Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger-Chapter 736 - 685: Investing in El Salvador
Mountain Eagle was amused by Mori's timid demeanor…
Previously, driven by Mountain Eagle's persuasion, Mori was full of zeal when he went alone to negotiate with the United States' number three. He had truly boarded the ship.
Now that he's calmed down and realized that the money had been transferred so swiftly, he's starting to get scared!
Seeing the uncertainty in Mori's beady eyes, Mountain Eagle knew he had to clarify things with him, or else, if Mori held back out of worry, there could be many issues later.
Sometimes people are not only trapped by 'greed' but also by 'fear'!
Mountain Eagle handed his coffee cup to Daria, asking her to get him a warm one…
Daria was actually equally curious. She wanted to know the magic her boss was performing.
With just a recording and a big pancake promise, they managed to get 250 million US Dollars from America's number three, and it seemed there would be more money coming.
The whole thing sounded somewhat unreal!
Daria deftly poured a cup of coffee for her boss, then moved a chair to sit beside him…
Mountain Eagle watched Daria's action, took a sip of coffee, and said, "You all keep focusing on the 250 million US Dollars.
Have you ever thought about why he wanted to give me the money at this time?
I've never even been to El Salvador, so why does he trust me so much?"
Mori nodded and said, "Yes, why? That's why I'm worried…"
Mountain Eagle held the warm coffee cup in both hands, smiling as he said, "You've forgotten about the Edward Foundation.
They have a plan to manipulate Merck Company and Glans Creek Group stocks, and it's definitely at a critical moment now.
Meanwhile, William Hurt can use his power to grasp their lifeline.
This 250 million US Dollars is more a reward than an investment!
In the zero-sum game of stocks and futures, the one who knows the opponent's arrangement and plan while holding power is in an absolutely strong position.
The 250 million figure wasn't proposed by me. In truth, my first-phase project in El Salvador only needs tens of millions.
For William Hurt to invest 250 million directly in me shows they've already assessed the potential gains from countering the Edward Foundation.
The profits might be 2.5 billion, or even 5 billion US Dollars!
The guy investing 250 million in me isn't being generous; in fact, he's being quite stingy…
Investing this money along with my own in the financial market, and reaping the gains from the Edward Foundation together, is my real reward.
William Hurt represents a vast interest group, and Edward Foundation is actually weak in front of this power-wielding group.
As long as William Hurt keeps a clear mind, capable of selecting the right hands to maneuver, he won't lose—it's just a matter of how much he wins.
If I directly invest 250 million in El Salvador, then you should worry about those terrible consequences your mind just conjured."
Mori listened and stubbornly shook his head, saying, "I understand what you're saying. He's using this 250 million US Dollars to test your position and attitude, then decide how much political resource to invest in you.
But this doesn't determine the investment progress over there in El Salvador…
Brother, you don't understand the situation and logic of handling affairs over in Central America…
In a place like El Salvador, even if you spend money and the local government supports you, you may not achieve ideal outcomes.
The gangs there are like cockroaches, and you can't even find a qualified construction team…
Regardless of whether you want to engage in virtual currency business, money laundering, or tourism business, it all needs a physical entity to support it.
If no results are visible within the next three years, William Hurt will think you're deceiving him, and it won't be a problem you can solve just by returning the money."
Mori's words brought Mountain Eagle into silence…
What he spoke are indeed the real conditions, the greatest reason why Central America's development lags—is the United States…
In such a region, trying to engage in tangible industry is as difficult as reaching the sky…
Government corruption, rampant gangs, a severe drug problem, coupled with massive capital controlling their limited resources, skimming off the majority of the export benefits, have gravely unbalanced their economic structures.
This situation causes even their own people not to believe development is possible, they can only see short-term benefits.
For foreigners wanting to do legitimate business there, the difficulty is extremely high.
These are just the apparent obstacles, with countless invisible barriers also standing in the way…
Otherwise, given the cheap labor in these regions, they should've been able to develop some low-end industries.
Mountain Eagle chose El Salvador not just for geothermal and natural resources, but mainly because he knows how to solve the problems.
When William Hurt entered the game, he had the key leverage…
Facing Mori's concern, Mountain Eagle, after thinking for a few minutes, earnestly stated, "Mori, what condition do you think needs to be met for me to complete my projects in El Salvador?"
After listening, Mori thought for a moment with a furrowed brow and said, "You need full cooperation from the local government, the gangs not to cause trouble, and then you need to find a professional surveying company to locate suitable sites, and finally, you need a highly professional and efficient construction team.
