When An Yi bid farewell to Huang Shaohong and returned to the garrison station, night had fallen and the lanterns were beginning to turn on.
As soon as he walked into the conference room, An Yi was choked by the smoke in the room and coughed several times. He quickly walked to the window, opened the doors and windows, and let the fresh air from outside come in. Then he sat back in the main seat and smiled.
Asked: "How was it? How was the discussion?"
Lao Shoudao smiled and handed An Yi two messages: "This is a reply from the United States. It is more thoughtful and appropriate than we imagined. Now we are undecided. Should we act according to the plan and make a lot of money? But
This may attract notoriety, so we haven't made a final conclusion yet."
An Yi first picked up the first telegram and read it carefully. When he saw the specific figures of silver reserves listed on it, he was full of praise: "Okay, with so much silver as a base, even my waist will be much stronger.
At least within half a year, we don’t have to worry about a silver shortage.”
After that, An Yi continued to pick up the second telegram. After reading it for a while, his expression became serious. After reading it, he pondered for a while, then read it again, and then looked at Zhou Chongan, He Jing and others: "This proposal
It’s very novel and bold, what do you think?”
Zhou Chongan said: "I am very inspired, but raising the price of silver in a short period of time will cause the signs of the silver shortage that have already appeared to become more serious. Domestic industry and commerce will quickly show signs of depression, and it is estimated that more than 100 people will suffer losses."
It is the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Industrial and Commercial Consortium. Our enterprises in southern Sichuan will also have problems, especially Chairman Chiang. He is now focusing all his energy on suppressing the Communists. If the finances are unstable, he will probably seek medical treatment in a hurry and cause trouble for you.
"
An Yi nodded: "What will happen if it lasts for a while?"
He Jing said with some uncertainty: "According to common sense, without the introduction of favorable policies, the silver stored in our hands is enough to suppress the price of silver to less than 30 cents per ounce. Since the economic crisis, everyone has become frightened.
, if the entire market becomes desperate, it may even fall below the all-time low price of twenty-three cents an ounce. However, we can't know for sure now.
When will the United States pass a bill to purchase silver? If when we are suppressing the price of silver, major benefits suddenly appear in the United States, then the silver we have worked hard to hoard for many years will not even leave any scum, and will all be wiped out.
The huge national apparatus of the United States has been swallowed up. Compared with the world's leading economic power, our strength is still too weak."
An Yi couldn't make up his mind, but he heard a piece of news reported by Shen Fengdao just before entering the conference room, which made him make up his mind: "Everyone, I have important news to inform you. Originally, we always thought that the Japanese didn't know it yet.
But obviously, we were all wrong about the measures taken by the United States. The Japanese did not use the yen to purchase silver, but they quietly hoarded silver with cheaper military bills.
"Do you know what military bills are? Yes, the so-called military bills are small-denomination banknotes issued by military institutions and mainly circulated in the army. They are usually issued when the country is involved in a war or is involved in a war. Sometimes the issuance of military bills is also
A method used by the occupying forces to plunder the wealth of the occupied areas. As early as the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese army had used military coupons, and thereafter they used military coupons every time they deployed troops. After the September 18th Incident, Japan went crazy in the Northeast
Issuing military coupons and forcing the Northeast to
People exchanged military stamps as currency. During last year's Great Wall War of Resistance, this kind of military stamps became popular in North China again. Since there is no deposit as exchange support when military stamps are issued, and there is no specific issuing office, military stamps cannot be exchanged for Japanese yen.
, only used for transactions between the Japanese military and civilians. In other words, as long as the Japanese are willing, no matter how many military tickets are issued, no one will pay attention. Even if the military tickets become worthless in the end, they have already exchanged enough supplies.
This includes silver.
"The Japanese are now quietly in North China, exchanging military stamps for silver dollars in large quantities. Since the ratio of military stamps to silver dollars stipulated by the Japanese army is one to one, they are now quietly taking out 1.15 to 1 or even 1.25 to 1.
The ratio of exchange for military coupons, civilians think
If it is profitable, they quietly collect silver coins from the south of the Yangtze River, the southeast and even the two lakes and bring them to North China. They exchange them for military coupons and then buy the corresponding supplies back to make profits. Therefore, in recent months, Japan has quietly hoarded about 30 million yuan.
of silver dollars.
"The Japanese are despicable. I never expected this move. I used to wonder how the simple acquisitions of several banks in Shanghai could lead to such a serious money shortage. Now I understand that the Japanese have already started to take action."
So, this counterattack is imperative. We must let the Japanese spit out all the silver dollars they have eaten, severely ravage their seemingly strong, but actually extremely fragile confidence, and at the same time strengthen our silver
reserves and the ability to combat financial risks.”
An Yi's words made everyone's blood boil, and Lao Shoudao showed a rare look of anger: "I didn't expect the Japanese to be so insidious, and their bad deeds have reached the highest level. If I don't teach them a lesson this time, they think all Chinese people are watching.
Short-sighted pigs and dogs, I really blush for those people who are willing to be traitors and lackeys for petty profits."
An Yi smiled faintly: "Old Taoist, do you really think that these things are caused by the Japanese? Now the whole country is shouting to kill Japan. Even if those businessmen are chasing profits, they will not put themselves directly in the situation.
The opposite of the people. Those who did this are the politicians and generals who were bribed and used by the Japanese. The latest intelligence from Qingdao showed that Han Fuqu was exchanging Japanese military notes for silver dollars. Everyone knows how much water there is
Is it too deep?”
