Spy Wars: I can get rewards by being a bully!

Chapter 242 Stupid, the key is the economy!

The two of them walked slowly into the factory.

It was not very warm inside, and there was not even a stove for fear of fire. These jobs were not physically demanding, so the workers sat there, rubbing their hands and breathing heavily from time to time to prevent their hands from becoming stiff.

What surprised Lin Ze was that there were both male and female workers inside.

You know, even at this time, in places like Taiwan's island cities and Shanghai where printing, dyeing and textiles were relatively developed, it was rare to see men and women working in the same factory.

Especially in garment factories or textile factories, men disdain to do such work as threading needles, while women, considering their "reputation", protest against the factories recruiting male workers.

Over time, it became a practice for such factories to only recruit female workers.

"Miyamoto-kun, can these men adapt to these jobs?"

Miyamoto smiled and said, "Of course, haven't you noticed that some very famous tailors are often men? Of course, there are still fewer men here. Oh, I understand. You want to ask why they can accept men and women working in the same factory, right?"

Lin Ze nodded. "I read in the newspaper that there is still a lot of controversy over this issue. There was even a disturbance in Tianjin because of it. I'm worried that this factor will affect our production."

Miyamoto looked at these people and said softly, "Mr. Lin, for them, being able to eat is the most important issue now. As for other things, only people who are full have time to think about them, right?"

Of course Lin Ze understood this, and now he was just talking for the sake of talking. He had to find out more about the relationship between Miyamoto and the military.

"Mr. Miyamoto, your knowledge of industrial production and management is truly amazing. I think the key to your success is your accurate grasp of the relationship between people and the current situation."

Miyamoto nodded repeatedly as if he had met a soulmate.

"I often tell the managers of trading companies, stupid, what matters is the economy!"

After saying this, Miyamoto put his hands behind his back and said with a bit of arrogance: "In fact, those soldiers should also understand this sentence. What exactly supports the huge operation of the empire? In addition to our boys fighting bravely on the battlefield, the most important factor is the economy, just like we produce clothes. The Fifth Division suffered heavy losses on the battlefield of Sanjin, and all kinds of logistical military supplies are in urgent need of replenishment, and the most important of these are food and clothes. Otherwise, are we going to let our soldiers charge naked?"

Lin Ze smiled in agreement.

Miyamoto said with emotion: "Mr. Lin, do you know why the British Empire was able to dominate the world for so long? Because it seized resources from all over the world, wool, cotton, minerals, gold, oil, everything, so that they could build a huge empire. We should do the same. When we were in Manchuria, the headquarters attached great importance to resource development, but now in North China, they focus more on military operations. This is stupid! The resources here are so rich! There are also minerals, large tracts of farmland, and a large and obedient labor force!"

Then he pointed at the workers who were working hard and said, "These are the forces that support the empire's actions! Mr. Lin, it won't be long before Miyamoto Trading Company will continue to expand. Let's make a fortune together, haha!"

Lin Ze pretended to be confused. "To be honest, Miyamoto-kun, I'm just a patrolman. This is the first time someone has told me these theories. According to what you said, although we are only supplying logistical materials, we have a great influence on the front army?"

"Of course. Lord Terauchi Juichi and Lord Itagaki Seishirō have personally inquired about this matter and urged us to expand production. Well, it's time for us to go back. I wonder what delicious food Mieko has prepared for us. Ah, I'm really looking forward to it!"

The two men walked out, Lin Ze turned his head to look at the factory, then followed Miyamoto into the car and left.

Back at the Miyamoto household, Mieko was indeed shuttling back and forth like a little bee, bringing one dish after another to the table.

Miyamoto rubbed his hands together and said, "Yoshi, yoshi, eh, are they all Chinese food again?"

Lin Ze looked at the table and saw hot lamb, stewed soft-shelled turtle, pork head, cabbage and tofu, as well as various cold dishes to go with wine.

"Miyamoto-kun, you married a good wife. She's smart and skilled. How many dishes has she learned?"

Miyamoto said proudly: "Of course, but it would be even better if there was curry rice."

Mieko glared at him. "Do you know how hard it is to prepare these things? Curry rice, curry rice, if you want to eat curry rice, go back to Japan!"

Miyamoto quickly apologized with a smile, "Ha, ha, madam, you have worked so hard, please take a seat!"

"How rude! Shouldn't we invite the guests to take a seat first?"

"Ha, ha, Lin-san, please take a seat."

Lin Ze didn't know that the Japanese loved curry rice before, but now he sees that they really like it. He had heard Saito mutter before that he hadn't eaten "authentic" curry rice for a long time.

This thing first became popular in the navy, and the navy learned it from England.

Later, due to the pursuit of Westernization, various Western foods became high-end delicacies in the eyes of the Japanese. Because the British troops stationed in the White Elephant Country had frequent contacts with them, the Japanese thought that White Elephant food such as curry rice had also become "Western food."

It has also been modified to suit customary tastes by making a sticky sauce with beef, carrots, onions and curry powder, which is then poured over white rice.

Mieko took out a bottle of Fenjiu and said, "Mr. Lin, is this okay for you to drink?"

"Let's not drink at noon."

Mieko blinked and said, "They are just appetizers to go with wine. Let's have a couple of drinks."

Miyamoto agreed, "Yes, I learned a saying, 'No wine, no feast. Lin-san, we haven't had a meal together for a long time, so let's just drink a few glasses."

The two began to clink glasses, but because they drank in small amounts and slowly, Miyamoto did not get drunk.

Mieko was a little anxious.

As a result, when they were halfway through the meal, the trading company called and said that there were guests coming from the island city and asked Mr. Miyamoto to meet them.

Miyamoto was afraid that Mieko would be angry, and he also felt that he was being a little rude, so he made up an excuse and said, "Ah, damn it! There's something wrong with the supply from the island city. This is a major issue involving the production of military uniforms. I have no choice but to go."

Lin Ze smiled and said, "Please go ahead and do your work. I have already disturbed you a lot. I cannot delay your work any longer."

Unexpectedly, Mieko was not angry at all, and said gently: "Don't worry, just take your time."

Miyamoto was deeply moved. Mieko was really considerate!

After Miyamoto left, Lin Ze was the only one left in the room eating.

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Where is Mieko?