Capítulo 736: Chapter 326 Venetians_2
Madison pondered and said, “Actually, a long time ago, people had already taken an interest in that island, believing that there was a considerable fortune on it, and attempted to take control of the island, but in the end, it came to nothing. Because at that time, Silver Island was not yet under Colombian sovereignty, there was an ongoing dispute over island sovereignty between Guatemala and Colombia. It was only later that some islands became Colombian sovereign territory. Colombia did not have the surplus power to control the maritime areas and overseas islands, which allowed the Guerilla to take advantage of the vacuum and occupy it.”
“After all, in many people’s eyes, no matter how bad the Gewu Guerilla are, they are still an internal force of Colombia, better themselves than letting other countries like Guatemala occupy the islands and land.”
Just like how the Mexican drug lords, no matter how arrogant, would not dare declare independence, because they know that their shenanigans are just internal private affairs of Mexico; other countries have no reason to interfere even if they dislike what they see, as that would undoubtedly violate international law.
But if they dare to show themselves internationally, attempting to split off from Mexico or even to establish their own state government, then other countries truly won’t indulge them.
The next day, they would be treated as terrorists and bombarded to pieces!
The government might be established in the morning, but by noon the US Army’s F22 Air Force squadron would be there.
By evening, both an anti-terrorism and land purchase act would be declared established.
“You’re saying this because you want to buy that island? To mine silver coins and gold coins on it?” Madison asked.
“Exactly, I indeed have this in mind, but I don’t know anyone from the Colombian government. It’s hard for me alone to persuade the Colombian government to sell the island to me. That’s why I’m discussing this with you; I need you to find connections to help persuade the Colombian government officials to hand over the development rights of Silver Island to me. I can also pay to buy the island.”
Allen Zhang smiled, “The island’s geographic location is poor, close to the American maritime area of Mexico and too far from Colombia; the area is just around 0.96 square kilometers. Even if we are talking about the tourism industry, it’s worth at most twenty million US dollars. Besides, my money is not going to the Guerilla, it is directly paid to the Colombian government! What they need to do is to give me the nominal sovereignty and development rights of the island. I can also handle eliminating those Guerilla for them, it’s a win-win!”
In doing anything, one must have just cause. As long as the Colombian government is settled, the Guerillas don’t even need to be considered.
After all, no matter how weak Colombia may appear to be, it is still a country ruled by the government, not by the illegal government power of Gewu Guerilla.
The Guerillas are at most a private illegal armed organization. If the island is developed in their hands, the Colombian government won’t see a cent, and they even have to pay each year to ensure that the overseas islands remain their sovereign territory.
But who asked them to be incapable of taking back the island from the Guerilla?
The Government Army is hopelessly incompetent; if it weren’t for American equipment, the congressmen would have had their heads cut off by Medellin drug traffickers back in the last century.
If not for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s intervention, Medellin Group’s Pablo might have become the president of Colombia in the 1990s.
For the General Sect Leader to be willing to spend money to buy Silver Island, pay the government, and fearlessly face the risk of Guerilla retaliation, this is a great thing for the Colombian government!
You resolve the problem. I’ll spend the money, provide the manpower, and exert the effort. Let’s develop the island together, and you can even get an extra bonus afterward.
All you have to do is to sort out the legal rights on the surface; the General Sect Leader has much more to consider.
How to crush the Gewu Guerilla! Defeat them! Seize the island, and develop valuable silver coins and gold coins.
“How will the profits be divided?”
“I’ll take ninety percent, and you’ll get ten percent.”
The General Sect Leader did not hesitate.
Seeing Madison’s hesitant expression, Allen Zhang smiled faintly, “To be able to offer ten percent of the profits is already quite generous, haven’t you already made so much money from me before? You just help me to connect with the Colombian government, it’s money for nothing!”
“How much value does Silver Island really have? To merit your serious attention?” Madison asked out of curiosity.
“Possibly several hundred million US dollars?” Allen Zhang pondered.
Madison nodded, “If it has that value, it’s indeed worth a try to develop, but investment always carries risks. I don’t want your money, but if there are some good-quality silver coins, you could consider giving me a few.”
“That’s not a problem at all, under the condition that the person you find is really reliable,” Allen Zhang said.
“Rest assured, I’ll take care of this matter. Coincidentally, I know a fruit tycoon who invests in Colombia. He has been buying sugarcane and fruit there and makes canned goods to sell on the market. He also knows the Colombian government officials and can talk to them.”
Madison said, “You’re willing to spend money to buy the island, and even if you go directly to negotiate with them, they would be willing to agree, but it would just be slower in timing.”
“The faster this is settled, the better. I’d wish the island could be handled by tomorrow,” Allen Zhang lifted his teacup.
“I’ll contact someone for you tonight,” Madison nodded and laughed heartily.