"Chu Xiuyan does have a lot of national integrity."
Yu Qiaqing said calmly: "This man was originally a bandit. He once planned to kidnap me when I returned to Ningbo. But I got the news in advance and set up a trap to catch him. This man He was also a man. He knew he was going to die. Not only was he not afraid, but he smiled and said to me, 'Boss Yu, I will try to tie you up again in my next life.'
I'm a bitch. When I heard what he said, I didn't want to kill him. Not only did I let him go, I also invited him to have a drink. The two of us talked for a long time all night, and he also felt that It's not easy to be a bandit all the time. I advised him that he could learn to do business with me and make a lot of money, and he agreed upon hearing this. "
Yu Qiaqing said it lightly, but Meng Shaoyuan knew that it would take a lot of effort to convince people like Chu Xiuyan to stop being bandits and do business.
Yu Qiaqing continued there: "I took him to Shanghai and taught him for a while. This man is also smart and learns quickly. He can also read and learn a few words in English. I'll see how the heat is. It's almost done, so let him go back to Ningbo. I still have some property in Ningbo and I need someone to help me take care of it. No one is more suitable than him."
Good-tempered.
Meng Shaoyuan was filled with emotion.
That was the person who once wanted to kidnap him. Not only did Yu Qiaqing not kill him, he even gave him all his property in his hometown to take care of.
Most people can't do it.
However, Yu Qiaqing didn't seem to take it too seriously: "This man also lived up to my expectations and ran Ningbo's business very well. Moreover, he values love and righteousness. During the Siming Public Office Incident, we almost ran out of ammunition and food." , it was he who personally escorted a large amount of supplies from Ningbo, which solved our urgent needs and finally made the French bow their heads."
Ningbo merchants are the most powerful business gang in Shanghai. Siming Office is a guild hall and public grave for Ningbo people living in Shanghai. It was founded in 1797 and is located on the northwest side of Shanghai County, next to the moat. In 1862, it was included in the French Concession.
At that time, the French Minister to China had made a promise not to infringe on the Siming Palace.
In May 1898, the plague broke out in Shanghai, and the French Concession Public Affairs Bureau brought up the issue of road construction again, causing a conflict with the Ningbo Association.
On July 16, French Consul General Bai Zaotai ordered the sailors and patrolmen to occupy the Siming Office and demolish the wall. A protest march took place that night.
On the morning of the 17th, Bai Zaotai ordered a crackdown. French sailors shot demonstrators in Shiliupu and Siming Public Offices, killing 17 people and injuring more than 20 people.
The murder triggered a unanimous shutdown of work and market strikes by all people living in Ningbo in Shanghai. In the end, the real estate of Siming Office was generally retained, and only a small part was given away to open up Ningbo Road.
In this incident, Yu Qiaqing encouraged laundry industry leader Shen Honglai to lead the city's laundry workers to refuse to serve the French, making him a well-known figure among women and children in Shanghai.
He was therefore elected as a director of Siming Public Office.
This is also the proud work of Yu Qiaqing's life.
"From now on, I will simply stop interfering with Ningbo's affairs and leave all the power to him." Yu Qiaqing is also very proud of his ability to know people: "Last year, when the Japanese spies were causing trouble, it was Chu Xiuyan who stepped forward to assist the authorities. We caught a lot of Japanese and traitors and quickly stabilized the situation in Ningbo, which is a great achievement."
At this point, he paused briefly: "Since Boss Meng is going to Ningbo this time to do something big, and this Chu Xiuyan can be of some help, I will send someone to deliver a letter to him, asking him to do his best to assist Meng no matter what. boss."
"Boss Yu, I never say thank you for your kindness." Meng Shaoyuan handed over his hand: "What you did for us will be unforgettable."
"We are all Chinese, how can we say thank you?" Yu Qiaqing sighed: "It's a pity that I am too old to go to the battlefield or hold a gun. I can only do what I can."
"Boss Yu cooperated with the Italians to purchase large amounts of food to help the victims. It was an act of great righteousness."
"Some small things are insignificant and cannot be compared with the big things that Boss Meng does." Yu Qiaqing said politely: "Boss Meng needs to be careful when going to Ningbo. Let's do this, you go to Ningbo on my steamship company's ship. My ship The company's Shanghai-Ningbo line ships every day, and no matter when we leave, we can always satisfy Boss Meng."
"Boss Yu will never owe me anything from now on." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "From now on, whenever Boss Yu has something to do, just give me a call and I am determined to do my best."
"It's good to have your words."
Yu Qiaqing stood up: "I wanted to keep Boss Meng here for dinner, but I also know that Boss Meng is busy with official duties and I don't dare to stay for a long time. I will see you off now. When Boss Meng returns victorious from Ningbo, I will hold a banquet to celebrate!"
"Boss Yu, thank you very much, farewell!"
…
This visit to Yu Qiaqing went exceptionally smoothly.
Meng Shaoyuan calculated the time and took the boat to Ningbo tomorrow, which would not waste any time.
Accompanying him were Gan Ning and Xu Zhu.
There were naturally people from the Ningbo Station of the Military Command coming to help.
