Chapter 606: Americans
Shen Long came to Nangang Dazhi Street on horseback. In January last year, the United States established a consulate in Harbin here, and Red Fisher became the first consul. Shen Long came to visit him today.
"Nice to meet you, respected General Zhu." Red Fisher, dressed as a gentleman, greeted Shen Long in awkward Chinese.
Shen Long responded in English, "It's also a pleasure to meet you, Dear Consul Fisher." This is to win the other party's favor. Today's Northeast China is the territory of old men and little devils, but since the Americans are in The establishment of a consulate here shows that they are also coveting this land.
However, in comparison, Americans are now limited in strength and limited in what they can do. Cooperating with them is far less serious than cooperating with old men and little devils. This is the lesser of the two rights. strength, it takes too long.
"General Zhu, your English is very good. It reminds me of those years in New York." Red Fisher really showed surprise. He has been in Northeast China for more than a year, and his work progress is limited. Officials and businessmen recognize old men or little devils more, and now they suddenly meet a powerful faction who is proficient in English and speaks with a New York accent. This is simply a gift from God.
"I like the United States very much. The GDP of the United States surpassed that of the United Kingdom 14 years ago. I believe that in a few years, the GDP of the United States will definitely exceed the sum of the four countries of Britain, France, Germany and Japan. In the future, the United States of America will undoubtedly become the number one in the world. A strong country." Without me, Shen Long silently added in his heart.
"I have to admit that your understanding of the world situation really surprised me." Red Fisher invited Shen Long into the reception room. The secretary brought black tea, and Fisher waved his hand to let the translator and the secretary leave. , since the other party is proficient in English, there is no need for them to stay here. Fisher has a hunch that this general will bring him huge gains.
"However, Britain is still the world's most powerful country. They have a huge fleet and colonies all over the world." Even if the economy has surpassed that of Britain, Americans still can't believe that they will replace Britain as the world's most powerful country. In fact, they did not establish this position until after World War II.
"However, Britain's industry and technology have fallen behind, and Europe is now on the eve of the outbreak of war. The contradictions among major European countries such as France, Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, Britain and Germany are almost irreconcilable. Sooner or later, Europe will start a big war. , this war will shatter Europe, but it will not affect the United States, and the United States only needs to go to Europe to reap the fruits of victory." Shen Long spoiled a little bit, but these contradictions have been noticed by all countries. Everyone knows that the cloud of war hangs over Europe, but they don't know when the war will start.
Although Red Fisher didn't really believe in Shen Long's prophecy, he was still very happy to hear it. Unfortunately, he didn't know that the United States made a decisive blow in World War I, but it didn't reap what it deserved. remuneration.
After exchanging with each other about the current situation, Fisher keenly felt that Shen Long didn't like the old man or the little devil, so he tentatively said, "General Zhu, we are friends now, aren't we? Then, as friends, I want to ask, is there anything I or the United States of America can do to help you?"
"Oh, it's like this. I recently won the mining rights of a mine, so I need some mining equipment. Now that the United States has become the most economically and technologically powerful country in the world, I don't think it will be wrong to choose American machines. Wrong." In fact, the best mining equipment nowadays is made in Germany, but Shen Long doesn't care about this gap.
"Also, in addition to mines, I also plan to open some factories, which also require a lot of machines and the guidance of technicians." It will be of great benefit to Shen Long to introduce American forces into the Northeast and make the situation even more chaotic. .
"Your decision is very wise." Fisher was elated. Of course, he would not say that American machines are inferior to Germany. Generally speaking, if this cooperation is negotiated, it will be a great political achievement for him. I am comparable to Alaska here. After staying in the ice and snow for so long, I finally saw the hope of getting ahead.
"I will report to the country later to find suitable machines for you. I don't know what factories you plan to open besides coal mines? What machines do you need? How much money have you prepared to buy these machines?" Fisher couldn't wait to ask Dao, even before Shen Long said anything, he took the initiative to throw out the benefits, "If the funds are not convenient for the time being, I can persuade the Bank of America to provide you with low-interest loans! Pure commercial loans, no strings attached."
This is the way of doing business. Only by giving benefits to others can you attract more people to do business with you. The influence of the United States in the Northeast is far from being comparable to that of old men and little devils. Naturally, we must first set an example.
"I'm a soldier, and of course my main concern is the munitions factory. I have to protect myself first, don't I?" Shen Long shrugged, "If it's a loan, how much can you provide?"
Arms, that would be even better. American arms dealers are clamoring to expand overseas markets. They have huge influence in the political circles. If I can do this well, I can get their support. Hill saw a bright road, and he was convinced again that the person in front of him was definitely a gift from God.
It took a few days of serious negotiations with Fisher to finalize the purchase of coal mining equipment and military factory equipment. As for the purchase money, it will be paid with low-interest loans from Bank of America. In addition, the United States will send a group of technical guides to Help Shen Long.
In addition to these, Shen Long said that he also wanted to build a university in the local area, and he also needed the help of the United States. Fisher did not agree, and expressed his willingness to help Shen Long win some boxer indemnities for the construction of this university. The United States last year I have already notified China that I want to use the money from the boxer indemnity to support China's cultural and educational undertakings, which is just right.
In fact, due to the melee between the warlords, not much of this money was actually spent on cultural and educational undertakings, but Shen Long could guarantee that every penny of the money would be spent on the school, to establish a real modern university, and to help him cultivate All kinds of talents.
This move will definitely attract the attention of Lao Maozi and Little Japan, but the Americans are not so easy to deal with, and Shen Long himself is even more difficult to deal with. With these machines and funds, his own farming plan can be officially launched.