Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 2610 Ask Rock in case of indecision

Rock still vaguely remembered that the British Empire in another time and space owed money to the Americans, and it took almost decades to repay it.

Is it because the British are unwilling to pay off in one lump sum?

Is it because the Americans do not want to press for debts?

No, the bottom line is that the British can't afford to pay it all at once, so they can only pay it in installments.

The Hebrew capitalists in the United States who eat people and don't spit out their bones originally started their business with usury. If Britain can afford it, the Americans will definitely not agree to installment.

The reason for agreeing is because the repayment is divided into several decades, at least the interest on the principal can be obtained, and at the same time, additional benefits can be obtained.

If you disagree, there is a high probability that even the capital will be wasted.

The same goes for Russia.

After World War I, Russia was ostracized by the international mainstream society, and could not even join the League of Nations. What money is there to pay for it?

Now that the bearded man is actively integrating into the international community, then these historical old debts have to be counted. Is hundreds of millions of pounds a lot?For a country of Russia's size, there are really not many, and there is no pound to use resources to pay off debts. The British will definitely agree to this plan.

If you agree, at least you can get your money back.

If you disagree, you will lose even your capital.

"It doesn't matter, as long as the Russians are willing to pay it back—" Winston finally smiled.

For the British Empire, a few hundred million pounds is actually not a big deal.

The key is that the nature is too bad. While the Russians owe the British money, France, Belgium, and Spain also owe the British money. If they all follow suit, then things will be a big deal.

After the end of World War I, the United Kingdom did not hesitate to start the Russian Civil War in order to ask for money. In the end, they lost all their money and spent a large amount of military expenditure.

It would be a miracle if Winston could get the money back, even the principal.

Especially for the United Kingdom, which is currently in trouble at home and abroad.

With Winston's words, Rock turned to Molotov.

Roque brought two pieces of good news to Molotov. One was that the Allies agreed to hand over Berlin to Russia, and the other was that the New League of Nations was willing to accept Russia and give Russia permanent membership.

"Isn't this what we deserve?" Molotov didn't think this was good news.

What is the so-called good news?
Buying a lottery ticket won the first prize, the village will be demolished, and people will be beaten on the street for no reason, which is good news.

Is it good news that he has worked hard for 40 years and suffered from occupational diseases before retiring to a deputy?
"What is deserved? There has never been a free lunch in this world. Shouldn't you pay back the money you owe the British? It's only natural to pay back the debt!" Rock didn't like the logic of the Russians.

For the Russians, it is only natural to take advantage of it. If they can't take advantage of it, they will suffer.

So why pay the money owed to the British based on their ability?
"It is Imperial Russia that owes Britain money, and it has nothing to do with the current Russia." Molotov was logical, and if he wanted money, he went to the Tsar for it.

"Russia has inherited the territory of the Russian Empire, so it has the obligation to repay the debts for the Russian Empire!" Rock and his father paid off their debts, and it is absolutely impossible to renege on their debts.

If Russia can rely on the debt of Britain, it can rely on the debt of southern Africa.

Imperial Russia only owes the United Kingdom how much money, just a few hundred million pounds.

Russia owes Southern Africa hundreds of billions of rand in debt. If the money is neglected, even if Roque takes care of the overall situation, the federal government of Southern Africa will launch three wars.

To put it bluntly, this is also the national reputation.

If you are willing to pay back the money, you will be accepted by the international community.

It's not a big problem if you don't want to. You owe it now and pay it back when you have money, as long as you admit it.

"This is not Russia's obligation, and we have no reason to do so." Molotov firmly denied it.

"Why don't you ask Moscow first—" Rock doesn't talk nonsense with Molotov, you are just a sounding board, don't be the talker here.

Molotov really had no power to decide.

The next day Molotov came to see Rock again, and his attitude was much better.

"If Russia can get a complete Germany, then we can admit this debt." Molotov made a condition, which is normal, negotiating, and asking for a price to pay back the money.

