Simon heard what Clinton said and shrugged: "Bill, whether Blue House is embarrassed or not is a matter for the Koreans themselves. Of course, Kim Young-sam can also watch the country's economy fall into ruin in order to ensure the continuation of the power of his ruling party. In any case, It’s their choice.”
Clinton's mouth twitched: "Simon, you promised me."
"I know, Bill," Simon said, "but if we all put bread in the mouths of Koreans, and they refuse to open their mouths for the sake of face, and would rather starve to death, this is not my fault."
Clinton was helpless: "The problem is, Simon, the current ruling party is still very close to the federation. We cannot judge what the attitude of the other two people will be towards the federation if Li Jinchang fails in the election."
Since Kim Young-sam took office in 1993, relations between the United States and South Korea have not been good on the surface, with various frictions and differences.
The reality is that in recent years, trade negotiations between the United States and South Korea in food, tobacco, automobiles, etc. have all ended in South Korea's compromise. In contrast, Japan held fast to its bottom line during the auto trade negotiations with the United States two years ago, thus preventing Japan's auto industry from repeating the same mistakes as the semiconductor industry.
Moreover, in the past, the IMF assistance agreement, which could almost be said to completely give up South Korea's economic sovereignty, was signed by the Kim Young-sam government before it stepped down.
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This is the true attitude.
This once again confirms the truth of the saying 'Don't look at what a person says, but look at how a person does'.
Simon crossed his legs, leaning casually on the armrest of the sofa, and said in a relaxed tone: "Frankly speaking, Bill, do we need to care about the attitude of Koreans?"
Clinton smiled bitterly: "Simon, you have to explain the rules on the surface."
"Actually, you don't need to care," Simon added, "Don't worry, I believe Washington must have a more detailed assessment of the other two candidates than I do, not to mention the Cheong Wa Dae's right to speak in South Korea. It’s not as big as imagined, and even more so after this crisis.”
There are actually differences in Washington on whether to save South Korea.
Not to mention the specifics, but in the White House, Clinton is firmly pro-Korean, so it is inevitable that she will complain about how Simon messed up things just this past weekend. However, seeing that the young people on the sofa opposite were talking about this, Clinton stopped continuing and changed his tone in a relaxed tone: "Simon, you know at the end of the month... I mean, regarding China, you just came from China a few days ago. When you come back from Beijing, can you give me some advice?"
"What do you want to hear?"
"Financially."
"Bill, do you want to hear the truth?"
"certainly."
"Then, the advice I can give is to deepen cooperation and deepen cooperation to the greatest extent."
Clinton was obviously surprised, with a bit of teasing and probing in his tone: "Simon, are you sure you are saying this from a federal standpoint?"
Simon looked over with a smile: "Bill, do you think someone can bribe me, in any way?"
Clinton thought about it for a while, and then it became clear.
With the current wealth and status of the young man in front of him, it would be unrealistic for anyone to make the other party change his position in any way, unless Simon himself was willing.
"In this case, I don't understand something?"
Simon thought for a moment and said: "For example, 100 years ago, well, if you could go back 100 years ago, you were a capitalist in the UK. In order to maintain the long-term prosperity of the family business, you need to choose the next step. Investment direction, Bill, what would you choose?"
Clinton, of course, being the smart guy he is, blurted out: "U.S.A."
"Yes," Simon said: "One of the biggest mistakes Europe made 100 years ago was that they thought they would always be the center of the world. As a result, 100 years later, the Federation will be the center of the world."
Clinton digested it for a moment, then his expression became serious: "Simon, if you follow your thinking, what we should do is to contain China, rather than invest heavily in China."
"Bill, do you think Europe didn't try to curb the development of the federation back then?" Simon continued to look at the other party: "What's more, it's no longer 100 years ago. This is an era destined to globalization. At the same time, because of the emergence of nuclear weapons, This also leads to the fact that as long as we don’t want to destroy them all, we can no longer use the most effective method of launching large-scale war to contain our competitors.”
