The station of the Pacific Fleet was bombed horribly by the Japanese army. The U.S. government was immediately shocked and angry. While yelling at the Japanese government for being shameless, it declared war on Japan and officially joined the ranks of World War II. Immediately afterwards, the British government and the Dutch government also declared war on Japan, and then
, the Yamashiro government also declared war on Japan.
"Mr. Riddle, you have invited me to meet with you all so late at night. Do you need my help with something?" Chen Mingxiang said in Riddle's office.
At around eleven o'clock in the evening, Chen Mingxiang received a call from Riddell and asked him to come to his office for a talk. Chen Mingxiang happened to be on duty tonight, so he went directly to his office.
Although they occupied the public concession, the Japanese army did not touch the management of the Ministry of Industry Bureau of the concession. The original personnel were still responsible for maintaining the operation. However, the orders issued were all Japanese. Katsuo Oka was the Japanese who controlled the Ministry of Industry Bureau.
representative.
In addition to Riddle, there were also Police Commissioner Smyth, American director Minstead, British director Pollock, and CEO Philip.
"Mr. Chen, we implore you to provide help to the British and American people in the concession and secretly protect a group of people from leaving Shanghai. Although the Japanese have not taken action against ordinary people yet, you and I both know that this is just a temporary buffer.
It’s just a period.”
"Both the governments of the two countries have sent instructions asking us to send some important business people back to the country as much as possible. But after thinking about it, you are the only one in the entire Shanghai stock market who has this ability and masters such channels."
"Of course, considering that this matter is too difficult, they will bear all the expenses, including their houses, shops, cars, goods, warehouses, etc., and will also give a considerable amount of cash," Riddle said.
The administrative officials of the British and American concessions are not fools. They can certainly see what the Japanese are planning. In capitalist countries, businessmen are the most powerful class. They are currently putting pressure on the government to rescue important figures from British and American companies stranded in the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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After discussion, the officials of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau of the Public Settlement still hoped that Chen Mingxiang could provide assistance. After all, they had done smuggling business before and the cooperation was very pleasant.
And everyone knows that since Chen Mingxiang can do strategic material smuggling business with British and American businessmen, he is definitely not on the same side as the Japanese. The reason why he puts on a face of being close to the Japanese is more for self-protection and in troubled times.
Just looking for some wealth.
"Everyone, you know in your heart that this matter is not about money at all. I have been cooperating with the British and American parties for such a long time. There is no need to say what is going on."
"If possible, I would rather send everyone away without paying a penny, so as to gain everyone's friendship. Money is secondary."
"When the concession was not yet occupied, I warned of possible crises. Relying on my close relationship with the Japanese, I had a way to send everyone away."
"But now there are Japanese soldiers everywhere in the concession. If I do this, if I am discovered by the other party, I will risk my life. Don't think that I am so important to the Japanese!"
"I'm not optimistic about Japan going to war with you two, and I'm very willing to leave a way out for myself, but if my life is gone, what's the point of having more money." Chen Mingxiang shook his head in "embarrassment".
This is a negotiation strategy. He is very sure that he will send a small number of people to leave Shanghai, and both the Marine Corps Command and the Military Police Command will give him this opportunity.
After these people's assets were robbed, there was no use keeping them. Instead, they had to waste food. Being a favor can be regarded as using waste.
But how to maximize his own interests is the most important. With the opportunity of his life being threatened, he can gain the greatest gratitude.
"We also have our own difficulties. It's not that we don't want to listen to your advice. Now that things have reached this point, let's talk about how to make it happen. This is the list of people to be evacuated. There are sixteen British businessmen and twelve American businessmen. But we must
Including their families."
"This box contains their land deeds, including houses and real estate, as well as transfer letters and house purchase contracts. As long as you sign, all their properties in Shanghai will belong to you. I think the Japanese will also recognize your ownership.
." Mingside said.
"When Japan is defeated, they can come back. Why should they give me all the real estate?" Chen Mingxiang said with a frown.
"I don't know what the future will be like. Besides, this thing is nothing to them. Most of the funds have already been transferred back to the country. I will transfer to you 2.8 million US dollars in two days. As your
Funding for the rescue, but you have to get it done," Riddle said.
He is really rich. What is the concept of 2.8 million US dollars? The ratio of legal currency to US dollars has reached 30:1, more than 80 million legal currency!
But look at the people on this list, who is not a well-known millionaire in Shanghai? This refers to US dollars. It will not break your muscles and bones to spend this little money. There are too many people, so the number is
Extraordinarily amazing.
In fact, Chen Mingxiang's current assets may not be less than this amount of money, but he has definitely never seen more than two million US dollars in cash!
"Isn't the price we offered enough to impress him? Why did he still look sad when he left?" Mingside said.
Chen Mingxiang only agreed to give it a try and talk to important Japanese generals, but he looked like a prisoner on his way to the execution ground, not surprised by the astronomical cost.
"Didn't you listen to what he said? No matter how much money you have, you can't buy your own life. What I'm most afraid of is that if you have your life, you can take it, but you can't spend it! If this thing can be done, each person can give him an additional 350,000 yuan.
, What's the use of asking for money when your life is gone?" Riddle said.
Returning to his home in the BOC branch, Chen Mingxiang called Wang Zhen over and looked at his harvest together. Hearing the remuneration offered by the British and American businessmen, Wang Zhen felt as if he was dreaming.
These top tycoons are all well-known figures in the public concessions, but right now, they have the luxury homes they enjoy in the Shanghai market at their disposal.
"Have you seen Mara Villa, the most famous and unique fairy tale villa in Shanghai? I like it very much. I want to choose a long-term residence, and this is it." Chen Mingxiang pointed to a document and sighed with emotion.
said.
This is a villa built by a wealthy British Jewish businessman based on the scene in his daughter's dream. It was completed only five years ago and is one of the most famous buildings in Shanghai. In the past, Chen Mingxiang could only think about it, but now,
He signed a letter and the villa became his.
It was bought, not given as a gift, and cost 100,000 US dollars. These foreigners were very thoughtful in doing things, and the documents were not flawless. There will be a lawsuit in the future. After looking at the title deed and the purchase agreement, no one can take away the house!
