Chapter 1733 Disappointed Francis!
"I don't understand. GM has raised so many top experts in the automotive field. What do they do for? How could the people from Longhao Group think of it, but why would they not think of it?" Harding couldn't help but scold Francis with anger and said.
"Mr. President, this is not my fault! These new technologies launched by Longhao Group are not something that our current technological level can achieve! According to the evaluation of experts belonging to our General Group, Longhao Group's technical level is at least fifty years ahead of us, or even more!
"Is it so exaggerated?" Harding seemed a little disbelief.
"Well! Our experts even doubt that Longhao Group has captured some alien creatures with a highly technological civilization, otherwise their technology would not have reached such a high level." Francis nodded heavily and said.
His words just hit Harding's thoughts. Why Harding is a firm supporter of the Chinese threat theory is because of the eye-catching performance of China in recent years. It has the seeds of perfect genes, the magical technology that turns the Thousand Miles of Desert into Thousand Miles of Farmland, and the mysterious base in Takramagan, etc., all of this made Harding feel incredible. Even within the ruling level of the M country, there are quite a few people who believe that China has established some unknown connection with alien life through some unknown method. This argument sounds absurd at first glance, but it is the best explanation at the moment. Why, while China's technology level has always lagged behind M country, suddenly emerged and left M country far behind. And as time goes by, this argument is being recognized by more and more people.
Harding frowned and asked in a deep voice: "Then how do you think we should deal with the crazy expansion of Longhao Group in the world's automobile industry?"
Francis said in a deep voice: "The government immediately formulates a series of policies to strictly restrict the import of Chinese cars, especially Longhao Automobile, to block them from the country's gates. Only by working hard to protect the local market of M country can we have a chance to breathe, vigorously display automobile technology, and counterattack, and gradually recover lost territory around the world! If we can't even maintain the local market of M country, then we will have no choice over Longhao Group!" "What do you mean is to let me set up trade barriers between the two automobile trades?" Harding asked with a frown.
"Mr. President, this is the only way at present! Longhao Group has begun to swallow our market crazily. If this is not the case, we will have no chance at all." Francis persuaded urgently.
"But have you ever thought about it? If we do this, China will probably do this to counter us! At that time, Longhao Auto will not be able to enter, but your automobile industry will not be able to sell it to China!" Harding said.
Francis smiled bitterly and said quietly: "Mr. President, I'm going to say that even if China opens its doors and invites us in, under the strong advantages of Longhao Group Automobile, we will not gain any advantage in the Chinese market. Therefore, setting up trade barriers in the automobile trade between the two countries will not suffer any loss to our M country's automobile industry!
"Hardin, you have to think twice! Taking such a wrong move at the critical moment is undoubtedly a provocation to the Chinese government, which will directly affect your election!" Levins reminded Hardin on the side.
Levins' words also reminded Francis. Francis was too anxious and forgot this problem for a moment and said hurriedly: "Mr. President, you know, our General Group has always supported you, and this time is no exception! I will go back now, promote a budget, and spend 100 million US dollars to support your election!" Money plays a very important role in the M-National General Election, so every presidential candidate will pay attention to attracting financial tycoons like Francis, and Francis is even more familiar with this and is very good at it.
However, this time, Francis overestimated the power of money. Harding was not moved by 100 million US dollars. After pondering for a moment, Harding said quietly: "Francis, this matter is related to the relationship between the two countries. I have to think carefully, you go back first!
After hearing Harding's words, Francis was very disappointed and couldn't help but say, "Mr. President, if 100 million US dollars is not enough, then 200 million. As long as you agree to promote such a decision, the money will be transferred to your campaign committee's accounts immediately!
Harding couldn't help but frown and said in a deep voice: "Francis, you have to figure it out that it is the M government holding General Group now. The mobilization of every cent of the General Group's funds is not up to you, but by the M government. If you haven't realized this, I think you really have to go back and take a cold shower and be sober!
"Mr. President, it is precisely because the government of M Country is now the real owner of General Group that I remind you that you must pass the resolution to restrict Longhao Auto imports of M Country as soon as possible. Otherwise, when General Group is squeezed out by Longhao Group, the biggest loss is the government of M Country, not only me, Francis!" Francis said in a deep voice with a serious face.
"You don't need to remind me of this! You can go out!" Harding shouted with a bad face.
