Chapter 653: Being Treated as a Big Fool?
The Kingdom of Merina, located in the western part of the Asanyo, is separated from the African continent across the Mobique Strait. The island of Dagas, where the capital is located, is made of volcanic rock, and as the largest island in Africa and the fourth largest in the world, the country is rich in island resources.
Unfortunately, the situation in the country has been volatile in the early years. In addition, the national economy is dominated by agriculture, with the agricultural population accounting for more than 80% of the country's total population, and its industrial base is very weak, making it one of the least developed countries in the world.
In addition to listening to the information introduced by the lawyer team, Zhuang Haiyang naturally did some work before coming. In Zhuang Haiyang's view, the geographical location of this country is still very important, and the island is actually a little far from the mainland.
For the Kingdom of Merina, it seems somewhat a pity to abandon such an island. But it is very difficult to control it. The reason is simple, the islands are not suitable for human habitation, so why send troops to garrison them?
In addition, in the surrounding waters where the island is located, pirates can often be seen in the vicinity. Under normal circumstances, if such an island wants to be sold, it will not be sold to a certain country. The problem is that this behavior is bound to be hindered.
In contrast, selling the islands to private individuals may not be so sensitive. In addition, only the right to develop and use the island was sold, and the sovereignty naturally returned to the Kingdom of Merina.
After some understanding and discussion, Zhuang Haiyang, Hong Wei and others came to the conclusion that if you buy this island, the risk is still proportional to the return. If it can be taken down as an overseas base, it is undoubtedly an excellent choice.
At that time, the fleet will be able to go straight to this overseas base from Asan Yo. Although the round-trip trip will be long, it will be more convenient for Zhuang Haiyang's fleet. In addition to this, civil airports can also be built.
Maybe there are no heavy passenger planes to take off and land, but some economical civil aircraft take off and land, and there is still no problem. In that case, some construction materials will be procured, and some may be purchased directly in the country.
At the end of the conversation, Zhuang Haiyang also said directly: "Wait until tomorrow to see the island, and then discuss it! At least I believe that the above should be very supportive of our purchase of the island." The location of this island is really good.
If you are really sure to buy this island, in the future, Lao Hong is afraid that he will be stationed for a long time to be responsible for the construction and vigilance of the island. In addition to deploying the Island Guardian Team, I will ask the lawyer team to fight for more maritime defense rights.
It's like a twelve-nautical-mile development ownership of the island, and then buy some offshore gunboats or something. I don't want to invade anyone, but I don't want anyone to attack our island in the future. What do you think?"
"Will they agree to such conditions?"
"It doesn't matter if you don't agree, we don't have anything to lose anyway, don't we? If such a waste island has to be sold at such an expensive price, and if you don't give some conditions, who will buy it? If you sell it to a certain country, will they dare to sell it?
As for private buyers, how many of them would be the culprit? Rest assured, since the government of the country has already thought of selling it for a sum of money. Then I'm the big one, they'll love it.
However, what we really need to do is how to keep this island after we buy it. Even if there is any turmoil in the Kingdom of Merina in the future, and they want to forcibly take back this island, we have the strength to refuse. ”
As soon as these words came out, Hong Wei and the others also smiled bitterly: "It's difficult to do this, right?"
"Is it difficult? Forget it, the total number of troops in this country is only tens of thousands. If I had a thousand-strong escort team, plus some weapons of great performance. They want to forcibly take back this island, but I'm afraid they have to think about the consequences!"
After being forced to sell his ranch in New Zealand, Zhuang Haiyang also became more and more powerful. If this island purchase agreement can be reached, Zhuang Haiyang will also pay the corresponding taxes as usual.
If the other party exerts the so-called political suppression again, then Zhuang Haiyang will also have a good time with the other party. There is such an island with an area of nearly 100 square kilometers, and it must not be so easy for the other party to forcibly take back this island.
Even if there are any international forces interfering in the future, Zhuang Haiyang will let those people know what it means to call the shots of his territory!
Naturally, it is impossible to reach an island purchase agreement involving an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in a short period of time. When he flew to the Kingdom of Merina this time, he naturally made a field trip first, and then put forward his own requirements according to the results of the investigation.
