v2 Chapter 396： : Worth trillions

Hardy and Princess Margaret left Cayman and returned to Miami, where Hardy's private jet was already waiting.

In fact, Margaret also has a special plane, which belongs to the British royal family.

But Hardy enthusiastically invited Margaret to take her own plane, and Margaret nodded with a smile, "It happens to be talking about economic issues with Baron Hardy."

In the bedroom of Hardy's private jet, Margaret was nestled in Hardy's arms, and they were separated soon. When they arrived in the UK, the two might have a chance, so I cherish it. Hardy let Margaret enjoy a thousand miles.

The plane arrived at London Airport in England.

People from the British government and the royal family came to pick up the plane. Margaret bid farewell to Hardy and got into the convoy sent by the royal family. Before leaving, she dropped the car window and looked at Hardy.

"Baron Hardy, thank you for your hospitality in the United States. If I have the opportunity, I will invite you to visit Britain as a gift." Margaret said.

"As long as I have time, I'm honored." Hardy smiled.

Princess Margaret's car left, and Hardy got in a car sent by the British government and checked into the arranged hotel.

After checking into the hotel, the diplomatic official asked respectfully: "Baron Hardy, the Prime Minister hopes to meet you as soon as possible. When do you think is the right time? Do you need a day or two of rest after the exhausted journey?"

"No, tomorrow will be fine." Hardy said.

"Well, do you think it is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon?"

"no problem."

When the diplomat left, Hardy did not take a break, but took out a pile of documents and continued to look.

This is the information Henry gave him.

As early as more than a year ago, Hardy had been thinking about Malaya. There were two military bases there, and a large number of intelligence personnel were also sent to collect information.

At the same time, people were sent to contact certain Chinese in Malaya.

Therefore, Hardy's understanding of Malaya is not worse than that of the British, and may even be more thorough.

Plus some memories of Hardy's later life.

he knows,

In fact, Britain’s rule over Malaya is now in jeopardy. Since India and Burma became the last colony in Asia since the independence of India and Burma, they wanted to keep him, so they made a lot of efforts, but their internal opposition was very loud. In addition, after the war, Britain became weak and unable to control the situation. In the end, it had to give up the interests of Southeast Asia and allow its independence.

certainly,

There are American reasons for this.

The United States likes freedom in other countries the most.

Hardy is in the United States, and he is more and more aware of the national character of the United States. They pursue the theory of robbers. It is one aspect of being strong. It is their job to make you weak. When you are weak, he is relatively strong.

Sometimes people feel that he is not taking advantage of something.

Do not,

He will target all countries that may threaten his existence.

As long as you weaken you, his position can be secured, and his financial colonization will be implemented. Financial colonization is far more concealed and more powerful than geographic colonization.

Britain now.

Want to maintain the final dignity.

But the United States will not let him do what he wants, so it has been doing things.

In the end, Britain became an island country and lost its former glory. There is a lot of credit from the United States.

Ten Downing Street.

Hardy has been here for the third time, and he is already familiar with it. In the reception room, Hardy met Prime Minister Clement Attlee.

The focus of the negotiations between the two sides is Singapore. The United Kingdom is willing to sell Penang and Malacca to Hardy, but it is not willing to let go of Singapore.

"Baron Hardy, I know your company's main purpose is to obtain a port. We can sell you a piece of land and let you build a port."

As Prime Minister Attlee said, he asked his subordinates to bring a map of Singapore. At first glance, he was prepared. A pencil drew a circle next to the harbour area on the map. "Baron Hardy, what do you think about this place? A deep-water port with an area of ​​about 50 square kilometers. After you get it, you can build a second wharf yourself."

In later generations, Singapore had six piers, but now there is only one Singapore port, and there are still many free spaces.

Hardy could see that Britain had made up his mind not to sell him to Singapore, and they still wanted to keep the colony of Malaya.

In fact, at the beginning,

Hardy just wanted to get anywhere in Penang, Malacca and Singapore so that he would have a stepping stone to Malaya.

It's just that as things develop, his appetite is getting bigger and bigger.

Now that he can get Penang and Malacca, for Hardy, he has surpassed his original goal.

Hardy said: "It seems that there is only this. Since it is buying land to build a port, the price of this piece of land will be greatly discounted. Even in Singapore, the value of this piece of land is estimated to be around several million US dollars."

"Your Excellency, I am willing to spend 200 million U.S. dollars to buy long-term British government bonds. What do you think?"

If you give less, Hardy naturally kills the price.

Prime Minister Attlee shook his head immediately, "200 million is too little. Even Penang and Malacca are two cities. You just paid 500 million US dollars to buy national debt. The British government will pay you back sooner or later."

Hardy did not agree with the other party's statement, "How much wealth can Penang and Malacca create for the UK each year?"

"this...."

Prime Minister Attlee is speechless.

The conditions in these two places are very backward, and they can't create much wealth for the UK at all. The real value is Singapore, which is clear to both parties.

Hardy continued: "There are no more than the Cayman Islands. There are only more than 2,000 people in Cayman. I can move them away, but there are more than 300,000 people in Penang and more than 200,000 people in Malacca. Most of the land has been Occupation, I cannot expel these people. I have obtained these two places. What else is there except some useless wasteland, mountains, forests and coasts?"

"Taxes? God, do you think there are taxes in those places? Is the tax money enough for 500 million interest?"

