King of Industry

  Chapter 607 The Importance of Taking the Road of Internationalization

  The first ray of sunlight in the morning shines on Zhao Guoyang's face through the blinds of the curtains.

   Zhao Guoyang, who woke up in a daze, picked up the watch on the bedside table and looked at it. It was not yet six o'clock.

  Today is the last day before the return of the Huaxia delegation, and it is also the day when Hornacek, the president of the Brno Arsenal, invited him to have lunch.

  As the leading wealthy businessman in Czechoslovakia, Hornacek's activities are very thoughtful.

  Just last night, he made a special phone call, made an appointment with Zhao Guoyang, and told him that a special car would come to pick him up at eight o'clock this morning.

   Naturally, Zhao Guoyang would not refuse this kind of etiquette indiscriminately, and readily agreed.

   Zhao Guoyang is still looking forward to the upcoming meeting with this legendary arms dealer today.

  Hornacek has great influence in Czechoslovakia, and he can speak in many departments of the government.

   If we can maintain a good relationship with this boss, it will be very beneficial to both "Xingtai International" and "Sunmoonstar" in the future.

After lying on the bed for a while, Zhao Guoyang said to himself: "I don't know what Mr. Hornacek's personal preferences are...well, I'd better go to the store outside to buy some gifts later, I can't Go there empty-handed?"

  When Zhao Guoyang finished washing and went down to eat breakfast, he realized that his worries were really unnecessary.

   Just as he sat down, Minister Gu Jianbin over there had already received the letter and rushed over.

   Seeing this big guy coming, Zhao Guoyang hurriedly stood up to say hello.

  Minister Gu laughed, patted Zhao Guoyang on the shoulder lightly and said, "Researcher Zhao, you're welcome, take your seat."

While talking, Gu Jianbin put a gift bag on Zhao Guoyang's table: "Researcher Zhao, didn't Mr. Hornacek invite you to his villa today? When you arrive, remember to bring this gift with you." , this is specially prepared by our embassy for you..."

   "Ah... this, I..." Zhao Guoyang was stunned for a moment, and just about to say something thankful, he was stopped by Minister Gu who waved his hand with a smile.

   "Researcher Zhao, you have helped our embassy so much this trip and made such a great contribution to the delegation. What is this little gift?" Gu Jianbin looked at Zhao Guoyang seriously and said.

  Zhao Guoyang scratched his head, quite embarrassed.

  Speaking of which, although he did help the embassy and the "delegation" earn enough face this trip, he also contributed a lot to the acquisition of the "Skoda" stake.

  But Zhao Guoyang himself also got a lot of benefits.

For example, when several bigwigs were in a meeting yesterday, they clearly told Zhao Guoyang that after receiving the report, the leaders above had already made a decision: no matter whether the "acquisition" can be completed this time, it will be done after the delegation returns to China. Give him a personal reward.

   Although the leader did not specifically say what the rewards are.

   But being able to make such a promise before the dust settled, it is obvious that the leaders are really satisfied with their performance this time.

   Now, I was invited to be a guest at Mr. Hornacek's, and the embassy thoughtfully prepared a gift for me, which is really not easy.

   Pointing to the very exquisite gift package with his finger, Gu Jianbin explained: "It is a special product of our Huaxia 'Blue and White Porcelain' vase. Although it is not an authentic product from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the craftsmanship is absolutely impeccable."

  After talking about this, Zhao Guoyang stopped being polite to Minister Gu.

  He said "huh", took the gift bag, and thanked the other party a few words.

   "Researcher Zhao, I won't remind you much about today's meeting."

  Gu Jianbin spread his hands calmly and said, "To be honest, with your ability and knowledge, I'm afraid you are more thoughtful than I thought!"

   "On this point, the opinions of the few of us are very consistent..."

   Minister Gu's words can be said to be a great compliment to Zhao Guoyang. Hearing his praise, Zhao Guoyang could only hold his nose and say a few words of humility.

  After Zhao Guoyang had breakfast here, he was about to confess to Minister Gu, went to the room to clean up, and was waiting for Hornacek's call, when a man trotted over in front of him.

   It was a familiar face, Tang Xing, a staff member and secretary of the embassy.

  Seeing the hurried appearance of this young secretary, Gu Jianbin was a little puzzled: "Xiao Tang, what's going on?"

  Tang Xing quickly explained: "Minister Gu, people from the Brno Arsenal came to pick up Researcher Zhao, and they are waiting at the door..."

   "Uh, so fast?" Gu Jianbin couldn't help but raised his hand and looked at his watch when he heard this.

   "It's not even seven o'clock... It seems that Mr. Hornacek really values ​​you, Researcher Zhao!"

  Listening to Minister Gu's kind ridicule, Zhao Guoyang couldn't say much, so he could only stay silent.

   After joking, Gu Jianbin patted Zhao Guoyang on the shoulder and said, "Since everyone is here, I won't delay you, Researcher Zhao. I hope everything goes well for you..."

