And poor Mr. Qin Fuyu fell into the hands of the Japanese while searching for medicines for us! "
Hawes frowned and said, "At that time, a group of wounded people came to Mr. Chuck's place, but he was extremely short of medicine. Mr. Qin Fuyu knew that there was a batch of medicine hidden somewhere before the war broke out, so he volunteered to bring back this batch. Medicine, but something happened to him.”
That place had been occupied by the Japanese, and Qin Fuyu was captured as soon as he arrived.
"How do you know Qin Fuyu is in the hands of the Japanese now?" Meng Shaoyuan was a little confused.
"It's like this. We didn't know it before. We thought Qin Fuyu was dead." Hawes promptly explained the question. "But just yesterday, we saw a Japanese newspaper, showing off their victory in China." , and there is also a photo of a group of prisoners, thank God, the photo was taken more clearly, Mr. Chuck recognized it at a glance, Qin Fuyu was among this group of prisoners, and he was wearing the uniform of a Chinese soldier."
Wearing the uniform of a Chinese soldier?
What's the situation?
"We are trying to make a deal with the Japanese." Hawes continued, "We are willing to pay a ransom or supplies in exchange for Qin Fuyu. And Mr. Joey Freemont is willing to bear the cost."
"It's feasible." Meng Shaoyuan nodded slightly. "You just need to find an excuse. For example, there is a prisoner who is a relative of so-and-so. However, the Japanese will definitely become suspicious."
"This is what we are worried about." Hawes was a little helpless. "So, we must determine Japan's attitude without exposing Qin Fuyu's true identity. But this seems to be beyond our capabilities."
So you found me, maybe Cai Xuefei and Joey recommended me?
"Why do you have to rescue Qin Fuyu?" Meng Shaoyuan said slowly, "He has indeed helped you, but he will not make you go to such trouble. Hey, Mr. Beckett, I know you need my help, but I want Hear the truth.”
Meng Shaoyuan knew that the Knights Hospitallers came to China to provide help, but Master Meng didn't really believe that they were trying to do anything for a Chinese.
Hawes was silent for a moment. "I said, Qin Fuyu is very smart. He helped us do many things when we were seriously short of manpower. Some time ago, we shipped a batch of supplies to China, all of which were Qin Fuyu is in charge, and only he knows where the materials are hidden."
Hiding place?
Meng Shaoyuan captured this sentence keenly.
What is it that cannot enter China openly, but needs to be hidden as soon as it arrives?
What is the important thing that makes Hawes must rescue Qin Fuyu?
Interesting, interesting.
Meng Shaoyuan just pretended not to understand anything, "Ah, yes, in this case, Qin Fuyu is very important. Mr. Beckett, you are willing to spare no effort for a Chinese. As a Chinese, I should provide help." .So, is there any news about Qin Fuyu?"
"Yes." Hawes immediately said, "Qin Fuyu is currently in the hands of Japan's Asama detachment."
Asama detachment?
Asama Akutagawa?
Captain Hashimoto?
Kudo Shinichi?
Meng Shaoyuan smiled.
It seems that he has to deal with the Japanese as "Kudo Shinichi" again.
"I will try my best to fulfill your request, even though it is very difficult." Meng Shaoyuan emphasized the "difficulty" in particular.
Hawes certainly knew that.
It's easy and comfortable for them to talk here, but to actually do it, at least it seems too difficult.
"Mr. Beckett." Cai Xuefei, who had been silent from beginning to end, finally said, "When you asked Mr. Meng to deal with this trouble, I think you have found the right person. Not only can he help you figure out the Japanese Attitude, and maybe it can bring you some surprises.”
Hawes was still a little confused.
Although he had learned about Meng Shaoyuan's magic from Mrs. Qiangwei's mouth, to be honest, Hawes still had no idea how magical he was.
"In Shanghai, we need to help each other." Meng Shaoyuan suddenly changed the subject, "Here, I work for my government, Mr. Fremont runs his company, and you, Mr. Beckett, you take Your Hospital Knights are helping us, but now they are in trouble and need my help. And I think, not only this time, there will still be a lot of cooperation between us in the future."
Hawes seemed to hear something.
"I am a businessman, and I only speak from the perspective of a businessman." Joey Freemont said, "Meng bought shares in Angus, and he also brought us huge help, making Angus's business It has been greatly expanded. Beckett, Meng is right, now the war is breaking out in Shanghai, we need to support each other so that we can each get what we need.
The Knights Council will start a new election next year. You have always wanted to get the title of 'Honorary Grand Knight', and if you can perform outstandingly in Shanghai, it will bring you extra points. The war is unfortunate for the Chinese people, but it is lucky for you, because you will maximize the charity of the Knights here. "
Meng Shaoyuan listened to these words very carefully.
