Fengxian Jiangshan

"Mr. Kimura, the Fengtian government must not let the soybeans be taken away. We must take action to make them stop violating the interests of the empire!"

"Immediately go to Akajiri Masasuke and ask him to come forward and negotiate with the Fengtian government. The oil extraction industry is the pillar industry of the empire in Manchuria, and it must not be affected in any way."

They immediately contacted Masasuke Akajiri, Consul General of Fengtian, and when he heard the news, he hurried to the Marshal's Mansion and found Zhang Zuolin.

"Your Excellency the Patrol Envoy, do you want to fight against the imperial government?"

"Mr. Consul General, why don't you even have the demeanor of a diplomat at all? Mr. Zhang has always been willing to maintain a friendly relationship with Japan, and is also willing to cooperate with you. Although there are some small frictions, the overall situation is still friendly and stable."

Zhang Zuolin said this with some ignorance. The two sides were not in a small friction, but a big battle almost broke out. Akajiri Masasuke barely suppressed his anger and said loudly: "I would like to ask you to explain to me how the Fengtian government bought soybeans." ?”

"Purchasing soybeans?" Lao Zhang pretended to be confused and asked back: "Mr. Consul General, it is a matter of course for the Fengtian government to purchase agricultural products in the three northeastern provinces. It seems that it has nothing to do with the Japanese Empire. Why are you so furious?"

"Why don't you go to the side? You bought the soybeans away. What about the empire's oil extraction industry? Could it be that they all have to stop production?"

Seeing Akajiri Zhengsuke's angry appearance, Lao Zhang felt extremely happy in his heart. The two sides have developed to the present, and they have long been rivals to each other. It is Lao Zhang's happiest thing to let the Japanese suffer, but in his mouth, Lao Zhang Not so straightforward.

"Mr. Consul General, Governor Wang Yongjiang is in charge of this matter. I don't know the specifics. Please invite him here now and let him explain to you."

Soon Wang Yongjiang came to the commander-in-chief's mansion. After he was seated, he explained the situation. Wang Yongjiang said with a smile: "Mr. Consul General, you must have misunderstood. Submitted a proposal to build a strategic reserve warehouse in the three northeastern provinces, mainly for grain, to deal with natural disasters, hedge international grain prices, and ensure the stability of the grain market. Of course, a certain amount of soybeans also need to be stocked, which is very natural The matter. Our government let Fengtian Trading Co., Ltd. take charge of the acquisition after discussion, and signed a valid contract. There is no problem with everything. I really don’t know why you are protesting?”

The issue of strategic reserves has indeed been raised a long time ago. Since the recapture of the Middle East Road, Fengjun has faced the threat of the Russians. It is very likely that a large-scale war will break out between the two sides. Therefore, it is very normal to establish a huge reserve system. , Zhang Tinglan has already made suggestions to Wang Yongjiang and Zhang Zuolin.

Wang Yongjiang also immediately agreed that they currently mainly store corn, sorghum, rice, soybeans and other major crops, and they will continue to expand the types and increase the scale in the future.Of course, this kind of reserve system is also to deal with the threat of war from Japan, and the Feng army has to plan ahead.

Of course, there is no need to tell Akajiri Masasuke about this idea. Wang Yongjiang only said that he is stabilizing the market and responding to disasters, and the reasons are very good. On the contrary, it seems that Akajiri Masasuke is making trouble for no reason.

"Governor Wang, I would like to ask you, what do you mean by setting the so-called minimum purchase price? Isn't it blocking Japan's purchase of soybeans?"

When Wang Yongjiang heard his question, he shook his head like a rattle: "Mr. Consul General, these are two completely different concepts. First, the Fengtian government has never issued any decrees requiring the common people not to sell soybeans to Japan. You can Zì yóu set up acquisitions in the three northeastern provinces, not only did we not interfere, but we also provided convenience, so you say that obstructing the acquisition is completely untenable!"

Wang Yongjiang smiled and stretched out two fingers, and continued: "The second point is the issue of the minimum purchase price. This is set for all agricultural products in Fengtian. It is not unique to soybeans. As the government, we have an obligation to protect the people. The three northeastern provinces have good agricultural conditions and large output. We need to avoid the situation where low grain prices hurt farmers. The establishment of the minimum protection price is for this purpose. So I said that the two things are irrelevant. You If they have to be brought together, I think it is very inappropriate, and I have misunderstood the intention of the Fengtian government."

Akajiri was listening to these words, and the anger in his heart didn't ease at all, on the contrary, it became more intense. Wang Yongjiang said it nicely, but you raised the minimum purchase price so high, how can the Japanese buy soybeans at a low price? Who will sell them soybeans?

