Chapter 77 Buy One Get One Free (First update, please collect)
Cheap!
In postwar Europe, everything was so cheap and so expensive.
A few cigarettes can be exchanged for spending a night with a woman, and a piece of bread can allow a girl to lift up her skirt.
Cheap and expensive form such a sharp contrast. 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 Well, 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?”
Actually, this was also the case with Li Yian? I think this is 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, Truman's energy can definitely help,
However, now that Berlin has the commitment, the problem is simpler.
"Directly via Gibraltar, enter the Atlantic Ocean, then go to the Caribbean, via the Panama Canal, and enter the Pacific Ocean, where there are business opportunities everywhere."
What is the situation in South America now?
Those countries did not have many merchant ships originally. Their material transportation was completely dependent on Britain and the United States and other countries. However, after the war broke out, merchant ships from Britain and the United States and other countries returned home one after another. The lack of merchant ships prevented their goods from being shipped out. The east coast This is true for countries such as Brazil and Argentina, as well as for countries such as Peru and Chile on the west coast.
As long as there is a ship there now, 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 an escort, we are just floating targets!”
“Mr. Alberto, sometimes God will favor 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. After arriving in Panama, everyone can get a bonus of 20 US dollars!"
You can be so arrogant when you have money, you can just throw money at it. .
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 must 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 is one more thing that I think you should know.”
“What?”
“Our ship is not an empty ship, I mean There are several ships, not empty ships.”
"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, the Germans shipped a large amount of supplies to reinforce North Africa last year to avoid failure. , a total of 87,562 tons, all of these supplies were already loaded on the ship. Just when the fleet was about to set off, news of the surrender of North Africa came. The supplies remained on the ship, and were later planned to be shipped to Yugoslavia. But next thing you know, Italy withdrew from the war, and these supplies have been stranded here. You know, loading and unloading takes a long time..."
After some explanation, Alberto emphasized road.
"Now, because of the chaotic situation, no one is interested in these arms at all. 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.
What to do with these German and munitions?
"Do you have a list?"
After thinking about it, Li Yian asked.
There must be a list. After receiving the list, although he didn't know much about weapons and equipment, Li Yian was still stunned by the wide variety of weapons and ammunition.
"There is actually a 122mm howitzer?"
Isn't it a German weapon?
Why are there Soviet goods?
“And what the hell is this 7.62cmFK288/1(r)?”
Although I don’t know what these weapons are, looking at the variety of weapons in my hands, I can tell at a glance It was obvious that he was making a perfunctory list of supplies. 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, you can send these weapons to China, yes, yes..., that's it..."
Perhaps for other countries, these various weapons are It's tasteless, 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 knock on 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 think we are taking advantage of the situation. They think this factory is worth at least US$5 million."
Mickey said straightforwardly.
“I rejected them directly. They don’t seem to have 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. Lose.
"The second half of the year..."
Mickey thought for a while and said with regret.
"Then let's wait a moment, but..."
Li Yian said with a smile before he could speak.
“Don’t worry, you will definitely get the consulting fee.”
Finally, he looked at 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)