Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 213 Troubled Times
The next morning, Masato Takeshita had just sat down.

Keiko Sakai walked up to him respectfully holding a pile of information.

"President, we have investigated the newspaper incident and found out that it was done by the General Association Office."

"It's actually the General Association House. Tell me, which one is it?"

Soukaiya is a financial company affiliated with the Japanese underworld organization.

They take advantage of the unique Japanese culture of shame, in which bigwigs are ashamed to explain themselves to those below them, and mess up the shareholders' meeting if they don't get paid.

The behavior is somewhat similar to that of a professional litigator in the legal industry.

In addition, the association house is also an intermediary platform for many companies to bribe.

For example, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries once distributed stocks worth 120 billion yen to Japanese politicians through Yamaichi Securities, using the Sosoya as a transit point.

"It's the clubhouse led by Ryuichi Koike."

"Oh, it turns out to be him. It seems like he's been very arrogant lately."

In the first quarter of 1988, Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank ranked first among urban banks in terms of profits, surpassing Mitsubishi, Mitsui and other zaibatsu banks.

This made the top leaders of Japan's Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank very proud.

However, something unexpected happened.

At the end of March of the same year, a scandal occurred in which a branch illegally raised 3 billion yen in financing.

This scandal provided excellent fodder for the media and the clubhouse that wanted to stir up trouble and take advantage of it.

The Yamaguchi-gumi's headquarters has already sent a letter to Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank, saying that if you don't pay, you will be harassed.

At this time, Koike Ryuichi's mentor, Riki Kidima, also saw the opportunity.

He told Koike, "If you want to stand out, this is a great opportunity."

After hearing what Koike Takashi had heard, he went to meet the Yamaguchi-gumi alone and solved the problem beautifully.

Since then, the General Association, led by Ryuichi Koike, has become a guest of honor of the Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank.

He was originally a small figure, but he became an important figure in a top Japanese company.

It's normal to feel swell inside.

But obviously, he had found the wrong person.

First, Masato Takeshita is a typical Japanese-centric person who doesn’t care at all whether anyone disrupts the shareholders’ meeting.

Second, Matsumoto Manufacturing is an affiliated company of Industrial Bank.

Although Industrial Bank is not a chaebol, it represents the will of the government and does not care about the general association led by Ryuichi Koike at all.

"Send the message to Industrial Bank and let them handle it."

Masato Takeshita will only be able to trade Matsumoto Manufacturing shares after July, so he doesn't care much about the company's stock price at the moment.

The Industrial Bank is different. It plans to sell some shares in the near future to recoup its investment.

The rumors spread by Ryuichi Koike are intended to seduce Industrial Bank.

If this is not dealt with, people will think that Industrial Bank is easy to bully, and things will become more and more troublesome.

As for the degree of punishment, it depends on the other party's attitude and background.

In the mildest case, he would be asked to step down from his position as a traditional Japanese performing artist, while in the worst case, he would be imprisoned for a period of time.

Of course, the most likely scenario is that the scholar will resign.

Because Ryuichi Koike took the opportunity to solve the Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank scandal to get to know some of the top leaders of the Yamaguchi-gumi.

The Industrial Bank of Japan once had a very close relationship with Yoshio Kodama, a member of the Yamaguchi-gumi and a legendary figure in the Japanese underworld.

Although the relationship between the two sides gradually became distant with the passing of Kodama Yoshio, there is still a trace of affection between them.

"Hi!"

Keiko Sakai, who had a lotus-leaf hairstyle and behaved in a capable and dashing manner, bowed politely and quickly returned to the small office where the Secretary-General was.

He wanted to call the senior executives of Industrial Bank.

After Secretary-General Sakai made the call, Masato Takeshita waited for another hour before dialing the private line of Industrial Bank Vice President Akio Toyoshima.

"Senior Toyoshima, you should have heard about someone messing with Matsumoto's work."

"Ok!"

Toyoshima Akio smiled disdainfully and said, "It's Koike Ryuichi, right? I'll teach him a lesson."

You can eat whatever you want, but you can’t stretch your hands out wherever you want.

Matsumoto Manufacturing is the largest company invested by Akio Toyoshima, his greatest achievement in his life, and the capital for competing for the position of president.

If the other party doesn't give me an explanation, he will definitely be in trouble.

Industrial Bank was very decisive and called Masato Takeshita back that afternoon.

"They need to apologize over there. When do you have time?"

"I won't go over there. Suzuki-san will handle it for me."

Masato Takeshita was not interested in dealing with the general association, so he asked the company's vice president to go on his behalf.

"Yeah, that's okay."