"Governor Wang, last year the purchase price of soybeans was generally around two yuan and fifty cents. This year you raised it to three yuan. Isn't this a malicious increase in price?"

Wang Yongjiang shook his head again and again: "Mr. Consul General, you misunderstood again. Fengtian tentatively set the lowest price at two yuan and seven cents. As for the three yuan, it was set by Fengtian Trading Company. As for why they raised the purchase price, this is their business. The behavior has nothing to do with the Fengtian government. Of course, I can also reveal one or two things to you. The reason is very simple. Fengtian Trading Company has explored a new logistics management method, and the freight has been greatly reduced. They decided to benefit the people and further expand the number of purchases. This is It is very normal business behavior, you must not over-interpret it!"

Akajiri was coming aggressively, but now all the questions were dismissed by Wang Yongjiang intact. This guy's face was flushed red, like a pig's liver, and he couldn't say a word for a long time.

On the contrary, Wang Yongjiang persuaded: "Mr. Consul General, free trade is emphasized in the world now. If Japan is willing, it can compete with Fengtian Trading Company to acquire more soybeans. You are protesting here, let us use administrative means, Interfering with normal business practices is really embarrassing for us!"

Akajiri Masasuke was completely gagged by Wang Yongjiang, he could only flick his sleeves and leave angrily.

"Minyuan, let the little devil suffer, there is no such thing as comfortable!"

"Commander, the Japanese won't resign themselves to failure with the annual income of tens of millions in the oil extraction industry. This is just the first step. We have won a start. Next, we must be more careful and deal with the Japanese's opponents!"

"Well, I will leave this matter to you Zhuoyan!"

Yasuo Kimura and Yoshihide Shimoda also got the news. The two guys looked at each other, and there was only one way left, which was to increase the price and buy soybeans at three yuan per load! Chapter 388 Burning money game and the Fengtian government have played so many times, the Japanese are also very familiar with the opponent's routines, since Fengtian dared to snatch soybeans with the Japanese, it proves that they are fully prepared and want to rely on simplicity The intimidation is definitely ineffective, and the only way now is to raise the price in the same way. It is very difficult for Fengjun to start a acquisition competition, and rely on financial resources to suppress Fengjun's momentum.

"Kimura-kun, let's mobilize funds immediately, the sooner the better, otherwise the supply of soybeans can't keep up, and this year's production will be affected. If we can't complete the order, we will be in big trouble!"

"Well, but we have limited funds right now. We'd better contact the Bank of Korea and Jungjin Bank and ask them to provide loans. In addition, we should also inform the foreign banks and those Chinese businessmen who are in charge of the acquisition, so that they can look good and don't treat those The peasants were forced to side with Fengtian."

After the two guys discussed it, they immediately took action, mobilized funds, and issued purchase orders. Those Chinese compradors were also moved after hearing the news. smiley face.

What was originally an exclusive business suddenly became two, from a monopoly to a competition, and the entire acquisition scene has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Farmers no longer have to suffer from hunger and cold, and wait bitterly. As long as they arrive at the purchase point, they can sell the soybeans immediately, and what they get is real banknotes. Those responsible for the purchase do not dare to cheat on the weight Farmers, otherwise it is easy for the common people to turn around and run to the other side when they get angry, and they may take other farmers away, which will cause big trouble.

But even if those compradors raised the price up to the same level as the Fengtian government, the amount of soybeans they could receive was very limited, for a very simple reason.These ordinary people have been dealing with them for many years, and they have been bullied too hard. In the past, they had no choice but to sell things to them.

Now the situation has changed, the common people would rather queue up and wait longer than sell to them.Moreover, many of these ordinary people are members of the farm. From the moment they entered the three northeastern provinces, they have received all kinds of care from the Fengtian government, drinking water and thinking about their source.They have a strong loyalty to the Fengtian government, and they don't think about those offal that eat Japanese food at all.

"Master, we only accepted three copies today, more than 2000 catties, which is less than one-twentieth of last year's. You can quickly think of a way!"

Liu Wenxin was upset when he heard the crying of the housekeeper's third child.His reputation has always been very bad.Few ordinary people were willing to sell to him. If he could not receive soybeans and complete the tasks entrusted to him by the Japanese, his career as a comprador might be coming to an end.

"Three, please think about a way, how can you make those muddy legs willingly send soybeans to us?"

"Master, I've been thinking about it for a long time, and there is only one way, which is to raise the price a little bit more, and this gang of mud legs will accept the money. As long as the price is high, we will not worry about not being able to pay for it!"

"Damn, it's easy to say, if we raise the price up, we'll earn even less, so what's the point?"

