Just for a moment of astonishment, Jiang Sui's mind began to think rapidly.
In addition to oil drilling platforms and coal mines, there are also underground industries on this archipelago that Jiang Sui hadn't considered?
The islands are not, as Jiang Sui imagined, an uninhabited no man's land where only mining workers work...
There are probably some unknown underground industries there? !
Moreover, it can be seen from the word "invitation" that only those with higher status or more property are eligible to be invited.
However, he can no longer ask about the "invitation letter"...
Seeing his stunned expression just now, Apstein must have realized the problem. If he continued on this topic, he would not get any important clues.
Jiang Sui paused and said calmly: "Mr. Apstein, you may have misunderstood something... What I want is not an invitation letter, but a contract."
The old gentleman who had realized that he might have said something wrong showed a rare trace of panic and embarrassment on his face. He took out a clean handkerchief from his pocket, wiped the back of his hand, and said with a forced smile: "Your Majesty the Governor... you, What contract do you need?”
"When my team was checking the documents, they saw a land lease contract signed between you and the Gerbil Gang." Jiang Sui always looked into Apstein's eyes. "I have already announced that the Governor's Mansion does not belong to the Gerbil Gang. Inheritance...all contracts that have been signed must be invalidated and re-drafted."
"Did you take it for granted?"
Land lease contract.
Apstein was stunned - the signing of this contract between the East Dayang Trading Company and the Gerbil Gang had to go back nearly fifty years!
This is why when Jiang Sui pointed at the islands, he immediately thought that the governor was referring to the "high-end service industry" on the islands.
Decades have passed, and the symbolic meaning of the 999 contract has become higher than the actual meaning. From the perspective of the board of directors of the Eastern Ocean Trading Group, there has long been no dispute over the sovereignty of the islands.
The Governor... wants to reclaim the entire archipelago? !
Let’s not talk about the huge profits that the island will bring every second.
Just for the large number of underground industries, if the governor gets caught, life for the Eastern Dayang Trading Group will not be easy in the future.
The most serious crimes can even lead to the death penalty!
Apstein originally thought that the governor was also very interested in this kind of "customized high-end services" and wanted to join in with them, so he let it slip.
And... just inviting the governor himself to enjoy the island, he can't see the darkness buried under the glamor.
But if the industry is fully taken over... the consequences will be disastrous!
Apstein, who originally just wanted to buy some cheap medicines in the Governor's District, vaguely noticed that things were developing in a direction he did not expect. He quickly explained: "Sir Governor... we have invested in so much equipment on the islands. There are so many assets! These are all money, you can’t let us lose everything..."
Lost all your money?
Dongyang Trading Company got this archipelago at almost no cost, and made a lot of money by selling energy, which in turn strengthened their navy, making their military power at sea far ahead of others. Power, until now.
Fifty years?
It’s already paid back in five years!
It's just that Jiang Sui is no longer that interested in energy matters. He continues to force Apstein: "The Governor's Office can pay for the equipment, but the land must be returned within the time limit."
Of course, Jiang Sui couldn't pay a penny. Otherwise, if the land is recovered in the future, wouldn't it be possible for others to just plant something and build something in the land to blackmail the Governor's Mansion?
This is just to stop Apstein's excuse.
Apstein's image as an old gentleman could hardly be maintained. He narrowed his eyes and said, "Mr. Governor... No matter what, we still need a certain amount of time to move."
"You only need to transfer the personnel." Jiang Sui slowly leaned back on the chair and tilted his head. "The Governor's Mansion will repay the other losses... Will it take a long time to transfer those few personnel?"
Apstein once again evaded: "Your Majesty Governor, this matter is very important. I can't decide it alone. I must go back to the company and hold a board meeting."
Having said that, Jiang Sui really couldn't say anything else.
He reached out and turned off the holographic display on the table, and said: "Then you'd better make a decision as soon as possible... If I don't receive your reply within three days, I will understand that you are rejecting peace, do you understand? "
Apstein grabbed his cane, and the original humility and respect on his face gradually disappeared, and his tone also became much colder: "The Governor is very tough, but he just doesn't know that without the protection of the Eastern Ocean Trading Group, the global maritime security will be How to get protection?”
"You are so anxious. We accidentally failed to take care of the equipment on the island and accidentally caused a fire. Isn't it bad for both of us?"
After finishing the threat, his tone became slightly softer: "You are in urgent need of money for construction, and we understand... We are also willing to re-draw the lease contract. I assure you as a gentleman that you can get one." Satisfied with the price.”
While threatening to blockade and destroy the archipelago by sea, they also made strong concessions on the contract, just to make Jiang Sui give up and choose the plan that maximized profits.
If they break up, the oil wells and shipping cannot be saved; if they cooperate, they can get a lot of money!
With so many merchant ships sailing on the ocean every day, how many ships can Jiang Sui's three frigates with limited firepower in the atmosphere protect?
The demise of the Gerbil Gang certainly shocked many people, but it also made everyone aware of one thing - the Governor's frigates currently do not have the capability of orbital bombing.
As for the navy...the broken ships Jiang Sui has now are nothing to worry about.
Across the ocean, Apstein was confident that the Governor's Mansion could not do anything to them - as long as precautions were taken, the damage caused by the frigate's limited bombardment could be said to be minimal.
Jiang Sui should accept this condition no matter what!
However, Apstein was disappointed.
"The sovereignty of the islands is not negotiable, Mr. Apstein." Jiang Sui made a gesture of invitation, "Go back, you still have three days to make a choice."
"Very good, Mr. Governor." Apstein stood up from his seat while suppressing his anger, "I hope you will not regret today's decision!"
Jiang Sui raised his head and said in a calm tone: "Oh... I have another question. Mr. Apstein, what do you want to do when you come to our pharmaceutical factory?"
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