Chapter 1402: This Is True for the East and South Korea

Chapter 1403: The same goes for the East, and the same goes for South Korea

Du Fei met an old friend in the living room, Nagano Toban from Hokkaido.

I haven’t seen him for several years, and Nagano Toban has changed a lot. I don’t know if it’s because of his dedication to their career, but the young Nagano Toban’s temples have turned gray.

The originally strong body also showed a tendency to gain weight in middle age, but the whole person's aura became more calm and sophisticated.

"Dusan, long time no see, I miss you so much!" Nagano Toban bowed nearly ninety degrees when he saw Du Fei.

Du Fei enthusiastically went up to shake hands with him: "Nagano-kun, long time no see! Please take a seat."

Then he personally made a new cup of tea for Nagano Toban: "Nagano-kun, I really didn't expect you to come. Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for two years~"

Nagano Toban sat down and said with a smile: "It's been almost three years, and you haven't changed at all."

Du Fei also looked at him and said with a laugh: "You are not as good as before. You have to pay attention to exercise. Your stomach is getting bigger."

Nagano Toban smiled bitterly: "There is no such time. You should be aware of the situation on our side. We have been working hard to maintain the situation, for fear of taking the wrong step~"

Du Fei looked serious and patted him on the shoulder: "Nagano-kun, Ge Ming has not succeeded yet, comrade still needs to work hard!"

Nagano Toban smiled and sighed: "Yes~ Comrades still need to work hard~"

Then the two talked about some conditions in Hokkaido.

Since the last large-scale siege by the Tokyo Self-Defense Force was repelled, Hokkaido has generally maintained a state of no war and no peace.

Because Hokkaido withstood the attack, Mosco recognized their value, and subsequently replaced Du Fei as Nagano Toban's number one sponsor.

Backed by Sulian, Hokkaido has been in a semi-independent state in recent years. So far, Tokyo's Self-Defense Forces only maintain a base in the southern part of Hokkaido, relying on the navy and air force to maintain it.

And this is America's acquiescence, the new division of power between the two parties.

Hokkaido was abandoned and used as a buffer zone between America and SpeedLink.

However, after gaining semi-independence, Hokkaido's development faced new problems.

Victory was achieved on the battlefield, but difficulties were encountered in people's livelihood and economic construction.

Hokkaido itself is not an industrially developed place. It is mainly based on agriculture and aquatic products. The winter weather is cold and snowy. Without the support of the Toyo Headquarters in the south, development has not been smooth in the past two years.

Compared to Toyo in the south, Hokkaido pales in comparison due to its rapid economic development due to the dividends from America's industrial transfer.

This time when Nagano came here, he heard that Tokyo was going to formally sign a peace agreement with Huaguo and establish a foreign teacher relationship, so he could respond in advance.

He came to Du Fei with a very clear attitude, hoping that Du Fei could stop it, or at least delay it.

Because once Huaguo reconciles with Tokyo, Hokkaido's position will be awkward, which will make them very passive.

Du Fei listened to his thoughts and thought about it silently.

But she didn't give him any reply, and instead said: "Nagano-kun, you and I haven't seen each other for many days, and we must catch up on old times. Come on, I'll treat you to a drink, and we can talk while eating, how about that?"

Nagano Toban felt a little cold when he saw Du Fei's attitude.

But then he heard Du Fei say that he wanted to talk while eating, and he became hopeful again.

Dongyang is the same as Huaguo. There are many things that are difficult to talk about at ordinary times, but it is another matter when it comes to the wine table.

Du Fei called Nagano Toban, just the two of them.

I didn't go to a big hotel, but found a secluded private shop without any pretense.

Not only did Nagano Toban not feel that Du Fei was neglecting him, but he was secretly glad in his heart.

In the living room before, there were some things that Du Fei couldn't say, and of course he couldn't say them casually, but now, here, it was much more convenient for the two of them.

After waiting for four dishes, because the weather was hot and we didn't drink any liquor, the two of us ordered two bottles of cold beer each.

Du Fei opened the bottle with a bottle opener and poured it for Nagano Toban himself.

Nagano Toban quickly bowed and thanked him.

Du Fei opened another bottle and poured it for himself: "Nagano-kun, cheers to our fateful friendship."

As he spoke, he drank a glass without waiting for Nagano Toban to speak.

