Chapter 1238 Cooperation
Kuroda did come back to sell the electronic products loaned to them by the Xuebing Army under the order of Shigeru Zetian. However, when Yamamoto asked him whether he was "smuggling under orders", he suddenly remembered that the head of the division Zetian had repeatedly told him not to disclose This is an order from the division, and I can't help being dumbfounded. "No, no!" He said quickly, "It's not like that!"

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 act!" Kuroda said, sweat dripping down his face again.His face also turned pale.

Japan's military discipline is very strict, not to mention the serious crime of smuggling enemy products, but the crime of leaving the garrison without authorization is enough to beheaded.Admitting that this is an order from the Division Headquarters, that would only lead to a worse death.However, once he admitted the charge of smuggling, Kuroda seemed to see a sharp knife hanging above his head, and his fragile heart almost collapsed directly.

Seeing Kuroda like this, Koizumi and Yamamoto looked at each other.Then, the latter took Sanada and left directly.The intimidation worked, and it was limited to Kuroda's private behavior. Then, Koizumi could ask him for help in his own name.The reason why Yamamoto did this was to protect Koizumi.Troop smuggling and personal smuggling are two concepts. Once the former is exposed, it will definitely be out of control, and it is very likely to evolve into a battle between the army and the navy. It's just a private act, even if it will be exposed, at that time, it 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 was still terrified, his eyes were rolling around, he couldn't help a sneer in his heart, and said in his heart that he really couldn't tell, this kid is still a movie king, eh , is of value to use.He thought so disdainfully in his heart, and said, "Kuroda-kun, please sit down!"

Kuroda raised his head, pretending to have just noticed, and said, "Ah, Commander Yamamoto is gone? Your Excellency, are you?"

"Toshiichiro Koizumi, now, let's talk about working together."

"So it's His Excellency Koizumi, cooperation, you and me?"

"Yes, sit down. Since we're going to be partners, we're equal," Koizumi said, sounding very enlightened.

Kuroda took a careful look at him, frowned slightly, and sat down.

"Kuroda-kun is such a good means. Why, are you going to start a TV station in Japan? It seems that you need permission from a specific department, right?"

"I do have this idea, because I think television is good for popularizing national education, which is good for improving the quality of the people. Don't you think, sir? Although the empire's economy and military are developing rapidly, some advanced technologies However, it lags far behind Western countries. Even, alas, my lord, if you have been to Guangzhou, I think you will have a deep understanding!" Kuroda said seriously, as if what he is doing now is so great.

Koizumi was amused when he heard this, and his face turned serious, and he shouted: "Ba Ge, do you mean that the empire's technology is not as good as that of the student army?"

Koizumi's courtesy and the rank of major on his shoulder misled Kuroda, thinking that he was just a dispensable junior officer just like himself, so he dared to speak out.Seeing him suddenly go crazy now, Kuroda panicked when he thought that this person who had been sitting with Yamamoto, at least he was a trusted staff member of Yamamoto.He quickly defended: "Your Excellency, you misunderstood me. I, I definitely didn't mean it."

Koizumi snorted, and Kuroda was in a cold sweat, and then said: "The technological level of the empire is not as good as that of some western countries. I admit that. After all, they used to be our teachers. But if you say it is not as good as the student army, hehe , I absolutely disagree with this. Let’s get down to business, I like the electronic products you smuggled this time, and I will definitely buy them.”

"Ah! Your Excellency, this, this is inappropriate!"

"What? Are you worried that I won't give you money?"

This is exactly what Kuroda was worried about, and now that he said it out, the sweat came down his face again.Standing 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 we still owe China People are in debt. You should be clear that Xue Bingjun is not allowed to sell these high-tech products to us, so the price is very high..."

Before he could finish speaking, Koizumi waved his hand, pretending to be impatient and said, "Okay, don't cry poorly to me, I didn't say I won't give you money, tell me, how much is it worth?"

"You, will you give money?" Kuroda still couldn't believe it.

"Of course, hey, I forgot to tell you, I'm also from Osaka!"

"Oh," Kuroda blushed—Osaka people have been merchants for generations, and in Japan, Osaka people have become synonymous with businessmen.And businessman is a derogatory term in Japan, which is often used to describe a person who is greedy and cunning. "Are you from Osaka too?"

