Chapter 2805
The Alliance's Schemes
Chapter 2805 The Alliance's Schemes
Bang bang bang bang
A round of applause erupted in the auditorium. Yang Xiaotao bowed to the audience to express his gratitude before stepping down from the podium.
When passing by Mr. Xia, I even made a special joke, saying that he spoke better than the others on stage.
Yang Xiaotao sat down and smiled, then heard Old Zhang jokingly say, "You'll have to come to meetings more often in the future!"
Yang Xiaotao shook his head instantly, then lowered his voice and said, "Please spare me, sir!"
Upon hearing this, Elder Zhang laughed heartily, while Elder Wang patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder, saying, "You haven't mastered your cultivation yet!"
Yang Xiaotao shrugged. "There's nothing I can do. I'm too young and inexperienced to enjoy this blessing!"
The others laughed, but Yang Xiaotao remained resolute, determined never to attend such meetings again.
Driving here is torture.
It's good to have something to discuss in a meeting; at least it can produce some results.
Well, I've been sitting here all day, doing nothing but summarizing and summarizing. I've certainly drunk a lot of inspirational platitudes, but what good are they?
Not only can't you get anything done here, but it's also a waste of time and energy.
It really proves the saying: hold big meetings to handle small matters!
Yang Xiaotao was determined to avoid such meetings whenever possible and never attend again.
With Mr. Wang giving a few perfunctory remarks at the end, the conference drew to a close.
Finally, each of the higher-ups said a few words before the meeting finally came to a complete end.
Yang Xiaotao left the Great Hall of the People with Elder Xia and others amidst applause.
As soon as they stepped outside, they were jolted by the cold.
"Want to go grab a bite to eat?"
When Wang Lao looked at the group and made a suggestion, Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "I have something to do and need to go back."
Old Xia also shook his head, "The New Year is coming soon, and there are many things to do. Let's find another opportunity to get together later."
After that, Old Wang stopped talking, and everyone said their goodbyes before getting into their respective cars and leaving.
Before it got dark, Yang Xiaotao arrived at the Minzu Hotel.
He knocked on the door, and Dawson immediately ran to the door and opened it.
"Yang, I've been waiting for you all day!"
Dawson welcomed Yang Xiaotao into the room with a sincere smile on his face.
Yang Xiaotao knew that the other party was acting this way for profit.
So, they simply took out the agreement and placed it on the table.
"Mr. Dawson, congratulations on completing a large order."
Dawson smiled and picked up the agreement. "No, no, no, Yang, we completed the big order together."
He quickly flipped through the pages and finished reading in no time. Confirming that it matched his own discussion, Dawson's face lit up with even more excitement.
"That way I can get them to ship the goods as soon as possible!"
"Don't worry, Dawson values integrity above all else in business!"
Dawson's eyes gleamed as he calculated the profits he could make this time.
After Dawson put down the agreement, Yang Xiaotao suddenly laughed and said, "Mr. Dawson, this name can't be your real name, can it?"
Dawson was taken aback, his pupils contracted, and his fingers trembled slightly, but he quickly recovered and said softly, "Yang, you've misunderstood!"
Yang Xiaotao waved his hand, "Mr. Dawson, there's no need to explain!"
Dawson fell silent upon hearing this.
Then Yang Xiaotao continued, "I don't know much about the United States, but I know one thing."
"That is, the businessmen who can become great merchants in the United States and have great power are often closely connected with politicians."
"I don't believe that a businessman as big as you wouldn't have a few friends who are officials."
"And your ability to gather the goods in such a short time precisely illustrates this point."
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Dawson felt relieved, because this was only natural.
After all, the situation in the United States is known to all.
"Yang, you've misunderstood!"
“You know, our names are different from yours. My full name is even longer because it’s a family tradition…”
"Therefore, we use different names for people with different relationships. For example, in our current trade relationship, we would generally call him Dawson."
“But now we’re friends, so you can call me Jonard.”
"That's it, it's not as serious as you say, is it?"
At the end, Dawson shrugged.
But Yang Xiaotao knew that this guy was a complete liar; all those stories about Dawson and Jonard were probably fake.
This person can only be a trader, not a partner.
"So, Mr. Jonard, when can we expect to receive the goods?"
Yang Xiaotao regained his composure, his expression indifferent, and casually asked.
Dawson quickly composed himself.
Similarly, in his view, this was just a transaction, and he would never do it again in his life.
"It will definitely be delivered to you within a month."
