Chapter 122: Crazy Thoughts
Takeda Yixiong couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, because what Tang Ning said was not even clear to him, an authentic Soviet agent, but this did not affect him to hear Tang Ning's meaning.
There should be two meanings that this American wants to express, one is that I know that you are a Soviet, at least you work for the Soviet Army, and I don't believe that your so-called US military agents are infiltrating the Japanese army, because the US military has never thought of dealing with the Kwantung Army, so why send people to infiltrate it? As long as you know a little about World War II, you know that the Kwantung Army was defeated by the Soviet Army, so your identity is simply about to come out.
The second meaning is that he wants to be paid, he can't help himself hide his identity for no reason, and he also has to get rid of or put under house arrest his own special chef, all of this is to be paid, and this so-called new assault rifle developed by Karanishkov is the payment he wants.
But this guy's nose is too sensitive, and he doesn't even know the new ordnance intelligence of himself, an authentic Soviet major, how does he, a semi-retired American captain, know? And he also asked for the drawings of this assault rifle by name, which is really strange, you must know that weapons that have not been tested on the battlefield cannot be regarded as finished products, so why is he so confident in this gun, is there something wrong with this?
Although his mind was running at high speed, on the surface, Takeda Yixiong still looked light-hearted, and complimented: "No wonder Tony can make a fortune, this news is really well-informed, but I don't know as well as you know, so let's give me some time, I'll ask a few friends to investigate." But you'll have to keep this a secret for me, after all, we're as cold as ice cubes right now, and we can't make a mistake if there's a misunderstanding. ”
In fact, Tang Ning's proposal for this condition is just a sky-high asking price, although he really wants the design drawings of the AK47, but Takeda Yixiong, an agent, estimates that he has enough power to come over, and now it is estimated that it is the first time he has heard of this assault rifle, so he just said casually, it is naturally best to come over, and it doesn't matter if he doesn't come. On the other hand, he also wanted to remind Takeda Takeo. Don't take yourself for a fool.
Therefore, seeing that Takeda Yixiong had the intention of prevaricating, it was not difficult for him, and he cooperated: "That's natural, you want to be promoted, I want to get rich." Naturally, I won't look for myself, but you have to take this matter to heart, brother, and help me inquire. ”
Takeda Yixiong naturally agreed, and after leaving Tang Ning's house, Takeda Yixiong contacted the upline. It was found that there is indeed an assault rifle that has passed the test and is about to be mass-produced, the developer is what Downing said Karanishkov, although this gun is not particularly powerful, but the structure is simple, easy to produce, and adaptable, it is the military intends to equip the whole army with standard weapons, so it is resolutely unwilling to use it for trading, and asked Takeda Yixiong to find out the source of Tangning's news if possible, but as a veteran agent, Takeda Yixiong simply ignored this additional work, His job was dangerous and troublesome enough. How can you care about this?
On the contrary, it is this Tony Downing, Takeda Yixiong's interest in him is getting bigger and bigger, this guy is not only well-capitalized, but also well-informed, and what is more valuable is that he doesn't seem to dislike his identity, even if such a person can't win it, he must be friendly with him, which will definitely be beneficial to his next step, but he can't get what he wants for the first time, what can I do? Takeda was troubled by this.
At this time in Tokyo. There are many people who are also troubled or even troubled far more than him, and the high-level executives of Toho Pictures are one of them. At this time, they are gathering for a meeting to discuss how to deal with the current unfavorable situation, although they sold their Hollywood films to Matsuda Yoshiko in exchange for some cash. It temporarily alleviated the trust crisis of the employees and gave them the capital to shoot a new film, but this time the new film had to be successful, and Toho could not afford to fail again.
Hiromichi Iwata was the first to speak: "I think let's shoot Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon", I read that script, it is definitely a cross-era work. I'm sure I'll get the big prize. ”
Director Fukumoto retorted: "Iwata, we have discussed this matter a long time ago, this Rashhomon can indeed win awards, but it will definitely not be at the box office, and what we lack now in Toho is money, not awards." ”
Another director, Aso, suggested: "Otherwise, if we learn from Hollywood and make the kind of violent pornography as a selling point, I don't believe that the Americans can shoot it, but we Japanese can't shoot it, at least they are all Japanese, and the audience will be more acceptable to watch." ”
This time, Iwata directly shook his head and said: "Aso, you think things are simple, we really can't shoot this kind of scene, Hollywood has been filming for decades, and the experience and technology are already very proficient, let's enter this field coldly, it is difficult to do better than them, after all, this is to attack the enemy's strengths with their own shortcomings, it is really unwise." ”
Kobayashi Mitsutai, who had been silent in the corner, suddenly asked, "Director Iwata, according to what you mean, we can't make this kind of film now because the technology is not good, not that the policy does not allow it, right?" ”
Although Iwata Hiromichi didn't understand what Kobayashi Mitsuyasu meant, he still replied, "Yes, the policy definitely allows it." After all, it's not wartime anymore, and Hollywood films are impacting so fiercely, if we limit this restriction again, our Japanese films will really die. ”
Kobayashi Mitsutai, who received an affirmative answer, stood up and said in a deep voice: "If it is really allowed, then I have a crooked trick, I will definitely be able to beat Hollywood films at the box office, but I have to sacrifice the reputation of Toho Pictures and even Japanese films, I don't know if you dare to give it a try?" ”
Iwata Hiromichi replied a little anxiously: "Kobayashi-kun, our Toho has now reached the time of life and death, as long as there is a good way, what else is there not to try?" As for Qingyu? If even Toho and Japanese movies don't exist, what's the use of having a clear reputation? If you really just want fame, then let's shoot Rashomon directly. ”
In the face of the pressure of Iwata Hiromichi and others, Kobayashi Koyasu was not in a hurry, slowly took out a script from his arms, put it on the table and said: "This is the script I wrote, the shooting is simple, the investment is low, but the income is definitely very good, let's take a look first, and then make a decision!" ”
After Iwata Aso and the others looked through the script, they all exclaimed loudly: "Xiaolin, are you crazy?" (To be continued.) )
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