"7.5 million pounds for Germany? You have a big face!" Rock laughed angrily. Can the Germans agree to this price?
The Allied forces are willing to give Berlin to Russia because there are still millions of German troops in Berlin who are stubbornly resisting. If the Allied forces attack by force, they will have to pay at least 10 people.

All of Germany is too expensive for Russians to afford.

Molotov probably also knew that his conditions were too outrageous, so he blushed and tried to reason: "Russia lost 3500 million people in this war—"

"Wait, isn't it 2000 million?" Rock laughed, and the figure of 2000 million was officially recognized by Russia.

Molotov was stunned for a while before he muttered: "2000 million does not include soldiers—"

"Mr. Minister, if you want to calculate the losses, the losses in Southern Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, and even France are not much less than that of Russia—" Rock is serious. The cost paid by Southern Africa and the United States in this war is hundreds of billions. calculated for the unit.

The United Kingdom put all its capital on it.

France even gambled on the honor of France.

Even Spain and Portugal, which are indifferent to the world, have tried their best to show their sincerity.

Russia flirted with Germany at the beginning of the war to the point of almost joining the Axis powers.

So the 3500 million casualties, strictly speaking, are purely self-inflicted.

"—If you want to gain something, you are doomed to give up something. There will be no pie in the sky. The reason why we made concessions is because Russia's performance in this war deserves our respect." Rock said A stick to a date, if this matter is negotiated, it will also be an achievement for Molotov.

"What's more, the current worry is not only from the arrears of the Russian Empire. You know that in this war, the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as our southern Africa, have all given Russia great help. Our goodwill also needs to be responded to." Luo Ke's tactful and kind response is to pay back the money obediently.

Plus interest of course.

"Lord Locke, you also know that Russia has suffered heavy losses in this war, and we have no ability to repay them in a short time." Molotov was cornered.

The debt of the last world war, Molotov can be said to have nothing to do with Russia now.

Then there is no reason to shirk the debt of this World War I.

Compared with the debt owed by this world war, hundreds of millions of pounds are nothing.

"I know, so I designed a repayment plan for you—" Rock smiled, as long as he has the willingness to repay: "—this plan is very simple. Since Russia cannot repay the arrears in a short time, then we will Extend the repayment period to 30 years, repay a certain percentage each year, and there is no gold that can be paid in kind, such as grain, timber, ore, oil, etc. "

When it comes to repaying money, Roque is very knowledgeable. In his previous life, Roque had to pay off the mortgage every month.

Rock's plan is actually not complicated, and the designed plan is stuck at the limit acceptable to the Russians.

In other words, it is within Russia's repayment ability, but it will not be too easy. If the Russians accept this plan, it will be equivalent to working for southern Africa and the United States for 30 years.

Compared with the debts of southern Africa and the United States, Britain's money is really not much.

"30 years is too long, no—" Molotov subconsciously objected.

"Then ten years?" Rock is more flexible, and the short time is also good, with less interest.

"No, no, 30 years is too short—" Molotov changed his words immediately.

When Russians buy a house, there is probably no such thing as a mortgage, and even if there is, it is not Molotov's turn.

So Molotov didn't realize how insidious Rock's plan was for a while.

However, Molotov also knew that the plan provided by Rock definitely had pitfalls.

So Molotov lost ground in an instant.

"Okay, okay, send a telegram to Moscow." Rock was tired, and that's how it was when negotiating with someone who didn't have the right to make a decision.

In the evening, Roque will meet with Truman. It is rare for him to come to the United States. His schedule is full, and every minute is precious.

The purpose of Truman looking for Rock is also very clear.

Last year, southern Africa began to switch production to reduce production capacity, promote military conversion to civilians, and start a new round of large-scale infrastructure construction to cope with the possible economic crisis after the end of the world war.

The United States has this anxiety too, and it is greater than in southern Africa.

Rock himself is the largest capitalist in southern Africa. The Nyasaland company started out as a military industry. It was just a matter of Rock’s words to reduce production capacity and convert the military to civilians. Some people will pay for the start of large-scale infrastructure construction. Economic transformation is not complicated.

America is in trouble.

