Mixed in the last days as a salted fish

Chapter 360 Trapped in Los Angeles

On the last day of the military exercise, the sandstorm intensified, and finally had to end hastily.

But the effect is not discounted at all.

On the second day after the exercise ended, Zhang Hao received a call from Fan Zhenxiang, President of the Executive Yuan.

"Old Zhang, I have good news for you."

"What good news?"

Fan Zhenxiang didn't give a shit: "Just 10 minutes ago, the Panama Strait resumed navigation again."

"Oh? The negotiation is over?"

"Well, this exercise is quite effective. Those rebellious warlord leaders finally know how to be afraid, and in the end they can only submit obediently."

Fan Zhenxiang's tone was light.

The crisis in the Panama Strait has dragged on for more than a month, and the losses have been huge. If it continues, there may be another economic crisis.

Zhang Hao couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and then asked about the final plan.

Fan Zhenxiang gave a detailed answer.

Generally speaking, there is not much difference from what was said before. The central government gave up Brasilia and gained control of the entire state of Sao Paulo.

In this way, together with the state of Rio de Janeiro in the north, the most elite coastal areas of Brazil are under federal jurisdiction.

After Zhang Hao finished listening, he reminded: "Old Fan, the crisis in the Panama Strait this time has given us a warning. We must strengthen control over key transportation hubs, and we can no longer take it lightly."

"You're right, that's exactly what I mean."

Fan Zhenxiang paused, and then explained:
"I have submitted a bill to Congress to expand the Panama Naval Base and increase the number of troops stationed from the original 1000 to 5000.

In addition, checkpoints will be set up at the two entrances of the strait to check passing ships to avoid similar incidents from happening again. "

Zhang Hao added a little suggestion, and then changed the topic: "Old Fan, I want to know, how do you think about the development plan for South America?"

"Everything is centered on Venezuela, and other regions just need to maintain the status quo."

Fan Zhenxiang simply replied.

"How many people are left in South America? Is there any specific data?"

"It's very confusing over there, and there is definitely no specific data..."

Zhang Hao couldn't help but interrupted: "I don't even have population data, so how do I distribute food stamps?"

"Food stamps? The food stamps over there are just a piece of waste paper. You can't buy food at all. It's just a show. I forgot to tell you, those warlords have their own plant factories, and they don't need central support."

"What? Do they have enough food?"

It's not that he underestimated those warlords.

With the power of the entire Federation, the central government can barely maintain food and clothing. Where the warlords are located, the industrial base is weak. What do they use to feed the people?
"Let me answer your last question. Although there is no specific population data, it is speculated based on various sources that there are currently less than 2000 million people in South America except Venezuela."

"How come there are so few?"

Zhang Hao was taken aback.

You know, before the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano, there were almost [-] million people in South America, and now there are not even one-tenth of them left. The population loss is a bit exaggerated.

Speaking of it, it is better than the African continent.

"Warlord wars every year, plus the famine, there are still more than 2000 million people, which is enough." Fan Zhenxiang sighed, "So, their food pressure is not as great as the outside world imagined. Occasionally import some food from us, and generally speaking, it can barely survive."

"With such a small population, we can completely accomplish our mission and bring the whole of South America under control." Zhang Hao's thoughts changed instantly.

"Don't..." Fan Zhenxiang hurriedly stopped, "Except for a few large mining areas in the whole of South America, the development value of other places is very small, and the local slums are everywhere, and the input is out of proportion to the output. Let's not ask for trouble."

"Well, it seems that I didn't think carefully."

Zhang Hao suddenly felt disheartened.

Times have certainly changed.

When survival becomes the mainstream, the great unification, the blue star community of destiny, and the feeling of compassion are all imaginary, and beggar-thy-neighbor is the reality.

……

The next day, the delegation arrived in Los Angeles.

Compared with San Francisco, Los Angeles is much larger than San Francisco in terms of population size and prosperity. It is truly the number one city on the West Coast.

"Consul, welcome to Los Angeles."

The person who spoke was the head of the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Irina Komisar, who was in her early thirties this year, and like Zhang Hao, had only been in office for less than three months.

And you can tell from the name that this is not only a female mayor, but also a white woman.

This is somewhat rare!
Zhang Hao reached out to shake hands with the other party, and praised casually: "Mayor Irina, we have an old saying in the East called 'women don't give way to men', I think this sentence is perfect to describe you."

"Thank you, the allusion of 'women don't give way to men', I've heard that Zhuge Liang sent someone to send a woman to Sima Yi, mocking Sima Yi as a woman, and later people simply used 'women' as a synonym for women."

"I never expected that Mayor Irina is so proficient in Xia culture."

"Consul, I just returned from studying in the capital. My major is ancient Xia language and literature. In addition, my husband is also an Oriental, so he knows a lot."

Mayor Irina explained with a smile.

She stayed in Zhucheng for six full years, during which she also met her current husband. It was because of her husband's family background and the help of her own family that she sat on the mayor's throne.

The 30-year-old mayor, no matter where he is placed, is synonymous with youth and promise, and is very eye-catching.

Zhang Hao had read the female mayor's resume in advance, but still asked, "Mayor Irina, which university did you graduate from?"

"Yan University, combined undergraduate and master studies."

"Sure enough, she is the proud daughter of heaven. No wonder she can be the mayor of Los Angeles at such a young age."

Zhang Hao nodded with a smile.

"You are too generous." Irina said modestly.

The following itinerary was very similar to that of San Francisco. First, there was a welcome party, then one by one to inspect and express condolences to enterprises, institutions and garrison bases, and finally a small-scale disaster relief drill.

As for military exercises?

Firstly, it was too costly; secondly, it was unnecessary, the previous exercise had already achieved the effect, and everything was too late, if it aroused rebellious psychology, it would not be beautiful.

After a week like this, just as the delegation was about to leave for the next stop, the sandstorm suddenly escalated and turned into a super sandstorm.

Zhang Hao and his party were directly trapped in Los Angeles, unable to move an inch, and could only wait for the sandstorm to weaken.

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(End of this chapter)