Chapter 1151 Coercion and temptation
Ito Tetsuhei also understood at this time that Fujiwara Tomohito met him this time, it was definitely not as simple as simply appreciating himself, but what would this powerful man have to talk about when he asked him?
He suddenly felt a little nervous and waited for the other person's words respectfully.
Ning Zhiheng waited for Takano Takano to leave, and the door closed again. Then Zhan Yan smiled and said slowly: "Ito-kun, it's really not to be hidden. I invite you to come this time, and there is an important thing to discuss with you."
Tetsuhei Ito was prepared and hurriedly bowed and nodded, saying, "Please give Fujiwara kun the instructions, as long as I can do my best, and never refuse."
"Okay, Ito Jun is so happy, then I will speak out!" Ning Zhiheng nodded happily and smiled.
"I heard that Ito Jun came to Shanghai this time on behalf of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to carve the upcoming currency of the Central Reserve Bank of Nanjing Government, the core carving work of the China Reserve Coin, and the carving work of revising military tickets, right?"
As soon as Ning Zhiheng said something, Tetsuhei Ito immediately felt nervous. Although his mission to come to Shanghai was kept secret, there was no secret for a person like Fujiwara Tomohito.
At this time, he vaguely guessed the other party’s plan, hesitated for a moment, nodded, and replied: “That’s true. We had just completed the revision and carving of the military ticket before, but the design of the China Reserve Coin is still in progress and this work has not yet begun.”
Ning Zhiheng stopped going around the circle, and he said directly: "Then I will go straight to the point. I want to ask Ito Jun to do me a favor. Can you carve one more set when you store coins and print the engravings in the carving?"
As expected! President Fujiwara wants to forge the China Reserve Coins and make huge profits from it!
Ito Tetsuhei finally confirmed the other party’s plan, and couldn’t help feeling weak. He felt sweat oozing out of his forehead, and his mouth opened, but he didn’t know what to say.
This matter was too big, and Tetsuhei Ito naturally dared not agree. The printing and engraving of banknotes is the most core secret of the manufacturing of currency, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs has also strictly demanded them. It has long warned them that once the engraving is leaked, the consequences will be extremely serious. For this reason, the Ministry of Internal Affairs' exclusive intelligence department supervised the entire process and did not dare to neglect them at all.
Ning Zhiheng looked at Ito Tetsuhei and did not dare to say anything, he was hesitant. This was also what he expected. After all, if the incident happened, the consequences would be very serious.
However, Ning Zhiheng also knew that as long as there was a generous return on interests, everything could be negotiated.
He smiled slightly and continued, "Did you feel it's surprising?"
Ito Tetsuhei barely squeezed out a smile on his face, nodded and said, "Fujiwara, I am really surprised, I..."
Before he finished speaking, Ning Zhiheng waved his hand and interrupted him, saying indifferently: "Kun Ito, I know it is difficult for you to make a decision for the moment, but this matter is not as serious as you imagined. First of all, what we forged is not our own currency, but its nature is completely different.
You should know that in recent years, the empire has issued a variety of currencies in China, such as the Bank of China issued by the Kwantung Army, the Union silver coins issued by the North China Front Army, the Huaxing Certificate of the Central China Front Army, the military tickets, etc. Their nature is the same, that is, to seize more wealth on China's land.
The same is true for the China Reserve Coin. It is just a currency issued by the Provisional Government of China that we have supported. It uses it to plunder the wealth of the people and purchase a large amount of materials to achieve the goal of fighting to support the war and support the continued battle.
The methods are all aimed at China's economy, which has no impact on the country's economy, and can easily plunder China's wealth. Everyone is doing such a good thing, the Kwantung Army is doing, the North China Army is doing, and the Central China Army is doing, why can't we do it?
And as far as I know, this time, when you came to Shanghai from China with you, there were a large number of counterfeit fiat currency notes. These counterfeit notes are also one of the means used by the Chinese government to plunder China's wealth, and their nature is not different.
You see, the imperial government is also making counterfeit money, and everyone has the same goal. After all, we just want to be one of these profiteers. Moreover, if we don’t do this, someone will do it sooner or later. Do you believe it? After the issuance of China Reserve Coin, counterfeit money will appear in the market within one to two years. We are just taking the lead.
Furthermore, the profits are also very amazing. I can guarantee that, Ito-kun, the rewards you get are worthy of any risk you take."
Speaking of this, Ning Zhiheng stood up, took out a suitcase from behind the table, gently pushed it to Tetsuhei Ito, and reached out to signal him to open it.
Tetsuhei Ito hesitated for a moment, but still reached out to open the lid of the suitcase, and was stunned by the neatly arranged and colorful bills inside.
