Spy Shadow.

Chapter 1098 It’s all over

"Don't worry, we have been acquiring land."

Fang Shiyi replied that continuously acquiring land was a strategy formulated by Chu Lingyun, and he was in charge of executing it. The land was not limited to prosperous areas, as long as it was close to the city center, it would be accepted.

Chu Lingyun is well aware of how well Hong Kong will develop in the future. Hong Kong is still too small now. Even though the land it has now is remote, it will still become a prosperous place in the future, and he will be able to make a fortune by selling houses there.

“How is the company’s cash flow?”

"We have plenty of cash. We currently have about $300 million on the books, which is enough for all current expenses."

The predecessor of Chu's Company was Ishihara Trading Company. Ishihara Trading Company originally had considerable assets and many ships. At its peak, it had thousands of cargo ships of various types.

The quantity is large, but the quality is poor.

When it first moved to Hong Kong, the Chu Company was working on replacing ships. It borrowed a lot of money from the bank, sold all the old ships and replaced them with new ones.

The new ships are larger and can carry more cargo, which can save costs.

The Chu Company has performed very well in recent years and has made a lot of money from shipping. If Chu Lingyun had not asked Fang Shiyi to pay back the bank's money, they would be debt-free now.

But if there is no debt, development will not be so fast.

Fang Shiyi already understood Chu Lingyun's operation back then. Although the interest rate was high, it did help the Chu Corporation develop better. If it were not for the loan, the Chu Corporation would probably only be able to replace all the ships now, and it would be impossible for it to stockpile so much land.

It is true that the more capital you have, the more money you make.

"Continue to take out loans, continue to acquire land, and just keep 100 million on the books."

Chu Lingyun nodded. Since he had the money, he would spend it. It wouldn't generate much interest if it was kept in the bank's account, and it couldn't be compared with the profit at all.

It doesn’t matter if you have too much land. Even if you cannot develop it yourself, you can join forces with others to develop it.

Worst case scenario, you can sell it. The land you buy now can be sold for at least several times the price later.

"Yes, boss."

Fang Shiyi responded that there was nothing wrong with the land acquisition strategy. Things are different now. After so many years as general manager, his horizons have broadened a lot. He can see the future development prospects of Hong Kong. Acquiring land now will definitely make money in the future.

"Don't give up on the docks. Help me make an appointment with those gentlemen. Invite them to play cards, fishing, and golf."

Chu Lingyun has always wanted a dock, but the British have strict control over docks. The current Hong Kong dock will definitely need to be expanded in the future, so he has to prepare in advance and secure a good location in the future.

The pier represents identity, status, and strength.

His warehouses now cannot be compared with real docks.

"I'll go and meet them right away."

Fang Shiyi replied that it was not appropriate for him to step in on such matters, as he was after all only the general manager, not the boss.

Besides, the boss has a very high status in the United States, and he asked those people to come out to give them face.

It's different for me. If I go on a date, those people will give him face.

Even though there is only a few words difference, the meaning is completely different.

Fang Shiyi invited three people. The three old knights were very satisfied with Chu Lingyun's invitation and agreed.

Chu Lingyun took them out to play, mainly playing cards.

The purpose of playing cards is to lose.

After a few days, Chu Lingyun lost more than one million US dollars to them. He lost very measuredly. Everyone won about the same amount, around 500,000. The three were very satisfied. Chu Lingyun did not make any demands and just gave them the money for free.

They are not taking this money for nothing, they need to speak up for themselves at critical moments.

The three old foxes knew very well that Chu Lingyun was just giving them money and would need their help in the future.

There is no problem in helping. Hundreds of thousands of dollars is not a small amount for them, and it is won at the poker table, so it is more secure to keep the money.

Hong Kong at this time was not so clean and honest.

It’s okay now, but it will get more chaotic in a while, otherwise there won’t be a department like the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Chu Lingyun was not afraid of them taking his money. His money was not that easy to get. If they took the money, they would have to work for him.

Even though he is not a gangster, when he becomes a gangster, those gangsters are no match for him.

Anyone who looked down upon a man who had been a spy chief during the war years would pay an extremely painful price, no matter how poorly anyone looked down upon him, not to mention that he was rich.

In Hong Kong today, having money is not everything, but having money and wisdom is infinitely close to everything.

Chu Lingyun was looking for not only three knights, but also other high-ranking officials such as the Governor of Hong Kong.

He didn't mention the wharf now, but tried to build good relationships first so that when the wharf was expanded, he would have a place there.

