Hardy Empire 1945

The time has come to January 1953.

honeymoon just passed,

Hardy bid farewell to Margaret and returned to the United States, preparing to bring Andy to Washington one day later to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new president.

As for Princess Margaret, she likes the climate of Cayman very much, but she doesn’t want to go back to London and shiver in the cold. She wants to stay on the island. She has maids, housekeepers and guards by her side, as well as Taylor, so she is not lonely.

January 20, 1953.

Capitol Hill.

This is the second time that Hardy has sat on the Capitol Hill viewing platform.

Last time it was Johnson.

This time it was Eisenhower.

he believes

There will be more opportunities in the future.

The presidential swearing-in ceremony was still broadcast live by ABC across the United States. In order to watch the presidential inauguration ceremony, Congress specially approved a one-day holiday for the entire United States.

Including schools and factories.

According to statistics, the number of people watching Eisenhower's inauguration today may exceed 80 million. This is definitely a historic moment.

When the camera sweeps across the viewing platform,

It stayed on Hardy for about two more seconds.

Many people complained in their hearts,

My boss gave a close-up, and ABC TV really knows how to flatter.

However, Hardy also sent a signal to the United States and the whole world on the viewing platform, that is, although Johnson has stepped down, he is still the president's guest and still has a certain influence on Washington.

this shot,

It can play a very good role in consolidating Hardy's status.

The inauguration begins.

First, Nixon came to power and was sworn in as the vice president of the United States and the speaker of the Senate. Hardy looked at Nixon, a hardcore politician he had trained.

certainly.

Other families have also arranged their own people in other important cabinet positions,

Secretary of State, Secretary of 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, and more.

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 president's cabinet, which means that the president has the right to appoint and replace at will.

For example, Kissinger is the spokesperson launched by the Rockefeller family.

For example, Robert Kennedy, John F. Kennedy's younger brother, served as U.S. Attorney General under President John F. Kennedy.

Many ministers in the United States used to be entrepreneurs, especially the treasury minister. Many of them were presidents of major banks and Wall Street investment banks.

It is easy for these people to come to power, and it is also easy to replace them. As long as the president is upset with you, he can dismiss you at any time without any reason.

After the vice president took office, the president took the oath of office, and then Eisenhower delivered his inaugural speech. After being cheered by 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,

There was a reception at the White House.

Hardy stood in the crowd, and from time to time someone came over to say hello and chat. At this time, Hardy himself had grown into a towering tree.

Hardy's wealth, the lord of the Dominion, married the princess of the British Empire, and began to have his own military power. It is impossible to underestimate it at random, let alone gathered on one person.

Eisenhower turned around and came to Hardy, and the others left automatically, leaving space for the two of them. Eisenhower raised his glass and touched Hardy, thanking Hardy again for his help during 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 fiefs was in Malaya.

I just wanted to talk to His Excellency the President about this matter. It is related to future development and I need to ask you for advice. Hardy said very politely.

Then tomorrow, let's find a time to have a good chat. Eisenhower said.

Although Eisenhower's time is very tight now, he is still willing to take the time to have a good discussion with Hardy.

the next day.

afternoon.

Hardy visited Eisenhower again, and the two discussed and consulted in the Oval Office.

exchanged opinions,

Some consensus was reached.

It is hoped that Hadi's Dominion will play a more important role in regional security and affairs.

Hardy is pleased with how the discussion turned out.

He has already managed the United Kingdom, and as long as he can handle the United States, there are very few forces in this world that can affect his development in Southeast Asia.

Now,

The United States is willing to support him, and it is also the spokesperson of the United Kingdom. By taking advantage of various situations, Hardy can take the opportunity to realize his ideas.

 …

After bidding farewell to Eisenhower and leaving Washington, Hardy did not return to Los Angeles or Cayman, but flew directly to Hong Kong.

Hardy is going to Hong Kong to see his newborn daughter.

Han Ye Jin was born.

