Chapter 1981 Thoughts
"No, I think, Mr. Vice Consul, the situation in Europe seems to be relatively tense now, right?" Zhang Tianhao shook his head directly, not optimistic about August's answer.
"Does this have anything to do with our investment?"
"Yes, it is quite relevant. If it is cooperation with Manchukuo, if an accident occurs, Japan can order Manchuria to terminate the cooperation at any time. Then our investment will fail and the empire will lose money."
Zhang Tianhao began to reveal his views to Augustus.
"Second, the Japanese have now launched a large-scale war in China. This is just the beginning. The Japanese attack went smoothly, but it is only temporary. They have ignored the characteristics of China: a large land and many people. Maybe in the past few years
It went well, but once China stretches the front, the Japanese will be defeated."
"Do you have such confidence?"
"No, sir, this is a fact. Japan's current military strength is about 1.5 million to 2 million. If they fully expand, it will not exceed 10 million."
"But China has a huge population and a large land area. You can imagine that as long as you hold on at the beginning, the next step will be a quagmire of war, and Japan cannot afford it."
"Does this have anything to do with our investment?"
"Yes, once resource consumption cannot keep up, they will take back all available resources, even the ones you built. And those who violate this clause are only the Manchus, not the Japanese."
"Third, the Japanese's resources are mainly imported. They have not yet touched the interests of Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, etc. As the war expands, once these countries unite, the Japanese will have insufficient resources and will eat other people's cakes.
, do you think they will give up such a piece of fat?"
"That seems to be the truth!" Augustus nodded, not finding any other opinions, and still waiting for Zhang Tianhao's further explanation.
"Fourth, Japan is a small country. Tell me, if countries such as Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union allow it, will another powerful country emerge in the East?"
Augustus was also stunned, but he understood immediately and nodded again, but his face was a little gloomy. He stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
"Fifth, due to the character of the Japanese, they are villains, not only because of their short stature, but also because of their character. It is normal to be capricious."
Augustus couldn't help but frown. After all, he also heard that Zhang Tianhao was not optimistic about the Japanese, and even felt a little disgusted with them.
"You don't like the Japanese? Do you have a problem with them invading China?"
"If I say I have no opinion, I would be lying to you. After all, I am also a Chinese. If my motherland is invaded and I remain indifferent, then I cannot be called a human being."
"Similarly, I have not forgotten my own job. I am at least a qualified translator. It is my job to do my translation job well. As for other things, even if I want to help, I can't do anything."
"You are telling the truth. The empire needs the flowing iron ore here. Do you think we can succeed if we are qualified?" Augustus also laughed suddenly.
"This has to be looked at from what angle. If it is just whether the cooperation can be successful, it will definitely be successful. If we consider whether the cost can be recovered, it is impossible to recover it."
"Oh, it seems you are not optimistic about this cooperation!"
"Yes, of course, this is just my personal analysis. From the perspective of Manchuria, it is definitely possible to cooperate and is cost-effective. However, the only thing that is worse is the external environment and Japan itself.
After analyzing the above, there is really a lot of difference.”
"So that's it!"
Augustus nodded and said nothing more, but looked down at his documents again.
Zhang Tianhao immediately put the documents on the table and then exited the box.
Although the conversation just now was very short, Zhang Tianhao knew what he was doing. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have said that, but he still said it. After all, he knew the next trend.
And Augustus was sitting in the room. He didn't know when he took out a cigarette in his hand, picked up the lighter, lit it, took a deep breath, and then began to sit there and think.
He knew what Zhang Tianhao meant when he spoke, and he also understood Zhang Tianhao's character. He had never lost his sense of proportion or gone out of line when working in the office.
As for whether he was a spy from Britain and the United States, he was definitely not. As for whether he was a spy from China, he didn't care at all. After all, the information in their office had always been thought to have been leaked from the personnel in the archives.
Never leaked again.
He believed that Zhang Tianhao was a reliable person. As for what he said just now, he had never thought about it and would never think about it, but now he had to imagine it again.
After all, they have technology that Japan does not have, which is urgently needed. If it is true as Zhang Tianhao said, then he knows very well what the consequences of this war will be.
One is considering immediate interests, and the other is considering long-term interests. He and Zhang Tianhao are considering completely two directions now.
He didn't blame Zhang Tianhao, on the contrary, he wanted to thank him. Although his face didn't look good, he still agreed with Zhang Tianhao's point of view from the bottom of his heart.
After all, Japan is a small country, and now that war breaks out across the country, he knows what the purpose is. Once it affects other countries' profits in China, other countries will definitely impose restrictions.
However, he also has his own considerations. As for what to do next, it depends on how it is discussed and to what extent it is discussed. This is the most critical point.
"Ouch!"
Just when he was in a daze, the cigarette in his hand had burned to the end at some point, and burned directly to the two fingers holding the cigarette.
His fingers trembled, then he came to his senses, threw the cigarette butt to the ground, and stamped it hard until it was stamped out.
"Haha, no wonder Consul William often said that Qin is a talent. It seems that he is really a talent. His perspective on things is really beyond the comparison of ordinary people."
He couldn't help but laugh, and he laughed very happily.
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In the Military Police Special High School Class, Oda Ernan looked at the report sent by his subordinates. Last night, everything inside and outside Yu Zhengdong's villa was as usual, nothing happened at all.
He just glanced at the report and didn't say much. Instead, he waved his hand and continued to let people keep an eye on Yu Zhengdong's home. After all, he believed that Zhang Tianhao would definitely pay attention to Yu Zhengdong's affairs.
He may even kill Yu Zhengdong at all costs. After all, they are old enemies. Yu Zhengdong wants to kill Zhang Tianhao, and Zhang Tianhao also wants to kill Zhengdong.
Completely sworn enemies.
It's just that he doesn't understand why there's still no movement from the Zhongtong side after it's been a day and a night.
According to the sentry's report, there were indeed people who walked around the villa a few times in the past two days, and then left again. He was sure that someone came to visit, and the operation only took place in the past two or three days.
"Haha, a good hunter can endure loneliness."
He poured himself a cup of tea and sipped it gently. After all, any action requires making a plan, and even conducting on-site inspections before finalizing the action plan.
He now had plenty of time to wait for his prey. More than patience, he never lacked.
This chapter has been completed!