Ookubo Toshimichi and the others deliberated once more. Zhu Wencong's demands weren't high; on the contrary, they represented a mutually beneficial approach.
If you want to gain something, you must lose something. Although Jiuding was foreign capital, it wasn't as ruthless and heartless as British and French Capital.
Jiuding pursued long-term investment and profitability rather than short-term exploitation. This greatly surprised Ookubo Toshimichi.
Someone had already prepared a detailed report on Zhu Wencong and Jiuding in advance, and he himself had once been utilized by Zhu Wencong.
Zhu Wencong merely felt they had done their homework thoroughly, believing whatever he said. With such an attitude, it was no wonder they hadn't been colonized.
There were virtually no flaws to pick on. As long as they could bring in capital and industry, they were willing to sacrifice everything.
"Will Jiuding establish a currency system for us?" Ookubo Toshimichi asked urgently.
