Chapter 1111 Precious

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"Mike, welcome back." Li Zitao attached great importance to MacArthur's return.

Not only arranged a welcome dance, but also personally went to the airport to meet him.

This did not comply with the regulations. MacArthur landed at a military airport instead of a civilian airport. However, Li Zitao's face in the military is quite good.

"Charlie..." After a warm hug, MacArthur looked at him carefully and laughed loudly: "Look at you, it's still the same as before, nothing has changed."

"You too." Li Zitao's words were all compliments.

Compared with the last time we met, MacArthur looked a bit more vicissitudes, and his stomach was a little fatter, although he tried his best to suck inward a lot after the meeting.

"We all know that what you are talking about is nonsense. Tell me, you have prepared wine." MacArthur's trip to New York is a private matter, and he has already reported to Washington before.

"Of course, you can drink whatever you want, get in the car first!" The car parked under Li's apartment, and Li Zitao wanted to entertain him at home.

However, when he got out of the car, he had an extra Parker pen in his hand.

This pen is a gift from MacArthur. There is nothing special about the pen itself. Its value lies in what it has done.

When MacArthur accepted the surrender of Japan, he shared 5 Parker pens. The first pen with the word "Doug" was given to Lieutenant General Wainwright, and the second pen with "Lars" was given to the British army. Commander Percival, signed the third team of "MacArthur" and put it away, and signed the fourth team of "Supreme Allied Commander" to his alma mater, West Point.

He also put away the fifth pen signed with the date and gave it to his beloved wife. Now Li Zitao received the third pen signed 'MacArthur'.

Its historical value is enough for Li Zitao to place it in the most prominent position in the showroom, with a detailed brief introduction of its origin.

"Thank you for the gift." Inviting MacArthur to the cigar bar, Li Zitao thanked him again.

With such a meaningful gift, it is impossible to receive a second one in this life.

"You said it, if you really want to thank you, take out your collection!" MacArthur sat on the soft sofa, waiting for fine wine and cigars.

"Of course." Li Zitao naturally wouldn't be stingy, "How about staying in Japan?"

"Very good, but I prefer the feeling of going home." MacArthur was smoking a cigar, relaxed his body, and closed his eyes with enjoyment.

"It would be great, I will introduce you to a new friend later."

"I think it must be a nice friend."

The two relaxed and enjoyed until the sound of pushing the door broke the silence, and Jean's figure walked in from outside the door. starter

After learning the news of MacArthur's return, Li Zitao informed him that he was here to discuss the matter that failed last time.

Japan Heavy Industries, he wants to open up new industries and make the family business bigger, which has nothing to do with politics.ァ新ヤ~⑧~1~中文网ωωω.χ~⒏~1zщ.còм

At least in his statement to Li Zitao, there is no political element.

"Jean...MacArthur...I don't think I need to introduce the identity." Both of them are not small people, and they have crossed paths before. Therefore, he just said something lazily and casually, and that was the end of the introduction.

"let."

"Call me Mike.

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The two greeted each other very familiarly, and MacArthur took out a cigar from the humidor and handed it to him, "You're welcome, someone will pay the bill."

"I've never known politeness here," Jean said with a smile, picking up his cigar.

"Hey, I'm still here..." Hearing the conversation between the two, Li Zitao almost flicked the cigar in his hand to the face of someone between them.

"This represents friendship." MacArthur said, smoking a cigar.

"That's right, long live friendship." Jean lit his cigar, and touched Mike's cigar as if celebrating.

"Let, talk about Luxembourg, how it is, it is a beautiful country." MacArthur is no stranger to Luxembourg, he had spent three wonderful months there.

"It's bad, but everything is getting better, thriving, and working together to make life better." Jean's tone was full of yearning.

"This is very good." MacArthur agreed.

"What about Japan?" The topic turned to the right track.

MacArthur was a little silent. He took a few deep puffs of his cigar before speaking: "This is a country with distorted emotions. Their culture is very complicated. They are proud and arrogant, but they also have absolute worship and slavishness towards the strong..."

After World War II and growing radishes, what MacArthur saw in Tokyo was still in good order.

There is no panic on the faces of the people. The police took to the streets to drive smart traffic. The shops are still open as usual. No one is causing trouble or protesting.

It was as if everything was working as usual, nothing had changed, and he couldn't say if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Did you read the file I gave you last time?" Li Zitao also joined the discussion.

"Every word is written down," said Jean, touching his temple with his finger.

He really memorized all the documents by heart, because the information in them was of great help to him and gave him new ideas.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, it is not currently the most dazzling, best-developed, and largest heavy industry.

However, its management model, business philosophy, and core concept of development are the most advanced. The modern shareholding system allowed it to develop rapidly during World War II, and its steady development policy was also favored by the concessionaire.

"Do you know that Mitsubishi no longer exists?" MacArthur said the truth. On the surface, it seems that Mitsubishi has indeed become history.

After the defeat, all chaebols were required to be disbanded, and Mitsubishi was split into 139 companies, and all companies were prohibited from using the Mitsubishi logo.

However, MacArthur knew them well, and also knew that the Iwasaki family behind Mitsubishi still held more than 45% of the shares in these companies.

"All I want is heavy industry." If there is more, the better. If not, there is only heavy industry. Luxembourg's geography and national conditions limit their industrial development.

"These industries are currently under strict surveillance. Not long after the end of the war, it's not the right time." MacArthur can do his best in Japan, but it doesn't mean he can sell sensitive industries in packages.

This kind of matter is not up to him, at least not by him alone.

Looking at Mitsui's current situation, Li Zitao is an important shareholder, and he has said hello, and the current ending is only better than Mitsubishi.

Although the company has not been split, it has also been suppressed in all directions. The financial, property and other businesses have been strictly scrutinized and are in a state of suspension.

Tens of thousands of American families died at the hands of the Japanese. While celebrating the victory, people were also venting their inner anger and hatred.

This kind of hatred can't be backlogged in the mainland, it will only cause instability in North America, so the hatred will naturally be transferred to other places.

Is there a more suitable choice than the enemy country and the murderer?

The Washington authorities also deliberately let it go, and even guided this kind of thinking. They hope that such a situation will effectively transfer post-war conflicts and benefit the country's stability.

In other words, if Jean wants to get what he wants, he must first have enough patience. There are many people he has to persuade, and the Congress is the first.