The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

"During this special period, the interest rate has to be raised. This is also a helpless move by Kyushu. The demand for funds at the end of the year is strong. This time we have to help not only Eagle Country, but also the United States, Canada and other countries. The budget is limited, so we naturally hope to gain more benefits from the cooperation. If it is the same as usual, then why bother? It is better to use the money for other investment projects."

These words are similar to those of yesterday, but the meaning is very clear.

It is not easy for Kyushu Kingdom to lend a helping hand at this time.

Cooperation between countries, in the final analysis, is all about profit.

There is nothing wrong with this, and President William is well aware that the Eagle Country has done similar things in the past.

A UN member state once asked Eagle State for help, but the price it paid was much higher than what Kyushu State proposed.

However, when the Eagle Country changed from a former aid provider to a requester today, this role change is difficult to accept.

The Eagle Country once demanded that other countries pay high interest rates, but now that it is its turn to pay, it feels the pain. It is not that it cannot afford to pay, but it is unwilling to pay such a large sum of money in vain.

This negotiation was not successful for them. They did not gain any advantage. Instead, they had to pay a price far beyond their expectations to overcome the current difficulties. President William did not immediately refute what Mr. Xu said, but remained silent for a few minutes. He remained calm on the surface, but his mind was thinking rapidly. He needed to find a suitable argument to persuade Kyushu to make some concessions, even if it was just to lower the interest rate a little.

"I understand the special circumstances of this period," he said slowly, "but this interest rate is indeed far more than the value of the principal. Eagle Country's recent financial situation does not allow me to accept this document. Perhaps Kyushu Country can consider slightly lowering the interest rate. In two years, we promise to return 12 billion US dollars with principal and interest. This is already our maximum budget."

The interest rate proposed by President William was not extremely low, but a relatively reasonable price. According to international interest standards, this could bring nearly 1 billion US dollars in profit. He even doubled the profit and offered a profit margin of 1 billion US dollars to show his sincerity. Unlike the US's pie-in-the-sky strategy, President William's pragmatic attitude made Mr. Xu quite admired.

However, compared with the United States, the concession made by Eagle Country is not very attractive to Kyushu Country. The interest of one billion US dollars may be a huge sum of money for an individual, but it is not very tempting for a country. The financial investment of many projects far exceeds this amount, especially in the fields of military, education and national defense. Therefore, Kyushu Country does not lack this one billion US dollars.

So, Wang Bo took out Document No. 2. This document was similar to the one shown to Minister Tim yesterday, proposing that Kyushu could lend Eagle Nation 10 billion US dollars without paying interest and only need to be repaid within five years. But in exchange, Eagle Nation needs to hand over its drone technology to Kyushu.

The Eagle Country has unique technology in the field of drones, and its drones have significantly improved in speed, safety, and concealment. Although many countries are developing drones, the Eagle Country's technology should not be underestimated. On the battlefield, it is often some subtle advantages that can bring unexpected reversals.

This document was decided by Mr. Xu, Tao Ping and others after careful consideration.

This technology does not involve any core secrets, and for Eagle Country, selling it to Kyushu Country will not have much impact.

After reading Document No. 2, President William also guessed the real purpose of Kyushu. He realized that borrowing money might be just a superficial phenomenon, and Document No. 1 was just to pave the way for Document No. 2.

Not only the United States, but the United States may have faced the same situation yesterday.

President William only realized this now because the United States did not disclose any relevant information. Minister Tim flew back to the United States after the negotiation yesterday afternoon. Baip had every opportunity to tell other countries about this information. However, the United States did not do so. Thinking of this, President William did not find it strange. He knew Baip's character. It would be foolish to trust him completely.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Mr. Xu took the initiative to speak: "President William should have made up his mind, right? If you agree to Document No. 2, then Eagle Country will not have to pay any interest, and only needs to hand over an insignificant technology. This is a win-win situation for both parties."

Mr. Xu cleverly changed the concept here, equating the interest with the technology. Indeed, in terms of the amount, the interest of up to 5 billion far exceeds the R&D cost of this technology. But the true value cannot be compared so simply.