Clinton thought for a moment and then said: "Simon, I still think your idea is inappropriate."
Simon smiled and said: "That's why I just asked you if you want to tell the truth. Bill, I can definitely make up a lie for you."
Clinton pondered again for a moment and said: "Simon, the current economic size gap between China and the United States is more than 10 times. I suddenly feel that the analogy you just made may be a bit exaggerated?"
"I remember reading it in a book, Bill," Simon said with a dull look in his eyes and a smile on his lips: "Weakness and ignorance are not obstacles to survival, arrogance is."
Clinton savored it for a moment and nodded: "A very profound sentence seems to be supported by a grand story. Simon, can you recommend this book to me?"
Simon shook his head: "I read too many books, I forgot where I saw it, I only remember this sentence."
Clinton did not pursue the matter and returned to the previous topic: "Okay, then, according to your thinking, Simon, if we invest in China to the greatest extent, it will promote the rise of China, which does not seem to be of any benefit to the federation?"
"Go back 100 years ago, Bill, if you were a visionary British capitalist who worked hard to invest in all aspects of the United States, steel, oil, electricity, etc., then maybe, like the Agnelli family in Italy, the Clinton family is now They will become the real 'royal family' behind the scenes in the United States, and this is the benefit."
Clinton reacted immediately this time and did not answer for a moment. Instead, he looked at Simon somewhat strangely.
With the huge assets owned by the young man in front of him, the Westeros family, now said to be the 'royal family' behind the scenes in America, is not far behind.
Clinton then thought of the 100-year-old analogy that Simon mentioned continuously, and a somewhat absurd idea came to mind. However, as a realistic and rational person, he quickly shook off these nonsense thoughts and said again: "Simon, maybe what you said makes sense, but I don't think it's easy to convince other people with your ideas. .”
Simon spread his hands slightly: "I don't need you to convince me, Bill, I'm already doing it. What's more, their unwillingness to follow up will actually make me have fewer competitors."
Clinton was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Okay, now I completely understand why you have been so enthusiastic about China in recent years."
The topic has reached this point, and there is no need to continue. However, when the two stood up and planned to return to the reception, Simon said to Clinton: "There is one more thing, Bill, you can use it as a favor recently."
Clinton nodded slightly, showing a listening expression.
Simon said: "Over in Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index is at 10,000 points. Soros and I will work together to help support the Hong Kong stock market. If you know anyone who is doing hedging, you can ask them to stop in time. Of course, if they If you think you can compete with me and George, I have no problem with it.”
Clinton was really shocked this time. After standing up and slightly reaching out to Simon, he froze: "Simon, is this necessary?"
"Bill, I'm a businessman." Simon explained in a leisurely way. He took the initiative to hold Mr. President's frozen hand and shook it. He smiled again: "You have to know that the original plan for today's list in Forbes was actually to It was released at the beginning of the month and brought forward to now just to help me build momentum.”
Clinton came back to his senses and knew that he could not change the will of the young tycoon in front of him. In fact, the other party asked him to send favors. It was obviously the same as the Forbes list today, in order to reduce the resistance to his subsequent operations.
After a little hesitation, Clinton nodded: "Okay, I will send more favors."
Saying this, Clinton couldn't help but think that perhaps Westeros had sent out many "favors" in private.
Perhaps, in the future, there will be no need for the young people in front of us to take action at all. Due to the reputation of the Westeros System and Quantum Fund, the international financial speculators targeting Hong Kong will take the initiative to withdraw. Anyway, Hong Kong is not the only piece of meat in Asia. South Korea is much more attractive now. What’s more, Hong Kong, which is backed by mainland China, is actually so difficult to crack.
Clinton also likes China's "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. After sorting out these things, I can't help but think of one of the sentences in that ancient Chinese book: Those who subjugate the enemy's troops without fighting are good.