Cheng Yutian shook his head and said, "Old Feng, Shen Dong is not short of money. His assets are worth tens of billions of US dollars, and he has his own army. Half a year ago, he bought two warships, twenty fighter jets, and twenty bombers from the Northern Soviet Union, making his combat power exceed that of 99% of the countries. Recently, his Tenglong mercenaries defeated the three major warlords of Myanmar and occupied more than 20,000 square kilometers of land in the north. Such a person would never hold a martial arts tournament for money."
Feng Nan said, "If that's the case, then we should go even more. To be honest, it's just that I'm too old to fight anymore, otherwise I would want to participate."
Cheng Yutian said, "A punch with a force of 300 kilograms is too high a standard. We need to carefully consider the candidates. This is a globally watched martial arts competition, and I don't want the people sent by the Hong Gang to not even get a ticket to the competition."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
After discussion, the Hong Gang decided to send five experts to participate in the competition, including four experts in internal strength and one expert in external strength.
This shows that the Hung Gang is indeed full of experts.
Besides the Hung Gang, other triad gangs such as the Green Gang, the Big Circle Gang, the Mafia, and the Brotherhood also agreed.
The U.S. military, boxing association, and UFC have all issued statements saying they will select three true masters to fight.
When the United States takes a move, other Western countries follow suit.
The most proactive group was the Japan Karate Association, which vowed to win the championship at the World Martial Arts Tournament and avenge their previous defeat.
"Mr. Shen, what is your purpose in organizing this martial arts tournament?"
Du Yuxin, the president of Xia Huashe, came to Shen Dong's office and asked directly.
Shen Dong poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile, "Of course, it's to promote Xia Kingdom Kung Fu."
Du Yuxin frowned and said, "This is a fight of pride."
Shen Dong said, "Since ancient times, there has been no first place in literature, but there is no second place in martial arts. The reason I held this grand event is to let the whole world know that the claim that Xia Kingdom's kung fu is the best in the world is not just empty talk. President Du, are the higher-ups very dissatisfied with this?"
Du Yuxin said, "It's not that I'm extremely dissatisfied, but I feel it's completely unnecessary."
Shen Dong asked, "So, are you sending anyone to participate?"
Du Yuxin shook his head and said, "We are not needed. The Xia Kingdom Martial Arts Association is paying close attention to this World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament and has decided to invite the real masters from the folk to represent Xia Kingdom Kung Fu in this grand event."
Shen Dong laughed and said, "That's great. I'm not afraid of having many experts, I'm afraid of not having any. By the way, how are our talks with the military of the Northern Su Kingdom, no, I should say the Northern Xiong Kingdom?"
Du Yuxin said, "Military equipment is not a problem. As long as we buy it, they will sell it. The key is the technology and production lines; they are very tight-lipped about that."
Shen Dong said, "They're holding on so tightly in order to raise prices."
Du Yuxin shrugged and said, "The government isn't as rich as you. Tell me honestly, how much did you actually make from the Northern Soviet Union?"
Shen Dong raised an eyebrow and said, "I can only say that it won't be less than the Japanese stock market. As for the specific figure, that's a trade secret and I can't tell you."
Du Yuxin said, "I heard you're in talks with Sal Oil Company, the third-largest oil company in Northern Bear Country, about an acquisition. What? Are you planning to enter the oil industry?"
Shen Dong didn't hide anything, saying, "It's not just Sal Oil Company, but also two other oil companies from other countries that are in talks. Oil is the lifeblood of modern industry, and I want to take advantage of the money to establish the Tengfei Oil Group. The requirements aren't high; the scale just needs to rank among the top ten in the world."
"Top ten globally?"
Du Yuxin rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Your standards are really low. Mr. Shen, you've founded a technology company and an oil company, I'd like to know which industry you're planning to enter next?"
Shen Dong shook his head and said, "Within five years, I will master my internal skills and will not pursue any further expansion."
Du Yuxin said, "The fact that you think this way shows that you haven't been blinded by the victory before you. To be honest, the size of Tengfei Group is a bit too frightening. If you don't cultivate your internal strength properly, you'll go into qi deviation, which can be fatal. Even the old man was worried for you."
Shen Dong said, "I dare to expand wildly because I have sufficient financial reserves and development plans, and it's not just empty talk."
Du Yuxin nodded and said, "I can feel it. Your branch companies are doing very well. Mr. Shen, the Northern Soviet Union has disintegrated, and the military wants to take back its warships and aircraft. What do you think?"
Without hesitation, Shen Dong replied, "Of course, no problem. However, I don't think now is a good time to take them back."
Du Yuxin asked, "What do you mean?"
Shen Dong said, "It's too sensitive for the world's most advanced warships and forty of the most advanced fighter jets to enter the Xia Kingdom's military ranks. Not only will it attract the attention of Western powers, but it will also be very detrimental to the negotiations with the Northern Bear Kingdom. Anyway, these weapons and equipment are in your hands. Why not wait until you buy the second batch of military equipment from the Northern Bear Kingdom before taking them back?"
Du Yuxin thought for a moment and said, "I will report your opinion to the higher-ups."
"Don't!"
Shen Dong quickly said, "If you say that, they might think I'm trying to embezzle these planes and warships."
Du Yuxin gave him a deep look and said, "How could that be? We've heard that your people are negotiating with the Great Ukrainian Kingdom to buy their warships and aircraft."
Shen Dong smiled and said, "The Tenglong mercenaries applied to me about this, and I agreed."
Du Yuxin asked, "Mr. Shen, you already own more than 20,000 square kilometers of land in Myanmar. We would like to know, what is your purpose?"
Shen Dong smiled and said, "You might as well just ask me if I can establish a country."
Du Yuxin said in a deep voice, "Can you?"
Shen Dong replied without hesitation, "No. They've asked me this question many times, and my answer is never. The main reason for establishing the Tenglong Mercenary Group was to protect my businesses; I just didn't expect it to get so big. But big it is, at least we won't be bullied. President Du, you don't distrust me, do you?"
Du Yuxin smiled and said, "Of course I believe you. Mr. Shen, the old man will be inspecting Pengcheng in half a month. He specifically asked to visit your Tengfei Technology Company and Tengfei Automobile Company. What do you mean by that?"
Shen Dong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Two companies are too few. Tengfei Clothing Company, Tengfei Beverage Company, and Tengfei Instant Noodle Company would also very much welcome your visit, sir."
Du Yuxin said, "Are you trying to use the old man to promote your own products?"
Shen Dong chuckled and said, "I don't deny that we have this idea, especially the car company. As long as the old man sits in Tengfei Sedan for two or three minutes, it will be hard for the Tengfei Sedan brand not to become popular."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
