Chapter 549: Humble small company

Sir Hook once again sat in the small room suitable for private conversations in Highclere Castle. This time he came alone, and the object of his conversation was only Tan Zhenhua.
"Mr. Tan, I have to admit that you have energy in Britain that I can't imagine." Sir Hook said with emotion.
Tan Zhenhua shrugged his shoulders and smiled: "Sir Hook, I told you that things may not be what you imagined. Maybe your government does not think that the "Batumi" agreement cannot be violated. After all, it’s not a formal inter-governmental convention, right? The old
Speey
is just an outdated technology. It’s just normal academic exchanges for China to participate in research and development, and
carbon fiber
is just a new sporting product. The material is nothing."
Hook shook his head and replied: "No, Eric. Although "Batumi" is not an intergovernmental agreement, it is an inescapable for Western companies like us. Of course, considering that China and our Britain It’s possible to make a little concession and compromise. I’m just wondering what reason and how did you persuade our government because as far as I know, the governments of our two countries are The ownership of an island is endlessly debated, and any little weight may be placed on that important matter."
Tan Zhenhua laughed and said: "My dear Hook, based on the position of my Chinese people, that island is bound to return to China in my opinion. Therefore, I cannot allow any behavior to increase the weight of your government. Of course not, just like you are loyal to Britain, I am also loyal to my motherland. Of course, we don’t need to consider this today. In my opinion, what I want has been approved by your government. Right? So, please restore you and me as a businessman and have a real bargain."
Hook also shrugged his shoulders and said: "Well, I agree with your point of view. In principle, I agree with your proposal regarding the engine, but the price needs to be renegotiated, but this can be discussed later; let’s talk about "carbon fiber" ". Tan, in fact, in terms of pure commercial interests, selling "carbon fiber" technology to obtain sufficient benefits is a very cost-effective business. After all, for today's Rollo, survival is more important than anything else."
Tan Zhenhua replied: "Sir Hook, I admire your frankness, so I am not going to show the survey report that my people have done for me to illustrate the current poor financial situation of Rolls-Royce, which is both for us. The things you know well, as you said just now, there is a future if you live, so please give me what I want at a fair price."
"5 million pounds, plus a full set of technical documents for your quadrotor drone, this is my price tag."
"Hey, my dear Hook, your price is too high, right? Besides, what does your aero engine company want the technology of a drone for?"
"No, Eric, I don’t want drone technology. It’s what I want from you on behalf of the British government. It’s also the price you paid for the export license of
carbon fiber
technology. What I want is the £5 million. Of course, I also guarantee that after you have paid the money, you will get the complete carbon fiber production technology without any omissions or negligence."
Tan Zhenhua did not bargain again this time, or even hesitated, he stretched out his hand to Hook: "I believe you, Sir Hook, then, make a deal."
"Deal."
"So you see, Sir Hook, I am a very good person, right?"
"Yeah, Eric, I have to admit that you are a trustworthy person whether as a friend, or as a business rival or partner."
"Thank you for your compliment. It is my honor. Next, should we invite another old friend of yours, Mr. Wu Daguan, over to talk about the two engines that we are cooperating with? I think, He must have been waiting anxiously."
"Yes, he must have been waiting anxiously. Although Wu is a bit older, he is still impatient!"
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"Mr. Jacob, I am thankful. Thank you for your hard work for the cooperation between our two parties. I fully feel the sincerity of the Rothschild family. This is produced in our Nanyun Province, China. You can taste the black tea from India. What is the difference from the Indian tea, but personally, I still prefer our local products."
Jacob Rothschild smiled and accepted the small gift from Tan Zhenhua, and then smiled: "No, Eric, I should thank you, after all, you chose to stand on our side. In my opinion, this is the beginning of a good cooperation between our two sides, right?"
"Yes, of course, and I know that Mr. Jacob is Europe's leading company mergers and acquisitions and splitting business experts, so I happen to have a small business that I want to entrust to you, I wonder if you are not interested? "
"Oh? Did you look at Eric which company in Britain? But I remember that according to the agreement between our two parties, you can't get involved in the key companies in the privatization process of Britain?"
Jacob said half jokingly and half seriously, and there was a slight threat in the words.
The British government was defeated in this battle to defend the pound exchange rate. When the pound to dollar ratio finally broke through the 1:1.5 public psychological defense line, which triggered a larger-scale speculation and panic selling frenzy. The Thatcher government had to sit down and negotiate with the major consortiums represented by Rothschild, and agreed to the other party’s comprehensive privatization plan to advance the withdrawal of state-owned shares and the entry of private shares as soon as possible, and wanted to call it blatantly. As "Satchellism."
According to the secret agreement that has been reached, the British government will transfer many core companies that were previously controlled or held by the government, such as "BP Petroleum", "British Railway Company", "British Aerospace Company", "Rollower Aviation Engine Company", The "British Communications Company", "British Gas Company", "British Power Company" and other key units related to the national economy and people's livelihood are gradually privatized. After valuation, all the shares will be made public and sold to all citizens of British nationality one by one. The equity of these state-owned enterprises to be sold in the first phase is worth 5 billion pounds!
This is a seemingly fair privatization process. After all, according to the official statement, anyone who has British nationality can apply for purchase. There are no other restrictions. Everyone buys the same price per share, but in fact What?
How can ordinary people have such a huge financial strength as the Rothschild family?
Therefore, in this seemingly fair state-owned equity privatization process, those who can really enjoy this gluttonous feast are only the wealthiest families in Britain.
After the feast, it is obvious that Britain's main economic lifeline will be controlled by these families and there will be no room for turning over again.
The decision made by the Conservative government led by Thatcher was the result of nationalizing her political opponent, the Labor Party’s core enterprise, which it took 12 years to achieve, that is, the effort to control Britain’s main economic lifeline in the hands of the country. Destroyed once, and thus buried the root of Britain's gradual decline after entering the new century, and was ridiculed as the "Shame of the Five Constants".
Of course Tan Zhenhua knew what Jacob was talking about, and he was still communicating with a certain mysterious person one day and learned that this Mr. Jacob was not only a surname of "Rothschild". Another hidden identity outside: the global financial steward of Freemasonry.
Therefore, he didn't mean to turn his face with this guy now. He was regarded as an enemy by the mysterious and powerful Freemason, which was not something that Young Master Tan's current small body could bear.
He smiled and replied: "Mr. Jacob, I think you have misunderstood. In fact, what I want to buy is not a British state-owned enterprise, but a very small and humble IT company. The reason why I want to buy It is completely out of my interest in the major I am studying. I want to find a company with a certain technical background, but not that large and expensive, to realize some of my personal visions of technology. Know that I am actually a registered electronics student at Stanford University? So you don’t have to worry about it."
Jacob nodded slightly. Of course he knew the things Tan Zhenhua said. Without checking his details, how could the Rothschild family choose him as their spokesperson? Although the final result was slightly different, the spokesperson became a partner with a completely different status.
Since Tan Zhenhua’s goal is not to take a share in this gluttonous feast of dividing up British state-owned enterprises, there is no direct conflict of interest with his family. Jacob Rothschild relaxes his mind and treats himself Poses in a comfortable position, and then asks jokingly:
"So, Eric, can you tell me which company is so honored to receive your attention?"
"It's really a small company, you might not even have heard of its name," Tan Zhenhua replied with a smile: "It's called Acorn."