Council of Knights? It should be the management, right?
Honorary Grand Knight?
Should it be equivalent to a director on the board of directors of a certain company?
Still very interesting.
Any organization, no matter how loose it is, always has its own management class, not to mention an organization like the Knights Hospitaller with a long history.
Suddenly, the "Shuanglou Club" he formed with his classmates when he was in Hangzhou popped up in his mind.
An idea began to take shape.
Meng Shaoyuan said in a casual tone, "Perhaps, we can set up an organization, ah, private organization. When any one of us needs help, he can put it forward, and the other two will do their best within the scope of their permission. to help. Mrs. Cai, maybe you can also participate, hahaha."
"I'm a woman and I'm not interested." Cai Xuefei said with a smile.
"Meng, you are joking, but I think this is feasible." Joey became serious, "Ah, Beckett, I think this is a good idea. As the war continues, there will be many opportunities for us to help each other. An organization can bring us closer together.”
"I have no opinion."
Hawes believes that having the help of a Chinese agent and a successful businessman in Shanghai is definitely a thing that will benefit him without any harm.
"I just said it casually, but you actually took it seriously." Meng Shaoyuan was still joking, "Hahaha, there are only three of us in this organization, it's so interesting. Maybe we should give it a name? We This organization was established in the Rose Mansion, so it’s called the ‘Rose Society’? Hahaha.”
"I think." Joey pondered for a moment. "This sounds a lot like a gang organization. I have no intention of offending you, madam. I think since we are in Shanghai and in a public concession, it is more appropriate to call it the 'Shanghai Public Mutual Aid Association'." "
"This is a good name." Hawes immediately agreed. "It is in line with the purpose of the Knights, which is public mutual aid. Everyone needs to help each other."
The Shanghai Public Mutual Aid Society, sas, was established in an almost joking situation.
This organization is also known as the "Society of Roses" internally.
For those who don't know the inside story, there are many romantic and bizarre legends about the origin of the name "Society of Roses".
But they didn't understand that this was actually mentioned casually by Meng Shaoyuan.
Just because SAS was established in Rose Mansion.
Meng Shaoyuan, Hawes Beckett and Joey Fremont are known as the "Founding Three", also known as the "First Three".
In future SAS records, the conversation at the Rose Mansion was described as the "Three Giant Alliance".
At this time, Meng Shaoyuan was thinking about how to make full use of these two foreigners and the more foreigners he would meet in the future.
If we want to fight the Japanese to the end, it will be too difficult to rely on China's power alone. We must try our best to attract all the forces that can be roped in.
Especially these foreigners, their identities can provide them with great help.
"I will take action as soon as possible." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly, "But while I am taking action, you should not ask me where I went, what I did, or who I met. I will be responsible for finding out where Qin Fuyu is being held. And the attitude of the Japanese, by the way, where are Qin Fuyu’s photos?”
"We don't have any pictures of him, the only ones are the ones published in Japanese newspapers."
Hawes took out a Japanese newspaper. The front page promoted the "brilliant" victory of the Imperial Japanese Army in Shanghai, China, and below it was a photo of all Chinese prisoners.
The head of one of the prisoners was circled in red pen.
Qin Fuyu!
Meng Shaoyuan put away the newspaper, "I still need a lot of money, and I will use this money at any time."
"I am ready."
Hawes pulled out a blank check.
Blank cheque?
Can you fill in the amount at will?
Meng Shaoyuan became even more curious.
What secrets does Qin Fuyu have? What kind of supplies did he hide that deserved Hawes's willingness to save him at all costs?
What Meng Shaoyuan can be sure of is that Hawes is by no means as pure as other members of the Knights Hospitallers, such as Chuck and Kayla, who came to Shanghai just to fulfill the glorious responsibility of the Knights.
He came to Shanghai for other purposes. He also had his own ambition and wanted to obtain the title of "Honourary Grand Knight".
Interesting, very interesting.
Maybe when Qin Fuyu is found, the mystery will be revealed?
(On the timeline, the Three Giant Alliance has been in preparation for a long time, and it finally appeared today. In fact, according to the outline, it should have appeared in eight more chapters, but I deleted several chapters that were irrelevant to the main text. Including the previous ones, and with An The storyline of Joey, Chairman of Gus, was about seven or eight chapters long and was already written. However, I felt that it had little significance to the progression of the text, so I deleted it. Therefore, Joey’s appearance in these chapters was a bit abrupt, which was really annoying. I'm sorry.)
