Agriculture Maniac

Chapter 500 Negotiation, Ocean World

The economic circle that Yu Yang mentioned has nothing to do with the East.

Its territory stretches from Hanoi in the north to the port of Mongols in the west, and extends south to Australia.

It includes Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and East Timor.

The total land area is 449 million square kilometers, with a population of approximately 6.9 million.

There are three main reasons for creating this economic zone.

First, the rapid economic development of the three Southeast Asian countries, even surpassing the Four Asian Tigers, has attracted a large number of immigrants from neighboring non-three Southeast Asian countries, as well as millions of illegal immigrants and gold miners, seriously disrupting local security.

Secondly, the economic strength of the three Southeast Asian countries has been growing, making the surrounding non-three Southeast Asian countries uneasy and frequently resorting to underhanded means to hinder their development.

Third, the three Southeast Asian countries were suppressed by federal capital in the early 21st century, and their currencies were shorted by Soros. If the three Southeast Asian countries want to develop further, they need a stable currency.

Therefore, the three Southeast Asian countries decided to coexist peacefully with their neighboring countries and develop together, forming an economic alliance and issuing a unified currency, much like the European Union.

This seems to have nothing to do with England.

But the title of "troublemaker" is far more complex than it appears on the surface.

Firstly, among the Southeast Asian countries, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Brunei belong to the Commonwealth.

During the Cold War, England and the Philippines maintained friendly relations, forming an alliance in military, aviation, political, and economic fields, to the point that English became an official language of the Philippines.

In 1961, against the backdrop of the Cold War, England led the Philippines in drafting the 'Association of Southeast Asia' plan.

Subsequently, they persuaded Commonwealth member Malaysia to support the Philippines and also tricked Thailand into joining.

Thus, the first generation of ASEAN was established.

In 1967, England persuaded Singapore, a member of the Commonwealth, to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by dragging Indonesia into the process.

At this point, the five strongest and most economically developed countries in Southeast Asia became the founding members of ASEAN.

Later, as the economies of these five countries further developed, the surrounding less developed countries naturally followed suit, and Brunei, South Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia successively joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Of course, in 05, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was not called ASEAN, nor had it signed the ASEAN Charter, nor was it the ASEAN Community.

However, it is undeniable that England has been driving the expansion and development of ASEAN.

England did this not only to secure a base market for the pound and to gain more influence in the English market, but also to plot against Hong Kong and to cultivate an enemy for a certain major power to the north.

This is also the reason why England planned to deploy nuclear weapons in Singapore to forcefully prevent Hong Kong's return to China.

Therefore, England, this troublemaker, is far more insidious and cunning than it appears on the surface.

Yu Yang proposed the "Vietnam-Hong Kong-Macau Economic Circle" today, which means very clearly: I can help you, but ASEAN belongs to me, and it will no longer be called ASEAN, but the Vietnam-Hong Kong-Macau Economic Circle.

Because this involves the Malacca Straits Route, Anglo-American relations, currency markets, and strategic deployments, the Queen's eldest grandson, Prince Hal, was unable to make a decision.

The Elaines, who already knew the inside story, angrily rejected the proposal in order to demonstrate their loyalty to the English royal family, and threatened, "Mr. Yu, you don't want to lose the English market either, do you?"

"It's like I really like it."

The two sides broke up unhappy.

Yu Yang took the fishing rod from his old classmate, gently stirred the water at the end, and then lifted it up. A plump turtle with the hook in its mouth surfaced, its face full of flattery.

My old deskmate wasn't surprised at all. "She's taken the bait."

"England has no choice but to agree."

"The Elaines' acting is getting better and better."

"Their grandson, Elaine Jr., has royal blood. Although he is not in the top 20 in the line of succession, there is still a sliver of a possibility. And that sliver of a possibility is what I have given to the Elaine family."

After Yu Yang finished speaking, he added, "By the way, the South Third Ring Road Ocean Park has opened. Do you want to go check it out?"

"open circuit!"

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South Third Ring Road - Factory-inside Oceanarium.

This is a tourist attraction built using the existing industries of the three systems.

It covers an area of ​​1500 mu and is divided into two floors.

The upper level is a water park, connected to the South Second Ring Road - simulated beach, featuring diving, rafting, surfing, beach volleyball, beach badminton, island exploration, shipwreck treasure, underwater landscape, ocean theater, Titanic and other projects.

The lower level is the ocean world.

Upon entering the Ocean World, the entrance features a massive aquarium measuring 150 meters long and 4.8 meters high, which displays the layout of the entire amusement park using a 3D bird's-eye view.

Beyond this wall, various miniature landscapes are arranged, each section housing a different marine species.

