America 1919

Chapter 1625: 599: Fomenting Civil War in Europe

Capítulo 1625: Chapter 599: Fomenting Civil War in Europe

In the White House garden, Donnie and Hong Xianyi were chatting.

At this moment, Hong Xianyi remarked with some admiration, “I didn’t expect Mr. Block to be so knowledgeable about the situation in the East!”

In fact, Hong Xianyi was somewhat puzzled; it was actually in the United States’ interests to support the Oriental National Government.

Yet, Donnie had openly expressed his disagreement with the National Government’s decisions at the recent banquet, which to some extent, would surely affect the U.S. Government’s aid to the Eastern National Government.

Donnie waved his hand and laughed, “It’s just a simple curiosity!”

Hong Xianyi shook his head, still unable to accept Donnie’s explanation. As an American, Donnie should understand that a unified, pro-American government in the East makes sense!

However, this was something Hong Xianyi could not directly ask about.

“No matter what, the Oriental National Government is still the only government able to resist Japan. Japan’s behavior in the East has already severely damaged American interests there, so I still hope Mr. Block can persuade President Roosevelt to approve aid to the Eastern National Government!”

Donnie waved his hand, saying, “Whether to aid the Oriental National Government is President Roosevelt’s decision. I won’t speak on this matter.”

Of course, if the National Government is willing to purchase Ares Military Industry’s fighter jets, I would be happy to offer them a discount. But Mr. Hong, do you really think they will buy the most advanced fighter jets?”

Hong Xianyi replied naturally, “Of course, with so many donations in the Eastern Country and the principal appointing his wife as the head of the Eastern Air Force, even just for appearances, they should purchase the most advanced aircraft, shouldn’t they?”

Donnie chuckled after hearing this. If everything were as it should be, the Oriental National Government wouldn’t have become the way it did later.

However, Donnie did not explain further as explaining would be pointless.

After thinking for a moment, he said to Hong Xianyi, “Mr. Hong, these are decisions they have to make. I’m just a businessman; if they buy, we will certainly sell.”

However, there’s something I am willing to discuss with Mr. Hong.”

Hong Xianyi looked at Donnie puzzled, not knowing what he meant.

Donnie said, “As long as there’s war, medicine is indispensable. Our Frigga Pharmaceuticals, which developed and produced Penicillin and wartime emergency kits, are the best in the world.

If the East needs them, we can also do business in this area. In honor of Mr. Hong, I’d be willing to offer some discounts!”

Besides weapons, war cannot be fought without medicine.

Originally, Donnie had promoted the development of Penicillin, which finally succeeded and could now be mass-produced.

But for some reason, whenever Donnie thought about selling Penicillin to the East, he always thought of the shopkeeper character.

Penicillin has been available for some time now, but it hasn’t been sold in bulk yet, although Hong Xianyi had already witnessed its effects.

Currently, Frigga Pharmaceuticals is the only place with Penicillin, making it truly a unique operation.

Upon hearing Donnie speak this way, Hong Xianyi was immediately delighted!

On this trip to the United States with officials from the Eastern National Government, they intended to purchase weapons, but they also planned to buy Penicillin and other battlefield medical supplies.

In this aspect, no one is more suitable than Frigga Pharmaceuticals.

After all, Frigga Pharmaceuticals, now a shareholder of Johnson, has become the best company for wartime medicine globally!

“If that’s the case, on behalf of the Oriental National Government and the four hundred million people of the East, I express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Block!”

Hong Xianyi said excitedly.

Donnie laughed, “It’s only right; no one likes war, even though it allows my company to sell more medicine!”

Hong Xianyi nodded.

After returning to the hall, Hong Xianyi conveyed Donnie’s thoughts to the officials of the Oriental National Government.

These officials were also very excited after listening.

Earlier, Donnie’s question made them feel embarrassed, making them believe Donnie wasn’t supportive of them, but now, hearing that Donnie was willing to sell them required battlefield medical supplies at discounted prices, suddenly made them think Donnie’s question was merely the unintentional act of an uninformed American about Eastern politics.

Thus, on the day after the banquet ended, they visited Donnie again, led by Hong Xianyi.

Donnie had initially thought their visit this time was primarily to discuss business regarding weapons and medicine.

So Donnie brought along Tor Karam, the president of Ares Military Industry, and Lem Forbes, the president of Frigga Pharmaceuticals, to Washington.

Donnie only needed to confirm these two deals, and then the specifics of negotiations could be handed over to Tor Karam and Lem Forbes.

But unexpectedly, in addition to wanting to conduct transactions in these two areas, the Eastern National Government officials also wanted to request a loan from Venus Bank!

Hoping to receive U.S. economic aid is one thing, but simultaneously obtaining loans is their idea too.

Upon hearing their thoughts, Donnie raised an eyebrow—not that Venus Bank couldn’t provide that loan.

Although Roosevelt’s New Deal included several regulations interfering with banks’ international operations, these regulations were negligible in restraining Venus Bank.

It’s just that this loan…

Given the high-level corruption in the National Government, Donnie believed even if they secured this loan, a significant portion would end up in the private accounts of the high-ranking officials in the Eastern National Government.