Chapter 1165: A Windfall in South America XVI
Superpower is not a new term, and there are indeed in this world, since the collapse of the former Soviet Union, the United States is a globally recognized superpower, and it is also the only superpower.
The characteristics of a superpower are that it has a strong military and economic strength, far surpassing that of other countries, and has the ability to directly or indirectly intervene in the politics and economy of other countries, including the use of force to maximize its own interests, and has the basis for seeking world hegemony.
"My dear, are you saying that Brazil wants to be a superpower? You're kidding! With the help of the wealth and resources accumulated during World War II, the United States absorbed the talents and science and technology of various countries to become a superpower under special circumstances. Giselle said in surprise.
In the impression of ordinary people, it may be the former Soviet Union and the current United States, such a country can be called a superpower. There are two main reasons, one is to wage wars against foreign countries, especially against Afghanistan, which is very aggressive and arbitrary against sovereign countries. The second is nuclear weapons, both countries have terrifying nuclear warheads, and it is said that if a nuclear war starts, even the earth will be destroyed.
As for Brazil, not to mention waging wars against foreign countries, invading and ruling other countries, it has been subjected to foreign aggression and rule for hundreds of years, first Portugal and then France, and later dependent on Britain.
Speaking of the army, people with a little common sense know how terrifying the military power of the United States and Russia is, not to mention that Brazil has nuclear weapons, even if it is equipped with nuclear submarines, it has to pay for it from mercenaries, how can such a country become a superpower?
"You misunderstood, since the end of the Cold War, the superpower status of the United States has been constantly challenged, and in the future, this term will have a new interpretation, referring not only to a country, but also to those multinational organizations and big powers, similar to the structure of the former Soviet Union. Individual countries such as China, Russia, and India, and multinational organizations such as the Group of Western European States, the Arab League, and the soon-to-be-formed Union of South America all have the potential to become superpowers. ”
"Brazil is now a regional power, the strength in South America is the first, with abundant resources and a complete industrial system, but also to lay a solid foundation in finance, plus the support of South American countries, the leader has been established, but some shortcomings need to rely on external forces, such as the modernization of the army."
"Brazil's shortcomings are the strengths of the mercenary corps, when I founded this mercenary organization, I knew that I had to grasp the bargaining chips in my hands with other countries, so I dug a lot of scientists and researchers from the former Soviet Union, and recruited a large number of modern high-tech talents, and today, the military industry of the Golden Triangle Federation is completely comparable to the United States, and even surpasses the level of the United States in some fields."
"Personally, I think that Brazil's approach is not wrong, and I also see the great opportunity of the current world pattern change, and I know that if I want to achieve my strategic goals, I must carry out military cooperation with the Golden Triangle Federation, otherwise why can I buy Vale? Why did Mr. President pick up the airport in a private capacity? Wu Chen said with a smile.
Brazil has a vast territory, the fifth largest in the world, with a huge strategic depth and a huge sea area, which is a basic condition. With a population of more than 200 million, Brazil has a strong population base, which is the second basic condition.
Brazil has abundant natural resources and a strong industrial base, rapid economic development, very developed agriculture and animal husbandry, and increasingly strong scientific research, which is the third basic condition.
The change of the world pattern has given South American countries a sense of crisis, except for Venezuela, the rest of the countries have been affected by Brazil, and South American countries need a leader to stand up against external risks, and Brazil is the most suitable, which is the fourth basic condition.
If it can get the strong support of the mercenary corps, and tilt it towards modern military training and operations, as well as sophisticated weapons and equipment, the last shortcoming of Brazil, the leader, can quickly be filled, because the starting point of the army is now higher than that of many countries.
"Just these weapons and equipment seem to be too simple, boss, don't you have other conditions?" Natalia said with a smile, she knew Wu Chen very well.
The Brazilian government has agreed to export 10 million tons of soybeans and 20 million tons of corn at a reserve price every year, and signed a land lease contract, 50 million hectares of land at an annual rent of 100 million US dollars, leased to us indefinitely, sugar, coffee, citrus, chicken, beef, tobacco and other agricultural products, all at low prices." Wu Chen said.
Due to its own weakness, the mercenary corps has now added a new important project, that is, for countries with a lot of land but no ability to develop, a large amount of cultivated land resources will be developed by leasing to form a huge one-stop production and marketing of agricultural products, but Brazil has 160 million hectares of arable land, and the actual development is less than 50 million hectares, Wu Chen will definitely not let go of this opportunity.
The Brazilian government is also happy to cooperate in this way, anyway, those lands are idle, and it is a great thing to have mercenaries to help develop them, and when the mercenaries do not lease, they will immediately be able to pick up 50 million hectares of ready-made arable land.
Besides, so many farm construction and management, you have to hire people to work, when developing, such as building materials, clothing, food, housing and transportation are expenses, and these lands are not in one place, road transportation is essential, water conservancy and irrigation are the top priority, there are such super projects, can play a certain role in driving the Brazilian economy, why not?
"Look, the report from Kadena Air Base on Okinawa Island, how many days have it been, and the US military base is still surrounded! Look, those Japanese policemen who maintained order at the gate of the base were beaten to the head and bled out! Ana said, pointing to the TV.
Wu Chen turned his head to look, and it was really like this, only to see the gate of Kadena Air Base, tens of thousands of people frantically attacking the interception line formed by the police, some emotional young people, three or five groups of people scuffling with the police, and the smoke of tear gas was everywhere.