosperous running-water port.

On the dock, there were many large and small vessels.

(At this time, smuggling mostly used slightly smaller fast boats.)

The young man who accompanied Yang Qing over was named Chen Jialiang; seeing Yang Qing's unsophisticated look, he glanced around here and there.

He couldn't help but feel contempt.

So he acted a bit aloof.

Yang Qing didn't mind; this actually made it easier for him to move around.

Seeing some people dressed differently, he walked over.

Chen Jialiang wanted to stop him, but after thinking about Director Huang's attitude, he held back.

He just silently cursed in his heart.

"Where did this country bumpkin come from, just giving me trouble."

As Yang Qing walked over, he had actually been paying attention to Chen Jialiang all along; seeing that the other didn't stop him, his heart thrilled a bit.

However, to get there, there were still some armed soldiers in the middle.

When he reached the soldiers, he pointed back at Chen Jialiang.

Chen Jialiang still had considerable authority here; the soldiers, seeing that he was the one who brought him over, nodded.

Only then did Yang Qing walk over.

Those resting and waiting to unload cargo over there, seeing Yang Qing walking straight over, were also a bit surprised.

Because they come here, their activity range is limited, so the people they can see are also limited.

At most they can say a few words to the usual supervisors or dockworkers here, and being monitored, they cannot say anything too outrageous.

Most of them are acquaintances.

Today, seeing an unfamiliar person come over, they were quite excited.

Especially someone who can run around freely here, that person's identity is probably not simple either.

Yang Qing walked over and extended his hand.

"Leihou!"

Shuili Niu saw how courteous the person was, and also knowing the handshake etiquette, immediately grasped Yang Qing's hand with both hands and said respectfully.

"Leihou, Leihou."

"May I ask your esteemed name, sir?"

Yang Qing took out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, gave one to Shuili Niu, held one himself, and tossed the rest to the others.

Shuili Niu, catching the cue, pulled out a lighter and lit Yang Qing's cigarette.

Only then did Yang Qing say.

"My surname is Yang, given name Qing."

"Brother, what's your honorable surname?"

Shuili Niu replied.

"My surname is Niu, given name Sanqiang."

"Everyone calls me Shuili Niu."

Upon hearing the name, Yang Qing knew this guy was a specialist in running ships, a black operative.

"Hall's?"

Shuili Niu accompanied with a smile and said.

"Sir, you're impressive; you instantly knew what we do."

In the early years of the founding of the state, 14k and Xinyi An had ties with Mao Renfeng; as the domestic influence over Gangdao grew stronger, these two gangs gradually began to weaken their direct connections with WanDao.

But secretly, there are still many connections, as can be seen from where the four superintendents fled in the 1970s.

"And Shenghe?"

Shuili Niu nodded, showing a surprised expression.

"You could even guess that."

This comedic timing, Yang Qing gave full marks.

"Are you interested in playing with some industrial goods?"

Shuili Niu showed a troubled expression.

"I can't decide on this."

He said cautiously.

"Otherwise I could go back and ask?"

Yang Qing whispered.

"We now have tractors, can do OEM production."

Here we can give you a set for five thousand; take it back to Southeast Asia and sell it for fifty to sixty thousand.

Even going the black market route, you can sell for around thirty thousand.

The profit is still not bad.

Moreover, we don't just do private-label tractors.

Depending on what you need.

We support processing with supplied materials.

Whatever you want, we will produce it for you.

This is a major change.

Shuili Niu felt that the mainland's attitude had changed.

This piece of intelligence is very important.

He took a few hard drags on his cigarette.

I don't understand this matter; I'll go back and report it.

Someone will come over in a couple of days.

Sir, do you think this will work?

Of course it will work; Gangdao is now beginning to shift toward high-end manufacturing, for example, the garment industry is starting to decline.

The mainland can completely take over this capacity, and it doesn't involve much technology.

Yang Qing nodded.

No problem; I'll come back in a couple of days, and when your people arrive, you can have Manager Chen pass along the message.

Shuili Niu solemnly indicated that he had remembered it.

Yang Qing didn't linger; he then waved his hand and left.

Chen Jialiang watched Yang Qing and that water-related person chatting and laughing easily, and couldn't help but become curious.

Factory Director Yang, what did you just say to them?

Yang Qing smiled faintly.

Director Huang knows about this; in a couple of days, people from that side will come find me, and then you just need to pass the word to Director Huang.

Yang Qing shifted the matter onto Huang Shanhe, and Chen Jialiang indeed stopped asking.

But his curiosity only grew stronger.

After returning, he immediately went to report Yang Qing's whereabouts.

Upon hearing Chen Jialiang's words, Huang Shanhe understood what Yang Qing was up to.

Although he was somewhat displeased with Yang Qing's unilateral action.

But the people sent from above, he also didn't dare to be too harsh on them.

When someone from that side comes over, just let me know.

Chen Jialiang was extremely curious.

Director, what is it? Why so mysterious?

Huang Shanhe glared at him.

The higher-ups haven't decided yet, so don't go prying around.

After returning to the guesthouse, Yang Qing saw He Xin.

Any talk of trouble at the factory is nonsense.

The two of them understood each other without words and exchanged a smile.

Over the next two days, Yang Qing thoroughly toured the surrounding scenery and finally got to eat the seafood he had been craving.

To be honest, people at that time cooked very plainly, so it wasn't as tasty as he had imagined.

Perhaps it was due to the lack of hearty dishes.

As for beautiful women?

Yang Qing let out a sigh.

What are the people like now? Those here, sun‑tanned, are all healthy wheat‑colored.

Those a bit over the top are dark‑reddish.

Plus, southerners are generally petite.

All at once, it shattered Yang Qing's fantasies.

He couldn't help but shout, "Damn it, it looks like sunscreen has a huge market!"