Chapter nine hundred and twenty first compromise plan
During the Anti-Japanese War, Changlu Saltworks and Lianghuai Saltworks were monopolized by Japanese chaebols. Before the Japanese government implemented the new strategy, Chen Mingxiang was not qualified to enter. Those with vested interests would not allow outsiders to snatch the meat from their bowls.
The Lianghuai Saltworks is famous and has a long history, but its output is not as good as that of the Changlu Saltworks. As of now, the gap between the two sides is basically one to five. Moreover, most of the raw salt from the Lianghuai Saltworks was transported to Japan by the Japanese army, and there is a shortage in central China.
The salt phenomenon has reached a point where there is no need to delay.
Finally seizing the opportunity, the Japanese Consulate General in Peiping introduced the Haiyuan Salt Company to the Changlu Saltworks in order to defeat the Japanese chaebols. Chen Mingxiang took advantage of the situation and transported the Changlu Salt to Central China. With the quotas from the Lianghuai Saltworks, it was basically able to maintain the situation.
Most people meet the minimum requirement of salt.
Li Hongfei coveted this batch of Changlu salt. Chen Mingxiang was not surprised, because the Huazhong Salt Company, which was composed of the Jinling government's Ministry of Finance and old salt merchants, did not have many chips in hand. The share of the Lianghuai Salt Field was basically lost to the Japanese army and Haiyuan Salt
The industrial company has occupied it, and the remaining part has to be given to Yuhua Salt Company.
If Li Hongfei only wanted to impose a salt tax, Chen Mingxiang might have looked down upon him, but when he heard his idea, he still wanted to monopolize the industry and did not want any uncontrollable new forces to enter. He immediately became annoyed. From my perspective
Are you worthy of snatching meat from your mouth and eating it?
But on the other hand, Li Hongfei is the spokesperson of the old salt merchants. If he does not fight for the interests of his own people, he will not be able to gain a foothold in the industry in the future.
"Okay, let's stop the discussion on this matter. I will give you a compromise plan. Mingxiang's Haiyuan Salt Company can also sell it in other places besides Su, Xichang and Zhenjiang, as well as Jinling and Shanghai.
, is not included in the management scope of Huazhong Salt Company."
“However, considering that Huazhong Salt Company’s share was insufficient and that it was burdened with salt tax pressure from the Ministry of Finance, Haiyuan Salt Company’s original quota of 10,000 tons in the Lianghuai Salt Field was reduced to 8,000 tons, giving the Huazhong Salt Company
If you provide two thousand tons, your salt tax will be a symbolic ten yuan per load!"
"Brother Hongfei, let me tell you clearly that it is a good thing for Changlu salt to enter central China. It is of vital significance to alleviating salt shortages in various places and improving the image of the government. Chairman Wang attaches great importance to the people's hearts. Haiyuan Salt Industry
The company has made great contributions to the government."
"I made a big concession this time. Brother Mingxiang, you are responsible for rescuing the salt merchants detained by the gendarmerie, and then facilitating the acquisition of Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. by Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. What do you think?" Zhou Hai
He couldn't stand Li Hongfei's mental retardation anymore, so he spoke directly to settle the matter.
Did this guy hit his head on the door frame and was a little delirious?
How dare you take Chen Mingxiang's share of this batch of Changlu salt? Before you speak, please find out what's going on, okay?
Chen Mingxiang dared to transport salt from the Changlu Saltworks to Central China. This was a punishment imposed by the Japanese government and military department on the Japanese chaebols. It was also a dispute over the interests of the garrison and the chaebols. I even stayed away, but you actually wanted to intervene.
Are you living too long?
"Originally, there was no big problem with the negotiation. It was entirely because of the Huazhong Salt Company's own suicide. The Huazhong Salt Company complained to the Consulate General in Shanghai and the Military Police Headquarters. Consul General Horiuchi Ujo and General Kinoshita complained to these salt traders.
I was very angry at the behavior of hoarding goods and raising prices. I thought it was tarnishing the image of the empire and misleading the local people, so I decided to temporarily suspend the negotiations.”
"I do have some connections at the Military Police Headquarters, but even so, according to General Kinoshita, it would be good to be released by the end of June." Chen Mingxiang said.
This is called nonsense. It is true that the Huazhong Salt Industry Company committed suicide, but when to release him depends entirely on his mood. The Military Police Headquarters can operate it with just a word.
During this arrest operation, tens of thousands of tons of salt hoarded by Jiangnan old salt dealers were confiscated by local military police. This is a profit of tens of millions. When Haiyuan Salt Company sells this batch of salt, the money will be divided.
There was no anger at the Consulate General in Shanghai and the Military Police Headquarters.
But Chen Mingxiang is not used to their problems, how can they come out so easily? He wants to teach the salt merchants an unforgettable lesson, and the prison at the gendarmerie headquarters is definitely the best place to eat steamed buns, drink cold water, and...
It is normal to lose twenty kilograms of meat a month if you are frightened every day. Chen Mingxiang can guarantee that these salt merchants will lose weight quickly.
"What? It's only the middle of April. What does Director Chen mean that they will be detained in prison for more than two months? We all know that you have a very strong relationship with the gendarmerie headquarters in Shanghai. Can you think of a way to arrest them in advance?
Rescue him?" Li Hongfei was anxious.
"It's not completely impossible. You ask the salt merchant's family to raise a batch of gold jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and painting, especially US dollars and Japanese yen. I'll work around the relationship and I can release it in mid-May, or even sooner.
It’s impossible, Japanese people have to consider their own face.”
"Actually, I think there is no need to spend this money. The Consulate General and the Gendarmerie are not willing to make things too big. They will definitely be able to release them by the end of June. Let these salt merchants stay in prison for a longer period of time, which will save money.
There are millions of bets!”
"If I ask you to give me money and things, you might think that I am embezzling, so I don't want to waste this favor looking for connections." Chen Mingxiang seemed too lazy to pay attention to him.
He made it very clear that at this time period, he could be released without having to cultivate relationships and go through the back door, but if he wanted to get out early, he had to make a big bet. A few million was just a concept, and forget about 1.8 million.
What's the word you're talking about?
Li Hongfei couldn't help but murmur, "Is the gendarmerie prison a place for people to stay? If a good person stays there for a long time, he will either suffer from heart disease or mental disorder, and he will be scared to death!"
"I will raise the money and things, and I will definitely be able to handle it. Director Chen, please pay more attention to the negotiations between Huazhong Salt Company and Huazhong Salt Company. If Huazhong Salt Company does not take over the Lianghuai Salt Farm for one day, it will
There is no way to perform my functions, which is also related to the collection of salt tax, please." Li Hongfei said.
He is not stubborn. The argument just now was just a tentative attempt to gain more control and capital for the forces behind him. Seeing that there is no chance at all, he can no longer offend Chen Mingxiang. The establishment of Huazhong Salt Company,
You still need help from the Lord.
"Yes, brother Mingxiang, you must communicate with the Consulate General in Shanghai and start negotiations as soon as possible. You should communicate with me in time what conditions the other party will offer. This is of great significance to the future operation of the Ministry of Finance.
, come, let's chat while eating." Zhou Hai stood up and said.
