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Facing Mr. Carter, the head of the Huntelaar Bank in the Far East, John said slowly: "In any case, the British Empire is the most powerful here, and even the U.S. government cannot compete with it, so please remember that the next three years should be quietly developed, and do not try to provoke them......"

"Three years?"

After listening to the boss's words, Mr. Carter couldn't help but frown slightly.

To be honest, he didn't quite understand what John meant. Of course, he understands the strength of the British Empire, and he also knows that the US government cannot dare to be hostile to it in the Far East, but on the other hand, the three years in the boss's mouth slightly accented a little, which made him sensitive to a little revelation!

"Is there any point in three years?"

While thinking secretly in his heart, Mr. Carter nodded vigorously and said: "I understand, sir, in the next three years, we will no longer continue to cooperate with strong people in China's political and military fields, but focus all our energy on industry and education......

"Very good!"

Seeing that the other party understood, John nodded with satisfaction.

Perhaps he could take advantage of the Boer War to make a windfall without causing much displeasure to the British, who at that time were supporting the Boers all over Europe. But not at the moment, the Americans were not in a position to argue with the British, and even if they were, it was unlikely that they would do so for the benefit of the Huntelaar consortium, so after intervening in the Xinhai Revolution, John had to silence the Huntelaar Bank – at least until 1914, and they had to act within the limits of British tolerance.

After agreeing on this aspect first, John and Carter both breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

Mr. Carter was fine, and even John himself felt a little pressure today. Don't look at his face and don't seem to care about the British, but only people in this era will understand what the so-called British Empire means! Therefore, even as a time-traveler, John could not be calm after receiving Lugard's warning, and decided to temporarily abandon his influence in the political and military sphere in China.

Of course, John himself had no intention of continuing.

Whether he supported Yuan Datou or the revolutionary party in the south, John didn't know whether what he was doing was right or wrong, or whether he was just trying to make everything run smoothly for his family in China. Now that the goal has basically been achieved, John's attention will be on industry and education, and he will not interfere with the rest - as a political novice, he really doesn't know who to support, and he doesn't know whether to continue selling them guns and explosives......

"Heh......"

After talking about it, John couldn't help but yawn.

He was tired enough to-day, spending an hour on the docks, and nearly three hours back to the Governor's welcome banquet, and then immediately coming to Mr. Carter, and the two talked for a long time in the room, and John, who had just finished a long journey, was already exhausted.

"Sir, you can rest first."

The subordinate who was very eye-catching hurriedly stood up and said respectfully: "I have already informed the people who came to greet you today, saying that you are very tired from your long-distance trip and need to rest for three days before you can meet the guests......"

"Oh? Who wants to see me? ”

John's brows couldn't help frowning, and he asked in a subconscious whisper.

"Uh...... A lot of people. ”

With a wry smile, Mr. Carter said helplessly: "In fact, we have only informed a very small number of people that you are about to arrive in Hong Kong, but ...... As you have seen today, the British, the Japanese, the Chinese, including many of the Overseers in the South, the Revolutionary Monsieur Sun and the Northern Monsieur Yuan, as well as the great men of the Chambers of Commerce in the Countries, and, of course, the colleagues of the Huntelaar Bank, the Publishing House, and the Trading Company, all of whom wish to meet you......"

"Hehe, it seems that I'm really popular."

Hearing this, John raised his eyebrows, and John couldn't help but sneer.

In addition to the understandable mood of their own families meeting the boss, other people's minds are well known - foreigners are trying to get in touch and find some opportunities from the Huntelaar consortium, as for the Chinese, whether it is Yuan Datou or Mr. Sun, or those overseers, all they want is to ask for money and guns.

There is no doubt that the Huntelaar consortium is now one of the most popular foreign consortiums in China!

The reason is actually very simple, there is money, there is strength!

John's investment in the Far East branch of the Huntelaar Bank was not huge, only two or three hundred million dollars before and after - of course, it was large enough for China in this era, but if it was placed in the total number of the Huntelaar consortium, it was indeed not very large. But don't forget, they made a fortune in the Sino-Japanese War, a fortune in the Gengzi Year War, a fortune in the Russo-Japanese War, and a fortune in the rubber stock turmoil two years ago!

All that adds up, but that's a pretty big number!

Therefore, in recent years, Huntelaar Bank has invested a lot in China, starting with the crazy purchase of land in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, especially in the Anglo-American concession in Shanghai, and is now the largest landowner in a proper manner; Then there was the purchase of antiques, the establishment of education, and the sponsorship of Chinese students. In addition to the dissatisfaction of many Chinese with the acquisition of antiques, the establishment of education and funding for international students have made Huntelaar Bank an excellent reputation in China.

In recent years, they have begun to open factories on a large scale, which has attracted a lot of attention......

But the most important thing for these bigwigs is the help that the Huntelaar Bank can provide: a lot of money, a lot of ammunition and easily acceptable political conditions - to restrain the army as much as possible in the war, and to do as little harm to the civilian population as possible!

No foreign bank has ever offered such a condition!

This alone is enough to give Huntelaar Bank an excellent reputation in China, not to mention that if you compare it with other foreigners, the conditions of the Huntelaar consortium are so good that people can't refuse!

So this time John was greeted by everyone.

But......

After sneering, John quickly waved his hand tiredly and said, "You find a reason to reject them, or just say that I don't interfere in your affairs in the Far East...... Also, arrange for me the day after tomorrow to meet the students who have come back from studying abroad......"

……

Make up for yesterday's. (To be continued.) )