You shouldn't, you shouldn't, you shouldn't tell the amount of money in front of Meng Shaoyuan.
What would it feel like to be a big fat sheep being targeted by a big bad wolf?
Liu Guitang, a bastard, was co-opted and joined the Japanese. Now he has conflicts with the Japanese and is preparing to engage in the so-called "anti-Japanese resistance".
Soon, he would defect to the Japanese again.
Moreover, Lunan’s henchmen are causing trouble to the land of Lunan.
Originally, Meng Shaoyuan didn't take him seriously. He was a traitor far away in Shandong. He couldn't stretch his hands that far, so he just let him fend for himself.
Anyway, this guy doesn't end well in the end.
But when he heard that Liu Mancai had brought two million oceans, Meng Shaoyuan's mind changed instantly.
Kill him!
Get rid of a harm to the Lunan area.
Even if he is in Shanghai, we must find a way to kill him!
It is not appropriate to apply this sentence to Liu Guitang, but it really does mean something.
Originally, according to the normal historical process, Liu Guitang would successfully negotiate with Yan Xishan in Shanghai, then accept reorganization, and survive for several years before being eliminated by the Eighth Route Army.
But now, just because Liu Mancai said two million oceans, Liu Guitang's fate suddenly changed.
The headquarters of Jincheng Bank was originally located in Tianjin. After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the headquarters was moved to the Shanghai Public Settlement to continue to direct its branches.
Liu Guitang hid in Tianjin for a long time. All the property he plundered when he was a bandit was deposited in Jincheng Bank. This is probably one of the reasons why he chose to negotiate in Shanghai, right?
Meng Shaoyuan's attitude suddenly changed: "Ah, you have to be extremely cautious when investing in Shanghai, especially during this war-torn period. You can't be careless at all. And here in Shanghai, Brother Liu, you don't know the situation. ah……"
This title has changed and became "Brother Liu".
Liu Mancai's whole body felt lighter.
Tao Liqing personally told the Liu brothers that Meng Shaoyuan from Shanghai Beach was deeply trusted by Dai Li and was so arrogant that even the Japanese were afraid of him.
As long as you have his help, nothing is impossible.
It is precisely because of this that Liu Guitang was cruel and took out the priceless jade bowl and gave it to Liu Mancai to get acquainted with and please Meng Shaoyuan.
This is called using one's own heart to save others' belly.
Who doesn't love money? Everyone is greedy in the face of huge profits. Although Meng Shaoyuan is a military commander, he can't get along with money, right?
Now, Director Meng actually calls himself "Brother Liu"?
Although Tao Liqing had worked in Shanghai, he only knew how capable Meng Shaoyuan was. He was not a member of Meng Shaoyuan's inner circle. Of course, he would not know that Master Meng was not only cruel to the Japanese but also known for his cruelty. Black and greedy for money.
When a fly flew past his eyes, he would try to pull out its wings and look down to see if it was braised or steamed.
"Brother Liu." Meng Shaoyuan said sincerely and sincerely: "As for Shanghai, since it opened as a port, it has been a mixed bag of good and bad, with all kinds of people from all walks of life. In particular, there are more robbers and swindlers, and how many traders come to Shanghai to do business. , because I was not careful, I was deceived by those scammers, and I lost all my money. How many corpses of bankrupt businessmen are there every year in the Huangpu River, hey..."
Liu Mancai was deeply moved by a sigh.
Director Meng actually told him this without any secret.
He has truly never seen what a "bad guy" is. Liu Guitang was a bad guy and just a bandit. When he was running rampant in Shandong, everyone was scared when they saw him and couldn't even run away. Who dared to lie to him?
Liu Mancai helped him manage his property, and he was used to being arrogant. Even when he was an apartment house in Tianjin, relying on his Japanese connections, he always spoke the truth and never had to worry about being deceived.
What are the real "bad guys"?
It's not that you put a fierce look on your face, it's not that you yell about killing people at every turn.
It is true that there are many scammers in Greater Shanghai. Ever since the establishment of the public concession, this place has become a paradise for scammers. Those scammers deceive merchants from other places into a life worse than death. The so-called "lost everything and ruined everything" is just a point. Not fake.
You can't do anything but nod your head, but these people often make you unable to survive or die.
This is the "bad guy".
For example, Meng Shaoyuan.
How many people were deceived by his "sincerity"?
For example, Liu Mancai is slowly walking into a trap now.
He probably never dreamed that they, who were so used to it in Shandong and Tianjin, had just arrived in Shanghai, had just met Meng Shaoyuan, and even sent them such a generous gift. But what Meng Shaoyuan wanted was how to steal money... and kill people. !
"Originally, these are none of my business, no matter how many liars there are, or how few, I am a member of the military commander, and what I do is to serve the country." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "But you, Brother Liu, are humble. It is my duty to be loyal and give me such a big gift. As for me, I have no other merits except that I am willing to go out of my way to help my friends.