Yang Xiaotao nodded in satisfaction, "That's great."
After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Xiaotao left the restaurant.
At the same time, Dawson also went out of his room and into Faisal's room.
Shortly after, the satellite phone connected, and after another round of gibberish, Dawson quickly hung up.
Then, Dawson looked at Faisal beside him and said in a serious tone, "Faisal, we need to leave immediately."
Faisal touched the white cloth on his head, looking incredulous.
"Sir, I still want to stay here..."
"Damn it, if you stay any longer, the crows will come looking for you!"
Faisal's breath hitched for a moment, then he immediately said, "Okay, I, I'll tell them right away, we'll leave immediately!"
After saying that, he walked out.
Dawson stood in the room, his face grave.
He could stay here, and his presence might even be more beneficial to the United States.
After all, this is China. If something happens to me, China will also be implicated.
pity…
Your life is your own.
He's not that great.
Meanwhile, Pavel flew north and eventually landed in Vladivostok.
After getting off the plane, Pavel immediately went to the city hall to prepare to inform Susco of the news.
However, before Pavel could even reach the telegraph room, he was blocked at the door by someone.
Looking at the familiar face in front of him, with its slender eyes behind a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, Pavel's heart skipped a beat.
"Who is it that's so eager to land?"
Canon approached with a broad smile, "So it's our hardworking and meritorious Comrade Deyarovsky!"
Pavel felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the middle-aged man who suddenly appeared in front of him.
It's even colder than the cold wind here.
"Captain Canon, I never expected to see you here. What a surprise!"
Pavel regained his composure and then spoke calmly.
Canon smiled. "It's quite unexpected, Mr. Pavel!"
Seeing Canon's forced smile, Pavel's heart sank again.
He was even complaining to himself that he should have flown west, why did he end up here?
Soon, accompanied by Canon, Pavel appeared in the warm office.
Just looking at the oppressive, gloomy colors in the office made my heart pound again.
"You're from China, aren't you?"
The two sat down, and Canon took out a bottle of vodka and found two glasses.
Pavel nodded in agreement. "Yes, let's go to China to discuss a deal."
Pavel didn't hide anything. Susco already had quite a few people who knew about this, so it wasn't surprising that the person in front of him knew as well.
Canon nodded. "For the other side's technology?"
Pavel took a sip of vodka and nodded in agreement.
"It seems it didn't work out!" Pavel nodded again, then said with a hint of anger, "A bunch of bastards. We helped them wholeheartedly back then, but now that we need their repayment, they're bringing up security and core technology and all that."
"A bunch of bastards, ingrates..."
Pavel shouted and cursed, his expression furious.
Canon, however, simply listened quietly, as if nothing the other person said could anger him.
Leaving Susco and coming here allowed him to completely calm down and start from scratch, step by step.
Just like Gorzensky back then.
It was precisely by starting from scratch, bit by bit, that he became increasingly aware of how terrifying the countries to the south were.
From being penniless at the beginning, it has now established its own industrial base and has even begun to catch up with the alliance in some aspects.
Especially in aviation, the emergence of the White Horse fighter jet directly disrupted the balance.
The emergence of Blue Horse and aerial refueling tankers has further extended its deterrent power to every corner of the world.
Such a brilliant achievement was accomplished in just twenty years.
This must have shocked and frightened him.
Especially now, the alliance is actually seeking help from the other side.
If it were in agriculture, that would be one thing, but this is a high-tech industry, and it concerns the performance of computers.
What's even more ridiculous is that the other party refused.
This face, it's like it fell to the ground and got stepped on.
I bet those guys in Susco will be furious!
With that thought in mind, Pavel had finished speaking.
After a moment of silence, Canon finally spoke, "Speak, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to come back?"
Pavel looked up at Canon after hearing this, and then, remembering the other person's identity, said, "I met someone in Beijing."
"A businessman from the United States!"
"Therefore, I suspect that there must be some kind of deal between them."
"The United States might even be behind this!"
After Pavel finished speaking, Canon's expression changed.
"Are you sure? This is no small matter!"
Canon still wanted to confirm.
If it's just ordinary trade, then there's nothing wrong with it.
After all, China now has many well-known products, and many of them have entered the United States market.
Not to mention Western Europe, which is China's main market.
Therefore, it was just a normal transaction, nothing to be surprised about.
But if it has other meanings, then the matter is serious!
Explain it to me in detail!
Canon adjusted his glasses, his gaze towards Pavel now carrying a scrutinizing quality.
