Chapter 9 First Meeting

Li Ming saw that everyone was showing expressions of shock, so he smiled and explained to them how he discovered the wormhole, how he entered Wei Zhongxian's estate, and how the auction took place. When everyone heard that the person who had recently donated a large number of precious cultural relics to the state was him, they were all very surprised

Of course, he also needs to search for potential candidates to recruit, and it is urgent to quickly strengthen their team. This task is not solely Li Ming's responsibility; it is something that each of them must invest effort in as well

These donations and auctioned treasures are only a part of the collection; many more treasures are still stored in the basement of this villa. There is no need to rush; being too hasty may lead to problems. Moreover, I have also exchanged a substantial amount of gold and silver during the Ming Dynasty

Nine committee members were seated in the first-floor living room, discussing the work plan for the next steps. Wang He also presented a document for the attending committee members to review. This document was a preliminary organization structure of the New World and the administrative management system that Wang He had compiled over the past month.

Old Joe's proposal is excellent. Once a large number of engineering technicians and industrial workers are in place, we can arrange for them to be assigned to various branches, allowing each branch to formulate development plans for our foundational industries, agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, transportation, healthcare, and other aspects before we set off. Additionally, the quantity of various machinery and equipment, as well as raw materials and components required for our venture, will certainly be substantial, and we can conveniently procure these in the name of these branches.

Everyone seemed to be invigorated, having studied for an entire night. Each person expressed their opinions, and a preliminary work plan for the next steps was established.

The members are generally satisfied with this document, but a newly joined committee member has expressed his opinion. His name is Guo Song, he is forty-three years old, and was recommended by Wang He. He is also a government official, graduated from a prestigious university with a degree in economics, and has spent many years focusing on economic work at the grassroots level

After Qiao Haipeng finished speaking, a middle-aged man with a slightly plump figure and a serious expression also stood up to share his thoughts

Finally, the Far East Group proposed by Li Ming received unanimous approval from all executive directors and officially changed its organizational name to Far East Group Co., Ltd. All committee members were also renamed as executive directors. Currently, the chairman is Li Ming, and the legal representative of the company is Song Tao, primarily considering Song Tao's family background

Guo Song, wearing a pair of glasses, appears very gentle, yet his eyes are bright and spirited

His wife passed away due to illness, and they had no children. Over the years, he became disheartened and remained in a state of deep depression. However, since arriving here, he has completely freed himself from his previous state of depression and gloom, becoming vibrant and full of energy. Every day, he immerses himself in researching various materials and has taken extensive notes, working late into the night before resting.

The next day, everyone showed no signs of fatigue and immediately went their separate ways, immersing themselves in the intense and demanding work. In the following month, the four individuals traveled extensively across the country. Although it was very arduous, they achieved significant gains. They also successfully recruited five more individuals to strengthen the temporary committee

Qiao Haipeng is tall and robust, with thick eyebrows and big eyes that give him a very rugged appearance

Gao Jianguo is making detailed plans for the army that will be established for the new world they are about to create, initially organizing the general ideas including the army structure, composition, and the overall approach to troop development

During his tenure in office, he achieved remarkable results and was known for his practicality and diligence. Later, due to certain circumstances, he was transferred to serve in the Bureau of Retired Cadres of a prefecture-level city, which marked the beginning of a dimming career in the field of literature and gradually led him to fade from public view. Accompanying him were his wife, Xiao Ting, a professional accountant working in a state-owned enterprise, and their daughter, Guo Ying, who graduated from a university with a degree in Chinese.

Everyone gathered in Kyoto from all over the country to hold the first expanded meeting of the temporary preparatory committee at Li Ming's villa

He also intends to focus on investigating engineering technicians and specialized technical industry workers across various regions. For those individuals who come into view, he does not rush to recruit them; instead, they are first included in the list of subjects for investigation, and when the time is ripe, he will seek to make contact.

When discussing the functions of various departments within the company, another newly appointed director also expressed his views. His name is Qiao Haipeng, he is forty-five years old, a former naval officer who transitioned to civilian life. He served as the captain of a landing ship and, after returning to civilian life, partnered with friends to establish a small shipyard. Initially, the business was thriving and enjoyed several prosperous years, but later, due to the impact of international circumstances, the shipyard went bankrupt. He had to sell his house and car to pay off his foreign debts. After returning to civilian life, he partnered with friends to establish a small shipyard. Initially, the business was thriving and enjoyed several prosperous years, but later, due to the impact of international circumstances, the shipyard went bankrupt. He had to sell his house and car to pay off his foreign debts.

Li Ming paused for a moment and then, in a solemn tone, stated firmly: "Currently, our funds are very ample, and we continue to receive a steady influx of capital. Comrades, let us work hard!"

Everyone was stirred to excitement by Li Ming's words, and now that funding is not an issue, there is also a miraculous artifact like a wormhole that allows for free travel between two worlds. Through their efforts, they will surely create a new world

Although Song Tao was very resistant, he still nodded in agreement. Li Ming understood Song Tao very well; as long as he agreed, he would definitely be able to get the job done. It was just that this guy was used to being idle and would postpone anything he could.

