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Chapter 48 Multinational Enterprises

Song Shilie and Jin Yungen met Wang Chengen the next day, accompanied by Du Jun. It is said that this prince was loyal and moved to heaven, so Prince Wang was inspired by the gods, and there were rumors that the three treasures were possessed by eunuchs. Anyway, Prince Wang was loyal to the Lord and Prince Wang, who died loyally in the world, and Song Shilie and others have been famous for a long time, but there are still many unknowns about the many miracles that happened to Prince Wang.

In fact, today is the focus of negotiation between the two sides. All diplomatic matters cannot be reached only when they finally met the emperor. They must be tested by the specific negotiators of both sides beforehand, and then negotiated many times and reached a certain agreement. This is just like the investment promotion that Wang Chengen experienced in later generations. The projects have been negotiated before and are even in progress. The leading figures of the local government insisted on setting up a signing ceremony for investment promotion, and hyped up several projects again. They were exposed in the media. Both political achievements and corporate exposure rate were harvested, and leaders and companies were very happy. Wang Chengen and Song Shiliezhi met to prepare for the joy of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the emperor cordially received Song Shilie and promised some assistance. Song Shilie sent North Korea loyalty, and the alliance was signed, and both sides got what they wanted.

The two protagonists have different feelings. Song Shilie was a little embarrassed and had to face the meeting with a nervous mood. First, because of the current dilemma in North Korea, and second, the Ming Dynasty is now struggling. To what extent can it support North Korea? For example, in arms, I don’t know what to win. However, Wang Chengen already has a plan, so he is very calm.

"Mr. Song came from afar, and the emperor highly appreciated this kind of intention toward the Ming Dynasty. But if you have any requirements, you might as well propose them and discuss them together."

Song Shilie said: "My king is naturally in his heart to the Ming Dynasty. This heart can be seen by the sun and the moon. However, the Qing army is strong, and our North Korea cannot resist the enemy and have to make an alliance under the city. However, my king has been lying on firewood and tasting gall, and vowing to avenge his shame. This time, he heard that the Ming Dynasty has established its capital in Nanjing and has stabilized its defense line. When he came down to the court, he saw that everything in the Ming Dynasty was renewed and a prosperous scene. The new firearms created by the Ming Dynasty opened our eyes. We hope that our North Korea will be in the Ming Dynasty. Under the banner, we echoed the Ming Dynasty, restrained the Qing army and prepared to defeat the Qing army in the future and restore Liaodong. Therefore, we took the liberty to ask the Ming Dynasty to support the firearms, such as the pistols and thunder throwing tools made by the Ming Dynasty. We were defeated by their power, so we wanted to buy a batch of pistols. At the same time, we wanted to ask the Ming Dynasty to send personnel to guide the imitation of the thunder throwing tools, and we bought grenades and thunder bullets to enhance our Korean combat power, so as to support the Ming Dynasty to recover Liaodong and destroy the Qing Dynasty in one fell swoop."

Wang Chengen naturally understood that North Korea hated the Tartars from top to bottom, even if there were many lords and factions. Because of the times, they had to whisper in front of the Qing Dynasty! However, the current situation of the Ming Dynasty is not much better than that of North Korea. Wang Chengen did not want to learn from later generations that Mao tightened his belt to support Vietnam, and he did not have the ability to send volunteer troops across the sea to defeat the Tartars ambitions. Of course, moral support and soft aid are not worth it.

Wang Chengen thought of this and said, "I was appointed by the emperor to manage some affairs. I was frightened! My Ming Dynasty experienced the catastrophe of the Tartars and the internal strife of Li Chuang, and this time it was also severely damaged. As my Ming Dynasty vassal state, my Ming Dynasty should fulfill the obligations of the sect leader. I was helplessly forced by the times and could not make a big aid to Korea like in Wanli, and finally North Korea was taken advantage of by the enemy. Now, after the Ming Dynasty established its capital in Nanjing, I worked hard to govern, and there were signs of prosperity. However, external and internal troubles were difficult to return, so I am the dynasty. In the process of restoring vitality, of course, the emperor will never stand by and watch. It is just because of the shortage of money and food, and he is willing but not enough, so he can only support North Korea to the best of his ability. First of all, as long as North Korea is wholeheartedly devoted to our Ming Dynasty, I will never abandon North Korea. Lord Song did not know whether he had read the first issue of the Ta Kung Pao. The emperor's big book "Don't abandon, don't give up", and there is "Don't abandon the Korean brothers under the iron hoof of the Qing Dynasty", which shows the emperor's deep friendship with North Korea."

