The train slowly entered Tianjin.
Due to the time required to buy tickets, Meng Shaoyuan and Tian Kaiyi had to stay in Tianjin for two days.
The telegram had been sent out long ago, and Ma Guilu, the director of Lixingshe Tianjin Station, came to greet Meng Shaoyuan in person.
This is the famous person next to Director Dai.
Let him feel comfortable in Tianjin, and a few kind words in Director Dai's ear after he returns will be worth everything.
As soon as he entered Tianjin, Tian Kaiyi felt relieved.
Safe, finally safe.
No matter what I have to face when I go back, at least I'm safe now.
Along the way, Meng Shaoyuan did not ask what secrets Tian Kaiyi had and why Dai Li mobilized so many troops to save him.
Some things the less you know the better.
Tianjin is one of the largest cities in China.
During the Republic of China, there was an old saying about big cities, which was called "going up to the blue sky."
We are talking about the three big cities of Shanghai, Qingdao and Tianjin.
Shanghai is a world of foreign affairs and flowers, but compared with it, Tianjin is not inferior in the slightest.
Even in terms of foreign style, it is even worse.
China's first university, first telephone line, first post office, first stamp, first modern mint, etc. were all produced in Tianjin.
Tianjin, as the most prosperous fashionable city at that time, led to the rapid development of exotic cultures across the country. The area around Li Zhan, a French Concession in the bustling center of the city, is known as the "Little Paris of the East".
Ma Guitu is fifty-three years old, with a kind face and kind eyes. He doesn't look like a spy chief, but more like a businessman who always smiles when he meets everyone.
As soon as he saw Meng Shaoyuan, he kept blurting out kind words about Meng Shaoyuan, regardless of whether he was older than him or whether his status was actually far superior to him.
Although the other party was polite, Meng Shaoyuan still thought that his identity was too different from his, so he always exercised some restraint.
They are not giving you face, they are giving Mr. Dai's face.
A total of two cars were dispatched, Tian Kaiyi was assigned to the car at the back, and Ma Guitu personally accompanied Meng Shaoyuan into the car in front.
The Japanese have a very strong influence in Tianjin. Not only do they have China's largest Japanese concession in Tianjin, they also build the Hedongdong Bureau Barracks.
It is precisely for this reason that the responsibility of Lixingshe Tianjin Station has become greater.
Ma Guitu arranged Tian Kaiyi in a small hotel that had long-term cooperation with Lixingshe, and arranged Meng Shaopin in the famous Dahua Hotel.
This hotel is no ordinary hotel. It is the first hotel in China with a rooftop garden.
Dahua Hotel is located on the upper floor of Detai Foreign Trade Co., Ltd. at the corner of St. Louis Road and Consul General Du Road in Tianjin. It is known as "the most luxurious western restaurant in Tianjin and a banquet place for Chinese and foreign celebrities". It is known as "unprecedented, pure Western style, the most Luxurious western food, dancing, rooftop garden."
The hotel's internal facilities are top-notch in Jingu, including a large living room, a small flower hall, and Western-style seating. Flowers, plants, goldfish ponds, etc. are displayed in the hall. There is a radio set hanging on the wall, and the music entertains the ears. If you stay there for a long time, you will forget your tiredness. There is a roof garden on the roof, which is paved with pure marble, where you can enjoy the cool weather and dance in the summer.
In particular, the foreign bands and Russian dancers hired are even more famous.
Former President Li Yuanhong, famous Peking opera actors Mei Lanfang, Yu Shuyan, Shang Xiaoyun, etc. frequently dine here, and it has become a major communication place for Tianjin's upper class.
Yuan Kewen, the second son of Yuan Shikai, specially inscribed the words "Satisfied and Quiet" for the Dahua Hotel.
As for the manager of this hotel, he has a bigger background.
He is Zhao Daosheng, the brother of Miss Zhao Si, Zhang Xueliang's confidante who just launched the Double Twelve Incident.
Same people but different fates. Tian Kaiyi was placed in a small hotel, and Meng Shaopin stayed in the top and most luxurious hotel in Tianjin.
This still depends on Mr. Dai’s face.
It can also be seen that Ma Guilu really put his thoughts into it.
"Shao Yuan." As soon as he entered the hotel, Ma Guilu called out very affectionately: "You can't say I'm snobbish. Oops, I can't make friends. Some people live in bad housing, and some live in good housing. Why? It's been decided by the authorities. That's the standard. Do you think this is true? The big city you live in is paid for by my own pocket. Well, as soon as you leave, my subordinates will have to take advantage of me. "
Meng Shaoyuan laughed when he heard this.
No wonder people say that everyone in Tianjin talks like they are talking about cross talk.
If you tell others that Station Master Ma is a great spy, who will believe him?
"Boss Ma!" A man wearing a suit and a beautiful mustache came over.
"Manager Zhao."
Ma Guitu introduced him as Zhao Daosheng, the manager of Dahua Hotel.
When he heard that he was Miss Zhao Si's brother, Meng Shaoyuan couldn't help but take a few more glances.
"Manager Zhao, my distinguished guest is here." Ma Guitu pointed at Meng Shaoyuan beside him: "You have to make arrangements for me. I will accept the money."
"Boss Ma, you are slapping me in the face." Zhao Daosheng said with a smile: "I can't invite you usually, but now your friend is here, how can I ask for your money? I'll have someone take you to your room. In the evening, Even if you eat here, it’s all mine.”
