European Financial Emperor

083 Into the Barrage of War (2)

As promised with Britain, Lee Hwan occupied southern Canada one after another, while requesting the US federal government to verify documents for the purpose of effective control over the region.

The idea was to nail down the establishment of the border properly.

In order for Vancouver to serve as a bridgehead with each continent in the future and as a stepping stone for the transportation revolution that is starting in South America, it was right to organize relations with the United States first.

Delegations arrived from the United States while Eaststellar’s Vancouver Occupation Division was building barbed wire along the border and building concrete barriers to military bases and shingles.

The reply came exactly one month after I sent the letter.

Lee Hwan’s lieutenants read the text of the reply from the United States as it was.

“We, the federal government of the United States, officially recognize your occupation of the Canadian border area, and make it clear that we will pursue diplomatic actions there in the future.”

“Um, that’s good.”

It seems to them that ammunition was given to them as trauma a while ago was a bigger emotion than they thought.

They even sent out offers to sell all of Montana and western Idaho.

It’s also pretty cheap.

“I also declare that the land purchased by the United States in the past will be sold at low prices, and that we will do our best to cooperate in securing trade routes with the United States.”

“Oh?”

“We will sell the land at a price less than 1/10 of the existing land price. Knowing that we’re going to build a railroad here, it seems like we’ve used these numbers to get the ammunition faster.”

“Hmm… … .”

All good, but this was a bit controversial.

The future state of Washington, western Idaho, was in the midst of a territorial dispute over border disputes and disputes over settlement supremacy.

Even if the state of Montana was bought by the US at the time of the Louisiana Purchase, western Idaho was not.

Hana Lee Hwan made a big decision.

“Let’s live. Tell them to sign a contract.”

“If we continue the British border controversy, we may be able to purchase it at a lower price in the future.”

“Making enemies on the same continent is not a very good choice.”

“Ugh.”

“Besides, no matter how much we force ourselves to buy land with gold, the price is really nothing compared to buying real estate in Europe, right?”

“Well, that’s right.”

The difference in land prices between the United States and Europe was so large that it could hardly be compared to the difference between the sky and the land.

It was even more than 60% cheaper than the prices in the western and southern parts of Ritterkirk in the Netherlands, which Lee Hwan bought to expand the company.

For East Stellar, it was a lot of money.

Lee Hwan now decided to drill roads and railroads here.

“Let’s cut roads and build railroads from here to the American border. If the United States wants to trade with us in earnest and operate railroads, we can do so. Also, let’s build a bridgehead for trade by connecting a railroad from here to New Ritterkirk.”

“all right.”

“By the way, how is the establishment of the Nevada, Utah, and Colorado trade zones that France has been advocating for?”

Not long ago, the French had decided to persuade Spain to give them an advantage to pick up the bullets.

His progress was quite fast.

“I understand that Spain is already preparing to send someone to us.”

“Oh, right?”

“It is unclear how the United States and Mexico will react to that fact, but I think the reaction will probably come immediately.”

Not long ago, Mexico said it would send people to collect additional ammunition.

Then, if there was talk of a neutral zone, France’s plan could be said to be a success.

Lee Hwan confirmed the date of his visit to Mexico.

“When did you say you were going to visit Mexico?”

“There are three days left.”

“Hmm, yes. Then let’s talk about it again.”

***

a few days later.

Soldiers from Mexico came up to East Stella.

They were thin and emaciated due to the war, and they were literally incompetent.

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Miguel Marquez, the Mexican ammunition officer, was also on the verge of dying.

“It looks like the war is fierce.”

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Miguel Marquez, who faced Lee Hwan, smiled bitterly.

“If it’s for the defense of the homeland… … .”

“Anyway, the payment for the 500,000 shots we requested will be made normally.”

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Miguel Marquez looked at the receipt Lee Hwan gave him.

Then he suddenly said:

“Would it be possible to receive additional ammunition?”

“An extra charge?”

“I would like to pay for the 500,000 rounds in gold, and get the rest through credit like the US or France.”

The news that the United States received ammunition through a credit loan would have been an information not to be missed by neighboring countries, which seems to have created a kind of boom.

There was absolutely nothing bad about Lee Hwan.

“Well, if you do. We are obligated to provide ammunition, so of course we should.”

“… … thank you I would like to purchase an additional 1 million feet.”

“good. You do that.”

Lee Hwan really gave me a big loan.

He documented that the additional payments were to be settled by a loan, and he accurately recorded it in his books.

After receiving Miguel Marquez’s signature on the ledger and the seal of the Mexican central government, Lee Hwan completed the contract.

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Miguel Marquez then secretly hinted that he was talking with the US about the recent establishment of a demilitarized zone.

“I would like to see if we can participate in the establishment of the demilitarized zone, which France is pushing for, not only to receive additional ammunition, but also to trade between Mexico and East Stella in the future. That’s why we are in negotiations with the US.”

“Aha! That’s right. Actually, I wasn’t expecting that much, but if Mexico cooperates peacefully like that, we’ll be happy.”

“So our Mexican Empire wants to sell Southern California and Western New Mexico to East Stellar and establish a demilitarized zone by connecting Texas and New Mexico with Colorado.”

This decision was made because it was advantageous for the North American countries to allocate a portion of their territory to allow for rapid supply.

