Regarding the proposal made by the Harry military attache to exchange the order for a loan, Xu Bin sensibly rejected it. Except for Booker, who seemed to know that Xu Bin would refuse, the rest of the people at the table felt that Xu Bin seemed to be a little too unkind. Such a good thing is difficult for others to find with lanterns, so why doesn't he appreciate it?

Faced with Harry's somewhat embarrassed expression, and the same puzzled eyes of the two escorts, Xu Bin saw that Booker looked very calm. smiled and said, "Brother, it seems that you know the reason why I refused this condition." Would you tell them why I didn't accept the offer? ”

Since the two accidentally got acquainted in Hero City, Booker, who has been clamoring to worship Xu Bin, has undoubtedly brought him good profits in Longhua's business now. In addition, the early officers of the Xu Jiajun all felt that the ship of weapons provided by Booker back then gave the Xu Jiajun the first well-equipped army.

were more polite to him, so much so that Booker was also a different foreign businessman in the eyes of Xu Jiajun's higher-ups. As for the business he operates, as long as it does not violate the regulations of the military government, he will be given some special preferential treatment to a greater or lesser extent.

Booker, who has dealt with Xu Bin the most times in private, is undoubtedly the person who knows Xu Bin the most among foreign businessmen. Faced with Xu Bin asking him to explain the reason, Booker did not refuse and said directly: "I think you are worried that you will get our loan and have trouble with other foreign banks, right?" Although you have always promoted fair trade, you have only won the friendship of my country, but you have offended businessmen representing other countries.

Your future rule is undoubtedly very worthless. You Longhua like to pay attention to the long line to catch big fish, I think these orders, should be the fish you use for fishing, right? ”

With such an explanation, Situ Baili and Xu Yizhong suddenly realized, and Harry seemed to have just thought of this reason. Looking a little embarrassed, he said, "Governor Xu." I'm sorry, but my government didn't mean that. I just want to deepen the friendship between our two sides, and I don't mean to destroy your contacts with other countries. Thank you for your understanding! ”

In the face of this obvious realization, the ideas given by those politicians must have an inherent purpose. Harry, who owes Xu Bin a favor, is not high-minded, but polite daoqian. Because he knows that if Xu Bin misunderstands his sincerity, it will be very difficult for him to deal with Xu Bin in the future.

Perhaps seeing that Harry didn't mean to make this opinion, Xu Bin thought for a while and said, "Viscount Harry." You and I don't deal with each other once, you should know what I said, and I won't change it at will. Therefore, I can understand the matter of orders for loans. In order to improve the domestic economic downturn. But there are also strings attached, and I won't turn it down.

Of course. I can have today. I have also received a lot of support from your country. In both public and private matters, I will give you some special preferential treatment. I'm sure you've heard that I'm planning to build a railway from Linzhou to Hero City.

If you Eagle Nation government are interested, I can hold this order for the time being without bidding. Of course, I want to see the sincerity of your country. I wonder if this gift will help Viscount Harry? ”

Although the railway order is only about 200 kilometers of railway, the sale of rails and locomotives alone is a large order. At first, Harry thought that this order was going to be in vain. I didn't expect Xu Bin to be so interesting and let him receive such a gift package.

Naturally, he was very happy and said, "Yes, I am very grateful to Governor Xu for this gift to me. Although I cannot make any promises to Mr. Governor for the time being, I will definitely repay you this favor in the future when His Excellency the Governor needs it. Please also believe that our government will provide you with the most favorable conditions to complete this railway for you. ”

But when Harry was happy, Xu Bin, who was originally going to pay for the construction of the road, suddenly felt this time. Since these Eagle people are so eager to dump their materials and are willing to give very generous loans, Xu Bin feels that when this railway is being built. Maybe you can use the money provided by the Eagle State government to get a railroad for free.

But on this occasion, he will not talk about this sudden decision, but continue to chat with these two partners who represent the interests of the Eagle Nation about some prospects for the future of Gannan. Of course, there is also a deliberate indication that his ambitions will not be limited to Gannan. If the Eagle State government wants to expand its circle of interests in Longhua, it is still worth investing.

After saying this meaning, Viscount Harry, who was happy, was soon dazed by Xu Bin, who had a good amount of alcohol. From his drunken words, Xu Bin also knew the gift he had given just now, and the viscount was very happy.

Even Xu Bin proposed that in order to strengthen the defense of Jiangdu Port, he hoped to purchase some large-caliber coastal defense artillery from the Eagle Country, and he agreed very happily. He said that he would definitely ask the government to agree to this land defense artillery that would not normally be used by Longhua to go abroad and threaten their naval vessels.

