Chapter 205 Want to Learn? Please, I Will Teach You
August 10, 1990.
Five days have passed since the start of the Gulf War.
Military leaders of multinational forces gathered at the coalition headquarters in the Gulf region. A total of 40 countries joined the non-binding anti-Iraq alliance, including the most powerful opponent of the United States, the Soviet Union.
As the number one subordinate of the United States, Japan is particularly concerned about the Gulf War. It has devoted itself wholeheartedly to it from the early stages of the war. Several major TV stations also continue to broadcast the latest battle conditions of the war, and domestic military experts are available 24 hours a day. , always explaining the war situation to the public and analyzing offensive and defensive military strategies.
As Prime Minister, Toshiki Kaifu even went to the Gulf in person, becoming the only country among all the Allied Powers whose top leader visited the war zone.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chief of the Defense Department simultaneously attended the war briefing meeting for all citizens in the morning. So far, Japan has invested 60 billion yen in the Gulf War, including consumption costs of large transport ships, war material supplies, war military equipment, and cash. .
In fact, the total funds given to the United States by Toshiki Kaifu are 602.4 billion yen! It is ten times more than what was announced to the public!
This number was calculated by Ryutaro Hashimoto, Tibetan Prime Minister of the Ministry of Finance, and Sosuke Kitahara also heard it from his close friend Shota Hashimoto.
Sure enough, it is impossible for the government to disclose the true expenditure to the people.
More than 600 billion yuan was invested in the war but did not focus on the citizens to improve the country. Once this number is exposed, it will definitely cause huge waves in the country.
As Prime Minister, Toshiki Kaifu might have to resign before the end of the war.
Japan's largest ruling party at the moment, the Liberal Democratic Party, no matter how confusing the factions are and how serious the internal strife among them is, their interests and camps are consistent for this Gulf War.
Even the six major financial groups joined hands for the first time and united to deal with the outside world.
These seven tanks from Japan crashed into the oil battlefield, and together with other overseas consortiums and countries, fought in a larger battle that did not follow rules and principles, burning money every minute and every second.
I heard that it was not only Toshiki Kaifu who was going to the bay, but also representatives of the six major consortiums, and some heavyweights also rushed there to take charge.
Including Tosan, which is closely related to Kitahara Sosuke, the general manager Shirakawa Takashi and the vice president Hiraiwa Keiichi have also left Tokyo. At this moment, the hot wind is blowing in the Middle East Gulf. As Japan's largest bank, it is brutally fighting in the overseas financial circle.
Now the leader of the progressive group is in charge of the head office, and the head office manager is Yuan Naiqian.
The last time we saw each other, Kitahara Sosuke made several "dementia" operations and handed over the big business of Onagami sewing to the Nagoya branch. After that, he went to the United States and returned to China without a single call from Gennai Ken.
Kitahara Masao's promotion was also postponed from October as promised to a reply like "wait until everything is over."
It can be said that the relationship with Gennai Ken has been severed to some extent.
Therefore, it is normal for Owada Kenji to feel that he is surrendering.
This is what Kitahara Sosuke wants!
This time, from the oil war to the subsequent bubble burst, the Great Depression, bank mergers and other turmoil, Kitahara Sosuke had to find a backer and the right people. The problem was that no one in Tosan was in the right direction.
That's why it was at a disadvantage when it merged with Tokyo External Banking Corporation later.
Since no one is going the right way, then go alone!
Arriving at the parking lot, Kitahara Sosuke pressed the car key, and the most conspicuous and domineering Honda NSX lit up, attracting the attention of many people around him.
He was invited to attend a small gathering at Gekko Manor today, just in time to explore the voices of the so-called big guys and learn their views on war and investment philosophies. Kitahara Sosuke swore that he was not looking at their frowning faces, not at all. Deliberately mocking!
"Suprise!" Orihime Onoue, wearing a midriff-baring outfit and low-waisted mini hot pants, swaying her big white legs, jumped out from the back of the car, smiled and bent over to look at Kitahara Sosuke, "Aosuke-nii~"
"Why are you here?" Kitahara Sosuke hugged the little girl who rushed over. Well, his chest was soft and heavy, and it was a little bigger!
"Mom said you were coming to the party, so I sneaked out of the bank and planned to go home with you~" Onoue Orihime is probably the most relaxed bank employee during this period. Her mother is a big customer of the bank where she works. She usually She can do whatever she wants with her work. Not to mention her direct supervisor, even the branch head doesn't dare to take it out on her.
"If an employee like you is in my hands, I will definitely punish him severely." Kitahara Sosuke opened the car door for her and made a gentlemanly gesture of asking.
Orihime Ogami jumped into the passenger seat with a sway in her eyes and smiled slyly: "Hee hee, then how will you punish me~"
Monster, take a stick from me!
Kitahara Sosuke glared at the little girl. After not seeing her for a few days, this girl was becoming more and more charming like a little woman.
Obviously I haven't developed her much yet.
Driving all the way to Ekawa Ryotei, we discussed in the car the huge loans Ogami had concealed, and the innocent smile on Orihime's face gradually disappeared.
These loans were hidden not only from Kitahara Sosuke, but also from Onoe Orihime.
The little girl only knew that the money was used to help the Industrial Bank of Japan produce and sell itself, and bought 240 billion bonds. She did not know that a large amount of money was used by Kurosawa Hiroshi for bribery and campaigning.
