Fengxian Jiangshan

"Humble words, 5000 million catties of soybeans have been purchased in the past few days, and the cost has exceeded 350 million yuan. Do you want to continue to accept it?" Jilin Governor Guo Zongxi said: "This amount is not too small. If more purchases If not, we will have to build more warehouses, or there is no way to store them.”

"Collect, must collect, need a warehouse, start building right away, collect as much as you can, even if you buy all the soybeans in the three northeastern provinces, it's not impossible!"

Guo Zongxi widened his eyes all of a sudden, and said in surprise: "Zhuoyan, the soybean production in the entire three eastern provinces is at least several billion catties, how much money would it take to buy them all, I'm afraid we don't have such a solid foundation! "

"Governor Guo, don't worry about the funding issue. We have soybeans, and someone will give us money. What are you worried about? Instead, you should think about what the Japanese will do. Let's make a plan. deal with them."

What Zhang Tinglan said is not bad at all. Ever since Fengjun began to buy soybeans aggressively, the Japanese have been alarmed. The head of Nissin Oil Factory, Kimura Yasuo, brought the director of Santai Oil Factory, Shimoda Yoshimi, over. Controlled the oil extraction industry in Dalian, controlled the output of soybean oil, and enjoyed huge profits every year.

This year is the soybean harvest time again, they have already prepared warehouses, and are preparing to purchase soybean oil in large quantities, and then produce soybean oil. In their opinion, the yellow soybean oil with the aroma of soybeans is like liquid gold, which brings them several dollars a year. With a huge profit of tens of millions, the money-making ability of the two major oil factories is no worse than that of the South Manchuria Railway and the Bank of Korea. They are out-and-out hens that lay golden eggs.

Yasuo Kimura and Yoshida Shimoda are also hot figures in Japan, and they are leaders in the business world.But this year's situation is a bit abnormal, at this time.Only sporadic soybeans were sent over, and there was no such thing as the crowds and carts in previous years. These two people were also very puzzled.

"Mr. Kimura, what do you think happened this year? Why can't the soybeans be harvested? Don't those Chinese farmers want to make money?"

"Mr. Shimoda, the problem should be the Fengtian government. I heard that they cooperated with the Americans and opened an oil mill in Huludao. It is very likely that they are robbing soybeans."

"Not necessarily." Shimoda Yoshihiro said with some doubts: "The imperial government has already approached this oil factory, saying that their business scope is only within the customs of China, and they will never export to Europe and the United States. The mainland of China is very poor, and their consumption capacity is limited. There is simply no bulk buying of soybeans."

while talking.Someone from his subordinates sent a telegram, and Yasuo Kimura hurriedly opened it.In an instant, his face turned a pig liver color.The veins on the palms of his hands became exposed, and his anger reached the extreme.

"Shimoda-kun, this is the news from the foreign firm. The damn Fengtian government has entrusted some Fengtian trading company to purchase soybeans, and also introduced a minimum purchase price. The untouchables in China have sold soybeans to them!"

After Shimoda Yoshi heard it, his color changed drastically, and he hurriedly said: "Mr. Kimura, what is their minimum purchase price. Is there any advantage for us?"

"The price of high-quality soybeans is three oceans per load, and the fluctuation does not exceed two cents!"

"Eight Ga!" Shimoda Yoshih immediately became furious. Even at the lowest price, it was a full [-] cents higher than last year's purchase price. With such a price advantage, as long as he is not a fool, who would sell soybeans to Japanese.

"Mr. Kimura, the Fengtian government must not let the soybeans be taken away. We must take action to make them stop violating the interests of the empire!"

"Immediately go to Akajiri Masasuke and ask him to come forward and negotiate with the Fengtian government. The oil extraction industry is the pillar industry of the empire in Manchuria, and it must not be affected in any way."

They immediately contacted Masasuke Akajiri, Consul General of Fengtian, and when he heard the news, he hurried to the Marshal's Mansion and found Zhang Zuolin.

"Your Excellency the Patrol Envoy, do you want to fight against the imperial government?"

"Mr. Consul General, why don't you even have the demeanor of a diplomat at all? Mr. Zhang has always been willing to maintain a friendly relationship with Japan, and is also willing to cooperate with you. Although there are some small frictions, the overall situation is still friendly and stable."

Zhang Zuolin said this with some ignorance. The two sides were not in a small friction, but a big battle almost broke out. Akajiri Masasuke barely suppressed his anger and said loudly: "I would like to ask you to explain to me how the Fengtian government bought soybeans." ?”

"Purchasing soybeans?" Lao Zhang pretended to be confused and asked back: "Mr. Consul General, it is a matter of course for the Fengtian government to purchase agricultural products in the three northeastern provinces. It seems that it has nothing to do with the Japanese Empire. Why are you so furious?"

"Why don't you go to the side? You bought the soybeans away. What about the empire's oil extraction industry? Could it be that they all have to stop production?"

