Chapter 532 Funding
On the third night after Husseinnov entered the city, the grandest dinner in Azerbaijan began.
This was a social dinner prepared by Husseinnov for himself, which invited many famous people from home and abroad, and also invited candidates from the consultation meetings such as Aliyev.
Husseinnov was full of energy and arrived at the venue very early, standing at the door, greeting the guests in person, while enjoying the other party's flattery expression.
At this moment, it is the pinnacle of Husseinnov's life.
He had the most powerful army in the country and successfully held the first political consultation meeting in Azerbaijan's history. His practice of establishing a military government directly was also praised by representatives from countries around the world. Banks in at least three countries said that once he became a national leader, he would provide intergovernment loans of more than $1 billion.
These promises are also Husseinnov's biggest reliance after the army.
War is a giant beast that swallows money. Not to mention anything else, just his fully mechanized elite tank division burned the oil money in one operation. Although Azerbaijan produces oil, its production capacity dropped significantly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the pressure on civilians and exports was great. In order to ensure military operations, Husseinov had to raise a large amount of funds to reserve oil and ammunition.
In addition, the National Army after victory could not deduct military pay as before. The colorful world of Baku is confused by the eyes of young tank soldiers. They need sufficient or even excessive military pay to enjoy them. Otherwise, no one can guarantee that the young people with strong spirits will not drive tanks to brothels.
The next government expenses will also fall on Husseinnov. When Eric Bey was in power, he spent money like flowing water. The dividends left by Azerbaijan were all completely spent in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Now, the salaries of government staff, the police force and special police force, plus the funds of all military forces, have become Husseinnov's burden.
He occupied the central government and could not bear it. The temporary government had only a maintenance function at most, and Husseinnov was not willing to give them more power.
Luckily Husseinnov was that funds from Aliyev and Sucheng had not been cut off, which allowed him to hold such a luxurious dinner in addition to encouraging him to maintain it.
So, when he saw Sucheng, Husseinnov left the people around him without hesitation and rushed forward with a smile.
"General Hussein, your dinner is very stylish." Sucheng used his newly learned Russian to sell it on the spot, which actually means that.
The Azerbaijani people around them laughed happily. The Soviet Union has become history, and the glory of the past has passed away with the wind. The Azerbaijani people appear to be independent and show little concern, but in fact, how can they not care?
If a foreigner uses his own language, he can always make his back straighter. Even if he knows it is fake, he will be happy.
This is also one of the reasons why Elicbey is unpopular. He insisted on replacing Russian with Turkic language. He was determined to de-Russia, but he forgot that people need the support of honor and dignity.
Elicbey hated the Soviet Union that had oppressed him for 30 years, but not everyone was like this.
Most of the Azerbaijanis who occupied the upper class, like Aliyev, received the benefits of the Soviet Union or simply served in the Soviet government.
In the turbulent times, they would not show their own tendencies, but in the peaceful times, no one would be a Turkic person.
Husseinov was very similar to the generals of the Republic of China period, and was well versed in human nature. He was familiar with the life of the lower class, and he was also very familiar with foreign politicians and speculators.
Facing Su Cheng, he was like an old friend of many years. Not only did he give Su Cheng a big hug, but he also had to shake hands and let the reporters take photos.
Even Forbes' top 100 rich people dare not say that they despise the actual ruler of a country. Husseinnov felt that this was a little reward for Sucheng.
Su Cheng was indeed very excited, and he carefully put on several positions, and then said specifically: "After you wash your photos, you must give me a few pictures. Well, it's best to give me the negatives too."
Husseinnov somehow felt very happy and said happily: "How many photos do you need to have? Come and I'll take you in."
As he said that, he took Su Cheng's arm and entered the hall side by side.
Everyone looked at each other.
As the actual ruler of Azerbaijan, Husseinnov is the first time he has been "with friends" with him. The political meanings must be carefully considered.
Husseinnov took this opportunity and asked in a low voice: "What does Chairman Su think of Mamedov?"
