Chapter 493: Sches (Part Two)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Eh? Jaban’s diplomatic ambassador?” Salon and Itra looked at each other. Salon slowly said, “It seems like they, too, are anxious. Do they already have an idea of what to do?” Salon imdiately agreed. “Show them in!”
“Jaban’s diplomatic ambassador Shogo Matsutake will et the two ministers.” A short Jabanese man walked in slowly. Although it was sumr, he was still dressed formally, in a suit and tie.
“Welco, welco.” Salon went up to him smiling. “Mr. Ambassador is here because...”
“Because of the chanical Man,” said Shogo Matsutake without preamble. “I believe that both ministers have already heard about the chanical Man created by Heavenly State’s Hong Dali. Everyone has witnessed the prowess of this chanical Man. The emperor of our Japan empire hopes to hold a joint military exercise, and with the support of your country, put pressure on the Heavenly State governnt. At the sa ti, we wish to use the controversial Sea Turtle Island in exchange for the chanical Man technology. If your country agrees, our emperor will promise to officially recognize the Sea Turtle Island as undisputedly belonging to Heavenly State. Otherwise... I believe the two of you understand what I an.”
“That’s not a bad idea!” After hearing what Ambassador Shogo Matsutake said, Salon was overjoyed. He laughed and said, “Using a controversial island in exchange for the chanical Man technology, you are really trying. What benefit is there in this for Arica? We can’t just hold a joint military exercise on a whim; there is a substantial amount of consumables involved.”
A joint military exercise referred to two or more armies or units joining up for a military exercise. It usually involved search and rescue exercises, anti-terrorism exercises, land exercises, etc.
Many military exercises operated under the guise of an aboveboard excuse, but in reality, they were a way of showing off military prowess as well as threatening a State with whom they might have disagreents with.
Now that Heavenly State had chanical Man, the strongest known individual soldier combat equipnt, it was expected that Jaban would propose a joint military exercise.
Just that there were too many things involved in a joint military exercise, and rika would naturally not be willing to do it for nothing.
“There’s definitely sothing in it for you.” Shogo Matsutake knew very well what Salon ant. He smiled and said, “We will share the chanical Man technology, how about that?”
“Good!” This was what they were waiting for. Salon slamd his hand down on the table. “It’s a deal, then!”
“That’s settled, then. Your country will decide on the date and we will try our best to accommodate it.” Shogo Matsutake said, “Due to ti constraints, we hope that your Ambassador in the Heavenly State and ours can make an appointnt with the Heavenly State’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the terms. If the Heavenly State is not willing to trade, we can hold our joint military exercise. If necessary, we can even have a landing exercise at Sea Turtle Island!”
“Hehe, great!” Salon laughed heartily. “So what if the Heavenly State says Sea Turtle Island is theirs? The island has been disputed over for such a long ti. If they don’t agree, neither rika nor Jaban will acknowledge their claim. In that case, it won’t be theirs!”
Itra smiled and said, “Yes, as long as we refuse to acknowledge it internationally, they cannot do anything about it. That’s when we will offer them a lifeline. If they hand over the technology for the chanical Man, we will acknowledge their ownership of Sea Turtle Island. I believe they will find the offer hard to resist!”
When they were done talking, the three n glanced at each other and burst out laughing together.
Using an island that originally belonged to Heavenly State to exchange for chanical Man’s technology was an extrely bankable idea!
“Chief Itra,” The secretary ca in again and said to him in a low voice. “There is soone outside to see you. It’s Jas from Hollywood.”
“Jas?” Soone from Hollywood wanted to see him? Itra asked curiously, “Why would soone from Hollywood co to see ? Tell him I’m in a eting and am not free to see him.”
“Minister,” The secretary said again. “He says he’s here because of chanical Man.”
“Eh?” Itra glanced at Salon and curiously said, “Since when was Hollywood concerned about this matter?” Salon replied, “They might have so good ideas.”
“Ask him in.” Salon nodded.
Soon, Jas entered the office. Once he stepped into the room, he smiled in greeting. “I’m Jas from Hollywood. I’m pleased to et you.”
“Do you have sothing to say?” Itra asked flatly. “Please speak quickly, I don’t have much ti.”
