Compared to the cunning Sheng Xuanhuai, Sheng Enyi's Daoxing is far behind.
Until now, he has not noticed anything wrong, so he stupidly asked, "Master Cheng Kun, why did you hit the honey vendor?"
"Maybe it's because you two are a little stupid. "
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Zhao Chuanxin asked him, "How far are your father's negotiations with the Japanese?"
Sheng Enyi was indifferent to commercial secrets. Without thinking, he answered, "The Japanese have something to rely on. The treaty is harsh and there has been no progress yet. However, my father is very anxious and is afraid that he will have to compromise."
Hu Li next to him added, "Master, The Japanese want to loan Sheng Zuotang 2.3 million taels of silver."
Zhao Chuanxin scratched his chin. If he remembers correctly, since the coal and iron factory was changed from a government-supervised commercial office to a fully commercial office, it will not be the same in the future. will make profits year after year.
During the next war, the total profit will reach nearly 30 million yuan.
But the biggest problem is that time waits for no one. If the loan is not repaid at maturity, the loan will become shares. Sheng Xuanhuai did turn a loss into a profit, but he made a wedding dress for the Japanese.
Zhao Chuanxin asked again, "How is this money used?"
Sheng Enyi really knew.
His father came to Hankou this time to take him with him just to let him see the world. He did not avoid many things. "It is said that the money from several Japanese consortiums was transferred from Zhengjin Bank to Mitsui & Yoko" . Then it was delivered to the newly established Hanyeping Coal and Iron Works by Mitsui & Co., Ltd." Zhao Chuanxin suddenly thought, "Is it Japan's Yokohama Zhengjin Bank?"
Sheng Enyi. Nodding, "Yes, that's the one."
Zhao Chuanxin was overjoyed.
Since he went to various foreign banks to withdraw money on a large scale, the banks have learned the lesson and started to reform, and the amount of reserves has been greatly reduced.
If the Japanese consortium had put all their money in Yokohama Shokin Bank, there would be at least two hundred, four to five million yuan stored there.
Sheng Enyi saw that Zhao Chuanxin was wandering in the sky, and gently called out "Master Chengkun"
Zhao Chuanxin had no response, and even slurped with a "suck" sound.
The two looked at each other and asked Master Cheng Kun. Are you hungry? Then prepare dinner in advance.
In other words, after Asabuki Eiji and Aso Hisahide finished their discussion, Asabuki Eiji walked out of Mitsui & Yokoy & Co. and went to the Japanese Consulate in Han.
The Japanese consul in Hankou at this time was named Mizuno Kokichi.
This person also has his name in history. After he came to Hankou, he collected information on the surrounding geographical and humanistic environment and compiled a detailed intelligence.
It was he who first called Hankou the Chicago of the East.
Asabuki Eiji came to the consulate, but was told that Mizuno Kokichi was inspecting the Japanese military camp outside the Japanese concession.
Asabuki Eiji came to the barracks again.
He was very confused as to why the barracks were built outside the boundary
When he finally met Mizuno Kokichi, Asabuki Eiji expressed his doubts.
Mizuno Kokichi smiled and said, "Do you remember the terms of promotion of the Hankou Concession that we signed with Jianghanguan Supervisor at the beginning of this year?"
The Qing Dynasty is not famous except for the various terms signed with the great powers. Then It's very famous.
Asabuki Eiji was so embarrassed that he “can’t remember.”
“In that clause, it was stipulated that the Japanese concession would be moved 150 feet down the river, adding an additional area of more than 370 acres. Now, our Japanese concession The concession is the second largest concession after the British Concession. "Mizuno Kokichi said proudly that these are all feats accomplished during his term of office. "I am about to leave office. Before leaving office, I will continue to expand the area of our Japanese concession. "
Asabuki Eiji saw several Japanese soldiers carrying the Japanese boundary monument and secretly moving it outside the newly dug foundation.
Good guy, if we move one meter a day, we won’t be able to move to Qingfen Road in a few decades.
Seeing his surprised look, Mizuno Kokichi became even more proud and pointed at the Several camps were repaired and he said, "Did you see it? Within this year, our newly built military camps can accommodate more than 2,000 soldiers."
Asabuki Eiji was shocked and said, "In this case, the Hankou government will not Do you have any opinions?"