Mamedov is the leader of the "Azerbaijan Party". Since the split from the People's Front in 1992, the Azerbaijan Party has always been the largest opposition party in Azerbaijan. Now, the era of the People's Front has come to an end, and Mamedov has instantly become one of the presidential candidates for Azerbaijan, and his voice is not weak.
From the perspective of the matter, Azerbaijan's presidential candidate should appear from Mamedov and Husseinnov.
Among them, Mamedov, as the speaker, had a huge influence on the government. Husseinov controlled the army and had the final decision-making power.
However, the president is not a position that can be controlled by controlling force. If the dust settles, Husseinov will at most express a veto power and drive Mamedov back from the stage.
But in that case, his dream of president would end, and Azerbaijan had to begin the military rule.
Once this happens, bank loans from foreign countries will become far away. Azerbaijan, which is poor and deserted, has long exhausted the national treasury, and it is difficult to maintain its current state.
Husseinov was unwilling to take such measures unless he had no choice.
He hopes to defeat Mamedov and be proud of his glorious position.
This is not easy.
In terms of qualifications, Mamedov is a politician in Azerbaijan after Elicbey, and Husseinov is just an outstanding general.
As for the credit for overthrow, although Mamedov did not directly contribute, the military coup measures adopted by Husseinnov were not glorious, and the two were half a dozen.
Now, Husseinov and Mamedov are actually fighting wolves with a pole. Both ends are afraid.
Husseinov seemed to be holding Zhizhu on the outside, but in fact he was extremely nervous, and his eyes were all on Su Cheng.
It wouldn't work for him not to care about Su Cheng.
The era of imperialism in the West has long ended. Before Husseinnov officially became president, it was difficult to obtain direct economic assistance from Western governments. Greedy banks and capitalists were also suppressed by national laws. Countries like the United States even have bills specifically targeting bribery of overseas companies.
In this way, Westerners can pay for money and the success will increase greatly. Most investors and bankers are unwilling to invest in a person with all their might.
The more wealthy the guy is, the more he doesn't like timely help.
The mentality of buying rises and not buying falls is shared by humans, not unique to Chinese people.
For most bankers and investors, they can wait until the dust is settled and then take out the prepared funds.
At that time, whether Husseinnov came to power or Mamedov came to power, could he refuse real money?
They still have to sell the preferential conditions that can be given and the domestic products that can be sold.
On the contrary, a guy like Su Cheng didn't care much about it.
China does not have laws against overseas companies. No matter how much money Sucheng gives Husseinnov, it does not violate the law. China does not even have effective financial management methods. Sucheng takes US$50 million to abroad, but it is almost impossible.
If it were an American banker, it would be almost as difficult as overthrowing Elicbey.
More importantly, Sucheng was very gambled and dared to spend all his money to support a certain person. His support for Aliyev was well known in Azerbaijan.
Husseinnov also gained benefits from it. Of course, he now hopes to throw away Aliyev, the middleman, and get more funding from Sucheng. In his opinion, his conditions are obviously better than Aliyev.
Perhaps, giving Aliyev an important cabinet position would satisfy both of them.
Husseinnov thought this way and looked at Sucheng with anticipation.
After a brief thought, Su Cheng smiled and said, "I have no direct contact with His Excellency Mamedov. However, the Azerbaijan Party has too many shadows of the People's Front. If I were asked to choose, the Independent Party is better as a part of the formation of the cabinet, and it is not very appropriate to be independent."
"Dr. Su's idea is consistent with me." Husseinnov smiled in great comfort.
Su Cheng also smiled. He agreed to let Mamedov be the second party. As for the first party, there is no need to explain it in detail to Husseinov.
"Where is Krimov and Fatayev?" These two people are second only to Elicbey, the leader of the reformists and orthodox factions within the party, and the people who are the most capable of making moves today.
Su Cheng smiled and said, "I'm not very familiar with it. I think I need to use it together. If I don't use it, I won't use it together."
"If you don't use it, the People's Front will become an opposition party." Husseinnov was a little skeptical about this. He had no party qualifications and was very weak in this regard. Although the People's Front was defeated, there is still a guardian cabinet of the Provisional Government.
