Although over the years, Ning Zhiheng has collected a large number of antique calligraphy and paintings, among which there are countless fine treasures, but such precious ancient paintings are also rare, and they can definitely be regarded as national treasures.

Zhou Fushan saw Ning Zhiheng's love for this ancient painting, and he was secretly happy in his heart, the rumors from the outside world were true, Fujiwara Zhiren was really a knowledgeable person, and he did not waste all his thoughts.

It took a long time for Ning Zhiheng to raise his head, gently roll up the painting and put it away, with a look of joy on his face, and smiled at Zhou Fushan: "Thank you, Zhou Jun, this painting is very rare, I appreciate it!" ”

"If you like it, sir, I still have some good things there, I'll send them to you when I go back!" Zhou Fushan said.

Ning Zhiheng smiled faintly, Zhou Fushan is courteous, he must have something to ask for, although he likes these antique calligraphy and paintings, but it will never really affect his own principles.

"Zhou Jun, it's too polite, let's talk about business, I think you must have something to do this time, just say it directly."

As soon as Zhou Fushan heard this, he immediately stopped detouring, and described his current situation to Ning Zhiheng in detail, and finally said: "Mr. Fujiwara, now the new government is ready to prosper, and money is needed everywhere, seeing that the China Reserve Bank is about to be established, and the implementation of the China Reserve Currency is related to the national fortune, but the financial community in Shanghai is so resistant to the China Reserve Currency, which makes me really embarrassed as the president of the bank. Enter the market circulation. ”

When Ning Zhiheng heard this, it was really the same as he had guessed before, Zhou Fushan actually planned to let himself endorse him, this kind of thing was thankless, how could he easily get involved in it.

frowned, and said: "Zhou Jun, the issuance of the China Reserve Currency is a government act, you just ordered it to be implemented, do those merchants still dare to refuse to accept the China Reserve Currency?" It's not appropriate for me to come forward! ”

The meaning of evasion in Ning Zhiheng's words was very obvious, Zhou Fushan couldn't help but hesitate, of course, the most developed financial and commercial area in Shanghai is the concession, but the things in the concession are not even the Japanese, let alone the Nanjing government.

And most of the powerful big businesses in downtown Shanghai are related to Fujiwara Club, with the background of Fujiwara Club, they don't dare to use strong, do they really let themselves put guns to their heads, forcing them to exchange and use Zhongchu coins?

Even if they exchange the Zhongchu currency, but the issuance of a currency, mainly for circulation, this is a long-term behavior, if it is just to loot the property of a few merchants, it is better to go directly to the door to raid the house, but that would be too bad reputation, the Nanjing government was first established, and it was more or less face-saving.

He looked embarrassed and pleaded again: "Sir, the status of Fujiwara Kaisha in the Shanghai business community is self-evident, without your consent, we can't really use coercive means, besides, the establishment of the Reserve Bank, which is also approved by the imperial government, is also in the interests of the empire, and I ask Sir to agree to this matter." ”

As soon as the words fell, Ning Zhiheng's face sank, and he said lightly: "I have always not participated in political affairs, and Fujiwara Club will not take responsibility for the imperial government, in the final analysis, if there is no recognition from the financial community, it will be difficult to guarantee the trust of the Chinese Reserve Currency, why should I come out of this?" ”

Ning Zhiheng didn't drag his feet at all, and directly rejected Zhou Fushan's proposal, after all, the status is far apart, and he doesn't need to care about the other party's face.

Zhou Fushan was choked back all of a sudden, his face flushed slightly, and he also knew that he lacked the bargaining chips to convince the other party, so he quickly gave Su Yue a look on the side.

At this time, Su Yue saw Ning Zhiheng's resolute attitude, and couldn't help but feel a little bitter in his heart, he was only afraid that he had received a drudgery, but he took the benefits, and it was not good not to say a word, so he said stubbornly: "Fujiwara-kun, you misunderstood, Minister Zhou meant that first through the business community to make a transition, after the market circulation, it is better to do banking work."

But the problem now is that there are many powerful merchants who rely on their relationship with Fujiwara Club, under your banner, and threaten to resolutely resist the issuance of the Chinese Reserve Coin without you come forward to speak, which makes Minister Zhou very difficult, so I came to you and asked you to open this golden mouth. ”

"My flag?" Ning Zhiheng suddenly frowned, this was beyond his expectations.

It's a big deal! Although these businesses are their own families, they are only business dealings, everyone takes what they need, and now that the world is chaotic, it is also appropriate to provide them with certain shelter when necessary.

However, they should not be allowed to resist the issue of currency by the Nanking government under their own banner, because after all, Shanghai was under the rule of the Japanese and the Nanking government, and it seems that these people have taken advantage of their own power to swell a little.