Nagano Toban was also unambiguous. He also took a sip, and then he let out a "heh" and exhaled a breath of alcohol. After drinking the cold beer, he suddenly felt much more comfortable.

The two of them chatted while eating, and the ceiling fan was installed above to blow the wind.

Nagano Toban once again expressed the hope that Du Fei could find a way to delay the issue of contacts with Tokyo.

Du Fei took a sip of beer and said, "Nagano-kun, you are now a mature ruler, you should understand that this is impossible."

Nagano Toban pursed his lips and did not argue.

Because he understood that what Du Fei said was correct. In fact, he came to the same conclusion when he discussed it with Kenjiro Yamada before he came.

A small trend cannot reverse the general trend, and an arm cannot twist a thigh.

What is the current trend?

The general trend is that America will join forces with Huaguo to fight against Su Lian.

Any other relationship, whether it is Nanyang or East Asia, must serve this general trend.

This is why, no matter what Du Fei does in Nanyang, he can get America's connivance, because the general trend is here, Du Fei takes advantage of the trend, and naturally gets twice the result with half the effort.

But once you prevent exchanges with the East, you are going against the trend, and the results can be imagined.

Under the premise that Huaguo and America are getting close, as America's semi-colonies, Dongyang and South Korea must follow up, and it is inevitable and necessary to establish relations with Huaguo.

This is also true in the world before Du Fei traveled through time.

The only difference is that in the world before Du Fei traveled through time, Huaguo did not have such strong bargaining chips as now. In order to stabilize the economy and obtain external investment, it had to make concessions on some issues and gave up some rights and interests that it should have. There was nothing it could do.

But now, the situation is different.

Our economy is developing well, and there is no urgent need for capital injection. The political environment is also stable. We have also taken advantage of America being trapped in South Vietnam to expand our sphere of influence to Nanyang. There is no need to make concessions.

In comparison, the bargaining chips that Dongyang can offer are nothing more than some loans and economic assistance. Compared with the world before Du Fei traveled through time, its value is not so important.

This is why Du Fei dared to take a tough attitude when he contacted Tokyo through private channels last time.

Directly proposed that if you want to have normal relations and completely restore peace, you must pay compensation and station troops.

Among them, the "stationing troops" is a sky-high price, which can be negotiated.

But the war reparations of that year are necessary.

It's just that the old guests of the Showa era in Tokyo are not easy to deal with.

After receiving Du Fei's request, he simply pretended that there was no such thing, and did not respond or express his position. Anyway, there was no money, so he could do whatever he wanted.

Because of this, the relationship between the two sides has been deadlocked for the past two years.

Until this time, the situation has changed.

Speaking of it, this result is because Du Fei helped Nick at a critical moment, so that the general who should have resigned sadly still holds power.

On the contrary, Rockfield, who won the world before he crossed over, suffered a great loss.

Now, in order to gain a higher political reputation, Nick must not only withdraw troops from South Vietnam in the next two years and completely get rid of this war.

He must also gain a greater advantage in the competition with Speed ​​Union.

Huaguo will be the most important card in his hand, and he must hold this card firmly in his hand.

Nick must use this to consolidate his personal prestige in order to deal with the future war with Rockfield.

Because of this, the importance of Huaguo has increased, and Dongyang has become a bargaining chip that can be sacrificed, and this is Zhengzhi.

This time, the officials in Tokyo can't pretend to be deaf and dumb, and they have to send people to discuss the issue of normalization of relations.

The premise for discussing this issue is compensation, which is the tone given by Du Fei last time, and has been acquiesced by Huaguo and its people. If you want to talk about this, this is the premise, otherwise don't talk about it.

Nagano Dongban came this time, and he had a full estimate of the current situation.

They knew that it was difficult to change the general trend, so they could only settle for the second best, hoping to occupy a more advantageous position before Huaguo and Tokyo reached an agreement.

After a conversation, Du Fei heard his real intention, which was actually to join the economic system built by Du Fei to avoid being isolated in the future.

Du Fei thought to himself that there are masters in Hokkaido.

It can be seen that the key to Hokkaido's future is not struggle, but economic development.

Only if the economy develops well and the living standards of the people are maintained can they last for a long time.

But the development of the economy certainly cannot rely on Sulian, Sulian can't even lead their own Far East region, let alone Hokkaido.

The only hope is to join the economic cycle currently constructed by Du Fei.

