Knowing what Li Zhiqun was thinking, Ning Zhiheng continued to reprimand him: "Mr. Li, I understand your eagerness to make a name for yourself and consolidate your position, but you've been too aggressive. You spread rumors that the Central Reserve Coin would be issued at a 'one-to-fifty' exchange rate, which caused financial professionals to resist its implementation, leaving Zhou Fushan empty-handed and humiliated. Someone already reported this to me, but I only suppressed it because of General Yingzuo. So, don't say I didn't give you a chance; I've been very lenient with you. Everything must be done in moderation, and the situation should not be escalated any further!"
Ning Zhiheng's words sent a chill down Li Zhiqun's spine, and he broke out in a cold sweat. He never expected that his spreading rumors would reach Fujiwara Tomohito's ears.
That's right, it's Zhou Fushan, it must be him!
Previously, he had arranged for his subordinate Cheng Guangting to spread rumors, but Zhou Fushan discovered it. Fortunately, he found out in time and sent Cheng Guangting to Hangzhou to hide. Now it seems that Zhou Fushan told Fujiwara Tomohito about this. Fortunately, Fujiwara Tomohito ignored it. Otherwise, if he had pursued this matter further, he would have been in deep trouble!
He dared not argue any further, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Thank you for your magnanimity and forgiveness, sir. I am deeply grateful."
Seeing that he had given enough of a warning, Ning Zhiheng softened his tone and said gently, "Now that Mr. Yue from Hong Kong is willing to step forward to negotiate, I think it's a good thing. Mr. Li, I know your current situation in the Nanjing government. It's understandable that you're vying for credit and personal gain. But don't worry, as long as you remain loyal to the Empire, I will try to help you advance further in your career if the opportunity arises. This is my promise to you. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhiqun was overjoyed. His previous fear instantly turned into delight. Receiving a promise from Fujiwara Tomohito was like having a protective charm affixed to his body.
Now, with the support of Yuki Kageyama in Nanjing and the endorsement of Tomohito Fujiwara in Shanghai, his position is sure to be secure. At the very least, he doesn't have to worry about this powerful figure favoring Wen Hao and threatening his position.
Moreover, the other party's words clearly indicated a willingness to promote him. He was already a ministerial-level official in the Nanjing government, so what further advancement? Wouldn't that mean he would enter the central and upper echelons of the Nanjing government?
Li Zhiqun was overjoyed as he thought about it, his mood suddenly soaring. Like a rollercoaster, he immediately stood up from his seat, stood at attention, and said loudly, "I am deeply grateful for your favor, sir. From now on, I will obey your orders!"
Ning Zhiheng's combination of giving and taking immediately put Li Zhiqun under his complete control.
Upon Li Zhiqun's return to No. 76, he immediately ordered the release of all bank employees and the cessation of all actions targeting the four major banks.
In a private room of a teahouse in the Shanghai International Settlement, Wan Mulin and Chen Hongchi were talking in hushed tones.
Wan Mulin raised his glass in invitation and solemnly said, "Station Chief Chen has held firm behind enemy lines and fought unyieldingly, achieving this result. I admire you greatly. Let me offer you a toast with tea instead of wine!"
Chen Hongchi raised his cup in response, took a sip of tea, and then said with a wry smile, "Brother Mulin, I'm ashamed. This three-month-long battle not only resulted in heavy losses, but also came to nothing. So many brothers sacrificed themselves in vain, and now we have to ask you to clean up the mess. Sigh..."
It's easy to imagine Chen Hongchi's frustration. The losses were so heavy, and the mission was not yet completed. Although headquarters was aware of his difficulties, the mission had failed after all, and they naturally reprimanded him severely in the telegram, which made Chen Hongchi even more depressed.
Wan Mulin sighed, placed the briefcase on the table, pushed it in front of Chen Hongchi, and said, "Station Chief Chen, there's no need to blame yourself. The enemy is strong and we are weak, how can everything go smoothly? This is what Brother Yue Sheng asked me to give to Station Chief Chen. It's not much money, just a small token of my appreciation. I'll need Station Chief Chen's cooperation in handling the aftermath this time."
Chen Hongchi was taken aback, a look of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He was facing numerous difficulties, lacking manpower, weapons, and money. This sponsorship was a timely help, and he was overjoyed!
He reached out and took the bag without opening it, repeatedly saying, "Thank you, thank you so much. I am very grateful and will definitely repay you in the future!"
Wan Mulin waved his hand and laughed, "These are all minor matters, not worth mentioning. Station Chief Chen, let's get down to business now!"
"Okay, I'm all ears and I'll definitely cooperate!" Chen Hongchi sat up straight.
"We have now forced Li Zhiqun to release all the hostages and promise not to attack the four major banks again!"
"What?" Chen Hongchi was astonished. He stared intently at Wan Mulin. "How did you do that?"
The current situation is extremely unfavorable to our side. Li Zhiqun will definitely press on step by step. It is not an easy thing to make him stop and let go of this great opportunity.
But the other party had just returned to Shanghai and had accomplished this so easily, which Chen Hongchi never expected. Was Yue Sheng's name really that useful?
Wan Mulin waved his hand and smiled, explaining, "It was Brother Yue who spent a lot of money to pull strings with Fujiwara Tomohito, which is why Li Zhiqun released the man."
"So it was him!" Chen Hongchi suddenly realized. In Shanghai, whether it was the military, the political circles, or the business circles, everyone had to follow one voice, which was Fujiwara Tomohito, a top Japanese nobleman. Only when he spoke up would Li Zhiqun release the man so readily.
However, this Japanese man was arrogant and difficult to approach. Yue Sheng's ability to establish this connection can be considered a testament to his extraordinary abilities and connections.
"However, in exchange, the four major banks must also acknowledge the implementation of the Central Reserve Bank's currency. This is handled by their headquarters, so we don't need to worry about it. What we need to talk about now is your side. In other words, you can no longer attack the Central Reserve Bank. From now on, neither side will attack or retaliate against the other."
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