Chapter three hundred and eighty seventh eat deflated
"I would like to say that we have purchased 50 million kilograms of soybeans in the past few days, which cost more than 3.5 million yuan. Should we continue to collect more?" Guo Zongxi, the governor of Jilin Province, said: "This amount is not small anymore.
If we increase our acquisitions, we will have to build more warehouses, otherwise we will have no way to store them."
"Collect, must collect. If we need a warehouse, start building it immediately. Collect as much as you can. Even if we buy all the soybeans in the three northeastern provinces, it's not impossible!"
Guo Zongxi's eyes suddenly widened and he said in surprise: "I would like to say that the soybean production in the three northeastern provinces is at least several billion kilograms. How much money would it cost to purchase them all? I'm afraid we don't have such a strong foundation!
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"Governor Guo, don't worry about funds. Once we have soybeans, someone will give us money. Why are you anxious? Instead, you should think carefully about what the Japanese will do so that we can make plans.
Deal with them."
What Zhang Tinglan said is absolutely correct. Ever since Fengjun started buying soybeans on a large scale, the Japanese have been alarmed. Kimura Yasuo, the head of Nissin Oil Factory, brought over Shimoda Yoshi, the director of Santai Oil Factory. These two monopolies
He controlled Dalian's oil pressing industry and controlled the output of soybean oil, enjoying huge profits every year.
It’s time for soybean harvest this year. They have prepared warehouses and are preparing to buy soybean oil on a large scale and then produce soybean oil. The yellow soybean oil with the aroma of beans is like liquid gold to them, bringing them several dollars every year.
With huge profits of tens of millions, the two major oil mills' ability to make money is no worse than that of the South Manchuria Railway and the Bank of Korea. They are truly hens that lay golden eggs.
Kimura Yasuo and Shimoda Yoshi are also popular figures in Japan and are leaders in the business community. However, this year's situation is a bit abnormal. At this time, only sporadic soybeans have been delivered. There are not at all the huge crowds and oxcarts in previous years.
These two people were also very puzzled.
"Kimura-kun, what do you think happened this year? Why can't we harvest soybeans? Don't those Chinese farmers not want to make money?"
"Shimoda-kun, the problem should lie with the Fengtian government. I heard that they cooperated with the Americans and opened an oil mill in Huludao. It is very likely that they are robbing soybeans."
"Not necessarily." Shimoda Yoshi said with some suspicion: "The imperial government has already found this oil mill and said that their business scope is only within China's customs and will never export to Europe and the United States. The mainland of China is very poor and their consumption power is limited.
, we will not purchase large amounts of soybeans at all.”
While he was talking, one of his subordinates sent a telegram. Kimura Yasuo hurriedly opened it and took a look. His face instantly turned the color of pig liver. The veins on his palms became exposed, and he was extremely angry.
"Shimoda-kun, this is the news from the foreign company. The damn Fengtian government has entrusted some Fengtian trading company to purchase soybeans, and it has also introduced some minimum purchase price. The untouchables in China have sold soybeans to them!"
After Shimoda Yi heard this, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly said: "Mr. Kimura, what is their minimum acquisition value? Is it an advantage for us?"
“The price of high-quality soybeans is three yuan per quintal, with an fluctuation of no more than two cents!”
"Baga!" Shimoda Yi was immediately furious. Even at the lowest price, it was still 30 cents higher than last year's purchase price. With such a price advantage, who would sell soybeans as long as they were not fools?
Japanese.
"Kimura-kun, we must not let the Fengtian government take away the soybeans. We must take action to make them stop infringing on the interests of the empire!"
"Immediately go to Akajiri Shosuke and ask him to come forward and negotiate with the Fengtian government. The oil industry is the pillar industry of the empire in Manchuria and must not be affected in any way."
They immediately contacted Fengtian Consul General Akajiri Masuke. As soon as this guy heard the news, he hurried to the Marshal's Mansion and found Zhang Zuolin.
"Your Excellency, Inspector, do you want to go against the imperial government?"
"Mr. Consul General, how come you don't even have the grace of a diplomat? Mr. Zhang has always been willing to maintain friendly relations with Japan and is willing to cooperate with you. Although there are some minor frictions, the overall situation is still friendly and stable."
Zhang Zuolin said this a bit unintentionally. The two sides were not having a small friction, but almost broke out into a war. Akajiri Shosuke barely suppressed his anger and said loudly: "I would like to ask you to explain to me what happened to the Fengtian government's purchase of soybeans."
