Chapter 334： : "Reasonable and Legal" to divide the cake

Hardy looked at the seizure and confiscation catalog, which included most of the Japanese companies that participated in supporting the Japanese military in World War II.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

From 1937 to 1945, Mitsubishi was one of the largest military manufacturers in the Japanese army, producing eight aircraft carriers, 30 large battleships, and a large number of aircraft, tanks, artillery, bombs, etc.

After World War II, all military factories were seized and seized by the United States, including affiliated factories, and Mitsubishi Corporation, the Mitsubishi consortium, was also split up.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

During the Second World War, the company provided the Japanese army with Feiyan fighter jets, Type V fighter jets, and a transport aircraft. It also built the "Haruna" battleship and the "Kaga" aircraft carrier. It also produced military motorcycles, railway locomotives, and railway equipment.

Panasonic.

From 1936 to 1945, it produced a large number of fighter jets, aerial bombs, communication equipment, and mountain artillery for the Japanese army.

Toshiba.

From 1939 to 1945, it produced 97 and 95 medium tanks, heavy machine guns, and various mountain cannons for the Japanese army.

Fuji Heavy Industries.

During the Second World War, more than 20,000 military aircraft of various types were produced, accounting for one third of the total number of Japanese military aircraft during the Second World War.

Yamaha.

It was originally a musical instrument company. During the war, a large number of aircraft parts were produced, and some factories were seized and confiscated.

Nikon.

It mainly produces optical equipment. During World War II, all Japanese military telescopes, sights, rangefinders, aerial cameras, and periscopes were provided by Nikon.

NEC.

During World War II, together with Sumitomo Electric, they produced radars, wireless phones, electronic tubes and other electronic and semiconductor equipment for the Japanese army.

Nissan.

A large number of military cars and trucks were produced during World War II.

Isuzu.

During World War II, it provided the Japanese army with military vehicles such as armored vehicles, tractors, and military trucks.

Nakajima aircraft.

During the Second World War, the Japanese military fighter jet provider was in a triumphant position with Mitsubishi and Fuji. As it was a purely military-industrial enterprise, it was completely seized and confiscated after the war.

Hitachi.

During the war, Hitachi produced warships, tanks, engines, military aircraft engines, and other parts, and some factories were closed down.

Hino.

Companies that produce "Kamikaze" aircraft engines also provide other companies with military equipment and accessories such as tanks, armored vehicles, military trucks, and tractors. All factories involved in the production of military products have been seized and confiscated.

In addition, there are military industrial enterprises that produce bullets, chemicals, and logistics materials.

The total number is about 300.

Hardy said in his heart that even if only these three hundred companies were eaten, it would be enough for the seven consortiums to have a full meal. As an'economic envoy,' the government gave him the right to deal with these enterprises.

Hardy must make the most of it.

Have the right not to expire.

When watching the anti-Japanese drama, many people said that if you have the ability, you must toss the Japanese fiercely. Now that you have this opportunity, how can you let it go.

Don't think that the anti-Japanese drama is useless.

In fact, it is a good way of publicity.

At the very least, the hatred of the aggressor can be left in people's minds, and history and pain can not be forgotten.

When I finally toss you, don't blame me for not being gentle.

Look down again.

Material introduction The current status of large Japanese companies, including banks, commerce, heavy industry, electrical machinery, breweries, glass factories, steel plants, petrochemicals, automobiles, real estate, semiconductors, communications, medical companies, textile companies, food companies, etc.

There are more than 600 in total.

After the U.S. occupied Japan, it was quite wary of Japan, and its policies toward Japan's economy were mainly to suppress and weaken it.

The Japanese chaebols were disbanded and large enterprises were divided. The former large consortia are now all split up, and finance and foreign trade are strictly controlled.

In a few years after the war, more than 40,000 machines and equipment were transported and scattered in China and Southeast Asian countries.

Japan's domestic economy is on the verge of collapse, and factories are in a state of semi-stop. Last year, the output value of all Japanese companies was only tens of millions of dollars, which is not as good as that of a single American company.

But from the list, Hardy sees that Japan still has a lot of heritage. Just give him a sigh of relief and these companies will soon resurrect and develop.

Hardy took the list and looked at it for a whole day and thought about it for a whole day. Then he called to gather people from other consortiums to prepare for the first inspection group meeting.

after one day,

The persons in charge of Japanese investment selected by various consortiums came to Los Angeles one after another, and they met again at Hardy's Beverly Hills estate.

Hardy also called Andy over.

Hardy glanced at the dozens of people present, and said with a smile: "You all have the Japanese business directory, right? What do you think after reading it?"

The vice president of Morgan Stanley said: "Japan's finance is very fragile now, the finances are not rich, the banks are not rich, and the people are not rich. I think this is a good opportunity for us to absorb their banking industry and assets."

Bankers have different eyes than ordinary people. Some people think that there is no money here. How can I make money, but bankers see that now they are short of money, it is a good time to lend and acquire assets.

Rockefeller Vice President said: "Japan’s industrial chain is very complete. In fact, from the Meiji Restoration to the present, Japan has been learning from Europe and its industry has developed rapidly, and they have a mature industrial worker population. The wages of workers are very cheap compared to the United States, and the wages are only comparable It is one-fifth of the size of the United States, which is very suitable for industrial factories."

Others also expressed their opinions.

All have seen the point that can make money.

Hardy said: "I'm asking you all to come here, just to discuss an action plan before going to Japan to maximize profits."

People smiled when they heard Hardy's words.

They are capitalists, their favorite thing is to make money, and maximizing their interests is simply in line with their appetite.

"Mr. Hardy, please tell me what you think, you are the leader of this delegation." Someone said with a smile.

Hardy smiled.

"Today I mainly talked about the batch of Japanese military industry companies that were detained by the US military. There were about 300 companies in that batch. They provided a large number of military products to the Japanese army during the war. These companies were seized after they were occupied by the military."

"I once asked President Johnson, and President Johnson made it clear that these companies are under the jurisdiction of the Economic Steering Group."

"I checked and found that these companies cover many categories. There are 8 large-scale ship manufacturing companies, 4 aircraft manufacturing companies, 5 automobile manufacturing companies, dozens of parts supporting companies, and other companies, totaling 300. Many."

"Some of the factories and equipment of these companies have been demolished and shipped to China and some countries in Southeast Asia as compensation. Some parts have not yet been dismantled. In fact, the machinery and equipment have not been relocated, and that is not a small amount. asset."

"I have an idea. If you are interested, let's discuss how these companies deal with it."

These people here are all veterans of shopping malls, and naturally know that these assets are definitely valuable.

certainly,

It depends on the price.

Rockefeller's vice president asked: "It is possible that those factories have been demolished and dilapidated. I don't know how these assets are priced for Mr. Hardy?"

Hardy spread his hands.

"I don't know how to set the price. Strictly speaking, those assets do not belong to Japan but are seized by the United States. The United States has the final say on how much they sell."

"My idea is that we are here to estimate a'reasonable' price for each industry, let the President and Congress pass the price, and then sell them to us so that we can get them'legally'. "

Hardy bit the words ‘reasonable’ and ‘legal’ very hard.

All the old foxes here immediately understood what Hardy meant, and smiles appeared on their faces.

Hardy continued:

"After the price is set, let's discuss together who will buy those companies, and wait for the Congress to pass the price and complete the purchase directly. What do you think?"

"I think Mr. Hardy's idea is very good!" the representative of the Texas consortium said loudly.

"I support Mr. Hardy's opinion." The representative of the Cleveland consortium agreed.

Set your own price and buy it yourself.

As an athlete and a referee.

It's so **** bad that you don't make money.