Years of the Republic of China 1913

Yang Du asked in displeasure, "Mr. Mayor, do you think I would joke about this kind of thing?"

"Oh, no, no, respect sir, I apologize! Excuse me... What is the solution?" Schroeder quickly apologized for his slip of the tongue, and at the same time asked impatiently.

"It's very simple." Yang Du raised his hand, rubbing his thumb and middle finger a few times: "Buy with money! There is an old saying in China that 'money can turn ghosts'. The devil does things for you. Although everyone was an enemy, the war is over after all. As long as you pay the price, not to mention getting supplies from the British and Americans, even the French will probably not refuse."

Schroeder was stunned for a moment, and he admitted that what Yang Du said was true, if he could come up with a sum of money, even the French who were full of hatred for the Germans would be willing to sell supplies to them.However, although this method is good, it is not practical. Schroeder shook his head with a helpless smile?

"General Feng, Mr. Yang, this is impossible."

"Why? Could it be that Mr. Mayor can't save this face, and would rather watch your compatriots starve than do this?" Yang Du asked incomprehensibly.

"No, no, no! Of course not!" Schroeder shook his head like a rattle, blushing and said, "For the sake of the survival of my compatriots, let alone my personal dignity, I will not hesitate to do anything. But... We don’t have that much money, after so many years of war, Oberhausen’s finances have been bankrupt long ago, and the funds that the entire Oberhausen can come up with will not exceed 3000 marks…”

Feng Guozhang and Yang Du looked at each other in blank dismay. They did not expect the Oberhausen municipal government to be so impoverished.However, after careful consideration, the European War has been fought for five years, and the entire German economy has long been riddled with holes. Coupled with the post-war soaring prices and the influx of a large number of people, as mayor Schroeder It is not easy to maintain until now.

3000 marks.That sounds like a lot, and it might have been a lot of money for an individual before the war.But after Germany surrendered, Kaiser Wilhelm fled, and the German Provisional Government was busy negotiating with the Allied Powers, so it didn't care about the domestic economy and other aspects.Coupled with the crazy plunder of the Allied Powers, especially France, in the occupied areas.As a result, prices in Germany soared, and the purchasing power of the mark plummeted. As one of the strongest currencies before the war, the mark has now become waste paper that no one wants.

Today in Europe, the most popular currencies are British pounds, US dollars, and even Chinese silver dollars. Even the French franc has been greatly depreciated because of France’s huge losses in the war. As for the currencies of the defeated countries, they are almost rubbish in the eyes of all countries. Of course, except for the golden mark cast in gold.But where can Schroeder get it?

Therefore, although Yang Du's method is good and feasible, it is unrealistic in Schroeder's eyes.Without hard currency, what can I exchange for supplies?Relying solely on pleading, countries such as Britain and France, which killed millions and tens of millions of people in the war, are not gods, and they will not show any mercy to Germany at all.

"The situation in Germany is indeed bad. Now Mark's purchasing power is also..." Feng Guozhang shook his head and said, turning his attention to Yang Du.He asked tentatively: "Xizi, you are the president of the central bank now, can you give a proper loan to the mayor, and let these innocent people get through the difficulties first."

"This..." Yang Du was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help thinking.

After hearing Feng Guozhang's words, Schroeder's eyes lit up.yes!How did he forget the identity of this Mr. Yang?He is the president of the Central Bank of China!If there is a loan from the Chinese to the Oberhausen municipal government.Isn't the immediate problem solved?

Yang Du rested his hand on the edge of the table, tapped his index finger on the table lightly, frowned slightly and thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Hua Fu, and Mr. Mayor. I'm afraid it won't work."

"Why!" Feng Guozhang said very angrily: "You are the president, why can't you do it? Do you want to watch these innocent people starve to death? Die of illness? Isn't it just a loan? What's so difficult about it?"

Yang Du smiled bitterly and explained: "Hua Fu, you are a soldier and don't understand finance. Yes, I am the president of the central bank, but the bank is not mine, it is the national bank! If the money in it is not approved by the cabinet, I will Not a single cent can be used. Even if it is done in the form of a commercial loan, it still needs to go through commercial procedures, such as appraisal, mortgage, etc. "

"I don't care about that, I only know how to lead troops! What's the procedure, commercial, it's your business! Let me just ask, do you want to get a loan or not?" Feng Guozhang suddenly became angry when his temper came up, he slapped the table violently and stared Open your eyes and ask.

