Hongchao people are past middle age, but have no signs of gaining weight. Their waists are straight, and their angular faces are covered with wrinkles like ruts. They are full of joy, smile very sincerely, and have dark skin. They look like ordinary Khmer farmers. There wasn't much difference, but there was a cunning look in his eyes. When they met, he said: "Oh, Mr. Li, I'm so sorry. You came all the way from Hanoi. I'm so simple. I didn't even prepare a decent welcome ceremony. I’m really neglecting everyone, please come inside and speak.”
Li Muye nodded, clasped his fists and said, "General Hong is too polite. It was Li who came here presumptuously. Please forgive me for disturbing me." After saying a few polite words, he turned to Bai Qi and ordered: "Give me the meeting gift I prepared. Give it to General Hong."
Bai Qi came over with a box, Hong Chao rolled his eyes, and ordered the colonel's adjutant beside him to accept the gift, and said: "Mr. Li is so polite. There is an old saying in your republic that no reward will be given without merit. This is not what I want. Are you having trouble sleeping and eating?"
"Small things are disrespectful." Li Muye said: "A jadeite golden Buddha from the Angkor period inlaid with gold and jade."
Hong Chao said with emotion: "Oh, this gift is too heavy." As he said this, he hurriedly asked the adjutant to return the gift.
Li Muye could see that he was tempted, so he refused to accept it. In fact, it was because of the United States girl Selina beside him. There was probably something wrong with that matter. The interference of the United States people was indeed beyond Li Muye's expectation, but even so, he had no intention of giving up on this matter. For such a big thing, why would he care about this mere gift? He said: "General Hong, we have never dealt with each other before, so you don't understand me. No matter what we talk about today, I will never take back what I gave you. .”
The Angkor period was the heyday of the Khmer people's history. The same emerald golden Buddha sold for over 10 million US dollars at a Sotheby's auction held in Jakarta two years ago. Before Li Muye came, he specially ordered Lao Yuan to prepare this treasure that the Khmer people valued very much, so that Hong Chao would not be able to refuse.
Hong Chao looked embarrassed and said with a smile: "I haven't accomplished anything yet, which makes me really embarrassed."
Li Muye said: "If we can't reach an agreement, then let's just make friends. I've always liked making friends. Ms. Selena is certainly familiar with this, don't you think so?" As he said, Looking at Selena.
"Mr. Li, long time no see, how are you?" Selina shook hands with Li Muye in a formal manner.
Li Muye asked in English: "Is there anything wrong with me?"
Selina said: "You look fine, but your old friend in North America, Mr. Henry, may not be doing well these days." After that, she turned to Hong Chao and said goodbye: "Mr. General, I'm leaving. When we go back, we will do as we agreed. We, the people of the United States, will definitely keep our word. I hope, sir, that you will not change anything."
Hong Chao kept smiling and said very politely, "Don't worry, I won't let my friends down."
In the living room, Li Muye and Hong Chao sat side by side on the sofa, talking across the coffee table, while the others sat on both sides.
"General Hong, you don't want to disappoint her, but you seem to be determined to disappoint Li." Li Muye said straight to the point: "Aren't you willing to make me a friend?"
This was not a serious statement. Because Wu Yuanyi's grandson had already been here, Hong Chao was a little afraid of Li Muye and others.
"Mr. Li, don't get me wrong. Of course I am very happy to be friends with a big businessman like you." Hong Chao said, "It's just that I think making friends should be looked at separately from the important things we want to talk about. You want to come to Kontum to do it." Of course I welcome business, and I am willing to provide convenience as much as possible, but if you want me to help you get the Japanese business rights here to replace it, it is a bit overwhelming."
"Because of that North American bitch who left just now?" Li Muye said straight to the point: "General Hong has made up his mind. Is there no room for redemption in this matter?"
Hong Chao said: "Kon Tum is the territory of the Khmer people. It is not easy for us Khmer people to survive here."
