Wind spy

The purpose of Chen Mingxiang's visit outside the customs was mainly to settle the payment for the first batch of strategic materials. Compared to a behemoth like the Kwantung Army, he can only be regarded as a small business, and there are so many people waiting for dividends.

The Kwantung Army is rich in wealth, and it is rare to exchange materials outside, such as tung oil, bristles, rosin, and tungsten ore, which are currently mainly produced in the southern region. The procurement plan of the Kwantung Army, the Japanese army in Central China must not be crazy?

In addition, he deliberately brought some green tea with bamboo leaves, as well as more expensive cigars and red wine, and he was going to see Kage Sao Zhao at the Japanese military station near Bingcheng.

The former head of the Mei organization, now the lieutenant commander of the Kwantung Army’s 7th Artillery Command, is in charge of two heavy artillery regiments and one field heavy artillery regiment. From the standpoint of his position alone, it seems to be of little use to Chen Mingxiang. .

Chen Mingxiang didn't think so. He just wanted to cook a cold stove. Kage Sao Zhen Zhao single-handedly formed the plum mechanism. His influence will exist for a long time. The more at this time, the more he can reflect his character.

As the military advisory group of the Wang puppet government, the Mei organization has absolute authority on military and personnel matters. This resource was obtained with great difficulty, and naturally it must be well maintained and further exerted its effectiveness.

"I haven't congratulated everyone. I heard that the Kwantung Army Headquarters has now been upgraded to the Kwantung Army Headquarters. This fully reflects the irreplaceable value of the Kwantung Army and the importance attached to the Kwantung Army by the base camp." Chen Mingxiang smiled. Said.

On October 1, the Japanese government upgraded the Kwantung Army to a strategic group and added two front army headquarters and an armored army command. It also related to the East Defense Forces Command and the Second Air Force Command. Historically, the Kwantung Army The force reached its peak.

This is in the office of the Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Army General Headquarters, and there is no change, that is, the number is changed from the office of the chief of staff to the office of the chief of staff.

But this word made the Kwantung Army and the dispatched army in Kannai equal, and Umezu Meijiro and Hata Shunroku became the commander-in-chief.

"This is indeed the empire's emphasis on the Kwantung Army. With the increase of so many troops, the demand for materials has skyrocketed. Chen Jun, you are a friend of the Kwantung Army. The management department is working on a new supplementary plan. Bother." Lieutenant General Kasahara Yukio said with a smile.

"Regarding the settlement of the last batch of materials, the port inspection is completed, I am ready, and you can take it away later. We also know that you are in trouble, and you have to be responsible for the military supplies of the Imperial Army in Central China. But this time The matter is a bit anxious, you need to expand your purchase quantity, especially white grey cloth."

"I need 50,000 pieces of cotton cloth before the end of the year, and I will give you an order of 30,000 pieces. The management department is trying to prepare cotton yarn. The rest of the headquarters will request assistance from the dispatched army headquarters and transfer from the Shanghai stock market." Furuno said.

Pies in the sky!

Chen Mingxiang immediately thought that this order could be eaten by himself. He had just obtained 30,000 pieces of leading muslin from the Japan Textile Industry Association of Shanghai with the help of Ota Taiji. He originally wanted to meet the next batch of orders. It is now in early November. , By the end of December, in two months, it is easy for the three textile factories to produce 20,000 pieces of cotton.

It’s not that he doesn’t care about the people in the Kuomintang-controlled area and transports cotton cloth to the Kuomintang-controlled area for sale, but that he intends to use cotton cloth for cotton yarn, so the quantity is much larger. One piece is exchanged for one and a half. This kind of good thing is impossible in Central China. of.

How to deal with the cotton yarn exchanged by the Military Regiment Bureau, he used his nose to think and know, nothing more than cooperating with the big forces with a background, and supplying them to the textile factories under their control.

The result of this is that the Military Statistics Bureau and these big capitalists have profited, but the price of cotton cloth is soaring, and the people’s life is getting more and more difficult. 12,000 yuan of fiat currency for a piece of cotton cloth is equivalent to 12 yuan per meter. Before the Anti-Japanese War, you could buy more than three meters for one dollar. How many times is this?

If the cotton cloth is directly shipped to the Kuomintang Controlled Area, the big boss will be happy, and the privileged class will be happy too, because the money is changed hands, and there is a serious lack of cotton cloth in the market. This money is made very easily. With such a contribution, Chen Mingxiang’s credit is bound to be To add a dazzling stroke.

But he didn't want to let these people easily make money with his own hands. The profiteers in the Shanghai stock market are hoarding, how can the profiteers in the Kuomintang Control Area be better?Crows in the world are generally black, and profiteers are all raccoons, and their nature cannot be changed.

Chen Mingxiang calculated that if the cotton yarn provided to the Military Statistics Bureau, the effect would be much better. At least the cotton spinning mills produce cotton cloth. After all, workers are required to operate the machines and vehicles are required to transport them, so many jobs can be reserved.

"Your Excellency, I think I can follow this huge order. I now have 30,000 pieces of cotton cloth in my hand. It was originally intended to be exchanged by the Thirteenth Army Headquarters with Jiangtong District. If the Kwantung Army provides There is enough cotton yarn, but the effect is actually the same." Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.

"Then this matter is much simpler. In fact, our Kwantung Army Headquarters is not willing to ask the dispatching army Headquarters to come forward and coordinate. It would be nice to have you do it for you. Wait a minute and I will sign a cotton cloth with you. Purchase agreement."

"The amount of cotton yarn involved this time is too much. Seventy-five thousand pieces are not a small amount. I strive to ship 50,000 pieces to Yingkou Port within a week and arrive at Zhenjiang Port within half a month. You start spinning cotton fabrics first. , And the remaining 25,000 pieces will be sent out on December 1st at the latest!" Yoshitake Furuno is also overjoyed.

The Kwantung Army thought it was the flower of the imperial army. Since the September 18th Incident, they have occupied the northeastern region in one fell swoop. Therefore, they look down on the army inside the Kwun Tong, and their relationship has always been tense.

Only due to the limited resources of the Puppet Manchukuo, after General Umezu Meijiro became the commander, for reasons of changing his image, he had to ease relations with Kanai.

Now it has been upgraded to the general army and become a strategic group of the Japanese army, which proves that the imperial government still looks at the Kwantung Army in a different light, and its status is also rising. It is not very willing to owe the favor of Jun Hata.

"Generals, in order to celebrate the promotion of the Kwantung Army, it is also for the successful completion of our first business. Tonight, I invite you to dinner. You can decide where you want to go. Drink a few drinks and have a chat." Chen Mingxiang sent out an invitation.

Since the Kwantung Army General Command’s Manager Department can now settle the payment, the next highlight is the dividend distribution. This time, US dollars and gold are used for settlement. In fact, in the pseudo-Manchuria, foreign exchange such as US dollars cannot be spent. , But there is no alternative currency.