At 8 o'clock on Friday night, Zensuke Suzuki arrived at the hotel on time.

"I'm sorry, I was blinded by greed. I won't dare to do it again next time."

As soon as Suzuki Zensuke arrived at the hotel, Koike Ryuichi immediately got up from his seat and slapped himself hard.

Vice President Suzuki stood there quietly watching his performance until the other party's mouth corner was bleeding. Only then did he slowly open his mouth under the persuasion of Toyoshima Akio.

"For President Toyoshima's sake, let's let it go this time. If it happens again, we'll fight to the death."

The general association is very powerful in Japan, and many officials and large companies are influenced by it.

But it doesn’t matter, Matsumoto Manufacturing can go the American route.

Whether it is the disaster radio project in cooperation with the Texas and California consortiums in the United States, or the private equity hedge fund of Xinghai Investment, they all represent connections.

Not to mention a small person like Ryuichi Koike, even Rikiya Kidima standing behind him could not withstand the pressure from the Xinghai Group.

"Hi! Thank you, thank you Xinghai Group for your generosity. I'll just give you a small token of my appreciation, but I don't mind."

Koike Ryuichi looked very terrified, but he still gave a generous gift.

"No need, remember today's lesson."

Zensuke Suzuki didn't even look at the suitcase full of banknotes. He turned and said apologetically to Akio Toyoshima.

"Sorry, I have something else to do today. Excuse me."

"Well, President Suzuki, go do your thing."

Shortly after Zensuke Suzuki left, Akio Toyoshima also found an excuse to leave.

He didn't want to get too close to these gangsters, as it would easily get him into a lot of trouble.

After watching the two people leave, Kimura shook his head and walked to his successor.

"You, you must remember this lesson well."

"Next time you want to cause trouble, you must see the other person's full picture."

Koike Ryuichi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and slowly stood up from the ground.

"Yes, I was too arrogant this time. I admit defeat."

Rikiya Kijima looked at his disciple's sinister expression, who was greedy but unwilling to accept the result, and sneered twice.

"Why? Do you still want to retaliate?"

"Disciples don't dare."

Ryuichi Koike did have this idea in mind, and planned to give Matsumoto a severe blow at a critical moment.

"idiot!"

Kimura Rikiya slapped him hard again, knocking out one of his teeth.

"Stupid, have you forgotten what I told you about investigating before taking any action?"

"Do you think Matsumoto Manufacturing only has Industrial Bank? Do you know its true situation..."

The loud slap from Rikiya Kijima and a series of scoldings finally made Ryuichi Koike wake up.

He knew that his leader was really angry.

If I continue to be like I was just now, my current position will definitely be abolished.

Although the two sides have a close relationship, it is just a relationship between fellow townsmen and young people who are optimistic about each other.

This kind of relationship can easily be deformed under tremendous pressure.

"Hey, I was stupid. I thought I could do whatever I wanted because I had the First Persuasion."

"I hope you can forgive me, sir." Looking at Ryuichi Koike hugging his thigh and begging for forgiveness, Riki Kijima couldn't bear it after all.

"Forget it this time, but if it happens next time, just leave on your own accord."

"Hi, thank you Mr. Kijima."

"Well, get up and talk."

Kimura Rikiya nodded, and then began to tell him in detail about the real connections of the Xinghai Group.

"The core of Xinghai Group is Chairman Masato Takeshita, who often appears in newspapers and on TV."

"This president is even more exaggerated than the media has publicized."

"Decrypted according to the information I purchased."

"Chairman Masato Takeshita first actively expanded his network in China by relying on the power of the Inam clan. But soon, Xinghai Investment emerged."

"He began to rely on his strong financial capabilities to speed up the construction of domestic foundations."

“From the prime minister and chaebols to civil servants, they are all his connections now.”

Having said this, Kimura paused for a moment and spoke in a more respectful tone.

"But this is not the most terrifying thing."

"What's scary is that Xinghai Investment and Xinghai Semiconductor have already extended their power to the United States."

“Several major public servant funds in California and the financial tycoons in California and Texas have all become his connections.”

"After all, people who can make money are very attractive wherever they go."

This time, Koike Ryuichi was completely convinced and said in disbelief: "This, this..."

Then he slapped himself hard several times.

People really shouldn't be arrogant, or they will easily be taught a lesson.

Kijima Rikiya snorted coldly and warned again, "Remember this lesson and keep your eyes open next time."

"This time they are not so fussy and will leave the matter to Industrial Bank to handle."

"Next time something like this happens, if Matsumoto Manufacturing handles it on its own, you'll really be finished."

"Matsumoto Manufacturing has nothing to do with the Yamaguchi-gumi."

