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The USS Texas, the USS Maine, two second-class battleships, and the armored cruiser USS New York, accompanied by two Chang'an-class armored cruisers, slowly sailed into the Surabaya Port, dragging black smoke.

"Hello, Mr. Vice Prime Minister! I am John A. Alonso, Secretary of State of the United States. Nice to meet you." John's face was not very pretty.

He originally wanted to use two battleships to deter Nanhua, but in the open sea, the Chang'an-class armored cruiser showed a speed far exceeding that of American battleships, and its firepower was not weak. Moreover, Nanhua was the first to make hardened armor and further developed it.

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"Hello, Mr. Secretary of State..." Xu Hui received helplessly.

He didn't want to come either, but this was not a friendly visit and Liu Yiming couldn't be sent out directly. Lin Anmin went north with the ship to focus on humanitarian aid.

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A period of meaningless pleasantries, the most important thing is to take a few photos to express the friendly bilateral relations.

"Mr. Secretary of State, try the rum that is a specialty of Nanhua, brewed with the best sugar cane." That night, Liu Yiming stayed with John for a meal and talked about things.

"It's great, isn't it?" John took a sip and complimented casually.

"I don't know what the purpose of the United States' visit this time is? To travel around the world?" John didn't say anything, and Liu Yiming launched an attack. He didn't have to say anything later to take the initiative.

Liu Yiming has read the script. The United States is eyeing the Spanish colonies, but now the Americans have made the wrong calculation.

"The trade volume between the United States and South China last year exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars. This is really a scary figure, isn't it?" John was a little unhappy. South China mainly exported luxury goods and imported machinery, textiles, precious metals, meat products, etc.

The most important thing is that in this transaction, Nanhua is making money, making a lot of money.

"Here's to free trade!" Liu Yiming raised his glass and said with a smile, not only giving himself a step, but also giving John a ladder.

"Yes! Free trade." John's eyes lit up.

"I know your country advocates this, but I disagree with your country's approach." Liu Yiming slowly took a sip of rum and then put it down. He didn't like the taste.

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"What?" John was really confused. The United States has intervened in too many things. Which one are you talking about?

"Your large loans to Japan have made the UK feel threatened." Liu Yiming said quietly.

"What you want is nothing more than the Japanese market, or a clear market. You hope Japan can open up the market for you, right?"

"This is just normal business behavior. This money will not be used against Nanhua!" John said quickly.

Now it is the United States that is more afraid of deterioration in relations between the two. Without the advanced base of Hawaii, the United States has little reach to the western Pacific. If it deteriorates, the trade route may be directly cut off, which the United States cannot accept.

"I believe in the friendship of the United States." Liu Yiming nodded, with no sign of authenticity on his face.

"But what you are doing is destroying this friendship. When I learned that the brutal Japanese invaders were actually using US dollars to invade my motherland, it made me feel very uncomfortable." Liu Yiming was indeed angry and helpless.

This group of people will always be like this. What they always think about is how to maintain the status quo, except for Japan, which wants chaos.

Then they discovered that chaos can lead to better plunder, so you sang and we came on the scene. After decades of war, the population was close to 400 million at this time. Fifty years later, it will still be 400 million. You know, the Chinese are cute

Having a baby!

"Actually, the British are trying to spread this story, and I've already decided." Liu Yiming said lightly.

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The helpless thing is that he can't interfere too much. Without going through labor pains, people will not wake up and there will be no change. The price of labor pains is tragic. Liu Yiming can only try to weaken Japan as much as possible.

"What does Nanhua need?" John held the wine glass and covered his face.

"No, no, no! You misunderstood, John." Liu Yiming waved his hand and smiled.

"The United States has been looking for new markets and colonies. Unfortunately, the United States' military strength is average, and most of its land is already owned. Am I right?" Liu Yiming simply took out a bottle of beer.

"Please give me a drink, thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, what do you mean?" John handed over the cup.

"I am very concerned about the affairs of the United States. I can see that you are gradually changing your strategy and are eager to intervene in international affairs and expand your influence." Liu Yiming handed him a bottle of beer.

"Mr. Prime Minister, do you have any suggestions?" John really didn't expect that Liu Yiming would discuss this matter so openly.

However, there are also some expectations. Liu Yiming established a new country in a complex international environment. Whether his suggestions are conspiracy or not, they have certain reference value.

"What advice can I give? This is normal. Your productivity continues to rise, and it is normal to have external needs." Liu Yiming practiced Tai Chi.

Now that Liu Yiming has expressed his intention, there is room for negotiation between the United States and Nanhua, and Nanhua can support the expansion of the United States as long as the price is right.

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"As for the Japanese issue, the interests involved are relatively broad. We hope to have a country that can digest American products." John thought for a while and threw out his chips.

