Chapter 346: I am a professional in business
Chapter 346: I am a professional in business
Xie Ruolin came to Guidao two months ago.
With his ability and Hong Zhi's $100,000 "official funds", they had already established connections with the Japanese.
"Old Xie, you've gained weight."
Hong Zhiyou glanced at Xie Ruolin, who had a double chin and a fat face, and said.
"Well, of course I have to. I eat, drink and sleep with the Americans and Japanese here every day. I also sleep with their girls.
"Can you not be fat?"
Xie Ruolin laughed dryly.
"Don't mention it, the Japanese women are really good, no wonder Mu Liancheng was so obsessed with Huizi.
"Here, as long as the money is in place, you will be treated like an ancestor.
"I'll take you to enjoy it together tonight.
"Don't worry, High-End Bureau, wherever MacArthur and the others go, you'll be satisfied."
He turned his head to look at Hong Zhiyou and blinked.
"Let's talk about it later." Hong Zhiyou waved his hand and smiled.
"People outside call you Hua... Hua Gongzi, Jinhai Cannon King.
“In fact, I really wronged you.
“You are poor, have no benefits, and treat all women you don’t like like as shit.
"I'd rather be a monk."
However, Xie Ruolin understood Hong Zhiyou.
"No, I just don't want to be poisoned." Hong Zhiyou said.
Given the character of Americans, it would be strange if the women they touch are clean. MacArthur is nicknamed "General Syphilis".
He didn't want to become a syphilitic colonel at such a young age.
“What about fast food, formal meals, home flowers, wild flowers.
“No matter what poison he was poisoned with.
“A person’s life is only a few days long.
"It's all right if it feels good."
Xie Ruolin honked the horn and continued.
Then he reported on his work:
"There's good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear?"
"Listen carefully first." Hong Zhiyou said.
“The good news is that General Randall still thinks highly of you.
"Bad news. The Minister of Economic Affairs Ikeda Sugami and the Kong family have already heard about your visit to Guidao. Kong Lingkan sent his confidant Wu Fangzhi to discuss business here.
“We don’t stand a good chance of winning.
"You know that MacArthur is the emperor here, and Ikeda Sugiue is his loyal lackey. With this person at work, I don't think MacArthur will sell food to you." Xie Ruolin said.
"Do not.
"MacArthur will definitely sell it to me." Hong Zhiyou said confidently.
"Ok?"
Xie Ruolin raised his eyebrows, and seeing that he did not explain further, he said:
"All right.
"If you say he will sell it, then he will definitely...sell it."
In his heart, Hong Zhiyou is a real "magician", especially in business, he has never made a mistake.
"Also, there's even worse news." Xie Ruolin said.
"Do you remember Miss Huizi who was beside Mu Liancheng?
“Her maiden family is the Sakata family.
“She used to be a member of the military cabinet. Although the military cabinet has been disbanded, her family still has considerable influence. Her brother Sakata Hisao is a big shot in the local Yamaguchi-gumi.
“They all know that you blackmailed Mu Liancheng in Jinhai.
"Ikeda Sugami and Sakata Hisao will definitely not let you go.
“No, to be honest, I was caught by these guys just a few days after I came here, and I broke several ribs.
"If General Randall hadn't issued a strict order to retrieve me, I would have been buried alive by them."
Xie Ruolin said lightly.
"Mr. Xie, I'm sorry." Hong Zhiyou said apologetically.
“What are you saying?
"If you hadn't saved me, I... I would still be selling information, and I would definitely be dead... dead.
"Besides, Li Ya's beating was very bad for my health.
“I guess I don’t have many years left to live.
"Don't even mention breaking a few ribs. As long as they don't gouge out my tongue and my little brother, even if they chop off an arm or break a leg, that... that's no big deal." Xie Ruolin said with a stuttering smile.
"Old Xie, actually the wealth you have saved is enough to last you for the rest of your life," said Hong Zhiyou.
“Brother.
“Is that money I earn?
“That’s…dignity, the value of life.
"From a small-time gangster in the Party's inner circle to now dining at the same table with MacArthur, and perhaps even sleeping with the women he once slept with.
"Mad, just ask... who else!
"The chairman, Jianfeng... doesn't have the ability to do that either."
Xie Ruolin raised his chin proudly and smiled at him with raised eyebrows in a smug manner.
"Okay, you win." Hong Zhiyou said.