Seeing Akajiri Zhengsuke's angry appearance, Lao Zhang felt extremely happy in his heart. The two sides have developed to the present, and they have long been rivals to each other. It is Lao Zhang's happiest thing to let the Japanese suffer, but in his mouth, Lao Zhang Not so straightforward.

"Mr. Consul General, Governor Wang Yongjiang is in charge of this matter. I don't know the specifics. Please invite him here now and let him explain to you."

Soon Wang Yongjiang came to the commander-in-chief's mansion. After he was seated, he explained the situation. Wang Yongjiang said with a smile: "Mr. Consul General, you must have misunderstood. Submitted a proposal to build a strategic reserve warehouse in the three northeastern provinces, mainly for grain, to deal with natural disasters, hedge international grain prices, and ensure the stability of the grain market. Of course, a certain amount of soybeans also need to be stocked, which is very natural The matter. Our government let Fengtian Trading Co., Ltd. take charge of the acquisition after discussion, and signed a valid contract. There is no problem with everything. I really don’t know why you are protesting?”

The issue of strategic reserves has indeed been raised a long time ago. Since the recapture of the Middle East Road, Fengjun has faced the threat of the Russians. It is very likely that a large-scale war will break out between the two sides. Therefore, it is very normal to establish a huge reserve system. , Zhang Tinglan has already made suggestions to Wang Yongjiang and Zhang Zuolin.

Wang Yongjiang also immediately agreed that they currently mainly store corn, sorghum, rice, soybeans and other major crops, and they will continue to expand the types and increase the scale in the future.Of course, this kind of reserve system is also to deal with the threat of war from Japan, and the Feng army has to plan ahead.

Of course, there is no need to tell Akajiri Masasuke about this idea. Wang Yongjiang only said that he is stabilizing the market and responding to disasters, and the reasons are very good. On the contrary, it seems that Akajiri Masasuke is making trouble for no reason.

"Governor Wang, I would like to ask you, what do you mean by setting the so-called minimum purchase price? Isn't it blocking Japan's purchase of soybeans?"

When Wang Yongjiang heard his question, he shook his head like a rattle: "Mr. Consul General, these are two completely different concepts. First, the Fengtian government has never issued any decrees requiring the common people not to sell soybeans to Japan. You can Freely set up acquisitions in the three northeastern provinces, not only did we not interfere, but we also provided convenience, so you say that blocking the acquisition is completely untenable!"

Wang Yongjiang smiled and stretched out two fingers, and continued: "The second point is the issue of the minimum purchase price. This is set for all agricultural products in Fengtian. It is not unique to soybeans. As the government, we have an obligation to protect the people. The three northeastern provinces have good agricultural conditions and large output. We need to avoid the situation where low grain prices hurt farmers. The establishment of the minimum protection price is for this purpose. So I said that the two things are irrelevant. You If they have to be brought together, I think it is very inappropriate, and I have misunderstood the intention of the Fengtian government."

Akajiri was listening to these words, and the anger in his heart didn't ease at all, on the contrary, it became more intense. Wang Yongjiang said it nicely, but you raised the minimum purchase price so high, how can the Japanese buy soybeans at a low price? Who will sell them soybeans?

"Governor Wang, last year the purchase price of soybeans was generally around two yuan and fifty cents. This year you raised it to three yuan. Isn't this a malicious increase in price?"

Wang Yongjiang shook his head again and again: "Mr. Consul General, you misunderstood again. Fengtian tentatively set the lowest price at two yuan and seven cents. As for the three yuan, it was set by Fengtian Trading Company. As for why they raised the purchase price, this is their business. The behavior has nothing to do with the Fengtian government. Of course, I can also reveal one or two things to you. The reason is very simple. Fengtian Trading Company has explored a new logistics management method, and the freight has been greatly reduced. They decided to benefit the people and further expand the number of purchases. This is It is very normal business behavior, you must not over-interpret it!"

Akajiri was coming aggressively, but now all the questions were dismissed by Wang Yongjiang intact. This guy's face was flushed red, like a pig's liver, and he couldn't say a word for a long time.

On the contrary, Wang Yongjiang persuaded: "Mr. Consul General, free trade is emphasized in the world now. If Japan is willing, it can compete with Fengtian Trading Company to acquire more soybeans. You are protesting here, let us use administrative means to intervene." Normal business practices really embarrass us!"

Akajiri Masasuke was completely gagged by Wang Yongjiang, he could only flick his sleeves and leave angrily.

"Minyuan, let the little devil suffer, there is no such thing as comfortable!"

"Commander, the Japanese won't resign themselves to failure with the annual income of tens of millions in the oil extraction industry. This is just the first step. We have won a start. Next, we must be more careful and deal with the Japanese's opponents!"

"Well, I will leave this matter to you Zhuoyan!"

Yasuo Kimura and Yoshihide Shimoda also got the news. The two guys looked at each other, and there was only one way left, which was to increase the price and buy soybeans at three yuan per load! (to be continued..)