Thinking of the bright future of the country in the future, Enver couldn't stop his eyes from shining. He nodded and said, "That's fine, let's wait a few days and see what the evaluators of Hanxing Group will give us. The price." Enver's words were equivalent to agreeing to the plan of exchanging land for weapons, and a stone in Talat Pasha's heart fell to the ground.

The evaluators arrived soon, and they were all graduates from Hujiang University who were very skilled in this type of work.After meeting the three giants of the Al Shabaab, they submitted a detailed assessment report.This report is obviously not made up temporarily. It makes a comprehensive assessment of the current economy, ecology, people's living index, work efficiency, climatic conditions, geographical location and economic benefits of Afghanistan and Persia. Each item lists the money And explain why.

The Big Three took a closer look at the content, but they were unable to raise a well-reasoned objection. "Mr. Chen, the price you assessed seems a little low. Afghanistan is only worth 700 million Chinese yuan, and Persia is only worth 100 million Chinese yuan. According to this, it seems that even if these places are used for exchange, We are not good enough to pay back the money."

Enver seemed a little unacceptable. He originally wanted to use these two places as bargaining chips. After making up the money, he would get a batch of weapons and ammunition from the Western Special Zone to enrich his army.But now it seems that these two pieces of land won with blood are not even enough to pay off the debt.

Chapter 689 Purchasing Weapons

"I think Mr. Enver is familiar with the poverty of Afghanistan. As for the Persian region, there is basically no industrial output value. With fishery and agriculture, if the price is too high, we will not be able to recover the cost." Chen Wenbao said without changing his face. , at this moment his businessman's true colors are fully displayed.The relaxed words and always smiling face made Chen Wenbao seem not to be talking about the life and death and belonging of two countries, but discussing the price of vegetables in the vegetable market.

The three giants of the Turkish Youth Party got together and discussed in a low voice for a while, then Enver raised his head and asked: "I don't know if your price can be raised a little bit, at least don't let us pay so much land, We still need to pay a lot of money. You should know that because of the wars in the past few years, our finances are not rich."

"It seems that your country also defeated the Saudi family in the Najd area, and that land is worth some money." Although Chen Wenbao said so, he didn't think so in his heart.The Arabian Peninsula is the place that Zhao Shouhong specially entrusted, which is really hard for him to understand.Oil has not yet been developed in the Arabian Peninsula, and there are so few oases in the place full of sandy seas that Chen Wenbao really can't think of any use for them.

Enver said without thinking: "This is absolutely impossible. Ibn Saud is a rebel. The Najd area he occupied was originally owned by the Ottoman Empire. This war can only be regarded as regaining lost territory. This kind of place If we betray, I'm afraid it will have a very bad influence on the whole country."

"In this case, I will not talk too much." Chen Wenbao bowed and said, "We have been friends for many years, and I don't want to make it difficult for you. This time, I will make the decision and erase all the balance payment." , we will only deliver Afghanistan and Persia to you, as long as the two parties sign a treaty, there will be no need to pay for the weapons.”

"Really?" Talat Pasha's eyes widened, he couldn't believe it was true.According to the assessment, even if those two lands were given to the Western Special Zone, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would still owe a lot of money.Now that the other party has generously erased the balance, this sincerity is too great.

In fact, the profit from selling weapons is very high. Even if the balance payment is wiped out, the Hanxing Group Company has also made a lot of money.What's more, the valuations of Afghanistan and Persia are so low, but the actual value is several times higher.Needless to say, the copper mines in Afghanistan and the oil in Persia have not yet been developed. In addition, there are also geographical advantages for Afghanistan to attack Zhaini, and the coastline on the southern border of Persia, which Zhao Shouhong is very lacking.

"Since we have already discussed this matter, it will be up to the diplomats to negotiate." After Chen Wenbao was about to get up and leave, Talat Pasha hurriedly stood up to persuade him to stay: "Mr. Chen, please stay. In fact, we still have something to say."

