1928: The rise of giant merchants

"Foreign enemy?" Zhang Hanqing immediately understood what Ye Luo meant, his face full of disbelief and astonishment, "Do you really think the Japanese dare to risk the disapproval of the world and launch a national war against us?"

Ye Luo took a sip of Coke, nodded heavily, and said with a serious expression: "Brother Six, you should know the conflict between me and Suzuki Hospital. When I promoted the Dragon Tiger Human Pill, Rendan, as the number one competing product, almost dominated the market. The entire market, and while searching for various issues about Rendan, I discovered the connection between Rendan’s advertising and the secret service, and reported it to the Jinling National Government.”

"You said that Rendan Advertising was leading the way for the Japanese spy agency? Is it true? I thought this was a tactic used by you in business competition." Zhang Hanqing's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it.

Rendan is not only popular in the south, but also many celebrities in the north take it as a health supplement. Even though Longhurendan from the Sino-French Pharmacy has replaced Rendan, in the north, Japanese companies are still selling those stocks.

If it is really related to the secret service, given Zhang Hanqing's current sensitivity to the regime, he will probably take down all the companies that sell Rendan in one go.

"This matter was dropped in the end because there were many high-level members of the National Government involved behind the scenes. Who dared to continue investigating the mess?" Ye Luo sneered a few times with disdain on his face.

The Rendan incident was a big deal at first, and was even linked to Zhang Dingyao's poisoning. In the end, it turned into a minor matter.

Zhang Hanqing has been kept in the dark so far, which is reasonable.

After hearing this, Zhang Hanqing cried out, and he had already sentenced Beifang Rendan to death in his heart.

"In addition, the Japanese Consulate General has repeatedly opposed me. First, it sent a female assassin to assassinate me, and then it slandered my investment in Ye's investment at the Hongkou Dojo and Jingwu Sports Association. After all these tricks failed, Another woman was sent to snatch my Ye family’s Yongxing shares and cause trouble for me.”

Ye Luo also told Zhang Wanlin how he survived after taking refuge with the Japanese invaders.

The more Zhang Hanqing listened, the more solemn his face became. He really didn't expect that the Japanese invaders were so rampant in the south.

"The Japanese ambassador to China, Chong Guanggui, even wrote a handwritten letter to me, hoping that I would cooperate with him." Ye Luo made the final stab.

At that time, Rendan and Longhurendan were fighting to the death. Hiroshi Morishita, the director of Suzuki Hospital, tried to bribe Ye Luo with a special pass, but he refused verbally.

"The basis of Japan's rights and interests in Manchuria and Mongolia is the so-called concession in Guandong State, which is our Lushun and Dalian. These were received from the Russians, and the official document only had a short lease period of 25 years. The concession expired in 1934 Before, the Japanese had to either withdraw from the north or invade our country. There was no third possibility. Brother Six, you have dealt with the Japanese the most. Based on your understanding of them, how do you think they will make a choice?"

Zhang Hanqing smoked a cigarette and was speechless.

When the Marshal was alive, the North had a lot of cooperation with the Japanese invaders. In order to fight the war, the Marshal also signed many messy contracts. Although most of them were not fulfilled, they were indeed a disgrace to the family.

But because of this, as Ye Luo said, Zhang Hanqing had a deeper understanding of the Japanese invaders than other warlords.

In his opinion, it was impossible for the Japanese invaders to give up their vested interests and let them return the concession. That was even a thought.

But apart from invasion and war, is there really no third way?

For example, negotiate with an international power to rent a new concession, or approach the Jinling National Government to extend the concession contract?

"I agree with your views on the Japanese invaders, but I don't agree with your judgment on them. When the concession time comes, in order to occupy the area, they will not hesitate to fight against international organizations and start a war. I don't think the Japanese invaders have the courage and ability. The British and American powers I won’t just watch them make trouble.”

Zhang Hanqing smoked wildly, the smoke filled the entire first floor, and finally rejected Ye Luo's opinion.

In fact, his idea cannot be wrong.

Because no one expected that Germany, which suffered heavy losses in World War I, would come back and even launch World War II, which was larger than World War I.

Japan alone would not dare to be an enemy of the world even if it had a hundred courages.

But later it will have two allies, Germany and Italy.

And no one could have expected that from 1929 to 1933, capitalist countries would fall into the most severe economic crisis in history.

This economic crisis will make the competition in the international market more intense, and the competition among capitalist countries for the international market will also intensify. The economic, political and military conflicts arising from this will also continue to intensify, and the result will eventually lead to the Second World War. break out.

At the same time, the struggle between various factions in Japan became increasingly fierce. Finally, with the mysterious death of former Prime Minister Tanaka Giichi who had just resigned on July 2 at the end of September, it was rumored that the Japanese invaders followed the Tanaka Memorial left behind and began to implement an invasion plan.

This series of causal events eventually led to a world war that swept the globe.

But Ye Luo couldn't tell Zhang Hanqing any of these things at this time, so the reasons to persuade him seemed insufficient.

"Sixth brother, if the principal really intends to start a war with Yan Laoxi and others, you will definitely not be able to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. But once the Northern Army led by you enters the pass, what if the Japanese invaders take this opportunity to launch the Kwantung Army and take advantage of the situation? enter"

"Haha, Aluo, you are thinking too far. Let's not talk about whether the principal really knows how to start a war. Even if there is a war, they are robbing the south, why should I join in the fun? The Northern Army is guarding Fengtian. It is not necessary. It will definitely not If you leave without permission, don't worry." Zhang Hanqing knew that he was sincere for her, so she patted his shoulder to express comfort.

Ye Luo could only nod: "I know. But Sixth Brother, even if you don't enter the customs, the Japanese invaders may take advantage of this."

"Okay, okay, look at you. Just now you said you don't understand politics and don't seek political affairs, but now you drag me to talk about national affairs for hours. You don't mean what you say." Zhang Hanqing interrupted him with a smile, and then rushed Ye Luo winked and said, "How about you come to Fengtian and be my finance minister and adviser, and I will listen to you?"

"I can't do it, I can't do it, okay, I won't say it." Ye Luo waved his hands quickly, "You are the current Marshal Fengtian, how do you feel about listening to me, a businessman?"

"Hahaha, why not? Ah Luo, in my heart, your strategy is better than Zhuge Liang's." Zhang Hanqing's laughter spread, attracting the two women on the second floor to look at him frequently.

"Han Qing, are you done talking? It's almost time to pack up and go have dinner." Zhao Yidi shouted from the air, "Every time you come to see A Luo, you have endless things to talk about. What time is it, and you are so hungry. "

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it." Zhang Hanqing didn't want to continue these heavy topics, so he took the opportunity to stand up, hugged Ye Luo and said with a smile, "Let's go, my brother will treat you to a big dinner tonight, and you and your siblings must enjoy it." ." (End of chapter)