Tokyo Barrister: Start the law firm bankruptcy

Chapter 722 Revenge Plan

"It's no exaggeration to say that Eriko was the core figure of the Tokyo Central Bank at that time." Imura began to talk in the cafe, "The merger of Tokyo First Bank and Industrial Central Bank seemed to be a strong alliance on the surface, but in fact it was just a group warm-up."

"Both banks had a lot of bad debts, and they hoped to extend their lifespan through the merger. Of course, things did not go so smoothly after the merger, and many troubles and problems emerged one after another."

"At that time, it was Eriko who saved the Tokyo Central Bank. She was the deputy governor and a skilled woman who integrated the fragmented bank. She led the bank through several inspections by the Financial Services Agency."

"At that time, the Financial Services Agency was about to order Tokyo Central Bank to suspend operations for rectification. It was Eriko who turned the tide and overcame the regulatory difficulties. Afterwards, she was determined to make progress and integrated the businesses of the two banks, making Tokyo Central Bank a real bank."

"Later, the Tokyo Central Bank developed rapidly in the country and became a presence that Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mizuho Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Bank could not ignore."

"If all goes well, Eriko will undoubtedly be the next governor of the Tokyo Central Bank."

Hanzawa listened to Imura's story and never thought that Eriko was such a person. Although Hanzawa had already joined the bank at that time, he had been working in Osaka and had no idea what was happening in Tokyo. There were always several vice presidents, and he had just graduated at that time, so he did not pay such keen attention to the personnel changes at the top level.

"What a pity!" Jingcun put the cake on the plate and sighed, "Then the Minghui Island incident happened. Such an outstanding woman ended up being fired by the bank."

"After the massive bad loans at Meihui Island, Eriko was forced to leave the Tokyo Central Bank. The original industry group was also purged on a large scale."

"The internal struggle at that time was extremely cruel," said Jingcun. "You probably don't know that it even reached the point where you had to go to jail."

"Go...to jail?!" Watari couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise after hearing this.

Watari Mamoru is considered to be someone who is very familiar with all kinds of news in the industry.

Failure in high-level struggles usually means nothing more than being sent to a subsidiary or being dismissed.

How could he end up in jail?!

"As you know, the banking business at that time was not so formal. They would lend money to people with connections, or lend money to companies, which would then lend money to others at high interest rates," said Imura. "But strictly speaking, these were all illegal acts that violated the law. In the internal struggle, these senior executives dug up these dirty tricks on each other and reported them."

"At that time, many people from the original industry faction were imprisoned!"

"So, this is why many people in the original industry faction hate the former Tokyo faction." Imura said leisurely: "In the eyes of the original industry faction, they worked hard to fight for the Tokyo Central Bank, but in the end, because of a bad incident on Minghui Island, the former Tokyo faction reaped the benefits. So they are indignant."

"What happened to Eriko in the end?" For some reason, Hanzawa was attracted by this woman's story.

Imura smiled slightly. "It is said that after she left the bank, she used her connections in the financial world to start money laundering, asset transfers, loan sharking, and other businesses. She is now the boss of this gray industry in Tokyo, and has become a figure respected by both the black and white worlds. But these are just rumors. No one knows what these underground industries in Tokyo are like."

"But..." Jingcun suddenly paused.

"But what?" Hanzawa asked immediately.

"Some people say that Eriko has never left the Tokyo Central Bank." Imura suddenly said mysteriously.

Never left?!

"How is this possible? According to what was said just now, wasn't Eriko kicked out of the bank?" Hanzawa asked.

For some reason, even though it was broad daylight, Hanze suddenly felt a chill.

"You are such a fool!" Imura cursed in a low voice, "I certainly don't mean that Eriko is still working at the Tokyo Central Bank." After adjusting his facial expression, Imura continued, "There has always been a rumor. That is, many industrialists in the Tokyo Central Bank are still loyal to Eriko and obey her orders."

"Although Eriko is no longer in the bank, she is still able to exert various influences on the Tokyo Central Bank. She can even influence some major decisions of the bank."

"It is said that many businesses of the Tokyo Central Bank are still closely related to Eriko. The situation is complicated and I am afraid no one can explain it clearly unless they are witnesses."

Hanzawa couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that someone like Eriko, who is not in the bank, still has a considerable impression of the top management?"

"It sounds ridiculous, but I'm afraid it is," Imura said.

Hanzawa and Watari were both very surprised.

In Japan, senior executives of financial institutions must meet certain qualifications and their qualifications must be made public.

For someone like Eriko, who is outside the banking system but can still have a substantial influence on decision-makers, this is already a serious violation of regulations.

"Is there any potential connection between Eriko and Vice President Shirai?" asked Hanzawa.

Jingcun sneered and then said:

"There has always been a legend in the industry."

"What is it?"

"A tale of revenge."

"revenge?

"Yes, revenge for the Minghui Island incident. This is just a legend, you just need to listen to it. The Minghui Island incident was handled too tragically. You should know that many people from the original industry faction even went to jail. Under such circumstances, it is said that the original industry faction has been secretly brewing a huge revenge plan."

"They want the former Tokyo faction to experience the pain that the former industrial faction went through back then," Imura said.

Hanzawa and Watari looked at each other.

The history of the Tokyo Central Bank was far more complicated than they had imagined.

Especially the final revenge plan.

The infighting within the Tokyo Central Bank has become so intense.

If the factional struggle had really resulted in a lot of people being sent to jail, then the original industry faction would have been very likely to come up with a revenge plan that would result in both parties being burned to the ground.

Thinking about the Yoshizawa Trust incident, whether or not this was a revenge plan by the former industrial faction, it is certain that they will make a big fuss about it and use it to attack the former Tokyo faction.

For some reason, Hanzawa felt that things were becoming more and more confusing.

(End of this chapter)