Chapter 466: Beautiful Dreams
At the end of 1987, Shirakawa Kaede, who was still taking a break in his hometown, had to rush back to Tokyo after receiving a call from his step-uncle and Akihito.
There's nothing else, it's just that Licking Emperor's condition has worsened.
His health had not been good for a long time, and now he was diagnosed with duodenal cancer.
At a recent event, he almost collapsed due to abdominal cramps.
Even though he rested for a while, he fainted again in the hall of the Royal Palace two days ago.
After consulting with experts, Yuto's health was at the point where he had to undergo surgery.
Although she had been diagnosed with cancer, with the medical resources in Japan, surgery could extend her life for at least one or two years and also alleviate some of her pain.
As for why Baichuan Feng wanted to come back when the Emperor was seriously ill? It was because he was also half a descendant of the Chinese race.
He has attended many gatherings at the Kasumi Hall in recent years, especially since he has a good personal relationship with Akihito.
When the other party called, as a junior, Baichuan Feng had to come back for both moral and logical reasons, even though he didn't have any feelings for the so-called emperor-licking.
Besides, with Baichuan Feng's current status, these things are within the scope of etiquette.
In fact, Shirakawa Kaede was not surprised at all about Yuto's physical problems.
The dynasty has been passed down for generations. In order to ensure the purity of the bloodline, the emperors of all generations are almost all the products of close relatives.
Hiroto's grandfather, Meiji, had five wives and 15 children, 11 of whom died young.
The rest were mostly ill, and Jiaren was chosen with great difficulty. He eventually became mentally ill and often became delirious and incoherent.
Especially after the age of 30 or 40, IQ almost regresses to the level of a child.
It was bad enough that Yoshihito directed his subordinates to carry out all kinds of ridiculous activities in the palace, but at the opening ceremony of the formal meeting, he jumped up and down in front of the public and used the microphone as a telescope to look at the foreign ambassadors, which was a complete embarrassment.
Because of this matter, the ministers in Neon all discussed having Taisho abdicate as soon as possible to avoid bringing disgrace to the national dignity.
Later, after mutual compromise, the current Yu Ren began to serve as regent at the age of 15, and he became the longest-reigning emperor.
However, due to his close relationship, Yuto also has various hidden health problems.
Not only is he born with myopia and spinal curvature, but he also suffers from many diseases in his old age.
After leaving the gate of the Imperial Hospital, Shirakawa Kaede and Akihito walked and talked in the garden outside.
As a royal family, hospitals and schools are all separate services. Of course, some Chinese with deep roots often appear here.
“I heard that SIC has been making a lot of moves recently. There are rumors that you are planning to list it on the stock market?
If shareholders knew this news, they would be very happy. "
Although Akihito is not in charge of state affairs now, some sensitive news will reach his ears early.
In Japan, SIC is as famous as several traditional major semiconductor companies.
It's a pity that it has never been listed, otherwise its stock price would not be worse than that of NEC.
There are now rumors that SIC will be listed, and many institutions have already heard the news and are preparing to make a fortune.
The listing of new stocks, especially those of well-known companies, is definitely an opportunity for many financial institutions to make a fortune.
Because there is no shortage of buyers for such new shares in the market. If there is demand in the market, there will be a spread on the stock.
The details involved are somewhat complicated, but many institutions are looking forward to SIC's listing.
However, when he heard Mingren's question, Baichuan Feng smiled.
"It's still early for SIC to go public, and Neon may no longer be its home turf. Considering the global market, overseas markets may be the focus of SIC's future strategy."
"Sure enough," Akihito nodded. This was consistent with another piece of gossip he had heard.
"How SIC is run is the Shirakawa family's business, and no one else has any right to interfere.
Don’t worry about the rumors outside.”
"Thank you for your care." Baichuan Feng nodded slightly to express his gratitude.
He knew that if SIC was really listed overseas, there would be a lot of rumors in Japan.
Maybe there will be all kinds of big hats put on it. After all, as a cutting-edge technology industry, Japanese processors are the only seedling.
As a result, instead of giving back to its native Japan which has always supported it, it went across the ocean to North America on the other side of the earth.
No matter how you look at it, it's dog-licking behavior, and it's normal for Baichuan Feng to be criticized.
Don't you take a look at the current situation in Japan? The public's confidence is unprecedentedly swelled.
The saying "Japan is number one" became popular and gained support from many people.
In the golden age, when neon lights were dazzling, it is no wonder that people did not understand if SIC went overseas for listing.
Shirakawa Feng knew that there were definitely people who were dissatisfied, especially those in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, which were in charge of the country's technological industry.
In the eyes of some of them, SIC's listing in North America was tantamount to surrendering to the enemy.
It would be fine if it were listed, but the key is that it involves American capital.
As people who have always been begging for food from the United States, shouldn’t they understand the nature of the United States?
However, outsiders can only make a few comments on these matters, and the final decision is up to Baichuan Feng himself.
