my wife is a consul

Chapter 472 Antigua
After staying in the East China Sea for a few days, Lu Ming hurried to Antigua La State because of urgent urging.

The special plane refueled twice midway, and the second refueling was at Hanzhou Airport. After taking off, it flew southwest for more than an hour and landed in Ferman, the capital of Antigua La State.

Antigua, in free translation, is "the country of lakes and seas", and Fairman City, in free translation, is a mirage.

The terrain of the Antigua region is also extremely peculiar. It is a huge inner lake with an area of ​​100 million square kilometers. Inhabited islands are dotted all over. Some islands have virgin forests, and some islands are covered with mountains.

Only Fairman City is connected to the outside world by train. It is like a peninsula extending in the inner lake. On this huge peninsula, there are tens of millions of people living, which is about a quarter of the population of the entire Antigua La State.

The remaining three-quarters of the population are scattered across the islands.

Many islands are ruled by families and tribes. They are not self-governing, but they are better than self-government. The poppy-rich islands are large islands where a powerful tribe lives. There are millions of people living on them. The local police and security forces can’t do anything to the tribe. Armed and corrupt, local officials who are not bribed are often assassinated.

Antigua is also a rare province with a large population in the empire, with a population of 5000 million, which is almost on par with Longbei Province, which has a small population among the four northern provinces.

Because of the terrain, it is difficult to communicate with the outside world, and most of the Antigua region is extremely poor, but Ferman City is abnormally prosperous.

It is said to be a small East China Sea in the southwest, with a population of over one million. It is an extremely prosperous lakeside tropical city built.

Felman is surrounded by lakes on three sides, and in the east section of the central block, it is called "Santolo" Street. The vocabulary in Lu Ming's mind automatically changed to "Chinatown".

Because the people living here are all Zhongzhou people, the architecture also has the beauty of the combination of oriental antiques and the tropical lakeside city here.

The observation group stayed at the Santoro Hotel in Chinatown, because Chinatown is one of the most prosperous and high-end communities in Fairman.

The Zhongzhou People's Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomed the arrival of the observation group.

In fact, the recent undercurrents in Antigua La State have caused the wealthy people in Central Continent to be extremely disturbed.

In Antigua La State, Zhongzhou people are almost synonymous with rich people, and leaders in many industries are Zhongzhou people.

Since the civil strife in the imperial capital, in Antigua La State, there have been rumors gradually that the Central Africans, who account for 80.00% of the state, control [-]% of the province's economy.

Although this is definitely a rumor, from Lu Ming's knowledge, there are more than 50 Central Africans living in Antigua La State, which is [-]% of the state's population, and it is possible that the economic proportion of the state may account for [-]% of the state. forty.

In fact, Westerners also account for a high proportion of the economy in Tiguala State, and the status of several big families here is deeply rooted.

Moreover, the Central Continent people have always been cautious and kept away from politics, while the Western families have close contacts with the ruling families and tribal leaders of the Mitai and Yasiah people, and they have great influence on the local area.

The political status of Zhongzhou people is very low, and they belong to making a fortune silently. However, with the development of information nowadays, there are people with ulterior motives spreading rumors. The Yasia people believed in this deeply, and even blamed their poor lives on the Middle-earth people.

In the military coup last month, Chinatown had already been hit by mobs who took advantage of the opportunity to make trouble, but fortunately, it was quickly quelled.

Entrepreneurs and businessmen in Central Continent are like frightened birds now, and the observation team came at the right time, giving them a temporary reassurance.

In fact, Lu Ming came here because he knew from the history of his previous life that the Central Continent people here were in a very dangerous situation, because there were very similar precedents in the previous life, and he could not let the tragedy of the previous life repeat itself.

Moreover, if the local Zhongzhou merchant group can be used by him, it will be an excellent help.

Lu Ming brought a lot of entourage, and he had to pay for accommodation at his own expense. Although no one here knew who was Commissioner Zhang, the local Zhongzhou businessman was very enthusiastic about solving the board and lodging problem for Lu Ming. There were many high-quality and cheap choices, even A wealthy businessman took out a newly completed small villa, which had never been lived in, and was willing to provide it to Observer Zhang for free.

But Lu Ming still chose to live in the top-floor super luxury suite of the Santoro Hotel, but of course, it cannot be compared with the 1500 in Shengjing Red Rose.

