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

Any world hegemon has a shameless quality: the spirit of a troublemaker.

This was the case with the former Gentleman's Country, and it is still the case with the United States today. The reason is that only by causing chaos in other countries can the hegemon consolidate its own position, and then profit from the chaos and reap a large number of benefits and privileges.

For example, now, as soon as Carter saw that he could use large-scale projects to boost China's inflation, he immediately began to implement it.

rumor?

Don't be ridiculous. When have Americans ever cared about rumors? No matter how big the nuclear pollution rumor was, why didn't the Americans care? It's because this rumor could divert public discontent and anger, and even bring Europe closer together around the United States.

Now that the rising food prices have affected the national interests of Americans, they will immediately start to take action!

Double standard!

On the second day after Hu Zhenhua and Carter reached a verbal agreement, TA Grain and Oil issued a statement saying that peace is the main theme of the world and that the two major camps have no motivation to go to war. It hopes that the people will not panic. In order to stabilize grain prices, TA will reduce the price by 10% based on the current price and sell 200 million tons of grain.

Just two hours after the announcement, TA's second-in-command, Guo Dachong, was interviewed by four mainstream Western media outlets, stating that TA Group would indeed purchase 1 million tons of grain, but the purchase would span 10 years, and would only take place when the grain price was below the price set by TA's grain and oil company!

Taking wheat as an example, only when the price is below 70 yuan/ton will the purchasing conditions of TA grain and oil be triggered.

As soon as these two pieces of news appeared in the newspapers, the originally soaring momentum of food prices was curbed and even began to turn downward.

Minnesota, United States.

Cargill's headquarters was brightly lit late at night. In the conference room, more than a dozen well-dressed upper-class people were swearing. They had only one target in mind for curses: Hu Zhenhua!

Lao Hu's ancestors were cursed countless times, but this still could not eliminate the anger in the hearts of the gentlemen.

After a long time, President Besov knocked on the table. When everyone was quiet, he said indifferently,

"Gentlemen, anger won't solve the problem. Let's discuss our next steps. TA has already started lowering the prices of grain and oil. Should we follow suit or not?"

Then, food prices fall even faster!

If you don't follow, if food prices collapse, the consequences of holding so much grain will be unimaginable.

As soon as Besov finished speaking, his assistant distributed the report on the table to the gentlemen present and briefly explained the general situation.

"According to the marketing department's estimates, TA Grain and Oil currently holds between 800 and 1200 million tons of grain. Its primary sales areas are Japan, China, the East Caribbean Islands, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian countries! They hold a monopoly in Japan and the East Caribbean Islands, while in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, TA Grain and Oil is the largest grain company! TA Grain and Oil's shareholder base is extremely prestigious, including renowned conglomerates like US Steel, Million Oil, Citibank, and Huifeng Bank, as well as prominent officials in its sales regions. Its financial strength is immense! Furthermore, its controlling shareholder is the TA Group, known as the lubricant between the East and the West. TA Group is undoubtedly familiar to everyone. Not long ago, US Steel's Gary Mann was dismissed after several failed confrontations with Hu Zhenhua. We have reason to believe that Hu Zhenhua holds considerable influence within the White House and may be acting as the executor of certain government policies."

As soon as the words fell, an executive raised his own question.

"Mr. Assistant, are you saying that the price reduction of TA grain and oil might be related to the government?"

The assistant was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"We don't rule out this possibility, but we have no evidence,"

Another executive heard this and said worriedly,

"If that's the case, we're in big trouble!"

For a moment, the conference room fell into silence. After about five or six minutes, another executive put forward a different opinion.

"Is it possible that the government ordered them to lower their grain and oil prices in order to stabilize Japan's economy? After all, the government has high hopes for that place!"

This explanation makes perfect sense! Everyone in the conference room suddenly started whispering. Soon after, an executive asked,

"Mr. President, I wonder if there's any news from Congress or the Ministry of Agriculture?"

Besov shook his head slightly.

"No, I called them before the meeting and they said they didn't know anything about it!"

At this moment, someone suddenly pushed open the door of the conference room, walked in quickly, and handed a telegram to Besov. After reading it, a hint of joy appeared on his face and he said,

"Just received a telegram from the Far East. TA has lowered the price of grain and oil in Japan, but prices in other regions have remained unchanged. Their explanation is that it will take time for the company to mobilize the grain, and it is expected to be completed in one to two weeks!"

"Hahahaha!"

Everyone laughed heartily. In the report just now, everyone clearly saw the TA's grain and oil stocks in various places.

Mobilizing food? You can fool a three-year-old child!

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Japan, Fukuoka!

At the entrance of Yamato Grain and Oil, manager Yamamoto Ikki held a paper loudspeaker and shouted,

"Yamato grain and oil, the grain and oil of the Japanese people! The head office, aware of the skyrocketing grain prices and the difficulties faced by the people, has decided to reduce prices by 8100%. We in Fukuoka have been allocated tons of this low-price quota. It's now on sale, first come, first served. Once sold out, the original price will be restored! Buy grain! Buy cheap grain!"

Countless people heard this and quickly lined up with their bags in hand! A 10% discount was quite attractive!

Yamato Grain and Oil is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TA Grain and Oil. The reason for choosing this name is for the sake of localization.

After shouting for a while, Yamamoto Ikki handed the paper loudspeaker to his subordinates and retreated behind the scenes. As soon as he walked into the office area, a young man came towards him. It was Duren!

Yamamoto Ikki hurried over and said flatteringly,

"Dousan, your presence is a great honor to my humble home!"

In Fukuoka, Yaki is the king! If you offend them, no one will be able to move forward!

Yamato Grain and Oil holds a controlling position in other regions, but in Fukuoka, it was forced to transfer most of its shares to Yakikai, but retained the management rights!

Duren did not take his status seriously, but smiled and handed over a cigarette, saying,

"Mr. Yamamoto, I'm here to ask for your help. The followers of the Yakikai are living in hardship, and we would like to provide them with some food."

Although the other party did not say anything further, Yamamoto Ikki already knew Duren's intention, which was to divide up the 8100 tons of low-priced grain.

Yamamoto Ikki didn't dare to offend Duren, so he made a gesture of invitation and said,

"Dousan, let's talk in the office. There are many wealthy local clubs that need to be taken care of. I hope you can understand."

"I understand! Mr. Yamamoto, I won't let your help be in vain!"

"Hahahaha, please come in!"

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