They hadn't received any news about such a big thing, yet this fool managed to find out. This made him have to be more careful.
Pavel didn't notice the doubt in Canon's eyes; he simply recounted his findings.
Canon tapped his fingers on the table, his gaze sweeping over Pavel, occasionally interrupting to ask a question before continuing to listen.
After his explanation, he could see that Pavel was not lying.
Are you sure the other person is Yang Xiaotao?
Pavel nodded. "I'm sure. This man isn't very old. I've seen him before, and I recognize him."
"Moreover, he frequently appears at important occasions and is a close confidant of the surname Chen."
Canon nodded. "Hmm, how many times have they met?"
"At least twice, because when our people found them, they were already together."
"What's that man's name?"
“Dawson, our people have only heard this name, but I think it’s probably fake.”
Canon nodded, then asked, "Do you think the mission failure is related to this person?"
Pavel nodded. Although it was just his guess, he was quite certain that the United States was behind it.
Otherwise, where would China get its confidence?
"I will report this matter and investigate it thoroughly. You only need to report the mission failure, and don't say anything else."
Canon concluded coldly, "This matter could potentially cause unrest, you understand?"
Pavel's pupils contracted, and he immediately understood what Canon meant.
At this time, the alliance was rife with internal conflicts. If news spread that China had become allied with the United States, wouldn't that be a betrayal of the proletariat?
That would be a major blow to the revolution, and might even drive those who are already disappointed to despair.
The alliance's credibility will also be questioned.
Pavel understood Canon's meaning and dared not say more. Then, at Canon's command, an artist came in, and Pavel followed him to the side and began to describe the face of Dawson that he had seen.
Before long, a portrait that looked seven or eight parts like Dawson appeared in front of the two of them.
Canon then arranged for people to begin the investigation.
When Pavel reported the situation to Chirvonenko, the latter was stunned for a while before asking, "Pavel, didn't you say you were confident?"
"What? How could it suddenly turn out like this?"
Pavel sighed, unable to explain, and could only say, "They kept persisting, but we failed."
Upon hearing this, Chilvonenko was speechless for a long time before hanging up the phone. Just before hanging up, he clearly cursed, "Damn monkey."
Meanwhile, Canon contacted Bemet through special channels and explained the situation. Bemet frowned and realized the seriousness of the matter.
However, Bemethe understood Canon's concerns and did not rush to conclusions, but instead instructed him to investigate secretly.
Meanwhile, Bemethe also mobilized other intelligence agents to inquire about recent events in the United States.
In short, the goal is to find out if there are any shady secrets involved.
……
Time flew by, and three days later, just as China was celebrating the Spring Festival, the crow from the United States finally gathered some bad news.
Susko then received the definite news quickly via telegram.
In his office, Bemit frowned as he looked at the message.
Good news, this is just a normal trade transaction.
After all, Chinese goods are in high demand.
The bad news is that this is the first direct contact between the two sides.
All beginnings are hard.
Once this happens once, there's no guarantee there won't be a second, a third...
What bothered him most was that the United States had started this whole thing in the first place.
Don't be fooled by the messy internal affairs of their alliance; even the United States itself is not stable.
Especially since the enemy suffered repeated defeats in the Annam campaign, even with the boost from the successful moon landing, it could not change the exhaustion left by years of war.
But the fact that the United States has taken this step means that the other side is seeking change.
If this deal goes through, the United States can send a signal to the world.
Even if the signal is very weak, even if the signal is only from a single transaction.
But there are always clever people who will offer all sorts of interpretations.
"Therefore, this deal must fail!"
After thinking for a long time, Bemit uttered a sentence softly, then picked up the phone and dialed.
On the other end, Canon hung up the phone, his expression serious.
The conversation on the phone was already very clear; there's no need for him to dwell on it.
Moreover, clues from China also confirmed the reliability of the information.
Therefore, regardless of whether the transaction is real or fake, and regardless of what is being traded, he must destroy it.
With such a large quantity of cargo, there must be more than one ship involved; destroying it all would be virtually impossible.
Moreover, they must not let either side discover that they were the ones who did it.
This task is a bit difficult.
After a moment's thought, Canon decided that this matter could not be delayed; the longer it dragged on, the more likely things would go wrong.
After a moment of thought, Canon suddenly laughed.
Since the supply of materials cannot be resolved, then the choice of trading partners should be addressed.
With that in mind, Canon turned his attention to Edo on the Japanese island of Japan.
"This is quite a nice place!"