"100,000 US dollars!" Ning Zhiheng said with a faint smile. He had prepared enough chips long ago, and was not afraid that Ito Tetsuhei would not submit.
"This is the reward for you, and it is not a single ***. I can be sure that after the issuance of China Reserve Coin, as the degree of plundering wealth deepens, a large number of revisions will be made due to inflation. In other words, Zhengjin Bank will continue to print China Reserve Coin with a larger denomination. Every time you provide a core carving, I will pay you another remuneration. In other words, every time you revision, you will increase your wealth by 100,000 US dollars. Think about it, what a huge wealth this should be."
When Ito Tetsuhei heard this, he could no longer maintain his composure, 100,000 US dollars! This is a wealth that he cannot earn in his life for a civilian sculptor like him, let alone what Fujiwara Tomori said, paying 100,000 US dollars every time he reprinted it can be said that it is absolutely a sky-high price!
He reached out and gently stroked the brand new banknote, struggling in his heart. The other party said nothing wrong. Forging the China Reserve Coin has no impact on Japan's domestic economy and harmed the interests of the Chinese people. He did not have any psychological barriers in this regard.
Moreover, I am over 40 years old and have worked hard for most of my life. I have not accumulated enough savings for many years. In addition, Japan's domestic economy has declined rapidly. Some regions have begun to adopt a rationing system to control the supply of daily necessities. The lives of ordinary people are becoming increasingly difficult for them to live. They are often worried about this. However, with this huge sum of money, their families can live a wealthy life that ordinary people cannot reach. At this age, they no longer have to work hard everywhere. Everything is different!
But? Doing this requires great risks. Once someone discovers, he is afraid that his life will be difficult to save. Thinking of this, he looked up at Fujiwara Tomohito, and gradually became confident in his heart.
This powerful man has a prominent position and strong strength. It is said that he has a great influence in Shanghai. It can be regarded as a cover of the sky with just one hand. Working with him may be a real opportunity to win wealth.
Especially now he already knows the other party’s plan. If he insists on not cooperating, what the consequences will be. He knows very well that when he enters this house, the result is already destined and he has no way out.
However, Tetsuhei Ito said worriedly: "Mr. Fujiwara, you may not know some things. Even if I am willing to cooperate, this matter is not as easy as I imagined. Our work of carving steel plates is fully supervised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Special High School. It is almost completely closed. The management of carving plates is very strict. Even if the carving plates are copied, I will not be able to take them out of the studio."
Ning Zhiheng was prepared for a long time. He said, "Ito Jun, you have been worried too much. You only need to be responsible for copying the carving plate. You don't have to worry about other things. I can guarantee that the supervision of your special high school courses will never affect you. At the same time, I will arrange the right person to contact you, and he will take the carving plate out of the studio. In short, I will handle every link properly."
Speaking of this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Ning Zhiheng's eyes, his tone slowed down, and he said proudly: "And this is Shanghai. Even if someone questioned it, I will deal with everything. No one will do anything against you."
Ito Tetsuhei was shocked when he heard this. Fujiwara Tomohito's tone was obviously very confident in his tone. It is conceivable that no one in Shanghai could threaten Fujiwara Tomohito's status.
He took a deep breath, and after a long time, he nodded and agreed, "Since Fujiwara Jun has arranged everything and opened up all the joints, I will not refuse."
"Okay!" Ning Zhiheng happily slapped the table. Ito Tetsuhei's performance was all under his calculations. There are a few people in this world who can withstand the temptation of money, not to mention that he would not allow the other party to refuse. Ito Tetsuhei is a smart person.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside.
"Come in!" Ning Zhiheng ordered.
Kimura Maki pushed the door and bowed to report, "President, Grandmaster Takeshita asks for a visit."
Ning Zhiheng laughed when he heard this. He Siming came in time and happened to give Ito Tetsuhei a centrifugal needle, so he nodded and said, "Please come in."
After saying that, he turned to look at Ito Tetsuhei and said with a smile: "I will introduce you to a friend, and you will deal with it frequently in the future."
Soon, under Ito Tetsuhei's gaze, He Siming walked in quickly, came to the front of him a few steps, and said respectfully to Ning Zhiheng: "President, what are your instructions?"
Ning Zhiheng made a gesture, pointed to Tetsuhei Ito opposite and said, "Takeshita, I think you have met you, do you still need my introduction?"
He Siming was prepared for a long time, nodded slightly to Ito Tetsuhei on the side, and smiled: "No need, Ito Jun came to Shanghai, it was the boat I went to pick up. I have met several times in the past month and are not unfamiliar with each other."
As a liaison officer of the Special High School Course, He Siming has participated in this work throughout the whole process and has contacted Ito Tetsuhei many times. He Siming even specifically inquired about Ito Tetsuhei's situation. He is a disciple of Kanda Yushan, which was reported to Ning Zhiheng by He Siming.