The shallow-water aquatic life area includes a shell exhibit, an octopus exhibit, a jellyfish exhibit, a coral exhibit, and more...
The deep-sea creature zone includes a shark exhibit, a crab exhibit, an eel exhibit, a giant worm exhibit, and more...
The polar life zone includes exhibits for polar bears, penguins, seals, walruses, and more.
Ocean Theater - Seal Show, Dolphin Show, Mermaid Show, Shark Family...

Marine forest area, seabird pavilion, lizard pavilion, snake pavilion...

The ocean's radiation zone is teeming with mutated fish, shrimp, bears, and sharks...

The ocean steampunk zone features steam fish, steam birds, steam submarines, steam humans...

After enjoying the shallow water with his old classmate, Yu Yang happened to catch a 'family of sharks'.

Using shark grandpas, shark grandmas, shark dads, shark moms, shark little sisters, and shark protagonists bred in the stable, the story unfolds like a skit, resembling scenes from an animated film.

The audience seats below the stage, which could accommodate 4 people, were packed with four-year-old farmers, children of factory workers, and tourists from outside the factory.

"They are so smart."

"Yes, she's better at math than me."

"But they are so pitiful, they can't return to the ocean."

"You don't know this, but when the aquarium was first established and the shark family was brought here, the global media accused the aquarium of abusing sharks. Under pressure, Sanyuan Agriculture released the shark family into the North Pacific. However, in less than a month, the shark family conquered the North Pacific, bringing with them a super sea turtle that was more than ten meters wide, a deep-sea whale that was fifty meters long, a deep-sea squid with thirty-meter-long tentacles, and tens of thousands of deep-sea piranhas, ravaging the surrounding coastal areas and seriously disrupting international shipping lanes. Even destroyers under 2000 tons had to give way. Later, Japan paid 20 billion US dollars to have the aquarium recapture the shark family."

“Isn’t this too amazing?!”

"Later, the shark family not only became one of the aquarium's signature products, but also published comics, animations, various toys, and various games... The IP value exceeded 100 billion. The aquarium then used the related profits to establish a family trust fund for the shark family, and hired a financial management team around the fund to help the shark family make money. It can be said that the descendants of the shark family are born into wealth."

Wow, where can I buy this trust fund?

"I have it right now..."

Yu Yang took out his SY handheld console and shared the QR code for the trade hall with the families with children around him.

His old classmate rolled his eyes, saying, "You seem to have business opportunities everywhere you go; you're even more hardworking than Jude."

"Don't compare me to those filthy parasites. I'm always thinking about the benefit of the collective."

"You have a very high level of awareness."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have become the leader."

noon.

Yu Yang and his old classmate, as employees, enjoyed a free ocean-themed buffet at the Ocean World. For visitors from outside the factory, the entrance fee is 98 yuan and the buffet costs 188 yuan, which isn't too expensive considering their current salary levels.

For schools outside the factory, according to the three-tiered education subsidy, during the off-season for tourism, students in the compulsory education stage are exempt from travel and entrance fees, and the meal fee is 8 yuan. However, each school can only enter once a year and must report in advance. High school and university students are exempt from entrance fees, and the meal fee is 68 yuan. Those with postgraduate degrees or above can apply to join the factory and, after passing the interview, can enjoy unlimited travel as employees.

This reflects the idea that those who get rich first help those who get rich later within the factory, and it also represents the limit that the factory can achieve externally.

Continue shopping in the afternoon.

When evening comes and the staff leave work, the Ocean Theater opens to the public.

The venue, covering 1500 acres, was almost completely full.

Halfway through their visit, Yu Yang and his old classmate boarded an underwater rafting boat and left the underwater world.

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exit.

During the off-season for tourism, thousands of primary school students from the west, after their trip, were led by their teachers and, according to the factory's arrangements, took their newly applied student cards and boarded tour buses in batches to go to the staff dormitory.

"Students, would you like to live here in the future?"

"miss you!"

"Then study hard and get into the school!"

Seeing this, my old classmate asked, "Aren't we under a lot of pressure right now?"

"Definitely, it's beset by internal and external troubles."

Yu Yang walked into the tree-lined path, lit a cigarette, and continued, "On the surface, things seem to be going smoothly and we're benefiting from everything, but in reality, every step is fraught with danger. After all, we're not a member of the West."

"Internally, the influence of the three-system enterprises on the East is growing, and the three-system technology is becoming more and more important to the East. The three-system education has become the only way to master the three-system technology. However, the three-system education is not under the leadership of the superiors, who both love and fear it."