As for the negotiations, it is naturally left to the lawyers' team. What Zhuang Haiyang really has to do in the future may be to sign a purchase agreement and pay the cost of buying the island in a lump sum. In addition, Zhuang Haiyang didn't want to involve too much else.
If any disputes arise over the islands in the future, the lawyers in charge of the negotiations will also need to provide corresponding legal support. And many of these lawyers are international barristers, so they are naturally good at fighting this kind of lawsuit.
Occupy the reason, if there is any dispute in the future, Zhuang Haiyang will have the opportunity to fight with the other party. Again, if this island is really bought, who dares to snatch it from him, he really doesn't mind making things bigger.
After a night's rest and finishing the meal at the hotel where he stayed, the lawyer team was in charge of Mr. Mi, and asked with a smile: "Mr. Zhuang, Liwu Island is a little far from here, we can take a helicopter or speedboat to go there, what do you see?"
"Let's go with a speedboat! The helicopter is faster, but I still want to see what is going on around the island. There won't be any danger in this kind of expedition, right?"
The local troops will also send patrol boats to escort us to the island. ”
In response to such an answer, Zhuang Haiyang said with a smile: "It seems that the situation near this island is more complicated than I imagined! Next, I'll bother you. ”
"That's what we're supposed to do!"
After Mr. Mi arranged the itinerary of the investigation, Zhuang Haiyang and his entourage took a car to the nearest pier. Look at the sergeants waiting at the pier, among them there is also a colonel. Seeing Mr. Mi and his party, the other party was also extremely polite.
Mr. Mi, who was the liaison, also introduced the colonel to Zhuang Haiyang. After shaking hands, Zhuang Haiyang also said politely: "Colonel Jona, I'll trouble you next." ”
"We welcome Mr. Zhuang to come and invest in us. Please rest assured, with my troops personally accompanied, I believe that no one will be looking for trouble. In fact, in recent years, the situation around our sea area has become much safer. ”
Only a good public security environment can make us investors more at ease. After all, Merina is a country with beautiful seascapes, and I hope to have the opportunity to be a part of it in the future. ”
After being polite to each other, at the invitation of the other party, Zhuang Haiyang and his entourage also boarded the other party's patrol gunboat. Judging by the firepower loaded by the gunboats, it is naturally no problem to deal with ordinary pirates. But compared to warships, I'm afraid it's still not enough to see.
In addition to the patrol gunboat, which was seated in a group, it was escorted by two armed speedboats. This pomp alone is enough to see that Merina still attaches great importance to this island purchase negotiation. But Zhuang Haiyang does not want to meet with officials yet.
In his opinion, this kind of thing is better to talk about business, involving too many other interest disputes, but it is easier to get into trouble. Moreover, in a conversation with the lawyer group last night, Zhuang Haiyang also emphasized his advantages in buying islands.
Different from other international billionaires who buy islands, once Zhuang Haiyang buys this island, he will also invest heavily in the transformation and development of this island. In addition to creating an island ranch, a corresponding resort will also be built.
This also means that many domestic tourists will come to travel to the Kingdom of Merina in the future. Even if the island receives tourists, it pays a large tax to the Kingdom of Merina every year. On top of that, there's the fame that comes with the ranch.
In addition, the Kingdom of Merina is itself a poor country with pure agriculture. If Zhuang Haiyang's ranch can really attract the attention and purchase of international customers, it will also be a great promotion to enhance the influence of the Merina Kingdom.
The reason for buying islands rather than investing in them is more to ensure that their investment interests are not compromised. Secondly, if you buy this island, even if it is too big to invest now, future generations will benefit from it.
The development and construction of the island of Ríu alone is believed to provide a lot of benefits to the Kingdom of Merina and create a lot of jobs. When the island is developed in the future, it is inevitable that some locals will be recruited to work on the island.
To some extent, it is also contributing to the economic development of Merina. Such a high-quality investor, as long as the high-level government of the Kingdom of Merina is not stupid, I believe that they will not refuse. Besides, if it is not sold now, the island will always be abandoned here.
As the gunboat began to sail towards the sea area where Liwu Island was located, Zhuang Haiyang, standing on the deck, observed the situation in the nearby sea area, and said with a little satisfaction: "The marine ecological protection here is not bad!"
