Chapter 483 Two transactions that affect the future of the alliance
At noon, Wang Tiejun and his family returned to the May 7th Brigade.
This time the village was more lively than in the previous two years, because more than half of the 525 people who came back from the United States were young people in the village.
They were also the first ones to go out. They got married when they made money, then had children, and were finally arranged to come back.
"Patriot, please tell Tiejun and let my son go to the United States to work for another two years, right?"
"His sister..."
"Tie Jun, those people from other villages haven't come back, why should I let my son come back?"
"That is, a bowl of water should be held level."
Wang Tiejun's family's car returned home surrounded by villagers. As soon as the family got out of the car, the voices of begging for mercy immediately filled several people's ears.
"Dad, stop talking."
"Mom, Brother Tiejun just came back, why are you talking about this?"
A large group of young people who came back this time tried to persuade them, but they could not persuade these old people.
Wang Tiejun raised his arms and pressed his hands to signal everyone to calm down, and then he said: "Young and old men, aunts and uncles, please stop talking about these things. I will definitely not be happy if you talk about them, and it will hurt the harmony, and it will be difficult for us to interact with each other in the future.
When my family was in trouble, the folks in the village helped me. You even borrowed my travel expenses to the United States. I remembered that a drop of kindness should be repaid by a spring of water, so I took them to the United States. This is what I gave to you.
return.
Everyone who went to the United States with me, I did not treat them badly. They earned more than most Americans there, US$50,000 to 60,000 a year. Ask them, how many Americans can earn a year now?
Making $50,000 or $60,000?
In three years, you have earned at least one million, which is equivalent to working in China for decades and digging land for a lifetime. What else do you have to be dissatisfied about? Honestly speaking, these people from all over the country, including you, my old Wang family
There is no one I can't fault.
You asked me why I let them come back. I feel ashamed for you. Who said it? Stand up and let me see?"
"Ha ha!"
Wang Tiejun said it very rudely, but no one dared to turn against him. Instead, there was a burst of laughter in the crowd, but no one stood up.
"Also, what does it mean to say that a bowl of water should be held evenly? I honor my father and my mother, so should I honor you? Relatives, friends, and neighbors are close to each other from far away. How can a bowl of water be held levelly?
Don’t you understand this?” Wang Tiejun said again.
Daya pulled Wang Tiejun and shouted to the villagers: "Actually, I have arrangements for the people who are coming back. Erya will be responsible for this matter. Let's disperse today."
Wang Tiejun pointed at the young people who had returned and shouted: "You guys, take your parents and grandparents back first. If you don't follow the arrangements, don't follow me anymore."
"Brother Tiejun, don't worry."
"Brother Tiejun, you rest first, we will come to play with you tomorrow."
A group of young people shouted and swarmed up and forcibly took away their parents and elders.
"Second sister, do you have any plans? Now I regret giving them so much money. Now that they are back, they will definitely not appreciate the wages they get from working in China, and the same goes for my family." After entering the house, Lao Wang hurriedly
asked.
"Yes, we will discuss with them tomorrow to see how we can raise funds to invest in shares." Erya nodded.
"What project?" Lao Wang asked curiously.
"First set up a construction company." Erya said.
"Can you make money by doing construction? Don't find a job." Lao Wang asked.
Erya rolled her eyes at Lao Wang and said: "Nowadays, the country is vigorously promoting infrastructure construction. We in Cangzhou alone have endless projects. With your influence in the city, you can't get projects?"
"In this business, you are afraid of someone causing trouble." Wang Aiguo reminded.
Wang Tiejun immediately shook his head and said: "I'm not worried about this. Hundreds of people are pulled out, and it's not enough for each family to send out one more. Who are you afraid of?"
Da Ya laughed and said: "Old man, don't think that these are not available. With your influence in your hometown, who would dare to cause trouble?"
"That's right." Lao Wang said with a somewhat proud smile.
After lunch, several people from the village committee came to our door and talked about the No. 7 Basketball League. Lao Wang became interested and wanted to go and have a look.
A group of people came to the original threshing floor, which was also the stage, and is now the open-air basketball court.
This court is the same as an indoor basketball stadium. There are tall stands built around it, but it is rougher. The seats are also made of long wooden boards. It can accommodate tens of thousands of people. It is much larger than a regular indoor basketball stadium.
"Uncle Hongtong, how much did it cost?" Lao Wang asked Liu Hongtong, the captain of the May 7th Brigade.
