Did he mean to buy the island?

The Penghu Islands belong to Taiwan, and Taiwan belongs to China.

But at this stage, the Japanese occupy Taiwan, and have the intention of occupying it forever, at this time, Han Huaiyi wants to buy an island next to them, and there is no one to do this.

Han Huaiyi is quite reasonable: "The scale of the business between New Rome and IMM and Swire will definitely not be small, and the early infrastructure and staff placement will cost a lot of money, what if you suddenly don't give it to us at that time?" ”

"Han San, how can this be?"

"If I can own it, I will dare to invest wholeheartedly, do you know what I have in mind now?" Han Huaiyi asked him.

Mitsui Cheng and others naturally didn't know

Han Huaiyi said: "There should be feelings in addition to business, and I want to make this an independent leisure resort area." ”

He began to draw on the map.

To the north will be a busy port, with industrial and employee areas.

To the south, there will be a beach with a swimming pool and facing the sea, where Han Huaiyi beeps excitedly: "I set this place as a resort area for the new Rome and all the high-level friends and enterprises, and arrange a group of excellent employees to come here to play and relax in May every year, and with the development of the times, after the transportation is more convenient, many business negotiations can also be placed here." ”

"If I can independently own this place that does not have any important resources other than as a port, I will even promote a great plan to make it an unsinkable gambling ship in Asia, where gamblers from all over Southeast Asia and even the world can enjoy spending a lot of money."

After saying the above, Han Huaiyi asked Mitsui Cheng: "Do you want to participate in such a business?" ”

Mitsui Cheng had a headache.

The then Governor of Taiwan, Admiral Count Shikiri Kayama, was the commander of the Battle of the Yellow Sea and the father of the Japanese Combined Fleet.

His position in the Japanese Navy is beyond the reach of the current Togo Heihachiro.

Such a figure had a detailed plan for the Empire's strategy in the Far East, especially in the maritime sphere.

If Han Huaiyi's new Rome can't be under his gun, then it will have to be in Penghu, which depends on Taiwan for living materials.

Other than that, don't even think about it.

But if you want to go from a tenant to a landlord, it's even more.

So Mitsui Cheng could only shake his head resolutely and said: "Han Sang, your idea is good, but I can't convince the Governor to make such a concession, the empire can't defeat the Qing court and sell the results of the battle to you." In that case, where is the dignity of the navy, and how can he explain it to His Majesty the Emperor? ”

Seeing this, Han Huaiyi sighed: "Then what you mean is that you can only rent, right?" ”

Mitsui Narumi: "Yes, in order to show the sincerity of cooperation, Mitsui Trading Company is willing to bear the rent. ”

Han Huaiyi directly interrupted him: "If we can't own Penghu, Japan will probably take back the ownership of our investment in Penghu at any time. ”

Mitsui didn't understand: "Han Sang, why don't you have this attitude towards Keelung?" ”

"Keelung is too close to you, and I know you can't sell it, so I just gave up. But Penghu is so far away from you, and I also rely on Taiwan for supplies, so I want to buy him. ”

Ford assisted on the side: "I understand Charlie's idea of buying this place, we don't dare to let go of the investment without ownership, so Mr. Mitsui had better think about it, or if you can't make the decision, you can make an appointment for us to meet His Excellency the Governor." ”

The atmosphere was at a stalemate.

Mitsui thought about it, and could only say to try.

After he left, everyone took a break here in Keelung.

There were no outsiders, and everyone asked Han Huaiyi what he really planned.

Han Huaiyi said: "I really want to buy it and develop it perfectly." ”

"But it should be hard." Ford wasn't optimistic about his idea either, even though he had just backed him up.

Han Huaiyi smiled: "The sky-high price is asking for money to be repaid on the spot, what I want is not the whole Penghu, that is really unrealistic." ”

"And where do you want?"

"Lease Penghu and buy Jibei Island and Diaoyu Islands northeast of Keelung." Han Huaiyi pointed to two places on the map.

Jibei Island is an island of 3.1 square kilometers.

It was a famous summer holiday destination in later generations, and Shawei Beach was beautiful and charming.

As for the Diaoyu Islands, there is no need to talk about them.

"Why?" Ford was puzzled.

Han Huaiyi told him the truth: "Henry, you know that I am actually a Chinese, Taiwan belongs to China, and I think that the mainland will rise sooner or later, so I want to do something for my country and nation decades in advance." ”

Henry didn't seem to understand.

"Sea power, the ownership of the island will cause a lot of things to do because of historical reasons, but if you have property rights early, what will you do in the future?"

Han Huaiyi then explained: "After Li Zhongtang of our country had to sign the Treaty of Shimonoseki, he was scolded by ignorant people and couldn't raise his head, as if those mouths thought that if Li Hongzhang didn't sign, he wouldn't lose those lands." And I'm doing business with the Japanese! What will people think of my actions thousands of years from now, and I will be able to silence them when I donate my island to the country. ”

Henry couldn't help but sigh after hearing this: "Charlie, you're thinking far ahead, you're already thinking about the reputation behind you, and... ”

"The National Interest." Curtiss Road.

"Shouldn't we speak up for the ethnic group and dedicate ourselves to the country and the nation? Curtis, one day our plane will fly to a foreign country and wash away China's national shame. As my brother, I plead with you to help me fulfill this aspiration plan. How about coming forward in the name of the Ford Corporation's rubber reserve base, because you are an American company. ”

"Absolutely. It's just that New Rome is a French company, is there anything wrong with that? ”

"I am not optimistic about the future strength of France's position in the international arena. So in the future, I will change the place of registration of the company in New Rome to the United States, or other more suitable places. ”

"It's a good thing that Fevoli isn't here, otherwise he would have been sad."

Han Huaiyi laughed: "Then he will be sad." ”

While they were laughing, Mitsui was rushing to Taipei, because it was the garrison of the governor of Japanese-occupied Taiwan.

Keelung is almost an hour's walk from Taiwan, and during this year, Mitsui arrived in Taiwan at noon the next day.

As the head of Mitsui Trading's business in charge of this partnership, his request was quickly granted.

As a result, Shiki Kayama listened to his tone and gave him three slaps first.

He roared angrily: "It's ridiculous, you fools blinded by profits, how can the land that the imperial warriors fought so hard to gain become a bargaining chip in the trade!" ”

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