"You... aren't you embarrassing me?" Yang Du's face was like a bitter melon, he thought for a while and gritted his teeth: "In this way, I can use a special fund to help Mr. Mayor tide over the difficulties first. The president has the greatest power, what do you think?"

"Hahaha, I knew you wouldn't die." Seeing that Yang Du finally let go, Feng Guozhang laughed, and then asked, "By the way, how much is this money?"

"30."

"30?"

Hearing that the smile on Feng Guozhang's face disappeared in an instant, his heart burst into flames: "30 nights is useless! I said you Yang Xizi, are you too stingy?"

"30 is quite a lot, this is my greatest right..." Yang Du was both amused and annoyed when he saw that he was being scolded for his kindness.

Feng Guozhang was about to have a debate with Yang Du, when the mayor Schroeder stood up and stopped him, and bowed deeply to Yang Du.

"Thank you Mr. Yang for your help, I understand your difficulties."

"No, please don't do this, Mr. Mayor, I... hey..." Yang Du quickly supported Schroeder, opened his mouth to say something, but finally shook his head and let out a long sigh.

Schroeder is the mayor, and his family is a well-known business owner in the local area.Schroeder is no stranger to the way the bank operates. He heard Yang Du's explanation just now, knowing that the other party did not deceive him.As the president of a bank, especially a national banking institution like the Central Bank, the power of the president is not unlimited. Yang Du can use his special funds as president to help Germany, which is already his greatest right.This result made Schroeder very moved. Although the money is far from enough to save everyone, it can at least last for some time. This is God's abandonment of the great Germany, and Schroeder's heart is full of sorrow and despair. At the same time, I am very grateful to the Chinese people for their selfless help.

Since this is the result, there is no need for him to stay here anymore. Schroeder said a few words of thanks and was about to leave with heavy steps.At this time, the impatient Feng Guozhang grabbed him, turned around anxiously and asked Yang Du, "Xizi! You have always been smart, so why can't you think of other ways? Xizi!"

"I..." Yang Du's expression was also very tangled, as if he wanted to help but was also in a difficult situation. Suddenly, a flash of joy flashed across his mind, and he clapped his hands and said, "Yes! Maybe there is a way! "

"What way! Quick! Say it!"

"This method... this..." Yang Du hesitated in a blink of an eye, seeming a little embarrassed.

"Hey, you're going to kill me so fast, don't tell me!" Feng Guozhang yelled as he stomped his feet after seeing him like this.

Yang Du gritted his teeth, and said embarrassingly: "There are ways, but I'm afraid Mr. Mayor won't accept this way."

Schroeder is now like a drowned person, in despair, he suddenly finds a life-saving straw, how can he let go?Hearing Yang Du said there was another way, his expression became excited all of a sudden, and he hurriedly said: "It's okay, Mr. Yang, tell me, what is the way?"

"This... this...." Yang Du hesitated until Feng Guozhang and Schroeder urged him again, and then he said in embarrassment: "I just said that if you use bank funds to lend money to Oberhausen , there is no other possibility except commercial channels. So if Mr. Mayor can come up with assets or guarantees that can be mortgaged..."

Although Yang Du didn't finish his words, the two of them already understood the meaning.Schroeder's heart suddenly moved, and he felt that Yang Du's method was okay, and there was no need to think about the guarantee. Now that Germany is in danger, who would dare to guarantee the Germans?It's just that it can be considered for placing a deposit.

Oberhausen is an important industrial city in the Ruhr area. It has dozens of steel, chemical, military and manufacturing companies. Impossible to continue production.In this case, people are more important than companies. In order to ensure the survival of the German people, Schroeder immediately decided to exchange these companies for Chinese loans.He even thought of the robbery that the French did in other cities in the Ruhr area. In this case, it would be better to mobilize all the Germans and pack up some factories and equipment to the Chinese before the French.

"No problem! I'll take care of it!"

A few thoughts flashed in his mind, and Schroeder made up his mind instantly.He asked Yang Du to complete the loan procedures as soon as possible, and he will use a batch of things worth pawning in exchange for Chinese loans in the shortest possible time.After finishing speaking, Schroeder apologized and left in a hurry. After Schroeder left, Feng Guozhang and Yang Du in the room looked at each other and laughed tacitly at the same time.

"Xizi, you cunning, you sing well in this play."

"Hehe, without Hua Fu's help, how could we have sung well today?" Yang Du smiled meaningfully.

"It seems that the factory and equipment are not a big problem, but how do you deal with the key people?" Feng Guozhang asked with a smile,

Yang Du raised his legs confidently: "It's not easy, just wait and see, when the time comes, someone will come to your door." (To be continued...)