Chapter 662 The secret battle behind the scenes
Merina has always been controversial about the sale of Riu Island in exchange for much-needed funds. In particular, the lawyer team representing Zhuang Haiyang formally negotiated with Merina authorities, and so-called MPs tried to prevent the transaction from passing.
Unfortunately, Merina's increasingly serious financial crisis became the last straw. The politician Merina, who was in charge of this negotiation, gave an ultimatum directly. That is, who is willing to take over the same conditions?
In a word, if these opposing MPs can find people who are willing to buy the island, the government can also consider bidding and auctioning under the same conditions. The question is, who is willing to take over the island purchase funds of hundreds of millions, plus some restrictions?
Some MPs who agree with the island sale also proposed that if the supporters behind the MPs are willing to borrow a sum of funds to the government to survive this fiscal crisis, the government can also consider giving up the decision to sell the island.
Of course, there are many countries that are willing to borrow money, but these countries will not lend money to the Merina government for free. As for Merina's finances, there are huge deficits every year. What is the difference between lending money to the Merina government and beating dogs with meat buns?
What annoyed the Merina government the most was that these countries that were willing to borrow would come with corresponding political demands. In order to borrow some money, they had to sell out national interests. If it spread, the people would probably oppose the government more and more.
After several rounds of games, the lawmakers who obstructed the island sale case finally stopped expressing their opposition. The lawyers who learned the news immediately accelerated the negotiations and after basically finalizing the agreement, they soon invited Zhuang Haiyang to attend the final island purchase negotiations.
With the above and the information sent by the lawyers, Zhuang Haiyang is naturally well aware of the island purchase negotiations. With Merina's royal family and several government leaders as support, and a few congressmen opposed it, he really didn't care.
In recent years, he has been in contact with foreign customers more, and he knows very well that these so-called parliamentarians are more supported. To put it simply, they are all spokespersons of foreign capital support and are often only loyal to their own interests.
Under the escort of a team of twelve bodyguards, Zhuang Haiyang boarded the plane to Merina again. After arriving in Merina, Miliya, the head of the lawyer team, came to pick it up, and several luxury cars were received.
Seeing this scene, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said, "It seems that the reception standards have been greatly improved when they come here to sign the contract this time!"
"Mr. Zhuang, I believe you have heard about the situation here. To ensure the smooth signing of this contract, we and the Merina authorities attach great importance to it. These cars are bulletproof versions of cars, and are more secure in terms of safety."
"Is that true? It seems that buying an island will have to endure life danger, which seems a bit unworthy of the loss!"
Listening to what Zhuang Haiyang said, Miliya could only smile bitterly: "Mr. Zhuang, please rest assured! The Merina authorities also promised that as long as the island purchase agreement is signed, whoever dares to undermine this cooperation will severely crack down on and hold people accountable!"
"Forget it! You should know better than me. These promises are based on the conditions for me to live, right? Fortunately, I am a little stubborn. Some people don't want to see this cooperation be achieved, so I insist on letting them down!"
Leaving this sentence finally made Miliya breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, after this period of negotiation, Miliya finally realized that he was too greedy and overestimated his abilities.
Even if the lawyer group he works in has a considerable reputation internationally, transactions involving such sensitive islands will inevitably attract the attention of many international forces. But if you give up now, the initial investment will be too much loss.
The most important thing is that once this cooperation cannot be negotiated, it will probably affect the international reputation of his lawyer’s firm!
Under the escort of the convoy, Zhuang Haiyang and his party moved in again, a manor-style hotel with stricter security measures. Seeing the bodyguards brought by Zhuang Haiyang this time, Miliya also knew that how could Zhuang Haiyang be easy to mess with?
I really think of him as a fool, or a young and rich man without a background, I am afraid that I don’t know how he fell into the hands of the other party!
"Boss, the room has been checked, there is no problem!"
"Okay, thank you for your hard work. I'll give you some time in the next few days."
"This is also our job! Please rest assured that if you have us here, you will never let anything happen to you!"
Miliya, who was staying next to listen to the conversation, also felt a little embarrassed. But seeing these elite and fierce bodyguards, Miliya also knew that these people were probably from the mysterious and powerful special forces in China.
Don’t look at these bodyguards, they only carry pistols that are not very powerful. If someone dares to touch them into the hotel, the outcome will probably not be too good. As a mixed Chinese Chinese, Chinese soldiers are strong and fearless, so he has heard of them.
After the bodyguard left, Miliya began to introduce the preliminary agreement reached with Merina. One of the things that satisfies Zhuang Haiyang was that the size of the guard team could be increased to a number of one thousand people.
