Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

In fact, Li Shaoyi did not really agree with these domestic titles, and even felt a little disgusted.

I clearly conquered this land, so what does it have to do with you? You guys just find some experts and scholars to criticize me in the newspapers. Now that the land has been taken, you're still appointing a so-called Chief Executive. Doesn't it mean it's no longer my territory without your official documents? You're just engaging in this useless rambling.

Of course, some of his subordinates also said that what the Nanjing National Government wants is nothing more than a reputation. They have also made a lot of efforts this time, including the coastal airports, international support, and people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition, the people on your two heavy cruisers are also from the Central Navy, right?

So you should give face when you should. Apart from publishing in the newspaper and sending you a document, they will not actually send anyone to serve as an official. We all need each other.

After listening to these people's advice, Li Shaoyi readily agreed.

"Mayor Wu is too polite today. I'm just a rough guy, and this scene is a bit too much."

After arriving at the lobby of the International Hotel, Li Shaoyi could tell at a glance that today's expenses were quite high. Even around Pujiang, there were many people who had no food to eat. Based on today's expenses, at least tens of thousands of people could be fed for several days.

"Commander Li, you're so polite. All of our Party and government colleagues, who wouldn't give a thumbs-up to your efforts to enhance our nation's prestige in Southeast Asia? Frankly, we've been oppressed for a long time, and Commander Li has stood up for us. All of today's expenses were donated by merchants from all walks of life in Pujiang, and not a single penny of government money was used."

Mayor Wu knew Li Shaoyi's character and quickly said this. However, the wool comes from the sheep. These businessmen donated money, so in the end, doesn't your government still have to give them some preferential policies?

"Then I, Li, would like to thank you all for this first glass of wine."

Li Shaoyi also raised a glass of wine at the right time, and hundreds of people attending the party also raised their glasses.

At this moment, Li Shaoyi was under the spotlight, and he really felt like a superior. Everyone who came to the banquet today would be trembling with fear outside, but whether they could clink glasses with Li Shaoyi at this moment depended on their luck and status.

"Mr. Du, why are you here?"

Some people don't need to go to Li Shaoyi deliberately, but Li Shaoyi will come to them in person, such as Mr. Du from Hengshe.

"Commander Li, you're not the same person you used to be. When we were in Pujiang, I could still stand by your side, but now I can't. People like me have a bad reputation. If I were photographed standing by your side by reporters, it would be bad for your future."

Mr. Du said this on purpose, and he also wanted to see if Li Shaoyi was still the same as before. The cooperation between the two was very good before, especially when Li Shaoyi had not yet risen, Mr. Du helped Li Shaoyi sell a lot of things, which was also indirectly supporting Li Shaoyi's military expenses.

"That's really too much. We're not just friends, we're also partners. Does this change mean our business will have to close down? We can make less money, but does that mean the people who depend on us for a living will lose their jobs? That doesn't make sense, does it?"

Li Shaoyi walked forward two steps with a smile. The person who was originally sitting next to Mr. Du immediately gave up the sofa out of courtesy, and the people around him were also more than ten meters away.

Everyone knows this very well. If you are not in that circle, try not to get too close. It is obvious that they have something to discuss. If you overhear it by accident, it would not matter if it is just some gossip. But if it is something more secret, wouldn't your life be at stake?

"I am also very pleased that Commander Li, after his rise to prominence, still remembers his brothers."

Mr. Du took the initiative to extend the wine glass. The two of them clinked their glasses lightly and took a sip. In such occasions, people basically drank champagne, and it was not for drinking, but purely for communication.

"If Mr. Du is interested, he can go to Southeast Asia to do business. It's our brother's territory, and everything will be easy to negotiate with."

Li Shaoyi's second sentence talked about his own territory. At present, due to the retreat of the sunset, the business atmosphere around Batavia is not very strong, and a group of investors are urgently needed. Mr. Du is very capable. As long as he throws in a few million dollars, a lot of people will come over immediately. Even if we don't rely on those Westerners, we can develop this economy ourselves.

"Since Commander Li said so, I'll have my apprentice go over there in a couple of days. I heard the planting industry there is good, and I'm planning to open a few rubber plantations. I'll also ship some goods from the mainland over there. These days, businessmen want to earn a trade deficit."

Mr. Du didn't care about the money. Li Shaoyi rarely spoke up because he wanted to exert his influence. When the businessmen in Pujiang heard that Mr. Du had gone to Batavia to do business, they would definitely continue to inquire about this matter.

If some people knew that the local economic recession was caused by the withdrawal of Western merchants, then they would have to fill this gap even if it meant taking out a loan. This opportunity was very rare, not to mention that in Li Shaoyi's territory, the status of Chinese merchants had always been high.

At least it is impossible to be bullied by foreign businessmen, and everyone agrees on this point.

"Don't worry, Mr. Du. This deal will definitely not be a loss. Westerners always think they have great influence. After I occupied Batavia, merchants from various countries evacuated one after another. They wanted to turn this place into ruins, but I just couldn't let them do that."

On the way back, Li Shaoyi received a telegram. After Li Shaoyi's plane took off, businessmen from various Western countries also began to deal with their assets.

Li Shaoyi was very clear about these people's plans. The Westerners wanted to give him a warning and let him know that although they occupied a piece of land in Southeast Asia, whether this land would be prosperous or backward was entirely up to the Westerners. Don't think that you can run rampant in Southeast Asia just because you have warships and soldiers.

"The world is so small. If you become powerful, they will have to retreat. These people will do anything to protect their own interests. Although I have made some money over the years, it is still very difficult to face foreigners."

Thinking of these things, Mr. Du also sighed.