Countless experiences have shown that negotiation requires in and out, deep and shallow skills.
Gao Xian didn't mind putting aside the option of buying the island for the time being and went to investigate the Cologne free trade area and financial environment in Panama, as well as interaction with the local Chinese community.
Although Panama is a small country, there are still a lot of Chinese living here!
The history of Chinese in Panama can be traced back to the Chinese semi colonial era after the Opium War. Tens of thousands of Chinese workers who wanted to make a living were fooled into building railways and canals in this desolate land at that time. The last survivors settled down after paying off their debts.
Similar to the unfair treatment received by Chinese in other Western colonial areas, Chinese in Panama also experienced the era of exclusion of China when they were subject to a poll tax and were not even allowed to own property. Fortunately, after the introduction of the new constitution in 1946, such darkness came to an end.
Although the official language of Panama is Spanish, the Chinese in Panama still retain the way of Cantonese communication, so Gao Xian is like a duck to water in Panama's Chinatown.
After all, with Gao Xian's current identity, fame and strength, the investigation activity itself is full of attraction.
Gao Xian did not panic and did not forget to change a point of investigation. Omar Torrijos was a little worried secretly.
There is no other reason. Gao Xian came to Panama to buy the island, which is a bridge between the old bush, director of the US Central Intelligence Agency. This face cannot be denied.
Although little Panama dares to ask super inter for ownership of the Panama Canal, dictators like Omar Torrijos, who came to power through a military coup, say that they are not afraid of coups in other countries. It is a common practice for the US Central Intelligence Agency to deceive themselves and others.
In order to protect his own interests, Omar Torrijos has full motivation to establish a personal friendship with old bush. What's more, Gao Xian was very polite, without the slightest bossy attitude of taking advantage of the fire.
Therefore, Omar Torrijos specially invited Gao Xian to his official residence for a banquet. Even in order to get close and get in touch, he gave Gao Xian a small gift with Panamanian characteristics, a Panamanian straw hat famous all over the world.
Gao Xian put on a look of love and clasped the Panama straw hat on his head as soon as he raised his hand.
It felt like the atmosphere was almost paved. Omar Torrijos coughed and began to turn to the subject: "we don't think well. With the energy of Sir Gao, how can we not know the secret of San Jose!"
"However, I still want to explain this problem in detail to Sir Gao."
"It is true that the US military once conducted chemical weapons tests on San Jose, but that happened between 1945 and 1947."
"According to the information held by Panama, the chemical weapons tested include phosgene, cyanogen chloride, mustard gas, VX nerve gas and sarin, which is heinous."
"Fortunately, nearly 20 years later, the animals and plants on the island are still living healthily. It can be seen that the degree of pollution will not affect tourism."
"We can send helicopters to obtain the latest aerial photography data of San Jose island for Sir Gao's reference; if Sir Gao is interested, we can fly there accompanied by at least one minister for field investigation."
"Of course I believe the general's explanation." Gao Xian leaned forward slightly. "However, how much residual poison of chemical weapons remains is a risk that is difficult to accurately assess. In order to reserve resources to deal with, can the price of San Jose be reduced?"
Omar Torrijos also slightly bent down, narrowed the distance from the high string, and then confidently said, "Sir Gao, I don't hide it from you. At present, Panama's national mood is high due to the Panama Canal."
"In this case, once the price of San Jose island makes a concession, even if I develop Panama's tourism industry with a public heart, it may greatly stimulate the people's sensitive nerves and even become a reason for criticism by the right opponents."
Gao Xian nodded with understanding. "Of course, I can't let the general take such unnecessary risks of governance! In this way, I am willing to accept the price of 150 million US dollars; I can also guarantee the corresponding local employment opportunities in Panama, but I would like to ask the general to take care of tax, transportation, development planning, specific construction, etc."
Omar Torrijos laughed with satisfaction. Holding his high string hand, he praised: "no wonder Sir Gao is so proud of his achievements at a young age. His mind and vision are really admirable! I have made up my mind, your friend; of course, those things you said are not under my words."
Gao Xian has a faint smile in his eyes. It's not the first time he has dealt with a dictator. Naturally, he knows how to impress, please and bind each other.
More specifically, while the process of buying San Jose was impeccable and gave Omar Torrijos enough face, Gao Xian first paid US $30 million as a deposit, and the balance was paid through chase bank within three years.
At the same time, in the details of taxes, transportation, island planning and construction, which are not easy to be hyped by the media and then confuse the people in the authoritarian environment of Panama, Gao Xian has made all the benefits.
In fact, Gao Xian is not worried about the damage to the interests of the business that has been discussed, because the CIA has brokered a bridge and David Rockefeller's chase bank has provided funds. Panama will not dare to fight whether Omar Torrijos is on the stage or not in the future.
The development project of San Jose island includes the construction of airport, wharf and resort.
The most vulnerable environmental protection resistance in developed countries is almost negligible in Panama.
Of course, the apparent purpose of developing San Jose is to promote tourism in Panama, and Gao Xian has made clear instructions to protect the local ecological environment as much as possible.
For specific planning and construction, Gaoxian doesn't need to worry too much. It is the state-owned company that provides such services. But on David Rockefeller's side, Gao Xian needs to communicate again.
During the global economic recession caused by the world oil crisis, that is, between 1974 and 1975, chase bank, under the leadership of David Rockefeller, was in poor operation, and its revenue fell by 36%, while the revenue of competitors such as Citibank fell by 12% to 31%, Last year, in 1975, chase bank was classified as a "problem bank" by the Federal Reserve.
Now Gaoxian takes the income from the No. 30 oil field on Eugene island as collateral and borrows from Chase Bank, which is tantamount to providing carbon in the snow. David Rockefeller must receive Gaoxian's favor.