Reborn in the Tokyo Bubble Era

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It takes five or six hours to drive from Osaka to Tokyo.

After such a long time, Horikawa Nobuhiko left after receiving the news, so it would really be midnight.

But as long as the president of the first persuasion silver wants to hurry up, he can naturally arrive by plane as soon as possible.

After the car picked up Nobuhiko Horikawa from the airport, it drove to the door of the hotel where the reception was held at the fastest speed.Afterwards, Horikawa Nobuhiko waited in the car.

Looking at the time, the official process of the reception will only last about two hours.When he set off, it was only at the stage when the previous guests had arrived.

The subordinate went to ask the service staff of the hotel, but he hadn't left yet, so he continued to wait.

Speaking of which, Nobuhiko Horikawa can confirm that Genichi Kijima did not receive the invitation letter.So, could it be that Tanaka Rong took him there?

When he saw people starting to come out, Nobuhiko Horikawa called Tao Zhiming again.

There were many people who knew Nobuhiko Horikawa who attended this reception.Do you want to go directly to the door and wait, and greet so many people?

Tao Zhiming didn't take his mobile phone with him, but temporarily handed it over to Ogata Toshio.

After receiving the call, he went to the door of the banquet hall to look for Tao Zhiming.

Tao Zhiming, with a playful smile, picked up his mobile phone and walked to a secluded place outside after listening to his recitation: "Hoikawa-san, we have arrived in Tokyo so soon."

"Of course." Horikawa Nobuhiko ignored the irony in his words, and said calmly, "Tao-jun, please tell Kijima-san, the matter must be resolved."

"Kijima-san's intention seems to be exactly that. Tanaka-san has already made an appointment with me, and I'm going to my restaurant after the reception. Horikawa-san, if it's not convenient for you to show up now, just go directly, we are about to leave Already, let Minfu go and lead the way."

"...Okay, sorry for the trouble."

After handing the mobile phone to Ogata Toshio, Tao Zhiming ordered Ogata Toshio to lead the way.

After returning to the scene of the reception, people have left one after another.

Tao Zhiming did not shy away from it. After saying goodbye to the ambassador, Wang Yi and others, he went to Tanaka Sakae and Kijima Genichi: "Master Tanaka, Kijima-san, when is it appropriate for us to leave?"

Tanaka Sakae seemed to have expected it. Although his body was not as good as before after a cerebral infarction, his eyes flashed and he said meaningfully: "In this case, let's go."

Seeing Tian Zhongrong and Tao Zhiming get together again, and leave together after saying goodbye to others, many people who knew Tao Zhiming before could not help being stunned.

Didn't you just meet on this occasion and get to know each other?Why do these two people have a personal relationship?Who is the other old man?

After the car left, no one insisted on tracking their whereabouts, except for the person who was still chasing after the case 13 years ago.

Tao Zhiming thought about this problem for a while, and after thinking about it for a while, he calmly dealt with it.

It was indeed the first time he and Tanaka Rong had met.Besides, this case is being handled by the Tokyo District Procuratorate.Unless Tao Yaren and the others don't want to push forward the plan, otherwise no one can replace their role in the current framework of Sanyou Investment Bank.

On the way, Tanaka Rong didn't look like he was at the previous reception. He relaxed and said, "Tao Jun, I haven't heard your name less in the past two years. We met today, and you really don't look like a young man of your age. what a human being can possess."

Tao Zhiming is very modest: "Master Tanaka is a legend, you are a person who has been confirmed to have a long history, and it is a rare opportunity to ask you for advice."

"Do you have a long history?" Tanaka Rong smiled heartily, but then said leisurely, "The merits and demerits are nothing more than others to judge. My life is almost over, and these are not important to me anymore."

"It's the Heisei era now, but I believe that in ten, 20, and 30 years, when people think of the Showa era, you must be one of the three characters that Neon People will think of first!"

Tao Zhiming's tone surprised Tian Zhongrong, he looked at Tao Zhiming seriously, and found that his eyes were very determined.

"... Tao Jun's evaluation, I don't dare to accept it." The Showa era lasted for 61 years. How many major events happened during this process?Tian Zhongrong felt that Tao Zhiming was deliberately flattering.

However, as the person who promoted the establishment of diplomatic relations between Xia Guo and Nihong, Tian Zhongrong, in addition to being well-known by Xia Guo people for this matter, interested people will naturally notice his other actions.