"More than five million, it's too expensive. If it weren't for the help of people in the village, I'm afraid it would cost more. There are more than 800 households in the village, and except for a few dozen, people from every other household have gone to the United States with you.
, one family paid out 7,000 yuan. When we started raising funds, each family paid 10,000 yuan, but later they didn’t use up all the money, so they withdrew 3,000 yuan." Liu Hongtong said with a heartbroken look on his face.
"More than five million?"
Lao Wang also had a look of pain on his face. He thought of the basketball stadium under construction in Fengshen Pavilion. He didn't know how many times it was.
"Is there a game tonight?" he asked.
"Of course I do. If I'm not busy now, I won't be able to do it in September." Liu Hongtong said with a smile.
"Oh, let's see tonight." Lao Wang said with a smile.
"Tie Jun, how do you plan to arrange these people in the village?" Liu Hongtong asked.
He was a little worried. After these hundreds of people gained experience and made a lot of money in the United States, could they still stay at home digging dirt or go out to work?
What's even more troublesome is that they are all millionaires. If they stay at home and do nothing serious, they might go astray.
"Uncle Hongtong, ask my second sister, she is responsible for this matter, and there will be arrangements soon." Lao Wang said.
"That's it. Now you are the backbone of the village. They all listen to you. You have to continue to control them." Liu Hongtong breathed a sigh of relief.
After dinner, Lao Wang and his family walked out of the house and headed towards the stadium.
"Sixth Aunt, Gao Bin."
Running past Aunt Six's door, Wang Tiejun shouted.
"Eh."
Aunt Six and Gao Bin's voices sounded in the room.
"Brother Tiejun."
Xiao Jiuer rushed out of the house with a gust of wind.
"Jiu'er, have you eaten?"
Erya immediately pulled Xiao Jiuer over with a smile.
"Eat, I just finished eating." Xiao Jiuer said with a smile.
"Let's eat and then go to the stadium." Wang Tiejun said with a smile.
"Eh."
Xiao Jiuer responded happily.
Along the way, people in the village also walked out of their homes and followed him to the stadium.
In the evening, people from nearby villages also began to gather here.
Outside the stadium, there are a large number of small merchants and hawkers carrying burdens. Everyone is surrounded by people carrying burdens, which shows that the consumption power here is very strong.
This night, Lao Wang got to see the popularity of the No. 7 Basketball League.
It was really more lively than the NBA scene. When tens of thousands of people roared, the sky almost collapsed, and the cheers could be heard ten miles away.
He even thought that a CBA professional team could be established in the village, and CBA games could be held here.
The basketball atmosphere here is completely sufficient. As for the tickets, as long as they are sold cheaper, is that a problem with the current consumption power of this place?
Nowadays, the basketball stadiums in the CBA have a capacity of several thousand people. As long as 10% of the tickets are sold here, it is equivalent to the attendance of those basketball stadiums that are full.
Well, he just thought about it and was too lazy to do it.
After staying at home for three days, on the morning of the 18th, while Dabao was still sleeping, he and Yu Feihong ran away.
"Wow wow..."
Not long after, Dabao opened his eyes and searched for a long time but couldn't find the person he was looking for. He cried so loudly that the whole village could hear it.
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At 9 a.m. on July 25, the NB League finally announced that the trade freeze period was over. Last season’s income and expenses were calculated, and the salary cap for next season is US$27.5 million.
From this moment on, it means that the trading market is officially open and contracts can be signed.
Immediately, the Lakers and Suns, as well as the Knicks and Bulls, submitted trade applications for Wang Tiejun and Jordan, and Stern approved the two transactions immediately.
He is very satisfied with these two transactions, which have realized the pattern of east-west hegemony he envisioned. From now on, he believes that this pattern will be maintained for at least five seasons.
Five seasons is not a short period of time. The season when Jordan truly dominated the league was not even five seasons old. He was held back by Old K from the beginning.
“Two deals that will shape the future of the league!” New York Times.
“The Age of Behemoths Is Truly Here!” Washington Post.
"New York vs. Los Angeles, Knicks vs. Lakers, this is a real showdown between giants." Los Angeles Daily News.
In the past, it was just a rumor in the media, but now it is officially announced. Therefore, the transaction between the two most influential star players in the league immediately aroused media public opinion. The Internet is very lively, and all major media are making relevant comments and analysis on their respective websites and forums.
After the two most influential transactions, one transaction after another was revealed, but none was as influential as the first two transactions.
At around 9:20, the transaction between the Bulls and the Bengals was officially completed. Pippen went to the Bengals and McGrady went to the Bulls.