"No, no, no! John, Mr. Secretary of State, you misunderstood." Liu Yiming smiled and waved his hand.

"This does not involve Japan, or I don't want to get involved in Japan's affairs." Liu Yiming took a sip of wine.

"Really? Haha, I'm so sorry..." John smiled as if he didn't care about anything, but in fact the CPU was almost burning.

"Funds? Nanhua is not short of it. Technology? It seems possible. Equipment? He has already bought so much. If he buys more, no one will be able to operate it... Population? Pack Brother Ni here? Hehe, kill two birds with one stone!" John thought in his mind.

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"I heard that your farms and factories are short of manpower? I happen to know a group of laborers. As long as you use the whip reasonably, they will be the best farmers and workers.

My grandfather gave me a whip more than sixty years ago. I can give it to you if you need it." John tried half-jokingly.

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"No! I am vigorously promoting mechanization. You know, I only need a mechanic and enough fuel, but these are not needed." Liu Yiming refused eagerly.

John felt a little uncomfortable. He couldn't guess what Liu Yiming wanted, so he was at a disadvantage when he asked directly.

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The two of them are not like Nan Hua and Britain. The British look at everyone with a crushing attitude. Nan Hua's attitude towards the British Empire is that I obey you, but if you ask me to do things for you, you must give me some sweetness.

The United States is different. It has a false reputation of being productive. The two sides are discussing some issues of resistance to Britain on an equal level.

"Okay, let me be blunt. I hope that Nanhua and the United States can form a tacit understanding on certain issues, provided that our interests do not conflict." Liu Yiming saw John getting into trouble and said straightforwardly.

"In other words, can Nanhua and the United States reach an agreement on the Japanese issue?" John weakened and asked tentatively.

"I don't want Japan to win too easily, but it doesn't matter anymore. Nanhua will not intervene in this war again." Liu Yiming shook his head speechlessly.

Sure enough, in this era, Sam, who is highly isolationist, is still too immature and short-sighted.

"Mr. Prime Minister, can you be more detailed?" John was a little embarrassed.

"The United States is destined to expand externally. As Secretary of State, you should have understood this. What is your goal?" Liu Yiming's words made John break into a cold sweat.

"Mr. Prime Minister, we are a peace-loving country..." John denied.

"There's no one else here..." Liu Yiming spread his hands and saw John who denied it.

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"Neither going north nor south can satisfy your market needs. South America is a group of independent countries, and you may not be able to defeat them." Liu Yiming simply said it himself, and sure enough, John stopped shaking his head.

"You can only choose one with rich land and a large population, preferably on the sea. After all, your army is more powerful.

Based on this calculation, it is best if this country still has a certain influence, which can increase your influence, but it will not touch the core interests of Britain and France.

There are not many to choose from, and considering your geographical location, if I say a name, you only need to nod or shake your head." Liu Yiming assumed a boss posture.

John's mind was in confusion, and he finally looked at Liu Yiming.

"Spain!" Liu Yiming said this country without any expression on his face.

"Sorry..." John took out a silk scarf and wiped the beer that accidentally spilled.

"The waiter will take care of it. Think carefully about how to report it to your president!" Liu Yiming put down his glass, stood up and left.

Now he must be left alone.

"Wait a minute! How far does Mr. Prime Minister want to go?" John swallowed.

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"The Luzon Islands will be merged into Nanhua..." Liu Yiming thought for a while and gave the final bottom line. The most important thing is that there is nothing left to fight for.

"We need a military port and a transit point for merchant ships." John shook his head.

"Why bother? How many people can you station? Nanhua will soon launch another 50,000-ton battleship, which is beyond our reach.

I can provide a port for you to use. Your merchant ships will receive national treatment when docking in the Luzon Islands. As for the military port, you can go to Japan to find one." Liu Yiming thought for a while and agreed half-heartedly.

"I need to report to our president..." John wanted to object. In fact, the Luzon Islands are also very wealthy.

"I can allow your companies to invest and build in the Luzon Islands. In addition to mining, electricity, railways, and communications, other industries can be opened conditionally." Liu Yiming thought for a while and added more.

"I will try my best to convince the president, please wait for the good news!" John's thinking became much more active. This represents votes. Maybe he can also be the president?

"I hope so." Liu Yiming left the dining room completely. John naturally went to the US Minister's Office to report the matter immediately and persuade the president to agree to it.

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"How is the effect? ​​Are the Americans really going to attack Spain?" Liu Yiming did not go home, but came to the Prime Minister's Office and met Xu Hui.

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"There should be no problem. The United States now does not have the conditions for global deployment. He will make the right choice, otherwise we will simply go north in the name of protecting overseas Chinese.
To be continued...