"Is there anything else?" Chen Wenbao frowned: "I don't know if the three of you have anything else to do?"

Enver said: "Mr. Chen, we are very moved by your generosity. After a series of battles, our country's weapons and ammunition are extremely consumed. I wonder if we can buy another batch."

"This..." Chen Wenbao said with some difficulty: "You should already know that the central government of our country insisted on joining the Allied Powers to fight despite the strong opposition of the general. Although we are very opposed to doing this, we should not be too disobedient The central government, so although the supplies to the Allies will not be cut off, they can only be limited to civilian products, and we can't help with weapons."

Enver stood up abruptly and said, "How can this work? If you stop supplying weapons and ammunition, it will be difficult for Siman's army to survive."

"The Balkans have fallen into the hands of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Caucasus crisis in the north is gone, and the east is now blocked by the Western Special Zone. The only danger that the Ottoman Empire has to face is Egypt. Now the Saar army and the Ottoman The army is guarding across the river, so it should not be able to launch a large-scale attack, so how can the Ottoman Empire be difficult to support." Chen Wenbao obviously knew the battle situation very well, and he said it right.

"It's like this. We plan to attack Egypt, but the previous battle has consumed too much ammunition and damaged our guns and cannons. If we can't get replenished, it will be difficult for us to make any progress." Enver said: "What's more, according to the news we have received, the Saar people have begun to increase their troops in Egypt because the Suez Canal was blocked. At the same time, the Saar kingdom's navy is coming in this direction. If there is not enough supplies, we will not even be able to enter the Sinai Peninsula." hold on."

"This is indeed a problem, but your country's financial constraints require a long-term discussion on paying the bill. Besides, the risk of our arms sales is extremely high, and this needs to be discussed further." Chen Wenbao said.

"Of course, I hope that after the signing of the treaty, negotiations on the import of new weapons will begin immediately," Enver said.

"I need to be authorized by the top management of the group. I can't decide this matter." Chen Wenbao didn't say yes or no, which made the three giants anxious.

"Although our payment was made with land, it was delivered on time. The Ottoman Empire has fulfilled its credit, so it should be able to obtain new orders," Enver said.

Talat Pasha added: "We only buy arms from private companies like Hanxing Group, which does not involve the political orientation of the government. Now your government does not have such a ban, I believe it should be able to continue the transaction .”

"Yes, yes, it should be possible." Jemal Pasha also echoed.

Chen Wenbao bowed and said: "I really need to go back and ask the company's senior management for this matter. This cannot be decided by one or two people. It is estimated that the upper management needs to hold a meeting to discuss it. However, our work efficiency is very high, and a decision can be made within five days." .”

"Of course I will do my best to allow the company to pass such a proposal." Chen Wenbao didn't say he was dead, but his meaning was obvious, Hanxing Group had a high chance of agreeing.

In order to leave a good impression on the Hanxing Group Company and to reduce the combat pressure on its own side as soon as possible, the Ottoman Empire held a handover ceremony with the Western Special Zone Army on the second day.The West Army on the coast of the Caspian Sea and the West Army in northern Xinjiang each sent a division of troops to take over the defense of the other side.

The staff headquarters did not dare to be negligent, and made a border defense plan as soon as the troops took over these lands.A large number of engineering teams began to enter these two areas. They must first solve the traffic problem so that the garrison troops can get sufficient supplies.

The Western Special Administrative Region government also mobilized urgently, sending many personnel into Afghanistan, which was incorporated into the Caspian Province, and Persia, which was named the Red Sea Province.

6 Chapter Ninety

The changes in the two places quickly attracted the attention of the Zhainisar army. They immediately sent several small teams to Afghanistan and Persia for reconnaissance, but found that large-scale fortifications were being built on the border between the two places, and in those places All are flying the five-star red flag of the Western Special Zone.