Booker, who had planned to send Viscount Harry back, suddenly heard that Xu Bin had asked him to stay in the governor for one night, and he wanted to talk to him about something alone. It is clear that it is worth Xu Bin to avoid Viscount Harry's discussion, and it must not be easy to think about.

Booker knows very well that the trust and friendship he can now get from Xu Bin is directly related to the arms deal back then. But after listening to his father's analysis, he knew that it was his business principles. That is, profit is paramount, and in terms of treating friends, there is a little more humanity than other businessmen. This is the biggest reason why Xu Bin has always maintained such a close relationship with him.

Since the last drawing transaction, Booker's family has been praised by the royal family and has also received the goodwill of many senior naval officials. This also made the Ellen family, where he was born, pay extra attention to him, a side member. Even his father, who returned home, now holds more important positions in the family company.

All these changes are due to his interaction with Xu Bin, so that Booker cares about this friendship very much, and of course he doesn't want to add too many other political factors to this friendship. And he is also convinced that as long as there is a profitable business, Xu Bin's inconvenience will be the first thing to consider.

Let the guards of the Doge's Palace escort the already drunk Viscount Harry back to the consulate. As for Booker, the owner of the Friendship Firm, he was left in the mansion by the Governor for the night. With such a large governor's palace, there are naturally quite a few guest rooms. After seeing off the Viscount Harry, Xu Bin also asked Situ Baili, who had also been fortunate for a day, to go back to the room with the second uncle to rest.

After taking the City of Heroes, in order to let this chief of staff, who used to delay his own family for the sake of the country, enjoy some more family fun. Xu Bin also deliberately gave a confiscated mansion to the chief of staff. took his old mother and a pair of children to the city of heroes.

Therefore, after he is usually busy with work, this chief of staff can also enjoy the company of his family after returning home. As for the eldest son, Situ Qingyun, now because he holds the position of independent battalion commander, he must also serve in the army for the time being. But with a son and a daughter and an old mother by his side, Situ Baili undoubtedly feels more motivated to work.

As for the second uncle who served as the Minister of Logistics, he naturally did not need to open a mansion alone, but just like him, he lived in the house behind the governor's mansion. This can be regarded as the reason why he is Xu Bin's second uncle, so he has to make an exception to live in the Governor's Mansion!

Originally, according to Xu Bin's meaning, Xu Yizhong, who is only over forty now, can find a woman from a good family to marry. It's just that this second uncle, who usually does things quickly, seems to be extremely timid and disgusted in this matter. He was unwilling to accept the marriage partner arranged by Xu Bin for him, nor did he dare to contact those women easily. So much so that Xu Bin sometimes jokes about this second uncle, it is Lai Ding who wants him to retire in the future!

After sending these people away, Booker, who was very curious about what Xu Bin would talk to him, invited him to the study in the backyard. The personnel in charge of guarding here are all the most elite officers and soldiers of the guard battalion around Xu Bin. Usually, without Xu Bin's consent, no one is allowed to easily step here.

Now that Xu Bin can personally lead Booker here, he already trusts him on a certain level, which also makes Booker very moved, and Xu Bin seems to have unreserved trust in him.

Let Xu Jiacheng brew two cups of coffee that foreigners like the most, instead of the strong tea that Longhua people like, Xu Bin looked at Booker who looked at him curiously and said: "I once heard my uncle say that you have a lofty ideal, that is, to become a red-top businessman like Tchaikov. I don't know, do you still keep this ideal? ”

Faced with Xu Bin's question, Booker rarely blushed and said: "That was my ideal at the beginning, but I know that with my current ability, it is definitely impossible to reach their height." You know, even if we have the right to issue currency in the Eagle Country, nearly half of it belongs to their family.

In the words of your Longhua people, such a person can be described as a rich country. I'm now expanding so slowly even the size of the firm. If you want to reach their level, I am afraid that you may not be able to do it in your lifetime. So, you don't tease me with this joke. ”

What puzzled Booker a little was that Xu Bin looked very serious and said: "The ideal is a sacred goal, and if you become a businessman like Tchaikov as your ideal, then you should continue to work hard for it." If you say so, my ideal is to unify Longhua in the future and make Longhua an example of a powerful country that is the overlord of Asia.

Do you think the ideals of the two of us, which one has more difficulties? But how can you see that I have flinched from this goal? If you don't even have the guts to try, how do you know you can't do it?

You are my brother and my most trusted partner. Now I have a business that will make you as rich as Tchaikov, but I need your absolute loyalty and trust in me. Even if it's your country, you can't tell them a single bit of information. Can you do it? ”

Such a big business? Need to hide from your own government? Booker suddenly felt his heart beat faster, and began to look forward to what kind of business Xu Bin would talk to him about next! (To be continued......)