Jason Connor asks, "How did you accurately predict a stock market crash?" ”

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "You can buy a copy of "The Rise of Great Powers" for this question, and you should be able to find the answer." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"So to put it another way, why did you predict that the stock market crash would bring about an economic crisis, and it would be a worldwide economic crisis?" Jason Connor said.

I also elaborated on this point in "The Rise of Great Powers". Since you're asking now, I'll make it clear," Mr. Zhou said, "In fact, there were signs of an economic crisis last year, and the United States was already in a state of industrial depression. ”

Jason Connor was surprised: "Why do you say that? Before the stock market crash, the U.S. economy had been booming. ”

"That's just false prosperity," Zhou said with a smile, "Let's start with some facts, because the Soviet Union sold timber cheaply, and the price of timber in the United States plummeted last year." And this year, Canada's wheat production was excessive, leading the U.S. government to force down the prices of all cereals in the country. These two examples are not unique, as the prices of agricultural products in the United States have been declining in recent years. What does this mean? It shows that the supply of agricultural products in the United States is oversupply and it is difficult to sell. ”

Jason Connor thought about it and nodded, "That's true. Food prices have also been decreasing in recent years, but I think it's a good thing, food is cheaper, and even homeless people on the streets can have enough to eat. ”

Zhou Hexuan smiled, did not refute the other party's point of view, and continued: "Let's talk about industry, in the past ten years, the total industrial output value of the United States has increased by 50%, which is indeed prosperous at first glance, but this prosperity hides a crisis. U.S. industrial output is growing, but the number of workers is decreasing, and the number of unemployed people in the U.S. has been increasing because new machines have made production much more efficient. Unemployment has increased dramatically and agricultural prices have fallen, leading to declining incomes and purchasing power for workers and farmers. In the past few years, the domestic market boom in the United States has been a false picture brought about by relying on installments. Houses, cars, radios, furniture, household appliances...... These things, Americans like to pay in installments. Do you know what happens in this situation and in the event of a stock market crash? ”

"What consequences?" Jason Connor asked subconsciously.

"The economic crisis, and then the years-long Great Depression." Zhou Hexuan said.

Jason Connor asked, "Please be more detailed and understandable." ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "The vast majority of the wealth of the United States is in the hands of a few capitalists. The people at the bottom are actually very poor and can only rely on installments to buy goods. As a result, many people are in negative equity and owe a lot of money to the bank. You have also seen the scene after the stock market crash, now there are crowds of people running at the door of every bank, banks are unable to make ends meet, civilians are unable to repay loans, and finally both banks and civilians go bankrupt. The bankruptcy of banks will lead to the rupture of the capital chain of factory companies and the bankruptcy of civilians, which will greatly weaken the domestic product market. The end result is that even farms and factories that are not bankrupt cannot sell their products, and can only be declared shut down or bankrupt. ”

Jason Connor said, "Like a farmer pouring milk into the Mississippi River? ”

"Yes, the products that can't be sold can only be destroyed, and if they are supplied for free, no one will pay for their products," Zhou Hexuan nodded, "The United States is still very rich, with mountains of agricultural and industrial products, and the abundance of materials is the envy of the whole world." But this wealth is all capitalist, and ordinary people have no money to buy it. So the capitalists went bankrupt because of the backlog of products, and the commoners went bankrupt because they couldn't find a job. Having said so much, it can be summed up in one sentence: there is a surplus of products and an imbalance in the distribution of wealth. ”

Jason Connor asked, "Is there any solution?" ”

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "This issue should be considered by the officials of the US State Department. That's all I can say, that's all for the interview. ”

Jason Connor stood up and shook hands, "Thank you for your interview, goodbye!" ”

After the reporter left, the hall suddenly became lively, and the Hongmen disciples looked at Zhou Hexuan and praised repeatedly.

Situ Meitang said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou is really knowledgeable and talented, and he can explain the current situation in the United States in a few words, and even I, an old man, can hear it clearly." ”

Ruan Benwan, the incense master of the Chicago branch, praised: "Zhou Hexuan has nothing to say about this ability, he is a great talent of the country!" When it was replaced by the former Qing Dynasty, even the prime minister also did it, which can be compared with Zeng Zhongtang and Li Zhongtang! ”

"Lord Ruan Xiang said with a smile, I can't compare with Li Zhongtang." Zhou Hexuan waved his hand.

"Who said it can't be compared, I can watch it!" Li Shengce of the New York branch said.

Ruan Benwan asked again: "What is Mr. Zhou's position in China now?" ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "A white body, not an official. ”

"That's a pity, burying talent." Li Shengce sighed.

Situ Meitang asked aloud, "Why doesn't Mr. Zhou become an official?" ”

Zhou Hexuan shook his head helplessly: "To be an official in China, you must first be a person." This man is too good to do things. To be an official for the sake of being an official, I don't want to do this official, I'm too tired. ”

Situ Meitang understood the meaning and seemed a little disappointed, and then asked: "Mr. Zhou, in your opinion, when will China become rich and strong?" ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "When Japan wins the war, it will be when China begins to rise." ”

"There is still a war between China and Japan?" Situ Meitang asked in surprise.

Zhou Hexuan smiled and beckoned to the hall, and Sun Yongzhen immediately brought the box. Zhou Hexuan took out a copy of "The Chrysanthemum and the Knife" and said: "This is a clumsy work, which contains the reasons for the inevitable outbreak of war between China and Japan, and it is clearly written. Please also ask Mr. Situ to correct the axe. ”

"I must read it," Situ Meitang solemnly took it, and then asked, "I heard that Mr. Zhou is willing to join Hongmen?" ”

Zhou Hexuan nodded and said, "That's what I mean, please accept it." ”

Situ Meitang asked the people of Hongmen: "I want to accept Mr. Zhou as the new blessing of Hongmen in Wuzhou, but anyone disagrees?" ”

"Boom!"

There was an instant uproar in the lobby, but because Situ Meitang's prestige was too high, no one dared to oppose it at all.

The internal structure of Hongmen is complex and distinct, with a total of 9 grades, which are subdivided into more than 30 levels.

Strictly speaking, Sun Yat-sen's position as Marshal of Hongmen belonged to the highest rank of the second class. And the Hongmen Xinfu that Zhou Hexuan is going to do now belongs to the last level of the first class.

In terms of rank alone, Zhou Hexuan's status in Hongmen is even higher than that of Sun Yat-sen.

But rank does not mean power, for example, the first-class "emperor" ranks higher than the leading boss. But the "emperor" is equivalent to the emperor, which is specially reserved for the retired leading uncle, who has a position but no power, and whether his words work or not depends on face.

The same is true of Zhou Hexuan's "Xinfu", which is specially set up for people who have made great contributions to Hongmen, such as donating huge sums of money to Hongmen, such as smoothing out troubles for Hongmen, which is equivalent to a very face-saving and status-oriented guest secretary.

Although Sun Yat-sen's Marshal Hongmen ranked second, he had the right to open a mountain and set up a court, and he could mobilize some of Hongmen's resources.

Of course, even if it is just a good guest to say, the position of "new service" is still very rare, and it will not be awarded to those who have made great contributions. Because when gathering in Hongmen, the "new clothes" are on an equal footing with the dragon head, deputy dragon head, chief steward, guardian and others, and even Ruan Benwan and Li Shengce, who are incense masters, have to salute respectfully when they see the "new clothes".

Situ Meitang said with a smile: "Since no one objected, let's choose another auspicious day to hold Mr. Zhou's entrance ceremony." ”