Chapter 66: Old Robert

Seeing Junichi Aoyama's puzzled look, Tang Ning explained: "The geographical location of Ryukyu is at a strategic point in the Pacific Ocean, through here, you can radiate and control Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan and even force Chinese mainland, and now the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union has become a form, so Ryukyu here must belong to one of them, and it is absolutely impossible for Ryukyu to be independent with the strength of Ryukyu itself, and it must be dependent on one of the two, and now the Soviet Union is beyond the reach of the whip, so if you want to be independent, you must get the approval of the United States."

And if you want the United States to pass the proposal for the independence of the Ryukyus, you must make sure that the military and economy of the Ryukyus are in the hands of the United States, and now the military is needless to say, whether the Japanese government agrees or not, the U.S. military will not withdraw from the Ryukyus, and military bases have been built; However, the economy, especially the industrial Ryukyus, is blank, and if a large industrial group of American nature emerges at this time, the Diet's concerns in this regard will be greatly alleviated. ”

For Tang Ning's argument, Junichi Aoyama sneered in his heart, he was a very smart person, and he has been rolling in the business sea in recent years, so naturally he could hear that at least 90 percent of what Tang Ning said was thinking about himself, how could the US Congress feel that the economy of the Ryukyus was controlled by the Americans because of an industrial park built by an American boss in the Ryukyus, which was simply impossible, but the other thing he said was very reasonable, as soon as the five factories were settled, it would inevitably solve the life and safety problems of many Ryukyuan peopleAlthough Downing has many shortcomings, he is still good for his workers, which can be seen from the living conditions of the workers in these five factories in Tokyo, so the relocation of Downing's factory to Ryukyu is indeed a good thing for the people of Ryukyu!

Therefore, Junichi Aoyama decided to support Tang Ning's relocation plan, so he said: "Okay, I support your relocation plan, if there is anything you need my help with, just say it, and then I look forward to the big event you said that can change the world situation happen as soon as possible." ”

Tang Ning could only smile bitterly at this, although he knew that the Korean War would break out in three years, but at this time, how could anyone believe it, so he could only pretend to be mysterious.

With Aoyama's support, this matter is half the battle, and the selection of the factory site, construction, and the recruitment of workers can all be handled by the Aoyama family, the Ryukyu landlords, but it cannot be started at the moment, because there is another important thing that Downing must deal with, otherwise he still cannot relocate casually, and that is the negotiation with the US military in Okinawa.

Although Downing is now only on temporary duty in the embassy and is not responsible for specific affairs in the army, his military rank is still there after all, and because he was bold and generous during this time, and was favored by MacArthur, his popularity in the army is quite good, but because the Okinawa troops are too far away, he has little contact, so he specially visited his old friend, Quartermaster Lieutenant Mack.

When they arrived at the quartermaster's office, they dragged Mike out, and the two of them came to the single room of the cafeteria to get a table of good dishes, and after a while of pushing the cup and changing the lamp, Mike drunkenly asked Downing: "Tony, let's say, what are you looking for me today?" ”

Tang Ning replied a little dissatisfied: "Mike, what did you say, what's the matter, I can't come to you for a drink if I'm fine?" ”

Mike waved his hand and said with a snort of wine: "Pull it down, you are a busy man with so many things every day, you calculate, how long has it been since you drank and played ball with all of us." ”

Tang Ning said helplessly: "I can't help it, there are thousands of people in five factories, and there are a lot of all kinds of messy things every day, and then there are always some inexplicable things that come to you, such as the gang of cultists last time." But then again, I didn't go, but every time my things were in place. ”

Mike patted Downing on the shoulder and said: "You Tony definitely don't have to say anything about this, you don't have to take the good things in your factory, but everyone has never been vague about your affairs, not to mention anything else, last time you asked the gendarmerie to arrest people, which one of the gendarmerie teams was actually dispatched, there are almost three companies." ”

Tang Ning saluted Mike, and then said: "I remember all these things, but Mike, it's really a little trivial for me to look for you this time, are you familiar with Brigadier Robert in Okinawa?" ”

Mike pouted: "What you asked, you all know that people are brigadier generals, where can I go to get acquainted with people as a little lieutenant!" ”

Tang Ning rolled his eyes and explained: "What I'm asking is if you know this person, do you know what hobbies he has, insider gossip or something, you are definitely the first person in Tokyo in this regard." ”

Mike said a little depressed: "My good reputation has been ruined by you like this, let's say, what are you doing with Robert, do you want to give him gifts to please him, or are you going to toss him behind your back?" ”

Tang Ning replied very simply: "Give him a gift, but at the same time, he should pay attention to me." ”

Mike snorted coldly: "That guy Robert values one thing, that is, money, you give him anything is better than give him money, as long as the money is in place, he can treat you as Christ." If it weren't for this problem, how could he still be a brigadier general until now. ”

According to Mike's introduction, Downing had a preliminary impression of this old Robert, this is an extremely greedy and stingy old fellow, who could have been promoted to major general or even have a brighter future with his qualifications, but he was punished for embezzling military funds, so he has not been promoted and even demoted to Okinawa. Moreover, after this old guy was demoted, he not only did not want to forge ahead, but he became even worse, but his qualifications were too old, and his tactical literacy and combat experience were quite rich, and he was a general who could definitely take charge of himself, so MacArthur only turned a blind eye to him.

After coming out of Mike, Tang Ning inquired through other channels, and the results were the same, old Robert was greedy for money and stingy, but he had an advantage that he would definitely do things for you if he received your money, and he would never be bad at it, and although he was greedy for money, he never deducted the welfare of the soldiers, so his reputation among the low-level soldiers was not bad.

Therefore, although this old Robert is greedy for money and stingy, this is a good thing for Tangning, since you are greedy for money, then I will send you money, as long as you accept my money and are willing to do things for me, not to mention that Tangning feels that his request is not a difficult thing for old Robert.