At this time, Tetsuhei Ito could not hide his suspicion. Of course, he knew this Master Takeshita, because this young officer was Shinya Takeshita, the liaison officer who was responsible for supervising their work. According to the staff around him, this person was not only the confidant of Taro Sagawa, the head of the Shanghai Special High School, but also the support of the Otani family behind him. In the Special High School, he was definitely a powerful figure.
Now that he heard He Siming's words, he quickly stood up and said, "Master Takeshita, I didn't expect that you and Fujiwara would be familiar with each other. It's such a coincidence!"
He Siming smiled and said, "Mr. Ito, I am just a pawn who serves the president. You are the president's VIP guest. I will ask you to take care of you in the future."
He Siming put his posture very low, so that Tetsuhei Ito understood who he was dealing with.
Sure enough, as soon as this statement came out, Ito Tetsuhei felt even more shocked. This powerful figure in the special high school class actually acted like this in front of Tomohito Fujiwara. It seemed that he was not worthy of his power over Tomohito Fujiwara before.
Ning Zhiheng signaled He Siming to sit down and said, "Ito Jun, Takeshita Jun will contact you in the future. He will arrange personnel and give you enough convenience. After the carving is completed, you will leave it to him. You don't have to worry about the rest."
Ito Tetsuhei suddenly realized that this Master Takeshita was also a member of the plan. The person who supervised him was an accomplice. Then he would naturally achieve twice the result with half the effort when doing things, and there were no taboos. He couldn't help but feel relieved.
But Ito Tetsuhei still raised another question and continued: "Fujiwara, there is another problem that needs to be solved."
"Oh, what's the problem? Ito-kun please just say it, I will solve all your worries for you."
"I didn't do the work of making the carvings alone, and my assistant, Hiroshi Tanimura, who has been my partner and friend for many years. I can't hide the work of copying carvings from him, so he also needs to do some work."
Ning Zhiheng couldn't help but frown when he heard this. He had no intention of bringing this assistant into the group before. After all, it was secretly related. The fewer people knew, the better. He asked in a deep voice: "Why, can't you finish the work of the carving?"
Tetsuhei Ito quickly explained: "We received a notice from Zhengjin Bank that the printing of China Reserve Coin is based on convention and adopts American specifications. Although there is no complex texture, the front needs gravure printing and the back is made of flat panels.
Therefore, the front engraving of the Zhongshu coins needs to be carved with gravure printing, which is more difficult. It is me who carved the surface of the back. It is less difficult, so it is done by my assistant Hiroshi Tanimura.
This ensures that the carving work is completed as soon as possible. If I copy the carving myself, of course there is no problem. It’s just that the workload is too large. I need to complete two carvings on the front and one carving on the back, which is not allowed in time.
Moreover, the methods of carving are different when the people are carving, and the differences are easily found in the subtleties, and the effect of the copied carvings is much worse.
More importantly, Tanimura Hiroshi and I work in the same studio, and I can still hide the others, but I can't hide my actions at all, so he must be aware of them."
What Ito Tetsuhei is talking about is the truth, and specific difficulties cannot be avoided.
“This is a problem.”
Ning Zhiheng pondered for a moment, nodded, and said, "Then convince this person to join. The reward is half of yours, 50,000 US dollars. Other conditions are the same. Every time the revision is revised, you will be paid once. Ito Jun, if you are responsible for his work? Of course, it is okay for me to come forward. You should know your assistant, and this is up to you to judge."
When Ito Tetsuhei heard this, he calculated in his mind, but He Siming, who was beside him, did not give him this time and said, "This problem should not be big. If he is stubborn and stubborn, I will solve it and find an opportunity to create an accident. In addition to this person, Ito-kun himself will complete the carving work, or change an assistant. I don't believe that there are still people in this world who don't love money!"
He Siming's tone was still gentle and friendly at the beginning, but in the end he was not so friendly. The implication was that if Hiroshi Tanimura did not cooperate, he would have to silence him.
Ning Zhiheng nodded slightly when he heard this. He actually had such a plan and said, "This method is good. In short, once this plan is implemented, there cannot be any obstacles, and all obstacles must be cleared!"
The two of them sang and reunion, which made Ito Tetsuhei's face change drastically. With just a few words, he knew that the two people in front of him were definitely cruel and ruthless characters. For this huge profit, he made all kinds of measures. With their status and energy, it was easy to solve Hiroshi Tanimura.
Thinking of this, Tetsuhei Ito quickly waved his hands, wiped the sweat from his forehead, saluted, and nodded, "Fujiwara, Master Takeshita, I will do the work of Tanimura, and I will definitely not disappoint you. I know him very well, and there is no big problem, so please rest assured!"
Chapter completed!