In addition to being responsible for the inland guards in the island, a maritime guard team of no more than 300 people can be added. The patrol ships equipped with cannot exceed the tonnage of Merina's naval ships. Zhuang Haiyang has no objection to this.
Speaking of subsequent investment and hiring domestic employees, Zhuang Haiyang frowned and said, "I still have opinions on this. I will definitely recruit some domestic workers in the construction of islands. The recruitment work must be responsible for us.
If this right is handed over to Merina, if I just stuff someone who only takes money but doesn't work, how can I guarantee my interests? They have the right to recommend, and the right to decide must be in my hands."
"As long as you can guarantee the quota of workers, I believe this can still be discussed! In the past two years, Merina's unemployment rate has remained high, and they have also put a lot of effort into improving employment!"
Referring to this draft agreement, Zhuang Haiyang also listened to Miliya's introduction one by one. After he left, the domestic lawyer he brought finally nodded and said, "This agreement is generally fine."
"That's good! You can participate in the subsequent negotiations and participate in the talks as my attorney."
"No problem! It's also my honor to be able to participate in such cooperation negotiations!"
The lawyer in front of him was also recommended to him by Zhao Penglin, so he is naturally trustworthy. When it was late at night, Zhuang Haiyang took out a satellite phone and began to contact the two groups of people who were deployed in advance.
When I received a call from Zhuang Haiyang, Jenuk also said seriously: "BOSS, I have to say, you are very prescient. Just one day after we arrived here, my comrade-in-arms saw a guy he had worked with on the battlefield.
That guy is a professional mercenary. I did not let him contact the other party for security and confidentiality. However, based on our scrutiny over the past two days, they seemed to be understanding the situation on Riwu Island and even contacting the corresponding ships."
"OK, just know this. If you have any subsequent situation, you can contact me at any time. By the way, have you brought all the weapons and equipment?"
"I brought it! It's just because the time is tight, most of the equipment purchased are common goods."
Listening to what Jenuk said, Zhuang Haiyang also laughed and scolded: "Nuuk, I will remind you again, even if you want to take action, you must stay behind and be responsible for contact and command.
Although this time I will inevitably confront the other party in private, I still hope that you will not participate. You should understand that I don’t want to see Little Nuke when I don’t want to face his sad expression, OK!”
"Okay! You are the big boss, I will obey your orders unconditionally."
At the same time, Zhuang Haiyang called Hong Wei again. When he learned that their group was also secretly paying attention to the overseas mercenaries that had infiltrated, Zhuang Haiyang also felt it was necessary and found an opportunity to take the other party into a slap.
"Ocean, according to the information we have obtained, in addition to these elite mercenaries from abroad, there seem to be someone who contacted the surrounding pirates. These people should launch raids or assassinations after we landed on the island.
In that case, the responsibility will be put on the pirates at that time. So, if you want to go to Liwu Island, you must be well prepared. After all, the island is not small and it is really hard to find out if there are dozens of mercenaries."
"Is that right? Lao Hong, keep an eye on the unexpected mercenaries. Once you find them setting up an ambush on Liwu Island, you will inform me immediately. As for the pirate attack, I will find someone to find someone to see if I can attract the pirates.
At that time, the navy with Merina may be in and out, which may be a heavy blow to the pirates. I believe Merina should also hate these pirates. After all, their existence has affected maritime trade and navigation."
"Okay! But we are not very equipped!"
"I'll solve this matter! After that, just wait for my phone number!"
I have to say that sending Jenuk and Hong Wei to the first place in advance has indeed achieved good results. Whether it is mercenary or pirate, they can become the target of Zhuang Haiyang's flag sacrifice, making people know that he is not easy to mess with.
Even in order to ensure the safety of the construction of Liwu Island in the future and not be disturbed by too many external forces, Zhuang Haiyang also needs a target to sacrifice the flag. Since these mercenaries and pirates took the initiative to deliver them to their door, he naturally would not refuse.
Once he knew who hired these mercenaries, Zhuang Haiyang didn't mind giving the other party a little color. Regarding assassination or other means, Zhuang Haiyang asked himself that he would not be afraid of anyone.
The subsequent negotiations are still on schedule, and the island purchase agreement was finalized one by one. In particular, the Merina authorities were also satisfied with the first phase of Zhuang Haiyang.
Zhuang Haiyang also agreed to conduct local bidding and purchase under the same conditions, which is equivalent to acknowledging from the Merina government that a large amount of construction funds will enter Merina's corporate account.
Promoting the country's economic prosperity is naturally the thing that the Merina authorities are most looking forward to. It is rare to meet such a rich man who has led to the island purchase negotiations. I instantly feel that Zhuang Haiyang is too much to make them face!
The most important thing is that this is the first-stage investment, so what about the later-stage investment?
Chapter completed!