1928: The rise of giant merchants

After confirming that Ye Luo did not have any political mission, Hamaguchi Yuyuki was obviously much more relaxed, and the atmosphere was no longer tense and relaxed a lot.

The two of them were eating and drinking. As the mayor of Yokohama, Oda Tomokoshi served as a waiter for them, pouring wine and making excuses. The group of geishas were stunned to see that they didn't know what the identity of the Chinese businessman in front of them was. To be able to keep such a big shot company.

After three drinks, it was getting late, and the conversation between Ye Luo and Hamaguchi Yuyuki gradually deepened.

"Yip's Investment has many industries, and there is always one that can satisfy the Prime Minister. If the Prime Minister is worried that we will destroy the country's business ecology like the foreign companies in the concession of the Republic of China, we, Ye's Investment, can not open a branch on Japanese soil and only engage in business Investment and stock ownership.”

Ye Luo smiled and seemed to be easy to talk to, not at all arrogant when facing Oda Yuken.

At this time, the Mitsubishi Consortium had not yet taken shape. Although the Iwasaki family had penetrated into all aspects of Japanese business, businessmen were still businessmen after all, and they had not yet reached the point where they could cover the sky with one hand like the American consortium.

Japan's four major conglomerates, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Mitsui and Yasuda, all really got their start during World War II. Because Japan was in urgent need of various military supplies at that time, they monopolized all aspects of the military industry and eventually became a behemoth that was difficult for the government to control.

If Japan had not been a defeated country in World War II and the United States and other powers had required its domestic conglomerates to disband and reorganize, perhaps the Japanese consortium would have become like the Korean consortium after the war, directly turning the government into a puppet and turning the country into a paradise for consortiums.

Because they have not yet gained momentum, these four major consortiums are not able to compete with the current Ye Luo in terms of human resources and financial strength. It is easy for Ye Luo to invest in them, and controlling the four major consortiums is equivalent to controlling Japan!

"The establishment of a branch must be approved by the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Labor. Even the cabinet does not have the power to make a direct decision. However, investing in shares is not a big problem." Hamaguchi Yuyuki thought again and felt that allowing overseas capital as large as Yeluo to enter The situation in the country is really not good, especially since Japan is still in the Great Depression. If this overseas capital is allowed to take root, it will be over.

As for the investment he was talking about, those large consortiums had difficulty with capital turnover, and the gold bars in the warehouses could not flow out. They would definitely welcome Ye Luo's arrival.

Yuyuki Hamaguchi was worried that Ye Luo would go back on his word, and he also specially proposed many preferential policies. As long as Ye Luo could help them circulate gold bars and at the same time contribute money to help those consortiums circulate funds, whatever Ye Luo wanted, he could satisfy it through the power of the prime minister.

This is the promise that Ye Luo is waiting for!

"I happen to have extra money on hand. As long as they are willing to sell part of their shares in the company to me, I can use the name of YB Bank for acquisitions and loans." Ye Luo replied with a smile, "It's just that Ye's investment may not be much. Funds are available, but it’s different if you count my YB Bank in the United States.”

$3 billion is no joke.

"That's the best thing. Please ask Ye Sang to go to Tokyo with me tomorrow, and we will pay for all your goods - paying in gold. As for the issues of shares and loans, I can be the middleman and ask the big consortiums The people at the helm recommend you, and I believe they will not reject the hot money from the United States."

Hamaguchi Yuyuki did not expect to find a solution to the problem that was entangled in him in an instant, and he couldn't help but feel happy.

With this political achievement, when the situation stabilizes and the gold standard system is almost restored, he will be able to completely suppress the militarist elements so that they cannot start wars at will and plunge people at home and abroad into dire straits.

Nowadays, Japan's economic situation is getting worse and worse, and the people in the military are becoming more and more ready to take action. Once the restoration of the gold standard system fails and the monetary system collapses, as Giichi Tanaka said, war will be declared to divert the conflict!

This is the last thing Hamaguchi Yuyuki wants to see.

I believe the same applies to the young Chinese businessman in front of me.

"By the way, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I have a small request regarding the price." Ye Luo said suddenly.

On the side, Oda Yuken thought of his own experience of being cheated, and felt that this scene was inexplicably familiar.

coming!

This greedy guy is going to show his fangs!

"Please tell me." Hamaguchi Yuyuki nodded. In big business, the price is negotiated in advance. After all, no one wants to spend a lot of time only to have nothing in the end.

"The goods I brought will be purchased at three times the original price. As for the working capital, I will purchase them at 50% of the market price. If I borrow money, the interest rate will be twice as high as that of ordinary banks." Ye Luoyu died unsurprisingly. After saying this, he took a leisurely sip of sake and seemed sure that they would agree, "Of course, it can all be paid in gold."

"What? Please wait a moment, I seemed to have heard some incredible numbers just now." A trace of surprise appeared on Hamaguchi Yuyuki's old face.

This was the first time he broke through the defense since the two met.

"You probably heard it right. I can repeat it again, the product price is three times, the purchase price is 50%, and the loan interest rate is twice as high." Ye Luoyan was concise and to the point.

The wine glass in Hamaguchi Yuyuki's hand hit the table heavily, which made the geisha playing shamisen tremble in fright, and the music was out of tune.

"Ye-san. I am already sixty years old this year, and I have long passed the age of joking with young people." Hamaguchi Yuyuki's words revealed a hint of murderous intent.

Is this a business deal?

This is clearly taking advantage of the situation!

He could understand the greed of a businessman, but the purchase price was only 50%. Did he think those consortiums were doing charity? !

As for the interest rate being doubled, this is even more exaggerated than private loan sharking!

Neither Citibank in the United States nor HSBC in the United Kingdom dared to set interest rates like this.

Doesn't he know that once such a condition is proposed, the other party may directly refuse it, leading to a complete breakdown of the business?

Japan's economy is indeed in difficulty right now, but it's not something that anyone can just step on.

After scolding Ye Luo countless times in his mind, Hamaguchi Yuyuki looked at him coldly, wanting to wait for an explanation.

"I am also past that age." Ye Luo smiled even more happily, "I think this price is very reasonable. Your Excellency the Prime Minister will soon find out that with just this little money, someone can be willing to take over the mess of the Japanese economy. worth it."

"Worth it? Ye Sang is a businessman. He should be able to calculate how much more gold you have earned from our country." After Hamaguchi Yuyuki lost his anger, he began to think about the meaning of Ye Luo's words.

In the conversation just now, he had confirmed that this young Chinese businessman was neither reckless nor greedy. The fact that he dared to offer this price showed that he was really sure and felt that he would agree to it.

But where does his confidence come from?

Even if he agrees, those financial groups will not agree, right?

"I didn't make much money." Ye Luo still smiled, "If the Prime Minister can't decide, I can give you three days."

Another three days! (End of chapter)