Chapter 579: Damn, that’s so tempting!
Chapter 579: Damn, that’s so tempting!
Naoto Matsuzaki's pupils shrank. "So, we have to wipe out the influence of the Liaison Department in one fell swoop?"
Lin Ze nodded, "That's right, our opponent is not Tajima, nor Osako Michimasa, but the Liaison Department itself. As long as this organization exists, we should beat it so hard that it can't raise its head. Only in this way will the various forces in North China understand that in this land, you, Major General Matsuzaki, have the final say!"
Matsuzaki laughed again, "Hey, hey, it's the general who has the final say, no, it's the headquarters that has the final say, haha!"
Why did Lin Ze want to target Osako Michimasa, or rather, the Liaison Department?
This is the same principle as keeping an enemy at bay to protect oneself.
If Matsuzaki wanted to negotiate peace with the Liaison Department, then why did Lin Ze ask him for people, guns, money and power?
After explaining the necessity, it’s time to lure people in.
Lin Ze said seriously, "Mr. Matsuzaki, last time on the phone, I told you that I wanted to set up a new trading company, and now we have some progress."
Matsuzaki was really interested. "Oh? Lin-san, economic development is also a top priority. Tell me more about it."
Well, making money is also a top priority.
"With your full support, I have basically confirmed a few points of consensus with Yoshimura Yuta. Of course, this guy has a strong background. Although I have caught him with some evidence, his attitude is still very stubborn. I dare not push him to death. If he is desperate, it will be more trouble than gain."
Matsuzaki agreed, "Yoshimura Yuta does have some connections. It's not easy for you to get to this point, Lin-san."
In fact, Yoshimura is now trained like a dog and is extremely obedient.
But we can't say that. We need to let Matsuzaki know how difficult it is to do this.
"Anyway, he has given in. On the one hand, he is trying to transfer more management rights of the North China Transportation Corporation to the Front Army. On the other hand, it is about the disposal of non-performing assets. They control some coal mines in Shandong and Hebei provinces, which have nothing to do with their main transportation business. They themselves do not have much experience in mine development and management. Divesting off these assets will not cause too much criticism."
Draining assets...Oh, no, it is about optimizing asset allocation, which also requires methods and approaches.
For example, the North China Transportation Corporation has many road management rights and port revenue rights. If these rights are divested, it is not called optimizing asset allocation, but blatant robbery.
This part is the most lucrative. It can be said that there is almost no investment and you can just sit back and collect money, so it attracts the most attention.
Because it will attract attention, you can't rob openly. You have to take it slow and gradual.
For something like a coal mine, you can just operate it.
For example, a certain mine has been producing stably, but who can tell exactly how much coal is underground?
You might keep digging, and suddenly find out next week that the vein has dried up, and the mine is of no value anymore.
In line with the principle of responsibility, the North China Transportation Corporation sent experts to conduct an investigation, and it was discovered that the mineral vein was indeed exhausted.
There is no other way, just sell it!
In order to prevent the empire's assets from being lost, Lin Sang wisely bought the abandoned mine at a "high price".
Perhaps Amaterasu was moved, and not long after, a new coal seam was discovered next to the abandoned mine! !
Coincidence, it’s all coincidence!
When Naoto Matsuzaki heard this, his eyes lit up instantly!
The Japanese have no immunity to things like mines and oil wells!
Matsuzaki thought, if he could own a few mines and make enough money in the next few years, what would it matter if he didn't get promoted?
The money I earn could not be spent in my lifetime, even if I were allowed to stay at the position of major general, I would be willing to do that!
"Lin-san, how sure are you?"
Lin Ze hesitated for a moment and said bitterly: "Mr. Matsuzaki, to be honest, everyone knows how valuable this thing is. Yoshimura certainly won't give up all of it at once. Even if he agrees, it will mostly be in the form of cooperation. But don't worry, the 30% share promised to you will not change..."
Matsuzaki understood the bigger picture. "Hey! Lin-san, this is where you're wrong. When we do things, we can't be too rigid about rules and regulations. You Chinese have an old saying, 'Ten birds in the forest are worth one bird in the hand.' The share or not is not particularly important. It's enough to have a good enough share. If necessary, I can make some concessions. The most important thing is to finalize this matter so that there won't be any more trouble later."
Lin Ze was filled with gratitude. "If everyone is as righteous as you, I wouldn't have to worry about it and lose sleep every night. Major General Matsuzaki, don't worry. No matter how low your share is, it won't be less than 20%. I will definitely ask Yoshimura to cooperate. Otherwise, I won't be the director of the office anymore!"
Look, that’s another 10 percent!
He, Naoto Matsuzaki, has to thank us!
The so-called mentality of chasing highs and selling lows is just like this. The initial expectation was a 30% share, which made Matsuzaki agree to Xie Quan leading the Self-Defense Corps into the city. This illegal act was the cost of Matsuzaki's silence.
At this time, you tell him that things have changed and it is very difficult to handle, and it may not be done. But if both sides make concessions and you take less, the matter may be accomplished.
What else can I say? Just take less!
"Mr. Lin! Don't say that. I've seen all your contributions. To be honest, I'm already very surprised that you were able to sort out all the relationships in Tianjin so quickly. Even if things don't go so smoothly later, I can understand. How can people always have smooth sailing?"
At this point, Matsuzaki gritted his teeth and said, "This is it! Lin-san, I can't let you suffer a loss. I will take out another 3%...5% of my share! After the matter is done, this will be your reward. I said, let's drink wine together and eat delicious food together!"
Lin Ze stood up in an instant, "Mr. Matsuzaki! Who do you think I am? Am I doing this for money? Don't insult me with money!"
Matsuzaki was confused. Why was he so angry?
Lin Ze then said sincerely: "If I ask you for money for doing things for you, wouldn't that be a slap in my face?
But you have said it, and it is not your style to take it back. So, you are willing to pay this 5%, which shows that you understand the big picture, but I cannot accept it.
I suggest that we give this 5% to Chairman Wang of the Administrative Committee. I will also take out some scattered shares from other places, from the Police Department to the Military Police Headquarters, and then to the Tianjin Police Corps and the Industrial Exposition Association.
In short, everyone has a share, and everyone will be firmly tied to your big ship. When the time comes, you will be the captain, and a wave of your arm will be the direction for everyone to move forward!"
Matsuzaki's lips were trembling!
Damn, Lin Sang, what you described is so tempting!
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