"Then I will be shameless and rude."
The waiter sent Meng Shaoyuan and Ma Guitu to the room. It was the boss's guest room, and there was a very luxuriously decorated living room outside.
After paying the tip, Ma Guitu suddenly sneered: "Shao Yuan, I wasted my time just now. Why do we have to spend money to stay in his Dahua Hotel now? Zhao Daosheng's brother-in-law has been detained. We don't want to cause trouble for them. I’m worthy of them.”
Zhao Daosheng’s brother-in-law?
Meng Shaoyuan was startled, and then he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Wasn't he talking about that Marshal Zhang?
Ah, that's right. The Majestic Hotel, which was doing well, closed within two years. No one knows the reason. If you think about it carefully, maybe it has something to do with Marshal Zhang being sentenced?
You said there is no sign of Mr. Zhang behind this restaurant. Who would believe it?
"Introduce me, take it." Ma Guitu took out a Browning pistol from his pocket and handed it to Meng Shaoyuan: "This Tianjin is a good place, but there is a mix of dragons and snakes, especially those gangsters from Tianjin Wei. It's life-threatening. If you go out alone on the street and something happens, just shoot him and I'll be responsible for anything that happens."
It seems that Ma Guilu is doing well here.
With that said, Ma returned and handed over his hand: "You rest first, I will come back at dinner time."
"Stationmaster Ma, thank you very much. I'll spare your trouble this time."
"What are you talking about? We are all one family, how can one family speak two different languages? Besides, you are a person under the emperor's feet, can we not serve you?"
He sent the horse home with a smile. The more Meng Shaoyuan thought about it, the more interesting he became.
After resting in the guest room for a while, feeling a little bored, Meng Shaoyuan took some money, put on his pistol and left the hotel.
It’s not easy to come to Tianjin, how can I not take a good look around?
Who would have thought that this turn of events would open Meng Shaoyuan's eyes to what a real Tianjin Guard is.
What is Tianjin Wei most famous for?
Hustlers, jugglers and dog food.
A gangster is also a hooligan, a big show is one level higher than a hooligan, and dog food is the lowest level.
What the gangster likes most is the treasure game. The so-called treasure game is actually a casino.
Those who have no luck will go to the treasure bureau to find trouble, but there are rules. Most of them use the "folded" move. The so-called "folded" means to protect the crotch and kidneys, and then let the thugs from the Bao Bureau hit them casually. However, during this period, they cannot shout out pain or make a sound. They only need to shout out pain or If you keep silent, you will be beaten to death in vain.
To what extent do you want to fight?
After being beaten until both your left and right arms and legs are broken, you still have to turn over and let others beat you on one side before hitting you on the second side. This is not something that ordinary people can survive.
But don’t worry, we will definitely not beat anyone to death. When the beating is almost done, someone will come out to stop, then ask for the home address, use the big bamboo basket prepared by the Bureau in advance to spread the red quilt, and carry the beaten person home. , and then send someone to treat you.
From then on, the day the treasure bureau opens, you will have a portion of money every month. But when the injury heals, you have to act as a thug and prepare to kill the next "stacked" one. If there is a big event about drawing "black and red lottery", you must be the first to participate.
Not far from the Majestic Hotel, there is a casino with a unique name, "Poetry Fan Club". It is a casino opened by the Japanese and Tianjin's "Da Shu".
Meng Shaoyuan had just walked here when he suddenly saw a wizened old man, leading two young men, carrying a large iron pot to the door of the Poetry Fans Club.
Then the young man was asked to find a few big blue bricks to set up the iron pot, and then he was asked to bring two barrels of oil and pour them in. Then he stood in front of the door and yelled, no matter how unpleasant the curse was.
After a while, there was a circle of people around.
"Ouch, are they Mr. Hai and his son?" A person on the side muttered: "This is the treasure hunting game. Are we going to get into the frying pan or something?"
This old man named Mr. Hai scolded him so harshly. It's not that the owner of the casino has any grudge against him. This is the rule. Mr. Hai is going to get a good deal today.
After scolding for a while, the surroundings were already packed.
At this time, firewood was burning under the oil pan, and the oil was almost hot.
Today, Mr. Hai doesn't need to "stack up" the trick, but is more serious about "getting in the pan". It is said that some people used this trick in the late Qing Dynasty, but no one has seen it. Mr. Hai will make an exception and let everyone see it. experience.
You can still save your life if you "fold it", but you will definitely lose your life if you "get out of the frying pan", but the reward is also great. In the future, even if his two sons and the whole family have jobs, as long as this treasure bureau opens, they will have to support it. Mr. Hai's family.
Anyone who comes to Chibao Bureau will never be persuaded by the shopkeeper, because the old rule is that you can't persuade, and you can't ask why. They come to your door just to eat you, so there is no use asking.
The shopkeeper, who had never seen anything like this before, smiled and invited Mr. Hai to come inside for a cup of tea before serving. However, Mr. Hai opened his mouth and scolded the shopkeeper first, and then said, "No need, I will keep this tea from now on." Let’s drink, kids!”
Those who come to make trouble must be scolded. If you don't scold, you are a layman. No matter how you scold, no matter how unpleasant the scolding is, the shopkeeper will not be angry or angry.
If you're angry, you've broken the rules.
