Chapter seven hundred and eighty-four the initial changes brought about by the new relationship
The Japanese aggressors will not really give up the interests they have gained. Doing so is nothing more than changing their approach, from being in front of the stage to behind the scenes, without any change in essence.
The purpose of handing over the power of material control to the Wang Puppet Government was to require the Wang Puppet Government to provide a specified amount of resources according to their needs, which diverted the people's hatred towards them. In fact, the operations of Japanese businessmen would not be hindered.
By handing over the administrative power of the concession to the Wang puppet government, the special rights of Japanese expatriates must be retained. The so-called abolition of extraterritorial rights is nothing more than a blank check and a formality.
But for the puppet Wang Puppet Government supported by the Japanese invaders, this is a dream. At least with formal autonomy, the Wang Puppet Government has long been salivating over the benefits involved in material control, and may even more.
I believe this is a major victory in saving the country through curves!
"You guessed it right. Boss Dai called and asked you to continue to inquire about the Japanese and puppets and find out the relevant details as soon as possible. He also said that the national government was excited when they heard the news. This is the top priority at the moment."
Wang Zhen took the message and said.
"I originally wanted to get involved in the Changlu Saltworks, but I didn't expect that the Lianghuai Saltworks would also have an opportunity now. Huazhong Salt Industry Co., Ltd. has agreed to assign the entire Shanghai market, except for the salt sales in the Japanese-occupied areas, to me.
This time when we go to Jinling, we must also finalize this piece of power. We cannot spit out the fat in our mouths." Chen Mingxiang said.
On the surface, it seems true that the Japanese army sold salt to the Jinling government, but the fact is that the Jinling government must complete the raw salt quota specified by Japan to meet the salt needs of the summer troops stationed in China and Japanese expatriates. In such a situation, ordinary people cannot eat salt.
On the contrary, it was worse than when the Japanese army controlled the salt fields.
Because the Wang Puppet Government has repeatedly fought for the right to sell salt in the Lianghuai Salt Fields, it also exploited the profits of the salt merchants to enrich its own finances. The fight was just for the tens of millions of yuan in salt taxes every year.
As for the Japanese army, they didn't have to do anything. They just waited for the salt to be harvested and received it in the prescribed quantity, which saved a lot of trouble.
The salt works provided the Japanese army with military salt for their own use, and they could not earn a penny. However, the raw salt shipped to Japan was sold at the Lianghuai Salt Works at 38 yuan per ton. This was the lowest cost, and they only paid 24 yuan.
The price is 10 yuan per ton, which is a difference of 14 yuan per ton.
In fact, until the defeat of the war, the raw salt that Japan plundered from the Lianghuai Salt Fields and Changlu Salt Fields was paid at this price. No matter how much the currency of the Wang Puppet Government depreciated, even if it is given to you at this price, you have to sell it or not.
Have to sell it too!
No matter how you calculate it, this is a loss-making business. What the Wang puppet government has to do is to pass this loss on to the people, otherwise the salt farm will go bankrupt.
Chen Mingxiang himself certainly cannot take care of the entire Central China region, and his salt quota is also very small, but he is responsible for the sales of salt in Shanghai, so at least the people here will not be short of salt.
Moreover, the pricing power of salt is in his hands, and the price will not rise too fast. He has to do special things in special times, and he has nothing to do with the general environment.
That night, Wang Zhen cooked a few Sichuan dishes that Chen Mingxiang liked to eat. The two heated up some rice wine and chatted until very late. He knew that the door diagonally opposite must be open, but he just didn't dare to take a step.
Take this step.
It can be seen that the heart of this girl Wang Zhen has been completely occupied by herself, and there is no room for the second person. Chen Mingxiang also feels a headache about this. How to deal with it?
As for Wang Zhen, she was lying on the bed reading a book with a sly smile on her face. She guessed that the guy would not dare to open the door and come in. But with such a breakthrough, maybe the happy days in the future are not far away.
Although Chen Mingxiang made this move today because he was too excited, how could he have done it if he didn't admit that he liked her in his heart?
"Brother Mingxiang's information is really well-informed. I just found out not long ago that it is also top secret in the Japanese government and military. The Jinling government knows no more than five people. After all, they are famous people in the army. They don't hide anything.
You!" Zhou Fahai said with a smile.
Chen Mingxiang arrived in Jinling in the afternoon on a Japanese military transport plane, and he was not picked up by anyone. In the evening, he drove to Zhou Fahai's home with two million in China Central Reserve coupons. Naturally, he received a very grand reception, with good wine and delicious food.
Table, Ding Mocun also came.
"Minister, this news is really unbelievable. The Japanese really want to return the material control power, including the right to sell salt from the Lianghuai Salt Farm, as well as those military-controlled factories, and the administrative power of the concessions in various places, to us in Jinling.
Government management?" Ding Mocun asked in surprise.
"These are all true. Within the next year, all private enterprises in South China, Central China and North China that have nothing to do with the military will be returned to their original owners. Japan's national policy enterprises in the customs will also accept our supervision and guidance.
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"The concessions in various places, including the public concessions and French concessions in Shanghai, will be successively exercised by the Jinling government. The century-old concessions have ended in our hands. This is a huge contribution we have made to the country and the nation. It must be named
One that will leave a lasting legacy.”
"I have already held two secret talks with the top military adviser, Lieutenant General Matsui Tairo. On December 20, I will accompany Chairman Wang to Japan to hold formal talks with the Japanese cabinet, and will also determine the time to declare war on Britain and the United States.
." Zhou Fahai said with a smile.
Is the Wang Puppet Government declaring war on the British and American governments?
Chen Mingxiang thought it was funny, but he had to admit that this was the best choice for the Wang puppet government. Without the support of the Japanese, God knows how many more days this puppet regime could last. This attitude of advancing and retreating together with Japan must be adopted.
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"Minister, I don't know much about military affairs. We have declared war on the British and American governments. Are we going to send troops to the South Pacific battlefield to fight the American army?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
"You are not outsiders. To put it bluntly, the Jinling government's patchwork army does not even dare to fight the Shancheng government's army. How can you be qualified to participate in such a battle?"
"The reason why Chairman Wang wants to participate in the war is nothing more than his attitude. Japan does not lack troops and war materials. What we have to do is provide resources and help Japan solve logistical support. Fighting the war is their own business."
"It is precisely because of the full support of the Japanese government that our Jinling government was able to suppress the North China Provisional Government and the Restoration Provisional Government and become the only political power in the pass. When things have reached this point, the two sides have a relationship where both prosper and suffer."
"Since the outbreak of the Pacific War, Chairman Wang has planned to share the same destiny with Japan, declare war on Britain and the United States, and express the attitude of our Jinling government." Zhou Fahai said.
