"Meng Shaoyuan, who has outstanding military exploits and meets the conditions for the award, is specially awarded the Medal of the Blue Sky and White Sun!"
Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun!
Meng Shaoyuan never dreamed that he would be able to receive this medal!
Second only to the Medal of Guoguang!
Also known as the "Gold Medal to Get Out of Death".
This time my contribution is really great. ,
Originally, according to Master Meng's temperament, if he received this highest honor, he would have to brag a lot.
But he doesn't have the spirit now.
One is because Wu Jingyi’s family affairs are upsetting.
Secondly, there are a few other things that came along with the telegram of the award.
The medal is temporarily kept by the Military Command Headquarters and will be officially awarded to Meng Shaoyuan when he returns to Chongqing.
The telegram also clearly stated that these Japanese financial experts must be delivered to Chongqing safely.
Also transferred at the same time were the reserves of 10 million silver dollars in the Central Bank!
This matter is not so easy to handle.
The Japanese are frantically looking for the five kidnapped financial experts there. How easy is it to transport them?
Besides, we have to take away 10 million silver dollars together.
If anything unexpected happens, I simply cannot bear the responsibility.
The headquarters of the Central Bank is also on Albert Road, not far from the Shanghai District Headquarters of the Military Unification Bureau.
This can more conveniently protect the central bank.
Those responsible for communicating with Meng Shaoyuan are Gu Xichen, Vice President of the Central Bank, and Bei Zuyi, a financial tycoon, Deputy General Manager of the Bank of China, and Director of the Board of Directors of the Four Banks of Shanghai.
"This is a big deal. In addition to being a huge sum of money, these ten million silver dollars are also related to the entire financial strategy of the National Government." At the briefing meeting, Bei Zuyi did not make any opening remarks and said bluntly: "I have repeatedly informed the government I suggest that the isolated island of Shanghai should not have so many reserves. With the four sectors in Shanghai communicating with each other and acting as horns, any bank run can be dealt with more calmly. Now the government has finally adopted my suggestion."
"The situation is getting increasingly tense, especially after Wang Puppet arrived in Shanghai." Gu Xichen also said: "Once Wang Puppet decides to establish a puppet government, he will definitely attack Shanghai's finance, and our responsibilities will be heavy by then. District Chief Meng, You have tried your best to protect our four elements in Shanghai, and we all will remember it in our hearts. I ask Mr. Meng to do the same this time."
Meng Shaoyuan nodded: "I was personally ordered by Chairman and Minister Kong to protect this batch of silver coins from leaving Shanghai safely, and I dare not relax overnight. It's just that the Japanese are keeping a close eye on them, and I haven't thought of a proper way yet."
There are spies monitoring all four banks in Shanghai, especially the Central Bank.
If such a large amount of money is transported, the spies will definitely discover it.
When the time comes, as long as they fire off a few shots casually, the excitement will be great.
"District Chief Meng, if this matter were in peacetime, it would be easy, but now it is a time of war, and there are many difficulties. I know this too." Bei Zuyi frowned and said: "But since Chairman and Minister Kong personally I entrust you with this task, and I believe that I am trusting you. Besides, General Manager Song is also full of praise for District Mayor Meng. He once told me that if anything happens in Shanghai, I only need to contact you, District Mayor Meng. .”
"General Manager Song is exaggerating." Meng Shaoyuan said politely: "Since Shaoyuan has a heavy responsibility, he just bows quickly."
He was just talking.
After thinking for a while, Meng Shaoyuan asked: "This is the sphere of influence of the French. Can the French come forward? As long as the silver dollars leave the bank safely, I will be responsible for the rest."
Bei Zuyi shook his head: "No, I have also discussed it with the French side. The French side is very simple. Since we are in the French Concession, they will try to protect us if we are safe. They don't like the Japanese either. After all, the Japanese are here." The Far East has offended many of their interests, but they are still unwilling to directly intervene in the Sino-Japanese issue."
Meng Shaoyuan was a little helpless.
The French also disliked him. He made too much noise within the French Concession's sphere of influence, especially when Wang Jingwei arrived in Shanghai and many of his followers lived in the French Concession.
The military commander fired a few shots today and killed a traitor tomorrow, which made the French angry and negotiated with the military commander many times.
But the military commander firmly refused to admit that these assassinations had anything to do with him.
Are you asking them to do something now?
Difficult.
What should I do if the French are unwilling to come forward?
Meng Shaoyuan took out his cigarette, hesitated for a moment, and then put it away again.
"Mr. Meng, it's okay to smoke." Bei Zuyi discovered.
Only then did Meng Shaoyuan light a cigarette.
When he was about to finish smoking, Meng Shaoyuan put out the cigarette butt: "I never like to act recklessly, but it seems that this matter has to be forced."
"District Chief Meng, we can't make too much noise." Gu Xichen said hurriedly: "This is the French Concession after all. If something happens, I'm afraid the French will keep coming to trouble us in the future."
