Mr. Situ put on a posture of teaching the juniors, and said, "Chen Qiang, you did something wrong in this matter!" Although the Allied offensive is now in full swing, who can really guarantee that the war will actually end by next spring? It took the Japanese several years to conquer half of our country, and even with the help of the Americans and the Soviets, how could we recover it in a short period of time? ”

"Even if everything goes according to your expectation, the war will be over by next spring, but that doesn't mean we don't need weapons and ammunition anymore. Over the past century, China has been repeatedly invaded by foreign powers, isn't it because it does not have a strong army? If our Chinese army is like the US army, even if it is only half the strength of the US army, I don't think the Japanese will dare to offend our country! At all times, we need a strong army to defend the country. So whether we can use this batch of weapons and ammunition or not, we need it. ”

After Mr. Situ said this, he let out a long sigh and continued: "Chen Qiang, let's not talk about the war bond, just talk about what you just did at the banquet, I'm afraid that you have already offended that Ambassador Wei, there is a saying that it is better to offend a gentleman than a villain." As far as I know, Ambassador Wei is still deeply trusted by Chongqing's dignitaries, otherwise he would not be able to sit in the important position of ambassador to the United States; since he took office, although Ambassador Wei has not made much credit, he has also worked hard, and he will inevitably be promoted when he returns to China in the future, and if you offend him, he may take revenge on you in the future. In my opinion, you should buy some of the bonds issued by Chongqing, which can be regarded as easing the relationship with Ambassador Wei and spending money to buy peace. ”

As Mr. Situ spoke, he showed a worried expression, he was really worried about Chen Qiang.

Chen Qiang could realize that Mr. Situ was really good for himself, so Chen Qiang opened his mouth and explained: "Sir, I can understand your thoughts, I also hope that China can enrich the country and strengthen the army, and will never be bullied by foreign powers in the future, but has Mr. ever thought about a question, after driving out the Japanese, will the war really end?" ”

"What do you mean? Do you think that the Americans or the Soviets are going to be bad for us? Mr. Szeto asked.

"Sir, I didn't mean that. If it weren't for the Japanese wanting to destroy our China, maybe the country would not abandon its past grievances and unite with the outside world, but even during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, friction has always existed. Once we drive out the Japanese, we will not be able to maintain peace without this common enemy! Chen Qiang said.

"The War of Resistance has been fought for many years, the country has been beaten to the ground, and it is time for the people to recuperate, and now the people in the country are eager for peace, I don't believe that there will be people who will turn their backs on the will of the people and start another war!" Mr. Szeto spoke.

"I know that Mr. Hongmen proposed at the Hongmen Cordial Conference that he hopes to convene a national congress and establish a democratic government after the end of the Anti-Japanese War, do you think Chongqing will agree to this request? If they were willing to agree, they would have agreed more than ten years ago. Chen Qiang said.

In March, Mr. Situ was elected as the chairman of the United States and became the leader of overseas Chinese in the Americas.

Mr. Situ's wish is good, he doesn't want the country to fall into a civil war again after finally driving out the Japanese, but Mr. Situ also knows in his heart that this is just a good expectation, whether it can be achieved, the key is to see the attitude of Chongqing.

Chen Qiang's words made Mr. Situ fall into a short period of contemplation, he really could not guarantee that after the end of the War of Resistance against Japan, there would really be peace in the country.

Chen Qiang continued: "The reason why I am reluctant to buy war bonds is that I think of the worst possible scenario. That is, we drove out the Japanese, but we were caught in a new civil war, and the weapons purchased by these war bonds happened to be shipped to the country, and by that time they were aimed at our own compatriots, and probably the soldiers who had fought with the Japanese! ”

Mr. Situ opened his mouth slightly, but did not speak, he did not deny that this possibility would appear, and this possibility was really too cruel for Mr. Situ, or for all Chinese.

Chen Qiang continued: "I don't want to see it, I did my best for the country, and as a result, it became a fuel for the civil war. If Chongqing issues bonds for post-war reconstruction, I will certainly support it, even if it is to buy some grain back so that we Chinese can eat a full meal, I will also help with all my money, but in order to buy weapons and issue bonds, I will stay away. As for offending that Ambassador Wei, I don't care, anyway, I'm in the United States now, and he can't do anything about me! ”

"Then you can stay in the United States for the rest of your life and not go? I, an old man, often feel homesick and want to go back to see that you are still so young and your days are still long! Mr. Szeto said.

