The design of Fred's office is very interesting. There is a small single room next to the wall. Several holes are deliberately cut out in the corners of the single room, so that the voices outside can be clearly heard. However, from the perspective of the office, it is completely occupied by Fred.
The big sofa blocks it and nothing can be seen.
Zhang Tinglan also knew that the Jew was making trouble again, so he also listened attentively. At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside, and then he heard Fred smiling and saying hello to the other party. When Zhang Tinglan heard that the person was Miki, he immediately
I became interested. This guy went around fanning the wind and lighting up ghosts. He almost used Feng Delin to plot against him just now. Zhang Tinglan was just thinking about revenge when Miki took the initiative to deliver the goods to his door.
Before going to Beijing, Zhang Tinglan and Fred planned a trap for Miki. It seemed that this big fish was about to take the bait. Zhang Tinglan put his ear against the wall and listened carefully to how Fred, an old fox, deceived Miki.
The villain.
Miki was actually not in a good mood. He provided loans and arms to Feng Delin in order to deal with Zhang Zuolin. After finally finding out the time of Zhang Zuolin's train, Miki immediately encouraged Feng Delin to take action. It would be best to shoot Lao Zhang directly, and then
Support Feng Delin's rise to power.
But at this time, he received a telegram from Fengtian's assistant, saying that the arms trade with Russia might be cancelled. Miki weighed the matter and felt that the arms matter was more important. After all, it involved tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of large orders.
Moreover, he still had to answer to domestic shareholders, so Miki had no choice but to rush back to Fengtian early.
As a result, he did not follow Feng Delin, and Lao Zhang came back unscathed. After knowing the news, Miki was filled with regret. But he had no other choice but to blame Feng Delin.
After arriving at Fred's office, the two of them greeted each other, and Fred was the first to ask: "Mr. Miki, you are always a busy man, how come you have time to come see me!"
"Mr. Fred, I heard that there were some changes in the arms matter, so I came here to inquire. Didn't we reach the initial intention? How could there be any changes?"
Fred shrugged and said casually: "Mr. Miki, you said it was a preliminary intention. Of course, it is not the final result. There are some changes. Isn't it normal?"
"Of course it's not normal. This is a foreign trade agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars!" Miki knocked on the table excitedly. He actually regarded the arms trade with Russia as the last straw.
Initially, he was ordered to Fengtian to control Fengtian's business, and then purchase local products from the three northeastern provinces, export them to Europe, and help Japanese consortiums make profits. However, this initially smooth plan was interrupted by Zhang Tinglan and completely failed.
After many months of inaction, domestic dissatisfaction with him has reached its peak.
If Fred hadn't promptly suggested that Russia purchase Japanese arms, allowing Japan to see the opportunity, Miki would have been driven back to the country. But now news suddenly came that there was a problem with the arms deal. How could he not be anxious?
Miki looked excited, but Fred remained calm. He picked up the cup and drank the coffee slowly, as if Miki was not in his eyes at all.
However, the more arrogant Fred became, the more humble Miki became. He quickly restrained his excitement and said in as gentle a voice as possible: "Mr. Fred, this trade is very important to me. Please help me."
Please!" After saying this, Miki lowered his head heavily.
Fred, still in his old spirit, slowly put the cup on the table, tapped the mahogany table top with his fingers, and then said: "Mr. Miki, purchasing arms from Japan was my proposal to Russia. Although
Sheng Bank and your Bank of Korea are competitors, but this is a matter of the country, and it has nothing to do with a banker. I only care about my own interests. The more materials that pass through the Middle East Road, the more benefits I will earn."
A slight smile appeared on Fred's face, he leaned forward and said, "Our interests are actually the same!"
"Mr. Fred, in that case, please help me." Miki took out five checks from his wallet, each worth 100,000 yen, and presented them to Fred.
This was not a small amount, but Fred sneered. He had long disliked this amount of money. In order to buy him, Zhang Tinglan directly took out one-tenth of the shares of Xingye Company. According to the current valuation, at least
More than 15 million. If Industrial Company was listed and operated, Fred would be a billionaire. How could he be interested in this little money?
The Japanese are so petty. Fred felt contempt for them, but his face didn't show it at all. He gently pushed the check in front of Miki.
"There is an old saying in China, no work is done without sleep, and I agree with it. This time I don't have the ability to help you with this matter, so I can't charge you, but I can tell you why it failed. The reason is very simple, His Majesty the Tsar
The imperial chariot went to war in person, and the country was handed over to the queen, and there was also a monster monk - Rasputin!"
When Miki heard the name Rasputin, he was immediately shocked. After preparing to trade with Russia, Miki studied the situation of Russia's upper-class dignitaries. The mystic Rasputin relied on his magical ability to save the Tsar's life.
