industrial overlord

Chapter 640 Seeing the Colony Again

"You mean, the Chinese want to build a military base here?"

Kopechni was also taken aback when he heard the news Mrak brought back.However, when he thought about it carefully, he became more at ease.Before he got the news, he had never figured out why the Chinese invested here, and he always felt that there was a big conspiracy in it.Now that the mystery has been revealed, at least he no longer has the worry of being secretly plotted against.

"This is the only reason that can explain their investment purpose." Mrak said, "These days, my subordinates and I have conducted investment return analysis, and we can't calculate the possibility of them recovering their investment anyway. If they originally The purpose is just to turn the port area into a supply base for their naval warships, so the value of this investment is understandable. In order to build an overseas military base, a country as big as China will invest 2 million U.S. dollars. down."

"So, what's everyone's take on this?" Kopechni asked a roomful of senior government officials.

"I think this is unacceptable." Minister of Agriculture Trek was the first to go mad, "This Chinese surnamed Lin is really dishonest. Since he is going to build a military port, why didn't he just Tell us clearly? If we had known that what he was going to build was a military port, we would not have negotiated with him at all.”

"Trek, I don't agree with your point of view. We don't care whether he builds a military port or a civilian port. As long as he can pay us rent and create jobs for us, why should we reject them?" Mu Lark retorted.

Trek said: "The Chinese build military bases here, which is not conducive to our national defense and security. If they want to attack us..."

Kopechni looked at Trek with pity, and said, "Mr. Trek, do you think that if China wants to attack us, it needs to build a base in advance?"

The St. Goga Islands are too small, so there is no Ministry of Defense at all. Kopechni directly serves as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as president, and is the only person in the entire country who has a say in military issues.In his opinion, Trek's words are simply whimsical. China and the San Goga Islands are not at the same level of players. If they want to play against you, do they still need to make so many detours?
Trek was also a little embarrassed, but he still made excuses: "I mean, allowing the Chinese to establish military bases on our land means that we have become China's military partners, which will greatly offend the Indians. and the Americans. I think we should be neutral in international affairs."

"Who said that the Chinese have established a military base here?" Mrak said, "Lin has always said that the building is a commercial port, and he just hopes that we will allow Chinese warships to dock occasionally. Warships dock at overseas ports Resupply is a very common thing and there is no reason for us to deny their docking request."

Kopechni nodded and said: "This is why the Chinese have not raised the issue of warship docking until now. They have indeed always said that they are building a commercial port. As long as we don't say anything, it doesn't matter whether the Indians or the Americans , nothing can be said.”

"But, Your Excellency, even if the Indians and Americans don't say anything, can we tolerate Chinese warships entering our ports at will?" Trek insisted.

Mrak said: "If we reject Mr. Lin, then we will not have a port at all, let alone the question of who calls at the port."

"I think we would rather not have a port than accept such a condition," Trek said.

"It's too late." Kopechni shook his head and said, "This matter has already been widely spread. As far as I know, the people and many officials have great expectations for this port built by the Chinese. If If we suddenly stop this project at this time, I am afraid that we will not be able to explain to the public in the first place.”

Everyone fell silent, secretly scolding Lin Zhenhua and others for being shameless.When these people first came here, they didn't mention anything about the navy at all, they just tried their best to fool everyone and paint a beautiful picture for everyone.When everyone's expectations were mobilized, they pretended to attach a small condition that the port be able to provide services for the Navy.At this time, how can everyone object?
If the Chinese request is firmly rejected, it will mean that the port project has failed, so that the public's newly ignited hope will be extinguished, and the government will be under great political pressure.

In fact, it's not just the public who have expectations for this project. Why don't these officials who are currently sitting in the presidential office have no expectations?As government officials, they all hope to make some achievements. The resource situation of the San Goga Islands is like this. A piece of white paper, without even paint, can't draw any beautiful pictures at all.Just when everyone felt that there was nothing they could do, such a big pie fell from the sky, how could there be any reason to push it out for nothing?

There are very few officials like Trek who claim that they would rather not have a port. What's so great about having troops stationed here?Other than bringing you economic income, is there any other impact when someone's warship docks?As a small country, there is no need to be as sensitive as a big country. To put it bluntly, whoever gives milk can call whoever is a mother. Why not?