President William was thoughtful after listening to Mr. Xu's words. He seemed to agree with Mr. Xu's point of view, but he finally made his own choice. He rejected Mr. Xu's temptation unwaveringly. Eagle Country urgently needs this money not only to make up for previous losses, but also for the next military operations. Attacking the base will bring huge profits, and Eagle Country has long coveted the technology of arms dealers. These funds can be regarded as initial investment. As long as the technology is mastered, Eagle Country can get back the money or even earn more.

Therefore, President William thought it would be more appropriate to pay the interest. He made the decision without much hesitation. Unlike the complicated situation in the United States, the decision of the Eagle Country was more direct and decisive. "I choose Document No. 1," he said decisively, "The Eagle Country will pay back the money within two years."

Mr. Xu felt sorry about this, but it was President William's choice, so he couldn't say anything. "In that case, happy cooperation!" The two sides shook hands, marking the official establishment of a cooperative relationship between the two countries. The meeting ended quickly and did not drag on until the afternoon. After the meeting, Mr. Xu invited President William to have lunch at Nanjia Mansion and sent someone to take them to the special plane. After everything was over, it was already afternoon. Wang Bo loosened his tie and rubbed his temples to relieve fatigue. There was a trace of regret and loss on his face. He still had some grudges in his heart for not being able to successfully obtain the No. 2 file.

Yesterday's negotiations with the United States concluded successfully, which made Wang Bo secretly look forward to the smooth signing of Document No. 2 today, so as to obtain the advanced technology that Kyushu urgently needs.

Compared to those quantifiable interests, these technologies are priceless treasures and are the resources that Kyushu really desires. However, the reality is not entirely as expected.

"Alas..." Wang Bo couldn't help but sigh, the gap in his heart made it difficult for him to calm down. This loss was not only due to the unfulfilled expectations, but also mixed with more indescribable emotions.

He was careless for a moment and did not consider the occasion and location, and he made a sound unconsciously. Seeing this, Mr. Xu immediately criticized him.

"As a leading cadre, how can you sigh like this? This is not the right style." Mr. Xu's words revealed sternness, "Everything in the world is not what you think it is. You have to learn to look at it in a positive way."

"Cheer up, there are more important negotiations waiting for you tomorrow." Mr. Xu's words were full of encouragement. What he could not tolerate most was sighing, which in his opinion was a manifestation of cowardice and incompetence, which would only bring negative energy and would not help solve the problem.

Mr. Xu was already satisfied that Jiuzhou was able to obtain chip technology. He had prepared for the worst from the beginning, that is, all countries chose Document No. 1 and were unwilling to share technology. If this were true, he would not be surprised, because if it were him, he would probably make the same choice. Therefore, he seemed particularly open-minded about today's result.

When Zhang Guo saw Wang Bo's condition, he also felt that something was wrong. He forcibly pulled Wang Bo up and patted his shoulder to show encouragement.

"Mr. Xu is right. You don't have to be like this." Zhang Guo comforted him, "Whether they choose Document No. 1 or Document No. 2, it will be beneficial to us." Wang Bo's face turned red with embarrassment. He really thought too much just now, so he couldn't help but sigh. And this time, he accidentally spoke up, and was caught by Mr. Xu. Mr. Xu, who was usually kind, was particularly strict when encountering such a thing, and did not give Wang Bo any chance to explain.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, I will never do this again next time." Wang Bo apologized decisively. He knew very well that explaining at this time would only backfire.

Normally, he would never lose his composure like this in front of Mr. Xu, but today was indeed an accident. However, since Mr. Xu saw it, he could only promise again and again that he would not do it again.

Only after Mr. Xu left did he feel a little relieved.

"It's been really hard lately. Not only do I have to attend meetings every day, but I also have to write reports when I get home. I don't even have time to rest," Wang Bo complained.

"Hahaha!" Zhang Guo couldn't help laughing out loud. He thought Wang Bo's reaction after being lectured by Mr. Xu was always particularly interesting.

"It's inevitable to be tired. Mr. Xu is more tired than us." Zhang Guo explained, "This is also a recognition and test for us. Many people want to participate but don't have the opportunity yet!"