After receiving the reconnaissance report, the Saar people were puzzled why the land occupied by the Ottoman Empire was replaced with the flag of the Western Special Zone in an instant.After researching, the government of the Saar Kingdom felt that it was necessary to question the Hualan government to clarify this matter.

"Mr. Minister came to visit in person. Could it be that there is something wrong with the participating army?" Zhu Erdian's sudden visit made Duan Ruiquan frowned. He had too many troubles recently, and he was very afraid that the foreigners would cause any problems again.What's more, most of the participating troops have already boarded the ship to the White Eagle Country. If there is any problem with the strength of the troops at this time, it will be difficult for him to gather a second army in a short time.

"No, I represent the government of the Saar Empire, and I have something else I want to ask your Excellency the Prime Minister." Zhu Erdian smiled and bowed: "According to our reconnaissance, the territory that the Sman Empire just occupied last month, a few days ago The flag of the Western Special Administrative Region was actually replaced. Our government hopes that you can clarify whether the Western Special Administrative Region is subject to the diplomatic decision of the central government, and what is their relationship with the Ottoman Empire. "

Duan Ruiquan's face changed slightly, and he cursed Zhao Shouhong in his heart that he would really make trouble for him.He knew that although Zhu Erdian said it politely, he actually came to question him.If you don't answer well, it will easily cause Hualan's reputation internationally as treachery, which is very bad for the country's reputation.

"I don't know anything about the matter that His Excellency the Minister is concerned about. It seems that we need to ask the Western Special Zone." Duan Ruiquan said.

"This matter is very urgent, and the Sa'er government cannot wait for such a long time." Zhu Erdian said anxiously.Now that the battle situation in the Western Continent is changing day by day, it will have a great impact on the country's decision-making to figure out this matter faster.

"Mr. Minister, don't worry about this. Ever since the Hualan government decided to join the Allied Powers, the Western Special Zone has stationed a plenipotentiary representative in Beihua City. As long as we call him in for questioning, the truth will surely come to light." Duan Ruiquan spread his hands.

"That's great, Premier Duan, please find someone as soon as possible." Zhu Erdian wiped the sweat from his forehead with a snow-white handkerchief, and the anxiety in his heart is beyond words.He never imagined that the government of the empire on which the sun never sets would one day attach so much importance to Hua Lan's attitude.

The office of the Liaison Office of the Western Special Zone is next to the Prime Minister's Office, and the representative of the Special Zone will come soon.Gu Weijun walked on the bright red stalls of the Prime Minister's Office, with a smile on his face all the time.Gu Weijun had many acquaintances here because he had served as Yuan Kai's Salvin's secretary. He said hello and walked towards the office under the guidance of the waiter.

The once small Salvin secretary, but now her identity has changed drastically.The little secretary who could shout and drink to anyone at the beginning has now become the deputy head of the Western Special Administrative Region's Administrative Department. Even Duan Ruiquan has to be polite when he sees him.Now as long as anyone who can get in touch with the Western Special Zone can enjoy a lot in the upper class, diplomats like Gu Weijun are the best among them.

Since the negotiations with the Japanese, Gu Weijun has lived in Beihua City, and he has almost become the darling of Beihua City's upper class these days.After hearing that he was not yet married, some people even recommended the daughters of those high-ranking officials to him, which made him tireless.

Lamenting the change of his identity, Gu Weijun stepped into the door of the office.As soon as Gu Weijun entered the door, he saw Zhu Erdian sitting on the chair, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and now he had a general idea of ​​what was going on today.

"Wei Jun, please sit down, I have something to ask you today." Duan Ruiquan was very polite when he met Duan Ruiquan. He knew that the power of the Northern Territory government was not strong enough to fight against the Western Special Zone for the time being, so he had to be cautious.

"Of course there is no problem. Please feel free to ask Prime Minister Duan. I will tell you everything." Gu Weijun slammed the tail of his dress and sat opposite Zhu Erdian.

