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Chapter 292 Learn to Make Money by Yourself
Legation of the British Empire in China.

Bai Longdu was checking the intelligence from Military Intelligence 2 (MI[-]). Compared with the Secret Service, a rising star, the MI[-], as the originator of the Western intelligence community, obviously responded more professionally and swiftly.

Long before Hideaki Miyamoto disappeared, they had discovered the changes of the Japanese army and made a judgment that the Japanese were about to carry out a major operation. This was the soft power of the old empire.

However, neither MI2 nor the British Embassy in China intended to remind the Nationalist Government. They watched all this quietly behind the scenes, like gods aloft.

And now, Bai Longdu is one of these gods. After reading the information, he felt a little nervous. He didn't expect MI2 to be so powerful. Then what he did in the Liuguo Hotel
Probably not, well, definitely not.

If this matter was discovered, it would not be his turn to sit on the position of Minister to China, and Bai Longdu, who was relieved, lit a cigar, thinking about how to gain some benefits from this dispute.

Sit back and watch the war between China and Japan?
This is not in the interests of the British Empire, the Japanese shorties should contain the power of the giant bear in the north, if they occupy China, there will be a powerful and aggressive country in the Far East.

Facing such a country, the empire's colonies in Asia will be threatened like never before, such as the jewel of the empire's crown, and Barondo understands London's concerns very well.

Help China?

This is not the situation that the King and Downing Street want to see. Any country that forms a comprehensive advantage in East Asia is a threat to the British colonial order. This is true for Japan and China.

Therefore, he needs to stand up and mediate at the right time, so that China and Japan can maintain a limited confrontation. One is small but strong, and the other is big and weak. What a perfect pair of opponents.

"Ha ha."

Bai Longdu smiled complacently. As the Consul of Peiping, he was unable to participate in such a big event. The current situation in East Asia and even the whole of Asia depended on when he came forward to mediate.

"Jingle Bell."

Just when he was full of ambition, the outside phone on the desk rang, which surprised Bai Longdu, he had only been in Jinling for a few days, and this number had just been activated, who would be calling.

"hello."

In doubt, he answered the phone, but did not reveal his identity. The other party might just be a daredevil who made a wrong call, and his outside number cannot be disclosed.

"Mr. Minister, the masked man sends his greetings."

Bai Longdu's expression changed when he heard the voice on the other end of the phone, and he stood up abruptly. The chair behind him was lifted up and fell heavily to the floor.

"boom."

"It's you, why are you calling me?"

Bai Longdu's face was livid, where did the other party find his phone number, and where did this damn guy make the call, it couldn't be in Jinling.

"Hahahaha, I miss Peiping very much after the farewell. How is Major Vicente? I heard that he joined you to serve in the legation. Congratulations."

"You bastard..." Bai Longdu glanced at the direction of the door, and said in a low voice, "Why did you make this call, it's very unsafe to talk like this."

There are MI2 counterintelligence agents in the embassy. From the envoy to the staff, they will be monitored and monitored. If those black suits know about this, he will be in big trouble.

"Mr. Minister, don't worry, this line is very safe. My people have invaded the telephone exchange. The conversation between us is not transferred, it is a direct call."

"Well."

Bai Longdu shut up, the masked man was still so arrogant, invading a telephone exchange in the capital of a country, he said it was like going out to drink a cup of coffee.

It's just good to talk directly, Bai Longdu said angrily: "It's already agreed last time, we won't contact you after the matter is over, you shouldn't do that."

"Hehe, don't be angry, Mr. Minister, it's good for me to find you. We had a good cooperation last time, didn't we? I think you need to calm down."

Bai Longdu really wanted to pooh, what a damn good thing, this cunning bastard took away 700 million and pushed all the pressure on him.

If it weren't for the shit luck, he would have gone back to his hometown in England to grow potatoes. To use a Chinese word for such a good thing, he is not blessed to enjoy it.

So he said firmly: "I'm so sorry, I still have some business to deal with here. As for the good things you said, I'm not interested."

After finishing speaking, Bai Longdu wanted to hang up the phone. As a gentleman, he felt that he was worthy of the friendship between the two of them without swearing.

No, no friendship.

At most, it was a sympathy between the two thieves who shared the spoils, but before he hung up the phone, several shocking conversations came from the microphone.

"Four consuls, it's no problem to cooperate, but we also have conditions."

"Oh? Please, Mr. Masked Man, be blunt, as long as we can."

"Please detonate some dangerous items in the embassy area, preferably on Japanese territory."

"this."

"This is also to realize our plan as soon as possible, what do you think?"

"Okay, nice to work with."

Bai Longdu was furious, this is the recording when they met the masked man at the Liuguo Hotel, this damn bastard actually secretly recorded the recording.

He gritted his teeth and said: "KUXK! You despicable thief, don't think that this will make me surrender. The British Empire does not accept threats."

"no no."

Someone on the other end of the phone said with a smile: "Mr. Minister, my friend, please believe me, I really don't want to communicate with you in this way.

But only in this way can we have a peaceful dialogue. Next, please listen to me carefully. This is related to a huge wealth of tens of thousands of pounds. "

Tens of thousands of pounds?

In his rage, Brondo was stunned. Does this damn guy know what he is talking about? Even in a place like London, the middle-class salary is only eight pounds a month.

Tens of thousands of pounds are enough to buy a manor in the suburbs of London and live comfortably for the rest of his life. He won't confuse the pound with the yen, he is really a barbarian from an ignorant country.

