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"It means that the Jinling government's voice has greatly increased, and it means that Japan needs to make some compromises. This situation is exactly what you, Minister, do not want to see, so you must strengthen your own strength to protect this land."
A hard-earned foundation."
"But the nature of the army is very important. I think the issue of designation is difficult to solve. Even if Chairman Wang agrees, the senior military generals may not agree. Coupled with the fierce opposition from opponents in the Central Standing Committee, this matter is a big trouble!" Chen Mingxiang said.
Li Shiqun thought so, so he went along with what the other party wanted. From his own point of view, he did not need to block the other party's actions, but also provided necessary support.
But when it comes to the military, everything big and small is too sensitive. Chen Mingxiang cannot get involved in any way. He is not in the arms business and has no influence in the army of Wang Puppet Government. This is also an important reason why the Japanese feel relieved about him.
Li Shiqun's popularity in the Jinling government was too low. In the past, with the support of the Mei government, the big bosses in the Jinling government couldn't help but develop an arrogant and domineering style of work. He also rarely dealt with the military, and there was no close relationship between them.
In our relationship, if we really encounter a problem, there won’t even be one to lend a hand.
From the perspective of the upper echelons of the military, they would not tolerate him taking control of an army that was out of control. He did not want others to interfere in his territory, and others also had this idea.
"In the past, I relied on the Japanese at my back. I was considered a self-contained force within the Jinling government. I fought alone without any other allies. This is indeed a flaw. You are right. It is very difficult to get a designation."
"If I can't get a designation, my plan is to form my own special forces and security forces, which is nothing more than a different form of taking the wrong approach. I am the chairman of Suzhou Province and have the power to set up local armed forces in various places. The Japanese army has no control over this aspect.
We can be tolerant, and we will also provide some guns and ammunition."
"Even if the Japanese want to give power to the Jinling government, the handover process will be very cumbersome. It will be impossible to delay for more than a year. During this period, the Japanese garrison and the Jinling government are focusing on their own interests and constantly arguing. I will
Take the opportunity to develop with all your strength.”
"There are so many cities and villages in Jiangsu Province, which may seem inconspicuous at ordinary times. Once the armed forces in various places are formed, they will be assembled into an army. In fact, in the Chiang Kai-shek area, I have channels to get guns and ammunition. As long as I have money,
, there is nothing impossible!”
"Brother, when it comes to smuggling to make money, you have to say that you are second. No one dares to say that you are first. Now you have reached out to the salt affairs. I need your help. I don't lack power. I lack it.
It's money, I want to hear your opinion on how to convert the two." Li Shiqun said with a smile.
He also knew a little bit about Chen Mingxiang's business with the Kwantung Army. It was calculated in units of 100 million yuan of Central Reserve Bank notes. The Southeast Trading Company at the secret agent headquarters only had tens of millions in a year. This was nothing compared to the big one.
Compared.
Li Shiqun has his own resources, but lacks trading channels. Chen Mingxiang has channels, but lacks resources. If the two are perfectly combined, both parties will benefit from it.
"Su Province is a cornucopia. If you want to make money, it's not a problem. Let's talk about salt first. As the upstream wholesaler, I calculate the Suzhou, Wuchang and Zhenjiang areas as 5,000 tons, which is 100,000 dans of salt."
"The wholesale price in urban areas is 80 cents per quintal, and the retail price cannot be higher than one yuan. The wholesale price in rural areas is 60 cents, and the retail price cannot be higher than 80 cents. This is the salt merchant's part."
"The minister and the relevant departments of Jiangsu Province are involved in salt. From my wholesale price, they can earn 20 cents per catty. One load is one hundred catties, and one load is equal to twenty yuan. This is two million China Reserve Certificates."
"If you calculate it this way during the eleventh and twelfth months, when January comes, the price of salt will inevitably skyrocket, and the profit will double. Four million China Reserve Certificates per month will be no problem."
"I ask the minister to regulate the salt market. Salt merchants must operate according to my regulations. I have given them a high profit. If anyone wants to make more money and ruin the market, then he will be treated as a profiteer. Speculators who should confiscate their properties should be treated as profiteers."
Those who deserve to be shot should be shot," Chen Mingxiang said.
From the benefits obtained from salt alone, even if Li Shiqun received 60% of the total, he would have no problem raising an army of ten thousand people, including military pay, food, clothing, housing, and transportation. This was also an unexpected surprise. He did not have it now.
So many weapons.
"No problem. If anyone dares to go against me, I will deal with him. I can earn two cents per pound, which is not a lot. This thing relies on quantity." Li Shiqun nodded and said.
Although the currency value of China Reserve Bonds has been falling, the Japanese and puppet authorities have not yet gone to the extent of crazy printing. In addition, the legal currency has been driven out of the financial market in occupied areas. At this time, there is still purchasing power. A salt merchant can earn 2 yuan a month.
More than 100,000, no more, no more, no less, no less.
It is indeed lower now, but the price of salt is constantly rising. The industry has its own rules of the game. It is not that Chen Mingxiang can lower the price if he wants.
"The minister will let go from tomorrow and purchase a large amount of cotton and grain in Jiangsu Province. These are in short supply. The cotton will be sent directly to my textile factory. You can get as much as you want. The price will definitely satisfy you. I can help with the grain.
Sold to Chiang Kai-shek District, there is actually a huge demand in the Shanghai market, so money is not an issue."
"When I came to Suzhou this time, Mayor Chen Gongbo also told me that he wanted me to purchase a batch of rice and coarse grains in the Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou areas as disaster relief materials for Shanghai."
"The Chinese New Year is a difficult time every year. The weather is cold and there is no food. Bodies are often seen on the streets. Children and women are sold everywhere. This time, even the Japanese did not stop me from buying food. The bosses must take this into account.
It’s a matter of face,” Chen Mingxiang said.
"Japanese? Brother, you don't know that more than 300,000 tons of rice have been transported from Jiangsu Province this year. In the so-called land of fish and rice, the people have no food to eat. What else can they intercept?"
"I'm really wondering why Chen Gongbo is so enthusiastic about relief. He had a bad time with the Japanese over coal some time ago, and now he's starting to pay attention to food. What kind of medicine is he selling in his gourd?" Li Shiqun said.
"Minister, this is political capital. According to the agreement between Japan and the Jinling government, concessions in various places will be formally abolished next year. The concessions in Shanghai are the most famous. Mayor Chen Gongbo is icing on the cake for his achievements next year."
Chen Mingxiang said.
"Formally? These three words are used well. Even if the Japanese cancel the name of the concession, their administrative power will have to be reduced. The privileges enjoyed by the Japanese must be retained. The Jinling government is just a false name.
, the actual benefits are not much." Li Shiqun sneered at this.
He knows the Japanese style and methods of doing things very well. The Jinling government is a complete puppet, and the so-called handing back of rights is nothing more than a farce.
The purpose of giving them some sweeteners is to make the Jinling government work harder to collect supplies for them. The essence will not change. You have to throw away a piece of meat and bones to feed the dogs!
