No wonder the inspection team was seized of power and supplies in the Shanghai market could not be exchanged with the Kuomintang-controlled areas, but the top brass of the Japanese army did not react strongly. That was because these Japanese companies were needed to produce munitions for the war!
The Japanese chaebols were also one of the root causes of the war. These greedy and shameless Japanese businessmen frantically plundered mineral resources, grain, coal mines, cotton, raw silk, salt and other resources all over China. They also seized and forcibly controlled Chinese factories and implemented measures to China's industry and commerce.
control and committed heinous crimes.
The two most famous chaebols, Mitsui and Mitsubishi, had the most despicable behavior. They even sold drugs in occupied areas and forced people to grow opium. This was promoted by various liaison departments of the Koa Institute, and behind it was the wolfish ambition of the Japanese government.
The Japanese military and the Japanese chaebol were like grasshoppers on a rope during World War II. The military relied on the chaebol to provide materials and weapons and equipment to carry out criminal wars. The chaebol needed the military to occupy land and population through war and provide various resources for use.
for production and sales.
This close relationship means that the military often needs to consider the needs of the plutocrats when launching wars. It is not surprising that this happens.
"Your Majesty General, I think that if this phenomenon is not curbed and continues for a long time, the imperial army itself will suffer losses. And you also understand that the water in the smuggling pool is very muddy and involves a huge interest group." Chen Mingxiang
Pretend to be prepared for the imperial army.
In fact, of course he wanted to find out when the war started. Logistics supply was related to the success or failure of the war. The Central China Liaison Department of Xingya Yuan must know some secrets.
"I'm not very clear about the specific time. The preparation period given by the Military Ministry is six months. In fact, the top management has not made up its mind yet. After all, the new strategy will touch the interests of Western powers such as Britain and the United States."
"Next month, the imperial army will conduct a military operation and enter the southern part of French Indochina to test the reaction of the British and American countries so as to provide reference for the final decision. Mr. Chen, the more violent they make, the more they will treat you.
There are benefits." Tsuda Shizue said the last sentence meaningfully.
Strictly speaking, these words are leaks, but for Chen Mingxiang, a person involved in war logistics, they are not considered leaks.
The Japanese army was already stationed in the northern part of French Indochina. This move to the southern part of the country was just a military movement and did not mean war.
Senior Japanese officials, officials from the consulates general of various countries in Shanghai, officials from the city government and officials from various districts and counties all left the venue one after another after more than half an hour. This was just a social event, and when they arrived they gave face to the city government and Chen Mingxiang.
Now that the big shots have left, the cocktail party has entered a lively stage. Shanghai, an international metropolis, has a very rich nightlife. Many people plan to hang out in the club until after ten o'clock, and then go out to continue their fun.
"Commissioner Chen, you don't seem to be very honest tonight!" Mo Guokang returned to his seat and looked at him with a half-smile.
Chen Gongbo was in a bad mood after the meeting. He, Zhou Fahai and Ding Mocun went to find a place to continue the discussion. This gave her a chance to dance to the rhythm of the music.
"Facing the most beautiful Sister Mo, a man can't be honest. If I'm to blame, I blame you for being too charming!" Chen Mingxiang went to the dining table and brought her a plate of pastries and a plate of fruit.
Call me dishonest? Are you kidding me?
With Chen Mingxiang's identity, he refers to his identity as a latent agent. Even if Mo Guokang takes the initiative, he will not cross the line. There must be a bottom line in everything. If he offends Chen Gongbo, then the gain will outweigh the loss.
Besides, although this woman is beautiful and charming, she is not an easy type to deal with. Her ambition exceeds that of most people. If she can make Chen Gongbo do what she wants, how can she be an ordinary woman?
Of course, it is inevitable to take advantage during the dance, but Chen Mingxiang passively accepted it.
The beautiful woman who was brought to your door would inevitably come into contact with her body when dancing. If this was considered dishonest, then Mo Guokang's provocative movements should be paraded through the streets.
"The mayor wants you to come to the office tomorrow morning and convey the content of tonight's meeting. This time Huatong Trading Company has the important task of preparing supplies. The two Japanese just now are representatives of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of the Japanese government.
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"The other thing is that the Japanese side is preparing to give the Jinling government some power and establish a Central Materials Control Committee, with Mr. Meiji as the director. It is now in the preparatory stage."
"In fact, in my opinion, it is nothing more than a name. Unless the Japanese own material control agencies are abolished, this committee of the Jinling government will be a pure decoration." Mo Guokang said.
The financial foundation of the Wang Puppet Government is weak. Finance Minister Zhou Faohai implemented a method of living within his means, and the revenue and expenditure were basically balanced. However, tariffs, a pillar financial resource, ostensibly returned to the Ministry of Finance of the Wang Puppet Government. In fact, the Wang Puppet Government wanted to use it.
, we still have to negotiate with Japan's Zhengjin Bank, and the power is still in the hands of the Japanese.
The Wang puppet government was not willing to be just a puppet, and was constantly seeking power from the Japanese government. Material control was one of them. Simply put, it was equal to the control of materials.
For example, in the 29th year of the Republic of China, that is, the Central China Cotton Association was established in February last year. It is a control agency. It uniformly prices, purchases and distributes cotton in occupied areas. This kind of monopoly behavior has huge benefits. Wang
It is impossible for the pseudo-government not to fight.
But the Japanese army would not let go easily. Chen Mingxiang knew what Mo Guokang meant. It was just to give you a false name. When to give you actual power would depend on the needs of the Japanese government.
"I'm having a hard time. The imperial army really thinks highly of me and sends out missions every now and then. Did you tell me the specific time?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
"Who doesn't know that you are the leader of smuggling in Shanghai? It's useless to complain to me. The Japanese stipulate that from July 1st to December 1st, about half a year, it is your material procurement deadline."
"The provincial and municipal governments as well as district and county offices in Jinling Government are responsible for collecting daily supplies such as grain, cotton, raw silk, tea, wood and salt."
"Huatong Trading Company is still responsible for smuggling transactions with the Kuomintang-controlled areas and purchasing important minerals, bristles, tung oil, rosin and other strategic materials. Japan has provided enough funds this time and will allocate them to you within a week." Mo Guokang said.
"Isn't this partiality? The Southeast Trading Company and the Japanese intelligence agencies are all making money comfortably, but they picked me out to send out tasks because I am naturally easy to bully?" Chen Mingxiang said with some dissatisfaction.
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"They also have tasks, but their combined share is not one-tenth of yours. General Ying Zuo said that Southeast Trading Company mainly supports the funds of the secret service headquarters. Lingnan Company, a subsidiary of Mei Agency, is responsible for Mei Agency and the intelligence agencies stationed in Shanghai.
There is really no extra ability to supplement funds." Mo Guokang said with a smile.
