Wang Kemin will be familiar to future generations. He is one of the traitor leaders who defected to the Japanese and puppets. He was elected as an official in his early years, and then studied in Japan. After returning, he joined the political circle and rose rapidly. He served as the president of the Bank of China, and served as finance minister several times.
The minister is also a popular figure in the Beiyang government.
But despite the fact that this guy has been managing finances for many years, he is not proficient in knowledge such as banking and currency. What this guy is best at is doing business and maintaining close relationships with foreign bankers. It is precisely because of his relationship with China that he can
I received some loans and the like, so I gained the trust of the Beiyang government.
After the New Democratic Party came to power, in line with the principle of smooth transition, veteran Wang Daxie was appointed as the Minister of Finance and Wang Kemin was appointed as the Deputy Minister. However, Wang Daxie was too old and in poor health, so daily affairs fell on Wang Kemin.
Wang Kemin is also very proud of this, and often says to people around him: I am like a tumbler, an evergreen tree. No matter who comes to power, they must look at the face of foreigners, and they cannot do without me, Wang Kemin.
Although he said this, when he actually faced Zhang Tinglan, especially his sharp gaze, Wang Kemin still felt frightened and his palms were already sweating.
"Vice President, I think the two things Mr. Minister came to mention are very important." Since he was devoted to the foreign master, Wang Kemin had to help Elston speak.
"Such rampant thugs have appeared in Shandong. They can target the British today and they can target us tomorrow. If they develop, they will definitely become a serious problem and should be eradicated with all their strength. This can not only promote Sino-British relations, but also deter local gangsters. The same goes for the new government.
It is of great benefit. If you protect the safety of the British, the British Empire will definitely pay off."
The more Wang Kemin spoke, the more energetic he became. It was as if he was really thinking about Zhang Tinglan: "As for the issue of loans, as the saying goes, it is not difficult to borrow and repay. Loans are related to the country's credibility. No matter how difficult the government is, it should give priority to ensuring the repayment of the loans.
Do we still want to cooperate in the future? The British Empire has abundant capital and must not lose big for small things. Besides, the wealth of the three eastern provinces is astonishing. If you pull out a single hair, it is thicker than other people's waists. This trivial matter is nothing to worry about."
Zhang Tinglan glanced at Wang Kemin, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Secretary Wang is so sincere, it is not easy. I will consider these two things."
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Zhang Tinglan suddenly turned around and left, throwing Elston and Wang Kemin directly into the living room. Elston was also determined to force Zhang Tinglan to make a promise, so he stood up in a hurry and wanted to chase after them. However, Shen Hua immediately
He stopped him and said: "This is the official residence of the Vice President, not the embassy of the British Empire. Please don't barge in, please be careful of causing any trouble!"
When Aston saw this scene, he could only leave angrily. Wang Kemin followed closely like a dog.
After Zhang Tinglan returned to the back, he sat on the sofa, still full of anger. After a while, he said: "Shen Hua, you said how a rip-off like Wang Kemin could steal a high position, you are just talking nonsense!"
"Don't be angry. Some people have long said that the former Qing Dynasty was a court of foreigners. This is probably the case in Beiyang. There are always some bastards who climbed to high positions by relying on the support of foreigners."
"The court of foreigners!" Zhang Tinglan muttered and said with a wry smile: "Well said, Shen Hua, how should you deal with this bastard who is used to kneeling, kowtowing, looking up, and laughing at foreigners?"
"Kill!" Shen Hua said murderously: "These guys are all Qin Hui's material and should have been dealt with long ago!"
Zhang Tinglan looked solemn, thought over and over again, and then said: "Go and invite Mr. Chang Yinhuai and Mr. Zhang Taiyan. I have something to ask them."
Not long after, Chang Yinhuai and Zhang Taiyan rushed over. Seeing the angry look on Zhang Tinglan's face, they both knew something big might be going on.
"Director Chang, immediately investigate the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of China, the Bank of Communications, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Find out all the managers at all levels. Those who are corrupt and those who are colluding with the big powers will find out all these worms. Finance They are there to maintain the stability of the country, not to serve as lackeys for foreigners."
"What I said is so right." Zhang Taiyan said with a smile: "I have long been disgusted with the fact that these guys who manage banks and finance are colluding with foreigners. They are behind every financial fluctuation. The shadow of the enemy should indeed be eradicated first!"
Having said this, Zhang Taiyan asked again: "I'd like to say that there are many foreign consultants in these banks. How should we deal with them?"
"Kick them all out. Any talents needed will be transferred to me from Fengtian. In short, no unreliable people can be kept!"
"Understood!" Chang Yinhuai and Zhang Taiyan agreed together, and immediately started investigating.
As soon as they left, Yang Yuting hurried in, holding a telegram in his hand and placing it in front of Zhang Tinglan.
"I would like to say that this was sent by Zheng Shiqi, the deputy director of Shandong Province. He took the initiative to ask for an order to mobilize Shandong's army to launch a manhunt and eliminate the thugs."