This matter was not a trivial matter, and telling her would only increase her worries. Naturally, Kitahara Sosuke didn't say much, but focused on asking about the situation of this gathering and Onogami's recent developments.
The small party at Gekko Manor was actually held at Eikawa Ryotei, which was something Kitahara Sosuke did not expect.
This organization has a close relationship with the top families in politics, business, and finance. The Chida family, which is famous for its finance, and the Takeshita family, which started in politics, are the most prominent top wealthy families at the moment. The Takeshita family has a close relationship with Kurosawa Hiroshi, and this The fact that this party can be held at Huichuan Restaurant shows that Ogami has successfully built a better network of contacts.
Kitahara Sosuke didn’t know if this was related to his refusal to increase the amount of money invested in Juliana’s Tokyo project by Onagami.
This incident happened before he went to the United States. Ogami heard the news from someone who didn't know who he was. He felt that this unfinished project could make a lot of money, so he insisted on increasing investment. Kitahara Sosuke accused her of having too much loan amount. Reason declined.
After that, Ogami's attitude towards him became a little subtle.
"Well, ever since mom met President Kurosawa, I feel like she has become a completely different person." Orihime sighed, sticking out her tongue.
The two got out of the car together, and as soon as they walked into Huichuan Restaurant, they heard a hearty and familiar laughter.
"Haha, Sosuke, I'm waiting for you. Come on, come on." The speaker was Naganozawa Masaru, the president of Yamaichi Securities. Ever since he learned about Kitahara Sosuke and Chino Rin, he has been trying his best to help Kitahara. Aosuke wishes that these two people would have a baby in the wedding ceremony tomorrow so as not to steal his son's wife. He is also considered a strange person.
I heard that this time Kitahara Sosuke exchanged 1.33 billion meters in gold with the bank. Nagano Sawa was so angry that he made a dozen fatal serial calls in an attempt to bring Kitahara Sosuke back. Unfortunately, Kitahara Sosuke had already run away by then. America.
After the general trend was decided, Nagano Sawa was publicizing Kitahara Sosuke's difficulties in the securities circle, trying to blame Kitahara Masao and the Kitahara family for this wave of dementia operations. Unexpectedly, soon after the words were released, the news spread throughout the circle that Kitahara Sosuke was involved in Chino Hiroshi proposed to all relatives at the family dinner that he was present to split up the family!
That’s outrageous!
With all his thoughts in despair, Nagano Sawa was still thinking about how to help Kitahara Sosuke tide over the difficulties, when he heard the message from the Chino family.
Chino Rin doesn’t care about Kitahara Sosuke’s various demented behaviors!
He even offered to meet him as soon as possible!
The smiling Nagano Sawa put his arm around Kitahara Sosuke's shoulders and led him to the familiar Yaki private room.
There are already many bigwigs from all walks of life who attended the party.
Some of them are formal members, some are admitted members, and most of them are non-members like Nagano Sawamasa who eagerly want to join Gekko Manor but do not have enough connections.
Seeing Kithara Sosuke approaching, a group of big guys looked sideways, with strange looks in their eyes, as if they were looking at a mentally retarded person.
There was a large color TV set on the wall next to the private room, broadcasting real-time reports of the Gulf War.
"Kitahara Sosuke! It's been a long time."
A powerful voice came from the opposite direction.
Xu Yongzhong, wearing a floral shirt, shook his head with a joking expression. Walking side by side with him was Manzaburo Ito, who looked gloomy.
"President Xu Yongzhong, Executive Man Ito, long time no see." Kitahara Sosuke leaned forward slightly and responded to them with the same stern eyes.
There is a deep rift between the three. The bet between Kitahara Sosuke and Ito Manzaburo spread throughout the financial circle and even extended to the upper class. Xu Yongzhong provided special services to the big bosses, and in an unfavorable way, Ito Manzaburo's bet was The daughter captured it and gave it to Ito Manzaburo himself, who was also a favorite topic of conversation after dinner.
It is said that Kitahara Sosuke violently beat up the villagers of Hehe Valley Village and suddenly overturned the layout of Dadian Construction there. It was also because he and Xu Yongzhong had a conflict at a dinner party.
These three people are facing each other, and when they collide, violent sparks will be produced, making everyone in the private room hold their breath and look forward to the subsequent development.
"Haha, you are indeed the youngest branch president of Dongsan. I heard that you invested 1.33 billion meters of gold into the oil market and shorted it? Is this the wisdom of the financial elite? You can't learn from it, you can't learn from it." Xu Yongzhong Gao laughed loudly.
Kitahara Sosuke retorted unceremoniously: "Of course, a Yakuza who works as a driver for the Yamaguchi-gumi president, I would like to ask, President Xu hasn't graduated from middle school yet? It's normal to not be able to learn, but it's okay, you want to learn Well, if you want to learn, beg me and I can teach you."
"Kitahara Sosuke!" Xu Yongzhong squeezed the cup with his hand, "Don't be too proud! There won't be any 1.33 billion meters of gold left. Let me see what you use to fill it!"
"I don't need you to worry about it now. President Xu should think about how not to catch other people's daughters in the future. How embarrassing." Kitahara Sosuke's words contained a hidden edge, which made Ito Manzaburo also furious.