"Although I have not read the first issue of "Ta Kung Pao", my king has read it. I am so moved by this. This time I sent me to the court, but my king was moved by the emperor's "not abandoning, not giving up, not giving up, and let the ministers come as a pioneer. Of course, this is not to pray for the rewards of the Ming Dynasty. All the firearms and other commodities needed by our court will be purchased by our court for silver."

In 1637, the "Bingzi chaos" was the Qing army, which was after seven years. Although the Qing Dynasty continued to squeeze North Korea, North Korea had recovered some vitality. Compared with the Ming Dynasty's capital, only 100 or few days, North Korea's life was much better. North Korea still had no shortage of silver for some firearms.

When Wang Chengen saw Song Shiliu, he said immediately:

"Just as long as Lord Song understands it! At present, the Ming Dynasty and North Korea are on the same front. We are our common goal to fight against the Qing Dynasty together. The Qing soldiers are known for their fierce cavalry, but they are restrained by Li Zicheng's Dashun Army with grenades. I think Lord Song has heard of it. According to the report, the Qing army has also made grenades, which are larger than the grenades of the Dashun Army. North Korea wants to compete with the Qing army, but it may suffer a loss without grenades. My Ming Dynasty decided to provide North Korea with grenades, which is free support. Before North Korea has the ability to make grenades, our Ming Dynasty first sold 5,000 grenades to North Korea. This grenade performance is above the grenades of Dashun and Qing army. As for the thunder throwing devices and pistols, the pistols are not enough for our Ming army. The thunder throwing devices can be sold to North Korea, and a batch of shotguns can be provided. This shotgun is a melee weapon and is more practical than pistols."

Wang Cheng'en paused and said:

"Mr. Song wants to imitate the lightning throwing device, and I think this idea is not an exaggeration. However, Mr. Song should have heard of the promulgation of the Patent Law of this dynasty. This law is promulgated to encourage inventions and creations. Mr. Song has also seen in the past two days that since the Ming Dynasty established its capital in Nanjing, inventions and creations have increased day by day. I also think that your country can also promulgate similar patent laws. The Patent Law stipulates that the inventor's patent rights are not infringed, and counterfeiting will be investigated. If you imitate, you must first purchase a production license from the inventor before you can produce it. I think that your country can consider purchasing the technology and production license of the lightning throwing device, or consider another plan below. I think that the Ming Dynasty provides technology, The two parties jointly established a joint-stock company in North Korea. My Ming Dynasty held a small share and North Korea held a large share. The address could be located in Busan to avoid being known to the Qing Dynasty. After all, the two princes were still in Shenyang. If this joint-stock company produces a lightning throwing device, you don’t have to pay cash bank to purchase a technology and production license from the Ming Dynasty, and it is directly converted into share capital. In the future, the joint-stock company can also purchase other technology and production licenses. Each purchase can be used as share capital or cash bank. My Ming Dynasty sent personnel to participate in business management. Your country needs a lightning throwing device, and you can buy it from a joint venture company. Of course, the joint-stock company cannot make the joint venture lose money. Ten years later, if your country feels necessary, you can redeem all shares at the original value."

When Du Jun heard that Eunuch Wang said this, he was puzzled. Fang Yizhi, who was accompanying him, was also anxious. How could such a cheap thing be in the world? He winked at Eunuch Wang, but Eunuch Wang seemed to have not seen it and continued:

"The advantage of a joint venture is that your country does not need to pay the silver now, but spends money on purchasing arms. In the future, you can also handle it accordingly, which can reduce the payment pressure of your country in recent years. In addition, with this joint venture, we can send another military instructor with the management representative to secretly train new soldiers using new firearms for your country in batches in the name of training company guards."

When Song Shilie heard that there were such good things, he could obtain the lightning throwing device and all the technologies that the Ming Dynasty would like to transfer in the future. Good things! As for the share of profits to the Ming Dynasty, it should have been. In recent years, due to the Qing Dynasty's exploitation of North Korea, North Korea's annual income was limited. If there was no need to pay cash, the pressure would be much smaller. Joint ventures would be a solution to alleviate the payment pressure. This prince is really kind-hearted and a great person!

However, Song Shilie had limited knowledge of joint ventures, so he asked:

"This joint venture seems to be feasible, I wonder what the charter is?"

Wang Chengen smiled and said, "This is similar to the two of them doing business together. Mr. Du will discuss the specific articles of association with you at that time. You can also refer to the articles of association of joint-stock companies in Ming Pao. Except for the higher financial management requirements and different accounting methods, there is nothing special about other things. In addition to the military industry, you can also have joint ventures in civilian areas in the future. The shares of joint ventures can even be listed on the Nanjing Stock Exchange and raise money in the Ming Dynasty. I am very happy to see the arrival of this day."

