Chapter 4 Don't give in!
Ford's words were so high-sounding that the people and reporters present applauded softly - it was clear that they had turned to the tense atmosphere and changed the theme in an instant.
This is the difference between an experienced politician and a novice.
Experienced politicians may be aggressive first, but when they find that the situation is out of control, they will immediately change the trend.
Pan Hongsheng didn't say anything more. He also realized that he was fighting in a way that the other party was familiar with, and immediately stopped talking.
It is obviously unwise to fight with this kind of politician.
Everyone's expression at this banquet is very stiff, and it is not difficult for Pan Hongsheng to understand: what he does is a hero from the standpoint of his own country and nation, but from the standpoint of the other party, he is a madman; a murderer and a butcher.
He is used to this kind of treatment, but he doesn't understand the purpose of Minister Chen bringing him here.
With his own sarcastic face, I guess Lao Mei, who originally wanted to pay back the money, would not pay it back if he was unhappy.
After this pimple dinner, Ford was dismissed, leaving only Minister Chen and Pan Hongsheng in the living room, but the United States was meticulous. There were recorders on such occasions.
This is also a basic system in the United States. No matter what the occasion requires a recorder to be present, otherwise it is unconstitutional.
This is also the suppression of private and individual rights by the U.S. national system.
At any time, neither the president nor other government personnel have the right to meet other dignitaries in private.
But this time Ford walked over and whispered gently to the black recorder.
"What? Mr. President... It's not big...isn't it appropriate?" The recorder looked at Pan Hongsheng and others uneasily, hesitated for a while and finally went out.
Perhaps it is difficult for Pan Hongsheng and Minister Chen to understand how complicated such a seemingly irrelevant little thing is here.
Obviously, Ford is a person who dares to eat crabs.
Send off the recorder, and he slowly closed the door.
Minister Chen and Pan Hongsheng looked at each other curiously. They didn't know why Ford's expression suddenly became so grim.
"Two gentlemen, I may only say some words on this occasion. If one more person knows, there will be trouble..." Ford smiled mysteriously: "There are only three of us here. There are some words to open up. I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you this time. You can look over there."
On Ford's desk, there were a large number of documents and bills neatly placed, half a person tall.
"What is that?" Minister Chen's face turned black: "What do you mean? Since you are not going to pay back the money, what are you asking us to do?!"
"I have a good suggestion. Let's talk about this matter peacefully..." Ford seemed very relaxed in this closed environment: "That's why I don't let people make records. Don't you Chinese like to talk about kindness and face? I'll say it in your way today: Give face, can you pay off the arrears later?"
The muscles of Minister Chen's face kept shaking: "What are you kidding! The deadline and method of repayment are all according to yours. At this time, you don't think you can pay it back? What does this mean! International joke?
Pan Hongsheng gently pulled Minister Chen. He knew that at this time, someone must control the situation that was about to break up. Now that the money is in the hands of others, you can put pressure on the other party in this way, but in the end you have to return to the negotiating table.
He walked over and took a look at the bills on the table. They were all bills.
The bills of the White House and federal government agencies, all kinds of fees, and the final payment, without exception, are all the president.
"Do you see it, Mr. Pan!" Ford smiled helplessly: "My White House looks shiny and decent, but it is actually already heavily indebted. It feels a little incredible, doesn't it? Open the skylight and tell you the truth: The previous closure of our government may really be a show, but it is really to relieve the impact of these bills. Our campaign and various actions have begun to owe huge debts. Some of these debts are not bad. For example, the last President Clinton, although he left in a different way in the end, he did not leave a penny bill, but transferred the accounts to his own name.
Pan Hongsheng nodded: "Yes, these accounts do not seem to be fake. I believe that the most renamed forger can't make the fake accounts in such detail."
"Well, when are you going to return it?" Minister Chen touched his heart.
Ford looked at him blankly and stretched out two fingers for a long time.
"Two quarters? It's been too long, hasn't it? Pan Hongsheng shook his head: "Our domestic economy is also very tight, and we need money for all aspects of construction..."