“That’s a must.
“You are making money, but you are living like a dog, worrying about this and that all the time.
“I’m different.
“If I’m in a good mood, I can sell a few more houses and go to Xiang Island, Gui Island, or Wan Island whenever I want.
“What woman can’t play with.
"When one day I get tired, can't make money, can't play with women anymore, I'll take a sleeping pill, close my eyes, and leave easily.
“As for the money.
"That... that thing you can't bring with you when you are born, and you can't take with you when you die. If I don't spend it all, I'll tell Lele to call me 'uncle' every day. It's all hers.
"Who, who cares?"
Xie Ruolin waved his hand and gave a very clear answer.
Hong Zhi had nothing to say.
This guy doesn't love money.
He just enjoys the process of making money.
When Hong Zhiyou thought about Old Xie's hard life and Chunchun's lifelong professional worker in the Hong family, he felt a little ashamed.
Made.
It seems like it’s time to give Old Xie some shares so that he can become even more powerful.
At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh at Lele's good fortune.
Some people are born to be cattle and horses.
Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth.
Lele is the latter.
Not to mention her biological father, the money and property had been prepared for her since she was born.
My grandfather was a major general.
The niece certified by Jianfeng himself.
Future uncle-in-law Liao Sanmin.
Aunt Hong Xiaohui.
Including Aunt Cuiping.
All the red tickets.
With Sanmin's cleverness, if he can get through the next period, he will definitely be able to become the mayor of Jinhai City, the commander of the security headquarters, or a staff officer.
At worst, you can go to a small place and serve as a commander or political commissar on an island.
Not only are there official people around, but there are also dedicated and tireless professional workers like Xie Ruolin.
Top bodyguards like Sun Cheng and Zhou Yan.
Thinking about it carefully, Hong Zhiyou felt so envious that he felt numb.
In my original world, I would have had the opportunity to carry shoes for Lele like Chou'er, and I wouldn't have to work like a cow or a horse here at the age of ninety-nine or sixty.
Comparing people to each other is so irritating.
The car quickly drove into the military camp.
The U.S. military had hundreds of thousands of troops on Onigashima at this time.
MacArthur usually lived in a private residence that was converted from the former embassy.
As MacArthur's confidant, Randall was stationed in the camp of the Allied General Headquarters.
Arrived at the door.
A red-nosed, blond-haired officer was already waiting.
This person was Major General Randall, the chief of staff of the Allied Command.
"Mr. Xie, this must be Mr. Hong."
As soon as they met, Randall came over and extended his big hand enthusiastically.
"General, nice to meet you." Hong Zhiyou said in English.
“Hong, my good friend, I finally meet you.
"Thanks to you for helping me deal with that batch of scrapped weapons and bullets last time, otherwise I would have no hope for my big ranch in Texas." Randall smiled carefreely.
The last arms deal, although the price was very low, the quantity was large and Randall made a fortune.
Of course, Hong Zhi earned more.
There is no more profitable job in this world than being an arms and food dealer.
One order is successful.
Just by reselling it casually, the net profit earned starts from hundreds of thousands of US dollars.
"General, it's my honor to work with you." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Unfortunately, the President has banned arms sales and aid to the islands, not even a single bullet. Otherwise, we would have been able to do a big deal.
"You know, our baseball game has wiped out the Japanese Bushido spirit.
“We have confiscated mountains of knives.
"Once the military factories start operating, there will be countless guns, cannons and bullets."
Randall walked to the camp and poured red wine for Hong Zhiyou.
Xie Ruolin greeted politely, then professionally left the barracks with his glass of wine and went outside to keep watch.
When doing business, you have to follow the rules.
He was more than happy to have Hong Zhi let him get involved.
If you don't dare to interfere, you must not ask any more questions.
"General, with your position, what can't make money?"
Hong Zhiyou took a sip of the red wine and smiled confidently.
"Please give me some advice, Mr. Hong," Randall asked quickly.
"I wonder if you have ever drunk Commander Kirk's Axe brand red wine?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
“I have.
"It's a French brand. It tastes great. I like it very much," said Randall.
“That’s not the French brand.
“I have already bought it out. If you are interested, I can cooperate with the Allied Command and provide it specifically to high-ranking American and Japanese officials.
“No, I want you to be the agent for the entire island.
"I'll give you 50 cents in pure profit for every bottle of wine you sell.
