10. Turn bad things into good things
Today, the progress of the Panama Canal has reached 60 percent.
As it stands, the Panama Canal will be officially operational before 1911, and the reason why it is so fast is that the Panamanians have already been subdued and there will be no more chaos.
Other European powers also gave up in despair.
Because trick-or-treating, if it works, it has to be done.
If mischief cannot stop the general trend, it will only disgust and offend people, and mature countries will not do it.
Although Han Huaiyi was very unhappy, he was not surprised by Morgan's words, he just didn't expect it to be so early.
"Actually, I was also going to sell my equity at the right time, after all, this is related to the national strategic level, but the people you said above, this kind of eating is too ugly. Is this because I have mastered the free trade zone again? ”
Speaking of this, Han Huaiyi said: "Give me the truth, will this equity be owned by the state, or a private consortium, such as you or Old John." ”
"In the name of state-owned, but you'll get other more conveniences."
"My country was won by my bare hands and relying on my ingenuity, and this is not anyone's gift. I admit to having been cared for by my friends in the process of development, but my return is more than enough to offset this so-called kindness. ”
"I understand, Charlie, I didn't have to ask you to do it this time, but I just discussed the intention."
"What about deadlines?"
"Of course, the sooner the better, well, I think it's better to negotiate before the operation, because once the operation is immediately changed, it will cause some turmoil."
"What revenge will I get if I don't?"
“。。。。 Not really, but inevitably ... Morgan was a little embarrassed, Han Huaiyi sighed, and said, "Morgan, you are my friend, if it were you, would I agree immediately?" But if someone tries to threaten me, then tell me, who he is. ”
Morgan was silent and said, "It's a pity you're not a white man." ”
"I understand the root cause, but the benefits are also exciting, if it weren't for me, I'm afraid ... Of course, people like me can't take this kind of equity. ”
"Then let's be sensible, Charlie, can I just buy it from you?"
"How much are you willing to pay?"
"You say."
Han Huaiyi thought for a while and compromised: "In this way, I can give you the equity at a price of 200,000 US dollars per share, but in the next ten years, half of the income from the equity must be given to me!" I will only take money, not participate, and will even evacuate all the Chinese here. ”
After speaking, he stared at Morgan: "You have taken advantage of it, Morgan, time will prove my prediction." $2 million in exchange for a huge fortune! Another point is, if anyone touches the cake of my free trade zone again, it will be my life and death feud, you bring a message to some people, in view of their behavior, Charlie is ready to have his own aircraft carrier and other sharper weapons in order to protect himself. This is a notification, not a request for approval. ”
"Also, please have to tell me who these guys are!" Han Huaiyi emphasized.
"James' current deputy, a member of the Addams family, Charles Sr. Grandson of Francis, Adams III. Of course, there are many more, so to speak, and Robert is just a fringe figure for them. Before the success of the HNA plan, they did not care about the interests of sea power, and Robert moved James's interests, under this kind of infighting, Robert could only step down, until now they have a mind, and the situation has changed. ”
"The Adams family, who have had two presidents?"
"Yes, the family of the Addams dynasty. Their ancestors were involved in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and statehood. ”
Han Huaiyi nodded, he didn't complain about why the old guy James didn't come to tell him personally.
Because James also has his own difficulties.
On the contrary, Morgan's ambition to reclaim the operating rights of Panama by means of business negotiations and ensure that the ambition of this political family to rest with the country succeeds has given the yellow Charlie enough face.
Obviously, the Addams family was also afraid of him smashing the plates.
Han Huaiyi didn't know that this Adams III later became the Secretary of the Navy in the Hoover administration, and Hoover, who was an engineer, could become president, and the support of his family behind him was indispensable.
Getting this answer, Han Huaiyi said: "Since it's him, then let's discount everything." ”
"Discounted?"
"$2 million, and half of the revenue for five years, is guaranteed by the reputation of Mr. Morgan and his family. The other conditions are the same as before, don't touch the cake of the free trade zone again, or I will flip the table, I have supported the HNA program and the Caribbean Navy Command for the benefit of the United States, as well as the Cuba strategy. There is no reason to eat meat with a bowl, put down the chopsticks and immediately scold the mother! ”
"Got it!" Morgan let out a sigh of relief, he was actually ready for Han Huaiyi to blow up his hair.
Adams, for his part, was actually prepared for this.
For example, Charlie was in a hurry, set fire to Panama, bombed an aircraft carrier in the Caribbean or something... This guy is out.
Adams and the others were ready to wait until he had enough of making a fuss.
After all, they are at a loss, but they will eventually take back the right to operate the Panama Canal.
But Han Huaiyi gave a beautiful answer.
He first pointed out that this is in line with the requirements of the US strategy, and he can understand it, but he will not allow his free trade zone to be moved again, because the situation here is completely different from the equity of a river, there is already a Caribbean Command here, and the interests of the United States can already be guaranteed.
The so-called dynamic free trade zone is the coinage right of Jinshan Yinhai.
And he was so reasonable, Morgan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and said, "Charlie, from now on you will gain the friendship of the Addams family." ”
"Respect is because my bones are hard, so I'm afraid of knocking on the bone and sucking the marrow against me."
"Okay, don't be emotional, my friend, I owe you a favor too, so do you need me to do something here?"
"Take out the money and help me build cities, railways, and roads, and I guarantee you the benefits, but the deadline is very long."
"Okay."
"When will the 2 million be given to me?" Han Huaiyi looked at him with crooked eyes, and Morgan covered his forehead and lamented, "What a bastard." ”
"I forgot a little." Han Huaiyi suddenly said: "Since there is no equity in the canal, then there is no point for the Chinese there, and please pay for the migration of the Chinese after the canal is completed." It's not much per capita, and the settling-in fee is $500! ”
"Are you crazy? You bandit. Morgan jumped three feet high.
30,000 Chinese workers multiplied by 500, that's 15 million dollars, which is astronomical at the moment.
Han Huaiyi laughed out loud: "Tease you, so be it, you are responsible for building a residence here for them, and I will provide you with the land for free, and you will provide the residence for free." In addition, IMM should transport them for free, which is not too much. ”