The president’s office meeting finally made a resolution to maintain the original plan to lease the bay and the 2 square kilometers of the port area to the Chinese. The future management of the port area is completely determined by the Chinese. Of course, the premise is that the Chinese must abide by the San Ge The laws of the Canadian Islands cannot be done to endanger the safety of the Saint-Goga Islands.

The definition of security was solemnly written in the agreement drafted by both parties.It specifically stipulates that during non-war periods, warships of the Chinese Navy can dock at Ighalos Port for supplies, and allow no more than 100 Chinese armed personnel to station in the port area for a long time to protect the port facilities.Of course, if these armed personnel want to leave the port area and enter the urban area, they will not be allowed to wear military uniforms and weapons.

The above-mentioned "non-war period" is also a cover-up. The two sides agreed verbally that this only refers to the fact that the St. Goga Islands did not participate in the war. If there is a war between China and a third country, it is not within the limitation of this item.The probability of a war between China and the St. Goga Islands is probably less than the probability of Saturn hitting the earth.Besides, if something like this happened, would the agreement still be valid?
"I'm going to sign a contract tomorrow." Lin Zhenhua half-lyed on the bed in the hotel, with his hands behind his head, making a very comfortable gesture, "These days, I'm really exhausted after running. Speaking of Old Lu, your navy should let me go, right?"

Lu Donglin was typing on the keyboard in front of the computer, reporting the results of the trip to the country and asking for instructions on the next step.It is also difficult for such an island country suspended in the ocean to be able to connect to the Internet, which facilitates the communication between Lu Donglin and the headquarters.

Hearing Lin Zhenhua's complaint, he chuckled and thought, "Why are you so tired these days?"Every afternoon, I go to the beach to swim, which is euphemistically called "experience the people's feelings". These specific investigations, negotiations and other work are all done by He Fei and me, okay?

However, even though he thought this way in his heart, Lu Donglin would not show it. Lin Zhenhua's role here was to do specific affairs. It is very rare for him to be able to spare such a long time to help the navy.Go to the country to find another boss of a giant company, and try to waste half a day of his time?
"Mr. Lin, look at what you said. The whole navy has always respected you very much. When the old director of our equipment department used to have meetings, he often praised you, saying that you are a very rare model of supporting the army. This time, It is too late for us to thank you for being able to help our navy win this big port." Lu Donglin replied obediently.

"Hey, Lao Lu, to be honest, I feel pressure to do this." Lin Zhenhua said with a sigh and began to be good-looking when he got a bargain.

He Fei knew Lin Zhenhua's temper, so he said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, what pressure can you have? Tell everyone?"

Lin Zhenhua sat up and said, "Everyone, take a look at the agreement we signed with St. Goga Islands. Does it look familiar?"

"Familiar?" Lu Donglin was a little surprised, "No way, this is the first time for us to build a base overseas, and we have never signed such an agreement before."

"Think hard." Lin Zhenhua said, "Think back a few years, for example, 1842..."

"I'm dizzy..." Lu Donglin covered his forehead with his hand, really feeling like fainting. In 1842, that seems to be the time when the Qing government signed the "Sino-British Treaty of Nanjing" with Britain, right?
"This is a colonial act!" Lin Zhenhua said, "The 2 square kilometers of the port area we leased is the concession. The agreement stipulates that all our actions in the port area will not be interfered with by the St. Goga Islands. Is it equivalent to extraterritoriality? We are still stationed here, why do I feel like an imperialist?"

He Fei put on a serious face and said: "Mr. Lin, it really makes sense to hear you say that. How can we do such a thing? Otherwise, I will call Mrak, and we will still Don't sign this agreement."

"That's not allowed!" Lu Donglin hurriedly stopped him, but he didn't know that Hanhua's people were usually used to making jokes and fooling around when they had nothing to do.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. He, I think whether to colonize or not should be a matter for the leaders to consider? Our task is to sign this agreement and then build the port... If you really feel that it is not peaceful for the local people If we wait, why don't we pay a little more rent?" Lu Donglin said in a negotiating tone.

Before Lin Zhenhua could say anything, Li Jinbao walked in from the outside. His face looked calm, but his mouth scared everyone:
"President Lin, Lao Lu, Lao He, something happened. A group of local college students surrounded the presidential palace to protest the government's signing of a traitorous agreement with us."

(End of this chapter)