This is Kavli's true purpose.

To secure a position for his younger brother in the upcoming new Philippine government.

This is not difficult.

The key is that it depends on the ambitions of Caverley, or more accurately, the Stan Rockley family.

What kind of position are they really targeting?

Meng Shaoyuan nodded understandingly: "Of course, a family cannot all be in business, and politics is also a good choice. Mr. Stan Rockley, what is your brother prepared to contribute to the conquest?"

"Secretary of Commerce," Cavelli blurted out.

For a moment, there was silence at the banquet.

The opening is too wide.

Six stores?

Just relying on this, you have to exchange for the position of Minister of Commerce?

Meng Shaoyuan made a mental evaluation.

With his own energy and MacArthur's support, a commerce minister may not be able to do it.

But what can you gain?

What about rewards?

This has always been a business.

"Colonel, those six shops are just a little gift for me." Sure enough, the cunning Kaveri saw Meng Shaoyuan's thoughts: "I think there are still many places where we can cooperate in business. In Cebu, Sambo

Yan, Antipolo, we all have many industries..."

Antipolo?

Meng Shaoyuan's heart moved.

Xiao Ke has already gone to San Romano.

Once the gold there is successfully discovered, Antipolo is the only way to transport it to the Port of Manila.

On the road, the US military patrols have their own way to deal with it.

But what about hidden threats?

After all, the Philippines today is not a peaceful place.

You will encounter too many unexpected situations on the road.

Meng Shaoyuan knows the skills of negotiation too well, and if he is rashly interested in certain things now, he will only control the initiative in the negotiation into the hands of the other party.

"Mr. President." At this time, Caveri threw temptation to Fabio again: "Citibank, as a powerful bank, of course hopes to have your presence in every city in the Philippines. And I can tell you

You guarantee that Citibank will receive full assistance from the Stan Rockley family in the reconstruction process of Citibank in the Philippines!"

It has to be said that this is also a temptation.

Despite its strong American background, opening a bank in other cities, except in big cities like Manila that are completely controlled by Americans, will still encounter various unexpected difficulties.

But it would be different if we could get the full assistance from local snakes, which could avoid countless troubles.

And Caveri also needs Citibank.

Once you get the support of such a large financial group, the situation will become completely different.

This is a good thing.

Fabio doesn't care.

Citibank always has to train an agent.

Whether they are members of the Stan Rockley family or any other family, it is the same for Citibank.

The premise is, Citibank can get something.

After throwing out his own bait, Kaveri set his sights on Meng Shaoyuan.

Now, I need the colonel's nod.

After all, he and Fabio are on the same side.

If he cannot agree, then Citibank may also have big problems.

Meng Shaoyuan lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and then said slowly: "Cebu."

"What?" Kaveri was startled.

"I am very interested in Cebu." Meng Shaoyuan said very seriously: "I am very interested in the transportation industry. As an important city after Manila, whoever controls Cebu's transportation industry will also own the transportation industry."

A gold mine.

Of course, I don’t have much interest in doing business myself, but I have many business friends.”

Meng Shaoyuan has no interest in Cebu at all.

And he knew even more clearly that even if Kaveri wanted to, it would be impossible for the Stan Rockley family to control the entire transportation industry in Cebu.

Not to mention whether the Americans would agree, the power of various Filipino families in Cebu would never allow this to happen.

Therefore, Kaveri can't do it, and the Stanrockley family can't do it either.

Sure enough, Caverly looked a little embarrassed: "Colonel, the Stan Rockley family does have its own property in Cebu, and it is recovering. I can even say that it is recovering quite well. If Colonel is willing, Stan Rockley welcomes

Your participation.

But Cebu’s transportation rights? Colonel, you may know this better than me. In a city like Cebu, the transportation rights require the consent of the Americans, and we have no choice at all.”

"Of course I know that the Americans need to agree." Meng Shaoyuan looked gloomy: "However, my power has no way to intervene in Cebu. The Stan Rockley family's business in Cebu? To be honest, my friend only wants to

Interested in transportation rights."

Cavelli frowned and thought for a long time: "Sir, where is Antipolo?"

This is exactly what Meng Shaoyuan really wants.

Although Antipolo is also a big city in the Philippines, its presence is very low compared to cities like the Philippines and Cebu.

And the rewards it can bring to Americans are not much.

Therefore, Americans did not pay much attention to it even before the war.

Instead, local Filipino forces took root there.

Meng Shaoyuan only knew about the existence of the Stan Rockley family, and he didn't know how much influence Stan Rockley had on Antipolo. He was just testing it out.

"Antipolo?" Meng Shaoyuan pretended to think for a while: "Does the Stan Rockley family have influence there?"

However, what Meng Shaoyuan did not expect was that Cavelli immediately said: "Yes, Colonel, there are some things I can tell you. Even during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, they were in Antipolo, and many things required Stan

The cooperation of the Rockley family.

Stan Rockley started out in Antipolo, so we operated there for too long. Shipping rights to Antipolo? Colonel, if your friend would like, I don't think there would be any problem. But we can't sign

Any paper contract, I hope you can understand my difficulty."

Meng Shaoyuan was overjoyed.

I understand, of course I can.

The Stanrockley family can control Antipolo, but it is impossible to publicly hand over the transportation rights to someone without the consent of the Americans.

All Cavelli can do is essentially control Antipolo.

"this?"

Meng Shaoyuan pondered again: "I can ask my friend to see if he is interested. Of course, I have seen your sincerity, Mr. Stan Rockley. As for whether you want to be the Minister of Commerce? I think,

Mr. Livingston and I will be happy to assist."

"Yes." Fabio said.

Fabio was very satisfied with the conditions that Cavelli had just promised.

At this time, Kaveri no longer concealed the joy on his face.

Once the best military officer in Manila and the general agent of Citibank in Manila get their support, it will not be difficult for a member of his family to take the position of Minister of Commerce that he has coveted for a long time.

As for what the Stan Rockley family has paid? What they received is nothing at all.

"Thank you very much, Colonel, Mr. President." Cavelli calmed down and said, "Of course, we also know that it is not a wise choice for you to force yourself to come forward. Moreover, this may make you feel embarrassed.

"

Meng Shaoyuan and Fabio were both stunned.

What does it mean?

They had already agreed to assist, so why did Kaveri say such words again?

Kaveri seems to have already thought about it: "Two distinguished gentlemen, you probably know that the United States has brought democracy, freedom, prosperity and strength to the Philippines, and all the people of the Philippines are grateful to the United States.

However, do you know who the Filipino hates the most, whether it is President Osmina or General MacArthur?"
To be continued...