Yu Yuehai was immediately overjoyed: "The total is 38 billion. Our WFP has raised 20 billion. The rest is all up to you."
Zhang Hao didn't want to give money directly, so he tried:
“Can whale meat be used to pay for military expenses?”
"Director Zhang, are you kidding me? The war has already begun. The food issue is the cornerstone of the stability of the federation. No one can get involved with the whale meat."
Director Yu is decisive.
Zhang Hao curled his lips secretly. If the higher-ups really paid attention to food, they would not sit back and watch the ocean-going fleet be exposed to risks. Or do they think he is easy to bully?
Want to rob the rich and give to the poor?
But having said that, the profits of Southeast Fisheries cannot fall into his own pocket. In the end, it is the interests of Shuguang Company that are harmed, and the impact on him is limited.
After all, given the bottomless nature of Shuguang Company, this 18 billion is simply not enough to burn.
"Sorry, Director Yu, there is not much money in Southeast Fishery's account at present. We are afraid that we are powerless. You should think of other solutions?"
Director Yu didn't want to give up easily, so he quickly thought of a solution: "Director Zhang, how about this? You can help me advance the money first, and then wait until the whale meat is put into the warehouse, and then return the money to you. What do you think?"
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"No, no, I still owe tens of billions in foreign debt, and I have no money at all."
Zhang Hao quickly complained.
What if the ocean-going fleet is seriously damaged or completely wiped out? What about the 18 billion?
In the end, it will definitely be on his head.
"It's simple. I can help you, Director Zhang, contact the bank. With your wealth, Director Zhang, it's no problem to get a loan of tens of billions." Director Yu pressed forward step by step.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hao immediately asked: "Then why don't you borrow money in the name of WFP?"
"The WFP is a government agency, and the government has long been heavily in debt. Now it is impossible to borrow money. Even if it can borrow money, the review process will be extremely troublesome, and the ocean-going fleet cannot afford it."
"Isn't it possible to just use the emergency law? Those banks shouldn't have the guts to refuse, right?"
"Director Zhang, the financial industry is different from the general real economy. The government can only regulate macroeconomically and does not dare to micro-manage the industry personally.
As we all know, the current financial market is very fragile and can be said to be walking on thin ice. Once the balance is broken, a violent financial storm will immediately set off, which is what officials want to avoid.
In addition, this also involves the federal currency. If the monetary system collapses and becomes waste paper, the consequences of such a disaster are simply unimaginable."
Yu Yuehai analyzed patiently.
Zhang Hao roughly understood the other party's worries, and this worry was not unreasonable.
He thought about it for several minutes, but in the end he couldn't find any other solution, so he had to bite the bullet and agree. He hoped that WFP would keep its word and not default on this 18 billion loan.
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With the full assistance of the official, the loan procedures went extremely smoothly. Just the afternoon of the next day, all the loans were transferred to a mysterious account.
Soon, a large "ragged fleet" left Lijiapo Port and began to head south with all its strength.
A week later, a so-called "Declaration of Independence" suddenly appeared on the Internet, with Chinese and English versions available, and the publisher was the pseudo-European Union.
That's right, in this eloquent declaration of several thousand words, the Europeans directly announced their secession from the federation, and then they couldn't wait to establish the Europa Grand Alliance.
In an instant, one stone stirred up a thousand waves!
When the news spread, Zhang Hao was helping his father's antique shop. Since the war broke out, the price of gold has soared again, breaking through the three thousand mark overnight.
Compared with the previous two years, it has increased almost eight times.
Zhang Chongxin looked at the "Declaration of Independence" on his mobile phone, not knowing whether he was happy or sad.
The Federation has finally shown signs of understanding, but the people who are currently in charge are a group of yellow faces. Under such circumstances, how can people be embarrassed?
Zhang Hao's attention at this time was not on the Declaration of Independence, but on the back of the declaration.
"Dad, in my opinion, the war situation in the Middle East has already been decided. Otherwise, with the cautious attitude of the Europeans, they would never dare to openly provoke the Federation. This wave obviously has something to rely on."
"What do you mean? You mean?"
Zhang Chongxin was stunned for a moment.
Zhang Hao's face was heavy: "If what I predict is correct, there is a high probability that the Middle East oil depot will be completely lost. At the same time, the 500,000 garrison will be in dire straits. It is estimated that they will either be surrounded and annihilated, or they will be captured. There is no third outcome."
"Which is more likely?"
Steve couldn't help but interject.
"I think it's the latter. This is a civil war, and it's not the previous era of conflict between countries. In addition, after years of peace, the soldiers' will to resist is generally weak. Once surrounded, the probability of surrender is very high." Zhang Hao replied.
Zhang Chongxin sighed and said with a sad face:
"Our ancestors were right when they said, 'Although the world is safe, if you forget to fight, you will be in danger.' This lesson is too profound."
Steve then asked: "How will the situation develop next?"
"The Europeans definitely want peace talks. After all, their overall strength is far inferior to that of the Federation. The most important thing is the hundreds of thousands of prisoners. This is a huge bargaining chip." Zhang Hao tried to analyze.
"Probably not?" Zhang Chongxin frowned, and then recalled: "I remember that in the 1930s or 1940s, Congress passed an "Anti-Federal Secession Act", and there was no room for compromise."
"Dad, I didn't say that the higher authorities would recognize the independence of the Europeans, but that would not prevent a temporary truce between the two sides."
Zhang Hao quickly explained.
"truce?"
Zhang Chongxin repeated it subconsciously.
Zhang Hao nodded: "Yes, it is a truce. This is good for both sides. We can take back the prisoners; the Europas can also get precious breathing time and take the opportunity to digest the fruits of victory."
"Can the people above swallow this breath?"
Zhang Chongxin was angry and unfair.
"If you can't swallow it, you have to swallow it. The distance between the two sides is too far, and the navy has no way to gain control of the sea. I estimate that within two or three years, the two sides will at most just quarrel."
"Zhang Hao, you mean sit-down battle?"
Steven quickly agreed.
"Roughly the same!"
The so-called "Silent War" refers to the early stage of the Federation Unification War. Although all parties declared war on each other, due to mutual concerns, no war broke out immediately.
Instead, it dragged on for more than three months.
Zhang Chongxin touched his beard and couldn't help but wonder: "I don't understand, what's the use of delaying for a few years? The war will still break out, can they still make a comeback?"
"It's really hard to say. If the Europeans take advantage of these two or three years to make all-out efforts to develop nuclear weapons, they won't be able to fight even if they want to."