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

Hu Zhenhua blew out a smoke ring and said,

"Regions rich in resources tend to have relatively underdeveloped industries. For example, if there's abundant oil underground somewhere, the locals can earn money just by lying down. Would they still work hard in the industry?"

Carter nodded slightly. He already understood Lao Hu's intention, which was to destroy the other party's ambition.

"Your plan is good, but there's a flaw. Forest resources are infinite. Even if you spend 100 years cutting down trees, you still won't be able to finish them all. Do you have that much money?"

"Precisely because it's endless, the Russians won't care. Now I'm trading them with scarce protective clothing, and the chances of success are still very high. Once I've opened a gap, I can trade them with food, wine, chocolate, sugar, cameras, and cars! Cutting down a few trees can yield a wealth of industrial products. What a bargain!"

Hu Zhenhua stared into Carter's eyes and said cunningly,

“Who do you think those industrial products will fall into?”

A flash of lightning suddenly appeared in Carter's mind, and he blurted out,

“Those industrial products will go into specialty stores!”

Hu Zhenhua looked at Carter again and said,

"You know a lot about the Russians. Do you know what their special supply system is?"

Lao Hu knows this better than anyone else, but he plans to pretend to be ignorant to test the Americans' bottom line and see how they view the special supply system.

Carter was silent for a moment and said,

In 1928, the Soviet Union began implementing its first five-year plan. The introduction of the special supply system united the leadership, and by 1932, the first five-year plan was completed nine months ahead of schedule. The Soviet Union established new industrial sectors such as tractors, automobiles, aviation, chemicals, and machine tool manufacturing, and built a number of large-scale machinery manufacturing plants, metallurgical plants, and power stations.

After Carter finished speaking, he paused for a moment, sorted out his thoughts, and continued,

"Afterwards, the second five-year plan was successfully completed, and Russia achieved a magnificent transformation from an agricultural country to an industrial nation! Even after suffering the devastation of war, they still managed to survive!"

Hu Zhenhua nodded slightly. He had roughly understood the American people's attitude towards the special supply system, so he said,

"So you think that the Russian bear's special supply system has united the official class. Although there is corruption involved, overall, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, right?"

"Exactly! Don't you think this system is a mockery of so-called 'communist equality'?"

"none of your business!"

Carter was a little confused by Lao Hu's sarcasm. He paused for a while before asking uncertainly,

"You mean to say that the special supply system is a cup of slow poison?"

Hu Zhenhua didn't intend to reveal too much, and said lightly,

"I don't know if it's a chronic poison, but I do know one thing: it's not the lack of wealth that's worrying, but the inequality of it! If I were an ordinary citizen and Chongming County officials were able to enjoy all kinds of privileges, I would definitely be unhappy, and I would try my best to become an official!"

The prices of goods in these special supply stores are only a dozen times lower than the market price. The goods sold in these special supply stores are all carefully selected high-quality products.

Carter thought about it for a long time and felt that it made sense, but he also had doubts. He had also studied history and knew that no country had ever achieved industrialization in just ten years like the Russian Bear!

To describe it as horrific is no exaggeration!

This is another major reason why the West fears socialism!

This is like a family that has accumulated wealth for three generations is suddenly surpassed by a nouveau riche. Moreover, the other party is accumulating wealth at an astonishing rate. How can he not be afraid!

"Hu, the special supply system is a product of certain historical conditions. As the times progress, it may gradually fade away from the stage of history."

"will not!"

"Why? Could it be that the ruling elites of the Russian bear country can't see the harm of this system?"

"Carter, let me tell you a little story! One day in the early spring of 1776, Empress Catherine was strolling through the Kremlin when she saw a beautiful little flower emerging from a crevice in the center of an open space. Perhaps driven by a woman's natural love of beauty, she casually ordered the captain of her guard to set up a sentry post there to protect the flower from being trampled. The Empress quickly forgot about the incident, and the flower quickly withered. However, the captain of the guard, not receiving the Empress's order to withdraw, continued to arrange for the guards to take turns standing guard there to protect the now-defunct flower. This situation continued until the Tsar inquired about the matter 127 years later."

