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In the era of imperialism, the embassies abroad also collected information part-time.After Nino was sent away, Minister Tom was busy looking up related information.

No way, France has limited interests in Colombia, and Colombia ranks very low in diplomatic activities.

The ambassadors here are basically eaten together and waited for death. After a long time, Tom ’s ambassador will be degraded, and the information is still being collected.

Now I want to get the right to develop the Panama Canal from the Colombian government. I do n’t know the other party ’s weaknesses. What should I do?

One minute and one second passed, and Tom had a general understanding of what happened in Colombia recently.

As for detailed information, I am sorry that the embassy has limited funds and is unable to investigate in depth.The information collected now is actually similar to what is seen in the newspaper.

After putting down the information in his hands, Minister Tom raised his eyebrows, obviously the information above was not what he wanted.

"Diffs, find out information about Austria's activities in Colombia, as well as information related to the Panama Canal Project."

Secretary Disff replied unhurriedly: "Your Excellency, the embassy only has information on the activities of the Austrians. The Panama Canal plan is not within our intelligence collection.

If necessary, we can find the information published by the Colombian government within a week, and it requires additional funds to search for in-depth information."

Minister Tom's face was somber, the French government was rich, but the French embassy in Colombia was poor.

This can be seen from the staff of the embassy. All members add up to less than 10 people, including a cleaner, a cook, and two guards.

Communication was inconvenient in this era, and the power of the ministers stationed abroad was very large, and hiring ordinary staff was one of the powers.

The main reason for the embassy ’s so few staff is insufficient office funds.Otherwise, Minister Tom does not mind hiring more staff.

Many things can't be done without money. For example, to collect intelligence, we can only collect it selectively and focus on it.

Under normal circumstances, the canal plan of the Republic of Colombia will not have anything to do with France. They have too little power here, and they can't take advantage of it.

The current situation is very obvious and belongs to an abnormal situation.The ambassador tom had tossed the capitalist more than once, and he did not consider the actual situation at all.

In the face of Franc, since he promised others, Minister Tom still had to honor his promise. This is his professional ethics.

"No problem, I will give you a special grant of 10,000 francs. You must investigate the details of the Columbia Canal plan as soon as possible."

Secretary Difs was puzzled and suddenly got generous, which was not like the minister he knew.

In his impression, Minister Tom is usually able to save, especially the intelligence department, there is not even a professional spy, and the intelligence collection is personally embassy staff.

10,000 francs may not be a big number, but for the intelligence department, it is also a record.

In the past three years, the total expenses of the embassy intelligence department's activities have added up to less than five thousand francs.

For a penny or a penny, since there are few funds, we naturally do not expect much to be achieved.Generally speaking, picking up some materials from the newspaper, plus the hearsay at the banquet, sorting it out is to complete the task.

Doubts were doubts, but Disff didn't mean to get to the bottom.In any case, get the event funds first.

"As you wish, Your Excellency Minister. You can see the relevant information for up to three days."

There is money to handle things. This has not just raised the funds for the activities, and the efficiency has been improved suddenly.

Disney has been here for many years, and the network of contacts has long been established.Moreover, like a sieve, the Colombian government has no sense of confidentiality at all, and it is too simple to get some unimportant information.

As long as you are willing to smash the money, you can just bring the original materials out.There is no doubt that DISV is not going to throw money.

With his identity, to view unimportant information, go directly to the Colombian Government Archives.

If someone dared to refuse, he would engage in things and create diplomatic conflicts.This is an unsuccessful trick. The Colombian government is most afraid of diplomatic disputes.

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Nino's background is not high, only middle class.In order to climb up, he put a lot of effort.For him, this canal plan is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The big guys behind the scene promised that as long as he could complete the preliminary work and persuade all parties to restart the canal plan, he was the first president of the Canal Company, and he was in charge of canal excavation and operation.

The credibility of this commitment is very high, big people will not default on this small issue, and there are ready-made cases.The first president of Suez Canal Company is an example.

High returns are naturally accompanied by high difficulty, and if anyone can get things done, it is not worth the price.

According to the analysis of the data in his hands, Nino soon discovered that the Panama Canal is optional for the Union States, and their coastline is concentrated on the east coast.

On the contrary, the United States of America has territories spanning the east and the west, and in order to strengthen trade, it is still busy building railways.

If the Panama Canal is opened and the distance between the east and the west is reduced, the United States will gain huge economic benefits and strategic value.

In this age when interests determine national relations, it is clear from the interests that the interests of the United States are consistent with the Canal Plan, so this time the partner can only be the United States.