But you can listen to what nonsense he will say. This is just a gentleman's curiosity and has nothing to do with the pound. Berondo thinks it is reasonable.

"cough."

He coughed lightly: "Then hurry up and talk, but let me explain first that I'm just curious, which doesn't mean I'm willing to participate in any troublesome things."

"Haha, I understand your concerns very well. First of all, I would like to ask you a small question. Mr. Minister, do you know that the Japanese warship is parked on the Xiaguan River?"

The masked man asked a well-known question. Anyone who is not blind can see those Japanese warships cruising the river.

Bai Longdu narrowed his eyes, is the other party trying to trick the Japanese again? What does this have to do with the pound, but those Japanese dwarves are indeed very rich.

But if money is money, why would the Japanese give him tens of thousands of pounds, or does the masked man need to mediate by himself, does he want to bribe himself?
It's not impossible, anyway, I always have to come forward, so it's better to charge more money, and the national government will also have a heart, this is an industry rule.

He cheered up, and tentatively said: "What do you mean, you won't let me persuade the Japanese, my mouth can't match their six-inch naval guns.

And this is not in line with diplomatic rules, you don't want to bribe me, I will never accept money, let alone tell you my wife's bank account. "

"Haha, Mr. Minister misunderstood, I really want you to mediate and give the national government more time, but I won't give you a penny."

Then you say a fart.

Bai Longdu's face changed suddenly, and he suppressed his anger and said, "I'm sorry, I thought of a very important job, so let's stop this meaningless conversation."

Threats are threats, and business is business. It cannot be said that if you have my handle, I, Bai Longdu, will serve you for free. This is not how business is done.

The masked man was not in a hurry when he heard it, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Mr. Minister, even if I am willing to give you money, do you dare to accept it? Are you not afraid of the Ombudsman?"

"Forehead."

Bai Longdu shut up, whether he was afraid or not, of course he was afraid, if you make money, you have to follow certain rules, those inspectors are not vegetarians.

The masked man confided in his heart: "So, if I hand over the money to you, I am harming you. As a minister of the British Empire, you should learn to make money yourself."

Earn money yourself?

Bai Longdu didn't understand, he couldn't get involved with those tobacco dealers like the imperial envoy decades ago, it was too risky.

The masked man continued without waiting for Bai Longdu to ask questions, "Jinling, the capital of the national government, is related to every aspect of this country, and all walks of life.

This also includes Shanghai. Do you know which industry in Shanghai is the most loved and hated industry, which has created countless millionaires and crushed countless people's dreams at the same time? "

Speaking of this, the masked man stopped to allow time for Bai Longdu to react, Bai Longdu thought for a while before he got the answer, hesitantly asked: "Stock business?"

"Yes! The Japanese parked their warships in Xiaguan. The situation is imminent. Once China and Japan go to war, Shanghai, as the sea gateway of Jinling, will bear the brunt.

Countless people are selling stocks frantically, the stock market in Shanghai is over, and there will be as many floating corpses on the Huangpu River as there were five years ago. "The masked man's tone is affirmative.

Bai Longdu frowned: "But what does this have to do with my money?"

This is the business of speculators, he can't let the empire come forward to rescue the market, and he won't get any benefits, only those financial predators will benefit.

"Whoever said it doesn't matter, let me tell you an insider news, the national government has got clues, and Miyamoto Hideaki will definitely be found within 48 hours.

As long as the Japanese do not launch an attack within 48 hours, the crisis will end soon, and the collapsed Shanghai stock market will rebound strongly. "

"Do you still need me to teach Mr. Minister how to do it?" The masked man chuckled and said, "The key person who adjusts the conflict between China and Japan is the new winner of the Shanghai stock market."

Bai Longdu's heart was pounding. If it was true what the masked man said, he would indeed be able to make a fortune, and it would be public wealth.

It's just that can the Chinese really find Miyamoto Hideaki? If not, wouldn't buying stocks at the bottom be taking orders for others, which made him a little worried about gains and losses.

The masked man seemed to know Bai Longdu's worry, and persuaded him: "Mr. Minister, you can seek wealth and insurance, those stocks are just waste paper, very cheap, even if you fail, it's not too bad a loss.

But as long as you win the bet, you will get ten times and a hundred times the profit, isn't it worth the risk for us? To be honest, I also bought thousands of pounds of stocks in Shanghai, so don't worry. "

hiss.

Damn nouveau riche, your money belongs to the Japanese, of course you don't feel bad if you lose, but my money is all hard work cheated, Bai Longdu thought about it, but didn't say this.

But as the other party said, winning is a lot of wealth, and losing is not a big loss. As for whether the Japanese are willing to show face, Hong Kong City and the Imperial Fleet in Shanghai will let them agree.

"Okay, I will leave the rest to Mr. Minister. I wish us a happy cooperation, or the next time we meet, we will be at your manor in Kensington, London. Good day, Mr. Minister."

After the masked man finished speaking, he hung up the phone, and Bai Longdu's face turned red. Kensington, that's the area where nobles live. If the Sino-Japanese dispute can be perfectly resolved, will the king grant him a title.

Not much hope, but doable.

After thinking about it, he wanted to call the military attache, Lieutenant Colonel Vicente. Yes, Vicente was also promoted because of his brave behavior in the Liuguo Hotel. Some businesses must find a reliable partner.

(End of this chapter)