"It's okay, I have backers in the United States, even if I return to China, Ambassador Wei will not dare to deal with me, and the people in Chongqing will not dare not give face to the Americans." Chen Qiang said.

"America's backer? Why don't you kid understand the truth of a son of heaven and a courtier! Although there is a saying that you don't look at the face of the monk and look at the face of the Buddha, Roosevelt has passed away, and even our Hongmen in New York have to be much more careful in our daily activities. Mr. Szeto said.

When Mr. Situ was still the boss of the "Anliang Church", Roosevelt was Mr. Situ's legal adviser, and later Roosevelt entered politics, and Mr. Situ also had many sponsorships, and even Chen Qiang and Roosevelt met through Mr. Situ's introduction. It can be said that in the thirties and forties, Hongmen flourished in the United States, and Roosevelt's escort was also attributed.

Since Roosevelt's death, Mr. Situ is obviously missing a big backer, and without the cover of the President of the United States, Mr. Situ must be cautious on weekdays, and even take other Hongmen disciples to live with their necks bent.

Mr. Situ also knew the relationship between Chen Qiang and Roosevelt, so when Chen Qiang talked about "backing", Mr. Situ first thought of Roosevelt, who had just died.

Chen Qiang smiled slightly, lowered his voice and said, "Sir, I'm not talking about Roosevelt, but Truman. ”

"Truman? The one who just took over as president? How did you get involved with him? Mr. Situ asked with some surprise.

"When Truman was a senator, I provided him with campaign funds." Chen Qiang didn't elaborate, just replied vaguely.

"I see!" Mr. Situ sighed: "It's really the back waves of the Yangtze River pushing the front waves!" If you have the president of the United States as a guarantor, you can rest easy, and I don't need to worry about you. ”

"You don't have to worry about me, sir, but I'm a little worried about you." Chen Qiang continued.

"Me? What is there to worry about? In New York alone, there are tens of thousands of children in Hongmen, and we have a lot of guys in our hands, even Americans have to respect me for three points, and there are still people who can eat me! Mr. Situ said with a smile.

"Sir, that's not what I mean." Chen Qiang still said in a voice that only two people could hear: "After we beat the Japanese, there will be a lot of disputes in the country, Mr. is the leader of overseas Chinese, and he must be the object of all parties' efforts, maybe someone will play tricks for this, which will be unfavorable to Mr., this is what I am worried about, and please prepare for Mr. early." ”

Mr. Situ nodded with a look of relief: "I also thought of what you said, but this kind of thing, it's like the sky is going to rain, and the mother wants to get married, this initiative is not in my hands, and I can only cover up the water and earth with soldiers." ”

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On the fourth day after Roosevelt's funeral, the Soviets reached the outskirts of Berlin and began to encircle Berlin, and victory in the European theater was just around the corner.

Chen Qiang also returned to New York, but was called to a nightclub by Prince Kong that night.

Americans are still basking in the grief of the president's death, and even fewer people are going to nightclubs. The heartless and heartless Prince Kong doesn't care about these at all, and still lives a life of singing songs night after night.

After exchanging a few words with Chen Qiang, Prince Kong said, "Next week, I plan to go to Brazil. ”

"What to do in Brazil? Vacation? Chen Qiang asked with a smile.

"I am going to São Paulo this time to take care of some family business." Grand Prince Kong replied.

"Your business is big enough, even in São Paulo, Brazil." Chen Qiang said with emotion.

According to Chen Qiang's understanding, among the big compradors in China, there are not many people who trade with South America, mainly because South American countries produce raw materials and not many industrial products. At that time, China did not lack raw materials, but industrial products, so the domestic compradors at that time mainly dealt with industrial countries.

Kong Dagongzi did not hide it, he said: "My family does not have any business in Brazil, this time I went to make an investment, and my father asked me to buy some real estate and land. ”

"How can you go to South America to buy an industry, isn't it better to buy a property in the United States?" Chen Qiang asked again.

"You can't put all your eggs in one basket!" Prince Kong picked up the wine glass, drank it all, took advantage of a little drunkenness, and then said: "I'll tell you the truth, in the near future, I'm afraid there will be some changes in the domestic political situation, my father plans to retire from politics, and the position of the executive premier will also fall on the head of TV." My family and TV have always been at odds with each other, so my father felt that it was not appropriate to stay in China for a long time, and planned to buy some properties overseas. ”

Chen Qiang nodded, it turned out that the master of the Kong family had made enough money in China, and he had not fought Mr. Song in the political struggle, and if he continued to stay, it might be humiliating himself, so it was better to go overseas as soon as possible to live a happy life, so he began to plan to transfer property.

