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Chapter 300 United Fruit Company is a good teacher (fourth update, please subscribe)

It is the only fruit company in the world that can control several countries.

Once upon a time, the United Fruit Company of the United States was what Li Yi'an longed for. Even before he got Borneo, it was his ultimate goal, although it would be very difficult to achieve it.

But I also thought about it at that time.

Now for Li Yi'an, who already owns a country, what he yearns for is not the dominance of the United Fruit Company, but their control.

It should be said that it is the kind of control they have over other countries, even pervasive control. It’s even called the Banana Empire.

"Control, this control does not mean political control, but one thing is for sure, as long as you control the economy, you control everything."

Holding the coffee cup, Li Yian recalled some books he had read in another world and said.

"Their usual tactic is to get the ruler of one or several small countries, and then build a pyramid-shaped management structure. If during the implementation process, the workers are really pressed by harsh treatment, then let the local government come forward to suppress it. ; If the government does not agree, then take the dollars to find an opposition and ask him if he is willing to come forward to form a new government."

In another world, there are many books on neo-colonialism that have thoroughly studied the United Fruit Company. It can be said that it is the most typical representative of neo-colonialism. Even the most extreme representative.

Corporations control the country!

"Is it okay to do this?"

Berlin said in surprise.

"is it not OK?"

Li Yian asked rhetorically.

"The United Fruit Company's confidence comes not only from the "security guards" in the plantations and the large amount of dollars in their hands, but also from their painstaking management of the past 20 years! This makes United Fruit Company's power deeply entangled in China and the United States. Now, for United Fruit For the small Central American countries controlled by the company, the company has become everything to them: the railways that run through the country run the lifeblood of the national economy, the banana plantations provide valuable jobs for the citizens, and a United Fruit Company The look can determine the rise or fall of this country. No one dares to directly refuse the request of the United Fruit Company. Even if the company asks them to aim their machine guns at the strikers, they will obediently do so. Otherwise, what awaits them may not necessarily be the U.S. Navy and Army Corps. They are the team’s boots, but they are probably the opposition’s guns!”

Li Yi'an looked at Berlin with a look of astonishment on his face. People in this era still don't understand the tyranny of the United Fruit Company. It can only be said that information is not developed enough!

If you know a little bit about the United Fruit Company, it is estimated that World War II may not have been fought.

It can only be said that times have limited people’s vision.

So Li Yian smiled.

"We can send some people to study at the United Fruit Company and learn their business philosophy. In the future, we can try it in Africa or other countries."

Sometimes it is very necessary to find a good master, especially when you are still a layman.

"This seems to be really worth learning. If the colonies of Britain and France become independent, many small countries will emerge. This may be our opportunity."

"Yes"

Li Yian nodded.

"We don't need to care whether they turn to the United States, Russia or other countries. What we need is the economy. By controlling their economic lifeline, we can influence them. If it infringes on our interests, just replace them. As for Tendency question… who cares!”

Sometimes one sentence can determine the future of a country. Similarly, one sentence can also determine the fate of many countries. What will Africa look like in the future? Li Yi'an doesn't know, but what is certain is that this world is purely a jungle. No matter how beautiful outsiders describe it, it is still a jungle. What are the laws in the jungle?

It’s the law of the jungle!

In this jungle, if you want to survive, you must obey this natural law, otherwise you will be eliminated by the world, and Li Yian needs to become a predator in this jungle.

Of course, some pretense is still needed. Certain standards must be respected in person and torn up behind the scenes. This is the way to survive in this era.

"Africa, after hearing what you said, I also think those dark continents seem really interesting!"

Berlin's tone was full of yearning for the unknown world.

"Actually, I think we should have a drink at this time, for the sake of Hydra."

Li Yian said with a smile.

"Yes, I do need a drink, for Hydra!" After saying that, Berlin laughed.

What is Hydra?

It's just another side of something.

……

A few days later, Berlin left Sandakan again and returned to Europe, where there were still more things waiting for him.

Almost at the same time as Berlin left, Governor Huberts, the governor-general of the Dutch East Indies, finally arrived in Borneo.

As soon as the two met, Governor Huberts spoke directly to Li Yi'an.

"You have disobeyed the orders of Allied Forces Command!"

Facing the angry governor, Li Yi'an said.

"I implemented "Operation Oboe Six" based on the combat plan drawn up by the Allied Forces Command. Now we have not only captured Surabaya from the Japanese, but also successfully captured Jakarta!"

At the same time, he said with an emphasis.

"Now, the Allied fleet can safely pass through the Sunda Strait! Mr. Governor, in the past, the Allied forces had to bypass Australia from Europe to Southeast Asia, but now? They can enter Southeast Asia directly from the Indian Ocean through the Sunda Strait. , thanks to us!”

Seeing Li Yi'an's expression of... wanting to thank me, Huberts, the governor of the Dutch East Indies, felt so tired that he couldn't even complain.

"The Japanese have surrendered."

"I know, but if it wasn't for me and they were still in control there, our shipping wouldn't have been able to recover so quickly."

Li Yian waved his hand and said.

"But these are not important. What is important is now. Your Majesty the Governor, you are here not to argue with me about the past, but for the future!"

When mentioning "the future", Li Yian deliberately emphasized his tone.

"In the future, this is the most important thing!"

"Yeah, that's why I'm here."

Governor Huberts nodded and said.

"But your Excellency, you must understand that the Netherlands will not accept any blackmail!"

The reason why he stressed so much was because Amsterdam was really shocked by the sky-high bill. The Dutch, who are businessmen per capita, had never seen such a shameless person actually issue a bill of up to one billion US dollars.

That's still just Borneo, now there are Jakarta, Sulawesi, West Irian... God can testify, how many bills this guy will issue by then.

Two billion dollars?

Holland will definitely not recognize such a sky-high fake account, so he must declare this!

"I'm a businessman, and business is all about human relationships, not extortion!"

Li Yian, who understood what the other party meant, said in ambiguous words.

"Nothing else matters. What matters is the future. We must focus on the future. I think the future here should belong to the Netherlands and us. What do you think?"

"Yes, you are right."

Huberts nodded. Although he was unwilling to admit it, strength decided everything. After Britain and the United States made it clear that they had no intention of intervening in Borneo affairs, the Netherlands had only one choice left, which was to face reality.

Li Yian said.

"That's why we need to solve all the problems in the shortest possible time. If we can't solve the problem, who knows what kind of trouble it will cause? You should know that my army was once in Jakarta Stopped a farce, and who knows where it will go if we don't end this?"

(End of this chapter)