Jas smiled politely. “Hehe, it’s like this. I have heard of chanical Man and feel that it poses a risk to our military might. Therefore, in my free ti, I have co up with a good idea. However, I’m not sure if Mr. Minister would be interested.”
“I hate being kept in suspense.” Itra propped his ankle upon the knee of the other leg. “You only have three minutes.”
“Okay, okay.” Jas smiled. “I feel that, since Hong Dali was able to create such a video, so can we. With Hollywood’s technology, it would be easy to make sothing similar. They call theirs chanical Man, so we will call ours Iron Warrior. As long as we can make a similar suit of armor, equip it with so weaponry, then add so special effects, I think the outco could be pretty spectacular.”
“Oh?” Itra was suddenly interested in Jas’ idea. He slapped his thigh and laughed. “You an, we will make a pirated version? Using the Heavenly State’s figure of speech, drawing a tiger with a cat as a model?”
“Right. That’s what I an.” Jas nodded.
“Haha, good! This is not a bad idea.” Itra imdiately ca to a decision. “I agree. Say your terms, Mister.”
“I only wish to have the country’s support when ‘Magical Age’ screens.” Jas stated his request. To be honest, his request was not a hard one to fulfill.
“Going up against ‘Holy Warriors of the Goddess’ in the box office, right?” Itra understood what Jas ant and imdiately nodded. “Okay, no problem. This matter will be fully handled by you, then. Don’t forget that you must act fast. We will be able to give special permission to use actual military equipnt during filming. Rember not to make it too professional. The video quality must look like it was taken by an amateur. That way, it will look more authentic.”
“Of course, Sir. I will get going, then.” With the deal made, Jas took his leave.
“Hahahaha, it looks like we got a lot done today.” Salon laughed after Jas left. “I think we should adjust our strategy slightly.”
“Yes, adjust our strategy.” Itra stretched out his finger and drew on the coffee table. “The first step is to wait for the video to be done. Then we will promote it on all platforms. First, in rika, then ‘very’ carelessly leak it to Heavenly State. Secondly, our Diplomatic Ambassador, together with Jaban’s Ambassador will arrange to et with Heavenly State’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to make our request. Thirdly, if they agree to our request, it’ll be a happy ending. If they don’t agree, then we will hold our joint military landing exercise. What do you think?”
Salon nodded. “Right, just like this. No problem.”
Shogo Matsutake nodded as well. “Looking forward to cooperating with you.”
...
Shanghai Tianhai City, Door to Heaven.
Everyone had their own objectives, and the people participating in the Resource Chamber of Comrce were no exception.
At the sa ti, in a Presidential Suite at the Door to Heaven, two people were quietly discussing the information they had just heard.
Soone said, “Director Li, Jaban wants to exchange our island for our people. To think we were so happy about it. It really is... I feel extrely uncomfortable about it now. I feel like we are traitors.”
“Hehe, Xiao Zhang, this is not the case.” Director Li shook his head and smiled. “It’s actually very simple. The situation being the way it was, everyone was just looking after their own interests. Did you expect to stand up and be the voice of justice? If I really did that, chances were that they would gang up and attack . Do you think I obtained my current status by being a fool?”
“But...” Xiao Zhang said despondently, “Are we just going to watch Hong Dali get sold out and not do anything about it? He might be our enemy, but he is still a citizen of our Heavenly State. I still feel like a traitor.”
Director Li knew that if he failed to explain the situation satisfactorily today, Xiao Zhang would not be able to rest easy.
He smiled and turned around to tap Xiao Zhang’s shoulder, saying, “Co, sit down. Let break down the current situation for you.”
“Okay.” Upon hearing that the Director was going to personally explain matters to him, Xiao Zhang quickly sat down and prepared to listen attentively.
“Right, you feel that our fight against Hong Weiguo should be an internal matter. In business, the winner takes all.”
“Yes, no matter how we fight, it’s still just our own Heavenly State people going against each other. Even if CEO Hong lost, it’s not a disgrace.” Xiao Zhang nodded. “But Jaban has now taken an interest and is ddling in our affairs. That makes uncomfortable.
“I understand how you feel.” Director Li smiled and offered a cigarette to Xiao Zhang, then lit one of his own. “This matter is actually very simple. Firstly, why are we even going up against Hong Weiguo? Why are we trying to impeach him?”