"Actually, it is His Excellency Zhu Erdian, Minister of Sa'er Kingdom, and you need to clarify some things." Duan Ruiquan smiled awkwardly, and looked at Zhu Erdian.

Zhu Erdian nodded and said: "I would like to ask Mr. Gu to explain the recent actions of the Western Special Administrative Region, because it can easily cause misjudgment by the allies." When Zhu Erdian said this, he probably emphasized the word "allies" , Then he explained the reconnaissance results of the Saar army.

Gu Weijun said with a smile: "I think this is easy to explain. This is a normal business practice. When our country did not declare war on the Allies, we used to sell weapons and ammunition to the Allies as a neutral country. After the central government agreed to join the Allies, in order to To avoid losses, we sent representatives to ask for the money back. The Allies are still very trustworthy, and they finally decided to sell Afghanistan and Persia to the Western Special Zone in order to return the money for the weapons.”

Seeing the look of surprise on Zhu Erdian's face, Gu Weijun took out a document from his pocket and handed it over: "This is the latest sales contract signed between the Western Special Zone and the Ottoman Empire. Please have a look at it, Your Excellency the Minister."

Zhu Erdian concluded the contract and looked at it carefully.After reading the contract, Zhu Erdian's face was dripping with sweat. He knew that this was definitely not a simple matter.It seems that the two parties are purely commercial sales contracts, but their collateral is the two countries secretly controlled by the Saar Kingdom. No matter what, the Saar Kingdom suffers.

"Hualan has already declared war on the Allies, and it seems that it is not in line with international practice for you to sign a treaty at this time." Zhu Erdian asked.

"No, no, your Excellency, Minister, obviously misunderstood." Gu Weijun shook his head and said: "This is a commercial sale contract, the purpose of which is to allow the Ottoman Empire to pay off the debt. Now that their finances are exhausted, they can only use this Way to pay back."

"But this is equivalent to doing business with an enemy country, which is intolerable to us." Zhu Erdian sounded angry, and the other party obviously took advantage of a loophole in international practice to produce such a document.However, the seemingly fair sales contract of the other party caused the Kingdom of Sar to lose two invisible colonies. How could this not annoy Zhu Erdian.

"We can't blame us for this. Commercial exchanges in neutral countries are normal. The central government didn't inform us of the proposal to declare war a month in advance, so we couldn't prepare in advance. The government has an inescapable responsibility for this embarrassing issue." Gu Weijun refused to give an inch, and also involved Duan Ruiquan by the way.

Chapter 691 War Bond

"You should cut off all ties with all the Allied Powers as soon as you declare war," Zhu Erdian said.

"We can't blame us for this. The companies in the Western Special Zone have small capital and thin profits, so they can't afford to pay so much money. If the Saar government had declared in advance that they would cover all commercial losses, we wouldn't be so reluctant." Gu Weijun put on a reluctant expression It seems that the cause of this incident is the negligence of the Saar government.Now the foreign officials of the Western Special Zone have all learned this set of negotiation techniques, even Gu Weijun, who was quite serious before, is no exception.However, these methods are really easy to use, and often force the other party to have nothing to say.

Zhu Erdian didn't want to talk nonsense with Gu Weijun, he frowned: "The Saar Empire wants to redeem Afghanistan and Persia, and I don't know what price the Western District will pay." A place to buy it back.

Gu Weijun shook his head: "Mr. Minister seems to have misused the term. It is called redemption when the things of the Saar Kingdom are purchased with money. Afghanistan and Persia have never been the territory of the Saar Kingdom. How can it be called redemption?" At that time, the Saar Kingdom Competing with the Raksha Kingdom for these two places, the structure of the final negotiation and compromise between the two parties is to support the puppet regime.While partitioning, the two countries are kept as buffer zones between each other.It is precisely because of this idea that the royal families of Afghanistan and Persia can survive, and now this loophole has become the basis for Gu Weijun's counterattack.

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