The precious son was sought after by the Russian nobles, and the queen was completely obedient to him.
As a result, after the tsar's personal conquest, the queen took control of the country, and the actual person in power was Rasputin.
Fred sighed and said: "I have nothing to say about the situation in Petrograd. Rasputin kept changing the heads of various departments. The chairman of the Council of Ministers was changed four times, and the Minister of Internal Affairs was changed.
Six, and the Minister of War has also been replaced by four. This is simply crazy. Russia is still at war, but their senior government officials are frequently replaced, and their policies are also vacillating. It is simply nonsense!"
Fred is also a capable actor, with a hint of resentment and frustration in his tone, as if he was complaining for Miki.
"The previous minister of war believed that purchasing military supplies from Japan was an economical and trouble-free way, so he agreed to my suggestion. However, the new minister insisted that Japan's industrial level was backward and Russia should still use weapons provided by the United States and France."
"The weapons of the Japanese Empire are the best!" Fred inadvertently touched Miki's sore spot. After the Japanese defeated the Manchus and Russia, their national self-esteem was unprecedentedly expanded, even to the point of arrogance, which could not be tolerated.
Not good at all.
After Miki shouted out a sentence, he looked up and saw that Fred was drinking coffee in the old god's house again. They didn't pay attention to him at all. I don't care whether you are advanced or not, that's how the Russians see it anyway.
Miki was on pins and needles at this time. If he could not conclude trade with Russia, his trip to China would be considered a complete failure. He came to China with the aura of a business genius, but ended up suffering a disastrous failure. For him, it seemed that
The only option left was to commit suicide by caesarean section.
"Mr. Fred, I can't fail no matter what, please help me think of a way."
Fred looked at the sincere Miki, sighed softly, and said: "The internal political situation in Tsarist Russia is turbulent, and many nobles are biased against Japan because of the Russo-Japanese War, so the trade agreement will have twists and turns. If you want to pass it smoothly,
There is only one way, which is to obtain strong support from within Russia, and the one who can currently provide this support is the Tsar's uncle, Grand Duke Nicholas."
When Fred said this, he stopped again and let Miki taste it for himself. Miki kept thinking about Fred's words. He had to admit that what Fred said made sense. The political situation in Russia was turbulent and orders were changing day by day. Therefore, the trade agreement
It's hard to pin down.
Miki also knew about Grand Duke Nicholas. He had huge influence in the Russian government and was a big shot who could make the final decision. What Fred said was not wrong, but Miki didn't know how to get in touch with Nicholas at the moment.
"Dear Mr. Fred, please give me some advice on how to get Grand Duke Nicholas to agree."
"Grand Duke Nicholas controls the Slavic Bank. There has been a small problem recently. The bonds have depreciated seriously and they are in urgent need of financial support. If anyone can help the Grand Duke overcome this difficulty, the Grand Duke will definitely be grateful to him. Of course, he will not give the money in vain.
Slavic banks control a large number of Russian mines and shipyards on the Black Sea, which can be used as collateral."
"How much is it!"
"About ten million, at least eight million!"
Hearing this, Miki's body was shocked. Eight million was the maximum amount he could allocate. If he could use the money to promote arms trade with Russia, it would be worthwhile, because in just one or two years, Japan would
A person can earn more than 100 million, and the money is not given away in vain, and there are mines and shipyards as collateral, which seems to be a good idea.
"Actually, Mr. Miki, I heard that the Americans have already taken action. Rockefeller, DuPont, Ford and other consortiums are all going to take action. Russia is a big piece of fat!"
This hit Miki in the heart like a heavy punch, and he blurted out: "I agree!"
Fred looked at him playfully. Miki seemed to feel that his decision was a bit hasty. Fred smiled and said: "Mr. Miki, you can investigate as you like, just don't fall behind the Americans!"
"Give me three days, I want to think about it!" At this time, Miki couldn't sit still anymore, and he hurriedly left Fred's office.
"Old friend, your level of deception has improved again. It seems Miki can't escape!"
"I'm telling the truth. If Russia doesn't collapse, Miki will definitely make a lot of money. God is my witness, lying is not a good habit!"
"Japan is not within God's service area, they are doomed to be unlucky!" Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Mr. Fred, you said you had good news to tell me, what was it?"
"Zhang, Sanmu was eaten by us for eight million in one go. Isn't that right?"
"Now money is just a number to me, meaningless. What I want is real stuff that can improve my strength!"
"Okay! Tomorrow there will be a train transporting a batch of wood from the Far East, with you and Mr. Zhang's favorite things on it!"
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