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"When I talked about the proposal to transfer the production capacity of Japanese semiconductor companies at the banquet, I was reminded that since 1978, when Japan surpassed the Soviet Union to become the world's second largest economy, Japan has become the world's number one economic power, and the popularity of Japanese products in the world has also increased. The growing trade friction between Japan and the United States is a reminder that Japan needs and has the ability to explore a broader overseas market. Tang Huan began to find excuses to find out the information he wanted.

"Tang Sang is very concerned about the economic situation in Japan. Noboru Takeshita smiled and nodded, "The improvement of Japan's international status must indeed start with an economic power. ”

"Still. Japan also faces potential competition. In addition to the 'Asian Tigers', countries such as Thailand are also learning from Japan's economic miracle and actively developing export-oriented economies by devaluing their currencies. After Tang Huan finished talking about the favorable conditions, he began to list the unfavorable factors.

"The competitiveness of Japanese products in the international market no longer requires low prices to maintain an advantage. Noboru Takeshita laughed, "In my opinion, in order to further help Japanese companies expand their overseas markets, the appreciation of the yen in the opposite direction will undoubtedly be the most suitable policy." ”

"With Japan's current economic status, once the yen appreciates, it will inevitably trigger a chain reaction in the international currency market. I am afraid that the United States does not want to see the dollar lose its long-standing strong position. Tang Huan expressed his different opinions.

"Tang San, although you are a business genius, due to the different perspectives you are in, you can't understand some of the essence. Noboru Takeshita made an unfathomable gesture and stopped the topic.

"What kind of big-tailed wolf, brother also has a news channel in the White House. Tang Huan snorted secretly with disdain.

Originally, as the supreme minister of the Ministry of Finance of Japan, Noboru Takeshita, the Minister of Finance, was a strong promoter of the appreciation of the yen and an active advocate of the Plaza Accord.

Tang Huan took great pains to raise the topic and start a discussion. is nothing more than trying to test whether Noboru Takeshita's political philosophy is still the same as in the original time and space, after all, people's minds are the most difficult to figure out, especially politicians.

Now that he personally determined that the other party's "clothes and belts are gradually widening and will not regret it", Tang Huan cooperated, stopped the topic when he saw it, picked up the tea set, and poured tea for a few people.

The smooth movements are so elegant that they are pleasing to the eye. Obviously, it has won the essence of the tea ceremony and attracted a lot of praise.

After being vassalized for a while, Tang Huan brought up another topic, "Compared with the rapid rise of Japan's economic take-off, the economic situation in Western Europe, except for West Germany, is not optimistic, but the policies adopted by each are very different. France is increasing the proportion of nationalization, while Britain is privatizing industries such as oil and telecommunications. I've heard. The current Japanese Cabinet also has plans to privatize public utilities?"

"Tang Sang's business sense is really sensitive, it is. Takeshita Noboru said on the ground: "Before, Tang San attracted Japanese investors. The joint acquisition of Pacific Bell is a classic investment case. However, the situation in Japan is a bit special, and many intricate forces are staring at the big cake of the Japan Telecommunications and Telephone Corporation, and it may be inconvenient for Tang Sang's identity to participate in it. ”

"Would you like to hear more about it?" Tang Huan asked curiously, "I feel that Japan is very open here." ”

Noboru Takeshita asked, pointing to the outside of the tea room. "That Son Masayoshi is a spokesman for Tang Sang's interests in Japan, right?"

Tang Huan shrugged his shoulders and replied casually: "We are alumni of the University of California, Berkeley, and we can talk to each other, so we have become business partners." ”

"He's really managed to help you with a lot of things, like a top membership card for Pebble Beach Golf Course. The popularity in Japan is admirable, but the foundation is too weak. Noboru Takeshita smiled slightly, "Tang Sang is not married yet, if you marry a local family here in Japan, you can understand the mystery." ”

Shintaro Abe laughed along, "I guess that if possible, it is estimated that Takeshita will introduce his daughter to Tang San." ”

"It's a pity, it's a little late to get to know Tang Sang. Noboru Takeshita nodded unabashedly, "Tang San, the young ladies of the Japanese family are all highly educated, and they perfectly combine the good virtues of tradition and modernity, and they are definitely the best candidates for virtuous help." ”

"I heard that the American media has been paying close attention to Tang Sang's age, and there has been a lot of turmoil about it. Xiao Ji Hikozaburo also gossiped along with him.