Everyone was very surprised. After thinking about it, they realized that Shandong has become Japan's traditional sphere of influence since World War I. During the Northern Expedition, Japan even personally sent a large army to stop the National Revolutionary Army from moving northward on the front line of Jinan. This shows Japan's influence on Shandong.
The degree of attention. After Han Fuqu took control of Shandong, he
The situation in North China has deteriorated sharply since the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War. Presumably Han Fuqu will not turn a blind eye to the olive branch offered by Japan at this time. In addition, he can make a fortune from the smuggling of silver coins and enrich his military strength.
, this won’t make people feel weird.
Wu Zhefu, the director of the Xufu Economic Research Institute but his real identity is the deputy director of the Intelligence Bureau, knows far more than many people here. He suggested:
"We have also studied Japanese military stamps. Due to their rough printing and poor anti-counterfeiting technology, we have never paid much attention to them. Now that the Japanese use such worthless military stamps to manipulate silver, we will simply give them a crude one.
, let it be discredited. I don’t believe that when one day it takes a truckload of military notes to buy back a bag of rice, there are still people who are willing to exchange their hard-earned wealth for such junk notes.”
Zhou Chongan and He Jing applauded loudly. Lu Qijian hesitated for a moment and said that it was just embarrassing the people in the occupied areas, but the national crisis was at hand. As long as it could attack Japan and weaken its strength, he could not care less about sacrificing the interests of these people.
Lao Shoudao twirled his beard lightly: "Xiao Yi, I think this matter needs
Contact your father-in-law as soon as possible. With his strong economic strength as a guarantee, our chances of winning are even better. As for the United States, it is best to inform Zhang Xi and let him pay attention to the situation of the U.S. government.
Only with such a multi-pronged approach can we ensure victory in this critical financial battle."
An Yi nodded: "You continue chatting, I will send the report now. I want to hear what Zhang Xi and my father-in-law have to say. Compared with us at home, their vision is broader and their level of contact is wider.
, may be helpful to our plan. Although Zhang Xi is now independent from our collective, the friendship between us is still there. Moreover, his wife Sharapova is still working in our group, and hundreds of thousands of Belarusians cannot do without it.
I will take care of you and I believe he will give you the most appropriate advice."
After An Yi finished sending the report and came back to see that everyone had no problems, he announced the end of the meeting. It was already eight o'clock in the night. An Yi invited everyone to enjoy a Russian dinner at the Donhe Western Restaurant before they dispersed.
During the meal, An Yi found Lin Yaodong and Katerina hugging each other in the pavilion by the clear green lake behind the western restaurant, whispering, and couldn't help but smile, without disturbing their world.
Back at the garrison brigade, Ou Yaoting and Zhang Xi's calls have arrived. Unsurprisingly, Ou Yaoting chose to support his son-in-law. Zhang Xi also agreed to the plan, but made many additions and promised to keep an eye on the U.S. government and Congress.
The news will prevent An Yi from losing all his money due to the sudden passing of the silver bill.
At this point, An Yi finally felt relieved and sent a telegram to the United States, instructing Lin Xudong and Ma Zhiyuan to act according to their plan.
An Yi didn't know that the meeting in Los Angeles, USA, had just concluded.
Lin Xudong was deeply pleased with the rapid development of various groups of Huaqing Society over the past year. While sorting out his meeting minutes on the conference table, he joked with his two girls:
"Xiaotong, Xiaoran, your ninth brother just sent me a telegram a few days ago, saying that the old man was talking about your marriage. Guess what?"
"What?"
Lin Xiaotong and Lin Xiaoran's expressions changed at the same time, and they asked loudly in unison. After living in the United States for several years, the two twin sisters have already adapted to the customs here, and their thoughts have also changed a lot. They have their own opinions on marriage matters. At this moment, they heard
The old man who kept his word at home talked about his marriage again and couldn't help but become anxious.
Lin Xudong saw the people walking out of the conference room stop and look at the three of them. He couldn't help but waved his hands: "Everyone, please leave. I'm discussing family matters with two girls!"
Ma Zhiyuan was more direct and drove everyone outside: "What are you listening to? You are not coveting the two flowers of our Huaqing Club, are you? Let me tell you, there is no way, we two are like fairies.
, No one is worthy of you, hehe, go home and dream!" After driving everyone away, he smiled at Lin Xudong, and then closed the door from the outside.
Lin Xudong said with a smile: "Grandpa has decided to betroth you two to An Yi as young children. From now on, you will be the general's wife? How about it, are you very happy?"
"Who said I wanted to marry him? That guy pretended not to want us at first, and later he shamelessly married two wives. If it weren't for the sake of fighting the Japanese invaders and being patriotic and loving the people, he would have married that Feng Jieyun woman.
, I almost want to send a telegram back to scold him! It’s so shameless. He has a wife as good as Sister Chu’er, but he’s still playing around with women outside. I get angry when I think about it!” Lin Xiaotong pouted.
Lin Xiaoran blushed: "Fourth brother, what you said is not true, is it? Excluding the love interest, Brother An is a good match who can be trusted for life..."
Lin Xudong laughed loudly: "Actually, I hope you two will marry him. I watched brother An Yi grow up. His achievements make me almost unable to believe that he is the young man I met in Lincun."
A young man. Thanks to him, our Lincun talents have taken root all over the world and are prosperous today. Speaking of which, he is our benefactor!"
The two girls looked at each other and tacitly agreed not to take over Lin Xudong's words. They packed up the files in their hands and went out, leaving Lin Xudong thinking deeply - if these two girls form a good relationship with An Yi, then what will happen to the people of Lin Village and An Yi?
The interests between them are truly tied together!