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After playing golf with Major General Williams, Hardy came to Washington to visit President Johnson.

Although Johnson was very busy, he still specially arranged time to invite Hardy to dinner at the White House, and then the two had a long exchange in the office.

Hadi, I heard that you have made a lot of investments in Hong Kong. Do you want to talk to me about Hong Kong? Johnson asked.

Hardy shook his head.

No, I want to talk about Japan with His Excellency the President.

Johnson was slightly surprised.

He knew that Hadi had made a lot of investments in Hong Kong recently. Because of the war in the north, he was afraid that the investment would fail, so he came to his side, hoping that the government would put pressure on him to keep his investment. Unexpectedly, Hadi did not intend to talk about Hong Kong, but Japan.

What happened to Japan? Johnson asked.

On my way back from Hong Kong, I passed by Japan and got off the plane to have a look. At the same time, I read some information. After the implementation of the 'Dodge Plan' there, although inflation was curbed, it also brought the Japanese economy into a severe recession again. Hardy Said.

Johnson smiled lightly and said: Our policy towards Japan is to exercise a high degree of control in all aspects of politics, economy, and military. This is in the interests of the United States.

Hardy smiled, I'm not pleading for Japan. You know I once fought with the Japanese on the battlefield, and I don't have a good impression of them. What I think of is that the current method of controlling the Japanese economy is just to control and attack , there may be a better and more far-reaching approach.”

Oh, tell me?

From the Marshall Plan, I wondered if we could also implement an economic plan for Japan, buy Japanese industries, and control their industrial economy in our hands.

If there are local companies that rise, we will suppress them with all our strength and firmly control the entire economy in our hands. Even if they recover in the future, they will not become stronger.

Hardy speaks his mind.

Do you think you can get it under control? Johnson asked.

Hehe, it's definitely not enough to rely on the Hardy Group or the California consortium alone, so I plan to contact Rockefeller, Morgan, and other consortiums to lobby them to act together. Do you think that with such power,

Still can't control Japan's economy? Hardy said.

You want to get an inspection team?

Yes, I plan to set up a Japanese economic investigation team, but I hope to get the government's approval from you. After all, Japan is a defeated country, and all investments need to be approved by the government, and the possible plan is not small. Hardy said.

President Johnson thought about it.

Hadi, I think your proposal is fine. It is in line with the government's policy towards Japan. I actually have a proposal. The name of the investigation team is a bit weak. Why not set up an 'economic guidance group'. Johnson said.

'Economic Steering Group,' is there any difference? Hardy asked.

The government has cut off its economic aid to Japan. Japan's life is really difficult. The Japanese government has sent requests many times, hoping to continue to receive assistance. I have rejected all their requests.

Now you mentioned the future economic control plan for Japan. I think it is feasible. On the one hand, it can control the Japanese economy, and on the other hand, it can allow them to support themselves and obtain food through production without having to ask for aid all the time.

The economic investigation group is of an investment nature, while the economic guidance group is semi-official. I can give you the status of a 'Japanese economic guidance special envoy' to guide the Japanese economy, which will be more convenient for you to act.

Hardy finally understood.

The Special Envoy for Japan's Economic Guidance guides the Japanese economy on behalf of the US government. Isn't this Japan's economic overlord?

Although it is not as good as MacArthur, the military and political overlord, it is enough for Japan.

Hardy was overjoyed.

There is an urge to hug Johnson and kiss him.

At the beginning, Hardy worked hard to help Johnson, and now the rewards are gradually showing.

It doesn't matter whether Hardy is an official or not, the main reason is that with this status, he can act more easily in Japan.

In fact, Johnson is not very concerned about Japan. Japan was defeated and the army was disbanded, and the United States stationed troops. The emperor has become a mascot. With a series of policies, Japan has been severely castrated.

At this time, Japan's geopolitics has not yet become prominent, and it will not become the bridgehead of the East until next year.

And gradually loosen restrictions on Japan.

Your Excellency, I have one more thing. Hardy said.

What's up?

According to the regulations after the war, the government confiscated many former military enterprises in Japan, including factories and machines. I checked and found that many of them were sealed there. This situation is too wasteful. Is the government planning to sell them? Hardy asked. .

Johnson looked at Hardy, smiled and said, If you want, I can sell it to you, but there are quite a few of those things.

Some waste products, I think the price can be lower. Hardy said.

Johnson chuckled, You are the Japanese economic special envoy now, and I will leave the handling of those materials to you. After all, it is an economic issue.

Hardy and President Johnson talked about many details, and they talked until very late before Hardy left.

 …

the next day.

The Washington Post published a small report: In view of the severe economic recession in Japan, President Johnson is preparing to form a 'Japan Economic Steering Group' to guide economic issues in Japan after repeated requests from the Japanese government.

