Australian Storm 1876

  Chapter 42 Little Fox and Old Fox

   "Sorry, I can't do anything about it."

"Please don’t be like that, Mr. Li, women rescued through international humanitarian operations can sign a contract with your company to work in Australia. It can be used for 20 years, 30 years or more, which is sufficient to repay your contributions. It is based on humanitarian principles. The Australian colonial government will turn a blind eye to this, which is beneficial to both parties."

   "I can understand your enthusiasm for charity, but I really can't help you."

"Dear Mr. Li, please consider again. You only need to donate 300,000 dollars to transnational humanitarian operations, not... The cage, I owe you a lot of money and volunteering to work for you for a long time. What a good thing!"

  "Mr. Higgins, compared to this method, I am more inclined to hire female staff innocently and can only say sorry to you..."

"No, please wait a moment. I will, through Mr. Higgins, the member of the House of Commons, win you a Queen Victoria award in recognition of your outstanding contribution to this transnational humanitarian operation. If you can give more, It's not impossible to be a baronial for life."

   "Well, Higgins, you know I don't care about this."

  Li Fushou waved his hand to stop the other party from continuing, sighed, and said; "I sympathize with the native white women in Central America and empathize with them. This is undoubtedly a human tragedy..."

"Qua la qua la" said, Li Fushou changed the conversation and asked; "We all know why the U.S. government is enthusiastic about Central American affairs, because it has always been ambitions of the Spanish turf and established a charitable and just The image has many benefits, and it helps deceive the Cuban people who don’t know the truth and have unrealistic high hopes for the United States.

  The British also have an interest exchange with the US government. They are involved too much, and we will leave it alone for the time being.

  Let us all be realistic, don't treat others as fools, this is very unkind.

  Higgins, what can you get in this transaction? "

  These remarks pointed to the core, especially the hidden ambitions of the United States towards Cuba. It was only a high degree of secretiveness known to a small number of high-level British and American governments, but it was unexpectedly spoken out.

  Higgins was deeply shocked;

  He was amazed by Li Fushou’s amazing international vision and keen intuition. It is extremely rare to be able to make accurate judgments with only a scrap of news in this era of information obscurity.

  It is impossible for Higgins to break his head and think that the open life on the opposite side has already peeked at his hole cards.

   late 19th century

  Large companies that can participate in international trade all have deep international and domestic backgrounds, such as Standard Chartered Bank, Fischer International Trading Company, Citibank, and Higgins Bank, all of which are not fuel-efficient lamps.

"Mr. Li, I am very surprised by your amazing conclusion. I have no comment on this. Higgins facilitated this transnational humanitarian operation and obtained the right to trade in the Cuban sugar industry and became the seven major transnational trades with the right to operate the Cuban sugar industry. One of the firms."

  No secret words in front of the Ming man, Higgins and the hand show his own cards to show his sincerity in facilitating the transaction.

  The production of cane sugar requires a warm and humid geographical climate. Cuba and Central America are the concentrated production areas of cane sugar in the world, including North America and Europe, which require large amounts of imports, and the benefits are amazing.

  The trade plenipotentiary standing aside, Mark Simmons' eyelids twitched violently, completely speechless for the chairman's straightforwardness.

  It’s all right now. How much will it cost to let this shrewd young man like an old fox let go?

  Higgins is only a multinational trading firm. It does not engage in large-scale industrial production and is unable to absorb a large number of female workers.

The British Empire is a major exporter of cotton textile products in the world. It competes fiercely with France and Germany in the textile industry. The domestic textile industry in the British Isles has already seen a significant surplus. It is fighting a price war in Europe to seize the market, and it is also selling cheap foreign fabrics to The colonies and East Asian countries, the Qing Dynasty is the main dumping market.

  In this international environment, both the United Kingdom and the United States are experiencing a surplus of labor, increasing unemployment and facing an economic crisis.

  There are only a handful of big capitalists who can solve the employment problem of thousands of female workers, and the young man in front of them is one of them.

  Buy so many machinery and equipment, such as food factories, flour mills, woolen mills and canning factories, which are all labor-intensive industries. There are definitely a lot of workers that need to be used, and they are able to eat this batch of refugees.