It is no secret that the people of the United States are behind the Khmer warlords. If not, a mere 8,000 people in Hong Chao would have been wiped out by Vo Yuan Yi. The United States has always liked to instigate internal conflicts in other countries. Once necessary, it will cause civil strife in others under the banner of democracy and independence. The Khmers in Cochin are just a trick they have set up. It has no effect now, but once the international situation changes, the United States can send troops to the South China Sea again at any time on the pretext of helping the Khmers fight for independence.
Hong Chao spoke in a roundabout way, trying not to offend anyone.
Li Muye didn't want him to get what he wanted, and said: "Survival is not easy, so we need to find more ways out. General Hong placed all his hopes on the people of the United States. This approach itself has huge problems. Looking at modern international history, the United States has supported Are there still fewer countries or national forces? In the end, how many results are good? You live on this land, but you place your hopes on the other side of the ocean. I can give you whatever they can give you. What I can give, Can they give it?"
Hong Chao said: "Mr. Li is forcing me to express my position."
Li Muye said: "I am helping General Hong analyze the powerful relationship. Whether it is Japanese people or people from the United States, in the end they are all for profit. Once there is no profit, they will abandon the Khmer people without hesitation. Really The only people who can completely solve your problems are the People’s Army and Generalissimo Vo Won Eul.”
Hong Chao was silent for a while and said: "What Mr. Li said makes sense, but I still need time to think about it. Why don't you all stay here first, and I will give you a clear answer after discussing with others."
"In this case, Li will take his leave." Li Muye stood up and said, "We will temporarily stay at Xinubi's house so that we won't cause trouble to Mr. General. When the general has discussed the final result, we just need to send someone to inform him. Li is always available."
On the way to Xinubi's house, Li Muye looked at Xinubi who hesitated to speak several times and said: "Lao Xi, don't be anxious, I will do this no matter what."
He said with joy and anger: "You have brought all four of my children to the Republic. No matter whether they succeed or not, they have no choice but to follow in your footsteps." After saying that, he sighed deeply, obviously not very optimistic about Brother Xiaoye. Then he muttered: "I didn't expect the people of the United States to interfere in this matter."
Li Muye smiled and said: "Selena looks like a tigress, but in fact she is just a paper tiger. Her planes and cannons are useless if they can't hit her. In terms of conspiracy, she is not worthy of carrying my shoes. ." After saying that, he turned to Han Jun and ordered: "Call your people over and prepare weapons and ammunition. I have something for you to do."
Bai Qi said: "Don't you need to ask my aunt? It shouldn't be a problem to put pressure on that woman from North America."
"Something must have happened in North America." Li Muye said: "Selena's tone is not good. Something may have happened to old Henry. Our dreams will come true on our own. What your aunt wants to fight is the hidden power in the entire Western civilized society. The forces behind this, please don’t cause her any extra trouble.”
This kid has been hanging out with Li Muye for the longest time. He understood Li Muye's intention as soon as he heard it and asked, "Do you want me to go find out the details of the Japanese people here first?"
Li Muye nodded and said: "Contact the country and transfer Master Zeng Shuying and Qi Rulong to cooperate with you."
He was a little confused and looked at Li Muye dispatching troops there in confusion, not quite understanding what the new boss was going to do. Li Muye bared his teeth at him and said, "Can't you guess what I'm going to do? I'm telling you, this is a trick to pull the fire under the cauldron. Your General Hong Chao is only thinking about having his way, and neither side will be offended. Take me." It’s not appropriate to worry about the Japanese’s trade channels.”
"Are you going to deal with General Hong?" Xinu Bi's expression changed, and he suddenly asked in a serious tone.
Li Muye said: "Thank you for learning Chinese. Is this what you mean by removing the fire from under the cauldron? Hong Chao wanted to please both sides, and it was very difficult to choose. As friends, we couldn't let him have trouble, so I helped him remove one side. This way He will not be in trouble..." (End of Chapter)