In fact, fishing is one of Melina's pillar industries. It's a pity that their own digestion capacity is limited, and they are doing very poorly in the fishery deep processing industry. There are abundant fishery resources, but they cannot be deeply exploited. ”
As far as I know, several other island countries adjacent to the Kingdom of Merina are said to have developed tourism well. If we can do a good job of public order, perhaps tourism development will also have a great future. ”
It's a pity that the politics of the Kingdom of Merina have always been relatively turbulent, and it has only stabilized slightly in recent years. Speaking of which, if you do decide to buy this island, you might be able to visit the royal family at that time. ”
"The royal family, the royal family has a high status in the country?"
Although the royal family is more symbolic, it has a high status in the hearts of the indigenous people, and it is also recognized by some royal families internationally. No matter how down-and-out they are, they are also royal families, and they still have a lot of influence. ”
If this island is really suitable for development and investment, I will definitely need you to help introduce the head of the country. After all, when it comes to selling such a large island, it also needs to be signed and approved by the top level of the government, right?"
In fact, if Mr. Zhuang does not object, he can prepare some lobbying funds at that time. Perhaps there should still be some room for negotiation on the transaction price. In this way, it will also facilitate your cooperation and liaison with the government in the future. ”
"Let's talk about that then! It's a little too early to talk about that, doesn't it?"
Regarding Mr. Mi's suggestion, Zhuang Haiyang did not directly oppose it. The so-called lobbying funds are naturally also an unwritten rule. But in Zhuang Haiyang's view, if this kind of thing is exposed, it will become a stain in the future.
As for having a good relationship with the royal family, Zhuang Haiyang still has a certain amount of confidence. Not to mention, just the heirloom honey that is currently loved by the royal families of all over the world, when the time comes, send a few bottles, I believe that the royal family of Merina should also be very happy!
During the chat, Zhuang Haiyang did not avoid Colonel Jona, who accompanied him. As an aborigine, Jonah also told Zhuang Haiyang about the royal family. In the hearts of many people, the royal family is still worthy of respect.
Sometimes, when the current government has a conflict with the opposition, or between tribes, most of them ask the royal family to act as a mediator. In the hearts of many people, the reputation of the royal family is not bad, and they will also contribute money to do a lot of good deeds every year.
After sailing for nearly two hours or so, the group finally saw the figure of Riou Island. Looking at the island of Leu hanging on the lonely sea, Zhuang Haiyang was also surprised: "If you look at it from here, the area of this island is still not small!"
"That's nature! Nearly 100 square kilometers, comparable to a small city. ”
However, if you want to develop and build such a large island, I believe that the investment is also huge. ”
"With Mr. Zhuang's ability, I think it shouldn't be a problem. In addition, the larger the island, the more suitable it is to be converted into pasture. If this island can be truly developed, perhaps this ranch is more qualified to be called a marine ranch. ”
"It seems that Mr. Mi still has a clear understanding of my situation!"
"Naturally, we also need to know more about our customers. At least I personally feel that if Mr. Zhuang can solve the pollution problem of this island, I believe that the benefits will be beyond imagination. ”
This kind of touting, Zhuang Haiyang just smiled and didn't talk much. But for Colonel Jonah, who was escorting, he was actually still curious about Zhuang Haiyang. As far as he knows, the money to buy this island is estimated to exceed hundreds of millions of dollars.
Coupled with the follow-up development and construction, even if the billionaire invests all his assets, it is estimated that the island may not be fully developed. And Zhuang Haiyang is so young, does he have such strength?
Secondly, what puzzles Jonah even more is that he is very aware of how polluted Riou is. Even after listening to Zhuang Haiyang's conversation with the lawyer team, he even doubted whether the lawyer team was pitting Zhuang Haiyang again.
If it were him, with hundreds of millions of dollars in assets, what would he do? Why spend his money on buying such an abandoned island? Even fresh water has become undrinkable, and there are even some toxins, can such an island be converted into pasture?
Thinking of the end, Jonah even suspected that Zhuang Haiyang was the heir of a wealthy family and had no knowledge at all. Once the island purchase agreement is signed, I believe that Zhuang Haiyang will regret it. Even so, he didn't dare to say anything more.
After all, it is rare to meet such a big fool who is willing to take over such a worthless wasteland. If he really exposes this deception, I am afraid that his fate will not be too good!