I have a debt of 3 trillion, and my creditors are begging me not to die.

Chapter 292: With the establishment of the free trade zone, Xingchen Military Industry plans to open branches in Japan and South Korea.

Yang Chen met with the delegation from the Sakura Country in the reception room.

The delegation from Japan was led by Commerce Minister Ran Muto, and accompanied by presidents from companies such as Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, and Shu-yin.

Since they were all guests, Yang Chen greeted them very politely, and after some small talk, they started talking about business.

Muto Ran got straight to the point, saying, "We can meet Mr. Yang's requirements. Suzuki Bank and Shuyin Group will each contribute 5 billion Anglo-Saxon dollars out of the 10 billion Anglo-Saxon dollars. We will also take the initiative to promote the free trade zone. We have three requests, and we hope Mr. Yang can agree to them."

"What request do you have? Tell me," Yang Chen said.

Muto Ran replied, "We want to exchange market access for technology. Mr. Yang can form joint ventures with automakers like Toyota and Honda to build factories in our country. We'll offer Mr. Yang the same policies that China gave to Toyota and Honda back then. Is that alright?"

“We can consider it, but whether we can ultimately cooperate depends on the outcome of the negotiations,” Yang Chen said.

Who would have thought that one day China could exchange its market for technology with another country, especially a traditional automotive powerhouse like Japan? Yang Chen has truly made history.

"My second request is that Mr. Yang become a shareholder of Shuyin Group and provide the necessary protection for Shuyin Group," said Muteng Lan.

Shu Yin Group President Sun Changyi immediately said, “The Bald Eagles are demanding an investment of 2000 billion Eagle Dollars from us. If we actually invest that, it's basically a one-way street. But we dare not disobey the Bald Eagles, otherwise my life would be in danger. So, we want Mr. Yang to put on a show with us. You want 5% of our shares to end the short selling, and we are forced to accept your conditions and give you 5% of the shares. Then, as a major shareholder, you will demand a halt to the investment in the Bald Eagles. This way, we can save more than 1600 billion Eagle Dollars, and Mr. Yang will get 5% of the shares for free. Based on the current stock price, this 5% of shares is worth 60 billion Eagle Dollars. What do you think?”

This tactic is the same as that used by companies like DaMi and Vavo before: giving Yang Chen some equity in exchange for his protection worldwide—basically, a protection fee.

In the past, Yang Chen would definitely have disagreed.

However, if the "Dragon Cherry Blossom Stick" Free Trade Zone can be formally established, Yang Chen is willing to provide protection for Shu Yin Group.

Judging from the current trend, the United States intends to decouple from China in terms of trade and economy. If China wants to support its population of over one billion, it must find other markets to replace the United States market.

The high-end market can only rely on Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, while the low-end market relies on ASEAN countries and Africa.

At present, development should be the main theme. We can start looking back at history and naming things one by one when technology has developed to a certain level. Therefore, safe, stable and reliable partners are very important.

“I understand what you mean, but even if I’m willing to do this, can you withstand the pressure from the Tokyo District Prosecutors Office?” Yang Chen asked.

At this moment, Self-Defense Force Commander Shingo Kondo said, "This is our third request. We hope Mr. Yang can train our men to be assassins. If the District Prosecutor's Office dares to touch us, we will let them die silently."

There is no doubt about Sakura's courage and determination. They dared to bomb Pearl Harbor back then, and they dare to assassinate the District Attorney's Office today.

Fortunately, intelligent equipment has backdoors, so if we really train them, we won't be afraid that they will use these devices to harm the Chinese people.

Yang Chen said, "This request is a bit excessive, and I can't agree to it. Or rather... I dare not agree to it easily. If you betray me, or if my existence is exposed during the operation, I will be in unnecessary trouble. I'm not that stupid as to hand over a handle that you can use to control me and my country at any time. Of these three requests, only the first one can be confirmed for cooperation. We'll talk about the other two later."

Kondo Shingo quickly said, "I know that verbal guarantees are weak and ineffective. We can accept all of Mr. Yang's conditions. If you find that we are not working against you, you can kill us all immediately."

"Haha... Stop joking. I'm not a murderous monster, why would I use that as a condition? I can cooperate with the first one, forget about the other two," Yang Chen said.

The cherry blossoms were very disappointed, but there was nothing they could do. Yang Chen wouldn't agree, and they didn't dare to force him.

Muto Ran continued, "Alright, the presidents of Toyota, Honda, and Suzuki, stay and discuss the details of the cooperation with Mr. Yang. The rest of you can go back to your country first. I need to go to Beijing immediately to prepare for our leader's visit abroad."

Yang Chen nodded and said, "Yes, that's fine."

Muto Ran went to the capital with his entourage, while the CEOs of Toyota and other car companies stayed behind to discuss cooperation details with Xingchen Motors, and Sun Changyi and others returned directly to China.

