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Chapter forty-fifth grievances

"Ting Lan, what is the Japanese chaebol?" Lao Zhang heard this term for the first time and was still a little unfamiliar. In fact, this is also a common problem of most Chinese politicians of this era. They are influenced by traditional Chinese concepts and prefer to

Thinking about the relationship between political figures from the perspectives of township parties, teachers and students, and old friends ignores the important link of capital, so the understanding of Western society is also very vague.

This is also true in the academic world. It is precisely because of not understanding the influence of capital conglomerates and plutocrats that they regard the Western system as a perfect thing and praise it in a disgusting way, while ignoring the more cruel and bloody nature of capital power.

"Speaking of Japanese chaebols, we should actually talk about Western conglomerates first. Before the industrial revolution, Western society was similar to China. There were also many powerful businessmen, similar to Shanxi and Huizhou merchants. After the industry developed,

The power of big capitalists in Western society is rapidly expanding."

Zhang Tinglan continued: "When their strength reaches a certain level, they will use the huge capital in their hands to enter the financial field, set up banks, and protect industry. When capital and industry are combined, a powerful consortium is formed.

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Lao Zhang listened carefully and asked Zhang Tinglan if there were any terms he didn't understand. Lao Zhang's understanding ability was indeed not weak. He soon understood that the relationship was inseparable, and he had a preliminary understanding of the consortium that has a decisive influence in the Western world.

understanding.

"Consortiums usually take decades or even hundreds of years to accumulate. Once formed, they can control a country's industries and the government must be controlled by them. Japan has followed the West since the Meiji Restoration, but they do not have enough

time and insufficient capital accumulation, so they started the so-called colonial industry and used state power to promote industrial development. At first, Japan's large enterprises were state-owned, and then they were sold to big Japanese businessmen at low prices. With the help of government power,

With the support of the Japanese government, he became a giant controlling the Japanese economy."

"This is also a good idea." Lao Zhang said with a smile: "During the Qing Dynasty, almost all the enterprises run by the imperial court suffered losses, but after they were converted into commercial enterprises, they could make money and make profits. Japan's idea is not bad. In the future, we

You can also learn from Fengtian."

"It is indeed a good idea from the perspective of industrial development, but as the saying goes, eating other people's mouths and taking advantage of other people's methods. Japan's big businessmen rely on government support, so they naturally have to listen to the government's words, and they have lost their independence.

, it cannot become a consortium and can only be called a chaebol."

There is only one word difference between the two, but their meanings are completely different. Many scholars of later generations believed that the Meiji Restoration was successful, so they also regarded colonization and industry development as a successful policy, and based on this, they criticized the Manchu Qing Dynasty

Westernization Movement. But these people often ignore an important issue, that is, Japan's path of aggression and expansion began with the Meiji Restoration.

In other words, Japan embarked on a path of no return during the Meiji era. In the end, World War II was completely defeated, and Japan lost its qualifications as a normal country. From this perspective, the Meiji Restoration was actually a failed reform.

The policy of colonization and industrial development also has fatal flaws. The influence of Western consortiums crosses national borders and can operate in European and American countries through developed financial systems. However, because Japanese chaebols rely on the support of the Japanese government, they are also limited to the Japanese government.

within the sphere of influence.

Therefore, these chaebols have a strong impulse to expand. The larger the territory controlled by the Japanese government, the better they can develop. This is the biggest difference between Japanese chaebols and Western conglomerates. It is these hot-headed chaebols and the fanatical Japanese military

The joint promotion of forces brought Japan to the point of no return.

"I have learned another lesson. Countries that dare to love foreigners are also a mess of intrigues. I have learned a lot. But Tinglan, you have said so much, but you haven't said how to deal with Sanmu?"

"Since he is working for the chaebol, Miki definitely wants to expand his business interests when he comes to the Northeast. When he first sold arms to us and provided loans, he was actually looking for a market. I guess the conditions he gave Feng Delin were similar. But after all, we are alone.

He is thin and cannot consume too much goods, so it is better to make a trap and lure him to jump in. Not only will it target him personally, but even the consortium behind him will suffer losses."

Lao Zhang also became interested when he heard this: "Tinglan, tell me more specifically."

"The key to everything lies in Fred. Let him help the Japanese facilitate the arms trade with Russia. Russia is currently financially exhausted. It might as well let the Japanese provide loans to Russia. Of course, these loans will go through the accounts of Dosheng Bank. Japan

Arms are also transported through the Middle East Road. With Japan's arms complement, our risk of stealing Russian arms will be much smaller. If necessary, we can also secretly let people rob Japanese arms."

Although Japan and Russia were comrades in the trenches during World War I, the two countries had just ended the Russo-Japanese War. There was a deep rift between the two countries, and Russia did not trust Japan's industrial technology, so Russia did not make large-scale purchases from Japan.

Arms, most of the arms shipped to the Far East are produced in the United States.

Everyone knows that arms and weapons are the biggest profit-making industry in war. The Japanese see the Americans' pockets getting bigger and bigger, and their eyes are red. However, these Japanese are also in a hurry and have limited strength. They have no ability to take advantage of the Americans.