When Zhang Tinglan saw it, he couldn't help but became furious: "Sure enough, he is used to being a slave, and he can't help but help his master to jump out. These guys are simply abominable."
Yang Yuting also said hurriedly: "Yes, this Zheng Shiqi is a direct person. I wonder if we can take the opportunity to take him down and completely control Shandong."
"No need!" Zhang Tinglan shook his head and said: "I have asked Chang Yinhuai and the others to investigate the problems of the Ministry of Finance. We have to eat one bite at a time. Control finance first, then the army, first civilized and then military. But Zheng Shiqi cannot help but beat him. , you go and send a survey team down to count the troops in Shandong."
When Yang Yuting heard this, he also understood Zhang Tinglan's intention. These days, all military officers are free of charge. As long as he catches Zheng Shiqi's pigtails in his hands, he won't have to worry about killing him.
"As for the issue in Shandong, just arrange for some police officers to go there and conduct a symbolic investigation. You are telling them to be careful and not to embarrass the righteous people."
"Are we still going to provide some intelligence support and material guarantee?" Yang Yuting asked with a smile.
"That's the best. In addition, they have another mission, which is to investigate for me whether those businessmen who have close ties with the UK have done anything illegal or evaded taxes. Once discovered, they will be severely punished."
Zhang Tinglan's actions were not without ruthlessness. In name, he sent people to investigate the case, but in fact, he wanted to cut off an arm of the British.
Everyone knows that if these foreigners want to extract resources and dump goods in China, they cannot do without the help of local snakes. If these comprador businessmen are eliminated, the British economic interests will suffer heavy losses.
With constant attacks from outside, the loss of lackeys internally, and no money to be squeezed out, coupled with public demonstrations, the British will definitely not be able to hold on and will get out sooner or later.
Yang Yuting also smiled knowingly: "Falsely investigate the gangsters, but actually investigate the compradors. This method is great. Who told them to have close contacts with the British? Maybe they leaked the secrets. It should be investigated, and it must be investigated thoroughly!"
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After saying this, Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting both laughed...
Wang Kemin is also a very shrewd person. He also felt Zhang Tinglan's anger. Faced with the vice president who had a lot of troops, Wang Kemin still felt frightened. He was restless for three days in a row.
Therefore, we hurriedly invited a few old friends to come over and discuss it together, including Tang Erhe, the director-general of the Ministry of Education, Wang Yitang, Yuan Shikai's former secretary-general, and Niu Chuanshan and Liang Hongzhi.
They got together and discussed countermeasures together. If Zhang Tinglan had seen this scene, he would have lamented that birds of a feather flock together. After the Japanese invasion, these guys turned to the enemy and treason one after another, becoming shameful traitors. And now they
They are also very similar. Although he is a Chinese official, his whole heart is devoted to foreigners. He is a completely filial son and virtuous grandson.
Wang Kemin first said: "Everyone, this Zhang Tinglan is incompetent. From what I mean, he doesn't care about the Shandong case at all. He has angered the British. I really don't know what is going on in his mind. This
Are the British so easy to offend?"
"Secretary Wang, you can't say that. After all, Zhang Tinglan has defeated Russia and Japan, has a strong army, and has some confidence to face the great powers." Tang Erhe said with a smile.
"Are you confident? Are the British and Japanese the same? They are an empire on which the sun never sets. With such a little finger, you can knock Zhang Tinglan down." Niu Chuanshan said with a sneer: "I see Zhang Tinglan going on like this.
, he won’t be able to survive for long in Beijing, and sooner or later he will be kicked out of the customs, we can’t make a wrong bet.”
Wang Yitang closed his eyes and pondered for a while, and then said: "Zhang Zhuoyan should not be underestimated, but the British must not be offended. I think it is better for Vice-Commander Wang to go find President Li. With him coming forward,
Just enough to suppress this guy Zhang Tinglan."
"This is a good idea!" Wang Kemin said with a smile: "Shi Gong is really wise, I will go find Li Yuanhong right now!"
Wang Kemin stood up hurriedly and was about to go out. His family members ran in in a panic. As soon as they saw Wang Kemin, they hurriedly said: "I'm sorry, sir. A large group of military police came outside and took over our mansion."
Surrounded!"
"What, who is so brave and dares to surround my mansion? Someone call me to the police station. Someone come and protect me!"
"Sir, our phone lines have been cut off!"
When Wang Kemin heard this, he finally felt scared, and several other guys also changed their colors. This was not good news.
Before a few people could think of a countermeasure, a group of plainclothes military policemen rushed in from outside. The one at the front was Chang Yinhuai, the director of the Special Investigation Bureau. When he saw that Wang Kemin, Wang Yitang and others were all there.
, sneered: "Secretary Wang, you have helped me a lot. Otherwise, I would have to pick them out one by one. Now it is easier."
Chang Yinhuai glanced at his men and sneered: "Catch them all, don't let anyone go!"