The U.S. military enterprises are all private companies, and the U.S. government did not fully interfere. However, these U.S. companies have a great influence on the U.S. Congress. As the president of the United States, it is Truman’s responsibility to help these companies solve their problems.

Truman was also depressed.

You chose Roosevelt, not me.

Roosevelt had a good life all his life, and he was definitely the greatest president in American history.

How could it be my turn to get into this mess.

Roosevelt's New Deal, a large part of the reference to the southern African economic crisis plan.

Now Truman Xiao guides Cao Sui, and asks Rock when he is indecisive.

"It's simple, just create demand if there is no demand." Rock dug a hole without hesitation. Southern Africa is peace-loving, and this kind of thing must not be done.

"The war is coming to an end, so where is the demand?" Truman sincerely asked for advice. The United States is actually not good at things like war.

The level of American wars is bullying and bullying countries like Mexico and Canada. If the Anglo-American war does not have the help of European countries, the Americans will not be able to win.

Even with the help of European countries, Washington still let the British burn it. This is still an expedition by the British labor force, and the United States is waiting for the labor to fight on the mainland.

We all know that the level of the British army is not ranked high in Europe.

That's the level of American standards.

In the two world wars, the United States was not the main participant in the war. Each time it was the middle and late stages of the war, and the outcome was decided before the end.

Someone on another space-time network asked, is Chang Kaishen a military strategist?

A certain netizen's answer was very quintessential. During the civil war, Chang Kaishen was at best a warlord.

During the Korean War, Chang Kaishen's level was that of a world-renowned player, one line above MacArthur's.

After beating the third brother, Chang Kaishen's level can be said to be unmatched.

Is MacArthur not good enough?

He is the principal of the West Point Military Academy.

So whether the level is high or not depends on who you compare with.

"Even if there is no war, the demand will not disappear." Rock said with a smile.

There is no demand in the United States, but there is in southern Africa.

Weapons and equipment are not only needed for war, but also in peacetime. As long as the threat of war is still there, we must maintain combat readiness, and there must be a market.

Based on the relationship between southern Africa and European and Asian countries, even if the world war ends, there will be no market for weapons and equipment produced in southern Africa.

Now southern Africa has begun to sell aircraft carriers. Sidney Milner has been very busy during this time. He has sold six aircraft carriers. As long as the world war is over, these arms purchase agreements will begin to be implemented.

Not now, the Southern African Expeditionary Force still has to use it.

Herein lies the problem.

Aircraft carriers in southern Africa were wanted, but British and American battleships were not.

The era of battleships has indeed passed, and the speed of elimination is unbelievable. After Australia decided to buy two southern African aircraft carriers, Britain also peddled battleships like Australia.

In order to attract Australia, the United Kingdom did not hesitate to come up with the latest King-class battleship, but it was still rejected by Australia. Even though the price offered by the United Kingdom was very favorable, Australia did not consider it.

Australia buys aircraft carriers in southern Africa partly because Australia really needs them, and partly because it pays protection fees.

After the outbreak of the Pacific War, the United Kingdom retreated all the way, and almost all its old nests were occupied by Japan, so it was simply unable to provide protection for Australia.

So how to choose is very simple.

If you don't hug the thighs of southern Africa, are you still clinging to the thighs of Britain?
Australia is not a stubborn third brother.

The third brother really wanted to buy a battleship, but unfortunately he couldn't afford it, and the only wealth he had was used to support the UK.

That is to say, Sidney Milner took into account the sentiment of the southern African navy, so only six aircraft carriers in southern Africa were sold.

If Sidney Milner opens up the sale, let alone six ships, selling all the existing 12 ships will not be able to meet the strong demand of the relevant countries.

"After the war, the world we live in will undergo unprecedented changes. This is an opportunity for all of us." Truman's eyes flickered, and he was also playing a big game.

For the United States, the biggest obstacle now is not from Germany and Japan, nor southern Africa and Russia, but the old colonial countries such as Britain and France.

More specifically, it is the so-called colonial protectionism.

Without breaking the colonial protections of Britain and France, there would be no new markets for American businesses.

This is what Southern African businesses want too.

(End of this chapter)