Chapter 424 Penang Strategic Research Room
The time came to January 1953.
The honeymoon is just over.
Hardy said goodbye to Margaret and returned to the United States, preparing to bring Andy to Washington the next day to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new president.
As for Princess Margaret, she likes the climate in Cayman very much, but she doesn't want to go back to London and shiver in the cold, so she wants to stay on the island. She has a maid, a butler, a guard, and Taylor by her side, so she is not lonely.
January 20, 1953.
capitol hill.
This is Hadi's second time sitting on the viewing platform on Capitol Hill.
Last time it was Johnson.
This time it was Eisenhower.
He believed that
There will be more opportunities in the future.
The presidential swearing-in ceremony was still broadcast live across the United States by ABC. In order to watch the presidential inauguration ceremony, Congress specially approved a one-day holiday for the entire country.
Including schools and factories.
According to statistics, more than 80 million people are likely to watch Eisenhower's inauguration today, which is definitely a historic moment.
As the camera scanned the viewing platform,
It stayed on Hardy for about two seconds.
Many people complained in their hearts.
ABC TV station really knows how to flatter its own boss by giving him a close-up.
However, Hardy also sent a signal to the entire United States and even the world on the stand, that is, although Johnson has stepped down, he is still a guest of the president and still has a certain influence in Washington.
This lens,
It can play a good role in consolidating Hardy's position.
The inauguration ceremony begins.
First, Nicholson came to power and was sworn in as the US Vice President and Speaker of the Senate. Hardy looked at Nicholson, a die-hard politician he had cultivated.
Of course.
Other families also arranged their own people to other important cabinet positions.
Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, Secretary of Land and Resources, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Housing and Development, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Education, etc.
Every time a new president comes to power, it is a game of power division, and it has never changed. The above-mentioned people are members of the presidential cabinet, which means that the president has the right to appoint and replace them at will.
For example, Kissinger was the spokesperson for the Rockefeller family.
For example, Robert Kennedy, John Kennedy's younger brother, served as U.S. Attorney General during John Kennedy's presidency.
Many U.S. secretaries of treasury were entrepreneurs in the past, especially many of them were presidents of large banks or presidents of Wall Street investment banks. After the president took office, they suddenly became treasury secretaries. How did they get the position? Of course, it was because the president nominated them.
It is easy for these people to come to power and it is also easy to replace them. As long as the president is unhappy with you, he can fire you at any time, without even giving any reason.
After the vice president took office, the president was sworn in, and then Eisenhower delivered his inaugural speech. After receiving cheers from tens of thousands of people, the president and his spouse came to the White House and officially became the owner of the White House.
night,
The White House held a reception.
Hardy stood in the crowd, and from time to time people came over to say hello and chat. At this time, Hardy himself had grown into a towering tree.
Hardy's wealth, dominion lordship, marriage to a British princess, and his own military power are all important factors, let alone all of them combined in one person.
Eisenhower turned around and came to Hardy's side. The others left automatically to leave space for the two of them. Eisenhower raised his glass and clinked it with Hardy, thanking Hardy again for his help in the election.
After the two chatted about some simple topics, they finally talked about the political situation in Southeast Asia. After all, one of Hadi's fiefdoms is in Malaya.
"I was just about to talk to Your Excellency the President about this matter. It concerns future developments, and I need your advice," Hadi said politely.
"Then let's find some time to have a good talk tomorrow," said Eisenhower.
Although Eisenhower was very busy, he was still willing to take some time to have a good discussion with Hardy.
The next day.
afternoon.
Hardy visited Eisenhower again, and the two held discussions in the President's office.
We exchanged ideas.
Some consensus was reached.
It is hoped that Hadi's dominion will play a more important role in regional security and affairs.
Hardy was very satisfied with the outcome of the discussion.
He has already dealt with Britain. As long as he can deal with the United States, there will be very few forces in the world that can influence his development in Southeast Asia.
now,
The United States is willing to support him and is also the spokesperson for Britain. By grasping the various situations, Hardy can take the opportunity to realize his own ideas.
