ccnovels #698 - Chapter 698: The down payment for the two major projects is insufficient? I'll make up f
#698 - Chapter 698: The down payment for the two major projects is insufficient? I'll make up f
The call came from the capital.
"Xiao Chen, you've accomplished another great feat!" The old man couldn't hide his excitement.
"Old man..."
Chen Hao chuckled: "It's so late, are you still busy?"
"You accomplished the great feat, shouldn't I put in some effort for the finishing touches?"
The next moment.
The old man's tone became serious: "You've heard about North America's statement, right? Now some comrades, seeing North America completely submit, their hearts are also starting to float. I want to ask for your opinion."
"I believe that not only will North America not humble itself, but also Russia's ambitions will not disappear," Chen Hao said in a deep voice.
"I think so too."
The old man nodded solemnly.
The American imperialists' desire to destroy us will never die!
Like him, who came from the war years, his heart is always full of a sense of crisis, and he would never dare to take it lightly.
"If I'm not mistaken, this will promote seamless cooperation between North America and Russia!"
"You mean..."
"Think about it."
Chen Hao said in a deep voice: "After the collapse of the former Soviet Union, Russia was completely living off its past achievements. Whether it was economy or technology, there was a huge gap with North America—in that situation, did Russia's ambitions disappear?"
Similarly.
Now, compared to North America and Russia, China does have technological and economic advantages.
But!
"In the future... when the anti-nuclear weapon equipment is fully deployed, can this game be completely settled?" the old man suddenly asked.
"Not sure."
Chen Hao said helplessly: "Judging from the public information, it can be settled."
But how much black technology do North America and Russia have?
Can they develop it?
Everything is unknown!
To put it bluntly.
The deployment of anti-nuclear weapon equipment only makes the publicly known nuclear weapons lose their deterrent power against China.
But what if the enemy comes up with other things?
The black technology of the two countries is not in his memory.
This means risk.
It means all kinds of uncertainties!
"By the way!"
The old man changed the subject and asked with a smile: "Xiao Wang mentioned the international currency matter to you, right? With our current situation, can we try it?"
"You're so anxious?" Chen Hao was taken aback.
"It's just... afraid of being poor."
The old man chuckled: "I want to experience the benefits of the US dollar once being the global currency."
Pfft!
Chen Hao almost laughed out loud.
He could even imagine the old man's expression at the moment.
Being poor for too long.
His eyes lit up when he saw the money, and he couldn't help but rub his hands—yes! That's the feeling!
"The time is not right yet."
He thought for a while and said, "When the second batch of nuclear power plants is completed, and the next project is completed, it will be about right."
"By the way! How many of the second batch of nuclear power plants is appropriate to build?" the old man suddenly remembered.
"Let's start with 100."
"How much?!"
The old man was taken aback.
The initial estimate for the first batch of nuclear power plants was about 180 billion per plant.
That was then!
What about now?
The economy is developing at the speed of light, and labor costs have increased several times, okay?
The cost is also higher!
100 plants...
How much would that cost?
At least 20 trillion or more!
"Xiao Chen, do you... do you know the estimated cost of the Western Development Project?" the old man murmured.
"Over 100 trillion."
"That's right!"
The old man smiled bitterly: "The rapid economic development has only been a matter of this year, and the country's foundation is still too weak. These two projects... even the initial investment amount exceeds the country's affordability!"
When a project is too large and exceeds the limits of financial affordability, it will be a waste of people and money.
Historically.
There have been dynasties that collapsed because of this!
"How much is the initial investment?" Chen Hao asked quickly.
"The estimated cost of the second phase of nuclear power plants exceeds 200 billion per plant, and the estimated cost of the Western Development Project... is at least 150 trillion!"
The initial payment is usually 20% of the estimated total price.
How much is that?
Over 30 trillion!
The national fiscal revenue has increased significantly, but don't infrastructure, medical care, education, and other aspects all need investment?
The country doesn't have much spare money.
"You earned a lot from this World Cup, old man, right?" Chen Hao said with a smile.
"That's not my money!"
The old man said quickly: "It's the country's money, and it's also the country's investment, but even if you take it out... it's not enough!"
The country invested trillions in the World Cup.
Following Chen Hao the whole time.
And Chen Hao?
Bought a total of two games.
The first game was the group match between China and North America.
The second game was the final between China and Brazil.
The two games combined...
More than doubled twenty times.
Theoretically, this single fund has more than 20 trillion.
But!
Just like Chen Hao hasn't fully recovered his funds, isn't the country the same?
The realized amount is probably 20 trillion!
The initial payment for the second phase of 100 nuclear power plants, plus the larger Western Development Project, is about 34 trillion!
"Old man, I'll make up the rest," Chen Hao said in a deep voice.
"Ah?!"
The old man was stunned.
Again...
Does this child need to support them again?
Today's China has stood at the pinnacle of the world, and more than 90% of the world's countries are economically completely tied to China, becoming a source of raw materials and integrated into the industrial chain—it can be said that China is fleecing the world.
With such a strong economy, the old man thought that he would never have to let this child pay for the country again in the future.
He felt uneasy!
He couldn't bear it!
As a result...
"Xiao Chen..." the old man wanted to say something, but couldn't say it.
"You should rest early, old man."
"Okay!"
On the other end of the phone.
After the old man hung up, he stared blankly out the window.
After a while, he suddenly smiled: "I'm old, I'm so easily moved..."
Why be moved?
That child is managing his own affairs!
He remembered the words of the great man: The world is yours, and ours, but in the final analysis, it is yours.
It can be changed!
The world is yours, and mine, but in the final analysis, it is yours.
"China's fortune! The fortune of the Chinese people!"
The old man went to sleep peacefully.
But before he fell asleep, someone came to report to him, saying that astronomical figures of funds had been transferred from Hanteng Capital.
Over 11 trillion!
...
Late at night.
The car arrived in Shanghai's urban area.
Chen Hao sent a text message to General Wang, saying that he would officially start seclusion in two days, and not to look for him unless it was very important.
Which things count as important?
Either sudden events.
Among the known events recently, what can be called important...
There are only two!
The first phase of the nuclear power plant may be completed in a few months.
In addition.
The anti-nuclear weapon equipment should be close to completion of research and development, and deployment is also a major event.
China's economy is developing rapidly, and the core is from high-tech products, and to produce so many products, it requires massive power support.
Fortunately!
China produces the core parts, and the production of non-core parts is transferred to other countries.
But...
As production capacity expands, electricity is becoming increasingly insufficient.
Not only that.
The old man also asked him about China's currency becoming an international currency.
In short.
The next round of research and development is very important.
Nuclear power plants alone are not enough.
It must be combined with high-voltage wireless power transmission technology!
At the same time, this technology will also bring more high-tech products and more job opportunities to China.
He just sent a text message to General Wang, saying that he would officially start seclusion in two days.
Isn't it hard for Fatty to come back once?
Shouldn't the brothers get together?
It seems...
Summer vacation is coming soon.
Thinking of this, he was about to call Fatty to invite the brothers to get together tomorrow, when a phone call came in first.