Three years after the founding of the East Coast, the population will reach 200,000, which also includes the quasi-native Indians exiled to South Africa. Among them, there are less than 20,000 Ming people, most of whom are immigrants from nearby Europe, and the male to female ratio is 7

Comparatively, there are bachelors everywhere.

Of course, being a bachelor has its advantages. As a young country, almost all its citizens are a strong labor force.

The elders worked overtime day and night in the black brick kilns to build a modern industrial system, coupled with modern management methods, the efficiency was more than ten times higher than that of Europeans in the 17th century?

Portugal, which divided the world with Spain, had a population of only 1.5 million, and the new overlord, the sea coachmen, only had 2 million people, including the elderly, women, and children.

Therefore, it is not too much to say that the modern and efficient East Coast can support a global empire with 200,000 capable laborers.

However, with such a population ratio, it is not worthy of the name as a "Chinese country", and there is nothing we can do about it. The time is too short, and the elders have tried their best.

In order to obtain immigrants, the second-in-command and the second-in-command became human traffickers. In order to collect immigration fees, the Atlantic Fleet had to go to the Caribbean and disguise themselves as pirates.

So at the beginning, Bai Siwen attracted two big investors, Liu Ke and Xiao Huanghua, and the East Coast received huge investment. Finance Minister Tangyuan almost went crazy with joy. His promise to run naked around Dayuan Lake was not fulfilled, but he did go around shirtless.

I ran around the Executive Committee Building three times and couldn't stop him.

With money, the proportion of Chinese can be increased. There are simply not enough ships on the East Coast. The Portuguese and Dutch Far East immigration ships are hired to dock at Oriental Port almost every other day.

The immigrants from Europe were mainly female slaves, which solved the much-popular bachelor problem. Otherwise, in a country on the east coast where bison could not be caught, the residents were too enthusiastic about raising sheep, and the reputation passed down to later generations would not be good.

As the biggest contributor to improving the East Coast's capital situation and promoting its economic development, Bai Siwen has been in the limelight for a while and is considered the most powerful contender to be the next chief.

Even if Chief Ma is re-elected two years later, Lao Bai will still be less than fifty years old seven years later and will still be in his prime as chief.

Lao Bai didn't know Mr. Shao's evaluation of himself, but he was still very confident and eager. Besides, even Mr. Shao's thoughts would change with the situation. Who knows what will happen seven years later?

The duel in the Shao Mansion was still going on. The temperature in the room was a bit high. Bai Siwen loosened the buttons of his shirt, sobered up his mind, and overturned the suggestion he had just made about the East Bank's absence from the peace conference.

The high-spirited Lao Bai thought he was smart enough, "If we were absent from the negotiations, but there were wealthy Incas present, it would be even worse if the Spanish colony was sold to them.

With the support of the European Union, the Incas will enter modern civilization very quickly. The Indians' sovereignty over South American lands is more legally based. Once the Indians become stronger and awaken their national consciousness, we can attack again, but

It’s not that easy.”

Mr. Shao nodded and agreed with Bai Siwen's judgment, "And once the Incas become stronger, the naturalized Indians in our country will be ready to take action. There may be wars. How can we talk about global domination?

Therefore, even if the piece of fat thrown by the European Union is poisonous, we have to swallow it and legally occupy a large area of ​​land first.

Now that we have no shortage of immigrants, we should not do anything about naturalizing Indians. When the time comes, we will send all the Indians to the Incas and we will develop on a blank territory without any hidden dangers. What a pity, we will take all South America.

I am afraid that my wish will come true.

So not only do we have to participate in this negotiation, but the bigger the territory we buy, the better. It’s best to squeeze the Incas into Central America. Don’t be afraid of borrowing money, we can afford it. Of course, this is difficult. It will be up to Lao Bai then.

It’s up to you.”

Bai Siwen patted his chest, it was his duty to do this, and it was also what he was good at.

He already understood what Mr. Shao meant, and was about to leave and go to the executive committee to convey Mr. Shao's instructions, but Mr. Shao stopped him.

"Old Bai, carving up the Spanish colonies, no matter how much we get, is a great achievement for you. But with our population, in order to digest this new territory, global expansion must slow down.

Even retreated.

In the future, I am afraid that the diplomatic front will remain passive, and a lot of the territory we have occupied may be lost. Since the founding of the East Coast, the style has always been to advance without retreating. The masses will not understand our difficulties. You are responsible for diplomacy.

Yes, but I will take the blame."

For a moment, the images of Li Zhongtang, Cao Rulin and others flashed through Bai Siwen's mind. Although the room was hot, Lao Bai suddenly felt cold all over.

Mr. Shao saw that Bai Siwen's face was a little pale, and he finally lived up to his surname. He touched his chin and said kindly: "Old Bai, you have paid too much for the East Coast, and we cannot let the heroes suffer.

What if we don't do this? After this peace conference is over, I suggest to the Executive Committee that you be transferred to the Supreme Court and you go back to your old profession.

In terms of diplomacy, bring up your deputy Gao Mo to deal with possible adverse situations. If he wants to take on greater responsibilities, this will also be a test for him."

Mr. Shao's suggestion was so thoughtful. Lao Bai was responsible for increasing the territory and gaining fame, and Gao Mo was responsible for losing the colony. Lao Bai was so impulsive that he agreed almost immediately.

However, since Lao Bai dared to covet the position of chief executive, and his political ability was qualified, alarm bells suddenly rang in his head, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

It's so dangerous. This is obviously Mr. Shao who is testing me. If I agree to this, my Lao Bai's political future will be completely ruined.

Mr. Shao was right. If he did this, Lao Bai would indeed be a meritorious official on the East Coast without any black spots. But the key point of "meritorious official" lies in the word "chen". Of course, Lao Bai may be praised highly by the public. If he wants to be the chief

, I’m afraid there is no hope.

Organizationally or in other words, Mr. Shao asked you to be the person in charge of diplomatic communications. You just wanted to take advantage. When you were about to take the blame, you ran away. If you are so irresponsible, how can you be reused in the future?

As long as the Holy Family is there, even if the situation changes and the situation changes, it is only a matter of Mr. Shao's words to make a comeback. If I lose the Holy Family, I am afraid that I, a hero, will have to go to the Consultative Council to drink tea for the rest of my life.

At that moment, Lao Bai patted his chest again, full of pride, "If you want to benefit the country's life or death, how can you avoid it because of good or bad luck? I will take the blame for this."

Mr. Shao nodded silently, not knowing what he was thinking. Bai Siwen said goodbye this time, and Mr. Shao was sent to the door.

Bai Siwen left Shao Mansion, the cold wind blew on his body, which made him feel much better. He went to see Mr. Shao in a suit and leather shoes. The temperature in Mr. Shao's room was very high, and it was not easy to take off his clothes on the spot. After standing for such a long time, he was too hot.

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Siwen Bai's villa is not far to the west. He looked up and saw the vault of his villa. Siwen Bai went on a business trip to Europe for more than two months. Now he suddenly thought of the charming Persian slave girls at home, and he couldn't help but
Chapter completed!