Chapter 1182: A guest arrives
After sending off the bureau at the gate, Wei Liangbi did not rush back to the second operation department, but turned around and walked towards Deputy Director Huang's office.
After meeting Huang Xianzheng, he made a detailed report on all the situations that he met with the bureau.
Huang Xianzheng said with a smile: "I received the news just now, because of the negotiation with the British, the commission just reprimanded him severely, this drawing is a good opportunity for him to redeem, is a life-saving straw, he is naturally satisfied, just right, the stall of the second department is getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more personnel, many new recruits are still captain-level officers, you don't be polite this time, report more, you can't suffer too much in the rank, the opportunity is rare, especially like this great credit, it would be a pity not to make good use of it." ”
Wei Liangbi nodded and agreed, "I understand." ”
Huang Xianzheng continued: "Especially those subordinates of Zhiheng, Sun Jiacheng is still a major? Why hasn't it been mentioned yet? You must know that he is Zhiheng's most trusted confidant, Zhiheng doesn't say it, he will have considerations in his heart, he has to mention his people more, you can't chill his heart, you are his senior brother, there are many things I don't need to say. ”
Wei Liangbi has always been quite concerned about Ning Zhiheng's descendants left in Action 2, and quickly explained: "Zhiheng has an explanation for this, I have already made many contributions to the Sun family during this time, and this time I will definitely give priority to promoting him." ”
Huang Xianzheng stood up, walked to the window, looked in the direction of Shanghai, and said with emotion: "Zhiheng is now lurking behind enemy lines, and he has to engage in materials and collect intelligence, and he has to wipe their butts when something happens, it's not easy!" Most of the development we have now is due to his hard work. ”
Wei Liangbi was also deeply touched, standing behind Huang Xianzheng, and said in a low voice: "You are right, we are in the rear, it is really unimaginable Zhiheng's hardships, I, as a senior brother, can't help him anything, I am really ashamed!" ”
The operation of the drawings came to an end, and the time was soon approaching the end of September, and a series of subsequent effects were revealed.
At the negotiating table with the British, the Chinese side took out the blueprints of the G-type engine, which the British were eager to obtain, and suddenly gained the initiative.
At the same time, another move arranged by Ning Zhiheng also played a huge role in promoting, in view of the difficult situation of the Chinese government, there are signs of bowing to the Japanese, the British government is afraid that the Chinese government will really throw itself into the Japanese, the main battle faction of the cabinet began to exert force, they believe that they must give the Chinese government a certain amount of help, otherwise it is to push the Chinese government to the Japanese government, then next, Britain will fight the Japanese army alone in Asia, which they never want to see.
Therefore, the British finally decided to lift the blockade of Burma, closed it for more than three months, and opened the Yunnan-Burma Highway, which is called the "lifeline of China", again.
The success of this negotiation had a tremendous impact on the situation of the war, and the military government rejoiced from top to bottom, the strength of the main fighting faction was consolidated, and the military command side would also make up for its mistakes, thus reversing the previous adverse effects.
The follow-up work went very smoothly, and all the awards were quickly implemented.
Shen Xiang, the person in charge of the Hong Kong region, and Ji Hongyi, who accompanied Ning Zhiheng to Hong Kong, were both promoted from major to lieutenant colonel because of their ability to do things.
At the same time, several henchmen who stayed in Chongqing were also given priority promotion, Sun Jiacheng was finally promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and others were also promoted to varying degrees, and this operation can be said to have benefited greatly.
At the beginning of October, the weather in Shanghai has begun to be a little cooler, the early autumn wind makes people feel cool and comfortable, and from time to time there is a light rain drifting by, dense, and the air is fresh everywhere.
On the garden path of the Mulan Society, Ning Zhiheng was strolling around, feeling the smell in the air.
Recently, everything is good in all aspects, because of the opening of the Yunnan-Burma Highway, the transportation pressure of the intelligence department has been sharply reduced, and the work is also handy, the business of the Fujiwara Club is stable, especially the most important counterfeit banknote plan is progressing smoothly, Ito Teppei's engraving of the Zhongchu coin ten yuan was sent out through He Siming, and the underground printing house has begun to print in batches, so it can be said that everything is satisfied, and Ning Zhiheng's mood is very good.
At this time, the chief of the guard, Kimura Maki, came over and reported to Ning Zhiheng: "President, Secretary General Su and Zhou Fushan, Minister of Finance of the Nanjing Government, ask to see you. ”
Ning Zhiheng was stunned when he heard this, it was nothing for Su Yue to see him, the relationship between the two has always been good, but how could Zhou Fushan ask to see him?
Although Zhou Fushan is an important member of the Nanjing government, over the years, the two have met at high-level banquets at most a few times, and apart from a few words of greeting, there is no intersection between them at all.
Because everyone knows that Fujiwara Tomohito is from a top aristocratic background, with a high heart, except for Su Yue, the secretary general of the Shanghai Municipal Government, he has never dealt with other Chinese, even if he has contact with it, he has sent it away with a few words, and he does not give a chance to climb at all, even if it is a high-ranking official of the pseudo-government, so Zhou Fushan is also difficult to befriend.
Ning Zhiheng thought about it, and still ordered: "Invite them to the living room for a while." ”
"Hey!" Kimura retreated.
Ning Zhiheng did not go back to receive the two immediately, but stayed in the garden for a while, and then walked back slowly.
At this time, Zhou Fushan and Su Yue in the living room were also talking in a low voice.