  The most pleasant thing is that the Red River Valley Ranch has sufficient ability to pay, which is the key to persuading the Cuban general and completing the transaction.

  International humanitarian operations must start and end well. People cannot be rescued. Finally, let them flow into the streets as prostitutes, or let them starve to death. That will leave a dark history that will never be erased.

  The institutions participating in this operation are not willing to take the blame. It was originally a great opportunity for the upper class to gain reputation, but it can’t get a lot of feathers in the end, but it leads to reputation damage.

  Australia's Red River Valley Ranch is willing to take over, that's their business.

  The scene fell silent

  After serious consideration, Li Fushou said;

  "I don't have so much cash to pay, I can try to recruit hundreds of people..."

  Where can hundreds of people be, Higgins hates less but not more. Now that his trump card has been opened, there is no need to pretend to be an international charity and speak directly with benefits.

   "Mr. Li, what do you need?"

   "I need the right to import and export food, iron ore and coking coal in North America, and use iron ore to pay for related expenses." Li Fushou said without hesitation.

  It can be said that the lion opened his mouth, making Higgins's face gloomy. He didn't refuse in a hurry, but thought carefully.

  Why can the British take charge in North American matters?

  In today’s world, the British Empire has the final say.

  The entire 19th century was a world dominated by the British. The fleet of the British Empire that crossed the Seven Seas was invincible. It was the first to start the steam industrial revolution and was the first to realize industrialization in the world. It is the beacon of civilization that all countries yearn for.

  Industrial chimneys, the heavy smog that persists in London all year round, and the unexpected acid rain are all manifestations of the advanced civilization of the British Isles.

  As the global hegemon, the British Empire reached out all over the world, dominated the political, economic and military situation in Europe, and formed the so-called European equilibrium strategy of the British Empire.

  It’s no exception to hit whoever takes the lead.

  The rise of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War was due to Britain’s unwillingness for France to dominate the European land battlefield for a long time. In the process of the unification and rise of the Prussian states, it added a heavy weight and used the aggressive German army to counterbalance France.

  Everyone saw the result;

  German Emperor William I enthroned and proclaimed emperor at the Palace of Versailles in France, and married the British princess for the crown prince. French Emperor Napoleon III was forced to exile in Britain because of domestic rebellion. The aristocracy fell apart and his military strength plummeted.

  The Third French Republic was established. From then on, the people are the masters of the country.

  The Paris Peace Treaty is an international convention formulated by European powers to protect Christians, giving the powers the power to intervene in internal sectarian disputes in the Ottoman Empire.

  Twenty years have passed, and this issue once again confronts Europeans.

  1876

  The appalling "Bulgarian tragedy" occurred in the Bulgarian region belonging to the Ottoman Empire. Christians, men and women, young and old, were massacred.

  The anger across Europe was ignited, and the long-awaited opportunity for the Russians finally appeared.

  The Russian army quickly attacked. Kars in Asia Minor and Plevna in Europe fell into the hands of the Russians. The Tsar’s army once again advanced towards Constantinople with all its strength.

  They hope to end the rule of the Ottoman Empire in Europe forever, occupy Constantinople military, restore the glory of the Eastern Roman Empire, and make substantial efforts to shelter Christian Catholics.

  These upright and awe-inspiring slogans cannot conceal the Russians’ greed and desire for territory. They are eager to break out of the control of the Black Sea Spruance Strait and find an outlet in the warm Mediterranean.

  Therefore, it uses its strong military power to exert pressure on the whole of Europe and expand Russia’s political and military influence.

  Since the defeat of Emperor Napoleon, the frightening nickname "steam roller" has been synonymous with the Russian bear.

  This point of play can be concealed from others, but not from the British. The British are the ancestors of conspiracies.

   end of 1876

  Britain decisively sent troops to intervene, sending a fleet through the Dardania Strait to curb the advancement of the Russian army and block it firmly in the strait.

  Nowadays, a large number of armies on both sides are confronting Maimang.