Anyone who dares not to give it to him, or anyone who dares to make trouble, will be in trouble.

Japan, Tokyo.

Inoue stood up from his office chair, stretched, and walked out.

The driver and bodyguard were already waiting and opened the car door as soon as he came out.

At the end of last year, Inoue successfully took over as the director of the Special Investigation Department. He was a young student back then, but now he has entered middle age and has become a mature and steady director.

Inoue's succession was indeed smooth. Takemoto had started training him a long time ago. Inoue was the number one person around Takemoto and had the highest prestige.

When he took over, others were convinced.

It's impossible not to accept it. The old people who really follow Takemoto know all too well that the reason Takemoto can become the head of the Special Investigation Department is entirely because of Ishihara Toru behind him.

Inoue and Ishihara Toru's relationship is much stronger than theirs.

Even Takemoto was introduced to Ishihara Toru by Inoue, which completely changed his fate.

There is absolutely no comparison between them.

This is good, Takemoto doesn't have to clean out his old subordinates to clear the barriers for Inoue.

Besides, he is not dead, he just retired. If the Special Investigation Department really has any problems, he can come and help at any time.

He is the vice president of Motojinja Shrine and currently only handles the affairs of Motojinja Shrine. Motojinja Shrine is also a huge organization and complements the Special Investigation Department.

"grown ups."

Inoue did not go home, but went to Motojinja Shrine to meet Takemoto first.

"coming."

Seeing Inoue, Takemoto smiled.

Takemoto has a lot of white hair on his head. When he first met Ishihara Toru, he was in his prime, in his thirties. Now, almost twenty years have passed, and he is almost sixty years old.

In his eyes, Inoue is still almost like a child.

In particular, Inoue came to see him at least twice a week to report on the work of the Special Investigation Department, which made him most satisfied. Although Takemoto had retired, he was still able to control the Special Investigation Department through Inoue.

Inoue walked to the tea table, made tea for himself, and talked about the Special Investigation Department while making it.

To put it bluntly, the Special Investigation Department is a knife in the hands of the Americans. Everything must be based on the wishes of the Americans. This was the case when Takemoto was in office, and Inoue continued to do so after taking over.

For Americans, the knife only needs to be controlled in their own hands.

It doesn't matter who is the minister.

The American commander in Japan has changed several times, but Carl has never left. Not only that, his status has become increasingly higher.

Takemoto knew better than anyone else that Karl was actually someone supported by Ishihara Toru, or Chu Lingyun.

With him in Japan, the Special Investigation Department will always be firmly under their control.

It's mutual benefit.

Carl is now a brigadier general, which is not the highest rank in Japan, but Chu Lingyun has been training and supporting him. With the care of his old leader Mike, there will be no problem for him to be promoted to major general.

With Chu Lingyun's order, he will keep a closer eye on the Special Investigation Department and will not let it fall into the hands of others.

"Sir, when will Ishihara-kun return?"

After talking about the Special Investigation Department, Inoue took the initiative to ask about Ishihara Toru. Ishihara Toru was the backbone of all of them. No matter whether it was the original Bunsha or the current Genjin Shrine, anyone could be missing except Ishihara Toru.

Without Ishihara Toru, the Motojinja Shrine will soon be disbanded.

First of all, funding is a big problem. Currently, the main source of funding for Motojinja Shrine is the Huali Company, which is under the name of Hosokawa Tomotaka. The Hosokawa family never asks about the affairs of Motojinja Shrine, but if Ishihara Toru is not around, they will not be able to continue providing funding.

When Ishihara Toru asked Mizuki Shun to register the company under the name of Hosokawa Tomotaka, he probably had this intention.

"I don't know either. Normally, he comes once every six months at the latest. I think it won't be too long this time."

Takemoto shook his head. He also hoped that Ishihara Toru would stay in Japan, but Ishihara Toru himself said that he had no choice and needed to deal with some things outside.

The number of members of Motojinja Shrine has now exceeded 300, and each of them has joined after being approved by Takemoto. According to the rules or the development of Motojinja Shrine, Ishihara Toru should come here during this period.

Just like the original literary club, Ishihara Toru would personally and individually meet all new members joining the club.

I guess Ishihara Toru will be here soon.

Takemoto's guess was correct. After the Hong Kong incident was over, Chu Lingyun brought Chu Yuan to Japan under the name of Ishihara Toru.

It was only three days before Takemoto and Inoue met.

"Ishihara-kun."

Takemoto and Mizuki Shun came to report together, and both were very excited.