   "By the way, if you want our embassy to send someone to pick you up later, just call me!"

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  The small town of Karlovy Vary is a famous spring city in the Bohemian region of Czechoslovakia, 120 kilometers away from the capital Prague.

   Here, the Tepla River runs through the city, dividing the town in two. On both sides of the river, there are various colorful buildings built against the mountains.

  Among these buildings, the most conspicuous one is the super villa with "B.H" hanging next to the river.

   As for the signboard of the villa, Zhao Guoyang guessed the meaning after a little thought.

  Obviously, "B" represents the Brno Arsenal, and "H" naturally represents the surname "Hornacek" of the owner's family.

   It is rare to be able to name a mansion in a rich area with your own family's surname, which is rare in Czechoslovakia.

  When the Mercedes-Benz carrying Zhao Guoyang stopped in front of the "B.H" villa, a beautiful figure with the appearance of a housekeeper greeted him.

   "Researcher Zhao, hello! I am Mr. Hornacek's personal assistant—Ivanova."

   After the beautiful housekeeper shook hands with Zhao Guoyang with a smile, she introduced herself.

   "Uh, hello Miss Iwan!" Zhao Guoyang nodded, and the calm and indifferent temperament he showed made the other party obviously a little secretly surprised.

   "Researcher Zhao, please follow me, Mr. Hornacek is already waiting for you in the study!"

   While speaking, this Ivanova made a "please" gesture and let Zhao Guoyang into an electric scooter.

   This kind of electric scooter is similar to the one that Zhao Guoyang saw on the golf course a few days ago. Usually in Europe, it is only used by very particular rich people.

   This is not to say that the price of this kind of car is so high, but that it is not necessary for a normal-sized villa.

  Of course, the size of this "B.H" villa is definitely enough.

   After Zhao Guoyang got in the car, he drove the scooter for about ten minutes before arriving at a mansion.

  Under the leadership of the beautiful butler Ivanova, Zhao Guoyang entered this extremely simple mansion step by step.

  After Ivanova pushed open a door, Zhao Guoyang saw the big man wearing presbyopic glasses reading some books.

   "Sir, Researcher Zhao is here!" Ivanova reminded softly.

   "Okay, thanks for your hard work!" Hornacek raised his head and nodded to Ivanova, then slowly walked down from his seat.

   "Researcher Zhao, I'm glad to see you again!" When he walked in front of Zhao Guoyang, the boss happily held his hand.

   "Mr. Hornacek, hello! This is a little thought from me!" Zhao Guoyang smiled slightly, and gently put the gift he brought with him aside.

   Hornacek glanced at the gift with great interest, and said with a smile: "Researcher Zhao is too kind, thank you!"

  The two chatted for a while, and a servant had brought Zhao Guoyang the fresh milk tea unique to Czechoslovakia.

   After the guests and hosts were seated, and after a few words of gossip, Hornacek went straight to the topic and said, "Researcher Zhao, I invite you to come here today, because I really want to have a deep talk with you!"

  Listening to the sincere words of the boss, Zhao Guoyang nodded silently, expressing his understanding.

  Hornacek was very satisfied with Zhao Guoyang's reaction. He took out a box from the table and opened it, slowly rolled up a cigar and said, "What Researcher Zhao said at the dinner last time was really thought-provoking."

   "I would like to know what you think about the future development of the world's military industry and the way we should go in Czechoslovakia."

Looking at the other party's earnest eyes, Zhao Guoyang thought for a while, and then said calmly: "Mr. Hornacek, since the 1990s, the world's science and technology are changing with each passing day, which has also brought great opportunities to the development of military technology. .”

  “However, due to the multidisciplinary, marginal, and cutting-edge characteristics of military technology, the further development of military technology actually faces many difficulties and restrictions.”

"In recent years, the major military powers in the world, especially the Western countries, have been making every effort to adopt various countermeasures to maintain their own advantages in military technology, so that their own military industry can develop and gain more points in the future competition of comprehensive national strength. .”

"Among them, one of their most important countermeasures is to take the road of internationalization! Although Czechoslovakia's military industry has always been strong, in this wave of internationalization, if it is still complacent, the result will be It might not be so nice…”

   "The road to internationalization, is it really so important?" Hornacek frowned slightly when he heard this.

   "Exactly!"

   Zhao Guoyang said resolutely: "Since the 1970s, the international cooperation in military technology among countries in the world has been continuously strengthened. After entering the 1970s, this trend has been expanding day by day, and has attracted widespread attention from the international community."

"To give the simplest example, after the 'Gulf War', facing the threat of ballistic missiles from the third world, Israel joined hands with the United States to develop its own anti-missile system - 'David's Sling'. And the United States, I am also happy to see my latest achievements, which can stand the test of actual combat."

   "To some extent, such cooperation is a win-win situation..."

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  (end of this chapter)