These are all areas outside the boundaries.
Mizuno Kokichi sneered, "Zhang Zhidong is no longer here, and the government office in Hankou is very weak. The Chinese people in Hankou do have opinions, but we don't need to pay attention to these ants. Asabuki-kun, take a look, later. Those common people are coming to make trouble. I have prepared the soldiers to suppress them and give them some color."
Eiji Asabuki bowed with admiration on his face and said, "Consul General Mizuno is using his methods. Yes, I am very impressed."
"By the way, Asabuki-kun, why did you come to see me today?"
Asabuki Eiji then remembered the business, "That's it, our Japanese number. Several companies jointly gave Sheng Xuanhuai a loan, and the money was deposited in Yokohama Shokin Bank. We have made complete arrangements, but we still feel that our strength is not enough to ensure the safety of the funds, so we want to request the military protection of Consul General Mizuno.”
Mizuno Kokichi straightened the wrinkles on his suit, "Okay. But isn't the Yokohama Shokin Bank built in the British Concession? Will the British allow our soldiers to enter?"
The reason why the Yokohama Shokin Bank was originally located in the British Concession The reason for the concession was that the Japanese concession came to Hankou late, and the divided territory was far less prosperous than other concessions.
"Please rest assured that we have taken care of the British consuls. They have no objections." Eiji Asabuki said very confidently and toughly. Money is his confidence. "Consul General Mizuno, I hope that our military attache , will listen to some of our suggestions. To this end, several of our companies are preparing to jointly donate a sum of funds to build a camp in our concession."
Mizuno Kokichi's eyes lit up slightly.
He knows how to handle this money.
He nodded reservedly, "Very well, Asabuki-kun, our army of the Empire of Japan is your most powerful backing. Go ahead and do it."
Asabuki Eiji smiled knowingly.
At this moment, groups of people from Hankou came together.
There were also students among them, holding signs and writing to return my land and regain my sovereignty
Mizuno Kokichi immediately led Japanese soldiers to greet them.
"Baga, what are you doing?"
A student stood up, pointed at the boundary monument and said, "You are so despicable, why did you move the boundary monument again?"
Mizuno Kokichi sneered, "The boundary monument is right here, you must have seen it wrong."
So shameless, the angry students blushed and thickened their necks, "You have gone too far, occupying areas outside the boundary again and again." Land, privately building houses outside the boundary, do you really think that we Hankou people are blind?"
At this time, Benjamin Goldberg and Zhao Yixian were obviously among the crowd, joining in the fun.
This is why Zhao Chuanxin failed to find them.
Zhao Yixian stroked his beard. Although he was also a Chinese, he was not as excited as the people in Hankou. He said lightly, "Well, the Japanese are really ambitious."
But Mizuno Kokichi was heard to be arrogant. He said, "Perhaps you are just blind. Chinese people are weak and most of them are sick. What's so strange about not being able to see clearly?"
The student exploded with anger. You are even more shameless"
In the crowd, Benjamin Goldberg whispered, "There are still some, the little devil is no match for my master"
Zhao Yixian""
He said in his heart that if your master says you can't win, then he will take action. Of course, the little devil is not his opponent.
The common people became excited, and the crowd began to push forward.
The Japanese soldiers and Japanese patrols were also watching with eager eyes.
Now, just a spark can instantly ignite a battle, and the use of force only takes a moment.
At this time, a mature and steady Hankou gentry stood up, "Everyone, please be patient and don't be fooled by the Japanese. Mizuno Kokichi is deliberately provoking us. If they use force, they will have machine guns." "
The words "machine gun" were still very intimidating, and the crowd gradually became quiet again.
The gentleman pointed at Mizuno Kokichi and said, "Not only do you Japanese illegally occupy and encroach on our people's land, but in order to make the Japanese concession prosperous, you also use all means to smuggle cigarettes, weapons, and even recruit prostitutes in large numbers. It is simply shocking." Point out. You will be punished."
These are all the dirty tricks of Mizuno Kokichi.
The Japanese Concession is not so deserted, so let a large number of prostitutes come to see if you come
There are always physiological needs
The atmosphere team will do it Get up
Mizuno Kokichi didn't take it seriously, "There are also many prostitutes in the French Concession. Why don't you see them and make trouble? It's really unreasonable. Do you think our Empire of Japan is easy to bully?"