"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 our navy's military expenses-there is no need to tell you about these things. Now, we Let’s talk about the specific cooperation. You can continue to engage in smuggling, but what products are smuggled must be up to us. Don’t worry, we can’t treat you badly in terms of profits, and we can divide it into [-]-[-]%…” Koizumi talked eloquently.

When Koizumi was foaming, Kuroda stared at his eyes without moving, trying to see something from them.This matter was weird from the very beginning, which made him have to think carefully about the trap behind it.What he said to Yamamoto before was not deliberately flattering-the Osaka Division did have to bear a lot of responsibility for the failure of the Hainan Campaign.However, they have now achieved the so-called victory and captured Hainan.And what about the Combined Fleet?Knocking out teeth and swallowing blood, it's all right if you don't get a little bit of the fruits of victory, and you lose soldiers and generals.Kuroda decided that Yamamoto 56 must have a grudge against the Osaka Division, so the more Koizumi talked about it, the more frightened he was, not knowing what kind of conspiracy was hidden behind it.

Of course, if he was lucky enough to escape from death, he would definitely give it a try.After Koizumi finished speaking, he tentatively asked: "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 already fully involved in the scene. He stood up "噗", slapped the table vigorously, and shouted: "Bage! You are seven and we are three? Are you mistaken? It is you three and we are seven."

Koizumi seemed to be really angry, and he started to care about every detail, but Kuroda felt more certain in his heart.As a businessman, you should be penny-pinching.He began to speculate on the fundamental motive of Koizumi's actions. He thought of the heavy losses suffered by the naval supply fleet in the late Hainan campaign, and then thought of Koizumi's words about the navy's military expenditure. He thought to himself: Koizumi's actions must have come from Yamamoto 56. Instigated, could it be said that the navy really has a funding crisis?Thinking about it this way, he made a decision, and began to bargain with Koizumi both true and false.In the end, the two parties reached an agreement, [-] to [-] points, Koizumi six, Kuroda and others four.

The agreement did not fall on paper, of course, this kind of thing could not be put on paper, so Kuroda was not at ease.However, Koizumi's next words made him completely determined.

"In order to show sincerity, we will not commission this time, but I need to see the written receipt from the Chinese people."

Koizumi wanted to look at the documents, so he was naturally on guard against Kuroda's wild asking prices.And Kuroda did prepare such a document for ulterior purposes, and the price on it was mixed with water, which made him secretly happy.Of course, as a profiteer, one must have a good posture. At first, he evaded without evidence, and then the two sides had a verbal confrontation.In the end, Kuroda was forced by Koizumi, so he had to produce the document.

Koizumi checked the documents carefully, and commented: "The price is not outrageous, so let's go with this price. Kuroda-kun, in the end, I want to warn you, you know this matter, if there is a third If you know it personally. Then, you know the consequences!"

Koizumi acted so cautiously, Kuroda felt more at ease.He immediately patted his chest and assured: "Yes, yes, I am aware of the powerful relationship. Don't worry, there will be no one else in the Osaka Division who knows about this except me." After patted his chest and made the promise, he Thinking of a question, he asked, "But what about the TV station?"

Koizumi waved his hand and said, "Kuroda-kun is really calculating. He actually thought of starting a TV station to make money. However, I'm afraid this matter will not be so easy to handle."

Kuroda smiled with a simple and honest look, and said: "I believe in your vision, and I also believe in your ability. You should be clear that running a TV station will definitely make money. Moreover, as far as I personally feel, this is indeed beneficial to the country and the people." good thing."

Koizumi thought for a while pretending to be serious, and said after a while: "Well, let's try it out in Nagasaki now. As you know, our navy has complete dominance only in Nagasaki."

"Yes, Your Excellency, when will I receive the money? Hey, you have read the documents, and you should know how huge the money is."

"The matter of money will take a few days. After all, with my own strength, I can't get it together. How about this, I will let them release your people first, and in this case, it can also help you win people's hearts."

"Ah! Thank you so much!" Kuroda said thanks, but he became more and more convinced that this was Yamamoto's idea at all. The reason why Koizumi said this was just to get the approval of Yamamoto and senior officials of the navy.Reminiscing that it was because he had the foresight to prepare the written evidence, so that he could make more money, he felt proud, and the smile on his face became more humble.

(End of this chapter)

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