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Chapter 193 Alaska is worth a penny ([-]rd update, please subscribe)
How much is it worth?

Facing the kicked back ball, Zhu Xianhai was silent for a while, and then he thought about it in his heart. Although Alaska is a loser to Russia, if the price is too low, they will definitely not sell it.

The reason why they want to sell Alaska is to put it bluntly, they want to use that piece of land for a sum of money to get through the immediate financial crisis.

If the price is low, if such a good opportunity is missed, it will be too late to regret.

But the price is high... I am not happy about it either!

After thinking about it, Zhu Xianhai said.

"There are examples of decent land purchases before this. For example, most of the territory of the United States was purchased. For example, Louisiana was purchased from the French. They paid 529911680 million U.S. dollars, while the U.S. After the Mexican War, although Mexico ceded most of the territory, the Americans still paid 2144476 million U.S. dollars for it and waived the [-] million U.S. dollars in claims. Of course, my personal knowledge of Louisiana is more meaningful At that time, the United States purchased more than [-] acres, or [-] square kilometers of land from France at about three cents per acre..."

Before Zhu Xianhai finished speaking, Earl Bruno said with a smile on his face.

"Sir, Alaska has nearly 150 million square kilometers of land. If we refer to this price as a reference..."

"Is there any comparison value?"

Zhu Xianhai didn't even bother to talk to this guy.

"What kind of land is Louisiana's 214 million square kilometers of land? It is fertile prairie and fertile land that can be cultivated. As for Alaska, Mr. Earl, tell me what else is there besides icebergs? How much land can be cultivated there? ? What can be grown on those lands? I’m afraid they can’t even grow potatoes!”

If they can grow and live, they will not import food from Mexico and the United States every year.They actually have the nerve to compare the ice and snow in Alaska with Louisiana.I really don't know how to say this.

"After there is no fur there, it is worthless at all, Mr. Earl, we all know this! So, please make a price! Then we will continue to talk. If the lion opens his mouth, I think it will be fine." There is no need to negotiate!"

Zhu Xianhai, who took the initiative, did not mean to be polite at all. Historically, in 1867, the United States bought nearly 700 million square kilometers of Alaska from Tsarist Russia for $20 million plus a handling fee of $150. It should be said that it was 170 Ten thousand square kilometers is right, after all, it also includes 20 square kilometers of sea area.

This money is undoubtedly a very worthwhile investment, but Zhu Xianhai has no intention of spending this money at all. After all, Russia needs money more now, and besides Nanhua, they can't find other buyers at all.

American?
They're at war, what are you kidding.

"Sir, four years ago, in 1859, Senator William Gwin of California expressed his willingness to buy Alaska to the Russian ambassador to the United States. His asking price at that time was five million U.S. dollars."

Earl Bruno's answer made Zhu Xianhai grin.

"In that case, you can go to California to find that Senator William Gwin and ask him if the United States is willing to pay $500 million!"

Let the current Americans pay 500 million US dollars to buy that piece of ice and snow?

is it possible?
Let’s say that the United States is at war, even when it is not at war, they may not be willing to pay, right? Asking the price is one thing, and whether they are willing to pay is another.

It is of course impossible for the Americans to spend such a huge sum of money to buy Alaska now.Count Bruno thought for a while, and then quoted his reserve price.

"Mr. Zhu, 500 million is the bottom line acceptable to Russia!"

William Gwin's quotation back then was one of the reasons why St. Petersburg was so excited. It is definitely a very good deal to sell a worthless place of ice and snow for 500 million US dollars.

"But who's going to pay $500 million?"

Zhu Xianhai asked back.

"Even William Gwynne would not be willing, right? Five million dollars, Your Excellency, the fertile land in Louisiana is only worth 500 million dollars. How much can Alaska be worth?"

Alaska certainly wasn't worth much.

Of course, Count Bruno knew this very well, but he knew better why Russia sold it. The Crimean War not only cost Russia hundreds of thousands of troops, but also caused hundreds of millions of rubles in economic losses. , Russia after the war is very short of money.Therefore, it was forced to think of selling the territory to ease financial pressure.

So, he has to sell it for a good price.Only in this way can the Tsar's favor be won.Isn't the reason why he took the initiative to come to the door to claim credit in front of the Tsar?

But what kind of bird is Alaska?

Is that place worth five million dollars?
Not to mention other people, even Earl Bruno himself did not believe that the place was worth so much money. The American offer... In his opinion, it was just a fake price, an offer that brought Russia to the negotiating table, and in the end they Certainly not willing to spend so much money to buy that piece of ice and snow.

While Earl Bruno was thinking about it, Zhu Xianhai made an offer.

"One point!"

"what?"

"One cent per acre. Americans buy Louisiana for three cents per acre on average, but the ice and snow in Alaska is definitely not worth the price, one cent per acre!"

Zhu Xianhai gave a reasonable offer.

"Well, about $350 million."

In another world, America, the best land king in history, bought Alaska for two cents an acre.But Zhu Xianhai didn't intend to spend so much money.

"This is impossible!"

Count Bruno said loudly.

"350 million US dollars, this is a free gift! Mr. Zhu! If this is the case, I would prefer to negotiate with the Americans. They have already offered at least 500 million US dollars."

"You can go to them. Let's not say whether the Americans are willing to pay 500 million, but the Americans who are at war will definitely not, and they will not be able to pay 500 million to buy that big refrigerator. Well, maybe three years, Maybe five years, anyway, after the war is over, how much subsidy do you need to provide in the next few years? Half a million? A million? Or more? Surely, every day, in order to maintain the You are all spending huge sums of money, but accept my offer now and you will not only get rid of this burden, but you will also get a huge sum of money!"

Seeing Earl Bruno frowning and Zhu Xianhai with a calm face, he felt a little complacent, where are the Russians!They have always been the ones who take advantage of the fire, and now it is their turn.

Although he didn't want to admit it, Earl Bruno knew that what the other party said was true.Alaska is consuming Russia's wealth little by little, and every day of delay is consuming one day. More importantly, it is very likely that it will be occupied by the British or even the Americans in the future.

"450 million pesos!"

Finally, after repeated weighing, Count Bruno made a final offer.

"This is the lowest offer that St. Petersburg can accept! If it is any lower, it is impossible for St. Petersburg to agree! Mr. Zhu, I hope you can understand that Russia may need money to alleviate the current situation, but it does not mean that it will give up the land for nothing. send out!"

After giving this final offer, Earl Bruno had already made up his mind.If the other party refuses again, there is no need for negotiation.

After all, he knew very well what the bottom line the Tsar could accept.

Alaska may be a land of ice and snow without any output, and it is a worthless place, but Russia does not have too much land.

Even selling now is a last resort.

450 million!
This is the bottom line that the Tsar can accept!If it is lower, it is no different from giving away for nothing.

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