After the initial intention is reached, the remaining details are the specific staff. So the rest of the time was really fun. However, people who are bent on making money really don't have much time for pure play, so even in their free time, Morgan Jr. and Greystone sometimes need to discuss it together.

"Greystone, do you think the Japanese will have a smooth ride?" After Takahashi left, little Morgan asked in a muffled voice while letting a blonde beauty bring all kinds of snacks to his mouth while blowing the sea breeze.

"They did have the upper hand at first, and that's no problem." Greystone thought for a moment about Donald's analysis, and then continued, "They have a big advantage, and that is when war breaks out, they say it. The Russians, constrained by their fragile logistics, simply could not have initiated a war on their own initiative, at least until the Trans-Siberian Railway was repaired. Of course, if the railroad had been built, the Japanese would definitely not have been a match for Russia. In this way, the choice of going to war will be in the hands of the Japanese for quite some time. They will be able to pick a time that is more favorable to them to start a war. ”

"This is certainly an advantage, but what if the Russians are always on high alert? You know, the time required for high vigilance is not too long. Manchuria was not suitable for war for several months, and the Trans-Siberian Railway was a little more than a year away. If the Russian army had maintained a high level of vigilance, perhaps the Japanese might not have been able to find any good opportunities. And, Greystone, do you know, I also studied a little bit of "On War" a little bit on my own, Clausewitz said that in war, offense is the basis for winning war, but when fighting, defense is a much more powerful way of fighting than offense. Although the Russian army in the Far East is not enough to attack the Japanese army, if they are vigilant and defensive, the Japanese may not have any good way for a while. "Obviously, little Morgan is just as good at warfare. Indeed, war is politics. Govern. Fight. The highest form of contention, while a qiē political zhì, are both expressions of economic demand. Therefore, war is the highest struggle for economic needs. Therefore, for the most brilliant businessman, war is the best opportunity to make a fortune, and a businessman who will not make war money is definitely not a good businessman. Therefore, a businessman who does not understand war can never be a good businessman. This is true even if he does not buy and sell arms.

"You're right, but there's a problem that the Russians don't take the Japanese very seriously, and in their opinion, how dare those yellow-skinned monkeys in Japan do anything to them, and even if they do, they are no match for them. Of course, this is not necessarily what their top brass thinks. But at the bottom, out of political needs, they propagandized it like this, which led to the fact that the bottom, including the grassroots of the Russian army, were full of contempt for the Japanese. Even, after such propaganda for a long time, most people in the upper echelons themselves really believe it, or for personal interests, they make it appear to believe. This belief will be even firmer than the previous one. Because there are interests in it. Anyone, if he underestimates his opponent, will not take his guard seriously. The Russians are no exception. Even if some people in the upper echelons know that the Japanese are different from what they propagandize, this kind of propaganda is already politically correct, and it cannot be changed casually, and even if it is changed, it will not have any effect in the short term. Therefore, they can't make the people below really vigilant, and the implementation of things must depend on the bottom. In such a situation, negligence is almost inevitable. Therefore, if the Japanese are looking for an opportunity, they will definitely have a chance. Gladstone explained.

"And, you know, we have a lot of experts who study the culture of the Far East, and among them there is Japanese culture. They told me that Japanese culture is very special, that they have a very strong sense of shame, but they don't have a strong sense of right and wrong. Because of the lack of a sense of right and wrong, they will not hesitate to do the most despicable things; Because of the strong sense of shame, they are especially intolerant of failure, and once they fail, it is easy to do something drastic. Coupled with our study of Japanese history, especially military history, we find that in war, the Japanese hardly recognize any rules. Therefore, our experts believe that it is easy for the Japanese to do things like sneak attacks without a declaration of war. They did this in the Sino-Japanese War, and they were not punished, and they probably did it again this time. On the one hand, defenselessness due to contempt. On the other hand, he likes to play sneak attacks without a declaration of war, so isn't it easy to guess what will happen at the beginning of the war? ”

"Well, that makes sense." Morgan nodded. At this time, the fish bell on the fishing rod beside him rang violently. Little Morgan jumped up like a spring all of a sudden: "Haha, my fish is hooked!" ”

……

As Takahashi predicted, sales of Japanese government bonds immediately improved when several American tycoons bought 60 million yen of Japanese government bonds, not only in the United States, but also in Europe. It's just that the Japanese government is a poor government, so there aren't many staff in the embassy or something. Like the Hope Country of later generations, the extravagance of a few hundred employees in an embassy was unimaginable in Japan at that time. As a result, a lot of things had to be done by Takahashi himself. Although Takahashi could write with both his left and right hands, after being busy and selling out the remaining treasury bonds, Takahashi's left and right hands were successfully swollen.