  The British were in an absolute superior position. In fact, they had already closed the door for the Russians to rush out of the strait. The Russian Teddy Bear’s strategic attempt was once again miserably defeated, and it is absolutely impossible to encroach on the Mediterranean ports.

  In North America

  Since the War of Independence, the descendants of England in power in the United States quickly got closer to the British Empire, and the two sides had close contacts.

  Did not kiss, break the bones and connect the tendons, the ancestors are descendants of immigrants from the British Isles, and they are naturally close to the British Empire in blood.

  In fact

  The descendants of immigrants from the British Isles firmly occupy the ruling class in North America. They are the mainstream group of upper-class society. They have formed white Anglo-Saxon interest groups that fully dominate the direction of national policies and economic strategies. This is the origin of the special relationship between Britain and the United States.

  Now that the United States is a younger brother, most of the attention of the British Empire is on Europe, and it has chosen to ignore North America.

  This does not mean that Americans dare to despise the opinions of the British. On the contrary, they attach great importance to the opinions from the British Isles, and they always put it first.

  Li Fushou knew this, so he dared to ask the price.

  Don’t look at the affair of the Fischer family in California, but when it comes to substantive issues, the opinions of the British are of vital importance.

  What the Fischer family can't do, Higgins can do it. As long as the British House of Commons member behind it sends a polite letter, there is a 70-80% chance of winning.

  Li Fushou only mentioned the import and export rights of food, iron ore and coking coal in North America, which was a decision made after careful consideration.

  Food is a scattered and weak industry in North America, with little resistance and easy realization.

  Iron ore and coking coal are both primary bulk raw material products. Now the United States is fully developing the steel industry. There is a large demand for high-quality iron ore and coking coal. This is an important raw material market that many people are not aware of.

  North America has implemented the isolated "Monroe Policy" for half a century. Trade barriers are severe, so import and export authorization must be obtained.

  In this regard, the opinions of the British are inherently persuasive, and the right to speak is extremely heavy.

  Because the domestic steel industry in the United States is highly competitive and highly sensitive, Li Fushou did not mention the right to import and export steel products. This is what he does.

  The asking price is stuck on the opponent's neck, giving up reluctance, agreeing to be uncomfortable, and struggling.

  After thinking about it for a long time, Higgins shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "Lee, you surprised me really, and I have to re-evaluate you."

  "For my personal evaluation, it seems that it has nothing to do with this transaction."

   "No, this is essential to establish a closer and long-term cooperation between the two parties. We look forward to the day when you develop."

"thanks."

   "In view of your request, Higgins hopes to provide no less than US$500,000 in support for this transnational humanitarian operation, either in cash or iron ore."

   "Oh, sell it, you are sitting on the floor and starting price..."

"But it’s worth so much, isn’t it? Don’t worry about my friend. In addition, Higgins will have to obtain no less than US$200,000 of high-quality iron ore. There needs to be a certain amount of interest, for which you can get no more than 10,000 healthy young women to go to Australia as specially recruited workers."

  Mr. Higgins’s asking price was very tough, and Li Fushou decisively agreed only after a little consideration. As long as it can be solved with money, it is not a problem, let alone high-quality iron ore?

  Later, Li Fushou put forward his own conditions:

  "First, I need the acquiescence of the Queensland Self-Government.

  Secondly, it is absolutely impossible for us to obtain these female labors from Cuban General Juan Carlos. We can only arrange to travel to Australia after the rescue by international humanitarian agencies and after we fulfill the recruitment contract.

  Third, the transaction time is expected to be 2 to 3 years, and the corresponding funds will be allocated in accordance with the progress.

  Fourth, after the transaction is concluded, we need to obtain the right to trade permission first.

  Fifth, related..."

Before Li Fushou's terms were finished, he was interrupted roughly by Higgins. He categorically waved his hand and said; "These 4 terms can be agreed, but you must pay 200,000 US dollars in advance and 100,000 yuan to the international The humanitarian agency paid 100,000 yuan to Higgins, and this condition cannot be changed."

   "OK, deal."

  Li Fushou took the initiative to stretch out his big hand and clasp the opponent tightly. This cunning little fox and the old fox fought fiercely and finally achieved a win-win situation.

  (End of this chapter)