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After bidding farewell to Eisenhower and leaving Washington, Hardy did not return to Los Angeles or the Cayman Islands, but flew directly to Hong Kong.
Hadi is going to Hong Kong to see his newborn daughter.
Han Ye-jin gave birth.
This time she gave birth to a daughter for Hardy. When Hardy came to the villa in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, the little girl had already opened her eyes and was looking at Hardy dreamily. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but the little girl smiled at Hardy.
Hardy picked up the little guy.
Very soft.
When the little stone was born, it was much harder than her sister. No wonder the girl was called a soft girl. Hardy held the little guy and looked at him for a long time, then turned to Han Yizhen and said, "Yizhen, what do you think we should name her?"
Han Ye-jin smiled tenderly,
"Of course, you, the father, gave the name."
Hardy thought about it.
"Just call her Annie. Her English name is Anne Hardy, and her Chinese name is An and Ni. It kills two birds with one stone," said Hardy.
Han Ye-jin also thinks this name sounds nice.
Anne,
Catchy and easy to remember.
And the meaning is also very good,
It means God’s grace, God’s favor.
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After spending half a month in Hong Kong with his children, Hadi went to Japan. This time he came specifically to resign from his post as special economic envoy.
The so-called special envoy,
That is, the President's special envoy. He was appointed by Johnson to supervise Japan's economic activities. Now that Johnson has stepped down as President of the United States, his role as special envoy will naturally cease.
Japanese Imperial Palace.
The Emperor, the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and many representatives of American and Japanese entrepreneurs bid farewell to Hadi as he stepped down. The Japanese Prime Minister, on behalf of Japan, thanked Hadi for his support and contributions to Japan over the years.
the next day,
Many Japanese newspapers reported on this grand farewell ceremony.
Although Hadi has stepped down as Japan's special envoy, his influence on Japan will not fade away. The group consisting of the seven major conglomerates still controls Japan's economic lifeline, from banks and finance to processing companies, to people's livelihood food, and even newspapers, television and media.
In Hardy's secret report to Johnson,
There are many investigative judgments from the Hardy Intelligence Organization. The United States will always be vigilant against Japan and will not give it too much freedom to develop freely.
Later, Hardy would ask Hardy's "Strategic Research Office" to compile a more detailed strategic report on Japan and hand it over to Eisenhower as a report of the economic envoy for the past two years.
With Hardy as a troublemaker,
Believe in this life,
Japan will only be more difficult than the previous life.
Before Hardy left,
Call Sayuri.
"I am about to leave Japan and may not come back for a long time. Now that you are a well-known host and movie star in Japan, your future career should not be too difficult..."
Before Hardy could finish.
Sayuri knelt down beside Hardy's legs and said with a choked voice, "Sir, are you going to abandon Sayuri?"
Hardy exhaled slightly.
He lifted Sayuri's face with his fingers, and her face was already covered with tears.
"Have you ever thought about pursuing your own happiness, finding a boyfriend you love, getting married and having kids, and following me, and being just a lover in the eyes of others for the rest of your life?"
Sayuri looked at Hardy with watery eyes: "In fact, from the moment I became your woman, I have decided to follow you forever, unless you abandon me. Sir, do you hate Sayuri?"
Hardy sighed.
"It's a different era now, not ancient times. Japanese society is also pursuing women's freedom. You shouldn't take this relationship too seriously," said Hardy.
"Then can I continue to follow you, adults?" Sayuri asked again.
"Are you willing to be lovers for life?"
"Of course I do. I'm already happier than most women in the world. Isn't that enough?" Sayuri said firmly.
Come to think of it, that's true.
Except for the status.
Hardy can give a woman everything she wants.
Money, status, security, and sexual satisfaction, having these is indeed better than 99.99% of women in the world.
Sayuri grabbed Hardy's hand and slowly put it into the collar of her kimono, letting the big hand grasp her chest and feeling the woman's heartbeat.
"My Lord, don't give up on Sayuri."
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(Ten thousand words are omitted here.)
Before Hadi left Japan.
