It is true that Kuroda came back to sell the electronic products loaned to them by the Xuebing Army under the order of Sawada Shigeru. However, when Yamamoto asked him if he was "smuggling under orders", he suddenly remembered that the division commander Sawada had repeatedly told him not to leak it. This was an order from the division. He couldn't help but be dumbfounded. "No, no." He quickly said, "That's not the case."
After regaining his composure, Yamamoto's face remained calm. He stared at Kuroda and asked, "What's going on?"
"Yes, it's me, it's my private behavior." Kuroda said, sweat pouring down his face again, and his face also turned pale.
Japan's military discipline is very strict. Not to mention the serious crime of smuggling enemy products, the crime of leaving the station without permission is enough to behead your head. If you confess that this is an order from the division headquarters, you will only die more miserably. However, Once he admitted to the smuggling charge, Kuroda seemed to see a sharp knife hanging above his head, and his fragile little liver almost collapsed.
Seeing Kuroda like this, Koizumi and Yamamoto looked at each other, and then the latter left directly with Sanada. The intimidation worked, and it was restricted to Kuroda's private behavior, so next, Koizumi can use it in his own name. I asked him for help. The reason why Yamamoto took this extra step was to protect Koizumi. Troop smuggling and personal smuggling are two different concepts. Once the former is exposed, it will definitely be out of control, and it will most likely evolve into a battle between the army and the navy. In that case, as the navy, If he is the one who stands out, Koizumi will die without a burial place; and if it is just a private act, even if it is exposed, he only needs to find two scapegoats to solve the problem.
During the conversation between Yamamoto and Kuroda, Koizumi silently observed Kuroda's expression carefully. At this moment, after Yamamoto and Sanada left, he found that although Kuroda still had a look of fear on his face, his eyes were spinning around, and in his heart He couldn't help but sneered, saying that he really couldn't tell that this kid was still a movie star. Well, he could be used. He thought with disdain in his heart and said, "Kuroda-kun, please sit down."
Kuroda raised his head and pretended to have just discovered it and said, "Ah, Commander Yamamoto is gone. Your Excellency, you are."
"Koizumi Minichiro, now, let's talk about cooperation."
"It turns out to be Mr. Koizumi, please cooperate with us."
"Yes, sit down. Since we will become partners, we are equal." Koizumi said in a very enlightened tone.
Kuroda looked at him carefully, frowned slightly, and sat down.
"Kuroda-kun is really good at it. Why, do you want to open a TV station in Japan? This seems to require permission from a specific department."
"I do have this idea, because I think television is conducive to popularizing national education, which is beneficial to improving the quality of the people. Your Excellency, don't you think that although the empire's economic and military development is rapid, in some advanced technologies But it lags far behind Western countries, even, alas, Your Excellency, if you have been to Guangzhou, I think you will have a profound experience." Kuroda said in a serious manner, as if what he is doing now is so great,
Xiaoquan was amused in his heart when he heard this, his face became serious, and he shouted: "Ba Ge, do you mean that the empire's technology is not as good as that of the Xuebing Army?"
Koizumi's courtesy and the rank of major on his shoulders misled Kuroda, thinking that he was just a dispensable junior officer like himself, so he dared to speak lies. Now seeing him suddenly going crazy, thinking of this But the person who had been sitting with Yamamoto was at least an aide whom Yamamoto trusted. Kuroda panicked and quickly defended: "Sir, you misunderstood what I meant. I, I definitely didn't mean it this way."
Koizumi snorted, causing Kuroda to break into a cold sweat, and then said: "The technological level of the empire is not as good as some Western countries. I admit this. After all, they were our teachers once, but if you say they are not as good as the Xuebingjun, hehe , I absolutely disagree with this, let’s get down to business, I really like the electronic products you smuggled this time, I will definitely buy them.”
"Ah, Your Excellency, this, this is inappropriate."
"Why, are you worried that I won't pay you?"
This was what Kuroda was worried about. Now that he had revealed it, sweat started to fall on his face again. He stood up in panic. He pretended to be pitiful and said: "Your Excellency, to tell you the truth, for this batch of goods, I have nearly a thousand colleagues. We, we sold all our belongings and owed a lot of debt to the Chinese. You should know that the Xuebing Army is not allowed to sell these high-tech products to us, so the prices are very high. …”
Before he could finish speaking, Xiaoquan waved his hand and pretended to be impatient and said: "Okay, don't cry poor to me. I didn't say I wouldn't give you money. Tell me how much it's worth."
"You, you will give me money." Kuroda still couldn't believe it.
"Of course, hehe, I forgot to tell you that I am also from Osaka."