William Hurt can help you solve the first problem, but you'll need to figure out the subsequent ones on your own.
Mountain, I can responsibly tell you that in America, even in the United States, the site selection and construction cycle of a large power plant takes 5 to 8 years, and that's without any obstacles.
How can you complete the blueprint you've drawn in three years?"
Mountain Eagle looked at the anxious Mori, smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Government issues will be handled by William Hurt, and I'll find a solution for gang problems, after all, I am a mercenary...
The remaining part, which companies in the world today do you think can complete this kind of project?"
Mori heard this, smacked his lips and said, "If the government and gang problems can be solved, and we are purely considering the construction aspect, then it must be East's infrastructure company.
Geothermal power requires rather advanced equipment, and currently, East's equipment and construction prices are the lowest.
But that's impossible; El Salvador hasn't even established diplomatic relations with East..."
As Mori said this, he looked at Mountain Eagle's complexion and suddenly exclaimed: "You want...
fuck, Mountain, tell me the truth, are you from East?"
Mountain Eagle's wife and children were already exposed by a meddling person, so he didn't intend to hide...
"I'm not, but my father-in-law is indeed part of East's system, and I fled to Thailand because I committed a crime.
However, compared to you profit-driven bastards, I understand East's needs better than you.
East's Taiwan province is like a dangling appendage; the United States pulls it whenever there's a problem, creating leverage to force East to compromise.
The politicians in these rotten Central American countries not only lack full autonomy but even have no brains.
They got hints from certain American politicians, and for a million dollars, they dare to establish diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which is part of East's diplomatic affairs needing public relations.
For the United States' Asia Pacific strategy, El Salvador is just an insignificant pawn, not even that. They're merely a piece of dog shit used to disgust East.
Now, as long as William Hurtken nods, this matter can become very easy to solve.
Do you know what kind of advantages East will provide to such bowing small countries?
Do you know the political and economic effects of a country within the North American Free Trade Agreement area actively severing ties with Taiwan and leaning towards East?
Compared to the United States' political model, East cares more about long-term effects..."
"oh shit, you're actually trying to bring in East's capital to El Salvador..."
Mori finally realized that Mountain Eagle chose El Salvador not because of any great innate advantage, but because there was political leverage that could yield greater benefits...
Mountain Eagle's complexion deepened the credibility of his words, making Mori thoroughly excited.
He stood up excitedly, rubbing his hands, and said: "That's right, that's right, bring in East's capital, increase investment, and find the most efficient construction technology team at the same time.
fuck, as long as you can withstand the harassment from those gangs, within three years—no, maybe even two years—you can have the power plant completed."
Mountain Eagle watched this guy's excitement, smiled, and said: "William Hurt is very key to this...
We need a fully cooperative Salvadoran government team to accomplish what I just said.
Leaning towards East is just the first step; the next thing to do is borrow money from them for infrastructure...
What's the use of just building a power plant?
The basic facilities accompanying the power plant, and the construction of the tourism area's infrastructure, all need to be financed by the Salvadoran government themselves. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
East has endless US Dollar foreign exchange reserves; as long as there are suitable collaterals, they won't hesitate to lend money to El Salvador.
Anyway, that money will eventually be earned back by those infrastructure project companies; it's a deal that's never a loss!
2.5 million dollars can't complete so many projects...
We're contributing to the development of El Salvador, and they have to put in the effort too!"
With that, Mountain Eagle looked at the excited Mori who was rubbing his hands and said with a smile: "Brother, you don't have an American industrial background, so you should be very aware that El Salvador is within the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the products they export to the United States are zero tariffs.
Once this opening is made, El Salvador can undertake some basic industrial project transfers from East.
Fighting gangs is easy, but just killing people isn't enough; we have to provide some real benefits to the people around the industries.
Employment is the biggest benefit!"
This time Mori finally understood Mountain Eagle's bottom card, rubbed his face excitedly, and said: "2.5 million dollars is definitely not enough, but it doesn't matter, we can complete the fund preparation through loan financing.
fuck, if it really works out, this would be a truly great project!"
Mountain Eagle wouldn't put all his precious funds into the bottomless pit that is El Salvador, he looked at Mori and laughed: "Brother, I have a very money-making path, but it requires someone who is persuasive and has solid connections to tread this path..."
Mori froze for a moment, curiously said: "What path, drug smuggling?"
Mountain Eagle laughed angrily, waved his hand and said: "I'm not a drug dealer...
Think about it, El Salvador is a great place, you can shear a lot of wool from the United States from here..."
Mori's curiosity got the better of him, he asked: "Stop keeping secrets, what is it exactly?"
