Japan was now in desperate need of aid, they hoped to revive their economy.
$570 million—such a large sum would make anyone's heart race.
Now, Hardy had complete control over this money, and it was up to him to decide how it would be spent. How could the Japanese government not be deferential?
Initially, when Japanese businesses were seized and sold off, there had been a lot of resentment toward Hardy, as it seemed he was disposing of Japan's assets at a discount. But now, those feelings had turned to respect. Those assets would have otherwise just rotted away. Now, they had been exchanged for much needed funds. The American conglomerates that had purchased these assets would likely develop them, eventually employing Japanese workers. From any angle, it was a beneficial arrangement for Japan.