But it is also an area of ​​more than 500 square meters, a variety of luxurious rooms, and a small garden balcony where you can enjoy the sunset lake view.

Naturally, Lu Ming was accompanied by Granny Tuolong and Xiaoguo, and Erika, Mrs. Pei, Mrs. Zou and Mrs. Audrey.

The rest were left at the 1500 of the Red Rose.

Like Becky and her daughter, it is definitely better to stay in Shengjing, that is their living circle.

Xueruo and Becky's daughter Maggie have a very good relationship, and Becky also takes care of Xueruo like a daughter. Although Erika is also very good to Xueruo, she is still a little girl after all, so she is not as good as Becky who can take care of others.

Yuluan also lives in 1500. With Yuluan taking care of them, she will not worry.

Mrs. Pei and Mrs. Zou are taken by Grandma Tuolong, because they are the same as the fourth wife, both of whom are fire girls.

According to Grandma Tuolong, even if you don't use it to warm your feet, being in the same room all the time can benefit you to some extent, and you can maintain your vitality.

In fact, Mrs. Pei used to work very well in the bank there, but now, she has to change to a new environment.

Even the Fourth Madam Audrey told them that she could go back to her hometown.

But I don't know if Granny Tuolong coerced them secretly, but no one left.

On the contrary, most of the dozen or so Westerners who were sentenced to death in Shengjing were pardoned, but they were all locked up in prisons, supervised by observers from the Human Rights Organization of Montenegro, and their treatment was good.

There were also a few people who were really executed, all of whom had a lot of crimes in their hands.

……

Room 1801 of the Santoro Hotel, which is the top-floor presidential suite where Lu Ming lives.

In the reception room, Lu Ming Authentic Tea chatted with a local rich man from Zhongzhou.

A slightly fat man in his 50s, named Chen Huanxing, is a very powerful person. He came here at the age of 16 to start his career from scratch. Now he is a well-known banker in Antigua and the largest banker of Southwest Bank, the second largest bank in Antigua. Shareholders, but he was very cautious and did not serve as the chairman of the bank himself, but used an agent.

The earliest reason is that according to the local laws of Antigua, only Westerners or people from two local ethnic groups can serve as the chairman of the board of directors in the banking industry. Although the law has been abolished now, Chen Huanxing still maintains his usual low-key and cautious.

It was also Chen Huanxing who was going to provide Lu Ming with a new villa as a place to live.

It's the same now, asking about the cold, asking about the warmth, and even considering all aspects of life that Lu Ming can't think of.

Probably because of the first meeting between the observation group and the representatives of the Central Continent Chamber of Commerce yesterday, although Lu Ming didn't speak much, but every sentence was on point. He understood what happened here, and he also knew the general concerns of the Central Continent business community.

This made Chen Huanxing immediately realize that only this observer Zhang could truly understand their demands.

But now, Chen Huanxing may be a little disappointed, because after chatting for a while, he found out that Observer Zhang is from a special zone in the Northern Territory. In the Eastern League, this alliance member is obviously the least right to speak, the Northern Territory?How is it different from the wild land?I don't know how this special zone made up the numbers to enter the league.

But Chen Huanxing was still very enthusiastic to help Observer Zhang consider the difficulties he might face in his future life.

He doesn't have the political sensitivity at the imperial level, and he is even more indifferent to the Northern Territory, but he is obviously very personable, and he will not change his attitude just because he thinks you may not be needed.

"Mr. Zhang, I heard that you have a license as a lawyer. Are you a lawyer by profession?" Chen Huanxing asked with a smile.

Lu Ming did use his identity as Commissioner Zhang to get a lawyer card, but it was only used to register the professional identity of the observer. The choice of observer basically needs lawyers, journalists, writers, people from social groups, etc. At this moment, he smiled: " No, in fact, my job is a secret agent, a secret policeman."

"Commissioner Zhang is joking!" Chen Huanxing smiled, and asked again: "Can the observation team stay here permanently?" Obviously, this is the question he is most concerned about, and his face is full of anticipation.

"It depends on the situation. It is tentatively scheduled for one month, but I will make it permanent. The Antigua La State Government and Assembly hope to receive assistance from the Eastern Alliance. I feel that we need to observe and investigate for a period of time." Lu Ming smiled. , and said: "So, you can help me contact a school, my wife, let's go to the second grade of middle school."