In addition, if you select and sell wasteland and mountainous regions from a portion of Mexico’s territory, it would be a good condition to forgo some of the loan while defending against enemy attacks and securing trade routes.

It was a welcome condition for Lee Hwan.

“good. Then you do it.”

“You seem to be paying more than you think.”

“From our point of view, there is no reason to refuse to allow safe trade, right?”

“Haha, that’s it!”

Could there be anything more delightful than this?

The Mexican delegation was able to come back to East Stellar and achieve what they wanted, and Lee Hwan could expand the market and territory at this time, so it would be mutually beneficial.

***

Eaststellar’s trade policy with Indians led to an unexpectedly huge response.

Lee Hwan allowed him to freely conduct fur hunting, farming, and trade within the autonomous territory within the framework of the autonomous ordinances by paying only a 3% tax.

It also said that it would not impose any sanctions on areas currently inhabited by Indians and that it would defend against intrusions from outside forces.

Aboriginal peoples within the Dominion joined forces to formally register as residents of the Dominion and petition to deploy troops around the village.

Lee Hwan entered into negotiations with the representative of the Indian Tribal Union, ‘Indomitable Constellation’, with an interpreter by his side.

“In the future, the Indian Tribal Union is requesting that they be formally registered as residents of the Dominion of Eaststellar, pay certain taxes, and receive support for the city and the military.”

East Stella’s accountant James Hayes, who worked as an interpreter, was East Stella’s first international marriage couple who married an indigenous woman and even had the Indian name of ‘Happy Lyrics’.

Lee Hwan was able to carry on negotiations with ease thanks to the delightful lyrics he spoke the very accurate Indian language he had learned from his wife.

“We welcome everyone at East Stellar. However, as our Dominion is now registered as a company, it must meet the conditions of residency either through periodic barter or by establishing a subsidiary made up of Indians. In a nutshell, it means that you have to be in charge of one axis of East Stellar.”

Upon delivering Lee Hwan’s words, the indomitable constellation made an expression of great surprise.

This is because no conquerors have ever treated Indians like their own in this land.

Even local governments in the United States that have offered to accept Indians have demanded conversion or offered to accept them on the basis of substantial racial discrimination.

Hana Lee Hwan was a person who would accept any conditions if he became a member of East Stellar.

The indomitable constellation handed Lee Hwan a buffalo leather cloak and said something in the native language, and James Hayes, who interpreted it, had a bright smile on his face.

“From now on, the Indians say they will be with Eaststellar forever. This is the cloak for the head of the tribal union, and I give it to my boss as a gift.”

“Huh, that’s… … .”

“Congratulations. You have become a chieftain.”

The Indians, who had been oppressed and oppressed in the meantime, were freed, and Lee Hwan gained another power to move East Stellar.

As if expressing joy with his whole body, Lee Hwan wore a cloak and smiled brightly.

Then the indomitable constellation said a word to Lee Hwan.

“The boss is a smile of glory.”

“A smile of glory?”

“If you give me an Indian name, I’d like to give it a name of Glory Smile.”

“Ugh! good. Then call me Glory Smile by my Indian name.”

“Haha, I’ll tell you that.”

Embracing culture is always exciting and exciting.

Lee Hwan was ready to accept any indigenous culture.

Now he decided to talk a little more realistically.

“Now, we want to build a little more robust residential facilities in each Aboriginal settlement and set up a trading post where we can barter. Accordingly, I think we need to create a garrison that can house Eaststellar’s mercenaries, and I’m curious what you think about it.”

Hearing Lee Hwan’s story, the indomitable constellation turned into a quietly thoughtful expression.

Then he suddenly said something like this.

“If your boss wants you, how about selecting some of the Indian warriors to form a mercenary unit and have them help defend the Dominion?”

“iced coffee! Indian mercenaries!”

Not too long ago, Lee Hwan had organized and sent a reconnaissance team using conventional weapons.

With the weapons and equipment provided to them, it seemed that they could organize an Indian special force and give it a rather unique mission.

“It’s good! We have already formed a search party using the new bow, but if we create an Indian special force, we will be able to assign more flexible missions in the future.”

Hearing Lee Hwan’s words translated in near real time, the indomitable constellation became very satisfied.

They said that they would make a living through hunting and gathering in the future.

“From now on, we will contribute to the economy through fur production and various gathering activities. However, he said that he would like East Stellar to cooperate with him.”

“of course. If you wish, we can also build a warm and comfortable concrete communal house.”

Lee Hwan was supplying housing, which is an essential condition for forming a self-governing province, almost free of charge, and his satisfaction with it was quite high.

However, the indigenous people took the position that there was no need for Lee Hwan’s housing supply.

However, he said that he wanted to borrow some of the city’s infrastructure.

“The way of life is good now, but he asks us to build buildings for trade and fortifications, etc.”

“Well, I see. So let’s do that. However, as it is an Indian-inhabited area, please tell them to train human resources among Indians who learn commerce, driving, communication, and maintenance of various machines.”

Lee Hwan thought that there was no law against learning skills just because they were Indians.

The indomitable constellation sympathized with such a thought.

“We are willing to do anything to protect our living quarters from intruders.”

“good. So, from now on, please tell them that we will become one by protecting and cuddling each other.”

The indomitable constellation shook hands with a bright smile as if he understood Lee Hwan’s meaning.

Seeing him recreating peace with the Western style of greeting, Lee Hwan looked forward to his future life.