Rise of an Empire

"A warm welcome to Duke Wettin"

After getting off his private plane, Conrad looked at the huge slogan hanging at the airport and was a little stunned.

Is this naughty little Japan intentional, intentional, or intentional?

The banner is in English and Japanese. The English title is quite satisfactory, but the Japanese title is

Japanese and Chinese characters are the same

"Duke Wetting, welcome."

The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan who was standing at the airport saw Conrad getting off the plane and quickly bowed at 90 degrees. The guys following him also bowed together.

"Mr. Sato, you're too polite. I'm just a merchant, so I don't deserve such courtesy from you." Looking at Eisaku Sato who nodded and bowed in front of him, the Duke said with a smile.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan is responsible for all foreign affairs. Sato Eisaku's position is Deputy Minister, which is equivalent to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Although he currently holds the title of Duke of Meiningen, basically no one recognizes it.

After all, his fiefdom is still under the jurisdiction of the Soviet Union.

In essence, Conrad is actually just a rich tycoon. He came to Japan this time to plan in advance and search for Japanese people's wealth.

Because there is no so-called Korean War in this world, Japan is still in a period of economic weakness, but Conrad knew in advance that once the Vietnam War broke out in full force, Japan would become a bridgehead for the United States and even NATO in East Asia.

At that time, a steady stream of funds will flow into this barren island country, causing its economy to grow like a water-injected version.

Although he disdains and hates Japan as a country psychologically, he actually admires it.

A mere small country can actually reach the forefront of the world in many technologies. The Japanese have fully demonstrated the principle of life that means being ruthless to their enemies and even more ruthless to themselves.

"It is really an honor for our country that Duke Weiting can visit Japan. The Prime Minister will hold a state banquet at the official residence tonight. I hope that the Duke will come to you at that time." Deputy Minister Sato said while bowing.

Ok

Although Conrad originally had strong opinions against Japan, now he had to admit that he couldn't find fault with their attitude even if he wanted to.

He just came to examine Japan's economic prospects, but not only the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but also the Prime Minister was alarmed, which was really unexpected to him.

But he can understand the thoughts of these Japanese people.

Twenty years have passed since the Second World War, but because the United States has blocked Japan's economic lifeline, Japan is still in dire straits. However, because the resources of this island country are so poor, it cannot develop even if it wants to. Can't get up.

Even if the Japanese industrial technology is indeed among the best in the world, without raw materials, even Howard can't make a power system for you with bare hands, right?

If you just want to import raw materials, then you have to ask your American dad if he agrees.

All of Japan's important shipping routes are still in the hands of the United States, and raw materials imported and exported every year need to be approved by the U.S. government. As a result, the country's economy has still not recovered even after 20 years.

Over the past two decades, Japan has tried countless ways to get the United States to loosen its economic control, but what about the temper of the United States?

Everyone knows it.

How could they vomit out what they ate?

What's more, in everyone's impression, Japan is a barren place with no development prospects at all, so Japan's prospects so far are still very worrying.

Conrad can be regarded as the first representative of the large chaebol to visit Japan in twenty years.

In addition, his current status is still the unofficial son-in-law of the President of the United States, so when the Japanese government received the news that the other party was coming to Japan for inspection, they immediately formulated a complete welcome plan overnight. They had to ensure that the other party felt at home, and then decided to conduct the visit in Japan. invest.

The Pacific Fleet dares to intercept Japanese cargo cruise ships without restraint, but does it dare to intercept the cruise ship invested by Duke Wetting?

In front of him was Ula'ula's police car clearing the way, and several mounted policemen were patrolling around the road. Conrad stepped into a special car specially prepared by the Japanese government.

Looking at the cleared crowds on both sides of the road, his thoughts suddenly wandered.

I didn’t expect that I would actually enjoy a big shot clearance level treatment.

"Your Majesty, are you satisfied with the architecture in Kyoto?" Seeing Conrad looking out the window, Deputy Sato quickly asked respectfully.

"It seems a little different from what I imagined." Conrad thought for a moment and said as he looked at the buildings flashing on both sides of the road.

In the previous life, Kyoto, Japan, was no less prosperous than New York, with row upon row of high-rise buildings, truly demonstrating what it means to be feasting and feasting.

But Kyoto, Japan now?

Although some iconic buildings are still there, and there are also many skyscrapers, in the gaps between the buildings, you can clearly see many low-rise residential buildings and old buildings, and even large areas of wasteland.

This is the authentic Kyoto, Japan. Every inch of land is cheap.

In later generations, land prices in Tokyo, Japan, ranked second in the world after Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

"Our country has room for investment in many aspects. I don't know what aspects Duke Wetting mainly wants to inspect when he comes here this time." Vice Minister Sato chatted with Conrad for a while, and then slowly began to get down to business.

"I still need to think about this." The Duke waved his hand. Although he had long decided to come to Japan to open several large-scale foundries and speculate on some land, it is definitely impossible to reveal all his cards now.

"I was reckless. I'm very sorry." Sato bowed and apologized quickly, without any hint of pretense.

The state banquet in the evening was indeed okay, and the preparations made by the Japanese in this regard were really impeccable.

In addition to Japan's signature dish, bluefin tuna, they also prepared Conrad's favorite drink, Red Face, which shows that a lot of homework has been done.

The Prime Minister of Japan personally accompanied Conrad and praised Conrad. Anyway, it was nothing more than a commonplace topic such as young heroes are to be feared.

During the state banquet, a special Japanese national kabuki troupe was invited to perform traditional Japanese performances.

Although during the process, Deputy Prime Minister Sato implicitly stated that if the Duke is in need, those national treasure-level actors can be chosen at your will.

But faced with a bunch of so-called kabuki performances that could scare people to death with white powder on their faces, the Duke said that he really had no interest in it. You might as well find a few teachers to perform, so at least you can still have desire, right?