At this moment, he heard Akihito's implicit words of support for him, and he was very grateful in his heart.
“It may be two or three years before SIC goes public, but the sight of Japan is indeed exciting at this moment.
The stock market and property market in particular are so hot that it’s frightening.”
Baichuan Feng looked at the royal garden, which was still lush and green in the cold winter, with emotion in his eyes.
He hadn't seen these precious flowers and trees at the beginning of the year, so they must have been newly replaced this year.
The economy was booming, and for the sake of so-called royal face, the Ministry of Finance increased the budget allocated to the royal family several times compared to before.
There is too much money to spend, so why not replace the Imperial Garden inside and out?
Walking in the exquisite and quiet garden, Akihito looked energetic and relaxed.
"Nemon's economy has indeed achieved impressive results in the past two years. The stock market and property market have soared compared to before, and that is only natural."
The Nikkei index of the Japanese stock market has reached 25,000 points, more than double the 10,000 points in 1985.
The stock market is still booming at this moment, but strangely enough, many people take it for granted.
Even most people believe that Tokyo will become the world's financial center, including officials like Akihito.
Isn't it strange? Not long ago, the Japanese government was still working hard to lower the yen exchange rate.
But now, facing the exchange rate of 1:120 and the abnormally hot stock market, they have become calm and even complacent.
Shirakawa Feng knew why the government would change because the government's financial report for 1988 had come out.
That year, Japan lost 9 trillion yen in export trade due to the appreciation of the exchange rate.
However, in terms of imports, due to the sharp depreciation of energy, food, technology patents, etc., Japan actually saved 9.6 trillion yen in import spending this year compared to last year.
Balancing imports and exports, this is equivalent to a surplus of 600 billion yen.
Good days are coming for the people. The export losses of enterprises are compensated by imports, and the government has more money than it can spend.
This...it seems that the appreciation of the Japanese yen is not as terrible as the Ministry of Finance said.
Data doesn't lie, the facts are there.
So the government officials, who had been cautious before, began to embrace the bubble with open arms.
It is no surprise to Shirakawa Kaede that Akihito has this idea now.
Looking at the unique imperial garden, he stopped with emotion.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Akihito looked back at him curiously.
"They say the entire Royal Garden could buy the size of New York."
"Haha~" Akihito threw his head back and laughed.
He has heard this statement countless times recently. Although the royal family will not sell the Imperial Garden, this also indirectly shows how exaggerated the land prices in Tokyo are.
The land king changes almost every month and the price is constantly being refreshed.
Akihito smiled for a moment and looked at him teasingly.
"In front of the richest man in the world, a little land is not worth mentioning."
Bai Chuanfeng laughed bitterly, "Your Highness, are you going to make fun of me too? This title is just like a child's play."
"Haha~" Akihito laughed again.
Most of these top people don't take the Forbes rich list seriously.
However, Shirakawa Kaede's wealth is indeed impressive, although the assets hidden beneath the surface of many chaebols are even more astronomical.
But as the first generation head, Shirakawa Kaede can perhaps indeed be regarded as the number one in Japan in terms of personal wealth.
Everyone laughed about this for a while, but no one made fun of him.
There is nothing wrong with Forbes compiling a list of individuals, but if it were a list of families, that would be a problem.
Alas, seeing that everyone around him was excited about the current neon scene, Baichuan Feng did not pour cold water on them.
The bubble economy is like drinking alcohol. Before you get drunk, the more you drink, the better it tastes.
“The land prices in Tokyo are indeed a bit high, but there is only one Tokyo in the whole of Japan, so it is inevitable that they are a bit higher.
In order to take care of the living environment of low-income people, the Ministry of Construction plans to build a number of low-cost apartments in the Adachi and Arakawa areas.
"Really? That's a good thing." Baichuan Feng nodded, thinking that the government was still somewhat responsible.
Although it is a bubble era, there is no shortage of poor people.
It is possible to be kind at this time, regardless of whether it is because you have too much money to spend and you are just doing superficial work.
As long as it is done, it is a good thing.
"Baichuan, do you know why people like to buy land so much now?"
Akihito suddenly remembered a saying from outside and a smile appeared on his face again.
"Oh~, please help me solve this confusion, Your Highness." Baichuan Feng cooperated and showed a curious expression.
“They all say that you businessmen can produce everything except land.
So the land in Tokyo is becoming less and less available, and the price will naturally go up.”
this……?
Baichuan Feng said that there was nothing wrong with it, and that all speculators thought so.
In popular areas such as Shinjuku, Minato, and Chiyoda among Tokyo's 23 wards , prices can double in a day.
You buy today, he buys tomorrow, the price goes up, and a chain effect is formed.
This kind of game of passing the flower is very popular. But I don't know who will get the bomb.
After talking with Akihito for a few more words, Shirakawa Kaede returned to the Shirakawa Building in Shibuya.
In two days it will be the year 1988. Regarding certain matters, Shirakawa Feng felt that he needed to inform Kitato Bank in advance.