"To put it bluntly, it's not a big deal. Tang Huanyun waved his hand lightly, "Next year I will enter the year of establishment." ”

"It's amazing, it's not an exaggeration to say it's genius. The three old guys were amazed by the strange look in their eyes.

Shintaro Abe even added, "Tang San is actually one year younger than Shinzo Inuko, but he can't even drink now." ”

"I heard that Shinzo already has an official girlfriend?" Noboru Takeshita asked.

"Not long after dating, it was Akie Matsuzaki, the daughter of Akio Matsuzaki, the president of Morinaga Confectionery. Shintaro Abe replied with a satisfied expression.

"The marriage between Shinzo and the illustrious Morinaga family is really a marriage that is right for everyone. Komohiko Saburo praised.

"As the saying goes, Akio Matsuzaki is worried about the threat that Morinaga may encounter. Shintaro Abe sighed.

"Is it because of the vicious case of Katsuhisa Egasaki, the president of Greco Ezaki, who has recently made a lot of noise, and the food produced by Egasaki was poisoned?"

"Exactly. Shintaro Abe nodded, "That 'weird twenty-one face' just finished threatening Ezaki Glico and reached out to Marudai Foods, but the police's investigation work has made no progress. As one of Japan's most influential food manufacturers, no one can guarantee that Morinaga Confectionery will not be the next target for extortion. ”

The blackmail case mentioned by Shintaro Abe began on March 18 this year, when Katsuhisa Egasaki, the president of Greco Ezaki, was kidnapped from his home and demanded a ransom of 1 billion yen in cash and 100 kilograms of gold.

However, it is very miraculous that three days later, on the afternoon of the 21st, Katsuhisa Ezaki escaped by himself from the abandoned warehouse where he was imprisoned.

And this group of kidnappers, who called themselves "Strange Twenty-Faces", did not give up and continued to threaten Katsuhisa Ezaki personally and Egosaki Glico Co., Ltd. He then escalated to send a letter of challenge to the four major newspapers, Mainichi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, and Asahi Shimbun, threatening to release highly toxic cyanide into the chocolate produced by Esaki Glico Co., Ltd. if they did not receive any benefits.

As a result, the police actually found chocolate mixed with cyanide in a convenience store, with a note signed "Strange Twenty-One Faces" on it. It is to the effect that this box of food is dangerous, and those who eat it should be careful.

As a result, supermarket chains such as Ito-Yokado, Kashike, and Daiei withdrew Egosaki Glico's products, and the company's stock price was also hit hard, with the Osaka Stock Exchange estimating that it lost at least 5 billion yen.

On June 26, the "Twenty-One Faces of Strange Men" sent another letter to the four major newspapers, announcing the end of the threat to Egreco Egreko. The claim that "the weather in Japan is too hot, I will go to London, Paris and other places to escape the summer, and come back in January next year" seems to imply that Esaki Glico gave in and paid 600 million yen, but Ezaki Glico denied it.

Regardless of the internal situation, Ezaki Glico finally survived the catastrophe, the stock price began to rise, and product production gradually resumed.

But actually. The "Twenty-One Faces of the Weirdos" did not "go to escape the heat" as it claimed, but continued to stretch out its claws. Marudai Foods then received a threatening letter similar to that of Egreco before.

Looking at this posture, it is very likely that the "Twenty-One Faces of Weirdos" will turn all the food companies in Japan, and such a famous company as Morinaga Confectionery is obviously a target.

Speaking of this, Shintaro Abe couldn't help but be shocked for his future in-laws.

Tang Huan didn't intervene in their discussion, but just made the appearance of listening carefully.

Gain: This is destined to be a catastrophe for the Japanese food industry. Take Egazaki Glico as an example, the stock price originally stayed at 745 yen, but after being blackmailed, it fell directly to 589 yen.