"However, we have finally fulfilled the trust of the Empire." Takahashi said to Kawaguchi, quite a bit of "although I am thin, the world will be fat".

"I believe that His Majesty the Emperor will definitely reward Takahashi-kun." Kawaguchi replied enviously.

"Reward aside," Takahashi smiled, "I'll go back to Europe first, now that our affairs are over for the time being, all that's left is to look at the Imperial Army's table." I hope that the empire will be able to survive for a long time. ”

……

On the same day, at Blackwater's headquarters, Donald was talking to a Russian-American employee: "Ivanich, the company has a business to hand over to you. ”

"Mr. MacDonald, it has been my pleasure to serve the company." Ivanic immediately puffed up his chest and stood up straight, like a javelin.

"Very well, please sit down." Donald said.

So Ivanich sat down.

"The company decided that in the Far East, Japan and Russia would most likely go to war." Donald said as he looked at Ivanic and saw that Ivanic was simply sitting and not reacting. This is also normal, although Ivanich is Russian-American, but he is an American, not a Russian, and he doesn't need to care too much about Russia. Not to mention that he is still a Protestant (in the eyes of Russians, those who do not believe in Orthodox Christianity are Russian traitors).

"Your ability is very good, and the previous companies have seen it." Donald continued, "Considering that you speak good Russian, the company intends to send you to Russia as a Russian translator and military-technical advisor to Andy, the commercial representative. Go and sell the Russians some arms that can be used in the war against Japan. Some specific situations, Schroeder will tell you. I know your wife is pregnant, but the company needs your services now, would you like to make this trip? ”

Ivanic knew that this was an opportunity he couldn't pass up. The company, no, is the future number two of the consortium who deigns to assign tasks to him, a mid-level person. You know, such an opportunity is very rare. This means that you have entered the vision of the top level of the company, and when the vision of the top level is still on yourself, if you can make any achievements, you are likely to rise to the top. A guy squeezes into the top of the company, or even an important position in the consortium.

Ivanich knew that the reason why Donald came to him was probably because of the following reasons: first, he was Russian-American, so it was easier to communicate with Russians, and he had spent two years at St. Petersburg University in Russia before coming to the United States, and he had more social connections than other Russian-American employees. In previous years, his own table xiàn was also not bad. But if you refuse, you will probably be able to find it like a company similar to yourself, and if you lose the opportunity you finally get, you will never come back. Maslova is four months pregnant. If she goes to the Far East, it is estimated that when she gives birth, she will not be able to come back anyway. However, such an opportunity should not be missed. "Anyway, it's not the first time Maslova has given birth." Thinking so, Ivanic replied, "No problem, Mr. MacDonald, I can leave at any time." ”

"What about your wife and children? Well, a son or a daughter? Donald asked.

"It's a daughter, Mr. MacDonald. My brother will take care of them for me, and Maslova is very capable, she can take care of herself. Natasha is also sensible, no problem. Ivanich replied.

"Ah, that's good. However, you are running around for the company outside, and the company can't make you feel uneasy, right? Donald said with a smile. Then he turned his head and said to the manager Lobik, who was standing aside, "Lobik, Ivanich's wife and children will be taken care of by you." You have to take good care of them. Don't starve them. ”

"Don't worry, Mr. MacDonald." Lobik immediately replied, "I'll take care of them." Both you and Ivanic can rest assured. ”

"Lockerbie, you are a careful person, entrust it to you, I am naturally relieved." Donald laughed. Then he turned his head again and said to Ivanich: "Time is pressing, you go back tonight and talk to your family, don't reveal the specific task, just say that you want to go on a long trip, understand?" Then let's go with Andy tomorrow. Don't worry, your wife and daughter, Lockerbie will help you raise them. ”