President Johnson temporarily appointed Mr. Jon Hardy, Chairman of the Hardy Group, as the Special Envoy for Economic Guidance of the Japan Economic Steering Group.

The President of the United States is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and also the head of government. He can directly appoint officials inside the White House, cabinet members, and ambassadors to various countries.

The so-called special envoy, that is, the special envoy of the president, is strictly speaking an official of the White House, and the president can directly announce it.

Lao Te appointed his daughter as a presidential adviser, and later appointed his son-in-law as a security adviser. Many people find it strange that this is not nepotism. In fact, this is the case in the United States.

Many people know the relationship between Hardy and President Johnson. As the owner of a group company, there is no problem at all as a special envoy for economic guidance.

Let alone Japan.

Americans don't pay attention to Japan at all now.

All he knew was that he was a defeated country that was dropped an atomic bomb by the United States, and his life should be miserable, otherwise he would not need a special envoy for economic guidance.

San Francisco.

Giannini estate.

After opening the newspaper, Giannini was taken aback when he saw the appointment report. He knew that Hardy was planning to organize a Japanese economic investigation mission, but he did not expect to go to the White House and get a special envoy for the economic guidance mission.

But thinking about this identity, it seems to be more useful than the inspection team.

Giannini smiled. That's the beauty of supporting politicians. When you want to do something, you can do it.

Ring ring ring~!

The telephone rang in the living room of the Giannini estate.

It was the call from other partners in the California consortium, asking if Giannini knew about Hadi's role as Japan's economic envoy.

Giannini smiled and said: Before Hardy went to Washington, he came to me specially. He thought that Japan would develop in the future and planned to invest.

I have agreed to follow up with the consortium. Don't worry, he will definitely call everyone before he goes to Japan. If there are companies in the consortium who want to invest in Japan, they can go together. Giannini said.

So that's the case. Is there any money to be made in Japan? the partner asked.

Hardy thinks there's money to be made.

The person on the other side of the phone pondered for a few seconds, Hardy's investments always have a whimsical flavor, but he doesn't seem to have failed so far. I think he can be trusted.

 …

Not only Giannini saw Hardy's commission report, but David Rockefeller also saw it. Now that the European study tour has ended, David has returned to New York.

David was a little surprised by the news about Hardy's appointment inadvertently in the newspaper today.

Why did this Hardy suddenly become the special envoy of Japan's economy? Does he have another idea about Japan?

David has always been curious about Hardy's investment.

Including the last investment in HSBC.

He also has an experimental nature. Recently, the situation in the eastern country has changed drastically. David has been paying attention to it. After all, he has invested tens of millions of dollars.

Would love to talk to Hardy.

Pick up the phone and call the Hardy Group in Los Angeles, and ask them to contact Hardy for help. They said that David Rockefeller was looking for him. The staff of the Hardy Group did not dare to neglect, so they quickly contacted Hardy in Washington.

not long time.

The phone in David's office rang.

Hardy's voice came from inside.

David, why did you remember to call me? Hardy said with a smile.

I have always wanted to talk to you and hear your views on Hong Kong. Because of the current situation there, I am very worried that the investment will go to waste. I read the newspaper today. You were appointed by President Johnson as the head of the Japanese economy. Envoy, what's going on? David said.

I'm preparing to go to New York, and we'll meet and talk in detail when we arrive in New York, Hardy said.

Okay, I'll wait for you in New York. David said.

 …

At the moment, at the hotel where Hardy stayed in Washington, the Japanese ambassador is coming. In the morning, the embassy received a notice that Hardy was appointed as the special economic envoy of Japan. He will go to Japan in the near future to provide economic guidance to Japan and ask the embassy to notify the Japanese side. , please do a good job at the reception.

Today the Japanese economy is on the verge of collapse.

The Japanese government has been seeking help from the U.S. government, but the Johnson government is clearly not in the mood to continue helping Japan.

Now suddenly a Japanese economic special envoy was appointed to go to Japan to guide economic affairs. The Japanese side felt that the dawn had appeared, and immediately sent a telegram to inform the Japanese side. After receiving a call back from the Japanese side, the ambassador rushed to meet Hadi.

The ambassador of Hadi's situation naturally knows.

A well-known rich man in the United States, with assets of billions of dollars, dozens of industries under his name, one of the partners of the California consortium, and the biggest supporter of President Johnson during the election.

Owning the Global Times and ABC TV under his name, he is now the largest media tycoon in the United States. He was one of the members of the Marshall Plan European delegation and made large investments in various European countries. Whether it is his actual status or his status as an official special envoy, he is enough Let the Japanese government dare not neglect.

The secretary informed Hardy that the Japanese ambassador to the United States was visiting, and Hardy put down the newspaper to let him in.

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