Su Cheng didn't care whether Husseinnov was weak or not, and smiled and said, "The People's Front has long been an opposition party. If the new government has formed a cabinet, can we still absorb them?"
"If you don't cooperate with the People's Front, you can only cooperate with the Independent Party."
"The Independent Party lacks money and soldiers, and it is not worth fearing to have a name."
"The main problem in the current situation is the funding issue."
"My promise is still valid." Sucheng now has to pay 100 million US dollars every month, which is like he is raising the Baku government. This money is so painful that he is Husseinov's important source of wealth. Without this money, he can only owe the government's wages. As for the military's expenses, other funds raised by others can still be guaranteed, but they are only maintained.
Husseinnov consciously confirmed Sucheng's support, and was not in a hurry to go back to welcome the guests. He said with a smile: "Come on, let me introduce my generals to you."
He pulled Sucheng to the west side of the hall and found a group of generals who were mixed with suits and military uniforms, and introduced them one by one: "First of all, the commander of my elite tank division, Jonovic..."
Husseinnov introduced a total of 7 senior military officials to Su Cheng, and after throwing him into the military circle, he went back to continue to receive guests.
Su Cheng looked at these rebellious soldiers with a smile.
Needless to say, the people who were specially introduced will be important members of the new government prepared by Hussein.
So many senior officers entered the cabinet?
Su Cheng shook his head secretly, no wonder Aliyev won in the end. Husseinov had too little preparation in his arms, so he could only use soldiers as government officials.
What is the difference between this and the military government?
The officers around him also looked at Sucheng curiously. Yonovic said with interest: "I heard that Mr. Sucheng sponsors Aliyev tens of millions of dollars every month? Is that true?"
"It's true." Su Cheng said the well-known secret and smiled: "Now, I also sponsor Mr. Husseinnov 50 million US dollars every month. Remember me."
"So you are the big money owner." Jonovic is a milky white Russian with sharp eyes. When he heard $50 million, he immediately became fully focused.
Su Cheng smiled and said, "The financial backer dares not be a stake, but I just hope to help as much as possible. In China, heroes cannot let blood and cry. Life in Baku is not easy, and it depends entirely on your support to maintain the current political situation. For us entrepreneurs, stability is the most important thing."
Wang Guan was like a simultaneous interpretation, making records while translating Su Cheng's words, making him feel so busy that his mouth was dry.
The soldiers understood and smiles suddenly appeared on their faces.
The commander of the Eighth Mechanization Division was also a Russian, and he smiled half-jokingly: "The current military expenditure is just a military pay. The pre-war pension and exhausted equipment have not been settled. If You Sucheng can help us get it, everyone will be happy."
"Oh, how much do you want?" Su Cheng didn't shy away.
Everyone didn't expect him to say this, but Jonovic was stunned and said, "Every division has a hole of millions, not a small amount of money."
"Is 20 million US dollars per division enough for 4 divisions?" Husseinnov's army in Baku had a core tank division and three mechanized divisions that were dissatisfied with. The former Soviet Union left few quilts, and there were really many trucks, tanks and armored vehicles, and the military strength was not weak.
"Of course... enough." Jonovic replied in disbelief.
Su Cheng nodded and said, "I will give you $5 million to you tomorrow."
"You're serious?"
"real."
"In this way...the commander's side..."
"General Hussein's funding is his, and yours is yours. It's a sign of expressing my admiration for the warriors." Su Cheng said nonsense. Of course, he would not continue to give Husseinnov $50 million a month. Could it be that he would use this money to compete for the president?
However, the troops supporting Hussein are still the absolute value of force in the Baku area. Sucheng decided to skip Husseinnov and give these small military leaders money directly.
As for whether Husseinnov continued to pay military salaries to them, Sucheng didn't care at all.
With the lubrication of US dollars, Sucheng quickly became the most popular foreigner among soldiers.
When Counselor Liu and Jiao Guoping came to the banquet hall, Su Cheng had the most people around him.
Chapter completed!