Tao Zhiming said: "Isn't Mr. Tanaka's "On the Reconstruction of the Neon Islands" a book that pointed out the direction of the next 30 to [-] years for Neon, which had just become the world's second largest economy at that time? Political books are ranked fourth on the best-selling list, not just because of your fame. There is a passage in it, I chatted with Sun Jun of Softbank, and I am very impressed that you were able to make such a judgment at that time.”

"Oh? Which passage?" Tian Zhongrong felt curious. Could it be that he had prepared so much to flatter himself?But since he had a cerebral infarction four years ago, his influence has long since disappeared.Tanaka Sakae has his own information channel, knowing that this young man has extraordinary energy now, so he shouldn't need to flatter himself so deliberately.

Tao Zhiming replied: "In the era of communication networks, computers are the protagonists to process information. Computers are the communication circles that connect workshops and homes, just like trains running on the rails of the Shinkansen Railway, transporting us. The same. We also need to use the electronic computer through the communication circuit, and let the computer calculate the data and report it to us immediately through the circuit, which is the newsletter.”

Tanaka Rong really believed him this time, and he was silent for a long time before laughing: "Although personal computers are on the rise, the communication network is still a closed existence in an isolated island. My idea seems to be a fantasy. !"

Tao Zhiming smiled: "But Sun Jun and I are very sure that the era you mentioned will definitely come, and it should not be far away. At that time, the thesis in "On the Reconstruction of the Islands" reversed the excessive trend through the power of civil engineering. The wave of urban concentration, the redistribution of industries across the country, the combination of railway lines and highways with communication networks, eliminate the distinction between cities and rural areas, 'outer neon' and 'inner neon', such a vision is really admirable .”

Moto Kijima, who was sitting in the front row, didn't look sideways, but admired him in his heart.

This Tao Zhiming absolutely did not expect to see Tanaka Rong today, so these remarks could not have been well prepared in advance.

However, he knew very well that Tao Zhiming's words touched Tian Zhongrong's heart.

Sure enough, Tanaka Rongyou said: "You didn't mention my so-called 'Prime Minister' experience, but you mentioned these distant views..."

He looked at the bustling Tokyo night scene outside the window and smiled self-deprecatingly: "Now that real estate prices are soaring, people will remember that I vigorously promoted civil construction more than ten years ago. Are you one of the three people who are first remembered in the Showa era?" Maybe it’s because you hate me for bringing neon lights to the point where real estate prices in Tokyo are unattainable?”

"How could it be?" Tao Zhiming said quietly, "Whether it was to promote the development of the semiconductor industry at that time, or hope that Neon not only has a few big cities to develop well, or because Neon will no longer be trapped in diplomacy. Constrained by the predicament of the United States, many deputy ministers have to be added to increase the influence of the cabinet on the bureaucracy. After many years, the neon people will finally remember the significance of all your actions. At that time, people will understand that the wrong It's not you, it's the situation at that time. The time given to you by the times is too short after all."

Tian Zhongrong saw Tao Zhiming for the first time today, and when he heard these words in the car, he couldn't help feeling inexplicable for a moment in his old body, and he felt a sense of confidant.

He had to admit that this young man looked at what he did back then at an unprecedented height.

So he looked deeply at Tao Zhiming: "Thank you for your words. Tao Jun, you are indeed a person who can do this at this age."

He paused and said, "I'll see Horikawa-kun later, don't worry."

Tao Zhiming didn't make any excuses. I said these are not for meeting later.

For Tao Zhiming, the reason why he said this to Tanaka Rong and looked at Taro Hashimoto differently was because both of them were more friendly to Xia Guo in terms of their positions.

Although they uphold such a position, the purpose is only for the neon.

As Tao Zhiming said, he made such a big layout with his courage at the time, breaking through the situation that Nihong did not have any external balancing forces in its diplomatic stance.Through the official establishment of diplomatic relations with Xia Guo, Nihong has a bargaining chip from now on.At this moment, in the face of the coming big waves, Jun Haibu and the others enjoyed this convenience.

The situation tonight will naturally spread through various channels. Neon took the lead in resuming investment and trade with Xia Guo this year, and Jun Haibu was able to hold on for more than two years because of this, becoming the entire Neon 90s, the collapsed era. One of the prime ministers during his reign.

Therefore, Tanaka Sakae, the "destroyer", is destined to face a lot of resistance.His ending is not surprising at all.

When the car arrived at Taoranting, the three of them went straight into the Wuming courtyard without disturbing anyone.

