Douglas felt that Link's worries were unnecessary. Today, Link isn't even in Las Vegas, but his legend is spread throughout the city.

Not to mention that he now controls the water source in Las Vegas. Not to mention that he has a good reputation for charity in the city.

Let's just say one thing: Link is the God of Gambling.

Whoever wants to get along with Link will definitely not forget the best example of the Sands Group!

But he didn't say what was in his heart. Seeing that Link didn't seem to have anything else to say, he said, "If nothing else, I won't bother you." He stood up as he spoke.

Link nodded, stood up and said, "Douglas, I emphasize one last time, the work of the casino is entrusted to you, and I will not interfere excessively. Don't even force how much money it can make. I just hope it doesn't get into trouble. I think you're well aware of that. ”

Douglas nodded and said, "I'll walk around the trouble." ”

Casinos are legal in Nevada, but they are also heavily regulated. Money laundering, for example, is still subject to federal surveillance.

Link wasn't skeptical that Douglas would do those things, he just hoped that he would watch these things that might get him into trouble and not let people take advantage of them.

After Douglas left, Link called Carrick and Martha and asked them to come to him.

Martha was there in fifteen minutes. She also brought a folder.

When Link took the folder and started looking at it, Martha began to say, "You asked me to count your assets, because some of your properties are not within my scope of responsibility, so I only counted the parts I managed. ”

Link said, "That's enough. He didn't let her explain, he just flipped to the statistical table and read it.

After reading it, he looked up and said, "Are these asset statistics correct?"

"You know, some assets are prone to error, but I can guarantee that the error will not exceed 2%. ”

Link nodded and said, "I'll keep this report." He paused and said. "I read the investment inspection report you sent me last time. What do you have in mind?"

"Actually, what I want to say is basically said in the report. However, I personally highly recommend investing in agriculture projects in Africa or South America. ”

"Tell me your reasoning. ”

Martha sorted out her thoughts and said, "It's clear that in the next few years, your career will be centered on agriculture. So that doesn't conflict with your career plans. ”

Link nodded in agreement. That really won't conflict: "And then?"

"Today's agriculture is international. However, some major food-producing countries, in order to ensure food security in their own countries, have interpreted the concept of food sovereignty with actions. This restricts the flow of grain in the world market and has had a very great impact on some countries that need to import grain. I also mentioned this in my report. The most striking example of this was the last time when cereal-exporting countries in Asia restricted grain exports due to a food crisis caused by abnormal weather. ”

Hearing this, Link nodded and said, "I've also looked up information about that food crisis. It has indeed caused a strain on the world food supply, which has led to a significant increase in world food prices. It has even caused political turmoil in some countries. ”

"Yes, India [42] banned the export of rice in order to ensure the supply of affordable rice for hundreds of millions of poor people in the country. As a result, Japan and South Korea, which need to import large quantities of grain, have to import more rice from Southeast Asia and import more other grains to replace rice. In addition, China needs to add a large amount of new meat every year to ensure a balance between domestic meat supply and demand. These were the main reasons for the rise in international food prices during the food crisis, in addition to the failure of crops in some countries. ”

After a pause, she added: "The concept of national food sovereignty was born out of that food crisis. African countries, in particular, began to legislate more strictly on land in the wake of the food crisis. For example, the nationalization of large farms and the restriction of foreigners' access to land in their home countries. Among them, Madagascar was even more involved in a coup d'état because of the dishonorable means used by the South Korea to lease land. At the same time, governments are actively developing solutions to new food crises that may arise in the future. ”

"For example?" said Link, and his heart was quite intrigued. I hope to hear something from her mouth that I never knew before. That could affect his plans to promote agriculture in the world.

"Some countries are promoting some foods that are more tolerant to harsh weather. For example, in the past 15 years, China has passed legislation to make potatoes a staple food and vigorously promote planting. Another example is that many countries with insufficient arable land rent or buy land in some countries with small populations and large land, hoping to ensure domestic food supply. Another example is that more countries have embraced genetically modified foods. ”

Link couldn't help frowning and said, "So, if we buy land in other countries, in a sense, we want to compete with other countries?" If that's the case, he is not at least not suitable for expanding outside except for the United States.