And Tang Huan laid out an 18-month speculative plan for this reason, and he was really embarrassed to make a sympathetic gesture of hushing and asking for warmth.

But. A central figure like Tang Huan, even if he is ignored for a moment, will be immediately recognized, so the topic quickly returns to him.

"The digital wireless walkie-talkie system with encryption that Tang Sang's company previously sold to the police department may be affected by this incident and get a purchase order from the government," said Hikozaburo Komotogi. Because some people suspect that the reason why the police have used so many resources to achieve nothing, is related to the eavesdropping of the walkie-talkies used by the police for communication during the operation. ”

Tang Huan nodded, "The digitally encrypted wireless walkie-talkie is a stage product in our research and development process of digital communication technology, and its service performance in Xiangjiang, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and the upcoming Summer Olympics is very good. ”

"It turns out that Kara-san's technology research and development has expanded to the field of telecommunications, so it is no wonder that he is so interested in the privatization of Japan's telecommunications industry. Takeshita laughed, "Then you should consider my proposal more, you might as well talk about your standards, and we can help you find a qualified young lady of the family." ”

Tang Huan rubbed his eyebrows, and frankly rejected the more advanced sugar-coated cannonball in front of him, "The scandal about me that the media has reported is not completely untrue. has such a bad reputation, so don't drag down those ladies. ”

"Tang Sang is really honest. A few old guys were as happy as if they had discovered a new world, and they joked: "It's okay, people are not romantic, young people, the ladies of the family are reasonable, and they will definitely understand your wonderful life in the past." ”

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After inquiring about the situation from several heavyweights in Japan's current cabinet, Tang Huan had a better idea of the future appreciation of the yen and the privatization of Japan's public enterprises.

The next day, Tang Huan went on a trip to Waseda University, one of the global partners of the Zheru Training and Certification Center, and received another honorary doctorate.

This is also the meaning of the question, and there will only be more such gains in the future. Tang Huan has real talent and learning, but he is also at ease.

After staying in Asia for a long time, and the affairs are almost handled, Tang Huan plans to hold a thank-you reception as usual, and then go to the United States to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Olympic Games.

At this time, Sony Chairman Akio Morita and Sony President Norio Ohga visited the house together.

Tang Huan naturally guessed that these two were on the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. After all, in this videotape format war, the huge VHS alliance directly flipped the table, which exposed the unpopularity of the Betamax alliance.

I thought that RCA, which had picked up a big bargain from Sony, was still holding on in the United States and continuing to fight a price war in the home video player market.

Feng Shui turns around, and there is little suspense that Sony, which won the competition in the videotape format of the 1970s, will fall on the battlefield of the 1980s.

As the founding father of Sony, Akio Morita is calm on the surface, but in his heart he is like grass growing, restless. Hearing that Tang Huan was currently in Japan, he quickly looked for it.

The two sides are very rational about the dispute over the videotape format, because the Gaine group is large, it is inevitable that there will be conflicts in some areas, and the leaders should still focus on the overall situation in the case of the strength and weakness of the situation, and it is better to focus on the overall situation of cooperation, and from the beginning of the conversation, you can guess each other's thoughts.

Tang Huan directly threw out a sentence lightly, "Welcome to Sony to produce VHS video recorders." ”

"There are so many applications for videotapes, and Sony has only lost a little bit in the home video recorder market. Akio Morita pretended to play down the embarrassing defeat with ease.

Seeing Akio Morita's dead duck's hard mouth, Tang Huan couldn't help but be surprised, but he also had to admit that what the other party said made some sense, the broadcast-level application field, and the closed-circuit television monitoring system he favored, were all turf that needed to continue to fight.

"Since everyone can put aside their differences and sit together calmly, then it shows that cooperation is the general trend. Tang Huan casually set a tone.

Akio Morita nodded in agreement, "That's true, we have always worked together happily on personal computers and CD-DA, and Sony always hopes to further expand the scope of cooperation between the two sides." ”

"Let's start with computers. Tang Huan smiled faintly, "In order to match the improved video processing performance brought by the next generation of 32-bit personal computers, can Sony provide a relatively low-cost Trilon product solution in terms of color computer monitors?" )