Go back in time and be a chaebol

Chapter 77 Buy one, get one free (first update, please collect)
  cheap!

In post-war Europe, everything was so cheap and so expensive.

A few cigarettes can be exchanged for spending a spring evening with a woman, and a piece of bread can allow a girl to lift up her skirt.

Such a stark contrast between cheap and expensive. People are cheap, things are expensive.

"With the crew, the fleet can move. Although the Germans still have submarines in the Mediterranean, they usually do not attack Spanish merchant ships, especially empty merchant ships. But the problem is that after sailing out of Taranto, we go So, if it was before the war, we could enter the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal, but now the British have closed the canal, and we can’t enter at all without their permission?”

In fact, Li Yian originally thought the same way, and this was even the reason why he registered a Spanish company. After all, Spain, a neutral country, has always had an ambiguous attitude. Both the allies and Germany are doing everything possible to ensure that he does not join the other side's camp.

As for the Suez Canal problem, Li Yian believes that the problem can be solved through Washington.

After all, with Truman's energy he can definitely help,

But now with Berlin's commitment, the problem becomes simpler.

“It goes directly to Gibraltar, into the Atlantic Ocean, then to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, to the Pacific Ocean, where business opportunities are everywhere.”

What is the situation in South America now?
  Those countries originally did not have many merchant ships, and their material transportation was completely dependent on the United Kingdom and the United States. However, after the war broke out, merchant ships from the United Kingdom and the United States and other countries returned home one after another. The lack of merchant ships prevented their goods from being shipped out. Countries such as Brazil and Argentina on the east coast The same is true for countries such as Peru and Chile on the west coast.

Now as long as there is a ship there, orders will definitely be received. And it’s a high-priced one, so you can even earn back the cost of buying the boat in one trip.

"From Gibraltar? There are German submarines there!"

Alberto said in surprise.

"Without escort, we are just floating targets!"

"Mr. Alberto, sometimes God favors the lucky ones, what do you think?"

Li Yian pretended to smile mysteriously.

"But, Mr. Li, no crew member is willing to take such a risk."

"Tell the sailors that I can give everyone an extra 10kg of sugar, and everyone can get a bonus of US$20 after arriving in Panama!"

You are so arrogant when you have money, you can just throw money at it rudely.

In fact, he would rather pay his salary in sugar. But once you leave Italy and Europe, sugar becomes worthless.

As a human being, you should always be kind. We are conscientious capitalists.

Alberto was stunned for a moment, and then said.

"Sir, I don't think anyone would refuse, but..."

Alberto said in a low voice.

"There's one more thing I think you should know."

"what's up?"

"Our ship is not an empty ship, I mean there are several ships, not an empty ship."

"what?"

Soon, standing on the deck of the Tunisia, staring at the cargo of supplies in the cabin, Li Yian said calmly.

"You mean, the supplies on these ships all belong to the Germans?"

"Yes, Mr. Li, to reinforce North Africa last year to avoid failure, the Germans shipped a large amount of supplies, a total of 87562 tons. All of these supplies were already loaded on the ship. Just when the fleet was about to set off, there was news When the news of the surrender of North Africa came, the supplies were stranded on the ship. Later, they were planned to be shipped to Yugoslavia, but as you know the next thing, Italy withdrew from the war, and the supplies were stranded here. You know the loading and unloading needs a long time……"

After some explanation, Alberto emphasized.

"Now, because of the chaotic situation, no one is interested in these munitions. After all, there are also a large amount of supplies stored in the military warehouses in Italy, sir." Of course, he did not mention the many cans in the ship, among the food. Such materials have been taken away by the powerful and sold on the black market.

Looking at the cannons wrapped in gun jackets in the cargo hold, Li Yian's expression looked a little strange.

We just bought a boat, who would have thought that it also comes with arms!
  And there are tens of thousands of tons!

There are tanks, cannons, and a lot of weapons and ammunition.

How to deal with these German and munitions?

"Is there a list?"

After thinking about it, Li Yian asked.

There must be a list. After receiving the list, although Li Yian didn't know much about weapons and equipment, he was still stunned by the wide variety of weapons and ammunition.

"There is actually a 122mm howitzer?"

Isn't it a German weapon?
  How come there are Soviet goods?
  "And what the hell is this 7.62cm FK 288/1(r)?"

Although he didn't know what these weapons were, looking at the various types of supplies in his hand, it was obvious at a glance that it was a perfunctory list. Li Yian tapped his fingers on the table and said to himself.

"Perhaps, these weapons can..."

Thinking of this, Li Yian suddenly became a little excited and stood up suddenly.

"Yes, that's right, these weapons can be sent to China, yes, yes..., that's it..."

Perhaps for other countries, these various weapons are useless, but for China, which is in urgent need of various weapons, this is definitely a good rain after a long drought.

Not only can it be used to fight the Japanese and strengthen the domestic military, but it can also help you achieve another goal.

"Maybe it can help you open another door!"

At this moment, Li Yian couldn't even sit still. If it weren't for the steel plant, he would probably return to the United States now.

However, the acquisition of the steel plant did not go smoothly. Because the steel company was also in Taranto, Li Yian went to take a look outside the factory. From the mountain, he looked down at the large steel company, the towering iron-making blast furnaces and the continuous factory buildings.

In a few years, the equipment in this factory will tower over the land of North Borneo!

"What did Fiat say?"

"They thought we were taking advantage of the situation. They thought the factory was worth at least $500 million."

Mickey said directly.

"I rejected them outright. It seems they haven't figured out the situation yet. They may still be waiting and watching."

"Yes, maybe it's a little early now. You can wait. By the second half of the year, they will almost understand."

In the second half of the year, when the north is liberated and Fiat is confiscated, those guys will definitely sell the factory to pieces at all costs.

"The second half of the year..."

Mickey thought for a while and said with regret.

"Then let's wait a moment, but..."

Before he could speak, Li Yian said with a smile.

"Don't worry, you will definitely get the consulting fee."

Finally, he looked towards the steel company's factory down the mountain. If he was only slightly interested in Fiat before, he could be said to be fully interested now. After all, this is a big piece of fat!
  (End of this chapter)