This was sothing Xiao Zhang knew and understood. He answered imdiately, “Hong Dali dabbles in way too many things and his luck is too good. It’s easy for him to beco our rival. For example, the Spiritual Sword incident, he managed to bring down a super popular ga within such a short period of ti, completely deflating its popularity. Once his business clashes with ours, the consequences for us will be serious.”
What he had just said was the reason why everyone wanted to impeach Hong Weiguo.
Hong Dali’s luck was simply too horrifying.
“Yes, you are right.” Director Li took a light drag of his cigarette and said, “Think, if Jaban really exchanges an island for two people, what will Hong Dali do?
“He will...” Xiao Zhang considered before replying, “He will be put under house arrest?”
“No, no, no, the State will not be so stupid. Hong Dali is a talent. If we know sothing, how can the State not know as well?” Director Li shook his head. “He will be locked inside Heavenly State’s Technology Research Center, to fully concentrate on new research. I’m sure his safety will not be in question and they will also offer him comparative benefits. As long as he is not let loose on the world with his shenanigans, we would have achieved our goal.”
“But, why do we still have to impeach Hong Weiguo?” Xiao Zhang asked curiously.
He could understand why they had to deal with Hong Dali. Anyway, the state would not really lock him up, at the very most it would just be a change of environnt for him. However, he simply could not understand why they had to impeach Hong Weiguo.
“The impeachnt of Hong Weiguo is due to a personal grudge between Hong Weiguo and Qian Guangzhao.” CEO Li chuckled. “Qian Guangzhao was initially interested in setting up an internet search engine. Both he and Hong Weiguo launched their search engines at the sa ti. You can see what happened next. Sangle is the biggest search engine in the country now. Because of that, Qian Guangzhao views Hong Weiguo as his nesis.”
“Because of that, we have to be his executioners?” Xiao Zhang’s mouth gaped open. It seed there was more to this Resource Chamber of Comrce than t the eye.
“That’s all nonsense.” Director Li said disdainfully. “Do you really think that we will be so easily manipulated? If Jaban had not interfered, we might have still impeached Hong Weiguo to curb Hong Dali’s influence. But now, things are different. I’m sure that if the State agrees to the conditions laid out by Jaban and Hong Dali is brought into the Technology Research Center, our group will be dissolved imdiately. So the current situation is, the trading of one island for two people has nothing to do with us at all. Everything we have done previously was just to get on Qian Guangzhao’s good side.”
“I see.” Xiao Zhang wiped cold sweat off his forehead. This group of people was complicated. “But to trade an island that originally belongs to us for two of our people and our technology... isn’t Jaban getting the better of us?”
“Better my ass.” Director Li scoffed. “Did you really think the State would give them the technology for the chanical Holy Garnt? The State is not stupid. If they really go through with the trade, all they will give them is so outdated obsolete rubbish technology.”
“But, what if they find out that we have given them obsolete technology plans?” Xiao Zhang asked.
“If they find out, so be it.” Director Li said curiously. “By then Hong Dali would be interred in the Science and Technology Research Institute and we would have achieved our goal. As for Jaban, once those morons acknowledge internationally that Sea Turtle Island belongs to the Heavenly State, it will be too late for them to retract their decision. In this whole matter, it doesn’t matter at all if we are traitors. We get rid of the huge thorn in our side and Jaban doesn’t get anything out of the whole deal. Sea Turtle Island will no longer be disputed. As for Qian Guangzhao’s grudge with Hong Weiguo, what has that got to do with us?”
“This... this...” Xiao Zhang was shocked speechless. These people’s ability to put on an act was amazing.
That was why he was the Director and Xiao Zhang was just his assistant. There was a difference in abilities.
“Xiao Zhang,” Director Li spoke to him with a serious expression. “You have been with for so many years. I have watched you grow. Rember, in business, nothing on the surface counts. It’s all fake! All of us have beco accustod to acting stupid, sneaking attacks, and currying favor. It’s very likely that one day, if you beco more powerful than , I will even say that your fart is fragrant. However, if you should beco weaker than , I will crush you underfoot.
“In business, everyone has their own interests to look out for. Everyone will always place priority on their own gain. On the surface, they may seem like brothers in arms, but secretly, they will stab you in the back. Pride? Pride has no use here. You will not lose anything if you curry so favor!”
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