This time I gave birth to a daughter for Hardy. When Hardy came to the villa in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, the little guy had already opened his eyes and looked at Hardy in a daze. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but the little guy looked at Hardy with a smile on his face.

Hardy picked up the little guy.

very soft.

When Xiao Shitou was born, he was much tougher than his younger sister. No wonder the girl was called Ruanmeizi. Hardy hugged the little one and looked at it for a long time, then turned to Han Yizhen and said, Yizhen, what name do you want to name her?

Han Yezhen smiled softly,

Of course the name was given by you, the father.

Hardy thought about it.

Let's call it Annie. The English name is Annie Hardy, and the Chinese name is An Mingni. It kills two birds with one stone. Hardy said.

Han Yezhen also thinks the name sounds nice.

annie,

Catchy and easy to remember.

And the meaning is also very good,

It means God's grace, God's favor.

 …

Losing his son and daughter in Hong Kong for half a month, Hadi went to Japan. He came this time to step down from his post as special economic envoy.

The so-called special envoy,

That is, the special envoy of the president, who was appointed by Johnson to oversee Japan's economic activities. Now that Johnson has stepped down as the president of the United States, his special envoy will naturally stop.

Japanese Imperial Palace.

The emperor, prime minister, cabinet ministers, and representatives of many American and Japanese entrepreneurs sent off Hadi’s resignation. The Japanese prime minister, on behalf of Japan, thanked Hadi for his support and contributions to Japan in the past few years.

the next day,

Many Japanese newspapers reported on the grand farewell ceremony.

Although Hadi resigned as the Japanese special envoy, his influence on Japan will not fade away. The group composed of seven major financial groups still controls the lifeline of Japan's economy, from banks, finance, to processing enterprises, to people's livelihood food, Even newspapers and TV stations.

In Hardy's confidential report to Johnson,

There are many investigations and judgments made by Hadi’s intelligence organization. The United States will always be vigilant against Japan and will not give it too much freedom to allow it to develop freely.

In the future, Hardy will ask Hardy's Strategic Research Office to compile a more detailed Japanese strategic report and submit it to Eisenhower as the report of the economic special envoy for the past two years.

With Hardy, the shit-stirring stick,

Believe in this life,

Japan will only be more difficult than the previous life.

Before Hardy left,

Call Sayuri.

I'm going to leave Japan, maybe I won't come here for a long time, now you are a well-known host and movie star in Japan, your career should not be too difficult in the future...

Before Hardy finished speaking.

Sayuri knelt beside Hardy's lap, and said with a choked voice, Master, are you going to abandon Sayuri?

Hardy exhaled slightly.

Raising Sayuri's face with her fingers, Sayuri was already in tears.

Haven't you thought about pursuing your own happiness? Find a boyfriend who loves you, get married and have children, follow me, and be just a lover in the eyes of others for the rest of your life.

Saiduri looked at Hardy with watery eyes: Actually, from the moment I became a grown-up woman, I have decided that I will always be by your side unless the grown-up abandons me. My lord, do you hate Sayuri?

Hardy groaned.

What time is it? It's not ancient times. Japanese society is also pursuing female prostitutes. Don't take this relationship too seriously. Hardy said.

Then can I continue to follow the adults? Sayuri asked again.

Do you want to be a lover forever?

Of course I do. I'm already happier than most women in the world. Isn't that enough? Sayuri said firmly.

Think about it.

Except for the name.

Hardy can give a woman everything she wants.

Money, status, sense of security, and sex satisfaction, these are indeed more than 99.99% of women in the world.

Sayuri grabbed Hardy's hand and slowly put it into her kimono, allowing her big hand to grasp her chest, feeling the woman's heartbeat.

My lord, don't give up on Sayuri.

Dot dot dot dot dot dot.

(10,000 words omitted here.)

Hardy before leaving Japan.

Sayuri became the deputy director of ABC TV station.

