strictlysupreme Chapter 969: Talk if you want to, fight if you want to
Chapter 969: Talk if you want to, fight if you want to
Mr. Fili's face darkened slightly as he said, "Minister Chen, I have already confirmed this with Mr. Bao Wenyue, the representative from Jinling."
"He told me that the Jinling government would seriously consider our proposal."
"Now you suddenly tell me no, I want to know why?"
Chen Yang smiled and said, "Mr. Fili, do you really want to know the reason?"
"We are all smart people, why bother about this?"
"If I have to give you an official reason, it is that the tax revenue from the French Concession is related to the fiscal revenue of the Jinling government."
"They won't leave such a large amount of income unattended, but if it's a practical reason, alas, the Chinese people are suffering too much."
"The annual tax revenue of the Shiliuhang warehouse and wharf in the French Concession is higher than that of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. You think the Nanjing government does not want this money?"
Philly's expression became somewhat uncertain. Both the French and the Japanese were eyeing the dock warehouse business.
Chen Yang is no exception.
Maintaining the previous tariff revenue, are you kidding me?
The Military Police Headquarters went to great lengths to take over the French Concession, just to watch the fun?
That’s tens of millions in tariffs a year.
Moreover, the relationships in the Japanese Military Police Headquarters are very complicated. It is under the internal command of the Army, but also commands, assists and supervises intelligence agencies in specific areas and tasks.
In fact, it can be explained in one sentence: the Military Police Headquarters is one level lower than the Army Ministry, but one level higher than intelligence agencies, such as the Special High Section and the Ume Agency.
The main responsibility of the Military Police Command is to assist the Army in maintaining public order in the occupied areas and to maintain military discipline and security.
It can also be said that it has both military and police functions, and its purpose of existence is to serve the military.
All expenses of the Military Police Command have always been paid by the Army’s troops in China.
It is not a pleasant feeling to have to live under the influence of others. If Commander Sato did not have a younger brother who was the commander of the Army Logistics Department, the Military Police Headquarters in Shanghai might have been as miserable as other areas.
Only when this tariff falls into the hands of the gendarmerie headquarters will they have money to purchase supplies.
Only with supplies can everyone have income, and only when everyone has money can Chen Yang’s Joint Transportation Department make money from it.
Otherwise, why is he so enthusiastic?
Of course, he also had a high-sounding excuse that this tariff could greatly ease the supply of the local area to the Chinese troops.
"Minister Chen, I think you still need to think carefully about this."
Mr. Fili took a breath and said, "If you insist on not paying a price, you will take back the French Concession."
"Merchants in the French Concession would feel they were being treated unfairly."
"When the time comes, factories will go on strike, shops will close, and all the dock warehouses in Shiliuhang will cease operations."
"You won't gain anything from this."
Chen Yang narrowed his eyes and looked at Mr. Fili and said, "Mr. Fili, I see, are you threatening me?"
Fili said without changing his expression: "Minister Chen, please don't misunderstand. This is not a threat. I am stating a fact to you."
"At least you still need our assistance before you can peacefully take back the concession."
"I'll tell you the truth. Since the establishment of the concession, our Municipal Council has invested a lot of money, manpower, and material resources to maintain the operation of the French Concession."
"The roads, docks, hospitals, and various institutions in the French Concession were all built with our own money."
"You don't think that we have come all the way across the ocean to China just to help the Japanese build China."
"I need to explain to my colleagues in the French Concession, and you also need to explain to the Japanese."
"It really makes the concession a mess. It doesn't seem to be good for you or me."
Chen Yang was silent for a while, then slowly said, "Mr. Fili, you previously requested permission to navigate the inland waterway, but the Jinling government clearly stated that it could not agree to it."
"But if it's a tariff issue, I think it can be negotiated."
"I can suggest to the Economic Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Jinling government that the tax rate for French commercial banks be raised to 10%."
“Every year when the amount exceeds a certain amount, an additional 7 percent VAT will be added.”
"As for the taxes of Huaxia Commercial Bank, you don't need to worry about it."
“That should be the bottom line of what I can do.”
Mr. Fili hesitated for a moment and said, "Minister Chen, we need to hold a board meeting to study your proposal."
"I can't give you a clear answer for now."
Chen Yang didn't say anything more, he stood up and said, "Mr. Fili, of course you can hold a meeting to study it."
"But I want to remind you that you don't have much time."
"After all, not everyone has patience. If there is any conflict in the French Concession, that is not what we want to see."
"The order I received was that if you want to talk, you should behave yourself. If you want to fight, we are always here to fight you."
"Sorry, I'll leave first and wait for your news."
After saying that, Chen Yang buttoned up his suit and walked out of the office.
After hearing what Chen Yang said, Phil's face instantly turned gloomy.
When Chen Yang said he wanted to talk and fight, it was not the Jinling government that was representing him, but the Japanese.
The other party is clearly trying to seize their interests.
If this had happened ten years ago, no one would have dared to speak to the French like this.
But now it’s different. They don’t seem to have the capital to bargain with the Japanese.
The entire French Concession was already controlled by the Japanese, and the higher-ups in the Municipal Council were well aware that it was only a matter of time before the concession was taken away.
All they can do now is to secure the last bit of benefit for the French at the negotiation table...
Shanghai Stock Exchange. Joint Transport Department.
After returning from the French Concession, Chen Yang quickly sent the other party's attitude and demands to Nanjing by telegram.
Dean Chen responded quickly after receiving Chen Yang's telegram.
The matter of the French Concession will be discussed after they give a clear response.
Now we still hope that Chen Yang will negotiate with the two countries of Britain and the United States in the International Settlement on behalf of the Jinling Government to cancel the concession bill.
Chen Yang was a little hesitant when he saw Dean Chen's reply.
The Americans have little to do with him. If they can negotiate, they will negotiate. If they can't reach an agreement, they will let the Japanese take action.
The problem is that the British have most of their assets in the UK.
Moreover, he has always had a very good relationship with the British, and Sir Carl is also one of the shareholders of their pharmaceutical group.
Although the shares are not large, they do involve human relationships after all.
If I talk to him about the bill to reclaim the concessions at this time, I don't know what his attitude would be.
But no matter what, the recovery of the concession is a foregone conclusion, and Sir Carl probably has heard about it.
Chen Yang hesitated for a while holding the telegram, and finally decided to go meet Karl. At least he needed to know what Karl's attitude was towards this matter.