Republic of China: I am a great warlord, many children, many blessings

In Germany and some other Western European countries, the 13th floor is labeled 12a.

So I think 12 percent is reasonable.”

Shen Hao smiled and said, "Deal, Anna, your negotiation skills are very good. P&G has such an excellent successor like you, and its future is really promising."

Anna nodded and smiled sweetly: "Thank you Shen"

Shen Hao understood that his soap technology had not yet spread abroad. Once someone started researching it, substitutes would soon emerge.

The cooperation is very good for Shen Hao.

Anna said again: "Shen, I have to say something in advance about the act of using technological achievements as intangible assets to invest in the company.

After the technological achievements are invested, the technology investor obtains the status of a shareholder, and the corresponding property rights of the technological achievements are transferred to the company.

Therefore, a new brand must be established, as Chinese products are not recognized in the United States.

Hope you can understand. "

Shen Hao said: "Of course, but it cannot affect the brand of Xueli Soap in Asia."

Anna smiled and nodded: "Shen, it's a pleasure to work with you"

“A pleasure to work with”

Then, Anna blinked her eyes and said, "Shen, can I bring my partners from DuPont to the dinner tonight?"

Shen Hao said: "Of course there is no problem"

"Shen, thank you so much, this is such great news, I have to go back and inform my friends now"

After saying that, Anna stood up and gave Shen Hao a side kiss.

Shen Hao sent Anna out of the general's mansion with a slight smile on his face. The foreign horse is really good.

However, Shen Hao will still buy these warships from the Germans.

The reason for this is that they want to borrow marks.

Even if you are not very clear about the history of World War I, you know that a loaf of bread cost billions of marks in Germany after World War I.

An art student who failed the exam massacred Jews.

Before World War I, the value of the German mark was very stable relative to the British pound, the French franc, and the Italian lira.

However, the end of World War I and Germany's defeat began to change the gears of fate.

After the defeat, fiscal deficits inevitably emerged in order to pay huge war reparations.

Anticipation of a sharp increase in government taxes has prompted a massive outflow of private capital, which has significantly reduced the stability of currency values.

Before World War I, 1 pound could be exchanged for about 20 marks.

By December 1918, 12 pound was worth 1 marks, and the value of the mark had fallen sharply.

After the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, 1 pound could be exchanged for 60 marks.

In the winter of the same year, 1 pound could be exchanged for 185 marks, and the value of the mark plummeted.

In 1921, the price of a newspaper in Germany was 0.3 marks. By 1923, the price of the same newspaper had become 7000 million marks.

In 1921, a family with $10 in savings was considered wealthy, but in 1923, that amount was not enough to buy a loaf of bread.

Take the price of beef at Berlin Central Market, for example. In early February 1923, it was worth 2 marks per pound;

On October 10, it was raised to 29 billion marks;

On November 11, it rose again to 5 billion marks.

By the end of 1923, the amount of banknotes in circulation had increased by more than 17000 trillion times compared to before the war.

The paper mark became virtually worthless, business came to a near standstill, and barter became prevalent.

Knowing the plummeting value of the mark, Shen Hao was of course happy to only do business with Germans.

Why not take advantage of this opportunity to make some money?

Isn't this just giving Shen Hao tens of millions of dollars for nothing?

The currencies of other countries will not jump like this.

321. Perhaps the stimulation of alcohol

The news that Shen Hao met with compradors from many countries spread like wildfire.

Yong Jianqiu became anxious when he got the news, because this concerned his commission.

Therefore, he immediately negotiated with the senior management of Jebsen & Co.

Not wanting to lose such a big deal, they immediately began to study and discuss the conditions proposed by Shen Hao.

In the evening, Anna arrived on time, and standing beside her was a tall woman with the same blonde hair and blue eyes.

Her appearance is comparable to Anna's, a typical European and American white woman.

She has three-dimensional facial features, fair skin, and big wavy hair that falls naturally on her chest, especially her fiery red lips, which are really eye-catching.

Standing next to Anna, she is very eye-catching.

Anna smiled and introduced: "Shen, this is Merri John DuPont, the representative negotiating this cooperation."

Merry John Dupont smiled generously and said, "Wow, General Shen, Anna had always told me that you were very handsome, but I didn't believe it until I saw you in person. She was absolutely right."

Shen Hao said with a smile: "Miss Meili, you are joking. Please come in."

After entering the general's mansion, Meili looked around and exclaimed: "This place is so big, and there are so many soldiers guarding it. It's incredible."

Although she is the eldest daughter of the DuPont family, it is a big deal for her to bring two guards with her on weekdays. It is rare to have a guard every five steps and a sentry every ten steps like in Shen Hao's family.

When we arrived at the restaurant, Shen Hao had prepared Chinese food.

Looking at the extremely rich Chinese food, Merry gave a thumbs up.

“Although your country is backward, the food is really good and varied.”

Anna on the side rolled her eyes and pushed Merry.

He hurriedly explained with a smile: "Shen, don't get me wrong, Meili has never fought with the Chinese, so he speaks as directly as the Americans. I hope you don't mind."