"Master, you can't think like this. As long as we get through this test, the Fengtian government can't hold it anymore. Once they stop, let's lower the price by two dollars, and the loss will be made up for."

Liu Wenxin nodded: "You also said that, don't look at the Fengtian government's rivalry with the Japanese. If you want me to say that in the eyes of the Japanese, Zhang Zuolin of Fengtian is a bug. If you pinch it hard, he will be broken!"

The third child nodded quickly, and said with a smile: "Master, you have a good opinion. There is nothing wrong with betting on the Japanese. When they win, shouldn't they reward the heroes? Then you won't be in charge of a county. It's a city, or even a province, and your name, Lord Liu, is also a well-known gold-lettered signboard in the three eastern provinces!"

Liu Wenxin seemed to have that scene of boundless beauty in his mind, and a smug smile appeared on his face: "Three, what you said makes sense, if there is such a day, the Lord will also promote you and let you take care of how many counties!"

"Thank you, sir, for your kindness!"

Liu Wenxin thought about it again, and then said: "It's easy to raise the price, but we don't have much money in our hands. These mud legs have lost their appetite. They won't sell it to us without cash!"

"Then go to Jiao Wuye to borrow some money. We have given him soybeans in previous years. He can directly contact the Japanese and has ample funds. You have a good relationship with Jiao Wuye. He will definitely help. of!"

"Well, that's it!"

Liu Wenxin acted immediately and found Jiao Wuye in a hurry. This so-called Jiao Wuye was originally a veterinarian with a very flexible mind and started a small business. Thanks to the appreciation of the Japanese, the business is getting bigger and bigger.

At present, Jiao Wuye has monopolized the soybean purchase business in Beiman, directly supplying soybeans to Nissin and Santai, and earns millions of dollars every year. The business is getting bigger and bigger, and the family property is getting richer and richer.

"Fifth Master, you always look at the love you have for many years, you must help the little brother, those gangsters want cash, and the gap in my hand is too big, but if I don't have cash, I can't collect soybeans, so I can't give it to you." When the Japanese do things, my heart feels like it’s on fire!”

"You are in a hurry, so I am not in a hurry?" Jiao Wuye said loudly: "You just saw that my family has a big business, but you should also know that this big business is big, and trouble is big. Let me tell you, this time the purchase of soybeans , businessmen from all over the world are looking for me, asking me to increase the purchase funds, but you also know that the money the Japanese give me is limited, and it cannot be exchanged!"

Liu Wenxin had a bitter melon look on his face, and said flatteringly: "Fifth Master, don't be too happy about the small ones. The Japanese are so rich. They bought the entire three provinces in the Northeast. It's not a problem. How could it be so bad? Money."

Jiao Wuye squinted his eyes and glared at him: "You really think the Japanese are so rich, I tell you that things are troublesome inside! In the past, in the three eastern provinces, Japanese money circulated in South Manchuria, and Russian money circulated in North Manchuria. In other words, as long as the Japanese take a few pieces of paper, they can immediately transform themselves into real gold and silver! But the situation is different now. The whole three provinces in the Northeast are in circulation, and ordinary people sell soybeans and receive money. It is also a gift ticket, if you give money to the Japanese, they will not recognize it, and now there are two choices, either take the gift ticket, or use the cash."

Mr. Jiao Wu has a higher status and a longer-term perspective. He has already noticed financial problems. In the past, the Japanese were very happy to spend money, but now the funds are also tight, and it made him feel a little uneasy. In the second contest with Fengtian, whether the Japanese can take advantage of it is still in doubt, and we can only see who survives to the end!

"Fifth Master, no matter what you say, you've pulled out your hairs and are thicker than my waist. At this time, you must give me a hand, I beg you!"

Speaking of Liu Wenxin was about to kneel, Jiao Wu pulled him up and sighed: "Don't do this, we all eat a bowl of rice, you go to the cashier to get [-] oceans, I will contact the Japanese again , Let them allocate more funds quickly, otherwise we won't be able to last long."

The price of soybeans purchased by comprador merchants in the three northeastern provinces has generally increased. It has reached [-] yuan, or even [-] yuan. It has already surpassed the price offered by the Fengjun. Many farmers who followed have begun to sell soybeans to After all, no one has any hatred for money, especially these poor people, who can earn as much as they can.

"Zhuoyan, what do you think about the current situation? Should we also raise the price?"

Although Guo Zongxi is the governor of the province, he is still very polite and even humble in front of Zhang Tinglan, as if asking for instructions on work.

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Governor Guo, there is no point in blindly competing with the Japanese for prices. We have a better way." While talking, Zhang Tinglan asked the adjutant to invite a young woman, Qiao Lanyun, her Holding a stack of documents in his hand, he sent them to Guo Zongxi.