This was the first time Carter had heard this story. He thought about it and asked,

"What does this mean? Does it mean that the Russian bear lacks flexibility?"

"No, this shows that the political ecology of the Russian bear lacks the ability to metabolize itself! In these 127 years, has no one ever questioned this outpost? If I were a sentry standing guard, wouldn't I think about the significance of this outpost?"

Carter disagreed with this statement and retorted,

"The current political system of the Russian bear is completely different from that of the Tsarist era!"

"There's no difference! The supreme leader has absolute authority!"

Hu Zhenhua saw that Carter was about to refute, so he waved his hand to interrupt him.

"Let's get back to the point. If I do get a lot of lumber in the future, could you help me find a market for it?"

Carter's expression became interesting. This was not the first time that Lao Hu had asked him to sell something. The key was that he had to help!

He felt like a salesman.

Carter coughed twice and said awkwardly,

"There's no shortage of wood in the free world. This stuff is not easy to sell!"

The United States, Australia, Canada, Southeast Asia, and South America are all regions rich in timber resources.

Hu Zhenhua stared at Carter, his face full of anticipation. There might be difficulties, but there was definitely no way out.

"My friend, this is a great opportunity. If you miss this chance, you never know when the next one will come."

Seeing that Carter was in a dilemma, he added,

"I can use up the wood I got earlier. Chongming is now undergoing large-scale housing construction, and the local people have a huge demand for furniture, doors, and windows. I'm worried about what's next. After all, chopping down a few trees and getting a large amount of industrial products is a huge temptation!"

Carter rubbed his brow and sighed,

"Hu, you're as good at deceiving people as the devil! I agree with this plan, but I'm not sure how much timber I can sell in the future!"

"Good good!"

Hu Zhenhua smiled happily. Once this was done, it would be like knocking on the door of the polar bear. If I wanted to stop at that time, you would not agree!

TA company now has another way to make money, and it is a monopoly!

Carter thought for a moment and reminded,

"Keep a low profile on this matter. I'll report it to you once it's done!"

Hu Zhenhua heard the hidden meaning in his words and asked quickly,

"Could it be that the Free World is not bluffing and is really planning to take action?"

Carter shook his head slightly.

"Things are constantly evolving. What we reported was strategic fraud, but no one can tell whether it was actually adopted or not. What if it goes off accidentally?"

Lao Hu suddenly felt uneasy. If the third season started at this time, China would not have the strength to participate.

Soon, he regained his composure. There was nothing to be afraid of. Industrialization had already started, and Jiangbei began to replicate production lines on a large scale. It wouldn't be long before several new steel mills would be built!

"My friend, you have a wide network of contacts. Can you find out from the side what the attitude of the higher-ups is? If a war really breaks out, I need to stockpile supplies!"

When Carter heard this, the muscles on his face twitched uncontrollably and he asked,

"Haven't you stockpiled enough supplies yet? Iron ore, crude oil, all kinds of metals, not to mention everything else, you've added millions of tons of food to your inventory! Are you just looking forward to war?"

Carter started to complain, and he kept on complaining.

"Also, you've been in close contact with Qi Shuhuan recently and have increased your investment in Dongfan Island. Are you thinking that if a war breaks out, the authorities will be able to counterattack?"

Hu Zhenhua shook his head like a rattle, quickly denied it, and said anxiously,

"Absolutely not! Don't I know the authorities' fighting power? They're just a bunch of rotten mud that can't be helped! I'm hoarding food for a reason!"

"What's the reason? To profit from the war? Don't think I don't know what you're doing with those hundreds of millions of dollars worth of arms you've stockpiled. Apart from the authorities, where else in the world is there a war going on?"

Hu Zhenhua was secretly happy. The more Carter thought so, the safer he would be.

Old Hu calmed down and said,

"Those ammunition were contracts signed during the Battle of Magic City. Who could have imagined the authorities would go so mad? I've been badly screwed! As for stockpiling food, I was doing it to seize the Chinese market!"

Carter didn't believe it at all and retorted,

"Where in Jiangbei is the money to buy your food?"

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