At the Rikoku Hotel near the embassy district, Shiozawa Kiyonori hosted a banquet for Taiji Ohta and Chen Mingxiang. Accompanying him was Wang Shijing, the president of the United Preparatory Bank. Chen Mingxiang would also stay here in the evening.
This traitor is now fifty-five years old. He once studied in Japan, and once served as the manager of the Fengtian branch of the Bank of China in the mountain city government. He has always worked in the financial industry.
Wang Shijing relied on the relationship between his brother-in-law and the traitor Yin Tong, a high-ranking official in the North China puppet government, to get acquainted with a close spy of Tu Feiyuan. After the puppet North China Government Affairs Committee was established, he was recommended as the president of the United Reserve Bank.
"Mr. Wang, the Peiping branch of Huatong Trading Company is currently performing important tasks for our Xingya Institute. Since China Reserve Bonds cannot be used in North China, this will inevitably affect the development of the work."
"So, your United Reserve Bank should prepare 10 million banknotes in cash for this company as soon as possible, and use the accounts of the North China Liaison Department to ensure that the branch can withdraw it at the head office at any time."
"In addition, the Peiping Branch's business in North China may require more Union Bank coupons. You should support Chen Jun in exchanging the price." During the meal, Shiozawa Qingxuan made a request to Wang Shijing.
"Please rest assured, two generals, I will handle this matter this afternoon and prepare 10 million specifically for the Peking Branch of Huatong Trading Company. As for the exchange price, I will satisfy Mr. Chen." Wang Shijing smiled.
He said.
Taiji Ohta was listening, but he was amazed at Chen Mingxiang's methods. Even if the banknotes were a pile of waste paper, ten million was not a small amount. Shiozawa Kiyonori actually wanted to use the North China Liaison Department's account. Then
This means that this is a grant, not a loan from the Peking Branch.
"President Wang, I still need your help in the future business in North China. This is just a small thing!" After the meal, Taiji Ota and Kiyonori Shiozawa left first. Chen Mingxiang gave Wang Shijing a gift at the door of the hotel.
Red envelope.
Wang Shijing was a heavyweight who controlled the financial power of the Puppet North China Government Affairs Committee, and was also his second target with connections in North China. For this reason, Chen Mingxiang gave him a red envelope of US$10,000.
"Brother, you are too polite. After all, we all work for the Japanese. We need to get closer in the future. I will hold a banquet for you tonight to welcome you to Peking for the first time." Wang Shijing said with a smile.
Shiozawa Kiyoshinobu is the head of the North China Liaison Department of Koya Institute, and the Joint Reserve Bank is also under his jurisdiction. Since Chen Mingxiang is so valued by Shiozawa Kiyonobu, and has even approved a sum of money for the Peiping branch, Wang Shijing naturally also has friends with him.
mean.
He had also heard that Chen Mingxiang held three positions in the Shanghai Special Municipal Government: Foreign Affairs Commissioner, Deputy Director of the Social Affairs Bureau and General Affairs Director of the Security Command. He was also awarded the rank of Major General of the Army. This showed that he was Chen Gongbo's absolute confidant.
It is best not to offend such people.
Although the Jinling government was unable to exercise its authority over the North China Government Affairs Commission, the case of Wang Kemin is a good example. He was also highly regarded by the Japanese, but was expelled by Wang Jingwei.
"I'm really sorry. Tonight, Colonel Qingqi Qingyin, the staff officer of the North China Expeditionary Army Headquarters, has to take care of me. Tomorrow night, I will entertain Brother Wang at the Liuguo Hotel. You must appreciate it!"
Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.
Garrisoning troops has always affected personnel arrangements in occupied areas. For example, Chen Gongbo served as mayor of the Shanghai Special Municipal Government, a candidate proposed by the Japanese Navy.
Therefore, the North China Expeditionary Force Headquarters is the undoubted emperor of North China. If it really wants to make any decision, Wang Jitang definitely does not have the courage to resist.
A dignified Japanese colonel, who was also a senior staff officer of the headquarters, actually took the initiative to entertain himself. This also showed that his relationship in North China was far more than just Xingyayuan.
The reason why Chen Mingxiang wants to say this is to intimidate Wang Shijing. He has very few chips in North China, and Qingqi Qingyin is a relatively powerful one.
"Come to think of it, in addition to the relationship with Xingya Academy, my brother also has a very strong relationship with the North China Garrison Headquarters. It's settled, see you here tomorrow night!"
"Also, I have a gracious request for you. If it's convenient, can you help me introduce you to the Colonel of the headquarters?"
"As the president of the bank, I still have a little power in my hand. I won't let you, brother, pay for it in vain. No matter which yamen fails to do things smoothly in the future, or you want to redeem the joint bank coupons, it will be easy to deal with." Wang Shijing was indeed affected.
had an impact.
As the saying goes, even those who are high are not as good as others. He holds the financial power in North China. This is a big fat vacancy among the vacancies. There are many people eyeing this position.
Making friends with one more high-ranking official from the North China Expeditionary Force Headquarters will be of great benefit to safeguarding your position. The rank of a colonel is not low anymore, and his words have a certain weight.
This is a typical resource exchange. Wang Shijing wants to use his financial power to exchange Chen Mingxiang's relationship, which will be beneficial to both parties.
"Manager Yang, this is the cargo handling permit issued by the North China Liaison Department of Xingya Institute. With this thing, the Peking Branch can completely ignore the restrictions on material control."
"As a manager, in addition to the more important tasks, the rest of your time is to handle the relationship between the company and local branch offices. This is also the most critical lifeline for making a living in North China."
"It will be hard on you from now on. You have to travel to various places on business from time to time, visit these branch offices, and give people some gifts. I will give you 10% of the public relations expenses. If you implement it, don't be afraid of spending money." Chen Mingxiang was in the hotel.
said in the room.
Eighty-one people from the Peiping branch came to Peiping on a Japanese military transport plane and temporarily lived in two hotels until they found suitable housing to rent before moving there.
Those who come to the Liuguo Hotel are all leaders above the supervisory level. If the branch wants to carry out business, it must obtain this cargo handling permit.
Unexpectedly, the boss, who is very knowledgeable in the Shanghai stock market and also in North China, actually obtained such a highest-level license. I guess this is the only treatment that Japanese businessmen receive.
"Boss, please give us some guidance on the general direction of our Peiping branch in the future. We are not yet sure about how to carry out our business," Yang Junchu said.
They are all veterans with rich experience from British and American companies and foreign firms. They can also be said to be experts in business and trade. They are the first executives to accept Western business philosophy.
But the problem is, they are very proficient in how to operate the business. As for how the company develops, including the specific categories of goods purchased and sold, the general direction has to be decided by the boss.
Why do you say that?
When the Peiping branch comes to North China to do business, it will inevitably infringe on the interests of local merchants. Now is the time of war, and there are rules for what can and cannot be done!
