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

Carter pretended not to hear what Lao Hu said just now, and his eyes were always fixed on the map.

Building a highway, which would take at least a few years and at most more than ten years, is indeed a good way to exhaust Qin.

Hu Zhenhua approached Carter and asked in a low voice,

“Are you interested in investing?”

Carter looked at Hu Zhenhua as if he were a fool and asked,

"You just said this road will be over budget and have insufficient traffic. It's clearly a pitfall, and you're still trying to drag me into it. What's your intention?"

Hu Zhenhua pointed at the map, his eyes full of stars, and explained,

"This highway will have 200 pairs of service areas from south to north. After acquiring shares, we can contract these service areas as shareholders. Just imagine, if we rely on these service areas to sell United States industrial products nationwide in an instant, wouldn't that open up the northern market?"

Carter shook his head.

"If you want to invest, that's your business. I neither support nor oppose it."

"Why? Are you not interested in my strategy of tiring the enemy?"

"They've already built the road. Their strategy of wearing out the enemy is complete! There's no need for us to intervene."

Hu Zhenhua's expression froze on his face, and he asked,

"How do you know that the road construction is a done deal? They are still in the fundraising stage. If they don't raise enough money, will they start construction?"

Carter still shook his head.

"No matter what, we won't interfere. The relationship between the two sides is as cold as winter. Investing at this time is like trying to curry favor with someone who's not very happy."

Hu Zhenhua was about to speak up, but Carter interrupted him.

"We shouldn't get involved, so you don't need to say anything!"

Carter's firm attitude was completely beyond Hu Zhenhua's expectations. Where was the former's trouble-making spirit?

Why do I feel that the White Devil has a bit of a "lay down the butcher knife and become a Buddha on the spot" vibe?

Hu Zhenhua blew out a puff of smoke and said indifferently,

"Then I'll just invest 300 to 500 million RMB and become a small shareholder, just as a ticket to market entry."

“I still say the same thing, I don’t support it, nor do I oppose it!

Carter took out a document from his briefcase, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Lao Hu. He said calmly, in a businesslike manner,

"I've already coordinated with several banks to arrange the loan you need to buy food. You can contact them directly!"

Hu Zhenhua didn't even look at the document he handed over. Instead, he leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and said nonchalantly,

"My friend, you seem to be backing down from fighting communism. As long as we can get this project underway, we'll have no worries for the next ten years! On the other hand, if they can't raise the funds and resort to planned economic measures, how can they drive up inflation?"

Carter opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he couldn't speak and could only shake his head.

Hu Zhenhua noticed Carter's helplessness, opened his eyes, moved closer to him, and asked,

"We're old friends. If you have any troubles, talk to me. Maybe I can interpret them from an outsider's perspective."

Carter half leaned on the sofa, rubbing his eyebrows and said,

"Your plan takes too long and involves such a huge amount of money. The higher-ups will definitely not support it!"

Hu Zhenhua understood. That's how Americans are. The two parties constantly undermine each other. The policies you passed during your term will be repealed when I take office.

Projects like this that take too long will definitely become an excuse for the opposition to criticize.

This is a major drawback of the capitalist world. It is difficult for them to tolerate each other for the long-term interests of the country.

Hu Zhenhua did not give up and continued to persuade,

"But we're doing this for the benefit of our country. If we force them to divert their funds and energy into this project, their development in other areas, such as their military industry, will be restricted. This will indirectly weaken the overall strength of the socialist camp."

Carter still shook his head.

"If your term is only four or eight years, would you allocate a large budget for a project that will only show results in 10 or 20 years? Hu, we are a democratic society. How will you ask the White House to explain to Congress and taxpayers where this huge amount of money goes? Will you tell them that this is setting a trap for your opponents?"

Hu Zhenhua lowered his head and finally realized what went wrong with his plan.

The cycle is too long, the time span is too large, and it is impossible to achieve immediate results.

Lao Hu thought for a moment and asked,

“Can’t we attract private capital?”

Carter was amused and laughed,

"You know better than me how much capital wants to flee Chongming. Under these circumstances, how can other capital dare to come? What's more, the investment is in an industry in the enemy camp that takes 10 to 20 years to recoup the investment."

"hehe!"

Hu Zhenhua leaned back on the sofa again, rubbing his brows. After a long while, he adjusted his depressed mood and said with a smile,

"Carter, even in this situation, you were able to coordinate loans for me to seize China's grain market. I'll remember this favor. I have good news to share with you. Yesterday, I signed a contract for 200 million tons of grain. Although the price has been reduced by % based on the announced price, it's still good!"

Hu Zhenhua kept staring at Carter's face, and when he saw a hint of surprise in his eyes, he continued,

"I've always been a person who likes to return a favor. The plummeting food prices in the United States are caused by me, and I will never stand idly by. From now on, I will increase my grain purchases and will definitely not let farmers have their crops unsold! I can't say how much more, but 1 million tons is definitely no problem! This is all because of your face!"

A smile finally appeared on Carter's face.

The reason why he coordinated the loan was previously for dumping and driving up inflation in China, but now there is another reason, which is to save the food industry that is about to collapse.

Kill three birds with one stone!

Hu Zhenhua's speech was tantamount to giving Carter a great credit. Later, his report could be written like this: Under my strong persuasion, Hu Zhenhua will purchase a large amount of grain...

……

Just after Carter left, Hu Zhenhua received an urgent telegram from Xie Zhiyu. The representatives from the Red side who came to negotiate were attacked by a car bomb. Among the three representatives, one died on the spot, and two were seriously injured and unconscious and were rushed to the hospital.

Lao Hu grabbed the water cup on the table and smashed it to pieces!

There is no doubt that the assassination may be part of the 'bubble gum plan', the purpose of which is to provoke conflict.

Hu Zhenhua picked up the phone and was about to dial when he suddenly thought of something and hung up.

This incident happened just after the food prices in the United States plummeted. It is hard to say that there is no cause and effect.

Hu Zhenhua narrowed his eyes for a long time, then he shouted loudly,

"Notify them to apply for loans from major banks to stock up on grain and oil, but wait for my notification when to proceed!"

"Yes!"

"Remind Xie Zhiyu to prepare for war. If someone wants to see a show, let's put it on for them. I love helping others achieve their goals."

"understand!"

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