Mr. Kong served as the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Industry, Finance and other important positions and Vice President and President of the Executive Yuan, in charge of finance for 11 years, and participated in the currency reform and the distribution of materials for the Anti-Japanese War.

However, according to records, after the Confucian family immigrated to the United States, the FBI investigated the source and amount of wealth of the Confucian family, and the results of the investigation showed that more than one-fifth of the $3.8 billion that the United States supported China during the Anti-Japanese War finally fell into the hands of the Confucian family through various methods and channels.

In order to keep his property, the Kong family provided Nixon with campaign funds to help Nixon obtain the position of vice president in the 1952 election, so Nixon has always escorted the Kong family.

Perhaps it was because he was worried that the Americans would settle accounts after the autumn, so Master Kong did not put all his assets in the United States, but invested part of his money in South America, which was a trick to diversify his investment. Even if his assets in the United States are eventually seized, his assets in Brazil can still ensure that he is a rich man.

Thinking of South America, Chen Qiang asked with some doubts: "Gongzi Kong, when you go to invest in South America, why don't you choose Buenos Aires in Argentina and Sao Paulo in Brazil?" ”

At that time, the largest city in South America was Buenos Aires in Argentina, and the city even had the title of "Paris of South America", which was much more prosperous than Shanghai, the "Paris of the East". It is said that this kind of big city with a prosperous economy is the place where capital likes to go. In the future, capital also likes to flock to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, rather than going to the mountains.

Kong Gongzi explained: "I originally planned to go to Argentina, but didn't Argentina just experience a coup d'état two years ago, my father said that the political situation there was unstable and I couldn't go, but Sao Paulo, Brazil, was a good place, and my father was very optimistic about the future development there, so I let me go." ”

"This Master Kong is worthy of being a figure who has been standing in China for so many years, and his vision is still quite accurate." Chen Qiang said secretly in his heart.

In Argentina at this time, Juan Perón had just come to power through a coup d'état, and in the following decades, the struggle between Peronism and anti-Peronism caused political turmoil in Argentina and made Argentina miss the opportunity for development, and finally Argentina became the only country in the world that fell from a developed country to a developing country.

In contrast, São Paulo, Brazil, has grown into the largest city in the southern hemisphere with industry, agriculture, commerce and finance.

Suddenly, Chen Qiang remembered the war bonds issued by Chongqing, so he said: "I heard that Chongqing plans to issue a batch of bonds in the United States, although it is a long-term bond, but the interest is quite good, don't you plan to buy some?" ”

"You're pretty well informed." Grand Prince Kong seemed to suddenly remember something, and then asked, "You can't have already bought those bonds, right?" ”

"No, the day before yesterday, Ambassador Wei called me over and wanted me to buy some, but didn't I just open a sporting goods company, and I was short of money recently, so I didn't buy it." Chen Qiang found an excuse to prevaricate.

"It's good that I didn't buy it." Prince Kong also breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued: "Let me tell you, don't buy this bond, you will be cheated if you buy it." ”

"Pitted? Could it be that Chongqing still dares to repay its debts? These bonds were issued in the United States, and even if Chongqing is in debt, it will not dare to rely on the Americans! Chen Qiang said.

"It's not enough to repay the account, but I don't dare to guarantee the whereabouts of this batch of dollars, the so-called goose plucking, such a big piece of fat, who has to handle it and not get a hand of oil? At least half of the money from the sale of bonds will go to the people who handle them. Now that TV is about to become the Executive Yuan, you buy bonds, isn't it equivalent to sending money to TV! "Prince Kong talked eloquently.

"I see." Chen Qiang nodded in realization. He didn't worry about Kong Dagongzi talking nonsense, after all, the Kong family had held financial power for more than ten years, and this kind of goose plucking thing was not less, so Kong Dagongzi naturally knew everything about this kind of thing.

"Fortunately, I had an extra eye at the time and didn't buy this war bond, otherwise half of it would have been given to corrupt officials." Chen Qiang said secretly in his heart.

Prince Kong continued: "Your sporting goods company has also been open for a while, what do you sell?" ”

"Tennis rackets, basketballs, hula hoops, and lately sneakers." Chen Qiang replied.

"Okay, come back and send me a few pairs of shoes, I usually like sports." Grand Prince Kong said.

Chen Qiang agreed verbally, but secretly said in his heart that the sports that this eldest prince of Kong likes are not serious sports.

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