"Big deal, great plan!" Seeing this, Cohen let out a sigh of relief and leaned back in the soft chair.
At this time, the people downstairs were still trying their best to maintain their roles. They begged, shied away, begged again, and shied away again, until the Deputy Foreign Secretary agreed to discuss with other ministers and introduced these "businessmen" to Sibi.
until the dignitaries of Asia met... But for Cohen, these scenes were at the end and were no longer the main points that he had to pay attention to.
"I told you before that you can't underestimate others. The dealings between businessmen are actually no less than fighting on the battlefield." Dill, who was sitting next to him, watched the last moment carefully until the businessman downstairs sent him off.
When Lip went out, she turned around and said to Cohen with a smile: "Now that someone else has made this plan, it should be your turn to have a headache, right?"
"Why do I have a headache? Of course, my husband and I will take the lead in a real fight with swords and guns, but this is economic competition..." Cohen smiled and gloated: "Since these people think they are businessmen, what they are talking about is limited to trade and asking for money.
The exclusive right to trade is to protect oneself. So, Mr. Dill, who is in charge of Sbia's economy, what do you think of this matter?"
"I knew you didn't have the kindness to take me out for a walk!" Dill glared and slashed Cohen's arm with his palm: "Surrender!"
"There's no need to surrender." Cohen grabbed Dill's hand and pretended to be lecherous: "Let's talk about your thoughts first. After that, husband, I will go shopping with you and buy some rouge and gouache..."
"Stop it!" Dill covered Cohen's mouth angrily and amusedly, otherwise there would have been a long list of dumbfounding words. It had been a long time since she had played with Cohen like this, and a sweet and sweet smile appeared on her reddish cheeks.
A satisfied smile, but right now, business is the most important thing.
"No matter how pitiful their expressions are or how tragic their words are, I know they want more than that." Dill stood up and escaped from Cohen's "claws", and after thinking for a moment, he expressed his judgment: "It is true that the devil is
The countries that belong to the country have lost the war and must compensate me. Under this huge pressure for compensation, squeezing existing businessmen is the most convenient way. Of course, their families will not be easy off. But is the situation really that dangerous? I think
This is just an excuse for them to test us."
"Oh, why?" Cohen sat upright and looked at Dill with interest.
"Businessmen pursue profits, so they seize opportunities even better than politicians. If the family is threatened, this is an excuse that can be used. It is morally justifiable to others and to oneself." Her husband looked at her.
Encouraged, Deere was no longer as cautious as usual: "I think, no matter whether they can obtain exclusive trading rights or not, their ultimate goal is to obtain greater profits."
Cohen filled a glass of wine and handed it to Deere: "You mean, the exclusive trading rights are just a cover?"
"That's not necessarily the case." Dill took the wine glass and replied with a smile: "Sibiya's goods have always been coveted by merchants, but because of our trade barriers, they have never been able to enter. If we can get the exclusive trading rights,
, of course that’s the best thing. If you can’t get it, settle for the second best. As long as you go through a series of activities, you, the wise monarch, will let go, right?”
"That's not necessarily true. My criterion for judging things is whether it is beneficial to Sibia." Cohen shook his head: "Just treating guests and giving gifts is not enough to make me let go."
"However, Sibia's official and commercial channels plus smuggling cannot meet the entire continent's demand for Sibia's goods." Dill said: "We have not yet filled this market. With the addition of these peripheral businessmen, it will have a great impact on Sibia."
It’s a good thing.”
"Of course it seems to be a mutually beneficial thing, but I will not support a group of foreign business groups just for this reason." Cohen smiled slightly: "They should know this, they can't impress me without making a big bet.
"
"The Sibia Empire has always been cautious about government orders. They should know this." Dill thought for a while: "But since they have proposed exclusive trade rights, they will not give in easily, right? What if they start with the ministers?
"
"How to do it?"
"Partnership means gathering funds or resources within the empire for cooperative operations." Dill said: "Everyone is tied together and everyone is prosperous."
"If it is something that cannot be brought to the fore, it is best to do it quietly. Three or two people can negotiate it and leave one or two people to communicate with the news. Why do they come to the Holy City with such a big fanfare?" Cohen shook his head again: "
Entering the special envoy, carrying the name of a diplomat, they may even be accused of betraying the emperor's favor if the negotiations fail."