It turned out that Zhou Fushan came to the door this time because it was difficult to lobby Shanghai's financial circles, so he asked Fujiwara Tomohito to come to the door.
Shanghai has a well-developed financial sector, ranking first in Asia, with foreign banks, state-owned banks, and many private banks, and various financial companies all over the city.
However, since this period of time, Zhou Fushan has been in contact with many people in the financial circles, whether it is banks, securities industries, or investment companies, all of whom have shown great concern and distrust about the introduction of the China Reserve Currency.
You must know that the Chinese reserve currency is mainly used to combat and replace the economic status of the fiat currency, but the fiat currency still has the support of the Chongqing government and the British government, even if it continues to depreciate, but there is still some trust in the minds of the people, but the Chinese reserve currency does not even have the necessary national support, and it is completely an empty shell of the Nanjing government behind it.
In this way, after the Chinese reserve currency is put on the market, it is easy to restrict the exchange, so it is difficult to implement the Chinese reserve currency.
Among them, those companies that do not have a big background can say that it is a big deal to oppress others, coerce and lure, and force the other party to bow their heads.
However, those with deep backgrounds can't take these methods, Zhou Fushan has worn out his mouth, and it has little effect, and now they are all adopting a wait-and-see attitude, especially the major foreign banks, with a resolute attitude, saying that they will not accept the exchange business of the China Reserve Currency, as for the four major banks of the Chongqing government, they have clearly stated that they will never accept the China Reserve Currency into the financial system, so Zhou Fushan is at a loss.
In the end, he had to find another way, planning to start from the business community, so that the merchants in Shanghai would first accept the China Reserve Currency, and then slowly influence the financial community, change the existing state, and achieve the purpose of gradual promotion.
Everyone knows that the most influential in the Shanghai business community is the Fujiwara Club, and its president, Fujiwara Tomohito, is known as the underground emperor of Shanghai, not only in business, but also has a pivotal position in the top level of Japan, without his nod, this matter will not work at all, so he decided to seek the approval of this magnate and open a way to promote the issuance of the Chinese reserve currency.
However, because this Mr. Fujiwara had never dealt with the Nanjing government, it was difficult for him to approach, so he found Su Yue, the secretary general of the Shanghai Municipal Government, and spent a lot of effort and promised many benefits before saying that Su Yue would accompany him to meet him.
Zhou Fushan opened his mouth and said: "Dai Zhi, you are Mr. Fujiwara's best friend, this time you need a few kind words, this is a major matter related to the society, once it is done, Mr. Wang, I will definitely recommend it for you, the position of mayor of Shanghai belongs to you!" ”
At this time, Su Yue heard Zhou Fushan's words, and he was also a little unsure, if it was not beneficial, he would naturally not be a lobbyist for Zhou Fushan, but he really had no bottom in his heart, so he had to answer: "Brother Zhou, I will do my best, but whether I can convince Mr. Fujiwara or not depends on you in the end." ”
Zhou Fushan nodded when he heard this, he was able to use the benefits to move Su Yue, but for Fujiwara Zhiren, no matter in all aspects, he couldn't convince himself with enough benefits, so he was not sure in his heart when he came to the door this time, so he had to take one step at a time.
Just as they were discussing, footsteps sounded outside, and the two of them quickly got up, and saw Fujiwara Tomohito walking in slowly.
"Mr. Fujiwara!"
"Fujiwara-kun!"
The two of them hurriedly stepped forward and greeted loudly.
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand, made a gesture of please, and said with a smile: "Haha, Zhou Jun, Su Jun, you have been waiting for a long time, it is really rude, please sit, please sit!" ”
The three of them sat down separately, and Zhou Fushan first took an antique painting scroll from the guest table on the side, held it in both hands, and handed it to Ning Zhiheng.
"It's the first time I've come to the door, this is a painting I specially selected for my husband, please smile!"
Ning Zhiheng smiled slightly, he likes to play calligraphy and painting, there have long been rumors in the outside world, in the Shanghai antique market over the years, Fujiwara Zhiren is also a famous big benefactor, and the people who come to the door are using these as stepping stones, and the same is true for Zhou Fushan.
He stretched out his hand to take the scroll and said with a smile: "Zhou Jun has a heart, I just can't see good things, I can't wait for a moment, so I'll take a look at it first!" ”
"Sir, you're going to appreciate it!" Zhou Fushan said with a smile.
When he opened the painting scroll, Ning Zhiheng's eyes suddenly lit up, this is a picture of a galloping horse, in which a black horse is galloping, with a fat and vigorous body, full of Tang rhyme.
"This is a Tang painting!"
Ning Zhiheng couldn't help but snort lightly, and quickly leaned down and leaned in front of him to take a closer look.
The paintings of the Tang Dynasty are very old, there are not many surviving ones, each one is a treasure, I saw that the horse in this painting is high-spirited, full of the dynamism of life, the lines are slender and vigorous, outlining the strong body of the horse, the black horse body with the vermilion pattern brocade saddle, but also shows its brilliance, sparse and dense, the structure is rigorous, the pen is calm, and the expression is vivid.
On the left there is the inscription of the painter, as well as the inscription and seal of the famous collection of the past dynasties, this is the work of the famous painter Han Gan in the Tang Dynasty, this person is best at painting horses, each is a rare boutique, in the Tang Dynasty has been famous, is one of the representatives of the painting world.
"Authentic, this is genuine, priceless!" Ning Zhiheng couldn't help but praise repeatedly.