Chapter seven hundred and eighty-fifth the initial changes brought about by the new relationship II
No one is a fool. These big traitors and traitors in the Wang Puppet Government naturally know very well that the Japanese government has suddenly thrown such a big pie at them. What good intentions can the Japanese have?
The government is in the front, and it is just pulling the strings behind the scenes.
But even so, it is an earth-shaking change compared to before. I finally have some autonomy. Is it necessary to follow the master's wishes and publicly thank the master for his kindness?
Participating in the war is not really a battle, it is to transfer Japan's need to launch this war to the common people in the occupied areas. In essence, they are accomplices.
What Zhou Fahai said is absolutely correct. Most of the troops of the Wang Puppet Government are rebels from the Shancheng Government or dispersed stragglers. Their combat effectiveness is definitely not comparable to that of the Shancheng Government's troops, let alone the Japanese army.
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"What does the minister mean to say that the Japanese government has agreed with our Jinling government to declare war on the British and American governments?" Ding Mocun asked.
"At the beginning, the Japanese government did not agree with our participation in the war and was preparing to implement a new combat plan to wipe out the Kuomintang-controlled areas of the Yamashiro government in one fell swoop. However, in October this year, the attitudes of the cabinet and the military changed and we were notified that we could consider it.
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"My second meeting with Matsui Tataro confirmed that this statement will be implemented next year. The specific time is to be determined. I estimate it should be in January, after all, it is the beginning of the year!" Zhou Fahai said.
The Japanese military department formulated a combat plan, called Combat Plan No. 5. One of the plans was to mobilize the main force of the Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Forces to attack Sichuan Province from Shaanxi Province and Hubei Province to completely wipe out the Shancheng Government, the largest
Threatening to occupy the entire territory of China in one fell swoop.
Even now, the implementation of the plan has not been terminated. The troops participating in the offensive are making preparations. However, the war situation in the South Pacific is unfavorable, especially the disastrous defeat of the Combined Fleet in the Battle of Midway and the US military's attack on Guadalcanal, which have caused huge variables to the plan.
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China's war situation is unfavorable and it is also a stage of strategic stalemate. However, if the Pacific region suffers another disastrous defeat, it will inevitably endanger the homeland security of Southeast Asia and even Japan.
After a long period of war, Japan's potential has been exhausted and it can no longer cope with two-front wars. For this reason, the Japanese government and the military had to make partial adjustments to the strategies of the Wang puppet government, and this time the "new relationship" was born.
"talks.
However, in the eyes of the Wang Puppet Government, the Japanese army still controls the entire Southeast Asia and part of the South Pacific region. A slight failure did not have a fatal impact on the overall war situation. Victory or defeat is a matter of military strategists. Therefore, it is still necessary to actively fight for the victory.
Japan moves closer to seek more interests.
"Minister, I also want to ask for instructions this time. Huazhong Salt Industry Co., Ltd. has authorized me to be responsible for the sales of salt in the entire Shanghai city. The salt of the garrison and Japanese expatriates is not under my control. If the Salt Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Finance takes over Huazhong Salt after the year
Co., Ltd. and Lianghuai Salt Farm, then does my Haiyuan Salt Company need to be included in the new company's system?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
In fact, it really doesn't matter whether you ask Zhou Fahai or not for this matter. The Japanese government's delegation of power to the Jinling government is just a superficial phenomenon. There are too many restrictions in it. For example, the advisory system is a typical example of selling dogs over sheep's heads. The final decision-making power still rests with
In Japanese hands.
Chen Mingxiang is backed by the city government and the major Japanese military agencies stationed in Shanghai, and his fleet can transport salt for the garrison and Japanese expatriates under tight transportation conditions. It is natural for him to control the salt market, but it does not mean that
The Jinling Government's Ministry of Finance and the Salt Administration Bureau can also enjoy their meals in the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
If you treat yourself like an onion, the Japanese army must be willing to use you as a dipping sauce!
But what Chen Mingxiang meant was that he was a well-known planner, and being able to get authorization from the Salt Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Finance was equivalent to support from two aspects. If anyone dared to interfere with the salt in the Shanghai market, he would dare to chop off the opponent's claws!
"How can there be any reason to spit out the fat meat that you have eaten in your mouth? Tomorrow I will make an authorization record for you with the Salt Affairs Bureau and get the Shanghai salt distribution rights in advance. You can just operate with confidence and boldness. Who dares
Jiji Wai Wai Wai Wai, let him come to me!"
"In the future, when your fleet transports salt for the Shanghai market, it will also have to help the Salt Service Department transport it from the Lianghuai Salt Fields to Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. Currently, there is no other company except you that has this ability."
"The salt output of the Lianghuai Salt Field is 90,000 tons per month, of which 30,000 tons will be transported to Japan and 20,000 tons will be supplied to the Japanese garrison. I allow you to withdraw 10,000 tons of salt per month. In addition to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Su Xichang
The markets in the Jinling area and the Jinling area are also allocated to you, what do you think, do you dare to take it?" Zhou Fahai said with a smile.
The Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou area was Li Shiqun's most important tax area. If Chen Mingxiang monopolized the salt, he would directly conflict with the local salt merchants, and it would be Li Shiqun who was in trouble.
Let’s not talk about the salt tax issue. If he wanted to make a living in the territory of Jiangsu Province, the salt dealer must have paid him a lot. It seems a bit unreasonable to take the money but not do anything.
This is Zhou Fahai's clear conspiracy. I can give you such a huge benefit, but it depends on whether you have the courage to follow through. At the same time, this is also a test.
But will Chen Mingxiang worry about Li Shiqun?
Now they are close partners. As long as the profits from salt sales are divided, Li Shiqun will definitely agree with both hands. He only sees money. How can he directly participate in the dividends with the small profits given by the salt merchants?
How many come?
Don't underestimate these cities. This line is an important lifeline to support Wang's puppet government. Business is very developed and industry is among the best in the country. The sales price of salt in cities is definitely higher than in rural areas. This is common sense.
Sexual issues.
"The minister is opening up financial resources for me. How can I not appreciate it? That's it. As for the tax rate, please pay more attention to the minister. In Shanghai, Zhenjiang and Suzhou, Xichang, 10,000 tons per month is more than enough, but Huazhong Salt Industry
Co., Ltd.'s business deadline is expected to be January next year, we still need to wait." Chen Mingxiang said.
The word "we" used here has a special meaning. Chen Mingxiang didn't seem to explain it clearly, but Zhou Fahai understood it. This is why he assigned all the richest areas to Chen Mingxiang.
Chen Mingxiang has a fleet of astonishing tonnage, which can transport salt to riverside and coastal cities such as Zhenjiang, Jinling, and Shanghai. Other salt merchants are a bit worse, they are all small boats, and they are intercepted by the gendarmerie water patrols every three days.
Due to the blockade, Chen Mingxiang does not need to consider this.
Chen Mingxiang "occupies" so many good places, but the Japanese won't mind. Even if Li Shiqun does, there's nothing he can do about it. It's really a big deal, but that's actually a good thing. This guy's network is so powerful that it would scare anyone.
