858 Gambling Contrac (2/2)
Jiang Chen smiled and proposed.
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With a gambling contract, Natasha left Jiangchen's mansio. Although it was already eight o'clock in the evening, the embassy did not close for the day. To be honest, Natasha had more than enough credentials to serve as an emissary through her repeated effort in reaching agreements with Future Group.
However, for some odd reasons, she did not seem to have any plans for promotion.
At noon the following day, Russia delivered four new Guardian-class frigates to Celestial Trade. This 500 million US Dollar military sales were paid with Xin New Dollar. Due to the astonishing success of the Moon colonization program and the end to the region conflict with Moro securing the victory, the Xin New Dollar showed a trend of continued strength in the foreign exchange market, and the exchange rate against the US Dollar had risen to 1:1.2.
Although the rising exchange rate didn't benefit exports, many industries of Future Group were unique and without competition. In addition, an increase in the exchange rate meant that Xin's import prices were cheaper, and it would help Xin's companies to invest overseas and expand their influence on the international economy.
The four Guardian-class frigates were sent to Coconut Island. The engineering robots would equip them with Type-50 J-model electromagnetic pulse cannons. Counting two ships and two submarines that were previously purchased from Russia, Celestial Navy already owned six frigates, more than sufficient to form an attacking formation with maneuverability and firepower.
In addition, the shipyard of Future Military was built on Ange Island, and orders for the first destroyer had been issued. Soon after, Celestial Trade would list its own produced warships and use its own gunboats to defend its sovereignty.
After the completion of the handover ceremony, Jiang Chen returned to Coro Island. When he noticed the time, he headed to the Future Building.
After Xia Shiyu reported on the company's most recent progress, Ivan's phone call followed.
Touching the screen and picking up the phone, Jiang Chen asked.
”What's the matter?”
”It's related to Madagascar.” Ivan replied. ”At present, Madagascar's government forces, with the help of the foreign troops we dispatched, are already besieging Arrow and the rebels trapped in the Bezaha area in the southern part of the island. President Bernard called us half an hour ago and hoped that we could cooperate with the government forces in the final attack on the besieged rebels.”
Ivan paused and waited for Jiang Chen's instructions.
Jiang Chen's index finger gently tapped the table and debated.
As early as Celestial Trade's soldiers landed on Madagascar, the outcome of the war had already been decided. No matter how the former President La Jonah fought together with Arrow, he could not escape the end of this demise.
However, Jiang Chen did not order the Foreign Corps to eliminate the enemy immediately, but instead dragged the war out for as long as possible.
Jiang Chen's approach was the exact same as that of the Moro Independent War. Only when Madagascar owed enough money would the government be more obedient. Rather than forcing Celestial Trade to intervene on the island, he hoped to be greeted as a savior.
What's more, dragging this war on had also consumed the strength of the Freemasonry.
However, the Jews seem to have given up this chess piece. Originally, they were sending more mercenaries to Madagascar. Now, even the transporting of supplies became more cautious. The turmoil in Eastern Europe has left them with no energy for the southernmost island of Africa.
Obviously, from the perspective of the Freemasonry, the threat from Russia was far greater than that of Future Group, a multi-national company.
”Send our Aurora-20s and finish this mess.” After a long pause, Jiang Chen ordered.
”Roger!”