“If we sell 10,000 bottles, that’s $5,000.
“One million is half a million dollars.
"What do you think, General?"
Hong Zhiyou raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile.
“What a great idea.
"However, it will be difficult without General MacArthur's permission," said Randall.
“Then pull him in.
"I can give him another fifty cents a bottle.
"Please introduce me to the commander, so that I can meet him." Hong Zhiyou raised his glass.
"Of course." Randall touched it readily.
"In fact, there is a ready-made wealth in front of the general." Hong Zhiyou said again.
"Oh?
"Hurry up and tell me, hurry up and tell me." Randall asked quickly.
"The general just said that you collected a large number of ironware. I want to know whether these ironware are directly managed by the general?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"I have the final say." Randall nodded.
"I have a friend who happens to be buying steel. The general can package and sell these millions of samurai swords, some scrap iron from military ammunition left behind by the Japanese invaders, and some steel bars and iron materials for construction production.
“Of course, the price cannot be too high.
“Maybe I can help you pour it out.
"After all, they're just sitting there anyway. Once they rust, they'll become worthless. Why not sell them and buy a few more cows and roosters for your farm?"
Hong Zhiyou said.
Randall's eyes suddenly lit up.
He was just worrying about what to do with it, but Hong Zhi gave him some advice and instantly the scrap iron turned into gold.
"Perfect.
“Hong, this idea is perfect, you… you really are the messenger of light sent by God to save me.
"I just love you so much, Hong!"
Randall put down his glass and gave Hong Zhi a big hug.
“Of course, I’m a professional at making money!
“The sooner the better. Please pack them up and store them at Yokohama Port. My friend in Hong Kong will send a ship to transport them.
“As for money, it’s not a problem.
“Delivery of US Dollars.”
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Of course, no one would doubt the credibility of a gentleman. Drink, drink!" Randall nodded repeatedly.
After drinking, Randall personally escorted Hong Zhiyou to the car. "Go back and contact Rongbin to send a ship to take this batch of steel away." Hong Zhiyou said.
“Rong Bin?
"You want to bring this batch of steel to Shanghai?" Xie Ruolin immediately understood.
"Of course." Hong Zhiyou said.
This batch of samurai swords collected from all over the country, as well as steel left over from the Japanese military industry and military construction, is quite a lot.
At present, MacArthur has completely shut down the Japanese military industry.
To the U.S. military, these are indeed scrap metal.
But by next year, when a war on the Korean Peninsula is imminent, these will become raw materials for forging weapons.
If we can buy it now, we have to find a way to transport it to Shanghai.
Not only can you make money, but you can also provide indirect support and hinder the US military next year.
It is really a wonderful thing that kills three birds with one stone.
"Isn't it shipped to Wandao? I won't make much money if I hand it over to Hongpiao.
“Randall is a dumb guy.
"Let's lower the price a bit and ship it to the island for military use, where we can earn more." Xie Ruolin said.
"You think too much.
"If I want to go to Wandao, Jianfeng won't give me a penny, he will take it for granted.
“The Bay Island is a political transaction.
“Red tickets are a principled business.
"Let's put it this way, I'm not making any money from it, I'm just giving it to Rongbin out of favor.
"To Jianfeng, at most he is considered a capable minister. In the future he will assign me more tasks to fleece the sheep for free.
"Let's just forget it."
Hong Zhi waved his hand, looking clear about the situation.
"Ok.
“That… makes sense.
"We sell them to the Rong family, and they are all our...family." Xie Ruolin said with a smile.
The Rong family holds a considerable stake in the shipyard.
Including the construction of Hong Island.
As well as the local connections with the Governor's Office, the Chief Inspector, etc., all of them were managed by the Rong family from top to bottom.
……
Arrive at the hotel.
Xie Ruolin said: "Why don't you just live with me?
“It’s too unsafe to stay in a hotel.
"With so many rooms, it's difficult to provide security."
"Think about it the other way around. Having more rooms also has its advantages. Let's go, be careful." Hong Zhiyou said.
“I’m not afraid.
"They caught me once, and Hisao Sakata isn't crazy enough to go against Randall."
Xie Ruolin said hello and left.
Return to the room.
Wan An knocked on the door and walked in: "Secretary Hong, who was that person just now?"
"Are you interrogating me?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a frown.
"No, Comrade Jianfeng has ordered me to ensure your safety." Wan'an said.