I always felt that Erika was too lonely and should get in touch with the outside world.

In fact, Erika received a good education. She didn't need to go to any middle school and was sent to school, but she hoped that she would have her own social circle and friends.

In Shengjing, I was worried about asking her to go to school, it was too chaotic, and there was no suitable school, ethnic disputes were serious, and the relationship between Dongying people and Zhongzhou people among the people was even more delicate. Instead, it will bring trouble to her.

As far as Donghai is concerned, it is not appropriate to take her there by himself.

The Chinatown here seems to be a good choice. The teaching quality of Zhongzhouren School is good, and there are not so many opinions among ethnic groups. It is very comfortable to study here, and you have the opportunity to make many good friends, and it is very safe.

Even if she is not around, there is Grandma Tuolong and Xiaoguo, even if there is a riot, there is no danger at all.

What's more, in fact, my own guard company has entered Antigua La State with different identities one after another.

A newly registered flight service company was disguised to provide helicopter flight services.

In this way, the guard company has a helicopter in its name, and there are two armed helicopters hidden in the warehouse.

The helipad rented by the flight service company is near the airport, and it is extremely simple to control the airport.

Even if he was not around, it would be no problem for the guards to evacuate his entourage in case of a great crisis.

Of course, after I came to Antigua and met the representatives of Zhongzhou merchants here, I became more determined to guide them to my own use.

Therefore, this place may be one of my temporary footholds for a long time, and it is good for Erika to go to school here.

Over there, when Chen Huanxing heard that Mr. Zhang's wife was in the second grade, his eyes flashed, and he immediately smiled and said, "Well, Mingde Middle School is the best middle school in the Santoro community, and my granddaughter also happens to be in it." In Secondary Two, I should be able to take care of Mrs. Zhang to adapt to the environment here."

Lu Ming smiled and said, "That would be great. In addition, I want to inspect this place. In fact, I have always had the idea of ​​investing here, but I know that Antigua La State has formed its own economic system over the years, and it is difficult for outsiders to integrate. Now With this convenient condition, see if there is any opportunity."

Chen Huanxing's eyes lit up even more, but he still shook his head, "Mr. Zhang, of course I hope you invest, which shows that you have confidence in the investment safety of the local environment, but what you said yesterday, I think, you understand the current situation in Zhongzhou. The situation for investors is really not a good time now."

Lu Ming smiled: "No, maybe there are better projects right now, but our Central Continent investors are retreating and want to withdraw, and I can make up for it. Crisis is a crisis, and there are opportunities when there is danger. This is how I understand it. "

Chen Huanxing's eyes flickered, and he nodded thoughtfully: "That's true. Baitai Commercial Bank is a time-honored brand here. The real estate of the five-story shopping mall includes hundreds of thousands of goods. There is basically no foreign debt, just 50 yuan. Are you willing to transfer it, and I will take you to inspect it tomorrow?"

Lu Ming was helpless, "Brother Chen misunderstood. I didn't want this so-called investment. I came from the Northern Territory. Did Brother Chen think I was asking for bribes? And Brother Chen is really generous. I didn't promise anything to Ben. If you can do anything to Brother Chen, Brother Chen is willing to give me hundreds of thousands of benefits?"

Chen Huanxing was startled, and said with a smile: "You have misunderstood, right?..."

Lu Ming waved his hand, "I really want to invest. The scale is around 3000 million. I also have [-] to [-] million. Please help me think about it. Are there any suitable industries and opportunities?"

This investment has nothing to do with "General Lu", it is all in the account of his own "Commissioner Zhang".

Chen Huanxing was taken aback, looked at Lu Ming's expression, and nodded: "Naturally, I can't be in a hurry. I actually have a few projects that I want to invest in. I'm a little uncertain recently. Let me think about it and sort out my thoughts. Tomorrow Have a good chat with you? It’s not early today, why don’t you rest first?”

Lu Ming smiled: "Okay, Brother Chen, please."

Chen Huanxing was in a state of surprise, joy and confusion. He really didn't know the way and true intentions of this observer, but let's make a plan based on his sincere intention to invest in the local area, and then wait and see what happens.

(End of this chapter)