Fengxian Jiangshan

() "Ting Lan, what is a Japanese chaebol?" Lao Zhang heard this word for the first time, and he was still a little unfamiliar. In fact, this is also a common problem of most Chinese politicians in this era. I prefer to think about the relationship between political figures from the perspective of the township party, teachers and students, old friends, etc., ignoring the important link of capital, so my understanding of Western society is also very vague.

This is also the case in the academic world. It is precisely because they do not understand the influence of capital consortiums and chaebols that they regard the Western system as a perfect thing and praise it disgustingly, while ignoring the more cruel and bloody nature of capital power.

"Speaking of the chaebols in Japan, we should first talk about the consortiums in the West. Before the industrial revolution, the situation in Western society was similar to that in China. There were also many powerful businessmen, similar to Shanxi merchants and Huizhou merchants. After the industry developed , the power of big capitalists in Western society is rapidly expanding.”

Zhang Tinglan went on to say: "When their strength reaches a certain level, they will use the huge capital in their hands to enter the financial field, set up banks, and escort the industry. When capital and industry are combined, a powerful consortium will be formed. .”

Lao Zhang listened carefully, and asked Zhang Tinglan if there was any term he didn't understand. initial understanding.

"It usually takes decades or even hundreds of years for a consortium to settle down. Once it is formed, it can control a country's industry, and the government must be controlled by them. Since the Meiji Restoration, Japan has followed the example of the West, but they There is not enough time, and there is not enough capital accumulation, so they started the so-called reproduction and industrial development, using state power to promote industrial development. At first, the large companies in Japan were all state-owned, and then they were sold to large companies in Japan at a low price With the support of the government, businessmen have become giants controlling the Japanese economy."

"This is also a good way." Lao Zhang said with a smile: "During the Manchu Qing Dynasty, almost all the enterprises run by the imperial court were at a loss, but after they were changed to commercial ones, they could make money. The idea of ​​ri is not bad, ri In the future, we can also learn from Fengtian."

"It is indeed a good way from the perspective of industrial development, but as the saying goes, taking advantage of other people's mouths and taking advantage of other people's methods, the big businessmen in Japan rely on the support of the government, so naturally they have to listen to the government, and they will lose Without autonomy, you can't become a consortium, you can only be called a chaebol."

There is only one word difference between the two, but the meanings are completely different. Many scholars in later generations believed that the Meiji Restoration was a success, so they also regarded the policy of prospering industry as a successful policy, and based on this, accused the Manchu Qing Westernization Movement.But these people often overlook an important issue, that is, the road of Japanese aggression and expansion started with the Meiji Restoration.

In other words, during the Meiji era, Japan was on the road of no return. In the end, it was completely defeated in World War II, and Japan lost its qualifications as a normal country. From this perspective, the Meiji Restoration was actually a failed reform.

The policy of procreation and industrial development also has fatal flaws. The influence of Western consortiums crosses national borders and can operate in European and American countries through the developed financial system.And because the Japanese chaebols are supported by the Japanese government, they are also limited to the sphere of influence of the Japanese government.

Therefore, these chaebols have a strong impulse to expand. The larger the territory controlled by the Japanese government, the better they can develop. This is the biggest difference between the Japanese chaebols and Western consortia.It was the joint promotion of these hot-headed chaebols and the fanatical Japanese military forces that sent Japan to the point of no return.

"It's another lesson. The country that dares to love foreigners is also a mess of intrigue. I have learned a lot. But Ting Lan, you have said so much, and you haven't said how to deal with Miki?"

"Since he is doing business for the chaebol, Miki came to the Northeast because he definitely wanted to expand his business interests. He initially sold us arms and provided loans to find a market. I guess he gave Feng Delin the same conditions. But we are alone after all. It’s too thin and can’t consume too many commodities, so it’s better to make a set to lure him into it, not only for him personally, but also for the consortium behind him.”

Lao Zhang also became interested when he heard it: "Ting Lan, tell me about it."

"The key to everything lies in Fred. Let him help Ri himself to facilitate the arms trade with Russia. Russia is currently running out of finances. You might as well let Ri himself provide loans to Russia. Of course, these loans are better than bank accounts. Japan's arms are also transported through the Middle East Road, with Japan's arms replenishment, the risk of us stealing Russian arms will be much smaller, and when necessary, we can also secretly rob Japan's arms."

Although Japan and Russia were comrades-in-arms in the trenches during the First World War, the two countries had just ended the Japan-Russia War. Japan has purchased arms on a large scale, and most of the arms shipped to the Far East are produced in the United States.

Everyone knows that arms and weapons are the biggest profiteering industry in the war. The Japanese themselves watched the pockets of the Americans getting bigger and bigger, and their eyes were red. However, these Japanese are also in a hurry, and their strength is limited. With the meat in their hands, they can only focus on China. This is the reason why Miki invested in Zhang Zuolin at first and now supports Feng Delin.