Francis took a long breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said quietly, "I hope Mr. President can think clearly and answer me soon!" After that, he turned around and walked out of the president's office.
As soon as Francis left, Harding immediately slapped the table and shouted, "What a rogue! Did you hear that, he was actually threatening me!
Levins sneered and said, "I think he's crazy!
"GM Group is becoming less and less prosperous. It was once the glory and pride of our manufacturing and industry in M country, but now it is the biggest burden of the government in M country. If I had known this would be the case, I would not have listened to him and acquired shares of GM Group!" Harding said angrily with regret.
"I bought it all, what's the use of being upset now?" In fact, Levins disagreed with Harding's allocation of funds from the national finances and purchasing General Shares, but unfortunately he couldn't resist Harding at that time.
"Levins, what should we do now? Should we listen to Francis's opinion and restrict the import of Chinese cars to M?" Harding asked.
"Of course there is no limit! You adopt such a policy at this time, not to mention what will happen to the Chinese government, the Chinese Federation will be the first to jump out to oppose you!" Levins shook his head and said.
"What should I do? Francis's mixed ball is right. General Group collapsed. The unlucky thing is that our M country government was in charge. In order to acquire the bad shares of General Group, I used a fiscal budget of over 100 billion US dollars. If the money cannot be collected, I will definitely become the eternal sinner of M country. By that time, I think I will take the initiative to launch the election myself!" Harding said worriedly.
Levine smiled and said, "Mr. President, I think you were frightened by Francis' exaggeration! Things are not as bad as you imagined! The M-country market is so large, and Longhao Group's production capacity is simply impossible to meet the entire M-country market. At least until Longhao Group's production capacity expands to a large enough level, it will not threaten the survival of General Group.
"You mean, let this go beforehand?" Harding asked Levins.
Levins nodded and said, "There is priority for the matter! Nothing can hinder your election now! Let General Group wait. After the election is over, after you are successfully re-election as president, you will take a series of wrong measures to restrict Longhao Group. It is not too late to save General Group's survival crisis!
Harding thought for a while and said, "There is only this now! Let Francis wait! It's just a chance to let him understand that I, Harding, are the president of the whole country, not the president of him alone!
Levins stood up and said, "Since that's the case, I will prepare a bill to promote the increase of bank loan interest rates and temporarily suppress the housing prices in M Country!
"Okay! I'll go and convince the members of the Republic to pass this resolution in the Senate!" Harding said.
Levins smiled and waved his hand, saying, "You don't have to worry about those members of the parliament. Hong Tao's China Federation will do it! You should visit several major real estate giants in M country. Please understand your difficulties and hope they will temporarily give up their immediate interests and support you!
"I'm not worried about those real estate developers! In the past few years since I took office, I have helped them make a lot of money! I think they are more eager than anyone else to be re-elected as president, so that they can continue to make money!" Harding smiled and said confidently.
"That's the best!" After saying that, Levins turned around and walked out.
Huaxia M City. Tonight's M City is more lively than ever! Among the 100 hotels distributed throughout the city, 6,000 brothers from the Lightning Gang were arranged to hold celebrations here. Many local people, the owners of the Baihui Shopping Building, and celebrities from all walks of life in M City were also invited by Scar to drink happily.
Tonight, the night sky of M City is particularly colorful, with countless brightly colored fireworks blooming in the night sky. Laughing and joy are rising and falling, covering M City.
In the suburbs of M City, Wu Jingtong's military camp was also in a joyous and lively atmosphere, with more than a dozen trucks transporting mountains of ingredients and beer. Hundreds of chefs in the entire military camp were desperately waving their swords and shovels to cook various delicacies, preparing to welcome such a carnival night.
In the largest hotel in M City, Dao Scar, Mu Ping, Wu Jingtong, Dai Hu, Liu Jiangsheng, Han Sanping, Luo Rongrong, Sang Longhao and his wife all took their seats, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Wu Jingtong could not resist Scar's insistence and was pushed to the seat by Scar, who was closely accompanied by Scar.
"Hahaha, Deputy Chief Wu, aren't we going to know each other without fighting?" Scar raised his wine glass and said to Wu Jingtong with a smile.
Since Wu Jingtong became the deputy leader, he has rarely drunk alcohol, but today he has become abnormal and refuses everyone, and is very generous! Even Dai Hu wants to drink for him, he refuses it.
Chapter completed!