Chapter 576: Yang Mou's Big Pit

Youde was struck by a flash of Yang Qing's thinking.

They have been entangled on Gangdao, never thinking of a bigger place.

After Yang Qing's reminder, he also suddenly realized that although Daxia is poor, its land is vast and its population huge.

Even if they are poor, there will always be rich people.

They may be poor, but the rich people added together probably outnumber the populations of many of their countries.

Have I overlooked many things?

That group of little bearded ones seems to be negotiating cooperation with Daxia.

Yingjiang has already cooperated with Jingcheng Automobile to produce the Jingcheng Jeep.

The little bearded ones are negotiating Songhu Volkswagen.

Gao Lu is negotiating the emblem.

Just them foolishly talking about Gangdao here.

Gangdao is destined; after all my effort, what achievement can I possibly make?

And it even damages the friendship between the two countries—is it worth it?

Yang Qing said they are short-sighted, which is not wrong; they should quickly end negotiations and strive for Benefit as the top priority.

In the past, to open Daxia's market, they went to great lengths—ships ramming, cannons blasting—how much effort they expended.

Now the opportunity is right before us, yet we actually fail to cherish it.

This is no longer just short-sighted; it's somewhat foolish.

Compromise, besides losing face, can bring tangible gains and even deepen friendship.

Continuing to dig pits for others will only ruin relationships and lose opportunities.

Youde glanced embarrassedly at Yang Qing.

"Business is business, politics is politics."

Yang Qing gave him another look.

"You act so greedy; do you think the people in charge of Business Recruitment would welcome you, or would they welcome others full of sincerity?"

"Don't fool yourself; you and I both know what to do to get the most worthwhile outcome."

"Alright, I have said all I need to say."

Youde no longer had that aggressive aura.

Instead, he became pleasant-faced.

"What do you need when you come over? What can I help you with?"

Yang Qing waved his hand.

"We are our own people, so I'll say a bit more: Yinglian has been increasingly weakened by Yingjiang's suppression over the years."

"If this continues, Yinglian is very likely to become Yingjiang's puppet."

"Now, Daxia's opportunity is right before us; if we seize it, Yinglian can gain a huge market."

"How many benefits are there in this? You surely understand, right?"

"If the bilateral relationship deepens further, Yinglian can gain a strong ally in East Asia."

"Plus, Gangdao serves as a link in the middle."

"Yinglian's advantageous position will make others envy it to death."

"Daxia lacks resources but its labor is extremely cheap."

"Our Yinglian's little brothers are all countries with abundantly rich resources."

"Think about it: we set up a factory in Daxia, then get cheap raw materials from those little brothers, pay a meager wage, and instantly we have a product."

"Resell it, and the money is in hand, and it's huge profit."

"Is there any easier money-making business than this?"

"How much can you earn by messing around on Gangdao?"

"Look at Foxconn's contract manufacturing: how big it is in the Te Qu, now the workforce is over two hundred thousand."

"Every day they produce products for many companies and ship them worldwide."

"Numerous Stars Electrical Appliances, thanks to Foxconn's contract manufacturing, have already swollen to the scale of the world's third-largest appliance maker."

"Annual sales are several hundred billion, net profit several tens of billions."

"You fuss around, and you can achieve this much?"

Youde fell silent.

So, the operation I'm proud of is worthless in others' eyes, huh?

But Yang Qing is right; back then, our Yinglian people ran all over the world, wasn't it just for cheap labor and markets?

Now these are right before our eyes, yet we actually turn a blind eye.

On the contrary, Yingjiang, the little bearded ones, and Gao Lu each secretly reap benefits, without even bringing us along.

"Yang Qing, thank you for being able to say so much today."

"If the queen adopts your opinion, I'll guarantee you a noble title."

Yinglian's noble titles are a dime a dozen; Yang Qing doesn't care.

It seems he sensed Yang Qing's disdain, and Youde continued.

"Baron."

Only then did Yang Qing show a bit of interest.

With this identity, the Yang Family can obtain great security when doing business in the West.

"Then thank you."

Yude stopped him.

"The precondition is that you help us improve our relations with Daxia."

Yang Qing extended his hand.

"That's natural."

"I have a suggestion here that will definitely let Daxia settle old grudges with a smile."

Yude became interested.

"Ah, go on."

Yang Qing leaned in to his ear.

"The items on the embargo list."

Yude's face stiffened.

"This risk is too great."

Yang Qing rolled his eyes; historically, Yinglian hasn't sold little.

"If you don't sell, others will; technology develops every year, and who knows how many people are looking to get rid of those outdated items."

"Even if you don't sell, it'll be worthless in a couple of years."

"Selling now can still earn a tidy profit and win Daxia's friendship—why not?"

Yude glanced at Yang Qing.

He felt this guy wasn't holding back any good farts.

However, selling embargoed goods is a tradition for them, so it's not a problem.

This matter can serve as a bargaining chip.

Soon the convoy arrived at the state guesthouse.

After seeing Yang Qing off, Yude left.

The person in charge of reception thought Yude was threatening Yang Qing.

"Director Yang, is there anywhere we can help?"

Yang Qing shook his head, refusing, and instead said with deeper meaning.

"Wait for the good news."

Schemes and Benefit are what best win people's hearts.

Yang Qing didn't think Yude could withstand the temptation; this is an open scheme—if it succeeds, there's joy; if not, there's little loss—why not?

Historically, Yinglian has indeed had unpleasantness with Daxia over the Gangdao issue.

Thus they missed opportunities and lost much Benefit.

After Yang Qing's analysis, faced with face and Benefit, he believes Benefit is more important.

Moreover, according to Yang Qing, using Gangdao as a link between the two countries is also constructive.

This could allow Yinglian not only to avoid losing huge Benefit but to gain even greater Benefit.

Moreover, this idea also aligns well with Daxia's Benefit.

Raw materials—who has more than their Yinglian Federation?

After returning to the embassy, Yude told the queen about the matter over an encrypted phone.

The queen remained silent for a long time.

Face or Benefit?

If it's face, can they do that? That's a joke—their face was already kicked away.

Better to make it look good.

"I approve this plan, but it still needs to be taken to the Prime Minister's Office for discussion."

"Wait for the result; if confirmed for execution, there will be a full plan and a business team to contact you."

Yude let out a sigh of relief.

This clearly aligns with their Benefit.

After the call ended, Yude then remembered the embargo matter.

He thought about it, but still put the phone down.

This matter requires him to go back in person.

The phone isn't secure.

Here in Yinglian, after the queen hung up, she summoned Margaret.

(According to law, Gangdao is the queen's private property, so Yude contacting the queen is not a problem.)

After hearing the queen's words, Margaret also began to attach importance to this matter.