Reborn In the Tokyo Bubble Era

   Chapter 390 Poison Bait

Now that Tao Yaren asked, Tao Zhiming no longer avoided the taboo, but avoided the important first: "After all, it has something to do with the music festival we are planning. I asked Huna Jiangyangshui to discuss with Neon Warner and establish a new image for her. Announce that song ahead of time."

Tao Yaren was silent after hearing the words, first picked up the wine glass, and after thinking about it again, he said clearly: "I'm talking about the revelations about Johnny's office. Dalang, you have shot against Kondo Masahiko before, and you have this motive. ."

  Tao Zhiming looked at him without any movement in his hands. His tone was neither salty nor light: "Yaren-kun, I cherish my woman very much. Kondo Mahiko ignored my rules and called my woman to go when he was drunk, which violated my bottom line. I only aimed at that. After meeting Kitagawa, am I still targeting Johnny's Office?"

  The Taoya people are still holding wine. According to the neon wine table culture, in principle, everyone should raise their glasses at the same time.

Seeing that Tao Zhiming was sitting still, Tao Yaren looked at him with sharp eyes and said seriously: "Darang, if you can talk to me frankly on this issue, I will give you unimaginable support, no matter what. Is it in Neon, or in Fragrant Island."

  After the first meeting, Tao Yaren put up the "I'm more awesome than you think" again for the first time.

  Tao Zhiming understands why, because he has now begun to establish self-interest with himself, and he has to consider whether he will touch the basic plan of the "mission" he shoulders in the future.

So Tao Zhiming smiled slightly, but raised his glass instead: "Since Yaren-kun doubts me, I don't bother to argue. Yaren-kun, I know you and Kitagawa are very familiar, maybe not just friendship. Since you mentioned frank communication, So can you tell me why you care about this? Also, what exactly is the so-called unimaginable support?"

In the previous exchanges, although Tao Zhiming knew very well, Tao Yaren also said high-sounding words, but he never said his mission in the most pragmatic words: to instill certain ideas in Asia, to numb certain ideas, provoke some opposition.

   Now since he has expectations for himself, of course he has to take the initiative to say it himself!

  Tao Zhiming pretended not to understand why he suddenly used this matter to doubt himself when the two sides had just established closer cooperation.

   Tao Ya was thinking about how to answer.

  Tao Zhiming is very calm, because the current situation is very clear, what is aimed at Johnny's office is by no means an obstacle.

   After all, Tao Yaren brought someone over to connect with Tao Zhiming. What he wanted was just an attitude.

   And Tao Zhiming is already quite powerful, and he is young, so he can pretend to be young and vigorous, and don't take this stubborn, don't give this attitude.

  Unless the Taoya people take the initiative to reveal his true purpose and give more sincerity.

   Facing the ball that was thrown back, Tao Yaren gestured with a glass of wine, and then drank it.

   Tao Zhiming also smiled and put down the wine after drinking.

   "Dalang, why do you value Kashima so much?"

   Are you still testing? Tao Zhiming replied calmly: "Ya Renjun, why do you think I am? Why is the atmosphere today getting more and more strange."

   Looking at Tao Zhiming's calm face, Tao Yaren found that he was very passive in asking questions.

   Then he smiled heartily: "Now we are both friends and close partners. Dalang must also be curious about the Tao family and interested in my story?"

"So Yaren-kun wants to let everyone know each other better?" Tao Zhiming also suddenly realized and laughed, "Everyone in Tokyo already knows my growth experience. The Tao family and Yaren-kun's experience, I do very interested."

   He said, and also picked up the jug to add wine for the Taoya people. Such a gesture is to regard Tao Yaren as the more important person.

  Tao Yaren felt a lot more comfortable, and then recalled and said, "Actually, my surname was not Tao. To be exact, I don't even know what my surname is. Has Tao Jun heard of the tribesmen?"

  Tao Zhiming's eyes narrowed, and then he sighed: "Is it true that Yarenjun is born like this? It's really amazing to be able to reach such a height now."

In the era of the shogunate, some Neon people who were engaged in slaughtering, leather and other lowly industries, or who were beggars, homeless, and criminals were called filthy, or even non-human, and were excluded from the scholars, peasants, industry, commerce, and other common people. Title: Tribes.

  At that time, the tribesmen were at the bottom of the society and were discriminated against and oppressed.

  In the era of reformation, despite the announcement of the abolition of names such as filthy and inhuman, their identity is the same as that of commoners. But in a society like Neon, which places a lot of emphasis on blood and family heritage, the actual situation has not improved.

   In fact, until 8 years ago, due to the efforts of the Burakumin Liberation Alliance, the "Special Measures Law for Dowager Countermeasures", which was designed to change this situation, had no effect after 10 years of implementation, and had to be extended for several years.

  These tribesmen are born and raised in neon in terms of blood. But the tribesmen are still the most despised in terms of employment, education, intermarriage and other aspects.

  It is a bit outrageous that most of the tribesmen in the city are divided into certain Tonghe communities that are used to "assimilate the tribesmen", so people living in those areas have an invisible ID card. In order to avoid people's eyes and ears, some people from tribesmen often have to deliberately go to the previous or next stop nearby to buy tram or bus tickets, so as to avoid being scrutinized by others.