"Oh." Kuroda blushed. People in Osaka have been doing business for generations. In Japan, Osaka people have become synonymous with businessmen. Businessman is a derogatory term in Japan and is often used to describe a person who is greedy. Cunning, "You are also from Osaka."
"Yes, I also want to do some small business. You should know that the military department is now controlled by people from your army. They always try to find ways to deduct military expenditures from our navy. There is no need to tell you these things. Now, we Let’s talk about specific cooperation. You can continue to engage in smuggling, but you must listen to us as to what products are smuggled. Don’t worry, we won’t treat you badly in terms of profits. We’ll split it 30-70..." Koizumi talked eloquently,
When Koizumi was frothing at the mouth, Kuroda stared at his eyes motionless, trying to see something from it. This thing had been weird from the beginning, which made him have to think carefully, is there any trap behind this? What I said to Yamamoto before was not deliberately flattering. The Osaka Division did have to bear a big responsibility for the failure of the Hainan Campaign. However, they have now achieved the so-called victory and captured Hainan. As for the Combined Fleet, Knocking out teeth and swallowing blood, it’s just that he didn’t get a bit of the fruits of victory, and he also lost troops. Kuroda believed that Yamamoto Isoroku must have a grudge against the Osaka Division. Therefore, the more Koizumi talked about it, the more frightened he became. , I don’t know what kind of conspiracy is hidden behind it,
Of course, if he was lucky enough to escape death, he would definitely give it a try. After Xiaoquan finished speaking, he asked tentatively: "Your Excellency wants to cooperate. There is no problem. It's just about the profit. Excuse me, are we seven and you three?"
Koizumi was completely absorbed in the drama. He stood up suddenly, slammed the table, and shouted: "Ba Ge, you are seven and we are three. Are you mistaken? It is you three and we are seven."
Koizumi looked really angry and started to haggle over everything. Kuroda was more certain that businessmen should spend every penny they spend. He began to speculate on Koizumi's fundamental motive for doing this, thinking of the attack on the naval supply fleet at the end of the Hainan Campaign. The losses were heavy, and when I thought about what Koizumi said about the navy's military expenditure, I thought to myself: Koizumi must have done this under the instruction of Yamamoto Isoroku. Could it be said that the navy really has a funding crisis? Thinking about it, he Having made a decision, I began to bargain with Koizumi, both true and false. Finally, the two parties reached an agreement, splitting the price 40-60, Koizumi 6, Kuroda and others 4,
The agreement has not been put on paper. Of course, this kind of thing cannot be put on paper, so Kuroda is not reassured. However, Koizumi's next words made him completely convinced,
"To show our sincerity, we will not make a commission this time, but I need to see the documents written by the Chinese people to you."
When Koizumi wanted to see the written document, he was naturally on guard against Kuroda asking for a price. However, Kuroda had indeed prepared such a written document for ulterior motives, and the price on it was mixed with water. This made him secretly happy. Of course, Well, as a profiteer, he has to show off his attitude. At first, he excused himself as having no written evidence, and then the two sides engaged in a verbal exchange. In the end, Kuroda was forced by Koizumi and had to produce the written evidence.
Koizumi carefully checked the document and commented: "The price is not outrageous, so let's go with this price. Kuroda-kun, finally I want to warn you, you know this matter, I know it, if there is a third party If you know it personally, then you know the consequences."
Koizumi behaved so cautiously, which made Kuroda even more reassured. He immediately patted his chest and assured: "Yes, yes, of course I know the powerful relationship. Don't worry, no one else in the Osaka Division will know about this except me." Something." After patting his chest and making his pledge, he thought of a question and asked: "But, it's something about the TV station."
Koizumi waved his hand and said: "Kuroda-kun is really good at calculating. He actually thought of starting a TV station to make money. However, I'm afraid this matter won't be so easy to handle."
Kuroda smiled with a simple and honest look and said: "I believe in your vision and your ability. You should know that setting up a TV station is definitely profitable, and from my personal feeling, it is indeed beneficial to the country and the people." A good thing."
Koizumi pretended to be serious and thought for a while, then said after a while: "Well, let's try it out now in Nagasaki. As you know, our navy can only have complete dominance in Nagasaki."
"Yes, sir, when will I receive the money? Hehe, you have already seen the receipt, and you should know how huge this money is."
"The money matter will take a few days. After all, I can't come up with it on my own. So, let me let them release your people first. This way, I can help you win over people's hearts."
"Ah, thank you so much." Kuroda said thank you, but he became more and more convinced that this was Yamamoto's idea. The reason why Koizumi said this was just to get the approval of Yamamoto and the high-ranking navy officials. It was because he had the foresight to prepare the documents that he could make more money. He felt proud and the smile on his face became more humble.