He also intends to widely recruit his former subordinates from various places. Many of the soldiers who served under him back in the day have found themselves struggling after returning to civilian life. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together; given his character, the individuals he admires are often those who are purely military in nature

Additionally, Li Ming should strive to utilize various commodities of modern society to collect hard currencies such as gold and silver during the Ming Dynasty. After all, by the time of the Ming Dynasty, there was a significant demand for gold and silver, especially gold, which could also be of great use in modern society

He must also make every effort to utilize the strength of his family. Although his relationship with his family has always been rather cold in the past, everyone has clearly made demands of him, insisting that he must find ways to ease the relationship with the family

Everyone felt a sudden chill in their hearts after hearing Guo Song's words. This was truly unexpected. Initially, there were no such issues among the four individuals, but as more people joined later, it became difficult to say. If someone were to be invited for tea by a certain department, it would certainly become lively.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone spontaneously applauded. Guo Song smiled and waved his hand, then sat down. Following that, regarding the company's name, everyone expressed their opinions. Song Tao jokingly suggested "Walmart," which was met with a chorus of eye rolls from everyone, along with two middle fingers from Li Ming and Guo Ying

He stood up and said with a smile, "I am new here and should not express my opinions immediately, but I would still like to share my thoughts. Regarding the organizational structure plan initially drafted by Old Wang, I have no objections; however, I do have some suggestions concerning certain titles within our group. The current names we use for this temporary preparatory committee and the committee members are too sensitive, especially when communicating through mobile phones, the internet, or landlines from different locations. It is easy for others to make assumptions, and if certain departments of the public security system get involved, it could lead to significant trouble.

Guo Song looked at everyone and said with a smile: "My suggestion is that we establish a group company, and all committee members will be referred to as directors. The temporary committee can also be called the board of directors. Moreover, as we enter the initial stage of entrepreneurship in another time and space, we can continue to use the term group company, just like the former British East India Company"

He stood up and said loudly: "I suggest that in the name of our Far East Group Company, we register several subsidiaries, for example, we can register a shipping company called We Can Make It, so that we can purchase various vessels we need under the name of this shipping company, serving as our means of transportation when we set off"

Wang and the primary task is to initially organize the organizational structure of the new world, as well as the administrative management system, and compile it in document form. Once their personnel are fully established, it will be submitted for review in future meetings

Lian Hong is currently in charge of the logistics department of the Far East Company, managing the logistics work alongside her son Qiao Dong. Both of them only attend the meetings as non-voting participants, possessing the right to make suggestions but not the right to vote

Moreover, the focus should not solely be on auction houses; it is advisable to reach out to as many private collectors as possible. By engaging in private transactions with them, substantial funds can be recirculated. This approach is not only convenient and efficient but also helps to reduce societal scrutiny and mitigate various risks

A self-propelled deck barge has now been purchased for transportation in inland rivers or ports. The wife, Lian Hong, a former elementary school teacher, has simply taken a leave of absence to join her husband and son on the boat since they started working at sea. She takes care of their daily needs while also handling various chores.

First of all, Li Ming continues his auction business, striving to recover funds as much as possible. One billion RMB may seem like a lot, but there are also many things they wish to accomplish. Once the spending begins, it will undoubtedly flow like water.

The four of them first established a preparatory committee, and currently, the executive committee consists only of these four individuals, with clear arrangements made for their respective tasks

This is a political task, not for his personal benefit, but for the interests of the entire team. His family holds significant influence in many areas, including the military, and they will inevitably have interactions with the military in the future

Their current personnel composition is still too thin. The urgent task is to enrich the team with individuals who possess considerable social experience and rich work experience in various fields. Everyone should pool their ideas together to jointly formulate a practical and detailed plan that aligns with long-term development.

As for Song Tao's work arrangement, it is primarily to serve as the sole driving force of the organization. This was proposed by him himself. In his own words, he is suited to be a jack-of-all-trades; wherever there is a need for someone to run errands or do hard labor, he is willing to take on the task.

Because the three members of the family are related, only Guo Song was added to the temporary preparatory committee. Xiao Ting is currently responsible for the financial work of the temporary committee, while their daughter Guo Ying serves as the meeting recorder. Both of them attend the meetings but only have the right to make suggestions, without voting rights.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was stunned. They thought that Li Ming was merely dabbling in the cultivation of pearls and artificial gemstones, believing that having a few tens of millions was already impressive. However, they did not expect this guy to be so formidable.

This individual is also an additional executive director, recommended by Gao Jianguo, named Han Shanglin, aged forty-two. He was the deputy factory director of a branch of a large state-owned enterprise, but later left for personal reasons and took a position as a deputy director without any authority at the local machinery bureau.

Li Ming glanced at everyone and smiled, saying: "Let me also share my gains from this past year. I have entrusted several foreign agency companies, and have successively sold hundreds of precious antiques from before the Ming Dynasty in the domestic market, Hong Kong, and around the world. Currently, there is nearly 1 billion RMB in my Swiss bank account..."