"Now I really can't afford the money, and you may have made a mistake, not two quarters, but two years." Ford was a little embarrassed: "I don't even have the ability to repay these bills completely. How can I pay them back immediately? If you are struggling with each other, then I can only close the government or issue more money again..."
Pan Hongsheng didn't say anything. He went to Minister Chen and whispered, "Don't be angry. How about I talk to him instead of you?"
"Okay, I'll take some medicine first." Minister Chen's face was ugly, and he walked out slowly with the help of Pan Hongsheng.
After closing the door, only Pan Hongsheng and Ford were left in the office.
When Ford saw that the important opponent he wanted to deal with had left, he felt relieved: although Pan Hongsheng was very powerful, force was useless on such an occasion.
"Mr. Ford, there are only two of us left now. Not to mention those useless ones. We are here with a task. What you just said is really good. It means an original Chinese style... Give you some face... But I ask you, have you ever thought about whether we have face when we go back?" Pan Hongsheng stood on his face and said, "In front of Minister Chen, I'm embarrassed to talk about you; but you don't think that I'll give up like this..."
"Ha ha, do you think I'm begging you? Stop dreaming!" Ford also showed his true face: "Don't think I'm afraid of you. What cards do you have? Tear us up? Do you have that strength? I'm polite to tell you. If you're welcome, what can you do to me?
After listening to this sentence, Pan Hongsheng smiled instead: "Very good, I'm waiting for you to speak from the bottom of your heart! That's what you think, isn't it? That's what you really think, isn't it? Ha ha, very good! You should know Zhang Bowen, right?
Hearing the name, Ford's face changed: "What?"
"You should know what Zhang Bowen tossed around in Japan!" Pan Hongsheng raised his face and sneered, "Do you know? He really wants to enjoy the North American style..."
"What do you mean!" Ford was furious: "I warn you not to mess around! The American people can't be defeated! You also saw the end of Afghanistan! Do you want to try it too?"
"First, we are not Afghanistan. Second, the American people can't be defeated, but you can be defeated!" Pan Hongsheng sneered: "I know who you are, what your personality is, and you are a selfish person!" You are afraid of being deprived of your rights! You are more selfish than any previous president, so you are full of weaknesses.
"Huh! Even if I can't sit still, the next president may be tougher! This is our only way out. Do you know what our country relies on to maintain its economic lifeline now? Just rely on money! I simply said it. I don't know what you've been calculating. Our government and our parliament will not know? You Chinese have the most heart. Isn't it a day or two to stare at the settlement currency cake? I tell you that these are superfluous, and you are not a regular diplomat! You just came to accompany the visit, but I respect your ability. Do you understand what I told you? Don't fight against us! Join our system, and you can be in line with the world. As long as you stand against us, it is equivalent to confronting the whole world!"
Pan Hongsheng didn't say anything and just stretched out a finger.
"What do you mean?" Ford was a little timid. The movement that Zhang Bowen had made in Japan before was really shocking.
The people of Asian countries are better to serve, and they are more nervous. The American people can't afford to afford to pay for anything and especially like to owe money to the bank. Once they meet Zhang Bowen's monsters in the city, there will definitely be no Superman, Spider-Man, and Length Man, and there will only be a large number of angry people. The White House protested against the government's incompetence.
"You have to think about the consequences!" His eyes almost protrude: "We American soldiers are strong and strong! Don't think it's great to have a few money now! That's just an illusion! Our army is all over every point of the earth!"
"But I can bring you down immediately. The next president may be honest. If he wants to work for a long time..." Pan Hongsheng sat down and raised his legs.
Ford's teeth are rattling! He didn't expect Pan Hongsheng to be more difficult to deal with than Minister Chen! More iron fist!
He didn't say a word for a long time. He clenched his hands into fists on the table, and suddenly covered his chest with one hand.
"Don't worry, what's wrong with you? Is it also a bad heart? Well, it seems that politics is really a high-risk profession, so I'll put it down. It's expected that 30% of the repayment will be less than a word!" Pan Hongsheng put away his smile and strode out.