"Not only is there no money there, but in order to stabilize the current mood of the people and the rebels, I have to invest a lot of energy and money."

Hardy's final conditions were:

US$5 million to purchase 50 square kilometers of Singapore’s seaside area, including nearby waters, to facilitate later reclamation and development, to establish its own exclusive berthing area, and so on.

US$30 million to acquire all vacant land and sea areas in Penang and Malacca.

The original two places belonged to private manor, company, and land, but still belonged to private individuals. Even if they become Hardy's fief, they cannot deprive these people of their assets. It is impossible, but the remaining places belong to him.

And most of these remaining places are places that people didn't look forward to before, so the value can be imagined.

200 million US dollars to purchase British 10-year government bonds, the British government gave Penang and Malacca to become Hadi's fiefdom, Hadi became the governor of Penang and Malacca, and Penang and Malacca were granted dominion.

Before, Penang and Malacca, with the same status as Singapore, were direct colonies of the United Kingdom.

The rest of Malaya is a subsidiary colony. The main leader on the ground is the Sultan, that is, the little kings. Penang, Malacca, and Singapore have no sultans and are directly operated by the British.

Now Penang and Malacca are managed by Hardy.

Hardy needs to admit that the two places belong to the dominions of the British Empire.

However, Hardy only owns two fiefdoms in Penang and Malacca, and does not have the power of governor of Malaya. The governor of Malaya is still in Singapore.

in addition,

Hardy also promised to spend US$100 million to buy US$50 million in British Telecom and US$50 million in British Medical Services Group.

Both of these are state-owned enterprises, serving British basic telecommunications and medical services, and they are in urgent need of financial support if they want to develop. Hardy's purchase of their shares is beneficial to the British infrastructure. With his money, the government does not need to pay for support. These enterprises develop.

Compared to buying treasury bonds, Hardy feels that investing in telecommunications and hospitals has a higher rate of return.

Regarding the price offered by Hardy, the Prime Minister was already a little tempted, and said to Hardy: "I need to discuss with the Cabinet to make a decision."

"Of course, I'm waiting for your Prime Minister's news." Hardy nodded.

......

When Margaret returned to Buckingham Palace, Princess Elizabeth came to see her and found her sister's room full of salutes.

"You bought a lot of things?" Elizabeth asked.

Margaret smiled triumphantly, "Yes, the luxury street in the United States gathers luxury brands from all over the world. I bought gifts for you and the queen and the queen."

Although the future queen does not lack anything, she is still very happy to receive a gift from her sister, "Margaret, you and Hardy have been talking for so long, how hopeful is this deal?"

"Hadi wants Singapore very much," Margaret said.

Elizabeth shook her head, "I'm afraid Singapore can't give it to him. Singapore is still very important to the United Kingdom. I can only sell him a piece of land."

Margaret shrugged, "Then I can't guarantee it."

"Tell me what you have learned about going to the United States this time." Princess Elizabeth asked with a smile.

What did Margaret think of, and talked to her sister about the TV series she watched, "I think we can introduce more American TV series, Hardy’s ABC TV station, which has filmed a lot of good-looking TV series. I have been chasing dramas these days. All addicted."

As for gambling and the crazy things with Hardy in Las Vegas, Margaret will definitely not tell her sister.

The two sisters chatted about TV dramas.

......

The content of the negotiations between the Prime Minister and Hardy reached Buckingham Palace the next day, and Hardy agreed to abandon Singapore. Princess Elizabeth was very satisfied. As for Penang and Malacca, they were just two directly governed colonies for Britain.

Being able to exchange much-needed funds is even more important for the UK.

If there is finally a riot and independence, then the UK will have no money, so it is better to sell some money now.

As for Hardy’s price, the princess and the prime minister have actually accepted, but they still want to get some more money from Hardy, the big benefactor.

On the third day, Princess Elizabeth invited Hardy on behalf of the royal family. There was no grand reception this time, but a simple family banquet. Only Princess Elizabeth, the prime minister, the cabinet minister of economics, Princess Margaret and Hardy.

The dining table is also a negotiating table.

The final result of the negotiations is that Hardy took out another 50 million loan to the Bank of Scotland, and next year's entitlement ceremony, Hardy will be promoted to Viscount, and his descendants will enjoy hereditary inheritance.

A few days later.

The United Kingdom announced that in recognition of Hardy’s significant contribution to the British economy, Hardy will be awarded the hereditary viscountry, Penang and Malacca in Malaya will be awarded as Hardy’s fiefs, and Hardy will be awarded the governorship of the two places.

Since then, Penang and Malacca have become dominions, completely controlled by Hadi.

The newspaper did not announce how much Hardy spent , but the trail quickly spread, saying that Hardy spent nearly 400 million US dollars in order to obtain the two fiefs.

Many people feel staggered to hear this number.

400 million U.S. dollars,

I just got two small sites in Southeast Asia. Many people feel that it is not worth it. I am afraid that it will take countless years to make the 400 million US dollars through those two places. I also heard that there is a lot of trouble over there now, clamoring for independence. , Those two places may not be kept.

Many people secretly laughed at Hardy for making a loss-making business. These hundreds of millions may be worthless.

Hardy sneered at these claims.

Those people only see the simple problem of investment income, but don't know that these places will be worth trillions in the future.

Even through these two places, he can establish a real country.

As for how to keep the fief, Hardy is no ordinary businessman, and the "Hardy Security and Defense Company" is his gun.