Wang Bo naturally understood this, and he just complained a little about the recent pressure. He loved this job, and he felt honored to be able to contribute to Kyushu. He was also very grateful to Mr. Xu for taking him to these occasions, even though he was mostly responsible for recording and delivering items, but he also felt that he had gained a lot.

"I understand, I'm just talking, don't take it seriously, I really like this job!" Wang Bo explained quickly for fear of being misunderstood.

Not only him, but also Huang Jie, Wang Ke, Zhang Guo and any other person will devote themselves to it without hesitation. Revitalizing Kyushu is the historical mission they shoulder together after embarking on this road.

……

On the third day, Maple Leaf Country President Markham came in person, accompanied by his secretary and bodyguards.

In the conference room, President Markham carefully read Document No. 1, not missing any detail. This document was similar to the one from the British country, except that in addition to funds, the Maple Leaf Country also hoped to buy cattle from the Kyushu Country.

In response, Kyushu said it could provide high-quality cattle, but each head would cost $20,000. As for the quantity to be purchased, it would depend on the financial situation of Maple Leaf Country.

Markham studied it for about half an hour. The content of the document was not obscure and difficult to understand. It used the official language of the Maple Leaf Country and was easy to read.

Then, he looked directly at Mr. Xu and asked, "Let's not talk about the interest for now. Is twenty thousand dollars for a cow too much? As far as I know, Jiuzhou once exported a cow to Xiong Country at a price of ten thousand dollars, and the market price in your country is only about six thousand dollars."

"Even with taxes and fees, it shouldn't be so expensive!" President Markham argued from three levels: emotion, reason, and fact, and it was obvious that he had done sufficient investigation and research in advance.

He knew the export situation of Kyushu very well, and even specifically checked the domestic market prices, and could accurately tell the specific figures. On this point, Kyushu had no intention of deceiving Maple Leaf Country. There were indeed reasons for the rise in cattle prices.

Mr. Xu gave an awkward but polite smile and explained, "Regarding the price of cattle, it is indeed a coincidence. Last year, our export price was indeed US$10,000 per head, but this year the situation is different. The production of cattle has decreased, and at the same time, we have invested in new research and development technology, which has made the quality of this year even better than last year."

"In the domestic market, the price of this kind of cattle is close to 10,000 US dollars per head, which is by no means an exaggeration. Scarcity makes things valuable. Investment has increased, and production is limited. In order to protect the income of breeders, price increases are also a helpless move."

"If your country finds the price unacceptable, you can also consider purchasing from other countries." Mr. Xu said frankly without any intention of hiding anything.

Faced with Mr. Xu's impeccable answer, Markham was speechless. This year's situation is indeed special. Not only is the supply of beef in Maple Leaf Country in short supply, but Kyushu Country is also not as abundant as last year in this regard.

Mr. Xu has made it clear that if Maple Leaf Country feels the price is too high, they can choose not to buy. The implication is that if someone is willing to pay this price to buy these cattle, Kyushu Country is not short of buyers.

In this case, bargaining is meaningless. Whether to buy or not is not a question for Markham to consider. To the Maple Leaf Country, cattle are as important as kimchi to the Simi Country. The people of the Maple Leaf Country need it.

Therefore, even though the price was higher than the market price, Markham decided to buy it as long as the quality was good.

"In that case, I will not bargain any more and just buy some cattle from Kyushu first!" A consensus was quickly reached on the issue of cattle. Even if the price was a little higher, the Maple Leaf Country could not lack a supply of cattle.

This is only a short-term problem. Once the situation improves next year and the cattle supply chain of local ranches in the Maple Leaf Country is restored, there will no longer be a need for high-priced imports.

"Now that the cattle problem has been solved, let's talk about the interest on this loan!" Markham changed the subject, "General Xu, the interest rate proposed by Kyushu is really unheard of. Excuse me, is Kyushu planning to lend money at high interest rates?"

There was a hint of irony and gunpowder in his words. "Usury" is illegal in Kyushu and is clearly prohibited by law. However, despite the strict prohibition of the law, many small businesses still take risks in order to survive.

Kyushu is internationally renowned for its crackdown on illegal activities such as usury, and its laws are strict. (End of this chapter)