In June 1940, the Wang Puppet regime decided to conduct a preliminary trial implementation of China Reserve Bonds in Shanghai.
To this end, the two labor unions of the Bank of Shanghai and the Chamber of Commerce have been notified.
At the same time, the Wang Puppet regime was preparing to establish the Shanghai Branch of the Puppet Central Reserve Bank in an attempt to control the financial business of Shanghai, the national economic center, in the shortest possible time.
This is a fight to the death.
The outcome of victory or defeat was even greater than that of a large battle.
The Chongqing National Government has long ordered to defend the Shanghai financial battlefield!
The Chairman even bypassed the military commander and directly gave Meng Shaoyuan the order:
At all costs and by all means, we must ensure the safety of the Four Elements in Shanghai and thwart the enemy's conspiracy. There is no victory in this battle, no taking a step back!
This is already a dead order!
In order to deal with the aggressiveness of the Wang Puppet regime, the two labor unions of the Shanghai Banking Industry held an emergency meeting.
At the meeting, the general managers of the four major banks, as well as Gu Xichen, vice president of the Central Bank, Bei Zuyi, director of the board of directors of the four banks in Shanghai, Yu Hongxin, chairman of the Shanghai Qianye Trade Union, and others all attended.
There is only one theme for the entire conference:
How to treat China Reserve Bonds.
In fact, both banks and the money industry are very resistant to China Reserve Bonds.
The initial consensus they reached was to resolutely refuse to have any business dealings with the Shanghai Branch of the pseudo-Central Reserve Bank and refuse to accept China Reserve Bank bonds.
During the entire period of the Anti-Japanese War in Shanghai, Shanghai's banks and money trade unions behaved very courageously, and were engaged in a fierce struggle with the Japanese and the Wang Puppet regime!
“What about safety issues?”
Some people still raised such concerns: "The Japanese will not give up, especially those people on No. 76. They are all extremely vicious hooligans. If pressed, they will do anything!"
"That's right." Gu Xichen nodded: "There are two ways to deal with this. One is to hire more bodyguards, especially foreigners. Those gangsters still have a problem with foreigners. I must be worried. There are a lot of White Russians in Shanghai, and many of those White Russian descendants are bastards, and the prices are very cheap. But at that stop, how can those gangsters tell which country they are from. "
There was a burst of laughter.
Gu Xichen also smiled and continued: "In addition, I would like to introduce someone to you. This person is quite remarkable. This folk artist is said to be three feet tall, which is amazing. I think this person's greatest use is , even when changing light bulbs, you don’t have to move a stool.”
The laughter grew louder.
Gu Xichen was famous for his humor, and his few words immediately relaxed the tense atmosphere.
Someone immediately said: "Isn't it the 'Pan Tianhu' Meng Shaoyuan that President Gu is talking about?"
"This nickname is very bad. How can a tiger go to heaven? It should be called a tiger with wings." Gu Xichen said with a smile: "But no matter what kind of tiger it is, in the eyes of the Japanese and traitors, he is just a tiger that can eat." Man’s big tiger. Everyone, today, I have invited this big tiger here!”
He stretched out his hand:
"Meng Laohu, come out and meet everyone!"
Some of those present here have dealt with Meng Shaoyuan, and some have only heard of his name but not seen him, but today, they saw this Pantian Tiger with their own eyes:
Meng Shaoyuan!
very young.
Wearing a gray gown, he looks quite elegant.
Meng Shaoyuan rarely wore a long gown, so he had to think hard to meet these big guys in Shanghai's financial industry today.
One more look, damn it!
Everyone is wearing suits and ties, but you are the only one wearing a long gown? No matter how you look at it, it looks out of place.
"Oh, hello, Manager Du. Hello, President Feng, long time no see."
As soon as Meng Shaoyuan came in, he greeted a few people he knew politely.
What a joke, all the financial giants in Shanghai are here.
In his eyes, Master Meng, these people are all gods of wealth.
Yu Hongxin, chairman of the Shanghai Money Industry Trade Union, has also known Meng Shaoyuan for a long time: "I said, Boss Meng, don't be polite. Let's talk about business. We are experts in running banks and money industry, but how should we deal with it?" Those gangsters still have to look to you, Boss Meng."
Meng Shaoyuan asked: "Boss Yu, do you want to listen to lies or the truth?"
"How do you tell lies and truth?"
"It's a lie. It's just calling on you to unite as one, fight to the death, never give in, and would rather die to defend the country and the nation." Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "But if everyone is dead, how can we defend the country and the nation?"
Yu Hongxin couldn't laugh or cry: "What about the truth?"
"Truth? That's easy." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "You have also said that the people on No. 76 are all hooligans, but in Shanghai, who can compete with me as a hooligan? If you really act like a hooligan, you will need people. , the Shanghai Youth Gang disciples are at my disposal! If you want a gun, I have a shell gun, a submachine gun, a machine gun, and I also have an Italian fucking cannon!"
Good guy, these few words immediately lifted everyone's spirits.
They all do banking business and deal with money. When have you ever heard such straightforward and straightforward words?
"I already have men and guns, so let's talk about money." Meng Shaoyuan sneered: "Speaking of money, everyone here is richer, who can be richer than you? What are you fighting for? It's nothing more than men and guns. Money, now that we have these three things, what are those bastards on No. 76 going to do to fight us?"
"Okay, Boss Meng, please speak quickly." Yu Hongxin gave a thumbs up: "Those of us dare not say that we are as rich as the country, but no one cares about spending some money to protect ourselves. You, Boss Meng, already have a plan in mind!"
"That's right, I have a plan in mind." Meng Shaoyuan said: "From today on, I will be responsible for your safety. I am responsible, and it is not for the military commander to come forward. You are related to the military commander, which is another way of saying it. .I have to think about you."
As soon as these words came out, everyone felt more at ease.
They still have sufficient excuses to refuse to accept China Reserve Bank bonds and refuse any business dealings with the Shanghai Branch of the pseudo-Central Reserve Bank.
But if you openly accept the protection of the military, it is a different story.
Meng Shaoyuan had already considered this clearly.
"I have a suggestion. All presidents and general managers should jointly prepare an emergency fund." Meng Shaoyuan said seriously: "I can ensure your safety, but I am worried that those gangsters will attack bank employees. If that happens, This emergency fund can be used to provide timely condolences and even compensation, which can stabilize people's hearts as quickly as possible."
"This is a good suggestion." Bei Zuyi, who had been silent until now, nodded slightly: "I think this matter is feasible, and it will be done immediately."
It’s done, these big guys, these God of Wealth men, I have to protect you and flatter you.
After getting to know you big guys and protecting you, you will not be able to pick on me one by one to make a fortune in the future!