Sayuri becomes the deputy director of ABC TV.
Previously, Hardy had someone set up an organization called the Japan Women's Federation, which is a privately-run association whose purpose is to allow Japanese women to pursue their rights. Now Sayuri has been promoted to vice chairman of the Japan Women's Federation.
If she has the ability, she can naturally go further. If not, it is enough for her to live a stable life.
Hardy has a large number of businesses in Japan and comes here every year, so Sayuri can then be reunited with Hardy for some time.
In fact, women are happier in this state, which is what many modern women pursue.
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Leaving Japan,
Hadi came to Penang Malacca Dominion.
For the future here.
Hardy thought more than Cayman.
The Cayman Islands is just a small island. Although it has the title of a self-governing territory, it has no influence on the surrounding areas. Now that it has become a tax-free paradise, its positioning has basically been fixed: it is Hardy’s backyard.
But Penang and Malacca are different.
This place controls the vital throat of Malacca.
It can have a regional impact on Malaya and Indonesia, and even radiate to Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and other countries. The current situation in Southeast Asia is not stable, so Britain and the United States are in urgent need of a real agent.
Hardy was prepared to take advantage of this identity.
Get more benefits from it.
Especially in Indonesia, their president at that time was Sukarno, whose political inclination was more pro-Su, so the United States and Britain were more wary of him.
Hadi came to Penang and started HD Defense Company to start troop expansion mode.
Weapons and equipment from the United States have been arriving in Penang one after another. In recent years, HD Defense has established several operations rooms and strategic research laboratories, and has a complete reserve of personnel, which have been sent to Penang to set up a headquarters.
Hadi's army is different from any national army. Its organizational form is strictly speaking still a mercenary model.
All military officers are employed on a mercenary basis.
So this does not involve a coup.
Externally,
They are still part of HD Defense, not the national army. Therefore, the army of the Dominion has been an elite system from the beginning, rather than a broad militia system.
Raising troops in this way has both advantages and disadvantages.
The advantage is that this army can be used more flexibly and can be deployed anywhere without anyone saying it is an invasion by other countries.
And there is no need to worry about the military becoming too powerful or interfering in politics, because they are not involved in politics and are pure combatants.
The disadvantage is that the cost of maintaining troops is higher, and the salary alone is several levels higher than that of other armies. Moreover, it is impossible to form a large-scale reserve force. If a large-scale war occurs, there is no better foundation.
But Hardy knew,
In the decades after World War II, there were no large-scale wars, only local wars, and elite troops were more suitable for the needs of future wars.
Moreover, for a small country like his, even if there is a reserve force, it is useless because the population is too small and the territory is not deep, so it is not suitable for fighting a war of attrition.
His target is not the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, namely the United States, the Soviet Union, China, Britain and France. His main target is the countries in Southeast Asia.
The Hadi Dominion began conscription.
Strictly speaking,
It is HD Defense Company, which recruits local people in the autonomous territory to join the defense company. In the initial stage, it plans to recruit 20,000 people, including 10,000 in the army and the remaining 10,000 in the navy and air force.
And these people,
After the initial training, some will be eliminated, and the rest will strengthen patrols, become real mercenaries, and be integrated into the existing HD Defense Company system.
As for those who are eliminated, some will become military and police officers and serve in local areas.
After this batch is stabilized, the second batch will be recruited gradually. Hadi’s idea is to establish a marine division with about 17,000 people, a navy with 6,000 people, and an air force of 3,000 people, of which more than 80% will be Penang locals.
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Hadi came to HD Defense Penang Headquarters, which has been built relatively well. Hadi is going to talk with the experts from the 'Strategic Research Room' today.
This is where a group of high-level strategic talents gather, including former senior US military strategic staff, intelligence experts, and consulting analysis experts. Their purpose is to help Hardy analyze the strategic situation in Southeast Asia.
The topic Hardy gave them was:
“The Future of Malaya.”
"An analysis of the possibility of merging the Dominion of Singapore and Penang."
"Response to Military Conflict with Indonesia."