Shen Hao shrugged and said, "It's okay. I'm not so inferior that I dare not let others tell the truth. Miss Meili is also right. Compared with the current Western powers, we are indeed very backward and weak."

Meili smiled and said, “Shen, you are very good. I see confidence in you. I have met many Chinese people who are very sensitive. As soon as I speak, their emotions become bad.

I don’t know how to communicate with them.”

After sitting down, Shen Hao asked: "Do you want to drink red wine or white wine?"

Meili licked the corner of his mouth and said, "Let's have a high-proof white wine. I like this hot feeling."

Anna laughed and said, "Shen, Meili is an alcoholic."

Shen Hao was stunned. He thought someone had this hobby, so he clapped his hands.

Soon, the maid brought up two large jars of wine.

“Here, this is the wine produced by our ‘Jiesheng Winery’ in Maotai Town. It is very famous.

When I was in charge of Guizhou, the people below sent me a century-old jar, and today I am drinking happily," Shen Hao said with a smile;

"Jiesheng Liquor Store" is one of the earliest liquor workshops in Maotai Town.

In 1704, Jisheng Liquor Company officially named its self-brewed liquor "Moutai Liquor".

Later, "Moutai Liquor" became famous far and wide, and other liquor workshops in Maotai Town also began to use the name "Moutai Liquor".

The year 1704 is also recognized as the traceable historical source of Moutai.

Linglong 3.1.729 (1) 2 Wine

When the wine jar was opened, a strong aroma of wine wafted out.

Meili nodded excitedly and said, "Shen, this wine smells really good."

Shen Hao laughed and said, "This is the sauce-flavored one. Try it. It's very chewy."

Hearing this, Merry didn't waste any words and directly picked up the glass and drank.

It tastes soft on the tongue, leaves a lingering fragrance in the mouth, and leaves a spicy taste in the stomach.

Meili's facial features were all wrinkled, and it was obvious that she didn't drink much.

After a moment, he gave a thumbs up and said, "That's great, come and drink it."

Shen Hao smiled and raised his glass to drink.

Anna just picked up the wine glass, took a sip, put it down, and ate her food.

She has no great interest in wine.

Meili said to Shen Hao: "Shen, how much can you drink?"

Shen Hao raised his index finger.

Merry asked doubtfully, "One cup?"

“No, keep drinking.”

Meili was stunned for a moment before he understood what Shen Hao meant. He just thought Shen Hao was funny and immediately laughed out loud.

Mei Mou said suspiciously: "Then I'm going to see how much General Shen can drink today. I can drink a lot."

Shen Hao raised his lips slightly and said: "Then let's give it a try."

Soon, the two started drinking, and after three rounds of drinks.

Meili seemed a little excited and said, "I can finally drink freely here. It's really impossible in the United States."

As if afraid that Shen Hao would be confused, Anna shrugged and explained, “In recent years, we Americans have begun to declare war on alcohol.

When the United States was first founded, many early immigrants were "Puritans" who abandoned their European homelands and headed for this wild land for religious reasons.

They were, of course, also the founders of the United States, bringing their religious fervor across the Atlantic.

Shen, you should know that "Puritans" refer to people who advocate fearing God and living an honest life.

In addition, domestic violence is very serious in the United States, which leads to strict control of alcohol. In the eyes of the Puritans, the reason is that alcohol is the root of crime.

By the mid-19th century, residents in some parts of the United States began to resort to legal means to restrain those who drank too much, and this grassroots movement rose and fell and continued uninterrupted.

Simply put, it was caused by the women's movement.

Since alcoholism caused many domestic violence problems, a prohibition on alcohol was implemented to protect women's rights.

In 1905, three states outlawed alcohol; in 1912, that number rose to nine; and by 1914, 48 of the 20 states prohibited the sale of alcohol.

Therefore, the Merry family did not dare to let her drink too much. "

Hearing this, Shen Hao nodded. He also had some knowledge about the very strict prohibition on alcohol in the United States in the early 20th century.

The prohibition of alcohol has led to the proliferation of illegal liquor, and many people have enriched themselves by selling illegal liquor.

Have you seen the movie "The Great Gatsby"? The protagonist Gatsby made his fortune by selling bootleg liquor.

In order to ban alcohol, the United States killed more than 10,000 people.

So, free America is all bullshit.

Shen Hao discovered that Mei Li could indeed drink quite a bit.

After drinking a jar of wine together with Shen Hao, Meili just became excited but not dizzy.

Meili gave a thumbs up and said, "Shen, your alcohol tolerance is this high, and your English is also very good. I really suspect that you grew up in the United States."

Shen Hao laughed and said, "That's not the case."

Meili seemed to be drunk. She put her right hand on Shen Hao's shoulder and said with a seductive look: "Shen, today is my birthday. It's really nice to have someone to drink with me."

Shen Hao smiled and said: "Oh, really? As the host, I will give you a gift."

Merry shook his head and said, "No, we are just partners. I cannot accept your gift."

Shen Hao smiled and said, "Our customs here emphasize reciprocity."

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand in front of Meili's eyes, and suddenly an emerald bracelet appeared in his hand.

Merry stared at Shen Hao in disbelief with his eyes wide open.

Anna on the side was also extremely surprised.