Chapter 61 Dreams and Pursuits
The house's dark face revealed a scent of pride and horses' hooves. Zhao Guodong smiled and shook his head. With the other party's expression, he knew that he was afraid that this guy would have negotiated a considerable business again.
After several years of dormant energy, as the market gradually improves, it finally began to show its hideous teeth this year.
The improvement of the macro economy has finally ushered in a dawn after several years of downturn and sluggishness. Especially the booming real estate market has driven the development of the entire steel, cement, and glass building materials industries, which has also made the electricity shortage even more visible. Power plants in various places have also started to deal with the sudden acceleration of the power demand of the industrial economy, which has also increased the demand for coal, which has driven coal prices to soar.
Guoquan Energy's years of sleeping on firewood and tasting gall finally came back. Out of absolute belief in Zhao Guodong's judgment and Canglang's financial support, the mines under Guoquan Energy all completed the comprehensive integration and preparation of production efficiency and production capacity in various aspects such as personnel training, equipment addition, road mine construction and even connection laying last year.
The investment in various safety facilities and technical reforms made the house curse Zhao Guodong's damn hard demands all day long. But now he has to admit how wise Zhao Guodong's hard demands were. Of course, when others were worried about insufficient production capacity, frequent safety accidents, and unable to sleep or eat for poor transportation, the mines under Guoquan Energy had already put all their efforts into entering its nuggets period.
"Transportation is a big problem. If we hadn't started building relationships two years ago, we would have been anxious now." The whole house's skin became darker and darker. I don't know if it was the strong light from the north that made him "return to nature" or what. In short, compared to the past, he is now more in line with the true face of a coal boss.
"But even so, our production capacity is still subject to transportation, which makes us unable to sign coal contracts with power generation companies. Their prices are not high enough, but they can solve the problem of car wagons by themselves. We sell them high outside, but car wagons cannot be guaranteed. The high cost of road transport is also a hurdle. Alas, this is a dilemma."
Zhao Guodong laughed, "No good thing has been taken over? Now that others are still worried about production capacity and safety, you are only left with transportation issues. What else do you want? Are you not satisfied with the money you make every day?"
"Hehe, when will a person's desire be satisfied? Maybe it's only possible to enter the grave." House grinned, "Of course, desires are also multi-level. I'm not as bored as being so vulgar as I only care about making money and spending money to enjoy. We have to pursue it, right?"
"Oh? Then what are your pursuits? Let's hear it." Zhao Guodong became interested.
Linghu Chao left after delivering the tea. He had met this person several times. He should be his personal friend. He seemed to be a much darker person than in the past two years. His accent also had a bit of northern flavor. He probably did business in the north and seemed to have an old friendship with the boss.
"My pursuit? Well, continue to expand the scale of Guoquan Energy Co., Ltd. and extend the industrial chain. Now our country's coke production is not enough. I want to continue to expand investment, especially further improve the coking industry. I want to make Guoquan Energy's coking coal and coke production comparable to those state-owned large mines." Fangziquan thought about it and said slowly.
"It's not a small tone." Zhao Guodong smiled indifferently, "This goal seems to be a bit far away. State-owned mines are backed by the state and the government. Private enterprises can never compete with them in this regard. In the past few years, it was because you caught up with that weak era. Local governments have launched many preferential policies to encourage you to invest in order to boost the economy. Look at it now, I'm afraid you won't be so easy to merge and acquire it at will? Whether in terms of funds or policies, you will be greatly restricted. People must be self-aware."
Zhao Guodong's cold water did not extinguish the flames in the house's chest. "That may not be possible. If you want to merge and acquire state-owned or collective mines, it may be difficult, but for private mines, there is also a chance, it depends on how you operate."
"Well, I won't say much. You are more familiar with the actual situation than me. I believe you have many consultants to give you advice. I just remind you that this road is worth investing in long-term industrial chains and increasing product added value. In addition, don't be limited to the current area. You can consider jumping out of this circle. Now you may feel a little far away, but people without long-term plans will have immediate worries. This applies to any environment at any time."
