"I probably understand what Mr. Zhang means." Governor Lu Wang stroked his moustache and said. In fact, he didn't really understand that kind of wisdom. It's like a person who climbs halfway up a mountain and can't see the scenery at the top.
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Zhang Yi noticed that Mr. Governor was well-kept and his skin was fair. No wonder he didn’t look like someone from the wasteland. It turned out that he grew up in the Fortress of Doom.
They thought they were the last generation of civilized people and entered the wasteland world with a savior mentality. Who knew that the human beings struggling in the wasteland world had already developed civilization.
Without the baggage of history, people are free to let themselves go and pursue the best society in their minds. There is nothing wrong with this.
Some people want to live in the peaceful and leisurely ancient golden age, some want to live in an equal society where property is publicly owned, and some want to live in a society where personal property is inviolable.
Respecting people's choices is civilized.
"We can not talk about ideology, but just talk about geopolitics," Governor Lu Wang said in a different way. "The location of the Mopan City area is very important. I think Mr. Zhang knows this. We are caught between two
Countries are very passive among themselves, but you are sandwiched between three countries, and you are in danger!"
"What's at stake?" Zhang Yi asked rhetorically.
"As far as I know, Liu Kai has always wanted to annex that territory, but he couldn't organize a large army, so the plan was temporarily shelved. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that he will send out troops to attack you at any time." Governor Lu said, "And Zhao Junxi
He is also an ambitious man. After several years of war with us, he was forced to accept peace. So he wanted to bypass us and attack the weaker Liu Kai. Then he had only one way to go, which is through your
area."
Zhang Yi couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
Governor Lu Wang’s words are not alarmist, they are facts. Vice Premier Sun of Greater China has already stated that they want to attack Old China, and the prerequisite must be to occupy the Mopan City area. And Liu Kai is not stupid, he definitely wants to capture this area as soon as possible.
area, occupying a favorable terrain.
"So, if you want to survive, it's best to integrate with us and become a new state. You are located in the center of China and can be called Zhongzhou. Mr. Zhang is naturally the governor of Zhongzhou. We will fully support you
development." Governor Lu said with a smile.
Good guy, another person who thought of a name in advance.
The Xinxing City proposed by Vice Premier Sun is not unpleasant to hear. The Zhongzhou proposed by Governor Lu is not unpleasant either. But this is not a question of whether the name is good or not, it is a matter of naked ambition.
Zhang Yi smiled and said calmly.
"Governor Lu, you only think about us, but you don't think about your own safety. If you expand your power to the Mopan City area, wouldn't you be attacked from both sides? Do you have the ability to fight on both the east and west fronts?"
Governor Lu Wang showed a complicated smile and nodded.
"Mr. Zhang is overly worried. Without such strength, how could we dare to make such a claim? Haha, don't worry, our President Li Haotang is a strategic master who is once in a century."
Zhang Yi could see that there was a hint of subtle cunning in Governor Lu Wang's smile. He was a hunter, knew all kinds of animals, and knew that people were much more cunning than the old fox.
There were contradictions in what Governor Lu said before and after. Just now he said that he was passive when caught between the two countries, but now he said that he has the ability to deal with it and that President Li Haotang is a master of strategy.
This clearly means that they have ulterior motives.
After Zhang Yilue thought about it, he concluded that Little China wanted to take the Mopan City area as its own and turn it into a bait to attract the attention of Old China and Greater China. They even did not hesitate to lead the war to the Mopan City area, in that dangerous battlefield.
This consumes the strength of both countries.
And Little China can sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight and reap the benefits.
Extremely sinister.
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"Governor Lu, please tell President Li," Zhang Yi said with a smile, "The independence of the Mopan City area is the most beneficial to the three countries. We do not want to join any country or form an alliance with any country. Doing so will bring about a problem.
A brutal war."
Governor Lu Wang's eyes widened in surprise. He had never encountered such a calm opponent as Zhang Yi, who not only had unique views but also had a firm attitude.
Don’t talk about ideology, don’t make alliances.
"Mr. Zhang, I would like to ask you to think carefully. We are a wealthy country. We will provide you with a large amount of financial assistance to help you leap from a primitive society to a civilized society. You should open your mind and think more about the interests of the people.
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Zhang Yi smiled and shook his head and said.
"I know what the people think, and everything I do is for the sake of the people. The relationship between us should be purely commercial. Your current economy is also in the early stages of development, and it cannot be said to be rich. Don't say
In addition, you are extremely short of coal resources. There are broad trade prospects between Mr. Xu Fenghua’s Chamber of Commerce and us.”
Zhang Yi changed the topic to business and did not want to talk politics with him.
Governor Lu Wang refused to give up and wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Shi Gandang, who had long been impatient.
"Governor Lu, don't say more, our life is better than yours now."
Xu Fenghua hurriedly apologized and smiled.
"Governor Lu, this brother is the strongest man in the world. He can lift thousands of pounds. I have seen with my own eyes that he can eat a sheep and half a cow in one meal, and can kill a tiger with one punch."
The first part is true, the latter part is just Xu Fenghua’s imagination.
Governor Lu Wang is a typical literati. He couldn't help but tremble all over and smiled awkwardly.
"Yes, Mopan City produces warriors, which is recognized by the world. Of course we admire Mr. Zhang very much for being able to lead his people to defeat the brutal and invincible General Cao. We respect Mr. Zhang's decision, but we just hope that Mr. Zhang will think about it again."
"I will consider it," Zhang Yi said politely. "Not forming an alliance does not mean that we will not cooperate. On the contrary, when war breaks out, I hope that we can play a mediating role and ensure peace in China."
"Okay, that makes sense. We can strengthen cooperation in many aspects," Governor Lu agreed. "In fact, the military force in the Mopan City area is still very strong. If someone launches a war of aggression against us, we still hope that Mr. Zhang will send troops to help. You
You will definitely get satisfactory returns.”
Zhang Yi was also drunk, and Governor Lu went off topic again. He wanted to use money to bribe them as mercenaries and fight on the battlefield for them, daydreaming.
"We need to help each other. Sometimes, we need to join forces to deter those who start wars," Zhang Yi gave a clever answer. Depending on the actual situation, he will choose to join forces with two of the three countries to deter those who want to start wars.
A country in China said, "It's not too late for us to discuss things when we encounter them. Now, let's get business done first."
Xu Fenghua smiled and nodded. He was not interested in politics. Making money was the only way to go.
Governor Lu Wang also nodded. He had said everything he needed to say and could continue to negotiate in the future.
When lunch time came, sumptuous food was put on the table, and everyone drank and chatted.