Now the reason why the Shanghai business community is reluctant to accept the China Reserve Coin is because they have no confidence in the China Reserve Coin, so they have a wait-and-see attitude, but Ning Zhiheng knows very well that this time the issuance of the China Reserve Coin was very difficult at the beginning, the process was very tortuous, and it could even be said to be very bloody, but in the end it was successful.

In just two months, the Nanjing government used tough and bloody means to forcibly promote the issuance of the Central Reserve Currency, which began to circulate in the occupied areas of Shanghai and even the whole country.

This time, the currency reform of the Nanjing government is a general trend, and it is also a large-scale economic plunder carried out by the Japanese government and the Nanjing government.

Ning Zhiheng knew very well that his influence was limited to the Shanghai area, and it was far from enough to see in the face of the powerful Japanese military high-level and government, and he had not yet been arrogant enough to think of blocking its momentum with his own strength.

Besides, I have arranged the plan of counterfeit banknotes of the Central Reserve Coin for a long time, and it is not for this moment to come in handy, so I have no reason to stop the issuance of the Chinese Reserve Coin, let alone push myself to the point of fighting with the Japanese government, unless I am crazy!

Don't get involved!

At this time, Zhou Fushan was afraid that he would misunderstand, so he also explained: "Before coming, I have asked Nanjing, Mr. Wang specially explained, this action must ensure the interests of Fujiwara Club, I will never offend you, if you are willing to come forward to work in the business world, then ......"

Speaking of this, he looked at Su Yue on the side, and then said: "The position of the mayor of Shanghai can be entrusted to Dai Zhi's brother, what do you think?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Ning Zhiheng was stunned for a moment, and also looked at Su Yue.

Su Yue nodded hurriedly, he had an obsession in his heart, and he wanted to return to the throne of the mayor of Shanghai, so when Zhou Fushan found Su Yue and put forward this condition, Su Yue agreed to come down and introduce Zhou Fushan to the door.

Seeing the look of anticipation in Su Yue's eyes, Ning Zhiheng let out an "oh" and thought carefully.

It turned out that just a few days ago, Fu Sheng'an, the current mayor of Shanghai, was assassinated at his home, and the assassin turned out to be an old servant of his family.

It is said that Fu Sheng'an was hacked to death with an axe by this servant while he was sleeping, and then the servant escaped and disappeared.

This big case caused an uproar for a while, and immediately spread all over Shanghai, and there were different opinions outside, speculation, newspapers and media were also scrambling to report, some said that this servant hooked up with Fu Sheng'an's aunt, was discovered by Fu Sheng'an, and wanted to drive out of the house, but the servant took revenge and killed Fu Sheng'an.

Some people also said that this servant was assigned by the agents of the Chongqing government, inspired by the great righteousness, and determined to resolutely commit rape for the country, after all, Fu Sheng'an is a follower of Wang Reclamation, an important official of the Nanjing government, and he is considered a big traitor.

However, Fu Sheng'an's status is not comparable to those little traitors after all, you must know that Shanghai is the financial support of the Nanjing puppet government, and the candidate for mayor of Shanghai is naturally the top priority, and it is impossible to fall into the hands of others.

When Wang reclamation negotiated with the Japanese government, he opened his mouth to ask for this important position, and finally Keiji Tohara forced Su Yue, the mayor of Shanghai at the time, to give way, if it wasn't for Ning Zhiheng to rescue, I was afraid that Su Yue would not even be able to save his life.

Later, the puppet government was established, and Su Yue has been marginalized in the Nanjing government because he is not a descendant of Wang Reclamation, but everyone knows that Su Yue has the power of the Japanese behind him, especially the support of Fujiwara Tomohito, so he does not dare to offend him, and his life in the Shanghai Municipal Government is also good.

Now that the Nanjing government is willing to give up this important position and reappoint Su Yue, it is naturally bowing to the Japanese forces behind him in exchange for the support of the other party, which can be regarded as well-intentioned.

Ning Zhiheng naturally hopes that Su Yue can return to Shanghai as the mayor of Shanghai, but Shanghai's government affairs are all in charge of the Nanjing government, which was agreed at the beginning, even Hiroki Kagesa will not interfere in it, and he can't speak, now that he has this opportunity, of course, he can push the boat down the river.

Besides, Su Yue's position as the mayor of Shanghai is beneficial to himself, first of all, he is his own person, and he can control some affairs more directly in Shanghai in the future, and secondly, Su Yue's cousin, Qin Lechi, the manager of Lehe Trading Company, is a member of the underground party lurking around Su Yue, and has been borrowing Su Yue's name to raise funds and important materials for the organization, if Su Yue reassumes the position of mayor, it will be extremely beneficial to Qin Lechi and the underground party organization.

Thinking of this, he looked at Su Yue again, and Su Yue also looked at Ning Zhiheng nervously, whether he could sit back on the mayor's throne was all up to Mr. Fujiwara's thoughts.