Martha said: "It is indeed competition, but the world's agriculture is far from being saturated, and the interests of competitors are basically the same." ”

Link nodded and said, "Do you think you should invest in Africa or South America, or both?"

"Both continents have advantages and disadvantages. Martha paused and continued. "Most of Africa was colonized until the middle of the last century. Since the beginning of this century, nationalism has risen in these countries, especially in southern Africa, where many countries have undergone varying degrees of dewhiteization. ”

"In the midst of the food crisis in the first decade of this century, some countries began to forcibly buy over the large farms of whites by means of legislation and distribute them to blacks. It also restricts foreigners from buying or renting land in their home countries. Except for a small number of countries, if we want to invest in Africa, we can only cooperate directly with the local government and set up cooperative companies to operate. However, African countries are relatively corrupt [41] and politically unstable. We need to be more cautious in our operations. ”

"I remember that some countries in South America also had regulations restricting foreigners from buying land. Although there have been some changes since then, it also shows that although they are politically stable, their policies have also changed a lot. ”

"That's true, but they're going to be a little more open to foreign investment. And we can buy the land as long as their regulations allow it. Even if they do have laws restricting them, they will not forcibly confiscate land that has already been bought by foreigners. This is the most obvious difference from Africa. ”

"The other difference should be that the economic situation in South America is more suitable for investment," Link said with a smile. ”

"While it's true that investing in South America is a better fit for us, I think there's more potential to invest in Africa. ”

Link also had to agree, saying, "You're right. In recent years, the brokerage development in some African countries seems to be very good. As long as their politics do not change dramatically, their economic development will indeed make the consumer market for agricultural products larger. ”

He looked at Martha and asked, "So you think you should invest in Africa first?"

"My personal opinion is true. However, I also believe that South America should be invested in at the same time. And Australia, we also need to increase our efforts. ”

"It is said that the prospects for Australian agriculture are not optimistic right now!"

"So we need to be more cautious. ”

"What are your specific plans now?"

"Investing in the coffee industry, which I mentioned in my last report, is one of the most suitable entry points for me at the moment. In addition, I would recommend that you start looking to buy large farms in South America now. For example, in Brazil or Argentina or other countries where you can buy land. Martha added. "In order to avoid interference from environmental protection organizations, we can buy farms that have already cleared up forests as much as possible. ”

Link hesitated for a moment and was about to speak when he heard the doorbell ring.

He glanced at Tiger, then said to Martha, "I don't have much of an opinion on your plan. Investing in the coffee industry, you can get started right away. ”

"I will look for suitable land in Africa and South America at the same time. ”

"What are you talking about?" said Carrick, who smiled as he saw the two talking. "Link, what did you call me for? It can't be about Strus Electronics. If so, you can just talk to Martha. He walked over to Martha and sat down. He was sleeping soundly.

Link smiled and said to him, "I do want to tell you about Strus Electronics." But wait until Martha and I finish the rest of the work. ”

"What are you talking about?"

"About investing in agriculture in other countries. Martha said as she continued the conversation with Link.

Unexpectedly, Carrick interrupted her and said: "That's really a good direction, there are so many deserts in the world, it must be cheap to buy deserts." I've seen a model of desert farming in Chile that is quite creative. ”

Link pursed his lips and said, "Carrick, we're talking about big farming, not those conceptual farmings. It meant that he should not interrupt their conversation indiscriminately.

"Listen to me. Carrick didn't keep his mouth shut, saying. "I saw an aloe vera plantation in Chile. They used shade nets on the hillsides to block the fog that blew from the sea at night. The mist coalesces into water droplets on the shade net, all of which flow to the water pipes below, which then leave the water in the cistern. They collect about two tons of fresh water a day, and using drip irrigation, they can irrigate several acres of land. ”

Martha has just done research on world agriculture and certainly has some knowledge of the world's climate. After listening to him, he immediately understood the principle. She retorted: "Their method should only be used along the coast where the cold current passes, but it is not possible for all deserts to be close to the ocean, let alone cold currents." ”