   Now, Tao Yaren actually revealed to him that he was from this identity, which can be said to be very sincere, at least in the neon culture.

"So, being accepted as an adopted son by my father, and having the opportunity to receive education, what we said when we first met Tao Jun are exactly the concepts that our Tao family sincerely recognizes. People, shouldn't they be born together? Are they equal? ​​Although due to later development, some people are rich, and some people are still poor. The poor are willing to sell their dignity to do something for the change of social status, in order to become rich, it is just They are free to choose."

  Although what he said last time was about respecting different hobbies, opinions and beliefs, about freedom and peace, Tao Zhiming nodded and said yes.

Then I heard Tao Yaren say that his "father" was also a tribesman, how he did business step by step after that, and finally immigrated to the United States, and established the rule that the Tao family will always inherit only from the adopted sons of the tribesmen. .

   Tao Zhiming gradually figured out the origin of this Tao family.

   Tribes are also the biggest source of yakuza due to their origin and discrimination. During the period when the post-war U.S. directly governed Neon, it borrowed the power of the poles a lot.

   Born in the lowest class of Neon society, he is dissatisfied with Neon's financial power and vested interests of the old Chinese. The statement of equality and freedom is easy to capture their hearts, not to mention that it is something that the most powerful US "identifies".

From the "thugs" and "tools" 40 years ago, after Neon established a new structure, he has become the spokesperson of the interests of the big capital behind the scenes in the United States, washed the white from the pole, and operated in a low-key manner in the name of the Tao family. Many affairs, this is their vein.

  These are of course not what Tao Yaren said outright, but what he said is enough.

In the end, I only heard Tao Yaren say: "Asia is the place that has been passed down for the longest time in the era of strict class. The Tao family is so persistent in the media industry from the empathy of their own background, hoping to awaken the kindness in the hearts of all ordinary people. , let everyone realize the importance of equality, freedom and respect. This is the symbol of civilization! Dalang, I want to know if you are targeting Kitagawa, and why you attach so much importance to Kashima, I just want to know Tao Jun's views on these issues."

Tao Zhiming would not admit that Johnny's office's revelations were his own, and said with a laugh: "I was violent towards Kondo Masahiko when I was drunk, and now I want to do something in Kashima, it's just a very simple reason. .I'm just an ordinary person with my own preferences and desires. Possessiveness and vanity, very simple reasons."

  Tao Yaren looked at him with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Because you were born in the Xia kingdom, do you want to enjoy the respectful gaze in front of your fellow clan?"

"Yaren-kun, probably because when I was growing up, my grandfather and father had tasted the hardships of life, but they protected me very well. So I am not deep enough for the discrimination I have experienced. Now that I have strength and status, It's just that he is more sensitive to women and face." Tao Zhiming set up his own personality for him, and his smile was quite a confidant, "I agree with what Yarenjun said, especially about this. It's a 'free choice' argument, I agree very much! I use these to convince myself that I accept more than one woman with peace of mind!"

   "So, for the sake of Dalang's face and vanity, wouldn't it be better to be able to promote your reputation through the media?" Tao Yaren looked puzzled, "Why do you think the shares of the TV station are troublesome?"

"As long as I don't violate their interests, I am a popular person. If I invade their own interests, it will be troublesome. After all, the focus of my career is in Neon, and most of the investments in Xiangdao are from It's related to entertainment, and it's an industry that doesn't exist now. But TV stations are the hotspot for the big families of Xiangdao to compete."

  Tao Yaren saw that he kept avoiding this topic, had a glass of wine with him again, this time poured Tao Zhiming a drink in person, and then said, "Dalang, avoid competition, it's not you that I know."

   He looked at Tao Zhiming meaningfully: "Iwasaki Kuranosuke never made you afraid."

"Fear!" Tao Zhiming shook his head, "But at that time, I couldn't help myself, and I had to gamble all my future to try to gain a foothold. Even if I was afraid, I could only encourage myself to fight. But now there are With the wealth, women, and many cherished friends that I want to protect, even my investment strategy can only become conservative very quickly. If not, I would dare to promise even more to Yaren-kun and Hector. yield. But in that case, the risk is too great.”

Tao Yaren smiled: "If you are just worried about risks, then you don't have to. Dalang, if you are worried about the lack of power in Xiangdao, then I have to remind you again: there are many friends in the Tao family. "

   "I was about to ask for advice. Who are the friends of Yaren-kun in Xiangdao?" Tao Zhiming's eyes were bright and he was looking forward to it.

   "What Tao Jun already knows is beneficial to the family. In addition, the three Li families in Xiangdao, as well as the Guo family and the Zheng family are all friends of the Tao family."

  Tao Zhiming called him a good guy, but it was not unexpected.

   So he was puzzled: "Master Yaren, since the Tao family has so many friends in Xiangdao, why do you have to ask me to come forward?"

   "Because Dalang has a good relationship with the Huo family."

   Tao Zhiming asked in amazement, "What's the reason for this?"

