Chapter 2518 Infrastructure

Liu Fusheng smiled modestly and said, "You flatter me. I just happened to be in the United States and it was just a coincidence."

Franklin said: "You don't have to be modest. I know your abilities very well. I know the food war, France's various decisions, and the achievements of the US negotiations... I am a businessman, and my nature is to speculate. I think supporting you is an investment that is sure to make money."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "How are you going to support me?"

Franklin said: "My family has close ties with the US government. In the past, most of us supported right-wing parties, whose practices are relatively radical... If I support Mr. Liu this time, I will definitely be opposed by many people in my family, and even cause certain losses to my family. However, I personally feel that these losses are insignificant compared to the benefits I will get from you in the future."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Mr. Franklin's words, if put in our country, I'm afraid it would involve the discipline of cadres. You should be very clear about what our country's system is like. The so-called political investment will be severely punished."

Franklin smiled and said, "This is the United States. Who among our candidates for governor, congressman, or even supreme leader does not have the support of capitalists? Who refuses to accept political donations? We are doing business here, so we must follow the local customs."

"In addition, I am optimistic about your country's huge market and its development potential. I hope that our family's industry can occupy a place in the huge market in the future."

This is the condition proposed by Franklin. Unlike Zhang Maocai, he would not only talk about friendship but also interests. If the interests he wanted could not be guaranteed, no matter how good the friendship was, it would be useless.

Liu Fusheng pondered and said, "To be honest, our country's current economic situation is also facing some challenges. If it is not handled properly, it is very likely that many people who invested in our country will lose all their money."

Franklin said, “If the economy continues to go down, what are you going to do about it?”

Liu Fusheng shook his head and said, "I am just a local leader. Even if I represent the country and am responsible for rescuing Chairman Chen, I am not qualified to participate in the formulation of national policies."

Franklin said, "The food war has clearly told me that you play an important role in your country's economy. I just said that I appreciate your honesty. Do you want me to take that back?"

"In other words, from a personal standpoint, I would like to discuss with Mr. Liu, if you were to help your country get out of the economic crisis, what would you do and where would you focus on?"

Liu Fusheng smiled. He understood that if he didn't give Franklin an answer today, the other party might choose to continue supporting the right-wing party.

"The Republic is a developing country, and its economy is growing very fast, but its foundation is too weak to compete head-on with developed countries. When it encounters an economic crisis, its growth rate will definitely slow down. However, I think this is also a good thing."

Franklin asked doubtfully, "A good thing?"

Liu Fusheng said: "Development is too fast and the foundation is unstable, just like a castle in the air. It looks magnificent on the surface, but it can be easily destroyed by a storm. My idea is to take the opportunity to lay a solid foundation when the construction of the castle slows down. After all, what we are best at is concentrating our efforts on major projects."

Franklin said thoughtfully: "You mean, infrastructure?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "That's right. It's about the infrastructure that is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. This includes urban roads, transportation, railways, bridges, water and electricity networks across the country, and even real estate and other fields. As long as these projects are launched, the number of employed people will rise rapidly, and the economy will become active again."

"By promoting economic activities through infrastructure construction, the so-called economic crisis will only become a reserve period for our next round of economic recovery, rather than leading to a great depression, great turmoil, and great changes in blood as in Western countries."

Franklin clapped his hands and exclaimed: "Mr. Liu's idea is really brilliant. Using the system of the Republic, we can promote infrastructure construction throughout society, lay a solid foundation for the economy to take off again, make good reserves, and smoothly overcome the economic crisis... This idea is really brilliant."

Liu Fusheng said: "How it will be implemented will depend on the scale, intensity and impact of the economic crisis we are facing. What I can guarantee is that the Republic will definitely put forth sufficient strength to ensure that all industries can smoothly weather this crisis."

Franklin stroked his chin, thinking.

Liu Fusheng said with a smile: "You should be evaluating whether my country and the United States will be wantonly harvested by the United States and the Western world if there is a fierce economic conflict between the two countries?"

Franklin laughed: "That's right, what I am most worried about is that your country will choose to compromise under the pressure of the United States and collapse without a fight."

"But the answer you gave me has dispelled my doubts. I believe that even if the United States really launches an economic war or a trade war, your government and people will not fail. You may even be able to take the opportunity to create more miracles."

Liu Fusheng said: "In fact, my view is more optimistic than Mr. Franklin. I think there will be no economic war between China and the United States."

Franklin was surprised and asked, "Why?"

Liu Fusheng said: "The United States is not as strong as it appears. The hidden dangers in their country are shockingly serious."

Franklin asked, "What's the hidden danger?"

Liu Fusheng said: "The interests of the top leaders are not unified, the ideologies of the middle leaders are diverse and lack cohesion, and the bottom leaders are even under pressure to fill their stomachs... If Mr. Franklin can help me at the dinner, I will have a better chance of ending the economic war. Similarly, you and your family will also benefit greatly from it."

Franklin sighed and said, "You are right. You have a keen eye and genius ideas. It is the right choice for me to visit you first when I come to the United States."

Liu Fusheng stretched out his hand and high-fived Franklin, and the cooperation between the two was thus reached.

Half an hour later, Liu Fusheng left the hotel.

Zhou Xiaozhe immediately came over and said, "Governor, shall we go back?"

Liu Fusheng glanced at the dark night sky and said, "No hurry, get in the car first."

This time when meeting Franklin, Liu Fusheng only brought Zhou Xiaozhe with him.

After the car started, Liu Fusheng dialed Wen Guoqiang's phone number.

When the call was connected, Wen Guoqiang asked, "Governor Liu, what do you want?"

Liu Fusheng said: "I want to talk to you. I am a stranger in a foreign land. We haven't seen each other for a long time."

Wen Guoqiang smiled and said, "Where are you? I'll be there right away."

Liu Fusheng said, "Find a place near where you live. It will be more convenient for me to go to your place."