bookrandom Chapter 651 Let’s build a port together!
Chapter 651 Let’s build a port together!
It's no wonder that Dominic was surprised. Some things that seem very secret now have been more or less deciphered in later generations. Just by watching more short videos, you can learn some things. Of course, we don't know whether they are true or false.
But if you think about it, you will know that with Lao Mi's usual style, as long as it is something that is not good for the red zone, he will get involved, no matter whether it is the red bear in the north or the group of tenacious rabbits in the west, they have always been based on the routine of making you disgusted even if they can't kill you.
Tianjin is a spy den, so it would be strange if the Americans didn't get some intelligence about the Red Zone here.
Dominic's brain started to spin so fast that it was almost smoking.
What exactly does Lieutenant Colonel Lin mean?
Was he saying this out of personal curiosity, or was he representing the opinion of the gendarmerie headquarters or even higher levels?
According to various indications, Lin Ze is highly trusted by the top brass of the North China Front Army!
"Major Lin..."
Lin Ze didn't have the patience to talk to him, so he interrupted him directly and said, "I can let your informant at the dock go, but you have to promise that you can't cross the line when collecting intelligence in the trade field, especially when collecting intelligence on military supplies, and can't involve changes in the military deployment of the imperial army."
Dominic nodded repeatedly in approval.
In fact, it is useless to say this. They will definitely act according to the arrangements of the Intelligence Bureau. The Intelligence Bureau asked them to collect intelligence in this regard. Can Dominic say no and that Major Lin doesn't allow him to do it?
But how to actually do it is one thing, and whether or not a consensus can be reached is another. Only when a consensus is reached can we proceed to the next step!
"Lao Duo, the reason why I asked you about the Red Zone is because we have common interests in this regard. I'm sure you've heard about the gas explosion at Haiguang Temple before..."
Dominic shuddered, "That has nothing to do with us."
"I know that if you were involved, you wouldn't sit here and talk to me peacefully. According to our reliable intelligence, the incident was done by the Military Control Commission's Tianjin Station. The reason why the Tianjin Station did that was that the station chief, Chen Xianzhou, was suspected of defecting to the Red Army. So there was an order from above to strike at all costs against the Red Army's activities in Tianjin and even the entire Pingjin. For this reason, we can carry out some intelligence cooperation."
Dominic was overjoyed, that was great!
No matter who wants to mess up the Red Zone, we all have to help. Although we may not necessarily provide manpower, we can provide intelligence and money!
Dominic hurriedly said: "Major Lin! If that's the case, we can provide more donations. Thank you for your efforts in maintaining public order in Tianjin and protecting normal trade!"
Lin Ze shook his head and said disdainfully: "Donations are not necessary, Lao Duo. If a little donation can make each other trust each other, then people who want to donate money to the Military Police Headquarters will line up from here to Beijing."
Dominic said solemnly: "Lieutenant Lin, please believe me, the Chamber of Commerce has sufficient funds. It's not just a little money, but tens of thousands of dollars. It's for you. This is our sincerity."
This American guy believes that with tens of thousands of dollars, not to mention a person in charge of the Tianjin Military Police Command, even a major general would be dizzy!
Lin Ze smiled slightly, "Lao Duo, this is not enough, far from enough. For our long-term cooperation and for us to trust each other, let's build a port together. Maybe in the future I can provide you with some information that will make you successful in your life."
Dominic was confused.
What is going on here, building a port?
Lin Ze stood up and said, "The port of Tianjin can no longer keep up with the growing demand for goods entering and leaving the port. The Empire intends to build a new port in Tanggu. If the American Chamber of Commerce can invest in a part of it, wouldn't it be much more valuable than a donation? This is not a loss for you. How much goods do you want to land in Tianjin every year?"
Dominic hesitated. This was not something he could finalize.
But Lin Ze believes that the person who can make the final decision will definitely agree.
This is related to the current situation.
The arrogant and proud Americans still have illusions about the Japanese. They don't believe that the Japanese dare to break off relations with Britain and the United States, and they don't believe that the Japanese dare to take action against Southeast Asia.
So until now, their strategy is still to appease, deter and win over the Japanese to prevent them from completely turning to the German side.
As long as the Japanese continue to be mired in the quagmire of war in China, the Americans have reason to believe that even if they do not personally intervene, they can drag down Germany just by exporting massive amounts of supplies!
Compared with such a huge national decision, investing in a port is nothing?
But for Lin Ze, this is very important.
How can we persuade the higher authorities to spend money to build a new port as much as possible?
On the one hand, it is necessary to let the North China Transportation Corporation continue to demonstrate the necessity and feasibility, and on the other hand, it is necessary to make the headquarters feel that it is worthwhile.
If the American devils are willing to pay part of the money, what reason does the base have to refuse?
It is estimated that those ambitious guys in the base camp have long anticipated that there will be a war with the American devils, and they will not miss this opportunity to make money.
Is there anything more satisfying than tricking the American devils?
How cool would it be to wait until the two sides fall out and then directly take back the port rights?
Lin Ze’s idea was to let the Japanese take away Lao Mi’s rights and interests first, and then take back the port that the Japanese had built with great effort in a few years.
Two powerful countries built a port for me for free. How could this blessing be small?
"Lao Duo, I didn't ask you to agree now. Go back and think about it. Tianjin has just ended its chaotic state. To be honest, I also want to promote this major event and make some political achievements. Of course, I will not deny it in front of you, a businessman, that such a long-term investment can better share the benefits! As long as this matter is accomplished, intelligence cooperation will not be a problem!"
Dominic stood up and shook hands with Lin Ze solemnly.
"I will report your suggestions to the higher-ups in a timely manner, Major Lin. No matter what happens in the end, from my personal point of view, I am very willing to make friends with you."
Lin Ze nodded and sent him out.
After the American guy left, Lin Ze called Niu Saner.
"Monitor this guy and list the Tianjin American Chamber of Commerce as an important intelligence collection target. Find out their activities in Tianjin, how many informants they have, how their business is distributed, and how their funds come in."
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Master Lin never fights an unprepared battle.
Niu Saner nodded, "I'll arrange it right away, but we're a little short of manpower..."
Lin Ze thought for a while, "We can transfer people from the Beiping Coordination Bureau, the Joint Defense Team, and the Police Training School. In addition, we can design a set of screening procedures to absorb some people from the society as peripheral members. As for the funding... we can report to the front army and ask them to pay more. In addition, let Lao Ma continue to cry poor to the headquarters. The headquarters is a stingy person. If you don't ask for money from them, they won't give you a penny more."