Crossing the spy war, my code name is God of Wealth

Chapter 816 The Soviets Arrive

The economic downturn on the domestic front is not news.

In fact, since the 29th year of the Republic of China, this economic issue can no longer be ignored.

Let’s not discuss whether it was a policy mistake made by Prime Minister Abe Nobuyuki, or whether it was a question of Navy Minister Mine taking office and tilting resources towards the Navy.

The insufficient gold reserves in the country and the excessive consumption on the Chinese battlefield have put the country under great pressure.

This time, the local government only paid half of the money for purchasing oil from Shell, and the other half was paid by Chen Yang himself.

Of course, Chen Yang paid this money in advance as compensation to the other party.

After all, Chen Yang knew from the very beginning that something would happen to Shell’s oil fields in North Africa around May this year.

If you don't take advantage of this opportunity to make some money, it would be a waste of resources.

Besides, even if they could gather all the oil and meet the conditions for the Japanese army to move south, he would at least have a good reputation.

He has devoted himself to the Empire, and the people in the Admiralty must be very grateful to him...

This business is profitable no matter how you look at it. Of course, he is making more money now. The 300 million US dollars in compensation, as long as he manages it well and gets oil from the Soviets, all the money can be his.

Higashino Oki whispered, "I had dinner with Mr. Matsushima from the credit department of the Imperial Bank a few days ago."

"He also talked about the problem of insufficient domestic gold reserves."

"Four years ago, the Empire's gold reserves once reached 600 tons, but in just two or three years, 80 percent of this gold reserve has been consumed."

"The Imperial Bank's gold reserves are less than 100 tons, which is difficult to support us in a large-scale campaign."

"If we don't quickly replenish our gold reserves, the consumption on the Chinese battlefield alone will bring down the empire's economy."

Chen Yang was silent for a moment and said, "So, they plan to let me go to President Omura to ask for supplies?"

Higashino Oki said: "Now only you, Minister, can quickly mobilize the supplies."

"The Manchurian Railway didn't even take the Kwantung Army seriously. Commander Ishihara held several meetings with President Omura, but the other party's attitude remained indifferent."

"He may not give face to Commander Ishihara, but he will not ignore your opinion."

"After all, the sales network of the Manchurian Railway in the south all depends on you to run it."

When Chen Yang heard what Higashino Damu said, he gently put down the information in his hand and stared at Higashino Damu.

"Hitsuno-kun, these words don't sound like something you would say."

"Whose orders did you receive to persuade him this time?"

Higashino Daiki's face froze and his expression seemed a little unnatural.

After a long silence, he said honestly, "A few days ago, I had dinner with Staff Officer Abe and Mr. Sato from the Expeditionary Force Logistics Department."

"Mr. Sato was also very distressed. The supplies from the mainland were repeatedly delayed. Later, it was Mr. Abe who said so."

“I hope the minister can find a way...”

Chen Yang chuckled and said, "I was wondering, when did you, as the head of the General Affairs Section, start to care about the supply of materials?"

"I thought you felt that the position of General Affairs Section Chief was not suitable for you and wanted to take my position."

Higashino Daiki was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he quickly explained: "Bullmaster, please don't scare me."

"You are the one who helped me get to where I am today. I never thought of taking your position. Besides, no one else can hold this position securely except you."

"At least when the Navy Department asked me for supplies, I had no way to help."

"Don't be nervous, Dongye-kun, I just said it casually." Chen Yang smiled and said, "We are good partners, how could I doubt Dongye-kun."

Higashino Daiki seemed to be relieved and said, "Bullmaster, if there is nothing else, I will leave first."

Chen Yang waved his hand, and Higashino Daimu quickly bowed, turned around and walked out of the office.

Outside the office, Higashino Daiki walked around the corner and couldn't help but take a deep breath. Then he took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

While wiping it, I secretly swore in my heart that I would never take such a job again, even if I were beaten to death.

The minister's eyes were so scary. Although he was speaking with a smile, Higashino Daiki felt waves of chills coming over him.

The look in his eyes can kill people...

In the office, after sending Dongye Damu back, Chen Yang carefully looked through the material needs of the Shanxi First Army in the past six months.

Taking into account the consumption on the battlefield in North China and the troops of the First Army supporting North China, Chen Yang quickly calculated the current troop deployment of the First Army.

The First Army is a veteran army unit of Japan. Initially, it consisted of three divisions, namely the 6th Division, the 14th Division, and the 20th Division, with a total of more than 60,000 people.

The army was stationed in Shanxi for a long time. Its first commander was Lieutenant General Katsuki Seiji, and its chief of staff was the current commander of the Mongolian Army, Okabe Naosaburo.

With the great investment of the Army Department on the Chinese battlefield, the First Army now has the 36th Division, 37th Division, 41st Division, and the 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 10th Mixed Brigades in addition to the original divisions...

Except for the 36th and 37th Divisions that supported Commander Tada in North China.

At present, the First Army still has four mixed brigades and three divisions, with a total of about 80,000 people.

Seeing this number, Chen Yang knew that it was basically impossible for Commander Hu to defeat the First Army head-on with his troops.

Unless Yan Laoxi is not afraid of death and sends troops from the south and goes around to the rear to attack together, otherwise, Commander Hu's 34th Army will never be able to defeat Shinozuka Yoshio's 1st Army.

What's more, in addition to the ground forces, the other side also has the Third Flight Group to provide air fire support. The air force is the weakness of the Shancheng army.

Of course, this is also based on common sense. Nothing on the battlefield is absolute, unless the superiors pull the Flying Tigers who are training in Burma up now.

However, these are not something Chen Yang can control. He is just an intelligence officer and he has no control over how the mountain city fights.

Knock, knock, knock on the door. Chen Yang was startled. He put all the information together, put it aside and said, "Come in."

Qingqi Qingyin pushed open the office door and said, "Mr. Chen, the Soviet guy you asked us to keep an eye on seems to have arrived in Shanghai."

"Well, Mogev has arrived in Shanghai. He came so early. I thought he would arrive in Shanghai next week."

Chen Yang frowned and said slowly: "It seems that someone told him about the Shanghai market."

"The price of medicines here has skyrocketed, and he can't sit still any longer."

Qingqi Qingyin nodded and said, "Do we need to send someone to keep an eye on him?"

Chen Yang shook his head slightly and said, "There's no need to alarm him for now."

Just as he finished speaking, there was another knock on the door. He Yuehua pushed open the door, holding an invitation in her hand and said, "Minister, this is an invitation from Mr. Karl. He said you promised him that you would attend the banquet tonight..."

I will check it tomorrow, so I will write one chapter today and make up for it tomorrow...