Ambition will expand, often changing according to changes in the environment.
While the US political and military circles were exhausted in dealing with the scandal of aid to China, George had already set his sights on another piece of land
"Brooke Kingdom."
"What?"
Faced with Zhang Weilun's confusion, George took out a map, which was the map of Borneo he brought back from the UK.
Spreading out the map, looking at this world's third largest island with an area of more than 700,000 square kilometers in the center of Southeast Asia, with an area of 743,000 square kilometers, if it were a country, it would definitely be among the top 40 in terms of land area ranking alone.
Pointing to the northeast corner of the map, George said.
"Wei Lun, look, this is the territory of the North Borneo Company, with an area of 74,000 square kilometers. Its alias is "The Land Below the Wind". Although it is located near the equator, it has never been disturbed by tropical storms. This company, you know, I have already bought it."
While speaking, George even wanted to put his hands on his waist and proudly show off, the owner of 74,000 square kilometers!
He is definitely the largest landowner in the world, but it's just a thought. As a big shot, he should be calm.
Zhang Weilun glanced at the map and said.
"Then what? Below it is the Kingdom of Sarawak."
In his opinion, the North Borneo Company is just wishful thinking. Could the British hand over tens of thousands of square kilometers of land to a foreigner?
"Yes, it is the Kingdom of Sarawak!"
George nodded.
"The founder of the Kingdom of Sarawak is the British James Brooke. His creation of this country is legendary. In 1835, he used the 30,000 pounds of inheritance left by his father when he died to buy a "Royal" merchant ship, and then went to Asia for exploration. In 1838, he sailed to Borneo and arrived in Kuching in August of the same year. The local Chinese miners and aborigines joined forces to launch a riot, so he met with the Sultan of Brunei and said that he could help the Sultan quell the riot. He leaned on the ship. 's cannons and sailors' muskets, suppressed the riot, and was subsequently granted the title of "Raja" in Sarawak by the Brunei Sultan. After a few years, after gaining a foothold, he confronted the Sultan and wanted to become an independent country. The Sultan sent troops to suppress it, but was defeated by him and ceded a large area of land. Not only that, he continued to expand his territory in the future. In the end, most of Brunei's land was occupied by him. "
Listening to George's explanation, Zhang Weilun seemed to understand where his "territory" complex came from. There is a precedent.
"This Mr. James Brooke is indeed a legend! As an outsider, he turned the tables, occupied such a large piece of land, and became the local king. It is really unimaginable. However, boss, that was more than a hundred years ago, and he was British..."
"What's wrong with the British?"
George waved his hand and said.
"Britain has gone into decline. Britain could protect it in the past, but it certainly can't do that now and in the future. After the war, Britain will definitely do everything possible to make them hand over the country to Britain for management."
George didn't know how Britain took Sarawak in history, but since it became a state of Malaysia, it meant that the country was actually destroyed.
And this was an opportunity for George.
"When the British ask them to hand over the country, I think I can buy the country with money!"
"What? Buy a country?"
Looking at Zhang Weilun's astonishment, George's mouth corners rose, definitely more than 70 degrees.
"Yes, that's right, just buy a country, 1 million pounds is definitely not enough, then 2 million pounds, 3 million pounds is also fine..."
Spending 3 million pounds to buy 124,450 square kilometers of land is definitely the most cost-effective deal.
It's only more than 20 pounds per square kilometer, and there is a lot of oil in the area. Apart from anything else, the cost can be recovered in one year of oil production.
"Well, I think the British government may also buy Sarawak by paying for it. No matter how much the British offer, I have one million pounds more than them, which is enough. People are always greedy!"
Looking at George who was planning to buy a country, Zhang Weilun was speechless and said directly.
"Boss, do you know what you are talking about?"
"I know, it's just buying a country!"
That's all!
Zhang Weilun couldn't help but look at the boss. Does he know what he is doing?
"Boss, I'm not pouring cold water on you, but you have to understand that it is a country."
"I know, it's a country."
"You want to buy a country."
"Yes, selling a country, selling to anyone, the highest bidder wins!"
Yes, seeing the boss like this, Zhang Weilun said directly.
"Boss, although that's what you said, it's a country. How could the British hand over their protectorate to you, that is, the North Borneo Company? Boss, even if it's legal for you to buy it, believe it or not, the British can use 10 or even 20 years to sue you. By the time the lawsuit is over, the local area may have changed from a company to a colony. At that time, well, it's just a compensation to you."
George agreed with Zhang Weilun's judgment. This is normal. If nothing unexpected happens, this is likely to be the final outcome.
"Yes, that's right, you are right. This possibility is almost inevitable!"
George nodded, retracted his gaze from the map, and looked at Zhang Weilun and said.
"But now it's different. In the past I was only 70% sure, but now I am 100% sure. If I make Britain give in, I should say I am 100% sure to eat this piece of fat meat! As long as I can eat North Borneo, I can eat Sarawak, and even the whole Borneo..."
At this moment, George's eyes became firm, and his mouth corners lifted slightly, and a smile appeared.
"How is it possible? Boss?"
When Zhang Weilun looked at the boss in surprise, the phone rang suddenly, interrupting his words. After answering the phone, the voice on the other end of the phone made George's smile even thicker.
Finally, the long-awaited call finally came!
Although he was excited, George seemed very calm, because... everything was as planned, from obtaining the batch of arms in Italy until now!
For almost half a year, he had worked hard for so long, pushing forward step by step, just for this call today!
Listening to the voice on the other end of the phone, George said to the phone after calming down a little.
"Okay, I understand. I will fly to Washington this afternoon."