Now they are both vice presidents. Mizuki Shun is mainly responsible for the open matters, while Takemoto is responsible for the secret ones. With the two of them together, plus the Special Investigation Department, the Americans, and the Intelligence Department, Chu Lingyun's control over Tokyo can now be said to be very great.

"You've worked hard. Inform the new members. I'll meet them tomorrow."

Chu Lingyun smiled and nodded. After the last time that inconspicuous Sakagami Yuuki provoked him and was eaten to pieces by him, no one dared to target them now.

The development of Yuanjin Shrine has always been very good, and many people want to join. If the conditions were not very strict, the number of members would be even greater now.

"Yes."

The two of them received the order together. Mizuki Shun went to notify the new members, while Takemoto reported the current situation first.

Takemoto is in charge of darkness, and he is mainly in charge of three aspects.

The first is the Special Investigation Department, and Inoue is the director. He is the emperor. Now the Special Investigation Department is still under his control, but he no longer shows up in many matters.

Secondly, there were the ronin gangs he had gathered together. The entire underground force in Tokyo was under his control.

The third is the Intelligence Department.

The Intelligence Department is divided into two parts: the Training Department headed by Kubo and the Special Agent Department headed by Chen Zhanli.

Takemoto is now in charge of both departments.

Kubo's training department has been training new agents. Every year, the graduating agents are immediately dispersed. Chen Zhanli manages these agents. He does not need to report to Kubo, but has to report to Takemoto regularly.

Takemoto will assign their tasks.

These agents are now spread all over the world, in companies and even government departments everywhere.
All they have to do is collect various technologies, understand their research and development progress, and so on.

There are not many people, but with these people, Chu Lingyun has a direct understanding of the technological development around the world.

If you need any technology, get it as soon as possible.

Chu Lingyun had no psychological burden doing this using Ishihara Toru's identity. What's wrong with being a little despicable? It was Ishihara Toru who was despicable, not him.

After Takemoto finished his report, Mizuki Toshinori came back to continue his report.

He reported mainly on the development of the Meta-Shrine.

There are about seventy new members. The starting point is not particularly high. Those who have applied for the high level have been reviewed by them. Those who can join are pulled in, and those who cannot join are not accepted.

Those who have never applied do not want to join. After review, they will send invitations to a small number of people, and they will give up on those who refuse.

Chu Lingyun didn't care about this. Yuanshen Shrine wanted the future, not the present.

Japan's economic recovery in the past two years has been quite good, already exceeding the pre-war period, and many people have high hopes for Japan's future.

Huali Company and Yagyu Company are continuously acquiring land in Japan in accordance with Chu Lingyun's requirements.

As the economy develops, housing prices will inevitably rise. This is the path that all countries in the world have taken. If you acquire land now, you will be able to make more money in the future.

Even if Chu Lingyun didn't know the details, he had a general idea of ​​how crazy the real estate market in Japan was.

At least from now to 91, during these thirty years, Japan's housing prices will not fall. If there is a small drop, they will rise again later.

The Japanese yen now maintains a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar, about 360 to 1.
This exchange rate will not last forever. The Japanese yen will definitely appreciate in the future as the economy develops, and the appreciation will also allow Chu Lingyun to make money.

The rise and fall of foreign exchange is an opportunity to make money.

Why not make money from the Japanese?
With more money, there will be more money to spend on the Meta-Shrine.

The United States is the financial backer behind Chu Lingyun, and Japan is the operator. Chu Lingyun will always maintain this influence.

“How was the response to those movies?”

After Shui Chengjun finished his report, Chu Lingyun took the initiative to ask, Loach has made a few more introspective films, this time more explicit, one of which directly reflects on their aggression, and was filmed entirely with Oriental actors.

Film them committing crimes.

These movies didn’t do very well at the box office in the United States, but they all made some money in Japan. They are must-see movies, so how could the box office be low?

While we still have this power, we must use it more often.

Especially in schools, students must watch these movies.

"The response has been good, and many people have a clearer understanding of the war."

Mizuki Jun replied softly that movies can only influence some people, not all.

It's not that there are no people boycotting these movies. Some crazy people even blocked movie theaters. The crazier they are, the sooner they die. Takemoto has been keeping an eye on them and has cleared out dozens of such lunatics.

It's easy to kill them.

Takemoto was very familiar with this kind of thing. He deliberately arranged a party for them and then set them on fire to see Amaterasu, putting an end to it once and for all.

(End of this chapter)