Horikawa Nobuhiko heard the movement, came to the door ahead of time, and bowed to say hello: "Tanaka-san, long time no see."

"Hoikawa-kun, I haven't congratulated you for being the president of the First Quanye Bank." Tanaka Rong said with a smile, and then said, "Kijima-san and I are already old, and the night wind is already a little cold Well, come and sit inside."

"...please." Horikawa Nobuhiko lowered his head.

In a word, the difference between intimacy and estrangement is already obvious.

Tao Zhiming looked at Horikawa Nobuhiko meaningfully.

So, what is the relationship between these people?

Kodama Shifu... Shouldn't he represent the interests of people like Tanaka Sakae who rose up from the civilian class?

Is Kijima Genichi an undercover agent?

Chapter 472 20 Years of Intrigue

Horikawa Nobuhiko suddenly found that Tanaka Rong's attitude towards Tao Zhiming was closer than he had imagined.

how did you do that?He was sure that Tao Zhiming had never seen Tian Zhongrong before.And this kind of closeness is not because it is indispensable to Tanaka Sakae in terms of interests.It was purely the admiration revealed in the eyes, as if... the old father-in-law saw a very satisfied son-in-law.

He naturally did not expect that Tao Zhiming would make Tian Zhongrong his confidant by relying on some "flattery" on the way when he came here.

He is not someone who is easily impressed, but this is a well-known figure in the history of neon.

Tao Zhiming treated this weird meeting he attended as if he was just providing a place, and after sitting down, he just quietly listened to them start talking.

But Horikawa Nobuhiko and Kijima Genichi seemed to be tense, just chatting.

It was Sakae Tanaka who was more "straightforward". Seeing that it was too late to talk about the topic, he said lightly: "Kijima-kun and I are both old, and our bodies are not as good as before. Horikawa-kun also came here from Kansai. After that, go home early and have a good rest."

In a simple sentence, the result has been pointed out: everything is fine, don't hit it.

Nobuhiko Horikawa bowed his head and said yes, then looked at Genichi Kijima after a pause, and replied meaningfully: "The plan proposed by Mujima-san is a good idea. Tanaka-san, since you trust Kijima-san and Tao-kun, then I don’t need to worry too much.”

It sounds like he was thinking about Tanaka Rong, but Tanaka Rong now trusts Kijima Genichi to put Bei Xue Yuzi next to Tao Zhiming.

Tanaka Sakae smiled lightly: "Actually, it's not a big deal. Don't worry, I can still be useful, but not right now. Speaking of which, Horikawa-kun and Tao-kun seem to be planning some big plans?"

Nobuhiko Horikawa looked at Genichi Kijima and said after a moment of deliberation: "That's true. The plan to promote tourism development around Kansai culture hopes to enhance each other's strength."

"So at this time, wouldn't it be better for the three of you to cooperate?" Tanaka Rong's tone was very natural, but then he smiled again, "Of course, I am getting old, this is just a suggestion."

"Tanaka-san's suggestion...is very pertinent." Horikawa Nobuhiko just said so.

This seems to be the way Kijima Genichi said to persuade Horikawa Nobuhiko.

Now, it seems that he has indeed convinced Nobuhiko Horikawa.

But there seems to be more fog surrounding Tao Zhiming.

The three of them, as well as Kodama Shifu, Yawata Research Association, Moonlight So... What is the intricate relationship between these people?

It seems that Nobuhiko Horikawa just came here to confirm Tanaka Sakae's attitude, but it seems that Tanaka Sakae's attitude is not enough, so he has been refusing to say goodbye and leave.

Tanaka Sakae, who was all-powerful back then, took a deep look at Horikawa Nobuhiko, and then said lightly: "Yes, do you need more important people now? Let me make a call."

"...Don't dare." Although Horikawa Nobuhiko's expression was a bit embarrassed, but the matter had been pushed to this point, he also had to clarify the situation and get some clearer guarantees.

"Tao Jun, I can borrow your mobile phone." Tian Zhongrong looked at Tao Zhiming and smiled.

"……Please."

……

At this time, Jun Haibu, who had attended the reception at the embassy, ​​returned to the mansion and was also having a secret conversation with someone.

"Kaibu-san, if you decide to do this, you will immediately face a lot of internal and external pressure."