"Then there's healthcare. The three medical systems are self-contained, with pharmacies, hospitals, supply chains, and research systems. Their treatment and surgery costs are low, which has taken away a lot of business from traditional hospitals. In order to survive and to win back their business, traditional hospitals used to just spread rumors, but now they've started causing trouble, even arranging for or bribing people to deliberately create medical accidents in order to damage the reputation of the three medical systems."

"This is just education and healthcare; in many other areas, we are surrounded by enemies."

"Especially in the electronics field."

“Through Titan Corporation, we gained access to the North American market, which seemed to allow us to sell more 3-series terminals to North America. However, in reality, more high-end electronics from Federal Capital also flowed into the East through 3-series OEM manufacturing.”

As Yu Yang spoke, his gaze drifted across the sidewalk to the newly opened Samsung mobile phone store on the main road. "If Federal Technology stops releasing incremental updates and chooses to fight us with all its might, we still can't beat them at this stage unless we retaliate at any cost."

"This has nothing to do with whether the technology is advanced or not. It's because our foundation is too weak, we don't have enough talent, we don't have enough accumulation, and we can't make better use of advanced technology."

"So what we lack now is time."

"Therefore, we need to stir up the whole world, then survive in the chaos and accumulate wealth in secret."

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The next day.

South Third Ring Road - Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Scenic Area.

Yu Yang and his old classmate dressed in ancient costumes, enjoying the fun of cosplay.

"Your Majesty, is this lychee sweet?"

"Not as sweet as my beloved concubine's smile..."

"Ugh, so cheesy."

for a long time.

Elaine and her husband visited again with Prince Harr.

"Mr. Yu, if we support the economic zone between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, what can you offer us?"

“The EU is not monolithic. Even if Walton Jr. comes to power, the Zahi Warburg faction still has room to maneuver. I can bring you together and give you the ability to protect yourself in Europe.”

"We've sacrificed so much, and all we've gained is self-preservation?"

"Then what do you want?"

"Royal Capital hopes to acquire a stake of no less than 20% in companies in Southeast Asian countries; and with the help of Sanxi Aerospace, it hopes to enhance OneWeb's Starlink; and with the help of Sanxi Shipbuilding Industry, it hopes to complete the construction of two heavy aircraft carriers."

Yu Yang thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but I'm worried that you won't be able to hold on to it, and I'm even worried that you'll take what I give you and go to North America."

“Prince Hal may settle in Shili Camp.”

"To put it bluntly, he is only the eldest grandson. If the Queen settles in Shiliying, the things I give you will double."

"this···"

Prince Hal hesitated, saying, "In the past two years, the Queen has been busy with many affairs and has often been unwell. Sanyuan Pharmaceutical and the Central Hospital have world-leading medical technology, so it is indeed a very good choice for the Queen to settle in Shili Camp, but this will generate some negative public opinion."

"You can discuss it further."

What Yu Yang values ​​is not the Queen, but the Queen's think tank and advisory group.

If the Queen were to settle in Shili Camp, her think tank would definitely follow.

At that time, with England vulnerable and its own ability to restrict the Queen's advisors, Elaine and her husband could seize the opportunity to take power.

Prince Hal did not call to inquire with the Queen, because the communication signal in Shili Camp would be filtered, and Sanyuan Agriculture would be able to know whatever was discussed. "Mr. Yu, in the name of the Queen's special envoy, I agree to your suggestion."

"Pleasant to work with."

Have lunch.

Yu Yang escorted Prince Hal and Elaine and her husband onto the business jet.

They then contacted Jiang Wenqing, the general manager of Southwest Affairs.

Two months ago, our company delivered three 10,000-ton destroyers based on the Dongyue ship to our superiors.

A month ago, our second Dongyue-class guided-missile cruiser was launched and named Taiyue.

Currently, the East possesses two Dongyue-class destroyers, three 10,000-ton destroyers, and three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. If these are combined with the existing ships that have undergone modernization, they are more than capable of dominating the South Pacific.

This is also the main reason why our company is building the Greater Bay Area economic zone.

Or to put it another way, once you have the strength, you must not hesitate to take what you deserve and ask for it.

Otherwise, the West will think they are weak.

After Jiang Wenqing answered the phone, he asked, "Boss?"

“You invited the East to come to Southeast Asia to participate in the 2005 Asia-Pacific Maritime Exercise in two weeks, in the name of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Make it a big event. We not only want to take over the Malacca Strait route, but also connect the South China Sea, the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal into one area and create our own marine ranch.”

"Yes!"

After making the arrangements, Yu Yang opened the strategic planning map on his Titan phone and pondered for a long time before continuing his cosplay.

"I am Yang Guang, Prince of Jin. Where is my beloved concubine?"

(End of this chapter)