Did he mean to buy this island?

The Penghu Islands belong to Taiwan, and Taiwan belongs to China.

But at this stage, the Japanese occupied Taiwan and wanted to occupy it forever. At this time, Han Huaiyi ran out and wanted to buy a piece of island beside them. There was no one else in this operation.

Han Huaiyi was quite reasonable. "The scale of the business teamed up by New Rome and i and Swire will definitely not be small. Infrastructure and employee placement issues will consume a lot of money. What if you suddenly stop giving it to us?"

"Han Sang, how could this happen?"

"If I could own it, I would dare to invest with all my heart. Do you know what I have now?" Han Huaiyi asked him.

Mitsui and others naturally don't know

Han Huaiyi said, "Besides business, you need sentiment. I want to build this place into an independent leisure and vacation area."

He began to gesture on the map.

The north will be a busy port, with industrial supporting facilities and employee areas.

To the south are beaches with swimming pools and facing the sea. Han Huaiyi was excitedly beating there, "I set this place as a resort for New Rome and all friendly companies. In May every year, a group of outstanding employees will come here to relax. With the development of the times, many commercial negotiations can also be placed here."

"If I could own this area independently, where there were no important resources except as a port, I would even promote a great plan to become an endless gambling ship in Asia. Gamblers in the entire Southeast Asia and even the world could enjoy the fun of spending a lot of money here."

After saying that, Han Huaiyi asked Mitsui Cheng, “Do you want to participate in such a business?”

Mitsui Sei had a headache.

At that time, he was the governor of Taiwan and the Navy General Shiki Kawayama was the commander of the Battle of the Yellow Sea and the father of the Japanese Joint Fleet.

His status in the Japanese Navy is currently unsatisfactory to Hirahachiro Togo.

Such figures have detailed plans for the empire's strategic arrangement in the Far East, especially the ocean.

If Han Huaiyi's new Rome cannot be under his gun, he will have to rely on Penghu, which is given to him by Taiwan.

Apart from that, don't even think about it.

But it's even more nonsense to want to go from a tenant to a landlord.

So Mitsui Cheng could only shake his head firmly and said, "Han Sang, your idea is beautiful, but I cannot convince the Governor to make such concessions. The empire cannot defeat the Qing court but sells the results to you. In that case, where is the dignity of the navy? How can he explain to His Majesty the Emperor?"

Han Huaiyi sighed when he saw this, "So what you mean is that you can only rent it, right?"

Mitsui Seira "Yes, in order to show sincerity in cooperation, Mitsui Trading Company is willing to bear the rent."

Han Huaiyi directly interrupted him, "If you can't own Penghu, Japan will take back our investment ownership in Penghu at any time. It is acceptable to buy it, and rent it without any negotiation."

Mitsui Chengru didn't understand, "Han Sang, why didn't you have this attitude towards Keelung?"

"Keelung is too close to you. I know you can't sell it, so I gave up directly. But Penghu is so far away from you and the supply of materials also depends on Taiwan, so I want to buy it."

Ford assisted on the side and said, "I understand Charlie's idea of ​​buying this place. If we don't have ownership, we dare not let go of investment, so Mr. Mitsui would better consider it, or if you can't make decisions, you can meet with the Governor for us."

The atmosphere was stalemate.

Mitsui Naruto thought about it and could only say he would try it.

After he left, everyone would have a break in Keelung.

Without outsiders, everyone asked Han Huaiyi what he really planned.

Han Huaiyi said, "I really want to buy it and develop it and improve it."

"But it should be really difficult." Ford was actually not optimistic about his idea, although he had just supported him.

Han Huaiyi smiled and said, "I asked for a price everywhere to pay the money. What I want is not the entire Penghu, that's really unrealistic."

"Then where do you want?"

"Rent Penghu and buy the Diaoyu Islands in Jibei Island and the northeast of Keelung." Han Huaiyi pointed to two places on the map.

Among them, Jibei Island is an island with a total area of ​​31 square kilometers.

It was a famous summer resort in later generations, and the Sandou Beach was beautiful and charming.

As for the Diaoyu Islands, there is no need to say it specifically.

"Why?" Ford was puzzled.

Han Huaiyi told him the truth, "Henry, you know I am actually a Chinese, Taiwan belongs to China, and I think the mainland will rise sooner or later, so I want to do something for my country and nation decades in advance."

Henry didn't understand.

"Maritime rights, the ownership of the island will cause a lot of trouble due to historical reasons, but if you own the property rights early, what will you do in the future?"

Han Huaiyi then explained, "Li Zhongtang of our country had to sign the Treaty of Shimonoseki so he was scolded by ignorant people. It seemed that those whispers believed that if Li Hongzhang did not sign, he would not lose those territory. And I am doing business with the Japanese! What will people think of my behavior thousands of years later? When I donate the island I belong to to the country, I should be able to block their mouths."

Henry couldn't help but sigh after hearing this, "Charlie, you're thinking a lot. You're already considering your reputation behind you, and..."

"National Interest." Curtis said.

"Isn't it okay to speak out for the people and contribute to the nation? Curtis, one day our plane will fly to another nation and slaughter China's national humiliation. As my brother, I beg you to help me fulfill this wish plan. How about coming forward in the name of Ford's rubber reserve base, because you are an American company."

"Of course. It's just that New Rome is a French company. Is there any problem with this?"

"I am not optimistic about France's future international status and strength. So in the future, I will change the registration location of the New Rome company to the United States, or other more suitable places."

"Fortunately Fei Woli is not here, otherwise he would be sad."

Han Huaiyi laughed, "Then he will be sad."

While they were joking, Mitsui Naruto was rushing to Taipei every moment because it was the base of the Japanese governor of Taiwan.

Keelung is about an hour away from the future generations of Taiwan. During this year, Mitsui Cheng arrived in Taiwan at noon the next day.

As the person in charge of Mitsui Trading Company's cooperation business, his request for advice was quickly approved.

As a result, Shiki Kawayama slapped him three times in the face after hearing his tone.

He yelled in anger, "It's ridiculous. You stupid people who are blinded by profits, how can the land you gained from the bloody battle of the Empire warriors become bargaining chips for trading!"

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Chapter completed!