Zhao Guodong didn't want to discuss the specific operation and houses of Guoquan Energy Co., Ltd., coal mines can't make a lot of money during the economic boom, and coal bosses should die, not to mention that Guoquan Energy has done enough preparations in the early stage. Moreover, the house is no longer the local bully who just took over the brick factory in the past. There are mine managers of each mine, and there are two assistants in the general manager of his company. In addition, there are a lot of management, so there is no need to point fingers in front of him.
"I'm going to get married." The next sentence of the house immediately made Zhao Guodong almost petrochemical.
"Married?" Zhao Guodong almost spit out the tea, "Who is the other party? Have I seen it? Why have you never heard you say it?"
The house had no expression of embarrassment at all, and seemed very calm. "You have never seen him. He is very honest and treats me well. When she met her, she didn't know what I was doing. I told him that I was just a salesman. At that time, I was indeed a salesman. He was selling coal, but he couldn't even sell it. It's been more than half a year. I'm going to take time to bring her over to you. What are their names? It's the Beijing migrant tribe."
Zhao Guodong's eyes became serious, "Do you mean she is an entertainment company?"
"I knew you were wondering again. This boy Zhao Deshan introduced me a lot of people in the circle. They are all pretty and charming. But just like me, I am not as handsome as Zhao Deshan, and I am as handsome as Xu Wei, like a coal-scared son, and I have to stay in that corner all day. Why can they come for my money? I can't do it like that boy Zhao Deshan like that guy. I wiped my mouth and lifted my pants and walked, so I couldn't bear it, so I'd better forget it."
House all laughed, "I met by chance. She was a writer. She was a screenwriter. She looked average. She probably couldn't even take the so-called unspoken rules in the entertainment industry. Until now, she didn't know what I was doing. I said I was a salesman in the coal mine, and she believed it. In a word, fate."
Zhao Guodong also showed a bright smile on his face, "If this is the case, I will sincerely wish you my best. Bring her over here and I will receive her well."
"Hey, I'm so busy now. I just contact her every day. I haven't seen each other for almost a month." The house was a little sad. "Sometimes, for this so-called career, I really want to give up a lot of things that should belong to you. Guodong, don't you?"
Zhao Guodong sighed and said nothing. He had to pay for something, and he did not get everything you wanted just because you succeed.
The houses all blew up to Zhao Guodong like a gust of wind, and then disappeared like a gust of wind. Guoquan Energy has already entered the track of rapid development. Now the houses all no longer involve the daily management of coal mine production, but are managed by professional managers, and he is only responsible for inquiries about finance. Another safety issue that cannot be ignored is directly managed by Xu Wei, who is directly responsible for him to avoid putting the company in trouble due to safety issues.
As he said himself, he would rather make less money and develop his business slowly, and he should sleep peacefully with a clear conscience. This once touched Zhao Guodong very much.
The eight-year economic upward period is approaching. Zhao Guodong sincerely hopes that Guoquan Energy can grow rapidly in the next two or three years, and it is best to go abroad to achieve internationalization. After all, energy resources are limited. If you can take the lead in going global and use the advantages of civilian enterprises to achieve development abroad, this will provide quite favorable conditions for the comprehensive and balanced development of Guoquan Energy in the future.
This wave of prosperity will last until the outbreak of the US subprime mortgage crisis in 2008. How Chinese domestic companies can use this wave of prosperity to achieve their own leap is also a huge test. Zhao Guodong hopes that Canglang, Tianfu and Guoquan can all make a qualitative leap, no longer stay within the country, but fight in a wider world.
For Guoquan Energy, this goal is more important. Compared with Canglang and Tianfu, the future development prospects of the energy industry represented by Guoquan Energy are undoubtedly more positive, strategic and forward-looking. Zhao Guodong hopes that Guoquan Energy can act as a pioneer. Although this pioneer is not easy to be and will even receive squeeze and discrimination from domestic system and policy restrictions and foreign capital, Zhao Guodong believes that this is worth it. Even if Guoquan Energy fails or even collapses to give other domestic companies a lesson.
This is also one of the main factors that made Canglang spare no effort to support the national energy development. He was able to make some useful attempts for the country and the people at multiple angles and levels, bringing some new breakthroughs to national development, and also encouragement for expanding the horizons of domestic enterprises.
Chapter completed!