The influence of Xinghai Group is really huge, and it is not someone that a rookie like them can afford to provoke.

The Bushi family alone could put them to death.

As the incident involving Ryuichi Koike spread, more and more halos were attached to the Xinghai Group.

Basically, all the clubs have listed the Xinghai Group as an entity that should not be provoked.

Winter has gone and spring has come. Time has flown by unknowingly until the end of April.

"It's Tanaka-san, what's going on?"

"President, should we continue to invest here?"

In 1989, the whole world began to fall into chaos, and China was also affected.

But soon, China solved the problem brilliantly.

This caused dissatisfaction among the bald eagles, and caused a lot of trouble.

Xinghai Group is still very weak, and Kakuda Hiroki is worried that continuing large-scale investment will provoke retaliation from the United States.

Masato Takeshita thought about it and expressed his reluctance.

“Those that are still under construction are continuing, but they are being more low-key.”

“Put those planned projects on hold for a while.”

Masato Takeshita didn't want to give up, but his arms were no match for his thighs.

When you are weak, you can only choose to be patient.

But a small pause will not have much impact.

Because it was after 1992 that foreign brands began to enter China in large numbers.

As long as Xinghai Group can complete its industrial layout before then, it will be invincible.

"Yes, President!"

After ending the call, Masato Takeshita looked at the world map in the office and sighed heavily.

"Alas, it is a troubled time."

The United States is on the verge of victory and is beginning to turn its guns on its allies.

Japan is the next target.

Soon, huge amounts of funds from the United States will withdraw from the Japanese stock market on a large scale, completing the final stage of draining away the source of funds.

Of course, Japan’s misfortune does not mean that Xinghai Group will also suffer misfortune.

With him around, Xinghai Group is as stable as a rock.

They can even take advantage of the crisis to swallow up a batch of high-quality assets at low prices.

As soon as the matter in China was resolved, Matsumoto Manufacturing President Hiroaki Kobayashi came to Masato Takeshita's office.

"President, since the company has temporarily suspended its investment in the Chinese market, can we invest the money in the stock market?"

Faced with the frequent surge in the Japanese stock market, Kobayashi Hiroaki couldn't resist the persuasion of his subordinates and also wanted to make a fortune in the stock market.

Masato Takeshita said sternly, "Whoever came up with this bad idea, it won't work."

"The stock price has risen so high, the risks are greater than the benefits, do you want the company to die sooner?"

The young man is a little disappointed now. He didn't expect that Kobayashi Hiroaki could not resist the temptation.

But after thinking about it, I realized that he was doing very well at Matsumoto Manufacturing, so I gave up the idea of removing him now.

Anyway, it was manufactured by Matsumoto, so he is the one who controls the overall situation.

"Sorry, I was confused."

Kobayashi Hiroaki immediately got up from his seat and did not dare to say another word.

He had never seen his president look so serious.

"Okay, there's no need to do this, stand up."

"Let the money go to waste. Don't touch it for now. I will need it in the future."

Masato Takeshita planned to divide the hundreds of billions of yen raised by Matsumoto Manufacturing into four parts for use when the bubble bursts.

The first part is to take the opportunity to repurchase the company's shares, thereby implementing his plan for employees to hold at least 30% of the shares.

The second part is to take the opportunity to acquire medium-sized wine companies, beverage companies, and food companies to prepare for future development in China.

The third part is to invest in capacity expansion and build new factories in various parts of China.

The fourth department serves as a reserve fund to deal with problems that may arise at any time.

"Yes, understand."

Worried that Kobayashi Hiroaki might be having wild thoughts, Takeshita Masato accompanied him for some tea and briefly explained the dangers.

"It turned out to be like this. I'm sorry. I was reckless."

Kobayashi Hiroaki looked frightened and his face was full of regret.

He lowered his head, a little afraid to look at the young man's sharp eyes.

"Well, that's good to know."

"Matsumoto Manufacturing is taking a stable development path, so there is no need to take risks."

"Yes, understand."

After convincing Kobayashi Hiroaki and watching him leave, Takeshita Masato couldn't help but mutter.

"I never thought that Mr. Kobayashi, who has always been taught by me, would be blinded by the stock market."

"Really drunk."

The Japanese stock market has risen so high, but people are still firmly bullish.

All I can say is that a bull market in stocks can make people so obsessed that they can’t tell the directions.

Even if you say it,

When the street sweepers know that buying stocks can make money, the stock market will collapse.

Still can't control my greed.

Instead, he determined that he would not be the one to take the blame and could withdraw near the high point.

In a sense, this is also a weakness of human nature.

(End of this chapter)