"After all, this is still Chinese land."
Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "Don't worry, I will be measured."
…
"District Chief Meng, that Chen Wanruo is here again."
"Why are you here again?"
"He's waiting for you in the office."
"I know, go ahead and do your work."
This place is about to become a vegetable market.
Whoever wants to come can come.
…
"French Endeavor".
Cargo ships flying French and Italian flags docked quietly at the dock.
"I am Major Duieri of the Italian Naval Camp in Shanghai. I am here to receive supplies under the orders of Colonel Dotny."
"Major Duyeri, I am Colvin, the captain of the 'French Endeavor'. This cargo ship was leased by an Italian company and successfully transported the supplies to Shanghai. Please accept it now."
A dozen Italian soldiers were responsible for security at the scene.
At first, in order to thank the colonel for "rescuing" himself and his wife, General Roligani specially introduced Xu Chengbo, the general manager of Henglong Company, to the colonel.
Moreover, the general also solemnly told Colonel Dotny that he would definitely be able to make a lot of money by cooperating with these Chinese.
Colonel Dotny has been in Shanghai for two years. As a soldier, there are not many opportunities to make money. The problem is, who doesn't come to Shanghai with the dream of getting rich?
Colonel Dotney happily met Xu Chengbo and quickly became a "good friend" with him.
Some time ago, General Roligani sent a telegram to the colonel, telling him that a batch of goods ordered by Henglong Company in Italy was about to arrive in Shanghai. In order to ensure safety, he wanted to ask the colonel to personally send soldiers to protect them.
Firstly, there was a telegram from His Excellency the General, and secondly, Colonel Dotny knew very well that this batch of so-called goods was definitely contraband. As long as he sent a few soldiers and helped a little, he would definitely receive a generous reward.
He handed over this glorious task to his cronies, Major Duyeri.
Boxes of goods were lifted off the ship and onto trucks flying Italian flags.
"Xu, look, everything went well." Duyeri's English was very poor and he had to use an Italian translator to communicate with the other party.
"Thank you so much, Major." Xu Chengbo didn't seem to be particularly interested in these goods, but was always staring at the freighter.
After all the goods were shipped and several trucks were filled, one after another Chinese people began to slowly walk onto the deck.
"What are these?" Major Duyeri was startled.
Didn't the colonel's order say that anyone would come with the freighter?
"They are all Chinese in Italy." Seeing these people, Xu Chengbo suddenly became energetic: "Major, you also know that due to pressure from Japan, Italy terminated its cooperation with us. Therefore, many Chinese people want to When I return to China, these are all my relatives, that is, my second uncle’s sister’s nephew.”
Duyeri was confused: "You have so many relatives?"
"I have a big family, and we all love Italy!" Xu Chengbo smiled and took out a thick envelope and put it in Major Duyeri's pocket: "Long live the friendship between China and Italy!"
"Aha, long live the friendship between China and Italy!"
Major Duyery smiled too.
Xu Chengbo hurriedly greeted him: "Gentlemen, welcome home!"
"Is this Shanghai?" one of the leaders asked.
"Yes, this is Shanghai, the land of China!"
"We're home!"
This group of people are the technical personnel sent by the Nationalist Government to study in Italy during the honeymoon period between China and Italy.
After Italy and Japan formed an alliance, due to pressure from Japan, all these people were detained in Italy and unable to return home.
But now, they finally returned home safely.
There were thirty-nine people in the first batch.
Among them are the future Chinese firearms manufacturing expert Ji Wanqing, the future arsenal construction expert Xu Lixiao, and the future Chinese aircraft manufacturing expert Lu Ziyun...
Now, they are back home!
General Roligani in Italy, using his influence, Jobrina using her social circle, and the checkbook in the hands of Sun Qingsheng, who was originally sent to Shanghai by Meng Shao, finally made the Italian side acquiesce to one thing:
Allow these Chinese to leave Italy!
Of course, the Italian side definitely and certainly does not know how these Chinese "escaped".
…
"Assistant Wu, a total of thirty-nine people have arrived, five of them have traveled a long distance and are sick, one is in serious condition, and the remaining four are in mild condition."
Wu Jingyi nodded: "Those who are sick should be sent to the hospital immediately. I will personally escort the other experts."
"clear."
"drive!"
"There are some things I really want to say in front of Boss Meng." Xu Chengbo said: "Boss Meng, no matter what others think of him, he has really made a huge contribution to this country. How much can these experts do to help the country?" It’s something.”
Wu Jingyi nodded silently: "Let's put aside his personal morality, but in important matters, he owes nothing. He owes many people, but he never owes the country. He works hard and devotes himself to everything."
When I said this, I suddenly thought of something: "It's just that you must not say these words in front of him, otherwise..."
"Otherwise, our boss Meng will really be able to boast to the sky!"
