The temperature in the Shanghai stock market was so-called not bad in November, and citizens followed the city government's call to save coal. Chen Mingxiang's output of 500,000 tons of briquettes actually did not cause a coal shortage, and the market seemed very stable.
In fact, many families are secretly storing briquettes. They would rather cook one less meal a day and eat cold food, but also save briquettes. It costs twenty-five yuan a load. Who knows how long this price can last?
Therefore, Chen Mingxiang's Yuchang Coal Company was not in a hurry at all and started construction according to the original plan, but secretly made preparations to sell the coal. Anyway, tens of thousands of tons of coal had been transported to the coal yard, and they could sell it whenever they wanted.
"You still have some conscience, you know how to bring me a gift from outside the customs. These sable skins are very soft, the coat color is the same and the gloss is good. I really like it. I will send it to the leather store later. To thank you, I will personally do it tonight.
Let’s cook, how about we two have a candlelight dinner?” Ren Ji said with a smile.
She was really very happy, not only for this pack of twenty expensive sable skins, but as long as Chen Mingxiang had such thoughts, the gift was not the most important thing.
Seeing the beauty's eyes turning and her intoxicating charm for a moment, Chen Mingxiang also felt a little moved. Unfortunately, he had other things to do and could not enjoy the great beauty's hospitality. It was extremely rare for him to go to the kitchen.
There is a dedicated cook in her residence.
"Forget it tonight, let's change the time. I want to go to Chen Gongbo's lover's house for dinner. This has become a habit. Whenever I go out, some people are waiting for me to give gifts." Chen Mingxiang said.
"Chen Gongbo's lover? Is it Mo Guokang or the twins?" Ling Ji asked curiously.
"It's sisters He Zhuoxian and He Bingxian who always go to Mo Guokang's place. Chen Gongbo himself feels partial." Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.
"I heard that you have taken advantage of his twin sisters. Do you men think that having a pair of twin sisters is more exciting and makes you very successful?" Ren Ji said sourly.
She was originally a dancer, and could be regarded as a flower in the world. No matter what she said or did, she did not have the reserve of an ordinary woman.
"How should I put it? My personal relationship with them is not bad. They are friends of the opposite sex who can talk. They are smarter and know what they can and can't do. They are very measured in their words and deeds. This is much better than Mo Guokang. They are better at picking corners.
Nothing."
"You insist on talking about excitement. I don't deny that this is also an innate bad nature. I am not a saint, so I will inevitably be affected. But in terms of attractiveness, you are much better than them."
"Yuchang Coal Company continues to follow my plan. This month and December are the target of 500,000 tons of briquettes. By late December, coal sales will begin. I guess some people will soon be unable to hold on.
"Chen Mingxiang said.
Yuchang Coal Company's funds are withdrawn very quickly. It sells as much as it produces, and water and electricity are basically free. But the Lianmei Company is miserable. They save all their briquettes and don't sell a single load. They use their capital to fight against Chen Mingxiang.
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However, the planned panic in the Shanghai stock market due to insufficient briquette production has so far shown no sign. It seems that citizens are accustomed to buying briquettes from the briquette shop of Yuchang Coal Company, which has caused panic to them and their liquidity has been squeezed.
If you die, how can you still do this business?
The purpose of businessmen is to make money. Now they are losing money every day they last. In order to keep the coal quota, they have to continue to transport coal from North China. Due to ship problems, the coal is not actually transported to Shanghai, but the money has to be paid in advance.
, there is military expenditure of the Japanese army in it!
"The briquette factory basically doesn't need to be taken care of. A fixed number of machines also brings a fixed output. The people in the company and I focus on opening briquette shops. After analyzing the population and residential areas of the Public Concession, the French Concession and Nan City, the five
The location selection for ten briquette shops has been completed."
"All the shops are located in streets and intersections with convenient transportation and densely populated areas. The Public Concession Industry Bureau and the French Concession Public Affairs Bureau have provided us with a lot of help. There is basically no rent for the shops."
"After negotiations between me and the public board of directors, they agreed that as long as the current situation can be maintained, the public board of directors is willing to pay our company an extra five yuan per load of briquettes every month." Ling Ji said proudly.
"You're doing a great job. It looks like I have no problem hiring you as a manager. There are twenty briquette shops in the French Concession. They sell 200,000 tons a month. That's a one million subsidy. There are also public concession workers.
The subsidy from the ministry is just that we are operating late, so it is estimated that it will last only half a year." Chen Mingxiang was very satisfied.
It is really not difficult to simply sell briquettes. This is currently in short supply in the Shanghai stock market, and it is a daily necessity. There is no need to worry about selling it. Being able to take advantage of this opportunity and obtain resources from administrative agencies is the level of a manager.
"The current wind direction is very favorable to us. It's time to flex our muscles and take advantage of the opportunity to make money. It's too late to operate? What does this mean?" Renji asked with a frown.
"You don't know some news from the top. To be honest, the whole Jinling government doesn't know more than ten people. Let me tell you, next year all the concessions in Shanghai will be abolished and turned into special areas under the Shanghai Special Municipal Government.
The Ministry of Industry and Public Affairs Bureau no longer exists, so where can we get subsidies?" Chen Mingxiang said.
This resolution was only made at the imperial meeting of the Japanese invaders on November 8, and only a handful of high-level officials in the Wang Puppet Government, including Wang Jingwei, Zhou Fahai, and Chen Gongbo, knew about it.
"Great, the concessions of various countries have indeed greatly promoted the economic prosperity of Shanghai. This is a fact that cannot be denied. But in the final analysis, the concessions are the product of Western powers' invasion of Chinese territory, and it is a real shame.
Compared with such a big event, it doesn't matter if we make less money, when can we handle the handover?" Ren Ji said in surprise.
"Don't be too anxious. I estimate that it will take half a year for the Jinling government to formally take back the administrative power of the French Concession. The French have vested interests in the Shanghai stock market and are definitely not willing to hand over power. Therefore, the negotiation process
It must be slow and you have to be patient." Chen Mingxiang said.
It means formal withdrawal. The meaning of these words is very clear. Neither Japan nor France at this time can willingly give up all rights. They must make various demands, including the treatment privileges of expatriates, the right to speak about the concession, etc.
In order to complete this "glorious achievement", the Wang Puppet Government must make concessions. France is easier to handle, but the Japanese invaders' request is not to discuss with you, but a direct order. What can the Wang Puppet Government do?
, are you trying to get into trouble with the Japanese master?
Therefore, as long as the Japanese invaders have not been driven away and the country is still under the occupation of foreign enemies, the puppet government will never be able to do practical things. Even if it has the intention, it does not have the ability and courage.