Recently, Zhang Tinglan and Fred communicated frequently. After he learned about this, he had a plan in his heart to cheat Japan, that is, to facilitate the arms trade between Japan and Russia, and Japan would loan Russia money to buy Japan's own weapons. , so that the blood on the blood vessel of the Middle East Road will be more abundant, and Feng Jun will work hard to obtain greater benefits.

Of course, this is still a trivial thing. The most important thing is to wait until Russia collapses and the majority party takes power, and all foreign debts will be abolished. The more loans Japan provides, the more serious the losses will be. Moreover, Zhang Tinglan has already won the bank Also ruin the idea.

At that time, Japan has nothing to do, the Russian government has been overthrown, and the bank that provided the guarantee has also disappeared. This bitter fruit can only be borne by Japan itself.

The greatest weapon of a traveler is foresight. The world is inherently complex. Even if some people can foresee some future situations with foresight, these people will never dare to make heavy bets based on their own judgment.

But the time traveler doesn't have this problem, Zhang Tinglan clearly knows that as a result of the world war, Tsarist Russia will definitely collapse, and there will be a red regime that is beyond everyone's expectations, and Japan's loans will definitely be in vain.

The Republic of China inherited the unequal treaties of the Qing Dynasty and continued to pay reparations to the big powers. This is very common in the world. Therefore, Japan knows that the situation in Russia is unstable, and they will be willing to lend.However, there is such a person who eats uncooked rice in the majority party, who doesn't pay attention to this kind of thing at all, and directly refuses to accept his account, and even nationalizes them all.

Zhang Tinglan knew this, so he designed such a trap. Of course, Zhang Zuolin didn't know Zhang Tinglan's far-reaching plans, and he still had some doubts: "Tinglan, Japan himself gave loans to Russia, and then Russia took the loans from Japan to buy Japan The ammunition, how do I feel that this is taking off your pants and farting, if Xiaori is so kind, he will just give the ammunition to the Russians and forget it."

"Seventh Lord, Japan is neither well-intentioned nor a fool. On the contrary, it has evil intentions. Once the Russians borrow a lot of money from Japan, the Russian government will inevitably be affected by Japan. As long as it can influence Russia's policies, the benefits will be great. Difficult to measure. The debt relationship does not lie in the interest, but a means of controlling people, just like the big powers provided President Yuan Da with a large loan to deal with the aftermath. They did not point out that we can afford it, but just want to control Beiyang. "

After the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded China, China was burdened with a heavy boxer indemnity. Tariffs and salt taxes have become collateral. The big powers actually don’t want China to pay off the indemnity. Instead, they hope that it will never be paid off. China's finances will always be controlled by the big powers. This is the real huge profit. Loans and indemnities have the same effect.

"Understood, I understand!" Lao Zhang nodded: "Isn't that what Miki did to us, providing us with loans and providing us with arms, now it looks like poisonous bait. Just follow what you said If the cooperation between Japan and Russia is facilitated, isn't that good for Japan, even if we can snatch some arms secretly, it will still make Japan a windfall."

"You are right. The Japanese will jump down just because it looks like this. Otherwise, the shrewd Japanese will never be fooled. However, the situation in Russia is unprecedentedly chaotic, and drastic changes are imminent. Therefore, I believe that Japan's loans will eventually come to an end." It must be a waste of time, and Fred also thinks so."

Zhang Zuolin picked up the pipe and took two puffs. The pungent smell of Kanto smoke permeated the room. Old Zhang said after a long while, "Ting Lan, I agree. You can decide how to do it."

Lao Zhang was about to get up and leave, and then smiled again: "Ting Lan, it's right to learn more from Fred, but you should also be careful, you are not of my race!"

After finishing speaking, Lao Zhang strode away, and Zhang Tinglan instantly understood what Zhang Zuolin meant. It turned out that Lao Zhang thought that Fred told him these things, and it was true. After all, a sixteen-seven-year-old who had never studied abroad How can a boy who is [-] years old be so clear about the international situation? Fred probably instructed him.

Zhang Tinglan didn't explain much at all. It's best for Lao Zhang to just misunderstand like this. In the future, he will blame Fred for any flaws. Now that he thinks it's a great thing to have such an ally, Zhang Tinglan happily left the commander's mansion. , to arrange.

Ji Jinchun originally wanted to keep this trip a secret, trying his best to hide the arms from Zhang Zuolin, but he confessed to Lao Zhang, and there was no need to stay, so he hurried back to Beizhen, Feng Yong was unhappy all the way, Ji Yonghua was very happy, the house deeds were still in his hands, but they were kept by his father temporarily.

After Feng Yong arrived in Beizhen, he unceremoniously told Feng Delin about Ji Jinchun's acceptance of Zhang Zuolin's gift.

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