Soon, Sihai Investment received a loan of 100 billion Eagle Dollars from Japan and South Korea. However, Yang Chen required them to complete only half of the task and to continue shorting.

night.

BlackRock President Pacquiao called Yang Chen. The 660 billion peso lost by the National Agricultural and Forestry Treasury's fund had been fully deposited into the account. The Federal Reserve retained 220 billion peso, and the remaining 440 billion peso was given to BlackRock. BlackRock transferred 220 billion peso to Four Seas Investment, and the remaining 220 billion was divided among various investment banks on Wall Street.

Yang Chen had Zhao Jing, president of Sihai Investment, check the company's international account and confirmed that 220 billion Eagle Dollars had been deposited.

"Received it. It's a pleasure doing business with you," Yang Chen said with a smile.

Pacquiao laughed heartily and said, "How wonderful it would be if Mr. Yang cooperated with us on every international operation."

"I'd love to work with you guys every time, but unfortunately you're not very supportive," Yang Chen said.

Pacquiao sighed and said, "We are also very angry. We are very dissatisfied with the current administration's actions. In the November election, we are prepared to vote for his opponent. In exchange, we will demand that the new administration protect the interests of Wall Street, and then we can cooperate happily with Mr. Yang."

"Awesome! You guys have already decided who the president will be?" Yang Chen asked.

Pacquiao smiled and said, "Once we confirm it, there shouldn't be any surprises. It must be late at night for Mr. Yang, so I won't disturb your rest. Hang up, goodnight."

Yang Chen hummed in agreement, hung up the phone, and went to sleep.

The next day, at the routine meeting of the Dragon Kingdom's foreign ministry.

The spokesperson officially announced that delegations from Japan and South Korea will visit China tomorrow, and the three parties will seriously discuss the specific details of establishing a free trade zone.

The news caused an uproar in the United States.

If a free trade zone is established between China, Japan, and South Korea, the trade and tariff policies of the United States will no longer affect China. How can the United States then operate?
The bald eagle immediately called Japan and South Korea, making it clear that they would not be allowed to negotiate with China on the issue of establishing a free trade zone.

South Korea seemed a bit hesitant, replying that they would consider it further. However, Japan's attitude was very firm and clear: they wanted to negotiate with China on establishing a free trade zone, and the US should step in and stop them if it dared.

This is why Yang Chen doesn't trust Self-Defense Force Captain Shingo Kondo, because Sakura is capable of anything for her own benefit.

At first glance, it seems that Japan's attitude is to be on good terms with China, but in reality, it is just sowing discord.

That's all Yang Chen can do; the rest is beyond his control.

The following evening, Yang Chen received a call from Jiang Wenming.

"Chairman Yang, we've reached agreements with South Korea and Japan, hoping that StarCraft Military Industry can open branches in these two countries. Both governments will sign permanent security agreements with StarCraft Military Industry, with StarCraft Military Industry responsible for the security of government officials. These two countries will pay StarCraft Military Industry 50 billion Eagle Dollars annually for security, and StarCraft Military Industry must guarantee the safety of those being protected. Does Chairman Yang understand what this means?"

Yang Chen was a seasoned veteran, so he naturally understood the hidden meaning in those words.

"Haha... Thank you for taking care of our private enterprise. We will open branches in Japan and South Korea as soon as possible, and do our best to provide security for their government officials," Yang Chen said with a smile.

Jiang Wenming said happily, "It's so convenient to talk to a smart person like Chairman Yang. He understands everything so quickly. I wish Xingchen Military Industry great success in Japan and South Korea, and that Chairman Yang makes a lot of money."

"Haha..." The two burst into laughter.

After hanging up the phone, Yang Chen immediately called Guo Hu, the president of Xingchen Military Industry, to come over.

"We've been instructed to open branch offices in Japan and South Korea, and to provide security services for their government officials, doing everything in our power to protect their safety. You should understand the implications of this. Get ready immediately," Yang Chen said.

Guo Hu said very seriously, "Understood! Then we'll protect them for free?"

Yang Chen laughed heartily and said, "How could that be? Am I someone who works for free? Both countries pay us 50 billion eagle dollars in security fees every year, so we have to protect them without reservation."

Guo Hu smiled and said, "Understood! I'll prepare now."

Early the next morning, China, Japan, and South Korea simultaneously announced the establishment of a free trade zone.

Upon seeing this news, those in the Bald Eagle camp were furious.

Commerce Minister Raventon immediately called the head of the Japanese Ministry of Commerce, Muto Ran.

"What are you doing? Did we not express ourselves clearly enough, or do you think you can get out of our control? We clearly told you that this free trade zone cannot become one, and you really dare to go against our wishes! Who gave you the guts? Hmm? God?" Reventon roared.