Nino had calculated many times in his mind, and he took the United States and Spain. The three countries united against Colombia in Austria against Austria. The odds are still very big.

Compared with the United Kingdom and the Olympics, it is easier to get the dominance with the United States and West. Even if a problem occurs, France has the strength to overwhelm them.

After sending a telegram back to the country explaining the situation, Nino went to the United States on a non-stop boat to prepare for the recruitment of people.

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Affected by the defeat of the Civil War, the United States was hit hard. The government's finances were bankrupt. The consortium that supported the government during the war was naturally lost.

After the war, the prestige of the central government was greatly damaged, the federal states took their own actions, and local protectionism prevailed.The former consortiums of time and space were the biggest ones, and now they have evolved into a controversy.

Nino's task is very heavy this time, not only to convince the federal government, but also to get the support of these capitalists.

The thin dead camel is bigger than the horse. As the king of Wall Street, the Morgan Consortium is still the first consortium of the Federation, but its influence is not as perverted as it was in time and space.

In order to show its importance, Nino chose Morgan Manor at the first stop.

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"Mr. Nino, I admit what you said makes sense. The opening of the Panama Canal is indeed beneficial to the economic development of the United States, but what can we obtain?" Morgan asked directly.

Morgan was not interested in this uninvited guest.As far as he knows, there is no such person in the French capital world. If it was not recommended by the French minister, he thought he had encountered a scammer.

Nino smiled slightly, put down the coffee in his hand, and responded unhurriedly: "I heard that local protectionism is prevalent in your country. In recent years, the development of the Morgan Consortium has been very difficult!

If the Panama Canal was opened, the situation would be different.Commercial trade between the east and the west is bound to flourish. The Morgan Consortium has the right to speak in the canal. Are you afraid that these companies will not cooperate?"

An empty check, if you control the dominance of the canal, it is not difficult to achieve this.

But the problem is that the United States has limited strength. After the canal was opened, how could the Morgan consortium gain dominance?

Do you have money?

Sorry, the French consortium has more money than they did this year.The Morgan Consortium is a consortium in Europe at most.

Without the dominance, as a small shareholder, the obedient equal dividends are right.If you want to be a demon, it is estimated that even the dividends are gone.

At that time, let's not say that the wool of other companies was cut, and the Morgan Consortium itself had to accept the French capital and lose its autonomy again.

Morgan shook his head: "Mr. Nino, this matter is too involved, and it can't be promoted by our family alone. We must find other people to join, and there are many people involved. How much can we say?

Asking boldly, how many shares are you willing to pay, if it is too little, you don't have to waste time."

After hesitating for a while, Nino gave a self-considered answer: "Developing the Panama Canal involves too many countries. We must have more partners. The United States can obtain up to 21% of the shares."

The development of the Panama Canal will require the cooperation of the ground snakes. No matter what, the Colombian government will also have to share a share, and the Spanish will also have to share a share.

From the standpoint of the French, it is necessary to control the dominance of the canal. It is not feasible without more than half of the shares. Only the remaining half of the remaining shares are left to the three countries.

In fact, this is only an ideal number. If the capital of other European countries participates, it is bound to release some shares.

This 21% is an empty cheque. In the end, the United States will only get fewer shares. After the listing and financing, the proportion will be further diluted.

Morgan waved his hand: "Sorry, Mr. Nino. Morgan is not involved in this business.

With only 21% of the shares, it is impossible to convince all parties. The risks and benefits we need to bear are not proportional to each other.

As far as I know, Austria has always been very interested in the Panama region.There are also a large number of immigrants in the local area, which may change the Panama area at any time.

Once Panama falls into the hands of the Austrians, our investment is not guaranteed.Is it possible for your country to fight against Austria for our benefit?"

Nino frowned: "Mr. Morgan, the chance of this happening is very small. The Panama Canal involves the interests of Colombia, Spain, us and your four countries.

The four nations joined forces and were able to devote themselves to the Panama region, which was no weaker than the Austrians.

The Vienna government is not a reckless man. Without certainty, even if they are ambitious for the Panama area, they will not take the risk."

Nino has no random promises. Everyone understands people, and it is too difficult to fool each other.

Really promised: France will protect everyone's investment, it is estimated that Morgan is about to catch up.

A capitalist representative, what is the qualification to represent the French government?Even the capitalists of France are too powerful to be able to determine the political direction of the country.

Not to mention that even in the heyday of the consortium ’s power, it can only influence government decisions, not make decisions for the government.