Chapter 569
"Well, 50 million kilograms of grain, that is 25,000 tons!"
Kenmo Inukai calculated and said in a scattered manner: "This is indeed not a small amount. The total grain in the Chinese grain merchants we control is only about 10,000 tons, and this batch of grain is our bargaining chips and capital, and there is more room for appreciation!
By the way, does the grain of the Commander have to be rice or wheat? Can corn be used instead?"
Okamura Yasuji asked in confusion: "Corn? What does it mean?"
“That’s how it is.”
Inuka Ken quickly explained, "There were three to four million refugees in Shanghai. The National Government and the Shanghai Relief Association, wealthy businessmen have been helping these refugees, so we have hoarded more than 100,000 tons of corn through Chinese grain merchants to earn a high price difference.
Now these refugees have been transferred to the Chinese Hu Ben Army in large quantities, so Yang Fan is buying large quantities of corn from us at a price more than twice the original price!
This time, we have made a profit of up to 23 million silver dollars by buying low and selling high so far!
If all the corn in your hand can be sold at a high price, it will have a total profit of no less than 45 million silver dollars. I really didn’t expect that Shanghai’s wealthy businessman and Yang Fan are so financially strong!”
"Nani? Have hundreds of thousands of tons of corn?"
Okamura Yasuji's pupils were tightened and his expression seemed extremely shocked.
Kagesaki thought that Okamura was a surprise, so he responded proudly: "Yes, because after the refugees arrived in Qingdao, Yang Fan would definitely not sit idly by and watch. He had to take out food to feed the refugees, otherwise it would trigger a refugee riot.
But if he does this, he will consume his food reserves a lot, and in turn he has to spend more money to buy high-priced food. So, we took the opportunity to hit him hard and let him have no money to continue purchasing other supplies."
Hearing this, Okamura Yanji's expression seemed even more ugly, and he asked coldly: "When did it happen to drive away refugees? How many refugees have been driven to Qingdao so far?"
"Your Excellency General, don't you know about this?"
Hearing Okamura Yanji suddenly cursed, Kyosaki was stunned. After a while, he quickly replied: "Report to the General, since mid-September, 3.4 million refugees should have entered the China Hu Ben Army Defense Zone."
"Baga!"
When Okamura Yanji heard this, he immediately started cursing, staring at Kyosatsu Akira and Inukai Ken, saying, "Do you mean there have been 3.5 million refugees entering the Huben Army Defense Zone?"
Okamura Yasuji was organizing the Changsha battle two months ago, fighting with the Ninth War Zone in a difficult situation. He was full of thoughts about how to eliminate the vital forces of the national army and conquering Changsha. He really didn't pay much attention to things that were far away.
"yes!"
Ying Zuo Zhenzhao nodded again, and then boasted: "We not only obtained a lot of real money from it, but also consumed Yang Fan's grain reserves and financial resources. According to information, there has been turmoil in their place and social conflicts have rapidly intensified!
In addition, through negotiation pressure, the Chinese Tiger Army also stopped attacking the 12th Army. During this period, the 12th Army greatly strengthened the blockade line and locked the Chinese Tiger Army firmly!
This is a trick that can be achieved in one fell swoop, and even His Majesty the Emperor praised it!"
"Baga! Why is this happening? Don't you know that what Yang Fan needs most is a large population? Wouldn't you do this to drink poison to quench thirst and raise tigers for trouble?"
The more Okamura Yanji heard it, the more angry he became. He could no longer help but get angry. After slapping the table with his hand, he stared at Kyosaki angrily.
He knew nothing about such a big thing, and after hearing the call from Kyosaki Sato, it seemed that the entire Japanese senior management knew about it, but no one came forward to stop this stupid plan.
Inuyakin said weakly: "Your Excellency General, it won't be that serious, right? Most of these refugees are women, children and the elderly, and do not have much labor. They will not have much effect except for consuming a lot of food and wealth!
Moreover, based on multiple information, after reaching the Huben Army Defense Zone, these refugees caused serious impact and instability to the local area, and local food prices rose sharply,..."
Okamura Yanji glared at him and said, "Enough! Yang Fan is an extremely cunning and difficult opponent. We must not use common sense to infer! We only see the appearance, and it is actually very likely that it is a big scam set by Yang Fan! Stop transporting refugees immediately!"
Ying Zuozhenao said in surprise: "General, do you really want to do this? This matter is probably not so easy to stop. It involves a lot of benefits, and it is no longer something we can stop just by saying that we can stop!"
"Nani? The transport fleet of the empire helped transport refugees? He did such a stupid thing for a little profit!
The Empire has suffered so much in Yang Fan's hands, so why can't we have a better memory?"
After listening carefully, Okamura Yanji no longer knew what to use to express his anger and despair. At this time, he just wanted to pick up the saber and kill people wildly!
“…”
Kagesatsu Akira and Inokakuen stared at each other with big eyes, and they really didn't understand why Okamura Yanji was so angry, because they all felt that they had a beautiful job this time.
After a while, the money earned was enough to arm the American equipment of the three divisions. Not to mention delaying the attack rhythm of the Chinese Tiger Army and consuming Yang Fan's massive grain reserves and financial resources.
"Forget it! I hope I'm just thinking too much!"
Okamura Yasuji waved his hand weakly and said sternly: "From now on, we must never sell a grain of food to Yang Fan, and we must also let the Imperial Navy block the waterway, and we must never let Yang Fan import another grain of food!
I hope that doing so can make up for the loss and turn bad things into good things!"
If you cannot stop transporting refugees, you can only settle for the second best.
In fact, Okamura Yasuji also had a trace of luck in his heart. He hoped that as Kagesaki Aki and Inakai said, sending refugees to Qingdao was a chess-chess-shot in one fell swoop, rather than shooting oneself in the foot.
"Hayi!"
Kagesasatsu Akira and Inukai nodded quickly and said, "If you don't continue to hoard food at high prices, you will definitely lose a lot of money, but they are the commander-in-chief of the lieutenant general and are talking about military orders."
Okamura Yasuji continued, "That's it! Regarding the issue of food, please pay more attention to Inuika. I will thank you for the 200,000th Imperial Army of the 11th Army here!"
Although he feels uncomfortable when he eats people with soft mouths and short hands, Okamura Yasuji now has something to ask for, so he can only put the unhappiness aside and not mention it for the time being.
"Hayi! Please rest assured that food is not a problem, I will do this as soon as possible!"
Ken Inukai quickly paused. His duty was to raise food and funds. At this time, Okamura Yanji was full of anger again. How could he dare to say that he was not a word.
Chapter completed!