They have nothing but meat to eat, so they can only focus their promotion on China. This is why Miki initially invested in Zhang Zuolin and now supports Feng Delin.

Zhang Tinglan and Fred have been communicating frequently recently. After he understood this, he had a plan to trick the Japanese, that is, to facilitate the arms trade between Japan and Russia first, and Japan would lend Russia money to buy Japan's own weapons.

The blood on this blood vessel on the Middle East Road is more abundant, and Fengjun can use his hands to obtain greater benefits.

Of course, this is still a trivial thing. The most important thing is that once Russia collapses and the majority party takes power, all foreign debts will be cancelled. The more loans Japan provides, the more serious the losses will be. Moreover, Zhang Tinglan has already made Daosheng Bank.

Destroying thoughts.

By that time, the Japanese had no choice but to do so. The Russian government was overthrown and the bank that provided the guarantee disappeared. The bitter consequences could only be borne by Japan itself.

The greatest weapon of a time traveler is foresight. The world is inherently complex. Even if some people can foresee some future situations with their foresight, these people will never dare to make big bets easily based on their own judgment.

But time travelers do not have this problem. Zhang Tinglan clearly knows that as a result of the world war, Tsarist Russia will definitely collapse, and there will also be a red regime that is beyond everyone's expectations, and Japan's loans will definitely be in vain.

The Republic of China inherited the unequal treaties of the Qing Dynasty and continued to pay reparations to the great powers. This was very common internationally. Therefore, even if Japan knew that the situation in Russia was unstable, they would be willing to lend money. However, the majority party had such a tyrant.

Those who make rice don't pay attention to this at all. They just refuse to admit their debts and even nationalize them all.

Zhang Tinglan knew this, so he designed such a trap. Of course, Zhang Zuolin didn't know Zhang Tinglan's far-reaching plan. He still had some questions: "Tinglan, the Japanese gave loans to Russia, and then Russia used the Japanese loans to buy Japanese arms.

, Why do I feel like I took off my pants and farted? If Japan was so kind, it would just give arms to the Russians."

"Seventh Master, the Japanese are neither well-intentioned nor fools. On the contrary, they harbor evil intentions. Once the Russians make large loans to Japan, the Russian government will inevitably be influenced by Japan. As long as it can influence Russian policies, the benefits will be difficult to measure.

The debt relationship does not lie in the interest, but a means of controlling people, just like the big loans provided by the great powers to President Yuan for the aftermath. They did not mean that we could afford to repay them, they just wanted to control Beiyang."

After the Eight-Nation Allied Forces invaded China, China was burdened with a heavy Boxer Indemnity. Tariffs and salt taxes became collateral. The great powers did not want China to pay off the indemnity. On the contrary, they hoped that it would never be able to replace it. In that case, China

The country's finances will always be controlled by the great powers. This is the real huge profit. Borrowing and reparations have the same purpose.

"I understand, I understand!" Lao Zhang nodded: "Didn't Miki treat us the same way? He provided us with loans and provided us with arms. Now it seems that he is just a poisonous bait. I just followed what you said.

If it promotes cooperation between Japan and Russia, wouldn't it be good for Japan? Even if we can steal some arms secretly, Japan will still make a fortune."

"You are right, it looks like this so that the Japanese will jump, otherwise the shrewd Japanese will never be fooled. However, the situation in Russia is unprecedentedly chaotic, and drastic changes are imminent, so I believe that Japan's loan will eventually be a basket case.

It's all in vain, Fred thinks the same way."

Zhang Zuolin picked up the cigarette bag and took two puffs. The spicy smell of Guandong cigarettes filled the room. After a long while, Zhang said: "Tinglan, I agree. You have the final say on how to operate it."

Lao Zhang was about to get up and leave, but then he smiled and said: "Tinglan, you are right to learn from Fred, but you should also be careful, you are not of my race!"

After saying that, Lao Zhang strode away. Zhang Tinglan instantly understood what Zhang Zuolin meant. It turned out that Lao Zhang thought these things were told to him by Fred. This was indeed the case. After all, a 16-year-old who had never studied abroad had

How could a young man of 20 years be so aware of the international situation? It was probably Fred who pointed him out.

Zhang Tinglan simply didn’t explain much. It was best for Lao Zhang to let the misunderstanding continue and blame Fred for any shortcomings he had in the future. Now that he thought about it, it was a great blessing to have such an ally. Zhang Tinglan happily left the handsome manor.

Go and make arrangements.

Ji Jinchun originally wanted to keep this trip a secret and try his best to hide the arms from Zhang Zuolin. However, he confessed to Lao Zhang and there was no need to stay, so he hurried back to Beizhen. Feng Yong was depressed all the way.

Ji Yonghua was very happy that the house deeds were still in his hands, but were temporarily kept by his father.

After Feng Yong arrived in Beizhen, he unceremoniously told Feng Delin about Ji Jinchun's acceptance of Zhang Zuolin's gift.

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