"That's right," Chen Geng slapped on the armrest of the sofa: "We are the guardians and protectors of the civilized world, and many countries in this world are enjoying the security and umbrella provided by Millican, so when we need to spend more military spending to provide protection for world peace, do those who are protected have the responsibility and obligation to provide us with more support?"

“......”

Little George's eyes widened suddenly.

At this point, he still didn't understand what Chen Geng meant: The countries where Millican's overseas military bases are located have to bear part of the cost of garrisoning troops, such as the US troops stationed in Dongying, and the Dongying government wants to provide the Millican government with 6.2 billion to 7 billion US dollars every year as stationing expenses...... My army is stationed on your land, and you have to provide me with the funds for the garrison, and Millican is so domineering.

Of course, Dongying is a strange thing in the wonderful, and other countries do not have so much, even Germany, which is also a defeated country in World War II like Dongying, provides Millican with only about 100 million US dollars in military expenses every year.

Considering that the total number of US troops stationed in Germany is as high as 75,000, in fact, there is not much money evenly distributed to each soldier stationed in Germany.

But that's not the point, the point is, what Chen Geng means to raise the cost of garrisoning?

Little George had never thought of it that way before, so he stumbled and said, "This ...... Fernandez, that's not appropriate, is it?"

"What's inappropriate?" Chen Geng said confidently: "Our military spending has already accounted for 3.7% of the entire gross national product, and it will reach 4% next year, but we are providing security protection for the whole world!"

And what about Germany, which we protect?

Because of the protection we provide, their military spending is maintained at about 1.2% of GDP all year round, under normal circumstances, a country's military spending in GDP accounted for about 2.8% to 4% of GDP is relatively healthy, higher than this ratio, it will have a relatively negative impact on economic development, if it is lower than this ratio, it means that the country will use part of the money that should be used for defense spending to develop the economy.

So, it's obvious, we spend the money of the Millican taxpayers to protect the Germans, but instead of subsidizing the money saved to our soldiers, the Germans use the money to develop their own economy, Your Excellency, do you think it's fair?"

Little George's eyes lit up.

Fairness and unfairness weren't the point, the point was that he suddenly found that he had an excellent reason to ask his allies for money.

But Chen Geng's words are not finished yet......

"And George, this is not the point, our overseas garrisons need to hire a large number of local personnel in the local area, and also need to spend locally, so our soldiers also play a role in prospering the local economy, according to statistics, our army in Germany alone can create at least 5 billion US dollars in revenue for the country in a year, if you count the drive to upstream and downstream industries, this number will increase several times!

But we only get a pitiful amount of garrison money every year, George, are you right?

And if we can increase the share of the countries where we are stationed overseas, we can reduce our military spending and spend more money on developing our own economy, do you think that's the truth?"

In fact, even if the United States raises the share ratio of the countries where its troops are stationed overseas, the military-industrial complexes that have tasted the sweetness will increase military spending in disguise, and it is simply impossible to use the saved money to develop the domestic economy, but this is not the point, the point is that this link must be said at the moment.

"I see," little George let out a long breath, then nodded heavily, "You have a point!"

But after saying this, little George smiled bitterly again: "But Fernandez, you know, it is very troublesome to increase the military expenditure sharing ratio of the country where the overseas troops are stationed, and it is not something I can push alone......"

"I understand, I understand," without waiting for little George to finish speaking, Chen Geng nodded and said: "George, of course I understand how difficult this matter is, I'm just asking you, if I come to operate this matter, will you support me?"

"You're going to run this thing, Fernandez, you're not kidding me?"

Little George's eyes widened, with a look of disbelief, just now, little George thought that Chen Genglai was still talking to him about it, hoping that he would promote the increase in the military expenditure sharing ratio of the country where the overseas troops are stationed, but he never expected that this guy was going to play by himself?

"Of course," Chen Geng nodded affirmatively in the face of little George's shocked and incredulous gaze: "George, don't forget, I am the governor of Michigan, USA, and since I am in this position, I must consider the interests of Mirikan...... Of course, as President of Millican, you're going to support me when I'm pushing for this, right?"

“......”

Little George didn't know what to say, although he didn't know why Chen Geng suddenly wanted to do this, but this was not the point, the point was that it was indeed good for Millican, and even for himself as a commander, once this matter was passed, it really forced the country where the garrison was located to increase the proportion of military spending, which can definitely be regarded as a great achievement during his administration, and he will brag about it when he gets the next election.

Therefore, although he didn't know why Chen Geng did this, Little George still didn't hesitate and agreed very simply: "Of course!

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PS: Sorry brothers, please wait a few minutes.

"Of course," Chen Geng nodded affirmatively in the face of little George's shocked and incredulous gaze: "George, don't forget, I am the governor of Michigan, USA, and since I am in this position, I must consider the interests of Mirikan...... Of course, as President of Millican, you're going to support me when I'm pushing for this, right?"

“......”

Little George didn't know what to say, although he didn't know why Chen Geng suddenly wanted to do this, but this was not the point, the point was that it was indeed good for Millican, and even for himself as a commander, once this matter was passed, it really forced the country where the garrison was located to increase the proportion of military spending, which can definitely be regarded as a great achievement during his administration, and he will brag about it when he gets the next election.

Therefore, although he didn't know why Chen Geng did this, Little George still didn't hesitate and agreed very simply: "Of course!