This is Taro Ozawa, known as the Keisekai, one of the Takegami faction's seven magistrates.He came here upon hearing the news, looking at Jun Kaibu with anxious expression: "More than ten years ago, wasn't it because Tanaka-san tried to use Xia Guo as a balance support that led to the outbreak of the Lockheed incident?"

"This is necessary!" Haibu Jun said decisively, "Only with this support, I will not have too much resistance in what I want to do next. Ozawa-san, since you are the agent of the Takegami faction now Chairman, then the position of secretary-general is up to you!"

"...Where's Hashimoto-san?"

"As the Minister of Finance, Hashimoto-san, it is more important to focus on provincial affairs at this critical moment. His secretary-general is acting as an agent. Ozawa-san, I know you have a good relationship with the Ming Party. You will be the secretary-general If so, even if there are still some differences among other factions within us, at least let’s get more support from the outside world!” Jun Haibu spoke earnestly.

Taro Ozawa's expression changed, and the post of secretary-general is a step towards the prime minister.

Hashimoto Taro has been vigorously trained by Takegami, but he is a little more qualified than him after all.

Hearing Kaibu Toshi mention the Ming Party supported by the Hachiman Research Society, Taro Ozawa confirmed it: "Kaibu-san, did you come to Kyoto for this purpose?"

"That's why I invited Tanaka-san to the reception at the Xia Country Embassy today!"

At this time, someone said respectfully at the door: "Excuse me. Ozawa-sama, I have an important call from you. It's...Tanaka-sama."

Taro Ozawa had a serious expression on his face, and then ordered in a deep voice: "Come in."

……

Hashimoto Taro on the other side was also asking Takegami for advice.

"Tanaka-san, in front of you, please ask Tao Jun to meet after the reception?" Takegami Tato looked a little surprised.

"Yes." Taro Hashimoto nodded, "Then I found an opportunity to ask Jun Tao, and he said he didn't know what was going on, but Nobuhiko Horikawa of Daiichi Kangyo Bank had already left for Tokyo at that time .”

Takegami frowned and thought for a long time.

Since he resigned because of the Rikulut incident, he has not been held accountable or convicted like Tanaka Sakae.But even Tanaka Sakae, who had experienced such a situation at the beginning, also exerted influence for a long time with the Tanaka faction.

In this process, there is naturally the need for the original Tanaka faction to fight against other aristocratic factions, and the reason why Tanaka Sakae is still needed.

But since Takashi Takegami and others "betrayed" Sakae Tanaka four years ago and founded the current Takeshita faction, Sakae Tanaka had a brain attack by coincidence that year, and outsiders regarded the members of the Takegami faction as traitors.

But now, Haibujun invited Tanaka Rong to participate in today's meeting, and began to communicate closely with Tao Zhiming again. Could it be that Haibujun and the others had any new ideas about Tao Zhiming's original plan?

Takegami thought of this and said: "The plan of the Sanyou Foundation must not be changed! Hashimoto-kun, after the provincial capital of Dazang the day after tomorrow, you must hear from Mitsui, Sumitomo, and Tao Jun about their current plan. I I need to contact other people! At this time, Tanaka-san suddenly became active again, I'm afraid there are some very special reasons."

"I understand."

……

Tao Zhiming is still unclear for the time being, but Tanaka Rong's sudden public appearance aroused many people's associations next time.

But after listening to him make a phone call, Ozawa Taro came here shortly afterwards, and Tao Zhiming couldn't help but lament that he still had more power.

Ozawa Taro was quite surprised when he saw Tao Zhiming, and he was even more puzzled when he saw that they were with Horikawa Nobuhiko and Kijima Motoichi.

Tanaka Sakae said in a very blunt and nonchalant tone: "At that time, you were one of my most capable assistants. With the cooperation with the Ming Party, which was founded at that time, and the Yawata Research Association, many things were done by you. Wood Shima-san is also here, he suddenly came to visit me, and Kaibu-san suddenly invited me to participate in today's reception, so please tell me what kind of role you want me to play."

"...Ashamed, I was surprised too. Tanaka-san, please don't misunderstand..."

"I have no misunderstanding." Tanaka Rong waved his hand, "I have also seen what happened to Takegami-san and Uno-san this year, and I am familiar with it. Now I want to use some things in the past to make some preparations, so I don't have to worry about my feelings. . I'm old, and it's good to be able to play a little bit more."

"...Yes." Ozawa Taro no longer insisted, but still glanced at Tao Zhiming, "Then Tao Jun..."

"You talk, Tao Jun and I go to another place to chat."