Opening game, American Tycoon

Chapter 1238 When the oppression of the great powers is in progress (first update, please subscribe)
"No, we will set them free!"

In the face of the outside world's repeated claims that "the empire will enslave the American people with the help of banks and railways", the imperial government immediately launched its propaganda machine and made its voice heard through newspapers, magazines, and radio.

Of course there are voices...

In fact, it's just listening to it, not taking it seriously.

The year 1886 passed quickly. The Pan-American Railway was finally repaired in Quito. For the world, this year seemed to be peaceful, but contrary to expectations, the "Federal Unification War" that occurred in Central America , has become increasingly brutal.

El Salvador is subjugated, and Honduras is in jeopardy.

"Our goal is to build a modern and prosperous Central American Commonwealth, where every Central American Commonwealth will live in happiness and peace!"

This speech delivered by Justo Rufino Barrios in Congress naturally aroused applause and cheers.

After all, they have successfully annexed El Salvador, and even with their army, they are approaching the capital of Honduras. Now for them, victory is just around the corner.

With victory comes generals and officers who get their rewards, land and wealth, and so do politicians.

"The Central American Federation will once again stand on the American continent!"

In the face of victory after victory, Justo Rufino Barrios, the President of Guatemala, declared so sternly!
At the same time, Barrios announced a final attack on the Honduran capital.

The demise of Honduras seemed inevitable.

Victory is just around the corner, as Barrios hails the resurrection of the "Mesoamerican Commonwealth."Hernandez, president of the Central American Railway Company, met with Barrios again.

The Central American Railway Company is an independent company on the surface, but in fact it is well known that the major shareholder of this railway company is the Mexican Railway Company, and the Mexican Railway Company is a publicly-owned enterprise.

But on the surface, it seems that this company has nothing to do with the Ming Empire, and even the manager is Mexican. This is a proper Mexican company.

This time he brought Barrios a gift—the Central American Railway Treaty that he and his company had drawn up.

Barrios looked through the draft of the treaty. The treaty was not much different from the past. It was nothing more than the railway construction contract and the relevant content of the railway land grant. These contents did not seem to be a big deal.

What is the only difference?
"Mr. Hernandez, do you mean to obtain the right to build railways from the Central American Federation? All of them! And the construction of new railways does not require official approval"

After reading the contract, Barrios' expression changed drastically.He clearly knows that agreeing to this treaty means agreeing to the Central American Railway Company controlling the entire country's railways. As a sovereign country, they can't decide what railway they want to build or not. This is tantamount to handing over sovereignty Give way.

Hernandez could see from Barrios's face the embarrassment in his heart, and said with a smile:
"Mr. President, we are just a commercial company. What we are pursuing is commercial interests. We will try our best to optimize the planning of railway routes. This is of course in the interest of your country. Besides, Mr. President, since we reached an agreement Since then, our company has provided your country with a loan of more than 500 million pesos, and even introduced mercenaries to assist your army in combat. It is with our support that your offensive is so smooth, and this treaty is just a corresponding reward. .”

Hernandez couldn't have been more explicit.If they do not agree to this treaty, they will certainly not be able to continue to have the support of the company. What will happen without the support of the railway company?

I have to say that sometimes help from the outside world is like a drug, and it is addictive. For Barrios, who is now high-spirited and preparing to occupy Nicaragua, and then Costa Rica, to restore the entire "Central American Federation" , he couldn't get rid of the help from the railway company at all.

The railway company brought them not only loans, but also mercenaries from the "Black Samurai Company". Although there are only more than 1000 people, they have always played an extremely important role on the battlefield. With those black warriors, he was able to sweep the countries.

What's more, behind the railway company is not only the Mexican Empire, but more importantly, the Ming Empire. The military strength of the Ming Empire is so strong that even the United Kingdom is very afraid, not to mention that the Ming Empire annexed Peru-Bolivia before!
The Peru-Bolivia rut, Barrios is still fresh in his memory, and he is also very clear, without the funding of the railway company, without the mercenaries from Mexico, what will he use to unify Central America and rebuild What about the Federation?
Can't offend them!
After weighing the pros and cons, Barrios quickly made a decision.

"Mr. President, we hope you can provide us with a new loan!"

Staring at each other, Barrios said.

"200 million pesos, apart from the money used to buy weapons from Daming, another 50 pesos will be at our disposal."

"Borrowing, of course there is no problem, we are old friends after all."

Those who run restaurants are not afraid of big-bellied men. For the financial circles of the Ming Dynasty who have always advocated sweeping countries with "gold dollars", they have never been afraid to provide loans to foreign countries. After all, the returns on loans are extremely generous.

Hernandez said directly.

"Then the collateral is..."

"The same as before, it is public land in the country, um, it is public land in the province of Honduras."

What is the wishful thinking in Barrios' heart?
This is completely generous to others. Even if it is not available in the future, there is no problem. After all, it is the land of the province of Honduras.

In fact, this is not important at all. After all, for the empire, the "Golden Yuan Offensive" is just a commercial method, and what is behind the commercial method?Of course, it is the powerful military strength of the empire.

If one day, the Central American Federation does not pay the money, if they want to tear up the contract, then the imperial fleet will come out and force the Central American Federation to fulfill the contract.

"200 million..."

When leaving the presidential palace in the car, Hernandez, the president of the "Central American Railway Company", slightly raised the corners of his lips, his face full of complacency.

"It's another loan. It's a pity that the loan is a bit small, but it doesn't matter, they will continue to lend in the future!"

(End of this chapter)