Nine hundred and two chapters cast a net to block nine
If Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. delays its acquisition by Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd., then Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. will not be able to control the Lianghuai Salt Fields. However, Chen Mingxiang can use the authorization of Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. to eliminate the interference of the old salt merchants and strengthen his own
Territorial power.
Four months was enough for him to manage Su, Xichang and Zhenjiang, including Guangling and other places, as well as the most important Shanghai and Jinling, and the operation was impregnable. Even if the Huazhong Salt Company officially took over the Lianghuai Salt Fields, it would not restrict his ability.
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But Horiuchi Yucheng believes that everyone has selfish motives. Isn't there a saying that people who do not serve themselves will be punished by heaven and earth. Moreover, Chen Mingxiang's approach has no impact on the Japanese government, but is beneficial.
At least from the coal shortage issue in Shanghai, it can be seen that although Chen Mingxiang also engages in monopoly, he has a longer-term vision and does not aim at seeking huge profits in the short term, but hopes to obtain wealth through quantity and market share. This
It is consistent with Japan's new strategy.
"Your Excellency, Consul General, thank you for your great help. This period of time is very precious to me. When the price of the salt market stabilizes, I will invite you to my home for dinner." Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.
It is actually very easy for the Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. to delay the negotiations. The Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. represented by Li Hongfei has the support of the Jinling Government’s Ministry of Finance and dare not rush the Japanese. The July 30th date mentioned by Horiuchi Yucheng must be
This is the final handover completion time.
"There's no problem. I've heard about it a long time ago. Chen Jun's wife is very proficient in tea ceremony culture. She has been praised by many senior military generals for this. Just feel free to do it. If you encounter anything, feel free to contact me.
, as long as you serve the empire, the Consulate General will be your backing." Horiuchi said in the city.
This was a tacit deal between the two of them. Chen Mingxiang invited Horiuchi Yujo to have dinner at his home. The purpose was not only to eat, but also to give a portion of the salt gain to Horiuchi Yujo as a thank you.
Horiuchi Yucheng naturally understood what he meant, and he readily agreed. As long as it did not harm the interests of the empire, he would not refuse any benefits. Everyone likes money, so why should he pretend to be so aloof?
Besides, the psychological quality of people engaged in diplomacy is not generally strong, especially the diplomats of the Japanese government, who often confuse right and wrong.
While Chen Mingxiang was sharpening his sword, Kenshiro Shibayama, the top military adviser of Wang's puppet government, came to Shanghai and summoned him at the headquarters of the Mei Agency.
Of course Chen Mingxiang knew Shibayama Kenshiro's purpose, which was simply to recommend his old subordinate Shimo Kitazawa to the police academy. Unfortunately, his action was a bit late.
"I have admired Chen Jun's name for a long time. He is well-known in Shanghai and even throughout Central China. He has received the second-class Ruibao Chongguang Medal from His Majesty the Emperor. He is known as the most loyal follower of the empire. He has been purchasing supplies for the imperial army all year round.
, You have made great contributions to the cause of the empire, and you have a bright future!" Kenshiro Shibayama said with a smile on his face and shook hands with Chen Mingxiang.
"I don't dare to praise you like this, General. Everything I have now was given to me by the empire. It's natural to make some insignificant contribution. I don't dare to take credit."
"Welcome, General, to be appointed as the top military adviser to the Jinling government. I heard that because of your outstanding abilities, you were recommended by the General Staff Headquarters to study in Western countries. You are an outstanding figure in the modern military of the empire. I have really admired you for a long time." Chen Mingxiang smiled.
He said.
Everyone likes to hear good things, and Shibayama Kenshiro is no exception. What Chen Mingxiang said is exactly what he is most proud of. He was born in a heavy army, but he was able to rely on his own ability to be recommended by the General Staff Headquarters to study in the United Kingdom and the United States, and also became the division commander.
, this is a rare exception.
The atmosphere between the two was very harmonious. After about ten minutes, Bei Zeping entered the office of the agency director. He knew Chen Mingxiang, and Chen Mingxiang also knew him. They all knew it from the files.
"Chen Jun, let me introduce to you. This is Kitazawa Ping, the new intelligence director of the Mei Agency. He has the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army. He is a fellow villager and classmate of your old boss, Major Okamura Mikizo, so we have a close relationship." Shibayama
Kenshiro said.
"Kitazawa-kun, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am here today because Okamura-kun has helped me. Please let me know if you need help in the future." Chen Mingxiang said, and then he bowed. This is etiquette.
"Chen Jun is well-known both inside and outside the customs. I used to be the intelligence section chief of the Ice City Secret Service Headquarters. Although we have not communicated with each other, I am not unfamiliar with Chen Jun at all. Please forgive me for disturbing you in the future.
." Kitazawa also bowed deeply.
The rumor of the Smiling Tiger is well-deserved. He always has a "sincere" smile on his face, giving people an approachable feeling. If it weren't for the information given by Yoshiko Kawashima and Shigeru Goto, Chen Mingxiang would have thought that he was smooth and easy to contact.
people.
"Chen Jun, I heard that your Police Department has set up a higher police school. The teachers are criminal investigation experts from Japan, and the instructors are veteran criminal investigation policemen borrowed from the Manchukuo Public Security Department. How is the current progress of the school?
?" Shibayama Kaneshiro asked.
"Reporting to your Excellency General, the progress is very smooth. The Ministry of Finance has allocated special funds, and the vice president and Shanghai Police Chief Lu Ying is responsible for supervising the work. According to the current project speed, it will be completed by the end of May and will not delay July 1.
It will be used at the beginning of school." Chen Mingxiang said.
Sure enough, the topic started to shift to the police academy!
"Kitazawa-kun is also a veteran imperial intelligence officer with rich practical experience. I want him to serve as a consultant at your police academy. What do you think?" Shibayama Kenshiro said.
In his mind, as long as he said a word, the matter would be a foregone conclusion. Does Chen Mingxiang still dare to disobey the order of the top military adviser?
"Your Excellency General, the police academy now has six consultants. According to the agreement reached by both parties, the number is already full." Chen Mingxiang said.
Kitazawa Ping and Shibayama Kenshiro looked at each other, and they both thought that the Military Police Headquarters and the Army Ministry's secret service stationed in Shanghai had taken the lead. The consultant of the police academy must be Japanese. There was no need to ask.
"Chen Jun, which department sent the consultant? Our Mei agency is responsible for the work of the Jinling government police system." Bei Zeping asked.
The Mei Agency supervises all yamen of the entire Wang puppet government. The advisory system is also a concrete manifestation of the operation of the Mei Agency. If other departments send consultants, the Mei Agency cannot send consultants. This is against the rules of the game.
"There are two military police officers stationed in Shanghai. One is Lieutenant Colonel Tsukamoto Kiyoshi, the police chief, and the other is Lieutenant Colonel Shigeru Goto, the chief of the special high school department. In addition to serving as the general adviser, Colonel Saito of the Mei Agency also dispatched
There are four resident consultants here, so we really can’t add any more consultants,” Chen Mingxiang said.
