Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

At six o'clock in the evening, guests arrived one after another.

Countless waiters in clean gowns, carrying trays in their hands, shuttled back and forth in the banquet hall.

At the door, whenever a car stopped, the doorman would quickly step forward and open the door. Next to him, an attendant would have gotten out of the car in advance and trotted over to hand over invitations and visiting cards.

The receptionist shouted, "Mr. Liu from Sanxin Company has arrived with his wife, and the gift money is one hundred dollars!"

The hostess led the guests into the banquet hall.

Hu Zhenhua stood on the seventh floor, holding a teacup, watching the busy streets.

Tonight, the Cathay Hotel is the brightest pearl.

"Mr. Carter from the US Consulate has arrived, with a gift of 1,000 US dollars."

Hu Zhenhua smiled faintly. Consuls from various countries were not among the invited guests.

"Uninvited, interesting, interesting!"

In the small banquet hall on the second floor, Atlan was happily shaking hands with a group of foreign company bosses. They had just reached an agreement on a loan of 2 million.

The agreement is being drafted at an accelerated pace, and a signing ceremony will be added to the dinner later.

After seeing off a group of financial giants, Atlan and Kenny from the Australasia Bank went to a room on the sixth floor where negotiations on New Guinea Island would be held.

The chairman asked the other government to sign a confirmation document!

It is not easy to achieve this.

Atlan and Kenny enter the room, excited for each other.

"Mr. Kenny, I'm very pleased to reach an agreement with your bank."

"Mr. Atlan, I'm very happy too! Tonight's dinner will definitely be unforgettable."

In a corner of the room, a camera was recording what was happening in the room on film.

"Of course we will. The TA company's board of directors values ​​your country's products very much. In the future, we will also purchase large quantities of beef, mutton, dairy products, and wheat. Furthermore, we plan to invest one billion euros in Irian Island over the next ten years to develop the local economy. Oh, and we're also going to build a large steel mill, which will provide new sales channels for your country's iron ore!"

TA Company, namely Tongan Company.

Atlan has already grasped the essence of Hu Zhenhua's big promises, so he will confuse Kenny first.

Sure enough, Kenny fainted, fainted from happiness.

Agriculture and mining are the two pillars of Australia.

Especially for agricultural products, there is also overcapacity.

Atlan then poured cold water on him: "Now, I want to know: Does the Austro-German Company have the authority to sign a sales agreement on behalf of your government?"

"If not, I'm afraid Ode Foreign Company won't be able to attend tonight's signing ceremony."

There is no doubt that Kenny does not have this power.

Kenny's expression was a little awkward. Instead of answering directly, he asked, "I wonder how much agricultural products and iron ore your company can purchase each year?"

"The procurement plan from May this year to August next year has been used up. If the price is right, the first year's purchase may be around 1 million, and then increase annually. After five years, it will be no less than million yuan per year."

Kenny was a little unconvinced: "Does their company have that much money?"

No matter how you look at it, Atlan is kind of bragging!

"Mr. Kenny, just wait and see. I'm just explaining the company's plans. There's no need to present financial data to Aude & Co., right?"

Kenny quickly explained, "Mr. Atlan, I have absolutely no intention of investigating his company's finances. Please don't misunderstand me."

Atlan's expression improved a little: "Mr. Kenny hasn't answered my question yet."

Kenny pondered for a moment and asked, "I wonder if what I said about selling is consistent with your understanding?"

"Oh, please speak!"

"When I say sell, I only mean the economic aspect, not sovereignty!"

“What does the economy include?”

"As long as the economic activities comply with international law, our government will not interfere with what the company does."

Atlan was silent.

He picked up the cigar on the table and started smoking. After blowing a few smoke rings, he spoke again: "Do we have the authority to manage the land and the population on it?"

Kenny paused for a moment and gave his answer: "This is the realm of sovereignty!"

"Mr. Kenny, please explain to me where our economic interests lie."

"Taxes! Your company is completely tax-free in New Guinea."

Atlan was already cursing Kenny in his heart for being shameful: he just treated his company like a fat pig.

Atlan was very well-mannered and laughed heartily: "Mr. Kenny, our company doesn't need this power. You should go talk to someone else."

It's a barren land, and it's good enough that some people invest in it. You're still trying to collect taxes? No one would be willing to go there even if they paid for it.

Kenny looked at Atlan standing by the window, feeling helpless.

After thinking for a moment, he spoke again: "I wonder what rights TA company wants?"

"Except for the Australian troops stationed there, everything else is completely handed over to our company."

"impossible!"

Atlan walked up to Kenny and said, "My friend, TA has many islands to choose from, like the half owned by the Netherlands, or even Indonesia! If you sell it to us, this island will be revitalized, and a steel mill will be built here. Just think about where the iron ore, coal, and meat will come from. Mr. Kenny, how much benefit can this island bring to your country right now?"

Kenny was silent for a moment. "If we meet their company's requirements, 20 million is too low!"

Atlan shook his head. "The 7 million was approved by the company's board of directors and cannot be changed. However, within my authority, I can purchase an additional million yuan worth of wheat. Next year, the same amount will also be provided as a loan from Australasia, with an interest rate of %. Furthermore, all of TA's financial operations in Australia will be handled by Australasia from now on."

These conditions were full of sincerity, and Kenny was very tempted, but he still shook his head.

"I'm sorry, I can't agree to that!"

He thought for a moment, took out a map, spread it on the table, and said,

"In addition to tax exemption, you can choose a piece of land and manage it by your company."

This plan is not unacceptable.

Atlan picked up the pen and drew a small circle.

"This is the spot!"

Kenny's mouth twitched twice. The area of ​​Atlanta was initially estimated to be at least tens of thousands of square kilometers.

But fortunately, it is only about one-fiftieth of the Australian-controlled area.

"I need to contact the government back home and make it clear that if the purchase amount you just promised is not met, even by a penny, we will take back the management rights."

"Don't worry, we are a company that values ​​our reputation!"

On the seventh floor, Hu Zhenhua fell into deep thought after listening to Atlan's report.

Self-management?

This right is interesting!

Hu Zhenhua looked at Atlan, who was eagerly waiting for a reply, and said with a smile: "You did a good job. Let's do it according to your ideas."

Is this a surprise?

Or frightened?

Hu Zhenhua stood by the window again, looking at the bustling night. After an unknown amount of time, a resounding welcome voice came.

"Mr. Kaspersky, the polar bear consul, has arrived, presenting a white bear skin."

The welcoming voice brought Hu Zhenhua back to his senses.

The people coming today are all capitalist companies, so why are polar bears here?

You know, polar bears don’t have a consulate in Shanghai.

Is it a coincidence?

After thinking for a moment, he took his windbreaker, put on his top hat, and walked downstairs.

The banquet hall on the first floor was bustling with activity.

Men gather in groups of three or four to discuss business and current affairs, while women gather together to discuss clothing and beauty!

Others dance in the ballroom and enjoy cakes and wine.

This is a party, but also a good opportunity to socialize.

It was exactly seven o'clock when Hu Zhenhua came down.

Westerners consider the number seven to be auspicious because Jesus was resurrected on the seventh day after his crucifixion.

Atlan stood in the middle of the banquet hall, holding the microphone in one hand and gesturing with the other to turn off the music.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Atlan, CEO of TA Company. Thank you all for coming. Today's meeting dinner..."