After listening to Cohen's analysis, Dill fell into deep thought. After a moment, she raised her head, her eyes full of surprise: "Negotiation... they want to sell the terms of the negotiation to gain Sibia's business support..."
"Smart... everything will be lacking in this world, but there will never be a shortage of national thieves." Cohen raised the wine glass to Dill, his eyes flashed: "Dear Dill, keep talking."
"If this prerequisite is established, I can be sure." Dill nodded and continued: "In order to obtain exclusive trade rights first, they will not hesitate to hand over the negotiation bottom line of the demonic countries, and even take the initiative
Go beyond this line in exchange for our trust to build a business channel for direct communication with Sbia.”
"But it sounds like they paid a high price!" Cohen closed his eyes slightly.
"No, for these businessmen, the compensation borne by the empire has nothing to do with them. They can even sacrifice other empires when distributing compensation within the alliance." Dill said: "If it cannot be achieved, then they can also transfer their family business
.”
"In other words, they will throw a large amount of compensation to an empire with little development prospects, so that other powerful empires can develop again? If it is difficult, they will put their business in an empire with small compensation?" Cohen thought.
After thinking about it: "I think the former has greater hope. They have long been skilled in doing this kind of thing of diverting trouble to the east."
"But at the same time, they will continue to infiltrate into Sibia, hoping to tie a number of senior Sibia officials into their family business and get more development opportunities." Dill said: "For them, getting Sibia is a big deal.
Biya's guarantee is a basic condition."
"This is difficult to implement. Minister Sibia who can be penetrated by them does not have real power in his hands!" Cohen replied: "From a business point of view, Deere, what practical significance do you think this has?
?”
"A seemingly ordinary thing, in the eyes of merchants, is an opportunity for rise. You think, with exclusive trade rights, the first benefit is that the empire does not dare to attack them because of Sbia, because
If you touch them, you will touch the interests of the Sibia Empire." Dill smiled slightly: "Then they can make a fuss here."
"Is there any good article to write?" Cohen rarely gets involved in business and has little experience in such detailed issues.
"Let's first assume that the demonic compensation is a large number." Dill said: "These businessmen first moved closer to Sbia politically, shouldering a part of the compensation of their empire and increasing their share year by year. After paying
After a period of time, Lai Sibia requested loans, borrowed talents, and introduced technology on the grounds of payment difficulties..."
"Killing two birds with one stone, you can make money with one hand, fame with the other, and also lay a political foundation." Cohen commented with a sneer: "I am sure that they will even ask to learn from Sbia's economic system! This goes beyond business and enters
It is a political category. If we only consider economic interests, it is very likely that an ordinary country will support them to obtain the war reparations they deserve."
"The demonic territory is so vast that Sibiya's hand cannot reach it. Excluding other factors, it is indeed convenient and labor-saving for us to have such an economic system to squeeze the neighboring areas and transport the profits to Sibiya.
Method." Dill continued to analyze: "And they have used the power of Sibia to complete their own great development. If these big families develop in this way, their power will become extremely powerful, surpassing any previous business family.
.”
"Dil, I have to say that you are outstanding in this aspect." Cohen put down his glass: "But things will not be that simple."
"Of course it's not that simple. A family business group of this size is a dangerous existence. But I can only conduct business analysis, and my father and sister Feline can provide other analysis." Dill walked to Cohen.
In front of me: "Without further ado, let's go back now and tell everyone what happened here."
"Lucy, please pack your things and go back to the palace first, and tell Feline what we just saw." Cohen stood up and held Dill's hand: "Let's go shopping."
"But the matter is so urgent..." Dill hesitated. Of course she understood that business was important, but she didn't want to give up an opportunity to be alone with Cohen.
"What day doesn't have important things? But life has to go on!" Cohen laughed: "Let's go!"
Although they were traveling in casual clothes, there were quite a few guards protecting Cohen and Dill. There were guards in various costumes on the front, back, left and right. Less than two streets away, even the confidential security personnel of the Liaison Office directly under the royal family came.