Before that, Hardy also asked people to set up an organization called the Japan Women's Federation, which is a private association whose main purpose is to let Japanese women pursue their own rights. Now Sayuri has been promoted to the vice chairman of the Japan Women's Federation.

If she is capable, she can go a step further, if not, it is enough for her to live a lifetime in peace.

Hardy has a large number of industries in Japan, and he will come here every year, and then Sayuri will be able to reunite with Hardy for a period of time.

In fact, in this state, women are happier, which is the pursuit of many modern women.

 …

leave Japan,

Hadi came to the Dominion of Malacca, Penang.

to the future here.

Hardy thinks more than Cayman does.

Cayman is just a small island. Although it has the name of Dominion, it has no influence on the surrounding area at all. Now it has become a tax-free paradise. His position has basically been fixed, which is Hardy's back garden.

But Penang Malacca is different.

Here guards the throat of Malacca.

It can form a regional influence on Malaya and Indonesia, and even radiate to Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and other countries. The situation in Southeast Asia is not stable now, so Britain and the United States urgently need a real agent.

Hardy is ready to use this status.

Get more benefits from it.

Especially in Indonesia, their president is Sukarno at this time, and his political inclination is more pro-Soviet, so the United States and the United Kingdom are more wary of him.

Hardy came to Penang and began to let HD Defense Company start the explosive mode.

American weapons and equipment have arrived in Penang one after another. In the past few years, HD Defense has established several war rooms and strategic research rooms. It has a complete reserve of personnel and has been sent to Penang to form a headquarters.

Hadi's army is different from any national army. His organizational form is still a mercenary model in a strict sense.

All officers are hired.

So this does not involve a coup d'état.

foreign,

They are still part of the HD Defense Company, not the national army. Therefore, the army of the Dominion has been an elite military system from the beginning, rather than an extensive militia system.

There are advantages and disadvantages to raising troops in this way.

The advantage is that using this army can be more flexible, and if you pull them anywhere, no one can say that it is an invasion of other countries.

And there is no need to worry about the military getting bigger and some soldiers interfering in politics, because they don't involve politics and are pure fighters.

The disadvantage is that the cost of raising troops is higher, but the salary is several grades higher than that of other armies, and it is impossible to form a large-scale reserve. If there is a large-scale war, there is no better foundation.

But Hardy knew,

In the decades after World War II, there have been no large-scale wars, but some local wars, and elite soldiers are more suitable for the needs of future wars.

Moreover, a small country like his is useless even if it has reserve troops. The population is too small, and there is no land depth, so it is not suitable for a war of attrition.

His goal is not the five permanent members of the United States, the Soviet Union, China, Britain, and France, but the countries in Southeast Asia that he mainly faces.

Hadi Dominion begins conscription.

strictly speaking,

It is a HD defense company that recruits locals in the Dominion to join the defense company. It plans to recruit 20,000 people in the early stage, of which 10,000 are the army and the remaining 10,000 are the navy and air force.

And these people,

After the preliminary training, some of them will be eliminated, and the rest will strengthen their patrols, become real mercenaries, and integrate into the existing HD defense company system.

As for those who are eliminated, some will be transferred to the military and police to serve the local area.

After this batch is stabilized, the second batch will be recruited one after another. Hadi’s idea is to build a marine division with about 17,000 people, 6,000 people from the navy, and 3,000 people from the space, and more than 80% of them are locals from Penang. .

 …

Hardy came to the headquarters of HD Defense Penang, which has been relatively well-built. Today, Hardy is going to chat with the experts in the 'Strategy Research Office'.

A group of high-level strategic talents are assembled here, including former senior strategic staff officers of the US military, intelligence experts, counseling analysis experts, etc. Their purpose is to help Hadi analyze the strategic situation in Southeast Asia.

Hardy's task for them is:

The future direction of Malaya.

A Possibility Analysis of the Merger of Singapore and the Dominion of Penang.

Response to military conflict with Indonesia.