Wind spy

During the Anti-Japanese War, the Changlu Saltworks and Lianghuai Saltworks were monopolized by Japanese chaebols. Before the Japanese government implemented a new strategy, Chen Mingxiang was not eligible to enter. Those with vested interests would not allow outsiders to snatch the meat from their bowls.

The Lianghuai Saltworks has a long history of fame. It can be said that the output is not as good as the Changlu Saltworks. Up to now, the gap between the two sides is basically one to five, and most of the raw salt from the Lianghuai Saltworks was transported to Japan by the Japanese. The salt phenomenon has reached the point of urgency.

Finally seized the opportunity. In order to beat the Japanese chaebol, the Japanese Consulate General in Beijing brought Haiyuan Salt Industry Company into the Changlu Saltworks. Chen Mingxiang also took the opportunity to transport the Changlu Salt to Central China. With the quotas of the Lianghuai Saltworks, it can basically be maintained. Most people have the minimum demand for salt.

Chen Mingxiang was not surprised that Li Hongmei coveted this batch of Changlu salt, because the Huazhong Salt Company, which was formed by the Jinling Government Ministry of Finance and the old salt merchants, didn’t have much chips in his hand. The shares of the Lianghuai Saltworks were basically taken by the Japanese army and Haiyuan Salt. The industry company is occupied, and the remaining part has to be given to Yuhua Salt Industry Company.

If Li Hongfang just wanted to levy a salt tax, Chen Mingxiang might even have a high look at him, but when he listened to his thoughts, he still had to take the path of monopolizing the industry, and he didn’t want any uncontrollable new forces to enter the market. He was immediately annoyed. Grab meat in your mouth, so do you deserve it?

But on the other hand, Li Hongfang is the spokesperson of the old salt merchants. If he does not fight for his own interests, he will not be able to gain a foothold in the industry in the future.

"Okay, the discussion on this matter will stop here. I will give a compromise plan. Mingxiang’s Haiyuan Salt Company, except for Suzhou, Wuxi, Chang and Zhenjiang, as well as Jinling and Shanghai, can also be sold in other places. , Not included in the management scope of Huazhong Salt Company."

“However, considering that Huazhong Salt Industry Company’s share is insufficient and the Ministry of Finance is burdened with salt tax pressure, the Haiyuan Salt Industry Company’s original quota of 10,000 tons in the Lianghuai Salt Plant was reduced to 8,000 tons, which was given to Huazhong Salt Industry Company. If you pay out two thousand tons, your salt tax will be a symbolic payment of ten yuan per 100 catties!"

"Brother Hongming, I clearly tell you that Changlu Salt’s entry into Central China is a good thing. It is of vital importance to alleviating the salt shortage in various places and enhancing the image of the government. Chairman Wang pays special attention to the people’s hearts. Haiyuan Salt Industry The company has made a huge contribution to the government."

"I made a big concession this time, Mingxiang, you are responsible for rescuing the salt merchants seized by the gendarmerie, and then facilitating the acquisition of Huazhong Salt Co., Ltd. by Huazhong Salt Industry Co., what do you think?” Zhou Aihai also I couldn't stand Li Hongfeng's mental retardation, so he made a statement and ended the matter.

Did this guy's head hit the door frame, a little delirious?

You dare to fight Chen Mingxiang's idea of ​​sharing the Changlu salt. Before you speak, please figure out what's going on.

Chen Mingxiang dared to transport salt from the Changlu Saltworks to Central China. This is a punishment imposed by the Japanese government and military on the Japanese chaebol, and it is also a dispute over the interests of the garrison and the chaebol. I stayed away. You want to intervene. Your own life is too long?

"There was no major problem with the negotiation. The Huazhong Salt Industry Co., Ltd. did it on its own. The Huazhong Salt Industry Co., Ltd. sued the Consulate General in Shanghai and the Gendarmerie Command. Consul General Yujo Horiuchi and General Kinoshita complained to the The act of hoarding and raising prices was very angry, thinking it was corrupting the image of the empire and misleading the local people, so I decided to temporarily suspend the negotiations."

"I do have something to do with the military police headquarters, but even so, listening to General Kinoshita's opinion, it would be nice to be released at the end of June." Chen Mingxiang said.

This is called a tale of nonsense. It is true that the Huazhong Salt Industry Company committed itself to death, but when to release people, it depends entirely on his mood. The military police headquarters can operate it with just one voice.

In this arrest operation, the tens of thousands of tons of table salt hoarded by the old salt merchants in Jiangnan were confiscated by the military police. This was a profit of tens of millions. When the Haiyuan Salt Company sold this batch of salt, the money was divided. The consulate general in Shanghai and the military police headquarters, there is no anger.

But Chen Mingxiang is not used to their problems. How can it be so easy to come out? He wants to teach the salt merchants a lesson that will be unforgettable for a lifetime, and the prison of the military police headquarters is definitely the best place to eat and drink cold water. It is normal to be frightened every day and lose 20 catties of meat a month. Chen Mingxiang can guarantee that these salt merchants will lose weight quickly.

"What? It's only in mid-April. Director Chen meant that they will stay in jail for more than two months? You know that your relationship with the gendarmerie headquarters in Shanghai is very hard. Can you think of a way to get people in advance? Save it?" Li Hong was anxious.

"It's not completely impossible. You ask the salt merchant's family to raise a batch of gold jewelry, antique calligraphy and painting, especially the US dollar and Japanese yen, all of which are involved. I will leave the relationship and it will probably be released in mid-May. Impossible, the Japanese have to consider their own face."

"Actually, I don’t think it is necessary to spend this money. The consulate general and the gendarmerie are not willing to make things too much. They will definitely be released by the end of June, so that these salt merchants can stay in prison for a period of time. Many millions!"

"I asked you to send money and things. You might think that I am corrupt, so I don't want to waste this favor to find a relationship." Chen Mingxiang seemed too lazy to talk to him.

He knew very well that at this time period, he could be released without having to go through the back door, and if he wanted to come out early, he had to place a big bet. A few million is a concept, don't even think about one 800,000.

What are you talking about?

Li Hongfang couldn't help but slander, is the gendarmerie prison where people stay?A good-natured person who stays for a long time, either has a heart attack or is mentally abnormal, scared to death!

"I will raise money and things, and I can definitely get it. Director Chen, during the negotiations between Huazhong Salt Industry Company and Huazhong Salt Industry Company, please take your time. Huazhong Salt Industry Company does not accept the Lianghuai Saltworks a day. There is no way to perform functions. This is also related to the collection of salt taxes, please." Li Hongming said.

He is not a stick. The argument just now was just a tentative attempt to fight for more control and capital for the forces behind him. Seeing that there was no play, he could not commit any more offenses against Chen Mingxiang and the establishment of Huazhong Salt Company. You have to rely on the help of this Lord.

"Yes, brother Mingxiang, you must do the work of connecting to the consulate general in Shanghai, start the negotiation as soon as possible, and communicate with me in time on the conditions set by the other party. This is of great significance to the future operation of the Ministry of Finance. Come, let's talk while eating." Zhou Aohai stood up and said.