"Bring Yu Yanchu with you."
Wu Jingyi suddenly made such a suggestion.
Um? Yu Yanchu?
Ever since Cai Xuefei and Zhu Yanni became pregnant, Meng Shaoyuan's frivolity has decreased a lot.
Besides, although Yu Yanchu is beautiful, what Ruyi has she solemnly told him.
If the teacher loses his temper, it will be much more serious than Dai Li.
"Yu Yanchu is from Ningbo." Wu Jingyi, who had always been disapproving of Meng Shaoyuan's lust, actually suggested this today: "Ningbo Cixiang is also a distant relative of Yu Qiaqing. In terms of seniority, he and Yu Qiaqing are the same generation."
ah?
Two people who are dozens of years apart are actually the same generation? Seniority is really a wonderful thing.
"We have almost no power in Ningbo." Wu Jingyi grasped the situation very clearly: "There is a squadron operating there, with only a few people in total. The squadron leader is Lai Songsheng, who used to be in Shanghai, and I guess he can only help you in a limited way. Although Yu Qiaqing asked Chu Xiuyan to help, but We can’t say what kind of person this person is and how much he can help.”
In this way, bringing Yu Yanchu, who is the same generation as Yu Qiaqing, may be useful.
"Then let's arrange it like this." Meng Shaoyuan thought for a while: "However, don't let Zhu Yanni know about this. Women are prone to random thoughts sometimes."
"If you don't do anything bad, don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door." Wu Jingyi replied: "Also, your big brother has sent a lot of people here in the past few days."
"My big brother?"
Meng Shaoyuan was startled for a moment, and then he realized that it was Zhang Renkui, the old man of Jinghu Lake?
"He selected more than a hundred people from among his disciples." Wu Jingyi said immediately: "Sun Qingsheng brought them here, and they were all over 18 years old and under 35 years old. Zhang Renkui said, these They are all brave and knowledgeable, and they have all practiced boxing hard. I want them to join the military so that they can fight against the Japanese!"
Meng Shaoyuan touched his nose: "It would be nice if it was that simple. Fighting with the Japanese requires more than just boxing and kicking."
I thought for a while and said, "I can't live up to the good intentions of others and chill their determination to resist the war. Let's do this. When I go to Ningbo, you will be in charge of this group of people and select some shrewd and reliable ones to carry out the mission." Special agent training. The rest should be incorporated into the armed rangers and assigned to various guerrilla groups, and let them play some role."
"knew."
Wu Jingyi responded: "Zhang Renkui is still very good to you. He sent out the Jianghu post. Now basically all the gangs, big and small, know that you and Zhang Renkui are brothers who want to be the boss. He is the old master and you are the young master."
"The world is changing rapidly." Meng Shaoyuan gave a bitter smile: "When I first arrived in Shanghai, I really didn't take these people in the world seriously. I thought they were just a group of hooligans, and they even had a conflict with Du Yuesheng. But now, Who would have thought that I would suddenly become a young master and a gang member? How does this make sense?"
"It's still useful." Wu Jingyi said calmly: "Gang members are relatively scattered, and they can be used to do small things. But if they are used to deal with the Japanese, the Japanese may take advantage of them. But we can't reuse them. We cannot let these people be used by the Japanese. Just like the Zodiac Society, your identity as a young master is still very intimidating."
"If I didn't think so, I wouldn't be so polite to the old man." Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "When I come back to Ningbo this time, I must hold a martial arts conference."
"What? A martial arts competition?" Wu Jingyi was startled.
"Yes, a martial arts competition." Meng Shaoyuan blinked and said, "Make my identity and status clear. From now on, if anyone cooperates with the Japanese again, from a big perspective, it is called a traitor. From a small perspective, it is a violation of the law. If I break the rules of the world or break the rules of the family, I will deal with them with integrity and I don't have to worry about people spreading bad things about me behind my back."
"Well, that's doable." Wu Jingyi nodded: "But on that day, it would be best to invite Zhang Renkui out and let him take charge personally. No one would dare to make irresponsible remarks and disapprove of you."
"It's done, let's talk about this when I come back." Meng Shaoyuan cheered up: "I told Cai Xuefei and the others that I went to Ningbo to cooperate with the Ningbo Military Command, and I don't want them to worry about me at this time. Don't worry about me. Broken."
"I know."
Wu Jingyi hesitated for a moment and then asked: "You are the director of the Shanghai Special Office of Military Unification. What task is so important that you should be transferred to Ningbo in such a hurry? Ah, I know that asking this is inconsistent with discipline."
"If you really want to know, I can tell you. Anyway, the whole country will know soon." Meng Shaoyuan took a deep breath: "I am going to assist the Chinese Air Force in doing something earth-shattering!"
Wu Jingyi became even more confused.
Chinese Air Force?
In the Battle of Songhu, the Chinese Air Force suffered almost all casualties
Where is the Chinese Air Force?
Earth-shattering event?
Wu Jingyi was confused.
"Listen carefully to me."
Meng Shaoyuan said word by word:
"Our air force wants to bomb Japan!"