Then the Suns' second trade happened, Kidd went to the Green Team, and Billups went to the Suns.
At this time, in San Antonio, Popovich was very calm. He had convinced Duncan that Duncan would refuse to report to the Suns, and then he would trade with the Suns.
But the next transaction made his mind confused.
At this time, Stern received a transaction application. He looked at it and was stunned.
The Suns sent No. 1 pick Tim Duncan and Olajuwon, and the Trail Blazers sent Sabonis and Clifford Robinson, plus unprotected first-round picks in 1998 and 1999, as well as $3 million.
cash.
"What's the inside story?"
This transaction was not equal, and the Blazers obviously took advantage. He frowned.
But then his brows widened, because this would be better. The Suns have lost the financial strength to compete for the championship. If the Blazers with sufficient financial resources take over Damn and Duncan, they will suddenly become the top team in the Western Conference.
, the league will add another strong team competing for the championship, and the playoffs will be more attractive.
Soon, the deal went through and was announced.
A super center who has not yet completely aged, and the other a super No. 1 pick. These two were just sent to the Suns by the Lakers, and now they have been traded to the Trail Blazers. This transaction immediately shocked countless people.
"How is that possible? Are the Suns stupid? Bastards!"
When he saw this transaction, Popovich felt that his brain was instantly congested and in danger of exploding. He had to find a glass of ice water and drink it.
What was his biggest reason to convince Duncan?
It's just that the Suns no longer have the foundation to compete for the championship. The boss wants money and will not invest in the championship. Even because of three championships in five years, even the management and boss have lost their desire to compete for the championship.
But this trade eliminated his reason, because the Trail Blazers are not the Suns.
The Trail Blazers are a team that is willing to make unlimited investments for the championship. The owner, Paul Allen, is a sports fan. If the league allowed krypton money, the Trail Blazers would be even more arrogant than the Knicks and Lakers.
Now that the Trail Blazers have the rights to sign Duncan, is Duncan still willing to publicly refuse to report to the Trail Blazers in order to go to the Spurs?
"Bang!"
At this moment, the office door was pushed open with great force, and assistant Buford appeared at the door. He quickly came up and put down three pieces of paper on the desk, and said to him seriously:
"Greg, David Robinson's agent informed us that he is applying for a trade again. Now the Jazz, Eagles, Heat, Philadelphia, and Green Team have all sent trade applications, and this is their quotation sheet."
"Bang!"
The livid-faced Popovich punched the desk, causing the items on the desk to jump at the same time.
"The Spurs are over!"
Buford sighed inwardly.
…
"Tim, this is great, let's go to the Trail Blazers." As soon as the news was announced, Banks immediately called Duncan.
Duncan has returned to his hometown in the Virgin Islands. After learning that he was traded to the Trail Blazers, he was at a loss, but his heart began to change after being persuaded by Popovich.
After all, he has nothing to do with the Spurs and is not familiar with Popovich. Why would he openly fight against the league for the sake of the Spurs when he can go to a team like the Trail Blazers that is determined to compete for the championship?
"Tim, the Trail Blazers just called me. You will join forces with Dream, and the team will strive to build a championship lineup this season." Banks' excited voice continued.
"good."
Duncan replied somewhat numbly.
Speaking of which, although he was traded to the Trail Blazers, a team striving for the championship, as a super No. 1 pick who can make half the league miserable, he was dealt repeatedly before signing, and he has been hit hard.
, if it weren't for his extremely good psychological quality, he would have been psychologically confused a long time ago, but even so, his mood couldn't get better, it was very bad.
In his heart, a belief has been planted, that is, from now on, he will become a person who will not be traded. Even if he wants to leave, he will leave voluntarily.
…
At noon, at the Lakers headquarters in Los Angeles, the morale of the management was so high that they didn't even bother to eat lunch.
The benefits of bringing in old K started to explode. In just over three hours after the deal was officially announced, they received many inquiries from big brand sponsors, which means that the Lakers' operating income will increase significantly in the new season.
When Bass held an executive meeting, he confidently ordered: "The operations department must immediately start formulating ticket and season ticket sales prices and sales plans for the new season, and conduct market research immediately. Old K's jerseys must be ready...
Now, we must immediately prepare to set up a sales department in China to sell Lao K’s peripherals, right at Lao K’s Fengshen Street.”
"Boss, Old K hasn't chosen a number yet. No. 33 won't work!" someone reminded.
Bass then remembered that 33 belonged to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and had retired long ago, so what should he do? He could only contact old K and ask him to choose a new number.
