"Your Majesty General, I think this is a very unreasonable request. Before the imperial army occupied Shanghai, Japanese textile companies had thirty large-scale textile companies in Shanghai. Your Naiwai Cotton Textile Co., Ltd. alone had nine textile factories.
In addition, there are as many as 14 textile factories in Shanghai directly controlled or merged by Japanese capital."
"After the imperial army occupied the Shanghai market, there were a total of thirty-one large-scale Chinese textile factories. Only nine were not affected by the war because they were in the concession. The rest of the factories were completely merged by Japanese companies. You have not seen the rest of the mess.
On the eyes."
"In other words, my three textile factories were only developed after the war. The number of machines is small, and spindles are even scarcer. The total output added up is just a drop in the bucket for the tasks of the entire Japanese textile enterprise. It cannot contribute
What a key role.”
"But the tungsten ore, iron ore and tin ore, the bristles and tung oil needed by Japanese military industrial enterprises all depend on cotton yarn exchange. These strategic materials seem to be more important to the imperial army's military operations." Chen Mingxiang said lightly.
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When it comes to understanding the industry and commerce in Shanghai, Chen Mingxiang has his own advantages. It originated from the smuggling business of Huatong Trading Company. He needs to know how many resources are available.
When you become the deputy director of the Social Affairs Bureau, your added value is reflected. Officials have the most detailed information, and even pseudo-government agencies will open their mouths to these data.
He also heard what Tsuda Shizue meant. If the Central China Liaison Department of Koya Institute agreed to the request of Japanese textile companies, it was just a matter of one sentence. But Tsuda Shizue asked his own opinion, that is, he would make a judgment and appeal.
"Chen Jun, I cannot agree with your statement. Only by condensing all the textile resources in Shanghai can we complete the mission of the military. Don't you want to serve the empire for your own selfish interests?" The representative of Rihua Textile Co., Ltd. opened his mouth.
It's just a hat.
This textile company ranks second among Japanese textile companies in Shanghai, with a scale of more than a dozen textile factories.
"I think you are greedy and only care about making profits for yourself, creating obstacles for the military industry. How can we make weapons, equipment and ammunition without minerals? How can we maintain warships and fighter planes without tung oil? How can cannons function without brushes made of pig bristles?"
"Please don't forget that I know the situation of the textile factory very well and can accurately calculate the output of your textile company. Do you want me to reveal it to everyone here? I can't afford to wear this hat. You'd better take it back!
"Chen Mingxiang said with a sneer.
He was involved in the three circles of military, government and business in Shanghai, and he understood the thinking of the three circles best. As soon as he said this, the expressions of the representatives of Mitsui and Mitsubishi suddenly changed, and they looked a little dissatisfied at the representatives of the textile companies.
"What Chen Jun said makes sense. Japan is a resource-scarce country. Rare metals, tung oil, bristles and rosin are indispensable strategic materials for the navy and army. They basically rely on imports from China. I support Chen Jun.
Material exchange." Mitsui's representative said.
"Logistics requirements are important, but weapons and equipment are the greatest guarantee of the imperial army's combat effectiveness. With hundreds of thousands of troops' guns and ammunition, our difficulties are no less than yours," a Mitsubishi representative said.
Businessmen are businessmen after all. Once their own interests are threatened, they will immediately change their attitude. Your textile companies need to complete the targets of the military department, and our military industry companies must also complete the targets. Without the strategic materials provided by Huatong Trading Company, you will be comfortable.
,what should we do?
Several representatives of the textile company suddenly became dark-faced. They really didn't dare to let Chen Mingxiang, an expert, report the data. The high pressure was just an excuse. The purpose was to annex Chen Mingxiang's three textile factories!
However, even the most powerful chaebol representative said this, which meant that their attempt was shattered. These people were gnashing their teeth with hatred for Chen Mingxiang, a thorn in their side!
"Let this matter remain as it is. Your textile companies should no longer try to control the military enterprises of the Gendarmerie Headquarters. Each has its own tasks and should find ways to solve problems on its own."
"Textile enterprises are not military-industrial enterprises and are very dependent on the Chiang Kai-shek region. As long as cotton can meet the demand, the task will not be difficult to complete."
"You need to communicate more with the Jinling government, use government channels to purchase cotton, and relax prices appropriately during special periods, so as not to hinder the military's plans," Tsuda Shizue said.
He still admires Chen Mingxiang's strategy. He is very sophisticated and knows how to win over the military industry companies to resist the textile companies. Now that the plutocrats have turned their guns and started fighting among themselves, the matter will naturally end.
"Your Excellency, Minister, the raw materials of military industrial enterprises are indeed very tight. The country has been urging companies in Shanghai to increase imports. However, the resources of Shanghai are limited. We need the help of the Central China Garrison." Mitsui's representative said.
Isn't this nonsense? Under Chen Mingxiang's operation, various smugglers have interrupted their smuggling transactions with the Kuomintang-controlled areas. Outside resources cannot come in. How many days can the Japanese company's own inventory be transferred?
More importantly, even if the Japanese promised to open the border, if Chen Mingxiang didn't speak, the smugglers would not even dare to move, and they would not be able to listen to what the Japanese said.
What if the situation of forced buying and selling at low prices occurs again? There is no place to cry. The purpose of doing this kind of business is to make a huge profit, not to lose money and make a fuss, or to contribute to some bullshit "circle"!
"The garrison can provide convenience to domestic companies, but the military is not a company and cannot solve the problem of raw materials for you. Chen Jun, do you have any good suggestions for this?" Tsuda Shizue said.
Theoretically, all Japanese companies in Shanghai are subject to the constraints of the Central China Liaison Department of the Koya Institute. However, the Japanese chaebols are behemoths who dare to confront the military. As a minister, he cannot control the situation, and his words are ignored by others.
Just like this time, Japanese companies used the special high school to seize Chen Mingxiang's power and used the inspection team to rob and buy smugglers' goods at low prices, which made him very dissatisfied.
Since the end of the Jiangcheng Battle, the Japanese army has been unable to launch strategic offensives on the frontal battlefield. This is a fact that has to be admitted. Why did it not use all its strength to launch a strong attack?
Because the domestic resource shortage situation needs to be alleviated as soon as possible to make up for the consumed war potential, Japan cannot sustain this war, and it is for this purpose to send troops to Southeast Asia.
If you can't get something on the battlefield, you have to use other methods to get it. Smuggling from Chiang Kai-shek's area is a very important strategic step, but these Japanese chaebols don't understand it, or they pretend to be confused.
Hearing that these arrogant guys took the initiative to seek help from the military, Tsuda Shizue felt very comfortable. He also knew the importance of the southward strategy and had no intention of teaching this group a lesson, so he left the matter to "professionals" to solve.
"The inspection team is now blocking the pass. Materials from outside can't come in, and materials inside can't get out. Over time, it will definitely become a dead end. This is a vicious cycle and must be circulated."
"I suggest that Consultant Hirai of the inspection team take the initiative to contact various firms and open the gates to allow trade with Chiang Kai-shek District. When Japanese companies purchase goods, they must leave a certain profit margin for the firms. As long as the materials circulate normally, your pressure will