Muteng Lan immediately replied, "Our response to you is very clear: we will definitely join this free trade zone. Go ahead and try to stop us if you dare. The contract has already been signed, and Yang Chen's company from China is the first to enter our country. Xingchen Automotive will establish a joint venture with Toyota and others, and Xingchen Military Industry will set up a branch here and sign a security agreement with the government to protect government officials. Other companies will follow suit and invest here. Go ahead and try to stop us; we wouldn't dare stand Yang Chen up. He really dares to mess with us."

Enraged, Raventon blurted out, "Fuck! Are you trying to scare us with Yang Chen? Do you think we're really afraid of Yang Chen? Do you think he's too powerful, or do you think we're too weak?"

Muto Ran immediately said, "I'm not trying to scare you with Yang Chen; I just want to tell you the truth. If you can really handle Yang Chen, we'd be overjoyed. That way, we wouldn't have to worry about Yang Chen retaliating against us and agreeing to establish the free trade zone. Let me tell you the truth: establishing the free trade zone is Yang Chen's condition for ending his short-selling of our country. You understand what that means, right? I think you should take this opportunity to go after Yang Chen. He dealt with your CIA and Wall Street before, and you haven't gotten your revenge yet. Why not take this opportunity to get revenge and protect us at the same time? What do you say?"

Raventon knew that Muto Ran was deliberately trying to sow discord, but he was powerless to do anything about it and could only hang up the phone in anger.

Although Reventon already had a guess about how South Korea would respond, she still couldn't give up and called Jeon Jin-hwan, the head of South Korea's Ministry of Commerce.

"Fuck! How dare you set up a free trade zone against our wishes? Do you think we won't dare to mess with you?" Raventon cursed.

Quan Zhenhuan immediately said, "We have no choice either, but if we don't agree to establish the free trade zone, Yang Chen won't stop. The wealth these companies have lost is higher than our total annual trade volume with China. What choice do you suggest we make? You have to let us live, right?"

"How you survive is your business," Reventon said, "but you must do as we say. Understand?"

Jeon Jin-hwan retorted, "We're all starving, and you expect us to do what you say? Are you still half asleep? Go to sleep if you're not, don't talk nonsense in broad daylight! We have no choice, so you should step in and stop it. Yang Chen's company will be the first to enter our country, and Xingchen Military Industry will sign a security agreement with us. From now on, government officials will be protected by Xingchen Security. We're all controlled by Yang Chen, how can we resist? I'm begging you to deal with Yang Chen quickly and help us get out of this mess. Do you dare?"

Damn it, it's exactly the same style as Muto Ran's, it's infuriating!

"Fuck! Idiots! We'll make you pay! Fuck!" Raventon yelled angrily and immediately hung up the phone.

Reventon immediately reported the replies from Japan and South Korea to his superiors, who then convened a meeting of relevant department heads to discuss countermeasures.

At the meeting, Raventon said angrily, "Those two idiots, Muto Ran and Quan Zhenhuan, spoke to me with such mockery. They used Yang Chen to threaten and humiliate me. It's despicable. We must make them pay the price, otherwise they will listen to us even less in the future."

Hania said, "Then deal with the deputy heads of their departments and give them a warning."

Raventon quickly said, "But they all say that StarCraft Military Industry has signed security agreements with both governments, and will be responsible for protecting their government officials. If we take action against their deputies, won't that cause a conflict with StarCraft Military Industry? That madman Yang Chen is capable of anything. I believe he will definitely retaliate against our deputies in return. The key is that we always leave traces, while he can do things without leaving a trace. Even if the whole world knows he did it, there's no evidence to prove it. That's what scares me. Even if he doesn't kill us, he can use nanobots to turn us into vegetable states. Who can say he did it? In the end, we'll have to beg him to use nanobots to repair our brain cells and nerves before we can wake up. This... this is terrifying. We suffer ourselves, and we still have to generate business for Yang Chen."

Everyone was stunned when they heard what Raventon said.

Therefore, we can only assume that the Longyingbang Free Trade Zone has been established; what else can we do?

At this point, CIA Director Statham said, "He can use unmanned equipment to make the whole world know it was him, but there's nothing anyone can do about it. We can also use real people to make the whole world know it was us, but there's no evidence to prove it was us."

Everyone looked at Statham, asking him to explain in detail.

Statham said, "We had the mercenary organization MPRI send people to assassinate important figures in Japan and South Korea. So what if the whole world knows that we instructed MPRI to do this? Is there any evidence? Even if Yang Chen wants to retaliate, he will retaliate against MPRI. We don't need to worry about our own safety at all."

MPRI is another powerful mercenary organization in the United States. Although it only has about 2000 members, each member is a retired general or special forces soldier, and they are particularly skilled in assassination and small-scale combat missions.

Although the Blackwater Group, which Yang Chen had dealt with, claimed to have as many as 10 people worldwide, it was ranked lower than MPRI in the mercenary world, which shows how powerful the company was.

(End of this chapter)