Tao Yaren said helplessly: "Mr. Shao of TVB, the management method is too authoritarian, and even the staff feel the immediate pressure. But he is also a very skilled person, and he has a good relationship with the Huo family. If I invite other friends to come forward, Mr. Shao will be very vigilant. But if Dalang uses his reputation for being good at investing to reach this deal with the Li family, and the Huo family recommends it, then Mr. Shao will not be too sensitive. , to take other measures.”

  Tao Zhiming nodded suddenly, and then said strangely: "Yarenjun, if you let me do this, my reputation in Xiangdao will not be good in the future. I have to fight against Mr. Shao and Mr. Huo in one breath."

"Where can we talk about being evil? We just want to make the operation of TVB more in line with the needs of the future. It's impossible to attract young audiences by using that rigid model to promote those backward concepts." Tao Yaren also added, "What's more, doesn't Dalang consider returning home in real clothes in the future to influence more people in mainland Xia?"

   Looking at his bewitching expression, Tao Zhiming thought that the real drama was coming.

   They laid out Xiangdao, and they really wanted to use Xiangdao's influence on the mainland to first package the "successful template" and more advanced place of Xiangdao.

  Finally, the opportunities brought about by the use of Hong Kong Island as an entrepot trade and financial transit center are packaged as a success due to the advanced system and culture.

   Seeing that Tao Yaren was so bewildering and tirelessly persuading Tao Zhiming to do this today, Tao Zhiming probably understood his considerations.

Maybe he thinks that his so-called "homecoming" has never set foot in the mainland, but just went to Xiangdao, where the way of life is closer and more prosperous, probably because he grew up in Neon since he was a child, and he is more inclined to what the West is promoting now. those.

   In addition, Chinese who have joined the nationality of other countries are naturally the best tool for importing "experience" into the mainland at this stage.

  Tao Yaren took a fancy to his identity, his ability, and perhaps his plasticity because he was too young and "inexperienced in the world".

Seeing that the situation was developing step by step in the direction he expected, Tao Zhiming also laughed happily: "The interior of the Xia country is indeed too backward now, and I heard that there are too many constraints from various rules. But in the future there will be If I get the chance, I want to go see it. Although my late father doesn't care much, I heard that it was my grandfather's last wish."

"That's how it should be!" Tao Yaren nodded in agreement, "Don't worry too much about Dalang, you want to focus on the areas of eating, drinking and entertainment, and there is no conflict at all. The magazines in these areas are themselves part of the media, and they are related to The daily life that ordinary people are most closely related to. How people live in developed places should be seen by people all over the world! Moreover, I have always believed that the influence of Dalang in finance and economics is too much to exert. Pity…"

"The whole world?" Tao Zhiming said, "Influence in finance... In fact, I was mainly because I was too young and felt that the foundation was not solid enough. If I want to be a media with a very serious attitude... Then I have to be in Ni. Let’s train the team first here at Hong… Yaren-kun, is there any area that Nihong can cut into?”

"Of course there is." Tao Yaren Zhizhu smiled while holding it, "Mr. Bloomberg is already preparing to set up a news agency, Dalang, he is going to keep 5% of the shares for you and me for future Neon News. Access to information. The reason why we can keep these shares for us is because we have a relationship with the Neon Economic News Agency…”

   As he spoke, Tao Zhiming gradually became a little stunned.

   It’s a big game of chess. Bloomberg’s ambition, or the ambition of the Huajie big capital behind him, is really big enough.

   grabbed the excuse of Toshiba Machinery before, and was still chasing after him.

   Mitsui's shares in Neon Economic News and its subsidiary TV Tokyo were forced to sell to punish them for their "selective reporting" on the Neon Foundation.

   The United States and Taojia have been operating in Neon for many years, and now they have been quite effective.

   Dentsu has shares in Neon Keizai Shimbun and TV Tokyo.

   Some other Taoist friends also have a small amount of shares in their hands.

   In addition, after the financial opening, the shares purchased through the secondary market one after another.

  Tao Zhiming also happened to hold some shares of TV Tokyo through Sanyou Investment Bank.

   Also Tao Zhiming has a very good relationship with the Mitsui Consortium...

   These people are planning to really eat this financial media that has been established for more than 100 years and is the most influential among the high-level and middle-level neon.

   "...You mean, when the time is right in the future, you can elect me to be the president of TV Tokyo?"

   "It's good for your dimensional culture and WanderStar, isn't it?" Tao Yaren said with a smile.

   Tao Zhiming called him a good guy, but how can there be such a good thing in the world?

   So he asked bluntly: "Besides the money, what does the Tao family want me to pay?"

  Tao Ya raised his glass and said solemnly, "I hope Dalang can do two things."

"Speaking!"

"I have persuaded the master of the family that I can provide Dalang with a loan of 1 billion yuan. The first thing, I hope Dalang will compete for the chairman of the trust charity fund! The second thing, I hope Dalang has enough money Confidently, push forward the plan of Tokyo's sub-city center!"

   Tao Zhiming's pupils shrank suddenly.

  This bait is poisonous!

   (end of this chapter)