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"Purchasing soybeans?" Lao Zhang pretended to be confused and asked: "Mr. Consul General, the Fengtian government's purchase of agricultural products in the three northeastern provinces is a matter of course. It seems to have nothing to do with the Japanese Empire. Why are you so furious?"
"Why don't we just sideline you? You have purchased the soybeans. What will happen to the empire's oil extraction industry? Isn't it all going to stop production?"
Lao Zhang looked at Akajiri Masasuke's angry look, and he was extremely happy. The two sides have developed to this point, and they have long been hostile opponents. Letting the Japanese suffer is Lao Zhang's happiest thing, but in his words, Lao Zhang
Not so straightforward.
"Mr. Consul General, Governor Wang Yongjiang is responsible for this matter. I don't know the specific situation. I will invite him over now and let him explain it to you."
Soon Wang Yongjiang arrived at the Marshal's Mansion. After he sat down and explained the situation, Wang Yongjiang smiled and said: "Mr. Consul General, I think you have misunderstood. The Fengtian government's purchase of soybeans is a realistic requirement of the government. This year I asked the Marshal
Submitted a proposal to establish strategic reserve warehouses in the three northeastern provinces, mainly for grain, to cope with natural disasters, hedge international grain prices, and ensure the stability of the grain market. Of course, it is also necessary to reserve a certain amount of soybeans. This is very natural.
After discussion, our government asked Fengtian Trading Company to be responsible for the acquisition, and a valid contract was signed. There are no problems in everything. I really don’t know why you are protesting?"
The issue of strategic reserves has indeed been raised a long time ago. Since retaking the Middle East Road, Fengjun has faced the threat from 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 their current main reserves are 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 reserve system is also to cope with Japan's war threat.
You have to plan ahead.
Of course, there is no need to tell Akajiri Shosuke about this idea. Wang Yongjiang only said that it was to stabilize the market and cope with disasters, and the reasons were very sufficient. On the contrary, it seemed that Akajiri Masasuke was making trouble unreasonably.
"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 immediately shook his head like a rattle: "Mr. Consul General, these are completely two concepts. First, the Fengtian government has never issued any decree requiring people not to sell soybeans to Japan. You can
We are free to set up acquisition sites in the three northeastern provinces. Not only do we not interfere, but we also provide convenience, so you say that you are blocking the acquisition, which is completely unfounded!"
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 a government, we have the obligation to protect the people.
In the interests of our country, the agricultural conditions in the three northeastern provinces are good and the output is large. We need to avoid the situation of low grain prices hurting farmers. The minimum protective price is set up for this purpose. So the two things I said are unrelated to each other. You
If we have to tie them together, I think it is very inappropriate and I have misunderstood the intentions of the Fengtian government."
After listening to these words, Akajiri Masasuke's anger did not lessen at all, but became more intense. Wang Yongjiang said it nicely, but you have raised the minimum purchase price so high. How can the Japanese buy soybeans at low prices? Ordinary people
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 have raised it to three yuan. Isn't this a malicious increase in price?"
Wang Yongjiang immediately shook his head: "Mr. Consul General, you have misunderstood again. The tentative lowest price in Fengtian is two yuan and seventy 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
This 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. It is that Fengtian Trading Company has explored new logistics management methods and greatly reduced freight charges. They decided to benefit the people and further expand the purchase quantity. This is
It’s a very normal business behavior, please don’t over-interpret it!”
Akajiri was coming with a lot of momentum, but now all the questions were dismissed by Wang Yongjiang. This guy's face turned red as red as pig liver, and he couldn't say a word for a long time.
On the contrary, Wang Yongjiang advised: "Mr. Consul General, the world now values free trade. If Japan is willing, it can compete with Fengtian Trading Company to acquire more soybeans. If you protest here, let us use administrative means to intervene.
Normal business behavior is really embarrassing for us!"
Akajiri Masasuke was completely blocked by Wang Yongjiang. He could only shake his sleeves and leave angrily.
"Minyuan, if you let the little devil suffer, nothing will be so comfortable!"
"Commander, the oil extraction industry earns tens of millions a year. The Japanese will definitely not be willing to fail. This is just the first step. We have won a start. Next, we must be more careful to deal with the Japanese's backhand!"
"Well, I'll leave this matter to you to deal with it awkwardly!"
Kimura Yasuo and Shimoda Yoshi also got the news. The two guys looked at each other and there was only one way left, which was to increase the price at the same time and buy soybeans for three yuan per quintal! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, novels are better Update faster!