The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

Jason Connor asked: "Why can you accurately predict the stock market crash?"

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "You can buy a copy of "The Rise of Great Powers" for this question, and you should be able to find the answer."

"So to put it another way, why do you predict that the stock market crash will bring about an economic crisis, and it will be a worldwide economic crisis?" Jason Connor said.

"I have also expounded on this point in "The Rise of Great Powers". Since you are asking now, let me make it clearer," Zhou Hexuan said, "In fact, the economic crisis was already showing signs last year, and the United States has long been in a crisis. The state of the industry is depressed."

Jason Connor was surprised: "Why do you say that? Before the stock market crash, the U.S. economy was always prosperous."

"That's just false prosperity," Zhou Hexuan said with a smile. "Let's first state some facts. Because the Soviet Union sold lumber at a low price, the price of lumber in the United States dropped sharply last year. This year, Canada's wheat production was excessive, which led the U.S. government to force down domestic production. The prices of agricultural products such as grains. These two examples are not special cases. The prices of agricultural products in the United States have been falling in recent years. What does this mean? It means that the supply of agricultural products in the United States is oversupplied and it is not easy to sell."

Jason Connor thought about it carefully, nodded and said: "That's true. The price of food has also been reduced in recent years, but I think this is a good thing. The food is cheap, and even the homeless on the street can have enough to eat. "

Zhou Hexuan smiled, did not refute the other party's point of view, and continued: "Let's talk about industry. In the past ten years, the total industrial output value of the United States has increased by 50%. At first glance, it is indeed very prosperous, but this prosperity hides a crisis. The United States Industrial output is growing while the number of workers is shrinking, as new machinery has made production much more efficient, and the number of unemployed people in the United States has been increasing. Unemployment has soared, and agricultural prices have fallen, leading to declining incomes and purchasing power for workers and farmers. Previous The prosperity of the domestic market in the United States for several years is a false picture brought about by relying on installment payments. Houses, cars, radios, furniture, household appliances... These things, Americans like to pay in installments. You know this situation, once the stock market crashes, Will there be consequences?"

"What consequences?" Jason Connor asked subconsciously.

"The economic crisis, and then the Great Depression that lasted for several years." Zhou Hexuan said.

Jason Connor asked while recording, "Please explain in detail and understandable."

Zhou Hexuan said: "The vast majority of wealth in the United States is in the hands of a few capitalists. The people at the bottom are actually very poor and can only rely on installment payments to buy goods. This has led to many people being in negative equity and owed a large amount to the bank. A lot of money. You have also seen the scene after the stock market crash. Now every bank is full of people running at the door. Fractures and the bankruptcy of civilians will greatly weaken the domestic product market. The final result is that even if the farms and factories that are not bankrupt, the products they produce cannot be sold, and in the end they can only declare shutdown or bankruptcy."

Jason Connor said: "Like a farmer pouring milk into the Mississippi River?"

"Yes, products that cannot be sold can only be destroyed, and if they are supplied free of charge, no one will pay for their products," Zhou Hexuan nodded, "The United States is still very rich, with piles of agricultural and industrial products and abundant supplies It must be envied by the whole world. But these wealth belong to the capitalists, and ordinary people have no money to buy them. So the capitalists went bankrupt because of the backlog of products, and the common people went bankrupt because they couldn’t find a job. So much can be summed up in one sentence: product surplus , the distribution of wealth is unbalanced.”

Jason Connor asked again: "Is there any solution?"

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "This issue should be considered by the officials of the US State Department. I can only say so much. Let's stop here for the interview."

Jason Connor got up and shook hands: "Thank you for accepting the interview, goodbye!"

After the reporter left, the lobby suddenly became lively, and the disciples of the Hongmen looked at Zhou Hexuan and praised him repeatedly.

Situ Meitang smiled and said: "Mr. Zhou is really knowledgeable and talented. He explained the current situation in the United States clearly in a few words. Even an old man like me can understand clearly."

Ruan Benwan, the incense master of the Chicago branch, praised: "Mr. Zhou has nothing to say, he is a great talent in the country! In the former Qing Dynasty, even the prime minister could do it, and he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Zeng Zhongtang and Li Zhongtang!"

"Master Ruan Xiang was joking, I can't compare with Li Zhongtang." Zhou Hexuan waved his hand.

"Who says it can't be compared, I can see it!" said Li Shengce of the New York branch.

Ruan Benwan asked again: "Mr. Zhou is in China now, what is his position?"

Zhou Hexuan said: "I'm a white man, I'm not an official."

"That's a pity, burying talents." Li Shengce sighed.

Situ Meitang asked aloud, "Why doesn't Mr. Zhou become an official?"

Zhou Hexuan shook his head helplessly: "To be an official in China, you must first know how to be a man. This person is too good at doing things, but he can't do things. I don't want to be an official for the sake of being an official. It's too tiring."

Situ Meitang understood the meaning and seemed a little disappointed, and then asked: "Mr. Zhou, in your opinion, when will China become prosperous and strong?"

Zhou Hexuan said: "When Japan is defeated, China will begin to rise."

"Will there be a war between China and Japan?" Situ Meitang asked in surprise.

Zhou Hexuan smiled and waved to the hall, and Sun Yongzhen immediately brought the box. Zhou Hexuan took out a copy of "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" and said: "This is my humble work. It contains the reasons for the inevitable war between China and Japan. It is clearly written. Please Mr. Situ correct it."

"It will be read," Situ Meitang took it solemnly, and then asked, "I heard that Mr. Zhou is willing to join the Hongmen?"

Zhou Hexuan nodded and said: "That's exactly what I mean, please accept it, sir."

Situ Meitang asked everyone in Hongmen: "I would like to respectfully invite Mr. Zhou to be the new blessing of Wuzhou Hongmen, is there anyone who disagrees?"

"boom!"

There was an instant uproar in the lobby, but because Situ Meitang's prestige was too high, no one dared to object.

The internal structure of Hongmen is complex and well-defined, with a total of 9 grades, which are subdivided into more than 30 grades.

Strictly speaking, Sun Yat-sen's position as Marshal of Hongmen belongs to the second highest level. The Hongmen Xinfu (also known as Xinfu, confidant, and criminal deputy) that Zhou Hexuan is going to do now belongs to the last level of the first class.

In terms of rank only, Zhou Hexuan's status in Hongmen is even higher than that of Sun Yat-sen.

But rank does not mean power. For example, the first-class "Zhihuang" ranks higher than the leader. But "controlling the emperor" is equivalent to the Supreme Emperor, who is specially reserved for the retired leader.

The same is true of Zhou Hexuan's "Xinfu", which is specially set up for those who have made great contributions to Hongmen, such as donating huge sums of money to Hongmen, such as helping Hongmen to settle troubles, which is equivalent to a very respectable and prestigious guest minister.

Although Sun Yat-sen's Marshal of the Hongmen ranks second, he has the right to build a temple and mobilize part of the resources of the Hongmen.

Of course, even if it is just a well-sounding Keqing, the post of "Xinfu" is still very rare, and it will not be awarded to those who have made great contributions. Because in Hongmen gatherings, "Xin Fu" is on an equal footing with the leader, deputy leader, chief manager, Godou, etc. Even the incense masters such as Ruan Benwan and Li Shengce have to salute respectfully when they see "Xin Fu".

Situ Meitang laughed and said, "Since there is no objection, let's choose another auspicious day and hold Mr. Zhou's entrance ceremony."