Song Shilie at least studied stock listings and heard that he could raise funds from the Ming Dynasty. His interest soared and asked, "Does the rich people in the Ming Dynasty buy stocks of our North Korean joint-stock company?"

"Not bad! My Ming Dynasty joint-stock company also welcomes rich people from North Korea to buy stocks and become shareholders. The door of the Nanjing Exchange is open to North Korea at any time. I would like to advise Lord Song to buy some stocks tomorrow as a souvenir. Maybe he will make a small profit next time he comes. Haha!"

Song Shilie had a special liking for the two civil projects of cement and bicycle tricycle. After returning to China, he would strongly recommend it to King Renzu. Maybe he could jointly establish a cement and vehicle joint-stock company with the Ming Dynasty. Maybe he could also be listed on the Nanjing Exchange in the future. In this way, it could be considered a good story.

"Eunuch Wang said it well. I really want to buy some Ming stocks as a souvenir. Can Eunuch Wang recommend it? What stocks should I buy?"

"The stock of Peacock Mountain Co., Ltd. has risen to three or eight cents of silver, which seems to be a little higher, but it may still rise. If you think it is high, you can consider Zhenhua Cement's stock. There is no risk in buying at one or two or three cents of silver. Personal opinions are for reference only!"

The meeting began in a serious atmosphere and ended in an easy topic of speculating on stocks. Song Shilie received a promise to provide grenade technology free of charge. He could not buy a pistol, but it was also good to buy a shotgun that was said to be more powerful. As for the lightning thrower, it could be produced in a joint venture, so that some shares could not be a loss to the Ming Dynasty. In the long run, it might be more profitable. As for the joint venture of civilian products, if the military project is successful, and then the civilian project is introduced, it is even more familiar with the rules and regulations.

For the Ming Dynasty, grenades were no longer a secret. Transferring them to North Korea for free was a gesture of supporting the vassal states, and it was also a move that actually offsets the combat power of the Qing army. Pistols and rifles were indeed not enough to equip the new army, but the key was that they did not want to disclose the power of the reposted barrel in advance, so they were sold with shotguns. Wang Chengen also knew that Fang Yizhi did not understand how to give North Korea such generous conditions. There are too many places where cash is needed now. However, Wang Chengen cared more about the future economic integration of China and North Korea. Besides, the current personnel stationed in North Korea can only be business-related, and having a joint venture is undoubtedly the best choice. Fang Yizhi may have been able to understand the power of economic infiltration and economic integration in many years. Now it is just a waste of time to say that to him.

In the afternoon, a group of North Korean guests went to the exchange and bought Zhenhua Cement stocks, but did not let the stocks of Peacock Mountain Co., Ltd. go to see the shotgun test shot, and saw that the shotgun hit a large area, which was much more domineering than the pistol within a dozen steps. Jin Yungen was very satisfied with this weapon.

On the third day, Chongzhen met with the North Korean representative at the Ganqing Palace and promised more assistance:

In terms of agriculture, the Ming Dynasty provided sweet potato seeds and sent agronographers to North Korea to guide the sowing.

In terms of military affairs, in addition to providing grenade technology, North Korea can select 50 students to study at the Royal Military Academy of Ming Dynasty for half a year.

In addition, the Ming Dynasty presented North Korean king Li Ni with a luxurious "Red Flag" four-wheeled carriage, as a thank-you gift. He also wrote a calligraphy of "Don't abandon, don't give up" inscribed by himself, and presented it to North Korea.

In terms of military-industrial cooperation, since North Korea intends to jointly produce lightning throwing devices, he specially appointed Du Jun as the leader. The Ming Dynasty sent a group of eight business delegation to visit North Korea and finalize the cooperation matters. Among the delegation, Du Jun’s fellow Hubei fellow and Yan Zhongyu, a student of the Second Royal Military Academy.

Song Shilie and his party carried the "Red Flag" four-wheeled carriage, the purchased tricycles, bicycles, glass, cement and soap, and loaded with 5,000 grenades and 100 shotguns. They accompanied a Ming merchant ship carrying a business delegation from the Ming Dynasty to North Korea and returned with a full load.

As soon as the North Korean guests left, the envoys of the Qing Dynasty arrived.

At the same time, secret reports from the Jinyiwei came from Hubei and Shandong. Zuo Liangyu's army in the Ming Dynasty were in Hubei, and Liu Zeqing's army was in Shandong, and he fought with the Dashun army.
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