Chapter 411 What does it mean to safeguard the interests of the empire?

Philip's eyes shrank. As one of the people sent by the British Empire in charge of the Nanyang Colony in Singapore, he naturally knew what the American views Charles meant.

Because of the malicious attack on civilian ships by the Japanese, there have been waves of protests in various parts of the South China Sea, and the public opinion in the Philippines within the sphere of American influence has been the most fierce.

On the contrary, the British side, as the party, has no decent response. Such a strong contrast makes the local public opinion in Singapore excited, and the Singapore authorities are very embarrassed.

"Charlie, to tell you the truth, it was true that there were big differences in our judgment of the situation before, but now we have reacted with the development of things. The Governor-General's Office has sent a letter of protest to the Japanese Consulate General in Singapore, and now is indeed the time to make a clear response. Philip hesitated for a moment and decided to sell this favor to the other party.

Philip will step down next year. He has not made a final decision on whether to return to China for development or take advantage of the long-term relationship in Singapore to develop on the spot, but he is really a little bit of a bit of abusy about the empire baron in front of the current market. God knows whether there will be a time to ask for the other party in the future.

Charlie's expression changed from cold to warm, and he just had a deep face and said with a smile, "Thank you, dear Philip. Since the empire protects the interests of our humble people in this way, it is naturally the best."

After getting two wine glasses from the waiter passing by, Charlie happily handed them to Philip with a smile and said, "Come on, cheers to our friendship!"

Charlie was so talkative that Philip was naturally relieved, and the two began to talk freely.

"Philip, I heard that you are going to return to China next year?" Charlie seemed to have no intention to ask.

This matter has become Philip's concern. The imperial aristocrat in front of him, who can be said to be the best in Singapore, took the initiative to mention this matter. He didn't know how to climb along the pole.

"Yes, dear Charlie, what can I do for your advice?" Philip gently rubbed the crystal glass glass, and a trace of exploration flashed from the corners of his eyes.

Charlie quietly smoked a cigar and slowly exhaled smoke and said, "Your brother has served the empire for so many years. It is supposed that you should go back to China to have a good rest. But in my opinion, you are at an energetic age now. It seems a little too early to live a leisurely life so early, doesn't it?

Philip nodded silently and did not answer. He understood that the other party meant something.

Charlie slowly walked to the spacious balcony and sighed at the beautiful night of Singapore: "It has been a hundred years since our British Empire opened in Singapore, and everything here is deeply imprinted on the great achievements of the empire. Every time I think of all this, I think that this is our second hometown!"

Philip, who seemed to understand, nodded and said, "Yes, living in Singapore, a colorful emerging city, for more than ten years, I really began to miss everything here."

Charlie turned around and said directly, "Do you have any plans to stay here?"

Knowing that the meat play was coming, Philip didn't make a sound for a long time. After a long time, he hesitated and said, "Charlie, if you have anything to say, just say it?"

flicked the soot. Charlie organized his thoughts and said slowly, "After reading the report in Manila, I was actually very touched. Although we have some kind of agreement with the Japanese now, everything in the world is the supremacy of interests. If one day, Japan is competing for interests. I'm not surprised that people have conflicts with our British Empire.

Philip frowned and said puzzledly, "This seems to be a national-level thing, right?"

Charlie shook his head and said, "I want to set up an association in Singapore. Dude, you can be the president of this association, organize us powerful businessmen, and contribute to safeguarding the commercial interests of our British Empire. What do you think, buddy?"

Philip's heart moved and he began to think.

In his opinion, this suggestion is beneficial and harmless to him. As a public official who is about to leave, everything should start from scratch when he returns to China. Even if the state makes some arrangements for him, how can the boring life be compared with the current unrestrainedness? As for the rich gray income every year, you don't even think about it.

At first glance, Charlie's proposed association seems to be no different from ordinary associations, but Philip, who knows that Charlie's power has greatly increased, understands that there is still a big difference.

What is the protection of the interests of the empire?

For businessmen, it is to block all forces and people other than their own nationals, and to expel other forces within the sphere of influence of the British Empire here in Nanyang. I'm afraid this is the only purpose of this association.

To put it plainly, it is to take advantage of the Japanese sneak attack on British merchant ships to drive out these foreign forces in one fell swoop. The British eat their own food!

Thinking of this, Philip's eyes lit up, as if he could use himself to show his fists in such an organization, and the wealth behind it was imaginable at a glance.

Charlie knew that when he saw Philip's expression, he knew that the other party had been moved. He gently raised his glass and touched him and said, "Philip has made up his mind that. I think a senior talent like you will definitely show his skills in an association like ours!"

Philip narrowed his eyes and raised his glass and said, "Charlie, such an imaginative organization is very angry with me. In this case, I'd rather be respectful than obey!"

The two of them clinked their glasses, drank all, and looked at each other and smiled.

Without waiting for the end of the party, Charlie, who was determined in his heart, left. He did not choose to leave the hotel after taking the elevator, but went to the top floor of the hotel.

Knocking on the most luxurious private room in the whole hotel, a tall figure came out.

"You will know when you see Charlie's expression. That's a great deal!" Chen Jiaju easily handed Charlie a cup of coffee.

Untied the tie full of bondage at the neckline, Charlie relaxed and said, "Well, Jiaju, it's finally a mission. Philip has done it. With such an old dock that has been in Singapore for many years, waving flags and shouting in front of us. In the future, we will clean up those little Japan as we want!"

Chen Jiaju laughed and said, "The highest level of business is not innovation or product quality, but monopoly! Although governments are restraining monopoly behavior, for us businessmen, of course, the more profits, the better!"