France is in this area, It has always been the best in the world.
As early as the beginning of the last century, a large amount of health care culture began to be exported to the outside world.
Japan has learned a lot, and the best is better than the old.
In the 21st century, Bangzi also began to refer to this model. In the 1920s, it even surpassed Little Devil. It’s just that Chinese people who have never been abroad don’t know it.
The stick is actually quite fun to play with.
The two sides exchanged words, but in the end they failed to fight.
In the evening, the crowd saw that there was no result, so they had to disperse one after another, and they would come back again tomorrow.
This kind of scene has been going on in Hankou for who knows how long.
Back at the Hu family’s mansion, Benjamin Goldberg was running happily. Before anyone could enter the house, he shouted, “Master, I’m telling you, the little Japs over there in the Japanese Concession are so nasty. There are outsiders here."
Zhao Chuanxin waved, "Come on, let's have hot pot tonight."
"Ah, let's have hot pot."
Sheng Enyi rolled his eyes and said, "Master Cheng Kun, my disciple is not as good as a foreigner, so I will worship you as my teacher."
"What do you want to worship? Poor monk, although the Dharma is profound, you are not just ordinary people." , the future is bright."
Sheng Enyi was very proud after hearing this, Hu Li smiled sarcastically, Zhao Yixian just curled his lips, and Benjamin Goldberg focused on the spicy side of the mandarin duck pot. , dry rice dog face calmly waiting for the meat in the clear soup pot to be cooked.
Everyone’s reaction was noticed by Zhao Chuanxin. He smiled slightly. Just these expressions contained the secret of the difference between rich and poor in all living beings.
Some people will understand it before they reach adulthood, some people will understand it in their thirties and forties, and some people will never understand it in their entire lives.
Hu Li flattered him randomly and said, "Master Cheng Kun has a clear understanding of the world. I really don't know when we will be able to achieve this state."
Zhao Chuanxin hasn't spoken yet, Benjamin Gold Berg said quickly, "Haha, you all live for others, but my master lives as if there is no one else."
After hearing this, Zhao Yixian felt his scalp tighten inexplicably.
Suddenly I felt farther and farther away from the avenue.
He asked himself if he really wanted to pursue immortality
Does he really want to learn magic to become an immortal?
At this moment, Zhao Yixian’s mentality suddenly changed some changes.
After hearing this, Hu Li and Sheng Enyi couldn't help but think of Zhao Chuanxin's words and deeds. Didn't they just echo those words? Looking at Benjamin Goldberg, who seemed to be speaking casually, he did not dare to underestimate Zhao Chuanxin, a foreigner's half-year-old apprentice.
Hu Li took a jar of wine and Kaifeng said, "It is said that when you smell the aroma, dismount and stop when you know the taste, this is the famous Yanghe wine. Master Cheng Kun, please drink this cup to the full."
Zhao Chuanxin said with his skill, "A poor monk has to abide by the precepts, so how can he drink alcohol? It's really nonsense. Let's have some beef to pad his belly first."
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Okay , the commandments must be applied flexibly, right?
Hu Li said to Sheng Enyi, "Tomorrow, I will take the Fourth Young Master to the flower house where my father often goes."
Sheng Enyi's eyes lit up. "That's a good feeling."
"Haha, at such a young age, you are actually addicted toHave fun." A sneer appeared at the corner of Zhao Chuanxin's mouth. "Look, when you get old, you will find that your life is really not in vain."
Hu Li and Sheng Enyi were not allowed to stand up and were drunk. He choked and coughed.
Benjamin Goldberg slapped the table, "Master, I also feel that my life cannot be in vain, so I might as well go for a walk with these two wise brothers."
< p>The two of them rolled their eyes, who the hell is your little foreign devil’s good brother? If his hair is long enough, just blame him for itZhao Chuanxin slapped him on the back of the head: "I have already spent the bright lantern." It’s passed down to you, why can’t you figure out your position all day long? I am the second generation of rich people, how can you, a rich first generation, compare?”
Benjamin Goldberg chuckled and quickly changed the subject.” By the way, Master, I went shopping with Zhao Yixian today and saw the confrontation between the common people and the Japanese. "Please remember to bookmark it, the latest and fastest website for free reading without anti-theft