Joining in the fun. Dill secretly felt something was wrong. Cohen smiled, first covered his face with a hood, then bought a hat with a veil for Dill to wear, and then asked his guards to show their weapons. The group started
Pretending to be a rich man from the countryside, he entered the city. This time, he attracted less attention.
The streets of the Holy Capital are very lively, but there is no shortage of anything in the palace. Even if you buy, you only buy some snacks or small items for viewing. However, all the way from the small market to the commercial district, Cohen, who has been away from home all year round, is really interested in Sbia.
With the most intuitive understanding of the products, etc., I couldn't help but praise the internal affairs presided over by the several imperial concubines.
When Cohen and his party returned to the palace, it was already dark. Although the welcome ball in the harem was not completely over yet, it was no longer necessary for all members of the royal family to stay at the venue. After being notified by the guards, the Prime Minister, the First Princess, and Lorenzo
The dean had already gone to the tightly guarded conference room to study the report Lucy brought back.
Moments before Cohen and Princess Dill entered the conference room, an urgent report from the Deputy Foreign Secretary was delivered.
Everyone present here, except Dean Lorenzo, the Prime Minister Weisu and the First Princess are all very sensitive people in politics. The two of them listened to Dill's introduction while looking at the report sent by Lip.
, gradually, the two people have figured out a general context of the whole matter.
When Dill finished speaking, everyone looked worried. But of course the prudent Prime Minister did not speak first. He just looked up at Princess Feline. Cohen on the side was also looking at Feline, waiting for the governor.
The first imperial concubine in charge of internal affairs can comprehensively analyze this matter from another perspective.
"As Dill said, if the prerequisites are true, this matter is not just for the pursuit of business interests, nor is it someone's attempt to preserve the family. It is a huge plan that is interlocked and extremely insidious.
The degree of danger even exceeds this war." Princess Feilin thought about it for a long time before carefully defining the matter: "Our opponent this time has intelligence, courage, insight and planning ability.
It surpasses anything before.”
If Dill's attainments and talents in business are unparalleled, Feline's political acumen and foresight far exceed everyone here. Feline must have her reasons for saying this.
"Please wait a moment, Princess Feline." Dean Lorenzo seemed not to be able to enter the state yet: "I don't understand a bit. This plan first initiated by a group of businessmen may be larger in scale, but how can it be surpassed in a dangerous degree?
What about the war that just ended?”
"First, these businessmen use the identity of diplomats. This is a key point." Feilin said: "Dean, do you think that the style of the Isbia Empire will spare countries in negotiations? If countries
Is sending a group of businessmen out of bargaining considerations? Can this avoid more compensation? Obviously impossible. Then, the reason for doing this is for other reasons."
"Secondly, we have to thank our Emperor, His Majesty Cohen, for taking the war to a new level." At this point, Princess Feline looked at Cohen with a teasing smile on her face: "I dare
Certainly, no empire will be willing to fail, and no alliance will give up the competition with Sbia. Do you agree with this?"
Everyone here is a core member of Sbia, and they have access to the highest level of intelligence. Of course they know that what Feilin said at this time is true.
"Now, all empires should understand that any war against Sbia must rely not only on politics, but also on economy and technology, and even a complete new army and military theory. Without these preliminary preparations, they will
There is no hope of victory." Speaking of this, even Feilin's face showed a bit of pride for her husband and the empire: "They want to fight, and if they want to fight, of course they must complete the preliminary preparations. There are thousands of things.
, it is obviously better to dig out from Sibia than to immerse yourself in research."
"Let's put it this way, my dean, Cohen's changes in war are mainly reflected in two aspects." Wei Suguo was still a little confused when he saw the dean, so he explained: "In the past, we fought whatever wars we had.
, we decide how to use it after we capture the land; and now, we decide to seize the corresponding land after deciding the development direction of the empire. This clear purpose derives from the strategy, and under the guidance of this strategy, we form a suitable army to fight this
battle."
"The other aspect is to support a new war with a strong economy and technology, right? Therefore, everything must keep up with the development of strategy." Dean Lorenzo finally understood what everyone meant, shook his head and sighed to himself: "I still