In the government building in Sydnay's capital, another meeting was held.
The topic of discussion was still to send troops to Hamm City, and the leaders of Sydnay still wanted to send troops.
After all, the Chief of Staff's words had pierced his heart. If this continued, it would be another Sydnay.
However, the cabinet minister was right. This was a critical moment in the construction of the people's livelihood.
It would definitely affect the domestic economy. Moreover, there were many Chinese-funded factories in Ham City, which brought in a lot of taxes every year.
"Leader, the rebel army is very powerful. It is impossible to suppress the rebellion with just the current 10,000 soldiers.”The cabinet minister spoke first.
" We're expanding the army to prepare for war. Our army is already very small. If we don't expand the army now, we'll use it to intimidate the rebels. Once we discover any abnormalities, heresy will definitely arise."”The Chief of Staff still agreed to send troops.
"Financial pressure can't be an excuse to hinder the expansion of the army. There are factories worth billions and mines worth tens of billions. If we lose them just like that, who will bear such a huge loss?”
The chief of staff said slowly, but every word made sense.
The leader of Sydnay still wanted to send troops, so he looked at the Minister of Finance.
The Minister of Finance smiled bitterly and stood up.
"By the end of this month, including taxes, the national treasury will only have 300 million USD.”
Hearing this, everyone present frowned. 300 million US dollars seemed like a lot, but once a war started, it was actually not much. Moreover, the cabinet minister had just said that he had signed a contract with Yan Huang for 2 billion Yan Huang dollars.
This meant that the national treasury did not have the money to fight a war. This was not a sign that a war was about to happen, but the country did not have the money.
"300 million is definitely not enough." the chief of staff muttered.
Although the conscription of soldiers in Sydnay was very cheap, weapons and ammunition had to be imported. During the war, those arms dealers would definitely raise the price.
Three hundred million dollars, after all the expenses, was actually not much left.
"Including this month's tax, the actual national treasury is only 50 million USD.”The finance minister smiled bitterly.
The Chief of Staff immediately held back the expansion plan that he had originally prepared. He only muttered,"How can we fight like this?"
"Leader, even if we send troops in this war, we will only be used as cannon fodder. We will be weakened by the rebel army.”The cabinet minister said again.
At the same time, he secretly despised them. A group of martial artists who only knew how to fight recklessly. They did not know anything about the economy. How could they fight without money?
"What do you mean?" The leader of Sydnay frowned and asked.
"Leader, there are many places eyeing us covetously from the inside, and there are rebel soldiers from the north pressing down on our borders from the outside. Sending troops to attack Ham City now will only weaken our strength.”
"Whether we win or lose, our soldiers will suffer losses. It's better to borrow other forces.”The cabinet minister analyzed.
If Xiao Zhan was here, he would definitely clap his hands and praise him for his analysis.
Everyone nodded subconsciously, as if they all agreed with what he said. They looked at him again.
"We can borrow the power of the French. Didn't they always want the resources of Ham City? As long as they promise to eliminate the rebels in the city, the resources of Ham City will be given to them.”
The cabinet minister said with a hint of ruthlessness.
The words of the cabinet minister hit the leader's heart, but he did not want another hungry wolf to appear just as the tiger retreated.
The mine around Ham City, which was worth tens of billions, had been eyeing it for a long time.
"If Country F sends troops, it'll be too late.”The chief of staff couldn't help but say.
"A small town 100 kilometers away from Hamm City. French soldiers are stationed there. A battalion of 500 elite soldiers is enough to eliminate the rebels there.”The cabinet minister said with a smile.
"What if the French soldiers are completely wiped out?”The chief of staff couldn't help but say.
"Humph, do you think Country F will just take it lying down after losing 500 people? At that time, we just have to sit back and watch the tigers fight.”The cabinet minister said disdainfully.
"Hiss!" Gasps came from the surroundings. This move was really too vicious.
When he looked at the cabinet ministers, his eyes were filled with fear.
"But I'm not willing to hand over 10 billion worth of minerals to the French.”the chief of staff said with a heartache.
"When the time comes, they will find an excuse to take it back or pay a high tax.”
"After all, there are still forces from other countries there. They won't give up on this piece of meat?”
The leader of Sydnay looked at the cabinet minister with a somewhat unfriendly gaze. This person was too ruthless. Keeping him by his side would always be a threat.
However, he had to deal with the rebel army first.
"Just follow the suggestion of the Tuyat cabinet minister. Mr. Tuyat, I'll leave the negotiation with the French ambassador to you.”The leader of Sydnay said with a smile.
"Yes, my leader." Tuyat returned the greeting with a smile. At the same time, a trace of viciousness flashed through his heart.
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