Go back in time and be a chaebol

Chapter 627

Nanyang still has some traditional industries of its own, such as bird's nests and crocodiles.

The former is luxury food, and the latter is luxury goods-crocodile skin. But both are traditional industries in Nanyang. Once upon a time, it was Nanyang's most important export product. I don’t know how many people live on them.

The crocodile in Southeast Asia, which can reach a body length of five to six meters, has a cruel temperament and often attacks people, so it has always been the target of hunting. Moreover, the crocodile skin of the crocodile is very popular in the market. It was Borneo's advantage as early as the war and colonial era. export product.

In the Nanyang era, crocodiles were widely found in rivers and swamps, posing a great existential threat to the immigrants' production and life because of their cruel temperament. In addition, the immigrants needed meat, so hunting the crocodile became a smooth matter. For a long time, crocodile meat was the most common meat in colonized areas.

Although the killing volume is large, Li Yi'an is not worried about the extinction of the crocodile. After all, as the most brutal type of crocodile, the crocodile is widely distributed in Southeast Asia. Moreover, its fertility is very strong, and there are even large-scale artificial breeding in some areas.

Moreover, in order to make living space for Baiji dolphins, paddlefish and other fish, some local creatures naturally need to be cleaned up. After all, the world is fair, and even if wild animals arrive, they also need some living space.

Moreover, from an economic point of view, crocodile skin is widely used and can be used to make leather goods such as shoes, bags, and belts, and the price is also very expensive. Unlike the colonial era when they only exported primary products such as crocodile skin, there are now several companies in Southeast Asia specializing in the production of crocodile skin products.

Like many tourists, after arriving in Kuching, Ambassador Kirk and Frank went to a leather goods store that specializes in selling crocodile leather products. Kirk bought a wallet and leather shoes, while Frank bought a belt. A belt cost him a full 23 yuan, so that when leaving the store, Frank couldn't help but say. .

"Damn, the price of this belt is actually close to the price of gold,"

Although it was a bit exaggerated, Frank's complaint made Kirk laugh and said,

"Not expensive, not expensive at all. Frank, you don't know that leather goods companies in Nanyang all employ first-class Italian leatherworkers. The leather shoes and leather goods they manufacture are high-end in themselves. In Europe... these are noble goods. And here..."

Pointing to the specialty store behind him, Kirk said.

"It's just ordinary luxury goods. Everyone needs a few high-end goods to embellish their life!"

As he spoke, Kirk looked at the shops on both sides of the street. Compared to Nanyang, Kuching has more brand stores, because this is the "Hollywood" of Nanyang, with too many stars, which also makes luxury goods more expensive. its audience.

"Let's go and look at the shirts on the opposite side. I heard that the designers of this brand are from France, just like Dior. This is Nanyang. You can buy everything you need..."

Even though he was nearly fifty years old, Kirk still didn't show much self-control when it came to luxury goods. Even under his instigation, Frank, who was originally heartbroken about spending more than 20 yuan on a belt, also Bought a few dresses - as gifts for my wife. I don’t know since when, Nanyang’s ready-made clothing has become a symbol of high-end goods.

It seems that for them, the tracking trip has now turned into a shopping trip. But what Kirk didn't know was that while he was shopping, Li Yi'an was discussing the current situation with Yu Xiangdong in the VIP waiting room of Kuching Airport.
"So, Kirk has been chasing me?"

Li Yi'an asked with a smile.

"Yes, if my estimate is correct, they should be in Kuching now,"

Yu Xiangdong said.

"Send someone to follow them if necessary."

"There's no need. This guy really won't give up until he reaches the Yellow River! Let him chase him again," Li Yi'an waved his hand. He didn't mind someone chasing him from behind. Since they like to chase, let them chase from behind. Anyway, if nothing happens, they will definitely not be able to catch up.

"Your Excellency, but this matter cannot continue like this. Since the United Nations passed the resolution, ten countries have expressed their intention to participate in it. As the largest recipient of U.S. aid in Asia, Washington has no support for us. The attitude is also very concerned. Secretary Acheson has expressed privately many times that he hopes we can participate..."

When informing you about the external situation, Yu Xiangdong kept paying attention to your expression. When he saw that his expression became more solemn, he said.

"Eventually you have to respond, after all we can't never respond."

"Um,"

Li Yian said with a slight nod.

"It can be delayed for a while, but not forever. This matter cannot be delayed forever, but we must be more cautious about the conflict on the peninsula. You must know that the situation there is definitely not as simple as we imagined!"

How complicated the situation there is, Li Yi'an knows better than anyone else. In the next few years, the war there will take away an unknown number of lives, but there is one principle... Nanyang will never be involved. into it. For Nanyang at the moment, instead of getting involved in this mess that has nothing to do with him, it is better to take advantage of the world's attention being attracted to the peninsula to reach out to Africa and use Britain to focus on the post-war When reconstruction and the public party are committed to giving up colonies, they should first lay the foundation in Africa. After all, the independence of African colonies is a relatively long process.

"When I was in Europe, I said that even if it means shedding a drop of blood for the gringos, it is not worth it. This was true in the past and it is true now. The purpose of establishing our army is to safeguard our own interests, not to To sacrifice foreign interests!”

Having said this, Li Yian stood up and paced back and forth in the room. Occasionally, he would look out the window, where a C95 passenger plane had just landed. He stared at the plane in the distance. After thinking for a moment, he said.

"But it seems we have no other choice."

After all, in the Cold War world, it is necessary to take sides. Even if it is as powerful as Tangshan, it will take sides with the Soviet Union first and then the United States. Although during the Cold War there were countries like Yugoslavia and India that moved between the Eastern and Western camps and profited from them, the gains from those who sat on the fence were always limited.

Teams must stand, especially for Nanyang, which is a country founded on trade, and some choices must be made.

"Sir, what do you mean..."

Before Yu Xiangdong finished his probing words, Li Yian said,
"Even if there are no other options, we have to create some options."

Create some options?

Now it was Yu Xiangdong's turn to be a little confused. He was a little confused about what you meant. On the way here, he had thought about three possibilities. One was that Nanyang would not participate in the peninsula. This would definitely affect the relationship between Nanyang and the United States. Being stuck in a freezing point is not only detrimental to diplomacy, but may also affect Southeast Asian trade. As for the second, Nanyang has limited participation, such as sending medical teams to provide some logistical support services. At most, it can only send the navy to do miscellaneous work on the periphery. As for the third, it is to send troops and directly participate in the battle. Based on his understanding of Your Excellency, this is almost impossible.

Of the three options, which one do you prefer most?
Of course, it is the first option. Being able to stay out of the matter is of course the best choice for Nanyang. But the problem is that Nanyang has received more than one billion US dollars in aid from others, so it cannot be justified if it does not express anything!

Looking at Yu Xiangdong who looked confused, Li Yian said directly.

"Xiangdong, at this time, we must respect public opinion!"

(End of this chapter)