“A friend.
"I asked his connections to see General Randall.
"I don't want to stay on Ghost Island and waste time, waiting for Mao Renfeng and Kong Lingkan's men to assassinate me. The sooner I see MacArthur and complete the mission, the sooner I can leave."
Hong Zhiyou unbuttoned his shirt and said tiredly.
"From now on, I need to follow you 24 hours a day." Wan An said very straightforwardly.
"Is this Comrade Jianfeng's order?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"Yes." Wan An said seriously.
"Of course!" Hong Zhiyou agreed readily.
As for the next secret transaction, Rong Bin will contact Randall when he arrives.
Even if there are still some important negotiations, he can find an opportunity to get rid of Wan'an.
……
Tokyo.
In Ikeda Sugiao's official residence, the sound of music and strings was heard.
Wu Fangzhi, Ikeda Sugami, and Sakata Hisao sat cross-legged and watched the geisha's dance.
"Ikeda-kun.
“Hong Ji-you has arrived in Tokyo and is staying at the Inada Hotel.
“According to the information I got in Wandao.
"Hong Zhiyou came here, most likely to alleviate the food problem on the Wandao Island, and was secretly sent by Jianfeng to ask for help from General MacArthur."
Wu Fangzhi speaks fluent Japanese.
"What do you think, Mr. Kong?" asked Ikeda Sugami.
"Mr. Kong is now seeking the position of Vice Premier and Minister of Economic Affairs of the Executive Yuan of Taiwan Island. As long as he can get food aid, Mrs. Chiang can convince Chiang.
“If he returns to Wan Island and takes control of important positions, the fruits and rubber on your Gui Island will be in short supply.
“Aren’t you planning to develop the automobile industry and negotiating with North America?
"With the cheap resource supply from the Bay Island, restoring our glory is just around the corner."
Wu Fangzhi said with an exaggerated expression.
“Yoshi.
“It’s a nice idea, but it may not be realized.
"Hong Zhiyou is very close to the top brass of the US military. As far as I know, he met with General Randall at noon today and stayed for more than an hour.
“You know, we can’t interfere with American officers.
“Besides, our farmers have only just received the land and have not even repaid their outstanding loans, and they are also living on US aid.
"It's not appropriate to let you interfere."
Ikeda Sugami sneered.
"also.
“We can do without food.
"But the premise is that Hong Zhiyou can't even think about getting it. Ikeda-kun, this is your home court. Don't tell me it's difficult?"
Wu Fangzhi said with a sinister look.
"Don't worry, just go ahead and do it. I can take responsibility for you if anything goes wrong." Ikeda Sugami pretended not to understand.
Hong Zhiyou has friendship with the US military.
He would never take the risk of assassination, as he might lose his head.
The last time Xie Ruolin was captured, Randall was furious and even alarmed MacArthur.
It would be even more troublesome if Hong Zhiyou were to die.
The damned Japanese are quite cunning. They took the money but refused to acknowledge it... Wu Fangzhi said angrily:
"Ikeda-kun, you misunderstood.
"I came here in secret this time and did not bring any men with me. Besides, this is your territory, so it will be more convenient for your men to do it."
Ikeda Sugami smiled slightly and looked at Sakata Hisao: "Is it convenient, Sakata-kun?"
Sakata Hisao, who still had a samurai bun, was tall and strong. As one of the leaders of the Yamaguchi-gumi, his face was full of tense flesh and he just drank without making any statement.
"I remember your sister Sakata Keiko once sent a telegram saying that she and your brother-in-law, the richest man in Tsukai, returned to Nagoya with a ship full of antiques and gold and silver.
"But when the ship was in Hong Kong, all the valuables were replaced, and even the women themselves were executed at sea.
“Involved in this are the U.S. Marines.
“And Hong Zhiyou had a good relationship with the commander of the Marine Corps at the time.
"Don't you suspect that Hong Zhiyou was the one who took advantage of the gang and swallowed up your sister's wealth that rivals that of a country?"
Wu Fangzhi touched the black mole at the corner of his lip and smiled grimly.
boom!
Sakata Hisao's eyes turned fierce, and he exerted force with two fingers, and the exquisite little wine glass shattered.
"Give me his information, and I'll kill him tonight.
"Also, I need one hundred thousand dollars."
Sakata Hisao said coldly.