Based on Huaguo's relatively complete but not sophisticated industrial system, with Nanyang as a springboard and transit, Huaguo and Nanyang resources and markets are used to form an economic chain that can barely circulate.

This economic chain has two major arteries, one extending to Moscow and Eastern Europe through North Korea, and the other directly from Nanyang to the Middle East and North Africa.

The most important prerequisite for the formation of these two major arteries is the huge transport fleet controlled by Du Fei.

It is precisely because of these aircraft that there are these two economic routes, which can turn the fresh fruits of Nanyang into high value-added products and transport them to Eastern Europe and the Middle East to earn high profits.

Hokkaido's specialties have similar properties to Nanyang's fruits. If they are transported to Sulian through Du Fei's transport fleet, their value will be greatly increased.

Various seafood will appear in various inland cities in the East European Plain within three days, which will greatly boost Hokkaido's economy.

Du Fei did not expect that the key to Nagano Dongfan this time is here.

Not only that, Hokkaido can also sell hot springs and snow scenery, which are not available in Nanyang.

As long as it is completely popular and tourist routes are opened, it will be a very good deal to attract customers from Nanyang.

The premise is also the cheap transport planes and passenger planes in Du Fei's hands.

As for Du Fei, including Hokkaido has advantages and disadvantages, but generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

...

After a meal, Du Fei sent Nagano Dongban away.

Although the two had a good chat, there was no specific result, because Du Fei was not qualified to make any promises.

After a short rest and drinking a pot of tea to sober up, Du Fei cheered up and went to report to Zhu Dad.

This matter has exceeded his authority, and Nagano Dongban's visit is also a good thing, giving him a trump card in the next negotiation with Tokyo.

About an hour later, Du Fei met Zhu Dad in the office.

"Dad~" Du Fei called.

"Did you drink?" Zhu Dad looked up at him. The burden of work has become heavier recently, and Zhu Dad is much thinner than before.

Du Fei said, "Hmm," "Someone from Japan just came."

Dad Zhu raised his eyebrows, "From Hokkaido?"

Du Fei nodded and reached for a cigarette.

Dad Zhu stopped him, "Stop smoking, go make some tea."

Du Fei responded and told him about his meeting with Nagano Dongban.

Dad Zhu listened and thought seriously. The current situation was quite complicated.

After a while, he asked, "How do you think we should play this card?"

Du Fei had thought carefully before coming: "Dad, if you ask me, we shouldn't be so arrogant. If it weren't for Hokkaido, we would definitely have a hard time paying compensation, but now... we have to get the money."

Dad Zhu nodded in agreement.

Du Fei said again, "Dad, there's no need for us to personally come forward on this matter. Let Subian bring it up at the UN meeting later..."

Du Fei had planned before to let Danbei, Borneo, and East Java come up with a proposal together.

But plans can't keep up with the changes. After Du Fei reached an agreement with Subian, Du Fei became the orthodox of the ink.

The butt determines the head, and interests determine the position.

Of course, Du Fei can't pull out Borneo and East Java.

There is no need for Li Yuanchao in the north, and now only Hokkaido is left.

But it doesn't matter. As long as this proposal appears at the United Fruit Conference, it will be enough for the Orientals to have a headache.

As for whether it is passed or not, it doesn't matter.

This is the will of the great power, and the Oriental guests must succumb and have no choice.

Moreover, the card of Hokkaido will become the pain point of the Orientals in the future, and it can be taken out and pinched whenever needed.

Using more force will make them feel severe pain, and a slight touch without force can also disgust them.

Those Tokyo guests who think they are wise have no initiative.

In the game of big fruit, they can only passively accept and pay the corresponding benefits obediently.

...

Coming out of Zhu's father, Du Fei took a deep breath.

The warm air of the capital filled his lungs, but it did not affect his comfortable mood at all.

Getting the compensation is only the first step.

In the next ten years, at least before the problem of Speedlink, Huaguo will have absolute initiative in the trade with Dongyang.

This was originally the price that America had to pay, but it was transferred to Dongyang.

Although it is very unfair, as a semi-feudal and semi-colonial Dongyang, it must bear this responsibility for the suzerain.

This is the case for Dongyang, and it is also the case for South Korea.

Du Fei sat in the car, looking at the street scene outside the car window, his mind was full of thoughts, but he couldn't help but smile.

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