Chapter 694: Pig teammates are the best teammates (fourth update, please subscribe)
What is the most cheating thing in the world?
You were forced to break up with your ex-wife because you had no money to maintain the relationship. As a result, after the breakup, not only did the burden not lighten, but I even had to pay a huge amount of alimony!
In order to maintain the influence over my ex-wife - such as occasionally sneaking into her bedroom (what I was thinking about), They even took the initiative to provide alimony!
This is the relationship between Britain and India.
In 1946, Wavell told London that maintaining the British Empire's rule in India would require 500,000 troops and an expenditure of 1 billion pounds.
London flatly refused - no money!
Then the process of India's independence was launched. The core reason for all this was because there was no 1 billion pounds.
After India became independent, Britain, which had lost its crown, was not angry. Instead, it started to provide assistance to India and Pakistan like a licking dog. In the first few years of the independence of the two countries, Britain provided assistance to them. More than £500 million in aid and hundreds of millions of pounds in loans were provided.
This is the account book of Great Britain...
All I can say is that he really knows how to settle accounts.
After the African colonies became independent one after another, the United Kingdom provided billions of pounds in aid to those former colonies every year, and even specially established the Department of International Development. In order to assist the former colonies, including India, the government had to tighten Our countrymen's belts are constantly cutting back on social welfare and security spending.
This is what I, Daying, do.
When it comes time to defend the colony... there's no money.
When developing the colony... there was no money!
When the colonies become independent, they will have money to provide aid!
However, Li Yi'an is not a British person. No matter how much the British mess with his colonial empire, that is his business. In fact, if the British don't mess with it, Nanyang will have no chance.
Don’t be afraid of opponents who are like gods, but be afraid of teammates who are like pigs.
In fact, sometimes, pig teammates are also very good. Just like now, if the teammates are not pigs, how can Nanyang have a chance to put its hand in?
So sometimes pig teammates are the best teammates.
"Due to the special climate conditions in Nanyang, Nanyang is not suitable for growing corn and soybeans, and these two are indispensable feeds for the livestock industry. Therefore, Nanyang needs to import a large amount of corn and soybeans from the United States every year. In order to solve this problem The problem has been considered by all parties."
Looking at Jones, Li Yian said with a smile.
“I think Kenya is a very suitable place for agricultural investment.”
“Your Majesty wants to invest in agriculture locally?”
Jones looked at it with some confusion. other side.
"Yes, there are large areas of wasteland in Kenya that can be cultivated, modern machinery is used, and the local labor force is sufficient. I believe there is great potential to invest in agriculture locally."
"Indeed, there are indeed some farms in the local area, and their The profits are very considerable."
Looking at the His Majesty in front of him, Jones said.
“I believe Sir Mitchell will be very happy to know this news.”
The Sir Mitchell mentioned by Jones is the Governor of Kenya, Philip Ewan Mitchell, but Li Yi'an didn't know much about him.
"After all, no one will refuse external investment. If Your Majesty needs help, I will introduce you to your agent when he goes to Africa."
Obviously, Jones does not know and cannot understand. Li Yi'an didn't know his plans for Kenya, East Africa, or even Africa as a whole. Kenya was just the first step for Nanyang to enter Africa.
As a colonial secretary, all he saw was the colonial authorities’ profits from investment. After all, purchasing land requires paying the colonial authorities, and after the land is reclaimed in the future, the colonies will There is also money to be made from it, which is definitely a good thing for the UK.
Whether investment from Southeast Asia can turn Kenya into a cow, Jones does not know, but the colony will definitely need these investments.
Then they talked about some issues of mutual concern. When Li Yi'an left the Colonial Ministry, Jones put him in the car again. When the car drove away from the Colonial Ministry, Li Yi'an leaned on the seat and said softly.
"Okay, the door of Africa is open to us." Qian Zizhuang, the accompanying secretary sitting opposite, asked.
"Your Excellency, will Britain really give up its colonies in Africa?"
Qian Zizhuang, who once studied in the UK, has a certain understanding of the British colonies. Understand, and naturally know the differences between those colonies and Asian colonies.
“People in those colonies generally support British rule. Without local opposition, how could Britain give up its local rule?”
"In the long run, all European countries will inevitably shrink from their colonies, not only because of economic reasons, but also because of the interference of the United States and Soviet Russia. If they are unwilling to let go of their colonies, they will It will make other countries, including the British Empire, let go of their colonies."
Li Yi'an paused. Regarding the colonial issue, it seems that France was the first to be dealt with. There is no way. Who will let France do it now? Which one is the weakest?
From Vietnam to Algeria, and from Algeria to colonies in other parts of Africa, the French were unwilling to retreat at the beginning. However, they were not ready. Can they withstand the armed uprising of the locals?
When the cows became a burden, the sovereign country also withdrew. As for Britain... it was just more sensible. In fact, Britain also struggled in its African colonies.
But how can the United Kingdom defeat Soviet Russia and the mysterious power?
Everyone is giving their best.
Just asking if you are afraid!
Britain finally gave up.
However, Li Yian will inevitably face similar problems.
This matter... is a bit difficult to handle!
When this thought flashed through his mind, there was no difficult expression on his face. After all, judging from the development of Africa... these things can only be said to be complicated, but not difficult.
"Then when we enter Africa, will we face the same problem? If the United States and Russia interfere, will it harm our interests."
Qian Zizhuang is a little curious. asked.
As the accompanying secretary, this was the first time he understood such a deep issue.
“In a certain process, the loss of our interests is inevitable, but we have to take a longer-term view. If there is no intervention from the United States and Russia, if no one stirs up the water in the pool in Africa, How can we profit from muddy water? ”
Your Excellency's answer made Qian Zizhuang's eyes light up and he said.
"Your Excellency, you are saying that we are fishing in troubled waters there?"
"Yes, only when the waters are muddy will we have a chance. Otherwise, we can't challenge the UK!"
Is it beneficial to go to Nanyang to challenge British suzerainty in Africa?
Not only does it not happen, but it will also cause a lot of trouble, and even cause Nanyang to lose the huge market of the Commonwealth.
But what if it were Africa under the control of Soviet Russia?
If Nanyang challenges Soviet Russia's control of Africa, Britain will definitely stand up to support it, and the United States will also take the initiative to spend money to support it.
Wouldn’t it be nice to use British and American money to control Africa?
"Of course, if you want to fish in troubled waters, you have to go in first. Now is our opportunity to enter Africa, of course..."
Look out the car window and look at the streets of London , Li Yian said, looking at the passers-by coming and going.
"This is also giving them a chance!"
Who are they?
(End of this chapter)