"Fifty thousand." Wu Fangzhi said.
"One hundred thousand."
"fifty thousand."
"One hundred thousand."
"make a deal."
After a brief bargain, the two sides reached an agreement.
"This is Hong Zhiyou's room number in the hotel. Tonight is Friday, and General MacArthur will hold a regular party at the official residence. Hong Zhiyou will definitely be there.
"Wait until he finishes the cocktail party and returns to the hotel, then you can take action." Wu Fangzhi said.
"Okay." Sakata Hisao nodded.
"Remember, you must send elite troops, and they must be equipped with guns," Wu Fangzhi warned.
"We know more about assassination than you do." Sakata Hisao glared at him fiercely.
Wu Fangzhi was unmoved, and turned to Ikeda Sugigami and said:
"When the time comes, please ask Ikeda-kun to transfer the police near the hotel. It would be best to cut off the telephone lines to prevent Hong Zhiyou from calling Randall for help."
"No problem." Ikeda Sugigami raised his glass.
Wu Fangzhi also raised his glass slightly and drank it all in one gulp.
……
Five p.m.
The phone in Hong Zhiyou's room rang:
"it's me.
"okay, I get it."
"Wan'an, come on, follow me to Yoshino Restaurant." Hong Zhiyou ordered.
Wan'an doesn't just sit in the hotel and eat vegetarian food.
During the day, he drove around Tokyo and around the consulate area.
As a professional security expert, he is already familiar with the nearby streets and dozens of landmark buildings, and even remembers where convenient emergency shelters are.
We arrived at Yoshino Restaurant and entered the private room.
Randall saw Wan An following in and couldn't help but frowned slightly: "Who is this?"
"This is Chief Servant Wan'an." Hong Zhiyou introduced generously.
"Is it reliable?" Randall asked.
"Of course, don't worry, he can understand foreign languages." Hong Zhiyou said.
"it is good.
"The situation is not good, Kong Lingkan sent a man named Wu Fangzhi to negotiate.
"This man took advantage of Ikeda Sugigami's introduction and gave MacArthur $100,000, wanting to be a grain comprador. It is said that once the deal is done, there will be a balance of $100,000.
“The Commandant has already received the money.
"However, Ikeda is also lobbying the commander behind the scenes, but the details are unknown."
Randall said.
"Kong Lingkan spent two hundred thousand US dollars to get the grain comprador rights. This is a huge investment." Wan An whispered.
Two hundred thousand US dollars.
Considering the current prices, that is an astronomical figure.
"Eighty percent of the food in the Taiwan Strait is now imported.
"We need to import about 3 to 4 million tons of grain products every year. Kong Lingkan can still make a lot of money by driving up the price.
“Not to mention, the bulk of imported grain is still paid for by the party-state.
"Haha, this young master of the Kong family is really calculating. He has taken all the hard-earned money of the mainland people and is now targeting the Taiwan Islands.
"This is a fight that will not stop until the party and the country are destroyed."
Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
Wan'an's scalp tingled when he heard this.
He doesn't know much about economics, but he knows a little about politics.
Once Kong Lingkan takes over the comprador power, Taiwan will be the second Shanghai. The prices and New Taiwan Dollar, which have been stabilized with great difficulty, will probably collapse again as prices soar.
He really has evil intentions.
"I mentioned the Chairman's idea to MacArthur this afternoon, but the Commander was not too interested.
“The main reason was that President Truman did not have a good impression of Chiang’s government.
"The commander feels that some things are troublesome to handle and doesn't want to get involved in muddy waters."
Randall shrugged and said helplessly.
“It’s not that I don’t want to wade into muddy waters.
“It’s just that the money wasn’t there.
"Have you brought the invitation? Chief Attendant Wan and I will attend the commander's party tonight." Hong Zhiyou still looked relaxed.
Randall didn't have much contact with him.
He felt that the young man in front of him was a little too confident.
“Hisao Sakata also participated.
“You have to be careful.
“Wu Fangzhi has been in and out of this person’s residence many times recently.
"He is a member of the Yamaguchi-gumi and is very likely to assassinate you. Don't be careless."
Randall reminded.
"Thanks.
"Please give me a helping hand, General."
Hong Zhiyou came closer and told him the plan in detail.
"rest assured.
"This is an invitation. I have to go first."
Randall put down the two dance invitations and walked away quickly.
……
(End of this chapter)