Brother Liu, listen to my advice. From now on, you must not tell anyone about the two million yuan you have in Jincheng Bank. People's hearts are in the belly. If it is leaked out, all the gangsters in Shanghai will be targeted. I will kidnap and extort you at least, or murder and steal goods at worst. It is important, so you must remember it. "
Liu Mancai was moved and scared at the same time.
I have long heard that although Shanghai is a colorful world, it is also very complicated and the water is very deep. Although there is gold everywhere, it depends on whether you have the life to pick it up.
Fortunately, I met Meng Shaoyuan and reminded myself in time.
"Sir Meng, so I have to ask you for help." Liu Mancai said anxiously.
"Brother Liu, if you think highly of me, just call me brother." Meng Shaoyuan said lightly: "I have always been indifferent to money, but since you regard me as a friend, I will risk my life to protect it." I will protect you day and night. Hey, who of our military commanders dares to touch you?"
"Sir Meng... no, brother, thank you, thank you very much." Liu Mancai was infinitely grateful and truly regarded Meng Shaoyuan as his lifelong confidant.
Do you think, with two military unification agents protecting you, what do you have to worry about in Shanghai?
"As for investment." Meng Shaoyuan mused: "There are many investment opportunities in Shanghai, especially during the current war. It seems that everything is dangerous, but in fact there are opportunities everywhere. But we still need to be careful and we must look for it. Investment. Your brother treats me as a friend, but I can’t do anything to make my friend suffer. I can’t suffer any loss at all.
Well, anyway, you still have to report the results of the negotiation to Liu Guitang. We are not in a hurry. I expect that brother, you will live in Shanghai permanently and take care of the Shanghai business. Let’s take our time. Just one thing. It is not a guaranteed deal. Our money and that must never be taken out. If you keep an eye on it yourself, I will help you keep an eye on it. "
"Brother, you are so righteous." Liu Mancai gave a thumbs up: "It is a great blessing in life to meet Brother Meng in Shanghai."
In his mind, like most people, Meng Shao was originally a strong general in the military. If he talked about killing Japanese special forces and catching traitors, he must be cautious when cooperating with him.
But Liu Mancai would never believe it if he said he could kill people, steal money, or defraud people of money. After all, he was an officer of the party and the state. During the extraordinary period of the Anti-Japanese War, he could do such a thing?
I won't believe it even if I beat him to death.
"If you want to thank me, we can wait until the sale is completed." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly, "But since you want to cooperate with me, what about the profit sharing..."
Finally, we got to the important matters.
If money hadn't been mentioned, Liu Mancai wouldn't have believed it completely. Now that profit distribution was mentioned, Liu Mancai had no doubts: "It's easy to say, what does Brother Meng mean?"
"As for me, I can't say anything more now." Meng Shaoyuan thought for a moment: "I still have to think carefully about the specific business, but I have something to say first. No matter what the business is, I have to get real money. When I provide the money, I can’t let you invest all of it, because firstly, it can show my sincerity in cooperation, and secondly, I can share your risks, brother.”
Liu Mancai was moved.
Originally he just asked Meng Shaoyuan to provide protection in Shanghai, but now he actually mentioned taking the initiative to provide money. This sincerity is absolutely unmistakable.
Only by bundling interests together can the other party do things sincerely.
"Brother Meng is very refreshing." Liu Mancai gave a thumbs up: "Then I won't be polite. Let's do this. No matter what business I want to do in the future, no matter how much money I make, no matter how much Brother Meng invests, I will always give you an extra share. .”
"Let's talk about it later." Meng Shaoyuan looked at the time: "The people I sent to protect my brother will go and make arrangements soon. Brother, you have a good rest here. In the evening, I will ask them to take you around Shanghai. All expenses are paid." I will be responsible for all expenses.”
"Hey, brother, how embarrassing is this."
"Brother, please stop being polite to me." Meng Shaoyuan stood up and picked up the box containing the jade bowl: "You have given me such a big gift, how can I not show my kindness as a landlord? "
"Then you're welcome, I'll see you off." Liu Mancai sent him to the door, and suddenly remembered something: "By the way, brother, I want to contact our Chief Liu and report to him the progress in Shanghai, but from Shanghai to Shandong , it’s extremely inconvenient to contact me, I wonder if I can help you find a solution?”
Meng Shaoyuan frowned: "Is there a radio station at Liu Guitang's place?"
"Yes, yes." Liu Mancai said hurriedly: "Sir Liu bought a radio station at a high price specifically for communication."
"That's easy." Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "I am the director of the Shanghai District Special Office of the Military Command. I can help you get a radio station for liaison with the Ministry. It is a piece of cake. Don't worry, I will get it for you within a day. The radio station got it.”
"Thank you so much, thank you so much."
Liu Mancai was extremely grateful.
This trip to Shanghai was really smooth. The main reason was that I got to know such a good brother as Meng Shaoyuan. With his help, what else can't be solved?
Shanghai is such a great place!
